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Ovtcharov reaches semis as South Korea, Japan clinch doubles titles 18 Jan 2026 - 09:23 am
Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtcharov celebrates his win over top seed Lin Shidong of China.
Aafoor, Lippo De Carrere shine as Wathnan Racing dominates Sheikh Joaan Rifle Day 18 Jan 2026 - 09:15 am
H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani honoured the top riders of the Al Sabiq Championship. Mohammed Kamaan Saeed Al Hajri, aboard Malzoom, won the title.
Lookman gives Nigeria third place after AFCON shoot-out with Egypt 17 Jan 2026 - 10:06 pm
Nigeria's defender #20 Chidozie Awaziem celebrates after the penalty shoot out in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) third place football match between Egypt and Nigeria at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)
Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos to record Arbeloa's first win 17 Jan 2026 - 07:14 pm
Real Madrid's Spanish defender #17 Raul Asencio (C) celebrates with Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) and Real Madrid's Turkish midfielder #15 Arda Guler after scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Levante UD at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP)
China reaches semifinals for first time in AFC U23 Asian Cup 17 Jan 2026 - 06:32 pm
Team China pose for a photograph to celebrate qualifying to the knockout stage after the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup group D match between China and Thailand in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick 17 Jan 2026 - 05:55 pm
Manchester United's Danish defender #13 Patrick Dorgu (2L) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
Sinner targets hat-trick, Sabalenka seeks redemption at 2026 Australian Open 17 Jan 2026 - 03:22 pm
Italy's Jannik Sinner attends a practice session ahead of the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2026. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)
AFCON final: Morocco, Senegal clash for title in Rabat tomorrow 17 Jan 2026 - 02:20 pm
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Nasser Al-Attiyah claims sixth Dakar Rally car title 17 Jan 2026 - 02:13 pm
The Dacia Sandriders' Qatari driver Nasser al-Attiyah holds Qatar's flag while celebrating his win in the 48th edition of the Dakar Rally 2026 in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Giuseppe Cacace / AFP)
Mane aims to inspire Senegal to second title on AFCON farewell 17 Jan 2026 - 10:42 am
Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane celebrates his goal with Senegal's forward #13 Iliman Ndiaye during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final between Senegal and Egypt at the Grand stadium in Tangiers on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Sebastien Bozon / AFP)
Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38 17 Jan 2026 - 10:13 am
Serbia's Novak djokovic speaks at a press conference ahead of the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2026. (Photo by David Gray / AFP)
Tiding storms to Khor Al Adaid Cup victory at Al Rayyan 16 Jan 2026 - 11:23 am
Marco Casamento guides Tiding towards the finish line to win the Khor Al Adaid Cup. PICS: Juhaim/QREC
Qihao, Nodrest claim stunning wins in Doha 16 Jan 2026 - 11:22 am
French qualifier Leo De Nodrest knocked out Hong Kong’s World No.42 Wong Chun Ting.
Qatar shooters win skeet gold and two silver medals at Asian Shotgun Championship 16 Jan 2026 - 11:17 am
Qatar's Rashid Saleh Al Athba, Mohammed Ahmed Al Kuwari and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq won the men’s team skeet gold.
Al Gharafa edge Al Arabi to extend lead as Al Duhail down Al Wakrah 16 Jan 2026 - 11:15 am
Al Gharafa's Joselu (right) celebrates with teammate Yacine Brahimi after scoring a goal.
Al Attiyah closes in on sixth Dakar title as Ekstrom wins 11th stage 16 Jan 2026 - 11:13 am
Qatar's Nasser Al Attiyah and Belgian navigator Fabian Lurquin compete in Stage 11 of the Dakar Rally.
Al-Attiyah closes on sixth Dakar Rally as Ekstrom wins 11th stage 15 Jan 2026 - 06:53 pm
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Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials 15 Jan 2026 - 06:19 pm
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