Sports

QOC releases 19th edition of Qatar Sport magazine 24 Oct 2012 - 06:31 am

DOHA: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has released the 19th edition of its official magazine Qatar Sport Magazine. The newly-released edition is packed with...

Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes reunite at BMW Masters 24 Oct 2012 - 06:30 am

SHANGHAI: Jose Maria Olazabal was reunited with his Ryder Cup heroes on a fun-filled yesterday before the serious action begins at the $7m...

Banned cyclist Armstrong facing financial meltdown 24 Oct 2012 - 06:30 am

PARIS: World cycling’s decision to strip Lance Armstrong of his record seven Tour de France wins could cost the shamed US rider millions,...

NFL: Dominant Bears beat Lions 13-7 24 Oct 2012 - 06:29 am

Chiacgo: Chicago’s swarming, suffocating defence squeezed the life out of the Detroit Lions in a 13-7 victory yesterday that kept the Bears at...

Hamilton hits out at UCI boss McQuaid 24 Oct 2012 - 06:29 am

PARIS: Tyler Hamilton, whose testimony helped bring down Lance Armstrong, blasted International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid yesterday, saying the Irishman has...

Tour De France to unveil 100th race route 24 Oct 2012 - 06:24 am

PARIS: Tour de France organisers today will unveil the route for the historic 100th edition of cycling’s most famous race, with celebrations overshadowed...

‘Sickened’ UCI strips Armstrong of all seven Tour de France titles 23 Oct 2012 - 05:03 am

Pat McQuaid, President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), informs about the position of the UCI regarding the decision from USADA in the...

Barca aim to maintain winning start 23 Oct 2012 - 05:02 am

MADRID: Barcelona entertain Celtic today looking to maintain their winning start to Champions League Group G with an in-form Lionel Messi but the...

Striker Messi to become a dad 23 Oct 2012 - 05:01 am

MADRID: Celtic’s hopes of beating Barcelona in the Champions League today could be decided at a maternity ward rather than in the intimidating...

Doha giants Al Sadd go top as Rayyan drop points 23 Oct 2012 - 05:00 am

Al Sadd captain Raul Gonzalez (left) celebrates with team-mates Talal Ali Albloushi (centre) and Nadir Belhadj during their Qatar Stars League (QSL) match...

Advantage with Man United 23 Oct 2012 - 04:59 am

LONDON: Manchester United’s determination to avoid last season’s mistakes, a winning start this term and their unbeaten home record against Portuguese teams are...

Ferdinand back after T-shirt spat 23 Oct 2012 - 04:59 am

LONDON: Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand trained as normal yesterday, amid British media reports of a showdown with coach Alex Ferguson over his...

Captains asked to wear anti-racism armbands in Europe 23 Oct 2012 - 04:58 am

GENEVA: Team captains playing in Champions and Europa League matches this week will be asked to wear anti-racism armbands as part of a...

Show jumping competition in Qatar 23 Oct 2012 - 04:57 am

The participants of a show jumping contest held in Doha pose for a picture with officials at the Al Rayyan Arena of the...

Golf: Gainey wins McGladrey Classic 23 Oct 2012 - 04:57 am

SEA ISLAND, Georgia: Tommy Gainey couldn’t quite reach golf’s magic number of 59 -- but a sparkling 60 was good enough to give...

Bryan twins on top for record eighth time 23 Oct 2012 - 04:56 am

Singapore: American twins Bob and Mike Bryan will end the tennis season on top of the world for a record eighth time, the...

Pakistan are ready to host internationals: Touring stars 23 Oct 2012 - 04:56 am

KARACHI: Players from the visiting International World XI yesterday said overseas teams should return to tour Pakistan soon, after two Twenty20s against an...

Twelve cricket teams to compete in U-19 Schools Tournament in Qatar 23 Oct 2012 - 04:55 am

DOHA: Twelves teams will take part in the Qatar Under-19 Schools Cricket Tournament, organised under the aegis of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA)...