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NBA: Jefferson, Millsap fusion inspires Jazz to extra time win 14 Nov 2012 - 02:13 pm

TORONTO: The Utah Jazz needed three extra time periods yesterday but finally locked up their first road win of the NBA season, 140-133...

Steelers script close victory over Chiefs 14 Nov 2012 - 02:12 pm

New YOrk: The Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to rely on their defence to eke out a hard-fought 16-13 extra time victory over the...

Beach soccer comes to Qatar 13 Nov 2012 - 09:08 am

From left: Christian Karembeu, former Real Madrid and FIFA Beach Soccer Ambassador, Nasser Al Khater, Communications and Marketing Director for Qatar 2022 Supreme...

Aussies push for victory at Gabba 13 Nov 2012 - 09:00 am

BRISBANE, Australia: Majestic Michael Clarke unfurled another double century and opener Ed Cowan scored his first Test hundred as Australia batted South Africa...

Rain ruins Kiwis’ victory hopes 13 Nov 2012 - 09:00 am

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka: New Zealand’s hopes of posting a consolation win against Sri Lanka were shattered by rain as the fifth and final...

Qatar urged to focus on coaching 13 Nov 2012 - 08:59 am

Eight-time All Star and 4-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Dikembe Mutombo during Aspire4Sport at Aspire Dome yesterday. PICS: SHAIVAL DALAL BY...

Liverpool star Rush in awe of Doha facilities 13 Nov 2012 - 08:57 am

Liverpool legend Ian Rush conducts a training camp for children on the sidelines of Aspire4Sport at Aspire Academy in Doha yesterday. Rush is...

Cancer survivor eyeing F1 comeback 13 Nov 2012 - 08:56 am

Dean Stoneman, a former F2 World Champion, during Aspire4Sport at Aspire Dome in Doha yesterday. Stoneman won the FIA F2 Championship in 2010,...

Pre-game ECG for athletes is important, says UAE official 13 Nov 2012 - 08:49 am

DOHA: Pre-participation screening that includes eco-cardiograms (ECGs) can prevent up to 90% of sudden cardiac deaths on the field, a senior representative from...

Mourinho happy with players after 2-1 win 13 Nov 2012 - 08:44 am

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has praised his side for battling to a 2-1 win at Levante in challenging conditions, to keep...

PSG held by Montpellier 13 Nov 2012 - 08:43 am

Paris: Remy Cabella cancelled out a rare goal from Maxwell as Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at faltering defending champions...

Lampard in talks with Chinese team: Official 13 Nov 2012 - 08:43 am

BEIJING: Chelsea star Frank Lampard could be a step closer to following former team-mates Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka with a move to...

WADA calls for wider effort to tackle doping 13 Nov 2012 - 08:36 am

PARIS: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) yesterday called for wider efforts to tackle the use of banned substances in sport, warning that lack...

Beljan claims maiden Tour title in Florida 13 Nov 2012 - 08:32 am

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida: Charlie Beljan capped a wild week with an emotional first US PGA Tour victory yesterday, posting a two-stroke triumph...

Federer wows fans in Murray’s backyard 13 Nov 2012 - 08:31 am

LONDON: Roger Federer unique appeal showed no sign of waning as he gate-crashed what was supposed to be Andy Murray’s party in the...

Best year of my career despite loss, says Murray 13 Nov 2012 - 08:30 am

LONDON: Andy Murray insists his semi-final defeat against Roger Federer at the ATP Tour Finals can’t take the shine off a dream year...

Clippers secure third straight win 13 Nov 2012 - 08:11 am

LOS ANGELES: With their reserve players sparking play in the final quarter, the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away from the pesky Atlanta Hawks...

Dominant Proteas put Australia under pressure 12 Nov 2012 - 08:09 am

South Africa’s Hashim Amla (right) celebrates his century against Australia with his team-mate Jacques Kallis during the first Test match at the Gabba...