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Johnson withstands Isner storm to advance at US Open 01 Sep 2020 - 09:22 am

NEW YORK: John Isner began the U.S. Open in typical fashion on Monday with a barrage of aces and a match that stretched...

Trailblazing college hoops coach Thompson dies at 78 31 Aug 2020 - 08:47 pm

Washington: John Thompson, who made history as the first black coach to win a US national college basketball championship when he led Georgetown...

Messi misses first pre-season training session as Barcelona stand-off continues 31 Aug 2020 - 07:29 pm

Madrid - Lionel Messi boycotted Barcelona's first pre-season training session on Monday, club sources have confirmed to AFP, as the striker upped the...

Ewan outsmarts Bennett to win Tour stage three as Alaphilippe retains lead 31 Aug 2020 - 06:56 pm

SISTERON, France: Australian Caleb Ewan timed his effort to perfection to win the third stage of the Tour de France in a bunch...

Djokovic, Osaka in action as very different U.S. Open begins 31 Aug 2020 - 05:22 pm

NEW YORK: Former champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka headline Day One at the U.S. Open on Monday, as an unusual calm settled...

Tokyo Games to be symbol of hope as flame goes on display 31 Aug 2020 - 05:03 pm

TOKYO: At a low-key ceremony to mark the unveiling of the Olympic flame display on Monday, Tokyo officials reiterated that next year's Games...

Ibrahimovic to stay at Milan for another season: Reports 31 Aug 2020 - 04:06 pm

MILAN: Veteran forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is to stay at AC Milan for another season in a bid to help the once-mighty club end...

Longines Hathab gearing up for next season after grand success 31 Aug 2020 - 09:30 am

The Organising Committee of the Logines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour, consisting of the representatives from Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) and Al Shaqab, will...

Al Attiya ready to rumble in Turkey 31 Aug 2020 - 09:21 am

Qatar’s veteran rally driver Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiya is getting ready to feature in next month’s Turkey Rally, which is part of...

QGL bids farewell to Founder President Mathew 31 Aug 2020 - 09:20 am

Qatar Golf Lovers (QGL) recently bid farewell to PK Mathew who has been it’s President since inception in 2001. QGL organised a farewell...

Shuttlers back in action at Doha’s NVBS 31 Aug 2020 - 09:18 am

New Vision Badminton Sport (NVBS) which had to close their badminton coaching facilities and outdoor sports activities on account of Coronavirus Pandemic is...

He's back! Alaphilippe takes emotional win at Tour de France 30 Aug 2020 - 08:42 pm

NICE, France: France's fastest showman on two wheels is back making a splash at the Tour de France and once again wearing the...

England beat Pakistan by five wickets in 2nd T20 30 Aug 2020 - 07:58 pm

Manchester, United Kingdom - England beat Pakistan by five wickets to win the second Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Sunday. Eoin Morgan,...

Paire tests positive for COVID-19 before U.S. Open: Report 30 Aug 2020 - 06:31 pm

NEW YORK: France's Benoit Paire has tested positive for COVID-19 and will have to pull out of the U.S. Open starting on Monday,...

Djokovic out to make hay while the sun shines in New York 30 Aug 2020 - 06:08 pm

Off-court distractions and a neck injury could not prevent Novak Djokovic from extending his winning run this year to 23 matches and the...

Hamilton triumphant in Belgium for 89th career win 30 Aug 2020 - 05:48 pm

Formula One world championship leader Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday in a one-two with Mercedes team mate...

Robert Lewandowski is Germany’s 'footballer of the year' 30 Aug 2020 - 04:19 pm

MUNICH: Polish forward Robert Lewandowski has been voted Germany’s "footballer of the year” for helping Bayern Munich to a Champions League, Bundesliga and...

Spurs sign right back Doherty from Wolves 30 Aug 2020 - 03:31 pm

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur have signed right back Matt Doherty from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a four-year contract, the north London club said on Sunday....