Sports

Qatar Stars League 24 Dec 2014 - 12:00 am

Lekhwiya’s Danish head coach Michael Laudrup (left) who was awarded the best coach in Qatar Stars League for December 2014 for his team’s...

2014: Brazil’s semis rout tops list of sporting flops 23 Dec 2014 - 11:57 pm

Brazil’s defender Thiago Silva (right) comforts Brazil’s defender David Luiz after the semi-final against Germany at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, in...

Doha set to host Optimist Cup 23 Dec 2014 - 11:51 pm

Rasim Yasar of Turkey, overall winner at the Qatar Optimist Cup of Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) poses for a pictures along...

Rose to star at Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 23 Dec 2014 - 11:50 pm

Justin Rose in action during the 2013 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf Club. Doha: World No. 6 Justin Rose will...

Bengals punish Manning to clinch play-off spot 23 Dec 2014 - 11:44 pm

CINCINNATI: The Cincinnati Bengals intercepted Peyton Manning four times to clinch a play-off berth with a big-play filled 37-28 victory over the Denver...

Red-hot Butler shines as Bulls stomp Raptors 23 Dec 2014 - 11:41 pm

CHICAGO: Jimmy Butler continued his torrid scoring streak on Monday by tallying 27 points and 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls overpowered the...

Coming second is like being last - Ibrahimovic 23 Dec 2014 - 08:50 pm

STOCKHOLM - Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not take kindly to being voted Sweden's second greatest sportsman of all time. Named runner-up...

Swansea turn to Oliveira to plug Bony gap 23 Dec 2014 - 08:38 pm

LONDON - Portugal international Nelson Oliveira is the man Swansea City have turned to solve their striking problem in the New Year. Oliveira,...

Downcast Cook takes to the oche after World Cup snub 23 Dec 2014 - 08:31 pm

LONDON - Alastair Cook tried to take his mind off his shock World Cup snub as the deposed England captain stepped onto the...

Leeds boss allowed to carry on - for now 23 Dec 2014 - 08:23 pm

LONDON - Massimo Cellino, Leeds United's controversial Italian owner, can continue as a club director while waiting for his appeal to be heard,...

Algeria discounts Ebosse murder theory 23 Dec 2014 - 05:49 pm

ALGIERS - Claims that Cameroonian footballer Albert Ebosse could have been killed in a dressing room attack were dismissed by Algeria on Tuesday....

USA defender Yedlin to join Spurs in January 23 Dec 2014 - 03:57 pm

Defender DeAndre Yedlin LONDON--United States defender DeAndre Yedlin is joining Tottenham in January, the north London club announced on Tuesday. The 21-year-old signed...

China names 23 man-squad for Asia Cup 23 Dec 2014 - 03:13 pm

Zheng Zhi in action BEIJING--China on Tuesday announced its 23-man squad for the 2015 Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January....

Rookie Manziel to miss Browns' final game 23 Dec 2014 - 10:52 am

BEREA, United States---Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel will miss Sunday's season finale against Baltimore because of a hamstring injury. The first round National...

Wallaby Cummins returns to Force from Japan 23 Dec 2014 - 10:12 am

Nick Cummins SYDNEY-- Nick Cummins Tuesday secured a loan deal back to Super 15 club Western Force for the 2015 season, putting him...

Napoli clinch Italian Super Cup 23 Dec 2014 - 01:36 am

The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani presents the Italian Super Cup Trophy to...

Ibrahim returns for national duty 23 Dec 2014 - 01:26 am

Caption DOHA: Inspirational striker Khalfan Ibrahim has been named in the Qatari squad for next month’s Asian Cup, according to a list published...

Scandals leave cloud over memorable sports season 23 Dec 2014 - 01:23 am

A giant screen shows an image of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes prior to Autumn International rugby union Test match between England and Australia...