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Team Qatar’s Flag Relay draws over 5,000 participants, kicks off today 12 Dec 2019 - 08:10 am

Doha: Over 5,000 participants have registered for the third edition of the Team Qatar’s Flag Relay being organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee...

I'm happy to progress to next round, says Xavi 12 Dec 2019 - 07:58 am

Doha: Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez spoke of his happiness after his side grabbed an important 3-1 win over Hienghene Sport in their...

Three-star Al Sadd crush Hienghene Sport in extra time to face Monterrey 12 Dec 2019 - 07:54 am

Doha: Goals by Abdelkarim Hassan and Pedro Miguel in extra time last night powered Al Sadd to a commanding 3-1 win over Oceania...

Tennis-Australian Barty named WTA Player of the Year 11 Dec 2019 - 05:57 pm

LONDON : Australia's Ash Barty has been named WTA Player of the Year after capturing her maiden Grand Slam singles title and reaching...

Ancelotti's reign ends amid feuding as Napoli turn to Gattuso 11 Dec 2019 - 04:39 pm

Milan: Carlo Ancelotti's reign at feuding Napoli came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as the veteran coach was sacked despite a 4-0...

Pakistan grab wickets as Test cricket returns after attack 11 Dec 2019 - 12:50 pm

Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Pakistan's all-pace attack snared four key Sri Lankan wickets on Wednesday to buoy the crowd as Test cricket made its...

Rugby fans mob Japan's Brave Blossoms at victory parade 11 Dec 2019 - 12:22 pm

Tokyo - Thousands of flag-waving rugby fans cheered Japan's national team at a celebratory parade in Tokyo on Wednesday, hailing the Brave Blossoms'...

Heavy security as Pakistan host first cricket Test since 2009 attack 11 Dec 2019 - 10:38 am

Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tight security ringed Rawalpindi cricket stadium on Wednesday as Pakistan hosted their first Test match since a deadly attack on Sri...

Fati makes history as Barca send Inter crashing out of Champions League 11 Dec 2019 - 09:05 am

Milan: Teenage prodigy Ansu Fati became the youngest player to score a Champions League goal as a second-string Barcelona side beat Inter Milan...

QSL: ‘One Team, One Goal’ 11 Dec 2019 - 08:23 am

The Qatar Stars League (QSL) held a meeting with coaches of QNB Stars League clubs, under the slogan ‘One Team, One Goal’, with...

Xavi says Al Sadd have right mix of experience and youth 11 Dec 2019 - 08:19 am

Coach Xavi Hernadez says Al Sadd is a ‘right mix of experience and youth’ as the Doha giants prepare for the FIFA Club...

beIN SPORTS to air Club World Cup live and exclusive 11 Dec 2019 - 08:18 am

beIN SPORTS, the global sports channel is set to host the much-anticipated FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 live and exclusive on its...

Sri Lanka bat as test cricket returns to Pakistan 11 Dec 2019 - 08:17 am

Lahore - Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat under overcast skies in the opening test against hosts...

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani elected Al Duhail SC President 11 Dec 2019 - 08:14 am

H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (pictured) was elected President of Al Duhail SC during the club’s General Assembly...

Ignore home pressure, Xavi urges Al Sadd 11 Dec 2019 - 08:10 am

Coach Xavi yesterday urged the Al Sadd players to ignore home pressure ahead of the team’s opening FIFA Club World Cup match today...

I'm no cheat, says US golfer Reed after penalty row 10 Dec 2019 - 08:31 am

Melbourne, Dec 10, 2019 (AFP) - Former Masters champion Patrick Reed denied he was a cheat Tuesday after being penalised for improving his...

Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize to cap stellar year 09 Dec 2019 - 05:38 pm

NEW YORK : Megan Rapinoe collected another accolade in a stellar year by claiming Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year honor on Monday...

Basketball player fined for ignoring Chinese national anthem 09 Dec 2019 - 12:19 pm

Beijing - China's professional basketball association fined one of its foreign players on Monday for not paying sufficient attention during the pre-game playing...