Sports

King' James closes in on milestone as Cavs host Thunder 20 Jan 2018 - 07:52 am

Los Angeles: LeBron James is closing in on another milestone as his Cleveland Cavaliers host Oklahoma City on Saturday, needing just 25 points...

Al Rumaihi bags top honours 20 Jan 2018 - 12:21 am

DOHA: Popular rider Mubarak Yousuf Al Rumaihi, astride Viking D, completed a flawless routine to corner major honours on the first day as...

Al Duhail maintain unbeaten run in QSL 20 Jan 2018 - 12:01 am

Doha: Karim Boudiaf scored the all-important goal in the 29th minute as leaders Al Duhail defeated hosts Al Arabi in their QNB Stars...

Almoez Ali continues to shine as Qatar reach semi-finals 20 Jan 2018 - 12:01 am

Changzhou, China: Almoez Ali continued his rich vein of form at the AFC U23 Championship 2018 as his brace and Hisham Ali’s second...

Qatar beat Palestine 3-2, enter AFC U23 semifinals 19 Jan 2018 - 08:13 pm

Changzhou, China: Almoez Ali continued his stunning form but Qatar had to survive a mighty scare by Palestine before prevailing 3-2 to book...

AFC U-23: Upbeat Qatar ready for Palestine clash 19 Jan 2018 - 12:40 am

CHANGZHOU: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez yesterday said his players are ready to take on quarter-finals opponents Palestine, saying the AFC U-23 Asian Cup...

Qatar thrash New Zealand in opener 19 Jan 2018 - 12:33 am

A Qatari player in action against New Zealand during their opening match at 2018 Asian Handball Championship in Suwon, South Korea yesterday. Qatar...

Qatar to host FINA Marathon World Cup at Doha Corniche in March 19 Jan 2018 - 12:30 am

Doha: Qatar will host 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup in March on Doha Corniche waters. The Organising Committee began its preparations to host...

Al Ahli strike late to earn 2-2 draw 19 Jan 2018 - 12:30 am

DOHA: A strike in injury time by Mohsin Hassan Al Yazeedi yesterday saved the day for Al Ahli who managed a fighting 2-2...

VAR here to stay, says Wenger 18 Jan 2018 - 04:02 pm

London: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists Video Assistant Referee technology is important for the future of the game despite some early "hiccups" with...

Pique extends Barcelona deal 18 Jan 2018 - 01:05 pm

Barcelona: Resurgent Barcelona were given a fresh boost Thursday when key defender Gerard Pique signed a contract extension until 2022. Having recently lost...

Man Utd set to make Sanchez highest-paid EPL player: Reports 18 Jan 2018 - 11:55 am

London: Manchester United are set to land Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal by making him the Premier League's highest paid player, according to several...

India's Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year 18 Jan 2018 - 09:33 am

MUMBAI, India captain Virat Kohli had something to cheer on Thursday when he was named ICC World Cricketer of the Year, a day...

Confident Qatar eye place in semis 18 Jan 2018 - 12:48 am

CHANGZHOU: Qatar players yesterday got together for their team training session in an exuberant mood with midfielder Ahmed Suhail saying his team mates...

Al Ahli and Al Khor aim to bounce back 18 Jan 2018 - 12:31 am

Doha: Al Ahli and Al Khor, having lost their last round matches will be keen to bounce back to winning ways when they...

Al Kass Cup kicks off on January 21 18 Jan 2018 - 12:24 am

Doha: Al Kass International Cup returns to Qatar for the seventh consecutive year teeming with youthful talented players from 12 of the world’s...

Nigeria announce pre-World Cup friendlies 17 Jan 2018 - 05:53 pm

Abuja: Nigeria on Wednesday announced friendlies against Serbia, Czech Republic and Congo as part of their preparations for the World Cup finals. The...