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Russia approves anti-doping plan to clean up image 10 Jul 2017 - 11:54 pm

Moscow: Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev yesterday approved a plan designed to stamp out doping, part of Moscow's push to rehabilitate its tarnished...

Qatar Olympic team to play Bangladesh friendly 10 Jul 2017 - 11:30 pm

Doha: The coaching staff of the national Olympic team will hold a friendly match against Bangladesh on Thursday, ahead of their participation in...

Kerber knocked out by Muguruza, loses number one spot 10 Jul 2017 - 05:17 pm

LONDON: Top seed Angelique Kerber was knocked out of the last-16 of Wimbledon by Garbine Muguruza on Monday, ensuring she will lose her...

Asian Athletics: Qatari athletes win three medals on final day 10 Jul 2017 - 02:00 am

Qatar added three more medals to their tally to finish in the 15th position among 45 Asian nations as the 22nd Asian Athletics...

Youngsters impress Giggs as Pakistan welcome superstars 10 Jul 2017 - 02:00 am

Retired Manchester United star Ryan Giggs yesterday said Pakistan has talented football players but the youngsters must work hard to get to the...

Thai teen breaks record for youngest professional win 10 Jul 2017 - 01:49 am

Bangkok: A Thai teenager became the youngest known winner of a professional golf tournament yesterday, overcoming huge pressure to secure a two-shot victory...

Ali spins England to victory 10 Jul 2017 - 01:49 am

London: Moeen Ali took six wickets as England beat South Africa by 211 runs to win the first Test at Lord's with more...

Uran takes photo-finish revenge on Barguil 10 Jul 2017 - 01:49 am

Chambery: Chris Froome escaped unscathed after an action-packed ninth stage of the Tour de France as one his main rivals and his Team...

Australia captain Smith says no backing down on pay 10 Jul 2017 - 01:49 am

Sydney: Australian captain Steve Smith (pictured) said yesterday players would not back down in their bitter pay dispute with Cricket Australia. Days after...

Qatar’s youth development on right track ahead of WC: Alba 10 Jul 2017 - 01:49 am

For Spain and Barcelona defender Jordi Alba, the recent visit to Qatar showcased a country moving in the ‘right direction’ in terms of...

Skipper Ramos 'calm' over Ronaldo's exit rumours 10 Jul 2017 - 01:49 am

Madrid: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says he is "very calm" about rumours linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move away from the Spanish...

Munoz carries two-shot lead into final round 10 Jul 2017 - 01:43 am

Washington: PGA Tour rookie Sebastian Munoz fired a two-under 68 yesterday to maintain his lead at the Greenbrier Classic as he seeks to...

Wimbledon takes time to chill before the fizz of Manic Monday 10 Jul 2017 - 01:21 am

London: The All England Club was strangely silent yesterday as Wimbledon took a pause for breath before the most intense day of the...

Bottas holds off Vettel in Austria 10 Jul 2017 - 01:21 am

Spielberg, Austria: Valtteri Bottas roared to the second victory of his career yesterday when he won the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead...

India recall Rohit Sharma for Sri Lanka Test series 10 Jul 2017 - 01:14 am

New Delhi: Indian recalled batsman Rohit Sharma and included uncapped all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the squad to face Sri Lanka in a three-test...

Rooney rejoins Everton after 13 years at Manchester United 09 Jul 2017 - 04:24 pm

LIVERPOOL, England: Wayne Rooney rejoined boyhood club Everton on Sunday after 13 years at Manchester United, leaving English soccer's biggest club as its...