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Al Attiyah to attend Lebanon Rally kick off 27 Aug 2014 - 11:29 pm

Beirut: FIA vice-president Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (pictured) reached Beirut yesterday to attend the start of the 37th Lebanon Rally, which kicks...

Al Anabi look to defend US Nationals title 27 Aug 2014 - 11:29 pm

Khalid AlBalooshi deploys his parachutes to slow the Al Anabi Racing Top Fuel car following a 300mph pass earlier this month in Minnesota....

Iran beat Korea to enter finals of FIBA U18 Championships 27 Aug 2014 - 11:27 pm

Korea’s Junhyeong Byeon tries to score against Iran during a match of the 23rd FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship in Doha yesterday. Picture: Baher...

Klitschko to defend title in November 27 Aug 2014 - 11:27 pm

Wladimir Klitschko with his title belts. BERLIN: Undisputed heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko will defend his IBF, WBA and WBO belts against Bulgarian...

Jorgensen in last 16 at badminton worlds 27 Aug 2014 - 11:26 pm

Former world junior champion Wang Zhengming of China in action against Micheal Rogalski from Poland during their men’s singles match of the 2014...

Federer, Serena in cruise control as teen duo shines 27 Aug 2014 - 09:37 pm

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his game against Marinko Matosevic of Australia at the US Open in New York yesterday. Serena Williams...

US Open stunner costs Bellis $60,000 27 Aug 2014 - 09:35 pm

CiCi Bellis NEW YORK: Fifteen-year-old CiCi Bellis caused the biggest upset of the US Open on Tuesday when she knocked out Australian Open...

Bouchard victory brings smile to ‘future face of women’s tennis’ 27 Aug 2014 - 09:35 pm

Eugenie Bouchard of Canada celebrates after scoring a point against Olga Govortsova of Belarus at the US Open in New York yesterday. NEW...

Ivanovic embracing the New York moment 27 Aug 2014 - 09:33 pm

NEW YORK: Former world number one Ana Ivanovic (pictured) is riding a new wave of success, and this time she’s ready to enjoy...

Woods better off without a coach, says Ernie Els 27 Aug 2014 - 09:32 pm

US golfer Tiger Woods (right) with his coach Sean Foley during practice at Royal Liverpool Golf Course in Hoylake, England in this July...

Olympic bonding with LeBron helped Cavs land Love 27 Aug 2014 - 09:31 pm

Cleveland Cavaliers’ player Kevin Love talks to the media at Cleveland Clinic Courts yesterday. CLEVELAND: Kevin Love’s camaraderie with LeBron James during their...

Clinical Giants hand Rockies 3-0 drubbing 27 Aug 2014 - 09:31 pm

Baltimore Orioles’ outfielders Nick Markakis (21), Steve Pearce (left) and David Lough celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays at Orioles Park at...

Liberty National named 2017 Presidents Cup host 27 Aug 2014 - 09:26 pm

JERSEY CITY, United States: Liberty National was named yesterday as host of the 2017 Presidents Cup, with US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem...

FINA Swimming World Cup kicks off in Doha today 27 Aug 2014 - 01:28 am

FROM LEFT: Secretary-general of the Qatar Swimming Association, Ali Yousuf Al Jabir, , reigning FINA World Cup champion Katinka Hosszu, Tunisian swimmer Oussama...

Al Hilal reach semi-finals after edgy draw against Al Sadd 27 Aug 2014 - 01:28 am

Al Sadd’s Ibrahim Majid (right) vies for the ball with Al Hilal’s Yaser Al Shahrani during their AFC Champions League quarter-final match at...

Qatar volleyball team to play in Group A in Asian Games 27 Aug 2014 - 12:41 am

A view of the main stadium in Incheon, South Korea, where the upcoming 2014 Asian Games will be held between September 19 and...

Qatar beat Kuwait, fail to make semis 27 Aug 2014 - 12:38 am

Iran’s Mohammad Yousofvand scores against Malaysia during a 23rd FIBA Asia U18 Championship match at Al Gharafa Stadium in Doha yesterday.Picture: Baher Amin...

‘Iron Lady’ Hosszu chasing Olympic medal dream 27 Aug 2014 - 12:37 am

Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu gestures on sidelines of the press conference yesterday in Doha held to reveal details of the FINA World Cup. ...