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Neymar admits not being 100 percent fit ahead of World Cup 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar admitted Sunday he is not 100 percent in shape after a week's training with Brazil in its World Cup...

Teen star Khan leads Afghan attack in historic India Test 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am

Kabul: Teen sensation Rashid Khan will lead a heavyweight spin attack for Afghanistan in the country's first-ever Test against India next month, the...

‘Consistency and discipline’ key as Pakistan target series victory 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am

Doha: Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur believes ‘consistency and discipline’ in all departments was key for his team’s stunning victory over England in...

Al-Adam and Aspire Logistics clinch Ramadan Sports Festival titles 30 May 2018 - 01:47 am

Doha: Al-Adam and Aspire Logistics emerged on top in the men’s football and futsal competitions, organised as part of Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF)...

Qatari shooters eye rich haul at Asian Games 30 May 2018 - 01:47 am

Doha: Qatar shooters have set their eyes on winning many medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia an official of the Qatar...

China strike late to force a 1-1 draw against Qatar in Toulon 30 May 2018 - 01:47 am

DOHA: Qatar yesterday were denied by an injury-time penalty as China forced a 1-1 draw at the Toulon International Championship. In their Group...

Gunnarsson undergoes rehab at Aspetar 30 May 2018 - 01:47 am

DOHA: With few days to go until the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Iceland’s national team skipper, Aron Gunnarsson, visited Aspetar, Qatar’s...

Tennis-Super-mom Serena ready to do it all 30 May 2018 - 01:31 am

PARIS: Adjusting to the sleepless nights, the two-hourly night feeds, the demands of a crying baby and an aching body that has endured...

Way to go, Mom: In Paris, Serena Williams wins Slam return 30 May 2018 - 01:29 am

PARIS: For all that has changed in the 16 months since Serena Williams last played in a Grand Slam tournament - she is...

Serena back in business as Nadal, Sharapova survive scares 30 May 2018 - 01:29 am

Paris: Serena Williams made a winning return to Grand Slam tennis which was as memorable as her body-hugging black catsuit when she reached...

Over 40 female athletes in strong Qatari delegation for Asian Games 30 May 2018 - 01:27 am

Doha: Qatar’s young upcoming taekwondo player Huda Mohammed - who will make her debut at the upcoming Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang...

Swedish golfer breaks first trophy won in US at airport 29 May 2018 - 09:53 pm

Stockholm: Did she have a problem with her grip? Swedish golfer Jenny Haglund, who turned pro in 2016, broke her first trophy won...

England's test team in turmoil amid Cricket's changing times 29 May 2018 - 09:35 pm

The sell-out crowds that packed Lord's for the first three days of England vs. Pakistan offered no hint of the decline of test...

Sharapova marks Paris comeback with see-saw victory 29 May 2018 - 08:03 pm

PARIS: There was the usual pre-toss skipping routine, an abundance of shrieks and the oft-seen mid-match wobble as Maria Sharapova returned to the...

Nadal overcomes challenge from Bolelli at French Open 29 May 2018 - 06:00 pm

PARIS: Ten-time champion Rafael Nadal fought off a strong challenge by Italian lucky loser Simone Bolelli in the first round of the French...

Firmino arrives early for Brazil training in London 29 May 2018 - 03:50 pm

LONDON: Striker Roberto Firmino has decided to join Brazil's squad earlier in London for pre-World Cup training, in a sign he is keen...

England fans face long, costly World Cup trip to Russia 29 May 2018 - 11:09 am

LONDON: England fans can expect to rack up the air miles and take a major hit to their bank balances to follow their...

Warriors sink ice-cold Rockets, head back to Finals 29 May 2018 - 08:35 am

Behind another extraordinary third quarter from Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors erased a 15-point deficit and claimed Game 7 of the Western...