Sports

Draws for PSA worlds in Doha today 12 Nov 2014 - 09:07 am

In this file picture taken on November 16 last year, world number one Mohamed Elshorbagy of Egypt is in action against England’s Nick...

Gaultier looks to end runner-up hoodoo 12 Nov 2014 - 09:06 am

Doha: World number two player Gregory Gaultier (pictured), a four-time World Championship runner-up, said he was preparing harder than ever to end his...

Morocco ruled out, Nations Cup future remains unclear 12 Nov 2014 - 09:05 am

CAPE TOWN: Morocco was formally ruled out as host of next year’s African Nations Cup but promised clarity over which country will host...

BeFit participant shares his struggles and successes 12 Nov 2014 - 09:03 am

Doha: Out of 1,000 applicants, only 120 were chosen to join the second run of the BeFit programme, organised by the Qatar Olympic...

Players’ union, NFL at odds over Peterson 12 Nov 2014 - 09:03 am

EDEN PRAIRIE, United States: The NFL players’ union filed a grievance against the league on Monday seeking to immediately reinstate the Minnesota Vikings’...

Eagles soar to big win over Panthers 12 Nov 2014 - 09:01 am

PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia Eagles jumped all over a clumsy Carolina Panthers early to provide the platform for a dominant 45-21 triumph on Monday,...

James lifts Cavaliers over Pelicans with triple-double 12 Nov 2014 - 08:59 am

CLEVELAND: LeBron James wanted so badly to give back to Cleveland fans after he played poorly in his emotion-laced home opener. They deserved...

Griffith leads Bruins to 4-2 win over Devils 12 Nov 2014 - 08:58 am

BOSTON: Seth Griffith scored a highlight-reel goal to break a second-period tie, and Reilly Smith added another just 80 seconds later on Monday...

Abreu, deGrom named top rookies 12 Nov 2014 - 08:58 am

NEW YORK: Chicago White Sox’s slugging first baseman Jose Abreu and New York Mets’ pitcher Jacob deGrom won Rookie of the Year honors...

Badminton’s world no.1 suspended after doping violation 12 Nov 2014 - 08:57 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s world number one Lee Chong Wei has been provisionally suspended for an “apparent” anti-doping violation, the Badminton World Federation (BWF)...

Qatari star Ibrahim shortlisted for AFC accolade 12 Nov 2014 - 05:03 am

Qatar’s Khalfan Ibrahim (centre) celebrates with team-mates Sebastian Soria (left) and Abdulaziz Hatem after scoring a goal during a friendly against Australia at...

UAE pulls out of World Handball Championships 11 Nov 2014 - 02:51 am

BASEL, Switzerland: The United Arab Emirates has joined Bahrain in pulling out of the 2015 men’s World Handball Championships in Qatar in an...

2014 Formula Kite Course Racing Asian Championship kicks off 11 Nov 2014 - 12:05 am

A sailor takes part in a practice session ahead of the 2014 Formula Kite Course Racing Asian Championship races at the Qanat Quartier...

Cowboys storm to London victory 11 Nov 2014 - 12:02 am

LONDON: Tony Romo made sure that “America’s Team” left an impression in London yesterday, shrugging off a back injury to lead Dallas to...

Rookie Taylor storm to win 10 Nov 2014 - 11:56 pm

JACKSON, United States: Rookie Nick Taylor, helped by three consecutive birdies on the back nine, displayed ice-cool composure to win his maiden PGA...

McIlroy wins Race to Dubai 10 Nov 2014 - 11:54 pm

SHANGHAI: Adam Scott has called on Australian Open organisers to let him go head-to-head against Rory McIlroy, who secured the European Tour’s Race...

Juve strike form, rampant Roma reduce arrears 10 Nov 2014 - 11:52 pm

MILAN: Coach Massimiliano Allegri earned plaudits as a rejigged Juventus claimed their biggest league win in 31 years with a 7-0 rout of...

Atletico Madrid defeat raises questions about title defence 10 Nov 2014 - 11:51 pm

Atletico Madrid’s forward Mario Mandzukic (right) vies for the ball with Real Sociedad’s defender Carlos Martinez prior to scoring a goal during a...