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QIRRCH and QNRRCH: Freeze frames from the closing ceremony at Losail 24 Jun 2013 - 02:02 am

Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, President of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) holding a helmet presented by Nina Prinz as a token...

Abdulla clinches QNRRCH title 24 Jun 2013 - 02:00 am

Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President and Losail International Circuit (LIC) General Manager hand over the winner’s...

Murray poised to end Britain’s 77 years of pain 24 Jun 2013 - 02:00 am

LONDON: Andy Murray will begin his campaign to end Britain’s 77 years of Wimbledon hurt today, buoyed by his tearful defeat in last...

Serena and Sharapova set up bitter Wimbledon campaign 24 Jun 2013 - 02:00 am

LONDON: Maria Sharapova tore into Wimbledon rival Serena Williams on the eve of the Championships, setting the tone for a tournament likely to...

Serena apologises to the Russian 24 Jun 2013 - 02:00 am

LONDON: Serena Williams launched a charm offensive yesterday as she sought to broker a truce with Maria Sharapova and calm the storm surrounding...

Federer ready to defend title the hard way 24 Jun 2013 - 01:59 am

LONDON: Roger Federer insists he is capable of surviving a nightmare draw at Wimbledon as the defending champion prepares to launch his bid...

Els wins BMW International Open 24 Jun 2013 - 01:59 am

MUNICH, Germany: Reigning British Open champion, Ernie Els led from start to finish to capture the BMW International Open in Munich yesterday. Els,...

Watson keeps share of lead at PGA Travelers 24 Jun 2013 - 01:59 am

CROMWELL, Connecticut: Bubba Watson, winless since taking last year’s Masters, struggled to a level par 70 yesterday to fall into a three-way tie...

Pariya holds nerve to win second Asian title 24 Jun 2013 - 01:58 am

Pattaya: Thailand’s Pariya Junhasavasdikul survived a few nervous moments in the closing stages but held on to secure a second Asian Tour title...

Cricket: QCA Cup Super 8 24 Jun 2013 - 01:58 am

The team members of Blues, winners of the 2013 QCA Cup Super 8 tournament, pose for a picture with Qatar Cricket Association (QCA)...

Doha Golf Club Summer League 24 Jun 2013 - 01:58 am

Ian McInerney, winner at 2013 Doha Golf Club Summer League poses for a picture along with other competitors at the Doha Golf Club...

No plans afoot for global rugby overhaul: IRB 24 Jun 2013 - 01:57 am

PARIS: There are no current moves afoot to establish a global calendar for the rugby union season, a senior IRB official said yesterday,...

Pakistan appoints senior journalist as interim chief 24 Jun 2013 - 01:57 am

KARACHI: Pakistan yesterday appointed a senior journalist as interim chairman of country’s cricket board following a court order. Najam Sethi, 65, who also...

Pietersen scores ton on comeback 24 Jun 2013 - 01:55 am

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen marked his return from injury with an unbeaten 177 for Surrey in their County Championship match away to Yorkshire at...

Blackhawks beat Bruins, edge closer to Cup victory 24 Jun 2013 - 01:54 am

Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane (centre) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with team-mates Duncan Keith (left) and Jonathan Toews during the second...

Rollins qualifies for worlds in 100m hurdles at the US trials 24 Jun 2013 - 01:52 am

Brianna Rollins (right) clears a hurrdle en route to winning the Women’s 100m hurdles final on day three of the USA Outdoor Track...

Bolt pulls out of Ostrava event 24 Jun 2013 - 01:52 am

PRAGUE: Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt announced yesterday he was pulling out of the June 27 Golden Spike event in Ostrava in the...

Ullrich’s doping confession draws sharp criticism 24 Jun 2013 - 01:50 am

BERLIN: Germany’s only Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich faces further investigation after finally admitting that he doped with the help of Spanish...