Sports

Spieth ‘very far away’ from top world ranking 02 Dec 2014 - 08:35 am

SYDNEY: Rising star Jordan Spieth obliterated world number one Rory McIlroy by 15 strokes in his runaway Australian Open triumph, but says he...

Rodgers leads Packers to win over Brady’s Patriots 02 Dec 2014 - 08:35 am

Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers (right) scrambles for a first down in the first-quarter against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field...

Bhupathi declares IPTL a success, dismisses critics 02 Dec 2014 - 08:34 am

MANILA: International Premier Tennis League boss Mahesh Bhupathi (pictured) declared its launch in the Philippines a success on Sunday, ushering in a fast-paced,...

Spurs beat Celtics 111-89 in Popovich’s return 02 Dec 2014 - 08:33 am

BOSTON: The San Antonio Spurs got their coach back on the bench and celebrated by rolling to their seventh straight win, a 111-89...

Qatar slams new corruption claims 02 Dec 2014 - 08:32 am

Qatar 2022 communications chief Nasser Al Khater MANILA: Qatar dismissed new allegations of corruption in the bidding process for the 2022 World Cup...

Asian boss rules out tilt at FIFA presidency 02 Dec 2014 - 08:30 am

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (left) gives a token of appreciation to Manila Jockey Club Chairman Alfonso Reyno (centre) as AFC President Sheikh Salman...

Platini denies receiving Picasso gift from Russia 02 Dec 2014 - 08:29 am

Platini denies receiving Picasso gift from Russia PARIS: UEFA President Michel Platini (pictured) has dismissed claims that he was given a Picasso painting...

Qatar will host 2022, says Blatter 01 Dec 2014 - 02:55 am

MANILA: FIFA President Sepp Blatter said there would be no moving the 2022 World Cup from Qatar. “2022, it is Qatar, and ladies...

Top seed Giri extends perfect record in Qatar 01 Dec 2014 - 01:24 am

Grandmaster Anish Giri of Holland, who is also the top seed of the Qatar Masters Open 2014, in action at Hotel Crowne Plaza...

Asia will benefit from Q22: Al Thawadi 01 Dec 2014 - 01:18 am

Hassan Al Thawadi, head of the Qatar 2022 World Cup committee, speaks during the AFC Awards 2014 in Manila yesterday. MANILA: The head...

Qatari clubs storm to victory in Doha 01 Dec 2014 - 01:14 am

Amine Khedher (left) of El Jaish SC Qatar and Aleksandr of Iranian club Manyazium Ferdows tussle for ball possession during the 17th Asian...

Qatar Basketball League: Al Gharafa win against Al Wakra 01 Dec 2014 - 01:11 am

Al Wakra’s Saaka Adamu is challenged by Al Gharafa player during the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) League match at Al Gharafa Stadium in...

Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena Al Sadd 01 Dec 2014 - 01:10 am

A beautiful view of illuminated of the newly-built Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena Al Sadd on Saturday night. Ali Bin Hamad Al...

QFA claims AFC’s Dream Asia Award in Manila 01 Dec 2014 - 01:07 am

FIFA Vice-president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein (left) of Jordan presents the Dream Asia Award to QFA Vice-president Saoud Al Mohannadi during the...

The best Asia had to offer in 2014 01 Dec 2014 - 01:06 am

FROM LEFT: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year, Nassir Al Shamrani of Saudi Arabia, holds up his trophy during the AFC...

Al Shamrani gets eight-match ban 01 Dec 2014 - 01:05 am

MANILA: AFC Player of the Year Nasser Al Shamrani has been banned for eight matches for spitting and head butting an opponent after...

‘2022 will be a success for Middle East and Asia’ 01 Dec 2014 - 01:04 am

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year, Nassir Al Shamrani of Saudi Arabia, spoke about the significance of the 2022 FIFA World...

Al Sadd rally to beat Al Gharafa 30 Nov 2014 - 11:08 pm

Lekhwiya’s Vadimir Weiss (left) successfully tackles Al Shahaniya’s captain Pascua Ulises during their QSL match at the Al Gharafa Stadium in Doha, yesterday....