Sports

Josoor Institute launched in Doha 11 Dec 2013 - 06:06 am

FROM LEFT: Ivan Bravo, Director General of Aspire Academy, Paul Tagliabue, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, General-Secretary of Qatar Olympic Committee, H...

Keane continues war of words with Ferguson 10 Dec 2013 - 12:08 pm

In a file picture taken on September 1, 2007 Manchester United’s Scottish manager Alex Ferguson (right) and Sunderland manager Roy Keane leave the...

Doha Goals Football Challenge 10 Dec 2013 - 12:07 pm

Student volunteers from different countries taking part in the Doha Goals international forum’s Student Ambassadors Programme take part in the Doha Goal Football...

Doha Goals meet urges higher priority for sports at policy level 10 Dec 2013 - 12:05 pm

H E Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Ali (second left), Qatar’s Minister of Youth and Sports speaking during a press conference at...

Qatar will host a ‘perfect World Cup’, says Camara 10 Dec 2013 - 12:03 pm

Former Liverpool striker Aboubacar Sidiki ‘Titi’ Camara speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Doha Goals in Doha yesterday. Doha: Qatar is...

QBF plans fun activities for children at FIBA 3x3 event 10 Dec 2013 - 12:01 pm

Saadoun Al Kuwari (left), Executive Director of Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) and Tournament Director for FIBA 3x3 All Stars tournament, Mohammed Ali Al...

QFA, Qatar Shell to hold Koora Time World Cup tournament 10 Dec 2013 - 11:59 am

Sheikh Thani Al Thani (centre), Deputy General Manager, Qatar Shell and Hamad Al Kuwari, Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications of QFA receiving...

Johnson shocks Tiger to claim title at Sherwood 10 Dec 2013 - 11:58 am

THOUSAND OAKS, California: Tournament host Tiger Woods was denied a sixth win of the year in sensational fashion when he lost the Northwestern...

Now-or-never for last-16 hopefuls in Champions League 10 Dec 2013 - 11:57 am

Juventus’ head coach Antonio Conte gives a press conference at the TT Arena Stadium in Istanbul, on the eve of the UEFA Champions...

Tickets now on sale for PSG-Real friendly in Doha 10 Dec 2013 - 11:55 am

DOHA: Tickets for the high-profile friendly between European giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid to be held at Khalifa International Stadium on...

QMMF, LIC staff congratulate Al Attiyah on being appointed FIA Vice-President 10 Dec 2013 - 11:53 am

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President and recently-appointed FIA Vice-President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (left), who is also Losail International Circuit...

New Qatar Volleyball Association League season kicks off tomorrow 10 Dec 2013 - 11:53 am

The players and officials of Al Rayyan Sports Club, winners of the Qatar Volleyball Association League, celebrate their win over Eljaish at the...

Eagles rally to beat Lions 10 Dec 2013 - 11:52 am

PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia Eagles scored four fourth quarter touchdowns, rallying in a snowstorm to beat the Detroit Lions 34-20 as wintry weather wreaked...

Waqar and Gilchrist inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame 10 Dec 2013 - 11:48 am

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s pace bowling great Waqar Younis and former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist were yesterday inducted into cricket’s Hall of Fame, the...

Brazil vows to act tough on hooliganism 10 Dec 2013 - 11:45 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil pledged to stamp out stadium violence yesterday after hooliganism marred a weekend first division league game, raising fresh doubts...

Moyes admits life tough at Man United 10 Dec 2013 - 11:45 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager David Moyes admitted it is “tough” at Old Trafford as he endures a difficult start to life...

Blackburn’s Campbell arrested in spot-fixing probe 10 Dec 2013 - 11:44 am

LONDON: Former English Premier League striker DJ Campbell has been arrested as part of a spot-fixing investigation, his club Blackburn Rovers said yesterday....

Ronaldo, Messi and Ribery to contest Ballon d’Or 10 Dec 2013 - 11:43 am

ZURICH: World governing body FIFA named Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery as the three nominations from a 10-player shortlist for the...