Sports

Al Khelaifi looks to shine in ‘exciting round’ at LIC 15 Dec 2017 - 07:55 pm

Top class action is on the cards as the second round of Qatar Touring Car Championship (QTCC) and the opening round of Qatar...

Handball: Doha to host World Schools contest 15 Dec 2017 - 07:32 pm

Hosts Qatar is clubbed in boys Group A at the 24th ISF World Schools Championships Handball following a draw ceremony which was held...

Guardiola eyes defensive reinforcement in January 15 Dec 2017 - 06:24 pm

LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is keen to bolster his defensive ranks in January but is only interested in a long-term solution...

Froome maintains innocence as rival doubts handling of case 14 Dec 2017 - 08:10 pm

LONDON: Chris Froome's renewed protestations of innocence on Thursday were accompanied by doubts about why the four-time Tour de France champion was not...

Draw with Liverpool a real boost for West Brom: Pardew 14 Dec 2017 - 02:45 pm

West Bromwich Albion got a much-needed psychological boost from Wednesday's goalless draw with Liverpool in the Premier League, manager Alan Pardew has said....

Lewandowski shoots into Bundesliga's top 10 14 Dec 2017 - 02:38 pm

Berlin: Robert Lewandowski has fired his way into 10th place in the list of the Bundesliga's all-time top scorers as the Polish striker...

Putin says Russia will defend in court athletes accused of doping 14 Dec 2017 - 02:20 pm

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Russia was ready to defend the interests of athletes accused of doping in court, even though it...

Manchester City hailed as Premier League greats 14 Dec 2017 - 02:06 pm

London: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are being widely hailed as one of the best sides in Premier League history after they set a...

Qatar and Liechtenstein to play friendly match in Doha today 14 Dec 2017 - 11:29 am

Qatar’s Karim Boudiaf (right) and a team-mate train under the watchful eyes of coach Felix Sanchez on the eve of their friendly match...

Mo Farah to compete at Ooredoo Doha Marathon 14 Dec 2017 - 11:18 am

Sir Mo Farah, one of the greatest athletes of all time, will be taking part in the Oredoo Doha Half Marathon on January...

Qatar Fencing and Weightlifting Federation celebrates Fares’ silver medal 14 Dec 2017 - 11:04 am

Qatari weightlifter Fares Ibrahim Hassouna cuts a cake with officials of the Qatar Fencing and Weightlifting Federation (QFWF) during a felicitation ceremony held...

Aubameyang puts Lamborghini up for sale 13 Dec 2017 - 07:14 pm

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund fans can now drive off in one of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's distinctive luxury sports cars after the Gabon international put it...

Tour de France winner Froome faces questions over drugs test 13 Dec 2017 - 05:45 pm

Paris: Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome had twice the permissible amount of asthma medication in his system during the Vuelta race...

Pochettino jokes about blacking-out tunnel in Spurs' new stadium 13 Dec 2017 - 03:22 pm

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has joked that the club may have to cover the see-through tunnel in their new stadium following media...

PSG swoop for Fluminense starlet Wendel 13 Dec 2017 - 03:07 pm

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain will reinforce their midfield with the latest Brazilian wonderkid Wendel in the January transfer window, the player's agent told French...

Germany sets World Cup victory bonus at 350,000 euros per player 13 Dec 2017 - 02:58 pm

BERLIN: German players will receive 350,000 euros ($411,000) each if they successfully defend their World Cup title in Russia next year, the country’s...

Sharma's third double ton takes India to 392-4 against Sri Lanka 13 Dec 2017 - 02:20 pm

Mohali, India: Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday became the first batsman to hit three double centuries in one-day internationals as he powered India...

Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2018 promos launched 13 Dec 2017 - 11:03 am

ExxonMobil Qatar and its partner Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) have kick-started a series of promotional activities ahead of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2018,...