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O'Brien eyes victory after posting Ireland's first Test century 15 May 2018 - 12:23 am

Dublin: Kevin O'Brien believes his latest hundred can be the springboard for a dramatic Ireland success just as his last one set up...

ALYSJ emerge Qatar Community Football League champions 15 May 2018 - 12:23 am

DOHA: ALYSJ FC defeated MTM (Q Gym) to win the second edition of the Qatar Community Football League (QCFL) in an exciting final...

Teppal wins dramatic Poule d’Essai des Pouliches in Paris 15 May 2018 - 12:23 am

DOHA: H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Teppal stayed unbeaten after winning the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (French 1000 Guineas) (Gr1)...

Unbeaten Al Duhail eye quarters berth 15 May 2018 - 12:23 am

Doha: Qatar’s unbeaten football giants Al Duhail will take a commanding 4-2 lead into the second leg of the AFC Champions League (ACL)...

Thomas Tuchel, the rule-breaking coach and innovator 15 May 2018 - 12:02 am

Berlin: Thomas Tuchel arrives at Paris Saint-Germain with a reputation as a brilliant tactician, albeit with a difficult side. Tuchel had been unemployed...

Neymar spearheads 'favorites' Brazil's World Cup bid 14 May 2018 - 11:16 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Striker Neymar, who hasn't played since injury in February, was named Monday as the star of a Brazilian team that...

Boocha wins golf tourney 14 May 2018 - 11:10 pm

FROM LEFT: PK Mathew, Naeem Nanji, Allan Menzies, Steve Brown, Cherehzade Boocha, Uzma Mir and Arnav Jain pose for a group photo after...

Buffon press conference Thursday as retirement looms 14 May 2018 - 11:01 pm

Rome: Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will hold a press conference on Thursday morning, during which he is expected to announce his retirement, the...

PSG hire Thomas Tuchel as the new coach 14 May 2018 - 08:28 pm

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain hired former Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel on Monday, a day after the outgoing Unai Emery was voted coach of...

Pakistan's Amir strikes on return against Ireland 14 May 2018 - 03:21 pm

Dublin: Mohammad Amir gave Pakistan a boost ahead of their series with England by taking two wickets in quick succession as he returned...

Juventus extends record streak to 7 Serie A titles 14 May 2018 - 02:15 pm

MILAN: Juventus has extended its record streak to seven Serie A titles after its 0-0 draw against 10-man Roma on Sunday was enough...

Federer replaces Nadal as number one, Djokovic on the slide 14 May 2018 - 12:20 pm

Paris: Rafael Nadal's surprise quarter-final exit at the Madrid Masters has seen the Spaniard replaced as world number one by Roger Federer in...

Rodrigo Tabata’s early goal set the tone in favour of Al Rayyan in Amir Cup semif-final: Laudrup 14 May 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Rodrigo Tabata’s early goal against Al Gharafa on Saturday helped Al Rayyan dictate terms in the Amir Cup semif-final, coach Michael Laudrup...

QFA signs two cooperation deals with SAFC and AFA 14 May 2018 - 12:00 am

Asuncion, Paraguay: Qatar Football Association (QFA) has signed two cooperation agreements with South American Football Confederation (SAFC) and Argentine Football Association (AFA) on...

Jordan clinch Aspire Embassies Futsal title 14 May 2018 - 12:00 am

Doha: The 2018 Aspire Embassies Futsal Tournament concluded on Friday following a thrilling final between the teams representing the Embassy of Jordan and...

Al Ahli to train in Austria ahead of next QSL season 14 May 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: QNB Stars League (QSL) side Al Ahli will have their pre-season camp in Austria in July, it was announced yesterday. Al Ahli...

Nam, Msakni and Xavi in line for top QFA award 14 May 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Al Duhail’s Nam Tae-hee, his captain Youssef Msakni and Al Sadd’s Spain and Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez have been short-listed for the...

Top-four finish "perfect" preparation for Champions League final: Klopp 13 May 2018 - 10:58 pm

London: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes he can now enjoy the "perfect" preparation for the Champions League final after Liverpool confirmed their spot...