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Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open 30 Dec 2017 - 12:00 pm

Doha: Defending champion and former world number one Novak Djokovic has been forced to pull out of the 2018 Qatar ExxonMobil Open due...

Bahrain hold Qatar, seal semis berth 29 Dec 2017 - 08:33 pm

KUWAIT CITY: Bahrain on Friday reached the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup following a thrilling 1-1 draw with defending champions Qatar. A second-half...

Conte keen not to lose Hazard and Courtois 29 Dec 2017 - 08:20 pm

London: Antonio Conte wants both Belgian star duo playmaker Eden Hazard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to remain with champions Chelsea despite speculation they...

Mourinho highlights Klopp inconsistency over Van Dijk 29 Dec 2017 - 06:00 pm

Manchester, United Kingdom: Jose Mourinho has mischievously highlighted the changing view of Jurgen Klopp after his Liverpool counterpart spent £75 million to sign...

Allardyce targets striker in transfer window 29 Dec 2017 - 04:24 pm

London: Everton manager Sam Allardyce says he is in the market for a striker in the January transfer window. The Merseyside outfit sold...

We are ready to double our efforts, says Hassan 29 Dec 2017 - 12:36 pm

Kuwait City: Experienced defender Abdulkareem Hassan yesterday said that Qatar players will double their efforts against Bahrain when the two teams clash in...

Bulent to take over as coach of Al Gharafa 29 Dec 2017 - 12:35 pm

Al Gharafa roped in Turkish coach Bulent Uygun in place of Frenchman Jean Fernandez. Bulent is expected to reach Doha soon and take...

Stage set for fifth leg of Hathab Series 29 Dec 2017 - 12:34 pm

The Hathab Series will resume today as stage is set for the fifth leg of the high-profile showjumping competition at state-of-the-art Al Shaqab...

New Sri Lanka cricket coach bans music at training 29 Dec 2017 - 11:37 am

Colombo: New Sri Lanka cricket coach Chandika Hathurusingha pledged to get tough with the under-performing national team -- including banning music in training...

Aspire Zone announces timing of Bayern Munich training 28 Dec 2017 - 07:17 pm

Doha: Aspire Zone has announced that it will open its doors to Bayern Munich fans to enjoy the club's training sessions on Aspire...

Van Dijk record fee doesn't matter because he's class says Klopp 28 Dec 2017 - 05:44 pm

London: Jurgen Klopp insists it doesn't matter that he paid a world record fee for a defender to sign Virgil van Dijk because...

Durant leads Warriors over Utah, Cavs fall to Kings 28 Dec 2017 - 04:58 pm

Washington: Kevin Durant scored 21 points to lead six double-figure scorers for defending NBA champion Golden State and the Warriors pulled away in...

Confident Qatar plan attacking game in Bahrain clash 28 Dec 2017 - 02:41 pm

KUWAIT CITY: Defending champions Qatar have planned an all-out assault when they take on Bahrain in their third and final Group B clash...

QOC launches Team Qatar Winter Tour at Sealine 28 Dec 2017 - 12:02 pm

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has officially opened its action-packed Team Qatar Winter Camp, in partnership with Seashore Group and Kahramaa, at Sealine...

Resolute Qatar target semis spot in crunch Bahrain clash 28 Dec 2017 - 11:58 am

Kuwait, Coach Felix Sanchez will be treating Qatar’s third and final Gulf Cup group stage match against Bahrain like a title clash. A...

Comanche confirmed as Sydney-Hobart winner after protest 28 Dec 2017 - 10:35 am

MELBOURNE, Australian super-maxi LDV Comanche was awarded line honours for the Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic on Thursday after an international jury imposed...

Coutinho inspires Liverpool rout 27 Dec 2017 - 05:44 pm

Liverpool: Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho underlined his importance to the Reds ahead of the transfer window with a fine individual display in a...