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A deserving Japan reaches first Rugby World Cup quarterfinal 13 Oct 2019 - 05:19 pm

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Japan got the chance to prove it was a worthy Rugby World Cup quarterfinalist and took it bravely with a 28-21...

Neymar limps out of Brazil friendly against Nigeria 13 Oct 2019 - 10:17 am

SAO PAULO: Striker Neymar limped out of Brazil's friendly against Nigeria in Singapore after only 12 minutes of play. The 27-year-old was replaced...

Italy at Euro 2020; Norway ends Spain's perfect record 13 Oct 2019 - 09:51 am

Sergio Ramos was seconds away from celebrating his record for most appearances for Spain with a victory that would have ensured his country...

Bottas wins Japanese GP, Mercedes clinch record constructors' title 13 Oct 2019 - 09:38 am

Suzuka, Japan: Valtteri Bottas jumped from third to first with an electric start to win the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of...

Ashwin strikes twice as South Africa crumble in follow-on 13 Oct 2019 - 09:31 am

Pune, India: Ravichandran Ashwin claimed two key wickets including skipper Faf du Plessis as India closed in on a series win after making...

Vettel leads Ferrari front row lockout in Suzuka 13 Oct 2019 - 09:21 am

Suzuka, Japan: Sebastian Vettel sprang a Suzuka surprise on Sunday, pipping younger team mate Charles Leclerc to pole position as Ferrari locked out...

Brazil, Switzerland eye successive victories in men’s beach soccer 13 Oct 2019 - 08:40 am

Brazil along with Switzerland will be looking for their second successive wins in the men’s beach soccer Group A matches in the ANOC...

Younousse guides Qatar to volleyball win over Indonesia 13 Oct 2019 - 08:29 am

Asian Games beach volleyball gold medallist and Olympian Cherif Younousse anchored Qatar to a fighting win over Indonesia in the first round Group...

Handball: In-form Qatar storm into quarters 13 Oct 2019 - 08:18 am

After recording back-to-back victories on the opening day, Qatar yesterday bagged two more wins to storm into the quarter-finals of men’s beach handball...

Impressive opening ceremony wows athletes, fans at Katara Amphitheatre 13 Oct 2019 - 08:06 am

The President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday declared the first edition of ANOC World...

Kata on sand a historic first 13 Oct 2019 - 08:01 am

Two Qatari Karatekas were in action at Katara Beach yesterday when history was made during the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019. That...

Ooredoo Cup: Al Khor, Al Arabi share points 13 Oct 2019 - 07:55 am

Al Khor and Al Arabi played out a 1-1 draw in the Ooredoo Cup Round 1, Group B match at the Al Arabi...

Al Rabban Racing’s Shadn wins Gr 2 Critérium de Maisons Laffitte 13 Oct 2019 - 07:53 am

It was a successful raid across the Channel for the 2-year-old filly Shadn (No Nay Never), who carries the colours of Al Rabban...

Ranieri appointed Sampdoria coach 12 Oct 2019 - 07:07 pm

Milan: Former Roma boss Claudio Ranieri has been appointed coach of Serie A strugglers Sampdoria, the club confirmed on Saturday. Ranieri, who memorably...

Nets beat Lakers to bring merciful end to tense China tour 12 Oct 2019 - 05:57 pm

Shanghai: The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 91-77 on Saturday to conclude a pre-season China tour that leaves behind big questions...

Kipchoge first under 2 hours for marathon but no record 12 Oct 2019 - 05:09 pm

VIENNA: Roger Bannister, 1954. Eliud Kipchoge, 2019? Like the sub-four minute mile, running a marathon in less than two hours had seemed impossible...

Southgate's formation headache causing problems for England 12 Oct 2019 - 04:57 pm

England's first tournament qualifying defeat in 10 years on Friday was not a cause for panic but the uncertainty over their best formation...

Hockey hurts just like football says Petr Cech 12 Oct 2019 - 04:07 pm

Prague: Facing his first-ever ice hockey game in Britain's fourth-tier competition, former Chelsea and Arsenal keeper Petr Cech insists there are few differences...