Sports

Bale, Ronaldo star as Real hammer Sevilla 01 Nov 2013 - 09:20 am

MADRID: Gareth Bale scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo notched a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 7-3 on Wednesday night in their league...

McIlroy leads by two in Shanghai 01 Nov 2013 - 09:20 am

SHANGHAI: Rory McIlroy found himself leading a golf tournament for the first time since May as he took control of the World Golf...

Vettel seeking third win in Abu Dhabi 01 Nov 2013 - 09:19 am

LONDON: Newly-crowned quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel should be forgiven this weekend if he appears reluctant to grab pole position at the Abu...

Shooting: Second CISM Shotgun Championhsip 01 Nov 2013 - 02:56 am

Lieutenant Colonel Walter Borghino, President of Sports Committee at International Military Sports Council (CSIM), and Major General Mohammed Ali Al Maadeed of the...

Race to the top hots up at Qatar Stars League 01 Nov 2013 - 02:56 am

Doha: Eljaish and Lekhwiya will both seek the victory that would take them back to the top of the Qatar Stars League (QSL)....

Region’s top teams set for WAFF Championship in Doha 01 Nov 2013 - 02:42 am

Saud Al Mohannadi, Secretary General of Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Fadi Zuraikat, Secretary General of West Asian Football Federation, shake hands after...

Kohli and Dhawan power India to thrilling victory 31 Oct 2013 - 02:58 am

India’s Virat Kohli (right) raises his bat and helmet after scoring a 61 ball century against Australia in the ODI match at the...

Federer books London berth; Nadal advances 31 Oct 2013 - 02:52 am

Switzerland’s Roger Federer celebrates after defeating South Africa’s Kevin Anderson during their second round match at the Paris Masters at the Bercy Palais-Omnisport...

Beckham tells fans he’s ‘very interested’ in Miami team 31 Oct 2013 - 02:52 am

MIAMI: Retired England soccer star David Beckham (pictured) told a live online Facebook event in London yesterday that he is “very interested” in...

Chelsea, United advance 31 Oct 2013 - 02:50 am

Manchester United’s Mexican striker Javier Hernandez heads towards goal during the English League Cup fourth round match against Norwich City at Old Trafford...

Volleyball: Eljaish to face Al Sadd in QVA Federation Cup final 31 Oct 2013 - 02:46 am

An Al Qiyadah player (left) smashes the ball during his side’s Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) Federation Cup semi-final against Al Sadd at Al...

Under-strength Barca still too good for Celta 31 Oct 2013 - 02:46 am

MADRID: Barcelona moved four points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga as they eased to a 3-0 win over...

Coach Klopp extends Dortmund contract 31 Oct 2013 - 02:45 am

BERLIN: Coach Juergen Klopp has committed himself to Borussia Dortmund until at least 2018 after signing a two-year contract extension yesterday with last...

Brazilian Costa defends Spain choice 31 Oct 2013 - 02:45 am

MADRID: Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa defended his decision to represent Spain rather than his homeland Brazil, claiming it was the right thing...

South Africa pull off one-run heist 31 Oct 2013 - 02:44 am

South African captain AB de Villiers celebrates with team-mates after winning the first ODI against Pakistan in Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United...

Ponting ‘offended’ as Taylor wades into Clarke feud 31 Oct 2013 - 02:43 am

SYDNEY: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting yesterday said he was “offended” after Mark Taylor blasted his feud with Michael Clarke, saying it should...

Sachin ends domestic career on a winning note 31 Oct 2013 - 02:41 am

Lahli (Haryana): Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar ended his domestic career in fitting fashion, guiding Mumbai to a four-wicket win over Haryana in the...

New Zealand’s Williamson to miss rest of Bangladesh tour 31 Oct 2013 - 02:41 am

WELLINGTON: A broken thumb has ruled New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson out of the rest of the Black Caps’ Bangladesh tour and their...