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Golf: European Tour chief points to Royal Trophy differences 30 Dec 2013 - 11:07 am

SINGAPORE: European Tour chief executive George O’Grady (pictured) has rebuffed calls to back the Royal Trophy team event, citing “fundamental differences of policy...

Yasar maintains lead in Qatar 30 Dec 2013 - 11:06 am

Action from the second day of the Qatar Optimist Cup organised by Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) at Corniche yesterday. Around 44...

Bosh leads Heat to win over Blazers 30 Dec 2013 - 11:05 am

PORTLAND: Chris Bosh scored 37 points, including a last-second 3-pointer for the winning basket, and grabbed 10 rebounds yesterday to lead reigning NBA...

NHL: Ducks extend winning streak to ten 30 Dec 2013 - 11:04 am

ANAHEIM, California: Although the Anaheim Ducks blew a two-goal lead in the final minutes of their return from the holiday break, Saku Koivu...

QAPCO to sponsor indoor five-a-side football tournament 30 Dec 2013 - 11:04 am

Khaled Al Sulaiteen, Acting President of Aspire Zone Foundation and Dr Mohammed Yousef Al Mulla, Vice Chairman and CEO of (Qatar Petrochemical Company)...

Schild secures place in slalom history 30 Dec 2013 - 10:59 am

LIENZ,Austria:Austria’s Marlies Schild became the all-time leader of World Cup slalom victories with her 35th success secured on home snow in Lienz yesterday. ...

Anelka says ‘I’m not anti-Semite’ 30 Dec 2013 - 10:58 am

PARIS: French footballer Nicolas Anelka yesterday strongly defended a controversial gesture he made during a weekend match, saying “I am neither anti-Semite nor...

Schumacher in hospital after ski accident 30 Dec 2013 - 05:01 am

LYON: Formula One legend Michael Schumacher (pictured) is receiving treatment in hospital for head injuries after a ski accident at Meribel yesterday, officials...

All eyes on tennis legend Federer 29 Dec 2013 - 11:17 am

World number four and third seed Andy Murray of Britain arrives at the Doha International Airport yesterday. Murray is one of the players...

Off-colour City edge Palace to go top; United win again 29 Dec 2013 - 11:16 am

Hull City’s English midfielder Tom Huddlestone (right) celebrates scoring their fourth goal and has his hair cut after pledging not to cut it...

WAFF Championship: Iraq and Bahrain in goalless draw 29 Dec 2013 - 11:15 am

Iraq’s Saif Al Mohammedawi (right) challenges Bahrain’s Ebrahim Habib during their 8th West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) championship match in Doha, yesterday. The...

Ashes: Australia need 201 runs to win the fourth Test 29 Dec 2013 - 11:14 am

MELBOURNE: Australia were chasing 201 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test and take a 4-0 series lead after a stunning English batting...

Kallis frustrates India in Durban 29 Dec 2013 - 11:13 am

South Africa’s Jacques Kallis celebrates scoring a half century during the third day of the second Test match against India in Durban, yesterday....

Sailing: Turkey’s Yasar takes lead in Doha 29 Dec 2013 - 11:11 am

Doha: Rasim Yasar of Turkey warded off tough competition from a host of sailors to surge to an early lead at the Optimist...

Russia plays down Sochi Games medal chances 29 Dec 2013 - 11:10 am

MOSCOW: Russia’s sports minister yesterday played down the host’s chances at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi following a bitterly disappointing 2010...

Qatar Basketball League: Al Rayyan win against Al Shamal 29 Dec 2013 - 11:09 am

Action from the Qatar Basketball League match between Al Rayyan and Al Shamal at Al Gharafa Indoor Stadium in Doha yesterday. Al Rayyan...

NBA: Thunder edge Bobcats 29 Dec 2013 - 11:08 am

CHARLOTTE: NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant had game highs of 34 points and 12 rebounds to give Oklahoma City an 89-85 victory yesterday...

South Korean star Choo joins Rangers 29 Dec 2013 - 11:08 am

ARLINGTON, United States: South Korean outfielder Choo Shin-Soo, among the most prized free agents this year, has signed a seven-year contract worth $130m...