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Elimination for Summit Racing postponed 20 May 2014 - 12:28 am

COMMERCE, Ga: NHRA officials postponed eliminations for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway until today, following a day of...

Makhloufi receives treatment at Aspetar 20 May 2014 - 12:27 am

DOHA: Olympic champion, Taoufik Makhloufi, visited Aspetar to receive physiotherapy treatment ahead of the next International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Diamond League...

Luis Enrique appointed Barca coach 20 May 2014 - 12:26 am

MADRID: Former midfielder Luis Enrique has signed a two-year deal to coach Barcelona, the La Liga club said yesterday. The 44-year-old replaces Gerardo...

Djokovic mind on French Open 20 May 2014 - 12:26 am

ROME: Novak Djokovic believes his Rome Masters triumph over Rafael Nadal is the perfect tonic ahead of his latest bid to win the...

Azarenka out of French Open 20 May 2014 - 12:25 am

Paris: World number five Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from the French Open as she continues to recover from a foot injury that forced...

PSG boss Al Khelaifi promises bigger things in new season 19 May 2014 - 01:28 am

PSG owner Nasser Al Khelaifi waits for his players to enter the field during the trophy ceremony for the French Ligue 1 Cup...

Peerless Marquez posts fifth win in 2014 19 May 2014 - 01:24 am

LE MANS, France: Spaniard Marc Marquez (pictured) became the first rider since Italian great Giacomo Agostini in 1972 to win the first five...

Al Sadd deserving winners: Coach 19 May 2014 - 01:21 am

Al Sadd captain Raul (centre) and his team-mates lift the trophy after winning the Emir Cup final match against Al Sailiya at Khalifa...

Lille clinch last Champions League spot with big win 19 May 2014 - 01:20 am

PSG captain Thiago Silva (centre) lifts the French Ligue 1 trophy after their match against Montpellier, in Paris, France, on Saturday. PSG won...

Wenger urges Arsenal to build on FA Cup win 19 May 2014 - 01:16 am

LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has encouraged his players to use their 3-2 FA Cup final victory over Hull City as a springboard...

Barcelona preparing for changes after poor season 19 May 2014 - 01:16 am

Barcelona’s Argentinian striker Lionel Messi is seen during the Spanish La Liga match against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on...

Guardiola wins fourth title for Bayern Munich in ‘toughest year’ 19 May 2014 - 01:14 am

Bayern Munich players celebrate at the club’s party after winning the final match of the German Cup against Borussia Dortmund in Berlin on...

Lampard named England vice-captain 19 May 2014 - 01:13 am

LONDON: England manager Roy Hodgson has announced that veteran Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard (pictured) will be England’s vice-captain at this summer’s World Cup...

South Korea under spotlight to produce goods in Brazil 19 May 2014 - 01:13 am

SEOUL: South Korea are remembered for their run to the 2002 World Cup semi-finals but they are under pressure to create new memories...

Al Arabi clinch Emir Cup Volleyball Championship 19 May 2014 - 01:01 am

The Al Arabi Club’s volleyball team poses with gold medals and the trophy after winning the Emir Cup final at Al Arabi Club...

Brilliant Djokovic shocks Nadal to clinch Rome Masters title 19 May 2014 - 01:00 am

Novak Djokovic holds the trophy after winning his ATP Rome’s Tennis Masters final against Rafael Nadal yesterday. ROME: Novak Djokovic fought back to...

IPL: Knight Riders, RCB earn impressive wins 19 May 2014 - 12:58 am

HYDERABAD: Kolkata Knight Riders moved a step closer towards securing a berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs courtesy of a seven-wicket...

Suspended Sethi vows to appeal against verdict 19 May 2014 - 12:58 am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s suspended cricket chief Najam Sethi yesterday vowed to appeal against a court judgement which reinstated his rival in the latest round...