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Mayweather told ‘no excuses’, fight Pacquiao 25 Nov 2014 - 07:18 am

MACAU: Manny Pacquiao, his promoter and his trainer all threw down the gauntlet to Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino boxer comprehensively battered the...

QMSF to launch Qatar Cup 25 Nov 2014 - 04:39 am

Qatar Marine Sports Federation President H E Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani (left) and Jason Miller, General Manager of OPGP, have agreed...

Al Attiyah promises full support 24 Nov 2014 - 09:40 am

JEREZ, SPain: Qatar Motor and Motorcycling Federation (QMMF) President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah has pledged to take bike racing to all corners...

Single-minded Hamilton speeds to gold and glory 24 Nov 2014 - 09:36 am

ABU DHABI: From anonymous middle England to a life of fabulous riches, a rock star girlfriend, a scarlet red private jet and now,...

Factbox on Lewis Hamilton 24 Nov 2014 - 09:34 am

ABU DHABI: Factbox on Mercedes driver and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton (pictured): Born: Stevenage, England. Jan. 7, 1985 (29 years old) q ...

Al Rayyan Endurance Cup race 24 Nov 2014 - 09:34 am

Young riders pose with their trophies following a race in the junior category organised by Qatar Endurance Committee in Doha. RIGHT: Trophy winners...

Australia edge past SA, reclaim No.1 ranking 24 Nov 2014 - 09:31 am

SYDNEY: Australia scrambled over the line for a two-wicket victory in the fifth one-day international against South Africa yesterday to move back to...

Kohli ready for challenge of leading India against Aussies 24 Nov 2014 - 09:28 am

ADELAIDE: Indian star Virat Kohli (pictured) said yesterday he was ready for the in-your-face pressure in store for his Test captaincy debut against...

Sydney club probed for declaring 24 Nov 2014 - 09:27 am

MELBOURNE: Michael Clarke’s Sydney cricket club is being probed for declaring at 17-0 during a local game on Sunday and claiming it was...

Anamul, Tamim set up easy win for Bangladesh 24 Nov 2014 - 09:26 am

CHITTAGONG: Opening batsmen Anamul Haque and Tamim Iqbal each struck a half-century to set up an easy 68-run win for Bangladesh in the...

Stenson defies nerves to retain Dubai title 24 Nov 2014 - 09:26 am

DUBAI: Defending champion Henrik Stenson retained the $8m DP World Tour Championship yesterday, carding a final-round 70 to finish two shots clear and...

Goalie Price stars in Canadiens’ victory 24 Nov 2014 - 09:24 am

NEW YORK: Montreal continued their mastery over Boston as Carey Price stopped 33 shots and the Canadiens beat the Bruins 2-0 for the...

Woods names Como as new swing coach 24 Nov 2014 - 09:23 am

MIAMI: Tiger Woods, the former world number one set to return to golf in less than two weeks, said that Chris Como is...

Cullen holds off Scott to win Australian Masters 24 Nov 2014 - 09:22 am

MELBOURNE: Nick Cullen nervelessly struck a sublime bunker shot for a tap-in par putt on the last hole to win the Australian Masters...

NBA: James concerned as Cavaliers struggle 24 Nov 2014 - 09:22 am

NEW YORK: The return of the prodigal son to Cleveland is undergoing growing pains as LeBron James and the Cavaliers struggle to fulfill...

Qatar raise game to roar into final 24 Nov 2014 - 06:17 am

Qatar players celebrate after scoring against Oman during their Gulf Cup semi-final soccer match in Riyadh yesterday. Qatar beat Oman 3-1 to reach...

Qatar ready for Oman in today’s semi 23 Nov 2014 - 12:54 am

Qatari players pose for a team photo prior to their Gulf Cup Group A match against Bahrain at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd...

Man United edge Arsenal, Chelsea beat West Brom 23 Nov 2014 - 12:51 am

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney celebrates after Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs (not pictured) scores an own goal during an English Premier League match at the...