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Champion Hamilton ready for new title fight 25 Nov 2014 - 07:24 am

ABU DHABI: Two-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Monday he is determined to keep winning Formula One titles with Mercedes after his triumph...

Wawrinka won it for us, says Federer 25 Nov 2014 - 07:23 am

LILLE: Roger Federer was the toast of Switzerland once again on Sunday as he applied the final touches to his country’s first ever...

Pacquiao beats Algieri to retain welterweight title 25 Nov 2014 - 07:22 am

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines (right) punches Chris Algieri of the United States during their World Boxing Organisation welterweight title bout at the...

Heat rally late to sting Hornets 25 Nov 2014 - 07:21 am

MIAMI: Luol Deng scored 26 points, Chris Bosh and Mario Chalmers each added 20 and the Miami Heat held on in the final...

Cowboys edge Giants despite Beckham’s spectacular catch 25 Nov 2014 - 07:20 am

New York Giants’ wide-receiver Odell Beckham (left) pulls in a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first-half of their NFL game...

Vargas retains WBA super lightweight crown 25 Nov 2014 - 07:19 am

MACAU: American Jessie Vargas outpointed his Mexican rival Antonio DeMarco on Sunday to retain his World Boxing Association super lightweight title in a...

Mayweather told ‘no excuses’, fight Pacquiao 25 Nov 2014 - 07:18 am

MACAU: Manny Pacquiao, his promoter and his trainer all threw down the gauntlet to Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino boxer comprehensively battered the...

QMSF to launch Qatar Cup 25 Nov 2014 - 04:39 am

Qatar Marine Sports Federation President H E Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani (left) and Jason Miller, General Manager of OPGP, have agreed...

Al Attiyah promises full support 24 Nov 2014 - 09:40 am

JEREZ, SPain: Qatar Motor and Motorcycling Federation (QMMF) President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah has pledged to take bike racing to all corners...

Single-minded Hamilton speeds to gold and glory 24 Nov 2014 - 09:36 am

ABU DHABI: From anonymous middle England to a life of fabulous riches, a rock star girlfriend, a scarlet red private jet and now,...

Factbox on Lewis Hamilton 24 Nov 2014 - 09:34 am

ABU DHABI: Factbox on Mercedes driver and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton (pictured): Born: Stevenage, England. Jan. 7, 1985 (29 years old) q ...

Al Rayyan Endurance Cup race 24 Nov 2014 - 09:34 am

Young riders pose with their trophies following a race in the junior category organised by Qatar Endurance Committee in Doha. RIGHT: Trophy winners...

Australia edge past SA, reclaim No.1 ranking 24 Nov 2014 - 09:31 am

SYDNEY: Australia scrambled over the line for a two-wicket victory in the fifth one-day international against South Africa yesterday to move back to...

Kohli ready for challenge of leading India against Aussies 24 Nov 2014 - 09:28 am

ADELAIDE: Indian star Virat Kohli (pictured) said yesterday he was ready for the in-your-face pressure in store for his Test captaincy debut against...

Sydney club probed for declaring 24 Nov 2014 - 09:27 am

MELBOURNE: Michael Clarke’s Sydney cricket club is being probed for declaring at 17-0 during a local game on Sunday and claiming it was...

Anamul, Tamim set up easy win for Bangladesh 24 Nov 2014 - 09:26 am

CHITTAGONG: Opening batsmen Anamul Haque and Tamim Iqbal each struck a half-century to set up an easy 68-run win for Bangladesh in the...

Stenson defies nerves to retain Dubai title 24 Nov 2014 - 09:26 am

DUBAI: Defending champion Henrik Stenson retained the $8m DP World Tour Championship yesterday, carding a final-round 70 to finish two shots clear and...

Goalie Price stars in Canadiens’ victory 24 Nov 2014 - 09:24 am

NEW YORK: Montreal continued their mastery over Boston as Carey Price stopped 33 shots and the Canadiens beat the Bruins 2-0 for the...