Sports

Kuznetsova edges Radwanska after bizarre act on court 25 Oct 2016 - 12:38 am

Singapore: Svetlana Kuznetsova dug deep into her reserves to overcome Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 in their WTA Finals round robin opener yesterday,...

Cubs face Indians in baseball World Series 25 Oct 2016 - 12:36 am

Cleveland: Long-suffering Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians supporters dream of a fairy tale finish when the 112th World Series opens today, but only...

Nissan’s Adel eyes Portugal Rally title 25 Oct 2016 - 12:35 am

PORTELEGRE, PORTUGAL: Nissan’s Adel Hussein Abdulla (pictured) is aiming to round off his successful FIA T2 campaign in the FIA World Cup for...

Stokes seals tense England win 25 Oct 2016 - 12:31 am

Chittagong, Bangladesh: Ice cool skipper Alastair Cook insisted he never doubted England would hold their nerve after just preventing Bangladesh from pulling off...

Sri Lanka’s oldest captain banks on youngsters 25 Oct 2016 - 12:30 am

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s oldest ever skipper Rangana Herath (pictured) yesterday said he hoped to build on the recent Test whitewash against Australia despite...

Australia quick Pattinson fit but rules out Test return 25 Oct 2016 - 12:29 am

MELBOURNE: Australia fast bowler James Pattinson is ready to return to cricket next month after being out of action since February due to...

Pakistan scent series-clinching win in Abu Dhabi 25 Oct 2016 - 12:27 am

Abu Dhabi: Pakistan pressed West Indies hard for a series-clinching win in the second Test after setting a daunting 456-run target on the...

Good response for Aspire Zone’s first race of the Aquathon series 25 Oct 2016 - 12:25 am

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation has successfully kicked off the first race of the much-anticipated Aquathon Series of 2016-2017, bringing together a large number...

Mourinho accuses Conte of ‘humiliating United’ 25 Oct 2016 - 12:23 am

London: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho told his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte that his antics in whipping up the crowd during the London...

Morata’s late goal saves Madrid 25 Oct 2016 - 12:21 am

BARCELONA: Alvaro Morata again proved decisive from the bench by striking a late winner against Athletic Bilbao and firing a lacklustre Real Madrid...

Several key players set for QSL return next week 25 Oct 2016 - 12:20 am

Doha: Al Sadd midfielder Khalfan Ibrahim (pictured) has continued his rehabilitation from a knee complaint which caused the player to miss his sides...

AGCFF Committee holds first meeting in Doha 25 Oct 2016 - 12:18 am

Doha: The Competitions’ Committee of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) held its first meeting yesterday at the Qatar Football Association’s (QFA)...

Losail Circuit braces for WorldSBK action 25 Oct 2016 - 12:10 am

DOHA: For the third year in a row, the Losail International Circuit will host the finale of the WorldSBK from October 28 to...

Simeon happy about hard-fought eleventh finish 25 Oct 2016 - 12:09 am

Phillip Island: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) Racing Team rider Xavier Simeon battled his way to a hard-fought eleventh place in the...

Who will win Ballon d'Or? longlist ublished 24 Oct 2016 - 09:15 pm

Paris: Three-time world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo will have to take on Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bale for the Ballon d'Or....

50-up Hamilton keeps title bid alive with US win 24 Oct 2016 - 07:29 pm

Austin: Defending champion Lewis Hamilton kept alive his bid for a fourth world title on Sunday when he claimed his first victory in...

Matteo Darmian: Why the United defender should consider an exit in January 24 Oct 2016 - 03:42 pm

Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian is increasingly contemplating about a move away from the club, with lucrative offers signaling at a possible move...