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Al Attiyah chases another record as Manateq Rally of Qatar flags off 16 Nov 2018 - 11:00 am

DOHA: The 2018 Manateq International Rally of Qatar got underway with the spectacular backdrop of Souq Waqif in downtown Doha yesterday evening. Amid...

Qatar thrilled with gutsy win over Switzerland 16 Nov 2018 - 10:26 am

DOHA: Qatar, with a shock defeat over World No.8 Switzerland on Wednesday, are brimming with confidence ahead of their international friendly against Iceland...

Al Rayyan, Al Khor look for Group B supremacy 16 Nov 2018 - 10:21 am

DOHA: Group B leaders Al Rayyan and unbeaten Al Khor will be looking to maintain their form when the third round of QNB...

QSL to participate in Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup festival 16 Nov 2018 - 10:18 am

DOHA: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) will participate in a football festival to be organised by the Yarmouk Preparatory School for Boys on...

Al Rumaihi stars as Al Rayyan event begins 16 Nov 2018 - 10:09 am

Doha: Qatari rider Mubarak Yousuf Al Rumaihi had a fantastic day at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s (QEF) Outdoor Arena, clinching victories in two...

Belgium's Lukaku to miss Iceland clash with injury 15 Nov 2018 - 02:31 pm

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been ruled out of Belgium's Nations League match against Iceland due to a hamstring injury, the Belgian...

King James rules over Chamberlain, set to conquer Jordan next 15 Nov 2018 - 02:08 pm

LeBron James took another milestone in his stride as he passed Wilt Chamberlain to become the fifth most prolific scorer in National Basketball...

Stokes brilliance helps England peg back Sri Lanka 15 Nov 2018 - 10:27 am

PALLEKELE: All-rounder Ben Stokes stole the show with two brilliant efforts in the field to help England break through Sri Lanka's resilience with...

Seeking professional help to combat depression saved my life, says Phelps 15 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Swimming legend Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian ever, yesterday said the decision to seek professional help to combat deep bouts of depression...

Show jumping championship: QEF Outdoor Arena set for top event 15 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The three-day Al Rayyan International Show Jumping event kicks off today at Qatar Equestrian Federation’s (QEF) Outdoor Arena. The series - which...

Selby eases past Mosaad to clinch QSF No.1 title 15 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

Doha: England’s Daryl Selby won the QSF No.1, PSA Bronze tournament as he beat top seed Omar Mosaad of Egypt in straight games...

QFA cancels Sneijder’s red card 15 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Al Gharafa captain and Dutch star Wesley Sneijder has won a reprieve after it was announced that the Disciplinary Committee of the...

Al Attiyah looking to extend record run 15 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

LOSAIL: The 2018 Manateq International Rally of Qatar gets underway with a brand new ceremonial start with the backdrop of the hustle and...

Afif’s late goal helps Qatar stun Switzerland in friendly 15 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

Lugano: Promising striker Akram Afif scored a match-winning goal four minutes from end to help Qatar record a stunning 1-0 win over hosts...

Qatar’s Akram Afif (left) kicks the ball during the friendly match against Switzerland, played at the Cornaredo Stadium in Lugano, Switzerland yesterday.

Australian Open director Tiley defends Federer scheduling 14 Nov 2018 - 11:28 pm

MELBOURNE: Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has defended giving Roger Federer "prime time" treatment at the year's first grand slam, saying it...

Majority of Calgary voters say 'no thanks' to 2026 Olympics 14 Nov 2018 - 11:28 pm

Calgary, Alberta: Calgary's bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics was rebuffed on Tuesday when local voters said "no" in a nonbinding referendum....

Big attention for rookie Champ begins with small favor 14 Nov 2018 - 11:28 pm

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.: Cameron Champ was a freshman in high school and a graduate of The First Tee program, missing only the...

Jutanugarn looks to close out huge 2018 with CME Globe 14 Nov 2018 - 11:28 pm

NAPLES, Fla: Ariya Jutanugarn is occasionally fearful on the golf course, which might seem peculiar given her resume. She's already clinched the LPGA's...