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India’s Singh driving for confidence at Qatar Masters 22 Jan 2015 - 12:16 am

India’s veteran golfer Jeev Milkha Singh in action during the first round of the Commercial Bank Masters Qatar at the Doha Golf Club,...

The numbers game at DGC 22 Jan 2015 - 12:14 am

South Africa’s Ernie Els in action at Doha Golf Club yesterday.PICTURES: EBRAHIM KUTTY DOHA: Oliver Fisher leads the way at seven under par...

Fisher upstages rivals in Doha 22 Jan 2015 - 12:13 am

Oliver Fisher on way to carding an opening 65 for the first-round lead at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club...

Majd Al Uraiq wins Al Mafiar Cup 22 Jan 2015 - 12:09 am

DOHA: Majd Al Uraiq yesterday won the Al Mafiar Cup as jockey Marco Moneteriso tasted 15th win of the season at Qatar Racing...

Losail to host three racing events this weekend 22 Jan 2015 - 12:07 am

Doha: Three racing championships will be held at Losail International Circuit this weekend — the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, Radical Middle...

Football: Africa Cup of Nations at a glance 21 Jan 2015 - 09:06 pm

Bata, Equatorial Guinea - The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations at a glance after hosts Equatorial Guinea and Burkina Faso drew 0-0 Wednesday...

Formula One: Force India unveil car for 2015 season 21 Jan 2015 - 08:52 pm

Mexico City - Formula One team Force India's drivers Germany's Nico Hulkenberg and Mexican Sergio Perez pulled back the covers on the car...

RugbyU: England recall Cipriani and Easter 21 Jan 2015 - 04:12 pm

Danny Cipriani LONDON--Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter were both recalled by England when coach Stuart Lancaster announced Wednesday his 34-man training squad for...

Football: Arsenal sign Polish teen Bielik 21 Jan 2015 - 04:08 pm

Krystian Bielik London--Arsenal on Wednesday confirmed the signing of teenage midfielder Krystian Bielik from Polish side Legia Warsaw. The transfer of the promising...

Football: Gervinho apologises after sending-off 21 Jan 2015 - 04:04 pm

Gervinho Malabo--Ivory Coast star Gervinho has apologised after being sent off in his side's 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations draw with Guinea in...

Tennis: Nadal survives five-set scare at Open 21 Jan 2015 - 04:01 pm

Melbourne--Spanish world number three Rafael Nadal survived a massive scare before winning a gruelling five-setter with American qualifier Tim Smyczek at the Australian...

Chelsea eye Cuadrado but Fiorentina keep price at 35m 21 Jan 2015 - 01:39 pm

Juan Cuadrado MILAN--Chelsea are preparing a bid for Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado although La Viola would not sell the Colombian for less than...

Aggressive Egypt outplay Czechs 21 Jan 2015 - 01:06 am

A Polish player in action against Russia during a group stage match of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship, at Lusail Multipurpose Hall...

Japan, Iraq storm into Asian Cup quarters 21 Jan 2015 - 01:00 am

Iraq’s Salam Shakir is lifted by team-mates at the end of their Asian Cup Group D match against Palestine in Canberra, yesterday. RIGHT:...

Garcia the player to beat in Doha, says Stenson 21 Jan 2015 - 12:41 am

Dubai-based Henrik Stenson (right) sees a tough opponent in World No.6 Sergio Garcia ahead of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters which tees off...

World’s best target glory as Qatar Masters begins 21 Jan 2015 - 12:41 am

Doha: Spanish star Sergio Garcia will aim to become the first player to win back-to-back titles in Doha when the $2.5m Commercial Bank...

Qatar Masters, QAFCO extend partnership 21 Jan 2015 - 12:40 am

Doha: Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) has extended its partnership with the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, Qatar’s flagship golf event. QAFCO will again sponsor...

Wattel’s team wins Pro-Am 21 Jan 2015 - 12:38 am

Defending champion Sergio Garcia (extreme left) Hassan Al Nuaimi (second right), President Qatar Golf Association and Andrew Stevens (extreme right), Adviser to the...