Sports

Federer ‘proud’ of reaching 300 weeks as World No.1 13 Oct 2012 - 02:28 am

Shanghai: Swiss legend Roger Federer has consistently ripped up the record books during his glittering career but his latest landmark -- 300 weeks...

Rose edges Westwood to win World Golf Final 13 Oct 2012 - 02:27 am

Justin Rose of England poses with his trophy after his victory against his compatriot Lee Westwood at their World Golf Final match in...

Deccan Chargers’ owners agree sale 13 Oct 2012 - 02:27 am

NEW DELHI: The owners of troubled Indian Premier League team Deccan Chargers announced yesterday that they have agreed to sell the franchise to...

Malaysian sports official suspended for six years 13 Oct 2012 - 02:26 am

KUALA LUMPUR: A former senior Malaysian sports official has been punished with a six-year ban after being found guilty for alleged involvement in...

IOC to review Armstrong’s bronze medal 13 Oct 2012 - 02:25 am

LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee yesterday said that they would be looking at the US Anti-Doping Agency’s report into cyclist Lance Armstrong before...

Motorcycling: Pedrosa edges Lorenzo in Japan practice 13 Oct 2012 - 02:12 am

MOTEGI, Japan: Dani Pedrosa edged championship points leader Jorge Lorenzo in free practice sessions yesterday ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, stepping up...

Rooney to lead England 12 Oct 2012 - 03:26 am

LONDON: Wayne Rooney will be given the opportunity to captain England for the first time in a competitive international in their World Cup...

Rose beats Woods to set up final with Westwood 12 Oct 2012 - 03:25 am

Justin Rose (left) of England is congratulated by Tiger Woods of the US after their World Golf Final semi-final match in Antalya, southern...

India’s Bhullar takes lead in Macau 12 Oct 2012 - 03:24 am

Macau: India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar shot a sizzling eight-under-par 63 in the first round of the $750,000 Venetian Macau Open yesterday to take a...

Qatar’s Nasser the man to beat at Jordan Rally 12 Oct 2012 - 03:21 am

From LEFT: Mazan Tantash, Khalid Al Qassimi, Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, Yazeed Al Rajhi, and Husam Salem, leading drivers taking part in the Jordan...

Action from QNB Qatar Stars Cup 12 Oct 2012 - 03:20 am

Action from the QNB Qatar Stars Cup match between Umm Salal and Al Arabi at Qatar Sports Club Stadium yesterday. In today’s matches,...

Federer back from brink to seal No.1 record 12 Oct 2012 - 03:19 am

Switzerland’s Roger Federer hits a return during his single’s match against compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka at the Shanghai Masters tournament in Shanghai, yesterday. Shanghai:...

What next for Armstrong? 12 Oct 2012 - 03:18 am

PARIS: A damning report placing Lance Armstrong at the heart of the biggest doping programme in sporting history has prompted questions about next...

Jaguars to host 49ers in London next year 12 Oct 2012 - 03:16 am

LONDON: The Jacksonville Jaguars will play the San Francisco 49ers in London next year in the first of four annual games the Florida-based...

Al Arabi out to prove a point 12 Oct 2012 - 03:14 am

Al Arabi’s Brazilian coach Mauro Grasso (right) talks with officials of Al Arabi club during a training session, yesterday. The Asian Club Championship...

Aldin advances at Radisson Blu-Olympic Sport squash 12 Oct 2012 - 03:13 am

Doha: Ahmed Noor Aldin edged past Mike Sampson in three games to two to move into the next round of the Radisson Blu-Olympic...

Shehata signs Al Arabi deal 12 Oct 2012 - 03:11 am

DOHA: Former Egypt coach Hassan Shehata (pictured) has signed a one-year deal with Qatar Stars League (QSL) side Al Arabi, it was confirmed...

First round of Jet Ski Championship today 12 Oct 2012 - 03:11 am

Doha: The first round of the Qatar International Jet Ski Championship organised by Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF) will take place today and...