Sports

Sharapova reigns supreme 08 Jun 2014 - 01:27 am

Maria Sharapova of Russia (left) receives the championship trophy from former champion Chris Evert after defeating Simona Halep of Romania in the women’s...

Lacklustre win for Brazil 08 Jun 2014 - 01:26 am

Brazil’s Fred celebrates after scoring against Serbia during a friendly match in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, at Morumbi Stadium...

Greece down Bolivia in World Cup tune-up 08 Jun 2014 - 01:25 am

Former football star Zico, in blue T-shirt, poses with referees and assistant referees after the last referee training seminar prior to the start...

Germany’s Reus out of World Cup, Mustafi called up 08 Jun 2014 - 01:25 am

Germany’s Marco Reus (right) lies on the pitch after picking up an injury during the international friendly match against Armenia at the Coface...

Nadal, Djokovic target history 08 Jun 2014 - 01:22 am

PARIS: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic clash for a 42nd time today with the French Open title and a place in the record...

Portugal seal late win over Mexico 08 Jun 2014 - 01:22 am

FOXBOROUGH, United States: Coach Paulo Bento admitted there was work to do after his Portugal side missed the firepower of Cristiano Ronaldo in...

Jelavic sinks Socceroos, Cameroon edge Moldova 08 Jun 2014 - 01:22 am

SALVADOR, Brazil: Nikica Jelavic gave Croatia a 1-0 win over Australia in a warm-up game on Friday ahead of their World Cup opener...

Ronaldo returns to boost Portugal World Cup hopes 08 Jun 2014 - 01:21 am

FLORHAM PARK, United States: Cristiano Ronaldo handed Portugal a huge boost yesterday as he returned to training after leg injuries that had threatened...

FIFA finds a field of dreams in China 08 Jun 2014 - 01:21 am

ZIBO, China: Images of a beaming FIFA President Sepp Blatter and a small blue certificate in the Chinese city of Zibo proclaim it...

Japan edge Zambia 4-3 in last warm-up 08 Jun 2014 - 01:21 am

TAMPA: Yoshito Okubo netted the winning goal in stoppage time to give bloodied Japan a 4-3 victory over Zambia on Friday in the...

Coach Scolari defends hosts after close win 08 Jun 2014 - 01:20 am

SAO PAULO: Luiz Felipe Scolari defended his team’s World Cup preparations after sections of the crowd booed his players during a labored 1-0...

Rosberg outwits Hamilton to grab Canadian GP pole 08 Jun 2014 - 01:20 am

Mercedes’ Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrates after winning the pole position during the qualifying session of the Canadian F1 Grand...

Crane earns clear lead at St Jude Classic 08 Jun 2014 - 01:19 am

Ben Crane of the US lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic...

Formula One may drop practice session 08 Jun 2014 - 01:18 am

MONTREAL: Formula One, in another cost cutting move, is looking to drop one practice session and trim Grand Prix weekends. While the proposal...

Gerrard revels in captaincy 08 Jun 2014 - 01:18 am

MIAMI: Steven Gerrard will captain England at a World Cup for the second time but believes Brazil will be the first tournament he...

Pietersen flops on return to County action 08 Jun 2014 - 01:16 am

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen suffered a disappointing return to action in English cricket as he scored just five runs for Surrey in their five-wicket...

Febbo clinches Qatar Challenge title, Walker falls at last hurdle 08 Jun 2014 - 01:15 am

Drivers finishing on the podium in light mood after the presentation ceremony on Friday night. DOHA: American driver, Eric Febbo won the Qatar...

Martinez defends title versus Cotto 08 Jun 2014 - 01:14 am

Boxers Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico (left) and Sergio Martinez of Argentina pose on stage during the weigh-in preceding their WBC middleweight title...