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Qatar’s Nasser the man to beat at Jordan Rally 12 Oct 2012 - 03:21 am

From LEFT: Mazan Tantash, Khalid Al Qassimi, Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, Yazeed Al Rajhi, and Husam Salem, leading drivers taking part in the Jordan...

Action from QNB Qatar Stars Cup 12 Oct 2012 - 03:20 am

Action from the QNB Qatar Stars Cup match between Umm Salal and Al Arabi at Qatar Sports Club Stadium yesterday. In today’s matches,...

Federer back from brink to seal No.1 record 12 Oct 2012 - 03:19 am

Switzerland’s Roger Federer hits a return during his single’s match against compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka at the Shanghai Masters tournament in Shanghai, yesterday. Shanghai:...

What next for Armstrong? 12 Oct 2012 - 03:18 am

PARIS: A damning report placing Lance Armstrong at the heart of the biggest doping programme in sporting history has prompted questions about next...

Jaguars to host 49ers in London next year 12 Oct 2012 - 03:16 am

LONDON: The Jacksonville Jaguars will play the San Francisco 49ers in London next year in the first of four annual games the Florida-based...

Al Arabi out to prove a point 12 Oct 2012 - 03:14 am

Al Arabi’s Brazilian coach Mauro Grasso (right) talks with officials of Al Arabi club during a training session, yesterday. The Asian Club Championship...

Aldin advances at Radisson Blu-Olympic Sport squash 12 Oct 2012 - 03:13 am

Doha: Ahmed Noor Aldin edged past Mike Sampson in three games to two to move into the next round of the Radisson Blu-Olympic...

Shehata signs Al Arabi deal 12 Oct 2012 - 03:11 am

DOHA: Former Egypt coach Hassan Shehata (pictured) has signed a one-year deal with Qatar Stars League (QSL) side Al Arabi, it was confirmed...

First round of Jet Ski Championship today 12 Oct 2012 - 03:11 am

Doha: The first round of the Qatar International Jet Ski Championship organised by Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF) will take place today and...

Stoner to fight on after injury 12 Oct 2012 - 03:10 am

MOTEGI, Japan: World champion Casey Stoner returned from injury and vowed to go full out at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, shrugging off...

Kumble and Strauss join world body in new move 12 Oct 2012 - 03:10 am

COLOMBO: Former Indian captain Anil Kumble was yesterday appointed head of the influential ‘cricket committee’ of the International Cricket Council (ICC), replacing West...

No issues with KP: Broad 12 Oct 2012 - 03:10 am

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen will be welcomed back into the England team when the controversial middle-order batsman returns to the national side, Twenty20 captain...

Astle surprise call-up for Sri Lanka tour; Vettori out 12 Oct 2012 - 03:09 am

Mumbai Indians cricketer Mitchell Johnson bowls during training at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg ahead of the Champions League T20 (CLT20) against the Highveld...

Sharpe delays retirement, again, to play on for Australia 12 Oct 2012 - 03:08 am

SYDNEY: Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe has delayed his retirement for a second time and made himself available for Australia’s northern hemisphere tour next...

Nishikori, Isner advance 10 Oct 2012 - 09:42 am

Juan Monaco of Argentina returns a shot against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during their second round match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament...

Qatar’s Al Attiyah aiming for victory in Jordan 10 Oct 2012 - 09:40 am

Jordan: Seven-time FIA Middle East champion Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah is aiming to win the Jordan Rally, the fourth round of the 2012...

AlBalooshi wins maiden Top Fuel race 10 Oct 2012 - 09:39 am

READING,Pennsylvania: Rookie top fuel driver from Dubai, UAE grabbed his first win in a Top Fuel race. The Qatar Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel...

Tsonga, Verdasco to play in Hopman Cup 10 Oct 2012 - 09:39 am

SYDNEY: French world number six Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will boost a strong line-up for this year’s Hopman Cup mixed teams event in Perth, organisers...