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IHF World Championship: Qatar take on Bahrain 23 Jan 2021 - 08:31 am

Qatar coach Valero Rivera yesterday said his team's focus is now set on the upcoming matches in the main round against Japan and...

Murray to miss Australian Open 22 Jan 2021 - 07:47 pm

LONDON: Former world number one Andy Murray has confirmed he will not be taking part in next month's Australian Open after testing positive...

MotoGP announces Qatar double-header, postpones Americas 22 Jan 2021 - 06:03 pm

The MotoGP season will start with two races on successive weekends in Qatar from March 28, followed by Portugal, organisers said on Friday...

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola 22 Jan 2021 - 05:34 pm

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be out for four to six weeks due to an injury he picked up in their...

Real Madrid coach Zidane tests positive for coronavirus 22 Jan 2021 - 03:28 pm

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for the coronavirus, the La Liga club said in a statement on Friday. The French...

Badosa's Australian Open in doubt after positive Covid-19 test 22 Jan 2021 - 11:53 am

Melbourne: Paula Badosa's Australian Open spot could be in jeopardy due to her positive COVID-19 test after the Victoria state government confirmed on...

FIFA Club World Cup: QSL champions plan top preparations for Al Ahly clash 22 Jan 2021 - 10:55 am

Doha; Al Duhail are aiming to leave a mark on their FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 debut with a strong performance in...

She’s Our Queen corners Pearl glory 22 Jan 2021 - 10:54 am

Doha: In a spectacular show of strength and stamina, the Hassan Ali Alabdulmalik-bred and owned She's Our Queen yesterday won the Class 2...

Denmark down Qatar at World Championship 22 Jan 2021 - 10:16 am

Doha: Reigning Olympic and world champions Denmark yesterday defeated Asian champions Qatar 32-23 in their opening Group II match at the IHF Men’s...

Stokes, Archer return to England test squad for India series 21 Jan 2021 - 10:22 pm

England all-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer will return for the four-test series in India next month as the country's cricket...

Badosa first player to confirm COVID-positive in Australian Open quarantine 21 Jan 2021 - 07:20 pm

Paula Badosa became the first player entered for next month's Australian Open to confirm a positive test for COVID-19 while in quarantine in...

760 up, Cristiano Ronaldo hailed as most prolific goalscorer 21 Jan 2021 - 03:17 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo was hailed as the most prolific professional goalscorer in the history of the game on Wednesday after notching his 760th senior...

FIFA unites with UEFA to warn clubs against breakaway league 21 Jan 2021 - 03:03 pm

GENEVA: As UEFA prepares a final proposal to change the Champions League format in 2024, the governing body of European football joined FIFA...

Ronaldo believes Supercup win can ignite Juve Scudetto defence 21 Jan 2021 - 02:55 pm

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo said his side's Italian Supercup win over Napoli can help revitalise the champions' stuttering Serie A title defence this...

Marmi Cup: Thomas guides Al Shaqab Racing's Lauded to brilliant win 21 Jan 2021 - 09:36 am

Doha: Jockey Ronan Thomas yesterday guided Al Shaqab Racing’s Lauded (GB) (Acclamation x Thatsallimsaying) to the Marmi Cup win at the Qatar Racing...

IHF World Championship: Qatar face defending champs Denmark 21 Jan 2021 - 09:33 am

Doha: Asian Champions Qatar will meet the reigning Olympic and World Champions Denmark today when Al Annabi kick off their campaign in the...

'Big step towards title' as Al Sadd thrash Al Khor 7-0 21 Jan 2021 - 09:27 am

Al Sadd are unstoppable this season. ‘The Wolves’ are not just defeating their opponents - they are thrashing them, and yesterday it was...

Rajasthan Royals release captain Smith ahead of new season 20 Jan 2021 - 09:35 pm

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have released captain Steve Smith ahead of the 2021 IPL auction, the team said on Wednesday....