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Qatar set to stage Turkish Super Cup amid strict health protocols 04 Jan 2022 - 10:08 am

Doha: The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2021 Turkish Super Cup has revealed the final preparations for hosting the match, which will...

Qatar’s Tijan, Nasim clinch West Asia Zonal Tour trophy 04 Jan 2022 - 10:07 am

Doha: Qatar’s Tijan Ahmed and Abdullah Nasim yesterday clinched the West Asia Beach Volleyball Zonal Tour title, overpowering Omani pair of Haitham Al...

Kyrgios out of warm-up event for Australian Open due to asthma 04 Jan 2022 - 10:03 am

Melbourne: Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Melbourne Summer Set ATP 250 event due to asthma, organisers said on Tuesday, leaving him with...

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases 03 Jan 2022 - 09:58 pm

The Premier League said on Monday it had found 94 new positive COVID-19 cases among players and staff in the last week, the...

Bayern's Hernandez, Nianzou test positive for COVID-19 03 Jan 2022 - 09:27 pm

Bayern Munich's Lucas Hernandez and Tanguy Nianzou have tested positive for COVID-19, the Bundesliga club said on Monday, adding to a mounting list...

Without Kohli, India bowled out for 202 in 2nd test 03 Jan 2022 - 08:37 pm

JOHANNESBURG- India was bowled out for 202 by South Africa on the opening day of the second test on Monday in a troublesome...

Former Pakistan captain Hafeez calls time on international career 03 Jan 2022 - 11:23 am

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning nearly two...

India win toss and bat but are without skipper Kohli 03 Jan 2022 - 11:13 am

Johannesburg: India stand-in captain KL Rahul won the toss and elected to bat on the opening day of the second test against South...

Al Sadd eye win as Al Sailiya hope to ‘regain reputation’ 03 Jan 2022 - 08:53 am

Doha: Al Sadd can comfortably retain the QNB Stars League (QSL) title by doing what they been doing this season – claiming points...

Qatar to take on Oman in West Asia Beach Volleyball Zonal Tour final 03 Jan 2022 - 08:51 am

Qatar’s Tijan Ahmed and Abdullah Nasim in action during their final Group A match of the West Asia Beach Volleyball Zonal Tour at...

Al Attiyah extends Dakar Rally lead 03 Jan 2022 - 08:37 am

Hail, Saudi Arabia:Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah stormed to victory in the opening stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia yesterday, even...

QOC announces members of pioneering Al Adaam Youth Council 03 Jan 2022 - 08:31 am

Doha:The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced the members of its pioneering Al Adaam Youth Council, which aims to encourage and develop youth...

Chelsea battle back to draw 2-2 with Liverpool 02 Jan 2022 - 09:51 pm

LONDON- Chelsea fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Liverpool in a breathless encounter between the two title chasers at...

S Africa seamer Jansen called up for India ODI series 02 Jan 2022 - 07:52 pm

JOHANNESBURG- Tall left-arm seamer Marco Jansen has received his first call-up to the South Africa One-Day International squad for their three-match home series...

PSG star Lionel Messi tests positive for COVID-19 02 Jan 2022 - 07:42 pm

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has tested positive for COVID-19 in his native Argentina, the French club said Sunday. The seven-time Ballon d'Or...

Getafe ends Real Madrid's 15-game unbeaten streak 02 Jan 2022 - 06:22 pm

BARCELONA, Spain:Getafe ended Real Madrid’s 15-game unbeaten streak after beating the Spanish league leaders 1-0 in the capital derby on Sunday. Striker Enes...

Messi among 4 PSG players who test positive for Covid-19 02 Jan 2022 - 02:57 pm

Paris: Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is among four players in the Paris Saint-Germain squad to have tested positive for the coronavirus...