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Top riders to compete at Al Shira’aa International Horse Show in Abu Dhabi
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Top riders to compete at Al Shira’aa International Horse Show in Abu Dhabi

Under the Honorary Presidency of Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show returns for its 9th edition from January 20-25, marking a...

We want to play in SL, we are firm on this position, says Bangladesh cricket official
  • 07 Jan 2026

We want to play in SL, we are firm on this position, says Bangladesh cricket official
UAE National MMA Championship 1 to kick off in Al Ain on Saturday
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UAE National MMA Championship 1 to kick off in Al Ain on Saturday
Dominant Australia get over line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Dominant Australia get over line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Australia had a few nervous moments but safely chased down their 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth...

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Sabalenka impresses again, Rybakina and Pegula win; Bergs upsets Mensik as Belgium reach United Cup semis

Sabalenka impresses again, Rybakina and Pegula win; Bergs upsets Mensik as Belgium reach United Cup semis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she still had room for improvement after a second dominant win in the Brisbane International on Thursday....

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Top contenders City, Villa falter in Premier League title race

Top contenders City, Villa falter in Premier League title race

Manchester City and Aston Villa missed the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal’s Premier League lead on Wednesday as managerless Manchester United...

1 hour ago
Shadab makes impressive return, propels Pakistan to six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Shadab makes impressive return, propels Pakistan to six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

All-rounder Shadab Khan staked his claim for a spot at next month’s T20 World Cup with 2-25 in his return from a shoulder...

1 hour ago
Fearing visa delay, teams with players of Pakistani origin seek world cricket body help

Fearing visa delay, teams with players of Pakistani origin seek world cricket body help

Eight teams that have qualified for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking help in...

7 hours ago
Former Pakistan legend Akram hails ILT20’s global rise

Former Pakistan legend Akram hails ILT20’s global rise

Legendary Pakistan cricketer and DP World ILT20 commentator Wasim Akram has praised the DP World ILT20’s rise as a global T20 league, highlighting...

13 hours ago
Sharjah overcome Al Nasr, Al Wahda rout Bani Yas

Sharjah overcome Al Nasr, Al Wahda rout Bani Yas

Sharjah produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Al Nasr 4–2 in Matchweek 12 of the Adnoc Pro League on Tuesday. Al Nasr...

13 hours ago
Ameemi wins Private Stables ride at Sheikh Mohammed Endurance Festival

Ameemi wins Private Stables ride at Sheikh Mohammed Endurance Festival

Al Mugheer Stables were crowned champions of the Private Stables ride on the second day of the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid...

13 hours ago
Bethell’s first Test century gives England glimmer vs Australia

Bethell’s first Test century gives England glimmer vs Australia

Jacob Bethell posted his first test century Wednesday and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial time for England, ensuring the fifth...

07 Jan 2026
Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins; Medvedev extends strong start ahead of Australian Open

Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins; Medvedev extends strong start ahead of Australian Open

Coco Gauff pulled off double duty to drag defending champions the United States into the United Cup semi-finals on Wednesday while world number...

07 Jan 2026
Arsenal have a point to prove in Liverpool clash, says Arteta

Arsenal have a point to prove in Liverpool clash, says Arteta

Premier League leaders Arsenal have “a point to prove” when they face Liverpool, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday as the North London...

07 Jan 2026
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Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins

Coco Gauff pulled off double duty to drag defending champions the United States into the United Cup semi-finals on Wednesday while world number...

07 Jan 2026
Cadillac F1 add Zhou Guanyu as reserve driver

Cadillac F1 add Zhou Guanyu as reserve driver

The Cadillac F1 team confirmed the addition of Zhou Guanyu as its reserve driver ahead of the 2026 season. Guanyu left his role...

07 Jan 2026
Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup vital for developing young talent: Onuoha

Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup vital for developing young talent: Onuoha

Manchester City Legend, Nedum Onuoha, has emphasised the importance of tournament football for developing young players ahead of this weekend’s record-breaking Manchester City...

07 Jan 2026
Hisham Al Taher crowns winners of Rajab Rapid Chess Championship

Hisham Al Taher crowns winners of Rajab Rapid Chess Championship

The Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club organized the Rajab Month Rapid Chess Championship at its headquarters in Al Ain. Hisham Al...

07 Jan 2026
Dubai Racing Club to host Middle East’s first autism awareness race day

Dubai Racing Club to host Middle East’s first autism awareness race day

Dubai Racing Club has announced the Middle East’s first autism awareness race day at Meydan Racecourse on Friday, March 13. Presented in collaboration...

07 Jan 2026
Dias and Gvardiol sidelined as Man.City face defensive crisis

Dias and Gvardiol sidelined as Man.City face defensive crisis

Manchester City will be without Ruben Dias for up to six weeks and fellow defender Josko Gvardiol for “a long time”, manager Pep...

06 Jan 2026
Sabalenka beats Bucsa at Brisbane, Keys opens exit door for Kessler; Venus eclipsed

Sabalenka beats Bucsa at Brisbane, Keys opens exit door for Kessler; Venus eclipsed

The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka and a showdown she regarded as good preparation for...

06 Jan 2026
Head and Smith smack brilliant centuries to put Australia in driver’s seat on third day of 5th Ashes Test

Head and Smith smack brilliant centuries to put Australia in driver’s seat on third day of 5th Ashes Test

Travis Head’s third century of the series and Steve Smith’s first guided Australia to a 134-run first-innings lead over England by stumps on...

06 Jan 2026
Sheikh Mohammed attends opening of Endurance Festival

Sheikh Mohammed attends opening of Endurance Festival

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the 120km...

06 Jan 2026
Silver Cup to kick off UAE’s high-goal polo season with 16th edition

Silver Cup to kick off UAE’s high-goal polo season with 16th edition

The Silver Cup returns for its 16th edition, officially launching the UAE’s high-goal polo season on January 10, 2026. The tournament fixtures were...

06 Jan 2026
Perez says being Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull was 'the worst job in F1'

Perez says being Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull was 'the worst job in F1'

Sergio 'Checo” Pérez says being a teammate of Max Verstappen was 'the worst job there is in Formula 1.' Pérez was beside Verstappen...

06 Jan 2026
Hosts Morocco reach AFCON quarter-finals, Cameroon knock out South Africa

Hosts Morocco reach AFCON quarter-finals, Cameroon knock out South Africa

A Brahim Diaz goal sent Morocco through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Tanzania’s expense on Sunday, with Cameroon now standing...

05 Jan 2026
Lehecka claims Brisbane opener; Gauff stunned as US reach United Cup quarter-finals

Lehecka claims Brisbane opener; Gauff stunned as US reach United Cup quarter-finals

Defending champion Jiri Lehecka outlasted fellow Czech Tomas Machac over three sets Monday to book his place in the second round of the...

05 Jan 2026
Struggling United’s managerial merry-go-round continues after sacking of outspoken coach Amorim

Struggling United’s managerial merry-go-round continues after sacking of outspoken coach Amorim

Manchester United woke up on Monday to yet another reset. And now, after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, the club that has had...

05 Jan 2026
Top riders gear up for intense competition at Sheikh Mohammed Endurance Festival

Top riders gear up for intense competition at Sheikh Mohammed Endurance Festival

Amir Naqvi, Sports Editor As the golden dunes of Seih Al Salam prepare to whisper tales of speed and spirit, Dubai is set...

05 Jan 2026
Head leads Australia fightback after Root smashes century

Head leads Australia fightback after Root smashes century

Joe Root posted his second hundred of the series for England and Travis Head closed in on his third for Australia as Day...

05 Jan 2026

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Top contenders City, Villa falter in Premier League title race

Top contenders City, Villa falter in Premier League title race

Manchester City and Aston Villa missed the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal’s Premier League lead on Wednesday as managerless Manchester United...

1 hour ago
Sharjah overcome Al Nasr, Al Wahda rout Bani Yas

Sharjah overcome Al Nasr, Al Wahda rout Bani Yas

Sharjah produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Al Nasr 4–2 in Matchweek 12 of the Adnoc Pro League on Tuesday. Al Nasr...

13 hours ago
Arsenal have a point to prove in Liverpool clash, says Arteta

Arsenal have a point to prove in Liverpool clash, says Arteta

Premier League leaders Arsenal have “a point to prove” when they face Liverpool, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday as the North London...

07 Jan 2026
Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup vital for developing young talent: Onuoha

Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup vital for developing young talent: Onuoha

Manchester City Legend, Nedum Onuoha, has emphasised the importance of tournament football for developing young players ahead of this weekend’s record-breaking Manchester City...

07 Jan 2026
Tennis
Sabalenka impresses again, Rybakina and Pegula win; Bergs upsets Mensik as Belgium reach United Cup semis

Sabalenka impresses again, Rybakina and Pegula win; Bergs upsets Mensik as Belgium reach United Cup semis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she still had room for improvement after a second dominant win in the Brisbane International on Thursday....

1 hour ago
Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins; Medvedev extends strong start ahead of Australian Open

Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins; Medvedev extends strong start ahead of Australian Open

Coco Gauff pulled off double duty to drag defending champions the United States into the United Cup semi-finals on Wednesday while world number...

07 Jan 2026
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Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins

Coco Gauff pulled off double duty to drag defending champions the United States into the United Cup semi-finals on Wednesday while world number...

07 Jan 2026
Sabalenka beats Bucsa at Brisbane, Keys opens exit door for Kessler; Venus eclipsed

Sabalenka beats Bucsa at Brisbane, Keys opens exit door for Kessler; Venus eclipsed

The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka and a showdown she regarded as good preparation for...

06 Jan 2026
Cricket
Dominant Australia get over line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Dominant Australia get over line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Australia had a few nervous moments but safely chased down their 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth...

1 hour ago
Shadab makes impressive return, propels Pakistan to six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Shadab makes impressive return, propels Pakistan to six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

All-rounder Shadab Khan staked his claim for a spot at next month’s T20 World Cup with 2-25 in his return from a shoulder...

1 hour ago
Fearing visa delay, teams with players of Pakistani origin seek world cricket body help

Fearing visa delay, teams with players of Pakistani origin seek world cricket body help

Eight teams that have qualified for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking help in...

7 hours ago
Former Pakistan legend Akram hails ILT20’s global rise

Former Pakistan legend Akram hails ILT20’s global rise

Legendary Pakistan cricketer and DP World ILT20 commentator Wasim Akram has praised the DP World ILT20’s rise as a global T20 league, highlighting...

13 hours ago
Motorsport
Cadillac F1 add Zhou Guanyu as reserve driver

Cadillac F1 add Zhou Guanyu as reserve driver

The Cadillac F1 team confirmed the addition of Zhou Guanyu as its reserve driver ahead of the 2026 season. Guanyu left his role...

07 Jan 2026
Perez says being Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull was 'the worst job in F1'

Perez says being Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull was 'the worst job in F1'

Sergio 'Checo” Pérez says being a teammate of Max Verstappen was 'the worst job there is in Formula 1.' Pérez was beside Verstappen...

06 Jan 2026
Jordan to host FIA World, Middle East Baja Cups

Jordan to host FIA World, Middle East Baja Cups

Jordan Motorsport has confirmed that the Jordan Baja will host the second rounds of the FIA World and Middle East Baja Cups and...

05 Jan 2026
Bike rookie Canet enjoys dream Dakar start

Bike rookie Canet enjoys dream Dakar start

Spaniard Edgar Canet made a dream Dakar Rally debut on Saturday when the 20-year-old rookie topped the times in the prologue of motorsport's...

04 Jan 2026