Sports

Jeter homers in comeback as Yankees beat Tampa Bay 30 Jul 2013 - 12:23 am

NEW YORK: New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter smacked a home run on the first pitch he saw yesterday and made his second...

Dominant Hamilton claims his first win for Mercedes 29 Jul 2013 - 01:23 am

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG (right) celebrates with the team after the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the...

Pietersen in as England recall trio to Ashes squad 29 Jul 2013 - 01:22 am

FROM LEFT: England’s Monty Panesar, James Taylor and Chris Tremlett. The trio have been recalled to the Ashes squad for the third Test...

Youzhny triumphs at Swiss Open 29 Jul 2013 - 01:21 am

Gstaad, Switzerland: World No. 33 Mikhail Youzhny became the first Russian champion in 18 years at the Crédit Agricole Swiss Open in Gstaad...

Franklin grabs first gold as USA win 4x100m freestyle 29 Jul 2013 - 01:00 am

FROM LEFT: Megan Romano, Shannon Vreeland, Natalie Coughlin and Missy Franklin of the US pose with their gold medals at the women’s 4x100m...

Dilshan, Sangakkara lead Sri Lanka to series victory 29 Jul 2013 - 01:00 am

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara pulverised South Africa’s bowling as Sri Lanka took a decisive 3-1 lead in the one-day...

Zulfiqar, Afridi lead Pakistan to last-ball win 29 Jul 2013 - 01:00 am

KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Zulfiqar Babar completed a dream debut by striking the final ball of the match for six to...

Kohli stars as India crush Zimbabwe 29 Jul 2013 - 01:00 am

Zimbabwe: An unbeaten half-century from captain Virat Kohli spurred India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club yesterday and earned...

Ton-up James Taylor makes Ashes case 29 Jul 2013 - 12:57 am

LONDON, England: James Taylor underlined his England credentials with an unbeaten century for Sussex against Australia on the final day of the tour...

Sweden triumph at the Junior World Championship 29 Jul 2013 - 12:57 am

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sweden ended a six-year wait for the IHF Junior World Championship title when they defeated Spain 28-23 in Sarajevo,...

Isner edges Hewitt to book title clash with Anderson 29 Jul 2013 - 12:56 am

John Isner of the US celebrates after defeating Lleyton Hewitt of Australia during their semi-final match at the BB&T Atlanta Open at Atlantic...

First Bayern defeat doesn’t faze Guardiola 29 Jul 2013 - 12:55 am

Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard (centre) poses for the media with his team-mates and Thailand’s national team members during the prize ceremony after their friendly...

We will get new players in, says United coach 29 Jul 2013 - 12:55 am

Hong Kong: Manchester United manager David Moyes yesterday said he was confident of getting new players in before the end of the transfer...

Benzema leads Real Madrid past PSG 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Carlo Ancelotti enjoyed a slice of enjoyment against his former club as Real Madrid edged Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a pre-season...

F1 teams reluctant to go more than 20 races 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

BUDAPEST: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone could have 22 races jostling for a slot next season but teams have made clear they want...

Snedeker leads in Canada 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

OAKVILLE, Canada: Brandt Snedeker fired a nine-under par 63 yesterday to take the lead at the Canadian Open, where overnight leader Hunter Mahan...

Australia’s Elkington in Twitter racism row 29 Jul 2013 - 12:53 am

LONDON: Steve Elkington became the latest Australian sports figure to be at the centre of a racism row when the golfer insisted late...

Britain’s Farah might compete in marathon at Olympic Games 29 Jul 2013 - 12:53 am

LONDON: Britain’s Mo Farah indicated late on Saturday he might compete in the marathon at the 2016 Olympics in Rio rather than defend...