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Tokyo selects Japanese design for 2020 Olympic stadium after cost row 22 Dec 2015 - 08:58 am

An artist's impression of the chosen design by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma for the new National Stadium in Tokyo. AFP Tokyo: Japan...

Blatter, Platini affair marks 'new low point' 22 Dec 2015 - 08:56 am

Zurich: Leading figures in football hit out at the disgraced Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini after they were handed eight-year bans from the...

Wenger lauds sick Ozil's amazing recovery 22 Dec 2015 - 08:40 am

London: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger heralded Mesut Ozil after the German playmaker rose from his sickbed to inspire his team to victory over...

Renault finalise Lotus takeover 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Lotus-Renault driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland taking a turn during the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in the Suzuka circuit. (File Photo) Paris:...

Qatar Masters Chess: Giri maintains all-win record, set back for Kramnik 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Qatar’s Mohammed Al Sayed in action against Maxim Matlakov of Russia in the second round match of the Qatar Masters chess tournament in...

In-form Grace ‘excited’ about Qatar Masters defence 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Branden Grace has confirmed he will defend his Commercial Bank Qatar Masters title in January 2016. Doha: Branden Grace has confirmed he will...

Bernabeu downs Danish to reach semis in Doha 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Iker Pajares Bernabeu of Spain returns to Danish Atlas Khan of Pakistan during their Qatar Circuit 2 squash tournament at Khalifa International Tennis...

Title-aspirants Lekhwiya aim to shift gears in second phase 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Djamel Belmadi, coach of Lekhwiya speaking to journalists on the eve of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Al Gharafa. Right: Al...

QSL: Tabata’s spot-kick earns Al Rayyan 2-1 win 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Al Rayyan captain Rodrigo Tabata (left) vies for the ball possession against Abdulkareem Salem of Al Sailiya during their QSL match at Al...

Resolute Barshim eyes gold in Rio Olympics 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Qatar’s star high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim gestures during a press conference at InterContinental The City Hotel in Doha yesterday. By Fawad Hussain...

Aspire Dome prepares for Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

The President of Qatar Athletic Federation (QAF), Major General Dahlan Al Hamad (centre), QAF Head of Technical Committee & Competition and Director for...

Messi spat at by River Plate fan: Reports 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Barcelona: Barcelona star Lionel Messi was spat at by a River Plate fan during an ugly airport altercation following his side's 3-0 victory...

'Trump match' will be turning point in PBL: Saina 22 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

New Delhi: Indian star Saina Nehwal on Monday expressed her excitement about the ‘trump match’ rule and said it will be the turning...

Honors even as Umm Salal and Al Khor draw 21 Dec 2015 - 06:54 pm

Doha: Umm Salal SC and Al Khor SC drew a blank on Monday, in the 14th round of Qatar Stars League. The draw...

Lekhwiya star: QSL title is still up for grabs 21 Dec 2015 - 04:46 pm

Lekhwiya forward Ismaeel Mohammad remains confident the Red Knights can challenge for the title – despite Al Rayyan’s nine-point lead at the top...

Ajax defender Kenny Tete arrested after Amsterdam brawl 21 Dec 2015 - 04:12 pm

The Hague: Ajax defender Kenny Tete was arrested earlier this month after a brawl in Amsterdam and is to appear before a judge...

Platini to appeal 'masquerade' FIFA ban 21 Dec 2015 - 04:01 pm

Paris: French football legend Michel Platini said on Monday he will go to sports and civil courts in a bid to overturn an...

Jones issues Man United rallying call 21 Dec 2015 - 03:47 pm

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United defender Phil Jones has issued a rallying call to his team-mates to stick together and relieve some of...