Sports

Anderson’s century helps New Zealand to 137-run lead 24 Oct 2013 - 12:08 am

DHAKA: Corey Anderson smashed his first Test century as New Zealand reached 419 for eight against Bangladesh to take a first innings lead...

Fourth ODI washed out; Aussies still lead series 24 Oct 2013 - 12:07 am

Ranchi: The fourth ODI between India and Australia was yesterday called off because of rains at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium in...

Pakistan coach blames batsmen for own downfall 24 Oct 2013 - 12:03 am

DUBAI: Frustrated Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore blamed his batsmen for bringing about their own downfall in the second and final Test against South...

Pakistan coach blames batsmen for own downfall 24 Oct 2013 - 12:03 am

DUBAI: Frustrated Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore blamed his batsmen for bringing about their own downfall in the second and final Test against South...

Lewandowski’s late strike sinks Arsenal; Barca held 23 Oct 2013 - 03:05 am

Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan (right) scores a goal against Arsenal during their Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium in London, yesterday. ....

Opening wins for Serena, Azarenka in Istanbul 23 Oct 2013 - 03:03 am

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a return to Sara Errani of Italy. World number two Azarenka, won 7-6, 6-2. ISTANBUL: Serena Williams crushed...

Root added to England central contract list 23 Oct 2013 - 02:04 am

LONDON: Yorkshire and England batsman Joe Root (pictured) was the new addition when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their 11...

China’s Guan says ‘no limit’ to Masters ambition 22 Oct 2013 - 11:57 pm

This handout photo provided by Asian Amateur Championship shows Guan Tianlang of China hitting a shot at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Nanshan...

Stenson doubtful for Shanghai 22 Oct 2013 - 11:57 pm

SHANGHAI: Swede Henrik Stenson is in serious doubt for his return to golf at this week’s BMW Masters in Shanghai. FedEx Cup champion...

QMMF President attends Opening Ceremony of Iran’s Azadi Race Circuit 22 Oct 2013 - 11:56 pm

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (second left) is seen with officials during the opening ceremony of...

Kenya plans new measures to stop dopers 22 Oct 2013 - 11:55 pm

NAIROBI: Foreign athletes and coaches planning to train and work in distance-running epicentre Kenya could soon face a wealth of restrictions as authorities...

Jamaica could be banned from Olympics, says report 22 Oct 2013 - 11:54 pm

LONDON: Jamaica’s athletes, including sprint star Usain Bolt, could be banned from major events like the Olympics due to the island’s handling of...

Rain forces early stumps after Shakib strikes 22 Oct 2013 - 11:54 pm

DHAKA: Shakib Al Hasan claimed three wickets as Bangladesh reduced New Zealand to 107-3 yesterday before rain forced an early close on the...

South Africa playing for pride in Dubai 22 Oct 2013 - 11:54 pm

DUbai: South African captain Graeme Smith vowed his team will look to keep their pride and an unbeaten seven-year away record by winning...

Ponting backs Warner, Hughes for Ashes 22 Oct 2013 - 11:54 pm

SYDNEY: Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting (pictured) yesterday backed dumped batsmen David Warner and Phil Hughes to make their mark in the Ashes...

Lorgat sidelined as India, SA agree deal 22 Oct 2013 - 11:53 pm

LONDON: India’s tour of South Africa will go ahead, officials announced yesterday, but Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Haroon Lorgat has been...

Amla to miss Test while Steyn faces fitness examination 22 Oct 2013 - 11:53 pm

CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s top-ranked batsman Hashim Amla (pictured below) will miss the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai to stay at home...

Qatar keen to add more events to annual sports calendar 22 Oct 2013 - 11:52 pm

LEFT: Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), is seen with AIPS President Gianni Merlo,...