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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. ...

Swedish golfers, Korean archer take Youth gold 27 Aug 2014 - 12:36 am

NANJING: Swedish golfers Marcus Kinhult and Linnea Strom prevailed in a play-off to take the mixed team Youth Olympic gold medal yesterday, with...

All-round Perera shatters Pakistan as SL square series 27 Aug 2014 - 12:36 am

Sri Lanka’s Thisara Perera celebrates dismissing Pakistan’s Fawad Alam (not pictured) during the second ODI in Hambantota yesterday. HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka: Thisara Perera...

Five home runs seal Baltimore’s victory 27 Aug 2014 - 12:35 am

Baltimore Orioles left fielder Steve Pearce hits a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at Orioles Park...

Bangladesh to lift ban on Shakib from Sep 15 27 Aug 2014 - 12:33 am

DHAKA: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s six-month ban imposed last month for “misbehaviour” has been lifted, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said yesterday. “After...

England in comfort zone at World Cup 27 Aug 2014 - 12:32 am

LONDON: Tournament hosts England will have an additional advantage as they bid to win the 2015 Rugby World Cup after it was announced...

England in comfort zone at World Cup 27 Aug 2014 - 12:31 am

LONDON: Tournament hosts England will have an additional advantage as they bid to win the 2015 Rugby World Cup after it was announced...

Women’s NBA stars named for US worlds camp 27 Aug 2014 - 12:30 am

COLORADO SPRINGS: USA Basketball named a squad of 27 Women’s NBA stars for their camp that will eventually produce the American squad that...

Qatar’s Al Attiyah aims for second outright triumph 26 Aug 2014 - 09:52 pm

Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah in action in this photo taken during the Hungarian Baja, earlier this month. The Qatari driver heads a four-car...

Benzema, Ronaldo score to give Real winning start; champions Atletico held 26 Aug 2014 - 09:48 pm

Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Cordoba CF in their first La Liga game in Madrid on Monday. MADRID:...

My version is different, says Rosberg 26 Aug 2014 - 09:47 pm

LONDON: Nico Rosberg has questioned Lewis Hamilton’s version of events after the Mercedes team-mates collided while contesting the lead on the second lap...

Everton eye Eto’o deal: Reports 26 Aug 2014 - 09:46 pm

LONDON: Everton are moving closer to signing Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o before the end of the current transfer window, several British media organisations,...

Man City ominous after cruising past Liverpool 26 Aug 2014 - 09:21 pm

Manchester City’s Stevan Jovetic celebrates after scoring a goal against Liverpool during an English Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester...