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Gallacher clinches Dubai Desert win 04 Feb 2013 - 12:28 am

Stephen Gallacher of Scotland poses with the trophy after winning the Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai, yesterday. DUBAI: In a tournament in which...

Mickelson storms to Phoenix lead 04 Feb 2013 - 12:27 am

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona: Phil Mickelson birdied the last four holes to fire a seven-under 64 yesterday, grabbing a six-stroke lead at the the Phoenix...

Peterson bags top awards for 2012 04 Feb 2013 - 12:27 am

NEW ORLEANS: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carried off two top awards, including Most Valuable Player honours, at the National Football League...

Qatar gear up for 2015 Asian Cup qualifier 04 Feb 2013 - 12:26 am

NBA: Deng powers Bulls over Hawks 04 Feb 2013 - 12:26 am

ATLANTA, Georgia: Britain’s Luol Deng scored 25 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help power the injury-depleted Chicago Bulls to a 93-76 rout...

Russia’s Syreva gets two-year ban for doping 04 Feb 2013 - 12:25 am

MOSCOW: European indoor silver medallist Olesya Syreva has been banned for two years for breaking anti-doping regulations, the Russian athletics federation (VFLA) said...

Steyn helps South Africa bundle Pakistan out for 49 03 Feb 2013 - 04:33 am

South Africa’s Dale Steyn (left) celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Nasir Jamshed during the second day of their first Test match...

Rooney goal sends Man United 10 points clear 03 Feb 2013 - 04:32 am

LONDON: Manchester United overcame a floodlight failure to win 1-0 at Fulham through a late Wayne Rooney goal yesterday as Alex Ferguson’s side...

Double eagle joy puts Gallacher in Dubai lead 03 Feb 2013 - 04:32 am

DUBAI: Stephen Gallacher fired two eagles on the back nine in a remarkable bogey-free round of 10-under par 62 to take a three-shot...

England too strong for Scotland 03 Feb 2013 - 04:31 am

England’s Billy Twelvetrees (centre) celebrates after scoring a try against Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby Union match at the Twickenham Stadium in...

Qatar Open Shotgun championship to begin from Febraury 5 at Losail 03 Feb 2013 - 04:27 am

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah celebrates with his family members after winning the gold medal and equalling a world record at the Losail...

Ireland survive Wales fightback 03 Feb 2013 - 04:27 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: Ireland survived a second-half comeback to kick-off their Six Nations campaign with a 30-22 victory yesterday and consign Wales to...

Revised format for 2013 Sealine Cross-Country Rally 03 Feb 2013 - 04:26 am

A file picture of Marc Coma in action at the Sealine Cross-Country Rally in 2012. Coma won the motorcycle category. RIGHT: Qatar’s Faisal...

Third round of Arab Drag Race event draws end 03 Feb 2013 - 04:24 am

Khalid Al Balooshi (fourth left) of Al Anabi is seen after receiving a trophy during the third round of the Arab Drag Race...

Ghana end Cape Verde’s run in Africa Cup 03 Feb 2013 - 04:23 am

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa: Ghana halted the fairy-tale run of debutants Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 quarter-final...

PSG focused on Beckham as a player: Leonardo 03 Feb 2013 - 04:23 am

TOULOUSE, France: David Beckham may have coyly stated he expects to have a fight on his hands to take his place in Paris...

Cavendish, Cancellara headline Qatar field 03 Feb 2013 - 04:22 am

Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara (right) of Radioshack Leopard team cycles during a training session in Doha, Qatar, yesterday. The Tour of Qatar begins...

Errani, Barthel to clash in final 03 Feb 2013 - 04:21 am

Sara Errani of Italy (right) speaks to Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands who forfeited her semi-final match at the 21st GDF Suez Tennis...