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3x3 set for Doha debut as QBF welcomes Asia’s best 13 May 2013 - 11:22 pm

A view of the redeveloped ice rink at the Villaggio Mall in Doha where the inaugural edition of the FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship...

Al Arabi, Al Ahli post key Emir Cup wins 13 May 2013 - 11:21 pm

Al Ahli players (in green) attempt to block shot during their side’s Emir Cup match against Qatar SC at Al Arabi Indoor Hall...

We are ready for the big show, says QBF President Sheikh Saoud 13 May 2013 - 11:20 pm

DOHA: Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (pictured), President of Qatar Basketball Federation (QFB) said the stage was set for inaugural FIBA Asia...

Nepal aim to build on past 3x3 gains at Doha event 13 May 2013 - 11:19 pm

DOHA: Nepal, one of the participating countries at the 1st FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship for Men and Women, is keen to leave a...

India deny Champions Trophy pullout threat 13 May 2013 - 11:19 pm

NEW DELHI: India have no plans to pull out of next month’s Champions Trophy over a rumbling controversy surrounding a former Indian player’s...

Pakistan face tough ‘tests’ 13 May 2013 - 11:18 pm

LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket squad fly to Britain early today, seeking to win next month’s Champions Trophy and avoid any repetition of the scandal...

Robson stuns Venus, sets up Serena clash 13 May 2013 - 11:18 pm

ROME: Briton Laura Robson beat Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 in blustery conditions at the ATP/WTA Rome Masters yesterday and now faces the second...

Federer and Murray not worried over gay players 13 May 2013 - 11:17 pm

ROME: Roger Federer and Andy Murray insisted yesterday that any player who came out as gay would not face discrimination on the tour....

Tomic father’s assault trial postponed 13 May 2013 - 11:17 pm

MADRID: A Spanish court on Monday postponed to October the trial of John Tomic, father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic, for allegedly...

Wiggins upbeat over Giro hopes 13 May 2013 - 11:17 pm

CORDENONS, Italy: Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins remains optimistic about his flagging Giro d’Italia chances and says it will be a new...

Westra wins first stage in California 13 May 2013 - 11:16 pm

ESCONDIDO, California: Dutchman Lieuwe Westra seized the yellow jersey at the Tour of California after winning the 165 kilometre (130 mile) opening stage...

Warriors beat Spurs in extra time 13 May 2013 - 11:15 pm

San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (left) loses control of the ball against Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry during Game 4 of their NBA...

Wings advance by beating Ducks in game 7 13 May 2013 - 11:15 pm

ANaheim, California: Justin Abdelkader scored a shorthanded goal and Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and an assist as Detroit advanced to the second...

Yankees register win 13 May 2013 - 11:07 pm

KANSAS CITY: After enduring the embarrassment of failing to go deep in the Home Run Derby, and the near-constant jeering from fans of...

110m record will be lowered soon: Merritt 13 May 2013 - 11:06 pm

PARIS: Olympic 110m hurdles champion Aries Merritt said in an interview published yesterday that he believes his world record at the distance could...

Bolt confirms Zurich date 13 May 2013 - 11:06 pm

Paris: Sprint legend Usain Bolt will compete at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich in August, the Jamaican athlete confirmed yesterday. “I am...

Spanish success for former champ 13 May 2013 - 12:46 am

Winner Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (R) of Scuderia Ferrari and second placed Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen (L) of Lotus...

Coe hails sports renaissance in Qatar 13 May 2013 - 12:44 am

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), presents a memento to Sebastian Coe at QOC headquarters in...