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Atletico upbeat ahead of home tie against Barca 12 Sep 2015 - 01:02 am

FC Barcelona’s head coach Luis Enrique (right) leads his team’s training session at the Joan Gamper Sport City in Barcelona, Spain, yesterday. FC...

Mayweather ‘finale’ against Berto hit by doping claims 12 Sep 2015 - 01:01 am

Trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. (left) his son, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. (second left), CEO of Mayweather Promotions Leonard Ellerbe (centre), boxer Andre Berto...

Serena loses Grand Slam bid in shocking upset 12 Sep 2015 - 12:15 am

A combination photograph of Flavia Pennetta of Italy and Roberta Vinci of Italy reacting after winning their women’s singles semi-final matches at the...

Al Rayyan promise fight as QSL title race begins 11 Sep 2015 - 01:53 am

: Al Sailiyah coach Sami Trabelsi is seen in a lighter mood during a press conference at Al Bidda Tower in Doha yesterday....

Al Arabi have prepared well, says coach Zola 11 Sep 2015 - 12:59 am

2014-15 champions - Lekhwiya DOHA: Al Arabi’s new coach Gianfranco Zola says his side has prepared well for the new Qatar Stars League...

Espanyol legend Garcia eyes glory with Al Rayyan 11 Sep 2015 - 12:57 am

Former Espanyol skipper Sergio Garcia (right) holds his new Al Rayyan jersey during a press conference in this July 2015, file photo in...

Qatar ‘passionate’ about 2022: Al Khater 11 Sep 2015 - 12:56 am

Nasser Al Khater, Assistant Secretary-General of Tournament Operations at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy in this 2014 file picture. Manchester, England: ...

Handball: Berlin win title, Barcelona clinch bronze 11 Sep 2015 - 12:54 am

Dr Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Dr Hassan Moustafa, IHF President applaud Füchse Berlin, winners of the...

Tickets go on sale for IPC Worlds in Doha 11 Sep 2015 - 12:53 am

Dr Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, President of the Local Organising Committee and Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Ameer Al Mulla, CEO...

Doha 2015 launches ‘My Incredible Story’ series 11 Sep 2015 - 12:52 am

Doha: The Organising Committee of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships yesterday launched a series of five inspirational films telling the incredible...

South Africa beef up spin options for India tests 10 Sep 2015 - 03:21 pm

Imran Tahir DURBAN: South Africa will head to India armed with three frontline slow bowlers in their test squad after recalling leg-spinner Imran...

Atletico looking to new boys to see off Barca 10 Sep 2015 - 01:16 pm

A training match in progress. (Pic: Club's website) MADRID: Atletico Madrid will be looking to some of their new signings to help see...

Aspire Academy kicks off new term 10 Sep 2015 - 10:38 am

Badr Jassim Al Hay, Director of Education and Student Care at Aspire Academy speaking to students in Doha yesterday. Aspire Academy this week...

World 9-ball Pool Championship 10 Sep 2015 - 10:37 am

The qualifying rounds of the 2015 WPA World 9-ball Championship is in full swing at the Al Arabi Stadium in Doha. This is...

Federer drubs Gasquet on way to US Open semis 10 Sep 2015 - 08:55 am

NEW YORK: Roger Federer dominated France’s Richard Gasquet in a 6-3 6-3 6-1 scamper into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday....

Halep beats Azarenka to reach US Open semis 10 Sep 2015 - 02:55 am

Halep of Romania returns a shot to Azarenka of Belarus during their quarterfinals match at the US Open Championships tennis tournament in New...

Prince Ali launches FIFA presidency bid 10 Sep 2015 - 12:58 am

Amman: Jordan’s Prince Ali bin Al Hussein yesterday launched his bid to succeed FIFA President Sepp Blatter, saying he is the only candidate...

Mauritius officials visit Aspire Academy 10 Sep 2015 - 12:56 am

A delegation of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Mauritius led by Minister Yogida Sawmynaden, Permanent Secretary Virendra Kumarsingh...