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Hsieh, Shuai win doubles crown in Doha 17 Feb 2014 - 02:16 am

Hsieh Su-Wei and Peng Shuai celebrate after winning the doubles crown at Khalifa Tennis Complex in Doha yesterday. DOHA: Hsieh Su-Wei and Peng...

City victory not about revenge, says Pellegrini 17 Feb 2014 - 02:16 am

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini (right) and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (left) react during their FA Cup, 5th round, match at the Etihad...

Messi, Neymar on target as Barca hit Rayo for six 17 Feb 2014 - 02:15 am

Players from Qatar’s El Jaish celebrate after scoring a goal against Al Qadsia of Kuwait during their AFC Championship League match at Suheim...

McCullum drops anchor to stall India’s victory push 17 Feb 2014 - 02:14 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum stubbornly provided a glimmer of hope for his side on the third day of the second Test...

Johnson says hunger, attitude key to bowling success in Tests 17 Feb 2014 - 02:13 am

CENTURION: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson produced career-best match figures as he sent South Africa crashing to a humiliating 281-run defeat on the...

Steady Berdych credits serve for Rotterdam win 17 Feb 2014 - 02:12 am

Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic holds up his trophy after winning the final of the ABN AMRO tennis tournament against Marin Cilic of...

Al Shaqab International Equestrian Competition starts on March 10 17 Feb 2014 - 02:11 am

Fahad Saad Al Qahtani, Executive Director of Al Shaqab, Omar Al Mannai, Al Shaqab Competition Manager, Fahad Al Hajri, Media Manager, and Bart...

IHF chief visits Qatar 2015 venues 17 Feb 2014 - 02:10 am

Doha: International Handball Federation (IHF) President Dr Hassan Mustafa yesterday paid a visit to the sports facilities that are being prepared for hosting...

Table Tennis: Qatar Open from tomorrow 17 Feb 2014 - 02:09 am

Qatar Table Tennis Federation President Khalil Ahmed Al Mohannadi, who is also an International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) senior vice-president, during a press...

Qatar Golf Lovers 17 Feb 2014 - 02:08 am

Prize winners in the Golf tournament organised by Qatar Golf Lovers over the weekend at Doha Golf Club with QGL officials. CS Chandrasekaran...

Double delight for Al Attiyah 17 Feb 2014 - 01:24 am

Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah on the podium after his silver category win in Race 2 of Round 5 of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge...

QAFAC to sponsor Qatar International Sailing 2014 17 Feb 2014 - 01:23 am

Ali Al Suwaidi handing over the sponsorship cheque on behalf of QAFAC General Manager Nasser Jeham Al Kuwari. DOHA: As part of its...

Abu Dhabi Racing coming to Qatar with six cars 17 Feb 2014 - 01:22 am

File photo of Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi (pictured on right) of Abu Dhabi Rally in action during Dubai Rally 2013. Abu Dhabi: After...

QSF to launch new league this year 17 Feb 2014 - 01:22 am

Qatar National team players from various categories with officials of Qatar Squash Federation in this file picture. Doha: Qatar Squash Federation (QSF), with...

Lavillenie beats Bubka’s indoor world record 17 Feb 2014 - 01:21 am

LEFT: France’s Renaud Lavillenie clears the bar to break Sergei Bubka’s 21-year-old indoor pole vault world record on Saturday night in Donetsk, at...

Hot start lifts McGirt to Trust Open lead 17 Feb 2014 - 01:19 am

Brian Gay hits a bunker shot on the 13th hole in the second round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country...

Berdych ends title drought with Rotterdam victory 17 Feb 2014 - 01:12 am

ROTTERDAM: Czech Tomas Berdych claimed his first ATP singles title in over a year with a comprehensive 6-4, 6-2 victory over Croatia’s Marin...

Rooney ‘deal not final’ 17 Feb 2014 - 01:12 am

LONDON: Reports that the England striker Wayne Rooney has signed a record-breaking new contract with Manchester United are premature, club sources said yesterday....