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Verstappen sets pace as F1 preseason testing begins 23 Feb 2023 - 03:46 pm

SAKHIR, Bahrain: Formula One champion Max Verstappen picked up where he left off last season by setting the fastest time in the first...

Vinicius to face Atletico again after effigy hate attack 23 Feb 2023 - 03:15 pm

Barcelona, Spain:Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has endured some of the vilest racist attacks in recent memory this season. That has not stopped...

Spezia hire survival specialist Semplici as coach 23 Feb 2023 - 03:12 pm

Rome: Leonardo Semplici was on Thursday installed as coach of Serie A strugglers Spezia. Spezia are 17th in the 20-team league, two points...

British soccer commentator John Motson dies at 77 23 Feb 2023 - 02:48 pm

John Motson, the BBC soccer commentator who was one of the most well-known voices in British sport for 50 years, has died. He...

Jassim Al-Buenain appointed as QFA Vice President and member of the Executive Committee 23 Feb 2023 - 12:52 pm

Doha: Executive Committee of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Wednesday convened under the leadership of H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin...

Fourth edition of Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival kicks off 23 Feb 2023 - 12:18 pm

Doha: The fourth edition of the Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival kicked off on Tuesday, February 21. The event is organized by the Organising...

Tennis stars visit Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2023 Stand 23 Feb 2023 - 11:32 am

Doha: Several tennis stars have visited ExxonMobil Qatar’s stand located in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2023 Public Village. Andrey Rublev and Roberto Bautista...

Review: Al Arabi keep pressure on Al Duhail with another win 23 Feb 2023 - 11:29 am

Doha: The QNB Stars League’s (QSL)’s Round 15 earlier this week saw thrilling action with Al Arabi seen as biggest gainers. Coached by...

Qatar’s Wejdan looks to shine as CHI Al Shaqab kicks off 23 Feb 2023 - 11:16 am

Doha:Qatari rider Wejdan Majed Al Malki is hoping for an improved performance as the 10th edition of Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented...

Hosts Qatar, Oman set up Western Zone showdown 23 Feb 2023 - 10:42 am

Doha: Hosts Qatar and Oman set up the final men’s showdown in the AVC Continental Cup Phase 1 Western Zone, which started on...

QCA to host Legends League Cricket Masters from March 10 23 Feb 2023 - 10:35 am

Doha: Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) will be hosting the 2nd season of the legends League Masters, the international edition of Legends League in...

Al Duhail ready as Crespo eyes semis berth against Al Shabab 23 Feb 2023 - 10:33 am

Doha: Al Duhail SC and Al Shabab FC expect a no-holds barred contest when they face off in their AFC Champions League 2022...

Murray beats Zverev in thriller as Rublev rallies to reach quarters 23 Feb 2023 - 10:26 am

Doha: Former World No. 1 and two time champion Andy Murray continued his masterclass at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open as he ousted World...

Al Duhail to begin title defence against Al Kharaitiyat 23 Feb 2023 - 10:13 am

Doha: Football giants and the defending champions Al Duhail will face Al Kharaitiyat in their Round of 16 clash of the Amir Cup,...

Qatar Airways becomes Official Airline and Global Partner of Formula 1 23 Feb 2023 - 08:17 am

Doha: Qatar Airways is now the Global Partner and Official Airline of Formula 1. Qatar Airways and F1 will be partners through the...

'She's different': Untroubled Swiatek into Dubai semi-finals 22 Feb 2023 - 11:12 pm

Dubai: World number one Iga Swiatek swept past Liudmila Samsonova for the loss of just one game in the last 16 of the...

Djokovic hopes to play in US despite being unvaccinated 22 Feb 2023 - 07:23 pm

Belgrade: Novak Djokovic has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida...

Ten Hag meets Ferguson ahead of Man Utd v Barcelona clash 22 Feb 2023 - 06:25 pm

London: Erik ten Hag picked the brains of Alex Ferguson ahead of Manchester United's Europa League clash against Barcelona on Thursday, admitting his...