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Rummenigge calls for April World Cup in 2022 30 Oct 2014 - 12:33 am

LONDON: Leading European clubs want FIFA to hold the Qatar World Cup in April 2022, Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said in...

Spin-hit Australia look to bounce back 30 Oct 2014 - 12:33 am

ABU DHABI: After failing another Asian spin test, Australia will strive to bounce back in the second and final Test against Pakistan starting...

Garcia and Reed to face off in Malaysia 30 Oct 2014 - 12:32 am

KUALA LUMPUR: A resurgent Sergio Garcia goes toe-to-toe with US Ryder Cup sensation Patrick Reed at the CIMB Classic beginning today, as reigning...

Kneisser powers to win in Emirates Desert Championship 30 Oct 2014 - 12:31 am

Dubai: Lebanese ace Emil Kneisser stamped his class on the Emirates Desert Championship when he piloted his Nissan Patrol to an emphatic victory...

US Grand Prix: Hamilton aims to make it 10 in Texas 30 Oct 2014 - 12:29 am

AUSTIN, Texas: Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for a big win in Texas this weekend, even if the Formula One starting grid is...

Royals rout Giants, send World Series to Game 7 30 Oct 2014 - 12:14 am

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: The Kansas City Royals got an inspired outing from pitcher Yordano Ventura and woke from their hitting slumber to rout...

Spurs kick off title defence by edging Mavericks 30 Oct 2014 - 12:13 am

LOS ANGELES: The San Antonio Spurs picked up right where they left off, collecting their championship rings before beginning their title defence on...

WSBK: Sykes hopes to retain title 30 Oct 2014 - 12:08 am

Doha: Tom Sykes can wrap up back-to-back Superbike World Championship titles at the final weekend of the season at Losail International Circuit on...

Qatar to host global Arabian horse gathering next month 30 Oct 2014 - 12:07 am

Doha: A variety of guest speakers have been assembled for the 2014 World Arabian Horse Organisation (WAHO) conference in Qatar next month. A...

IAAF evaluation panel arrives in Doha 29 Oct 2014 - 03:26 am

The Khalifa International Stadium in Doha Doha: An eight-person IAAF Evaluation Commission will arrive here today to begin assessing the Qatari capital’s bid...

Qassim shines in badminton meet 29 Oct 2014 - 03:24 am

Doha: Promising 10-year-old player Ahamed Qassim was the star performer of the tournament held by the Qatar Badminton Association at Abu Obaida Independent...

Austin’s double earns QPR victory over Aston Villa 29 Oct 2014 - 03:22 am

LONDON: Charlie Austin scored twice to lift Queens Park Rangers off the bottom of the Premier League table with a 2-0 home win...

More F1 teams could go bust, warns Mosley 29 Oct 2014 - 03:21 am

LONDON: More Formula One teams could follow Caterham and Marussia into administration or failure, the former head of the sport’s governing body Max...

Qatar Volleyball Association 29 Oct 2014 - 02:52 am

Mohammed Salem Al Kuwari (right), Qatar Volleyball Association (QVBA) official and the General Coordinator of the FIVB Qatar Open beach volleyball tournament, with...

Qatar set for Formula Kite Course Racing Championship next month 29 Oct 2014 - 02:45 am

A file picture of the Kiteboarding competition. Doha: The Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) will host the 2014 Formula Kite Course Racing...

Robredo rumbles on as Verdasco stuns Simon 29 Oct 2014 - 02:44 am

PARIS: Spanish veteran Tommy Robredo survived a first round scare at the Paris Masters yesterday before prevailing 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) over Canada’s...

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong to win ACC U-16 Elite League 29 Oct 2014 - 02:42 am

Members of the Afghanistan Under-16 squad pose with the Asian Cricket Council’s Development Officer and Technical Director Iqbal Sikander (top row, fifth from...

FIFA boss Blatter opposes Russia World Cup boycott 28 Oct 2014 - 10:33 pm

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (right) speaks as Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on” in Moscow yesterday. MOSCOW: World football boss Sepp Blatter yesterday...