Sports

Doha Goals launches two new initiatives in LA 01 Aug 2015 - 12:40 am

Dr Mohammed Al Sayrafi, General Manager of Anti-Doping Lab Qatar, takes part in a debate on tackling obesity at the Doha Goals Forum...

Bell sees England to Ashes series lead over Australia 01 Aug 2015 - 12:32 am

England's Ian Bell acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the field after England won the third Ashes Test match. BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Ian...

Liverpool misfit Lambert joins West Brom, scores twice 01 Aug 2015 - 12:15 am

London: Striker Rickie Lambert joined West Bromwich Albion from Liverpool on a two-year contract on Friday and quickly celebrated with two goals in...

Shalaa wins Qatar Richmond Stakes at Goodwood Festival 31 Jul 2015 - 03:22 am

Frankie Dettori rides Shalaa to victory in the Qatar Richmond Stakes race at Goodwood Racecourse yesterday. Chichester, England: Pushed by jockey Frankie Dettori...

Rio Olympic athletes risk serious illness from polluted water -AP 30 Jul 2015 - 06:05 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Athletes risk serious illness from dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria in sewage-contaminated waters at the swimming and boating...

FIFA problems will not end with new president – Bach tells AFP 30 Jul 2015 - 05:51 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: FIFA’s problems will not end with the election of a new president as football’s scandal-tainted world body needs drastic reform, International...

South Korea's Chung running for FIFA president 30 Jul 2015 - 01:53 pm

South Korean FIFA vice president Chung Mong-Joon talks during the 24th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) congress in Doha January 6, 2011. SEOUL: Former...

Pakistan eye clean sweep as SL seek revival in Twenty20s 30 Jul 2015 - 11:12 am

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera (right) plays a shot during the fifth and final ODI match against Pakistan in Hambantota, in this July 26...

Stars battle for world titles in Kazan’s pool 30 Jul 2015 - 11:10 am

Ryan Lochte of the USA competes in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley at the World Championships at the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha,...

Fiery Anderson rocks Australia 30 Jul 2015 - 11:08 am

England’s James Anderson celebrates after dismissing Australia’s Nathan Lyon on the opening day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston, yesterday. Birmingham, UK:...

Brady blasts NFL decision to uphold his suspension 30 Jul 2015 - 11:05 am

Washington: New England Patriots football star Tom Brady yesterday denied that he had destroyed his cell phone to avoid giving it to NFL...

Solow wins Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood Festival 30 Jul 2015 - 02:58 am

Five-year-old French horse Solow, with Maxime Guyon in saddle, notched the eighth consecutive win, beating second-placed Arod by half a length to bag...

Platini announces FIFA presidency bid 29 Jul 2015 - 04:15 pm

BERNE: UEFA president Michel Platini ended weeks of uncertainty on Wednesday when he announced that he would stand for the presidency of FIFA...

Chelsea beat Barcelona in shootout after 2-2 draw 29 Jul 2015 - 03:01 pm

Barcelona's Luis Suarez vies with Chelsea's Kurt Zouma and Gary Cahill during an International Champions Cup football match in Maryland, on July 28,...

Qatar Goodwood Festival opens in Hampshire 29 Jul 2015 - 03:30 am

William Buick on Blue Wave (right) wins the 3:45 Summer Stakes during the Qatar Goodwood Festival at the Goodwood Racecourse in Hampshire yesterday....

Platini set to run for FIFA presidency 29 Jul 2015 - 03:30 am

UEFA President Michel Platini ZURICH: Michel Platini, the head of European soccer’s governing body UEFA, is to announce in the next few days...

Edgbaston Test stirs 2005 Ashes memories 29 Jul 2015 - 12:41 am

England’s captain Alastair Cook (left) and Ian Bell take a break during a training session at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Monday. Birmingham, UK:...

Ennis-Hill to participate at World Championships 29 Jul 2015 - 12:40 am

Britain’s Mo Farah pays homage to Jamaica’s Usain Bolt as he crosses the line to win 3,000m final event during the IAAF Diamond...