Sports

Platini wants to see sin-bin introduced 17 Oct 2014 - 07:51 am

PARIS: UEFA President Michel Platini says he wants to see the sin bin introduced in football, but only to combat back-chat from players....

Messi had nothing to do with tax affairs, father insists 17 Oct 2014 - 07:51 am

MADRID: Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi had nothing to do with his own tax affairs and should not be included in an...

Albania says stones, concrete, coins hurled at players 17 Oct 2014 - 07:50 am

Serbia’s Stefan Mitrovic grabs a flag with Albanian national symbols flown by a remotely-operated drone during a Euro 2016 qualifying match between Serbia...

Royals advance to the World Series 17 Oct 2014 - 07:49 am

KANSAS CITY: Unbeaten in their first Major League Baseball playoff appearance since 1985, the Kansas City Royals advanced to the World Series by...

James, Nowitzki call for shorter league season 17 Oct 2014 - 07:48 am

CINCINNATI: Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and German NBA star Dirk Nowitzki say the league needs to look at shortening its...

First round of Qatar Pro Class today at Al Wakra 17 Oct 2014 - 07:48 am

A file picture of last year’s Qatar Pro Class Championship organised by Qatar Marine Sports Federation. The first round of this year’s Qatar...

Al Sailiya eye victory over Al Shamal this weekend 16 Oct 2014 - 07:02 am

Younes Ali Rahmati of Al Ahli (right) tries to stop striker Abdulrahman Mohammed of Al Sailiya during their Qatar Stars League clash at...

Coach Piturca appears set to quit Romania job 16 Oct 2014 - 07:02 am

Egypt’s national team player Ahmed Fathy (left) fights for the ball against Botswana’s Mogogi Gabonamong during their Africa Cup of Nations 2015 qualifying...

Nigeria boost Nations bid with Sudan scalp 16 Oct 2014 - 07:00 am

ABUJA: African champions Nigeria revived their hopes of qualifying for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations when they defeated Sudan 3-1 in Abuja...

Henderson grateful for Gerrard example 16 Oct 2014 - 06:59 am

Barcelona’s Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez poses with his wife Sofia Balbi after receiving the 2014 Golden Boot, awarded to the European football competition’s...

Grassroots not ISL should be focus for India, says Valcke 16 Oct 2014 - 06:58 am

NEW DELHI: While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport, India’s hopes of becoming a soccer power rest...

Japan confidence shredded by Neymar bashing in Singapore 16 Oct 2014 - 06:57 am

Brazil’s Neymar (left) talks with Japan’s Keisuke Honda after their friendly match at the National Stadium in Singapore on Tuesday. TOKYO: With their...

Clubs could do more for fans: Lampard 16 Oct 2014 - 06:55 am

LONDON: Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard sympathises with fans’ fears over the rising cost of watching football in England and believes clubs should...

Australia reach for panic button after Qatar loss 16 Oct 2014 - 06:55 am

Qatar’s Wesam Rezek speaks to journalists after the friendly match against Australia at Lekhwiya Stadium on Tuesday. Qatar won 1-0. picture by: Baher...

Becker backs more women coaches 16 Oct 2014 - 06:54 am

By Armstrong Vas Doha: Men’s tennis will see a flurry of women coaches after Andy Murray broke down a gender barrier by hiring...

Action from Schools Olympic Program 16 Oct 2014 - 06:52 am

Action from the Schools Olympic Program (SOP) in Doha yesterday. The Qatar Olympic Committee in partnership with the Supreme Education Council is organising...

Shooting: Qatar Association Cup begins today 16 Oct 2014 - 06:49 am

Qatar women shooters, medal winners at the recently concluded Asian Games in South Korea, seen in this file photo along with an official...

Marussia angered at Bianchi crash report 16 Oct 2014 - 06:48 am

LONDON: The Marussia Formula One team have slammed media reports that Jules Bianchi and team officials ignored safety measures before the horrific crash...