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Wednesday 27 August 2008 (24 Sha`ban 1429)

Nasr to face Ahli in semifinals

JEDDAH: Riyadh-based Al-Nasr got the victory it needed to qualify for the semifinals, beating Al-Khor of Qatar 3-1 in the final Group A match in the 24th Gulf Clubs Championship yesterday. The... Full Story


Pakistan hockey coach quits

KARACHI: Pakistan’s head coach Khawaja Zakauddin yesterday announced his resignation following a humiliating eighth place finish by his team at the Beijing Olympics last week. Soon after... Full Story


Ivanovic survives Dushevina scare to reach second round

NEW YORK: Top seed Ana Ivanovic survived a scare at the US Open yesterday before scraping past Vera Dushevina of Russia 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round. The Serbian, chasing her first US Open... Full Story




England downs South Africa to go two up in series

LONDON: Stuart Broad returned a career-best five for 23 to help England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets in the second One-Day International at Nottingham yesterday. The visitors went 2-0 down... Full Story


United beats Portsmouth for first win

LONDON: Manchester United beat Portsmouth 1-0 unconvincingly on Monday for its first Premier League victory of the season. Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher scored for the second straight game... Full Story


Asif to appear before drug tribunal in India

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif will appear before a drug tribunal in India next week, local media reported yesterday. Asif faces a ban of up to two years after the B sample of... Full Story


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