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De Boer wants Qatar 2022 World Cup to begin in May 18 Nov 2013 - 02:28 pm

Former Dutch football midfielder, Ronald de Boer during a press conference at Aspire4Sport in Doha yesterday. PICTURES BY: KAMMUTTY VP BY DENZIL PINTO...

Doha could host Kings match soon, says NBA legend O’Neal 18 Nov 2013 - 02:27 pm

Former American NBA player and minority stake holder of Sacramento Kings’ Shaquille O’Neal speaks during the ‘Stars Chat’ session at Aspire4Sport in Doha...

Al Tamimi launches region’s first dedicated sports law practice 18 Nov 2013 - 02:27 pm

DOHA: Al Tamimi and Company, the Middle East’s largest full service law firm with 13 offices across seven countries, has launched the region’s...

Al Wakrah Stadium developers explain design plans 18 Nov 2013 - 02:26 pm

Doha: The developers of Al Wakrah Stadium, set to be the first of Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 arenas to be completed, shared...

Double delight for Stenson in Dubai 18 Nov 2013 - 02:25 pm

Henrik Stenson of Sweden and his family pose with his trophy after winning the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, yesterday. DUBAI:...

Scott holds off Kuchar to defend Australian Masters 18 Nov 2013 - 02:25 pm

MELBOURNE: World number two Adam Scott retained his Australian Masters title after fending off a strong challenge from American Matt Kuchar in the...

English, Karlsson head leaderboard 18 Nov 2013 - 02:24 pm

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico: Sweden’s Robert Karlsson and American Harris English each birdied three of the first seven holes to share the lead...

Liang edges Prom in play-off to take Manila title 18 Nov 2013 - 02:24 pm

Manila: China’s Liang Wenchong birdied the final hole to force a play-off with Thailand’s Prom Meesawat before going on to claim a third...

Tendulkar says his body told him to call it a day 18 Nov 2013 - 02:23 pm

MUMBAI: Newly-retired cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said yesterday that it was the “perfect time” for him to leave the game after his body...

Tremlett, Prior in line to play in Ashes opener 18 Nov 2013 - 02:23 pm

BRISBANE: Paceman Chris Tremlett and injured wicketkeeper Matt Prior were given the thumbs up by England yesterday, suggesting both are likely to play...

‘Sachin’s farewell increased Indian cricket’s brand value’ 18 Nov 2013 - 02:22 pm

Kolkata: Happy over the grand farewell given to batting great Sachin Tendulkar at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium Saturday, former captain Sourav Ganguly () said...

Samuels and Shillingford reported for suspect actions 18 Nov 2013 - 02:22 pm

DUBAI: West Indies’ off-spinners Marlon Samuels and Shane Shillingford have been reported with suspected illegal bowling actions during the second Test against India,...

Misbah denies revolt in Pakistan team 18 Nov 2013 - 02:22 pm

KARACHI: Under-fire Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq has denied suggestions of a revolt against his leadership after his team’s poor performance against South Africa...

Bulls end Pacers’ unbeaten run 18 Nov 2013 - 02:22 pm

CHICAGO: Britain’s Luol Deng scored 23 points and Derrick Rose added 20 in his return from injury yesterday to power the Chicago Bulls...

Predators surge past Blackhawks 18 Nov 2013 - 02:21 pm

NASHVILLE: The Nashville Predators were happy to be back home, even if it was for just one game. Rookie Marek Mazanec made 39...

Doha First Team win 66-10 against Muscat 18 Nov 2013 - 02:18 pm

DOHA: A positive response after last week’s defeat in Bahrain saw a convincing victory by 66-10 against Muscat from Doha First Team in...

Ward stays unbeaten with unanimous decision win 18 Nov 2013 - 02:07 pm

LOS ANGELES: World champion Andre Ward made a triumphant return after a 14-month layoff, downing Dominican challenger Edwin Rodriguez by unanimous decision in...

National Sports Festival planned 18 Nov 2013 - 03:14 am

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary- General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), speaking during the Sports Tourism Workshop at Aspire Academy in...