Sports

Olesen has everything it takes: Bjorn 24 Jan 2013 - 12:23 pm

DOHA: Thomas Bjorn believes compatriot Thorbjorn Olesen can become one of the best players in the world after watching the youngster card a...

Stephens rallies to stun Serena 24 Jan 2013 - 12:21 pm

Sloane Stephens of the US waves to the crowd after victory in her Women’s singles match against compatriot Serena Williams at the Australian...

Huge response for 2013 Qtel Marathon 24 Jan 2013 - 12:20 pm

Officials of the Qatar Telecom (Qtel) Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser Al Thani (left), Director, Corporate Sales and Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari,...

Bryan brothers close in on Grand Slam record 24 Jan 2013 - 12:19 pm

MELBOURNE: America’s Bryan brothers reached the Australian Open semi-finals yesterday as they neared a new all-time record for Grand Slam men’s doubles titles....

Armstrong fails to convince fans with confession, says opinion poll 24 Jan 2013 - 12:18 pm

Washington: Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong failed to convince many people he was truly sorry for his actions during his televised confession to cheating...

Al Attiyah, Al Suwaidi to compete at top Rally event 24 Jan 2013 - 07:12 am

Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (right), President of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federataion, is seen with Qatari rally driver Khalid Al Suwaidi in...

Peter Anders wins at QREC 24 Jan 2013 - 07:11 am

Peter Anders races to victory at the ‘Umm Al Tage Cup’ Thoroughbred Handicap race at the Qatar Equestian Racing Club. Clean Bowled, ridden...

NBA: Durant leads Thunder past Clippers 24 Jan 2013 - 07:10 am

Los Angeles: Kevin Durant put on a second-half show to help Oklahoma City overwhelm the Los Angeles Clippers 109-97 yesterday in a possible...

NHL: Jets win 4-2 to keep Capitals winless 24 Jan 2013 - 07:09 am

Washington: The Winnipeg Jets got their offence on track with a 4-2 win over the Capitals yesterday, keeping Washington winless to start the...

Lawrie eyes Doha hat-trick 23 Jan 2013 - 08:57 am

Justin Rose of England and Ernie Els of South Africa during a press conference at Doha Golf Club on the eve of the...

Man United training draws big turnout in Qatar 23 Jan 2013 - 08:56 am

BY DENZIL PINTo DOHA: Manchester United sparked a fan-frenzy at Aspire Academy when the 19-time English Premier League (EPL) champions trained in an...

Garcia hoping for a flying start in Qatar 23 Jan 2013 - 08:53 am

Doha: Sergio Garcia is aware he faces a tough task if he wants to start his 2013 campaign with a victory at the...

Qatar’s Al Kaabi in the spotlight at DGC 23 Jan 2013 - 08:53 am

Doha: Saleh Al Kaabi had a taste of life as a star sportsman when the 18-year-old amateur golfer spent Monday morning being interviewed...

Afghanistan trounce Qatar in Asian Beach Soccer qualifiers 23 Jan 2013 - 08:51 am

Doha: Hosts Qatar went down fighting 7-3 to Afghanistan 7-3 in their opening match of the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Asian...

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...