Sports

QSL CEO attends World Leagues Forum in Paris 11 Dec 2015 - 02:35 am

Doha: Qatar Stars League (CEO) Hani Ballan has held wide-ranging follow-up discussions with his team after attending the World Leagues Forum staged in...

QSL: Al Sadd end Al Rayyan’s winning streak 11 Dec 2015 - 02:19 am

Qatari Al Sadd club’s Xavi Hernandez vies with Al Rayyan’s Rodrigo Tabata (right) during their Qatar Stars League football match in Doha yesterday. ...

FIFA warns soccer legends against Kuwait game 11 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Zurich: FIFA has sent a global alert to all members warning them to keep their players away from an "All Stars" game in...

Benzema banned indefinitely by France over blackmail case 10 Dec 2015 - 06:26 pm

By Julien Pretot PARIS: Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been suspended indefinitely from the France team because of the blackmail case he...

Button considered leaving F1 after nightmare season 10 Dec 2015 - 03:01 pm

A file photo of Jenson Button. LONDON: Jenson Button considered leaving Formula One this year as McLaren endured their worst season but said...

Nadal casts doubt on another Grand Slam win 10 Dec 2015 - 12:46 pm

Micromax Indian Aces player Rafael Nadal of Spain plays against Manila Mavericks player Milos Raonic of Canada during their men's singles match in...

De Villiers to keep wicket against England 10 Dec 2015 - 12:32 pm

Johannesburg: AB de Villiers will keep wicket in South Africa's first two Tests against England. He was named on Thursday as the only...

Celtics use balanced attack to beat Bulls 10 Dec 2015 - 09:44 am

Los Angeles: The Boston Celtics warmed up for their critical game against the streaking Golden State Warriors on Friday night by holding on...

Wilder to defend heavyweight crown versus Szpilka 10 Dec 2015 - 08:10 am

New York: Unbeaten American Deontay Wilder will defend his share of boxing's fractured heavyweight crown next month in New York against Poland's Artur...

Barca's Enrique left fretting over Neymar injury 10 Dec 2015 - 08:08 am

Leverkusen, Germany: Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is concerned Neymar may be set for a lengthy lay-off after the Brazilian superstar injured his groin...

Algeria, Nigeria qualify for Rio Olympics 10 Dec 2015 - 08:01 am

Johannesburg: Algeria and Nigeria secured places Wednesday at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games football tournament, leaving South Africa and Senegal to fight for...

Major leagues push all clubs to add safety netting 10 Dec 2015 - 07:57 am

New York: Major League Baseball officials recommended Wednesday that all 30 clubs should lengthen the safety netting at ballparks to better protect spectators...

Giroud treble sends Arsenal through to last 16 10 Dec 2015 - 07:55 am

Piraeus, Greece: Olivier Giroud netted a hat-trick to propel Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Olympiakos on Wednesday and send the Gunners through...

Lyon consign Neville to nightmare Valencia start 10 Dec 2015 - 07:54 am

Valencia, Spain: Gary Neville endured the worst possible start to his managerial career as Valencia crashed out of the Champions League due to...

Guardiola celebrates 100th Bayern win 10 Dec 2015 - 07:51 am

Zagreb: Pep Guardiola celebrated his 100th win as Bayern Munich coach as Robert Lewandowski scored both goals in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win...

Garcia plea to fans as Roma squeeze into last 16 10 Dec 2015 - 07:50 am

Rome: Roma coach Rudi Garcia called for fans' understanding after jeers rained down on his side after they squeezed into the Champions League...

All eyes on Paris ahead of Euro draw 10 Dec 2015 - 07:48 am

Paris: In the same week that Michel Platini fights to save his career, the draw for the finals of the expanded 24-team European...

Mourinho off the hook as Chelsea cruise into last 16 10 Dec 2015 - 01:14 am

Arsenal's English forward Aaron Ramsey (left) vies with Olympiacos' Felipe Pardo during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between Olympiacos and...