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Hughes replaces injured Marsh in Australia squad 31 Jan 2014 - 06:41 am

Australian cricket team captain Michael Clarke poses with a fan upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport on Wednesday. Australia will play three Tests and...

Golf: McIlroy sizzles in Dubai 31 Jan 2014 - 06:39 am

DUBAI: Rory McIlroy hit a sizzling nine-under 63 to lead the first round of the $2.5m Dubai Desert Classic by two strokes yesterday,...

Scotland and UAE grab final World Cup berths 31 Jan 2014 - 06:38 am

DUBAI: Scotland pipped Kenya to secure their third World Cup appearance yesterday while United Arab Emirates (UAE) also booked their ticket for next...

Cricket body set to go back to the future 31 Jan 2014 - 06:37 am

LONDON: For much of its history the International Cricket Council (ICC) was unable to do anything without the approval of England and Australia,...

Lekhwiya prepare for Muaither test 31 Jan 2014 - 02:45 am

Sebastian Soria of Lekhwiya (in red) tackles the ball against Al Khor during their Qatar Stars League (QSL) match on Tuesday. QSL points...

Qatar Volleyball Association League 30 Jan 2014 - 10:49 am

An Al Ahli player secures a point in their Qatar Volleyball Association League match against Al Khor at Al Arabi Indoor Stadium in...

Qatar Stars League raises funds for UNICEF 30 Jan 2014 - 10:49 am

Children who took part in the special charity day to raise funds for children’s charity UNICEF pose for a picture at Sheraton Doha...

Red Bull Salzburg swaps turf for tarmac during Doha trip 30 Jan 2014 - 10:47 am

Doha: The stars of Austria’s FC Red Bull Salzburg left the familiarity of the football pitch behind yesterday to join Red Bull athlete...

Jese strike takes Real into semis 30 Jan 2014 - 10:46 am

Real Madrid’s Portuguese defender Fabio Coentrao (right) duels for the ball with RCD Espanyol’s Brazilian defender Sidnei during the Spanish King’s Cup quarter-finals...

EPL: Arsenal held at Saints; Liverpool thrash Everton 30 Jan 2014 - 10:43 am

Liverpool’s Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring a goal against Everton during their English Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England on...

English clubs help boost 2013 global transfer spending, says FIFA report 30 Jan 2014 - 10:42 am

Hull City’s Irish striker Shane Long (right) chases the ball during the English Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in...

F1: Vettel struggles on day two of testing in Jerez 30 Jan 2014 - 10:35 am

McLaren Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain drives the new MP4-29 during pre-season testing at the Jerez racetrack in southern Spain, yesterday....

Shooting: Olga Dovgun wins 10m Air Rifle at Heir Apparent Cup 30 Jan 2014 - 10:34 am

Olga Dovgun (back row, centre), winner of the 10m Air Rifle women event at the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association (QSAA) Heir Apparent...

False start not a worry for Tiger 30 Jan 2014 - 10:32 am

From Left: Tiger Woods of the US, Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland and defending champion Stephen Gallacher of Scotland speak during a news...

Aspire lines up young football stars 30 Jan 2014 - 10:31 am

Elite group of 34 young footballers with officials during a gala dinner event at the Aspire Academy. Doha: The global football stars of...

Howard’s Rockets stun the Spurs 30 Jan 2014 - 10:30 am

Indiana Pacers’ point guard George Hill (left) in action against Los Angeles Lakers’ Kendall Marshall in the second half of their NBA game...

Brodie leads Flames over Blackhawks 30 Jan 2014 - 10:29 am

Matt Stajan of the Calgary Flames scores against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Canada, yesterday.The Flames...

Manning ready for more Super Bowl magic at 37 30 Jan 2014 - 10:28 am

NEW YORK: Peyton Manning (pictured), who could become the first starting quarterback to win Super Bowls with two different teams, isn’t ready to...