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Coach Piturca appears set to quit Romania job 16 Oct 2014 - 07:02 am

Egypt’s national team player Ahmed Fathy (left) fights for the ball against Botswana’s Mogogi Gabonamong during their Africa Cup of Nations 2015 qualifying...

Nigeria boost Nations bid with Sudan scalp 16 Oct 2014 - 07:00 am

ABUJA: African champions Nigeria revived their hopes of qualifying for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations when they defeated Sudan 3-1 in Abuja...

Henderson grateful for Gerrard example 16 Oct 2014 - 06:59 am

Barcelona’s Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez poses with his wife Sofia Balbi after receiving the 2014 Golden Boot, awarded to the European football competition’s...

Grassroots not ISL should be focus for India, says Valcke 16 Oct 2014 - 06:58 am

NEW DELHI: While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport, India’s hopes of becoming a soccer power rest...

Japan confidence shredded by Neymar bashing in Singapore 16 Oct 2014 - 06:57 am

Brazil’s Neymar (left) talks with Japan’s Keisuke Honda after their friendly match at the National Stadium in Singapore on Tuesday. TOKYO: With their...

Clubs could do more for fans: Lampard 16 Oct 2014 - 06:55 am

LONDON: Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard sympathises with fans’ fears over the rising cost of watching football in England and believes clubs should...

Australia reach for panic button after Qatar loss 16 Oct 2014 - 06:55 am

Qatar’s Wesam Rezek speaks to journalists after the friendly match against Australia at Lekhwiya Stadium on Tuesday. Qatar won 1-0. picture by: Baher...

Becker backs more women coaches 16 Oct 2014 - 06:54 am

By Armstrong Vas Doha: Men’s tennis will see a flurry of women coaches after Andy Murray broke down a gender barrier by hiring...

Action from Schools Olympic Program 16 Oct 2014 - 06:52 am

Action from the Schools Olympic Program (SOP) in Doha yesterday. The Qatar Olympic Committee in partnership with the Supreme Education Council is organising...

Shooting: Qatar Association Cup begins today 16 Oct 2014 - 06:49 am

Qatar women shooters, medal winners at the recently concluded Asian Games in South Korea, seen in this file photo along with an official...

Marussia angered at Bianchi crash report 16 Oct 2014 - 06:48 am

LONDON: The Marussia Formula One team have slammed media reports that Jules Bianchi and team officials ignored safety measures before the horrific crash...

Mercedes oppose move to free up engine development 16 Oct 2014 - 06:46 am

LONDON: Dominant Mercedes plan to block an attempt by Formula One rivals to relax the rules and allow engine development during the course...

Champion McDowell turns on style at World Match Play 16 Oct 2014 - 06:45 am

Martin Kaymer of Germany poses with the trophy after winning the PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton,...

Kaymer wins GS title in play-off 16 Oct 2014 - 06:44 am

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda, US: Open champion Martin Kaymer sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole to beat Bubba Watson in the...

Qatar’s athletics development system on right track 16 Oct 2014 - 06:43 am

Doha: The Qatar Athletics Federation and the Aspire Academy in Doha have this season proven the success of their formula for producing world-class...

Cardinals error hands Giants victory at NLC 16 Oct 2014 - 06:41 am

SAN FRANCISCO: A throwing error by St Louis pitcher Randy Choate allowed San Francisco to score the winning run yesterday in a 5-4...

Hayne stuns Australia by ditching NRL for NFL 16 Oct 2014 - 06:40 am

MELBOURNE: Parramatta Eels’ fullback Jarryd Hayne sent shockwaves through Australian sport yesterday when he announced he is quitting the world’s richest rugby league...

Sharks edge out Capitals 6-5 16 Oct 2014 - 06:38 am

NEW YORK: The San Jose Sharks saw their two-game shutout streak come to an end but they rode an early three-goal lead to...