Sports

PSG-Real tickets now available at shopping malls 17 Dec 2013 - 09:39 am

DOHA: Paris Saint-Germain will take on Real Madrid in an eagerly anticipated friendly match at Khalifa International Stadium on January 2, 2014. Tickets...

Arab Karate Championship kicks off on December 20 in Doha 17 Dec 2013 - 09:38 am

Doha: Qatar will host the two-day Arab Karate Championship on December 20 and 21, it was announced here yesterday. Addressing a press conference...

GCC Cycling Tour: Qatar Afif finishes third at fifth stage 17 Dec 2013 - 09:29 am

The podium winners at the fifth stage of the GCC Cycling Tour celebrate in Doha yesterday. The sixth round of the tour will...

Qatar Volleyball Association League: Second successive win for Al Arabi 17 Dec 2013 - 09:27 am

Action from the Qatar Volleyball Asssociation League match between Al Arabi and Al Sadd at Al Arabi Indoor Stadium in Doha yesterday. Al...

Kuchar and English win Shootout 17 Dec 2013 - 09:22 am

NAPLES, United States: Matt Kuchar and Harris English combined to shoot 14-under-par 58 yesterday for a record-setting victory in the Franklin Templeton Shootout....

Rugby: Gatland commits to Wales until 2019 World Cup 17 Dec 2013 - 09:21 am

LONDON: New Zealander Warren Gatland has extended his contract as head coach of Wales until after the 2019 World Cup, the Welsh Rugby...

NFL: Seahawks shut out Giants 17 Dec 2013 - 09:20 am

Pittsburgh Steelers’ strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) breaks up a pass meant for Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver AJ Green (18) in the fourth...

Rhythmic Gymnastics Arab Championship for women in Doha 17 Dec 2013 - 09:15 am

The podium winners at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Arab Championship for women pose for a picture with officials in Doha yesterday. The three-day championship...

English big guns eye League Cup last four 17 Dec 2013 - 09:14 am

LONDON: Improbably kept apart in the League Cup quarter-final draw, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will have eyes on the...

Nadal shines, Federer fades as big four becomes three 17 Dec 2013 - 09:10 am

Nadal bites the Musketeers’ trophy after he won the French Open final against Spain’s David Ferrer in this May 2013 file photo. INSET:...

Wimbledon champion Murray takes BBC award, sorry for voice 17 Dec 2013 - 09:07 am

Murray kisses the Wimbledon trophy after defeating Djokovic in the final at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain in this...

Simunic to miss World Cup after receiving 10-game ban 17 Dec 2013 - 09:03 am

LAUSANNE: Australian-born Croatia defender Josip Simunic will miss the World Cup after being banned for 10 matches by FIFA for his pro-Nazi chants...

India begin life without Tendulkar against South Africa 17 Dec 2013 - 09:02 am

JOHANNESBURG: India begin life without the “Little Master” tomorrow, taking on top ranked South Africa in the first of a two-Test series in...

Windies spinner Shillingford suspended for illegal action 17 Dec 2013 - 09:02 am

DUBAI: West Indies spinner Shane Shillingford has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after his delivery action was found illegal, the game’s...

Boycott berates ‘selfish’ Pietersen 17 Dec 2013 - 09:01 am

LONDON: Outspoken former England batsman Geoff Boycott (pictured) described Kevin Pietersen as “selfish” after he again conceded his wicket cheaply as the tourists...

PCB seeks PM’s help on cricket revival in Pakistan 17 Dec 2013 - 09:01 am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cricket chief has sought the help of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as he tries to revive international cricket in the troubled...

Australia close in on Ashes 17 Dec 2013 - 06:16 am

Australian bowler Shane Watson (centre) celebrates with team-mates after dismissing England batsman Michael Carberry on the fourth day of the third Ashes cricket...

Liverpool crush Tottenham 5-0; Man United win 16 Dec 2013 - 09:04 am

Liverpool’s Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring a goal against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in London, yesterday. LONDON: Manchester United and Liverpool...