The Qatar World Cup kicks off with an extravagant ceremony
After a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies, the first World Cup in the Middle East finally began on Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony.
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Qatar’s hopes hang in the balance as elimination beckons
DOHA : World Cup hosts Qatar know they must not let nerves get the better of them again on Friday as they face African champions Senegal needing to take something from their second Group A encounter or face an early exit from the tournament.
Gary Kirsten leaves as head coach of Welsh Fire after winless season
South African Gary Kirsten has left his role as head coach of the Welsh Fire in English cricket's The Hundred competition.
FIFA investigates Ecuador fans' homophobic chants
DOHA : FIFA said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador over homophobic chanting by their fans in their World Cup opener.
Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round
DOHA : Ecuador or the Netherlands will take a huge step towards the second round of the World Cup if either can force a victory in Friday’s Group A clash at the Khalifa International Stadium after both sides won their openers in Qatar.
Arnold vows to lift Australia after sobering loss to France
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Australia coach Graham Arnold said he was confident his team would bounce back strongly after Tuesday's deflating 4-1 loss to France, taking heart from their dream start against the world champions and Craig Goodwin's shock early opener.
Australia reach Davis Cup semis by beating the Netherlands
MALAGA, Spain: Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson won their singles matches to help Australia qualify for the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time since 2017 at the expense of the Netherlands.
Formula One wraps up 2022 with Ferrari 1-2-3 in final test
Ferrari filled the top three places on the timing screens in Formula One's post-season test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as the sport looked to the future with grand prix veterans and newcomers alike starting work with new employers.