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Rodgers says he’s in charge of Reds’ transfers 03 May 2013 - 04:35 am

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted yesterday he was in charge of the Anfield club’s transfer policy. Questions had been raised after the...

Villas-Boas will be surprised if Bale is sold 03 May 2013 - 04:34 am

LONDON: As Gareth Bale sweeps all the awards so the speculation about his future intensifies but Tottenham Hotspur will not be selling their...

South Africa’s Kallis to miss Champions Trophy 03 May 2013 - 04:34 am

CAPE TOWN: All-rounder Jacques Kallis was a surprise omission when South Africa’s 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in England in June...

Win keeps Celtics’ hopes alive in NBA 03 May 2013 - 04:34 am

NEW YORK: Kevin Garnett finished with 16 points and 18 rebounds and Jason Terry had 17 points as the Boston Celtics staved off...

Hend and Hwang share lead in Jakarta 03 May 2013 - 04:33 am

JAKARTA: Australia’s Scott Hend and Hwang Inn-Choon of Korea lead the field after the opening round of the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters yesterday...

Ye makes history but struggles in the wind 03 May 2013 - 04:33 am

BEIJING: China’s 12-year-old Ye Wocheng became the European Tour’s youngest ever player when he teed off at the Volvo China Open yesterday, but...

Marquez calm ahead of Spanish MotoGP 03 May 2013 - 04:33 am

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, Spain: Marc Marquez became the youngest ever MotoGP winner a fortnight ago but he is not letting that success...

Japan teen tipped to become fastest Asian 03 May 2013 - 04:32 am

TOKYO: A Japanese teenager will this weekend bid to become the first native Asian to run 100 metres under the 10-second barrier, joining...

Bayern Munich humiliate Barcelona to reach final 02 May 2013 - 01:19 am

Bayern Munich players celebrate after scoring a goal against Barcelona during their Champions League semi-final second leg match at Camp Nou Stadium in...

Asia is at heart of the matter for Al Thawadi 02 May 2013 - 01:16 am

Qatar’s Hassan Al Thawadi gestures while talking to officials at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. RIGHT: Al Thawadi (left), Yousef...

AFC presidential election takes centre stage today 02 May 2013 - 01:15 am

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: AFC’s Member Associations will convene in the capital of Malaysia in Extraordinary and Ordinary Congresses today, respectively, to elect a...

UEFA boss Platini pledges to help Asian football develop 02 May 2013 - 01:13 am

UEFA President Michel Platini (centre) greets Vice-President of FIFA for Asia, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan, at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in...

Dhawan hits half-century as Sunrisers cruise; Delhi win 02 May 2013 - 01:12 am

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot during his side’s IPL match against Mumbai Indians, yesterday. Hyderabad: Shikhar Dhawan guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to...

Olympic Stadium set to be 2015 World Cup venue 02 May 2013 - 12:52 am

LONDON: London’s Olympic Stadium is set to be announced as one of the venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup when organisers unveil...

Lekhwiya qualify for next stage 02 May 2013 - 12:51 am

Doha: Lekhwiya secured top spot in Group B and a place in the knock-out rounds of the AFC Champions League as goals by...

Chelsea and Benfica target Amsterdam redemption 02 May 2013 - 12:50 am

LONDON: Chelsea’s relentless march towards either more European glory or an heroic, battle-weary failure, continues yesterday when they face FC Basel with the...

Australia recall Marsh for Champions Trophy 02 May 2013 - 12:50 am

sYDNEY: Australia recalled all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to the squad for their Champions Trophy defence and named George Bailey as vice captain yesterday. The...

Minnows Buriram make history for Thailand 02 May 2013 - 12:50 am

SEOUL: Unheralded Buriram United made history as the first Thai team to reach the AFC Champions League last 16 after a thrilling night’s...