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ICC to fully support BCCI in spot-fixing probe 17 May 2013 - 04:43 am

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday said it would provide all assistance to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)...

Shocked, disappointed, distressed: says Dravid 17 May 2013 - 04:42 am

Hyderabad: Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid said yeserday he was shocked, disappointed and distressed by the spot-fixing scandal that led to the arrest...

Chelsea win Europa League 16 May 2013 - 05:34 am

Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic celebrates with his team-mate Juan Mata (right) after scoring a goal against Benfica during their Europa League final match at...

Raul, Khalfan and Madison vie for QSL Player of the Year award 16 May 2013 - 05:33 am

Abdulrahman Al Dosari (left), Qatar Stars League (QSL) Chief of Commercial, speaking during a press confernce, in Doha yesterday. Hassan Al Kuwari, Head...

Lekhwiya stun Al Hilal 1-0 in Riyadh 16 May 2013 - 05:32 am

Riyadh: Lekhwiya grabbed the initiative in their AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash with Saudi giants Al Hilal as a late deflected...

Singapore’s Ng poised to challenge for IOC 16 May 2013 - 05:32 am

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Ng Ser Miang looked set to challenge to become the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday, with officials...

MCC to mark 200 years at Lord’s in style 16 May 2013 - 05:31 am

LONDON: Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will celebrate the Bicentenary of Lord’s next year with two showpiece matches against the Rest of the World....

Murray doubtful for French Open 16 May 2013 - 05:30 am

ROME: World number two Andy Murray admitted yesterday that he could miss the French Open after a long-term back injury forced him to...

Navardauskas wins Giro 11th stage 16 May 2013 - 05:29 am

Lithuanian rider Ramunas Navardauskas of the Garmin Sharp team celebrates while crossing the finish line to win the eleventh stage of the 96th...

Sagan wins stage three of Tour of California 16 May 2013 - 05:28 am

santa clarita, California: Slovakia’s Peter Sagan captured the third stage of the Tour of California yesterday, earning his ninth career stage victory in...

Qatar teams reach quarters as 3x3 makes Doha debut 16 May 2013 - 05:27 am

A Qatar Maroon player attempts to shoot a basket during his side’s match against Philippines at the FIBA Asia 3x3 Championships at Villaggio...

Qatar’s Al Anabi Racing duo keen to score points in Kansas 16 May 2013 - 05:26 am

TOPEKA, Kansas: With both drivers currently in the top six positions of the National Hot Rod Association Top Fuel point standings, the Qatar...

Honda to return to F1 with McLaren: Sources 16 May 2013 - 05:26 am

TOKYO: Honda will return to Formula One in 2015 as McLaren engine partners, replacing Mercedes, sources close to the company said yesterday. Honda’s...

F1 racing needs consistency on licence points, says Stewart 16 May 2013 - 05:25 am

LONDON: Formula One must have a permanent race steward attending all races if a licence penalty points system for drivers is to be...

England are ready for ‘feisty’ New Zealand 16 May 2013 - 05:24 am

England’s captain Alastair Cook (centre) looks on before a team photo before a training session before today’s first Test match against New Zealand...

Kiwi skipper McCullum ponders spin dilemma 16 May 2013 - 05:24 am

LONDON: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum admits he will wait until the last minute before deciding if spinner Bruce Martin or seamer Doug...

Steyn eyes Champions Trophy for Kirsten 16 May 2013 - 05:23 am

MUMBAI: South Africa hope to give coach Gary Kirsten the perfect parting gift by winning next month’s Champions Trophy, and have no fears...

Pune end Kolkata’s IPL campaign; Mumbai win 16 May 2013 - 05:23 am

Ranchi: Yusuf Pathan’s unusual dismissal ended his blazing knock and eliminated Kolkata Knight Riders from the Indian Premier League yesterday. Pathan (72 off...