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Aussies cautious ahead of second Test 20 Dec 2012 - 11:38 pm

HOBART: Australia have put their squad into “quarantine” before next week’s second Test against Sri Lanka to make absolutely certain there are no...

Shakib the top pick at BPL auction in Dhaka 20 Dec 2012 - 11:38 pm

DHAKA: Shakib Al Hasan has been the most expensive buy in this year’s Bangladesh Premier League auction. He was bought for $365,000 by...

Asia’s best get set for Doha fight 20 Dec 2012 - 12:58 am

The players of the Indian hockey team are seen reading a copy of The Peninsula before a training session on the eve of...

GCC Cyling: Qatari rider Al Bourdainy tops stage 20 Dec 2012 - 12:55 am

Qatari rider Ahmed Al Bourdainy (centre) winner in the fifth stage of the 2012 GCC Cycling Tour receiving his trophy from an official...

Star batsman Pietersen set to get new contract 20 Dec 2012 - 12:54 am

LONDON: England’s head coach Andy Flower yesterday said former cricket captain Kevin Pietersen (pictured) will be offered a new central contract. Pietersen is...

Paralympics: London to host 2017 IPC worlds 20 Dec 2012 - 12:53 am

LONDON: London was rewarded for its successful organisation of the Paralympic Games yesterday when it was named as the host city of the...

Dutch treat for ‘star athletes’ 20 Dec 2012 - 12:47 am

Dutch Queen Beatrix (back, second left) and Prince Willem-Alexander (back, fourth left) pose with the Dutch athletes of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics...

Clarke in race to be fit for the Boxing Day Test 20 Dec 2012 - 12:46 am

SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke is confident he will be fit for the second Test against Sri Lanka and started an intensive physio...

Clubs await last 16 draw 20 Dec 2012 - 12:42 am

A file picture of the the Champions League trophy during the draw of the group stage in Monaco. Today’s last 16 draw of...

Qatar to play Egypt friendly at home 20 Dec 2012 - 12:42 am

DOHA: Qatar will play Egypt in a friendly match on December 28, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) said yesterday. Qatar are preparing for...

Striker Ronaldo philosophical about Ballon d’Or 20 Dec 2012 - 12:41 am

LISBON: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said in an interview published yesterday that he would love to win this year’s Ballon d’Or but it...

Barcelona coach to have surgery, chemotherapy 19 Dec 2012 - 11:49 pm

BARCELONA: Barcelona football coach Tito Vilanova (pictured) is to have surgery today followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy over the next six weeks, the...

South Africa’s amazing journey 19 Dec 2012 - 11:47 pm

South African captain Graeme Smith (bottom row, fifth right) celebrates with the team as he holds the ICC Test mace to signify that...

QMMF launches academy for kids at Losail Circuit 19 Dec 2012 - 11:32 pm

Sultan Al Morraikhi, (centre), Qatar Motor and Motorcycling Federation’s Board Member and International Motorcycling Federation’s Environmental Commission Member, along with instructor Mark Schulz...

Warriors hold off Hornets at home 19 Dec 2012 - 11:31 pm

Oakland, California: The Golden State Warriors staved off a late fourth-quarter challenge to beat New Orleans Hornets 103-96 for a successful home return...

Lawrie to defend title in Qatar 19 Dec 2012 - 11:30 pm

Paul Lawrie of Scotland, poses for a picture with his trophy after winning the 2012 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters title at Doha Golf...

Starc, Siddle bowl Aussies to victory 19 Dec 2012 - 04:33 am

Australian paceman Peter Siddle (right) appeals successfully with team-mate Phil Hughes (left) for an LBW decision against Sri Lankan batsman Thilan Samaraweera (centre)...

Messi, Xavi and Puyol sign new Barca deals 19 Dec 2012 - 04:32 am

FROM LEFT: Lionel Messi, Xavi and Carles Puyol. The three players have extended their contracts at Barcelona. MADRID: Barcelona secured the futures of...