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Qatar Olympic Committee makes changes to events calender 14 Mar 2020 - 12:37 am

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) yesterday announced that it has postponed or cancelled a number of its upcoming sports events, in line...

Al Sadd overpower Al Wakrah in shoot-out to book semis berth 14 Mar 2020 - 12:37 am

Al Sadd SC survived a few anxious moments before edging past Al Wakrah 4-1 in the quarter-finals of the Amir Cup. Yesterday at...

Beach Volleyball: Poland's Fijalek and Bryl emerge Katara Cup champions 14 Mar 2020 - 12:37 am

Poland's Grzegorz Fijalek and Michal Bryl celebrate with their trophies and medals after winning the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 4-Star Katara Cup...

Bahrain and Vietnam GPs off because of coronavirus outbreak 14 Mar 2020 - 12:07 am

PARIS: The Bahrain and Vietnam Grand Prix races were postponed Friday because of the coronavirus outbreak, the third and fourth races of the...

PSL to go ahead despite 10 foreign cricketers leaving 13 Mar 2020 - 02:03 pm

ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Pakistan Super League will go ahead despite the coronavirus outbreak and the withdrawal Friday of 10 foreign players. The...

Man City player self-isolating over coronavirus fear 13 Mar 2020 - 12:55 pm

London - Manchester City have revealed one of their players is self-isolating after a family member had tests for the coronavirus. The unnamed...

Al Sadd seek revenge against Al Wakrah in quarter-final 13 Mar 2020 - 10:12 am

Al Sadd, with 15 Amir Cup titles under their belt, will be targeting a place in the semi-finals of this year’s tournament as...

Al Markhiya make Amir Cup semis with stunning win over Al Rayyan 13 Mar 2020 - 10:03 am

Second division side Al Markhiya shocked six-time champions Al Rayyan 1-0 to reach the semi-finals of the prestigious Amir Cup at Al Sadd...

How the coronavirus pandemic is affecting European football 12 Mar 2020 - 09:56 pm

Paris: The coronavirus pandemic is causing havoc with football in Europe, with serious doubts surrounding the continuation of both the Champions League and...

Sampdoria's Gabbiadini second Serie A player to fail coronavirus test 12 Mar 2020 - 06:01 pm

Sampdoria's Manolo Gabbiadini has become the second Serie A player to test positive for the coronavirus, his club said on Thursday. Juventus on...

UEFA summons clubs, FAs and players to discuss coronavirus impact 12 Mar 2020 - 04:40 pm

MANCHESTER, England: UEFA will hold a video conference meeting of all 55 football federations in Europe plus representatives of clubs, leagues and players...

Bundesliga games under threat as coronavirus spreads 12 Mar 2020 - 04:27 pm

BERLIN: Calls to scrap the rest of the Bundesliga season are growing as Europe struggles to contain the coronavirus outbreak. This weekend’s games...

Real Madrid footballers quarantined after basketball player gets coronavirus 12 Mar 2020 - 02:40 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid has sent all of the members of its football and basketball teams home into quarantine after one of the sports...

Juventus defender Rugani tests positive for coronavirus 12 Mar 2020 - 02:19 pm

ISTANBUL: Juventus centre-back Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus, the Italian club announced on Wednesday night. "Daniele Rugani has tested positive for...

Cricket's IPL could go 'TV-only' over virus: Official 12 Mar 2020 - 01:42 pm

Mumbai - The Indian Premier League could be played behind closed doors because of the new coronavirus, an official told AFP on Thursday,...

All local sport activities will be held without fans: QOC 12 Mar 2020 - 01:22 pm

Doha: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) on Wednesday announced that all local sport events will be held without the presence of fans. The QOC...

Atletico knew they could beat Liverpool, says Trippier 12 Mar 2020 - 11:13 am

Liverpool - Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier said his side always believed they could stun Liverpool after the Spanish club sent the holders...

India orders international cricket matches in empty stadiums to combat coronavirus 12 Mar 2020 - 10:46 am

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI - The India government has ordered upcoming international cricket matches to be played in empty stadiums, as travel operators warned of...