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Former Iraq coach Jesus Casas to helm Lion City Sailors

Spaniard Jesus Casas is the Lion City Sailors' fourth and newest permanent coach.
Spaniard Jesus Casas is the Lion City Sailors' fourth and newest permanent coach.

Carlos Alcaraz down Arthur Fils to win Qatar Open, extends perfect start to 2026

Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash complex, Doha, Qatar - February 21, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Qatar Open trophy after winning the final match against France's Arthur Fils REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash complex, Doha, Qatar - February 21, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Qatar Open trophy after winning the final match against France's Arthur Fils REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Alcaraz defeats Rublev to reach Qatar Open final against Fils

Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 20, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 20, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Aprilia's Martin cleared for MotoGP return at Buriram pre-season test

FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - San Marino Grand Prix - Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano, Italy - Spetember 14, 2025 Aprilia Racing's Jorge Martin in action during the race REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - San Marino Grand Prix - Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano, Italy - Spetember 14, 2025 Aprilia Racing's Jorge Martin in action during the race REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini/ File Photo

Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show

Dubai port giant DP World's former chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, seen in this undated image with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Dubai port giant DP World's former chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, seen in this undated image with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Carlos Alcaraz battles into second round of Qatar Open

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat France's Arthur Rinderknech in two closely contested sets on Feb 17.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat France's Arthur Rinderknech in two closely contested sets on Feb 17.

Jannik Sinner serves up impressive Doha win on his return

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha.
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz says he still has ‘weaknesses’ ahead of return in Doha

Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 12, 2026
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Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 12, 2026
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 15, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Karolina Muchova beats Victoria Mboko in Qatar Open final to end title drought

Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic beat Canadian Victoria Mboko 6-4 7-5 in one hour and 34 minutes to win the Qatar Open.
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic beat Canadian Victoria Mboko 6-4 7-5 in one hour and 34 minutes to win the Qatar Open.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.