Sports

Qatar’s ‘golden boy’ Barshim thrilled with medal in Poland 12 Mar 2014 - 12:24 am

BY RIZWAN REHMAT DOHA: Carrying the medal in his pocket, Qatar’s ‘golden boy’ Mutaz Essa Barshim joked that he forgot to bring the...

AFC Champions League: Al Rayyan, El Jaish win 12 Mar 2014 - 12:13 am

Kalu Uche of Qatar’s Al Rayyan celebrates after scoring a goal against Iran’s Esteghlal during their AFC Championship League match yesterday. RIGHT: Uche...

Spectacular routines at Al Shaqab Arena 12 Mar 2014 - 12:11 am

German riders VV Koln Dunnwaldi on horse during Vaulting CV13 Squad free test at the CHI Al Shaqab 2014 in Doha yesterday. Pics:...

Akram tips Pakistan among favourites in World Twenty20 12 Mar 2014 - 12:10 am

Former Pakistan cricket captain and legendary paceman Wasim Akram during a diabetic awareness programme event in Karachi yesterday. KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain and...

Al Malki attends sports media meeting 12 Mar 2014 - 12:09 am

The members of the Arab Federation for Sports Journalism (AFSJ), durring their meeting in Amman. DOHA: Mohammed Jamil Abdelkader has been elected as...

Heat clinch play-off berth 12 Mar 2014 - 12:03 am

Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee (22) defends against Los Angeles Clippers small forward Matt Barnes (22) during the second half of their NBA...

Manila Metrostars dump Pangasinan 12 Mar 2014 - 12:02 am

Action from the PIBAQ 3rd Ambassador Basketball Cup 2014 at Al Gharafa Indoor Hall. DOHA: The Manila Metrostars unleashed a fourth quarter scoring...

Squash: Muhammad wins back-to-back titles in Doha 12 Mar 2014 - 12:00 am

The participants of the Doha Junior Open squash championship pose for a picture along with officials of Qatar Squash Federation at Khalifa International...

Mullins hopes to add silver lining to Cheltenham cloud 11 Mar 2014 - 11:58 pm

CHELTENHAM,UK: Jump racing’s showpiece The Cheltenham Festival, which began here yesterday, will be known as the ‘year of the cloud’ according to leading...

West Indies, England players fined 11 Mar 2014 - 11:58 pm

London: England all-rounder Ravi Bopara and West Indian duo Darren Sammy and Marlon Samuels were all fined for their on-field confrontation on Sunday,...

$100,000 bonus offer for Nigerian World Cup players 11 Mar 2014 - 11:57 pm

ABUJA: Nigeria’s footballers could earn more than $100,000 each if they become the first African team to win the World Cup this year....

Scotland’s Hamilton dreams of Six Nations title 11 Mar 2014 - 11:57 pm

EDINBURGH: Scotland lock Jim Hamilton wants to end his career having won a Six Nations title and believes that is a realistic prospect....

WTA lukewarm over new tennis league 11 Mar 2014 - 11:56 pm

SINGAPORE: The Women’s Tennis Association offered only lukewarm support for the new International Premier Tennis League yesterday, with some details still sketchy even...

Game in Dallas postponed after player collapses 11 Mar 2014 - 11:50 pm

New York: The National Hockey League game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday was postponed when Dallas center...

Italy take early lead in UIM Nations Cup 11 Mar 2014 - 11:49 pm

DOHA: Team Italy grabbed the early lead in the UIM Nations Cup with Stefano Paoletti winning yesterday’s Match Race here on the Corniche....

Vaulting programme launches equestrian gala at Al Shaqab 11 Mar 2014 - 12:17 am

German rider Corinna Knauf performing on horse Fabiola W during the Female Individual Compulsory Test at the CHI Al Shaqab 2014 in Doha...

Samuels powers Windies to win 11 Mar 2014 - 12:16 am

West Indies cricketer Andre Russell runs out England’s James Tredwell during their first T20 match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, yesterday. BRIDGETOWN:...

UIM Nations Cup time trials today 11 Mar 2014 - 12:15 am

Khalid Al Kuwari of Team Qatar in action at the UIM Nations Cup World Series 2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December. DOHA:...