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Emir Cup: Masoud wins Double Trap title at Losail 17 Mar 2018 - 12:09 pm

Masoud Hamad Al Athba, winner in the men’s Double Trap of the Emir Cup poses for a picture during the victory ceremony at...

Umm Salal take on Al Rayyan with eye on QSL fourth spot 17 Mar 2018 - 12:04 pm

Doha: Unbeaten Al Duhail has already pocketed the QNB Stars League (QSL) title with two more rounds still to go, the focus has...

FIM launches ‘Say no! to doping’ campaign in Qatar 17 Mar 2018 - 11:51 am

DOHA: The 2018 FIM “Say No! to Doping” campaign was launched at Losail International Circuit (LIC) ahead of this week’s first Grand Prix...

Raptor top Mavericks 122-115 for 11th straight win 17 Mar 2018 - 11:41 am

TORONTO: DeMar DeRozan made the game-winning basket in overtime and the Toronto Raptors rallied to match the longest winning streak in franchise history,...

Qatar juniors shine at Open Water Challenge 17 Mar 2018 - 11:40 am

Doha: A day before the FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series in Doha, Qatari youngsters impressed with their swimming skills at the Open Water...

Kasatkina upsets Venus Williams to reach Indian Wells final 17 Mar 2018 - 08:22 am

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.: Daria Kasatkina upset Venus Williams 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 in a nearly three-hour baseline struggle to reach the final of the...

Gearing up for Grand Prix of Qatar 16 Mar 2018 - 11:40 am

MotoGP riders pose for a group photo at the Losail International Circuit yesterday, ahead of the Grand Prix of Qatar. Movistar Yamaha’s Italian...

Doha ready to stage first-ever Marathon Swim World Series 16 Mar 2018 - 11:36 am

Doha: Olympic and world champions from around the globe will be seen in action battling for glory as Qatar is ready to stage...

World champion Marquez feels ready to defend MotoGP title 16 Mar 2018 - 10:57 am

DOHA: Spanish MotoGP star Marc Marquez will be aiming for the first podium of the new season on Sunday when the 2018 MotoGP...

Rossi signs two-year contract with Yamaha 16 Mar 2018 - 10:57 am

Doha: Valentino Rossi has signed a new two-year deal to continue in MotoGP with the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team. The announcement will see...

Federer, Venus Williams roll into semifinals at Indian Wells 16 Mar 2018 - 07:54 am

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.: The seniors are rolling into the semifinals at the BNP Paribas Open. Roger Federer and Venus Williams won in straight...

"The cat of the match" gets Besiktas in trouble with UEFA 15 Mar 2018 - 05:36 pm

Turkish soccer club Besiktas ended up in trouble with European soccer's governing body, UEFA, on Thursday, a day after a cat sneaked on...

Valentino Rossi signs two-year contract with Yamaha 15 Mar 2018 - 05:17 pm

Doha: Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi signed a new two-year contract with Yamaha on Thursday, scotching any rumours about his immediate MotoGP future....

England squad to face the Netherlands, Italy 15 Mar 2018 - 05:11 pm

United Kingdom: England squad chosen on Thursday for friendlies against the Netherlands on March 23 and Italy on March 27: Goalkeepers: Joe Hart...

Ben Yedder celebrates goals with call-up to France squad 15 Mar 2018 - 05:00 pm

PARIS: Wissam Ben Yedder has been rewarded for knocking Manchester United out of the Champions League with a first call-up to the France...

Allegri delights in Juve's defensive mean streak 15 Mar 2018 - 04:22 pm

MILAN: Nothing pleases Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri and his players more than a good defensive display. The Serie A leaders now boast both...

Barcelona midfielder Busquets out for three weeks with toe injury 15 Mar 2018 - 03:41 pm

Barcelona: Barcelona could be without vital midfielder Sergio Busquets for their Champions League quarter-final first leg after the club said the Spain international...