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World Cup hero Imran blasts ICC’s ‘colonial’ revamp 01 Feb 2014 - 12:08 am

KARACHI: Pakistan legend Imran Khan (pictured) slammed controversial plans to reform cricket’s governing body yesterday, saying they would take the game back to...

QSL leaders Lekhwiya hammer Muaither 5-0 01 Feb 2014 - 12:07 am

Lekhwiya’s Luiz Martin Carlos Junior (second right) celebrates during his team’s 5-0 win over Muaither in a Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash at...

NBA: Stern ends historic 30-year run as the boss 01 Feb 2014 - 12:06 am

Thomas Davis (left) of the Carolina Panthers, Jay Freely (centre) of the Arizona Cardinals and Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears pose with...

McIlroy holds on to lead at Dubai Classic 01 Feb 2014 - 12:06 am

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees a shot during the second round of the 2014 Omega Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai, United Arab...

Federer joins Swiss camp 31 Jan 2014 - 06:45 am

Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka (left) and Roger Federer are pictured during a training session prior to the Davis Cup World Group first round match...

The Heir Apparent Cup: Losail Shooting Range. 31 Jan 2014 - 06:45 am

Mohammed Sabri Ali (centre), winner in the 10m Air Rifle at the shooting Heir Apparent Cup, poses for a picture along with Hamad...

Ferrari intrigued by McLaren suspension 31 Jan 2014 - 06:43 am

Ferrari mechanics stand on a tow truck as Formula One racing driver Fernando Alonso of Spain has his F14 T car towed away,...

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh 31 Jan 2014 - 06:42 am

Sri Lankan cricketers leave the field after their victory over Bangladesh on the fourth day of the first Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla...

Departing coach Rixon slams Cricket Australia 31 Jan 2014 - 06:42 am

SYDNEY: Departing national assistant coach Steve Rixon yesterday lashed out at Cricket Australia, saying he had little respect for the organisation, which he...

Hughes replaces injured Marsh in Australia squad 31 Jan 2014 - 06:41 am

Australian cricket team captain Michael Clarke poses with a fan upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport on Wednesday. Australia will play three Tests and...

Golf: McIlroy sizzles in Dubai 31 Jan 2014 - 06:39 am

DUBAI: Rory McIlroy hit a sizzling nine-under 63 to lead the first round of the $2.5m Dubai Desert Classic by two strokes yesterday,...

Scotland and UAE grab final World Cup berths 31 Jan 2014 - 06:38 am

DUBAI: Scotland pipped Kenya to secure their third World Cup appearance yesterday while United Arab Emirates (UAE) also booked their ticket for next...

Cricket body set to go back to the future 31 Jan 2014 - 06:37 am

LONDON: For much of its history the International Cricket Council (ICC) was unable to do anything without the approval of England and Australia,...

Lekhwiya prepare for Muaither test 31 Jan 2014 - 02:45 am

Sebastian Soria of Lekhwiya (in red) tackles the ball against Al Khor during their Qatar Stars League (QSL) match on Tuesday. QSL points...

Qatar Volleyball Association League 30 Jan 2014 - 10:49 am

An Al Ahli player secures a point in their Qatar Volleyball Association League match against Al Khor at Al Arabi Indoor Stadium in...

Qatar Stars League raises funds for UNICEF 30 Jan 2014 - 10:49 am

Children who took part in the special charity day to raise funds for children’s charity UNICEF pose for a picture at Sheraton Doha...

Red Bull Salzburg swaps turf for tarmac during Doha trip 30 Jan 2014 - 10:47 am

Doha: The stars of Austria’s FC Red Bull Salzburg left the familiarity of the football pitch behind yesterday to join Red Bull athlete...

Jese strike takes Real into semis 30 Jan 2014 - 10:46 am

Real Madrid’s Portuguese defender Fabio Coentrao (right) duels for the ball with RCD Espanyol’s Brazilian defender Sidnei during the Spanish King’s Cup quarter-finals...