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Qatar Olympic Academy completes record sports management course

As part of its mission to develop sports and administrative competencies and build national and regional capacities capable of leading the sports sector in line with international best practices, the Qatar Olympic Academy successfully concluded its "Major Sports Events Management" course. The programme was delivered within the Academy’s educational and training agenda for the current year and forms part of a series o

Starc, Lyon leave South Africa reeling

Australia's chances of winning their series against world Test champions South Africa soared on the third day of the decider against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday.

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Veteran Wawrinka has no plans to retire after Australian Open defeat

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka said he has no plans to call it quits after losing in the Australian Open first round on Monday and hopes to be back next year aged 39.

Medvedev, Gauff power through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback

Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing.

Tsitsipas finds top gear at Australian Open after wobble

Stefanos Tsitsipas was given a brief scare by lucky loser Zizou Bergs on Monday before roaring back to win his first-round match at the Australian Open 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.

Cowboys crash out with shock loss to Packers, Lions advance

The Dallas Cowboys crashed out of the NFL playoffs with a humiliating 48-32 defeat to the seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers in the wildcard round on Sunday while the Detroit Lions advanced with a 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Cramps and tears as Medvedev beats brutal heat at Australian Open

Frenchman Terence Atmane smashed his racquet, served underarm and retired in tears as he dealt with serious cramp in pushing third seed Daniil Medvedev hard at the Australian Open on Monday.

Five talking points in 2024 cycling season

The 2024 men's cycling season gets underway at the Tour Down Under this week at the start of a year which will see a potentially spectacular Tour de France and the Paris Olympics.

Button sets new sights on 'emotional' Le Mans

It is 15 years since Jenson Button claimed the Formula One drivers championship but as the World Endurance Championship (WEC) prepares to get underway at the end of February, the Briton told AFP he is eyeing new peaks, not least the iconic Le Mans 24 Hour race.

Lillard buzzer-beater lifts Bucks over Kings, Nuggets cool off Pacers

Damian Lillard drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a stunning 143-142 NBA overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Gauff powers through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback

US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the Australian Open second round on Monday but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing as Naomi Osaka readied for her Grand Slam comeback.

Cowboys owner Jones floored by painful Packers mauling

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he was "floored" by his team's 48-32 NFL playoff exit to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, labelling it the most painful playoff he had experienced.

Gauff finds rhythm to reach Australian Open second round

Coco Gauff eased into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, beating unseeded Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-3, 6-0 in a one-sided affair on centre court.

Murray's playoff birdie delivers emotional Hawaii PGA victory

Grayson Murray sank a 38-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to win a three-man playoff on Sunday at the US PGA Tour Sony Open, completing a stunning personal comeback.

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian Open

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska 6-1, 6-2.

Cowboys crash out of playoffs with shock loss to Packers

The Dallas Cowboys crashed out of the NFL playoffs with a humiliating 48-32 defeat to the seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers in the wildcard round on Sunday.

Reigning NBA champion Nuggets cool down red-hot Pacers

Nikola Jokic was just one of three Denver players to score 25 points on Sunday and the defending champion Nuggets kept Indiana's high-octane offense in check in a 117-109 NBA victory over the Pacers.

Warriors' Green expected to return against Grizzlies on Monday

Golden State star Draymond Green appeared poised to return from his NBA suspension on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies after the Warriors removed him from their injury report.

Salah rescues Egypt as Nigeria draw and Ghana lose at Cup of Nations

Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Nigeria were held by Equatorial Guinea despite Victor Osimhen getting on the scoresheet.

Osaka Grand Slam comeback headlines day two at Australian Open

Naomi Osaka makes her comeback to Grand Slam tennis on day two of the Australian Open Monday, while Daniil Medvedev has vowed to turn over a new leaf and be "more mature" on court.

Madrid Super Cup hero Vinicius 'no saint' but trying to improve

Vinicius Junior admitted he was "no saint" after inspiring Real Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday with a hat-trick in a 4-1 thrashing of rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia.

Cape Verde strike late to claim Ghana scalp at Cup of Nations

Substitute Garry Rodrigues pounced in injury time to give Cape Verde a shock 2-1 win over four-time former champions Ghana in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

Mbappe strikes as PSG sink 10-man Lens to stretch Ligue 1 lead

Kylian Mbappe scored and Gianluigi Donnarumma saved a penalty as Paris Saint-Germain surged eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1 on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over last season's runners-up Lens.

Barca lacking in every way in Madrid thrashing: Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez criticised his team for their inadequate performance in a humbling 4-1 defeat by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

Milan hand Roma a French lesson to consolidate third spot

A trio of French goals helped AC Milan strengthen their place in Serie A's Champions League positions in Sunday's 3-1 win over Roma.

Woeful Wizards deal Gallinari and Muscala to NBA-worst Pistons

Italian forward Danilo Gallinari and US center Mike Muscala were traded from the Washington Wizards to the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons on Saturday for forwards Isaiah Livers and Marvin Bagley III.

Vinicius hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Barcelona to win Spanish Super Cup

Vinicius Junior struck a first-half hat-trick to fire Real Madrid to Spanish Super Cup glory in a thumping 4-1 win over rivals Barcelona on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.

Palestine lose to Iran at Asian Cup as Japan survive scare

Palestine conceded a goal after just 64 seconds in a 4-1 loss to Iran at the Asian Cup on Sunday, while tournament favourites Japan survived a scare before beating Vietnam 4-2.

Kilde to miss rest of ski season after heavy crash

Norway's World Cup ski star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will miss the remainder of the season after his heavy crash in Wengen, according to the national team doctor.

Palestine score but well beaten by Iran at Asian Cup

Palestine conceded a goal after just 64 seconds in their opening match at the Asian Cup as Iran launched their title bid with a clinical 4-1 win on Sunday.

Salah penalty rescues Egypt against Mozambique at Cup of Nations

Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Sunday as he converted a penalty seven minutes into injury time to snatch a 2-2 draw with Mozambique.

Hack scores season's fastest Bundesliga goal as Moenchengladbach sink Stuttgart

A brace from Borussia Moenchengladbach's Robin Hack, including the fastest goal of the Bundesliga season, took the home side to a 3-1 win over high-flying Stuttgart on Sunday.

Spurs spoil Ratcliffe's first visit as Man Utd co-owner

Manchester United failed to welcome the club's new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to Old Trafford with a win as Tottenham twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Mathews shines as Sri Lanka pull off last ball win against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over Zimbabwe in a last ball thriller in the first Twenty20 international in Colombo on Sunday.

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