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Al Kass Cup: Aspire Academy hit Kobe for six 07 Feb 2015 - 12:52 am

DOHA: Aspire Academy romped an emphatic victory yesterday evening, hitting Vissel Kobe for six and delivering a resounding statement of intent in the...

Al Kass stars warned of social media hazards 07 Feb 2015 - 12:52 am

Al Kass and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) host a joint event yesterday to highlight hazards of social media. DOHA: As...

Lekhwiya consolidate top spot with Al Gharafa win 07 Feb 2015 - 12:50 am

Al Gharafa’s Hussain Ali Shehab (left) gestures as Lekhwiya’s players celebrate a goal during their QSL match at the Al Gharafa Stadium in...

DR Congo do not fear playing in Malabo 06 Feb 2015 - 05:14 pm

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea---Coach Florent Ibenge says Democratic Republic of Congo do not have "the slightest fear" about playing at the Malabo stadium where...

Rugby: New Zealand, Fiji shine in Wellington Sevens 06 Feb 2015 - 12:40 pm

Wellington - New Zealand and Fiji were the only teams to emerge from pool play unbeaten in the Wellington round of the IRB...

Swimming: Doctor charged in Park doping case 06 Feb 2015 - 11:11 am

Seoul - South Korean prosecutors announced Friday charges against a doctor for giving Olympic swim star Park Tae-Hwan an injection without disclosing it...

NBA: Cavs stretch streak with win over Clippers 06 Feb 2015 - 11:02 am

Cleveland - The Cleveland Cavaliers stretched their NBA winning streak in emphatic style on Thursday with a 105-94 victory over the Los Angeles...

Cricket: Clarke a doubt for World Cup opener 06 Feb 2015 - 10:36 am

Sydney - Captain Michael Clarke admitted Friday he is doubtful for Australia's World Cup opener against England on February 14 and that medics...

Armitstead shows nerves of steel to grab golden jersey 06 Feb 2015 - 04:07 am

Cyclists competing in stage three of the Ladies Tour of Qatar from Souq Waqif to Al Khor Corniche yesterday. Pictures by: Salim Matramkot...

Spirited Al Wakrah hold Al Sadd as QSL resumes 06 Feb 2015 - 04:04 am

Al Sadd’s Khalfan Ibrahim (left) vies for possession of the ball against Al Wakrah’s Ahmed Fadel during a Qatar Stars League (QSL) match...

Qatar’s Al Sharshani in joint lead at Sail the Gulf in Doha 06 Feb 2015 - 04:03 am

Sailors fine tuning their sails ahead of the racing action on day two of the Qatar International Regatta 2015 at Katara Beach in...

Spirit of Qatar wins SuperCat race one 06 Feb 2015 - 04:00 am

DOHA: Respective race one victories in the SuperCat Lite, SuperVee and SuperCat categories at the inaugural UIM Qatar Cup went to Victory S-3,...

Al Attiyah says smart navigation key to victory in MERC opener 06 Feb 2015 - 03:58 am

Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah carries out a pre-event test in the Qatar desert. BY RIZWAN REHMAT DOHA: Dakar Rally champion Nasser Saleh Al...

Qatar Rally kicks off in Doha 06 Feb 2015 - 02:43 am

Riders taking part in the 2015 QMMF Qatar International Rally pose for a picture at the QMMF headquarters in Doha yesterday. Dakar Rally...

Smart-trained Taraf seizes Qatar Gold Sword glory 06 Feb 2015 - 02:36 am

Taraf, ridden by B Doyle, gallops towards the winning post in Qatar Gold Sword race at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club in Doha...

Lorenzo dominates testing in Malaysia 05 Feb 2015 - 05:46 pm

Jorge Lorenzo Sepang, Malaysia--Spain's Jorge Lorenzo picked up his pace to be the fastest rider while Honda's double MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez...

Gerrard's Cup dream still alive after Liverpool fightback 05 Feb 2015 - 05:42 pm

Liverpool's Gerrard Bolton, United Kingdom--Liverpool fought back to reach the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Bolton Wanderers to...

Madrid move four points clear with Sevilla win 05 Feb 2015 - 05:39 pm

Madrid--Real Madrid moved four points clear at the top of La Liga as goals from James Rodriguez and Jese handed them a 2-1...