Sports

Bears’ comeback crashes 49ers’ housewarming party 16 Sep 2014 - 03:53 am

Santa Clara: The Chicago Bears scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to stun San Francisco 49ers 28-20 on Sunday, which spoiled...

Upbeat Liverpool set for Champions League return 16 Sep 2014 - 03:44 am

Liverpool’s players stretch during a training session at their training ground in Liverpool yesterday ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Ludogorets...

First Wyscout workshops for QSL clubs commence 16 Sep 2014 - 03:39 am

DOHA: The Football Development Department carried out the first of three Wyscout workshops yesterday at the Four Seasons Hotel to familiarise the 14...

Al Shaqab Racing’s ‘Ruler of the World’ returns with Qatar Prix Foy triumph 16 Sep 2014 - 02:59 am

H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani (left) along with jockey Frankie Dettori celebrates ‘Ruler of the World’s victory at the Qatar...

Rossi relaunches MotoGP title bid with San Marino victory 15 Sep 2014 - 12:22 am

Dani Pedrosa of Spain receives the trophy from QMMF President Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Attiyah at the end of the San Marino Grand...

Federer fires Swiss into Davis Cup final 15 Sep 2014 - 12:21 am

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after winning against Fabio Fognini of Italy, next to his team-mate Marco Chiudinelli (left), during the third singles...

Star Afridi upbeat despite Pakistan setbacks 15 Sep 2014 - 12:05 am

Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi (left) is seen with India’s skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni after a news conference at the ICC Cricket World...

The World Cup countdown begins 15 Sep 2014 - 12:05 am

SYDNEY: After what at one stage earlier this month looked like a vast game of musical chairs, reigning champions India ended up topping...

Pakistan to name new T20 captain tomorrow 15 Sep 2014 - 12:04 am

Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will announce its new national Twenty20 captain tomorrow and by that time it also hopes to finalise...

New-look United crush QPR for first EPL win of season 15 Sep 2014 - 12:03 am

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao looks on during his debut for Manchester United at the English Premier League football match against Queens Park Rangers...

Ferdinand finds ‘impossible to forgive’ Terry over racism row 15 Sep 2014 - 12:02 am

LONDON: Rio Ferdinand has said he finds it “impossible to forgive” John Terry in a racism row involving his brother Anton. However, he...

Serie A: Juve, Roma stay on top 15 Sep 2014 - 12:01 am

MILAN: Strikes in either half from Carlos Tevez and Claudio Marchisio sent champions Juventus joint top of Italy’s Serie A thanks to a...

England stars could get U-21 call, says Hodgson 15 Sep 2014 - 12:01 am

LONDON: England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed young stars like Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley could be asked to play for England’s Under-21s...

Mayweather retains belts despite ‘bite’ by Maidana 14 Sep 2014 - 11:39 pm

WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr of the US celebrates his victory over Marcos Maidana of Argentina at the MGM Grand Garden Arena...

France claim thriller against Lithuania for maiden bronze 14 Sep 2014 - 11:36 pm

MADRID: France claimed their first-ever podium finish at the Basketball World Cup on Saturday beating Lithuania 95-93 in a third-place thriller. Nicolas Batum...

Cubs beat Pirates 6-4 to snap season’s worst losing streak 14 Sep 2014 - 11:34 pm

NEW YORK: Felix Doubront pitched six scoreless innings and rookies Javier Baez and Matt Szczur homered as the Chicago Cubs held on to...

Bey upsets Vazquez to clinch title 14 Sep 2014 - 11:33 pm

LAS VEGAS: American Mickey Bey won the IBF lightweight title yesterday with a 12-round split-decision victory over former champion Miguel Vazquez of Mexico....

Brown backs Doha’s 2019 World Championship bid 14 Sep 2014 - 11:28 pm

Doha: Doha’s bid to host the 2019 IAAF World Championships in Athletics received a significant boost on Friday after international athletics star and...