Sports

Dominant Klitschko sees off Pianeta, retains titles 06 May 2013 - 12:48 am

Heavyweight boxing world champion Vladimir Klitschko (left) of Ukraine lands a punch on his Italian-born challenger Francesco Pianeta at the SAP arena in...

Mayweather earns unanimous decision 06 May 2013 - 12:46 am

Undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. of the US (centre) celebrates with members of his team after defeating Robert Guerrero, also of...

QFA calls on public to support Coca-Cola tournament in Doha 06 May 2013 - 12:45 am

Qatar Football Association (QFA) Director of Marketing and Communications, Khalid Al Kuwari (left) and Mohammed Akeel, Managing Director (Bahrain and Qatar) of Coca-Cola...

Symposium on history of doping to begin in Qatar today 06 May 2013 - 12:45 am

Doha: A two-day symposium titled ‘The History of Doping and Anti-Doping’ that will explore the historical, cultural, and scientific aspects of doping opens...

Noah leads injury-hit Bulls into next round of play-offs 06 May 2013 - 12:43 am

Chicago Bulls’ centre Joakim Noah (13) and Chicago Bulls’guard Marco Belinelli celebrate after they beat the Brooklyn Nets to advance to the next...

Fifty One East, Sony to sponsor the 2013 Em ir Cup tournament 06 May 2013 - 12:40 am

Khalid Al Kuwari (left), Director of Marketing and Communications of Qatar Football Association and Ziad Asmar, Executive Director of Darwish Technology look on...

Green gives Capitals 2-0 series lead 06 May 2013 - 12:39 am

Washington: Defenceman Mike Green scored eight minutes into over-time and Braden Holtby turned aside all 24 shots he faced as host Washington claimed...

Rumford pockets second Asian title in two weeks 06 May 2013 - 12:39 am

TIANJIN, China: Australian Brett Rumford romped to his second title in as many weeks at the Volvo China Open yesterday in a tournament...

Two-way lead at the $6.7m Quail Hollow 06 May 2013 - 12:38 am

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: Phil Mickelson and Nick Watney each stumbled with the lead yesterday, leaving the US duo tied atop the leaderboard after...

Kerr grabs two-stroke LPGA lead in Virginia 06 May 2013 - 12:38 am

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia: American Cristie Kerr fired a five-under par 66 to seize a two-stroke lead after the third round of the $1.3m LPGA...

Serena battles past Kazakh qualifier in opening round 06 May 2013 - 12:37 am

MADRID: World No.1 Serena Williams (pictured) was given a reasonable test in her first match at the Madrid Masters yesterday against Kazakh qualifier...

Shooting added to SOP calendar: QOC 06 May 2013 - 12:18 am

DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and organising committee of Schools Olympic Program (SOP) will organise the seventh edition of SOP under the...

Lekhwiya win Heir Apparent Cup 05 May 2013 - 04:55 am

Lekhwiya players and officials celebrate after winning the Heir Apparent Cup at Al Sadd Stadium yesterday. Lekhwiya defeated Al Sadd 3-2. RIGHT: Lekhwiya...

Freeze frames from Heir Apparent Cup final 05 May 2013 - 04:53 am

India axe Gambhir, Yuvraj 05 May 2013 - 04:53 am

NEW DELHI: India’s selectors yesterday dropped opener Gautam Gambhir and all-rounder Yuvraj Singh for next month’s Champions Trophy one-day tournament in England. The...

Sunrisers crush Daredevils 05 May 2013 - 04:53 am

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in a crucial match here yesterday to climb up to the third position in...

Lorenzo claims pole in Jerez 05 May 2013 - 04:53 am

MADRID: Spanish world champion Jorge Lorenzo will start on pole for Sunday’s Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix in Jerez as he pipped compatriots Dani...

QMMF’s West finishes tenth in Moto 2 qualifying 05 May 2013 - 04:52 am

Madrid: After trying a variety of different settings on his Speed Up prototype in the free practice sessions, QMMF Racing Team rider Anthony...