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Edwards, Brathwaite lead West Indies recovery over NZ 18 Jun 2014 - 12:51 am

PORT OF SPAIN: Kirk Edwards’ stroke-filled half-century highlighted an entertaining morning’s play with the West Indies reaching 124 for three at lunch on...

Gatlin sets new world-leading time, clocks 9.86sec 18 Jun 2014 - 12:51 am

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic: Justin Gatlin showed his dominance on the 100-metre track as he set a new world-leading time of 9.86sec for an...

Infante shines as Royals beat Tigers 18 Jun 2014 - 12:02 am

DETROIT: Omar Infante showed the Detroit Tigers what they’re missing. Infante hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and had an RBI...

Fans celebrate Kings’ Stanley Cup success 17 Jun 2014 - 11:50 pm

LOS ANGELES: Thousands of Kings fans turned out in downtown Los Angeles yesterday to celebrate the team’s Stanley Cup triumph, the Kings’ second...

Ramadan squash tourney next month 17 Jun 2014 - 11:49 pm

Doha: The second Ramadan Professional and Amateur Squash tournament sponsored and organised by Qatar Squash Federation (QSF) will be held next month, it...

Heat’s James mum on future in South Florida 17 Jun 2014 - 11:41 pm

SAN ANTONIO: Moments after the San Antonio Spurs completed their demolition of the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, speculation about whether the...

Confident Dutch set to expose Socceroos 17 Jun 2014 - 11:37 pm

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: After the Netherlands’ demolition of holders Spain in their opening World Cup match, Australia will have to plug the dyke...

Wounded lions headed for survival clash in Amazon 17 Jun 2014 - 11:36 pm

MANAUS, Brazil: Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions must improve on a toothless display in their opening match when they face Croatia in the hot and...

Queiroz pleads for understanding of Iranian struggles 17 Jun 2014 - 11:35 pm

CURITIBA, Brazil: Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his side’s defensive tactics after they were booed off by the Brazilian public following their...

Group A: Favourites Brazil wary of Mexico challenge 17 Jun 2014 - 02:07 pm

A combination of pictures shows (left) Brazil’s captain Thiago Silva in Sao Paulo on June 6, 2014 and Mexico’s defender and captain Rafael...

Iran, Nigeria earn a point apiece after 0-0 draw 17 Jun 2014 - 02:06 pm

Germany’s Mats Hummels scores a goal by header during their 2014 World Cup Group G match against Portugal at the Fonte Nova arena...

Injury-hit Etoo awaits ‘miracle’ 17 Jun 2014 - 02:04 pm

YAOUNDE: Cameroon skipper Samuel Etoo admitted yesterday that he needs a miracle if he is to shake off a right knee injury in...

Injured Franjic returns home 17 Jun 2014 - 02:03 pm

VITõRIA: Australia’s Ivan Franjic said he is heading home to start his recovery after a hamstring injury ended his World Cup after just...

Singapore match-fixers ‘planned to rig Cup’ 17 Jun 2014 - 02:03 pm

SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities last year placed leaders of a global match-fixing ring operating from the city-state in indefinite detention after uncovering plans to...

Belgium’s young guns set to dazzle 17 Jun 2014 - 02:03 pm

BELO HORIZONTE: Belgium’s vibrant young team are preparing to launch their World Cup campaign against Algeria today with competition hotting up on the...

South Koreans face desperate Russians 17 Jun 2014 - 02:02 pm

CUIABA: Out-of-sorts South Korea face a Russia side desperate to prove a point in Cuiaba today. The Korean’s fortunes have nose dived since...

Sri Lanka hold out for dramatic draw with England at Lord’s 17 Jun 2014 - 02:02 pm

LONDON: Sri Lanka tail-ender Nuwan Pradeep survived the final five balls of the match as the tourists clung on for a thrilling draw...

Aspire Academy graduation ceremony to be held today 17 Jun 2014 - 02:01 pm

Doha: Some of Qatar’s finest young sportsmen and scholars will graduate from the Aspire Academy at a glittering end-of-year ceremony this evening. Guaranteed...