Sports

Greig hailed as ‘godfather’ of modern game 30 Dec 2012 - 11:13 pm

SYDNEY: The cricket world yesterday paid tribute to former England Test skipper and broadcaster Tony Greig , remembering him as “the godfather of...

Blame me for Celtic loss: Lennon 30 Dec 2012 - 11:12 pm

GLASGOW: Celtic manager Neil Lennon said his formation was to blame for his side’s 1-0 defeat to Hibernian on Saturday that saw their...

India-Pakistan teams’ joint New Year bash cancelled 30 Dec 2012 - 11:11 pm

Kolkata: With the Indian cricket board allowing its players a day off on the New Year’s eve, the proposed joint New Year celebration...

League season start in Egypt delayed again 30 Dec 2012 - 11:10 pm

CAIRO:The launch of the league in Egypt this season has been postponed for a third time, this time until February 1, the Egyptian...

Venus leads US to victory 30 Dec 2012 - 11:09 pm

Venus Williams of the US hits a return against Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa during their women’s singles match on day two of...

Serena reaches second round in Brisbane 30 Dec 2012 - 11:08 pm

Serena Williams of the US hits a return during her match against compatriot Varvara Lepchenko during their first round match at the Brisbane...

Tipsarevic eyes bright start at Chennai Open in India 30 Dec 2012 - 11:07 pm

CHENNAI, India: World number nine Janko Tipsarevic hopes to build on an impressive campaign in 2012 with a dazzling start to the new...

Shakir’s Iraq promotion ends Maradona speculations 30 Dec 2012 - 11:07 pm

Manama, Bahrain: Iraq football association has promoted Hakeem Shakir to the head coach’s post, ending speculations of a possible appointment of Diego Maradona...

Mancini in ref rage after Nasri red card 30 Dec 2012 - 11:05 pm

NORWICH, United Kingdom:Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claims his team are being victimised by officials after Samir Nasri was sent off for a...

Kings reign supreme as lockout dispute continues 30 Dec 2012 - 11:04 pm

TORONTO: National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman kicked off 2012 toasting the New Year at the lucrative outdoor Winter Classic game, painting...

DIPSS School students to receive cricket coaching lessons from QCA 30 Dec 2012 - 11:02 pm

Qatar Cricket Association General Secretary Manzoor Ahmad (centre) receives a memento from the Doha International Preparatory School and Secondary School (DIPSS) Director General...

Jimenez breaks leg, out for up to five months 30 Dec 2012 - 11:01 pm

Madrid: Popular Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez has broken a leg skiing and will be out of action for up to five months,...

Bucks stun Heat 30 Dec 2012 - 11:01 pm

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: The Milwaukee Bucks stunned the Miami Heat with a fourth-quarter blitz yesterday to record a 104-85 blowout win over the NBA...

United maintain seven-point lead 30 Dec 2012 - 12:51 am

Manchester City’s Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League match against Norwich City at Carrow...

Knighthood for Wiggins 30 Dec 2012 - 12:49 am

Olympic gold medalist Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain during the medal ceremony at Hampton Court palace for the Men’s time trial during the...

Ex-England captain Greig dies 30 Dec 2012 - 12:48 am

MELBOURNE: Former England captain Tony Greig, one of the architects of cricket’s World Series revolution in the 1970s, has died at the age...

‘Mr Cricket’ Hussey set to retire from the game 30 Dec 2012 - 12:47 am

MELBOURNE: Mike Hussey (pictured) will play his final Test against Sri Lanka next week and retire from international cricket at the end of...

India, Pakistan set for ODI opener in Chennai 30 Dec 2012 - 12:47 am

CHENNAI: Honours shared in the T20 series, arch foes India and Pakistan are now set for what is likely to be an exhilarating...