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India beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI, levels series 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

PUNE, India: Half-centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik helped India to a comfortable six-wicket victory over New Zealand in their second one-day...

Bangladesh hope to end winless streak 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

Bloemfontein, South Africa: Shakib Al Hasan will be Bangladesh's third captain on a disappointing tour of South Africa as they seek to regain...

Manchester City's Toure blasts League Cup ball 25 Oct 2017 - 04:38 pm

London: English football chiefs on Wednesday defended the ball used in the League Cup after Manchester City's Yaya Toure said it was worse...

'Mini Zlatan' steps out of Aubameyang's shadow 25 Oct 2017 - 04:35 pm

Berlin: Swedish teenager Alexander Isak -- dubbed the 'Mini Zlatan' -- has taken a step out of the shadow of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at...

Spurs targeting 'real trophies' over domestic cups - Pochettino 25 Oct 2017 - 12:33 pm

Winning the Premier League and the Champions League is the priority for Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino as he considers them "real trophies"...

Mooy to meet young Huddersfield fan after letter melts hearts 25 Oct 2017 - 08:16 am

A young Huddersfield Town fan could end up meeting midfielder Aaron Mooy after he sent the club a letter with a five pound...

Qatar’s Al Jassim to officiate at 2017 FIFA Club World Cup 25 Oct 2017 - 12:19 am

The international football governing body (FIFA) has chosen Qatari international referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim (pictured) to officiate at the 2017 FIFA Club World...

Victory over Al Sadd ranks high on striker Hamdallah’s mind 25 Oct 2017 - 12:14 am

Al Rayyan are seeking to extend their winning streak to three matches in the QNB Stars League (QSL) by defeating Al Sadd in...

Al Duhail eye sixth successive win 25 Oct 2017 - 12:14 am

QNB Stars League (QSL) leaders Al Duhail will be looking to register their sixth successive win whent hey take on Al Gharafa in...

QOC, Ministry of Education and Higher Education launch ‘Kun Riyadi’ 25 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Chairman H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani poses for a photograph with special invitees and schoolchildren at...

Russia increases World Cup budget by $600 million 24 Oct 2017 - 05:49 pm

Moscow: Russia has increased the budget for the 2018 World Cup by 34.5 billion rubles ($600 million, 510 million euros), according to a...

Bayern star Hummels fit for Leipzig Cup clash 24 Oct 2017 - 04:32 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes expects Germany defender Mats Hummels to start Wednesday's German Cup tie at RB Leipzig despite suffering an...

AC Milan cut short Adidas deal 24 Oct 2017 - 04:19 pm

Milan: AC Milan have ended their sponsorship deal with Adidas after almost two decades, the Italian Serie A club confirmed Tuesday. The German...

Everton put David Unsworth in temporary charge 24 Oct 2017 - 02:01 pm

London: Everton on Tuesday appointed their Under-23 coach David Unsworth as caretaker manager following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. The 44-year-old will be...

Former world champion Bingham banned for betting offences 24 Oct 2017 - 01:44 pm

LONDON:Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham has been banned for six months for infringing betting rules over a 12-year period, the World Professional...

2018 Olympic torch ceremony hit by poor weather 24 Oct 2017 - 01:41 pm

Olympia, Greece: A backup Olympic flame was used Tuesday in Ancient Olympia after unsuitable weather forced the cancellation of a traditional lighting ceremony...

'Magnificent' Kane would cost 250 million - Perez 24 Oct 2017 - 12:54 pm

Madrid: It would take a world record 250 million euro ($294 million) fee to land the on-fire Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur according...

Tiger Woods set to enter plea bargain for DUI arrest 24 Oct 2017 - 12:40 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida: The diversion program for intoxicated drivers that Tiger Woods is expected to enter Wednesday is one of several across the...