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Rockets win first game since sacking coach 19 Nov 2015 - 09:21 am

James Harden #13 and Corey Brewer #33 of the Houston Rockets walk off the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game...

I won't run away from Milan, insists Japan's Honda 19 Nov 2015 - 09:15 am

Tokyo: Japan superstar Keisuke Honda has promised to fight for his place at AC Milan as speculation grows of an imminent move to...

Keuchel, Arrieta win Cy Young Awards 19 Nov 2015 - 08:56 am

New York: Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel and Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta won baseball's Cy Young Awards as 2015's outstanding pitchers on...

Bundesliga security under scrutiny after bomb scare 19 Nov 2015 - 08:52 am

Berlin: Hamburg host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Friday in the first of the weekend's Bundesliga fixtures with security under scrutiny after the Paris...

France on alert for Ligue 1 resumption 19 Nov 2015 - 08:51 am

Paris: Tight security will overshadow the resumption of Ligue 1 action in France on Friday when Nice host Lyon, one week on from...

Neymar breaks out of Messi's shadow ahead of El Clasico 19 Nov 2015 - 08:48 am

Madrid: During Brazilian star Neymar's two-and-a-half year spell at Barcelona, there has been one continuous soundbite from the softly-spoken 23-year-old: "I'm here to...

All Black skipper Richie McCaw announces retirement 19 Nov 2015 - 08:41 am

Wellington: Two-time World Cup-winning All Blacks captain Richie McCaw announced his immediate retirement on Thursday after a record 148 Tests, with a new...

All Blacks legend Lomu dies aged 40 19 Nov 2015 - 12:40 am

New Zealand’s Jonah Lomu (right) pushes off England’s Jeremy Guscott during their 1999 Rugby World Cup match at Twickenham, England, in this October...

Josoor Institute’s Sports Performance Leadership Programme concludes 19 Nov 2015 - 12:03 am

Delegates and speakers attending the Josoor Institute’s Sports Performance Leadership executive development programme having a tour of the Stamford Bridge Stadium. Doha: Earlier...

Aspetar plays a key role in the ‘Sports Performance Summit’ 19 Nov 2015 - 12:01 am

DOHA: Aspetar – the leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital –played a key role in the Sports Performance Summit on November 11...

Doha to host FIBA 3x3 awards next month 19 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The best 3x3 basketball players in the world, federations and promoters are set to be rewarded at the inaugural edition of the...

Free entry for fans at WTCC season-ending show in Qatar 19 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Motor sport fans in Qatar and the region are in for a treat - the QMMF yesterday announced that entry for the...

German clubs stand defiant despite Hanover scare 18 Nov 2015 - 06:17 pm

Berlin: Bundesliga chiefs insist it will be business at German league stadiums across the country this weekend, although security will be tightened in...

Milan upbeat after Balotelli groin surgery 18 Nov 2015 - 05:50 pm

Rome: Italy striker Mario Balotelli has undergone successful surgery on a groin injury and may be playing again in as little as four...

AFC announces names of nominees for 2015 Awards 18 Nov 2015 - 05:46 pm

UAE Player Ahmed Khalil. Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has published the names of the nominees for both the 2015 AFC...

Sweden and Ukraine complete Euro line-up 18 Nov 2015 - 05:11 pm

Paris: Sweden and Ukraine became the last two qualifiers for Euro 2016 after eliminating Denmark and Slovenia respectively in Tuesday's play-offs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic...

Dinamo Zagreb boss arrested over alleged embezzlement 18 Nov 2015 - 04:58 pm

Zagreb: Dinamo Zagreb chief Zdravko Mamic and a top Croatian football official were among four arrested Wednesday on allegations of embezzling millions of...

Rugby legend Lomu dies aged 40 18 Nov 2015 - 04:23 pm

New Zealand rugby superstar Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised wing play By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON: New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised wing...