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Ferrari threat to Mercedes scrutinsed in testing opener 21 Feb 2016 - 07:43 am

The new Ferrari F1 car SF16-H is seen in this picture released by Ferrari press office in Fiorano, Italy February 19, 2016. REUTERS/Orazio...

Injuries no excuse for Carrick ahead of crunch Cup tie 21 Feb 2016 - 07:42 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has rejected suggestions the club's lengthy injury list can be used as an excuse for...

Suarez, Neymar open up nine-point Barca lead 21 Feb 2016 - 07:35 am

Barcelona's Neymar celebrates with team mates Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi after scoring a goal. REUTERS/Juan Medina Madrid: Barcelona moved nine points clear...

Mourinho, Ronaldo watch Inter get back to winning ways 21 Feb 2016 - 07:30 am

Former Inter's head coach Jose (L) Mourinho and former Inter's striker Ronaldo arrive at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium to attend the Italian Serie...

Defending champion Safarova fit and raring to go in Qatar 21 Feb 2016 - 02:28 am

Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic (right) is seen with Eugenie Bouchard of Canada (left) and Fatima Al Nabina of Oman in Doha....

Terras rides his luck to clinch Qatar title 21 Feb 2016 - 02:27 am

Qatar Shooting and Archery Association (QSAA) Secretary-General Abdulla Ali Al Mutawa Al Hammadi poses for a picture with top six finishers in the...

Gavignet galvanises EFG Bank Monaco to victory ahead of Doha In-Port Race Series 21 Feb 2016 - 02:26 am

Action from the EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour sprint from Abu Dhabi to Doha. The third round of inshore racing, the Doha...

Al Garni and Haroun add to Qatar’s gold medal haul 21 Feb 2016 - 02:25 am

Qatar’s Mohamed Al Garni celebrates after winning the gold in the 1500m final on day two of the 7th Asian Indoor athletics Championships...

Al Rayyan inch closer to QSL title with derby victory over Al Arabi 21 Feb 2016 - 02:24 am

Action from the Qatar Stars League match (QSL) between Al Arabi and Al Rayyan at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha yesterday. Al...

Al Rayyan muscle past El Jaish in QBL play-offs 21 Feb 2016 - 02:22 am

DOHA: Davon James Dominic’s spectacular performance yesterday saw Al Rayyan edge past El Jaish in their Qatar Basketball League (QBL) play-offs. Dominic scored...

Borussia 'fight' to keep City-target Gundogan 20 Feb 2016 - 06:37 pm

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund say they are 'fighting' to keep Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, amidst reports he has already told Barcelona he will join...

Hope of Benzema return good for France - Zidane 20 Feb 2016 - 06:09 pm

(FILES) This file photo taken on June 30, 2014 shows France's midfielder Mathieu Valbuena (L) and forward Karim Benzema listening to the French...

Arsenal held by Hull ahead of Barca clash 20 Feb 2016 - 06:08 pm

Arsenal's English midfielder Theo Walcott (L) chases Hull City's defender Moses Odubajo during the FA cup fifth round football match between Arsenal and...

Prince Ali contacts CAS over glass voting booth 20 Feb 2016 - 05:37 pm

Paris: FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al Hussein on Saturday enlisted the help of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to...

De Rossi injury my fault, says Spalletti 20 Feb 2016 - 04:30 pm

Milan: Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has assumed "responsibility" for the injury that has sidelined Daniele de Rossi but gave fans some cheer by...

McLaren appoint Matsushita as F1 development driver 20 Feb 2016 - 01:21 pm

LONDON: Japan's Nobuharu Matsushita will be McLaren's test and development driver this season, the Honda-powered Formula One team said on Saturday. Former champions...

Perfect score for Qatar’s Nasser and Rashid as Hill stands tall 20 Feb 2016 - 01:11 pm

Amber Hill of Great Britain in action at the Qatar Open Shotgun championship at Losail Shooting Range yesterday. Hill won the event. Pictures...

Bologna end Juve's 15-match winning run 20 Feb 2016 - 12:50 pm

Juventus' Alvaro Morata in action against Franco Brienza. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Rome: Bologna held on for a scoreless draw to end champions Juventus's 15-match...