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Barcelona to play in Doha: Club website 20 Dec 2013 - 12:57 am

FC Barcelona’s Argentinian striker Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Valencia CF during the Spanish Liga Primera Division match played...

Arab Karate Championship kicks off today in Doha 20 Dec 2013 - 12:50 am

Bekheda Ibrahim (blue belt) of Karate Academy Qatar and Alsanjar Bashar of Bahrain National Team in action in Doha in this file picture...

Olazabal determined to end Royal Trophy losing streak 20 Dec 2013 - 12:50 am

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan taking part in the Pro-Am event ahead of the Royal Trophy go lf tournament at Dragon Lake Golf Club...

Rosberg in high speed blow-out 20 Dec 2013 - 12:49 am

Manama, Bahrain: Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg escaped unhurt after a high speed blow-out during tyre testing in Bahrain yesterday. “Just spun at full...

NHL: Penguins bounce back to defeat Rangers 20 Dec 2013 - 12:48 am

NEW YORK: The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of familiar names up and down their roster. Now they are excelling even with some prominent...

South Africa collapse against India pace 20 Dec 2013 - 12:35 am

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s top order batsmen collapsed against India’s fast bowlers on a dramatic second day of the first Test at the Wanderers...

Ramdin, Chanderpaul rescue West Indies 20 Dec 2013 - 12:34 am

HAMILTON, New Zealand: A gutsy 200-run partnership between Denesh Ramdin and Shivnarine Chanderpaul rescued the West Indies from a perilous position yesterday as...

Captain Clarke backs Watson as team man 20 Dec 2013 - 12:33 am

SYDNEY: Skipper Michael Clarke yesterday praised Shane Watson’s approach of putting the team first in this week’s Ashes-winning Perth Test, and described him...

Sri Lanka eye series levelling win in Dubai 20 Dec 2013 - 12:32 am

DUBAI: Despite a narrow defeat, Sri Lanka will remain positive and high on confidence for today’s second one-day international against Pakistan, vowed skipper...

Qatar to host two weightlifting championships from December 22 19 Dec 2013 - 09:30 am

A Qatari weightlifter in action in this file picture. Qatar will host the twin weightlifting events, Grand Prix International Weightlifting Cup and the...

QAFCO employees celebrate Qatar National Day 19 Dec 2013 - 09:28 am

The players and officials who took part in cricket match to celebrate Qatar National Day pose for a picture in Doha yesterday. The...

Rhythmic Gymnastics 19 Dec 2013 - 09:27 am

Qatar’s Ashrakat Al Haj in action at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Arab Championship for women in Doha yesterday. The three-day championship ended yesterday. Besides...

Ki sinks Chelsea in League Cup thriller 19 Dec 2013 - 09:25 am

Bayern Munich’s midfielder Mario Goetze (right) and Guangzhou’s mildfielder Zhi Zheng vying for ball possession during their FIFA Club World Cup football semi-final...

Bayern edge Guangzhou to reach club world final 19 Dec 2013 - 09:23 am

AGADIR, Morocco: European champions Bayern Munich booked their place in the Club World Cup final with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Asian champions...

European Commission probes aid to Spanish clubs 19 Dec 2013 - 09:21 am

BRUSSELS: The European Commission yesterday launched an investigation into seven Spanish football clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, after complaints they accepted illegal...

Oklahoma City edge past Denver 19 Dec 2013 - 09:21 am

DENVER: Serge Ibaka helped Oklahoma City get off to a good start. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook provided the strong finish. Ibaka scored...

NHL: Rookie Jones blanks stars for Oilers 19 Dec 2013 - 09:20 am

LOS ANGELES: Martin Jones’ charmed NHL career just keeps getting more surreal with every save, every win and every shutout in his rapidly...

Kohli’s career-best ton keeps South Africa at bay 19 Dec 2013 - 09:19 am

India’s Virat Kohli celebrates his century during the first day of their Test match against South Africa in Johannesburg, yesterday. JOHANNESBURG: Virat Kohli...