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Broad accuses Vaughan of being ‘disrespectful’ 29 Aug 2013 - 12:29 am

LONDON: England Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad has accused former skipper Michael Vaughan of being “disrespectful” for criticising the decision to rest several leading...

Australia’s Maxwell says he is ready for verbal barbs 29 Aug 2013 - 12:29 am

LONDON: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell (pictured) is preparing himself for plenty of banter in the forthcoming limited overs internationals against England. Following England’s...

Former fast bowler Lee says Australia need Johnson 29 Aug 2013 - 12:29 am

SYDNEY: Veteran fast bowler Brett Lee said yesterday Australia must inject the fear factor into their attack and called for Mitchell Johnson to...

England apology after Ashes celebrations 29 Aug 2013 - 12:28 am

LONDON: England’s cricketers have issued an apology for any offence caused during their celebrations of their Ashes series win over Australia at the...

Arsenal, Schalke advance 29 Aug 2013 - 12:27 am

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey (left) celebrates his goal against Fenerbahce with team-mate Yaya Sanogo during their Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium in...

Chelsea complete £30m Willian deal 29 Aug 2013 - 12:27 am

LONDON: Brazil attacking midfielder Willian formally joined Chelsea from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala yesterday after the two clubs reached agreement last week. The...

Bayern drop first points of season 29 Aug 2013 - 12:27 am

BERLIN: European champions Bayern Munich dropped their first points of the Bundesliga season in a 1-1 draw at Freiburg on Tuesday night ahead...

Spurs could fine Bale ahead of ‘dream’ move 29 Aug 2013 - 12:26 am

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas said the club could fine forward Gareth Bale for failing to attend training ahead of an expected...

QFA elections on October 9 29 Aug 2013 - 12:25 am

DOHA: The name of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani (pictured), has been nominated to run for yet another term as...

Aussie squad for Brazil clash 29 Aug 2013 - 12:24 am

SYDNEY, New South Wales: Australia will take a strong squad to Brazil for a friendly next month with coach Holger Osieck saying yesterday...

Federer, Djokovic cruise; Stosur upset at US Open 29 Aug 2013 - 12:23 am

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a volley against Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania during their match on the second day of the US Open....

‘Goofy’ warrior grabs the headlines in NY 29 Aug 2013 - 12:23 am

NEW YORK: Fearless American teenager Victoria Duval described herself as a child who became a warrior while knocking former champion Sam Stosur out...

Tennis payback more gentle than in NHL, says Kirilenko 29 Aug 2013 - 12:22 am

NEW YORK: Maria Kirilenko got some revenge at the US Open on Tuesday but admitted that evening up an old score in tennis...

Doha to host AIPS Executive Board meeting in October 29 Aug 2013 - 12:22 am

DOHA: The Qatar Sport Press Committee (QSPC) will host the Executive Board meeting of the Association Internationale De La Presse Sportive (AIPS) on...

Kvitova and Wozniacki win openers at US Open 28 Aug 2013 - 03:15 am

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns a shot against Misaki Doi of Japan during their first round match on day two of...

Rooney may decide to stay, says Mourinho 28 Aug 2013 - 03:14 am

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reacts during the English Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain on Monday. RIGHT: Manchester...

Historic victory for hosts Zimbabwe 28 Aug 2013 - 03:12 am

Zimbabwe players celebrate a wicket during the first ODI match against Pakistan at the Harare Sports Club, yesterday. HARARE, Harare Province: A sturdy...

Bangladeshi players deny corruption charges 28 Aug 2013 - 03:12 am

DHAKA: Two Bangladeshi cricketers declared their innocence yesterday after confirming they were among those charged with match-fixing following a probe earlier this month...