Sports

McGinley gets Europe captaincy for Ryder Cup 16 Jan 2013 - 12:27 am

ABU DHABI: Ireland’s Paul McGinley has been appointed captain of Europe’s Ryder Cup team for the biennial match against the United States next...

Rayyan ease past Qatar SC; Gharafa rally to down Wakra 16 Jan 2013 - 12:26 am

Action from the Qatar Men’s Basketball League at the Al Gharafa Indoor Arena yesterday. Doha: Al Rayyan pushed hard late in the final...

UAE, Iraq reach Gulf Cup final 16 Jan 2013 - 12:25 am

MANAMA: Ahmad Khalil scored a last-gasp goal to guide the United Arab Emirates into the final of the Gulf Cup with a 1-0...

Poyle Judy wins Umm Al Houl Cup 16 Jan 2013 - 12:24 am

The Mohammad Hamad Al Attiya’s trainee was ridden to victory by jockey Marvin Suerland in Umm Al Houl Cup. With this, Suerland completed...

Fergie set to ring changes against Hammers 16 Jan 2013 - 12:23 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson plans to rest a number of key players for today’s FA Cup replay with West...

Nadal to return at Brazil Open 16 Jan 2013 - 12:23 am

SAO PAULO: Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, out of action since the middle of last season because of injury, could return to the...

Pakistan stars out of new India league 16 Jan 2013 - 12:23 am

NEW DELHI: Nine Pakistani players were yesterday withdrawn from a new field hockey league in India and asked to return home in the...

Qatar’s Nasser out of Dakar Rally: Team 16 Jan 2013 - 12:22 am

CORDOBA, Argentina: Nasser Al-Attiyah has pulled out of this year’s Dakar Rally due to mechanical failure, dashing his dreams of another title in...

Qatar gears up for Beach Soccer 16 Jan 2013 - 12:21 am

The Asian qualifiers of the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will be held at Katara Cultural Village from January 22 to 26....

QMSF to host Jet Ski Drag Racing on January 19 at Katara Cultural Village 16 Jan 2013 - 12:18 am

Doha: The first round of the four-leg Jet Ski Drag Racing championship of Qatar Marine Sports Federation will be held on January 19...

Qatar to host Fencing GP from January 18 at Aspire Academy 16 Jan 2013 - 12:17 am

DOHA: Qatar will be hosting the 10th edition of Qatar International Fencing Championship – Grand Prix 2013 for Men and Women in Epee...

QCA Division C: Galfar emerge winners 16 Jan 2013 - 12:16 am

DOHA: Galfar Cricket Club, the cricket team of Galfar Construction Company, emerged on top in the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) Division C. In...

Serena scare as Federer cruises through at Open 16 Jan 2013 - 12:15 am

Japan’s Kimiko Date-Krumm celebrates after victory in her women’s singles match against Nadia Petrova of Russia at the Australian Open in Melbourne, yesterday....

Federer pays tribute to ailing ATP boss 16 Jan 2013 - 12:14 am

MELBOURNE: Roger Federer paid an emotional tribute to Brad Drewett (pictured) yesterday after the Men’s tennis boss said he was stepping down after...

Del Potro realistic about hopes of top-four spot 16 Jan 2013 - 12:13 am

MELBOURNE: Juan Martin del Potro, the only player outside the “big four” of men’s tennis to have won a grand slam in the...

Woods plays down rivalry with good friend McIlroy 16 Jan 2013 - 12:12 am

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Tiger Woods of the US (right) hold their coffee cups as they are offered traditional Arabic coffee...

Apollo Scaffolding signs deal with Qatar Masters organisers 16 Jan 2013 - 12:11 am

Doha: The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters organisers have announced a brand new partnership with local Qatari firm, Apollo Scaffolding. This is the first...

Handball: Spirited Qatar lose to Russia 16 Jan 2013 - 12:10 am

Sevilla: Qatar put on a brave display but went down fighting in their 22-29 loss against Russia at the 23rd IHF Men’s Handball...