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Fans to be allowed at stadium for Ooredoo Cup semi-finals 27 Aug 2020 - 09:03 am

The Qatar Stars League has decided to keep allowing fans at the Al Sadd Stadium, at the 2019-20 Ooredoo Cup matches, while following ...

Riders set for thrilling weekend at Longines Hathab grand finale 27 Aug 2020 - 09:01 am

The in-form Big Tour points-leader Hamad Nasser Al Qadi will be up against his close rivals Faleh Suwead Al Ajami and Khalid Mohamed...

Argentines hoping for Messi-Guardiola reunion at City 26 Aug 2020 - 11:04 pm

BUENOS AIRES- The news that Lionel Messi wants to leave Barcelona may have shocked the football world but his fellow Argentines back his...

Nishikori withdraws from US Open despite negative Covid-19 test 26 Aug 2020 - 09:57 pm

New York: Japan's Kei Nishikori withdrew from the US Open on Wednesday and announced he has tested negative for Covid-19 after two positive...

Man United goalkeeper Henderson signs new contract 26 Aug 2020 - 09:06 pm

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has signed a new contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2025, with the option to...

Dwayne Bravo first player to take 500 T20 wickets 26 Aug 2020 - 08:52 pm

Port of Spain - One day after James Anderson became the first fast bowler to claim 600 Test wickets, Dwayne Bravo on Wednesday...

Argentine Alfaro named coach of Ecuador 26 Aug 2020 - 08:23 pm

Argentine Gustavo Alfaro has been named coach of Ecuador, the Ecuadorean Football Federation said on Wednesday. Alfaro, 58, replaces Dutchman Jordi Cruyff, who...

Chelsea sign Leicester's Ben Chilwell 26 Aug 2020 - 07:34 pm

London: Chelsea on Wednesday announced the signing of defender Ben Chilwell from Leicester on a five-year deal. The England left-back's capture for an...

Vardy extends Leicester stay until 2023 26 Aug 2020 - 06:25 pm

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2023, the Premier...

Antetokounmpo voted NBA's Defensive Player of the Year 26 Aug 2020 - 04:14 pm

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida: Giannis Antetokounmpo figured somebody was in trouble. Even though the Milwaukee Bucks had just defeated Orlando for a 3-1...

Coronavirus resurgence in France casts shadow on the Tour 26 Aug 2020 - 02:34 pm

NICE: Whether the Tour de France will celebrate a winner this year is anyone's guess as the world's greatest cycling race starts in...

Tune-up for IHF World Championship: Qatar to host Four-Nation tournament 26 Aug 2020 - 09:45 am

Qatar Handball Association (QHA) yesterday announced it will host the Qatar International Championship later this year that will see four nations including three...

Pakistan captain Azhar proud despite England series defeat 26 Aug 2020 - 12:11 am

Southampton, United Kingdom - Pakistan captain Azhar Ali insisted there were "lots of positives" for his side despite their 1-0 series loss to...

Inter say Conte to remain coach next season 25 Aug 2020 - 09:54 pm

ROME: Antonio Conte will stay on as Inter Milan coach next season, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ending speculation they may...

Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave the club 25 Aug 2020 - 09:06 pm

BARCELONA, Spain - Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club after nearly two decades with the Spanish giants. The...

Amputee fashion show in Japan features Paralympic athletes 25 Aug 2020 - 08:42 pm

TOKYO - Paralympic athletes took to the catwalk in Tokyo on Tuesday for the "Amputee Venus Show” which was originally scheduled to be...

Roma sign former Chelsea winger Pedro on free transfer 25 Aug 2020 - 08:08 pm

AS Roma have signed Spanish winger Pedro on a free transfer with the former Chelsea winger signing a three-year contract, the Serie A...

Jamaican official says Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID 25 Aug 2020 - 07:00 pm

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaica's Minister of Health says legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Minister Christopher Tufton said Bolt...