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Wednesday 11 March 2009 (14 Rabi` al-Awwal 1430)

England hopes fade as Nash, Chanderpaul grind away

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: England endured a fruitless toil before lunch, as Brendan Nash scored his maiden Test hundred for West Indies and Shivnarine Chanderpaul started to eye his 21st in the fifth... Full Story


Kallis and De Villiers frustrate Australia

DURBAN, South Africa: Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers scored unbeaten half centuries to take South Africa to 244 for two at the close of the fourth day of the second Test against Australia yesterday. Kallis,... Full Story


Next stop for Sevens rugby the Olympics?

DUBAI: Wales and Australia were only two of the winners at the Rugby Sevens World Cup in Dubai on Saturday. Seven-a-side rugby as a completely independent sport was the third and perhaps the most important... Full Story




England’s quartet leads charge in Champions League squeeze

HAMBURG: England could have four teams in the quarterfinals of the Champions League if the Premier League quartet can match their first-leg performances in this week’s return games. However,... Full Story


Saudi outfits ready to face Asian Professional League rivals

JEDDAH: The Asian Professional League, formally known as AFC Champions League, kicks off under its new name today with eight matches. The competition has boiled down to 10 countries being deemed... Full Story


Wales trump Argentina for World 7s crown

DUBAI: Sevens rugby is notoriously unpredictable but the odds of the four top seeded teams being eliminated in the quarterfinals were extreme. It happened. Favorites England, New Zealand, South Africa... Full Story


Excitement as top seeds clash in first round

DUBAI: The match that many predicted to be the cup final was, through the chance of the pool system the first round match for the England and US women’s rugby sevens teams. England captain Sue Day... Full Story


Red Bull Air Race World Championship to take-off next month

JEDDAH: The race calendar for 2009 Red Bull Air Race World Championship has been announced. The race takes off in Abu Dhabi, the traditional season opener, on April 17-18, followed by San Diego (USA)... Full Story


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