Sports

Bumgarner strikes out 10 as Giants down Braves 16 Jun 2013 - 06:20 am

Atlanta: San Francisco starter Madison Bumgarner pitched seven shutout innings yesterday as the Giants thrashed the Atlanta Braves 6-0. Bumgarner struck out 10,...

Buoyant Bolt confident of negotiating trials for Moscow 15 Jun 2013 - 03:46 am

OSLO: Usain Bolt dispelled any concerns over his early-season form by blasting to a convincing victory in the 200m at the Bislett Games....

James, Wade power Heat past Spurs in game four 15 Jun 2013 - 03:45 am

LeBron James (right) of the Miami Heat goes up for a shot against Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio: LeBron...

Athletics beat Yankees in 18-inning game 15 Jun 2013 - 03:43 am

Oakland: The Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-2 in a marathon game that went 18 innings yesterday. A’s rookie Nate Freiman...

Malkin agrees to $76m extension with Penguins 15 Jun 2013 - 03:43 am

Pittsburgh: Russian forward Evgeni Malkin has agreed an eight-year $76m contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the National Hockey League team announced yesterday....

Hewitt stuns Del Potro to reach Queen’s semi-finals 15 Jun 2013 - 03:41 am

Britain’s Andy Murray returns to Germany’s Benjamin Becker during their quarter-final match at the Aegon Championships at the Queen’s Club in London, Britain,...

Pellegrini named new Man City manager 15 Jun 2013 - 03:41 am

LONDON: Manchester City yesterday said they had appointed Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini (pictured) to take over from Roberto Mancini, earmarking him as the...

Rossi sets the pace in Barcelona 15 Jun 2013 - 03:40 am

BARCELONA: Valentino Rossi gave his faltering season the urgent kickstart it needed yesterday when he topped the times in practice for tomorrow’s Catalunya...

Handball: Al Sadd celebrate winning Emir Cup 15 Jun 2013 - 03:38 am

Al Sadd players celebrate winning the Emir Cup. Al Sadd beat Al Qiyadah 23-21 in the final held at Al Gharafa Indoor Hall...

Under-pressure Brazil face Japan in opener 15 Jun 2013 - 03:37 am

Brazilian national football team goalkeeper Diego Cavarieli goes for the ball during a training session in Brasilia yesterday. Brazil will face Japan in...

Beckham to return to China with Victoria, say reports 15 Jun 2013 - 03:37 am

BEIJING: Recently retired football superstar David Beckham will be joined by his wife Victoria during a seven day visit to China next week,...

Ronaldo hints at Real Madrid rift 15 Jun 2013 - 03:36 am

MADRID: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo threw further doubt over his future in Spain yesterday by suggesting he has not penned a new...

Schuster new Malaga coach 15 Jun 2013 - 03:36 am

MADRID: Malaga have agreed to appoint former Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster as their new coach, the club said yesterday. Schuster, 53, comes...

South Africa reach semis 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: South Africa scraped their way into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on superior net run-rate after their rain-marred match...

Warner ‘lucky’ to be available for Ashes, says CA chief 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

MELBOURNE: David Warner (pictured) is lucky to be available for Ashes selection and the batsman’s attack on England’s Joe Root was “despicable”, according...

Trott an injury doubt for New Zealand match 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: Jonathan Trott could miss England’s must-win Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Cardiff with a quad injury. Often criticised...

Mayhem at Merion as course conquers Open stars 15 Jun 2013 - 03:34 am

ARDMORE, Pennsyl-vania: US Open leader Phil Mickelson began his second round yesterday facing a malevolent course at Merion that already tested the talents...

Old foes India and Pakistan renew rivalry today 15 Jun 2013 - 03:33 am

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy match in Edgbaston today that promises high-voltage action despite the academic nature...