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PSG's Mbappe doubtful for Champions League after ankle sprain 25 Jul 2020 - 03:34 pm

Paris: Paris Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe is doubtful for the Champions League after suffering a serious ankle injury in the French Cup final,...

Al Sadd coach Xavi tests positive for COVID-19 25 Jul 2020 - 12:42 pm

Spanish coach of Al Sadd Xavi Hernandez has tested positive for coronavirus and is under quarantine. The former Spain midfielder confirmed this on...

Abdelkarim extends Al Sadd contract 25 Jul 2020 - 08:21 am

Al Sadd SC's Qatari defender Abdelkarim Hassan holding a team jersey with a club official after his contract with the QNB Stars League...

Leaders Al Duhail, holders Al Sadd resume title hunt 25 Jul 2020 - 08:20 am

Doha: Defending champions Al Sadd and title hopefuls Al Duhail return to QNB Stars League (QSL) action today after a long break which...

Al Rayyan, Al Gharafa clinch wins 25 Jul 2020 - 08:13 am

Football powerhouses Al Rayyan and Al Gharafa clinched victories yesterday as QNB Stars League (QSL) marked its return in style four months after...

Microsoft, NBA team up to put virtual fans in basketball arenas 24 Jul 2020 - 09:15 pm

When the National Basketball Association restarts its coronavirus-interrupted season on July 30 in its "bubble" in Orlando, Florida, the stands could have more...

Motor racing-F1 scraps American races due to virus, adds European trio 24 Jul 2020 - 05:51 pm

LONDON: Formula One scrapped all four of this season's races in the Americas due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday and added three...

Zanardi returning to intensive care in Milan 24 Jul 2020 - 05:42 pm

ROME: Italian former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi was returning to intensive care on Friday, three days after being moved...

Liverpool's Henderson crowned football writers' player of the year 24 Jul 2020 - 05:25 pm

London: Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was named the Football Writers' Association player of the year on Friday for his role in leading the...

Jordi Cruyff resigns as Ecuador coach without taking charge of team 24 Jul 2020 - 02:52 pm

Jordi Cruyff has resigned as Ecuador coach without visiting the country or working with the team seven months after being appointed. The former...

Italy could allow fans into stadiums from September 24 Jul 2020 - 02:40 pm

Italy could allow spectators back into football stadiums in September if the COVID-19 situation allows, sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Friday, adding...

Anderson, Archer return for England as West Indies win toss and bowl 24 Jul 2020 - 01:34 pm

MANCHESTER, England - James Anderson and Jofra Archer returned to England's bowling attack for the third and final test as the West Indies...

AFC President praises unity of Asian football family 24 Jul 2020 - 08:35 am

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, yesterday acknowledged the solidarity and unity which has not only allowed...

We hope to get a positive result: Qatar SC coach Wesam 24 Jul 2020 - 08:24 am

Qatar SC coach Wesam Rizq yesterday said his entire group is relieved to resume football action in the country, adding his squad has...

Al Gharafa, Al Arabi get set for QSL points battle 24 Jul 2020 - 08:19 am

Al Gharafa coach Slavisa Jokanovic yesterday said his squad is playing its first match after a long break but his players will be...

USOPC launches fund for athletes facing COVID-19 hardship 23 Jul 2020 - 09:26 pm

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced a new fund on Thursday to support athletes facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19...

Tyson to return to ring for exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. 23 Jul 2020 - 08:44 pm

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will make a much anticipated return to the ring when he faces four-division world champion Roy Jones...

PSG embark on trophy blitz as French football resumes 23 Jul 2020 - 08:25 pm

Paris: Four months after French football ground to a standstill as the coronavirus pandemic worsened, Paris Saint-Germain head into Friday's national cup final...