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Rockets down 76ers, head for Miami test unbeaten 04 Nov 2014 - 10:12 pm

PHILADELPHIA: The Houston Rockets routed the rebuilding Philadelphia 76ers 104-93 yesterday to improve to 4-0 in the fledgling NBA season, with their toughest...

Luck leads Colts to big victory against struggling Giants 04 Nov 2014 - 09:51 pm

NEW YORK: Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck threw four touchdown passes to guide the Colts to a 40-24 road win over the New York...

Scott surprised after ‘cracking’ caddie offers 04 Nov 2014 - 09:50 pm

SHANGHAI: Adam Scott (pictured) has been contacted by about 100 caddies offering their services but the world number two is in no hurry...

Qatar 2015 announces Al Siddiqi Holding as ‘Official Partner’ 04 Nov 2014 - 09:49 pm

DOHA: The Qatar 2015 Organising Committee yesterday announced Al Siddiqi Holding as an ‘Official Partner’ of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship. A...

Cubs introduce new manager Maddon 04 Nov 2014 - 09:43 pm

NEW YORK: Joe Maddon was introduced yesterday as the Chicago Cubs’ new manager after the two sides agreed to a five-year deal through...

A month to go for FINA World Championships 04 Nov 2014 - 09:00 am

Jamaica’s two-time Olympian, Alia Atkinson, competes during the FINA Mastbank Swimming World Cup in Doha earlier this year. Doha: With just one month...

Pakistan beat Australia for series win 04 Nov 2014 - 08:59 am

Abu Dhabi: A defiant Steve Smith tried to delay the inevitable before Pakistan crushed Australia by 356 runs in the second and final...

FIVB Qatar Beach Volleyball Open begins today 04 Nov 2014 - 08:59 am

Doha: The FIVB World Tour moves to Doha for the Men’s FIVB Qatar Beach Volleyball Open which will kick off today at the...

Football legends in spotlight on first day of Doha Goals Forum 04 Nov 2014 - 08:58 am

H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior speaking during the inauguration ceremony...

Moments from the final season weekend of the 2014 eni FIM World Superbike Championship 04 Nov 2014 - 08:55 am

Italian World Superbike Championship rider Claudio Corti of the MV Agusta Reparto Corse team presents his helmet to QMMF President and FIA Vice-president...

Shaky Liverpool face tough Real Madrid test 04 Nov 2014 - 08:51 am

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming for another record as the Champions League’s all-time leading scorer when Real Madrid host a Liverpool side...

‘Bayern won’t rout Roma again’ 04 Nov 2014 - 08:51 am

MUNICH: Bayern Munich’s Spanish midfielder Juan Bernat warned the German champions’ fans not to expect another 7-1 rout when they host AS Roma...

Al Sailiya eye Shahaniya scalp as QSL heads for long break 04 Nov 2014 - 08:50 am

Doha: Seeking a rise in their Qatar Stars League (QSL) standings, Al Sailiya will take on Al Shahaniya today at the Al Wakrah...

Tamim, Mahmudullah resist Zimbabwe in Khulna 04 Nov 2014 - 08:50 am

KHULNA, Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Mahmudullah hit sedate half-centuries to take Bangladesh to 193-3 on the opening day of the second Test...

Hamilton set for title after triumph at US Grand Prix 04 Nov 2014 - 08:49 am

AUSTIN: Lewis Hamilton’s US Grand Prix victory means the Briton can now secure his second Formula One title without having to win again...

Djokovic to face Cilic, Murray to meet Federer 04 Nov 2014 - 08:48 am

LONDON: Three-time champion and world number one Novak Djokovic has been drawn in a group with US Open champion Marin Cilic in next...

Siem shakes up Race to Dubai and holiday plans 04 Nov 2014 - 08:47 am

SHANGHAI: Marcel Siem’s stunning chip-in to win the BMW Masters at the first extra hole on Sunday has upset the established order in...

Hart needs more consistency: Kahn 04 Nov 2014 - 04:50 am

Kahn, who won 86 caps for Germany and played for Bayern for 14 years, speaking to reporters during the Doha Goals Forum at...