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Leicester won't 'man mark' Defoe 03 Apr 2017 - 07:14 pm

London: Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has no plans to detail a defender solely to mark striker Jermain Defoe when the champions face...

Rooney and Gerrard’s mentor says Qatar’s youngsters on track for 2022 03 Apr 2017 - 06:27 pm

One of the UK’s most renowned youth coaches has praised the work being carried out in Qatar, and complimented the country’s continued commitment...

Monaco look for quick boost after final thumping 03 Apr 2017 - 06:03 pm

Paris: Monaco admit the French Cup is not their primary aim this season, but Tuesday's quarter-final tie at home to Lille offers them...

Qatar Mile sees new records; 43 contestants cross 300 km/h 03 Apr 2017 - 05:34 pm

Doha: The third round of Qatar Mile concluded at the Al Khor Airfield on Sunday. A total of 121 contestants took part in...

Pochettino plays down Spurs' title chances before Swansea clash 03 Apr 2017 - 05:13 pm

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has played down Tottenham Hotspur's chances of beating Chelsea to the Premier League title this season, but admitted "nothing is...

Federer Moves to Fourth in Rankings after Miami Triumph 03 Apr 2017 - 05:01 pm

Berlin: Roger Federer climbed two places to fourth in the men's tennis rankings in the ATP list released on Monday. The Swiss player,...

Manchester United's struggles at home give hope to Everton's Koeman 03 Apr 2017 - 04:09 pm

Everton manager Ronald Koeman is hoping his team can capitalise on Manchester United's struggles at home when the two sides meet at Old...

Bayern Munich in top gear ahead of decisive April 03 Apr 2017 - 02:49 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich face high-fliers Hoffenheim away on Tuesday as the runaway German league leaders look to carry their high-tempo football into two...

Suarez inspires Barcelona to win at Granada in Messi's absence 03 Apr 2017 - 02:16 pm

BARCELONA: Luis Suarez rose to the challenge that Lionel Messi's absence provided by powering Barcelona to a hard-fought 4-1 win at struggling Granada...

Miami winner Johanna Konta into WTA top 10 03 Apr 2017 - 02:08 pm

Paris: Britain's Johanna Konta climbed into the WTA top 10 on Monday, the highest place so far in the 25-year-old's career coming after...

Napoli holds Juventus to 1-1 draw amid jeers for Higuain 03 Apr 2017 - 02:04 pm

MILAN: Gonzalo Higuain's every touch was greeted with whistles and jeers by his former fans but the Argentina forward had little impact as...

Thompson leads at ANA Inspiration 02 Apr 2017 - 09:32 pm

Los Angeles: Former champion Lexi Thompson fired six birdies in a five-under-par 67 to emerge from a marathon on Saturday with a two-shot...

Shocked Conte says title race back on 02 Apr 2017 - 09:32 pm

London: Antonio Conte admitted Chelsea's shock 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace has blown the Premier League title race wide open. Conte's side went...

Josoor Institute launches research division 02 Apr 2017 - 09:32 pm

Josoor Institute has announced the launch of its research services, a new division that is leading the organisation’s research initiatives on the Middle...

Kang three in front at Houston Open after Fowler's four-putt 02 Apr 2017 - 09:32 pm

Houston: Rickie Fowler four-putted the final green to hand Kang Sung-hoon a three-stroke lead after the third round at the Houston Open in...

Tabata is named QSL player of the month 02 Apr 2017 - 09:32 pm

Al Rayyan’s talismanic captain Rodrigo Tabata and Umm Salal head coach Mahmoud Jaber have been awarded the QSL player of the month and...

Johanna Konta reigns supreme in Miami Open 02 Apr 2017 - 09:32 pm

Miami: Johanna Konta defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3 to win the Miami Open on Saturday evening- the biggest title won by a British...

Pearson back in World Championship frame 02 Apr 2017 - 09:19 pm

Melbourne: Former Olympic champion Sally Pearson shrugged off two years of injury trauma to post a World Championship qualifying time in winning her...