Sports

Botswana’s Montsho faces doping ban 23 Aug 2014 - 12:05 am

ZURICH: Former 400 metres world champion Amantle Montsho is facing a ban after her B sample from the Commonwealth Games also failed a...

‘Devil’ Van Gaal preaches patience at Man United 23 Aug 2014 - 12:03 am

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal MANCHESTER: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal yesterday admitted he felt he’d gone from “king to devil”...

Brandao set for court hearing after headbutt 23 Aug 2014 - 12:01 am

PARIS: SC Bastia’s Brazilian striker Brandao was held in custody for several hours yesterday and will face charges following his headbutt on Paris...

Premier League: Chelsea eager for more success against newcomers 22 Aug 2014 - 11:59 pm

Chelsea’s Didier Drogba (centre) in action during the English Premier League (EPL) match against Burnley at Turf Moor, Burnley, in this August 18...

United eye win as Van Persie likely to play at Sunderland 22 Aug 2014 - 11:58 pm

Robin Van Persie LONDON: Manchester United will go in search of their first Premier League win under manager Louis van Gaal when they...

Barca say Neymar suffers ankle sprain 22 Aug 2014 - 11:57 pm

BARCELONA: Brazilian superstar Neymar has suffered an ankle sprain in training, Barcelona announced yesterday, adding to the club’s injury woes just two days...

Al Ahli beat Al Sailiya 22 Aug 2014 - 01:20 am

Younes Ali Rahmati of Al Ahli tries to stop striker Abdulrahman Mohammed of Al Sailiya during their Qatar Stars League clash at Al...

Al Ahli, Al Arabi launch new season with convincing wins 22 Aug 2014 - 01:02 am

Al Arabi’s Imoh Ezekiel (centre) fights for the ball with an Al Khor defender while goalkeeper Baba Djibril looks on during a Qatar...

QSL looks to catch them young with Kids Club 22 Aug 2014 - 12:59 am

Children at QSL’s Football fan Zone at the Villagio Mall in Doha. DOHA: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) yesterday announced the launch of...

Qatar will have a strong team in 2022, says Raúl 22 Aug 2014 - 12:59 am

Real Madrid and Spain legend Raúl González Blanco. DOHA: Real Madrid and Spain legend Raúl González Blanco is confident that Qatar will put...

Qatar qualify for handball semis at Nanjing Games 21 Aug 2014 - 10:52 pm

Qatar swimmer Walid Daloul competing in Men’s 50m Breaststroke - Heat 1 at Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Natatorium. Qatar’s gymnast Nadine Wohdan is...

Al Attiyah backs ATCL as organisers prepare for Rally of Lebanon 21 Aug 2014 - 10:49 pm

BEIRUT: The Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) is set to organise the Rally of Lebanon, the 4th round of Middle East...

De Kock stars as Proteas cruise to series whitewash 21 Aug 2014 - 10:48 pm

BULAWAYO: Opener Quinton de Kock smashed 84 as a weakened South Africa crushed Zimbabwe by seven wickets to complete a whitewash in their...

Malaysia end losing streak, beat Qatar 78-70 21 Aug 2014 - 10:45 pm

Qatar’s Abed Mohamed Gameil tries to dribble past Malaysian defenders during a preliminary round match of the 23rd FIBA Asia U18 Championship yesterday. ...

Super Mario set for Liverpool switch 21 Aug 2014 - 10:43 pm

Mario Balotelli ROME: Mario Balotelli was set for a shock move to Liverpool yesterday as AC Milan acknowledged that the controversial Italy striker...

Qatar to take on Morocco in friendly 21 Aug 2014 - 10:42 pm

Doha: The Qatar national football national team will leave for Casablanca on August 30 to play a friendly against Morocco on September 3....

Di Maria wants to leave Real: Ancelotti 21 Aug 2014 - 10:42 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that midfielder Angel di Maria has asked to leave the European champions before the end...

Mendy star pick in Indian league 21 Aug 2014 - 10:42 pm

MUMBAI: Former French defender Bernard Mendy emerged the top attraction at yesterday’s draft for the troubled new franchised-based Indian Super League (ISL) set...