Sports

Dutch not taking Costa Rica lightly 05 Jul 2014 - 07:43 am

SALVADOR: The Netherlands start as firm favourites for their World Cup quarter-final against Costa Rica today but will take nothing for granted when...

‘Nightmare’ Robben has Pinto worried 05 Jul 2014 - 07:42 am

SANTOS: Dutch forward Arjen Robben is at the height of his game and would be a nightmare for any team at the World...

Gay falls to Gatlin on return after ban 05 Jul 2014 - 07:31 am

LAUSANNE: - Former world 100 metres champion Tyson Gay finished second behind fellow American Justin Gatlin on his return to competition after a...

TDF: Froome bids to defend title 05 Jul 2014 - 07:29 am

Sky Procycling team rider Chris Froome of Great Britain poses during the opening ceremony of the 101st edition of the Tour de France...

Dodgers edge out Rockies to remain on top 05 Jul 2014 - 07:28 am

NEW YORK: The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the lead late but climbed back into first place in the National League West with a...

Federer, Djokovic to clash for Wimbledon glory 05 Jul 2014 - 07:26 am

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after defeating Milos Raonic of Canada in their men’s singles semi-final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, ...

Hamilton fastest but troubled by engine woes in practice 05 Jul 2014 - 07:23 am

Williams’ Scottish test driver Susie Wolff talks to team-mates in the pits during the first practice session at the Silverstone Circuit yesterday. She...

Narine back in WI squad for T20s 05 Jul 2014 - 07:21 am

ROSEAU, Dominica: Sunil Narine returns to the West Indies fold with the mystery spinner seeking to maintain his stranglehold over New Zealand in...

ICC confirms women’s championship launch 05 Jul 2014 - 07:21 am

LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed yesterday that a new championship for the world’s leading women’s cricket teams will start in August....

Aspire festival: High scores mark Day 2 05 Jul 2014 - 06:25 am

One of the games in progress. Doha: Aspire Zone’s Ramadan Sport Festival continued on Thursday evening with four competitions. Participating teams impressed spectators...

Luiz goal seals Brazil win 05 Jul 2014 - 06:07 am

David Luiz (left) of Brazil in action with Adrian Ramos of Colombia during a World Cup quarter-final match at the Castelao Arena in...

Solid defending and teamwork see Germany through to semis 05 Jul 2014 - 06:06 am

Germany’s Mats Hummels celebrates after scoring a goal against France during the World Cup quarter-final match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de...

Brazil shoulder burden of hopes 04 Jul 2014 - 09:46 am

FORTALEZA: Brazil are under intense pressure to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and produce a performance worthy of champions when they...

Goalies steal World Cup thunder 04 Jul 2014 - 09:45 am

US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts during the match against Belgium. LEFT: Mexico’s goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa jumps to save the ball. BELO HORIZONTE: Fans...

Shakira to perform at World Cup final 04 Jul 2014 - 09:43 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Pop star Shakira will perform before the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, headlining a closing...

Official slams FIFA on racism 04 Jul 2014 - 09:43 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA’s anti-discrimination chief hit out at world soccer’s governing body yesterday for not deploying staff specifically to tackle racist or...

Barca, Liverpool discuss Suarez bid 04 Jul 2014 - 09:42 am

London: Barcelona and Liverpool held ‘productive’ talks in London on Wednesday over the possible transfer of disgraced Anfield striker Luis Suarez but no...

Anti-doping pact extended for Tour 04 Jul 2014 - 09:42 am

PARIS: The International Cycling Union (UCI) and the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) will once again work hand in hand on the Tour de...