Sports

Qatar’s Nasser reigns supreme at Jordan Rally 14 Oct 2012 - 03:35 am

DEAD SEA, Jordan: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah, partnered by Italian co-driver Giovanni Bernacchini, secured a hard-earned sixth victory in the Jordan Rally,...

Three-star Pedro lifts Spain 14 Oct 2012 - 03:31 am

PARIS: Defending titleholders Spain and a cluster of former champions coasted to comfortable 2014 World Cup qualifying wins across Europe on Friday night....

Messi keeps Argentina on course for Brazil 14 Oct 2012 - 03:30 am

MONTEVIDEO: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina defeated Uruguay 3-0 on Friday night to remain comfortably on course for the 2014...

Mallinger leads at CordeValle 14 Oct 2012 - 03:29 am

CAlifornia: American John Mallinger posted seven birdies and an eagle to power to a four-shot lead after yesterday’s second round of the Frys.com...

Choi heads leaderboard in Malaysia 14 Oct 2012 - 03:28 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champion Choi Na-Yeon kept her lead yesterday at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, while fellow South Korean Park Inbee lit...

Aamal and QFA sign new sponsorship deal 14 Oct 2012 - 03:28 am

Doha: Aamal, a leading Qatari conglomerate, yesterday signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Football Association (QFA), it was revealed here yesterday. By virtue...

Thurston shines as Kangaroos down Kiwis 14 Oct 2012 - 03:27 am

TOWNSVILLE, Australia: Johnathan Thurston kicked his 100th Test goal as Australia’s Kangaroos finished strongly for a hard-fought 18-10 rugby league win over New...

Armstrong’s manager leaves team 14 Oct 2012 - 03:26 am

NEW YORK: Lance Armstrong’s former manager, Johan Bruyneel, fell on his sword yesterday as the fallout from the latest revelations about the use...

Webber fastest in Korean qualifying 14 Oct 2012 - 03:26 am

YEONGAM, South Korea: Australian Mark Webber seized pole position for the South Korean Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with title-chasing Red Bull...

Small setback for QMMF riders West, Rosell 14 Oct 2012 - 03:26 am

MOTEGI, Japan: Both QMMF Racing Team riders Anthony West and Elena Rosell suffered small setbacks on the second day of practice for the...

Late burst gives Lorenzo pole position 14 Oct 2012 - 03:25 am

MOTEGI, Japan: Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo secured his sixth pole position of the MotoGP season with a record last-gasp spurt in qualifying for...

Cardinals advance to NLCS series 14 Oct 2012 - 03:24 am

WASHINGTON: The St Louis Cardinals erased a six-run deficit and scored four runs in the ninth inning to stun the Washington Nationals 9-7...

Al Rayyan eye upset victory against defending champions 13 Oct 2012 - 02:36 am

Khalid Al Mawlawi, (second right) President of Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA), is seen with Theofanis Tsiokris, honorary Executive Vice-President of FIVB, Aleksander Boricic,...

FIVB applauds Qatar role 13 Oct 2012 - 02:36 am

DOHA: FIVB yesterday praised the role played by Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) in promoting the sport in the Middle East, saying the sports-loving...

World’s best volleyball clubs get set for battle 13 Oct 2012 - 02:36 am

DOHA: Although no Qatari sides will be involved in the women’s event of the FIVB World Club Championship, spectators can be treated to...

Vettel sets pace in Korea 13 Oct 2012 - 02:34 am

Red Bull-Renault driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (left) signs his autograph to the South Korea course crew at the paddock after a drivers’...

Qatar’s Al Attiyah leads Jordan Rally 13 Oct 2012 - 02:32 am

DEAD SEA, Jordan: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Italian co-driver Giovanni Bernacchini led after a titanic struggle for supremacy on the first...

QNB Qatar Stars Cup action 13 Oct 2012 - 02:31 am

Al Gharafa’s Afonso Alves (left) and Al Wakra’s Johar Al Kaabi vie for ball possession during their QNB Qatar Stars Cup match at...