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All Black skipper Richie McCaw announces retirement 19 Nov 2015 - 08:41 am

Wellington: Two-time World Cup-winning All Blacks captain Richie McCaw announced his immediate retirement on Thursday after a record 148 Tests, with a new...

All Blacks legend Lomu dies aged 40 19 Nov 2015 - 12:40 am

New Zealand’s Jonah Lomu (right) pushes off England’s Jeremy Guscott during their 1999 Rugby World Cup match at Twickenham, England, in this October...

Josoor Institute’s Sports Performance Leadership Programme concludes 19 Nov 2015 - 12:03 am

Delegates and speakers attending the Josoor Institute’s Sports Performance Leadership executive development programme having a tour of the Stamford Bridge Stadium. Doha: Earlier...

Aspetar plays a key role in the ‘Sports Performance Summit’ 19 Nov 2015 - 12:01 am

DOHA: Aspetar – the leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital –played a key role in the Sports Performance Summit on November 11...

Doha to host FIBA 3x3 awards next month 19 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The best 3x3 basketball players in the world, federations and promoters are set to be rewarded at the inaugural edition of the...

Free entry for fans at WTCC season-ending show in Qatar 19 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Motor sport fans in Qatar and the region are in for a treat - the QMMF yesterday announced that entry for the...

German clubs stand defiant despite Hanover scare 18 Nov 2015 - 06:17 pm

Berlin: Bundesliga chiefs insist it will be business at German league stadiums across the country this weekend, although security will be tightened in...

Milan upbeat after Balotelli groin surgery 18 Nov 2015 - 05:50 pm

Rome: Italy striker Mario Balotelli has undergone successful surgery on a groin injury and may be playing again in as little as four...

AFC announces names of nominees for 2015 Awards 18 Nov 2015 - 05:46 pm

UAE Player Ahmed Khalil. Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has published the names of the nominees for both the 2015 AFC...

Sweden and Ukraine complete Euro line-up 18 Nov 2015 - 05:11 pm

Paris: Sweden and Ukraine became the last two qualifiers for Euro 2016 after eliminating Denmark and Slovenia respectively in Tuesday's play-offs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic...

Dinamo Zagreb boss arrested over alleged embezzlement 18 Nov 2015 - 04:58 pm

Zagreb: Dinamo Zagreb chief Zdravko Mamic and a top Croatian football official were among four arrested Wednesday on allegations of embezzling millions of...

Rugby legend Lomu dies aged 40 18 Nov 2015 - 04:23 pm

New Zealand rugby superstar Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised wing play By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON: New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised wing...

India's Kohli frustrated by South Africa Test wash-out 18 Nov 2015 - 10:34 am

Bangalore, India: Indian captain Virat Kohli was left frustrated on Wednesday after the rain-ravaged second Test against South Africa robbed his team of...

Warriors make it a dozen wins 18 Nov 2015 - 10:13 am

Los Angeles: The Golden State Warriors made it an even dozen wins to start the NBA season on Tuesday, but their 115-110 victory...

Rain-hit India-South Africa Test ends in draw 18 Nov 2015 - 09:17 am

Bangalore, India: The rain-ravaged second Test between India and South Africa ended in a dreary draw in Bangalore on Wednesday after play was...

QNB retain top position at Aspire Banks League 18 Nov 2015 - 12:37 am

Action during a match at Aspire Banks League in Doha recently. Doha: The fourth week of the Aspire Banks League wrapped up with...

Title race still wide open, says Paulinho 18 Nov 2015 - 12:35 am

Al Arabi’s Paulinho (right) says QSL title race is still wide open. Doha: Brazilian striker and Al Arabi’s fans favourite Paulinho believes the...

Walters fires Ireland into Euro 2016 18 Nov 2015 - 12:33 am

Republic of Ireland’s Jon Walters and Wesley Hoolahan celebrate their UEFA Euro 2016 qualification after their match against Bosnia & Herzegovina at Aviva...