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Tennis: Nadal back in the groove in Rio 16 Feb 2014 - 01:27 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain smiles during a news conference ahead of the Rio Open in Rio de Janeiro. RIO DE JANEIRO: World number...

Australian pace decimates South Africa in first Test 16 Feb 2014 - 01:26 am

Australia’s Mitchell Johnson responds to comments from South African fans during the fourth day of their first cricket Test match in Pretoria yesterday....

Rahane’s maiden Test century gives India control on day three 16 Feb 2014 - 01:24 am

Indian batsmen Ajinkya Rahane (right) and Shikar Dhawan (below) wave their bats after completing their individual centuries on day three of the second...

Top Asian youth footballers attend Aspire Academy camp 16 Feb 2014 - 01:24 am

Young footballers train during the Nike All Asia Football Camp at Khalifa Stadium in Doha. Doha: Aspire Academy hosted some of Asia’s top...

West, Ramos have promising tests 16 Feb 2014 - 01:20 am

QMMF Racing Team rider Anthony West and a team official talk during their three-day test stint in Valencia. DOHA: QMMF Racing Team rider...

Squash: Young Mark beats Halim in Doha 16 Feb 2014 - 01:19 am

DOHA: Mark Mourad beat Halim Raoof 11-3, 11-5, 11-4 (3-0) to win their InterContinental Doha Squash Championship match here. The tournament was held...

Good Dubai debut for Al Attiyah 16 Feb 2014 - 01:18 am

Nasser bin Saleh Al Attiyah of Qatar in action in Round 5 of Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East Challenge at Dubai Autodrome. DOHA:...

Boys cricket camp proves big success 16 Feb 2014 - 01:17 am

Participants in the Under-12 Junion Cricket Camp organised by Qatar Cricket Association. DOHA: A large number of boys took part in the Under-12...

Golf: Korea’s Bae takes sole command at Riviera 16 Feb 2014 - 01:16 am

PACIFIC PALISADES, California: South Korea’s Bae Sang-moon learned the value of patience at Riviera Country Club last year and used it to his...

Australian rider Cudlin shines at Losail Circuit 16 Feb 2014 - 01:15 am

A group of female riders who featured in round three races of Qatar Superbike Championship (QBSK). DOHA: Australian rider Alex Cudlin won both...

Nishikori, Lu advance, Hewitt out at Memphis 16 Feb 2014 - 01:14 am

MEMPHIS: Defending champion Kei Nishikori rallied to reach the semi-finals of the $647,000 ATP US Indoor Championships yesterday, but Australian third seed Lleyton...

Bayern crush Freiburg 4-0 before Arsenal European clash 16 Feb 2014 - 01:13 am

BERLIN: Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich crushed Freiburg 4-0 yesterday, recording their 13th successive Bundesliga victory and extending their league unbeaten streak to 46....

Olympics: No Russian revenge as US take amazing shootout 16 Feb 2014 - 01:13 am

SOCHI, Russia: There was no Russian revenge in the “Miracle on ice” rematch yesterday as the United States triumphed 3-2 following a remarkable...

West Asia Hockey Cup starts today 16 Feb 2014 - 01:12 am

Doha: Hosts Qatar will face a strong Oman team in the opening match of the West Asia Hockey Cup at the Rayyan field...

Aspire Zone to host ultra-marathon 16 Feb 2014 - 01:12 am

Doha: Aspire Zone is set to host Qatar’s first ever 50-kilometre ultra-marathon, the International 6:50 Race. The long-distance race, which will take place...

NBA: Stern, Marciulionis among Hall of Fame inductees 16 Feb 2014 - 01:12 am

NEW ORLEANS: Only two weeks after the end of his 30-year reign as commissioner of the NBA, David Stern is heading for the...

Jankovic, Kerber to clash in Qatar semis 15 Feb 2014 - 02:51 am

Simona Halep of Romania celebrates after defeating Sara Errani of Italy in their quarter-final match of the Qatar Open at the International Khalifa...

Cudlin, Nedobity top in qualifying at Losail Circuit 15 Feb 2014 - 02:51 am

Alex Cudlin in action third round of Qatar Superbike at Losail International Circuit, yesterday. The three-time defending champion clocked 2:02.713 in the qualifying...