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Payet stunner rescues France in Euro opener 11 Jun 2016 - 12:20 am

France's forward Dimitri Payet celebrates after scoring the 2-1 during the Euro 2016 group A football match between France and Romania at Stade...

Big pressure on England kids, says Slovakia coach 11 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Slovakia's coach Jan Kozak attends a training session. Reuters/Albert Gea By Ed Dove BORDEAUX, France: Slovakia coach Jan Kozak believes there is "big...

Bale, Hamsik draw swords for Euro 2016 duel 11 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Wales's Gareth Bale attends a training session. REUTERS/Albert Gea Bordeaux: Distinctive haircut? Check. Multiple national player of the year awards? Check. Feared attacker...

Weiss predicts Slovakia to impress on debut at Euro 11 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Qatar Stars League star Vladimir Weiss is set for a big summer when he joins his compatriots in the Slovakian national team...

England fans clash with locals in Marseille at Euro 2016 10 Jun 2016 - 06:14 pm

Police patrol near England fans ahead of their Euro 2016 soccer championship game in Marseille, France, June 10, 2016. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier By MIKE...

Nelly the elephant predicts Germany win at Euro 2016 10 Jun 2016 - 06:00 pm

MARSEILLE, France: Nelly the psychic Elephant has predicted that Germany will win its opening match at the European Championship. The Germans, who won...

Supreme Committee delegation heads to France 10 Jun 2016 - 12:15 am

Doha: With many of the world’s top stars gearing up to claim top honours at the UEFA Euro 2016 kicking off in Paris...

Conte calms Italy's Euro 2016 hopes 09 Jun 2016 - 03:18 pm

Italy's coach Antonio Conte poses for a selfie with supporters at the end of a training session of Italy's national football team in...

Ronaldo and Co launch Euro 2016 in jittery France 09 Jun 2016 - 02:21 pm

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the Portugal's team bus at Lisbon airport on June 9, 2016 before the team departure to France to...

Eric Bailly: Four Facts About Man United’s Newest Signing 09 Jun 2016 - 01:21 pm

Eric Bailly. (photo: www.manutd.com) Written by Brian Humphrey Jose Mourinho seems to have taken into his new role as Manchester United manager like...

Cavaliers rout Warriors to trim deficit in Finals 09 Jun 2016 - 01:18 pm

LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green #23...

England bat against Sri Lanka in 3rd Test 09 Jun 2016 - 12:55 pm

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne (C) seen during nets. Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers London: England captain Alastair Cook won the toss...

Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp 09 Jun 2016 - 12:14 pm

TOPSHOT - Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scored against Estonia during the friendly football match Portugal vs Estonia at Luz stadium in...

Australia players union urges upgrade for pink ball Test conditions 09 Jun 2016 - 10:26 am

Sydney: The Australian cricketers' players union on Thursday urged the sport's national governing body to ensure conditions for this year's two pink ball...

First test for French security on eve of Euro 2016 09 Jun 2016 - 08:37 am

Football Soccer - Euro 2016 - Fan Zone - Paris, France - A giant soccer ball is suspended under the Eiffel Tower near...

Aspire Zone Foundation to launch Ramadan Sports Festival 09 Jun 2016 - 12:47 am

Aspire Zone Foundation officials discuss about the preparations ahead of the Ramadan Sports Festival during a technical meeting at the Aspire Zone. Doha:...

Katara beach volleyball tournament begins 09 Jun 2016 - 12:45 am

Action from last year’s Ramadan Beach Volleyball Tournament. Doha: The second edition of Katara’s Ramadan Beach Volleyball Tournament 2016, organized by the Beach...

Victorious Qatar U-18 cagers return with FIBA 3x3 world crown 09 Jun 2016 - 12:44 am

Triumphant Qatari cagers who emerged champions at the 2016 FIBA 3x3 Under-18 Men’s World Championship which took place in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday,...