Sports

Nadal, Djokovic to meet for 51st time in Rome 19 May 2018 - 12:40 am

Rome: Novak Djokovic set up an Italian Open semi-final blockbuster against old rival Rafael Nadal after both former world number one players battled...

Sharapova supports special Grand Slam seeding for old rival Serena 19 May 2018 - 12:40 am

Rome: Maria Sharapova says she supports a Grand Slam seeding for longtime rival Serena Williams as the American tries to rebuild her career...

Tabata says Al Rayyan confident of ending season with a title win 19 May 2018 - 12:12 am

DOHA: Veteran midfielder Rodrigo Tabata has said Al Rayyan camp remains confident of closing out the football season with a win against Al...

Al Arabi sign Syrian defender Ahmed Saleh 18 May 2018 - 12:36 am

DOHA: Al Arabi have recruited Syrian defender Ahmed Saleh for the upcoming season. The Dream Team, who finished seventh in the QNB Stars...

Msakni is Player of the Year as Al Duhail sweep QFA Awards 18 May 2018 - 12:12 am

DOHA: Feared striker Youssef Msakni won the QFA Player of the Year Award as Al Duhail scooped four trophies at a glittering ceremony...

Halep on track to retain No.1 spot, Venus tripped up again 18 May 2018 - 12:07 am

Rome: Simona Halep boosted her bid to retain her world number one ranking as the top seed advanced to the quarter-finals of the...

New coach Banide no stranger to Umm Salal: Club VP 18 May 2018 - 12:07 am

DOHA: Frenchman Laurent Banide will coach Umm Salal in the coming season, the club’s Vice-President and Football Head Sheikh Tamim bin Mohammed Al...

Qatar 2022 an ‘amazing opportunity’ for players and fans, says Ruud Gullit 18 May 2018 - 12:07 am

DOHA: Dutch legend Ruud Gullit is amazed at the rapid infrastructure progress being made in Qatar and has praised the country’s compact tournament...

Atletico finishes strong after poor start to season 17 May 2018 - 11:51 pm

MADRID: It all turned out just fine for Atletico Madrid. After enduring a poor start to the season, Atletico ended it on a...

Torres ends long wait for silverware with beloved Atletico 17 May 2018 - 11:51 pm

LYON, France: Atletico Madrid forward Fernando Torres ended his long wait for a trophy with the club where he has spent the bulk...

Iniesta, Torres bid farewell as La Liga season ends 17 May 2018 - 11:51 pm

MADRID: It will be a weekend of goodbyes in Spain as the Liga season draws to a close, with Barcelona's Andres Iniesta and...

Mo-mentous occasion! Salah's boots score at British Museum 17 May 2018 - 06:09 pm

London: Mohamed Salah fever has swept Britain since his arrival with Liverpool's goal machine earning two players awards and now a pair of...

Tickle Me, Fleury: Vegas goalie tickles Jets player's ear 17 May 2018 - 03:03 pm

LAS VEGAS: Marc-Andre Fleury gave Blake Wheeler quite an earful. During a scrum behind Vegas' net with 2:34 left in the second period...

Italy great Buffon to leave Juventus 17 May 2018 - 01:09 pm

Turin, Italy: Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced on Thursday that he will leave the Turin giants after 17 years but did not as...

India captain Kohli says the beard stays 17 May 2018 - 12:17 pm

Bangalore, India: India cricket captain Virat Kohli insisted Thursday he will not be shaving off his famous beard any time soon. The 29-year-old...

Griezmann fires Atletico Madrid to Europa League title 17 May 2018 - 10:37 am

Lyon: Antoine Griezmann was the hero for Atletico Madrid as the French striker scored twice in their 3-0 win over Marseille in Wednesday's...

AZF completes preparations for Ramadan Sports Festival 17 May 2018 - 08:07 am

DOHA: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) is ready to welcome over 1000 sports enthusiasts to the Ramadan Sports Festival (RSF) 2018 competitions, which kick...