Sports

Crash, crisis overshadow Russia Formula One debut 08 Oct 2014 - 11:52 pm

A general view of the Sochi Autodrom Circuit in Sochi, Russia. The 2014 Formula One Grand Prix of Russia will take place on...

Safety first for Sochi organisers 08 Oct 2014 - 11:51 pm

The manager of injured Marussia driver Jules Bianchi of France, Nicolas Todt (right) speaks with President of the FIA Medical Commission Gerard Saillant...

Ponting backs Pietersen claims 08 Oct 2014 - 11:50 pm

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting (left) is seen with discarded England Test batsman Kevin Pietersen in Sharjah during the IPL season, in this...

Struggling Pakistan lose paceman Junaid 08 Oct 2014 - 11:49 pm

SHARJAH: Under-strength Pakistan received further blow yesterday when frontline paceman Junaid Khan (pictured) was ruled out of the ODI and two-Test series against...

Euro 2016: England stay serious against San Marino 08 Oct 2014 - 08:49 pm

England’s Jack Wilshire (left), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (centre) and Raheem Sterling take part in a training session at St George’s Park near Burton-on-Trent, central...

Premier League to set sail, says Swansea chief 08 Oct 2014 - 08:49 pm

The England squad pose for a picture as they take part in a training session at St George’s Park near Burton-on-Trent, central England,...

Schalke still target Champions League spot, says Di Matteo 08 Oct 2014 - 08:47 pm

BERLIN: A Champions League spot for next season remains Schalke 04’s target for the current campaign despite their disappointing start, new coach Roberto...

McIlroy’s Masters, Tiger’s return top new PGA season 08 Oct 2014 - 08:46 pm

Tiger Woods (right) of the United States and compatriot Phil Mickelson walk off during the second round of the 96th PGA Championship at...

Howell joins captain’s panel 08 Oct 2014 - 08:46 pm

LONDON: England’s David Howell has been named as the fifth and final member of the panel which will select the European Ryder Cup...

Cardinals, Giants advance with play-off victories 08 Oct 2014 - 08:45 pm

St Louis Cardinals’ first baseman Matt Adams celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 7th inning...

Dodgers’ Beckett retires due to injury 08 Oct 2014 - 08:42 pm

NEW YORK: Injury-ravaged Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher and former World Series MVP Josh Beckett announced his retirement yesterday, confirming the decision in...

Astana face UCI review after doping cases 08 Oct 2014 - 08:42 pm

PARIS: The Astana team face a thorough investigation after two of their riders failed dope tests recently, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said...

Nadal, Wawrinka suffer early exits in Shanghai 08 Oct 2014 - 08:41 pm

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland returns a shot against Gilles Simon of France during their men’s singles second round match at the Shanghai Masters...

US retain women’s team gold 08 Oct 2014 - 08:40 pm

Simone Biles of the US competes on the balance beam during the women’s team final event at the 2014 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships...

Wasps set for costly move to Coventry 08 Oct 2014 - 08:39 pm

LONDON: English rugby giants Wasps will be moving to Coventry after the city Council voted on Tuesday to sell the club their controlling...

Rafa curses bad luck after losing to Lopez 08 Oct 2014 - 08:38 pm

SHANGHAI: Rafael Nadal yesterday cursed the miserable luck which has plagued him since being dumped out of Wimbledon, a period which saw him...

Ivan upbeat about making Qatar competitive in 2022 08 Oct 2014 - 04:04 am

Director General of the Aspire Academy Ivan Bravo speaks at the Aspire Academy Global Summit on Football Performance and Science and Aspire4Sport Conference...

‘Rooney ready to overtake Greaves’ 08 Oct 2014 - 04:03 am

England’s Wayne Rooney passes the ball during a training session at the St George’s Park training complex near Burton-upon-Trent, central England, yesterday. LONDON:...