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ExxonMobil unveils activities for its Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2020 Public Village stand 06 Jan 2020 - 09:13 am

ExxonMobil Qatar, title sponsor of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2020, has announced an exciting series of activities for its stand in the tournament’s...

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims 06 Jan 2020 - 09:00 am

Australia's Shane Warne will auction his prized 'baggy green' test cap to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts as fires blaze across the...

Schauffele holds onto a 1-shot lead at Kapalua 06 Jan 2020 - 12:10 am

KAPALUA, Hawaii: Xander Schauffele made his first bogey in 60 holes at Kapalua dating to his victory last year. He didn't feel as...

Barca strike was planned, says Wu Lei as China hails Espanyol hero 06 Jan 2020 - 12:10 am

Madrid: Espanyol's Wu Lei became the first Chinese footballer to score against Barcelona on Saturday and has revealed how the goal that went...

QSL: Al Sadd look to bounce back in game against Al Arabi 06 Jan 2020 - 12:10 am

DOHA: After a shock defeat to Al Wakrah, defending champions Al Sadd will be hoping to bounce back as they take on Al...

Round 12 review: Al Wakrah’s win over Al Sadd takes limelight 06 Jan 2020 - 12:10 am

Doha: The 2019-20 QNB Stars League’s second leg got off in style with Week 12 fixtures. A total of 16 goals were scored...

Six Qatari referees to officiate at AFC U-23 tourney in Thailand 06 Jan 2020 - 12:10 am

Bangkok: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) appointed 62 match officials, including six Qatari referees for the upcoming AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020, scheduled...

Qatar U-23 gears up for Syria opener 06 Jan 2020 - 12:10 am

A Qatar U-23 player takes part in team’s training session in Pathum Thani, Thailand yesterday ahead of the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020....

Wawrinka and Rublev the players to beat at Qatar ExxonMobil Open 06 Jan 2020 - 12:09 am

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland and rising Russian star Andrey Rublev, tipped by Roger Federer to sparkle in 2020, will...

Tricky path for top seed Wawrinka in Doha 06 Jan 2020 - 12:09 am

DOHA: Top seed and crowd favourite Stan Wawrinka will face Jeremy Chardy or a qualifier in his opening match of the 2020 ATP...

QTF ‘proud’ to bag ATP Tour award again, says Zainal 06 Jan 2020 - 12:09 am

Last year's Qatar ExxonMobil Open being named the ‘Best Tournament’ by the ATP Tour is a ‘proud achievement for Qatar Tennis Federation’ (QTF),...

Amir Cup: Mesaimeer beat Al Shamal to enter main round 06 Jan 2020 - 12:09 am

Mesaimeer and Al Shamal players vie for the ball during their Amir Cup play-off match at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha,...

Alaba not for sale, says Bayern boss Flick 06 Jan 2020 - 12:09 am

Bayern Munich coach Hans-Dieter Flick has set aside speculation surrounding David Alaba’s move to Chelsea by saying that the player is ‘not for...

Bayern Munich players take part in a training session during the team’s winter camp at the Aspire Zone in Doha, yesterday.

'Shame on you': Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse 05 Jan 2020 - 08:54 pm

BRESCIA: Mario Balotelli slammed Lazio fans after the Italian forward was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia’s 2-1 home defeat...

Stokes equals record with 5 catches, SAfrica out for 223 05 Jan 2020 - 12:45 pm

Cape Town, South Africa - Ben Stokes equaled the record for catches in an innings by a fielder as England bowled South Africa...

Statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic overturned in Malmo 05 Jan 2020 - 12:03 pm

MALMO: After weeks of vandalism, the statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has finally been overturned. The 500-kilogram monument, which is located outside Malmo’s football...

Australia beats Canada to move atop Group F at ATP Cup 05 Jan 2020 - 10:55 am

Brisbane, Australia - John Millman got a late call to fill in for Nick Kyrgios and got Australia off to a winning start...

Near-death experience gives Naomi Osaka perspective 05 Jan 2020 - 10:37 am

Brisbane, Australia: A "near-death" experience off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands has given reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka a...