Sports

Arsenal and France legend Henry announces retirement 17 Dec 2014 - 10:15 am

PARIS: Former Arsenal and French striker Thierry Henry announced yesterday he was retiring from football after a glittering two decades long career and...

Future uncertain for Aguirre 17 Dec 2014 - 10:15 am

TOKYO: The latest twist in a La Liga match-fixing investigation has left the Japanese Football Association and head coach Javier Aguirre (pictured) in...

FIFA rejects Garcia appeal over report 17 Dec 2014 - 10:12 am

ZURICH: FIFA yesterday rejected an appeal by former US prosecutor Michael Garcia against the handling of his inquiry into alleged corruption around the...

Dilshan floors England as Sri Lanka take series 5-2 17 Dec 2014 - 10:11 am

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara waves to the crowd after his dismissal during the seventh and final One Day International (ODI) against England at...

Captains in spotlight for Gabba Test 17 Dec 2014 - 10:10 am

Australia’s batsman Steve Smith (right) congratulates David Warner as he celebrates after scoring his century in the second innings against India on the...

Al Atique wins National Day Trophy 17 Dec 2014 - 10:09 am

Riders and officials pose for a group photo after the presentation ceremony of Qatar National Day Trophy at the Qatar Race and Equestrian...

Qatars Masters: Tickets put on sale for coveted golf event 17 Dec 2014 - 10:08 am

A file photo shows action from the last edition of Qatar Masters played at the Doha Golf Club in January 2014. Doha: The...

McIlroy clinches European Tour’s Golfer of Year award 17 Dec 2014 - 10:07 am

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (centre) is seen with Team Europe after retaining the Ryder Cup in Gleneagles, Scotland, in this September 28,...

Tour of Zubarah kicks off today 17 Dec 2014 - 10:06 am

The Assistant Secretary General of Qatar Cycling Federation, Nasser Al Kaabi (centre) addressing a news conference on the eve of the Tour of...

Man United can win the league, says Rooney 17 Dec 2014 - 10:05 am

Liverpool’s Kolo Toure (left) is challenged by Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney during their English Premier League match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern...

Southeast Asian Olympics possible after IOC reforms 17 Dec 2014 - 10:04 am

SINGAPORE: Indonesia are optimistic about bringing the Olympics to Southeast Asia in collaboration with one of their neighbours after the International Olympic Committee’s...

James powers Cavaliers to ninth consecutive victory 17 Dec 2014 - 10:02 am

LeBron James (left) of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their NBA game...

NHL: Penguins, Islanders register wins 17 Dec 2014 - 10:01 am

NEW YORK: Rookies Bryan Rust and Brian Dumoulin scored their first career goals as the Sidney Crosby-less Pittsburgh Penguins registered a 10th consecutive...

Brees stars as Saints outwit Bears to grab NFC South lead 17 Dec 2014 - 10:01 am

CHICAGO: Drew Brees threw for 375 yards as the New Orleans Saints seized sole possession of first place with a 31-15 victory over...

Wada commission to probe doping allegations 17 Dec 2014 - 10:00 am

LONDON: The World Anti-Doping Agency has set up an independent commission to investigate allegations of widespread doping among Russian athletes, WADA said yesterday....

Zaqhwan crowned SuperSport champion in season finale 16 Dec 2014 - 08:37 am

Action from the SuperSports 600cc race at the Losail Circuit on Sunday night. Doha: Malaysian Zaqhwan Zaidi snatched the overall SuperSports 600cc crown...

Italian Embassy and ICSS celebrate values of sport 16 Dec 2014 - 08:35 am

Mohammed Hanzab, President of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) speaking at the special reception to celebrate the values of sport in...

Brilliant Aseer claims Ad Dibal Cup at QREC 16 Dec 2014 - 08:29 am

Asser in action during the 1900m dirt track race at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) in Doha, yesterday. DOHA: Aseer yesterday...