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After records, Messi can focus on silverware 28 Nov 2014 - 08:22 am

Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his thrid goal during their UEFA Champions League match against Apoel at the Neo GSP...

Serbia’s Stjepanovic eyes Doha glory 28 Nov 2014 - 08:21 am

Serbia’s Velimir Stjepanovic is targeting medals in the upcoming 12th FINA Swimming Championships to be staged in Doha. Doha: Serbia’s ‘man of the...

Speith steals limelight as Australian Open begins 28 Nov 2014 - 08:20 am

SYDNEY: US Masters runner-up Jordan Spieth upstaged tournament drawcards Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott to grab a one-shot lead after the opening round...

Cricket world mourns Phillip Hughes’ death 28 Nov 2014 - 08:17 am

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Australian batsman David Warner (right) and his partner Candice Falzon leave St Vincent’s Hospital with Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade (left)...

Waqar fears for Abbott’s future 28 Nov 2014 - 08:16 am

LONDON: Pakistan great Waqar Younis questioned whether Sean Abbott would continue in cricket after delivering the ball that led to the death yesterday...

Chess: Qatar Masters Open 2014 kicks off in Doha 28 Nov 2014 - 08:15 am

Action from the first day of the Qatar Masters Open 2014 chess tournament at Hotel Crowne Plaza in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: Former world...

Qatar’s sporting ambitions soar 27 Nov 2014 - 04:47 am

H E Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Ali, Minister of Youth and Sports. RIGHT: A beautiful view of illuminated Qatar Handball Association...

Military Sailing: Germany retain lead, Russian women bounce back 27 Nov 2014 - 04:46 am

Doha: Germany dominated on day two of the 47th Military Sailing Championship to brighten their chances of winning the men’s title while the...

CISM officials heap praise on Doha for a perfect show 27 Nov 2014 - 04:45 am

Doha: International Military Sports Council (CISM) officials have praised Qatar Emiri Naval Forces for a perfect organisational at the 47th World Military Sailing...

Al Shamal, El Jaish register wins 27 Nov 2014 - 04:44 am

Action from the Qatar Basketball League (QBL) match between Al Shamal and Al Wakra at Al Gharafa Stadium yesterday. Al Shamal won 87-81....

Qatar are Gulf Cup champions 27 Nov 2014 - 02:56 am

H E Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Personal Representative of the Emir, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, lifts the...

Hafeez lifts Pakistan on opening day in Sharjah 27 Nov 2014 - 12:30 am

SHARJAH: Opener Mohammad Hafeez struck a dominating century to lift Pakistan to 281-3 in the third and final Test against New Zealand in...

Bangladesh seal series with massive victory 27 Nov 2014 - 12:28 am

DHAKA: Opening batsman Anamul Haque top-scored with 95 as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 124 runs in the third one-day international to wrap up...

Ali’s ton in vain as SL draw first blood against England 27 Nov 2014 - 12:27 am

COLOMBO: A magnificent century by Moeen Ali went in vain as England suffered a 25-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first of...

Pakistan to host Kenya in Lahore one-dayers 27 Nov 2014 - 12:26 am

KARACHI: Kenya will become only the second team to play international cricket in Pakistan since militants attacked the Sri Lanka team in Lahore...

Hughes ‘remains in critical’ condition 27 Nov 2014 - 12:26 am

SYDNEY: Australia cricketer Phil Hughes (pictured) was still fighting for his life yesterday as family and friends kept vigil at his hospital bedside....

Filho joins stellar cast at FINA worlds 27 Nov 2014 - 12:13 am

Doha: The stellar line-up for the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships keeps getting better — Cesar Cielo Filho, the most successful Brazilian swimmer...

NHL: Ducks beat Flames at home for 19th straight time 27 Nov 2014 - 12:12 am

ANAHEIM: Corey Perry, Matt Beleskey and Kyle Palmieri staked Anaheim to a big lead, and the Ducks then held on for their 19th...