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Al Rayyan crowned GCCL winners after defeating Saudi Al Shabab 3-0 23 Apr 2026 - 11:49 pm

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan crowned Gulf Champions League (GCCL) winners for the first time in their history after defeating Al Shabab of Saudi...

OCA Director-General commends Sheikh Joaan's efforts in ensuring continuity of sports cooperation 23 Apr 2026 - 11:43 pm

Sanya, China: Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Husain Al Musallam commended the efforts of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad...

More than 4 million tickets bought for 2028 LA Olympics 23 Apr 2026 - 08:39 pm

Los Angeles, United States: More than four million tickets were sold worldwide for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during this month's first window...

Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup 23 Apr 2026 - 07:55 pm

Accra, Ghana: Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup will be "the biggest...

Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open 23 Apr 2026 - 06:55 pm

Madrid: Aryna Sabalenka shook off some rust to post her first victory of the season on clay and extend her winning streak to...

Qatar to face El Salvador in pre-World Cup friendly in LA 23 Apr 2026 - 06:54 pm

DOHA: Qatar will take on El Salvador in an international friendly at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, the Qatar Football...

Spain's Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup: Barca 23 Apr 2026 - 03:25 pm

Barcelona: Spain's Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club...

Sajan, Al Kuwari bag titles at Katara Chess Open 23 Apr 2026 - 10:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The Katara International Ramadan Open Classical Chess Championship, organised by the Qatar Chess Federation, concluded with the participation of 86 players...

Naseeb Zakhir claims Al Mafiar Cup in thriller 23 Apr 2026 - 10:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Naseeb Zakhir captured the Al Mafiar Cup in dramatic fashion, landing the Local Purebred Arabian Conditions race over 1200m (Class 2)...

Los Angeles marks major milestone with start of Olympic Cricket stadium construction 23 Apr 2026 - 10:18 am

Los Angeles: Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after 128 years reached an "important milestone" Wednesday, April 22, 2026, when construction began on...

Dominant Al Nassr end Al Ahli’s run in semi-final rout 23 Apr 2026 - 10:17 am

Dubai: Kingsley Coman bagged a hat-trick as Al Nassr Club defeated Al Ahli SC 5-1 in an enthralling AFC Champions League Two semi-final...

Al Rayyan target another trophy in GCCL final against Al Shabab 23 Apr 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno expects a tough challenge from Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab in the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL)...

Asian Beach Games open with colourful ceremony 23 Apr 2026 - 10:02 am

Sanya: The 6th Asian Beach Games - Sanya 2026 officially opened yesterday in a festive atmosphere reflecting the cultural diversity of Asia. The...

Suarez off mark but Messi fires blanks as Miami beat Salt Lake 23 Apr 2026 - 08:45 am

Los Angeles, United States: Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the Major League Soccer season but Lionel Messi failed to get on...

Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated 23 Apr 2026 - 12:27 am

Burnley, United Kingdom: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor...

Al Rayyan retains title as EQSL concludes 22 Apr 2026 - 11:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (EQSL) concluded, with Al Rayyan winning the title for the second time in...

Sheikh Joaan attends opening ceremony of Asian Beach Games 22 Apr 2026 - 09:02 pm

Sanya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani...

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club 22 Apr 2026 - 08:13 pm

London: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday....