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Games star Bolt stretches legs with 1-lap race at home 25 Feb 2013 - 12:33 am

KINGSTON: Jamaican sprint hero Usain Bolt continued his low-key early-season programme yesterday, running in the heats of the 4x400m relay at the Gibson...

Clippers rebound with big victory 25 Feb 2013 - 12:33 am

New York: The Los Angeles Clippers registered a comprehensive 107-94 win over the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center yesterday to rebound from...

Heir Apparent Shooting Championship 25 Feb 2013 - 12:33 am

The podium winners at the Heir Apparent Cup Shooting Championship pose for a picture with officials of Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation at...

Erakovic clinches Memphis title 25 Feb 2013 - 12:32 am

MEMPHIS: Marina Erakovic became the first New Zealander since 1989 to win a WTA title yesterday, lifting her first career trophy with a...

I can become number one again, says Federer 25 Feb 2013 - 12:32 am

DUBAI: Roger Federer bristled a little when it was suggested to him that his days as world number one might be at an...

NHL: Canadiens bounce back to lead in East 25 Feb 2013 - 12:31 am

New York: The Montreal Canadiens have claimed their second victory of the week against the New York Rangers, prevailing 3-0 yesterday to reclaim...

Gritty Scotland edge Ireland 25 Feb 2013 - 12:14 am

EDINBURGH: Greig Laidlaw put the boot into Ireland as Scotland made the most of meagre possession to win a scrappy match 12-8 at...

EPL: Man United race to 15-point lead; Arsenal win 24 Feb 2013 - 01:16 am

Ryan Giggs (left) and Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrate a goal during the English Premier League match against Queens Park Rangers at...

Kvitova beats Errani to capture Dubai title 24 Feb 2013 - 01:14 am

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic kisses the winner’s trophy after her women’s singles final match against Sara Errani of Italy during the...

Tuilagi’s lucky try keeps England on course for Slam 24 Feb 2013 - 01:14 am

LONDON: Manu Tuilagi scored a fortunate try as England remained on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam with a 23-13 win over...

Wales keep title bid on track with win 24 Feb 2013 - 01:13 am

ROME: Second-half tries by Jonathan Davis and Alex Cuthbert helped seal a 26-9 win over Italy and keep Wales’ Six Nations title defence...

QMMF academy welcomes young riders at Losail Circuit 24 Feb 2013 - 01:11 am

Young kids with their fathers and Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (left and right), President, QMMF, during a riding session inside Losail International...

Sailing: India’s Saravanan reigns supreme in Qatar 24 Feb 2013 - 01:09 am

The podium winners at Sail the Gulf, the international regatta of Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) pose for a picture with officials...

Qatar Al-Anabi prepares for Phoenix eliminations 24 Feb 2013 - 01:09 am

PHOENIX, Arizona: Five days ago, the Qatar Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel team, the two-time NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel World Champions owned by...

Semi-finals sweep for dominant China 24 Feb 2013 - 01:08 am

World number two Shiwen Liu of China in acton during her quarter-final match against Austria’s Amelie Solja at the Qatar Open 2013 Table...

Al Rayyan drop points; Al Khor stun Al Gharafa 24 Feb 2013 - 01:07 am

Al Rayyan’s players Nilmar Da Silva (right), Hamid Ismail Hamid (centre) and Rodrigo Tabata celebrate after scoring their second goal against Al Kharaitiyat...

No immediate threat to Chinese dominance, says ITTF chief 24 Feb 2013 - 01:05 am

Adham Sharara (centre), President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), is seen along with Khaleel Al Mohannadi, president of Qatar Table Tennis...

More upsets at Match Play Championship 24 Feb 2013 - 01:04 am

Ian Poulter of England hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the World Golf Championships - Accenture...