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Al Gharafa reach knock-out stage; Al Rayyan suffer big loss 24 Apr 2013 - 01:09 am

DOHA: Qatar’s Al Gharafa reached the last-16 stage of the AFC Champions League, after drawing 2-2 against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli, yesterday. Alex...

Real have to win European Cup, says Mourinho 24 Apr 2013 - 01:08 am

DORTMUND, Germany: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted winning the Champions League is all that matters for the Spanish giants ahead of...

Drivers, riders find the going tough on day one 24 Apr 2013 - 01:06 am

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah (also inset) and co-pilot Lucas Cruz Senra power their ‘Deset Buggy’ on day one of the Sealine Cross-Country...

Van Persie among the United greats: Ferguson 24 Apr 2013 - 01:04 am

Manchester United’s Shinji Kagawa (second left) and his team-mates celebrate winning the English Premier League title after their match against Aston Villa at...

Lekhwiya win Handball League 24 Apr 2013 - 01:03 am

Lekhwiya players and officials celebrate after winning the Qatar Handball League title, edging El Quiyada on goal difference, after the two sides played...

Athletics: Al Sadd lead in the Heir Apparent Cup 24 Apr 2013 - 01:03 am

The podium winners of the Heir Apparent Athletics Cup for Juniors competition, along with an official pose for a picture at Khalifa International...

Evra pokes fun at Suarez over biting incident 24 Apr 2013 - 01:02 am

LONDON: Manchester United defender Patrice Evra (pictured) wasted no time in poking fun at Luis Suarez for his latest misdemeanour, pretending to chomp...

The Red Devils’ unsung heroes earn share of plaudits 24 Apr 2013 - 12:56 am

Manchester: Robin Van Persie’s 24 goals fired Manchester United to their 20th league title but manager Alex Ferguson was quick to praise the...

Super Gayle sinks Pune Warriors; Kings XI win 24 Apr 2013 - 12:55 am

Bangalore: Opener Chris Gayle smashed a spectacular and record-breaking unbeaten 66-ball 175 (13x4, 17x6) as Royal Challengers Bangalore humbled Pune Warriors India by...

Kings XI Punjab defeat Delhi Daredevils by 5 wickets 24 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

New Delhi: After Kings XI Punjab’s Harmeet Singh and Praveen Kumar restricted Delhi Daredevils to 120/7, David Miller (34*) and Mandeep Singh (24)...

Tendulkar straight bats retirement talk 24 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

NEW DELHI: Record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar turns 40 today with no plans to retire despite media speculation and recent form suggesting that age...

Event to go ahead: Officials 24 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

SEOUL, Korea: Ballantine’s Championship organisers have given assurances that this week’s event in South Korea will go ahead after two of its biggest...

Ryder Cup heroes reunited on home soil for first time 24 Apr 2013 - 12:53 am

LONDON: Europe’s triumphant Ryder Cup team will be reunited on home soil for the first time when all 12 players and captain Jose...

Paul’s buzzer-beater gives Clippers 2-0 series lead 24 Apr 2013 - 12:53 am

LOS ANGELES: Chris Paul made the game-winner with a tenth of a second left yesterday, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers to a 93-91...

Volleyball: Al Rayyan in quarters 24 Apr 2013 - 12:52 am

Action from the 2013 Asian Club Volleyball Championship match between Al Rayyan and Uzbektelecom at Azadi Indoor Stadium on Monday. Al Rayyan won...

Big win for Gateway Hockey Club 24 Apr 2013 - 12:52 am

Action from the Qatar National Hockey League at Al Rayyan Stadium. A total of 33 goals were scored in the three matches played...

NHL: Ducks clinch Pacific Division crown 24 Apr 2013 - 12:51 am

EDMONTON, Alberta : The Anaheim Ducks are hoping history repeats itself after clinching the Pacific Division title. Rookie goaltender Viktor Fasth made 24...

Reds bounce back to beat Cubs 5-4 24 Apr 2013 - 12:49 am

CINCINNATI: Reds manager Dusty Baker’s mind was worn out from another long, long game. At least he could smile. The Chicago Cubs’ Numb,...