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Basketball: Qatar drawn in Group B of Asian Championship 07 Jun 2013 - 11:31 pm

FIBA Asia Secretary General Hagop Khajirian (left) is seen during the draw ceremony of the 27th FIBA Asia Championship. DOHA: Qatar have been...

Hibbert leads Pacers past Heat to level series at 2-2 30 May 2013 - 12:15 am

Roy Hibbert (55) of the Indiana Pacers attempts a shot against Chris Bosh (1) of the Miami Heat during Game Four of the...

US basketball team driven by international talent 25 May 2013 - 11:50 pm

New York: The star-studded US national basketball team cannot afford to get complacent about being the sport’s superpower given the pace of emerging...

Basketball: Qatar target glory at top FIBA event 25 May 2013 - 11:01 pm

DOHA: Qatar’s national team will be targeting glory in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship to be held in August this year, the president...

Spirited Qatar Maroon win 3x3 FIBA Asia championship 17 May 2013 - 04:50 am

The captain and team members of hosts Qatar Maroon, winners of the the inaugural 3x3 FIBA Asia Men’s Championship, pose for a picture...

Qatar teams reach quarters as 3x3 makes Doha debut 16 May 2013 - 05:27 am

A Qatar Maroon player attempts to shoot a basket during his side’s match against Philippines at the FIBA Asia 3x3 Championships at Villaggio...

Dominant Pacers crush Knicks, lead series 3-1 16 May 2013 - 12:23 am

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: The Indiana Pacers are on the brink of advancing to the NBA semi-finals after beating New York 93-82 yesterday, behind 26...

FIBA’s Games push starts in Doha 15 May 2013 - 02:25 am

Teams taking part in FIBA Asia 3x3 Basketball Championship for Men and Women are seen during a training session at Villaggio Mall in...

The President’s message 15 May 2013 - 02:24 am

I am very excited and proud at the same time that FIBA Asia has taken the lead in promoting this baby of 3x3...

Qatar 3x3 teams set to regale basketball fans 15 May 2013 - 02:24 am

DOHA: While other teams in the competition will be concentrating more and training their guns on finishing on the podium, there will be...

3x3 set for Doha debut as QBF welcomes Asia’s best 13 May 2013 - 11:22 pm

A view of the redeveloped ice rink at the Villaggio Mall in Doha where the inaugural edition of the FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship...

Al Arabi, Al Ahli post key Emir Cup wins 13 May 2013 - 11:21 pm

Al Ahli players (in green) attempt to block shot during their side’s Emir Cup match against Qatar SC at Al Arabi Indoor Hall...

We are ready for the big show, says QBF President Sheikh Saoud 13 May 2013 - 11:20 pm

DOHA: Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (pictured), President of Qatar Basketball Federation (QFB) said the stage was set for inaugural FIBA Asia...

Nepal aim to build on past 3x3 gains at Doha event 13 May 2013 - 11:19 pm

DOHA: Nepal, one of the participating countries at the 1st FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship for Men and Women, is keen to leave a...

Doha event could boost FIBA’s 3x3 Games push: Official 29 Apr 2013 - 12:50 am

Mohammed Ali Al Hobash, Secretary General of QBF and Abdulla Maraafi, Head of Production at Al Kass shake hands after signing deals during...

Spurs rout depleted Lakers; Warriors edge past Nuggets 28 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

LOS ANGELES: The San Antonio Spurs handed the Los Angeles Lakers their worst home NBA play-off loss in club history yesterday, crushing the...

Heat push Bucks to brink 27 Apr 2013 - 12:15 am

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin: The 2012 NBA champion Miami Heat moved within one game of ousting the Milwaukee Bucks from the first round of the...

Qatar to field five teams at FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship 25 Apr 2013 - 01:05 am

DOHA: Qatar will field five teams for the FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship after the draw was made during the FIBA Asia Central Board...