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Tabata leading scorer as QSL teams go into break 27 Dec 2015 - 01:34 am

Al Rayyan captain Rodrigo Tabata controls the ball during the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against El Jaish in Doha in this November...

Steyn strikes to put brakes on England fightback 27 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

South Africa's bowler Dale Steyn (R) celebrates after dismissing England's batsman James Taylor (C) during the first day of the cricket Test match...

De Bruyne stars, Kompany injured as City stroll 27 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Kevin De Bruyne starred with a goal and two assists as Manchester City closed to within three points of Premier...

Benteke hands Liverpool victory over leaders Leicester 27 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Liverpool: Christian Benteke's second-half strike made all the difference as Liverpool beat Premier League leaders Leicester City in a 1-0 victory at Anfield...

PSG manager looking forward to Doha training camp 26 Dec 2015 - 06:03 pm

Doha: Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc said Saturday he looks forward to the camp in Doha and the friendly against Internazionale in particular....

Stoke leave Van Gaal on Man United brink 26 Dec 2015 - 05:53 pm

Manchester United's Dutch manager Louis van Gaal (3rd R) leaves after the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Manchester United...

Pakistan divided on tainted Amir's return 26 Dec 2015 - 05:28 pm

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir (L) delivers a ball during a team practice for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Lahore on December 26,...

Compton, Taylor hold up South Africa 26 Dec 2015 - 05:23 pm

England's batsman Nicholas Compton plays a shot during the first day of the cricket test match between England and South Africa at Kingsmead...

When Sania Mirza made the year her own 26 Dec 2015 - 04:20 pm

By Sayan Mukherjee New Delhi: Sania Mirza personified Indian tennis in 2015 with a stupendous rise that catapulted her to the tip of...

Rooney dropped for 'must-win' Man Utd game 26 Dec 2015 - 03:04 pm

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom: Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was dropped for his side's pivotal Premier League match at Stoke City on Saturday. United...

Spurs coach Pochettino channels Britney Spears 26 Dec 2015 - 01:56 pm

London: Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has cited American pop stars Britney Spears and Will.I.Am as examples for his players to follow as...

PSG to arrive to Doha Sunday ahead of Inter clash 26 Dec 2015 - 01:38 pm

Doha: Paris Saint-Germain's first team squad will arrive Sunday to Doha for their winter camp training, which will include a friendly match against...

Warriors end Cavs winning streak 26 Dec 2015 - 01:23 pm

Oakland: Golden State Warriors out scored on Friday the Cleveland Cavaliers 89-83, in a repeat of last year's final. The Cavaliers managed to...

Pakistan resolves row over Amir 26 Dec 2015 - 11:56 am

Mohammad Amir Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan's cricket chief said Saturday that a row over the inclusion of tainted paceman Mohammad Amir in a training...

Burns, Khawaja pummel Windies on Boxing Day 26 Dec 2015 - 11:23 am

Australian batsmen Joe Burns (L) and Usman Khawaja on the first day of the second cricket Test in Melbourne on December 26, 2015....

Drizzle delays start of Durban test 26 Dec 2015 - 11:16 am

Covers on as drizzle delays start of play. (Photo: Cricket South Africa) DURBAN: Persistent drizzle delayed the start of the first test between...

Messi tops Marca's list of best footballers in 2015 26 Dec 2015 - 09:30 am

File photo of Leo Messi Madrid: Leo Messi has topped Spanish paper Marca's list of the top 10 players of 2015, the media...

Figueredo bribes paid 'for decades' - prosecutor 26 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Montevideo: Former FIFA vice-president Eugenio Figueredo (pictured) received millions of dollars in bribes throughout his career at the top of South American football,...