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Formula One: Rosberg edges Hamilton for Japan pole 08 Oct 2016 - 11:08 am

Suzuka, Japan: Nico Rosberg stormed to pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix for a third successive year on Saturday, piling more pressure...

Managing pacers' workload the key, says Kohli 07 Oct 2016 - 04:50 pm

Indore, India: India must manage the workload of their fast bowlers during their jam-packed home season, captain Virat Kohli said Friday, after being...

Konta crushes home favourite in Beijing quarters 07 Oct 2016 - 04:43 pm

Beijing: Johanna Konta crushed home hero Zhang Shuai in two sets in the China Open quarter-finals Friday as Andy Murray and David Ferrer...

Raina recalled for India's ODI series against New Zealand 06 Oct 2016 - 05:44 pm

Batsmen Suresh Raina has been recalled into India's one-day international (ODI) squad for the five-match series against New Zealand this month. The 29-year-old,...

West Ham: 3 reasons why The Irons can bounce back this season 06 Oct 2016 - 05:27 pm

Despite the 1-1 draw, West Ham United’s position in the Premier League table remains the same, with them languishing in the relegation zone....

FIFA shows red card to hotel where police arrested officials 06 Oct 2016 - 05:16 pm

LONDON: The doormen at Zurich's Baur au Lac hotel can put away their white sheets. There will be no FIFA executives to shield...

Son Heung-min gives South Korea a comeback win over Qatar 06 Oct 2016 - 05:00 pm

SEOUL, South Korea: Tottenham forward Son Heung-min scored the winner as South Korea rallied for a 3-2 comeback victory over Qatar in Asian...

Yamaguchi scores late to give Japan 2-1 win over Iraq 06 Oct 2016 - 03:44 pm

SEOUL, South Korea: Hotaru Yamaguchi scored in the fifth minute of injury time Thursday to give Japan a 2-1 win over Iraq in...

ITF hits back at Sharapova criticism 06 Oct 2016 - 03:21 pm

LONDON: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) hit back on Thursday at criticism over its handling of Maria Sharapova's drugs ban for meldonium. The...

Hector Bellerin: What the Arsenal star could bring to Manchester City 06 Oct 2016 - 02:17 pm

Hector Bellerin is hot property right now. His impressive displays since breaking into the Arsenal first team 18 months ago have earned him...

Gary Cahill keen to silence critics and prove worth at Chelsea 06 Oct 2016 - 02:05 pm

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is eager to iron out the "easy to correct" errors in his game to both prove doubters wrong and...

Cazorla eager to extend stay at Arsenal 06 Oct 2016 - 09:34 am

Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla would be happy to sign a new contract with Arsenal despite local media linking him with a move to...

Ambitious Qatar chase World Cup lifeline in South Korea 06 Oct 2016 - 03:56 am

SUWON: Just 12 days into the job Jorge Fossati faces his first test as Qatar coach when his side play away at South...

We have been eagerly waiting for this day, says QCF President 06 Oct 2016 - 03:54 am

Doha: Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Thani, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the UCI Road World Championships Doha 2016 (pictured), says...

Laudrup takes first Al Rayyan session 06 Oct 2016 - 03:53 am

DOHA: Al Rayyan welcomed new head coach Michael Laudrup for his first training session with the squad. Before the session, Laudrup and his...

Al Shahaniya appoint Nando as team manager 06 Oct 2016 - 03:51 am

Doha: Al Shahaniya Head of Football Mohamed Al Shammari revealed that they have appointed the current reserve team head coach Ze Nando to...

Agents 'cancer' on the game: Napoli chief 05 Oct 2016 - 05:13 pm

London: Agents are a "cancer" on the game of football, Napoli's outspoken president Aurelio De Laurentiis declared on Wednesday. "Agents are the cancer...