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Li praised in China for pluck and persistence 27 Jan 2013 - 11:16 pm

BEIJING: Chinese newspapers and Internet users yesterday heaped praise on tennis star Li Na (pictured) for her pluck and persistence despite her defeat...

Top riders set for 4-day test in ‘windy’ Qatar 27 Jan 2013 - 11:14 pm

Riders during last year’s Ladies Tour of Qatar are seen with Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Thani, President of the Qatar Cycling Federation...

Al Shaqab bags three awards 27 Jan 2013 - 11:13 pm

DOHA: The horses of Al Shaqab, Member of Qatar Foundation, grabbed the spotlight at the Purebred Arabian Horse Show at Prince Sultan Bin...

Aspire Qatar play Liverpool at U-18 event 27 Jan 2013 - 11:12 pm

Liverpool’s Under-18 players wait for their ride to the hotel after arriving at the Doha International Airport yesterday. Liverpool is one of 12...

Composed Wood clinches stunning victory in Qatar 27 Jan 2013 - 12:50 am

Chris Wood of England watches his shot during the final round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters golf tournament at the Doha Golf...

Tiger seizes lead at Torrey Pines 27 Jan 2013 - 12:49 am

LA JOLLA, California: Former world number one Tiger Woods fired a seven-under par 65 yesterday to surge through the field and take a...

Marseille held at Rennes 27 Jan 2013 - 12:48 am

PARIS: Marseille missed the chance to climb back into second spot in Ligue 1 as they were held to a 2-2 draw by...

Djokovic bids for hat-trick 27 Jan 2013 - 12:43 am

This combo of file photos shows Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (left) and Britain’s Andy Murray in action during the 2013 Australian Open tournament in...

Clerc out of France’s Six Nations opener 27 Jan 2013 - 12:41 am

PARIS: France suffered a major blow ahead of next weekend’s Six Nations opener with Italy as leading tryscorer Vincent Clerc was ruled out...

Sri Lanka down Australia in T20 27 Jan 2013 - 12:41 am

SYDNEY: Sri Lanka downed Australia by five wickets to win the opening T20 international at the Sydney Olympic Stadium yesterday. Two towering sixes...

Hearts rally to beat Inverness in penalties 27 Jan 2013 - 12:39 am

EDINBURGH: Ten-man Hearts came from behind to progress to the Scottish League Cup final 5-4 on penalties as they made Inverness pay for...

Iran vs. Japan in the finals, secure their place in Tahiti 26 Jan 2013 - 12:48 am

A toddler watches the semi-final match of 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Asian Qualifier between UAE and Iran at the Katara Beach...

Four-goal Barcelona set up Real Cup clash 26 Jan 2013 - 12:48 am

MADRID: Barcelona defeated Malaga 4-2 yesterday to set-up a mouthwatering Spanish Cup semi-final clash against bitter rivals Real Madrid. Barcelona, who suffered their...

Lekhwiya, Al Rayyan clash today in Qatar Stars League 26 Jan 2013 - 12:47 am

Doha: Defending champions Lekhwiya and third-placed Al Rayyan will clash in the Qatar Stars League match here today at Thani bin Jassim Stadium....

Al Attiyah leads on day one 26 Jan 2013 - 12:46 am

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah in action during the first day of the Qatar International Rally in Doha yesterday. The Qatari driver leads...

Al Rayyan edge closer to title 26 Jan 2013 - 12:45 am

Eljaish’s Salah Narwan and Al Rayyan players Suleiman Braimoh (18) and Tanguy Ngombo (8) try to get the ball during their Qatar Basketball...

Anthony fires Knicks to win over Celtics 26 Jan 2013 - 12:45 am

Boston: Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett showed no signs of any lingering bad blood between them as the New York Knicks snapped their...

NHL: Resurgent Canadiens thrash Capitals 26 Jan 2013 - 12:44 am

WASHINGTON: The Montreal Canadiens used a four-goal barrage to rout Washington 4-1 yesterday and leave the Capitals still searching for their first win...