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Mesaimeer coach seeks committed performance 27 Nov 2015 - 02:46 am

Al Khor coach Jean Fernandez (right) makes a point during a pre-match press conference in Doha yesterday. DOHA: Mesaimeer coach Rodion Gacanin is...

Billings propels England to 14-run win over Pakistan in T20 27 Nov 2015 - 02:01 am

DUBAI: Sam Billings hit a superb 53 as England beat Pakistan by 14 runs at the start of their Twenty20 series on Thursday....

India tighten screws on spin-wary South Africa 27 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

South Africa's Imran Tahir holds the ball aloft after taking five wickets in India's second innings on the second day of the third...

New ICC chief hits out at 'bullying' big 3 nations 27 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Shashank Manohar New Delhi: New International Cricket Council chairman Shashank Manohar has hit out at the imbalance of the sport's governing body which...

No away fans in France until mid-December, says League 26 Nov 2015 - 03:50 pm

PARIS: Away fans will be banned from top football matches in France until mid-December with the country in a state of emergency following...

India stretch lead to 244 after South Africa collapse 26 Nov 2015 - 01:15 pm

India's Shikhar Dhawan (L) plays a shot as South Africa's captain Hashim Amla dives unsuccessfully to stop the ball watched by wicketkeeper Dane...

South Africa collapse to record low of 79 26 Nov 2015 - 10:44 am

India's captain Virat Kohli (L) and Ajinkya Rahane (2L) look to catch a miscued shot from South Africa's Dane Vilas during play on...

Australia, New Zealand ready for 1st day-night test match 26 Nov 2015 - 09:09 am

ADELAIDE, Australia: Pink leather and bright lights. The color and the concept are creating a stir in cricket circles on the eve of...

Man United made to wait after PSV stalemate 26 Nov 2015 - 07:52 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Louis van Gaal's Manchester United squandered an opportunity to reach the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday after being held...

Curry, Warriors eye Lakers' magical 33 win-streak 26 Nov 2015 - 07:50 am

Los Angeles: Stephen Curry said Wednesday the Golden State Warriors are targeting the Los Angeles Lakers' all-time winning streak record of 33 games...

PSG cruise into last 16 on Ibrahimovic's Malmo return 26 Nov 2015 - 07:49 am

Paris SG's Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, left, dribbles the ball past Malmo's Norwegian player Jo Inge Berget during the Champions League Group A...

Four-goal Real survive Shakhtar rally to wrap up top spot 26 Nov 2015 - 07:47 am

Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (up) celebrates with Real Madrid's Welsh forward Gareth Bale during the UEFA Champions League group A football...

Juve defeat leaves City facing another difficult draw 26 Nov 2015 - 07:45 am

Juventus' Mario Mandzukic jubilates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Uefa Champions League soccer match Juventus FC vs Manchester City FC at...

World No.1 Djokovic to launch 2016 season in Doha 26 Nov 2015 - 01:42 am

DOHA: World number one Novak Djokovic (pictured) of Serbia will launch the 2016 season at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, it was announced by...

Nasser ready for WTCC debut at Losail Circuit 26 Nov 2015 - 12:14 am

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah poses for a pictures with riders taking part in the World Touring...

El Jaish aim to stop Rayyan in Round 10 26 Nov 2015 - 12:14 am

Action from the Qatar Stars League (QSL) Round 9 match between Qatar Sports Club and Al Rayyan on Saturday. Doha: Qatar Stars league...

Umm Salal looking for full points against Al Wakrah 26 Nov 2015 - 12:11 am

Coach Sebastiao Lazaroni of Qatar Sports Club. Doha: Inform Umm Salal will seek to extend their good run when they take on Al...

WTCC race vital for region: Al Attiyah 26 Nov 2015 - 12:10 am

Head of Eurosport Events Francois Ribeiro (left) and Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, FIA Vice-President and QMMF President during WTCC press conference at...