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NBA suspends season after Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus 12 Mar 2020 - 09:16 am

The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Wednesday it was suspending the season until further notice after a Utah Jazz player tested positive...

Al Hamad appointed Executive Director of QMMF 12 Mar 2020 - 12:50 am

Doha: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) announced the appointment of Amr Al Hamad as CEO of the federation, to succeed Sultan Al...

Virus fears cloud Formula One's season-opener in Australia 12 Mar 2020 - 12:41 am

MELBOURNE: Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix will get underway with an air of anxiety this week, with members of two racing teams...

Olympic flame lighting ceremony to be held under virus lockdown 12 Mar 2020 - 12:12 am

Olympia: The Olympic flame for the 2020 Tokyo Games will be lit in a ceremony in Olympia on Thursday but spectators will be...

Al Arabi storm into Amir Cup semis with impressive win 12 Mar 2020 - 12:12 am

Al Arabi yesterday delivered a commanding show to become the first side to reach the semi-finals of Amir Cup 2020 with a thumping...

Al Rayyan won't take Al Markhiya lightly 12 Mar 2020 - 12:00 am

Former champions Al Rayyan will be on guard today as they take on Second Division outfit Al Markhiya in their Amir Cup quarter-final...

Gladbach beat Cologne behind closed doors to move fourth 11 Mar 2020 - 11:59 pm

Berlin: Borussia Moenchengladbach beat Cologne 2-1 on Wednesday to move back into the Bundesliga top four in the first game in German top-flight...

Coronavirus may take shine off Indian cricket's saliva swing tactics 11 Mar 2020 - 01:44 pm

Dharamsala, India - Using saliva to shine the cricket ball could be banned for Indian players in the one-day series clash against South...

Man City v Arsenal called off as virus hits Premier League 11 Mar 2020 - 12:16 pm

London - Arsenal's game at Manchester City was postponed on Wednesday after players from the London club were put into quarantine, making it...

Sydney skywriting says ‘Stop F1’ amid coronavirus fears 11 Mar 2020 - 08:39 am

MELBOURNE: The words "Stop F1" were written in the skies above Sydney on Wednesday amid growing calls for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand...

Weak Spurs exposed as Leipzig cruise into Champions League quarters 11 Mar 2020 - 12:12 am

Leipzig, Germany: Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli questioned his side's mental strength after RB Leipzig cruised to a 3-0 win on Tuesday to progress...

Rubio, Gaxiola reach Doha quarters; Italian duo eliminate Ahmed, Cherif 11 Mar 2020 - 12:12 am

Doha: Mexican duo Jose Luis Rubio and Josue Gaxiola reached the quarter-finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Katara Cup yesterday with...

Amir Cup: Resolute Al Ahli look to upset Al Arabi in 'Hilal derby' 11 Mar 2020 - 12:00 am

Al Ahli will be looking for a positive result when they take on arch rivals Al Arabi in today’s quarter-final match of the...

QFA announces referee roster for Amir Cup quarter-finals 11 Mar 2020 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced the list of referees appointed for the Amir Cup quarter-finals, which start today and will...

Qatar’s Tijan, Younousse advance at Katara Cup 11 Mar 2020 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatari pair of Ahmed Tijan and Cherif Younousse cruised to the Round of 24 on the opening day of FIVB Beach Volleyball...

Ooredoo Ride of Champions postponed 10 Mar 2020 - 12:00 am

Doha: In light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak and with the safety of volunteers, athletes, and the general public in mind, the Ooredoo...

Qatar 2022: FIFA and AFC agree to postpone Asian qualifiers 10 Mar 2020 - 12:00 am

Kuala Lumpur: FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have agreed to postpone the Asian World Cup qualifying matches in March and June...

PSG-Dortmund Champions League clash behind closed doors due to virus fears 09 Mar 2020 - 11:08 pm

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last 16 second leg at home to German club Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday will be played behind closed...