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Van Gaal vows to fight through Man Utd uncertainty 29 Dec 2015 - 08:44 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Louis van Gaal has vowed to fight on as Manchester United manager, but admits that the matter may yet be...

Pochettino cautious about Tottenham title talk 29 Dec 2015 - 08:42 am

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino applauds fans after the EPL match against Watford at Vicarage Road, December 28, 2015. Reuters pic Watford, United Kingdom: ...

Grizzlies Barnes suspended two games 29 Dec 2015 - 08:34 am

Los Angeles: Memphis Grizzlies guard Matt Barnes was slapped with a two-game ban by the National Basketball Association on Monday for a physical...

PSG have ‘high objectives’ for 2016: Matuidi 29 Dec 2015 - 02:03 am

Paris Saint-Germain’s Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes part in a training camp in Doha yesterday. Right: Paris Saint-Germain’s French head coach Laurent Blanc...

Inter vs PSG tickets sold out as French club begins training in Doha 29 Dec 2015 - 02:02 am

Doha: Stars of Inter Milan and PSG will be playing to a full house at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium, home of QSL...

Qatar Masters Open Chess Championship: Carlsen leads at the end of eight round 29 Dec 2015 - 02:01 am

Anish Giri (left) of Netherlands and Magnus Carlsen of Norway during their seventh round match of the Qatar Masters Open Chess Championship at...

Qatar Open: Djokovic ‘excited’ about Doha return 29 Dec 2015 - 02:00 am

From left: Novak Djokovic of Serbia, Rafael Nadal of Spain, Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic and David Ferrer of Spain. Doha: The Qatar...

Landmark year for ICSS in safeguarding sport 29 Dec 2015 - 02:00 am

DOHA: Corruption, sport betting, governance and transparency issues, as well as major event safety and venue security challenges, have changed the landscape of...

Inter Milan players arrive in Doha 29 Dec 2015 - 01:56 am

Inter Milan’s coach Roberto Mancini (left) and the team arriving at Hamad International Airport in Doha yesterday. The Italian League leaders will meet...

Carlsen inches closer to victory at Qatar Masters Open Chess Championship 29 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Magnus Carlsen By Armstrong Vas Doha: Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway emerged as the sole leader at the end of the...

Football: Man Utd give Van Gaal respite in Chelsea draw 29 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Redemption: Martial scored United's equaliser against CSKA Moscow after giving away a penalty KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United bought beleaguered...

Real Madrid's expulsion from King's Cup confirmed 28 Dec 2015 - 06:48 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid's expulsion from the King's Cup for fielding an ineligible player was upheld on Monday by the Spanish government's Disciplinary Committee...

Imran Khan backs Amir's return to Pakistan colours 28 Dec 2015 - 04:34 pm

Karachi: Legendary Pakistan allrounder Imran Khan on Monday said he backs convicted spot-fixer Mohammad Amir's return to international cricket, urging sceptical players and...

England stretch lead, South Africa lose Steyn 28 Dec 2015 - 04:10 pm

South African fielder Temba Bavuma (R) misses on catching England's batsman Alexander Hales (L) during the third day of the cricket Test match...

Leicester can bounce back against City - Albrighton 28 Dec 2015 - 04:01 pm

Marc Albrighton Leicester, United Kingdom: Leicester City winger Marc Albrighton reckons the Premier League leaders can bounce back after defeat to Liverpool against...

Vikings rout Giants to clinch playoff berth 28 Dec 2015 - 03:54 pm

New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (24) and linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during...

Hannover Appoint New Coach in Bid to Evade Relegation 28 Dec 2015 - 03:39 pm

Hanover: Struggling Hannover 96 announced Monday the appointment of Thomas Schaaf as new head coach. German news agency DPA reported today that Schaaf...

Chelsea clash perfect for United to move on - Pereira 28 Dec 2015 - 03:31 pm

Manchester United's Belgian midfielder Andreas Pereira (R) runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Manchester...