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Pakistan drop Shehzad for Asia Cup, World Twenty20 10 Feb 2016 - 12:41 pm

Dubai: Pakistan have made four changes to their squad for this month's Asia Cup followed by the World Twenty20 including the axing of...

Sri Lanka stun India by five wickets in first T20 10 Feb 2016 - 12:37 pm

Sri Lankan cricketers celebrate after winning the first T20 international match between India and Sri Lanka at the MCA International Cricket Stadium in...

De Kock, Amla centuries sink England 10 Feb 2016 - 12:34 pm

South Africa's Hashim Amla plays a shot as England's Jos Buttler looks on during the third One Day International cricket match in Pretoria,...

Pakistan await government go-ahead for World T20 in India 10 Feb 2016 - 12:05 pm

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan is not optimistic about the revival of cricket ties with India. Pakistan are open to playing...

Curry magic as Warriors down Rockets 10 Feb 2016 - 10:57 am

Oakland, United States: Steph Curry turned on the style as the Golden State Warriors overcame a brave Houston Rockets fightback to triumph 123-110...

Knicks slump again, Anthony surprise over Fisher axe 10 Feb 2016 - 08:51 am

Los Angeles: Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points but it was not enough to prevent the New York Knicks from sliding to defeat against...

Elway says no pressure on Manning over future 10 Feb 2016 - 07:53 am

Los Angeles: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway said Tuesday Peyton Manning will not be pressured into a quick decision over his future,...

Last-gasp Ogbonna stuns Liverpool in FA Cup 10 Feb 2016 - 07:50 am

London: Angelo Ogbonna headed home in stoppage time of extra time as West Ham United stunned a youthful Liverpool team 2-1 in Tuesday's...

Kristoff holds off feisty Cavendish in tense finish 10 Feb 2016 - 02:54 am

(From third left) UCI President Brian Cookson, pearl white jersey holder Sven Erik Bystrom, golden jersey holder Mark Cavendish, stage winner Alexander Kristoff,...

Tour of Qatar organisers have done a good job: UCI chief 10 Feb 2016 - 02:53 am

UCI President Brian Cookson (left) with Tour of Qatar golden jersey holder Mark Cavendish at the end of the second stage at Qatar...

Energetic Qatar displays passion for sport on NSD 10 Feb 2016 - 02:21 am

QOC President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani (left) takes a selfie with QOC Secretary-General Dr Thani Al Kuwari (right) and Qatar Cycling...

Ministers gather for NSD celebrations at Aspire 10 Feb 2016 - 02:20 am

Minister of Public Health H E Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari (right), Minister of Culture and Sports H E Salah bin Ghanem bin...

Record participation at Dolphin Energy Doha Dash 10 Feb 2016 - 02:19 am

The participants at the Dolphin Energy Doha Dash at Losail International Circuit yesterday. Right: The podium winners at the Dolphin Energy Doha Dash....

National Sport Day 10 Feb 2016 - 02:18 am

National Sport Day celebrations organised by Qatar Tennis Federation at Katara, Barzan Youth Centre (Umm Salal), Duhail School for girls, Global Academy and...

AIPS Congress in Doha 10 Feb 2016 - 02:15 am

Christy White of Special Olympics, speaking at the 79th session of International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Congress organised by Qatar Sports Media Committee...

Two umpires banned, 4 being investigated over corruption: ITF 09 Feb 2016 - 06:17 pm

LONDON: Two tennis umpires were banned, one for life, last year for breaches of the sport's code of conduct for officials, world governing...

Warne lashes out at 'selfish' Steve Waugh 09 Feb 2016 - 10:50 am

Shane Warne (file photo) Sydney: Cricket great Shane Warne has blasted former Australian captain Steve Waugh as "the most selfish cricketer I've played...

Multi-talented Barty's return to court a loss for cricket 09 Feb 2016 - 10:39 am

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE: Ashleigh Barty's short stint as a professional cricketer has helped the former Wimbledon junior champion refresh for the grind...