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Argentina, Iceland reach last-sixteen 25 Jan 2015 - 01:00 am

A Swedish player scores past the French keeper at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena. PICTURES BY: SALIM MATRAMKOT Doha: Argentina and Iceland...

Iraq, UAE triumph on night of Asian Cup upsets 24 Jan 2015 - 09:07 pm

The United Arab Emirates shocked holders Japan and Iraq sent their arch-rivals Iran crashing out as a stunning night of upsets turned the...

Golf: Qatar Masters final round scores 24 Jan 2015 - 06:48 pm

Doha, Qatar - Leading scores in Doha on Saturday after the final round of the Qatar Masters: 269 - Branden Grace (RSA) 67-68-68-66...

NBA: Results and standings 24 Jan 2015 - 06:46 pm

Washington, United States - Results and standings on Friday in the NBA: Golden State 126, Sacramento 101 San Antonio 99, LA Lakers 85...

Golf: Grace lands eagle, wins Qatar Masters 24 Jan 2015 - 06:21 pm

Branden Grace of South Africa celebrates his birdie on the eighteenth green during the final round Doha - South Africa's Branden Grace won...

Tennis: Ferrer beats Simon to reach fourth round 24 Jan 2015 - 06:01 pm

In hot, muggy conditions, Gilles Simon took out David Ferrer in four sets to reach the round of 16 Melbourne - Spain's ninth...

Golf: Qatar Masters heading for thrilling finish 24 Jan 2015 - 05:58 pm

Doha - The Qatar Masters was heading for a thrilling conclusion on Saturday with South African Brandan Grace among six players tied for...

Football: Australian A-League results 24 Jan 2015 - 05:57 pm

Melbourne - Results of Australian A-League matches played on Saturday: Adelaide United 7 (Djite 2, 54, Carrusca 23, 28-pen, Boogaard 35, Cirio 70-pen,...

Alpine Skiing: Women's World Cup results 24 Jan 2015 - 05:46 pm

Saint Moritz, Switzerland - Women's World Cup alpine skiing results on Saturday after the downhill in Saint Moritz: 1. Lara Gut (SUI) 1:43.82,...

Tennis: Nishikori battles early nerves to stay alive 24 Jan 2015 - 05:43 pm

Melbourne - Japan's fifth seed Kei Nishikori battled back from a nervy opening to oust American Steve Johnson Saturday and stay on course...

Tennis: Top seed Djokovic powers into Open fourth round 24 Jan 2015 - 05:17 pm

Melbourne - Top seed Novak Djokovic powered into the fourth round at the Australian Open with a straight sets win over Spain's tenacious...

Football: Roma agree Salah loan deal 24 Jan 2015 - 05:01 pm

Milan - Roma have agreed terms with Chelsea for the transfer of midfielder Mohamed Salah to the Serie A club, according to reports...

Ghana take aim at South Africa after big win 24 Jan 2015 - 01:28 pm

Asamoah Gyan Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea---Ghana's Black Stars are keeping their feet on the ground ahead of Tuesday's decisive Africa Cup of Nations Group...

Japan's Nishikori through to Open fourth round 24 Jan 2015 - 12:15 pm

Kei Nishikori Melbourne---Japan's fifth seed Kei Nishikori beat American Steve Johnson in four sets to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open...

Real Madrid snap up Brazilian midfielder Silva 24 Jan 2015 - 12:10 pm

Lucas Silva Madrid---European champions Real Madrid have completed the signing of Brazilian under-21 international midfielder Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro. The deal cost Los...

Red-hot Thompson sets record as Warriors rout Kings 24 Jan 2015 - 11:50 am

Oakland, United States---Klay Thompson made history by setting a National Basketball Association record Friday with 37 third quarter points as the Golden State...

Ex-Boston transit boss named Games bid CEO 24 Jan 2015 - 11:32 am

Richard Davey Boston---Richard Davey, who oversaw Boston's mass transit system before becoming a state transportation secretary, was named Friday as chief executive officer...

South Africa denied by Senegal 24 Jan 2015 - 11:27 am

Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea---South Africa once again failed to hold onto a lead at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday as they were...