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Arsenal fend off Chelsea to reach eves’ CL semis, Bayern advance

Arsenal fend off Chelsea to reach eves’ CL semis, Bayern advance

Defending champions Arsenal withstood a late Chelsea onslaught to book their place in the women’s Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday to progress 3-2 on aggregate.The damage for the

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Philippines’ boxing legend Pacquiao says fight with Maywe…

Philippines’ boxing legend Pacquiao says fight with Maywe…

Manny Pacquiao’s planned September fight with Floyd Mayweather will not be an exhibition, the Philippine boxing legend said Thursday, days after his fellow hall of famer said their bout would be strictly entertainment.Netflix last month

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Swiatek hires Roig after split with Fissette as Pegula d…

Swiatek hires Roig after split with Fissette as Pegula d…

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, who was part ‌of Rafael Nadal’s team and later coached ​Emma Raducanu, after the Polish ‌world number four ‌ended her coaching partnership with Wim Fissette last month.The

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Coach Slot hoping ‘legend’ Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy

Coach Slot hoping ‘legend’ Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy

Arne Slot is hoping Mohamed Salah’s farewell can inspire a strong end to Liverpool’s season as he declared the Egyptian a living ‘legend’ at the club.Salah announced last week he will depart the English champions

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QOC Athletics Commission holds General Assembly Meeting

QOC Athletics Commission holds General Assembly Meeting

The Athletes Commission of the Qatar Olympic Committee held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting 2026 today at Al Wajba Hall, located at the QOC’s building. The meeting was chaired by Mutaz Essa Barshim, Secretary-General of the Commission, in the presence of Nada Mohammed Wafa, Assistant Secretary-General of the Athletes Commission, along with members of the General Assembly and a representative of the Qatar Olympic Committee. During the meeting, members approved the minutes of the previous session and reviewed the Board of Directors’ report on its activities over the past year. Discussions also covered the objectives for the coming year and future action plans. The final accounts for the previous financial year were approved in line with the auditor’s report, and the proposed budget was reviewed and endorsed. Committee members also exchanged a range of development-focused proposals aimed at enhancing the technical performance of athletes and addressing the challenges they face on both personal and administrative levels. Emphasis was placed on the importance of organizing workshops and awareness programs to strengthen sports culture, while creating an ideal environment that supports athletes’ presence and development, enabling them to achieve further success at both continental and international levels.

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McIlroy primed for DP World India C’ship challenge

McIlroy primed for DP World India C’ship challenge

Global star Rory McIlroy will tee it up once again at the DP World India Championship, as Delhi Golf Club prepares to host a world-class field from Oct.15-18, 2026.The World Number Two and career grand

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Late-charging Ganna denies Van Aert at one-day classic Across Flanders

Late-charging Ganna denies Van Aert at one-day classic Across Flanders

Filippo Ganna won the one-day semi-classic Across Flanders race on Wednesday as local favourite Wout Van Aert was agonisingly caught just 100 metres from the finish after a brave solo breakaway.“This is an amazing victory

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Programme unveiled for 23rd edition of Dubai Internationa…

Programme unveiled for 23rd edition of Dubai Internationa…

The Organising Committee for Arabian Horse Show has announced the programme for the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship 2026, marking its 23rd consecutive edition.The event will be held at Zabeel Halls (4 and 5) at

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Italy miss third straight World Cup, Bosnia, Turkey and Sweden qualify

Italy miss third straight World Cup, Bosnia, Turkey and Sweden qualify

Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup as a play-off defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Hercegovina on Tuesday meant the Azzurri will not go to this year’s tournament in North America,

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Iraq qualify for football World Cup with win over Bolivia

Iraq qualify for football World Cup with win over Bolivia

Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia ‌2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.Aymen Hussein ​steered home a second-half