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Confident India plot England revenge after tour whitewash 14 Nov 2012 - 02:22 pm

AHMEDABAD: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virender Sehwag played down the notion of looking to get even but revenge is very much on India’s...

Wasim hopeful of trouble free Pakistan-India ODI series 14 Nov 2012 - 02:22 pm

KARACHI: Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said yesterday he was confident Pakistan’s hotly-anticipated tour of India next month would pass off safely and...

Chanderpaul and Powell anchor West Indies on the first day 14 Nov 2012 - 02:21 pm

DHAKA: The ever-reliable Shivnarine Chanderpaul (pictured below) and opener Kieran Powell hit stubborn hundreds to give the West Indies a commanding start in...

Qatari investment in PSG a big boost for French football: Mougin 14 Nov 2012 - 02:20 pm

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (left), Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Jean-Pierre Mougin, Secretary-General of French National Olympic Committee (FNOSC)...

Games star hungry for more success 14 Nov 2012 - 02:19 pm

BY DENZIL PINTO DOHA: Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua has said that winning in London has given him the ‘motivation and determination’ to...

QOC signs deal with FNOSC at Congress 14 Nov 2012 - 02:18 pm

DOHA: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and the French National Olympic and Sport Committee (FNOSC) signed a co-operation agreement in the domain of sport...

Mousa shines in Al Rayyan victory 14 Nov 2012 - 02:17 pm

By Danotzki Santos Doha: Al Rayyan out-hassled and out-gunned Al Wakra all game long to run away with an 86-64 win last night...

Handball: Qatar’s Al Rayyan in final 14 Nov 2012 - 02:17 pm

Al Rayes Bassel of Qatar’s Al Rayyan tries to score against Al Noor of Saudi Arabia during the semi-final match of the 15th...

Action from El Classico Legends Match in Doha 14 Nov 2012 - 02:15 pm

Veteran players of Real Madrid (centre) and Barcelona in action during the El Classico Legends Match at Aspire Ladies Hall in Doha yesterday....

Unbeaten Japan clash with Oman 14 Nov 2012 - 02:14 pm

SINGAPORE: Asian champions Japan can move within touching distance of the 2014 World Cup by extending their unbeaten record against Oman today, while...

Gerrard set to join England centurions 14 Nov 2012 - 02:14 pm

PARIS: Captain Steven Gerrard is expected to win his 100th England cap in today’s friendly against Sweden The England-sweden match is one of...

NBA: Jefferson, Millsap fusion inspires Jazz to extra time win 14 Nov 2012 - 02:13 pm

TORONTO: The Utah Jazz needed three extra time periods yesterday but finally locked up their first road win of the NBA season, 140-133...

Steelers script close victory over Chiefs 14 Nov 2012 - 02:12 pm

New YOrk: The Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to rely on their defence to eke out a hard-fought 16-13 extra time victory over the...

Beach soccer comes to Qatar 13 Nov 2012 - 09:08 am

From left: Christian Karembeu, former Real Madrid and FIFA Beach Soccer Ambassador, Nasser Al Khater, Communications and Marketing Director for Qatar 2022 Supreme...

Aussies push for victory at Gabba 13 Nov 2012 - 09:00 am

BRISBANE, Australia: Majestic Michael Clarke unfurled another double century and opener Ed Cowan scored his first Test hundred as Australia batted South Africa...

Rain ruins Kiwis’ victory hopes 13 Nov 2012 - 09:00 am

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka: New Zealand’s hopes of posting a consolation win against Sri Lanka were shattered by rain as the fifth and final...

Qatar urged to focus on coaching 13 Nov 2012 - 08:59 am

Eight-time All Star and 4-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Dikembe Mutombo during Aspire4Sport at Aspire Dome yesterday. PICS: SHAIVAL DALAL BY...

Liverpool star Rush in awe of Doha facilities 13 Nov 2012 - 08:57 am

Liverpool legend Ian Rush conducts a training camp for children on the sidelines of Aspire4Sport at Aspire Academy in Doha yesterday. Rush is...