Russian winger Artemi Panarin has come a long way since North America’s NHL teams first snubbed him at the draft.

For much of the season, the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs seemingly were on a collision course.

Kenya has requested an urgent meeting with the World Anti-Doping Agency to resolve the body’s concerns, the sports minister said on Friday after the East African nation was judged non-compliant with WADA’s code and put at risk of missing the Rio Olympics.

FIFA on Friday named Senegalese UN diplomat Fatma Samoura as the first female secretary general in the history of the male-dominated world football organisation.

Self-styled ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle is having to confront his waning powers after a collapse in form, watching from the bench as Virat Kohli takes on his mantle as cricket’s superstar batsman.

Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait has joined Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders for the rest of the season, replacing compatriot John Hastings who returned home with an ankle injury.

Delhi Daredevils rode on a powerful batting performance to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here yesterday.

Uncapped duo James Vince and Josh Ball were both named yesterday in England’s 12-man squad for next week’s first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley.

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakarra yesterday backed calls for Kusal Perera to be called up to the current squad after the talented batsman was cleared to play following an admission by officials that he had been suspended over a botched drug test.

The ‘Big Four’ of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) – Al Rayyan, El Jaish, Lekhwiya and Al Sadd – will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Emir Cup today with an aim of winning the season-ending championship.

The curtain of a successful season of Al Shaqab’s Equine Education Department came down when several competitions for the junior riders took place at the Al Shaqab indoor arena.

Croatia’s Luka Bonacic arrived in Doha on Wednesday evening, ahead of signing a contract to coach Al Ahli for the 2016/2017 season. His arrival was confirmed by Ahli vice president Khaled Shabib to QSL website.