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Spain face Ukraine and Slovakia in Euro 2016 qualifying 24 Feb 2014 - 09:15 am

NICE, France: Spain will start their campaign for a third successive European Championship in qualifying Group C along with Ukraine, Slovakia, Belarus, Macedonia...

Ali’s gloves fetch $860,500 at auction 24 Feb 2014 - 09:12 am

Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay (left) and Sonny Liston face off in a WBA/WBC World Heavyweight fight in this Miami Herald photo taken...

Nadal survives to reach Rio final 24 Feb 2014 - 09:10 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: World number one Rafael Nadal survived two match points in a three-set victory over fellow Spaniard Pablo Andujar yesterday to...

Federer to show revival is real 24 Feb 2014 - 09:10 am

DUBAI: Roger Federer’s performance in reaching the semi-final of the Australian Open last month is the first step in a mini-revival of tennis’...

Day, Dubuisson enter Match Play final 24 Feb 2014 - 09:10 am

Victor Dubuisson plays the par 3 sixth hole during the semifinal round of the World Golf Championships — Accenture Match Play Championship at...

QREC-Al Emadi deal 24 Feb 2014 - 09:09 am

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) chairman H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani (second right) presents a memento to Al Emadi...

Dominant Nordqvist records Thai win 24 Feb 2014 - 09:01 am

PATTAYA: Anna Nordqvist completed a two shot pillar-to-post win at the $1.5m Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, holding off a dramatic late challenge from...

Mercedes form underlined in Bahrain 24 Feb 2014 - 09:01 am

MANAMA: Germany’s Nico Rosberg registered the fastest time in his Mercedes in Saturday’s pre-season testing session at Bahrain’s Sakhir circuit as world champions...

Chumba, Tsegaye win Tokyo Marathon 24 Feb 2014 - 09:00 am

TOKYO: Dickson Chumba won the men’s race at the Tokyo Marathon yesterday in a meet record of two hours, five minutes and 42...

Lagat blisters Rupp with closing kick 24 Feb 2014 - 09:00 am

ALBUQUERQUE: Bernard Lagat turned on his blistering kick and overwhelmed fellow Olympian Galen Rupp in their 3,000 metres duel at the US indoor...

Russia top medal table 24 Feb 2014 - 08:59 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre), International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (third left) of Germany, former IOC President Jacques Rogge (left) of...

Sail The Gulf 2014 winners 24 Feb 2014 - 08:58 am

The podium winners in various classes at the Sail The Gulf 2014 at the Doha Sailing Club on Saturday. Qatar had two second-place...

NHL star Backstrom fails doping test in Sochi 24 Feb 2014 - 08:57 am

SOCHI, Russia: Sweden’s star centre Nicklas Backstrom wasn’t allowed to play in the gold medal game against Canada after testing positive for a...

Kevil Love’s triple-double lifts Timberwolves over Jazz 24 Feb 2014 - 08:57 am

SALT LAKE CITY, US: Kevin Love posted the first triple-double of his career on Saturday, scoring 37 points with 12 rebounds and 10...

Steyn leads South Africa to victory 24 Feb 2014 - 04:57 am

The players of South Africa team celebrate after taking the wicket of Australia’s Nathan Lyon (right) during the second Test match against Australia...

Rooney signs blockbuster deal with Man United 23 Feb 2014 - 09:03 am

LONDON: Wayne Rooney (pictured) pledged his long-term future to Manchester United after signing a blockbuster contract extension with the Premier League champions. Rooney...

Venus claims first title win since 2012 23 Feb 2014 - 09:01 am

DUBAI: Venus Williams crushed Frenchwoman Alize Cornet 6-3, 6-0 in the final of the Dubai Championship yesterday, the veteran American bagging her first...

International Handball Federation 23 Feb 2014 - 08:59 am

A high-level delegation from the International Handball Federation (IHF) visited the under-construction venues to be used during the 24th edition of the 2015...