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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON final marred by ugly scenes 19 Jan 2026 - 01:22 am
Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and team members celebrate their victory at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
New Zealand defeat India to seal historic ODI series win 18 Jan 2026 - 07:54 pm
New Zealand's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the series and the third ODI cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Holkar cricket Stadium in Indore on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP)
Hosts Morocco face Mane's Senegal for AFCON glory 18 Jan 2026 - 03:29 pm
The golden ball, specially made for the final is seen ahead of a training session in Rabat on January 17, 2026, on the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco. (Photo by Sebastien Bozon / AFP)
Venus Williams, 45, exits Australian Open after epic battle 18 Jan 2026 - 02:56 pm
USA's Venus Williams reacts on a point to Serbia痴 Olga Danilovic during their women's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP)
Jordi Cruyff appointed Ajax technical director 18 Jan 2026 - 01:49 pm
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Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help 18 Jan 2026 - 12:10 pm
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Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray 18 Jan 2026 - 09:46 am
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after his victory against Canada's Gabriel Diallo during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP)
Al Shamal edge Al Rayyan as Al Sailiya beat Qatar SC 18 Jan 2026 - 09:40 am
Al Shamal's Alex Collado celebrates  after scoring against Al Rayyan yesterday.
Organisers reveal preparations for third Qatar-UAE Super Cup 18 Jan 2026 - 09:38 am
Director of Competitions Ahmed Al Adsani (centre), Facility Manager Abdullah Al Minhali (left) and Media Manager Ali Hassan Al Salat during the press conference yesterday.
Ovtcharov reaches semis as South Korea, Japan clinch doubles titles 18 Jan 2026 - 09:23 am
Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtcharov celebrates his win over top seed Lin Shidong of China.
Aafoor, Lippo De Carrere shine as Wathnan Racing dominates Sheikh Joaan Rifle Day 18 Jan 2026 - 09:15 am
H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani honoured the top riders of the Al Sabiq Championship. Mohammed Kamaan Saeed Al Hajri, aboard Malzoom, won the title.
Lookman gives Nigeria third place after AFCON shoot-out with Egypt 17 Jan 2026 - 10:06 pm
Nigeria's defender #20 Chidozie Awaziem celebrates after the penalty shoot out in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) third place football match between Egypt and Nigeria at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)
Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos to record Arbeloa's first win 17 Jan 2026 - 07:14 pm
Real Madrid's Spanish defender #17 Raul Asencio (C) celebrates with Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) and Real Madrid's Turkish midfielder #15 Arda Guler after scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Levante UD at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP)
China reaches semifinals for first time in AFC U23 Asian Cup 17 Jan 2026 - 06:32 pm
Team China pose for a photograph to celebrate qualifying to the knockout stage after the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup group D match between China and Thailand in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick 17 Jan 2026 - 05:55 pm
Manchester United's Danish defender #13 Patrick Dorgu (2L) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
Sinner targets hat-trick, Sabalenka seeks redemption at 2026 Australian Open 17 Jan 2026 - 03:22 pm
Italy's Jannik Sinner attends a practice session ahead of the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2026. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)
AFCON final: Morocco, Senegal clash for title in Rabat tomorrow 17 Jan 2026 - 02:20 pm
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Nasser Al-Attiyah claims sixth Dakar Rally car title 17 Jan 2026 - 02:13 pm
The Dacia Sandriders' Qatari driver Nasser al-Attiyah holds Qatar's flag while celebrating his win in the 48th edition of the Dakar Rally 2026 in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Giuseppe Cacace / AFP)