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Former AC Milan star Shevchenko to play at Superior Cup 12 Sep 2013 - 01:36 am

KIEV: Ukrainian and former AC Milan football star Andriy Shevchenko (pictured) faces a new challenge this week as he tries out his golf...

Nadal crowns his ‘most emotional season’ ever 11 Sep 2013 - 04:40 am

Rafa Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory as Novak Djokovic ( in red) of Serbia walks to the net after their final match...

Holland and Italy qualify for 2014 World Cup 11 Sep 2013 - 04:39 am

Paris: Forward Robin van Persie scored twice as Holland qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil with a 2-0 away win...

Pakistan strike late in Harare 11 Sep 2013 - 04:38 am

Zimbabwe’s Hamilton Masakadza bats during the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at the Harare Sports Club, yesterday. HARARE: Hamilton Masakadza...

Smith back for Pakistan series in UAE 11 Sep 2013 - 04:38 am

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa captain Graeme Smith was named yesterday for a two-Test October series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after recovering...

Sehwag and Gambhir to play Windies A 11 Sep 2013 - 04:38 am

Mumbai: Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Zaheer Khan have been picked to represent India A in two four-day games against West Indies A...

Pool: Manalo, Reyes reach round-of-64 in Qatar 11 Sep 2013 - 04:35 am

Marlon Manalo of the Philippines speaks to reporters after his 9-4 win over Sniegocki Mateusz of Poland in the Stage 2 of the...

No rush on Cup switch: Clubs 11 Sep 2013 - 04:35 am

GENEVA: European soccer clubs want to be involved in discussions over a possible winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022 and have urged...

Rummenigge hails Bale’s success story 11 Sep 2013 - 04:35 am

GENEVA: Real Madrid’s jaw-dropping transfer fee for Gareth Bale is a market issue not a matter of morals, and respects rules on football...

Trika stars for Egypt on his special day 11 Sep 2013 - 04:34 am

JOHANNESBURG: Egypt midfielder Mohamed Abou Trika celebrated his 100th cap by scoring one goal and creating three in a 4-2 World Cup qualifying...

Messi tax case delayed 11 Sep 2013 - 04:34 am

MADRID: The case involving Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father on tax evasion charges has been delayed until September 27, a court...

Jordan win marathon shoot-out in Asian play-off 11 Sep 2013 - 04:33 am

TASHKENT: Jordan endured a floodlights failure and won a marathon penalty shoot-out 9-8 against Uzbekistan to reach an intercontinental play-off for next year’s...

Leaving behind a lasting legacy 11 Sep 2013 - 04:33 am

BUENOS AIRES: Jacques Rogge stepped down as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) eysterday having firmly imposed his ‘Mr Normal’ image on...

Triumphant Tokyo delegation returns to roll up sleeves 11 Sep 2013 - 04:33 am

TOKYO: A triumphant Tokyo governor Naoki Inose returned home to the cheers of thousands gathered in a plaza yesterday, thanking everyone for the...

Bach replaces Rogge as IOC boss 11 Sep 2013 - 04:31 am

F: Bach reflects on his victory at the IOC presidential elections in Buenos Aires yesterday. BUENOS AIRES: Thomas Bach achieved a long-held dream...

Ferrari chief stays quiet on Raikkonen rumours 11 Sep 2013 - 04:31 am

LONDON: Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo shunned questions about Kimi Raikkonen yesterday amid mounting speculation that the 2007 Formula One champion could be...

Stage set for Schools Olympic Program 11 Sep 2013 - 04:31 am

Doha: Plans are under way as the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and the Supreme Education Counci (SEC) prepare to launch the seventh edition...

Australian swimming official hails Aspire Zone facilities 11 Sep 2013 - 04:30 am

DOHA: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) facilities was hailed by an Australian swimming official, after the the Georgina Hope Swimmers Foundation Australian Junior team...