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Rally season to kick off in Doha 15 Dec 2014 - 11:05 am

This February 2014 file picture shows Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah (centre) and Giovanni Bernacchini (left) along with the QMMF President Nasser Khalifa Al...

Inagaki sets new lap record to capture crucial pole at Losail 15 Dec 2014 - 11:04 am

Akeno Speed Racing’s Makoto Inagaki in action during the qualifying session of the Petronas Asia Road Racing Championship at the Losail International Circuit...

Bekele sets sights on marathon gold in Rio 15 Dec 2014 - 11:03 am

DUBAI: Kenenisa Bekele, world record holder over 5,000 and 10,000 metres, is aiming for Marathon gold at the 2016 Olympics, although the Ethiopian...

Italy’s Premeir to announce Rome 2024 bid 15 Dec 2014 - 11:02 am

ROME: Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is set to announce Rome’s candidacy to host the 2024 Olympic Games, according to media reports, yesterday....

Chalmers wins Australian PGA in marathon play-off 15 Dec 2014 - 11:01 am

Gold Coast, Australia: Greg Chalmers won the Australian PGA Championship for the second time yesterday after a dramatic three-way playoff with Adam Scott...

Westwood beats Kaymer and Fraser to Thailand triumph 15 Dec 2014 - 11:00 am

Lee Westwood of England poses with the trophy after winning the Thailand Golf Championship at Amata Spring Country Club, Chonburi province, Thailand, yesterday....

Day-Tringale hold on to win Franklin Templeton 15 Dec 2014 - 10:58 am

Naples, : Jason Day and Cameron Tringale overcame a slow start Saturday to win the Franklin Templeton Shootout by a shot. Day and...

NHL: Islanders end Chicago’s winning run, Ducks down Jets 15 Dec 2014 - 10:57 am

NEW YORK: The New York Islanders snapped Chicago’s eight-game winning streak after a power-play goal by Lubomir Visnovsky in the third period gave...

Curry spurs Warriors to win over Mavericks 15 Dec 2014 - 10:57 am

NEW YORK: Stephen Curry recorded 29 points and eight assists as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 105-98 to pick up their 15th...

Mayweather wants Pacquiao on May 2 15 Dec 2014 - 10:52 am

LOS ANGELES: US boxer Floyd Mayweather says he is willing to fight Manny Pacquiao next May in a blockbuster world title fight but...

Scott in three-way tie for lead at Australian PGA 14 Dec 2014 - 12:24 pm

GOLD COAST, Australia: Adam Scott fired a three-under-par 69 to join Wade Ormsby and Scott Strange in a three-way tie for the lead...

Fraser bounces back in Thailand 14 Dec 2014 - 12:24 pm

BANGKOK: Australia’s Marcus Fraser will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Thailand Golf Championship despite making a bogey on...

Fleetwood edges ahead in windy Thailand 14 Dec 2014 - 12:23 pm

BANGKOK: England’s Tommy Fleetwood took a one stroke lead after firing a three-under 69 in the second round of the $1m Thailand Golf...

Kvitova eyes world number one spot in 2015 14 Dec 2014 - 12:22 pm

PRAGUE: Reigning Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic has said she was looking to improve her Grand Slam performances while keeping...

James’ heroics in vain as Pelicans overcome Cavs 14 Dec 2014 - 03:53 am

New Orleans Pelicans forward Tyreke Evans (left) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half of a game at...

NHL: Depleted Penguins down Flames, Canadiens thrash Kings 14 Dec 2014 - 03:51 am

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Blake Comeau (left) congratulates left wing Rob Klinkhammer after Klinkhammer scored a goal against the Calgary Flames during the...

Rudisha fears for Kenya’s reputation 14 Dec 2014 - 03:50 am

KIMANA, Kenya: Kenya’s reputation has been tarnished by allegations that the world athletics body covered up or did not investigate suspicious blood tests...

Alba, Kutxa advance to Euroleague Top 16 14 Dec 2014 - 03:49 am

BELGRADE: Alba Berlin and Laboral Kutxa have reached the Euroleague Top 16 with a match to spare while the race for three more...