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Al Shaqab Racing’s Wahraan bags win 07 Jul 2021 - 09:30 am

Doha: Running in the colours of Al Shaqab Racing, the three-year-old colt Wahraan (FR) (Le Harve x Al Jassasiyah) took the Ben And...

Italy into Euro 2020 final with shoot-out win over Spain 07 Jul 2021 - 12:54 am

LONDON - Jorginho converted the decisive spot kick as Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after their Euro 2020 semi-final ended 1-1 after...

No spectators at marathons and race walks, Games at risk of more curbs 06 Jul 2021 - 09:45 pm

TOKYO - World Athletics said on Tuesday that it was surprised by the "seemingly inconsistent" decision to ask spectators to stay away from...

Barty wins Aussie battle to reach Wimbledon semis 06 Jul 2021 - 07:58 pm

LONDON - World number one Ash Barty outclassed compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic 6-1 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday and set up...

Medvedev bows out of Wimbledon unsure what went wrong 06 Jul 2021 - 07:24 pm

It appeared to be only a matter of time for Russian Daniil Medvedev to beat Poland's Hubert Hurkacz on Monday to reach his...

Virus outbreak forces England to select new cricket squad 06 Jul 2021 - 01:10 pm

LONDON: England was forced to select a completely new squad on Tuesday for the one-day international series against Pakistan after an outbreak of...

Griezmann, Dembele apologise for video mocking hotel staff in Japan 06 Jul 2021 - 12:57 pm

Barcelona forwards Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann have apologised for a 2019 video appearing to mock hotel staff in Japan but denied their...

Brazil beats Peru 1-0 to advance to Copa America final 06 Jul 2021 - 12:23 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Many Brazil players didn't want to take part in the Copa America tournament. Look at them now. The Selecao advanced...

Australian F1 Grand Prix and MotoGP round axed for 2021 06 Jul 2021 - 11:15 am

MELBOURNE: The Australian Formula One Grand Prix and MotoGP round were cancelled for the second successive year on Tuesday because of the border...

Beach Volleyball: Qatar's Cherif, Tijan drawn in Group C at Tokyo Olympics 06 Jul 2021 - 09:57 am

Doha: Qatar’s top beach volleyball duo of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan has been placed in Group C as beach volleyball draw ceremony...

Stadiums in England set to return to full capacity from July 19 06 Jul 2021 - 12:35 am

Sports stadiums across England are set to return to full capacity from July 19 after the British government announced the next stage in...

Possession will be first battle against Italy, says Spain coach 06 Jul 2021 - 12:28 am

LONDON - Spain coach Luis Enrique believes Tuesday's Euro 2020 semi-final against Italy could hinge on who dominates possession. Spain broke a tournament...

Golden oldie Federer through to 58th Grand Slam quarters 05 Jul 2021 - 11:13 pm

LONDON - Roger Federer weathered a first-set storm to become the oldest man in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals with...

Anderson reaches 1,000 first-class wickets with haul for Lancashire 05 Jul 2021 - 08:13 pm

England seamer James Anderson reached another milestone in a storied career as he picked up his 1,000th first-class wicket while playing for Lancashire...

La Liga returns to traditional TV in India as Facebook deal ends 05 Jul 2021 - 03:36 pm

MUMBAI: La Liga will return to more traditional mediums to showcase Spanish soccer's top flight in the Indian subcontinent, three years after it...

Norris 'not getting too giddy' after Austria high 05 Jul 2021 - 12:51 pm

LONDON: Lando Norris has cautioned against soaring expectations for his home British Grand Prix after putting McLaren back on the Formula One podium...