Sports

Under-strength Barca still too good for Celta 31 Oct 2013 - 02:46 am

MADRID: Barcelona moved four points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga as they eased to a 3-0 win over...

Coach Klopp extends Dortmund contract 31 Oct 2013 - 02:45 am

BERLIN: Coach Juergen Klopp has committed himself to Borussia Dortmund until at least 2018 after signing a two-year contract extension yesterday with last...

Brazilian Costa defends Spain choice 31 Oct 2013 - 02:45 am

MADRID: Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa defended his decision to represent Spain rather than his homeland Brazil, claiming it was the right thing...

South Africa pull off one-run heist 31 Oct 2013 - 02:44 am

South African captain AB de Villiers celebrates with team-mates after winning the first ODI against Pakistan in Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United...

Ponting ‘offended’ as Taylor wades into Clarke feud 31 Oct 2013 - 02:43 am

SYDNEY: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting yesterday said he was “offended” after Mark Taylor blasted his feud with Michael Clarke, saying it should...

Sachin ends domestic career on a winning note 31 Oct 2013 - 02:41 am

Lahli (Haryana): Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar ended his domestic career in fitting fashion, guiding Mumbai to a four-wicket win over Haryana in the...

New Zealand’s Williamson to miss rest of Bangladesh tour 31 Oct 2013 - 02:41 am

WELLINGTON: A broken thumb has ruled New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson out of the rest of the Black Caps’ Bangladesh tour and their...

Cook to miss Tour match; Clarke makes comeback 31 Oct 2013 - 02:41 am

SYDNEY: Matt Prior will lead England in their first warm-up match before the Ashes series in Australia after regular captain Alastair Cook opted...

Shooting: World military shotgun championship kicks off today 31 Oct 2013 - 01:39 am

Qatar Shooting and Archery Association (QSAA) President, Mohammed bin Ali Al Ghanim Al Maadeed (second left), and member of the organising committee of...

Qatar likely to bid for World Military Games 31 Oct 2013 - 01:38 am

Doha: Qatar is likely to bid for the 2019 Military World Games, it was revealed here yesterday. Lieutenant Colonel Walter Borghino, President of...

Birthday boy Corfield wins Qatar Classic 31 Oct 2013 - 01:34 am

England’s Lee Corfield with Mohammed Faisal Al Naimi, Executive Director of the Qatar Golf Association, Fahad Nasser Al Naimi, General Secretary of the...

First Asian Schools football on November 8 31 Oct 2013 - 01:32 am

Doha: Friends Circle Qatar in association with Fahad International Events Management will organise their First Asian Schools football tournament at Wakra Sports Club...

Vettel eyes seventh successive F1 win 31 Oct 2013 - 12:02 am

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates after winning the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater...

Lauda wants Brawn to stay 31 Oct 2013 - 12:02 am

ABU DHABI: Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has responded to new speculation about Ross Brawn’s future as principal of the Formula One team...

Top teams eye wins in PISQ Basketball Cup 30 Oct 2013 - 11:58 pm

Aldar Exchange, who beat DNSTW (101-90), and MIDMAC, who overpowered Maison Interiors (102-43) celebrate their wins after the opening rounds of PFASA1 Basketball...

QMMF to stage Enduro races at Sealine Resort 30 Oct 2013 - 11:54 pm

A rider tackles the desert sand near Sealine Beach Resort, the venue of this week’s second round of Qatar International Enduro, which will...

Mickelson heads all-star cast at ‘Asia’s major’ 30 Oct 2013 - 11:53 pm

SHANGHAI: World number three Phil Mickelson leads a star-studded field battling for the riches on offer at the $8.5m World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions,...

Sheikh Hassan, Curtis ready for key races in America 30 Oct 2013 - 11:52 pm

A part of the ‘Spirit of Qatar’ can be seen off the coast of Clearwater ahead of the 33rd Annual Key West Super...