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'Proud' Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev and reach Qatar final 21 Feb 2026 - 02:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: World no. 1 CarlosAlcarazneeded six match points before finally toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on Friday to reach...

PSG decide not to appeal 60 million euros Mbappe payment 21 Feb 2026 - 09:39 am

Paris, France: Paris Saint-Germain have decided against appealing a French labour court ruling that forced them to pay their former forward Kylian Mbappe...

Jake Paul requires second jaw surgery after Joshua knockout 21 Feb 2026 - 09:16 am

Los Angeles, United States: Jake Paul has undergone a second surgery on his jaw after his knockout loss to former world heavyweight champion...

Australia blows as goalkeeper Micah ruled out of Women's Asian Cup 21 Feb 2026 - 08:56 am

Sydney, Australia: Australia suffered a setback Saturday in their quest to win the Women's Asian Cup with goalkeeper Teagan Micah ruled out of...

Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement 21 Feb 2026 - 07:50 am

Los Angeles, United States: Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement and will return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike...

Katara International Ramadan Open Classical Chess Championship kicks off 21 Feb 2026 - 12:10 am

Doha: The Katara International Ramadan Open Classical Chess Championship, organized by the Qatar Chess Association, kicked off Friday and will continue until March...

Carrick praises Man Utd 'diversity' after Ratcliffe's immigrant rant 20 Feb 2026 - 09:24 pm

London: Michael Carrick praised Manchester United's "diversity" after the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe caused controversy by claiming the United Kingdom has been "colonised...

Neymar hints at possible retirement after World Cup 20 Feb 2026 - 08:35 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Former Brazil captain Neymar said he is thinking of retiring at the end of the year after being hampered...

Azam dropped for scoring too slowly: Pakistan coach Hesson 20 Feb 2026 - 06:34 pm

Colombo: Batting great Babar Azam was dropped for Pakistan's final T20 World Cup group game against Namibia for scoring too slowly, said head...

Inter Milan announces injury to forward Lautaro Martinez 20 Feb 2026 - 06:28 pm

Rome: Italian club Inter Milan has announced that Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez has sustained an injury that will sideline him for the upcoming...

Return To Senders clinches Al Jumayliyah Cup 20 Feb 2026 - 12:06 pm

DOHA: Return To Senders returned to winning form in the seventh race on Wednesday night, claiming the Al Jumayliyah Cup over 1700m for...

Brash sets pace as CHI Al Shaqab opens in style 20 Feb 2026 - 12:01 pm

DOHA: British rider Scott Brash topped the CSI5* 1.50m Faults & Time class as the 13th edition of CHI Al Shaqab Presented by...

Katara International Ramadan Open Chess tourney begins 20 Feb 2026 - 11:58 am

Doha: The Katara International Ramadan Open Classical Chess Championship will begin today at Hall 15 of Katara Cultural Village, with 86 players set...

Second phase of Women’s League gets underway 20 Feb 2026 - 11:55 am

Doha: The second phase of the 2025-2026 Women’s Basketball League, overseen by the Qatar Basketball Federation, tips off on this evening, following a...

Al Sadd aim to stay clear, Al Gharafa eye comeback 20 Feb 2026 - 11:53 am

DOHA: Defending champions Al Sadd SC will aim to protect their narrow lead at the top of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) when...

Alcaraz fights back to book Rublev semi-final 20 Feb 2026 - 11:43 am

Doha: World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz extended his strong start to the 2026 season with a hard-fought 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-3 victory over Karen Khachanov...

Young talent in focus as Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament kicks off 19 Feb 2026 - 09:20 am

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament kicks off tomorrow evening at Al Furjan Stadium, continuing a community football...