Sports

IOC to discuss return of baseball, softball 21 Nov 2013 - 09:34 am

TOKYO: Baseball and softball could return to the Olympic programme for the 2020 Tokyo Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said...

England, Australia renew rivalry at fortress Gabba 21 Nov 2013 - 09:32 am

England captain Alastair Cook (left) and Australian captain Michael Clarke pose with the Ashes Urn at the Gabba in Brisbane yesterday, on the...

The hosts delay naming team 21 Nov 2013 - 09:30 am

BRISBANE, Australia: Captain Michael Clarke kept everyone guessing yesterday about the final makeup of the Australia team for the opening Test against England,...

‘Mr Ego’ Pietersen set to sweep to 100th Test match 21 Nov 2013 - 09:28 am

BRISBANE, Australia: He’s “arrogant” and “Mr. Ego”, but as he prepares for his 100th Test this week in Brisbane, England’s Kevin Pietersen (pictured)...

Warner rips into Broad, Pietersen 21 Nov 2013 - 09:28 am

BRISBANE, Australia: Australia batsman David Warner has spiced up the war of words before today’s opening Ashes Test by telling England fast bowler...

France, Portugal and Mexico qualify for World Cup in Brazil 21 Nov 2013 - 09:27 am

Mexico’s players celebrate a goal against New Zealand during their World Cup qualifying match in Wellington, yesterday. Mexico won 4-2 and qualified for...

South Africa shock world champions Spain 1-0 21 Nov 2013 - 09:26 am

SOWETO, South Africa: World champions Spain suffered only a second loss in 17 matches this year after losing 1-0 to South Africa in...

Mertesacker nets winner for Germany 21 Nov 2013 - 09:26 am

LONDON: Germany procured a smash-and-grab 1-0 victory over England in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday night, consigning their old rivals to successive...

Top scorer Messi wins record third Golden Shoe 21 Nov 2013 - 09:25 am

BARCELONA: Barcelona’s Argentine star striker Lionel Messi received his third Golden Shoe award yesterday as the top league scorer in Europe for his...

Mullen-Harran combination wins Lemail Cup 21 Nov 2013 - 09:25 am

DOHA: The Richard Mullen-Harran combination yesterday stormed to their second major win just eight days apart at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC),...

Sri Lanka to tour Bangladesh in January 2014 21 Nov 2013 - 09:25 am

DHAKA: Sri Lanka will play two Tests, three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches on their month-long tour of Bangladesh starting in January....

Asif stars in Blaster Guns’ win in QCA Division C League 21 Nov 2013 - 09:24 am

DOHA: Asif produced a class act to lead Blaster Guns to a four-wicket triumph over Punjab Club in the QCA Division C Cricket...

Red Bull’s Vettel, Webber prepare for one last battle 21 Nov 2013 - 09:24 am

Rio de Janeiro: Sebastian Vettel wants to end the Formula One season with a record win, while Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber would...

QFA, Aamal join hands for 2013/14 season 21 Nov 2013 - 09:23 am

DOHA: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman...

Wijaya eyes third Asian title in season-finale at Losail 21 Nov 2013 - 09:22 am

DOHA: Indonesia’s seasoned Underbone 115cc campaigner Hadi Wijaya will be looking at the probabilities of clinching an unprecedented third Underbone 115cc Asian Champion...

Work begins to remove iconic lights at Olympic Stadium 21 Nov 2013 - 09:22 am

LONDON: Work to dismantle the first of the 14 iconic triangular floodlights on top of London’s Olympic Stadium began yesterday as its transformation...

QMSF’s Carella, Torrente aim to pull clear in Doha 21 Nov 2013 - 09:21 am

DOHA: Defending World Champion Alex Carella and his talented team-mate Shaun Torrente have a golden chance to pull clear of their rivals at...

Tennis: National Team 1 tops at Qatar Juniors Cup 21 Nov 2013 - 09:20 am

The podium winners at the Qatar Juniors Cup tennis tournament organised by Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) pose for a group picture along with...