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'Extreme spin' of Sri Lanka ODI pitches great preparation for tests: Warner 22 Jun 2022 - 08:39 am

Australia opener David Warner said the "extreme" spinning pitches in Sri Lanka during their one-day international series defeat provided them with the ideal...

Spain withdraws bid for 2030 Winter Games due to political row 21 Jun 2022 - 09:41 pm

Madrid: Spain will not present a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Pyrenees due to political differences between the governments...

Tevez named coach of Argentine side Rosario Central 21 Jun 2022 - 07:51 pm

Former Argentina striker CarlosTevezhas been appointed as manager of Argentine top-tier side Rosario Central, the club said on Tuesday. The former Manchester United,...

1 million capacity stadium design goes viral 21 Jun 2022 - 05:33 pm

Doha: Pictures of a stadium concept designed by American artist Paul Pfeiffer many years ago have now gone viral, especially among football fans....

Australia retain FIBA U16 Asian Championship title 21 Jun 2022 - 10:29 am

Doha: Australia claimed their second consecutive FIBA U16 Asian Championship after beating Japan, 94-63, in the final played at Al Gharafa Sports Club...

Madrid Premier Padel set to become 1st P1 event in Europe 21 Jun 2022 - 10:28 am

Doha: Premier Padel, the official global padel tour, governed by International Padel Federation (FIP) and backed by the Professional Padel Association (PPA) and...

Al Sadd unveil new head coach Lillo 21 Jun 2022 - 10:25 am

Doha: Qatar football giants Al Sadd formally introduced their new head coach Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lillo during a ceremony held at Al Attiyah...

Serena Williams skips practice ahead of return 20 Jun 2022 - 09:48 pm

Eastbourne, England: Serena Williams skipped her scheduled practice session at Eastbourne at late notice on Monday as the 23-time Grand Slam champion prepares...

Hamilton's raised Mercedes bounces champ to needed podium 20 Jun 2022 - 07:52 pm

It was the roar of the fans that Lewis Hamilton missed, and so it was fitting that when he most needed a boost,...

India coach Dravid backs Pant despite poor South Africa series 20 Jun 2022 - 07:33 pm

India head coach Rahul Dravid said Rishabh Pant remains an "integral part" of the team's batting-line up despite struggling for runs in their...

Female volunteers benefit from Generation Amazing’s football for development sessions 20 Jun 2022 - 07:29 pm

Doha: Female volunteers from Qatar have been taking part in football for development sessions organised by the Generation Amazing Foundation – a FIFA...

Rudiger says he was rooting for Real against Liverpool 20 Jun 2022 - 03:18 pm

MADRID: Germany defender Antonio Rudiger said on Monday he was rooting for Real Madrid to beat Liverpool in the Champions League final last...

South Korea to bid to host Asian Cup 20 Jun 2022 - 12:03 pm

South Korea will launch a bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup following China's decision to relinquish its rights to the tournament, the...

Al Sadd claim Sports Excellence Award for 19th consecutive time 20 Jun 2022 - 10:04 am

Doha:The Ministry of Sports and Youth yesterday organised Sports Excellence Day ceremony, honouring the clubs for their outstanding achievements during the 2021-2022 season....

Qatar to host 2022 World Padel Championships 20 Jun 2022 - 10:03 am

Doha: Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) yesterday announced it won the right to host the 2022 World Padel Championships to be...

Samlla lands Qatar Derby for 4YO Purebred Arabians 20 Jun 2022 - 09:51 am

Chantilly:The Gr 1 Qatar Derby for four-year-old Purebred Arabians sponsored by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) for the seventh year in...

Saudi Arabia clinch U23 Asian Cup title 20 Jun 2022 - 09:44 am

Tashkent:Saudi Arabia were crowned the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 champions after beating Uzbekistan 2-0 in the final yesterday. The young Green...