Sports

Two points for penalties in Australian Championship 13 Aug 2014 - 10:30 pm

SYDNEY: Penalties and drop goals will be rewarded by two points rather than three as part of a raft of experimental laws to...

Sponsors may rethink deal after tragedy 13 Aug 2014 - 10:30 pm

WASHINGTON: NASCAR driver Tony Stewart’s involvement in a fatal on-track accident over the weekend may wave a caution flag for the big-money corporate...

Misbah backs Ajmal to come clean on suspect action 13 Aug 2014 - 09:18 pm

Pakistan cricketer Saeed Ajmal delivers a ball during a practice session at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on August 5. COLOMBO: Pakistan are...

Proud Muslim Moeen emerges as cult figure 13 Aug 2014 - 09:16 pm

LONDON: A proud Muslim of Pakistani descent featuring a luxuriant black beard has become a cult figure after performing heroics with the ball...

Jayawardene a rare brand of cricketer, says Mathews 13 Aug 2014 - 09:15 pm

Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene catches a ball during a practice session ahead of the second Test match against Pakistan, in Colombo yesterday. COLOMBO:...

Broad and Dhoni miss training 13 Aug 2014 - 09:14 pm

LONDON: England’s Stuart Broad and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni both missed their teams’ respective training sessions at The Oval yesterday ahead of...

Lack of match practice worries Lekhwiya, Al Sadd coaches 12 Aug 2014 - 11:26 pm

BY Lekhwiya player Ali Afef with coach Michael Laudrup and Al Sadd player Mussab with coach Hussain Amute at a press conference at...

The ‘Wolves’ gear up for two key battles 12 Aug 2014 - 11:24 pm

LEFT: A graphic of the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium — also known as the Lekhwiya Stadium. By FAWAD HUSSaIN DOHA: Al Sadd fans...

Fans flock to Villaggio, Landmark to celebrate new football season 12 Aug 2014 - 10:32 pm

Fans during their visit to one of the stalls. Football fans visiting the stall at Villaggio Mall in Doha yesterday. Qatar Football Association...

No more signings for Bayern Munich, says coach Guardiola 12 Aug 2014 - 10:15 pm

Thomas Mueller (left), Bastian Schweinsteiger (centre) and Philipp Lahm of Bayer Munich smile during the team presentation at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany,...

Luiz celebrates PSG debut with victory 12 Aug 2014 - 10:14 pm

NAPLES, Italy: Brazil centreback David Luiz began life with his new club French champions Paris Saint Germain with a 2-1 win in a...

Hoddle appointed QPR coach 12 Aug 2014 - 10:11 pm

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has been appointed first-team coach at Queens Park Rangers, the Premier League club. RIGHT: Anton Ferdinand has joined...

Deila looking forward to Celtic title defence opener 12 Aug 2014 - 10:10 pm

GLASGOW: Celtic manager Ronny Deila is looking forward to getting his first taste of the Scottish Premiership as they start the defence of...

Golf: Watson will let Woods decide on Ryder Cup fitness 12 Aug 2014 - 10:08 pm

Tiger Woods (right) of the United States and compatriot Phil Mickelson walk off the 18th teen during the second round of the 96th...

Scandrick gets four-game ban 12 Aug 2014 - 10:07 pm

Miami: Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick has been suspended for four games after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs, the NFL reported yesterday....

Escobar takes Royals to top of the table 12 Aug 2014 - 10:07 pm

Kansas City Royals’ shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) is congratulated by first base coach Rusty Kuntz (15) after driving in a run in the...

Collapse led Farah to miss Commonwealth Games 12 Aug 2014 - 10:06 pm

ZURICH: Mo Farah, the reigning world and Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion, missed the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow because he collapsed and knocked...

Manchester City set for more Silva service 12 Aug 2014 - 09:59 pm

LONDON: David Silva has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, the English Premier League champions announced yesterday. Spain playmaker Silva, who...