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Wada will not appeal sprinter Gay’s one-year doping ban 05 Jun 2014 - 11:57 am

LONDON: The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) will not appeal banned American sprinter Tyson Gay’s controversial one-year doping ban, it said yesterday. The global...

Former cruiserweight champion Mormeck set to return to the ring 05 Jun 2014 - 11:56 am

PARIS: Jean-Marc Mormeck, the two-time former WBC and WBA cruiserweight champion, announced yesterday that he will return to the ring after an absence...

Qatar’s Al Kuwari determined to repeat last year’s achievements 05 Jun 2014 - 11:21 am

Qatari rally driver Abdulaziz Al Kuwari poses next to his car. DOHA: Qatar’s Abdulaziz Al Kuwari is eyeing a long rallying career, saying...

Three players to add QSL flavour in World Cup 05 Jun 2014 - 11:12 am

DOHA: As many as three players from the prestigious Qatar Stars League will be featuring in the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. Al...

NBA finals: It’s Spurs vs Heat 05 Jun 2014 - 11:11 am

Miami Heat’s LeBron James drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers’ guard George Hill in this last month’s file photo. Heat hope for...

MLB: Astros outsmart Angels 05 Jun 2014 - 11:10 am

NEW YORK: Collin McHugh tossed five scoreless innings and, after the Los Angeles Angels fashioned a mini fightback, the Houston Astros turned on...

Rangers’ Carcillo can feature in Cup finals after ban cut 05 Jun 2014 - 11:07 am

LOS ANGELES: New York Rangers’ forward Daniel Carcillo will be eligible to play in Game Four of the Stanley Cup Finals after the...

Dan Marino to withdraw from NFL concussion lawsuit 05 Jun 2014 - 11:07 am

LOS ANGELES: Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino yesterday said he will withdraw from a lawsuit that accuses the National Football League of...

Nadal downs Ferrer to reach last four 05 Jun 2014 - 06:26 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his quarter final match against David Ferrer of Spain at the French Open at Roland Garros...

Djokovic marches into last four; Gulbis overcomes Berdych 04 Jun 2014 - 01:25 am

Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Milos Raonic of Canada whom he defeated in their quarter-final match during the French Open at...

Sri Lanka win ODI series against England 04 Jun 2014 - 01:24 am

Sri Lanka’s Sachithra Senanayake (right) stops his bowling run up and runs out England’s Jos Buttler (left) during the fifth One Day International...

Kennedy, Wilkshire and Rogic cut from final Socceroos squad 04 Jun 2014 - 01:21 am

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (right) trains with fitness coach Shad Forsythe during an individual training session in Munich, Germany, yesterday. Neuer trains on...

Chelsea salute Lampard’s momentous career 04 Jun 2014 - 01:17 am

England’s Frank Lampard takes part in a training session at the Sunlife Stadium in Miami, Florida, yesterday. England are in Florida for warm...

Emphatic victory for Japan 04 Jun 2014 - 01:15 am

Japan’s Samurai Blue’s Shinji Kagawa dribbles the ball during a friendly match against Costa Rica in Tampa, Florida yesterday. TAMPA: Manchester United striker...

Nigeria’s Mba misses the World Cup cut 04 Jun 2014 - 01:13 am

England forward Wayne Rooney changes his boots during his team’s training session at Miami Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, yesterday. ABUJA:...

Amla replaces Smith as SA Test captain 04 Jun 2014 - 01:12 am

Newly appointed South African cricket Test team Captain Hashim Amla (centre) answers questions during a press briefing following his appointment,, yesterday in Johannesburg,...

Tendulkar relishes Lara partnership at Lord’s 04 Jun 2014 - 01:10 am

SINGAPORE: Retired Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar said yesterday he is savouring the opportunity to pair up with West Indies great Brian Lara...

Fit-again Irfan eyes World Cup triumph for Pakistan 04 Jun 2014 - 01:08 am

Caption LAHORE: The world’s tallest cricketer Mohammad Irfan (pictured) yesterday said he could win next year’s World Cup for Pakistan single-handedly after regaining...