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Nice condemn Marseille to barren season in Cup thriller 23 Jan 2014 - 09:04 am

Nice’s French forward Neal Maupay (left) vies with Marseille’s Cameroonian defender Nicolas Nkoulou at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, during the...

Lack of practice led to defeat: Murray 23 Jan 2014 - 09:03 am

MELBOURNE: A frustrated Andy Murray blamed his lack of match practice following back surgery for his quarter-final defeat against Roger Federer at the...

Djokovic backs Becker despite shock Aussie Open exit 23 Jan 2014 - 09:02 am

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic said he’s prepared to give his new partnership with Boris Becker (pictured) more time despite seeing his 25-match Australian Open...

QSAA Heir Apparent Cup begins today 23 Jan 2014 - 09:01 am

DOHA: The QSAA Heir Apparent Cup will begin today at Losail Shooting Range. Around 150 local shooters and archers will take part in...

Oklahoma beat Portland 23 Jan 2014 - 09:00 am

(45) in the second half of their NBA game at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 93-86. NEW YORK: Kevin Durant scored 46...

Toronto prevail over Colorado 23 Jan 2014 - 08:59 am

Vancouver Canucks Goalie Roberto Luongo (1) slides across the net to make a blocker save on the shot by Edmonton Oilers Right Wing...

Coetzee sole leader after round 1 at Qatar Masters 23 Jan 2014 - 05:21 am

BY RIZWAN REHMAT DOHA: South Africa’s George Coetzee yesterday launched his Qatar Masters campaign in dream fashion, producing a double eagle on the...

Wawrinka beats Djokovic in Melbourne Park thriller 22 Jan 2014 - 02:52 am

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland returns the ball to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne yesterday....

West End Park aims to host more tournaments 22 Jan 2014 - 02:30 am

Bushra Aitzaz (right), Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board’s, women’s wing representative giving a memento to Mana Al Mana, Chairman of West End Park, for...

Golf stars beat football legends in ‘Masters Shootout’ 22 Jan 2014 - 02:28 am

Doha: The ‘Qatar Masters’ team of Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer defeated ‘Football Masters’ Gordon Strachan, Andy Gray and Chris Coleman...

Daly and football stars win Qatar Masters Pro-Am 22 Jan 2014 - 02:27 am

Doha: Two-time major winner John Daly led his team of football legends to victory in the Qatar Masters Pro-Am at the Doha Golf...

Karlsson impresses in clay-pigeon shooting 22 Jan 2014 - 02:26 am

DOHA: Nailing a few birdies is fun - whether it’s on a golf course or on a shooting range. Just ask Robert Karlsson....

Star-studded cast eyes ‘Mother of Pearl’ trophy at Qatar Masters 22 Jan 2014 - 02:24 am

DOHA: The Qatar Masters begins today with a star-studded cast that promises thrilling action but offers few clues about who will grab the...

Defending champion Wood wary of tough greens in ‘windy’ Doha 22 Jan 2014 - 02:23 am

Qatari golfer, Yasmian Al Sharshani competes at the Qatar Masters Pro-Am at the Doha Golf Club. Sharshani said she was ‘delighted to participate...

Stenson raring to go at Tiger’s top ranking 22 Jan 2014 - 12:23 am

DOHA: Henrik Stenson swelled his bank balance by more than $20m (15m euros) last season, won a string of awards and leapt to...

Misbah eager to take on Australia 22 Jan 2014 - 12:22 am

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq yesterday urged his team to challenge the Ashes-winning Australia when they play them in their...

Cricket: South Africa slams ‘flawed’ ICC plan 22 Jan 2014 - 12:21 am

LONDON: South Africa have become the first major cricket nation to call on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to withdraw a draft plan...

FA charges Anelka over gesture 22 Jan 2014 - 12:16 am

West Bromwich Albion’s Nicolas Anelka controls the ball during their English Premier League match against LONDON: West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka faces...