Sports

Three-day Sports Media Seminar begins in Doha 16 Apr 2014 - 09:10 am

A group photograph of Arab sports journalists seen with TV personality Saad Al Rumaihi, Mohammed Al Malki, President of Qatar Press Sports Committee...

IPL kicks off today in Abu Dhabi 16 Apr 2014 - 09:09 am

Mumbai Indians’ chief coach John Wright (left), former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar (centre) and Anil Kumble at the nets in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Mumbai...

CSA receives $475,000 for finishing as No.1 Test side 16 Apr 2014 - 09:06 am

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson (left) presenting the cheque to his CSA counterpart Haroon Lorgat. Dubai: Cricket South Africa (CSA) today received a...

Masters runner-up Blixt dreaming of Ryder Cup 16 Apr 2014 - 09:04 am

Jonas Blixt of Sweden watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the 2014 Masters Tournament at Augusta...

Oldies closing in on major milestone 16 Apr 2014 - 09:01 am

A view of the Men’s and Women’s trophies during the 2014 US Open Preview Day at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. ...

Uggla hits grand slam in ninth, Braves beat Phils 16 Apr 2014 - 09:00 am

St Louis Cardinals Kolten Wong rounds second base headed for third from first on a hit by Matt Holliday in the second inning...

Grizzlies power into play-offs 16 Apr 2014 - 08:56 am

Courtney Lee (5) of the Memphis Grizzlies puts up a three point shot over Eric Bledsoe (2) of the Phoenix Suns during the...

Qatar’s Nasser heads star list 16 Apr 2014 - 01:22 am

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah scales the dunes at Nihuil during this year’s Dakar Rally with the Mini All4 Racing. Nasser is returning...

Stanley Cup play-offs: Bruins favoured to win 16 Apr 2014 - 12:30 am

washington: With the sprint for Olympic gold over, the marathon run for the Stanley Cup begins this week with the opening round of...

Bid to stop English talent drain 16 Apr 2014 - 12:29 am

LONDON: England’s leading clubs are determined to challenge the financial rewards on offer in French rugby in a bid to prevent a post-2015...

High jumper Robinson latest Jamaican hit with ban 16 Apr 2014 - 12:29 am

KINGSTON: Jamaican high jumper Damar Robinson has been handed a one-year ban for doping in the latest blow to the country’s athletics programme....

‘Tarnished’ ex-pros made Latif snub chief selector’s job 16 Apr 2014 - 12:28 am

KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif said yesterday he turned down the job of national chief selector because he could not work...

Pakistan must restore international confidence: ACC 16 Apr 2014 - 12:28 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan authorities need to restore the confidence of the cricketing world to bring international activity back to the country, an Asian...

Badminton: South Korean Lee’s doping ban reversed 16 Apr 2014 - 12:27 am

SEOUL: South Korea’s Olympic badminton gold medallist Lee Yong-dae has had his one-year ban for missing dope tests reversed, the Badminton World Federation...

Emir Cup: Al Shamal take on Al Shahaniya in opener 16 Apr 2014 - 12:27 am

DOHA: Newly-promoted QSL sides Al Shamal and Al Shahaniya will launch the 2014 Emir Cup with their first-round clash on April 21, Qatar...

Lekhwiya and Al Sadd suffer defeats 16 Apr 2014 - 12:26 am

Doha: Al Ain became the first team to secure their place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League as the UAE...

Stunning Victory put Guangzhou bid in doubt 16 Apr 2014 - 12:26 am

MELBOURNE: Melbourne Victory stunned Guangzhou Evergrande 2-0 yesterday to halt the title-holders’ progress to the AFC Champions League knock-out rounds and leave all...

Doha in the mix to host 2019 outdoor world championships 16 Apr 2014 - 12:26 am

PARIS: Barcelona, Doha and American city Eugene will compete to be the hosts of the 2019 outdoor World Athletics Championships, the International Association...