Sports

As Serena Williams returns, Venus says her game hasn't left 06 Mar 2018 - 08:09 am

NEW YORK: Venus Williams gave a scouting report on her warmup partner that sounded the same as always. Serena Williams is back, and...

Qatar aim for strong start at Katara 06 Mar 2018 - 03:09 am

Doha: Two of hosts Qatar’s three pairs will start charting new life on the FIVB Beach World Tour through the prestigious four-star Katara...

Aspire Academy, OFC sign agreement 06 Mar 2018 - 02:54 am

Doha: Aspire Academy and Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) signed a new partnership agreement to promote the performance and development of youth players. Through...

Kohli reminds me of Imran Khan, says coach Shastri 05 Mar 2018 - 07:42 pm

Kolkata: Heaping praise on skipper Virat Kohli and his recent exploits in South Africa, India cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has compared the...

Without Neymar, PSG have to get up and get on with it: Alves 05 Mar 2018 - 04:31 pm

Paris: Dani Alves insists Paris Saint-Germain have what it takes to beat Real Madrid in their Champions League showdown on Tuesday even without...

Investigation opened into Astori death in Italy 05 Mar 2018 - 04:24 pm

Rome: A judicial inquiry had been launched following the death of 31-year-old Italian footballer Davide Astori, whose autopsy is expected to be carried...

Arsenal unlikely to finish in top four: Koscielny 05 Mar 2018 - 04:18 pm

London: Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny admits it will be "very hard" for the club to qualify for the Champions League after another damaging...

Former Qatar Open winner Thomas in Asia-Pacific team 05 Mar 2018 - 01:09 am

DOHA: Rayhan Thomas, winner at the 2016 Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship, will return to his favourite hunting Doha Golf Club as member...

Zarco, Rossi and Dovi shine at Losail Circuit 05 Mar 2018 - 01:09 am

Doha: Yamaha blast back up top on Saturday night, with Dovizioso once again a force to be reckoned with Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha...

Confident Al Sadd seek goals against Nasaf today 05 Mar 2018 - 01:09 am

QARSHI, Uzbekistan: Doha giants Al Sadd will be looking to score goals to put pressure on hosts Nasaf in their AFC Champions League...

Qatar can do ‘a good job’ in hosting 2022 World Cup, says Koeman 05 Mar 2018 - 01:09 am

DOHA: Former Dutch great and the current Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has backed Qatar in doing ‘a good job’ of hosting the 2022...

British athletics great Roger Bannister dies aged 88 04 Mar 2018 - 07:51 pm

London: Record-breaking British athlete Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes, has died aged 88, his family...

Dutch pass master Sneijder takes international retirement 04 Mar 2018 - 04:51 pm

The Hague: Dutch midfielder and Al Gharafa player Wesley Sneijder has decided to end his international football career after 14 years and a...

Qatar can do 'a good job' in hosting 2022 World Cup: Koeman 04 Mar 2018 - 04:23 pm

DOHA: Former Dutch great and the current Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has backed Qatar in doing 'a good job' of hosting the 2022...

Fiorentina captain Astori dies suddenly, club says 04 Mar 2018 - 02:27 pm

MILAN: Fiorentina captain Davide Astori died of a sudden illness on Sunday morning, the Serie A club said on Twitter. He was 31...

Qatar SC fight back to secure 2-2 draw 04 Mar 2018 - 10:33 am

DOHA: Hosts Qatar SC yesterday rallied to share honours when they fought back from a 2-goal deficit against fourth-placed Umm Salal at Suheim...

Indian duo wins World Snooker Team Cup 04 Mar 2018 - 10:29 am

Indian duo of Pankaj Advani (top right) and Manan Chandra (top second) right display their trophy after beating their Pakistani counterparts in the...