Sports

DeChambeau shoots 6-under 66 to lead European Open 27 Jul 2018 - 06:49 am

HAMBURG, Germany: The 25-year-old American carded his best European Tour round in more than two years for a one-shot lead. DeChambeau, who plays...

Sneijder finishes as top scorer in Oman tournament as Al Gharafa return home 27 Jul 2018 - 06:17 am

DOHA: Al Gharafa’s Dutch star Wesley Sneijder was crowned the top scorer in the friendly tournament in Oman which concluded on Thursday night....

Vettel needs to rebound in Hungary to keep heat on Hamilton 27 Jul 2018 - 06:17 am

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Unless Sebastian Vettel bounces back with a strong performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix this week, he risks heading into Formula...

Germans criticize football chief over Mesut Ozil fiasco 27 Jul 2018 - 06:17 am

BERLIN: Germany’s parliament speaker has sharply criticized German Football Association (DFB) on Thursday for its mistakes that forced Turkish-German footballer Mesut Ozil to...

MMA star McGregor makes plea deal to avoid jail time 26 Jul 2018 - 06:23 pm

New York: Irish mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn criminal court on Thursday to disorderly conduct, cutting a...

Rashid 'surprised' by England recall for India opener 26 Jul 2018 - 04:23 pm

London: Adil Rashid admitted even he was "kind of surprised" by his dramatic recall to England's Test squad for next week's series opener...

German FA boss rejects Ozil racism charge, but admits mistake 26 Jul 2018 - 01:00 pm

Berlin: The chief of the German Football Association (DFB) on Thursday rejected accusations of racism by Mesut Ozil, but admitted he should have...

Brazil coach Tite extends contract until Qatar 2022 World Cup 26 Jul 2018 - 11:36 am

SAO PAULO: Brazil coach Tite has extended his contract until the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the national football confederation...

Top security assured for QSL matches 26 Jul 2018 - 01:28 am

DOHA: Captain Mubarak Bilal, representing Ministry of Interior (MoI), yesterday said that the preparations have been finalised to provide best possible security during...

Al Kass set for extensive coverage and new programmes 26 Jul 2018 - 01:28 am

DOHA: As the QNB Stars League (QSL) organisers target the ‘best-ever’ edition, hugely popular Al Kass Sports Channel is also gearing up for...

QSL: Early start of League planned with international calendar in mind: Al Adsani 26 Jul 2018 - 01:28 am

DOHA: A tight football calendar has forced Qatar to kick off their new football season earlier than usual to assist the national teams...

Qatar gets ready for ‘best ever’ QSL season 26 Jul 2018 - 01:28 am

DOHA: Qatar’s nine-month football league will be nothing short of a spectacle, according the organisers of the 12-team competition that kicks off on...

Sergio Marchionne, the 'visionary' who reignited Ferrari's F1 dreams 25 Jul 2018 - 07:47 pm

Paris: Sergio Marchionne, the emblematic head of FIAT Chrysler who helped reignite mighty Ferrari as a Formula 1 superpower, was described as a...

Atletico can still shine despite missing regulars says Simeone 25 Jul 2018 - 05:47 pm

SINGAPORE: Atletico Madrid arrived in Singapore for a pre-season tournament missing a raft of first team players who were involved in the latter...

World Cup stars dominate FIFA best player award shortlist 25 Jul 2018 - 11:46 am

Paris: French World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane were included alongside perennial candidates Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on...

Barcelona snatch Brazilian Malcom from under Roma's nose 25 Jul 2018 - 08:57 am

MADRID: Barcelona have swooped to sign Brazilian forward Malcom on a five-year deal from Girondins Bordeaux for an initial 41 million euros ($47.89...