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Wary of Afghan spin threat, New Zealand back their own strengths 06 Nov 2021 - 01:27 pm

New Zealand are aware of the threat posed by Afghanistan's spin attack, but the Black Caps are confident of sealing a semi-final spot...

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024 06 Nov 2021 - 12:08 pm

Barcelonasaid on Saturday they had named former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking...

Sanchez names Qatar squad ahead of last two European Qualifiers 06 Nov 2021 - 10:50 am

Doha: Coach Felix Sanchez has announced a 27-member squad for Qatar’s last two European Qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2022. Al Annabi, the...

Xavi’s trophy-laden journey with Al Sadd comes to an end 06 Nov 2021 - 10:46 am

Doha: Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez will return to Barcelona after a trophy-laden career with Al Sadd. Xavi coached Al Sadd in 95 matches,...

Qatar 2022: Doha to host Iraq’s qualifiers 06 Nov 2021 - 10:10 am

Kuala Lumpur:The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced yesterday that a number of matches will be held in the next two rounds of the...

Victorious Al Balooshi, Allough extend championship leads 06 Nov 2021 - 10:06 am

Doha: Emirati motocross star Mohammed Al Balooshi yesterday clinched his second win in the 2021 Qatar Off Road Championship to extend his lead...

Djokovic breezes past Fritz to reach Paris Masters semis 05 Nov 2021 - 09:50 pm

PARIS: World number one Novak Djokovic stayed on course for a sixth Paris Masters title with a commanding 6-4 6-3 win over American...

Super Samsonova powers Russia past US into Billie Jean King Cup final 05 Nov 2021 - 09:03 pm

PRAGUE: Liudmila Samsonova won her singles rubber before returning with Veronika Kudermetova in the deciding doubles to help Russia beat the United States...

Runners cheer return of New York City Marathon 05 Nov 2021 - 05:22 pm

NEW YORK: With sports stadiums packed full of fans and the bright lights of Broadway shining bright again, another 'Big Apple' institution returns...

Juventus can't afford to relax despite Zenit win, says Allegri 05 Nov 2021 - 03:46 pm

Juventus' midweek win over Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League has restored confidence following two successive Serie A defeats but the team...

Xavi to move to Barcelona, says Al Sadd CEO 05 Nov 2021 - 01:59 pm

Doha: Al Sadd administration has agreed on its coach Xavi Hernandez'smove to Barcelona, tweeted Al Sadd club quoting the CEO of the club...

Australia postpones Afghanistan test until 'situation is clearer' 05 Nov 2021 - 11:55 am

Melbourne: Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Friday it has postponed the Afghanistan test in Hobart scheduled for Nov. 27 until the situation regarding...

Iloucio corners Al Gharafa Cup glory as Sanna shines 05 Nov 2021 - 10:54 am

Doha: Jockey Alberto Sanna sparkled in an exciting Eighth Race Meeting last night as the Italian rode Iloucio to a stunning Al Gharafa...

QSL: Al Arabi beat Al Khor as Umm Salal record first win of the season 05 Nov 2021 - 10:41 am

Doha: Al Arabi yesterday recorded a comfortable 2-0 win over Al Khor to close the gap on second-placed Al Duhail to three points...

Ooredoo to be title sponsors of Padel World Championship 05 Nov 2021 - 10:38 am

Doha: Qatar Tennis, Squash, Badminton Federation (QTSBF) yesterday announced that Ooredoo will be the title sponsor of the upcoming Padel World Championship. A...

West Indies to play three T20s and three ODIs in tour to Pakistan 04 Nov 2021 - 11:44 pm

West Indies will play three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals as part of their to Pakistan in December, the two countries' cricket boards...

Dwayne Bravo says he will retire after T20 World Cup 04 Nov 2021 - 11:30 pm

Allrounder Dwayne Bravo announced Thursday he will retire from internationals after West Indies plays its last T20 World Cup game against Australia this...