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Brittney Griner undecided on WNBA return 12 Dec 2022 - 08:32 pm

When, or if, Brittney Griner plans to return to the WNBA and the Phoenix Mercury, is undecided, her agent told ESPN. Lindsay Kagawa...

Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semi-finals kick off 12 Dec 2022 - 08:04 pm

Doha: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni brushed off accusations of poor sportsmanship on Monday as the South Americans prepared for a World Cup semi-final...

Pele's health improving but no forecast for hospital discharge, doctors say 12 Dec 2022 - 07:40 pm

Sao Paulo: The health of Brazilian footballgreat Pele was improving but there was still no forecast for when he could be discharged from...

France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane 12 Dec 2022 - 07:31 pm

Doha: France defender Raphael Varane has insisted that there will be no complacency from the World Cup holders when they take on surprise...

Croatia hope Argentina will behave themselves in semi-final 12 Dec 2022 - 06:36 pm

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Croatia are hoping Argentina's bad-tempered World Cup quarter-final qualification over the Netherlands with 16 yellow cards and one red will...

Match against Croatia difficult, but goal is to reach the final: Argentina coach 12 Dec 2022 - 06:09 pm

DOHA: Argentina national football team coach Lionel Scaloni underscored the difficulty of facing the Croatian national team tomorrow in the semifinals of the...

Can Morocco or Croatia shatter World Cup's glass ceiling? 12 Dec 2022 - 05:59 pm

Doha: Croatia and Morocco are the surprise guests in the World Cup's final four but, as the Croatians discovered in 2018 and many...

France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch 12 Dec 2022 - 04:45 pm

Doha: After putting Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco are looking to bring another footballsuperpower to their knees when...

Brazil's best shooters should have taken penalties first, says Klinsmann 12 Dec 2022 - 03:32 pm

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Brazil's quarter-final defeat on penalties came as a huge shock after the tournament favourites were knocked out by Croatia but...

Over 35,000 Argentinian fans have travelled to Qatar to support team at World Cup 12 Dec 2022 - 03:28 pm

Doha: Lionel Messi and Argentina's bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans that have transformed...

Indian cricket icon pens a note for Cristiano Ronaldo, calls him GOAT 12 Dec 2022 - 12:49 pm

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt note for Portugal captain Cristano Ronaldo following his team's exit from the FIFA World Cup...

England beat Pakistan by 26 runs to win 2nd Test, seal series 12 Dec 2022 - 12:00 pm

Multan, Pakistan: Englanddismissed Pakistan for 328 on Monday to win the second Test by 26 runs in Multan, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead...

Governing body FINA changes century-old name to 'World Aquatics' 12 Dec 2022 - 11:05 am

MELBOURNE: International swimming federation FINA voted on Monday to rebrand itself 'World Aquatics' at its extraordinary general congress in Melbourne. Federation International de...

‘Perfect’ Qatar World Cup draws widespread praise 12 Dec 2022 - 09:18 am

As the World Cup enters the last-four stage, Qatar authorities particularly the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) have continued to win...

Neymar says ‘psychologically destroyed’ by World Cup exit 12 Dec 2022 - 09:12 am

Doha: Neymar said on Saturday he was “psychologically destroyed” by Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Croatia...

Morocco’s historic feat not a surprise for Deschamps 12 Dec 2022 - 08:55 am

France coach Didier Deschamps is expecting a tough fight from Morocco in the semi-final, saying the North Africans deserved to reach far in...

End of the world for England...You think so? 12 Dec 2022 - 08:39 am

Another World Cup. Another quarter-final exit for England! England’s 2-1 loss at the hands of the defending champions France on Saturday cruelly broke...

Morocco’s heroics can inspire future ‘miracles’: Bounou 12 Dec 2022 - 08:34 am

Doha: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou said his team’s history-making FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign can show future generations from his country that...