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Italy's reserves anxious to face Wales at Euro 2020 19 Jun 2021 - 01:54 pm

ROME (AP) - Why stop now? That’s Italy’s approach for its final group match at the European Championship against Wales. The Azzurri have...

Switzerland and Turkey meet, both needing a win at Euro 2020 19 Jun 2021 - 01:32 pm

BAKU, Azerbaijan: At least someone on the Switzerland team has a reason to celebrate. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer went home after Wednesday's 3-0 loss...

Eriksen's surprise visit gave 'good energy' to Denmark team 19 Jun 2021 - 01:07 pm

COPENHAGEN: Christian Eriksen surprised the Denmark team with a visit in the middle of a training session and then gave them all a...

Athletics-'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies aged 91 19 Jun 2021 - 09:02 am

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country had lost a "colossal sportsperson" following the death of Milkha Singh, one of its most...

Mann scores career-high 39, Clippers eliminate Jazz 131-119 19 Jun 2021 - 08:43 am

LOS ANGELES: Terance Mann scored a career-high 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to a conference final for the first time...

Argentina beats Uruguay 1-0 in Copa America classico 19 Jun 2021 - 08:40 am

SAO PAULO: Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 on Friday in its second match at Copa America, making Lionel Messi's team co-leaders of Group A...

Libya and Sudan ready for play-off 19 Jun 2021 - 08:28 am

Libya and Sudan are set to square off in the first of the seven play-offs at Qatar’s iconic Khalifa International Stadium, eyeing coveted...

Qatar's Femi clinches gold medal 19 Jun 2021 - 08:26 am

Qatar’s Femi Ogunode gestures after winning 100m gold at the Arab Athletics Championships in Tunisia, clocking 10.19 secs. Qatar also received a silver...

Modric and Perisic rue another poor Croatia performance 18 Jun 2021 - 10:16 pm

Glasgow: Croatia captain Luka Modric and forward Ivan Perisic were disappointed after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Friday left their...

Eriksen released from hospital after 'successful' operation 18 Jun 2021 - 07:37 pm

Copenhagen: Christian Eriksen was discharged from the hospital on Friday, nearly a week after collapsing on the field during a European Championship match....

'Miracle man' Witsel back for Belgium after determined recovery 18 Jun 2021 - 05:42 pm

Brussels: Axel Witsel has been hailed as Belgium's "miracle man" after his sooner-than-expected return from a serious Achilles tendon injury, but he said...

Deschamps praises 'greatest ever' Griezmann as he nears appearances landmark 18 Jun 2021 - 04:46 pm

Budapest: France coach Didier Deschamps praised Antoine Griezmann ahead of his side's European Championship clash with Hungary, a match that will be the...

Brazil beats Peru 4-0 to move into 1st in Copa America group 18 Jun 2021 - 01:46 pm

SAO PAULO - Brazil changed half of its starting lineup to face Peru on Thursday in its second Copa America match and still...

Rain washes out morning session of WTC final in Southampton 18 Jun 2021 - 12:54 pm

SOUTHAMPTON, England - Rain and a soggy outfield delayed the toss and washed out the opening session of the World Test Championship (WTC)...

Parmenion wins on debut in France 18 Jun 2021 - 10:10 am

Parmenion (GB) (Soldier Hollow x Pearls Or Passion), who is bred and owned by H H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani, opened...

Road to Qatar 2022: VAR set for AFC Asian Qualifiers in September 18 Jun 2021 - 10:01 am

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be implemented when the Continent’s top teams go head-to-head in the final round of the AFC...

UAFA General Assembly: Al Mohannadi elected as Vice-President 18 Jun 2021 - 09:48 am

Saoud bin Abdulaziz Al-Mohannadi was elected to the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) Council as VicePresident for the new term 2021- 2025,...