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Points leaders Al Rayyan prepare for Al Khor test 16 Oct 2015 - 02:54 am

Al Rayyan coach Jorge Fossati addresses a media conference at Al Bidda Tower in Doha yesterday. The round five matches of Qatar Stars...

Qatari sailors aim to dominate at sailing regatta in Doha 16 Oct 2015 - 02:54 am

Doha: Sail Qatar 2015 will kick off today with the Optimist Team racing, organisers of the event Qatar Sailing & Water-Sports Federation (QSWSF)...

Aspetar develops sports equipment to protect athletes from Orofacial injury 16 Oct 2015 - 02:48 am

Dr. Mohammed Alsaey, Director of Sports Dentistry at Aspetar speaking at the Orofacial Trauma in Boxing conference, an event held by Aspetar in...

Cubans dominate the show at Doha Worlds 16 Oct 2015 - 02:25 am

Mohammed Rabii of Morocco (second left) winner in the welterweight celebrates on the podium with silver medal winner Daniyar Yeleussinov of Kazakhstan at...

Superbike giants swap two wheels for four legs at Al Shaqab 16 Oct 2015 - 02:22 am

WorkdSBK riders get a close look at one of the horses at Al Shaqab Arena undergoing a water therapy session in Doha yesterday....

UEFA backs Platini, FIFA vote to go-ahead 16 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino arrives to give a press conference following a UEFA Executive meeting on October 15, 2015. NYON, Switzerland: Suspended...

Forward battle looms as South Africa and Wales collide 15 Oct 2015 - 06:19 pm

Wales team training. By Nick Said LONDON: South Africa and Wales are preparing for a struggle up front in what each believes will...

Easy for Djokovic but Murray claws past Isner in Shanghai 15 Oct 2015 - 05:41 pm

Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Feliciano Lopez of Spain during their match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament. SHANGHAI: Novak Djokovic...

Cairns made match-fixing approach: McCullum 15 Oct 2015 - 05:03 pm

Brendon McCullum (left) arrives at Southwark Crown Court to give evidence in the Chris Cairns perjury trial. LONDON: Former New Zealand captain Chris...

Nepal skipper held in World Cup fixing probe 15 Oct 2015 - 12:13 pm

KATHMANDU: The captain of Nepal's football team was among five current and former international players who have been arrested over match-fixing allegations, including...

Geary takes early lead at Fiji International 15 Oct 2015 - 11:26 am

Suva, Fiji: New Zealander Josh Geary withstood howling winds to claim a two-shot lead in the opening round of the Fiji International on...

Cook hit half-century as England fight in first Test 15 Oct 2015 - 11:19 am

Abu Dhabi: Skipper Alastair Cook was holding firm with a solid half-century after losing his partner Moeen Ali on the third day of...

Prince Ali registers FIFA bid 15 Oct 2015 - 11:17 am

London: FIFA presidential contender Prince Ali bin al Hussein on Thursday formally registered his candidacy for the election to replace Sepp Blatter at...

10 footballers from Eritrean national squad seek asylum in Botswana 15 Oct 2015 - 10:38 am

Gaborone, Botswana: Ten footballers from Eritrea's national squad are seeking political asylum in Botswana, where on Tuesday they played in a qualifier for...

Al Attiyah praises Morocco's role in motor sports 15 Oct 2015 - 09:13 am

Rabat: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation President and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) Vice President Nasser Al Attiyah said that Morocco is one...