Sports

Woakes hopes to carry IPL form into Champions Trophy bid 17 May 2017 - 10:33 pm

London: All-rounder Chris Woakes is fit and raring to resume his England commitments after an enriching maiden stint in this year's Indian Premier...

Why Woods is no longer Tiger and Amir has swung downhill 17 May 2017 - 10:33 pm

You'd be tempted to think distraction from their respective beats or mere loss of form is what's hurting the careers of golfing great...

Pakistan bans spinner Nawaz for one month 17 May 2017 - 10:32 pm

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) yesterday banned all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz for one month and fined him approximately $2,000 after he admitted failing...

Germany's Loew to take seven debutants to Confederations Cup 17 May 2017 - 10:32 pm

Berlin: Germany's head coach Joachim Loew named seven uncapped players for next month's Confederations Cup in Russia as the injury-hit world champions unveiled...

Curry shines as Warriors crush Spurs, lead series 2-0 17 May 2017 - 10:32 pm

Oakland, United States: Stephen Curry scored 29 points as the Golden State Warriors thrashed the San Antonio Spurs 136-100 to take a 2-0...

Nadal advances as Almagro quits 17 May 2017 - 10:30 pm

Rome: Rafael Nadal advanced to the third round yesterday as fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro was forced to quit with a left knee injury...

Australia rejects mediation in player pay impasse 17 May 2017 - 10:18 pm

Sydney: Cricket Australia says it's unacceptable that the union representing top players in a bitter pay dispute wants the impasse to be referred...

'Head of state' security for Aussies in Bangladesh 17 May 2017 - 08:45 pm

Sydney: Bangladesh will provide the highest level of security for Australia's cricketers when they tour in August-September, organisers said yesterday, after a spate...

India confirm West Indies ODI tour 17 May 2017 - 08:45 pm

New Delhi: India will embark on a limited-overs tour of West Indies next month, soon after the Champions Trophy, their cricket boards have...

NHL: Predators mince Ducks to take series lead 17 May 2017 - 08:31 pm

Los Angeles: Roman Josi scored on a power play late in the third period to give the Nashville Predators a 2-1 victory over...

Pochettino pledges immediate future to Tottenham 17 May 2017 - 04:11 pm

London: Tottenham fans can look forward to at least another season under charismatic Argentinian manager Mauricio Pochettino after he committed himself to staying...

Watford manager Mazzarri to leave at end of season 17 May 2017 - 04:03 pm

LONDON: Italian Walter Mazzarri will step down as manager of Watford after the final game of the season against Manchester City on Sunday,...

Lewandowski eyes '30+' goal-mark to break record 17 May 2017 - 03:31 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski aims to better his record of 30 league goals in a season and beat Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to...

Germany's Loew to take seven debutants to Confed Cup 17 May 2017 - 03:26 pm

Berlin: Germany's head coach Joachim Loew on Wednesday named seven uncapped players for next month's Confederations Cup in Russia as the injury-hit world...

No French Open wild card for snubbed Sharapova 17 May 2017 - 02:13 pm

Maria Sharapova's hopes of a dream return from doping exile to a third French Open crown were shattered on Tuesday when the Russian...

Emir Cup: QFA extends deal with long term partners 17 May 2017 - 11:03 am

Fifty One East and Sony Middle East and Africa is set to complete a decade as official sponsors for the Emir Cup after...

AZF’s Ramadan Sports Festival to offer new opportunities 17 May 2017 - 10:56 am

During the last six years, Aspire Zone Foundation’s annual two-week Ramadan Sports Festival (RSF) has become a major fixture in the calendar for...

Al Gharafa sign Fernandez in new move 17 May 2017 - 10:51 am

Former Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Al Gharafa have signed Jean Fernandez as coach for three years, it was announced yesterday. The 62-year-old...