Sports

Birthday girl Park heads leaderboard 13 Jul 2014 - 12:13 pm

SOUTHPORT, United Kingdom: South Korea’s Park Inbee celebrated her 26th birthday by grabbing a one-shot lead at the Women’s British Open after compatriot...

Rio Olympics in the spotlight after 2014 FIFA World Cup 13 Jul 2014 - 12:12 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Rio de Janeiro 2016 summer Olympics move firmly into the spotlight this week with the International Olympic Committee in...

Pots, process for handball draws announced 13 Jul 2014 - 12:12 pm

Doha: The International Handball Federation (IHF) has announced the pots and procedures for the draw event of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship,...

Root and Anderson bring delight to England camp 13 Jul 2014 - 12:11 pm

NOTTINGHAM: England pair Joe Root and James Anderson broke the all-time Test record for a 10th-wicket partnership yesterday but the first test against...

De Kock, De Villiers fashion series victory 13 Jul 2014 - 12:11 pm

HAMBANTOTA: Outstanding centuries from Quinton de Kock and captain AB de Villiers helped South Africa coast to a series-clinching 82-run win over Sri...

Master CC post win 13 Jul 2014 - 12:09 pm

Doha: Master CC defeated Rawal County by four wickets in a match of the Ramadan Tournament at the West End Park Stadium on...

Sri Lanka’s Senanayake banned over action 13 Jul 2014 - 12:09 pm

London: Off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been banned from international cricket for an illegal bowling action, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said yesterday. Senanayake, 29,...

Messi holds the key for defence too 13 Jul 2014 - 12:09 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Lionel Messi is not only Argentina’s key attacking threat but he is also instrumental in helping the defence. Long suspected...

Liverpool skipper praises departing Suarez 13 Jul 2014 - 12:08 pm

LONDON: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (pictured) paid an emotional tribute to Luis Suarez as the Uruguay striker’s move to Barcelona was confirmed on...

Ticket executive will be exonerated, says FIFA 13 Jul 2014 - 12:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA said yesterday it was confident a World Cup ticketing services executive accused by Brazilian authorities of illegally selling match...

Germans ready to make history, says Loew 13 Jul 2014 - 12:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Joachim Loew says Germany is ready to make history by winning today’s final to become the first European side to...

Argentina prays for Messi goals in today’s final 13 Jul 2014 - 12:03 pm

BUENOS AIRES: Everyone in Rosario has a tale to tell about Lionel Messi, the Argentinian city’s most famous son who rivals Pope Francis...

Neymar on the World Cup best player shortlist 13 Jul 2014 - 12:03 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s injured star Neymar is on a shortlist for the World Cup’s best player which also includes seven names from...

More misery for Brazil as Netherlands finish third 13 Jul 2014 - 05:34 am

Netherlands’ team pose a group photo with their medals after winning the third place play-off match against Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World...

Sharma, Kumar shine as India keep control of Test 12 Jul 2014 - 01:45 am

India’s Ishant Sharma appeals during the first cricket Test match against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham yesterday. NOTTINGHAM: India’s seamers maintained the...

Court restores Sethi as PCB chief 12 Jul 2014 - 01:44 am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court yesterday restored Najam Sethi as the country’s cricket chief, a day after he was deposed by the government, in...

Espargaro sets Germany pace, Marquez shrugs off crash 12 Jul 2014 - 01:43 am

Honda rider Marc Marquez of Spain steers his bike during the training session of the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring circuit yesterday....

West starts strong, Prinz dream comes true 12 Jul 2014 - 01:42 am

QMMF Racing Team rider Anthony West (right) speaks to his team-mates at the Sachsenring racing circuit yesterday. SACHSENRINg: After his sensational win in...