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Amla, De Villiers smash tons on South Africa’s day 18 Dec 2014 - 09:02 am

CENTURION: Captain Hashim Amla and his senior lieutenant AB de Villiers both hit centuries as South Africa took command after early setbacks on...

Vijay turns the heat on Australia 18 Dec 2014 - 09:01 am

Indian batsman Murali Vijay reacts after scoring a century on day one of the second Test match against Australia at the Gabba in...

QSL: Lekhwiya, Al Sadd renew battle for top spot 18 Dec 2014 - 09:00 am

Lekhwiya’s players celebrate their goal against Qatar SC at the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match, in this file picture of August 23, 2014....

2014: Mcllroy roars back to golf arena 18 Dec 2014 - 08:59 am

PARIS: Rory McIlroy dominated golf in 2014, winning two majors, recapturing the world number one spot and starring in Europe’s latest Ryder Cup...

NZ eye back-to-back Cups after stellar year 18 Dec 2014 - 08:58 am

PARIS: New Zealand head into World Cup year as stand-out favourites to defend their title after dominating 2014 to become the yardstick team...

Moto2 riders to compete in third round of Qatar SuperBike 18 Dec 2014 - 08:57 am

Doha: The third round of Qatar SuperBike and Losail Asia Road Racing Series will take place this weekend at Losail International Circuit, tomorrow...

Real Madrid cruise into Club World Cup final 18 Dec 2014 - 08:56 am

MARRAKECH, Morocco: European champions Real Madrid crushed Cruz Azul 4-0 to cruise into the Club World Cup final on Tuesday night, totally outclassing...

Best offbeat stories of 2014 18 Dec 2014 - 08:55 am

PARIS: The best offbeat sports stories of 2014. Bat’s not cricket New Zealander cricketer Jimmy Neesham had a shock travelling through America when...

Grizzlies snap Warriors’ 16-game winning streak 18 Dec 2014 - 08:54 am

MEMPHIS: The Memphis Grizzlies dealt Golden State their first defeat in more than a month yesterday, snapping the Warriors NBA winning streak at...

Cabrera signs $42m contract with Chicago 18 Dec 2014 - 08:53 am

NEW YORK: Outfielder Melky Cabrera signed a three-year, $42m contract with the Chicago White Sox, it was announced yesterday. The 30-year-old had a...

Scheifele powers Winnipeg to win as Blues outshine Kings 18 Dec 2014 - 08:52 am

New york: Centre Mark Scheifele scored two second-period goals to pace Winnipeg in a massive 5-1 victory over Buffalo. Scheifele fired his fifth...

Injured Allen may miss entire season 18 Dec 2014 - 08:52 am

NEW YORK: San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is likely out for the season with a broken collarbone. Alen, who had 77...

Injured but upbeat, Clarke tweets up a storm 18 Dec 2014 - 08:51 am

BRISBANE, Australia: Michael Clarke may be laid up in bed after surgery on his troublesome hamstring but the Australian captain could not help...

New Zealand level ODI series with Pakistan 18 Dec 2014 - 08:50 am

ABU DHABI: Kane Williamson hit a brilliant hundred as New Zealand won the fourth day-night international against Pakistan by seven runs in an...

Van Uden tops Aspire time trial 18 Dec 2014 - 03:36 am

Top three cyclists - New Zealand’s Roman Van Uden (centre), UAE’s Yousif Mirza (right) Primoz Roglic of Slovenia after the time trial pose...

Qatar 2015 prepares for worlds 17 Dec 2014 - 10:18 am

H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar 2015 Organising Committee speaking during the Qatar National Day celebrations in...

Juve, Napoli to reach Doha on December 19 17 Dec 2014 - 10:17 am

FROM LEFT: Captain Nawaf Al Maadadi, Venue Commander for Italian Super Cup of Internal Security Force (ISF), Lekhwiya, Khalid Mubarak Al Kuwari, Vice...

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...