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‘Gascoigne in intensive care’ 11 Feb 2013 - 09:06 am

LONDON: Former England star Paul Gascoigne (pictured) is in intensive care in the United States after being diagnosed as not well enough to...

Soria sparkles as Lekhwiya win 11 Feb 2013 - 09:06 am

DOHA: A hat-trick by national team striker Sebastian Soria yesterday helped Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Lekhwiya thrash Al Wakra 4-0 in their...

2013 Qatar Open: Serena’s chance to reclaim top spot 11 Feb 2013 - 09:04 am

World number one Victoria Azarenka of Belarus arrives at the Doha International Airport yesterday. Azarenka, who won the Australian Open last month, is...

Nadal reaches final of comeback event 11 Feb 2013 - 09:03 am

VINA DEL MAR, Chile: Rafael Nadal looked sharp yesterday as he booked a finals berth in an ATP South American clay court tournament,...

Voges hammers century as Australia seal whitewash 11 Feb 2013 - 09:02 am

The Australian cricket team players celebrate after winning the match and series against the West Indies in their fifth ODI match at the...

Bolt beaten in season opener 11 Feb 2013 - 09:02 am

KINGSTON: Jamaican Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt was beaten in his first race of the 2013 season on Saturday, finishing third in a...

Junior Hydro racers take to the water in Doha 11 Feb 2013 - 09:00 am

DOHA: Sheikh Nawaf bin Hassan Al Thani, the 12-year-old son of Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF) president Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani,...

Sailing Arabia: The Tour gets under way 11 Feb 2013 - 08:59 am

Manama, Bahrain: EFG Bank Sailing Arabia: The Tour, the region’s only long distance offshore sailing race started yesterday with nine world-class crews including...

Snedeker, Hahn tied at top 11 Feb 2013 - 08:59 am

PEBBLE BEACH, California: Brandt Snedeker, runner-up to Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the past two weeks, fired a four-under par 68 yesterday...

Sterne cruises to Joburg Open title 10 Feb 2013 - 10:38 pm

JOHANNESBURG: South African Richard Sterne took charge of yesterday’s fourth round to coast to victory in the Joburg Open, his first win on...

Ko, 15, wins historic title in Christchurch 10 Feb 2013 - 10:37 pm

Christchurch: Teenager Lydia Ko became the youngest winner of a women’s European Tour golf event when she took victory at the New Zealand...

NHL: Canucks rally to defeat Flames 5-1 10 Feb 2013 - 10:37 pm

Vancouver: The Vancouver Canucks started slowly but roared into life in the second period to claim a fifth straight victory with a thumping...

Doha Dash organisers promise unforgettable day for participants 10 Feb 2013 - 10:36 pm

DOHA: The first ever Dolphin Energy Doha Dash running event organisers have promised an unforgettable day for the family tomorrow at Losail International...

Southampton dent City’s title hopes 10 Feb 2013 - 01:03 am

Southampton’s Jason Puncheon celebrates after scoring against Manchester City during their English Premier League match at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, yesterday. LONDON:...

QFA and Qatar Shell call on public to break world record 10 Feb 2013 - 01:01 am

Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Shell have called on the public to take part in the the largest ever 5-a-side...

Celtic brush past Inverness 10 Feb 2013 - 01:01 am

Inverness: A makeshift Celtic side swept aside nearest challengers Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1 here yesterday to open up a massive 18-point lead at...

Broad, Wright inspire England to T20 win 10 Feb 2013 - 12:59 am

England’s Luke Wright makes an unsuccessful appeal during their first Twenty20 cricket match against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, yesterday. WELLINGTON:...

Rampant Scotland crush Italy 10 Feb 2013 - 12:59 am

LONDON: Scotland played with aggression, discipline and attacking ambition to beat Italy 34-10 in the Six Nations yesterday, their first win in this...