Sports

Van Persie aims to end career at Man United 29 Mar 2013 - 04:22 am

THE HAGUE: Robin van Persie has been a revelation at Manchester United this season and now the Dutch international forward says he would...

Al Gharafa to appeal Nene decision: Club 28 Mar 2013 - 09:28 am

DOHA: Qatar Stars League (QSL) giants Al Gharafa will appeal the decision of the QSL Disciplinary Committee which decided to ban Brazilian striker...

Spain reclaim top spot with 1-0 win over France 28 Mar 2013 - 09:23 am

Spain’s Pedro Rodriguez (centre) scores against France’s Hugo Lloris (right) during their 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Stade de France Stadium...

Sydney to host 2015 Asian Cup final 28 Mar 2013 - 09:22 am

SYDNEY: Sydney’s Olympic stadium will host the final of the 2015 Asian Cup, officials announced yesterday, with Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Newcastle the...

Argentina suffer scare in Bolivia 28 Mar 2013 - 09:21 am

MONTEVIDEO: Argentina suffered a scare before coming from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with Bolivia as 2014 World Cup qualifying rivals Colombia...

Battling US frustrate Mexico at Azteca 28 Mar 2013 - 09:20 am

MEXICO CITY: Panama’s surprise 2-0 victory over Honduras on Tuesday night took them to the top of the table in CONCACAF qualifying for...

City plan worldwide coaching schools 28 Mar 2013 - 09:20 am

LONDON: Manchester City have revealed plans to create a series of international coaching centres across the world following the success of their football...

Qatar coach predicts top show in years to come 28 Mar 2013 - 09:18 am

LEFT: Tomi Tuuha of Finland performs during the rings routine on day one of the 6th FIG World Challenge Cup at Aspire Academy...

Sri Lanka players to skip Chennai matches 28 Mar 2013 - 09:16 am

Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan throws a ball during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele yesterday. The third...

QOC, QCS sign partnership agreement in new move 28 Mar 2013 - 09:15 am

DOHA: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) yesterday signed a partnership agreement to create awareness about preventive measures needed to...

Flower seeks improvement ahead of Ashes 28 Mar 2013 - 09:14 am

London: England coach Andy Flower admits his players will need to show significant improvement from their drawn series against New Zealand if they...

Australia can become No.1 in two years, says coach Arthur 28 Mar 2013 - 09:14 am

PERTH: Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur has said the tour of India was the toughest of his career but expressed confidence that his...

CHI Al Shaqab kicks off 28 Mar 2013 - 09:13 am

Jordon’s Ibrahim Bishart rides Kirfa De Kreisker during the Big Tour-CSI 5* class show jumping during CHI Al Shaqab 2013 at Al Shaqab...

Diploma of honour for Nasser 28 Mar 2013 - 09:11 am

Ace shooter Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah poses with his diploma of honour received from International Shooting Sport Federation at the Losail Shooting Complex...

Webber’s future not decided, say Red Bull 28 Mar 2013 - 09:11 am

LONDON: Red Bull have dismissed reports that Australian Mark Webber is certain to leave the Formula One world champions at the end of...

Al Ahli stun Eljaish in Emir Cup basketball 28 Mar 2013 - 09:10 am

by Danotzki Santos Doha: Al Ahli shocked Eljaish 81-72 to register an upset victory in the Group 1 match of the Emir Cup...

Mellouli back in pool, eyes worlds 28 Mar 2013 - 09:09 am

Olympic champion Oussama Mellouli swims during a training session in the northern Tunis suburb of La Marsa on March 22. Double Olympic champion...

Radcliffe fears she may never race again 28 Mar 2013 - 09:08 am

LONDON: World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe admitted yesterday that she may never take part in a competitive race again because of ongoing...