Sports

Slump made me stronger, says Park 03 Dec 2014 - 12:10 am

SEOUL: World number one Park In-bee believes a prolonged slump after her breakout year in 2008 has made her a stronger golfer. The...

Kahil wins another title in Paris 03 Dec 2014 - 12:10 am

Al Shaqab’s official celebrate the victory by Kahil Al Shaqab in Paris, recently. RIGHT: Kahil is seen donning the Qatari flag after the...

Serena’s Slammers lose again as Aces continue to dominate 03 Dec 2014 - 12:07 am

Singapore Slammers’ Serena Williams of the US signs autographs after her match against Manila Mavericks’ Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium at the International Premier...

Australian Open tweaks heat policy for 2015 03 Dec 2014 - 12:07 am

MELBOURNE: Australian Open organisers have tweaked their ‘Extreme Heat Policy’ for next year’s tournament after being accused of forcing players to perform in...

Dolphins stay in play-off hunt with late field goal 03 Dec 2014 - 12:06 am

New Jersey: The Miami Dolphins have kept pace in the packed AFC wildcard play-off race after coming from behind to post an uninspiring...

Lightning outscore NY Rangers 6-3 03 Dec 2014 - 12:03 am

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Brett Connolly (right) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday. New...

Leonard leads Spurs to 109-103 victory over winless 76ers 03 Dec 2014 - 12:02 am

Philadelphia 76ers centre Henry Sims (right) tries to block San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard during the first quarter of a NBA game...

Don’t ban bouncers, says India’s Sehwag 02 Dec 2014 - 11:38 pm

MUMBAI: Banning bouncers following the death of Australia’s Phillip Hughes would be unfair on bowlers because batsmen always have the option of ducking...

S Africa name Rabada in West Indies squad 02 Dec 2014 - 11:36 pm

CAPE TOWN: South Africa have named teenage speedster Kagiso Rabada in a 14-man squad for their three-match home Test series against West Indies,...

Australia understanding if grieving players still not ready 02 Dec 2014 - 11:36 pm

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia will be understanding of players who feel uncomfortable about playing in the wake of the death of Phillip Hughes when...

Giri, Kramnik clash today as race hots up in Qatar 02 Dec 2014 - 08:52 am

Grandmaster Anish Giri of Holland, who is also the top seed of the Qatar Masters Open 2014, thinks about his next move at...

Al Gharafa-Al Qurain match ends in a thrilling draw 02 Dec 2014 - 08:50 am

Action from the 17th Asian Club League Championship match between Al Kuwait Club of Kuwait and Ahli Sedab Club of Oman at the...

Warm welcome awaits fans in Doha: Qatar 2015 02 Dec 2014 - 08:49 am

Saeed Abdulla Al Eida, Head of Protocol and International Relations at Qatar 2015. Doha: The Qatar 2015 Organising Committee has held a special...

QMMF praised as FIA event starts 02 Dec 2014 - 08:48 am

Nasser Khalifa Al Attiyah, President, Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) speaks to Jean Todt, the FIA Vice President on the sidelines of...

Taijul grabs hat-trick on debut in Zimbabwe rout 02 Dec 2014 - 08:47 am

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (centre) and members of the Bangladesh cricket team pose for a photograph with the tournament trophies after the...

Pakistan coach Younis satisfied despite New Zealand drubbing 02 Dec 2014 - 08:46 am

SHARJAH: Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis yesterday termed his team’s performance over five Tests as “extremely good” as they beat Australia 2-0 and...

Qatar Fencing Grand Prix 2014 to take place in Doha from December 5 to 7 02 Dec 2014 - 08:45 am

The Secretary General of the Qatar Fencing Federation (QFF), Khalid Mohammed Al Yazeedi (centre), addressing a press conference ahead of the Qatar Fencing...

Barcelona snatch victory in Valencia 02 Dec 2014 - 08:43 am

FC Barcelona’s Argentinian striker Leo Messi (right) grabs a plastic bottle that hit his head during the Primera Division football match against Valencia...