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Capello staying despite PSG offer: Russia 21 Jun 2013 - 12:16 am

MOSCOW: Italian Fabio Capello (pictured) is expected to stay on in his job as boss of Russia’s national side until at least the...

Mercedes accuse FIA of double standards 21 Jun 2013 - 12:16 am

PARIS: Mercedes accused Formula One’s governing body of double standards yesterday at a tribunal that could impose stiff sanctions on their team for...

We choked, admits South Africa’s coach 21 Jun 2013 - 12:15 am

LONDON: South Africa’s coach Gary Kirsten admitted his team deserved the tag of chokers after it crashed to a seven-wicket defeat by England...

Ponting to retire from all cricket in October 21 Jun 2013 - 12:14 am

LONDON: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting will retire from all cricket after playing in the Champions League in October, he said yesterday. Ponting,...

D-day arrives for the teams 21 Jun 2013 - 12:13 am

LEFT: LeBron James of the Miami Heat shoots during a practice day before Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the American Airlines...

Gatlin says win over Bolt prelude to bigger things 21 Jun 2013 - 12:12 am

NEW YORK: Olympic bronze medallist Justin Gatlin is not willing to call his surprising 100 metres victory over world record holder Usain Bolt...

Toews, Blackhawks underline intentions 21 Jun 2013 - 12:11 am

BOSTON: Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is what coaches like to call a “complete” ice hockey player. Defensively responsible, hard working, a leader...

Golf: Woods out of action until Open due to elbow strain 21 Jun 2013 - 12:10 am

LONDON: Tiger Woods has been diagnosed with a left elbow strain that will keep him out of competition until next month’s British Open...

England reach final in style 20 Jun 2013 - 02:25 am

England’s Steven Finn (centre) celebrates with team-mates the dismissal of South Africa’s Hashim Amla during the One Day International ICC Champions Trophy semi-final...

Uzbekistan win but miss automatic spot for Brazil 19 Jun 2013 - 01:16 am

Abdelkarim Fadlalla (right) of Qatar and Uzbekistan’s Farhod Tadjiyev vie for ball possession during their FIFA 2014 World Cup, Asian Zone, Group A...

Qatar considering winter World Cup 19 Jun 2013 - 01:15 am

DOHA: Qatar, hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is committed to staging football’s showpiece event in its traditional window of June-July but...

Late winner helps Australia to qualify 19 Jun 2013 - 01:11 am

SYDNEY: Australia secured their place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil yesterday with a late strike from Josh Kennedy firing them...

Blatter should stay on as FIFA president, says Valcke 19 Jun 2013 - 01:11 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s chances of remaining in office after 2015 have increased dramatically after FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke urged...

South Africa vow to get rid of the ‘chokers’ tag 19 Jun 2013 - 01:10 am

LONDON: South Africa will look to shed their big tournament ‘chokers’ tag that has haunted them for long as they go into the...

Whatmore eyes 2015 World Cup redemption for Pakistan 19 Jun 2013 - 01:10 am

KARACHI: Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore (pictured) said yesterday the team would be reviewed with an eye on building for the 2015 World Cup...

India’s batting looks ominous: Jayawardene 19 Jun 2013 - 01:09 am

London: Senior Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene has said they need to contain the “strong Indian batting” when the two teams meet in...

Injured Clarke stays put in England 19 Jun 2013 - 01:07 am

LONDON: Australia said yesterday that captain Michael Clarke will stay in London as he recovers from a back problem, while two of his...

ICC confirm umpires for semi-finals 19 Jun 2013 - 01:06 am

LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced yesterday the umpires and match officials for the Champions Trophy semi-finals. For hosts England’s match against...