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Smoke haze again forces delay in Australian Open qualifyin 15 Jan 2020 - 11:02 am

MELBOURNE, Australia : Australian Open officials have delayed the start of play by two hours on the second day of qualifying, hoping that...

Stokes named ICC player of the year after landmark 2019 15 Jan 2020 - 10:43 am

Dubai: Ben Stokes was Wednesday named the International Cricket Council player of the year, capping an unforgettable 2019 for the swashbuckling England all-rounder...

After Mumbai spanking, Kohli sees need to rethink batting order 15 Jan 2020 - 09:18 am

New Delhi - India captain Virat Kohli acknowledged the need to rethink the team's batting order after being steamrolled by Australia in Mumbai...

Al Shaqab’s Al Kuwari qualifies for finals of AEF U-21 Dressage in Taipei 15 Jan 2020 - 09:03 am

Jassim Mohammed Al Kuwari, a student rider of Al Shaqab, member of Qatar Foundation, has qualified to represent Qatar in the finals of...

Tickets selling fast as Al Duhail and Al Sadd gear up for Qatar Cup final 15 Jan 2020 - 08:54 am

Arrangements for this Friday’s Qatar Cup final between country’s football giants Al Duhail and Al Sadd are on track with tickets for the...

Japan's 'King Kazu' striker, nearly 53, renews contract 14 Jan 2020 - 06:41 pm

Tokyo: Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 53 next month, has renewed his contract with Yokohama FC to extend his record as...

It was the right time to change coach, says Barca president 14 Jan 2020 - 05:33 pm

BARCELONA: Ernesto Valverde was sacked as a coach even though Barcelona are on top of La Liga because the team needed an injection...

Australian Open qualifying begins despite poor air quality 14 Jan 2020 - 09:52 am

Melbourne, Australia - Smoke haze and poor air quality caused by wildfires temporarily suspended practice sessions for the Australian Open at Melbourne Park...

Spectator who racially abused Archer banned for two years 14 Jan 2020 - 09:34 am

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has banned a spectator from attending international and domestic games in the country for two years after he admitted...

Sania Mirza wins in WTA Tour return after more than 2 years 14 Jan 2020 - 09:06 am

Hobart: Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has won her first doubles match since returning to the WTA Tour following the birth of her...

Qatar Masters Pro-Am Qualifier Open on January 18 14 Jan 2020 - 01:41 am

Doha: Commercial Bank, Qatar’s first private bank, and Education City Golf Club have officially launched Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Pro-Am Qualifier Open. The...

Swiss watch brand Longines to partner with CHI Al Shaqab 14 Jan 2020 - 01:41 am

Doha: Longines is proud to become the Presenting Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of CHI Al Shaqab, as well as the Main...

Young riders benefiting from Hathab Series: Al Rumaihi 14 Jan 2020 - 01:41 am

DOHA: The Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab Series - now into its fourth edition - is making a positive impact on the young...

Kerber makes strong start at Australian Open warmup in Adelaide 13 Jan 2020 - 04:00 pm

SYDNEY: Former world number one Angelique Kerber swept past the challenge from China's Wang Qiang 6-1 6-3 to pick up her first win...

Badminton world number one Momota hurt, driver killed in Malaysia crash 13 Jan 2020 - 08:56 am

Kuala Lumpur - Badminton world number one Kento Momota was injured and his driver was killed in a crash near Kuala Lumpur on...

Australian Smith wins Sony Open after playoff in Hawaii 13 Jan 2020 - 08:29 am

Cameron Smith won the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday after the Australian made up a three-stroke deficit in the final...

Guardiola says Aguero has a gift as he becomes leading overseas scorer 13 Jan 2020 - 02:05 am

For Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Argentine striker Sergio Aguero is the gift that keeps giving. Aguero became the most prolific overseas goalscorer...