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England, Sri Lanka to use ODI series as World Cup preparation 04 Oct 2018 - 11:15 pm

COLOMBO: England are full of confidence at the top of the rankings while a bruised Sri Lanka is at a low point going...

Zhang downs Kerber to set up Osaka clash in Beijing 04 Oct 2018 - 10:16 pm

Zhang Shuai stunned Wimbledon Champion Angelique Kerber 6-1 2-6 6-0 in the China Open on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with...

Young gun's debut ton puts India on top 04 Oct 2018 - 10:16 pm

Rajkot, India: Teenager Prithvi Shaw became the youngest Indian to score a century on Test debut as the hosts took opening day honours...

Teenage midfielders get call-ups by England 04 Oct 2018 - 10:15 pm

England coach Gareth Southgate underlined his commitment to giving young players a chance on the highest stage by handing call-ups Thursday to teenage...

UEFA charges PSG, Red Star Belgrade for fan violence at game 04 Oct 2018 - 04:29 pm

NYON, Switzerland: UEFA has charged Paris Saint-Germain and Red Star Belgrade for fan violence at their Champions League game. The UEFA disciplinary panel...

Mourinho should stay at Manchester United, says Giggs 04 Oct 2018 - 03:47 pm

London: Wales boss Ryan Giggs said on Thursday that Jose Mourinho should remain as Manchester United manager despite the mounting crisis at the...

Ronaldo left off Portugal squad for upcoming matches 04 Oct 2018 - 02:59 pm

LISBON, Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo was left off Portugal's national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches, the decision coming Thursday as the...

Morata, Koke return to Spain squad, Costa excluded 04 Oct 2018 - 01:14 pm

MADRID: Coach Luis Enrique has recalled Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke and Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata to the Spain squad for this month's internationals...

Teenager Shaw's debut ton puts West Indies on backfoot 04 Oct 2018 - 12:24 pm

Rajkot, India, Teenager Prithvi Shaw became the youngest Indian to score a century on Test debut as the hosts reached 232-3 at tea...

'Finally clicked': Osaka says better focus behind stellar run 04 Oct 2018 - 11:57 am

Beijing, Her chopstick skills might not be the best but Naomi Osaka says an improvement in her focus is behind a run of...

We can turn things around, says Al Sadd coach Ferreira 04 Oct 2018 - 12:32 am

DOHA: Al Sadd coach Jesualdo Ferreira has given his team a rallying shout ahead of the second leg of their AFC Champions League...

Tamimi continues ranking surge 04 Oct 2018 - 12:32 am

Doha: Aspire Academy graduate and Qatar’s number 1 squash player Abdulla Al Tamimi, has climbed the PSA World Ranking to position 24th as...

Barcelona win thriller as PSG hit Red Star for six 04 Oct 2018 - 12:29 am

London: Barcelona and PSG registered contrasting wins to pick up full points in their Champions League group matches yesterday. At Wembley Stadium, Lionel...

Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Racing world set for top event 04 Oct 2018 - 12:00 am

Doha: The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe-associated events will commence today in Paris, under the partnership between the Qatar Racing & Equestrian...

Losail Circuit Sports Club gears up for busy season 04 Oct 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Losail Circuit Sports Club (LCSC) is ready for another busy season that will include hosting of several world championships rounds, track days...

Warriors Club claim QCA T20 Division A crown 04 Oct 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Imraz and Adnan mixed aggression and patience to lead Warriors Club to the Division A title in a thrilling finish in the...

World Cup 2019 trophy reaches Pakistan 03 Oct 2018 - 11:41 pm

LAHORE: The 2019 World Cup Trophy arrived in Pakistan as part of its world tour, attracting scores of fans on the streets of...

Langer confirms Finch, Head test debuts against Pakistan 03 Oct 2018 - 11:41 pm

DUBAI: White-ball specialist batsman Aaron Finch and South Australia captain Travis Head will make their test debuts in the series-opener against Pakistan in...