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Al Sadd battle past Qatar SC 23 Jan 2013 - 08:48 am

Al Sadd’s Hassan Khalid Alhaydos controls the ball during his team’s Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Qatar Sports Club yesterday. RIGHT: A...

Cycling: Ladies Tour of Qatar 2013 to consist of four stages 23 Jan 2013 - 08:45 am

Judith Arndt of Germany poses on the podium after receiving the leader’s gold jersey at the end of the second stage of the...

Captain Clarke doubtful for final Sri Lanka ODI 23 Jan 2013 - 08:44 am

HOBART, Australia: Australian captain Michael Clarke (pictured) is a serious doubt for today’s final one-day international against Sri Lanka after twisting his ankle....

Djokovic powers into semi-finals 23 Jan 2013 - 08:43 am

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in their Men’s singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open in...

Consistency getting easier, says Federer 23 Jan 2013 - 08:42 am

Serena Williams of the US (left) touches hands with her sister Venus Williams during their Women’s doubles match against Sara Errani and Roberta...

Navratilova backs Serena for historic Grand Slam sweep 23 Jan 2013 - 08:42 am

MELBOURNE: Martina Navratilova backed Serena Williams to create history by sweeping to a calendar-year Grand Slam after she marched into the Australian Open...

World’s top players to get their way on doping controls 23 Jan 2013 - 08:42 am

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and other leading tennis players calling for increased blood testing in tennis could get their wish in 2013...

Serena’s ankle flares in Aussie Open doubles 23 Jan 2013 - 08:41 am

MELBOURNE: Fresh concerns surrounded the fitness of Serena Williams at the Australian Open yesterdaywhen she suffered a recurrence of her ankle injury while...

Pochettino debut ends in stalemate 23 Jan 2013 - 08:40 am

SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom:Mauricio Pochettino’s first match as manager of Southampton ended in a goalless draw at home to Everton at St Mary’s on...

Middle East drivers ready for Qatar test 23 Jan 2013 - 08:38 am

Eight-time MERC champion Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah will be aiming for a ninth title this year. DOHA: The Middle East’s finest rally drivers...

Asian Beach Soccer qualifiers begin today at Katara Beach 22 Jan 2013 - 07:57 am

Hamad Al Mannai (second right), Tournament Director of the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Asian qualifiers speaking during a press conference in...

Volvo win gives Oosthuizen a confidence boost in Doha 22 Jan 2013 - 07:36 am

South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen looks on during a press conference ahead of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club. The four-day...

Snow delays UCI’s Armstrong commission 22 Jan 2013 - 07:36 am

LONDON: The procedural hearing of the independent commission set up by cycling world governing body the UCI following the Lance Armstrong scandal has...

St Regis hotel to host top golfers 22 Jan 2013 - 07:36 am

Doha: Organisers of the 2013 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters yesterday unveiled The St Regis Doha as the preferred hotel of the tournament, starting...

Lekhwiya rally to defeat Eljaish; Al Rayyan win 3-1 22 Jan 2013 - 07:33 am

DOHA: Nam Tae-Hee scored a brace to help defending champions Lekhwiya win 2-1 against Eljaish in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) yesterday. The...

Cricket: Qatar women’s team to compete in ACC event 22 Jan 2013 - 07:32 am

Qatar Cricket Assocation (QCA) women’s squad along with QCA officials pose for a picture. The squad includes Sajida Bibi (captain), Rizpha Bano (vice-captain),...

Safe to play Tests in Pakistan: Misbah 22 Jan 2013 - 07:31 am

JOHANNESBURG: Pakistan should be allowed to stage international cricket again, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said yesterday as his team prepared to face top-ranked South Africa...

Marsh recalled to Australia’s T20 squad 22 Jan 2013 - 07:30 am

SYDNEY: Top-order batsman Shaun Marsh was recalled to Australia’s Twenty20 side yesterday, joining others who impressed in the domestic Big Bash League to...