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Friday 7 August 2009 (15 Sha`ban 1430)

Firstnet brings live football action from three continents on ART Prime Sport

MANAMA: August may be one of the droning months of the year in this part of the world, but football lovers here would probably be unmindful of the heat and humidity because of the full platter of live... Full Story


Swiss pick UAE’s Ras Al-Khaimah for America’s Cup

NEW YORK: One of the most anticipated showdowns in America’s Cup history will be sailed on the Persian Gulf in two of the fastest, most powerful sailboats ever built. Two-time defending champion... Full Story


Cilic gets upset ax in Washington

WASHINGTON: Qualifier Somdev Devvarman of India recorded the biggest win of his career Tuesday, upsetting No. 6 seed Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Legg Mason... Full Story




Gators coach Meyer inks 6-year $24 million contract

GAINESVILLE, Fla.: Florida coach Urban Meyer has two national championships in the last three years and the same number of raises. Meyer signed a six-year contract Monday worth $4 million annually,... Full Story


Schumacher to give driving lessons, says Ecclestone

LONDON: Seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher’s return to Ferrari will be an education for some Formula One rivals, Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday. “I think he’s going to give one... Full Story


Hundreds remember Forrest as soft-spoken boxing champ

ATLANTA: Three-time boxing champion Vernon Forrest was remembered Monday by some 1,500 friends, family and fellow athletes as a soft-spoken, modest competitor defined more by his work helping others... Full Story


Major developments at Ittihad in the offing

MADRID: Al-Ittihad club President Dr. Khalid Marzouqi said the club is to usher in the upcoming season with major developments including the establishment of a youth soccer academy, enchancement of... Full Story


India players told to accept WADA clause

NEW DELHI: India’s cricket board and players were under pressure on Monday to drop their stand not to accept the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) “whereabouts” rule. The... Full Story


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