Sports

Barshim wins thriller; Gatlin powers to title 06 Sep 2014 - 09:31 pm

Justin Gatlin of the US competes to win the Men’s 200m during the Memorial Van Damme Athletics Diamond League Meeting in Brussels, on...

Japan’s little ‘Monster’ Inoue defends WBC title 06 Sep 2014 - 09:26 pm

Defending World Boxing Council light flyweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan holds the winner’s trophy after beating Thailand’s Samartklek Kokietgym during their title...

Brewers snap losing streak with victory over Cardinals 06 Sep 2014 - 09:25 pm

Washington Nationals’ shortstop Ian Desmond (20) scores off of a Wilson Ramos sacrifice fly in the 4th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at...

Washington steps down as Rangers’ manager 06 Sep 2014 - 09:24 pm

DALLAS: Ron Washington made a surprise resignation announcement yesterday, leaving his post as manager of the Texas Rangers for “personal” reasons, the Major...

FIFA completes probe into 2018, 2022 bids 06 Sep 2014 - 02:30 am

BERNE: FIFA ethics committee investigator Michael Garcia has completed a probe into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, awarded...

US, Spain, Greece remain unbeaten 06 Sep 2014 - 12:29 am

Turkey’s centre Furkan Aldemir (left) vies for the ball possession with Dominican Republic’s centre Eloy Vargas (right) during the 2014 FIBA World Basketball...

Degenkolb wins again as Contador retains lead 06 Sep 2014 - 12:27 am

German cyclist of Giant-Shimano team John Degenkolb celebrates after winning the 12th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race over 166.4km from...

Federer pulls off great escape to reach semis 06 Sep 2014 - 12:13 am

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Gael Monfils of France during their men’s quarter-final match on Day Eleven of the 2014 US...

Top coaches ready to lock horns in NY 06 Sep 2014 - 12:11 am

From left: Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg AND Michael Chang NEW YORK: Michael Chang versus Boris Becker and Goran Ivanisevic up against Stefan Edberg...

Standoff over India’s Asian Games delegation rumbles on 06 Sep 2014 - 12:01 am

MUMBAI: India’s sports authority has recommended slashing the country’s proposed Asian Games delegation by a third and sending only medal hopefuls to South...

Rosberg on top as engine problems cost Hamilton 06 Sep 2014 - 12:00 am

Mercedes Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany steers his car during the first practice session of the Italian F1 Grand Prix in...

Williams pay price for better show 05 Sep 2014 - 11:59 pm

LONDON: Investment to restore the on-track performance at Formula One team Williams pushed the former world champions into a financial loss in the...

Italy off to flying start under Conte with victory over Dutch 05 Sep 2014 - 11:59 pm

Italy’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty kick at a friendly game against the Netherlands on Thursday at the...

I feel like a footballer again, says Suarez 05 Sep 2014 - 11:58 pm

FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona in this August 15 file photo. BARCELONA: Luis...

Ibrahimovic rules out Sweden cap record push 05 Sep 2014 - 11:57 pm

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not expect to finish his career as his country’s all-time record cap winner. The PSG forward...

Shiraz Rally set to begin on Sep 24 05 Sep 2014 - 11:56 pm

SHIRAZ, Iran: Hani Shaaban, the Manager of Shiraz Trial Rally confirmed that all the administrative and technical teams are ready for the first...

England ‘Root’ out threat of whitewash with easy win 05 Sep 2014 - 11:54 pm

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is presented with the trophy after the fifth ODI against England in Leeds, Northern England yesterday. India clinch...

India series: Shaharyar admits Mumbai attacks still a hurdle 05 Sep 2014 - 11:53 pm

Shaharyar Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board speaks with media representatives in Karachi yesterday. KARACHI: Pakistan cricket chief Shaharyar Khan yesterday admitted...