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World Boxing Championships to kick off in Qatar in 60 days 06 Aug 2015 - 04:00 am

QBF President Yousuf Ali Al Kazim joins members of his organising committee at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena to mark the...

Ledecky adds third freestyle gold to tally 06 Aug 2015 - 03:59 am

US gold medallist Katie Ledecky (centre), Italy’s silver medallist Federica Pellegrini (left) and US bronze medallist Missy Franklin pose on the podium after...

Rapid Vienna knock out giants Ajax with dramatic victory 06 Aug 2015 - 03:58 am

Rapid Vienna’s Mario Sonnleitner celebrates the victory against Ajax Amsterdam after their Champions League third qualifying round match in the Amsterdam Arena Stadium...

Al Gharafa hold ‘successful’ talks with Tunisia’s Yassine 06 Aug 2015 - 03:57 am

Tunisian international Yassine Chikhaoui will be confirmed to play for Al Gharafa at the Qatar Stars League (QSL) after a medical test. The...

Di Maria ‘delighted’ with Paris-Saint Germain move 06 Aug 2015 - 03:56 am

FROM LEFT: A combo of file pictures made yesterday shows, Angel Di Maria playing for Benfica on February 6, 2010. Di Maria in...

Cilic, Nishikori tested but win at Washington Open 06 Aug 2015 - 03:53 am

Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after missing a shot against James Duckworth of Australia at the Washington Open at the Rock Creek Tennis...

Man United look for winning balance after heavy spending 06 Aug 2015 - 03:51 am

In this file picture taken on July 10, 2015, Dutch midfielder Memphis Depay (left) poses for a photograph with Manchester United’s Dutch manager...

Chelsea captain Terry wants a long career like Giggs 06 Aug 2015 - 03:50 am

LONDON: Chelsea captain John Terry (pictured) has worked hard on his fitness in the last few years and wants to have a long...

IOC President tests football skills in Rio 06 Aug 2015 - 03:49 am

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach plays with a football at Barra da Tijuca Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday,...

Brady appeal testimony reveals his denial details 06 Aug 2015 - 03:46 am

Tom Brady Washington: Details of how Tom Brady pressed his “Deflategate” suspension appeal to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell were made public on Tuesday...

Mayweather returns to ring in September against Berto 06 Aug 2015 - 03:44 am

Las Vegas: Floyd “Money” Mayweather (48-0) will put his unbeaten record on the line when he steps into the ring to face Andre...

Doping claims declaration of war: Coe 06 Aug 2015 - 03:44 am

London: New doping claims against athletics are a “declaration of war” on the sport, British Olympic great and International Association of Athletics Federations...

Edgy England eye Ashes glory 05 Aug 2015 - 08:52 pm

England captain Alastair Cook takes part in a practice session ahead of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match Australia at Trent Bridge in...

Retired Jayawardene ‘is set for England role’ 05 Aug 2015 - 08:44 pm

Nottingham: Mahela Jayawardene is set to be appointed as a batting consultant by England for their series away to Pakistan in the United...

I won’t quit, says defiant Australian skipper Clarke 05 Aug 2015 - 08:43 pm

Sydney: Defiant and angry Australian captain Michael Clarke yesterday vowed to keep playing after the Ashes series with England, with those suggesting he...

Ledecky collects third world gold in 200m free 05 Aug 2015 - 07:44 pm

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. poses with her gold medal after the women's 1500m freestyle final at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan,...

Clarke defiant as Australia seek to salvage Ashes 05 Aug 2015 - 06:59 pm

Australia captain Michael Clarke arrives for a practice session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, central England on August 5, 2015 ahead of the...

Kohli is bubbling with innovative ideas 05 Aug 2015 - 06:52 pm

India's cricket captain Virat Kohli (right) shakes hands with Sri Lanka's cricket captain Angelo Mathews during a news conference ahead of their test...