Sports

Kuroda inspires Yankees to win 19 May 2013 - 04:24 am

New York: Japanese ace Hiroki Kuroda pulled out his best performance of the season as the New York Yankees cruised to a 5-0...

Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown 19 May 2013 - 04:24 am

MOSCOW: Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA...

Nedobity wins third round of the Qatar National Sprint Championship 19 May 2013 - 04:23 am

Pavel Nedobity from Czech Republic in action at the third round of the Qatar National Sprint Championship at Losail International Circuit on Friday...

Wrestling revamps rules in fight for survival 19 May 2013 - 04:22 am

MOSCOW: The ancient sport of wrestling yesterday agreed a wholesale shake-up of its rules to make the sport more attractive for spectators, in...

James wins in Shanghai 19 May 2013 - 04:22 am

SHANGHAI: Olympic champion Kirani James powered to victory against his controversial predecessor and his main rivals from London 2012 in the 400m at...

Football giants lock horns for final match of season 18 May 2013 - 05:25 am

Al Rayyan captain Fabio Cesar (left), coach Diego Aguirre (second left), Al Sadd coach Hussein Amute (second right) and club captain Raul (right)...

Emir Cup ‘very special’ for Al Rayyan captain 18 May 2013 - 05:23 am

Al Rayyan skipper Fabio Cesar, 34, is all smiles during a press conference at Grand Heritage Hotel in Doha yesterday. BY DENZIL PINTO...

I am very happy with my season: Al Sadd star Raul 18 May 2013 - 05:22 am

DOHA: Spanish soccer icon Raul Gonzalez (pictured) is pleased with his performances and that of Al Sadd, a club he helped win the...

Taylor leads New Zealand revival in first Test at Lord’s 18 May 2013 - 05:21 am

England’s James Anderson celebrates after reaching 300 Test wickets after dismissing New Zealand’s Peter Fulton during the first Test cricket match at Lord’s...

IPL: Sunrisers keep play-off hopes alive 18 May 2013 - 05:21 am

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad brightened their chances of entering the semi-finals of Indian Premier League (IPL) by beating Rajasthan Royals by 23 runs in...

Trio confesses; BCCI suspends another player in spot-fixing case 18 May 2013 - 05:21 am

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) swung into action yesterday calling an emergency meeting and suspending a cricketer,...

Strauss wants Pietersen fit for Ashes series 18 May 2013 - 05:20 am

LONDON: Former England captain Andrew Strauss said yesterday it was important for the side’s Ashes prospects that star batsman Kevin Pietersen regained full...

Berdych stuns Djokovic at Rome Masters 18 May 2013 - 05:20 am

ROME: World number one Novak Djokovic crashed to defeat at the Rome Masters at the hands of big-serving Tomas Berdych yesterday while Maria...

Farewells take centre stage on final day in EPL 18 May 2013 - 05:18 am

LONDON: With Champions League qualification the only major issue still to be decided, focus on the final day of the Premier League season...

Scholes ‘sad’ to see old ally Beckham retire 18 May 2013 - 05:18 am

LONDON: Paul Scholes says his former Manchester United and England team-mate David Beckham’s decision to retire is a “sad day”. Scholes and Beckham,...

Second year of Euro ban for Malaga waived 18 May 2013 - 05:18 am

MADRID: The second season of a two-year suspension on Malaga competing in European competition has been lifted by UEFA after the Spanish club...

Beckham to play; Ancelotti keeps quiet on future 18 May 2013 - 05:17 am

PARIS: Retiring David Beckham will feature in Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain’s match at home to Stade Brest today, coach Carlo Ancelotti...

Al Arabi trounce Al Ahli; Qatar SC defeat Al Sadd 18 May 2013 - 05:16 am

A player of Qatar Sports Club spikes the ball during their Volleyball Emir Cup match against Al Sadd at Al Arabi Stadium yesterday....