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Djokovic hails Nadal rout as his 'best' Slam final performance 27 Jan 2019 - 03:25 pm

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic said he played his "best final in a Grand Slam" to win a record magnificent seventh Australian Open with a...

Djokovic overwhelms Nadal for 7th Australian Open title 27 Jan 2019 - 01:39 pm

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic has won his record seventh Australian Open championship and a third consecutive Grand Slam title by beating Rafael Nadal 6-3,...

Advantage Iran at Asian Cup as 'big sharks' lack bite 27 Jan 2019 - 12:02 pm

Abu Dhabi, Iran coach Carlos Queiroz warned of toothy predators after reaching the Asian Cup semi-finals, but the shock exits of South Korea...

Pakistan captain Sarfraz suspended for four matches 27 Jan 2019 - 11:49 am

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been suspended for four matches for breaching the anti-racism code in Tuesday's second one-day international against South Africa,...

Sanchez hails Qatar’s ‘historic’ win 27 Jan 2019 - 08:24 am

Head coach Felix Sanchez has labelled Qatar’s 1-0 win over South Korea in the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 as an...

QOC President inspects preparations for 2019 IAAF Worlds 27 Jan 2019 - 08:20 am

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani speaks to top Qatari sports officials during an inspection...

QSL Cup: Al Duhail and Al Kharaitiyat set up final clash 27 Jan 2019 - 08:16 am

Al Duhail and Al Kharaitiyat will clash in the final of the QSL Cup after registering resounding semi-final wins here yesterday. In the...

Qatar to take part in Special Olympics World Games in UAE 27 Jan 2019 - 08:12 am

Qatar will participate in the 2019 Special Olympics World Games to be staged in Abu Dhabi from March 8 to 22. A total...

Osaka embraces pressure, eyes 'Naomi Slam' 27 Jan 2019 - 08:08 am

Melbourne: Newly-minted Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she was not satisfied with back-to-back majors Sunday and hoped to complete a "Naomi Slam"...

Al Qubaisi stuns Al Sulaiti at Losail 27 Jan 2019 - 08:06 am

Young Qatari rider Abdullah Al Qubaisi clinched maiden double win at the Qatar Superstock 600 Championship, shocking points leader Saeed Al Sulaiti in...

Dortmund beat Hanover 5-1 to go nine points clear 26 Jan 2019 - 09:32 pm

BERLIN: Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund scored three times in seven minutes on Saturday to demolish lowly Hanover 96 5-1 and move nine points...

Sevilla routs Levante 5-0 to end winless streak in Spain 26 Jan 2019 - 05:57 pm

MADRID: Sevilla routed Levante 5-0 on Saturday with a spectacular second half to end a four-match winless streak in the Spanish league. Wissam...

'Generous' Benzema playing through the pain: Solari 26 Jan 2019 - 05:22 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has praised Karim Benzema's excellent run of form, particularly as the striker is playing through the pain...

Caceres set for a third stint at Juve, Benatia leaving 26 Jan 2019 - 05:01 pm

MILAN: Uruguay defender Martin Caceres is set for a third stint at Juventus while defender Medhi Benatia is leaving the Serie A champions,...

Australian Open Glance: A look at the men's final 26 Jan 2019 - 04:16 pm

MELBOURNE, Australia: A quick look at the Australian Open: LOOKAHEAD TO SUNDAY Six-time champion Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet in an...

Osaka edges Kvitova for Australian Open title, No. 1 ranking 26 Jan 2019 - 02:32 pm

MELBOURNE, Australia: Naomi Osaka recovered after wasting three championship points and reasserted herself down the stretch to win the Australian Open for a...

Qatar stun South Korea to book AFC Asian Cup semis spot 26 Jan 2019 - 11:46 am

Abu Dhabi: A superb second-half goal from Abdelaziz Hatem helped Qatar beat South Korea 1-0 to claim a place in the AFC Asian...

Tragedy overshadows sadness at Australia's early exit 26 Jan 2019 - 11:26 am

Abu Dhabi: Any temptation to become over-dramatic about the premature end to Australia's defence of their Asian Cup title would have ceased abruptly...