Sports

Russia plays down Sochi Games medal chances 29 Dec 2013 - 11:10 am

MOSCOW: Russia’s sports minister yesterday played down the host’s chances at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi following a bitterly disappointing 2010...

Qatar Basketball League: Al Rayyan win against Al Shamal 29 Dec 2013 - 11:09 am

Action from the Qatar Basketball League match between Al Rayyan and Al Shamal at Al Gharafa Indoor Stadium in Doha yesterday. Al Rayyan...

NBA: Thunder edge Bobcats 29 Dec 2013 - 11:08 am

CHARLOTTE: NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant had game highs of 34 points and 12 rebounds to give Oklahoma City an 89-85 victory yesterday...

South Korean star Choo joins Rangers 29 Dec 2013 - 11:08 am

ARLINGTON, United States: South Korean outfielder Choo Shin-Soo, among the most prized free agents this year, has signed a seven-year contract worth $130m...

Elite Goalkeeping Summit kicks off in Qatar 29 Dec 2013 - 11:07 am

Doha: Aspire Academy, in collaboration with the Iker Casillas Foundation kicked-off the Elite Goalkeeper Training Summit with goalkeepers from ten countries participating in...

Chiefs and 49ers lead the way in Pro Bowl selection 29 Dec 2013 - 11:01 am

New York: The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers each had a league-high eight players voted for next year’s Pro Bowl in...

Murray, Ferrer face tricky path in season-opener 29 Dec 2013 - 06:21 am

DOHA: Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and world number three David Ferrer of Spain will be put to test before a possible semi-final clash...

Nadal loses to Ferrer 28 Dec 2013 - 05:19 am

David Ferrer of Spain hits a return to compatriot Rafael Nadal during their semi-final tennis match at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in...

Rafa aims to focus on fitness in 2014 28 Dec 2013 - 05:18 am

MADRID: Staying fit is more important to Rafa Nadal in 2014 than adding to his 13 grand slam titles, the world number one...

Federer signs up ‘childhood hero’ Edberg 28 Dec 2013 - 05:16 am

PARIS: Roger Federer yesterday announced that his “childhood hero” Stefan Edberg will become part of his coaching team for ten weeks at the...

Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams 28 Dec 2013 - 05:16 am

Victoria Azarenka (left) of Belarus and Serena Williams of US applaud as they present silk dress creations on the catwalk during a fashion...

Qatar Optimist Cup begins in Doha 28 Dec 2013 - 05:14 am

Sailors from Qatar team taking part in the Qatar Optimist Cup pose for a picture along with an official at Doha Sailing Club,...

Qatar Volleyball Association League: Win for Al Arabi 28 Dec 2013 - 05:13 am

The players of Eljaish (in black) and Al Arabi in action during their Qatar Volleyball Association League at Al Arabi Indoor Stadium yesterday....

ELP: Newcastle in mood to banish painful Arsenal defeat 28 Dec 2013 - 05:12 am

LONDON: Exactly a year to the day since losing 7-3 at Arsenal, resurgent Newcastle United can move into the top four of the...

Cardiff sack Mackay 28 Dec 2013 - 05:11 am

Cardiff City’s Scottish manager Malky Mackay CARDIFF, United Kingdom: Cardiff manager Malky Mackay was sacked yesterday, the Scot relieved of his duties the...

Steyn puts South Africa on top 28 Dec 2013 - 05:10 am

DURBAN, South Africa: Dale Steyn ended a bowling drought with a six-wicket haul as South Africa fought back on the second day of...

Kallis not part of Twenty20 squad 28 Dec 2013 - 05:09 am

DURBAN, South Africa: Retiring Test all-rounder Jacques Kallis was not included in South Africa’s preliminary 30-man squad for the International Cricket Council World...

Bowlers put England in control at Melbourne 28 Dec 2013 - 05:09 am

MELBOURNE: England strangled Australia’s batting to seize control of the fourth Ashes Test on a low-scoring second day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground...