Sports

Injured Alonso likely to return against Sevilla 29 Oct 2013 - 11:43 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has completed his recovery from injury and could feature as a substitute in Wednesday’s La Liga match...

Blatter comments a ‘lack of respect’: Ancelotti 29 Oct 2013 - 11:43 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti (pictured) has labelled FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s comments on Cristiano Ronaldo’s demeanour on the field as disrespectful....

Juve look to close gap, Roma keep sights on record 29 Oct 2013 - 11:38 pm

MILAN: Juventus host struggling Catania in one of eight Serie A fixtures today when the champions will be among the sides looking to...

Australia camp in upheaval ahead of new Ashes series 29 Oct 2013 - 11:37 pm

Australian captain Michael Clarke (left) and coach Darren Lehmann are seen in two different file photos during the disastrous Ashes series in England...

DRS puts pressure on Ashes umpires 29 Oct 2013 - 11:34 pm

This TV grab shows action replays that the third umpire watches before making a decision. On-field captains and batsmen can seek Decision Review...

De Villiers eyes winning start 29 Oct 2013 - 11:34 pm

SHARJAH: South African captain AB de Villiers (pictured) vowed to attack Pakistan for a winning start at the opening one-day match in Sharjah...

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman suspended then reinstated 29 Oct 2013 - 11:34 pm

ISLAMABAD: The legal tussle rocking the Pakistan Cricket Board took another dramatic twist yesterday as the interim chairman was suspended by a court...

Khawaja gets Australia A audition for Ashes spot 29 Oct 2013 - 11:34 pm

SYDNEY: Usman Khawaja has been handed the chance to audition for an Ashes place after being named in the Australia A side to...

Game On Dude installed as early Classic favourite 29 Oct 2013 - 11:31 pm

Former Melbourne cup winner Might And Power joins other winning cup horses at the official launch of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington...

Two share lead at Doha Golf Club 29 Oct 2013 - 11:29 pm

England’s Lee Corfield in action at the MENA Golf Tour’s at Doha Golf Club, yesterday. Corfield shares the lead at Doha Golf Club...

Indian club probes British jockeys for alleged fixing 29 Oct 2013 - 11:29 pm

NEW DELHI: An Indian horse racing club has launched an investigation into two British jockeys accused of race-fixing following the emergence of a...

QAFCO Open tennis championship kicks off 29 Oct 2013 - 11:29 pm

Mesaieed: Around 350 players are vying for top honours at the 24th QAFCO Open tennis championship which got under way at the Al-Banush...

Swiss open probe over Ecclestone Formula One stake sale 29 Oct 2013 - 11:28 pm

GENEVA: Swiss prosecutors said yesterday they were probing claims of corruption linked to Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone over the sale of a...

World Cup victory created celebrity burden: Wilkinson 29 Oct 2013 - 11:26 pm

New Zealand’s national team lock Brodie Retallick (left) is welcomed by Japanese fans upon his team’s arrival at Narita Airport, in the suburbs...

PIBAQ: Travelex Qatar Cup 2013 begins 29 Oct 2013 - 10:57 pm

Shan Kamarudheen, Business Development Manager (centre) of Travelex Qatar, the main sponsor of the tournament graces the official tossing of the ball together...

Shabana plays down chances of fifth world title 29 Oct 2013 - 10:56 pm

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Amr Shabana ) produced such sparkling moments of his old brilliance while reaching the third round of the World Championships...

All people welcome at Sochi Games, says Putin 29 Oct 2013 - 10:55 pm

SOCHI, Russia: President Vladimir Putin, seeking to defuse criticism over his treatment of Russia’s gay community, said all people will be welcome in...

All Blacks test new combinations against Japan 29 Oct 2013 - 10:55 pm

Tokyo: World champions New Zealand will test some new combinations in Saturday’s rugby union test against Japan in Tokyo in preparation for the...