Sports

Williams and Djokovic top ITF awards 19 Dec 2014 - 01:25 am

PARIS: Novak Djokovic (pictured) and Serena Williams were named as men’s and women’s World Champions for 2014 yesterday by the International Tennis Federation...

WADA decides against China swimming star appeal 19 Dec 2014 - 12:51 am

PARIS: The World Anti-Doping agency said yesterday that it will not appeal against a three month ban imposed against China’s controversial double Olympic...

Grizzlies claw out victory over Spurs 19 Dec 2014 - 12:49 am

SAN ANTONIO: The Memphis Grizzlies followed up their victory over league-leading Golden State with a 117-116 triumph over reigning NBA champions San Antonio...

Stevenson puts title on line against Sukhotsky 19 Dec 2014 - 12:45 am

MONTREAL: Hard-hitting Adonis Stevenson puts his World Boxing Council light heavyweight title on the line today for a third time when he faces...

Third round of Losail MX Championship kicks off today 19 Dec 2014 - 12:44 am

Doha: The third round of the Losail MX Championship will take place at the Losail MX track here today. In the MX1 category,...

Stallions Cricket Carnival today 19 Dec 2014 - 12:44 am

Doha: The second Cricket Carnival and Junior Cricket tournament of Stallions Cricket Academy Qatar is organising its GWC Cup at the West End...

Algeria’s Lagab storms to stage win in Dukhan 19 Dec 2014 - 12:41 am

A peloton or riders waves its way through on day two of the 2014 Tour of Zubarah yesterday. PICTURES: SALIM MATRAMKOT DOHA: Algerian...

Gay’s former coach banned for 8 years 19 Dec 2014 - 12:33 am

COLORADO SPRINGS: Jon Drummond, former coach of US sprinter Tyson Gay, has been banned for eight years after arbitrators ruled he possessed, trafficked...

Amla, De Villiers smash tons on South Africa’s day 18 Dec 2014 - 09:02 am

CENTURION: Captain Hashim Amla and his senior lieutenant AB de Villiers both hit centuries as South Africa took command after early setbacks on...

Vijay turns the heat on Australia 18 Dec 2014 - 09:01 am

Indian batsman Murali Vijay reacts after scoring a century on day one of the second Test match against Australia at the Gabba in...

QSL: Lekhwiya, Al Sadd renew battle for top spot 18 Dec 2014 - 09:00 am

Lekhwiya’s players celebrate their goal against Qatar SC at the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match, in this file picture of August 23, 2014....

2014: Mcllroy roars back to golf arena 18 Dec 2014 - 08:59 am

PARIS: Rory McIlroy dominated golf in 2014, winning two majors, recapturing the world number one spot and starring in Europe’s latest Ryder Cup...

NZ eye back-to-back Cups after stellar year 18 Dec 2014 - 08:58 am

PARIS: New Zealand head into World Cup year as stand-out favourites to defend their title after dominating 2014 to become the yardstick team...

Moto2 riders to compete in third round of Qatar SuperBike 18 Dec 2014 - 08:57 am

Doha: The third round of Qatar SuperBike and Losail Asia Road Racing Series will take place this weekend at Losail International Circuit, tomorrow...

Real Madrid cruise into Club World Cup final 18 Dec 2014 - 08:56 am

MARRAKECH, Morocco: European champions Real Madrid crushed Cruz Azul 4-0 to cruise into the Club World Cup final on Tuesday night, totally outclassing...

Best offbeat stories of 2014 18 Dec 2014 - 08:55 am

PARIS: The best offbeat sports stories of 2014. Bat’s not cricket New Zealander cricketer Jimmy Neesham had a shock travelling through America when...

Grizzlies snap Warriors’ 16-game winning streak 18 Dec 2014 - 08:54 am

MEMPHIS: The Memphis Grizzlies dealt Golden State their first defeat in more than a month yesterday, snapping the Warriors NBA winning streak at...

Cabrera signs $42m contract with Chicago 18 Dec 2014 - 08:53 am

NEW YORK: Outfielder Melky Cabrera signed a three-year, $42m contract with the Chicago White Sox, it was announced yesterday. The 30-year-old had a...