Sports

MERC: Al Attiyah eyes record win in Kuwait 01 Nov 2018 - 10:08 am

ARIFJAN, KUWAIT: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah will be aiming to match one of the longest-standing records in world motor sport when he...

Argentine winger Di Maria extends PSG contract 31 Oct 2018 - 08:51 pm

PARIS: Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has signed a contract extension with Paris St Germain that will keep him in the French capital...

Messi returns to training after arm injury 31 Oct 2018 - 07:43 pm

Barcelona: Barcelona captain Lionel Messi returned to training on Wednesday following an arm injury, the club announced. "The Argentinean returned for mobility work...

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Paris Masters with abdominal pain 31 Oct 2018 - 07:16 pm

PARIS: Rafael Nadal has pulled out of his second-round match at the Paris Masters because of an abdominal problem, meaning Novak Djokovic will...

FIFA bans Ghana's former football president for life 31 Oct 2018 - 05:11 pm

Lagos: Ghana's former football president Kwesi Nyantakyi has been banned by FIFA from football for life and ordered to pay a hefty fine...

Team USA storms to 4th straight world title 31 Oct 2018 - 08:36 am

DOHA: When it comes to women’s team battle in artistic gymnastics, there is no match for the United States. The Americans showed that...

Top seed El Shorbagy in Doha quarters 31 Oct 2018 - 08:03 am

Doha: Egyptian Mohamed El Shorbagy will face Diego Elias of Peru while German Simon Rösner will take on Paul Coll of New Zealand,...

Russian men’s team looks the part despite painful defeat 31 Oct 2018 - 07:58 am

Doha: It may now be 22 years since a Russian men’s team stood atop the gymnastics world, but, having agonisingly lost out on...

We need to work hard for 2020 Olympics: Uchimura 31 Oct 2018 - 07:55 am

DOHA: Six-time world All-around champion Kohei Uchimura felt that Japan team need to put in a lot of efforts before the 2020 Tokyo...

Al Attiyah set to defend regional title as FIA event returns to Kuwait 31 Oct 2018 - 07:50 am

ARIFJAN, KUWAIT: Qatari rally driver Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah will be looking to defend his regional rally crown in Kuwait City this weekend...

QSL: Al Duhail down Al Sailiya 1-0 31 Oct 2018 - 07:48 am

Al Duhail goal scorer Yusuf Al Arabi celebrates after scoring a goal against Al Sailiya during the QNB Stars League in Doha yesterday.

We are committed to AIPS’ objectives: Al Boainin 31 Oct 2018 - 07:46 am

Doha: Qatar Sports Press Committee board member, Mubarak Al Boainin, highlighted the importance of hosting the AIPS Executive Committee & Jury Meet, here...

Burhan attends QFA-backed goalkeeper’s workshop 31 Oct 2018 - 07:42 am

DOHA: A total of 29 young coaches featured in the QFA-backed Goalkeeper’s Workshop including Qatar national team keeper Qassim Burhan. The closing ceremony...

Real Madrid head to Africa to start Copa del Rey campaign 30 Oct 2018 - 07:49 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid's bid to win the Copa del Rey starts in Africa on Wednesday as new interim coach Santiago Solari makes his...

Thompson hits NBA record 14 3s as Warriors top Bulls 149-124 30 Oct 2018 - 02:55 pm

CHICAGO: Klay Thompson broke teammate Stephen Curry's NBA record with 14 3-pointers and finished with 52 points to lead the Golden State Warriors...

Dele Alli signs new Spurs deal 30 Oct 2018 - 02:41 pm

London: England midfielder Dele Alli has signed a new long-term contract, keeping him at Tottenham until 2024, the Premier League club announced on...