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Garcia’s team wins Challenge Match 20 Jan 2015 - 12:22 am

FROM LEFT: Keith Waters, CEO and Director of International Policy for The European Tour, Fahad Nasser Al Nuaimi, General Secretary, Qatar Golf Association...

Federer, Sharapova shine as women’s seeds scatter 20 Jan 2015 - 12:19 am

Russia’s Maria Sharapova reacts after winning a point against Petra Martic of Croatia during their women’s singles first round match at the Australian...

Qatar 2015: Doha greets fans from around the globe 20 Jan 2015 - 12:16 am

Brazilian fans cheer for their home side at the 24th Men’s World Handball Championship at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall yesterday. PICTURE BY: SALIM...

Qatar stun Slovenia to end jinx 20 Jan 2015 - 12:03 am

Qatar's Memisevic E (left) attempts to score against Slovenia during their Group A match at the 24th Men's Handball World Championship, yesterday at...

Toure relishing responsibility as Ivory Coast skipper 19 Jan 2015 - 08:19 pm

Yaya Toure in action MALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA--Ivory Coast captain Yaya Toure, the reigning African footballer of the year, admits he is enjoying the...

Klitschko set to fight Jennings in New York 19 Jan 2015 - 07:59 pm

Wladimir Klitschko BERLIN--World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is set to defend his titles against undefeated USA boxer Bryant Jennings at New York's Madison...

Hamburg fined for fan's scarf attack on Ribery 19 Jan 2015 - 05:13 pm

BERLIN--Hamburg were on Monday fined 55,000 euros ($58,000) by the German Football Association (DFB) after a fan insulted Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery on...

Sharapova though as Ivanovic tumbles 19 Jan 2015 - 05:11 pm

Sharapova MELBOURNE--Second seed Maria Sharapova powered into the Australian Open second round Monday as fifth ranked Ana Ivanovic crashed out in a day...

Chinese team stretch Ocean Race lead 19 Jan 2015 - 05:08 pm

ALICANTE, SPAIN--Dongfeng Race Team's grip on leg three of the Volvo Ocean Race tightened further on Monday while their closest rivals in the...

Honda's ref rant correct, says Japan captain 19 Jan 2015 - 05:04 pm

Hasebe MELBOURNE--Japan captain Makoto Hasebe on Monday stood by team-mate Keisuke Honda after the AC Milan midfielder was fined for criticising the standard...

UAE coach questions ref's impartiality 19 Jan 2015 - 05:00 pm

UAE Coach BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA--United Arab Emirates coach Mahdi Ali has risked a fine after calling into doubt Japanese referee Ryuji Sato's impartiality following...

Tennis: 'Solid' Bouchard looks to improve 19 Jan 2015 - 02:41 pm

Eugenie Bouchard Melbourne--Seventh seed Eugenie Bouchard said there was plenty of room for improvement after booking a berth in the Australian Open second...

Alpine skiing: Vonn claims a record 63rd World Cup victory 19 Jan 2015 - 02:37 pm

Lindsey Vonn Cortina d'Ampezzo--American superstar Lindsey Vonn claimed a record 63rd World Cup success with victory in the women's super-G at Cortina d'Ampezzo...

Prominent US civil rights group urges Redskins name change 19 Jan 2015 - 12:41 pm

Washington---A prominent US civil rights group is calling for the Washington Redskins to change its name, in a boost for opponents of the...

Gourcuff itching to get started with Algeria 19 Jan 2015 - 11:23 am

Algeria coach Christian Gourcuff Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea---Algeria coach Christian Gourcuff is itching to begin his first Africa Cup of Nations as the Desert...

Cape Verde hit back to deny Tunisia 19 Jan 2015 - 11:04 am

Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea---The impressive Heldon struck from the penalty spot as Cape Verde came from behind to draw 1-1 with Tunisia in Africa...

France beat Egypt 19 Jan 2015 - 06:29 am

France’s William Accambray in action during the Qatar 2015 24th Men’s Handball World Championship match between Egypt and France at the Duhail Handball...

French overcome fighting Egyptians 19 Jan 2015 - 12:39 am

A French player jumps with the ball during a Group C match against Egypt at the Duhail Handball Sports Hall in Doha yesterday....