Sports

Nadal happy to start season on time 31 Dec 2013 - 10:51 am

World number one Rafael Nadal of Spain is seen during his first official news conference of the 2014 season at Khalifa Tennis Complex...

Rustiness a challenge for Sri Lanka, says Mathews 31 Dec 2013 - 10:50 am

Pakistan cricket team captain Misbah-ul-Haq speaks to media at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are due...

Kallis says he knew it was time to quit Test arena 31 Dec 2013 - 10:48 am

South Africa’s Jacques Kallis celebrates his team’s victory on the fifth day of the second and final Test against India at Kingsmead yesterday....

Doolan called up to Australian Test squad 31 Dec 2013 - 10:47 am

SYDNEY: Australia yesterday added batsman Alex Doolan (pictured right) to their squad ahead of the final Ashes Test against England as doubts remained...

Cook calls on seniors to avoid Ashes whitewash 31 Dec 2013 - 10:47 am

MELBOURNE: Alastair Cook is calling on his seniors to pull out something special for England to avoid the ignominy of an Ashes whitewash...

England coach fights off questions about future 31 Dec 2013 - 10:46 am

MELBOURNE: Andy Flower revealed yesterday he will discuss his future with his new boss this week but vowed to fight on as England...

Qatar Volleyball League 31 Dec 2013 - 10:45 am

Action from the Qatar Men’s Volleyball League match between Al Alhi and Al Arabi at Al Arabi Indoor Stadium yesterday. PICTURES BY: KAMMUTTY...

Turkey top at the Qatar Optimist Cup 31 Dec 2013 - 10:44 am

A sailor taking part in the team racing event of Qatar Optimist Cup of Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) at Corniche yesterday....

Indian flag hopes on ice ahead of Sochi 31 Dec 2013 - 10:42 am

NEW DELHI: He may be India’s main medal hope in February’s Winter Olympics but Shiva Keshavan still doesn’t know if he will compete...

Elite Goalkeeping Summit concludes in Doha 31 Dec 2013 - 10:41 am

Peter Fritz Pflug (right) of Germany, winner of the ‘Battle of the Goalkeepers’ competition at the Aspire Academy’s Elite Goalkeeping Summit, poses for...

Golf: Seve’s brother hits back at Euro Tour claims 31 Dec 2013 - 10:39 am

SINGAPORE: The European Tour has been accused of “manipulating and misrepresenting” the intentions of the late Seve Ballesteros by launching a rival match...

NFL: Packers, Chargers join play-off party via thrillers 31 Dec 2013 - 10:39 am

New York: The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks wrapped up top seedings while Green Bay and San Diego won thrilling nail-bitters to join...

Football: Al Kass International Cup from January 13 31 Dec 2013 - 10:38 am

A file picture of last year’s Al Kass International Cup. Brazil’s Fluminense defeated PSG to win last year’s tournament. Doha: The third annual...

Durant powers Thunder over Rockets 31 Dec 2013 - 10:37 am

OKLAHOMA CITY: NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant netted 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to spark Oklahoma City past Houston 117-86 yesterday, giving...

Sharks snap Ducks’ winning streak in NHL 31 Dec 2013 - 10:37 am

SAN JOSE, California: Bracken Kearns didn’t question his good luck. Skating from the bench, the 32-year-old center saw the puck just sitting on...

Huge demand for PSG-Real match tickets 31 Dec 2013 - 04:29 am

DOHA: Prices of tickets for this week’s football friendly to be played between European giants France’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Spain’s Real Madrid...

Karlovic, Monfils notch victories 31 Dec 2013 - 04:28 am

Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic returns the ball to Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych during their match in Qatar’s ExxonMobil Open in Doha yesterday. Karlovic beat...

Perfect send-off for Kallis 31 Dec 2013 - 04:26 am

South Africa’s cricketers pose with their trophy after winning the second and final Test against India at Kingsmead, yesterday. BOTTOM: South Africa’s Jacques...