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McIlroy two shots off lead 27 Oct 2012 - 03:08 am

SHANGHAI: World number one Rory McIlroy shut out noisy distractions to move to within two shots of leader Peter Hanson on day two...

Asian Tour wants more places in expanded PGA event 27 Oct 2012 - 03:08 am

KUALA LUMPUR: The expanded 2013 CIMB Classic will not lead to an increase in invites for Asian Tour players, the PGA Tour said...

Stern to retire in 2014 after 30 years as NBA commissioner 27 Oct 2012 - 03:07 am

NEW YORK: David Stern said yesterday that he will retire as commissioner of the NBA on February 1, 2014, exactly 30 years after...

Buccaneers thrash hosts Vikings 36-17 27 Oct 2012 - 03:06 am

Minnesota: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Minnesota Vikings with an impressive 36-17 win at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis yesterday, their...

Giants take 2-0 lead 27 Oct 2012 - 03:06 am

Giants take 2-0 leadSan Francisco: The San Francisco Giants moved a step closer to claiming a second title in three years by blanking...

Stricken Metsu steps down as Al Wasl coach 27 Oct 2012 - 03:06 am

DUBAI: Bruno Metsu (pictured) has stepped down as coach of Dubai first division club Al Wasl and has been hospitalised since October 9...

Liverpool, Newcastle win 27 Oct 2012 - 03:05 am

PARIS: A second half goal from Stewart Downing ensured Liverpool avoided an unwanted record on Thursday night as the English Premier League outfit...

Chelsea not finished article, says Giggs 27 Oct 2012 - 03:05 am

LONDON: Ryan Giggs (pictured) lit the fuse on Manchester United’s potentially explosive clash with Chelsea by claiming the Premier League leaders aren’t the...

No winners for 1999-2005 Tour de France races: UCI 27 Oct 2012 - 03:05 am

GENEVA: The 1999-2005 Tour de France races will have no winners attributed to them, embattled world cycling officials announced yesterday, ordering doping-tainted icon...

Armstrong loses his speaker spot at Mexico forum event 27 Oct 2012 - 03:04 am

MEXICO CITY: A global business forum has dropped disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong from the list of speakers for its Mexico City event next...

Red Bull’s Vettel dominates practice 27 Oct 2012 - 03:04 am

GREATER NOIDA, India: Championship leader Sebastian Vettel set an ominous practice pace at the Indian Formula One Grand Prix yesterday, dominating both sessions...

MotoGP: Stoner sets early pace in Australia 27 Oct 2012 - 03:04 am

MotoGP: Stoner sets early pace in APHILLIP ISLAND, Australia: Home hero Casey Stoner dominated practice in front of record crowds yesterdayas he chases...

Ecclestone open to two races in India 27 Oct 2012 - 03:03 am

GREATER NOIDA, India: India can hope to host two Formula One races within the next decade but the country faces plenty of competition...

Na keeps semi hopes alive 26 Oct 2012 - 04:40 am

Serena Williams of USA reacts during her match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus at the WTA Championships tennis tournament in Istanbul, yesterday. ISTANBUL:...

Nadal pulls out of London, Paris events 26 Oct 2012 - 04:39 am

PARIS: Rafael Nadal (pictured), out of action since June, will miss the ATP Tour Finals in London and also next week’s Paris Masters...

Disgraced Malik eyes Pakistan batting coach job 26 Oct 2012 - 04:39 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Disgraced former Pakistan captain Salim Malik (pictured) yesterday said he has applied for the job of national batting coach, insisting he...

Mendis left out of Sri Lankan squads 26 Oct 2012 - 04:38 am

COLOMBO: Injured Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis has been left out of the Twenty20 and one-day squads to play New Zealand. Mendis has...

Two British athletes have bronze medals stolen 26 Oct 2012 - 04:38 am

LONDON: Two Olympians have had their medals stolen during a night out after leaving a Buckingham Palace reception with Queen Elizabeth II to...