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Perez set to keep place as McLaren to reveal driver announcement soon 04 Nov 2013 - 08:55 am

ABU DHABI: Mexican Sergio Perez looks set to stay at McLaren alongside Jenson Button next season after the Formula One team said they...

Mexico and New Jersey races unlikely, says F1 chief Ecclestone 04 Nov 2013 - 08:55 am

ABU DHABI: Formula One races in Mexico and New Jersey are unlikely to happen next year, the sport’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said...

Victories for Mutai and Jeptoo at New York Marathon 04 Nov 2013 - 08:54 am

NEW YORK CITY: Kenyans Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo won New York City Marathon titles yesterday as elite runners returned to the Big...

Bangladesh hammer hapless New Zealand 04 Nov 2013 - 08:49 am

FATULLAH, Bangladesh: Shamsur Rahman led Bangladesh to a stunning victory over New Zealand yesterday, chasing down more than 300 to complete a 3-0...

Afridi says Pakistan can beat South Africa 04 Nov 2013 - 08:48 am

DUBAI: Dashing all-rounder Shahid Afridi yesterday showed confidence Pakistan can pull off a one-day series win despite the return of Hashim Amla and...

Kohli and Ajmal top ODI rankings 04 Nov 2013 - 08:48 am

DUBAI: Virat Kohli’s outstanding form in one-dayers has lifted him to the top of the ICC batting rankings in ODIs, the first time...

Federer eyes Djokovic revenge in London Finals 04 Nov 2013 - 08:47 am

Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro straps the handle of his racquet as he takes part in a training session in London yesterday, ahead...

Del Potro robbed of rosary blessed by Pope in Paris 04 Nov 2013 - 08:43 am

PARIS: Argentine tennis player Juan Martin Del Potro has revealed that he was robbed at a Paris railway station with thieves making off...

Classy Djokovic triumphs in Paris 04 Nov 2013 - 03:36 am

PARIS: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated defending champion David Ferrer 7-5, 7-5 yesterday to win the Paris Masters after a thrilling final at the...

Rohit smashes 209 as India win 03 Nov 2013 - 08:47 am

India’s Rohit Sharma celebrates after scoring a double century against Australia in the seventh and final ODI at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore....

Djokovic drawn with Federer for Tour Finals 03 Nov 2013 - 08:46 am

PARIS: World number one Rafael Nadal will face compatriot David Ferrer at next week’s ATP World Tour Finals in London, with last year’s...

Ferrer stuns Nadal, faces Djokovic in Paris final 03 Nov 2013 - 08:46 am

PARIS: Defending champion David Ferrer upset compatriot and world number one Rafael Nadal yesterday to reach the Paris Masters final where he will...

QSL: Al Sadd held by Al Gharafa; Al Rayyan pick up three points 03 Nov 2013 - 08:45 am

Al Sadd’s Lee Jung Soo (right) controls the ball during the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Al Gharafa at Al Gharafa Stadium...

Bayern Munich equal record with 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

BERLIN: Bayern Munich equalled the record for the longest unbeaten run in the history of the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win at Hoffenheim...

Cavani scores twice as PSG thrash Lorient 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

PARIS: Paris St Germain’s in-form striker Edinson Cavani scored twice to help them crush lowly Lorient 4-0 and move three points clear at...

Sanchez strike helps Barca edge Espanyol 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

MADRID: Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga on Friday as they overcame stiff resistence from Espanyol to win the...

Webber beats Vettel to pole 03 Nov 2013 - 08:42 am

Red Bull Racing’s drivers German Sebastian Vettel (left) and Australian Mark Webber (centre) pose for a picture with Mercedes’ German driver Niko Rosberg...

Prior backs England’s showing in tour draw 03 Nov 2013 - 08:31 am

English bowler Ben Stokes delivers the ball on day three of the Ashes cricket tour match against a Western Australian Chairman’s XI at...