Sports

Sinner, Djokovic headline Wimbledon's star-studded opening day 29 Jun 2026 - 11:25 am

London: Jannik Sinner starts his bid for a second successive Wimbledon title on Monday, while Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka also take centre...

CAF President Motsepe hails African successes 29 Jun 2026 - 10:57 am

Johannesburg: Africa football boss Patrice Motsepe said yesterday that hard work and investment in youth, coaching and infrastructure had paid off at the...

Asia’s World Cup hopes fall apart with just two teams remaining 29 Jun 2026 - 10:11 am

Arlington: The gap between Asia’s best teams and the rest has been laid bare by the region’s disappointing World Cup as just two...

Eight nations to battle in eFIBA World Finals in Doha 29 Jun 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Basketball’s world governing body and the eFIBA World Finals Qatar Organizing Committee yesterday confirmed that the Season 4 World Finals of...

Messi leads as Golden Boot race intensifies in knockouts 29 Jun 2026 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup group stage has come to a close, but the race for one of the tournament’s most coveted...

Five blockbuster clashes lighting up Round of 32 29 Jun 2026 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: With the FIFA World Cup group stage officially in the rear view mirror, the tournament marches into its brand-new and expanded...

Germany eye last 16 spot as Paraguay seek upset 29 Jun 2026 - 09:24 am

Doha, Qatar: Germany sporting director Rudi Voller believes his side must raise their level as they take on Paraguay in the FIFA World...

Brazil seek to show ‘real grit’ as Japan aim to fire on all cylinders 29 Jun 2026 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: One of the most eagerly-awaited FIFA World Cup Round of 32 ties takes centre stage today as five-time champions Brazil face...

Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach World Cup last 16 29 Jun 2026 - 12:20 am

Los Angeles: Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the...

Korea Republic coach quits after early World Cup exit 28 Jun 2026 - 10:35 pm

Guadalajara, Mexico: Korea Republic coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday, a day after his side's group-stage exit from the World Cup and following...

Bellingham silencing doubters as England's World Cup hopes grow 28 Jun 2026 - 09:20 pm

DOHA: Jude Bellingham has long divided opinion despite establishing himself among football's elite. While some critics continue to label the Real Madrid midfielder...

Qatar to face Saudi Arabia in rescheduled FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifier 28 Jun 2026 - 08:11 pm

Doha:Qatar will host Saudi Arabia on Monday at Al Gharafa Arena in the rescheduled second-window fixture of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar...

South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit: reports 28 Jun 2026 - 07:42 pm

Guadalajara, Mexico: Much-maligned South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday, reports said, a day after his side's group-stage exit from the World...

Iran left heartbroken after narrow World Cup exit 28 Jun 2026 - 06:12 pm

DOHA: Iran’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion after the team missed out on a historic place in the knockout...

Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix 28 Jun 2026 - 06:05 pm

Spielberg, Austria: British Mercedes driver George Russell won the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday after starting on pole and holding off...

Japan's Ogura wins maiden MotoGP as Bezzecchi crashes in Assen 28 Jun 2026 - 05:30 pm

Assen, Netherlands: Japan's Ai Ogura sped to his maiden MotoGP triumph in the Netherlands on Sunday as pre-race championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed...

Uruguay players to return home individually at their own cost after early World Cup exit 28 Jun 2026 - 04:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Uruguay national team will return home individually after its disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, following the cancellation of the...