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Dominant Qatar storm into semi-finals 23 Jan 2016 - 01:01 am

Qatar’s Ahmed Alaa (right) in action against a North Korean player during the AFC U23 Championship quarter-finals in Doha yesterday. Qatar won the...

Extra-time goals take Japan closer to Rio 23 Jan 2016 - 12:58 am

Japan’s forward Yuya Kubo (second from left) vies for the ball while Iran’s Ali Karimi (left) and Alireza Naghizad (centre) looking to spoil...

Injury-hit UAE seek success against strong Iraq today 23 Jan 2016 - 12:57 am

Doha: Coach Abdullah Misfir has confirmed the United Arab Emirates will be without a host of first team players for today’s AFC U23...

We knew we could beat North Korea: Shanin 23 Jan 2016 - 12:57 am

DOHA: Qatar defender Fahad Shanin yesterday said his team-mates were confident of overcoming North Korea in the quarterfinals of the AFC U-23 Championship....

Amla and Cook lead South Africa to 329-5 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

South African batsman Stephen Cook raises his bat and helmet as he celebrates scoring a century (100 runs) during day 1 of the...

Pacquiao hopes farewell fight helps bolster Senate bid 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Boxers Manny Pacquiao (L) and Timothy Bradley pose for a picture as they attend a press conference at Madison Square Garden in New...

UEFA's approves new technology as Infantino vows FIFA win 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino smiles during a press conference closing an UEFA Executive meeting at the European football body's headquarters on January...

Coaches need to 'lead by example': Mihajlovic 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Napoli's Italian coach Maurizio Sarri was hit with a two-game Italian Cup touchline ban and fined 20,000 euros ($21,600) after calling Mancini a...

Ivanovic extends Chelsea stay 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

File photo of Branislav Ivanovic celebrating score for Chelsea against Burnley. Reuters London: Branislav Ivanovic has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea,...

Hiddink reveals his role in Cech glove affair 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink arrives for the press conference. REUTERS Cobham: Guus Hiddink has revealed he had a face-to-face conversation with Petr Cech...

British anti-doping chief under fire from FA 22 Jan 2016 - 06:29 pm

London: The head of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is set to appear before a committee of British lawmakers on Tuesday with the sound of...

Anderson blast gives New Zealand huge win over Pakistan 22 Jan 2016 - 05:52 pm

Corey Anderson (L) of New Zealand dives to safety as Pakistan's wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed (R) tries to run him out during the third...

Sharapova re-dresses for success to reach fourth round 22 Jan 2016 - 10:34 am

Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts following her win against Lauren Davis of the US during their men's singles match on day five of the...

Impressive Qatar aim to continue consistent run 22 Jan 2016 - 02:23 am

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez and DPR Korea coach Yun Jong-su, pose for a picture after a press conference on the eve of the...

Lekhwiya trounce Al Sadd to win Sheikh Jassim Cup 22 Jan 2016 - 02:22 am

Lekhwiya players and officials celebrate their win at the Sheikh Jassim Cup at Al Ahli Stadium yesterday. Lekhwiya defeated Al Sadd 4-1. Picture...

Captain Hassan leading by example for hosts at AFC U23 22 Jan 2016 - 02:20 am

Qatar captain Abdelkarim Hassan celebrates after scoring a goal during the AFC U23 Championship in this file picture. Doha: Abdelkarim Hassan has been...