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Bangladesh to lift ban on Shakib from Sep 15 27 Aug 2014 - 12:33 am

DHAKA: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s six-month ban imposed last month for “misbehaviour” has been lifted, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said yesterday. “After...

England in comfort zone at World Cup 27 Aug 2014 - 12:32 am

LONDON: Tournament hosts England will have an additional advantage as they bid to win the 2015 Rugby World Cup after it was announced...

England in comfort zone at World Cup 27 Aug 2014 - 12:31 am

LONDON: Tournament hosts England will have an additional advantage as they bid to win the 2015 Rugby World Cup after it was announced...

Women’s NBA stars named for US worlds camp 27 Aug 2014 - 12:30 am

COLORADO SPRINGS: USA Basketball named a squad of 27 Women’s NBA stars for their camp that will eventually produce the American squad that...

Qatar’s Al Attiyah aims for second outright triumph 26 Aug 2014 - 09:52 pm

Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah in action in this photo taken during the Hungarian Baja, earlier this month. The Qatari driver heads a four-car...

Benzema, Ronaldo score to give Real winning start; champions Atletico held 26 Aug 2014 - 09:48 pm

Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Cordoba CF in their first La Liga game in Madrid on Monday. MADRID:...

My version is different, says Rosberg 26 Aug 2014 - 09:47 pm

LONDON: Nico Rosberg has questioned Lewis Hamilton’s version of events after the Mercedes team-mates collided while contesting the lead on the second lap...

Everton eye Eto’o deal: Reports 26 Aug 2014 - 09:46 pm

LONDON: Everton are moving closer to signing Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o before the end of the current transfer window, several British media organisations,...

Man City ominous after cruising past Liverpool 26 Aug 2014 - 09:21 pm

Manchester City’s Stevan Jovetic celebrates after scoring a goal against Liverpool during an English Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester...

Lampard retires from international football 26 Aug 2014 - 09:21 pm

LONDON: England midfielder Frank Lampard (pictured) has retired from international football after winning 106 caps. The 36-year-old was released by Chelsea in May...

Arsenal striker Giroud out of Besiktas clash 26 Aug 2014 - 09:20 pm

LONDON: Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud (pictured) will miss today’s Champions League play-off second leg against Besiktas with an ankle injury, manager Arsene Wenger...

Algerian club gets stadium ban 26 Aug 2014 - 09:19 pm

ALGIERS: Algerian side JS Kabylie were handed a stadium ban yesterday as initial punishment in response to the killing of their player Albert...

United agree to British record fee for Di Maria 26 Aug 2014 - 09:19 pm

LONDON: Manchester United have agreed a British record transfer fee of £59.7m ($98m) to sign Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid...

Pacquiao won’t ‘waste time waiting’ for Mayweather bout 26 Aug 2014 - 09:18 pm

Manny Pacquiao (left) from the Philippines and Chris Algieri of the US pose during a promotional event of their next fight at a...

Federer still game’s top moneymaker 26 Aug 2014 - 09:17 pm

NEW YORK: Roger Federer has not won a Grand Slam title this year but the 17-time Grand Slam champion topped Forbes magazine’s list...

US Open: Djokovic, Sharapova enjoy easy sailing as others toil 26 Aug 2014 - 09:17 pm

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his win over Diego Schwartzman of Argentina during their men’s singles match yesterday. Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates...

Qatar’s Al Sadd seek quick goals to overturn deficit 26 Aug 2014 - 01:35 am

Al Sadd players, coach and backroom staff gather around for a team talk at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha yesterday. Al Sadd...

Second seed Halep survives scare at US Open 26 Aug 2014 - 01:32 am

Danielle Collins of the US reacts during her match against Simona Halep of Romania at the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean...