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Serena and Sharapova have it easy on day two 13 Feb 2013 - 06:09 am

Serena Williams of the US, in action during her singles match against Dria Gavrilova of Russia, at the Qatar Open 2013 at the...

Nadal tired but vows to do his best at Brazil Open 13 Feb 2013 - 06:09 am

SAO PAULO: Rafael Nadal (pictured) said yesterday that he felt a bit tired after a hard but positive tournament in Chile but vowed...

Federer calls for more drug tests in the sport 13 Feb 2013 - 06:08 am

ROTTERDAM: World number two Roger Federer has called for the introduction of biological passports in tennis similar to those used in cycling to...

IOC drops wrestling from 2020 Olympic Games 13 Feb 2013 - 06:08 am

LAUSANNE: Wrestling was in a state of shock after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a surprise recommendation yesterday to drop the sport...

National Sport Day a massive success 13 Feb 2013 - 06:07 am

An aspiring tennis player makes a return during the National Sport Day programme of Qatar Tennis Federation yesterday. CENTRE: Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic...

Ronaldo in showcase as Man United come to town 13 Feb 2013 - 06:05 am

Real Madrid’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho (Back) watches Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo as they take part in a training session at...

West Bromwich Albion stun Liverpool 2-0 13 Feb 2013 - 06:05 am

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool crashed to a dismal 2-0 defeat against West Bromwich Albion on Monday night as Steven Gerrard’s penalty miss triggered an Anfield...

Shane triumphs in Oryx Cup 13 Feb 2013 - 06:04 am

Oryx Cup winner Jimmy Shane (centre rear) with Jon Zimmerman (left rear) and Steve David (right rear) on the podium with Qatar Marine...

AISM in clean sweep at EFG Bank Sailing Arabia The Tour in Qatar 13 Feb 2013 - 06:03 am

Al-Thuraya Bank Muscat all-female sailing team skippered by Dee Caffari before the start of a race in Bahrain on Febraury 10. Also seen...

All-female team aims to inspire more sailors from Middle East 13 Feb 2013 - 06:01 am

Ibtisam Al Salmi (left), and Basma Al Nofali members of the Al-Thuraya Bank Muscat all-female sailing team from Oman. Doha: Al-Thuraya Bank Muscat...

Six rugby clubs named in Australia doping report 13 Feb 2013 - 06:01 am

SYDNEY: Six Australian National Rugby League (NRL) clubs yesterday admitted they were mentioned in a nationwide sports doping scandal, and vowed to support...

Paul leads Clippers past 76ers 13 Feb 2013 - 05:57 am

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Chris Paul was back in fine form, finishing with 21 points, 11 assists and five steals as the Los Angeles Clippers...

World No.1 Azarenka joins the fun at Khalifa Tennis Complex 13 Feb 2013 - 05:56 am

World Number One Victoria Azarenka (third left), Stephane Michel, Managing Director of Total E&P (in red) and prize winners pose for a picture...

More than 1,000 take part in Doha Dash 13 Feb 2013 - 05:55 am

DOHA: Around 1,360 Qatar citizens and residents took part in the inaugural Dolphin Energy Doha Dash at Losail International Circuit yesterday. Supported by...

Five-a-side football world record attempt launched at Aspire 13 Feb 2013 - 05:49 am

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Shell kicked off an attempt at the largest ever 5-a-side football match at Aspire Zone with...

Qatar ready for second National Sport Day events 12 Feb 2013 - 02:03 am

This file photograph shows residents in Doha try their hands at exercising machines on the Corniche during the first edition of the Qatar...

European giants ready to renew rivalry 12 Feb 2013 - 02:01 am

A combination of two files picture shows Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (left) during the FA Cup third round replay football match Manchester...

Wozniacki, Ivanovic advance with ease 12 Feb 2013 - 01:56 am

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in action against Mervana Jugic-Salkic of Bosnia during their Round One tie of Qatar Total Open 2013 at Khalifa...