Sports

Lusail Multipurpose Hall committed to reducing carbon footprint 25 Jan 2015 - 01:07 am

Khaled Hamad Al Mohannadi, Project Director of Lusail Sports Arena (centre), with Mubarak Al Boainin (left), Board Member of Sports Press Committee of...

Fans from Arab world dominate at Qatar 2015 25 Jan 2015 - 01:06 am

Doha: Sports fans from across the Arab world have electrified the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship, bringing their passionate support for national teams...

Day of drama as amazing Grace wins Qatar Masters 25 Jan 2015 - 01:03 am

Branden Grace (left) of South Africa receiving the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters trophy from Hassan Al Nuaimi, President of Qatar Golf Association (QGA)...

Argentina, Iceland reach last-sixteen 25 Jan 2015 - 01:00 am

A Swedish player scores past the French keeper at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena. PICTURES BY: SALIM MATRAMKOT Doha: Argentina and Iceland...

Iraq, UAE triumph on night of Asian Cup upsets 24 Jan 2015 - 09:07 pm

The United Arab Emirates shocked holders Japan and Iraq sent their arch-rivals Iran crashing out as a stunning night of upsets turned the...

Golf: Qatar Masters final round scores 24 Jan 2015 - 06:48 pm

Doha, Qatar - Leading scores in Doha on Saturday after the final round of the Qatar Masters: 269 - Branden Grace (RSA) 67-68-68-66...

NBA: Results and standings 24 Jan 2015 - 06:46 pm

Washington, United States - Results and standings on Friday in the NBA: Golden State 126, Sacramento 101 San Antonio 99, LA Lakers 85...

Golf: Grace lands eagle, wins Qatar Masters 24 Jan 2015 - 06:21 pm

Branden Grace of South Africa celebrates his birdie on the eighteenth green during the final round Doha - South Africa's Branden Grace won...

Tennis: Ferrer beats Simon to reach fourth round 24 Jan 2015 - 06:01 pm

In hot, muggy conditions, Gilles Simon took out David Ferrer in four sets to reach the round of 16 Melbourne - Spain's ninth...

Golf: Qatar Masters heading for thrilling finish 24 Jan 2015 - 05:58 pm

Doha - The Qatar Masters was heading for a thrilling conclusion on Saturday with South African Brandan Grace among six players tied for...

Football: Australian A-League results 24 Jan 2015 - 05:57 pm

Melbourne - Results of Australian A-League matches played on Saturday: Adelaide United 7 (Djite 2, 54, Carrusca 23, 28-pen, Boogaard 35, Cirio 70-pen,...

Alpine Skiing: Women's World Cup results 24 Jan 2015 - 05:46 pm

Saint Moritz, Switzerland - Women's World Cup alpine skiing results on Saturday after the downhill in Saint Moritz: 1. Lara Gut (SUI) 1:43.82,...

Tennis: Nishikori battles early nerves to stay alive 24 Jan 2015 - 05:43 pm

Melbourne - Japan's fifth seed Kei Nishikori battled back from a nervy opening to oust American Steve Johnson Saturday and stay on course...

Tennis: Top seed Djokovic powers into Open fourth round 24 Jan 2015 - 05:17 pm

Melbourne - Top seed Novak Djokovic powered into the fourth round at the Australian Open with a straight sets win over Spain's tenacious...

Football: Roma agree Salah loan deal 24 Jan 2015 - 05:01 pm

Milan - Roma have agreed terms with Chelsea for the transfer of midfielder Mohamed Salah to the Serie A club, according to reports...

Ghana take aim at South Africa after big win 24 Jan 2015 - 01:28 pm

Asamoah Gyan Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea---Ghana's Black Stars are keeping their feet on the ground ahead of Tuesday's decisive Africa Cup of Nations Group...

Japan's Nishikori through to Open fourth round 24 Jan 2015 - 12:15 pm

Kei Nishikori Melbourne---Japan's fifth seed Kei Nishikori beat American Steve Johnson in four sets to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open...

Real Madrid snap up Brazilian midfielder Silva 24 Jan 2015 - 12:10 pm

Lucas Silva Madrid---European champions Real Madrid have completed the signing of Brazilian under-21 international midfielder Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro. The deal cost Los...