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Experienced Nadal beats Gojowczyk to reach final 04 Jan 2014 - 02:41 am

Monfils returns the ball to Germany’s Florian Mayer. The Frenchman won 6-3, 6-2, RIGHT: Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Peter...

Nadal, ‘autograph seeker’ Gojowczyk reach semis 03 Jan 2014 - 06:52 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain serves to Ernest Gulbis of Latvia during their Qatar Open match at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex,...

Serena, Sharapova to clash in semis 03 Jan 2014 - 06:51 am

BRISBANE, Australia: Serena Williams yesterday served a perfect first set on her way to setting up a blockbuster semi-final against bitter rival Maria...

Jese nets winner for Real in Doha friendly 03 Jan 2014 - 06:49 am

Real Madrid stiker Jese (centre) scores past Paris Saint Germain (PSG) golkeeper, Sirgu Salvatore during their friendly match at the Khalifa Stadium in...

Rivals worried by PSG threat, says President 03 Jan 2014 - 06:48 am

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo (Centre) poses for a picture with Aspire Academy students. RIGHT: Zinedine Zidane poses with fans for a picture. DOHA:...

Late strikes put Pakistan on top 03 Jan 2014 - 06:47 am

ABU DHABI: Paceman Bilawal Bhatti removed experienced Sri Lankan batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene off successive deliveries to put Pakistan in command...

Qatar Optimist Cup: Yassar of Turkey reigns supreme 03 Jan 2014 - 06:46 am

Rasim Yasar of Turkey, overall winner at the Qatar Optimist Cup of Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) poses for a pictures along...

England have spinner Panesar worry ahead of Sydney Test 03 Jan 2014 - 06:44 am

SYDNEY: England have concerns over the fitness of spinner Monty Panesar but wicketkeeper Matt Prior will not return to the team for the...

ORS targeting accuracy, time saving in cricket: Taufel 03 Jan 2014 - 06:44 am

ABU DHABI: Simon Taufel, five-time umpire of the year, yesterday said a new trialled system will help attain more accuracy and save time...

Bayern Munich set for Qatar training camp 03 Jan 2014 - 06:44 am

BERLIN: European and club world champions Bayern Munich head for Qatar on Sunday for a nine-day winter training camp in the Gulf state....

Ex-United star Solskjaer takes Cardiff reins 03 Jan 2014 - 06:43 am

LONDON: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no qualms about working for Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan, he said after being appointed as the Premier...

Stop the “extreme pressure” on players: Murray 03 Jan 2014 - 06:42 am

DOHA: Andy Murray wants to put a stop to the habit of putting “extreme pressure” on players, as part of a legacy for...

Real Madrid win Doha blockbuster 03 Jan 2014 - 05:16 am

Real Madrid’s Casemiro (right) challenges PSG’s Kingsley Coman during their friendly football match at Khalifa Stadium in Doha yesterday. By Armstrong Vas Doha:...

PSG, Real clash today in Qatar 02 Jan 2014 - 02:10 pm

Paris Saint Germain coach Laurent Blanc (right) attends a news conference along with PSG player Thiago Silva at the Aspire Academy in Doha...

Spurs stun Man United, Arsenal cling to top spot 02 Jan 2014 - 02:08 pm

Tottenham Hotspur’s Belgium midfielder Moussa Dembele (left) vies with Manchester United’s English midfielder Tom Cleverley during the English Premier League football match at...

Nadal restores order after four seeds exit Qatar Open 02 Jan 2014 - 02:07 pm

Florian Mayer of Germany in action against World number four Andy Murray of Great Britain during Qatar Open 2014 at the Khalifa International...

Federer begins year on encouraging note 02 Jan 2014 - 02:06 pm

Paris Saint Germain football player Zlatan Ibrahimovic (left) watches the match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Tobias Kamke of Germany during their...

Anderson hits fastest ODI ton as New Zealand overwhelm Windies 02 Jan 2014 - 02:03 pm

Corey Anderson of New Zealand walks from the pitch after scoring the fastest century in history during the third One-day International against the...