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Murray hopes to follow Nadal’s recovery path 30 Dec 2013 - 11:15 am

World number one Rafael Nadal of Spain during a practice session at Khalifa Tennis Stadium in Doha yesterday. Nadal is the top seed...

Federer, Serena eager to get on a roll in Brisbane 30 Dec 2013 - 11:13 am

Roger Federer of Switzerland poses with a koala during a visit to the Lone Pine Sanctuary in Brisbane yesterday. The former number one...

Kallis scores hundred as South Africa take control 30 Dec 2013 - 11:12 am

India’s Zaheer Khan (left) shakes hands with South Africa’s Jacques Kallis on day four of the second and final cricket Test match at...

Cook wants to stay England captain 30 Dec 2013 - 11:11 am

This combination photo shows England’s captain Alastair Cook dropping the ball in the slips cordon to miss the chance to dismiss Australia’s David...

Pakistan trust in bowlers to overcome Sri Lanka 30 Dec 2013 - 11:09 am

ABU DHABI: Pakistan will rely on their strong bowling line-up led by off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to tame Sri Lanka in the three-match Test...

Qatar Basketball League: Al Arabi edge Al Khor 30 Dec 2013 - 11:08 am

The coach of Al Arabi team during their Qatar Basketball League match against Al Khor at Al Gharafa Stadium yesterday. CENTRE: Action from...

Golf: European Tour chief points to Royal Trophy differences 30 Dec 2013 - 11:07 am

SINGAPORE: European Tour chief executive George O’Grady (pictured) has rebuffed calls to back the Royal Trophy team event, citing “fundamental differences of policy...

Yasar maintains lead in Qatar 30 Dec 2013 - 11:06 am

Action from the second day of the Qatar Optimist Cup organised by Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) at Corniche yesterday. Around 44...

Bosh leads Heat to win over Blazers 30 Dec 2013 - 11:05 am

PORTLAND: Chris Bosh scored 37 points, including a last-second 3-pointer for the winning basket, and grabbed 10 rebounds yesterday to lead reigning NBA...

NHL: Ducks extend winning streak to ten 30 Dec 2013 - 11:04 am

ANAHEIM, California: Although the Anaheim Ducks blew a two-goal lead in the final minutes of their return from the holiday break, Saku Koivu...

QAPCO to sponsor indoor five-a-side football tournament 30 Dec 2013 - 11:04 am

Khaled Al Sulaiteen, Acting President of Aspire Zone Foundation and Dr Mohammed Yousef Al Mulla, Vice Chairman and CEO of (Qatar Petrochemical Company)...

Schild secures place in slalom history 30 Dec 2013 - 10:59 am

LIENZ,Austria:Austria’s Marlies Schild became the all-time leader of World Cup slalom victories with her 35th success secured on home snow in Lienz yesterday. ...

Anelka says ‘I’m not anti-Semite’ 30 Dec 2013 - 10:58 am

PARIS: French footballer Nicolas Anelka yesterday strongly defended a controversial gesture he made during a weekend match, saying “I am neither anti-Semite nor...

Schumacher in hospital after ski accident 30 Dec 2013 - 05:01 am

LYON: Formula One legend Michael Schumacher (pictured) is receiving treatment in hospital for head injuries after a ski accident at Meribel yesterday, officials...

All eyes on tennis legend Federer 29 Dec 2013 - 11:17 am

World number four and third seed Andy Murray of Britain arrives at the Doha International Airport yesterday. Murray is one of the players...

Off-colour City edge Palace to go top; United win again 29 Dec 2013 - 11:16 am

Hull City’s English midfielder Tom Huddlestone (right) celebrates scoring their fourth goal and has his hair cut after pledging not to cut it...

WAFF Championship: Iraq and Bahrain in goalless draw 29 Dec 2013 - 11:15 am

Iraq’s Saif Al Mohammedawi (right) challenges Bahrain’s Ebrahim Habib during their 8th West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) championship match in Doha, yesterday. The...

Ashes: Australia need 201 runs to win the fourth Test 29 Dec 2013 - 11:14 am

MELBOURNE: Australia were chasing 201 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test and take a 4-0 series lead after a stunning English batting...