Sports

Defending NHL champions Kings advance 11 May 2013 - 11:03 pm

Dustin Brown (23) of the Los Angeles Kings misses on a break away chance as goaltender Brian Elliott (1) of the St Louis...

St Louis Cardinals’ rookie Miller shines 11 May 2013 - 10:56 pm

ST. LOUIS, Missouri: St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie pitcher Shelby Miller (pictured) delivered a dazzling display yesterday, retiring the final 27 batters he faced...

Yachting: Safety probe after Briton killed at AmCup 11 May 2013 - 10:49 pm

SAN FRANCISCO: America’s Cup organisers announced a full probe yesterday into the capsizing of a catamaran that killed British Olympic champion Andrew Simpson,...

Impressive wins for Gatlin, Rudisha at Diamond League 11 May 2013 - 04:48 am

FROM LEFT: Nesta Carter of Jamaica, Justin Gatlin of USA and compatriot Michael Radgers during the Men’s 100m race at the IAAF Diamond...

Harper-Nelson, Fraser-Pryce dazzle; Montsho stuns Felix 11 May 2013 - 04:47 am

Dawn Harper-Nelson of the US celebrates after winning the Women’s 100m Hurdles race at the IAAF Diamond League meeting. RIGHT: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of...

Diamond League series ‘worthy of direct investment’: IAAF Chief Diack 11 May 2013 - 04:45 am

Sebastian Coe (left), Vice-President of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and a former middle-distance runner watches the Doha Diamond League action at...

Nadal, Serena battle through 11 May 2013 - 04:44 am

Real Madrid’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (right) and his girlfriend, Russian model Irina Shayk, attend the Madrid Open quarter final match between Spanish...

Hansen wins Giro seventh stage 11 May 2013 - 04:43 am

PESCARA, Italy: Australian cyclist Adam Hansen, riding for the Lotto team, won the seventh stage of the Tour of Italy yesterday, with Spain’s...

Four-run win for Royal Challengers 11 May 2013 - 04:43 am

New Delhi: Virat Kohli played a captain’s knock to lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a four-run victory over the Delhi Daredevils in...

Kirsten to quit as South Africa coach 11 May 2013 - 04:42 am

JOHANNESBURG: Gary Kirsten will not renew his contract as South Africa coach when it expires at the end of July, the national cricket...

Sailing death highlights Volvo Ocean Race safety 11 May 2013 - 04:42 am

LONDON: The death of America’s Cup sailor Andrew Simpson has brought safety concerns about modern racing vessels sharply into focus but Volvo Ocean...

Unheralded Castro seizes Players lead 11 May 2013 - 04:41 am

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida: In a star-studded field, unheralded Roberto Castro matched the course record with a nine-under par 63 yesterday to seize...

Al Sadd, Lekhwiya resume rivalry in Emir Cup semis 11 May 2013 - 04:41 am

DOHA: With plenty at stake Qatar Stars League (QSL) giants Al Sadd and Lekhwiya will resume their rivalry for the second time in...

Moyes planned to stay put before United call 11 May 2013 - 04:41 am

LIVERPOOL: David Moyes (pictured) has admitted he was swaying towards staying at Everton before Manchester United came calling to replace Sir Alex Ferguson....

Rooney’s future on top of Moyes in-tray 11 May 2013 - 04:41 am

LONDON: David Moyes’ first challenge when he takes over the Manchester United hot seat from Alex Ferguson will be to decide the future...

PSG’s Alex ‘a bit lost’ over Ancelotti future 11 May 2013 - 04:40 am

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender Alex admits he is “a bit lost” and that he and his team-mates are desperate to find out...

Barca desperate to seal title, says Thiago 11 May 2013 - 04:40 am

MADRID: Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has admitted that his side are desperate to finally mathematically seal the La Liga title this weekend when...

Man City, Wigan seek solace in FA Cup final 11 May 2013 - 04:40 am

LONDON: At the end of a week dominated by Alex Ferguson’s shock retirement as Manchester United manager, Manchester City will seek to drag...