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IHF World Championship: Qatar face defending champs Denmark 21 Jan 2021 - 09:33 am

Doha: Asian Champions Qatar will meet the reigning Olympic and World Champions Denmark today when Al Annabi kick off their campaign in the...

'Big step towards title' as Al Sadd thrash Al Khor 7-0 21 Jan 2021 - 09:27 am

Al Sadd are unstoppable this season. ‘The Wolves’ are not just defeating their opponents - they are thrashing them, and yesterday it was...

Rajasthan Royals release captain Smith ahead of new season 20 Jan 2021 - 09:35 pm

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have released captain Steve Smith ahead of the 2021 IPL auction, the team said on Wednesday....

India's heroic triumph in Australia underlines strength in depth 20 Jan 2021 - 07:41 pm

MUMBAI - As the impact of India's fairytale 2-1 series win in Australia gradually sinks in the country would be justified in believing...

Djokovic hits back at criticism over Australian Open quarantine stance 20 Jan 2021 - 04:43 pm

MELBOURNE: World number one Novak Djokovic on Wednesday hit back at criticism of his letter to Australian Open chief Craig Tiley in which...

QTSK 600: Champion Al Qubaisi ready to rumble as riders get set for new season 20 Jan 2021 - 09:07 am

Doha: Abdulla Al Qubaisi has issued a warning to his rivals ahead of the new season’s first race - that he is looking...

Al Attiyah, Meeke among top starts lined up for Qatar International Rally 20 Jan 2021 - 08:58 am

Losail: Defending FIA Middle East rally champion Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and WRC star Kris Meeke are the top seeds on an international...

QSL: Title-favourites Al Sadd take on struggling Al Khor 20 Jan 2021 - 08:54 am

Xavi Hernandez-coached Al Sadd are enjoying a dream QNB Stars League (QSL) season in which they remain the only unbeaten team so far. ...

QSL: Al Rayyan rise in standings with 3-0 win over Al Wakrah 20 Jan 2021 - 08:49 am

Doha: Former champions Al Rayyan yesterday clinched a dominant 3-0 win over Al Wakrah to jump two spots up in the standings. At...

Croatia edge Qatar to top group 20 Jan 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha: Croatia defeated Qatar 26:24 in the third round of Group C games of the 27th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship - Egypt...

Afif in running for AFC website award 20 Jan 2021 - 08:30 am

Doha: The AFC website has named Qatar national team star Akram Afif (pictured) among Asia’s best 11 midfielders who appeared in the AFC...

Qatar's Al Duhail to face Egypt's Al Ahly 20 Jan 2021 - 08:27 am

Doha: Qatar champions Al Duhail face a potential semi-final clash against UEFA Champions League winners Bayern Munich as the draw for the FIFA...

Sai Praneeth out of Thailand Open due to COVID-19 positive test 19 Jan 2021 - 09:17 pm

Indian shuttler B. Sai Praneeth has been withdrawn from the Thailand Open after testing positive for COVID-19, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said...

Kohli returns to India squad for England test series 19 Jan 2021 - 07:21 pm

India's regular skipper Virat Kohli will return to the team for next month's four-test series against England after the country's cricket board (BCCI)...

Bayern to face either Al Duhail or Al Ahly in Club World Cup 19 Jan 2021 - 07:07 pm

European champions Bayern Munich will meet either Qatar's Al Duhail or Egyptian side Al Ahly in the semi-finals of FIFA Club World Cup...

Former Al Duhail player signs for Italian league leader AC Milan 19 Jan 2021 - 03:46 pm

MILAN: AC Milan signed 34-year-old Mario Mandžukić on Tuesday, giving 39-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic support in attack for the Italian league leader’s title challenge....

Ibrahimovic continues incredible scoring record 19 Jan 2021 - 03:41 pm

MILAN: AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli labelled Zlatan Ibrahimovic a champion who continues to surprise him after the 39-year-old striker produced another stellar...