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Qatar announces team for FINA event in Doha 20 Oct 2015 - 12:07 am

From left: Qatari swimmer Yacob Al Khulaifi is seen in action in this file picture of 2014. Qatar Swimming Federation yesterday confirmed 12...

Qatari trio on verge of glory at home regatta 20 Oct 2015 - 12:05 am

Action from Qatar Sail 2015, the sailing regatta of Qatar Sailing and Water Sports Federation, in Doha yesterday. Doha: Qatari trio of Abdulrahman...

Aspire Banks Football League launched 20 Oct 2015 - 12:04 am

Hussain Al Qahtani, Corporate Communications Manager at Aspire Zone Foundation and Jassim Al Baker,(left) Director of Administration and Financial Affairs, at Qatar Central...

Volleyball team finishes second in GCC Games 20 Oct 2015 - 12:02 am

DOHA: Qatar volleyball team won the silver medal at the 2nd edition of the GCC Games, following their 3-1 victory over hosts Saudi...

Al Arabi, Al Rayyan take Round 5 honours 20 Oct 2015 - 12:01 am

Lekhwiya’s Taehee Nam (left) and Ali Mohammad Jasemi of Al Arabi vie for the ball possession during their Qatar Stars League match at...

Klitschko hails Qatar’s commitment in promoting sports 20 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Wladimir Klitschko Doha: One of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the history of the sport, Wladimir Klitschko is also one of the most...

Fly Dubai Travel Trade Bowling Tournament 20 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

The podium winners at Fly Dubai Travel Trade Bowling Tournament pose for a picture. Flydubai organised the Fly Dubai Travel Trade Bowling Tournament...

Futsal: Al Sadd clinch Super Cup title 20 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Al Sadd’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Super Cup in Doha recently. DOHA: Al Sadd claimed the Qatar’s Futsal Super...

Cheika defends World Cup referee Joubert 19 Oct 2015 - 06:26 pm

Teddington, UK: Embattled World Cup referee Craig Joubert received a vote of confidence from Australia coach Michael Cheika on Monday despite them having...

Bale misses training ahead of PSG clash 19 Oct 2015 - 04:10 pm

Madrid: Gareth Bale remains a doubt for Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday after sitting out training on...

ICC considers ball colour change for Tests 19 Oct 2015 - 03:00 pm

DUBAI: Cricket's governing body on Monday said it was considering the use of non-red coloured balls in Test matches to avoid the scenario...

Platini admits no written contract for FIFA payment: Report 19 Oct 2015 - 12:47 pm

Michel Platini PARIS: Michel Platini, president of European football body UEFA and suspended amid a huge corruption scandal rocking the game, admitted Monday...

Windies' Samuels hauled up again for suspect action 19 Oct 2015 - 12:25 pm

COLOMBO: West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been reported for a suspect bowling action for the third time in his career, the International...

German prosecutor to look into 2006 World Cup allegations 19 Oct 2015 - 12:03 pm

BERLIN: Frankfurt's state prosecutor will look into bribery allegations concerning the 2006 soccer World Cup after a magazine report suggested a slush fund...

Doha prepares to stage Qatar Classic Squash 2015 19 Oct 2015 - 10:40 am

A match in progress in an earlier edition of Qatar Classic file photo). DOHA: Preparations are underway at the Qatar Squash Federation (QSF)...

Lorenzo closes world title gap on Rossi 19 Oct 2015 - 09:15 am

Valentino Rossi Phillip Island, Australia: The battle for the world MotoGP championship switches to Malaysia this weekend with the gap between leader Valentino...

Mets beat Cubs for 2-0 edge in playoff series 19 Oct 2015 - 09:12 am

New York Mets' Daniel Murphy hits a two-run home run in the first inning against Chicago Cubs's Jake Arrieta during game two of...

Mourinho wary of 'psychological issues' in Kiev 19 Oct 2015 - 08:54 am

Kiev:Jose Mourinho's erratic Chelsea team tackle Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine on Tuesday knowing defeat would seriously complicate their chances of progressing from Champions...