Sports

Al Shamal ties up with Network Advertising and Events 05 Aug 2014 - 11:10 pm

Mohammed Issa Almuhaize (left), vice-president of Al Shamal Sports Club, and Shabrawi Khater, CEO of Network Advertising and Events, after finalising the deal,...

Qatar football team trains in Europe 05 Aug 2014 - 11:09 pm

The national team is in Europe as part of their preparation for the upcoming international competitions. Qatar on Saturday beat a Swiss side...

Boudiaf and Martins extend contracts with Lekhwiya 05 Aug 2014 - 11:04 pm

Doha: In a clear sign to back their long-term assets, Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Lekhwiya said they extended the contracts of both...

Barca legend Xavi quits Spain duty 05 Aug 2014 - 11:01 pm

MADRID: Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez announced yesterday the end of a dazzling international football career crowned by La Roja’s 2010 World Cup triumph...

FA tightens rules on head injuries 05 Aug 2014 - 11:00 pm

LONDON: Players losing consciousness or suffering concussion will not be allowed to play on next season after the Football Association set out strict...

Brown backs desperate Celtic to make great escape 05 Aug 2014 - 10:59 pm

EDINBURGH: Celtic captain Scott Brown has backed his side to produce a remarkable comeback as they bid to claw their way past Legia...

Financial Fair Play main threat to PSG dominance 05 Aug 2014 - 10:56 pm

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain threaten to again run away with the Ligue 1 title but punishments from UEFA in relation to Financial Fair Play...

Florida clinic owner charged in baseball doping scandal 05 Aug 2014 - 10:54 pm

MIAMI: The US government yesterday filed criminal charges against a clinic owner and six others at the center of a doping scandal involving...

F1’s Ecclestone ends bribery trial with $100m settlement 05 Aug 2014 - 10:54 pm

Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone closes his eyes as he re-enters the courtroom after an adjournment — at the regional court in...

Formula One’s ‘Napoleon’ with a nose for business 05 Aug 2014 - 10:52 pm

MUNICH, Germany: Bernie Ecclestone started out as a simple second-hand car salesman and went on to transform Formula One into one of the...

Prognosis for Rio Olympics ‘much better’, says IOC official 05 Aug 2014 - 10:52 pm

The President of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, Carlos Nuzman (centre) and other officials pose with a sculpture of the trade mark of the...

Tiger injury bodes ill for Ryder Cup bid: US captain Watson 05 Aug 2014 - 10:49 pm

Tiger Woods looks on after hitting off the fourth tee during the final round of the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country...

In-form McIlroy seeks hat-trick 05 Aug 2014 - 10:48 pm

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks to the media during a press conference prior to the start of the 96th PGA Championship at...

Carter of New Zealand to miss start of Rugby Championship 05 Aug 2014 - 10:45 pm

WELLINGTON: New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter will miss at least the first two matches of the Rugby Championship against Australia after injuring his...

Edgy Pakistan look to break coaching jinx 05 Aug 2014 - 10:45 pm

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis (right) delivers a ball during a practice session at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle yesterday. Pakistan and...

Murray’s Open plans disturbed by pull-outs 05 Aug 2014 - 10:44 pm

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland and Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their doubles match against Juan Sebastian Cabal of Colombia and David Marrero of...

Lakmal ruled out of Pakistan series 05 Aug 2014 - 10:42 pm

GALLE: Sri Lanka paceman Suranga Lakmal will miss the Pakistan test series due to an ankle injury, dashing the home team’s hopes of...

Rossouw, Shezi called up for Proteas one-dayers 05 Aug 2014 - 10:41 pm

CAPE TOWN: The Proteas have rewarded the form of South Africa A batsman Rilee Rossouw and seam bowler Mthokozisi Shezi by naming them...