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Hansen wins Giro seventh stage 11 May 2013 - 04:43 am

PESCARA, Italy: Australian cyclist Adam Hansen, riding for the Lotto team, won the seventh stage of the Tour of Italy yesterday, with Spain’s...

Four-run win for Royal Challengers 11 May 2013 - 04:43 am

New Delhi: Virat Kohli played a captain’s knock to lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a four-run victory over the Delhi Daredevils in...

Kirsten to quit as South Africa coach 11 May 2013 - 04:42 am

JOHANNESBURG: Gary Kirsten will not renew his contract as South Africa coach when it expires at the end of July, the national cricket...

Sailing death highlights Volvo Ocean Race safety 11 May 2013 - 04:42 am

LONDON: The death of America’s Cup sailor Andrew Simpson has brought safety concerns about modern racing vessels sharply into focus but Volvo Ocean...

Unheralded Castro seizes Players lead 11 May 2013 - 04:41 am

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida: In a star-studded field, unheralded Roberto Castro matched the course record with a nine-under par 63 yesterday to seize...

Al Sadd, Lekhwiya resume rivalry in Emir Cup semis 11 May 2013 - 04:41 am

DOHA: With plenty at stake Qatar Stars League (QSL) giants Al Sadd and Lekhwiya will resume their rivalry for the second time in...

Moyes planned to stay put before United call 11 May 2013 - 04:41 am

LIVERPOOL: David Moyes (pictured) has admitted he was swaying towards staying at Everton before Manchester United came calling to replace Sir Alex Ferguson....

Rooney’s future on top of Moyes in-tray 11 May 2013 - 04:41 am

LONDON: David Moyes’ first challenge when he takes over the Manchester United hot seat from Alex Ferguson will be to decide the future...

PSG’s Alex ‘a bit lost’ over Ancelotti future 11 May 2013 - 04:40 am

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender Alex admits he is “a bit lost” and that he and his team-mates are desperate to find out...

Barca desperate to seal title, says Thiago 11 May 2013 - 04:40 am

MADRID: Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has admitted that his side are desperate to finally mathematically seal the La Liga title this weekend when...

Man City, Wigan seek solace in FA Cup final 11 May 2013 - 04:40 am

LONDON: At the end of a week dominated by Alex Ferguson’s shock retirement as Manchester United manager, Manchester City will seek to drag...

Vettel sets the pace in Spain 11 May 2013 - 04:39 am

German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing is seen at the pit lane during the first practice session at Circuit...

Qatar’s Nasser leads at Jordan Rally 11 May 2013 - 04:38 am

Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah (left), Prince Feisal Al Hussein (centre), Chairman of Jordan Motorsport, and Nasser Khalifa Al Attiyah, Qatar Motor and Motorycle...

Cudlin, Nedobity fastest in qualifying at Losail 11 May 2013 - 04:35 am

Alex Cudlin negotiates a bend during the free practice session of the fifth round of Qatar International Road Racing Championship (QIRRCH) at Losail...

MotoGP looks to Brazil and Asia 11 May 2013 - 04:35 am

BARCELONA: MotoGP hopes to add a Brazilian grand prix and more Asian races to the calendar after Argentina returns next season, with Spain...

Athletes kick start season with an eye on Moscow 10 May 2013 - 01:06 am

FROM LEFT: Javelin thrower, Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago, high jumper Mutaz Barshim of Qatar, sprinter Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce of Jamaica,...

Qatar’s ‘wonder kid’ Barshim aiming to impress in 2013 10 May 2013 - 01:03 am

Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim poses next to his advertising poster after a press conference at Sheraton Hotel, yesterday. Dahlan Al Hamad,...

Diamond League has established itself: IAAF chief Diack 10 May 2013 - 01:02 am

DOHA: The decision to reach out to new audiences through the launch of the Diamond League three years ago has proved to be...