Analysis: The Man Utd bid and Qatar’s global sporting intent
Qatari businessman's offer reveals lofty ambitions for the club, including investment in the team and the city.
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When cricket ‘legends’ brought cheer to a Qatar neighbourhood
Pakistani-dominated Asia Lions beat World Giants in the Legends League Cricket tournament hosted by the Gulf state.
Ireland win Six Nations and first Grand Slam in Dublin
The 29-16 win against England is Ireland's first Six Nations title since 2018 and fourth Grand Slam.
Novak Djokovic denied US entry over COVID vaccine policy
Being vaccinated against COVID-19 remains a requirement of international travellers.
Karachi United: Giving hope to footballers in impoverished areas
Most of KU’s community centres operate out of low-income areas of Karachi.
Funeral held for footballer Christian Atsu killed in Turkey quake
Family, fans and beneficiaries of Christian Atsu's charitable donations remembered the 31-year-old as a philanthropist.
Champions League quarterfinals draw: Who is playing who and when?
The draw has been made for the quarterfinals of Europe's top club football competition.
‘I can’t get rid of this trauma’: Fury over Indonesia verdicts
Families of those who died in October football tragedy feel the lives of their loved ones have been disrespected.
Gianni Infantino re-elected unopposed as FIFA president
Infantino is confirmed in office by acclamation at the congress of world football's ruling body in Kigali, Rwanda.
Police officer freed, another jailed over Indonesia stadium crush
Verdicts likely to add to anguish of the victims' families who had already questioned the fairness of court proceedings.
Cricket comes to Imran Khan’s rescue as police halt operation
Police withdraw from the cricketer-turned-politician's house to allow a cricket match to be played as scheduled.
Booked, subbed and goalless: Rough night for Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo failed to score for the third consecutive game and is yet to open his account at Al-Nassr stadium.
Morocco joining Spain, Portugal in football’s 2030 World Cup bid
Spain and Portugal were joined by Ukraine, which is not likely to remain in the bid.
FIFA confirms expanded 2026 World Cup with record 104 matches
Format for event in US, Canada and Mexico will stick to four teams per group as plan for 16 groups of three shot down.
Will a new cricket league be able to break through in the US?
MLC, the latest on the list of cricket leagues around the world, is set to take place in the US in July.
March Madness: A guide to the US college basketball tournament
Annual tournament happens each March, drawing millions of viewers who fill out brackets to predict next NCAA champions.
‘King Kohli’ scores 186 to end three-year Test century drought
India's Virat Kohli ended a three-year wait for his 28th century by scoring 186 in the fourth Test against Australia.
Bangladesh stun world champions England for first time in T20
Bangladesh beat England by six wickets to record their first-ever T20 win over the world champions.
India’s Modi hosts Australia PM at stadium named after him
Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi inaugurate cricket match between their teams at a stadium named after the Indian PM.
India’s WPL aims to be a game-changer for women’s cricket
The newly launched Women's Premier League is aiming to become the leading competition in women's cricket.