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Bayern to kick-off Champions League defence behind closed doors 09 Oct 2020 - 04:29 pm

Berlin: Champions League holders Bayern Munich must start the defence of their European title behind closed doors after city officials extended the ban...

Everton's Ancelotti, Calvert-Lewin bag September Premier League awards 09 Oct 2020 - 03:48 pm

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti was named Premier League Manager of the Month for September and said their strong start to the season can...

Paris-Roubaix classic cancelled amid COVID-19 crisis: Organisers 09 Oct 2020 - 03:24 pm

PARIS: Cycling's Paris-Roubaix 'Monument' classic , which was due to be raced on Oct. 25, has been cancelled amid the COVID-19 crisis, organisers...

Chelsea keeper Mendy suffers thigh injury on Senegal duty 09 Oct 2020 - 03:13 pm

LONDON: Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy sustained a right thigh injury during a training session with Senegal this week, the Premier League club said...

Mercedes confirm a second Covid-19 positive, six more staff in isolation 09 Oct 2020 - 02:56 pm

NÜRBURGRING, Germany: The Mercedes Formula One team on Friday confirmed that they have isolated six more staff, including a second person who returned...

Thomas Bach to visit new Japanese PM, Tokyo Olympic leaders 09 Oct 2020 - 02:47 pm

TOKYO: IOC President Thomas Bach is planning a trip to Japan next month to meet with new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and organizers...

Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns 09 Oct 2020 - 01:55 pm

Next year's Tokyo marathon has been rescheduled from March to until after the delayed Olympics due to the ongoing concerns caused by the...

F1 practice session canceled, no 1st drive for Schumacher 09 Oct 2020 - 01:21 pm

NÜRBURG, Germany: The first practice session for the Eifel Grand Prix was canceled Friday because of bad weather, keeping Michael Schumacher's son Mick...

Underperforming United team could get manager Solskjaer sacked, says Keane 09 Oct 2020 - 12:08 pm

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane launched a stinging criticism of the club's players, saying they could get manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked...

Amir Cup: Qatar SC and Al Khor reach semi-finals 09 Oct 2020 - 03:33 am

Qatar SC and Al Khor yesterday reached the semi-finals of the Amir’s Cup Table Tennis Championship. Qatar SC qualified for the semi-finals after...

Ooredoo Cup: We are here to win the title, says Xavi ahead of final 09 Oct 2020 - 03:29 am

Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez yesterday issued to a warning to their Ooredoo Cup rivals Al Arabi, saying his team will be playing...

Lakers to wear Bryant-designed jerseys for potential title clincher 09 Oct 2020 - 12:17 am

The Los Angeles Lakers will switch to their "Black Mamba" jerseys in honor of the late Kobe Bryant when they seek a record-tying...

Djokovic eyes 27th Grand Slam final, Tsitsipas and injuries block path 09 Oct 2020 - 12:06 am

PARIS - Novak Djokovic will be favourite to reach his 27th Grand Slam final when he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open...

Mercedes positive virus test 'a concern' for Hamilton 08 Oct 2020 - 10:11 pm

Nürburgring, Germany - Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday it is "definitely a concern" that Mercedes have confirmed a member...

Brother of former South Africa international shot dead 08 Oct 2020 - 07:13 pm

CAPE TOWN - The brother of former South Africa international Vernon Philander was shot dead outside in a Cape Town suburb on Wednesday,...

Inter defender Bastoni tests positive for COVID-19 08 Oct 2020 - 11:12 am

MILAN: Inter Milan have confirmed that defender Alessandro Bastoni has tested positive for COVID-19 while training with Italy's under-21 team. "The Nerazzurri defender...