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Pep urges in-form Sterling to do even better 03 Dec 2018 - 11:52 pm

Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola challenged in-form Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling on Monday to improve his game even further, despite his sparkling...

Williamson, Watling dig in after Yasir shines in final Test 03 Dec 2018 - 11:50 pm

Abu Dhabi: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson hit a fighting half century while BJ Watling batted with patience to delay leg-spinner Yasir Shah's...

With Olympics looming, surf star captures a bigger prize 03 Dec 2018 - 09:18 pm

If Australia's Stephanie Gilmore captures the gold medal when surfing makes its Olympic debut two years from now, it might not be her...

Liverpool's Klopp charged with misconduct for derby celebration 03 Dec 2018 - 07:03 pm

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has been charged with misconduct for his behaviour in Sunday's 1-0 Merseyside derby victory over Everton in the Premier...

England to face Netherlands, Portugal v Switzerland in Nations League semis 03 Dec 2018 - 05:02 pm

Dublin: England will meet the Netherlands for a place in the inaugural Nations League final with hosts Portugal facing Switzerland in the other...

Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages 03 Dec 2018 - 03:46 pm

DUBLIN: UEFA will fast-track the implementation of video assistant referees (VAR) for the Champions League knockout stages this season, its president Aleksander Ceferin...

Atletico's Costa to undergo surgery in Brazil 03 Dec 2018 - 03:43 pm

MADRID: Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa faces a long spell on the sidelines after the La Liga club said on Monday he has...

Spurs fan arrested after banana skin thrown onto Arsenal pitch 03 Dec 2018 - 01:17 pm

London: A football fan has been arrested after a banana skin was thrown onto the pitch at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal forward...

Chris Gayle wins $300,000 in defamation settlement 03 Dec 2018 - 11:01 am

SYDNEY: West Indies cricket star Chris Gayle has been awarded $300,000 in damages, three months after a jury found he was defamed in...

Packers end era of playing it safe with McCarthy firing 03 Dec 2018 - 10:38 am

When the Green Bay Packers fired head coach Mike McCarthy on Sunday they ended an era that many believed kept them stuck in...

New Zealand bat in final Test against Pakistan 03 Dec 2018 - 09:04 am

Abu Dhabi, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat in the third and final Test against Pakistan in...

Pujara backs Ashwin to succeed in Australian conditions 03 Dec 2018 - 08:07 am

ADELAIDE: India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara says star spinner Ravi Ashwin has made changes he believes will help him finally enjoy success in Australia...

Al Duhail and Al Rayyan share points after late own goal 03 Dec 2018 - 12:41 am

An own goal late in the second half yesterday robbed Al Duhail of a point against Al Rayyan as both sides produced an...

Eight-star Al Sadd crush hapless Al Gharafa 03 Dec 2018 - 12:41 am

In a sporting gesture, former champions Al Gharafa yesterday presented Al Sadd star Abdelkarim Hassan - who won the AFC Player of the...

Smith wins QGL golf tournament 03 Dec 2018 - 12:38 am

Dwayne Smith and Elias Aboud were declared winner and runner-up respectively in the golf tournament organised by Qatar Golf Lovers (QGL) over the...

Wilder still hopes for Joshua as Fury eyes rematch 03 Dec 2018 - 12:17 am

Los Angeles: Deontay Wilder still hopes to face Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight unification bout but is happy to hand rival Tyson Fury...

Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title 03 Dec 2018 - 12:17 am

LOS ANGELES: American Deontay Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight title after a thrilling split decision draw with Britain's Tyson Fury at Staples Center...

Fahad’s next fight likely in February 03 Dec 2018 - 12:17 am

LEICESTER: Qatar’s Fahad Thani (pictured left), currently enjoying a nine-fight win streak, is likely to step into the ring next February. The 31-year-old,...