Sports

Djokovic sets up semi showdown with Nadal 11 Aug 2013 - 12:34 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory over Marinko Matosevic of Australia in the Montreal Masters quarter-finals at the Uniprix Stadium in Montreal, yesterday. ...

Serena advances; defending champion Kvitova ousted 11 Aug 2013 - 12:33 am

TORONTO, Canada/ Province of Ontario: World No.1 Serena Williams, who is seeking her eighth title of the year, stormed into the semi-finals at...

Kiplagat makes history, retains marathon title 11 Aug 2013 - 12:33 am

MOSCOW: Kenya’s Edna Kiplagat became the first woman to retain the marathon world title when she eased home yesterday to earn the first...

Iran, Philippines in Asia final; Qatar face China for fifth spot 11 Aug 2013 - 12:33 am

Manila: Iran, led by NBA centre Hamed Haddadi, ended the giant-killing run of Chinese Taipei yesterday to reach the final of the FIBA...

Dufner makes history with 63 to grab lead at Oak Hill 11 Aug 2013 - 12:31 am

Jason Dufner (left) of the US shakes hands with compatriot Steve Stricker on the 18th green during the second round of the 2013...

Badminton: Lin, Lee to clash in world final 11 Aug 2013 - 12:31 am

GUANGZHOU: World number one Lee Chong Wei will face Chinese superstar Lin Dan in the World Championships final today that fans were hoping...

Coe rejects Sochi boycott suggestion 11 Aug 2013 - 12:27 am

MOSCOW: Sebastian Coe’s life was changed by his 1,500m gold medal at the politically riven 1980 Olympics so it came as no surprise...

A-Rod fizzles in Yankee Stadium season debut 11 Aug 2013 - 12:27 am

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Disgraced baseball star Alex Rodriguez was greeted by a mixture of cheers and boos, which grew louder after...

AC Milan, PSV to clash in Champions League 10 Aug 2013 - 02:12 am

The Champions League trophy is seen during the draw of the play-offs games of UEFA Champions League 2013/14 at the UEFA headquarters in...

Suarez not for sale, says Liverpool owner Henry 10 Aug 2013 - 02:11 am

Barcelona football players Neymar da Silva Santos Junior (right) and Cesc Fabregas (left) in action during a training session at the Bukit Jalil...

Hodgson warns Rooney he needs to be playing 10 Aug 2013 - 02:11 am

LONDON, England: England manager Roy Hodgson has warned unsettled Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney that he risks losing his place in the national...

Lin Dan books semi-final spot 10 Aug 2013 - 02:11 am

GUANGZHOU: China’s badminton superstar Lin Dan booked a place in the semi-finals of the world championships yesterday after overcoming team-mate and second seed...

FIBA Asia Championship: South Korea defeat Qatar in the quarter-finals 10 Aug 2013 - 02:10 am

Manila: Qatar missed out on semi-final spot after losing 52-79 to South Korea in the quarter-finals of the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship at...

Djokovic reaches quarters 10 Aug 2013 - 02:09 am

Novak Djokovic of Serbia dons a wig and dances following his win over Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan at the Montreal Masters in Montreal,...

Scott, Furyk share lead; Tiger six back 10 Aug 2013 - 02:08 am

Adam Scott of Australia saves par on the 18th hole during the first round of the 95th PGA Championship in Rochester, New York,...

Bolt eyes Lewis’ record with Gay absent at worlds 10 Aug 2013 - 02:08 am

MOSCOW: Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt goes into the world athletics championships within touching distance of equalling American legend Carl Lewis’ record of...

Olympic champ Lavillenie vows not to rest on vaulting laurels 10 Aug 2013 - 02:08 am

MOSCOW: French pole vault star Renaud Lavillenie has vowed not to rest on his laurels as he aims to add the world title...

Australia’s Bannister banned for missing tests 10 Aug 2013 - 02:07 am

SYDNEY, New South Wales: Australian Olympic javelin thrower Jarrod Bannister () said yesterday he has been banned from competition for 20 months after...