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Young Qataris heading in the right direction: Sanchez 31 Jan 2016 - 01:15 am

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez giving instructions to his players during the AFC U23 third-place match against Iraq on Friday. Doha: Coach Felix Sanchez...

Grace completes grand double at DGC 31 Jan 2016 - 01:13 am

Branden Grace of South Africa poses with the Qatar Masters trophy at the Doha Golf Club yesterday. Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Denmark’s Thorbjorn...

It was brutal conditions out there, says the champion 31 Jan 2016 - 01:10 am

Grace celebrates winning the Qatar Masters. DOHA: South Africa’s Branden Grace yesterday admitted strong winds made life difficult for the players at the...

Al Rayyan crush hapless Al Arabi in QBL game 31 Jan 2016 - 01:09 am

Al Rayyan’s James Devon attempts to score a basket with three Al Arabi players in defence. DOHA: James Dominic Davon scored 23 points...

H H The Emir Sword Endurance Ride 31 Jan 2016 - 01:08 am

The top riders are seen during the prize distribution ceremony of the H H The Emir Sword Endurance Ride held yesterday. The event...

Qatar Rugby Sevens League ready to kick-off 31 Jan 2016 - 01:00 am

Doha: Eight teams will be seen in action in the first-ever Qatar Rugby 7’s League which takes off from February 6 at Aspire...

Messi, Suarez edge Barca past nine-man Atletico 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (2ndL) controls the ball during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Club Atletico de Madrid at...

Chelsea sign US defender Miazga on four-year deal 30 Jan 2016 - 06:23 pm

Photo: Chelsea website LONDON: Chelsea made their second signing in 24 hours when defender Matt Miazga joined from MLS club New York Red...

Real's Rodriguez needs to defend more, says Zidane 30 Jan 2016 - 05:10 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez is set to start against Espanyol in Sunday's La Liga clash with Gareth Bale injured but coach...

Amazing Grace wins again in Qatar 30 Jan 2016 - 03:24 pm

Branden Grace of South Africa in action during the final round of the Qatar Masters golf tournament at the Doha Golf Club in...

Qatar is a top destination for sporting events, QOC Secretary General says 30 Jan 2016 - 03:22 pm

Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari. Doha: Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari said that the...

Kerber's dream comes true in Melbourne 30 Jan 2016 - 02:52 pm

Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Serena Williams of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis...

Kerber stuns Williams to win Australian Open title 30 Jan 2016 - 02:11 pm

Germany's Angelique Kerber (R) holds The Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup as she celebrates after victory in her women's singles final match against Serena...

Hingis, Mirza make it three Slam titles in a row 30 Jan 2016 - 12:55 pm

Switzerland's Martina Hingis (L) and India's Sania Mirza hold the trophy as they celebrate victory against Czech Republic's Lucie Hradecka and compatriot Andrea...

Five Slam finals between Djokovic, Murray 30 Jan 2016 - 12:41 pm

Britain's Andy Murray (left) will face Serbia's Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final. Melbourne: The five Grand Slam finals so far between Novak...

Dominant Djokovic looks to join Laver, Borg 30 Jan 2016 - 11:25 am

Serbia's Novak Djokovic talks with his coach Boris Becker during a practice session on the eve of his final match against Britain's Andy...

James reaches milestone in win over Pistons 30 Jan 2016 - 10:47 am

Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. ...

Khawaja in for final India T20 after Finch injured 30 Jan 2016 - 10:43 am

Sydney: In-form batsman Usman Khawaja was Saturday brought into Australia's squad for the final Twenty20 match against India, with Shane Watson to captain...