Sports

Makau pulls out of Berlin marathon 14 Sep 2013 - 03:58 am

NAIROBI: Marathon world record holder Patrick Makau has been forced to pull out of a new attempt over the distance later this month...

Hohmann lifts World 9-Ball title 14 Sep 2013 - 02:34 am

A) The World Pool-Billiards Association (WPA) President Ian Anderson (fifth left), Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) President Mohammed Mubarak Al Ramzani (sixth...

QSL title race begins today 13 Sep 2013 - 03:08 am

Qatar Stars League (QSL)footballers pose during the 2013/2014 launch ceremony at Sheraton Hotel in Doha yesterday. The QSL which will be contested by...

F1 star Raikkonen joins Ferrari 12 Sep 2013 - 02:57 am

A file picture of Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa (left) of Ferrari and Finnish Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari posing after the qualifying...

In-form Younis shines but Pakistan bat slow 12 Sep 2013 - 02:53 am

Pakistan’s Younis Khan bats during the second day of the second cricket Test match against hosts Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club yesterday....

Rain ruins third ODI in Birmingham 12 Sep 2013 - 02:52 am

Spectators with umbrellas wait as rain falls during the third one-day international between England and Australia at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, yesterday....

Former England bowler Hoggard set to retire 12 Sep 2013 - 02:51 am

LONDON: Ashes-winning former England bowler Matthew Hoggard is to retire from first-class cricket at the end of the current English season, he announced...

Pool: Qatar coach Rota qualifies for round-of-32 12 Sep 2013 - 02:49 am

The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) President Ian Anderson (second Left) and Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) President Mohammed Mubarak Al Ramzani exchange...

World’s best to take part in Qatar Classic 12 Sep 2013 - 02:48 am

Doha: Egypt’s world number one Ramy Ashour is seeded to win his third major squash title in the Qatari capital in November’s long-established...

Argentina seal Brazil berth 12 Sep 2013 - 02:48 am

ASUNCION: Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina booked their place at the World Cup with a 5-2 thrashing of Paraguay on Tuesday night....

USA, Costa Rica qualify for 2014 World Cup 12 Sep 2013 - 02:48 am

WASHINGTON: The USA and Costa Rica punched their tickets to the World Cup with a victory and a draw in CONCACAF regional qualifying...

Prandelli hails battling Italy 12 Sep 2013 - 02:47 am

TURIN, Italy: Italy coach Cesare Prandelli hailed the battling qualities of his team after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Czech Republic sealed...

Neymar shines in win over Portugal 12 Sep 2013 - 02:46 am

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Barcelona star Neymar got on the scoresheet as Brazil came from behind to beat Portugal 3-1 in a friendly at Gillette...

Match-fixing, energising youth targetted by Bach 12 Sep 2013 - 02:45 am

Newly elected International Olympic Commitee (IOC) President Thomas Bach gives a news conference in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. The German has said match-fixing...

Afghanistan shock India to win SAFF title 12 Sep 2013 - 02:43 am

KATHMANDU: Revenge-seeking Afghanistan broke India’s stranglehold on the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) title with an impressive 2-0 win over the two-time defending...

I never felt alone, says retiring Rogge 12 Sep 2013 - 02:43 am

BUENOS AIRES: Jacques Rogge gave his farewell address after 12 years as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday, saying that...

Uzbek coach to step down after Cup debacle 12 Sep 2013 - 02:42 am

TASHKENT: Uzbekistan manager Mirdjalal Kasimov said he plans to step down after his World Cup jinx continued in a dramatic play-off marked by...

Rugby: ERC promises talks on European Cup future 12 Sep 2013 - 02:41 am

LONDON: Organisers European Rugby Cup (ERC) promised talks on the future of rugby union’s European Cup following a board meeting in Dublin yesterday,...