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Barcelona snatch Brazilian Malcom from under Roma's nose 25 Jul 2018 - 08:57 am

MADRID: Barcelona have swooped to sign Brazilian forward Malcom on a five-year deal from Girondins Bordeaux for an initial 41 million euros ($47.89...

Squash legend Hunt hails Al Tamimi’s triumph 25 Jul 2018 - 02:30 am

DOHA: Former squash world no. 1 Geoff Hunt hailed the recent triumph of Qatari player and Aspire Academy graduate, Abdulla Al Tamimi, describing...

QSL: Stage set for grand kick off 25 Jul 2018 - 02:30 am

DOHA: The new QNB Stars League season will officially kick off today with a colourful opening ceremony. The ceremony will be attended by...

Deschamps, Zidane on FIFA coach of the year shortlist 24 Jul 2018 - 05:20 pm

France coach Didier Deschamps and former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane head the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's Coach award, world soccer's...

Barshim takes first step towards recovery, eyes Doha Worlds 24 Jul 2018 - 12:46 am

Doha: In favourable conditions everyone can shine but true champions rise against the odds. Qatar’s track and field star Mutaz Barshim has embarked...

Al Sadd thrash NK Radomlje 4-1 in friendly 24 Jul 2018 - 12:39 am

DOHA: Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez-led Al Sadd thrashed Slovenian second tier club NK Radomlje 4-1 in a friendly encounter which took place in...

Qatar to take part in Arab Table Tennis Championship 24 Jul 2018 - 12:11 am

Doha: As many as thirteen countries including Qatar have confirmed their participation for the prestigious 26th Arab Table Tennis Championships which will take...

Tendulkar backs Kuldeep to shine in England tests 23 Jul 2018 - 03:38 pm

MUMBAI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in India's five-test series against England, saying the tricky left-arm wristspinner could prove...

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari 23 Jul 2018 - 02:42 pm

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland: Francesco Molinari was only half joking when he said his stunning British Open victory might make the headlines back home -...

Sneijder’s double seals win for Al Gharafa as QSL giants warm up for new season 23 Jul 2018 - 01:43 am

DOHA: Dutch star Wesley Sneijder scored twice as former QNB Stars League (QSL) champions Al Gharafa warmed up for the new season with...

Qatar’s Al Tamimi wins Malaysian Open title 23 Jul 2018 - 01:03 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Qatar’s Abdullah Al Tamimi yesterday beat Hong Kong’s Tsz Fung Yip in five sets to win the $35,000 Malaysian Open title....

Thomas keeps lead before Tour's decisive week in Pyrenees 23 Jul 2018 - 01:02 am

CARCASSONNE: With the Pyrenees looming, Geraint Thomas had his last calm ride wearing the yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Sunday....

Clay-loving Fognini beats Gasquet in Swedish Open final 23 Jul 2018 - 01:02 am

BASTAD, Sweden: Fabio Fognini won his second ATP title this year after beating Richard Gasquet 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in the Swedish Open final...

Molinari steals limelight to give Italy rare moment of golfing glory 23 Jul 2018 - 01:02 am

Carnoustie, United Kingdom: It was expected that recent American dominance of the majors would continue at the British Open, but instead Carnoustie delivered...

Leicester City’s heroic tale a source of inspiration 23 Jul 2018 - 01:02 am

Doha: From relegation to third-tier in 2008 to becoming the champions of the English Premier League (EPL) in less than a decade, Leicester...

Vettel admits his small mistake came at big cost for team 23 Jul 2018 - 01:02 am

HOCKENHEIM, Germany: Even though Sebastian Vettel has won four Formula One titles and 51 races, he is still prone to worrying lapses of...

Sri Lanka close in on whitewash of South Africa 23 Jul 2018 - 12:13 am

Colombo: Sri Lanka closed in on a series whitewash against South Africa on Sunday, with the visitors five down and with a mountain...

Zaman sets records as Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe for ODI sweep 23 Jul 2018 - 12:13 am

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: Captain Sarfraz Ahmed hailed "a great team effort" as Pakistan completed a series whitewash over Zimbabwe with a 131-run win in...