Sports

Afghanistan notches big win against Bangladesh in Asia Cup 30 Aug 2022 - 10:26 pm

SHARJAH: High-flying Afghanistan rattled Bangladesh through its spinners to notch a convincing seven-wicket victory and a berth in the Super 4 of the...

It now costs $1,200 on average to complete World Cup sticker album 30 Aug 2022 - 09:55 pm

Collecting FIFA World Cup sticker albums-a longtime hobby of football fans-is expected to be costlier than ever this year due to global inflation....

UAE grants multiple-entry tourist visas for Hayya cardholders 30 Aug 2022 - 09:04 pm

The United Arab Emirates announced that it will grant multiple entry visa for Hayya cardholders who will be attending the 2022 FIFA World...

Qatar claims six medals in West Asian U-20 Fencing Championship 30 Aug 2022 - 08:37 pm

Amman: The Qatar national team clinched gold and silver medals to take the team's total tally to six medals at the West Asian...

Pakistan optimistic of Afridi playing T20 World Cup after London rehab 30 Aug 2022 - 07:28 pm

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has travelled to London to continue his recovery from a knee injury but the country's cricket board is...

Disney licenses ICC cricket TV broadcast rights to India’s Zee 30 Aug 2022 - 07:00 pm

Disney Star has signed an agreement to license exclusive TV rights for International Cricket Council men’s matches to ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. for...

NBA updates COVID protocol for 2022-23 30 Aug 2022 - 06:36 pm

The NBA is revising the health and safety protocol for the 2022-23 season, The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Players who aren't vaccinated against...

Kyrgios all-business in 'uncomfortable' win over friend Kokkinakis 30 Aug 2022 - 05:39 pm

NEW YORK: Australian Nick Kyrgios overcame his despair at seeing dear friend Thanasi Kokkinakis on the other side of the net on Monday,...

French soccer star Pogba paid 100,000 euros to extortionists 30 Aug 2022 - 05:02 pm

PARIS: World Cup winner Paul Pogba paid 100,000 euros ($100,000) to an organized group including his brother that was trying to extort him...

Qatar Swimming Association opens water polo training center 30 Aug 2022 - 01:45 pm

Doha: With the aim to encourage water polo among kids, Qatar Swimming Association opened a water polo training centre for youngsters. The training...

Retirement getting closer but Wawrinka still has the fire 30 Aug 2022 - 12:22 pm

NEW YORK: Former U.S. Open winner Stan Wawrinka hinted that he was getting closer to hanging up his racket after being forced to...

Bournemouth sack manager Parker after Liverpool loss 30 Aug 2022 - 12:05 pm

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker was sacked by the newly promoted Premier League club on Tuesday, three days after they were beaten 9-0 by...

Relationship with tennis will continue after retirement, says Williams 30 Aug 2022 - 09:38 am

NEW YORK: Serena Williams is leaving tennis but her love affair with the sport will continue assured the 23-times Grand Slam winner on...

Williams puts off retirement with first round win 30 Aug 2022 - 08:55 am

New York: SerenaWilliamssignalled she is not quite ready for retirement advancing to the second round of the USOpen on Monday with a scrappy...

Al Wakrah held by Al Markhiya as Qatar SC beat Al Shamal 1-0 30 Aug 2022 - 08:35 am

Doha: Al Wakrah yesterday failed to tame a tough Al Markhiya resistance and had to settle for a goalless draw in their QNB...

Past US Open champs Medvedev, Murray advance to 2nd round 29 Aug 2022 - 11:02 pm

NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev had an easy start to his US Open title defense, beating Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 on Monday. On...

West Ham signs Brazil's Paquetá from Lyon for $61.6M 29 Aug 2022 - 10:39 pm

Brazil international Lucas Paquetá joined West Ham for a club-record fee of 61.6 million euros ($61.6 million) on Monday, ending his two-year stint...