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Qatar jump five spots in FIFA World rankings 19 Jul 2016 - 12:10 am

ZURICH: Qatar have jumped five spots in world rankings, FIFA has announced. According the rankings list released by FIFA, Qatar are ranked 79. ...

Call for Russia ban from Olympics after probe finds state-run doping 18 Jul 2016 - 06:17 pm

This file photo taken on February 23, 2014 shows an Olympic Games flag and a Russian flag waving during the closing ceremony of...

N’Golo Kante: 3 reasons why the Frenchman is a good signing for Chelsea 18 Jul 2016 - 01:17 pm

N’Golo Kante (Reuters) by Brian Humphrey Chelsea have officially confirmed that they have reached a mutual agreement with Leicester City for the transfer...

Pakistan celebrate Test win with press-ups, military salute 18 Jul 2016 - 01:11 pm

Pakistan's players as they celebrate winning the first test. (Reuters / Andrew Boyers) London: Pakistan celebrated their victory over England in the first...

Yasir leads Pakistan to victory over England at Lord's 18 Jul 2016 - 12:57 pm

Pakistan's Younis Khan takes a catch to dismiss England's Chris Woakes. (Reuters / Andrew Boyers) LONDON: Pakistan foiled a gutsy England run chase...

Begovic urges Chelsea fans for patience despite loss in friendly under Conte 18 Jul 2016 - 10:50 am

Chelsea's Asmir Begovic (Reuters / Heinz-Peter Bader) Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has cautioned Chelsea fans not to expect quick fixes under new manager Antonio...

Teen sensation Fares ready for Rio show to begin 18 Jul 2016 - 12:57 am

Qatari weightlifter Fares Ibrahim (centre) speaks to the press while his coach and father, Ibrahim Hassouna (left) and General Secretary of Asian Weightlifting...

Qatar to host ICC’s Coach Educator Course in August 18 Jul 2016 - 12:51 am

Doha: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has chosen Qatar for the prestigious three-day course, according to Qatar Cricket Association General Secretary Manzoor Ahmad....

Marquez pulls clear after powering to win 17 Jul 2016 - 04:40 pm

Honda rider Marc Marquez of Spain leads the pack during the MotoGP race of the Grand Prix of Germany at the Sachsenring Circuit...

Moussa Sissoko: Tottenham over Liverpool for the Frenchman? 17 Jul 2016 - 04:22 pm

Moussa Sissoko (Reuters / Craig Brough) by Tejas Shetty Moussa Sissoko has been one of the most underrated players in the whole of...

Rahat rocks England before Vince hits back 17 Jul 2016 - 03:14 pm

England's James Vince hits a four. (Reuters / Andrew Boyers) London: Pakistan's Rahat Ali removed England's top three batsmen as the first Test...

Islam Slimani: Why Arsenal should snub the 31-goal striker 17 Jul 2016 - 12:08 pm

Islam Slimani (Reuters/File photo) by Praveen Paramasivam Olivier Giroud had a European Championship campaign so outstanding — he was the second-joint top scorer...

Head of Rio Games: Golfers skip because no money involved 17 Jul 2016 - 11:23 am

Jordan Spieth in the U.S. watches his tee shot on the 18th hole during the third round - Royal Troon, Scotland, Britain. (REUTERS/Paul...

Marquez storms to pole in Germany 17 Jul 2016 - 01:31 am

Honda rider Marc Marquez of Spain competes in front of Suzuki rider Aleix Espargaro of Spain and Aprilia rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain...

Mickelson one ahead of Stenson in Troon slugfest 17 Jul 2016 - 01:29 am

US golfer Phil Mickelson watches his drive from the third tee during his third round on day three of the 2016 British Open...

Swiss teen's dream Gstaad run ends in semi-finals 17 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova during the girl's singles final at the 2016 French Tennis Open. (File photo / AFP / MIGUEL MEDINA) Gstaad, Switzerland:...

Misbah out for nought as England fight back 16 Jul 2016 - 06:31 pm

Pakistan's Asad Shafiq edges between the slip fielders. (Reuters / Andrew Boyers) London: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq followed his first-innings hundred with a duck...

Chelsea sign France midfielder Kante from Leicester 16 Jul 2016 - 05:06 pm

N'Golo Kante (Reuters) LONDON: Chelsea have signed France midfielder N'Golo Kante from Premier League champions Leicester City on a five-year contract, the west...