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Allegri returns for second Juventus spell in place of Pirlo 28 May 2021 - 04:08 pm

Turin: Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the new Juventus coach, succeeding Andrea Pirlo, returning to the club for a second spell in...

Liverpool agree to sign Leipzig defender Konate 28 May 2021 - 03:37 pm

Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign centre back Ibrahima Konate from German side RB Leipzig, the Premier League club said on Friday....

Athletes should travel to Tokyo with confidence - IOC chief 28 May 2021 - 03:26 pm

Olympic chief Thomas Bach has told athletes they should travel to Tokyo with "full confidence" that the delayed 2020 Games will be safe...

Shah set to join bio-secure bubble for Pakistan Super League 28 May 2021 - 03:03 pm

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Cricket Board has apparently compromised on its COVID-19 protocols and allowed fast bowler Naseem Shah to re-enter the bio-secure...

WTA says would welcome dialogue with Osaka over press conference boycott 28 May 2021 - 02:18 pm

LONDON - The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it would welcome dialogue with world number two Naomi Osaka over her decision to boycott...

Qatar's Samba seeks winning momentum ahead of Games 28 May 2021 - 11:27 am

Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba will be looking to impress on home soil as the 400m hurdler goes up against a strong field which includes...

Stage set for Doha Diamond League 28 May 2021 - 11:06 am

More than 200 track and field stars including 12 reigning world champions and several national and world record holders will compete at the...

‘2.47m is possible’: Upbeat Barshim targets Doha win with eyes on Olympics 28 May 2021 - 10:57 am

Since Cuba’s Javier Sotomayor set the world record of 2.45m in 1993, leading high jumpers have been pursuing the mark over the years...

Al Ahly and Berkane eye glory in Doha 28 May 2021 - 10:37 am

Six-time winners Al Ahly of Egypt are looking to add one more trophy to their cabinet as they take on RS Berkane of...

Al Attiyah, Al Thefiri aim to defend series leads in Jordan 28 May 2021 - 10:24 am

The 2021 Jordan Rally got underway on the shores of the Dead Sea yesterday. Twelve cars and competitors from eight nations will now...

Sixers ban popcorn fan, apologize to Russell Westbrook 27 May 2021 - 09:28 pm

A fan who poured popcorn on Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook as he exited the court Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia...

Retired F1 champion Rosberg respects Osaka's mental health stance 27 May 2021 - 09:22 pm

LONDON - Retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg said he respects Naomi Osaka's decision to shun French Open press conferences for mental...

Emery lauds 'impeccable' Villarreal for historic Europa League win 27 May 2021 - 02:48 pm

Villarreal coach Unai Emery praised his "impeccable" players for their dedication after claiming the club's first major trophy by beating Manchester United in...

Zidane resigns as Real Madrid coach: Club 27 May 2021 - 01:13 pm

Madrid: Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid coach with immediate effect five days after his team were pipped to the La...

Doha: Five things to look out for at Diamond League 27 May 2021 - 10:44 am

Doha: Mutaz Essa Barshim and Timothy Cheruiyot are among the athletes with their eyes on a first Wanda Diamond League victory of 2021...

Nasser aims to rewrite his own history at Jordan Rally 27 May 2021 - 10:38 am

Dead Sea, Jordan: The 2021 edition of the world-renowned Jordan Rally, round two of this year’s FIA Middle East Rally Championship, gets underway...

Osaka to skip news conferences at French Open, cites mental health 27 May 2021 - 10:33 am

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Wednesday said she will not take questions from the press at this year's French Open, saying...

Qatar ready to host Diamond League round: Dr Al Kuwari 27 May 2021 - 10:33 am

Doha: Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and President of the Qatar Athletics Federation...