Sports

Ajmal ‘fails’ to rectify action, pulls out of Cup 28 Dec 2014 - 12:38 am

KARACHI: Ace Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal announced he will not feature in next year’s World Cup after he failed to completely correct his...

2014: Prizes shared but Djokovic, Serena still rule 28 Dec 2014 - 12:35 am

USA’s Serena Williams reacts with the championship trophy alongside tennis greats Martina Navratilova (left) and Chwris Evert after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark...

Cavaliers, Rockets register victories; Lakers suffer loss 28 Dec 2014 - 12:32 am

Caption NEW YORK: LeBron James scored 29 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 98-89 victory...

Table doesn’t lie, says Mourinho 28 Dec 2014 - 12:28 am

Jose Mourinho LONDON: Jose Mourinho believes his Chelsea side have improved sufficiently in 2014 to justify their position as Premier League leaders. A...

Confident Qatar blank Estonia in Doha friendly 28 Dec 2014 - 12:22 am

Qatari players celebrate after scoring a goal against Estonia during a friendly at the Lekhwiya Stadium in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: A Qatari player...

Qatar 2015 official song launched 28 Dec 2014 - 12:13 am

Global musicians from participating countries which will take part in the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship have come together to create an official...

Torres set for Atletico return 27 Dec 2014 - 10:35 pm

Fernando Torres is set to rejoin Atletico Madrid MADRID - Spain's former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is set to return to...

Devils GM now coach with help from Oates, Stevens 27 Dec 2014 - 10:25 pm

New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello is returning to the bench NEWARK, United States - New Jersey Devils president and general manager...

Scottish Premier League results 27 Dec 2014 - 10:11 pm

Celtic's Joe Ledley scores against Dundee United Scottish Premier League GLASGOW - Scottish Premier League results on Saturday: Celtic 0 Ross County 0...

McIlroy reminded of 'Sweet Caroline' at rugby match 27 Dec 2014 - 09:47 pm

Rory McIlroy was in attendance for Ulster's PRO12 rugby match against Connacht on Boxing Day LONDON - World number one Rory McIlroy saw...

Rain dampens South Africa's chances 27 Dec 2014 - 09:23 pm

South Africa's Faf du Plessis, left, celebrates reaching a century during the second day of the second cricket Test match between South Africa...

Hibs dent Rangers title hopes with home hammering 27 Dec 2014 - 09:03 pm

Martin Canning tackles Kevin Thomson (Hibs vs Rangers) EDINBURGH - Hibernian secured their biggest victory over Rangers since 1912 as a turbulent week...

Emperor holds court in Welsh National 27 Dec 2014 - 08:56 pm

Venetia Williams claimed her place in racing's history books when training French horse Mon Mome to win the Grand National in 2009 CHEPSTOW,...

South Africa v West Indies scoreboard - 1st update 27 Dec 2014 - 08:52 pm

A file photo of West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Scores at close of play on the second day...

Pakistan's Ajmal withdraws from World Cup 27 Dec 2014 - 08:46 pm

Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal (R) delivers a ball KARACHI - Ace Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal announced he will not feature in next year's...

Carrick targets title for surging United 27 Dec 2014 - 08:06 pm

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes the club should be aiming for a record-extending MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick...

O'Connor leaves Toulon to pursue World Cup dream 27 Dec 2014 - 08:03 pm

Australian back James O'Connor is poised to jeopardise his 2015 World Cup prospects by making a move to Toulon for next year, according...

Pakistan replace Moin as World Cup manager 27 Dec 2014 - 07:26 pm

Pakistan replace Moin Khan as World Cup manager LAHORE, Pakistan - Pakistan on Saturday appointed retired top military officer Naveed Cheema as manager...