Sports

Ton-up James Taylor makes Ashes case 29 Jul 2013 - 12:57 am

LONDON, England: James Taylor underlined his England credentials with an unbeaten century for Sussex against Australia on the final day of the tour...

Sweden triumph at the Junior World Championship 29 Jul 2013 - 12:57 am

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sweden ended a six-year wait for the IHF Junior World Championship title when they defeated Spain 28-23 in Sarajevo,...

Isner edges Hewitt to book title clash with Anderson 29 Jul 2013 - 12:56 am

John Isner of the US celebrates after defeating Lleyton Hewitt of Australia during their semi-final match at the BB&T Atlanta Open at Atlantic...

First Bayern defeat doesn’t faze Guardiola 29 Jul 2013 - 12:55 am

Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard (centre) poses for the media with his team-mates and Thailand’s national team members during the prize ceremony after their friendly...

We will get new players in, says United coach 29 Jul 2013 - 12:55 am

Hong Kong: Manchester United manager David Moyes yesterday said he was confident of getting new players in before the end of the transfer...

Benzema leads Real Madrid past PSG 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Carlo Ancelotti enjoyed a slice of enjoyment against his former club as Real Madrid edged Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a pre-season...

F1 teams reluctant to go more than 20 races 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

BUDAPEST: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone could have 22 races jostling for a slot next season but teams have made clear they want...

Snedeker leads in Canada 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

OAKVILLE, Canada: Brandt Snedeker fired a nine-under par 63 yesterday to take the lead at the Canadian Open, where overnight leader Hunter Mahan...

Australia’s Elkington in Twitter racism row 29 Jul 2013 - 12:53 am

LONDON: Steve Elkington became the latest Australian sports figure to be at the centre of a racism row when the golfer insisted late...

Britain’s Farah might compete in marathon at Olympic Games 29 Jul 2013 - 12:53 am

LONDON: Britain’s Mo Farah indicated late on Saturday he might compete in the marathon at the 2016 Olympics in Rio rather than defend...

Ennis-Hill still unsure about worlds event 29 Jul 2013 - 12:52 am

LONDON: Britain’s Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill was far less confident about her Moscow prospects after running a solid 100m hurdles and finishing...

Archer leads Rays past Yankees 29 Jul 2013 - 12:52 am

New York: Chris Archer pitched a two-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays continued their tear with a 1-0 victory over the New York...

Pacquiao says he will consider running for presidency post 29 Jul 2013 - 12:51 am

MACAU, China: Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao is harbouring thoughts of running for president in his beloved homeland when he finally hangs up...

Hamilton edges out Vettel to claim pole in Hungary 28 Jul 2013 - 01:43 am

Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton (centre) of Britain shakes hands with Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel (left) of Germany as...

Farah wins in style on ‘Super Saturday’ 28 Jul 2013 - 01:42 am

Britain’s Mo Farah celebrates after winning the men’s 3,000m event during the IAAF Diamond League meeting at the Olympic Stadium in the Queen...

Qatar’s Al Sadd, Eljaish in Group A for IHF Super Globe in Doha 28 Jul 2013 - 01:41 am

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Qatar’s Al Sadd and Eljaish have been drawn together in Group A at the International Handball Federataion (IHF) Super...

Youzhny reaches his first Swiss Open final 28 Jul 2013 - 01:40 am

LEFT: Mikhail Youzhny of Russia reacts winning his semi-final match against Victor Hanescu of Romania at the Swiss Open in Gstaad, Switzerland, yesterday....

Croatia’s Cilic fails dope test, says report 28 Jul 2013 - 01:40 am

ZAGREB: Croatia’s Marin Cilic, currently world number 15, failed a drug test at the April Munich tournament and the International Tennis Federation (ITF)...