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Williamson, Taylor frustrate England in Wellington 18 Mar 2013 - 04:47 am

WELLINGTON: Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and persistent light rain yesterday ensured that New Zealand’s second test against England at the Basin Reserve is...

Afridi fireworks in vain as South Africa win by 34 runs 18 Mar 2013 - 04:46 am

JOHANNESBURG: Centuries by Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers set up a 34-run victory for South Africa despite a thrilling innings by Pakistan’s...

Qatar set to field ‘strong’ team 18 Mar 2013 - 04:41 am

Fahad Al Qahtani (left), Director, Al Shaqab Arena, addresses a press conference in Doha yesterday. Media director Fahad Al Harjir is also seen....

Need to work together to protect sport: Minister 18 Mar 2013 - 04:37 am

H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of State for Interior Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary...

Doha Golf Lovers 18 Mar 2013 - 04:34 am

Players and officials pose for a picture following an event organised by Doha Golf Lovers a the Doha Golf Club. David Fowler and...

Aspire Academy players celebration 18 Mar 2013 - 04:32 am

Aspire Academy players celebrate winning the Aspire Academy’s Triangular Tournament after beating European teams of Gheorghe Hagi Football Academy and Schalke 04. The...

Teams ready for Emir Cup 18 Mar 2013 - 04:31 am

Saadoun Al Kuwari (third left), Executive Director of Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF), during the draw ceremony of the Emir Cup at St Regis...

Plucky Aiken holds firm for three-stroke victory in India 18 Mar 2013 - 04:30 am

Thomas Aiken of South Africa poses with the trophy after winning the Avantha Masters in Greater Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi,...

Leonard has share of lead at Tampa Bay 18 Mar 2013 - 04:29 am

PALM HARBOR, Florida: Justin Leonard, the 1997 British Open winner who last won a US PGA event in 2008, fired a four-under par...

Del Potro stuns Djokovic, to take on Nadal in final 18 Mar 2013 - 04:27 am

Juan Martin Del Potro (right) of Argentina reacts to his victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men’s singles semi-final match at...

Battle between former world number ones 18 Mar 2013 - 04:27 am

INDIAN WELLS, California: Plenty of lobs, subtle changes of pace, marathon baseline rallies - Maria Sharapova (pictured) is preparing for all of that...

Holiday is the hero for 76ers 18 Mar 2013 - 04:27 am

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Jrue Holiday scored 27 points and added 12 assists while centre Spencer Hawes had a rare starring role as the Philadelphia...

Blackhawks score eight goals to throttle Stars 18 Mar 2013 - 04:24 am

DALLAS: Flashing the form that propelled them on their record streak, the Chicago Blackhawks got rolling early and never looked back. Jonathan Toews...

Qatar play Thailand today 17 Mar 2013 - 01:04 am

DOHA: A friendly with Thailand today will be the main preparation for Qatar’s national football team as they get ready for two away...

Qatar rise in FIFA rankings 17 Mar 2013 - 01:04 am

Doha: Qatar football team has moved three spots, according to latest FIFA world rankings. Ranked 101 prior to the latest list released by...

Manchester United go 15 points clear 17 Mar 2013 - 01:02 am

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates his goal against Reading during their English Premier League match at Old Trafford, yesterday. LONDON: Manchester United...

Italy tame Ireland in Lo Cicero’s farewell 17 Mar 2013 - 01:02 am

ROME: Six Nations minnows Italy produced a breathtaking display to hand Ireland a 22-15 defeat at Rome’s Olympic Stadium on what was veteran...

Rain spoils mood in Melbourne 17 Mar 2013 - 01:01 am

Australian F1 driver Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing in action during the first part of the qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix...