Sports

QOC honours Qatar’s best at glittering ceremony 22 May 2013 - 12:31 am

Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary General Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani gives a speech before the awards are given out at the Sport...

Manchester City, Yankees launch new MLS team 22 May 2013 - 12:31 am

MIAMI: Manchester City and the New York Yankees have formed a new Major League Soccer team to play in New York City from...

India Supreme Court rejects bid to halt IPL 22 May 2013 - 12:31 am

NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court dismissed a petition yesterday seeking to scrap the remaining matches of the country’s lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition amid...

Ferguson heads into retirement with Manager of Year award 22 May 2013 - 12:30 am

London: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson capped his final season in charge of the English Premier League champions by clinching the League Managers’...

Brazil’s stadiums ready for World Cup warm-up in June 22 May 2013 - 12:30 am

BRASILIA: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff took a swipe at the naysayers yesterday as she officially inaugurated the last of six stadiums that Brazil...

China long jump hope Li wins again 22 May 2013 - 12:27 am

BEIJING: Long-jumper Li Jinzhe boosted his reputation as one of China’s greatest track and field hopes with his second victory over a strong...

McGinley to have three wild cards for Ryder Cup 22 May 2013 - 12:26 am

Paul McGinley of Ireland (left) poses with the Ryder Cup while flanked by Rory McIlory of Northern Ireland during a news conference after...

Al Razi School wins tourney 22 May 2013 - 12:25 am

Members of Al Razi School team and officials pose for a picture after Al Razi won a cricket tournament, organised by Qatar Cricket...

Volleyball: Al Arabi, Al Ahli register wins in Emir Cup 22 May 2013 - 12:24 am

Players of Qatar SC (in black) and Al Arabi in action during the Volleyball Emir Cup at Al Arabi Sports Stadium yesterday. PICTURES...

China crush arch rivals Indonesia 22 May 2013 - 12:19 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions China trounced arch rivals Indonesia 5-0 to top Group A of the Sudirman Cup yesterday, declaring they are ready...

Red Wings take 2-1 series lead 22 May 2013 - 12:18 am

Drew Miller (20) of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his second period goal with his team-mates in Game Three of the Western Conference...

James trades jibes with Pacers coach 22 May 2013 - 12:17 am

NBA player Jason Collins speaks after being presented with the Courage Award, at the annual GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) Respect...

Qatar National Hockey League: Gateway, Shabab Qatar to clash in final 22 May 2013 - 12:16 am

Sameer of Wanderers Hockey Club tackles Adnan during their Qatar National Hockey League match at Al Rayyan Stadium on Friday. Gateway beat Wanderers...

Corbin dazzles in Arizona’s victory over Colorado 22 May 2013 - 12:15 am

New York: Arizona’s Patrick Corbin delivered a dominant nine innings to lead the Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over Colorado and improve his...

Rugby: Davies to captain Wales in Japan 22 May 2013 - 12:14 am

LONDON: Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies will captain Wales on their two-Test tour of Japan next month, interim head coach Robin McBryde announced...

Messi’s Qatar visit excites young fans 21 May 2013 - 01:09 am

FC Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi smile during a press conference at Aspire Academy in Doha, yesterday. RIGHT: Messi holds a falcon....

Kids in awe after meeting Barca star 21 May 2013 - 01:06 am

Five young football fans from Indonesia pose for a picture after Barcelona striker Lionel Messi and Ooredoo announced a new initiative at a...

IPL: Royals suspend players’ contracts 21 May 2013 - 12:56 am

New Delhi: The Rajasthan Royals yesterday filed a police complaint against their three players arrested for alleged spot-fixing in IPL matches and, pending...