Sports

Aspire Academy teams excel in training camps 18 Jul 2013 - 04:35 am

Doha: Aspire Academy’s 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 football teams had an excellent performance in international tournaments in both Portugal and Netherlands, during...

Angry McIlroy hits back at his critics 18 Jul 2013 - 04:35 am

GULLANE, United Kingdom: Rory McIlroy (pictured) struck back at critics yesterday, insisting his game was “heading in the right direction” on the eve...

Federer struggles to win Hamburg opener 18 Jul 2013 - 04:34 am

HAMBURG: Roger Federer struggled in his first match since his Wimbledon humiliation when he had to come back from a set down to...

American League beat NL in All-Star game 18 Jul 2013 - 04:32 am

NEW YORK: The American League ended a string of three All-Star game defeats by beating the National League 3-0 yesterday to earn home-field...

Man United make $38m bid for Fabregas: Reports 16 Jul 2013 - 10:05 am

LONDON, Greater London: Manchester United have made a £25m ($37.7m, €28.9m) offer for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, reports in the British media suggested...

Qatar’s Brown wins Gold Cup in Detroit 16 Jul 2013 - 10:04 am

95 Spirit of Qatar’s Kip Brown (right) celebrate swinning the APBA Gold Cup at the 2013 DYC Detroit APBA Gold Cup on the...

Cavani close to finalising PSG move 16 Jul 2013 - 10:03 am

PARIS, France: Edinson Cavani was in Paris yesterday to finalise his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, with sources close to the deal saying his...

Sky would give WADA data to prove their cyclists are clean 16 Jul 2013 - 10:03 am

ORANGE, France: Facing yet another barrage of doping questions after Chris Froome’s awe-inspiring victory up Mont Ventoux in the Tour de France, Team...

Lehmann wants more from Australia’s batsmen 16 Jul 2013 - 10:01 am

NOTTINGHAM: Australia coach Darren Lehmann has told his top order batsmen to up their game in time for the second Test against England...

‘Review the review system’ 16 Jul 2013 - 10:01 am

MELBOURNE: Cricket’s decision review system and the continuing struggles of Australia’s brittle batting order bore the brunt of frustrations Down Under yesterday after...

Struggling WI batsmen a concern for home side 16 Jul 2013 - 10:01 am

PROVIDENCE, Guyana: In the wake of a thumping 126-run series-opening victory, Pakistan will again seek to capitalise on the struggles of the West...

Anderson ready to shoulder Ashes burden 16 Jul 2013 - 10:00 am

NOTTINGHAM: James Anderson insisted he was prepared for more hard work in pursuit of Ashes glory after leading England to a nailbiting 14-run...

Team coach Flower says he is proud of ‘resilient’ England 16 Jul 2013 - 10:00 am

NOTTINGHAM: England coach Andy Flower yesterday praised his “resilient” side after their thrilling 14-run win over Australia in the first Test at Trent...

Pakistan name former captain Moin as chief selector 16 Jul 2013 - 09:59 am

KARACHI: Former captain Moin Khan has been appointed as Pakistan’s chief selector replacing Iqbal Qasim, who resigned after the team’s dismal performance in...

Calls mount for action against athletics cheats 16 Jul 2013 - 09:58 am

A picture taken on July 10, 2010 shows US Tyson Gay (left) running against Jamaica’s Asafa Powell in the mens 100m final at...

Adidas suspends contract with Gay 16 Jul 2013 - 09:58 am

FRANKFURT: Adidas AG has suspended its contract with Tyson Gay after the former double world sprint champion failed an out-of-competition dope test, the...

Spirited Qatar lose to Germany 16 Jul 2013 - 09:57 am

Ljubuski, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Qatar lost its second game in a row at the IHF Junior World Championship at the Gradska Sportska Dvorana...

Skipper Gerrard pens new Liverpool deal 16 Jul 2013 - 09:56 am

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard yesterday signed a new two-year contract extension, an Anfield statement announced. The 33-year-old, whose previous deal was due...