Sports

Arab Men’s Wrestling Championship 02 Jun 2013 - 02:15 am

Two wrestlers in action during the 16th Arab Men’s Wrestling Championship at Qatar Sports Club, yesterday. CENTRE: A. Omar of Qatar grapples his...

Ruler of the World reigns in Derby 02 Jun 2013 - 02:14 am

EPSOM, United Kingdom: Ruler of the World gave trainer Aidan O’Brien his fourth winner in the Epsom Derby yesterday. The 7/1 shot -...

Haas takes lead at the Memorial 02 Jun 2013 - 02:13 am

DUBLIN, Ohio: Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel birdied his last two holes to trim Bill Haas’ lead to one shot when the weather-delayed...

Rookie Moriya dominates in New Jersey 02 Jun 2013 - 12:55 am

GALLOWAY, New Jersey: LPGA rookie Moriya Jutanugarn and fourth-year pro Amanda Blumenherst shared the first-round lead yesterday in the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Thailand’s...

Arab Asian Weightlifting Championship 02 Jun 2013 - 12:53 am

Atheletes in action on the final day of the Arab Asian Weightlifting Championship 2013 at Al Sadd Stadium yesterday. RIGHT: Weightlifters celebrate on...

Australian swim boss stands down 02 Jun 2013 - 12:53 am

SYDNEY: Swimming Australia has stood down its president Barclay Nettlefold over claims of inappropriate behaviour towards a female team consultant, an official said...

Wiggins absence will boost Froome’s Tour bid 02 Jun 2013 - 12:52 am

LONDON: British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton claims Bradley Wiggins’ absence from the Tour de France will prove a major boost to Chris...

Dickerson stars as Orioles rally to defeat Tigers 7-5 02 Jun 2013 - 12:48 am

San Diego Padres’ left fielder Jesus Guzman (centre) leaps in the air as he celebrates with team-mates after driving in the game winning...

Bekele wins 10,000m at Prefontaine Classic 02 Jun 2013 - 12:43 am

EUGENE, Oregon: World record long-distance runner Kenenisa Bekele led an Ethiopian sweep in the 10,000 metres of the 2013 Prefontaine Classic, edging out...

India’s Ranadive takes control of Kings 02 Jun 2013 - 12:42 am

SACRAMENTO, California: The sale of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings to an investment group headed by Indian software magnate Vivek Ranadive was finalised yesterday....

Badminton: Setaiwan clinch two titles at Kings GCC tournament 02 Jun 2013 - 12:35 am

The winners of the Kings GCC Badminton Open tournament and officials pose for a picture. Sixty players from different GCC countries took part...

Unhappy Nadal advances; Serena, Federer post wins 01 Jun 2013 - 02:17 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his second round match against Martin Klizan of Slovakia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland...

Next IOC chief will not be paid: Rogge 01 Jun 2013 - 02:16 am

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge leaves after a news conference during the IOC Executive Board meeting, part of the annual SportAccord...

Wrestling’s shortlist return was no error 01 Jun 2013 - 02:15 am

ST PETERSBURG, Russia: A shock International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to remove wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games programme and then include it...

Lorenzo tops practice in Italy 01 Jun 2013 - 02:15 am

Mugello, Italy: Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo was the fastest in a dramatic day of free practices at the Gran Premio d’Italia TIM...

Confusion in Rio de Janeiro 01 Jun 2013 - 01:29 am

The Maracana Stadium, where renovations work for the upcoming Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup is still ongoing, is seen in this...

Revamped FIFA setting standards for world sport, says Blatter 01 Jun 2013 - 01:28 am

This picture taken on April 13, 2005 shows FIFA President Sepp Blatter (left) welcomed by the Burundi’s Football Federation (FFB) President Lydia Nsekera...

Eljaish win Heir Apparent Cup final 01 Jun 2013 - 01:27 am

Eljaish players and officials celebrate winning the 2013 Heir Apparent Cup final after their win over rivals Al Qiyadah at Al Gharafa Stadium...