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Uncertain opening for new captain Smith in Bangladesh 07 Sep 2015 - 12:11 pm

Australia’s David Warner and Chris Rogers in action during the the Investec Ashes Series at Lord’s. MELBOURNE: Australia face fielding their most inexperienced...

Mladenovic beats Makarova to reach US Open last eight 07 Sep 2015 - 10:29 am

Kristina Mladenovic of France hits a forehand against Ekaterina Makarova of Russia (not pictured) on day seven of the 2015 US Open tennis...

Hard work, but Djokovic reaches US Open quarters 07 Sep 2015 - 10:12 am

Djokovic of Serbia serves to Bautista Agut of Spain during their fourth round match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York...

Grand Slam-seeking Serena vs Venus in quarters 07 Sep 2015 - 12:41 am

Serena Williams of the US (L) and Madison Keys of the US at the net after their match on the seventh day of...

Hoffman earns three-shot lead as Spieth misses cut again 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

Norton: Former winner Charley Hoffman earned a three-shot lead after the second round at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Saturday, while fellow American...

Watson announces Test retirement 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

London: Australia’s veteran all-rounder Shane Watson announced his retirement from Test cricket yesterday. The last match of the 34-year-old’s 59- Test career, which...

Netherlands’ hopes hang by a thread after Turkey drubbing 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

Turkey’s Burak Yilmaz (right) celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Euro 2016 Group A qualifying round match against the Netherlands in...

Tickets, season cards put on sale 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: Tickets for the opening fixtures of the prestigious Qatar Stars League (QSL) have been put on sale with denominations starting from QR10,...

Qatar arrive in Hong Kong for World Cup qualifying game 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

Qatari players arrive at the Hong Kong airport, yesterday for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against the hosts tomorrow. HONG KONG:...

Al Naimi shines as QMMF Racing Team bags three trophies in Spain 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

QMMF Racing Team’s Qatari rider Mashel Al Naimi (right) poses with the other podium winners at the Superbike European Championship in Albacete, Spain...

Hamilton seals Italian GP win; despair for Rosberg 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

MONZA: A red-hot Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix to take a 53-point lead in the Formula One championship yesterday after Mercedes...

25th GCC Swimming Championships end in Doha 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

Caption Khaleel Al Jabir, President of Qatar Swimming Association, poses for a picture with swimmers who took part in the 25th GCC Swimming...

Josoor Institute trains professionals for mega events 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

From left: Andy Young, Consultant, Josoor Institute; Senior Consultant, New Resolution, Martin Girvan, Inspector, Sports Grounds Safety Authority UK and Ryan Bowd, Director...

Aspire Academy and QAF join efforts to develop coaches 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

John Nuttall, Head Coach of Athletics at Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence, speaking at a meeting attended by officials and coaches of Aspire...

WAFF U-23: Qatar and Jordan in same group 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

Officials of Qatar Football Association (QFA) and West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) pose for a picture after signing an agreement in Doha yesterday....

Top swimmers aim to book Rio ticket in Doha 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

A file picture from last year’s championship in Doha. Doha: Following a record-breaking 2014 season of swimming in Qatar, which saw the capital...

Australia's Watson announces Test retirement 06 Sep 2015 - 01:24 pm

LONDON: Australia's veteran all-rounder Shane Watson announced on Sunday his retirement from Test cricket. The last of the 34-year-old's 10-year Test career came...

Controversy as Australia go 2-0 up in series 06 Sep 2015 - 11:49 am

The Australian team look on as England's captain Eoin Morgan (C) and Australia's captain Steven Smith exchange words with umpire Kumar Dharmasena following...