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Halep says players feel they can win Grand Slams 23 Feb 2016 - 01:34 am

By Rizwan Rehmat DOHA: Romanian tennis giant Simona Halep says players on the WTA Tour feel they can win Grand Slams provided they...

QTF President praises H H Emir’s unlimited support 23 Feb 2016 - 01:33 am

Doha: Nasser bin Ghanim Al Khulaifi, President of Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) and chief executive of Asian Tennis Federation, praised the unlimited support...

Even Al Rayyan, Lekhwiya eye superior QSL record 23 Feb 2016 - 01:31 am

Doha: Current Qatar Stars League (QSL) leaders Al Rayyan will play Lekhwiya on Friday in what promises to be one of the most...

Aspire Academy’s second Sports Science Conference kicks off in Doha today 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

A file picture of last year’s Sports Science Conference at Aspire Dome. This year’s conference begins today. Doha: Aspire Academy’s second sports science...

Leverkusen coach faces punishment after refusing to walk 22 Feb 2016 - 05:07 pm

Berlin: The German Football Association (DFB) has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt after he refused to leave the touchline...

PSL: Tickets sold out as Gladiators ready to take on United in the final 22 Feb 2016 - 05:05 pm

(Twitter) Dubai: HBL Pakistan Super League has taken the UAE by storm as tickets for the final between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United...

Halep says Serena dominance could be ending 22 Feb 2016 - 05:03 pm

Simona Halep attending a press conference in Doha, Qatar. She is in town to play in Qatar Total Open. Doha: World number four...

Turkish referee 'shown red card' in stormy top-flight clash 22 Feb 2016 - 03:19 pm

Trabzonspor players remonstrated with the referee in their game against Galatasaray before defender Salih Dursun pinched the referee's card red and brandished it...

Watson up to 4th in world rankings 22 Feb 2016 - 02:56 pm

Bubba Watson lines up a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club...

Smalling wants United to show fight at Shrewsbury 22 Feb 2016 - 11:32 am

FC Midtjylland's Martin Pusic goes against Manchester United's ChrisSmalling. (Reuters/Henning Bagger/Scanpix Denmark) LONDON: Misfiring Manchester United must show some fighting spirit against third-tier...

Cashed-up Chinese teams set sights on Asia 22 Feb 2016 - 10:50 am

Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires practices during a training session at Jiangsu Suning FC in Nanjing, JiangsuProvince, China, February 18, 2016. (Reuters) Hong Kong:...

New Zealand, Australia teams mark quake anniversary 22 Feb 2016 - 10:44 am

New Zealand's Neil Wagner (L), captain Brendon McCullum and Tim Southee (R) stand for a moments silence in memory of the 2011 Christchurch...

Williamson stands between Australia and victory 22 Feb 2016 - 10:39 am

New Zealand's Kane Williamson plays a shot during day three of the second cricket Test match between New Zealand and Australia at the...

Argentina, Chile face rematch after Copa draw 22 Feb 2016 - 08:07 am

he participating countries are seen on a screen in their groups during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Official Draw at the Hammerstein Ballroom...

Bayern set to spend big to keep Lewandowski 22 Feb 2016 - 08:04 am

Berlin: Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller are closing in on the Bundesliga's record goal-haul for a partnership with the Bavarians reportedly...

Wenger demands bite against Barca as Juve host Bayern 22 Feb 2016 - 07:55 am

Paris: Champions League holders Barcelona arrive at the Emirates on Tuesday to tackle an Arsenal side seeking to rediscover the ruthless streak which...