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Hosts Aussies take aim at England’s bid for history 20 Nov 2013 - 01:16 pm

England players Matt Prior (right), Alastair Cook (second right), Jonathan Bairstow (second left) and Kevin Pietersen (left) speak during a cricket practice session...

I’m not arrogant, just confident, says England star Pietersen 20 Nov 2013 - 01:16 pm

BRISBANE: England’s Kevin Pietersen insisted yesterday he is not arrogant, just confident, as he prepares to pad up for his 100th Test in...

Cudlin, Al Malki to resume rivalry at Losail Circuit 20 Nov 2013 - 01:16 pm

DOHA: The second round of Qatar Superbike will take place on November 21 and 22 under floodlights at Losail International Circuit. Defending champion...

Haddin says former coach Arthur was ‘insecure’ 20 Nov 2013 - 01:15 pm

BRISBANE: Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin yesterday took a swipe at Mickey Arthur, criticising the former Test coach as insecure and saying he set back...

Qatar Nations Cup kicks off today 20 Nov 2013 - 01:15 pm

DOHA: The Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF) plays host to a double-header of thrilling marine sports activity this weekend, when it hosts the...

Aldridge powers Portland to win 20 Nov 2013 - 01:14 pm

NEW YORK CITY: LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and eight rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers shook off early struggles Monday to beat...

Swimming: French team trains at Aspire Zone 20 Nov 2013 - 01:14 pm

Doha: The French national swimming team, consisting of 42 swimmers led by Olympic gold medallist Florent Manaudou, recently completed an intensive training camp...

Newton’s three TD passes power Panthers to victory over Patriots 20 Nov 2013 - 01:13 pm

CHARLOTTE: Cam Newton threw three touchdown passes, including the game winner to Ted Ginn with 59 seconds remaining, as the Carolina Panthers beat...

Bruins tame the Hurricanes 20 Nov 2013 - 01:11 pm

RALEIGH: Reilly Smith and Carl Soderberg had a goal and an assist each in the first period, and the Boston Bruins beat the...

Qatar edge past Malaysia, seal 2015 Asian Cup berth 20 Nov 2013 - 03:17 am

Qatar players celebrate their goal over hosts Malaysia in their 2015 Asian Cup match played at Shah Alam Stadium yesterday. Qatar won the...

LeBron must win more to become a legend: Mourning 19 Nov 2013 - 08:01 am

Former American player and 1996 NBA champion, Alonzo Mourning speaks during the ‘Stars Chat’ session at Aspire4Sport in Doha yesterday. PICTURES BY: KAMMUTTY...

I never gave up in battling my kidney disease: Alonzo 19 Nov 2013 - 08:01 am

DOHA: Alonzo Mourning said his strong mentality played a significant role in overcoming a life-threatening kidney disease in 2000, which later allowed him...

Aspire4Sport embodies Qatar’s National Vision 2030: FOC President 19 Nov 2013 - 07:59 am

French Olympic Committe President Denis Masseglia (left) is presented a memento by Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary-General Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani...

QMMF chief calls for campaigns to educate youths on road safety 19 Nov 2013 - 07:58 am

Doha: The President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycling Federation (QMMF) has called for aggressive road safety campaigns to curb the rising number...

France and Portugal facing night of nerves 19 Nov 2013 - 07:58 am

French national team head coach Didier Deschamps (right) and captain Hugo Lloris give a press conference, yesterday, on the eve of their second...

Qatar-Palestine clash to kick off WAFF in Doha 19 Nov 2013 - 07:57 am

Doha: Hosts Qatar will take on Palestine in the inaguaral match of the 8th West Asian Football Federation (WAFF), the Local Organising Committee...

Fu’s China are one win from Asian Cup spot 19 Nov 2013 - 07:57 am

SINGAPORE: China can put a lacklustre qualifying campaign behind them and write more positive headlines for the national game by clinching their Asian...

England, Germany test World Cup credentials 19 Nov 2013 - 07:56 am

LONDON: England’s World Cup ambitions will be placed beneath an unforgiving spotlight today when they tackle arch rivals Germany at Wembley Stadium in...