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Murray, Ferrer reach Miami final 31 Mar 2013 - 12:23 am

David Ferrer of Spain serves to Tommy Haas of Germany during the semi-finals of the Sony Open at Crandon Park Tennis Centre in...

NFL: Cowboys’ Romo inks contract extension 31 Mar 2013 - 12:22 am

DALLAS, Texas: Dallas star quarterback Tony Romo has reached a six-year contract extension which would reportedly make him the highest paid player in...

James scores 36 as Heat hammer Hornets 31 Mar 2013 - 12:22 am

NEW ORLEANS: Two nights after having their streak snapped, LeBron James and the Miami Heat looked ready to start a new run. James...

Boxing: Charr calls out Haye for Syria benefit bout 31 Mar 2013 - 12:19 am

BERLIN: Former world heavyweight challenger Manuel Charr has vowed to donate half his purse to the Syrian peace process if loud-mouthed Brit David...

Romanian gymnasts shine 30 Mar 2013 - 12:52 am

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (right), Secretary General of Qatar Olympic Committee, (QOC) and Ali Al Hitmi, Qatar Gymnastics Federation (QGF) President,...

Qatar pledges to host more sports events 30 Mar 2013 - 12:50 am

A gymnast in action on the third and final day of the 6th FIG World Challenge Cup at Aspire Academy yesterday. DOHA: Qatar...

Baseball: Stage set for the new season 30 Mar 2013 - 12:49 am

WASHINGTON: The 2013 Major League Baseball season opens tomorrow with a new league for the Houston Astros, San Francisco seeking a third World...

NBA: Defending champions turn attention to winning title 30 Mar 2013 - 12:49 am

CHICAGO: In the aftermath of the Miami Heat having their 27-game win streak snapped by the Chicago Bulls, the defending champions began putting...

Athletics: Bolt signs on for London Diamond League: Report 30 Mar 2013 - 12:46 am

LONDON: Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has signed a contract to race at the London Anniversary Games at the Olympic Stadium, according to...

Delaveau’s memorable outing at Al Shaqab Arena 29 Mar 2013 - 11:14 pm

ABOVE: French rider Patrice Delaveau on way to winning the Medium Grand Prix-CSI 3* show jumping event on day three of CHI Al...

Unique horse riding programme for students 29 Mar 2013 - 11:13 pm

Fahad bin Saad Al Qahtani, Director of Al Shaqab and CHI Al Shaqab President, is seen with Sameera Al Qassimi, Managing Director of...

Umm Salal spoil Qatar SC plans; Eljaish win 29 Mar 2013 - 11:11 pm

Qatar Sport Club’s Mohammed Rezerik (in black) heads the ball during their Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash against Umm Salal at Al Arabi...

Golf: Points on top in Houston, McIlroy struggles 29 Mar 2013 - 11:10 pm

HOUSTON, Texas: D A Points fired an eight-under-par 64 to grab a one-stroke lead at the Houston Open yesterday as Rory McIlroy’s bid...

Man United can pursue records 29 Mar 2013 - 09:04 pm

A picture of the Maracana football stadium in Rio de Janeiro taken on March 27, 2013 as renovation works for the 2014 FIFA...

Platini: 2016 qualifiers will be ‘less interesting’ 29 Mar 2013 - 09:04 pm

SOFIA: UEFA President Michel Platini has acknowledged that the Euro 2016 qualifying competition will be “less interesting” with nearly half the teams involved...

Body urges action after abusive chants 29 Mar 2013 - 09:04 pm

LONDON: Anti-racism campaigners yesterday urged England’s Football Association to take action after some fans taunted Rio and Anton Ferdinand with abusive chants during...

PSG shrug off Beckham’s China visit 29 Mar 2013 - 09:03 pm

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti shrugged off David Beckham’s trip to China and admitted that he’d be delighted if the former England...

Serena, Sharapova in final 29 Mar 2013 - 09:01 pm

Serena Williams of the US celebrates a point against Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland during their Sony Open semi-final in Miami, Florida, yesterday. Williams...