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Federer says Armstrong’s cheating hurt all sports 20 Jan 2013 - 12:45 am

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France celebrates after defeating Blaz Kavcic of Slovenia in their men’s singles match, yesterday. MELBOURNE: Tennis great Roger Federer said...

Rose takes control in Abu Dhabi 20 Jan 2013 - 12:43 am

ABU DHABI: World golf number five Justin Rose showed his title rivals a clean pair of heels in the Abu Dhabi Championship third...

McIlroy needs time to bed in new clubs, says manager 20 Jan 2013 - 12:42 am

ABU DHABI: World number one Rory McIlroy always knew it would take time to adjust to his new Nike equipment and will not...

QCA to coach Al Emaam Al Shafi School pupils 20 Jan 2013 - 12:41 am

Al Emaam Al Shafi School pupils, teachers and Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) officials pose for a picture. QCA has announced they will offer...

Kings extend contracts for coach, top execs 20 Jan 2013 - 12:41 am

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Kings, the 2012 Stanley Cup champions, have handed out new deals to their coaching and management staff, the...

Durant scores 52 as Thunder edge Mavs 20 Jan 2013 - 12:39 am

Dallas: Kevin Durant scored a career-high 52 points as the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder prevailed 117-114 in an overtime thriller against the Dallas...

Sri Lanka overcome nerves to beat Australia in Brisbane 19 Jan 2013 - 05:36 am

Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara celebrates the dismissal of Australia’s George Bailey during their One-Day International cricket match at the Gabba in Brisbane, yesterday. ...

Dolphin Energy Doha Dash likely to be an annual event 19 Jan 2013 - 05:34 am

Adel Ahmed Albuainain, General Manager, Dolphin Energy, Qatar, poses for a picture. Doha: The Dolphin Energy Doha Dash, a community event, which aims...

Rejuvenated India seek series lead 19 Jan 2013 - 05:33 am

RANCHI: Propped up by the massive series-levelling win in the second ODI, India will look to keep the momentum going when they go...

Kiwi coach accused of sabotaging Ross Taylor 19 Jan 2013 - 05:33 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond believed his boss “sabotaged” former captain Ross Taylor and was dishonest about his role in the...

Hanson and Grace to play at Qatar Masters 19 Jan 2013 - 05:32 am

Doha: Peter Hanson and Branden Grace have confirmed their attendance for next week’s US$2.5m Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, which will be held at...

Woods, McIlroy miss cut 19 Jan 2013 - 05:31 am

ABU DHABI: The world’s top two golfers, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, both missed the cut in their first tournament of the season...

Three share slender lead in California 19 Jan 2013 - 05:30 am

LA QUINTA, California: Roberto Castro, Jason Kokrak, and US PGA Tour rookie James Hahn all shot nine-under par 63 yesterday to share a...

NBA: James leads Heat past Lakers 19 Jan 2013 - 05:30 am

Los Angeles: LeBron James showed he had no intention of slowing down after reaching the 20,000-point milestone, scoring 39 points yesterday to lead...

London Games gold changed my life, says Limardo 19 Jan 2013 - 05:29 am

Ruben Limardo (centre) of Venezuela, Olympic gold medal winner in fencing at the 2012 London Games poses for a picture with his coach...

Walcott agrees new Arsenal deal 19 Jan 2013 - 05:28 am

LONDON: Theo Walcott ended months of speculation yesterday by signing a contract extension with Arsenal. The 23-year-old England forward’s former deal was due...

Djokovic, Sharapova stay hot as Melbourne cools 19 Jan 2013 - 05:27 am

MELBOURNE: A welcome wind blew away the stifling heat at Melbourne Park yesterday but there was no diverting Novak Djokovic or Maria Sharapova...

Armstrong admits doping in ‘toxic’ tale 19 Jan 2013 - 05:26 am

NEW YORK: Lance Armstrong ended years of vehement denial yesterday by finally coming clean and admitting he had cheated his way to a...