Sports

I can’t wait for my comeback match: Coach Yousef 26 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

Al Markhiya coach Yousef Adam yesterday said he could barely wait for his team’s round 6 match against Al Kharaitiyat. Today’s QNB Stars...

Qatar Olympic Committee launches ‘Be an Athlete’ programme 26 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Ministry of Education and Higher Education yesterday launched the first stage of Kun Riyadi (‘Be an Athlete’),...

Qatar, Korea boost ties with new agreement 26 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and the Korea Football Association (KFA) signed a cooperation agreement yesterday in QFA’s headquarters at Al Bidda Tower...

Qatar and Japan sign MoU at Doha meeting 26 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) signed a cooperation agreement with the Japan Football Association (JFA) at QFA’s headquarters in Doha yesterday. The agreement...

Al Rayyan determined to break Al Sadd jinx 26 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

Al Rayyan coach Michael Laudrup said his team is eager to break the jinx of losing to Al Sadd when they clash in...

Moeen Ali pens new long-term deal with Worcestershire 25 Oct 2017 - 11:44 pm

London: England all-rounder Moeen Ali has signed a fresh five-year contract with newly promoted Worcestershire, the club announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, set...

Sri Lanka sports minister joins Pakistan tour 25 Oct 2017 - 11:44 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka's sports minister announced Wednesday he would join the national cricket team on their first match in Pakistan since gunmen attacked...

Garcia battling to keep emotions in check 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

Singapore: World number eight Caroline Garcia says she is working on keeping her emotions in check after crying during a hard-fought victory over...

Wozniacki beats Halep, reaches semifinals at WTA Finals 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

SINGAPORE: Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the semifinals at the WTA Finals by beating top-ranked Simona Halep 6-0, 6-2 Wednesday. The former No. 1...

Hartley cleared to lead England, Marler suspended 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

London: Captain Dylan Hartley was Wednesday cleared to lead England in next month's autumn Tests but prop Joe Marler will be suspended for...

Defiant Pakistan eye another clean sweep against Lankans 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

Abu Dhabi: Pakistan will look to transfer the momentum from their one-day whitewash against Sri Lanka into the three Twenty20 internationals starting in...

India beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI, levels series 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

PUNE, India: Half-centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik helped India to a comfortable six-wicket victory over New Zealand in their second one-day...

Bangladesh hope to end winless streak 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

Bloemfontein, South Africa: Shakib Al Hasan will be Bangladesh's third captain on a disappointing tour of South Africa as they seek to regain...

Manchester City's Toure blasts League Cup ball 25 Oct 2017 - 04:38 pm

London: English football chiefs on Wednesday defended the ball used in the League Cup after Manchester City's Yaya Toure said it was worse...

'Mini Zlatan' steps out of Aubameyang's shadow 25 Oct 2017 - 04:35 pm

Berlin: Swedish teenager Alexander Isak -- dubbed the 'Mini Zlatan' -- has taken a step out of the shadow of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at...

Spurs targeting 'real trophies' over domestic cups - Pochettino 25 Oct 2017 - 12:33 pm

Winning the Premier League and the Champions League is the priority for Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino as he considers them "real trophies"...

Mooy to meet young Huddersfield fan after letter melts hearts 25 Oct 2017 - 08:16 am

A young Huddersfield Town fan could end up meeting midfielder Aaron Mooy after he sent the club a letter with a five pound...

Qatar’s Al Jassim to officiate at 2017 FIFA Club World Cup 25 Oct 2017 - 12:19 am

The international football governing body (FIFA) has chosen Qatari international referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim (pictured) to officiate at the 2017 FIFA Club World...