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Federer eyes Djokovic revenge in London Finals 04 Nov 2013 - 08:47 am

Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro straps the handle of his racquet as he takes part in a training session in London yesterday, ahead...

Del Potro robbed of rosary blessed by Pope in Paris 04 Nov 2013 - 08:43 am

PARIS: Argentine tennis player Juan Martin Del Potro has revealed that he was robbed at a Paris railway station with thieves making off...

Classy Djokovic triumphs in Paris 04 Nov 2013 - 03:36 am

PARIS: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated defending champion David Ferrer 7-5, 7-5 yesterday to win the Paris Masters after a thrilling final at the...

Rohit smashes 209 as India win 03 Nov 2013 - 08:47 am

India’s Rohit Sharma celebrates after scoring a double century against Australia in the seventh and final ODI at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore....

Djokovic drawn with Federer for Tour Finals 03 Nov 2013 - 08:46 am

PARIS: World number one Rafael Nadal will face compatriot David Ferrer at next week’s ATP World Tour Finals in London, with last year’s...

Ferrer stuns Nadal, faces Djokovic in Paris final 03 Nov 2013 - 08:46 am

PARIS: Defending champion David Ferrer upset compatriot and world number one Rafael Nadal yesterday to reach the Paris Masters final where he will...

QSL: Al Sadd held by Al Gharafa; Al Rayyan pick up three points 03 Nov 2013 - 08:45 am

Al Sadd’s Lee Jung Soo (right) controls the ball during the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Al Gharafa at Al Gharafa Stadium...

Bayern Munich equal record with 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

BERLIN: Bayern Munich equalled the record for the longest unbeaten run in the history of the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win at Hoffenheim...

Cavani scores twice as PSG thrash Lorient 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

PARIS: Paris St Germain’s in-form striker Edinson Cavani scored twice to help them crush lowly Lorient 4-0 and move three points clear at...

Sanchez strike helps Barca edge Espanyol 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

MADRID: Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga on Friday as they overcame stiff resistence from Espanyol to win the...

Webber beats Vettel to pole 03 Nov 2013 - 08:42 am

Red Bull Racing’s drivers German Sebastian Vettel (left) and Australian Mark Webber (centre) pose for a picture with Mercedes’ German driver Niko Rosberg...

Prior backs England’s showing in tour draw 03 Nov 2013 - 08:31 am

English bowler Ben Stokes delivers the ball on day three of the Ashes cricket tour match against a Western Australian Chairman’s XI at...

De Villiers feels pressure over South Africa batting 03 Nov 2013 - 08:31 am

DUBAI: South African captain AB de Villiers () admitted he was feeling pressure over shortcomings in batting after his team’s 66-run defeat against...

De Villiers feels pressure over South Africa batting 03 Nov 2013 - 08:30 am

Paceman Harris struck down by virus ahead of Ashes series SYDNEY: Australia paceman Ryan Harris succumbed to a virus and was unable to...

Raikkonen solution down to owner, says Lotus chief 03 Nov 2013 - 08:30 am

ABU DHABI: Lotus team chief Eric Boullier admitted yesterday that he no longer has any control over unpaid driver Kimi Raikkonen’s immediate future...

Q22 confirmed as Strategic Partner for Universities Football League 03 Nov 2013 - 08:29 am

Khalid Al Kuwari (right), Director of Marketing and Communications for the Qatar Football Association (QFA), and Nasser Al Khater, Executive Director of Communications...

All Blacks maintain winning streak 03 Nov 2013 - 08:28 am

New Zealand All Blacks Ryan Crotty (centre) is tackled by Japan’s Michael Broadhurst (right) and Ayumu Goromaru during their international rugby test match...

England rally to down Australia 03 Nov 2013 - 08:27 am

LONDON: Inspired by a halftime parade from the 2003 World Cup-winning squad, England came from behind to beat Australia 20-13 at Twickenham yesterday...