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Djokovic and Serena in a hurry 15 Jan 2014 - 11:32 pm

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Leonardo Mayer of Argentina during their second round match of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis...

Nadal, Federer, Murray through in ‘inhumane’ heat 15 Jan 2014 - 02:37 pm

Spain’s Rafael Nadal (left) comforts Australia’s Bernard Tomic after his retirement from their singles match on day two of the 2014 Australian Open....

Pakistan look to pitch to level Sri Lanka series 15 Jan 2014 - 02:36 pm

Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara (right) speaks with Pakistan cricket team coach Dav Whatmore (centre) and cricketer Saeed Ajmal during a practice session...

Stenson, Donald confirmed for Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 15 Jan 2014 - 02:33 pm

Abdulla Al Raisi (third left), Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Bank and Hassan Al Nuaimi (third right), President, Qatar Golf Association (QGA) shake hands...

QAFCO signs new deal with Qatar Masters 15 Jan 2014 - 02:32 pm

Hamad Al Marwani (left), Chief Admin Officer, QAFCO, Abdulla Saleh Al Raisi, Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Bank, exchanging documents during a contract signing...

Federer out to prove critics wrong 15 Jan 2014 - 02:31 pm

Maria Sharapova of Russia during her first round match against Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US at the Australian Open Grand Slam tournament in...

South Africa trounce Ireland to reach ODI final 15 Jan 2014 - 02:30 pm

Action from the tri-nation women’s cricket tournament One -Day International match between Ireland and South Africa at West End Park International Cricket Stadium...

Real Madrid hit Porto for six 15 Jan 2014 - 02:29 pm

Aspire Qatar’s player Abdulrasheed Ibrahim, receiving the Man-of-the-Match award from an official at the end of the Aspire Qatar and Chicago Fire match...

Seedorf confirms he’s new Milan coach 15 Jan 2014 - 02:28 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Dutch veteran Clarence Seedorf (pictured) confirmed yesterday he is taking over as coach of AC Milan, replacing Massimiliano Allegri. The...

Zenit, Red Bull Salzburg to clash in Doha 15 Jan 2014 - 02:28 pm

Doha: Zenit St Petersburg will train in Qatar for 10 days ahead of their Champions League round of 16 match against Borussia Dortmund,...

US firm to build new boat for Spirit of Qatar Team 15 Jan 2014 - 02:23 pm

Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani (left) confirmed the signing of a deal with the Florida-based Cigarette Racing. DOHA: Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor...

Farah braces for London Marathon ordeal 15 Jan 2014 - 02:21 pm

LONDON: Double world and Olympic champion Mo Farah admitted yesterday that he will face a gruelling challenge when he runs the London Marathon...

Lee looks to fend off Chen in Malaysia 15 Jan 2014 - 02:20 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s top-ranked badminton star Lee Chong Wei is determined to bounce back on home turf this week after a weekend loss...

Arsenal reclaim top spot in EPL 15 Jan 2014 - 02:19 pm

Arsenal’s French striker Olivier Giroud (second left) scores his team’s second goal during an English Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa...

Ancelotti surprised by Ronaldo’s work ethic 15 Jan 2014 - 02:18 pm

BARCELONA: Carlo Ancelotti never expected Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo (left), to have the strong work ethic he possesses when he first became...

Fourth consecutive win for Columbus 15 Jan 2014 - 02:17 pm

LOS ANGELES: Paul Maurice won his first game as Winnipeg’s new coach as the Jets handled Phoenix in a big victory in their...

Broncos lose injured Harris for play-off run 15 Jan 2014 - 02:17 pm

DENVER: Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris will miss the remainder of the National Football League playoffs with a torn left knee ligament, Broncos...

Parker shines as Spurs stop Pelicans 15 Jan 2014 - 02:16 pm

NEW ORLEANS: Tony Parker scored at team-high 27 points and Manu Ginobili bagged 14 in his return from injury as the San Antonio...