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Qatar Foundation Stadium Design Launch 03 Dec 2014 - 12:51 am

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani (third right), H E Sheikh Saoud...

Tickets for Juventus-Napoli clash in Doha put on sale 03 Dec 2014 - 12:31 am

Juventus’ Andrea Pirlo celebrates after scoring a goal against Olympiakos during their Champions League tie in Turin, in this November 5, 2014 file...

Blatter vows to kick cricket in Sri Lanka 03 Dec 2014 - 12:30 am

COLOMBO: FIFA boss Sepp Blatter (pictured) yesterday vowed to make football Sri Lanka’s most popular game by overtaking cricket in line with an...

QFA, Qatar Shell and FFCB renew partnership 03 Dec 2014 - 12:28 am

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA), Qatar Shell and the Foundation FC Barcelona (FFCB) signed an agreement yesterday extending the award winning extra-curricular school...

Star-studded line-up set for Doha challenge 03 Dec 2014 - 12:27 am

Chinese bid officials in Doha celebrate after Hangzhou was declared the host city of the 2018 FINA World Championships. DOHA: The world’s best...

Doha welcomes FIA family 03 Dec 2014 - 12:25 am

The Emir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets at the Emiri Diwan with International Automobile Federation (FIA) President Jean Todt...

Webber left with horrible headache after Brazil car crash 03 Dec 2014 - 12:22 am

SAO PAULO: Veteran Australian motor racing driver Mark Webber (pictured) said yesterday he had been left with a “stinking headache” after sustaining bruising...

El Jaish, Lekhwiya one victory away from semis 03 Dec 2014 - 12:15 am

An Al Gharafa player (right) tries to block an Al Salt player from shooting during a group-stage game of the 17th Asian Clubs’...

Mannai Corporation sponsors Triathlon Club of Doha 03 Dec 2014 - 12:13 am

Doha: Mannai Corporation has sponsored TriClub Doha’s delegation to participate in Challenge Bahrain Ironman Triathlon, which will begin on December 6. Over 60...

Aspetar to provide medical services during FINA worlds 03 Dec 2014 - 12:12 am

FINA President Julio C. Maglione addresses a press conference in Doha yesterday ahead of the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). Doha: Aspetar,...

Vettel lives childhood dream at Ferrari 03 Dec 2014 - 12:11 am

London: Quadruple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel says he is living a boyhood dream after completing his first weekend at Maranello as...

Slump made me stronger, says Park 03 Dec 2014 - 12:10 am

SEOUL: World number one Park In-bee believes a prolonged slump after her breakout year in 2008 has made her a stronger golfer. The...

Kahil wins another title in Paris 03 Dec 2014 - 12:10 am

Al Shaqab’s official celebrate the victory by Kahil Al Shaqab in Paris, recently. RIGHT: Kahil is seen donning the Qatari flag after the...

Serena’s Slammers lose again as Aces continue to dominate 03 Dec 2014 - 12:07 am

Singapore Slammers’ Serena Williams of the US signs autographs after her match against Manila Mavericks’ Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium at the International Premier...

Australian Open tweaks heat policy for 2015 03 Dec 2014 - 12:07 am

MELBOURNE: Australian Open organisers have tweaked their ‘Extreme Heat Policy’ for next year’s tournament after being accused of forcing players to perform in...

Dolphins stay in play-off hunt with late field goal 03 Dec 2014 - 12:06 am

New Jersey: The Miami Dolphins have kept pace in the packed AFC wildcard play-off race after coming from behind to post an uninspiring...

Lightning outscore NY Rangers 6-3 03 Dec 2014 - 12:03 am

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Brett Connolly (right) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday. New...

Leonard leads Spurs to 109-103 victory over winless 76ers 03 Dec 2014 - 12:02 am

Philadelphia 76ers centre Henry Sims (right) tries to block San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard during the first quarter of a NBA game...