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Al Ahli extend Julian Draxler contract until 2028 08 Jan 2025 - 01:15 pm

Doha: Al Ahli SC of the Qatar Stars League confirmed yesterday that German midfielder Julian Draxler (pictured) has signed a contract extension, keeping...

Countdown begins: Dates set for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 08 Jan 2025 - 01:07 pm

Kuala Lumpur: The upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel – the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 – will take place from January...

Basketball: Al Arabi fall to Al Ittihad in WASL 08 Jan 2025 - 12:54 pm

Doha: Al Arabi suffered a narrow defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad Jeddah, losing 85-81 in a thrilling match at Al Gharafa Hall...

WTT Star Contender: Stage set for main round as thrilling qualifiers end in Lusail 08 Jan 2025 - 12:23 pm

Doha: The final day of the qualifying rounds presented a series of thrilling match-ups as the WTT Star Contender Doha 2025 continued at...

Excitement builds as Qatar-UAE Super Cup returns with expanded format, high-stakes showdowns 08 Jan 2025 - 11:50 am

Doha: The Organising Committee for the second edition of the Qatar-UAE Super Cup has confirmed that preparations are on track with thrilling clashes...

Al Attiyah advances to second place in Dakar Rally standings 07 Jan 2025 - 09:30 pm

Riyadh: Qatari racing driver Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah moved up to second place in the overall standings of Dakar Rally, currently being held...

Tottenham trigger Son contract extension 07 Jan 2025 - 02:50 pm

London: Tottenham have exercised the option to extend captain Son Heung-min's contract until 2026. The South Korean, 32, joined the Premier League club...

AFC confirms dates for Asian Cup to be held in Saudi Arabia 07 Jan 2025 - 12:42 pm

Kuala Lumpur: The upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel – the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 – will take place from January...

Kasatkina, Badosa roll into Adelaide second round as Vekic crashes 07 Jan 2025 - 12:09 pm

Adelaide: World number nine Daria Kasatkina swept into the Adelaide International second round yesterday but Paris Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic crashed to...

Australia set sights on world domination after taming India 07 Jan 2025 - 12:06 pm

Sydney: Cricket’s World Test Championship final is still five months away but it is already playing on the mind of Australia skipper Pat...

Matsuyama sets 72-hole PGA record to capture Sentry title 07 Jan 2025 - 12:01 pm

Los Angeles: Hideki Matsuyama (pictured) broke the 72-hole PGA Tour tournament scoring record, firing an eight-under par 65 to finish on 35-under par...

South Africa wrap up Test series win over Pakistan 07 Jan 2025 - 11:59 am

Cape Town: South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test yesterday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0...

Arabian Drag Racing League set for grand kickoff 07 Jan 2025 - 11:45 am

Doha: Enthusiasts of speed, excitement and challenge are in for an unmissable event as the opening round of the Arabian Drag Racing League...

Al Shamal prevail over Al Wakrah; Al Gharafa beat Al Khor in Qatar Basketball League 07 Jan 2025 - 11:19 am

Doha: Al Shamal SC jumped to third place in the standings of the 2024-2025 Qatar Basketball League season after their valuable victory yesterday...

Qatar players fall in qualifiers as WTT Star Contender begins 07 Jan 2025 - 11:14 am

Doha: The World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Doha 2025 kicked off at the Lusail Sports Arena yesterday, with 66 players vying for...

Al Duhail face challenge to retain lead as teams prepare for second half 07 Jan 2025 - 11:02 am

Doha: The Ooredoo Stars League (OSL) resumes this weekend as the second half of the season kicks off with teams gearing up for...

Al Attiyah finishes fifth; Baciuska wins marathon Dakar stage 07 Jan 2025 - 10:57 am

Bisha: Lithuanian driver Rokas Baciuska won the second stage of the Dakar 2025 rally yesterday, the fearsome ‘48-hour Chrono’ while Qatar’s five-time winner...