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Al Thumama and Al Matar kick off Amateur League 24 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

There’s a buzz of excitement as teams get set for the start of the highly-anticipated Qatar Amateur League season. The 2018-19 season kicks...

Two new coaches join New Vision Badminton Sport 24 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

New Vision Badminton Sport (NVBS), a premier badminton coaching facility, has recruited two new coaches while embarking on an expansion drive to promote...

Surprises await spectators at QEF Arena today, Al Anzi 24 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

A host of surprises await spectators on the final day of the QNB Qatar International Show Jumping Championship at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s...

QOC celebrates Olympic Day 24 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) represented by its sport Affairs Department, celebrated the 16th edition of Olympic Day event (Olympic Day Run) 2018...

Al Marri rides to glory on Anyway II 24 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

Rashid Towaim Al Marri yesterday made sure Anyway II complete a flawless routine as he captured top honours in the FEI Art. 238.2.1,...

Bottas puts Mercedes on top 23 Nov 2018 - 11:41 pm

Abu Dhabi: Valtteri Bottas topped the times, but it was a feisty Red Bull team who were happiest on Friday after a surprisingly...

Coric, Cilic put Croatia in charge of Davis Cup final 23 Nov 2018 - 11:41 pm

LILLE, France: Borna Coric and Marin Cilic put Croatia in command of the Davis Cup final on Friday, leaving hosts and defending champions...

PSG's Neymar and Mbappe expected to be fit to face Liverpool 23 Nov 2018 - 11:24 pm

PARIS: Injured strikers Kylian Mbappe and Neymar will miss Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 date against Toulouse on Saturday but both could be back...

Bairstow shines at No.3 but Sri Lanka fight back 23 Nov 2018 - 11:24 pm

Colombo: Jonny Bairstow laid down a marker to be England's permanent Test number three on Friday but Sri Lanka clawed their way back...

Bangladesh 55-5 in 2nd innings as 17 wickets tumble on day 2 23 Nov 2018 - 11:24 pm

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh: Bangladesh reached stumps at 55-5 on the second day of the second cricket test against West Indies after a day in...

Broadcasters review production plans for IAAF Doha Worlds 23 Nov 2018 - 12:44 am

World broadcasters attended a World Broadcasters Meeting (WBM) in Doha last week to see first-hand the facilities, services and processes available to them...

In-form Al Rumaihi bags top prize on opening day 23 Nov 2018 - 12:44 am

Popular Qatari rider Mubarak Yousef Al Rumaihi continued his amazing form with double podium finishes including top spot in the feature event as...

Al Rayyan eye win over Umm Salal as QSL resumes 23 Nov 2018 - 12:44 am

Former champions Al Rayyan will be looking to surge into top 3 in the QNB Stars League (QSL) standings when they take on...

Former Chelsea striker Drogba announces retirement at 40 23 Nov 2018 - 12:23 am

LONDON: Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba announced his retirement on Wednesday, calling time on a 20-year career in which the bullish centre forward...

'Impossible has happened' as Kubica returns to F1 with Williams 23 Nov 2018 - 12:23 am

Abu Dhabi: Polish driver Robert Kubica said the "almost impossible" had come true after announcing he will return to Formula One for the...

England aiming to whitewash Sri Lanka in 3rd test 23 Nov 2018 - 12:23 am

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka has played poorly and is weakened. And it's already 2-0 down in the test series at home. England...

Haque's 8th ton equals record as Bangladesh 315-8 on Day 1 23 Nov 2018 - 12:23 am

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh: Mominul Haque equaled the Bangladesh record with his eighth test century as he propelled the hosts to 315-8 against the West...