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8th-placed Al Ahli see chance to move up the points table 26 Jul 2020 - 08:28 am

Doha: Al Ahli coach Nebojsa Jovovic yesterday said his team would be looking to move up the points table in the QNB Stars...

Brilliant Aspetar lands Group 2 victory at York Stakes 26 Jul 2020 - 08:20 am

York: H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani’s homebred Aspetar (FR) (Al Kazeem x Bella Qatara) was an impressive winner of the...

Umm Salal hold leaders Al Duhail; Afif double powers Al Sadd to win 26 Jul 2020 - 08:16 am

Points leaders Al Duhail suffered a setback when they were held to a one-all draw by relegation threatened Umm Salal while a superb...

Top four failure won't be a letdown for Leicester: Rodgers 25 Jul 2020 - 07:07 pm

London: Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester's season will not be a failure if they miss out on a place in the Champions League on...

PSG's Mbappe doubtful for Champions League after ankle sprain 25 Jul 2020 - 03:34 pm

Paris: Paris Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe is doubtful for the Champions League after suffering a serious ankle injury in the French Cup final,...

Al Sadd coach Xavi tests positive for COVID-19 25 Jul 2020 - 12:42 pm

Spanish coach of Al Sadd Xavi Hernandez has tested positive for coronavirus and is under quarantine. The former Spain midfielder confirmed this on...

Abdelkarim extends Al Sadd contract 25 Jul 2020 - 08:21 am

Al Sadd SC's Qatari defender Abdelkarim Hassan holding a team jersey with a club official after his contract with the QNB Stars League...

Leaders Al Duhail, holders Al Sadd resume title hunt 25 Jul 2020 - 08:20 am

Doha: Defending champions Al Sadd and title hopefuls Al Duhail return to QNB Stars League (QSL) action today after a long break which...

Al Rayyan, Al Gharafa clinch wins 25 Jul 2020 - 08:13 am

Football powerhouses Al Rayyan and Al Gharafa clinched victories yesterday as QNB Stars League (QSL) marked its return in style four months after...

Microsoft, NBA team up to put virtual fans in basketball arenas 24 Jul 2020 - 09:15 pm

When the National Basketball Association restarts its coronavirus-interrupted season on July 30 in its "bubble" in Orlando, Florida, the stands could have more...

Motor racing-F1 scraps American races due to virus, adds European trio 24 Jul 2020 - 05:51 pm

LONDON: Formula One scrapped all four of this season's races in the Americas due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday and added three...

Zanardi returning to intensive care in Milan 24 Jul 2020 - 05:42 pm

ROME: Italian former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi was returning to intensive care on Friday, three days after being moved...

Liverpool's Henderson crowned football writers' player of the year 24 Jul 2020 - 05:25 pm

London: Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was named the Football Writers' Association player of the year on Friday for his role in leading the...

Jordi Cruyff resigns as Ecuador coach without taking charge of team 24 Jul 2020 - 02:52 pm

Jordi Cruyff has resigned as Ecuador coach without visiting the country or working with the team seven months after being appointed. The former...

Italy could allow fans into stadiums from September 24 Jul 2020 - 02:40 pm

Italy could allow spectators back into football stadiums in September if the COVID-19 situation allows, sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Friday, adding...

Anderson, Archer return for England as West Indies win toss and bowl 24 Jul 2020 - 01:34 pm

MANCHESTER, England - James Anderson and Jofra Archer returned to England's bowling attack for the third and final test as the West Indies...

AFC President praises unity of Asian football family 24 Jul 2020 - 08:35 am

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, yesterday acknowledged the solidarity and unity which has not only allowed...