Sports

Real hope misfiring Ronaldo to catch fire 28 Oct 2016 - 10:55 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid are hoping Cristiano Ronaldo can end a lean period in front of goal as they attempt to keep their noses...

New China coach Lippi looks to restore confidence 28 Oct 2016 - 10:51 pm

BEIJING: Marcello Lippi said his first priority as China coach is to restore some confidence to his players as he looks to breathe...

Guardiola plots City upturn as Liverpool eyes top of the table 28 Oct 2016 - 10:51 pm

London: Pep Guardiola takes Manchester City to West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League today still trying to figure out how to lift...

Pulis signs one year extension with Albion 28 Oct 2016 - 10:50 pm

London: West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis ended speculation about his future yesterday as he signed a one-year contract extension with the Premier...

Murray beats Simon for 16th time to reach Vienna last-eight 28 Oct 2016 - 10:48 pm

Vienna: Andy Murray defeated France’s Gilles Simon for the 16th time on Thursday to reach the Vienna ATP quarter-finals and keep alive his...

Radwanska stands firm to reach Singapore semis 28 Oct 2016 - 10:46 pm

SINGAPORE: Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska stayed patient in the face of a barrage of big serving to advance to the last four of the...

Uncapped Mennie in Australia squad 28 Oct 2016 - 10:45 pm

Perth: Uncapped paceman Joe Mennie was the surprise selection in a 12-man Australia squad named yesterday for next week’s opening Test against South...

Australia security chief arrives in Bangladesh 28 Oct 2016 - 10:44 pm

Dhaka: Cricket Australia’s head of security has arrived in Dhaka to view England’s safety arrangements during the ongoing Test series, an official said....

Champion Marquez fastest in Malaysia 28 Oct 2016 - 10:41 pm

Sepang: Recently crowned MotoGP champion Marc Marquez logged the fastest time in yesterday’s practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix but had to cut...

Al Shaqab Racing’s Khataab wins first group race in Toulouse 28 Oct 2016 - 10:39 pm

Toulouse: Toulouse racetrack, South West of France, hosted one of the main events of the European season for purebred Arabians, with four Group...

Romarinho’s hat-trick helps El Jaish go top 28 Oct 2016 - 10:36 pm

Doha: El Jaish beat Umm Salal 4-2 at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday to end the Orange Fortress’s unbeaten run in the Qatar Stars League...

Action from the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match between El Jaish and Umm Salal at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday. El Jaish won 4-2. In the other match, Lekhwiya won 4-1 against Al Arabi.

Asian Athletics aligned with Coe’s proposal for reforms 28 Oct 2016 - 10:32 pm

Doha: Asian Athletics Association (AAA) supports the general principles of Sebastian Coe’s proposal for governance structure reforms, AAA President Dahlan Al Hamad stated...

Nissan’s Adel off to a good start at Baja Portalegre 500 28 Oct 2016 - 10:29 pm

EVORA, PORTUGAL: Nissan’s Adel Hussein Abdulla began his challenge for honours at the 30th Baja Portalegre 500 in Portugal by tackling a testing...

InterCon Hotels Group and Mitsubishi Motors launch IHG Qatar Mixed Open 28 Oct 2016 - 10:27 pm

Doha: The 15th IHG Qatar Mixed Open, represented by InterContinental Doha, InterContinental Doha The City and Crowne Plaza Doha The Business Park, in...

Qatar Superstock Championship set for December kick-off 28 Oct 2016 - 10:23 pm

DOHA: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) will launch a new six-round bike series in December, its President announced yesterday. The new...

Rea lights the way in practice at Losail Circuit 28 Oct 2016 - 10:19 pm

DOHA: WorldSBK riders hit the floodlit Losail International Circuit yesterday evening for the first practice session of the final weekend of the 2016...