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2019 Worlds: D-Day for Doha, Barcelona and Eugene today 18 Nov 2014 - 01:05 am

The members of the IAAF Evaluation Commission pose with members of the Doha 2019 Bid Committee in front of the Khalifa International Stadium...

Croatia draw with Italy 1-1 to extend 72-year unbeaten run 18 Nov 2014 - 01:02 am

MILAN: Croatia extended their 72-year unbeaten run over Italy to seven matches after holding the Azzurri to a 1-1 draw in a Euro...

Ronaldo, Messi to lock horns in Manchester 18 Nov 2014 - 01:00 am

Caption MANCHESTER: Cristiano Ronaldo will try to outshine Lionel Messi on his return to Old Trafford when the two best players in the...

Silva makes peace with Neymar, Dunga 18 Nov 2014 - 12:59 am

VIENNA: Ex-Brazil captain Thiago Silva yesterday revealed he has made peace with current skipper Neymar and national coach Dunga, a day after expressing...

Swiss Davis Cup dreams clouded by injury and row 18 Nov 2014 - 12:03 am

Switzerland’s Rodger Federer is pictured after announcing his withdrawal from the ATP Tour Finals due to an injury on Sunday. LONDON: Switzerland’s potential...

Djokovic sets sights on Grand Slam glory in Paris 18 Nov 2014 - 12:02 am

LONDON: Novak Djokovic has set his sights on finally ending his long wait to be crowned French Open champion next year and complete...

AAB named as main sponsor for Qatar Masters Open 2014 18 Nov 2014 - 12:01 am

AAB Managing Director Nasser Al Abdulghani (right) and QCA President Khalifa Mohamed Al Hitmi at a press conference. PICTURE: Abdul Basit Doha: Abdullah...

Qatargas Chess Championship concludes 17 Nov 2014 - 11:59 pm

Doha: The second edition of the Qatargas Chess Championship, organised by the Qatar Chess Association (QCA), was held from November 13–15 at the...

Al Sailiya pip Al Fateh in high-scoring match 17 Nov 2014 - 11:59 pm

Doha: Al Sailiya defeated Saudi club Al Fateh 3-2 in a friendly at Al Sailiya Stadium on Sunday. This match was a preparatory...

Curry shines as Warriors hammer Lakers 136-115 17 Nov 2014 - 11:58 pm

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center at Staples Centre in...

Woodward laments ‘lack of real footballers’ 17 Nov 2014 - 11:57 pm

LONDON: England World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward criticised the absence of “real footballers” in the Red Rose back division after their 31-28 loss...

Vito returns to New Zealand with calf strain 17 Nov 2014 - 11:57 pm

AUCKLAND: All Blacks loose forward Victor Vito is returning to New Zealand after suffering a calf strain and will miss next weekend’s final...

Huge win for New England 17 Nov 2014 - 11:56 pm

New England Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) scores a touchdown against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) at Lucas Oil Stadium. New...

Subban, Gallagher lead Canadiens to easy win 17 Nov 2014 - 11:55 pm

MONTREAL: Defenseman P K Subban and right winger Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist to lead the Montreal Canadiens to...

Star Nasser dedicates WRC2 triumph to Emir 17 Nov 2014 - 11:47 pm

Qatar’s Nasser bin Saleh Al Attiyah (right) celebrates along with his Italian co-driver Givanni Bernacchini after sealing the WRC2 title at the Wales...

F1: ‘Abu Double’ is a last roll of the dice for some 17 Nov 2014 - 11:44 pm

LONDON: Mercedes have won both Formula One titles already, and Red Bull are sure of second place, but Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand...

Kim ends long drought with Mexico trophy 17 Nov 2014 - 11:42 pm

MEXICO CITY: Christina Kim snapped one of the longest winless droughts on the LPGA Tour with a wire-to-wire victory at the Lorena Ochoa...

Langdon finishes NHRA season on 4th position 17 Nov 2014 - 11:41 pm

POMONA, California: The 24-race season has come to a close for the Qatar Al Anabi Racing Top Fuel Team, the three-time and defending...