Sports

Golden moments may not be enough for NHL 25 Feb 2014 - 10:42 am

SOCHI, Russia: If the Sochi Games are to be the last for the National Hockey League (NHL), then the world’s best players brought...

Paralympic Day at Schools Olympic Program 25 Feb 2014 - 01:21 am

The Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (second right) during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Day...

Doha hat-trick for China’s Xu Xin 24 Feb 2014 - 09:26 am

The winner of the women’s singles title China’s Hu Limei (right) and runner-up Austria’s Liu Jia pose with thier trophies. Limei won 11-9,...

Qatar Squash Federation Club League 24 Feb 2014 - 09:25 am

Action from the Qatar Squash Federation Club League match at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. The League which started...

Liverpool keep title bid alive 24 Feb 2014 - 09:22 am

Liverpool’s Jon Flanagan (left) in action against Swansea City’s Wayne Routledge during their English Premier League match at Anfield Road Stadium in Liverpool,...

Gerrard could play at Euro 2016, says manager Hodgson 24 Feb 2014 - 09:21 am

LONDON: England manager Roy Hodgson has not given up hope of persuading captain Steven Gerrard to lead the team in their quest to...

QSL attendances hit record high 24 Feb 2014 - 09:20 am

Doha: In round 21 of the Qatar Stars League the fans came out in full force and backed their teams in a record...

Arabian Horse Show 24 Feb 2014 - 09:20 am

Winners in the different categories at the Qatar International Arabian Horse Show at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club.

India and Pakistan set for Asia Cup face-off 24 Feb 2014 - 09:17 am

Top-order batsman Virat Kohli (right), will lead India in the absence of injured Mahendra Singh Dhoni. DHAKA: India and Pakistan get a rare...

Spain face Ukraine and Slovakia in Euro 2016 qualifying 24 Feb 2014 - 09:15 am

NICE, France: Spain will start their campaign for a third successive European Championship in qualifying Group C along with Ukraine, Slovakia, Belarus, Macedonia...

Ali’s gloves fetch $860,500 at auction 24 Feb 2014 - 09:12 am

Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay (left) and Sonny Liston face off in a WBA/WBC World Heavyweight fight in this Miami Herald photo taken...

Nadal survives to reach Rio final 24 Feb 2014 - 09:10 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: World number one Rafael Nadal survived two match points in a three-set victory over fellow Spaniard Pablo Andujar yesterday to...

Federer to show revival is real 24 Feb 2014 - 09:10 am

DUBAI: Roger Federer’s performance in reaching the semi-final of the Australian Open last month is the first step in a mini-revival of tennis’...

Day, Dubuisson enter Match Play final 24 Feb 2014 - 09:10 am

Victor Dubuisson plays the par 3 sixth hole during the semifinal round of the World Golf Championships — Accenture Match Play Championship at...

QREC-Al Emadi deal 24 Feb 2014 - 09:09 am

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) chairman H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani (second right) presents a memento to Al Emadi...

Dominant Nordqvist records Thai win 24 Feb 2014 - 09:01 am

PATTAYA: Anna Nordqvist completed a two shot pillar-to-post win at the $1.5m Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, holding off a dramatic late challenge from...

Mercedes form underlined in Bahrain 24 Feb 2014 - 09:01 am

MANAMA: Germany’s Nico Rosberg registered the fastest time in his Mercedes in Saturday’s pre-season testing session at Bahrain’s Sakhir circuit as world champions...

Chumba, Tsegaye win Tokyo Marathon 24 Feb 2014 - 09:00 am

TOKYO: Dickson Chumba won the men’s race at the Tokyo Marathon yesterday in a meet record of two hours, five minutes and 42...