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Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka fightback in first Test 28 Sep 2017 - 10:23 pm

Abu Dhabi: Opener Dimuth Karunaratne fell seven runs short of a deserved century as he anchored Sri Lanka's fightback on the opening day...

Elgar bats through first day as South Africa dominate 28 Sep 2017 - 10:15 pm

Potchefstroom, South Africa: Opener Dean Elgar batted through the opening day for an unbeaten century as South Africa piled on the runs against...

Australia end India ODI win streak at 9 in Bengaluru 28 Sep 2017 - 10:15 pm

BENGALURU, India: Australia ended India's one-day international winning streak at nine after taking the fourth match of their series by 21 runs on...

Umar Akmal banned, fined over spat with coach 28 Sep 2017 - 10:12 pm

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) handed controversial batsman Umar Akmal a three-match ban and a fine of one million rupees ($10,000) on...

Bayern sack coach Ancelotti after PSG loss 28 Sep 2017 - 05:09 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich have sacked coach Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of their Champions League defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, the...

Kurzawa keeps France place as Payet recalled 28 Sep 2017 - 04:38 pm

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa retained his place in the France squad on Thursday for next month's 2018 World Cup qualifiers despite...

Eder back as Portugal eye Swiss showdown 28 Sep 2017 - 03:49 pm

Lisbon: Striker Eder, the goal-scoring hero of Portugal's Euro 2016 victory, makes his return to the squad along with Renato Sanches and Goncalo...

Rummenigge urges Bayern to learn from 'painful' PSG defeat 28 Sep 2017 - 01:18 pm

Berlin: Five-time European champions Bayern Munich must draw the consequences from their "very painful" 3-0 Champions league defeat by Paris Saint-Germain, according to...

Vettel won't change style after Singapore exit 28 Sep 2017 - 01:08 pm

Sepang, Malaysia: A defiant Sebastian Vettel vowed Thursday not to change the way he drives despite his first-lap exit in Singapore as he...

Higuain relishes proving doubters wrong 28 Sep 2017 - 01:01 pm

Turin, Italy: Gonzalo Higuain said he was relishing proving the doubters wrong after coming off the bench to inspire Juventus to a 2-0...

Vardy determined to boost England hopes ahead of World Cup 28 Sep 2017 - 12:44 pm

Harry Kane is England's top striker on merit but Leicester City's Jamie Vardy remains determined to challenge the Tottenham marksman for a starting...

Brazil's Leonardo named new Antalyaspor manager 28 Sep 2017 - 12:32 pm

Istanbul: Ambitious Turkish top flight side Antalyaspor, which boasts a star-studded line up including Samuel Eto'o and Samir Nasri, on Thursday named Brazilian...

It’s going to be a tough game against Al Rayyan, says Lucas 28 Sep 2017 - 02:16 am

Al Duhail take on Al Rayyan in a early test of the Red Knights title credentials, in the QNB Stars League match of...

PSG style, Man Utd goals, Chelsea drama in Champions League 28 Sep 2017 - 02:16 am

GENEVA: More routs, stunning losses and late drama made for a standout night in the Champions League on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain tore apart...

Qatar Universities Basketball Cup to kick off on October 1 28 Sep 2017 - 02:16 am

Cagers from universities across the country will competing for the national championship as the Qatar Universities Basketball Cup kicks off on October 1....

12 colts, as many fillies to take part at Qatar Total races 28 Sep 2017 - 02:06 am

Saint-Cloud, France: France Galop registered the probable runners and supplementation for the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains (Gr1 PA) to be held...

Al Sailiya aware of Markhiya threat as round three begins 28 Sep 2017 - 02:06 am

Al Sailiya will be looking to get back to winning ways in the league following a narrow 3-2 defeat to Al Sadd last...

Australia lose Jedinak for World Cup play-offs 28 Sep 2017 - 02:06 am

Sydney: Injured captain Mile Jedinak was yesterday ruled out of Australia’s crunch World Cup play-offs against Syria, as coach Ange Postecoglou (pictured) included...