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Gabashvili sends Ferrer crashing out 24 Apr 2014 - 12:23 am

Germany’s Sabine Lisicki (right) talks with her Swiss coach Martina Hingis during her first round match against Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic at the WTA...

Honour reduces Murray to tears 24 Apr 2014 - 12:20 am

LONDON: Wimbledon champion Andy Murray fought to hold back tears yesterday after being awarded the ceremonial freedom of his Scottish home town, Sterling....

Jadeja dazzles in CSK victory 24 Apr 2014 - 12:19 am

Dubai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Dubai International Cricket...

We will give our best to win this new Cup, says Eljaish striker Raynar 24 Apr 2014 - 12:18 am

Doha: Brazilian front man Wagnar Raynar (pictured) has scored seven goals and assisted on nine occasions for the Eljiash side finalists at the...

Qatar Cup final tickets still available: QSL 24 Apr 2014 - 12:17 am

Doha: The first-ever Qatar Cup has seen the tickets for the final almost sold out but there are still some available for the...

Syrian refugees to get Qatar Cup final proceeds 24 Apr 2014 - 12:16 am

Doha: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) signed an agreement with Qatar Charity whereby all of the money raised during the Qatar Cup final,...

QOC releases new issue of Qatar Sport Magazine 24 Apr 2014 - 12:16 am

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has released a new edition of its Qatar Sport magazine, the official QOC publication. This issue includes...

Swimming: Phelps facing toughest challenge yet 24 Apr 2014 - 12:15 am

Swimming: Phelps facing toughest challenge yet NEW YORK: Michael Phelps has been swimming against the tide all his life. Time and time again...

Sao Paulo will be ready at ‘last minute’, says FIFA 24 Apr 2014 - 12:01 am

SAO PAULO: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Tuesday said Sao Paulo’s delayed stadium would be ready “at the last minute” for the...

Forlan takes Cerezo into Asia’s last 16 24 Apr 2014 - 12:01 am

SINGAPORE: Uruguay star Diego Forlan struck a precious winner to take his new club Cerezo Osaka into the AFC Champions League last 16...

Rashidov’s late goal shatter Eljaish dream 24 Apr 2014 - 12:01 am

Doha: Sardor Rashidov scored with virtually the last kick of the game as Uzbek champions Bunyodkor secured their place in the knockout stage...

FIFA suspends Barcelona transfer ban 24 Apr 2014 - 12:00 am

ZURICH: FIFA yesterday suspended a ban on Barcelona signing players while the club makes an appeal against a 14-month transfer ban. World football’s...

Late Matuidi goal gives PSG victory 24 Apr 2014 - 12:00 am

PARIS: Blaise Matuidi struck in the 89th minute to give Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win against struggling Evian at the Parc des Princes...

NBA: Wizards edge Bulls; Pacers, Raptors equalise 23 Apr 2014 - 11:56 pm

Washington Wizards’ forward Nene Hilario (left) drives past Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA...

Super Pujols joins 500 club 23 Apr 2014 - 11:43 pm

Los Angeles Angels’ first baseman Albert Pujols hits a two-run home run, his 500th career home run, during the fifth inning of the...

NHL: Canadiens beat Lightning 23 Apr 2014 - 11:42 pm

NEW YORK: Left winger Max Pacioretty scored with 42.6 seconds remaining in the third period as the Montreal Canadiens completed their first play-off...

United sack Moyes, Giggs appointed interim manager 23 Apr 2014 - 09:10 am

Manchester’s United manager David Moyes (right) speaks to midfielder Ryan Giggs during a training session at the team’s Carrington training complex in Manchester,...

Bayern, Real renew rivalry 23 Apr 2014 - 09:08 am

Real Madrid’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo and team-mate Gareth Bale practise during a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League semifinal...