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Tour of Zubarah kicks off today 17 Dec 2014 - 10:06 am

The Assistant Secretary General of Qatar Cycling Federation, Nasser Al Kaabi (centre) addressing a news conference on the eve of the Tour of...

Man United can win the league, says Rooney 17 Dec 2014 - 10:05 am

Liverpool’s Kolo Toure (left) is challenged by Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney during their English Premier League match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern...

Southeast Asian Olympics possible after IOC reforms 17 Dec 2014 - 10:04 am

SINGAPORE: Indonesia are optimistic about bringing the Olympics to Southeast Asia in collaboration with one of their neighbours after the International Olympic Committee’s...

James powers Cavaliers to ninth consecutive victory 17 Dec 2014 - 10:02 am

LeBron James (left) of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their NBA game...

NHL: Penguins, Islanders register wins 17 Dec 2014 - 10:01 am

NEW YORK: Rookies Bryan Rust and Brian Dumoulin scored their first career goals as the Sidney Crosby-less Pittsburgh Penguins registered a 10th consecutive...

Brees stars as Saints outwit Bears to grab NFC South lead 17 Dec 2014 - 10:01 am

CHICAGO: Drew Brees threw for 375 yards as the New Orleans Saints seized sole possession of first place with a 31-15 victory over...

Wada commission to probe doping allegations 17 Dec 2014 - 10:00 am

LONDON: The World Anti-Doping Agency has set up an independent commission to investigate allegations of widespread doping among Russian athletes, WADA said yesterday....

Zaqhwan crowned SuperSport champion in season finale 16 Dec 2014 - 08:37 am

Action from the SuperSports 600cc race at the Losail Circuit on Sunday night. Doha: Malaysian Zaqhwan Zaidi snatched the overall SuperSports 600cc crown...

Italian Embassy and ICSS celebrate values of sport 16 Dec 2014 - 08:35 am

Mohammed Hanzab, President of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) speaking at the special reception to celebrate the values of sport in...

Brilliant Aseer claims Ad Dibal Cup at QREC 16 Dec 2014 - 08:29 am

Asser in action during the 1900m dirt track race at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) in Doha, yesterday. DOHA: Aseer yesterday...

Bosses, players blamed for India tour fiasco 16 Dec 2014 - 08:28 am

West Indies’ players are seen during the tour of India, in this October 2014 file photo. The players refused to complete the tour...

Qatar’s Carella and Torrente set for title showdown in Sharjah 16 Dec 2014 - 08:25 am

Alex Carella will be aiming for a fourth UIM F1 H2O World Championship title for the Qatar Team in Sharjah on Friday. ....

Hamilton clinches BBC Sports Personality of the Year award 16 Dec 2014 - 08:21 am

Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton raises his trophy on the podium after winning the inaugural Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sochi...

Two Kenyan runners fail drugs tests 16 Dec 2014 - 08:20 am

NAIROBI: Kenyan long-distance runners Viola Chelangat Kimetto and Joyce Jemutai Kiplimo have failed drugs tests and will be banned for two years, Athletics...

Rome to lead Italy’s bid for 2024 Games 16 Dec 2014 - 08:20 am

ROME: Rome will spearhead an Italian bid for the 2024 Olympic Games, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said yesterday vowing a strong campaign to...

Bulls prevail over Heat to extend winning run 16 Dec 2014 - 08:12 am

NEW YORK: The Chicago Bulls, with the best road record in the Eastern Conference, defeated the Miami Heat. Mike Dunleavy scored all 22...

Bryant passes Jordan on all-time scoring list 16 Dec 2014 - 08:11 am

MINNEAPOLIS: Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant passed NBA icon Michael Jordan yesterday for third on the league’s all-time scoring list – and...

Maple Leafs edge Kings in shoot-out 16 Dec 2014 - 08:10 am

NEW YORK: Joffrey Lupul was the only player to score in the shootout as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angeles Kings....