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Germany's Vogel retains women's sprint world title 22 Feb 2015 - 11:04 am

Kristina Vogel Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France---Kristina Vogel of Germany retained her women's sprint title at the Track Cycling World Championships on Saturday. Vogel beat Elis...

Buoyant India face tough South Africa test at MCG 22 Feb 2015 - 02:42 am

India’s bowler Mohammed Shami attends a practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), yesterday ahead of their 2015 World Cup match against...

Seeds continue to fall at Qatar Open 22 Feb 2015 - 02:39 am

Ukraine’s Bilenko Tetyana in action against Shen Yanfei of Spain during their last-16 match, yesterday. Doha: Austrian ping pong players Daniel Habesohn and...

Halep claims 10th career title with Pliskova scalp in Dubai 22 Feb 2015 - 02:37 am

Simona Halep of Romania returns the ball to Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic during their final in Dubai, yesterday. DUBAI: Romania’s Simona...

Barca slump to stunning home defeat by Malaga 22 Feb 2015 - 02:32 am

FC Barcelona’s defender Gerard Pique reacts during a La Liga match against Malaga at Camp Nou in Barcelona yesterday. Madrid: Barcelona’s La Liga...

Al Sadd, Al Ahli record victories 22 Feb 2015 - 02:30 am

DOHA: Title-contenders Al Sadd and Al Ahli registered identical victories over their respective opponents to claim winning points in the Qatar Stars League...

Second GMC TriSeries meet of the season concludes at Aspire 22 Feb 2015 - 02:28 am

GMC TriSeries Doha’s second meet of the current season concluded at Aspire recently. Doha: The GMC TriSeries Doha, a triathlon series organised by...

H H The Emir 24th International Equestrian Sword Festival 22 Feb 2015 - 02:23 am

LEFT: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) Chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani (second from left) with one of the winners yesterday....

Kvitova, Halep set for Qatar Open 22 Feb 2015 - 01:58 am

Ons Jabeur (third left) of Tunisia, and Angelique Kerber of Germany, pose for a picture with officials after the draw ceremony in Doha...

Pacquiao must find renewed focus in Mayweather bout 22 Feb 2015 - 12:02 am

Manny Pacquiao right, Floyd Mayweather left Manila---Manny Pacquiao may be a hero in his native Philippines but even his fans and associates admit...

Barca slump to stunning home defeat by Malaga 21 Feb 2015 - 11:58 pm

Madrid---Barcelona's La Liga title hopes were dealt a blow as Malaga stunned the Camp Nou with a 1-0 win on Saturday. Juanmi grabbed...

Derby hit back to claim top spot 21 Feb 2015 - 11:54 pm

Derby London---Derby swept to the top of the Championship after coming from behind twice to beat 10-man Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 at the iPro...

Barton sees red as QPR lose at Hull 21 Feb 2015 - 09:47 pm

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom---Controversial QPR midfielder Joey Barton was sent off for a below the belt punch on Saturday, before his team...

Gomis fluke ends Man United's unbeaten run 21 Feb 2015 - 09:35 pm

Swansea, United Kingdom---Bafetimbi Gomis scored a fortuitous winner as Swansea City completed their first ever league double over Manchester United with a 2-1...

Olympic champ Kenny's worlds nightmare ends 21 Feb 2015 - 09:30 pm

Jason Kenny Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France---Olympic champion Jason Kenny's Parisian nightmare ended in abject failure on Saturday as the Briton was knocked out in the...

Burnley deny Chelsea as Swansea sink United 21 Feb 2015 - 09:15 pm

London---Premier League leaders Chelsea ended a turbulent week with a disappointing 1-1 home draw against strugglers Burnley on Saturday that gave Manchester City...

Bayern run riot again to extend lead 21 Feb 2015 - 09:11 pm

Berlin---Robert Lewandowski and Arjen Robben both scored twice as Bayern Munich stretched their lead to 11 points at the top of the German...

Halep makes it a Gulf double for tenth WTA title 21 Feb 2015 - 09:08 pm

Simona Halep Dubai---Top-seeded Simona Halep earned the tenth title of her career and made herself a double champion in the Arabian Gulf by...