Sports

Wozniacki eases through 26 Sep 2012 - 09:34 am

World ranking number two Maria Sharapova of Russia signs autographs for fans after defeating Heather Watson of Britain in the second round match...

Mourinho wants to be coaching at 70 26 Sep 2012 - 09:34 am

MADRID: Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho has given a heavy hint that he is planning to emulate Alex Ferguson at Manchester United by continuing...

Money is not an issue: Walcott 26 Sep 2012 - 09:34 am

LONDON: Arsenal forward Theo Walcott insisted yesterday that his his delay in signing a new contract has anything to do with money. Talks...

Ibrahimovic will score more than 30 league goals, says Papin 26 Sep 2012 - 09:33 am

PARIS: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will become the first player since Jean-Pierre Papin to score at least 30 goals in a French league season, the...

Injured Nadal vows to return when fully fit 26 Sep 2012 - 09:33 am

MADRID: Rafa Nadal (pictured) steady recuperation from a knee injury is proceeding according to plan and he is not going to rush back...

Qatar cycling coach eyes GCC glory, Asian medal 26 Sep 2012 - 09:32 am

Qatar Cycling Federation (QCF) President Sheikh Khalid bin Al Thani and Secretary General Magid Al Naimi ... the force behind new plans. BY...

Raul, Hierro join list of speakers for Aspire meet 26 Sep 2012 - 09:31 am

DOHA: ASPIRE4SPORT – the Middle’s East leading sports business congress and exhibition has confirmed that 80% of exhibition space has already been reserved...

Ryder Cup to showcase teams of unprecedented strength 26 Sep 2012 - 09:30 am

MEDINAH, Illinois: Fans can expect a high-octane contest between two star-studded teams in this week’s Ryder Cup at Medinah where the United States...

Woods hopes for Jordan jump factor for hosts 26 Sep 2012 - 09:29 am

CHICAGO, Illinois: Tiger Woods is hoping that Chicago basketball legend Michael Jordan can be a key motivational figure for the United States in...

Seve ‘moment’ tops Europe team bags 26 Sep 2012 - 09:27 am

CHICAGO, Illinois: Seve Ballesteros may have died in May 2011, but his memory will be present all the way with Europe’s Ryder Cup...

QP extends deal with REC, to sponsor Qatar Arabian World Cup 26 Sep 2012 - 09:26 am

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s Chairman (REC) Sheikh Mohamed bin Faleh Al Thani (second right) shakes hands with Mohamed Rashid Ali Al Khater...

India’s Olympic hero Mary Kom basks in boxing bronze 26 Sep 2012 - 09:25 am

MUMBAI: Indian boxer M.C. Mary Kom could stroll through her hometown unnoticed despite winning five world amateur titles, but all that has changed...

USA aiming to host Games after topping the medals table 26 Sep 2012 - 09:24 am

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado: US Olympic Committee (USOC) chairman Larry Probst says the United States wants to bring the Olympics back to America in...

Jennings reveals she was pregnant in London 26 Sep 2012 - 09:24 am

NEW YORK: Kerri Walsh Jennings revealed yesterday that she was pregnant last month when she and fellow American Misty May-Treanor teamed up to...

White Sox stay on top; Cards beat Astros 26 Sep 2012 - 09:22 am

Chicago: Adam Dunn smashed two home runs to give the Chicago White Sox a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians yesterday, preserving their...

Real back on track with win over Rayo 25 Sep 2012 - 09:41 am

MADRID: Real Madrid kept Barcelona in their sights as an early goal from Karim Benzema put them on their way to a 2-0...

Windies qualify for Super Eights stage at World T20 25 Sep 2012 - 09:40 am

COLOMBO: The West Indies qualified for the Super Eights stage of the World Twenty20 after their Group B match against Ireland was abandoned...

Hodgson disappointed by Terry’s England retirement decision 25 Sep 2012 - 09:38 am

LONDON: England manager Roy Hodgson said yesterday that he had “reluctantly” accepted John Terry’s decision to call time on his international career, as...