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Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by one run in a humdinger finish in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will be replayed in the minds of everyone inside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for a long
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Akram Afif starred for Al Sadd with a brace in their win over Al Sailiya at Al Bayt Stadium. PICTURE: Noushad Thekkayil League leaders Al Sadd moved within touching distance of retaining the Qatar Stars League title after securing a vital 3-1 victory over Al Sailiya, while Al Shamal’s hopes of a historic maiden crown suffered a significant blow following their 0-2 defeat to Al Shahania Wednesday.Al Sadd now have five-point advantage over Al Shamal, who will first take on Qatar SC on Monday in their rescheduled fixture before facing Al Sadd in the final round on April 28, a clash that could ultimately decide the destination of the title. Despite having the extra match to play, the defeat to Al Shahania has tilted the momentum in favour of the leaders.Akram Afif starred for Al Sadd with a brace in their win over Al Sailiya at Al Bayt Stadium, scoring in the 10th and 48th minutes, while Roberto Firmino added a third goal in the 70th minute to strengthen The Wolves’ grip at the summit. Al Sailiya, battling to avoid relegation, managed a late consolation through Anwar El Ghazi but remained rooted at the bottom.Earlier, Al Shahania delivered a disciplined performance to upset Al Shamal at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Goals from Francesco Antonucci in the 14th minute and Pelle van Amersfoort in the 76th minute secured three valuable points for Al Shahania, lifting them to 20 points and boosting their survival chances.Al Ahli boosted their survival prospects with a crucial 2-1 win over Al Duhail, courtesy of goals from Michel Vlap and Julian Draxler, while Qatar SC and Al Arabi settled for a 1-1 draw in a closely contested encounter.The fight to avoid relegation remains wide open heading into the final stretch of the season. Al Sailiya stay at the bottom with 19 points but still have two matches remaining, keeping their survival hopes alive. Just above them, Umm Salal and Al Shahania are level on 20 points, while Al Ahli have moved slightly clear on 23 points. With only a few points separating the bottom four teams, the relegation picture is likely to be decided in the final round.Elsewhere, Al Rayyan strengthened their push for a top-three finish with a convincing 3-0 victory over Umm Salal. Roger Guedes struck twice to take his league tally to 20 goals this season, while Rodrigo Moreno also found the net as Al Rayyan stay in third place.Al Wakrah staged a dramatic late comeback to draw 3-3 with Al Gharafa in one of the most entertaining matches of the round. Trailing 3-1 late in the game, Al Wakrah fought back through Luis Alberto and a stoppage-time equaliser from Almahdi Ali to salvage a point. Related Story
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Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan celebrates after taking the wicket of Delhi Capitals’ captain India’s Axar Patel during the IPL match in New Delhi Wednesday. (AFP) England’s Jos Buttler struck form with a fluent 52 to help Gujarat Titans to their first win of the 2026 IPL as they beat Delhi Capitals in a last-ball thriller Wednesday with David Miller falling just short of guiding his new side home.The South African looked set to take Delhi over the line but elected to turn down a single on the second last ball with his side needing two to win.Bowler Prasidh Krishna then outfoxed Miller with a slow delivery with the last ball of the match which the batter missed with a big swing as wicketkeeper Buttler hit the stumps to run out Kuldeep Yadav, who was desperately scrambling for the single that would have forced a super over.Earlier, Buttler raised his first T20 half-century after a dismal run, which included a disappointing T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.His knock laid the foundations for Gujarat’s 210-4 and in reply Delhi finished on 209-8 in 20 overs despite an explosive 41 not out by Miller and KL Rahul’s 92.Gujarat won by one run to bounce back from two defeats. Delhi suffered their first loss after two wins.Buttler found his groove with a fourth-ball six off Mukesh Kumar and there was no looking back as he smacked four more hits over the fence in his 27-ball knock.Buttler, 35, told AFP at the start of the T20 tournament that “he still has the hunger for runs” and still has the energy and motivation to play at the highest level.But his knock for Gujarat seemed to have inspired the team’s batting as skipper Shubman Gill also struck form with a 70 after he missed the previous game. Gill was involved in a 60-run stand with Buttler and then put on 104 runs with Washington Sundar, who scored 55 for his first IPL fifty. Delhi started their reply strongly courtesy of Pathum Nissanka, who made 41, and Rahul as the pair put on 76 runs for the opening wicket but the chase wobbled as wickets fell. Nissanka missed out on a fifty and leg-spinner Rashid Khan struck twice on successive balls in the 10th over. BRIEF SCORESGujarat Titans 210 for 4 (Gill 70, Washington 55, Buttler 52, Mukesh 2-55) beat Delhi Capitals 209 for 8 (Rahul 92, Miller 41*, Nissanka 41, Rashid 3-17) by one run Related Story
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Shagraan bounced back to winning ways in style, landing the Msheireb Cup for owner-trainer Saeed Mohammed Shafi al-Shafi at the Al Rayyan Racecourse Wednesday.Positioned comfortably in midfield for most of the race, he unleashed a powerful turn of foot in the home straight, surging past his rivals to secure an emphatic two-and-a-half-length victory in the day feature - the 1400m Purebred Arabian Handicap. PICTURES: Juhaim The six-year-old bay gelding was expertly partnered by Saleh Salem al-Marri, who went on to complete a notable double on the card.Settled in midfield through the early and middle stages, Shagraan travelled comfortably as Waseelh set the pace from the outset, tracked by Posuelo Py before the latter was gradually eased back, with Al Zwair and the eventual winner also positioned off the tempo. Approaching the home straight, Nah’ash Al Shahania moved up to challenge and briefly took the lead, but the race quickly turned as the closers began to emerge. Inside the final 200m, Shagraan unleashed a decisive turn of foot, sweeping past his rivals and asserting with authority to put the result beyond doubt. Al Zwair, representing Al Shaqab Racing and prepared by Jean de Mieulle, finished second with Pierre Charles Boudot aboard, a quarter of a length ahead of Posuelo Py, who stayed on for Ibrahim Mohammed al-Fadala, from the Hamad al-Jehani yard and with Szczepan Mazur in the saddle to take third, both having come from off the pace with strong late runs.RESULTS63st Al Rayyan Race Meeting –Msheireb CupWINNERS: (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)1. Msheireb Cup, Purebred Arabian Handicap (85-105), 4yo+, 1400mShagraan, Saeed Mohammed Shafi al-Shafi, Saleh Salem al-Marri2. Thoroughbred Handicap (0-90), 3yo, 1400mJungle Monarch, Jassim al-Ghazali, Marco Casamento3. Thoroughbred Handicap (65-85), 4yo+, 2000mByblos, Bader al-Balushi, Soufiane Saadi4. Purebred Arabian Novice Plate, 3yo, 1400mAl Wazeer, Alban de Mieulle, Soufiane Saadi5. Thoroughbred Handicap (55-75), 3yo+, 2000mLucentio, Ahmed Kobeissi, Jefferson Smith6. Local Thoroughbred Novice Plate, 3yo, 1400mAfran, Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al-Malki, Marco Casamento7. Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden Plate, 4-7yo, 2000mAl Murqab, Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al-Malki, Jefferson Smith8. Thoroughbred Maiden Plate, 4-7yo, 2000mAtlantic Convoy, Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al-Malki, Saleh Salem al-Marri Related Story
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UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Paris St Germain v Liverpool - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - April 8, 2026 Paris St Germain's Desire Doue celebrates scoring their first goal
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Nottingham Forest may be fighting for Premier League survival this term but Thursday’s trip to Porto for their Europa League quarter-final first leg offers top goalscorer Igor Jesus and his team-mates the chance to put
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His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030, conducted a field visit today to review the latest developments of the Athletes’ Village Project in Lusail City.HE Sheikh Joaan was accompanied by His Excellency Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer, President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and a member of the Doha 2030 Organizing Committee; His Excellency Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee and member of the Organizing Committee; and Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain, Chief Executive Officer of the Organizing Committee.During the visit, HE Sheikh Joaan was briefed on the ongoing development of the project, which is being delivered in line with the highest international standards to accommodate approximately 18,000 athletes during the Games. The Athletes’ Village will feature integrated infrastructure, modern facilities, and a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet athletes’ needs.The project also reflects a strong commitment to sustainability across both design and operations, while embracing the smart city concept through the adoption of advanced technologies aimed at enhancing quality of life and ensuring efficient management of facilities and services.
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Former Australia batter David Warner has been charged by police for an alleged drunk-driving incident in Sydney, Cricket NSW said on Wednesday.Warner, who played 112 Tests, 161 one-dayers and 110 Twenty20 Internationals, has continued playing
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Two matches will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, to kick off the Qatar Basketball Cup for men for the 2025-2026 season.The first match will be between Al Sadd and Al Ahli at Al Rayyan Sports Club Hall in the preliminary round.The winner will advance to face Al Arabi in the quarterfinals on April 11.The second match is the first of the quarterfinals, featuring Al Rayyan against Al Khor.Al Rayyan will be looking to bounce back from their league loss to Al Arabi, while Al Khor hope to pull off an upset and continue their journey in the tournament.The quarterfinals will continue on Thursday at Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall, with Al Wakrah facing Qatar SC and Al Gharafa taking on Al Shamal in two evenly matched encounters. Related Story
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The second round of the third edition of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) concluded Sunday at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, with competitions in the Kids and Under-12 categories held on
