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Pool: Qatar coach Rota qualifies for round-of-32 12 Sep 2013 - 02:49 am

The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) President Ian Anderson (second Left) and Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) President Mohammed Mubarak Al Ramzani exchange...

World’s best to take part in Qatar Classic 12 Sep 2013 - 02:48 am

Doha: Egypt’s world number one Ramy Ashour is seeded to win his third major squash title in the Qatari capital in November’s long-established...

Argentina seal Brazil berth 12 Sep 2013 - 02:48 am

ASUNCION: Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina booked their place at the World Cup with a 5-2 thrashing of Paraguay on Tuesday night....

USA, Costa Rica qualify for 2014 World Cup 12 Sep 2013 - 02:48 am

WASHINGTON: The USA and Costa Rica punched their tickets to the World Cup with a victory and a draw in CONCACAF regional qualifying...

Prandelli hails battling Italy 12 Sep 2013 - 02:47 am

TURIN, Italy: Italy coach Cesare Prandelli hailed the battling qualities of his team after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Czech Republic sealed...

Neymar shines in win over Portugal 12 Sep 2013 - 02:46 am

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Barcelona star Neymar got on the scoresheet as Brazil came from behind to beat Portugal 3-1 in a friendly at Gillette...

Match-fixing, energising youth targetted by Bach 12 Sep 2013 - 02:45 am

Newly elected International Olympic Commitee (IOC) President Thomas Bach gives a news conference in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. The German has said match-fixing...

Afghanistan shock India to win SAFF title 12 Sep 2013 - 02:43 am

KATHMANDU: Revenge-seeking Afghanistan broke India’s stranglehold on the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) title with an impressive 2-0 win over the two-time defending...

I never felt alone, says retiring Rogge 12 Sep 2013 - 02:43 am

BUENOS AIRES: Jacques Rogge gave his farewell address after 12 years as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday, saying that...

Uzbek coach to step down after Cup debacle 12 Sep 2013 - 02:42 am

TASHKENT: Uzbekistan manager Mirdjalal Kasimov said he plans to step down after his World Cup jinx continued in a dramatic play-off marked by...

Rugby: ERC promises talks on European Cup future 12 Sep 2013 - 02:41 am

LONDON: Organisers European Rugby Cup (ERC) promised talks on the future of rugby union’s European Cup following a board meeting in Dublin yesterday,...

Australia captain Genia dropped for Argentina clash 12 Sep 2013 - 02:39 am

PERTH, Australia: Wallabies scrum-half Will Genia has been dropped for Australia’s crucial Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday with Ben Mowen taking...

Springboks coach Meyer names same team for All Blacks match 12 Sep 2013 - 02:39 am

WELLINGTON: South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has challenged his side to “step up” against the All Blacks after he kept faith with the...

Hockey: Pakistan official quits over World Cup failure 12 Sep 2013 - 02:38 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: A top Pakistan hockey official resigned yesterday after the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup sparked protests from former...

Mollema wins 17th stage; Italy’s Nibali retains lead 12 Sep 2013 - 02:38 am

MADRID: Dutch rider Bauke Mollema of the Belkin team won the 17th stage of the Tour of Spain in Burgos yesterday as Italy’s...

Davis Cup test looms for beaten star Djokovic 12 Sep 2013 - 01:38 am

Swiss Davis Cup Team captain Severin Luethi, (left) next to Ivo Werner, coach of Swiss Davis Cup team, instructs his players, during a...

Nadal admits Cup preparation is not good for rest of season 12 Sep 2013 - 01:37 am

MADRID: Playing the Davis Cup on clay in Madrid this week is not ideal preparation for the hard-court swing in Asia and an...

McIlroy, Woods set for a big pay-day in China 12 Sep 2013 - 01:36 am

HONG KONG: Golf superstars Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will expand their already bulging bank accounts with a lucrative, one-round exhibition appearance next...