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Crocs and rays no problem for unsung Asian swim heroes 18 Aug 2018 - 03:51 pm

Jakarta: The plucky swimmers of far-flung nations who train in the sea where stingrays and crocodiles lurk are ready to strike a blow...

Woakes treble ruins India's start to third Test 18 Aug 2018 - 03:48 pm

Nottingham, United Kingdom: Chris Woakes overshadowed the return of fellow England all-rounder Ben Stokes by taking three wickets as India's promising start to...

England's Chris Woakes bowls during play on the first day of the third Test cricket match between England and India at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, central England on August 18, 2018. (AFP / Paul ELLIS)

Qatar eye impressive medal haul as Asian Games kick off 18 Aug 2018 - 02:13 am

DOHA: Qatar will bank on athletics, equestrian and shooting to deliver the major share of medals as the 18th Asian Games kick off...

England include Stokes with eye on series win 18 Aug 2018 - 01:55 am

Nottingham: England changed a winning side ahead of the third Test against India at Trent Bridge by recalling Ben Stokes just 72 hours...

QSL: Eto’o loses first match with Qatar SC 18 Aug 2018 - 01:55 am

Doha: Former Barcelona player Samuel Eto’o suffered defeat in his first QNB Stars League (QSL) appearance for Qatar Sports Club as The Kings...

Al Tamimi to carry Qatar’s flag 18 Aug 2018 - 01:55 am

Doha: Abdulla Al Tamimi (pictured) will be Qatar’s flag bearer, leading Team Qatar into Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta during today’s opening...

Philipp Lahm to be figurehead if Germany host Euro 2024 17 Aug 2018 - 02:56 am

Berlin: Former World Cup winner Philipp Lahm will be the head of the organising committee if Germany win the bid to host Euro...

Atletico Super Cup win vindicates decision to stay, says Griezmann 17 Aug 2018 - 02:41 am

TALLINN: Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has said his side's 4-2 win over Real Madrid to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday...

Qatari flag raised at the Asian Games 2018 Athletes’ Village 17 Aug 2018 - 02:41 am

Doha: The Qatari flag was raised in the Athletes’ Village at the Asian Games 2018 yesterday, welcoming Team Qatar and marking the start...

Eyeing medals, Qatari shooters and archers arrive in Indonesia 17 Aug 2018 - 02:41 am

Jakarta: Qatari shooters, led by London Olympic Games bronze medallist Nasser Al Saleh Al Attiyah and archers yesterday arrived in Jakarta ahead of...

Handball: Qatar meet Iran in battle for top spot in Group B 17 Aug 2018 - 02:41 am

JAKARTA: Qatar’s will meet Iran in their final; Group B match of the preliminary round of the 2018 Asian Games handball competition today....

Fulham will draw on experience against Spurs, says Jokanovic 17 Aug 2018 - 02:17 am

Fulham will draw on their experience of playing Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup last year as they prepare for Saturday's Premier League...

Qatar SC eye Al Sailiya scalp as Samuel Eto’o makes QSL debut 17 Aug 2018 - 02:17 am

DOHA: Qatar SC are eyeing full points against Al Sailiya today in their third round tie, what will be the debut QNB Stars...

Qatar dethrone Iran to clinch AVC crown 16 Aug 2018 - 09:49 am

Doha: After dropping the first two sets, debutants Qatar made a brilliant comeback to see off the defending champions Iran 3-2 (23–25, 21–25,...

US Open champ Sloane Stephens wins Cincinnati opener 15 Aug 2018 - 09:18 pm

MASON, Ohio: Defending US Open champion Sloane Stephens overcame a thumb injury to cruise into the third round of the Western & Southern...

Zaha signs new five-year deal at Palace 15 Aug 2018 - 01:24 pm

Wilfried Zaha has signed a new five-year contract with Crystal Palace to extend his stay at Selhurst Park until 2023, the Premier League...

Qatar, Iran to clash in AVC Cup final 15 Aug 2018 - 03:22 am

Doha: Debutants Qatar maintained their outstanding run in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup by defeating Japan 3-1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16) yesterday...