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Women’s racing set for boost as Doha prepares for seminar 19 Feb 2014 - 12:35 am

TOP (LEFT): A group of five female riders are seen before the start of a round in Qatar Superbike Championship at Losail International...

Yazeed, Edith ready to impress at Qatar International Rally 19 Feb 2014 - 12:34 am

Yazeed Al Rajhi of Saudi Arabia is seen with his co-driver Michael Orr. Al Rajhi is aiming to become the first Saudi driver...

Russia in quarter-finals with win over Norway 19 Feb 2014 - 12:33 am

Russia’s Alexander Ovechkin attempts a shot on Norway’s goalie Lars Haugen during the third period of their men’s qualification round ice hockey game...

Gebrselassie to set pace at London marathon 19 Feb 2014 - 12:27 am

LONDON: Haile Gebrselassie will be lead pacemaker for the elite men’s race at the London Marathon, organisers announced yesterday. Ethiopian Gebrselassie, a multiple...

Qatar KMCC sports meet 19 Feb 2014 - 12:22 am

Doha: Qatar KMCC Kozhikode District Committee, an expatriate Indian organisation, launched sports festival in solidarity with Qatar National Sport Day at Al Arabi...

Al Malki retains squash title 19 Feb 2014 - 12:20 am

Doha: Defending champion Abdulrahman Al Malki defeated Azlan Amjad to retain the Professional title at the InterContinental Squash Tournament, organised under the banner...

One catch and it could have been different, says Dhoni 19 Feb 2014 - 12:19 am

WELLINGTON: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was ruing one dropped catch that cost them a potential series-levelling victory over New Zealand in the...

Cricket: Moin confident of Asia Cup title defence 19 Feb 2014 - 12:19 am

LAHORE: Newly appointed Pakistan cricket coach Moin Khan yesterday urged his players to shrug off “the fear of failure” as they prepare to...

Hodgson says England must take the heat 19 Feb 2014 - 12:19 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: England coach Roy Hodgson said yesterday his side would have to rise above the World Cup heat when they tackle...

Williams announce partnership with Petrobras 19 Feb 2014 - 12:18 am

LONDON: Williams have signed a multi-year partnership with Brazilian oil company Petrobras, the Formula One team said on Tuesday. The former champions had...

Football: Bayern ‘best in the world’, says Wenger 19 Feb 2014 - 12:17 am

LONDON: Bayern Munich are currently the best team in the world and favourites to win the Champions League, according to Arsene Wenger. But...

NHL holds fire over 2018 Games 19 Feb 2014 - 12:17 am

SOCHI, Russia: The National Hockey League (NHL) was non-committal about players’ future participation in the Olympics yesterday, leaving open the possibility that the...

Former Lakers star Odom joins Baskonia 19 Feb 2014 - 12:16 am

MADRID: Two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom has joined Spanish side Laboral Kutxa Baskonia on a two-month deal. Odom has played over 1,000 games...

Barcelona offer Man City toughest test to date 18 Feb 2014 - 12:40 am

Manchester City’s Joe Hart dives for the ball during a training session at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England, yesterday. Manchester City...

McCullum grinds out 281 to close in on NZ record 18 Feb 2014 - 12:38 am

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni pats the back of New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum at the end of day four of the second...

Tennis: Serena in no mood to slow down 18 Feb 2014 - 12:37 am

Winner Kei Nishikori of Japan (left) and runner-up Ivo Karlovic of Croatia pose with their trophies following the final match in the US...

Japan’s Nishikori edges past Karlovic to retain Memphis title 18 Feb 2014 - 12:36 am

Venus Williams of the US eyes the ball before hitting a return to Elena Vesnina of Russia during their women’s singles match at...

Stars align for women’s gold medal battle 18 Feb 2014 - 12:35 am

Australia’s Danielle O’brien (top) and Gregory Merriman compete during the figure skating ice dance free dance programme in Sochi yesterday. SOCHI, Russia: Of...