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Soccer-Barcelona sign Braithwaite outside transfer window 20 Feb 2020 - 01:34 pm

BARCELONA: Barcelona have signed Denmark striker Martin Braithwaite from fellow La Liga side Leganes for 18 million euros ($19.43 million) after receiving permission...

Hateboer scores 2 as Atalanta routs Valencia 4-1 in CL 20 Feb 2020 - 10:56 am

MILAN: With roughly a third of the population of Bergamo packed into Milan's San Siro stadium, Atalanta made the journey well worth it...

Pakistan's Umar Akmal suspended under anti-corruption code 20 Feb 2020 - 10:21 am

Karachi - Pakistan's perennial problem-maker Umar Akmal was suspended Thursday under an anti-corruption rule, cricket officials announced, sidelining him from the Pakistan Super...

H H The Amir Sword Festival 2020: Sponsorship signing ceremonies 20 Feb 2020 - 01:10 am

CEO of Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi (left) presenting a memento to Ahmed Salem Al Ali, Director of Program...

Neymar criticises injury handling after Dortmund defeat 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

Dortmund, Germany: Neymar has criticised Paris Saint-Germain’s handling of his recent injury after scoring in the 2-1 defeat at Borussia Dortmund, which leaves...

Maple Leafs attempt to defeat Penguins in rematch 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

The Toronto Maple Leafs will learn Thursday night if home ice can help them figure out the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have dominated them...

Raikkonen on course to break F1 record for most race starts 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

MONTMELÓ, Spain: Former champion Kimi Raikkonen enters the new season with a chance to break Formula One's record for most race starts. The...

Strong field set for opening rounds of MQNB 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

LUSAIL: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) will host the opening three rounds of the Manateq Qatar National Baja (MQNB) in conjunction...

Doha to host preparation course for Qatar 2022 referees 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

Doha will host a course, organised by the International Football Association (FIFA) during the period from March 9 to 13, to prepare referees...

Al Mohannadi aims for ‘memorable’ season 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

Qatar’s off-road star Khalid Al Mohannadi will be aiming to start his T3 season with a positive outing at this week’s Manateq Qatar...

Bruised Al Gharafa look ‘to turn a new leaf’ as QSL resumes 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

Early exits from the prestigious Amir Cup and the Ooredoo Cup sum up Al Gharafa’s nightmarish run in the last two weeks. Now,...

Inter Milan edge out Aspire to reach Al Kass Cup semi-final 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

Doha: Inter Milan ended Qatari hopes of a home success in this year’s Al Kass International Cup as Amadou Sarr scored the only...

GIS posts QR44m net profit on strong revenue growth 20 Feb 2020 - 12:47 am

DOHA: Gulf International Services (GIS), one of the largest diversified services groups in Qatar, has reported a net profit of QR44m for the...

Cricket's coming home: Pakistan hosts star-studded T20 league 19 Feb 2020 - 01:57 pm

Karachi - Cricket-crazy fans in Pakistan will be able to enjoy the whole of their Twenty20 league on home soil for the first...

Alfa Romeo, Haas unveil cars before start of F1 preseason 19 Feb 2020 - 12:41 pm

Montmelo, Spain - Formula One teams Alfa Romeo and Haas unveiled their cars for the new season on Wednesday. Former champion Kimi Raikkonen...

Phenomenon Haaland outshines PSG superstars to confirm arrival on biggest stage 19 Feb 2020 - 10:41 am

Dortmund, Germany: The two most expensive players in the world were unable to outshine the prolific Erling Braut Haaland as the Norwegian sensation...

Australia's women get the chance to shine on their own stage 19 Feb 2020 - 09:09 am

Melbourne - Despite their dominance on the world stage, Australia's women cricketers have long toiled in the shadow of the national men's team...

Golf: Exciting battle on the cards at Qatar Open 19 Feb 2020 - 12:00 am

Eight Qatari golfers will be competing alongside 23 professionals at this year’s Qatar Open Amateur Championship at the Doha Golf Club (DGC), organisers...