Sports

Minister steps in to resolve coach row 16 Aug 2014 - 08:13 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has stepped in to try and broker a peace deal between the country’s badminton...

Qatar win Asian Junior Handball Championship 15 Aug 2014 - 11:06 pm

The Qatar Junior Handball team celebrates after winning the prestigious Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship in Tabriz, Iran. The team defeated South Korea...

Qatar eye improvement at Youth Olympics in Nanjing 15 Aug 2014 - 11:05 pm

Members of Qatari contingent pose for a group photo ahead of the opening ceremony of Youth Olympic Games. Nanjing, China: The Qatari contingent...

Delighted Qadi targets medal 15 Aug 2014 - 11:01 pm

A view of inside of the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre which will play host to the second Youth Olympics Games. Nanjing, China: Show...

Strong Qatar hand at Doncaster race 15 Aug 2014 - 10:44 pm

Trainer Alban de Mieulle (right) and jockey Olivier Peslier with horse Tabarak after winning last year’s race at Doncaster. Doha: Qatari owners are...

Pacers give England control of fifth Test 15 Aug 2014 - 10:42 pm

England’s Chris Woakes bowls during the first day of the fifth Test match against India at The Oval in London yesterday. LONDON: England’s...

Pakistan dig in despite Herath heroics 15 Aug 2014 - 10:41 pm

Sri Lanka’s captain Angelo Mathews (left) hugs team-mate Rangana Herath after the latter dismissed Pakistan’s Azhar Ali (not pictured) during the second day...

Duo shares LPGA Championship first-round lead 15 Aug 2014 - 10:40 pm

Lexi Thompson lines up a shot with her caddie Benji Thompson on the 18th hole during the first round of the Wegmans LPGA...

Marquez tops Czech MotoGP practice 15 Aug 2014 - 10:24 pm

Spain’s Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda competes during the second free practice session at the Czech Republic Moto GP in Brno yesterday. BRNO,...

Steeplechase winner disqualified 15 Aug 2014 - 10:23 pm

Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad celebrates after removing his jersey during the final stretch of the men’s 3,000m steeplechase final during the European Athletics Championships in...

United take on Swansea as Premier League begins 15 Aug 2014 - 10:21 pm

Manchester United’s English striker Wayne Rooney (right) speaks to Spanish midfielder Juan Mata before taking a free kick during the pre-season friendly against...

Scholes writes off title hopes 15 Aug 2014 - 10:20 pm

Manchester United’s Welsh assistant manager Ryan Giggs (left) and manager Louis Van Gaal look on before the pre-season football friendly against Valencia at...

Suarez ‘centre of attention’ at Barcelona’s training camp 15 Aug 2014 - 10:19 pm

FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona.The International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced...

Diniz sets new 50km walk world record 15 Aug 2014 - 10:19 pm

Yohann Diniz of France celebrates his victory in the Men’s 50km walk during the European Athletics Championships in Zurich, yesterday. ZURICH: Yohann Diniz...

Conte named as new Italy coach 15 Aug 2014 - 10:18 pm

ROME: Former Juventus boss Antonio Conte was named the new coach of Italy on a two-year contract, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced....

Djokovic shocked; Federer avoids upset 15 Aug 2014 - 10:16 pm

CINCINNATI:Tommy Robredo shocked world number one Novak Djokovic yesterday at the Cincinnati Masters, but Roger Federer avoided an upset against Frenchman Gael Monfils....

Woods drops out of Ryder Cup 15 Aug 2014 - 12:11 am

Tiger Woods, who ruled himself out of contention for a wildcard spot on the US Ryder Cup team due to lingering back problems...

Top 10 Premier League transfers this year 15 Aug 2014 - 12:10 am

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Frank Lampard, Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez LONDON: The Premier League has lost Luis Suarez following his...