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A batsman with tons of records 24 Dec 2012 - 10:28 am

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting once said that he would probably be batting in a wheelchair if he survived in world...

We will miss Sachin, says Pakistan cricket team 24 Dec 2012 - 10:27 am

BANGALORE: The visiting Pakistan team was caught off guard yesterday by the dramatic announcement of Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar to retire from...

Tributes pour in for India’s master bat 24 Dec 2012 - 10:27 am

Mumbai: Tributes have started pouring in for master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who called time yesterday on his staggering one-day cricket career. Tendulkar, who...

Bolt makes Forbes list 24 Dec 2012 - 10:26 am

New York: Jamaican Usain Bolt’s astonishing repeat success at London Olympics, coupled with his $9m per-year deal with Puma, has catapulted him onto...

India drop Zaheer Khan for Pakistan series 24 Dec 2012 - 10:26 am

Mumbai: India have left veteran left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan out of their forthcoming Twenty20 and one-day international series against Pakistan. Sachin Tendulkar has...

Real boss Mourinho under fire after 3-2 loss to Malaga 24 Dec 2012 - 10:25 am

Real Madrid’s coach Jose Mourinho (right) gestures during his Spanish First Division match against Malaga at La Rosaleda Stadium in Malaga, southern Spain,...

Guptill the hero as Kiwis edge hosts South Africa 24 Dec 2012 - 10:23 am

EAST LONDON, South Africa: Martin Guptill hit a thrilling century to clinch a last-ball, eight-wicket victory for New Zealand in the second Twenty20...

Nadal does not expect to be fully fit until March 24 Dec 2012 - 10:23 am

MADRID: Rafa Nadal does not expect to be back to full fitness and close to his competitive best until the Masters tennis event...

Australia not to risk half-fit Clarke for Boxing Day Test 24 Dec 2012 - 10:22 am

Sydney: Australia will not risk playing captain Michael Clarke in next week’s second Test against Sri Lanka if he is not fully fit,...

Pietersen rested for New Zealand one-day tour 24 Dec 2012 - 10:21 am

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen has been rested for England’s one-day and Twenty20 squads announced yesterday for February’s tour of New Zealand. James Anderson, Jonathan...

India trounce Oman 11-0; Malaysia hold Pakistan 24 Dec 2012 - 10:20 am

Doha: Defending champions India trounced minnows Oman 11-0 to maintain their all-win record at the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey, while top-ranked Pakistan and...

Nobbs backs India to give tough fight 24 Dec 2012 - 10:20 am

Doha: India which lost to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy bronze medal match is determined to give their arch-rivals a tough time in ...

Stage set for sixth edition of QOC Winter Camp 24 Dec 2012 - 10:19 am

DOHA: The sixth edition of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Winter Camp will begin this week with the football and volleyball, officials said...

Team Power Horse Energy Drink maintain top spot 24 Dec 2012 - 10:18 am

DOHA: Team Power Horse Energy Drink registered another convincing victory over Manila Express Cargo-One Family, 79-72, and remain on top of the standing...

50 days to go until 2013 National Sport Day 24 Dec 2012 - 10:18 am

DOHA: With just 50 days to go, Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) gears up for the second edition of the National Sport Day. The...

James stars as Heat breeze past Jazz 24 Dec 2012 - 10:16 am

Miami: LeBron James jammed home 30 points as the NBA champion Miami Heat silenced the Utah Jazz 105-89 yesterday to move past the...

Ryan dazzles as Falcons win to clinch first-round play-off bye 24 Dec 2012 - 10:15 am

DETROIT, Michigan: Atlanta’s Matt Ryan threw four touchdown passes as the Falcons clinched a first-round National Football League playoff bye with a 31-18...

Gatlin driven by dream of beating Bolt 24 Dec 2012 - 10:14 am

New York: The lure of beating undisputed sprint champion Usain Bolt has become the driving force behind American Justin Gatlin’s training during the...