Sports

Athletics: Farah kicks off season in Doha 31 Mar 2015 - 01:54 pm

Mo Farah Paris--British double Olympic and world champion Mo Farah will open his Diamond League campaign in Doha on May 15, organisers said...

Q22 may not need cooling systems 31 Mar 2015 - 12:30 am

Dario Cadavid, Technical Assurance and Integration Manager of Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, speaks during an interview in Doha yesterday. DOHA:...

Qatar beat Slovenia 1-0 31 Mar 2015 - 12:28 am

Slovenia’s Dominic Maroh (left) tries to tackle Qatar’s Abdulkarim Hassan during a friendly match at the Lekwiya Stadium in Doha yesterday. The hosts...

Power reigns supreme at World Cup 31 Mar 2015 - 12:09 am

The Australian cricket team poses with the World Cup trophy at a fan day celebration in Melbourne’s Federation Square yesterday. MELBOURNE: The ICC...

Verdasco upsets Nadal while Serena, Murray win 31 Mar 2015 - 12:08 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Fernando Verdasco of Spain during day seven of the Miami Open at the Crandon Park...

Germany will hit top form in crucial qualifiers: Loew 31 Mar 2015 - 12:07 am

FROM LEFT: German players Thomas Mueller, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Marco Reus, Andre Schuerrle and Jonas Hector applaud fans after the UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying...

The ‘goat’ may have lost but New Zealand celebrate 31 Mar 2015 - 12:06 am

Wellington: The New Zealand team has been dubbed a “goat” but in an endearing way as the country celebrated their appearance in the...

Woods drops out of top 100, Mcllroy retains No.1 status 31 Mar 2015 - 12:05 am

NEW YORK: Tiger Woods has dropped outside the top 100 in the world golf rankings for the first time since 1996. The 39-year-old...

RugbyU: White pens Montpellier deal as Galthie talks break down 30 Mar 2015 - 07:58 pm

Montpellier, France--South African coach Jake White on Monday signed a pre-contract to extend his stay with Top 14 side Montpellier as conciliation talks...

Football: Tunisia cleared to play in CAN after dispute settled - FTF 30 Mar 2015 - 07:43 pm

Tunis--The Tunisian football Federation (FTF) announced on Monday that they have settled their differences with African governing body CAF and will take part...

Golf: McIlroy remains number one ahead of Masters 30 Mar 2015 - 05:25 pm

Paris--Rory McIlroy continues to maintain a healthy lead at the top of the world rankings with the first Major of the season, the...

Cricket: Pakistan name Ali as new one-day captain 30 Mar 2015 - 05:12 pm

Islamabad--Pakistan's cricket chiefs Monday named batsman Azhar Ali as the national side's new one-day international captain, despite the fact he has not made...

RugbyU: Noves optimistic Fickou will make World Cup 30 Mar 2015 - 04:53 pm

Toulouse, France--Toulouse general manager Guy Noves expressed his optimism Monday that centre Gael Fickou will be fit in time for the World Cup...

Football: Zidane aims for Real and France hot seats 30 Mar 2015 - 04:40 pm

Paris--World Cup legend Zinedine Zidane says he wants to be the coach for Real Madrid or France. The former Juventus and Real star,...

Yachting: Volvo Ocean Race leaders break mast 30 Mar 2015 - 04:35 pm

Alicante, Spain--Joint leaders of the Volvo Ocean Race, Dongfeng Race Team, were dramatically forced to suspend racing in the fifth leg early on...

Football: Fernandez poised to sign as Guinea coach 30 Mar 2015 - 02:52 pm

Luis Fernandez Conakry--Former France international Luis Fernandez is poised to take over as coach of Guinea in place of compatriot Michel Dussuyer, the...

RugbyU: Visser signs on for Harlequins 30 Mar 2015 - 02:48 pm

Tim Visser London--Scotland and Edinburgh winger Tim Visser is to play for Premiership side Harlequins next season after spending the last six years...

Football: England have fear factor again, Rooney says 30 Mar 2015 - 02:32 pm

Wayne Rooney London--England have regained the fear factor following a run of "aggressive" wins since the World Cup last summer, skipper Wayne Rooney...