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Al Arabi in Emir Cup semi-finals 10 Apr 2013 - 12:32 am

Action from the Emir Cup basketball match between Al Ahli and Al Arabi at Al Gharafa Stadium yesterday. Al Arabi won 93-84. RIGHT:...

Maturing McIlroy calls talk of rivalry with Woods premature 10 Apr 2013 - 12:32 am

AUGUSTA, Georgia: Golf fans have drooled in anticipation of a one-two rivalry between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, but the mop-topped Northern Irishman...

Kessel brace helps Maple Leafs edge past Rangers 10 Apr 2013 - 12:31 am

Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall (left) and Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (second left) of Switzerland end up in the net during...

NBA: Knee surgery to end Love’s season 10 Apr 2013 - 12:30 am

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love will undergo surgery on his left knee later this week, ending an injury-plagued season for the...

Rangers beat Rays; Mets dominate Phillies 10 Apr 2013 - 12:29 am

ARLINGTON, Texas: Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon knew it was ball four to Ben Zobrist , who was already headed toward first base....

Karthik shines in Mumbai’s big victory 10 Apr 2013 - 12:28 am

Mumbai: A scintillating show by Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma propelled Mumbai Indians to an emphatic win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian...

Barca sweat on Messi fitness for crucial tie 09 Apr 2013 - 12:40 am

Dortmund’s defender Mats Hummels (left) and Dortmund’s defender Marcel Schmelzer warm up during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final...

Real have everything to lose: Mourinho 09 Apr 2013 - 12:38 am

Dortmund’s defender Mats Hummels (left) and Dortmund’s defender Marcel Schmelzer warm up during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final...

Rajasthan Royals clinch second win 09 Apr 2013 - 12:36 am

Rajasthan Royals bowler Siddharth Trivedi celebrates after taking a wicket during their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Jaipur, yesterday. Trivedi won...

Qatar’s Francis wins gold 09 Apr 2013 - 12:34 am

Qatar’s Samuel Francis (third left ) wins the men’s 100m final on day one of the 14th GCC Athletics Championships at Khalifa Stadium...

Samuel Francis factbox 09 Apr 2013 - 12:34 am

n Samuel Adelebari Francis (born 27 March 1987) is a Nigerian-born Qatari sprinter who specialises in the 100m. He became a naturalised Qatari...

Al Rayyan miss key players in AFC Champions League clash 09 Apr 2013 - 12:33 am

DOHA: Qatar’s Al Rayyan will be without midfielder Daniel Goumou and defender Cho Yong-Hyung for the visit of Al Ain, while striker Jarralla...

Galatasaray face uphill task against Real Madrid 09 Apr 2013 - 12:32 am

Real Madrid’s striker Cristiano Ronaldo (front) attends his team’s training session at Galatasaray Area Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday. Real Madrid will face...

Malaga’s preparations hit by death and lightning 09 Apr 2013 - 12:30 am

BERLIN: Malaga were hit by lightning and the death of coach Manuel Pellegrini’s father as they prepared for today’s Champions League quarter-final second...

Chelsea to face City at Yankee Stadium in May 09 Apr 2013 - 12:30 am

LONDON: Chelsea yesterday announced that they will play a glamour friendly against Premier League rivals Manchester City at New York’s Yankee Stadium in...

FA probe shows no Ferdinand racist abuse 09 Apr 2013 - 12:29 am

LONDON: The Football Association yesterday confirmed they have been unable to find evidence that England fans chanted racist abuse about Rio and Anton...

West runs into engine trouble 09 Apr 2013 - 12:28 am

QMMF Racing Team rider Rafid Topan Sucipto in the pits before the start of the Moto2 race of the Commercialbank Grand Prix of...

Strong start was key to victory, says Lorenzo 09 Apr 2013 - 12:27 am

Jorge Lorenzo of Yamaha team (left), winner of MotoGP Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar is congratulated by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF)...