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Ancelotti surprised by Ronaldo’s work ethic 15 Jan 2014 - 02:18 pm

BARCELONA: Carlo Ancelotti never expected Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo (left), to have the strong work ethic he possesses when he first became...

Fourth consecutive win for Columbus 15 Jan 2014 - 02:17 pm

LOS ANGELES: Paul Maurice won his first game as Winnipeg’s new coach as the Jets handled Phoenix in a big victory in their...

Broncos lose injured Harris for play-off run 15 Jan 2014 - 02:17 pm

DENVER: Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris will miss the remainder of the National Football League playoffs with a torn left knee ligament, Broncos...

Parker shines as Spurs stop Pelicans 15 Jan 2014 - 02:16 pm

NEW ORLEANS: Tony Parker scored at team-high 27 points and Manu Ginobili bagged 14 in his return from injury as the San Antonio...

Al Attiyah wins Dakar Rally stage 15 Jan 2014 - 06:13 am

Mini driver Nasser Al Attiyah of Qatar competes during Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally 2014 between Calama and Iquique, Chile, yesterday. Al...

Walker wins Sony Open 14 Jan 2014 - 09:19 am

Jimmy Walker of the US celebrates with the trophy and gestures a Hawaiian “shaka” hand sign after winning the final round of the...

Sainz, Barreda claim stage 7 14 Jan 2014 - 09:18 am

UYUNI, Bolivia: Former winner Carlos Sainz won the seventh car stage of the Dakar Rally yesterday with his fellow Spaniard Joan Barreda claiming...

Officials play down heat risk 14 Jan 2014 - 09:17 am

MELBOURNE: Organisers yesterday reassured players their safety was paramount at the Australian Open, saying no-one had ever died from extreme heat at a...

Venus determined to play on 14 Jan 2014 - 09:16 am

Venus Williams of the US reacts during her women’s singles match against Ekaterina Makarova of Russia. MELBOURNE: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams...

China’s Li Na schools 16-year-old girls’ champ 14 Jan 2014 - 09:15 am

MELBOURNE: China’s Li Na stormed into the Australian Open second round yeserday with a straight-sets demolition of junior champion Ana Konjuh, 16, as...

Aspire International stun Real Madrid in Al Kass Cup 14 Jan 2014 - 09:14 am

Doha: A superb volley from substitute Ishmail Baidoo helped Aspire International to stun Real Madrid 3-2 in the opening Group B match of...

Qatar to clash with Belgium hockey club 14 Jan 2014 - 09:13 am

Doha: Qatar will take on Koninklige Hockey Club Leuvan of Belgium in a two-match series at the Rayyan Hockey Ground, Qatar Hockey Association...

Handball: QHA and AHF sign contract in Doha 14 Jan 2014 - 09:12 am

Ahmed Al Shaabi (second right), President Qatar Handball Association (QHA), Dr. Ahmed Abu Al Lail (second left), Executive Director, Asian Handball Federation (AHF),...

Flat UAE pitches worry Pakistan captain Misbah 14 Jan 2014 - 09:10 am

Pakistan batsman Misbah-ul-Haq leaves the field after being dismissed for 97 runs during the fourth day of the second cricket Test match against...

Pakistan hammer Ireland for third successive win in Doha 14 Jan 2014 - 09:09 am

Pakistani batters (left and below) in action against Ireland on day four of the Qatar International Women’s Championship at West End Park Stadium...

Milan sack Allegri, Seedorf favoured as replacement 14 Jan 2014 - 09:06 am

This September 22, 2013 file photo, shows head coach of AC Milan Massimiliano Allegri during a Serie A match against Napoli at the...

Rusty Djokovic, slick Serena through at Australian Open 14 Jan 2014 - 09:05 am

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates defeating Lukas Lacko of Slovakia in their men’s singles match at the Australian Open 2014 in Melbourne, yesterday....

Qatar plan to bid for 2020 worlds 14 Jan 2014 - 09:04 am

Adham Sharara (right), President of International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and Khaleel Al Mohannadi, President of Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) during a...