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Brazil press slam Selecao ‘horror show’ against Mexico 18 Jun 2014 - 11:51 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian media yesterday urged their World Cup favourites to pull their socks up after a goalless draw with Mexico held...

Subs secure Belgium victory over Algeria 18 Jun 2014 - 04:57 am

Belgium’s forward Dries Mertens on his way to scoring his side’s second goal against Algeria during a World Cup Group H match at...

Ochoa shines as Mexico hold Brazil to 0-0 draw 18 Jun 2014 - 04:44 am

Mexico’s goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa jumps to save the ball. FORTALEZA: Guillermo Ochoa threw up an impenetrable shield around his goal as stubborn Mexico...

Asian Swimming Youth Camp kicks off in Doha today 18 Jun 2014 - 01:24 am

President of the Qatar Swimming Association, Khaleel Al Jabir. Doha: The Asian Swimming Youth Camp, which will be attended by the continent’s most...

Kaymer’s success barely registers 18 Jun 2014 - 01:15 am

Martin Kaymer holds up the US Open Championship trophy. Berlin: As Germans celebrated a 4-0 World Cup win over Portugal and welcome news...

Second day of Pool Championship 18 Jun 2014 - 01:14 am

A player in action on the second day of Stage One of the World 9-ball Pool Championship at Al Sadd Stadium in Doha...

Arab dominance at Royal Ascot 18 Jun 2014 - 01:12 am

ASCOT: Arab dominance of the racing scene in Britain was evident when horses owned by a Saudi Arabian prince and a brother of...

Hurt Spain hint at changes ahead of Chile challenge 18 Jun 2014 - 01:00 am

BRASILIA: Since Friday’s shock 5-1 World Cup reverse to Group B rivals Netherlands, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has been bombarded with advice...

German-born Brooks gives USA memorable win over Ghana 18 Jun 2014 - 12:58 am

NATAL: German-born United States defender John Brooks came off the bench to stun Ghana with a late winner in a 2-1 victory in...

Maradona worried over German form 18 Jun 2014 - 12:55 am

SANTO ANDRE: Argentina legend Maradona says Germany’s powerful performance in their 4-0 win over Portugal is cause for concern among the other World...

Rooney loses patience with media critics 18 Jun 2014 - 12:55 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: England’s Wayne Rooney hit out at the British media yesterday for suggesting that training with the squad’s substitutes indicated his...

Binny’s heroics give India series 18 Jun 2014 - 12:54 am

Indian cricketer Stuart Binny reacts after the dismissal of Bangladeshi cricketer Mashrafe Bin Mortaza during the second One Day International (ODI) between India...

Cook fined for slow over-rate 18 Jun 2014 - 12:53 am

LONDON: England captain Alastair Cook (pictured) has been fined 20 percent of his match fee for a slow over-rate during the drawn first...

Challenge Cup Twenty20 18 Jun 2014 - 12:52 am

Chairman of West End Park, Mana Al Mana inaugurating the West End Park Challenge Cup Twenty20 Cricket Tournament ahead of the inaugural match...

Edwards, Brathwaite lead West Indies recovery over NZ 18 Jun 2014 - 12:51 am

PORT OF SPAIN: Kirk Edwards’ stroke-filled half-century highlighted an entertaining morning’s play with the West Indies reaching 124 for three at lunch on...

Gatlin sets new world-leading time, clocks 9.86sec 18 Jun 2014 - 12:51 am

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic: Justin Gatlin showed his dominance on the 100-metre track as he set a new world-leading time of 9.86sec for an...

Infante shines as Royals beat Tigers 18 Jun 2014 - 12:02 am

DETROIT: Omar Infante showed the Detroit Tigers what they’re missing. Infante hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and had an RBI...

Fans celebrate Kings’ Stanley Cup success 17 Jun 2014 - 11:50 pm

LOS ANGELES: Thousands of Kings fans turned out in downtown Los Angeles yesterday to celebrate the team’s Stanley Cup triumph, the Kings’ second...