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Radwanska stands firm to reach Singapore semis 28 Oct 2016 - 10:46 pm

SINGAPORE: Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska stayed patient in the face of a barrage of big serving to advance to the last four of the...

Uncapped Mennie in Australia squad 28 Oct 2016 - 10:45 pm

Perth: Uncapped paceman Joe Mennie was the surprise selection in a 12-man Australia squad named yesterday for next week’s opening Test against South...

Australia security chief arrives in Bangladesh 28 Oct 2016 - 10:44 pm

Dhaka: Cricket Australia’s head of security has arrived in Dhaka to view England’s safety arrangements during the ongoing Test series, an official said....

Champion Marquez fastest in Malaysia 28 Oct 2016 - 10:41 pm

Sepang: Recently crowned MotoGP champion Marc Marquez logged the fastest time in yesterday’s practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix but had to cut...

Al Shaqab Racing’s Khataab wins first group race in Toulouse 28 Oct 2016 - 10:39 pm

Toulouse: Toulouse racetrack, South West of France, hosted one of the main events of the European season for purebred Arabians, with four Group...

Romarinho’s hat-trick helps El Jaish go top 28 Oct 2016 - 10:36 pm

Doha: El Jaish beat Umm Salal 4-2 at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday to end the Orange Fortress’s unbeaten run in the Qatar Stars League...

Action from the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match between El Jaish and Umm Salal at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday. El Jaish won 4-2. In the other match, Lekhwiya won 4-1 against Al Arabi.

Asian Athletics aligned with Coe’s proposal for reforms 28 Oct 2016 - 10:32 pm

Doha: Asian Athletics Association (AAA) supports the general principles of Sebastian Coe’s proposal for governance structure reforms, AAA President Dahlan Al Hamad stated...

Nissan’s Adel off to a good start at Baja Portalegre 500 28 Oct 2016 - 10:29 pm

EVORA, PORTUGAL: Nissan’s Adel Hussein Abdulla began his challenge for honours at the 30th Baja Portalegre 500 in Portugal by tackling a testing...

InterCon Hotels Group and Mitsubishi Motors launch IHG Qatar Mixed Open 28 Oct 2016 - 10:27 pm

Doha: The 15th IHG Qatar Mixed Open, represented by InterContinental Doha, InterContinental Doha The City and Crowne Plaza Doha The Business Park, in...

Qatar Superstock Championship set for December kick-off 28 Oct 2016 - 10:23 pm

DOHA: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) will launch a new six-round bike series in December, its President announced yesterday. The new...

Rea lights the way in practice at Losail Circuit 28 Oct 2016 - 10:19 pm

DOHA: WorldSBK riders hit the floodlit Losail International Circuit yesterday evening for the first practice session of the final weekend of the 2016...

SBK title fight comes down to a desert duel 28 Oct 2016 - 10:16 pm

LOSAIL: The final round of the 2016 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will see Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes go head to head...

IAAF Chief says Qatar could move Olympics date 28 Oct 2016 - 10:09 pm

DOHA: IAAF President Sebastian Coe yesterday said that Qatar could move the Summer Olympics to later in the calendar year if the Gulf...

Pardew wants Palace to step up focus ahead of Liverpool game 28 Oct 2016 - 01:03 pm

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says his side must maintain their concentration for the full 90 minutes this weekend or risk being punished...

After 71-year wait, World Series back at Wrigley Field 28 Oct 2016 - 10:55 am

Chicago: Iconic Wrigley Field, the 102-year-old home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs featuring a hand-operated scoreboard and ivy-covered outfield walls, plays host to...

Manchester United's Shaw hoping for opportunity to impress 28 Oct 2016 - 10:41 am

Manchester United left back Luke Shaw did not even merit a place on the bench as his side were crushed 4-0 by Chelsea...

Liverpool ready to challenge under Klopp - Ferguson 28 Oct 2016 - 10:07 am

Liverpool have found their identity under manager Juergen Klopp, who has transformed the Merseyside club into genuine Premier League title contenders this season,...

Even Messi couldn't save S-League, says Pennant 28 Oct 2016 - 09:53 am

Singapore: English footballer Jermaine Pennant fired a parting shot as he left his Singapore club, saying even Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi couldn't lift...