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Sagan wins again on Tour of Oman 13 Feb 2013 - 11:12 pm

Sagan wins again on Tour of OmanWADI DAYQAH DAM, Oman: Slovakia’s Peter Sagan of the Cannondale team won a second consecutive stage on...

IOC will not reattribute Armstrong’s bronze 13 Feb 2013 - 11:12 pm

LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee said yesterday that it would not reattribute the 2000 cycling bronze medal stripped from Lance Armstrong because of...

IOC plays down wrestling’s exit after uproar 13 Feb 2013 - 11:11 pm

LAUSANNE: The surprise recommendation to drop wrestling from the Olympics has angered athletes, officials and fans around the world and the International Olympic...

Nasser thrilled by NSD fan response 13 Feb 2013 - 11:07 pm

Multi-talented Olympic medallist and Motorsport legend Nasser Al Attiyah speaking to journalists in Doha, yesterday. Doha: Multi-talented Olympic medallist and Motorsport legend Nasser...

James sets record in win over Blazers 13 Feb 2013 - 11:07 pm

MIAMI: LeBron James became the first player to score at least 30 points and shoot 60 percent in six consecutive games as the...

Qatar, USA all set to clash in new power boats racing programme 13 Feb 2013 - 11:05 pm

DOHA: Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani is delighted to announce that the Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF) is making its final preparations...

Leg 2 of The Tour kicks off from Doha 13 Feb 2013 - 11:05 pm

Doha: The Leg 2 of the seven-stage EFG Bank Sailing Arabia The Tour took off from here yesterday for Abu Dhabi. The 15-day...

Ducks nip Chicago in shoot-out 13 Feb 2013 - 11:04 pm

New york: Rookie goaltender Viktor Fasth lifted Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks yesterday to extend the perfect...

Sheikh Saoud and Ian Thorpe take part in NSD 13 Feb 2013 - 06:12 am

Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Saoud bin Abulrahman Al Thani, swimming legend and five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe (right) are seen...

McCullum leads Kiwis past England 13 Feb 2013 - 06:11 am

HAMILTON, New Zealand: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum inspired his team to a crushing 55-run win over England in the second Twenty20 international...

Pakistan close to an Olympic ban: IOC 13 Feb 2013 - 06:10 am

LAUSANNE: Pakistan could soon join neighbours India as Olympic outcasts with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday considering suspending the country over what...

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...