Sport - GulfToday

Morale-boosting win, history propel India’s ambitions in T20 series against Australia

Importantly, India have never lost a T20I series in Australia — they lost a one-off game in 2008.

7 hours ago

Williamson leads New Zealand charge on first day against Windies

A resolute Kane Williamson, despite being troubled with cramp late in the day, scored a gritty 97 to steer New Zealand to 243 for two on day one of the first Test in Hamilton on Thursday.

7 hours ago

Ajman Tourism to host Jet Ski Marathon on Friday

The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) is organizing the second edition of Ajman Sea Festival highlighted by Jet Ski Marathon.

02 Dec 2020

Al Ain’s Emanuel takes responsibility after Bani Yas drubbing; Al Dhafra coach delighted despite draw

Al Ain coach Pedro Emanuel took the full responsibility after 4-1 drubbing against Bani Yas in the Round 8 match of the Arabian Gulf League on Tuesday.

02 Dec 2020

Sullivan takes 2-shot Golf in Dubai Championship lead with stunning 61

England’s Andy Sullivan rode a hot putter to shot an immaculate 61 on his way to a new course record to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World.



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02 Dec 2020

India win tense final ODI after seeing off Maxwell threat, avoid whitewash

India survived a blistering Glenn Maxwell half-century to hold their nerve for a 13-run victory and deny Australia a one-day international series clean sweep in Canberra on Wednesday.

02 Dec 2020

Skaik’s opening shot starts the countdown to 2023 World Amateur Team Championships

The EGF’s successful bid for the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates to stage the biennial WATC, also known as the Eisenhower Trophy, was announced in October and Zarouni was delighted to see Skaik take the spotlight on the 1st tee on National Day.

02 Dec 2020

Watson hopes Pakistan Star shines bright on debut at Meydan Racecourse

Stable jockey Pat Dobbs rides with Sam Hitchcott aboard stable companion Just A Penny, considered by many as a Jebel Ali specialist having registered all nine career wins ‘up the hill’.

02 Dec 2020

Top stars ready to battle for honours at Golf in Dubai Championship

The season-ending Dubai double-header begins on Wednesday as the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates is all set to welcome European Tour’s finest players for the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World.

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01 Dec 2020

UAE cricket team's coach Robin upbeat about 2023 WC qualification

The UAE, who are Associate Members of the ICC, have already played two 50-over World Cups in 1996 and 2015. The thirteenth edition of the showpiece event will be held in India in 2023.

01 Dec 2020

VIDEO: Dubai Sports Council shares Maradona’s video celebrating UAE National Day

The council said, “Coinciding with the celebrations of UAE National Day, we recall the participation of the late Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona, in previous Dubai Sports Council National Day celebrations.”

01 Dec 2020

Kaymer eyes more glory in UAE ahead of Dubai double-header

In-form Martin Kaymer, who has won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on three occasions, looks to add a fourth victory in the UAE to his resume with win in Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World.

30 Nov 2020

Football

Al Ain’s Emanuel takes responsibility after Bani Yas drubbing; Al Dhafra coach delighted despite draw

Al Ain coach Pedro Emanuel took the full responsibility after 4-1 drubbing against Bani Yas in the Round 8 match of the Arabian Gulf League on Tuesday...

02 Dec 2020

VIDEO: Dubai Sports Council shares Maradona’s video celebrating UAE National Day

The council said, “Coinciding with the celebrations of UAE National Day, we recall the participation of the late Argentine football legend, Diego Mara...

01 Dec 2020

La Liga HPC U-18s shine at DSC Football Academies Championship

La Liga HPC have moved to the top of the points table in the U-18 division after week two of the Dubai Sports Council Football Academies Championship,...

30 Nov 2020

UAE sack national football team coach Pinto five months after appointment

The UAE sacked Jorge Luis Pinto just five months after his appointment as the national coach, it was announced by UAE FA on Monday. The contract was t...

30 Nov 2020

Tennis

2021 Australian Open in Melbourne may be delayed by a week or two: Minister

Australian Open tournament director and Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley last weekend said the final dates should be confirmed within two ...

25 Nov 2020

Hubb Tennis Club to open doors in 2021 at Dubai Silicon Oasis’s hi-tech park

With an investment exceeding the budget of Dhs100 million and spanning an area of 100,000 square feet, the facility will have nine hard tennis courts,...

24 Nov 2020

Tennis star Alexander Zverev faces more charges of domestic abuse

Sharypova, a Russian former junior player, alleged that she injected herself with insulin in an attempt to take her own life after Zverev punched her ...

07 Nov 2020

Medvedev beats Schwartzman to reach semis, Wawrinka snaps Rublev streak

Third seed Daniil Medvedev thrashed Diego Schwartzman on Friday to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals, leaving the Argentinian facing a nervous wait ...

06 Nov 2020

Novak aces Krajinovic in Vienna, Dimitrov eases past Khachanov

Serbian World No.1 Novak Djokovic secured a 7-6, 6-3 victory over compatriot Filip Krajinovic in the first round of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Aus...

27 Oct 2020

Zverev makes it Cologne double; Humbert lifts title in Antwerp

Top seed Alexander Zverev won his second ATP title in Cologne in the space of a week with a quick-fire 6-2, 6-1 demolition of Argentine Diego Schwartz...

26 Oct 2020

French Open winner Swiatek to quarantine after contact with COVID-19

In winning her first Grand Slam title, Swiatek was also the youngest woman to win the French Open since Monica Seles in 1992. She was the first Polish...

24 Oct 2020

Zverev enters Cologne quarters; Opelka stuns Medvedev in St Petersburg

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarter-finals of the Cologne Indoors by beating Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 6-1 Thursday. Zverev was playing i...

16 Oct 2020

Cricket

Morale-boosting win, history propel India’s ambitions in T20 series against Australia

Importantly, India have never lost a T20I series in Australia — they lost a one-off game in 2008.

7 hours ago

Williamson leads New Zealand charge on first day against Windies

A resolute Kane Williamson, despite being troubled with cramp late in the day, scored a gritty 97 to steer New Zealand to 243 for two on day one of th...

7 hours ago

India win tense final ODI after seeing off Maxwell threat, avoid whitewash

India survived a blistering Glenn Maxwell half-century to hold their nerve for a 13-run victory and deny Australia a one-day international series cle...

02 Dec 2020

Kohli goes past Tendulkar, breaks fastest 12,000 ODI runs' record

India skipper has reached yet another milestone in One-Day cricket by becoming the fastest batsman to score 12,000 runs in One-Day Internationals. ...

02 Dec 2020

UAE cricket team's coach Robin upbeat about 2023 WC qualification

The UAE, who are Associate Members of the ICC, have already played two 50-over World Cups in 1996 and 2015. The thirteenth edition of the showpiece e...

01 Dec 2020

ECB rolls out new 20-over domestic tourney

Six teams will battle it out for the top honours as the tournament will get under way on Dec.6. A total of 33 matches will be played, with final slate...

30 Nov 2020

VIDEO: Indian fan wins hearts after proposing to Australian girl during second ODI at SCG

The fan donning the Men in Blue jersey went down on one knee to express his love. The girl accepted the proposal much to the amusement of the commenta...

29 Nov 2020

Phillips' record ton helps New Zealand thrash West Indies to claim T20 series

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips scored a record century as host crushed West Indies by 72 runs in the second Twenty20 international to clinch series with...

29 Nov 2020

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, might miss Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The season will end with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina track on Dec. 13. It is unclear whether Hamilton will take part.

01 Dec 2020

VIDEO: Romain Grosjean escapes fireball as Bahrain crash cuts car in two

Grosjean, 34, was lodged in the front half of his monocoque as it appeared to fly under the barrier, leaving the rear half behind on the edge of the c...

29 Nov 2020

Renault DP World F1 Team car unveiled at Dubai Mall

​As part of the initiative, DP World enlisted the help of team drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon, who have created a series of social media vi...

21 Nov 2020

Mikkelsen eyes winning return at Monza

After a convincing victory at Rally Hungary, Andreas Mikkelsen is seeking to add more glory to his illustrious career with win at Rally Monza. Rally M...

17 Nov 2020

VIDEO: Hamilton clinches record-equalling seventh F1 world title

Hamilton already had more race wins, pole positions and podium finishes than any other driver in the history of the sport.

15 Nov 2020

Hamilton usurps Schumacher with record 92nd Formula One victory at Portuguese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton became Formula One’s record all-time race-winner on Sunday when he claimed his 92nd victory at the Portuguese Grand Prix to pass Michae...

26 Oct 2020

Masterclass from Morbidelli as Mir gravitates towards c’ship title

Franco Morbidelli streaked home to win the Teruel Grand Prix on Sunday as Joan Mir took third to extend his lead in the MotoGP world championship with...

25 Oct 2020

Record-seeking Hamilton grabs dramatic last-gasp pole in Portugal F1 Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton claimed a thrilling last-gasp pole position on Saturday to give him the perfect launchpad for his bid to win a record 92nd Formula One ...

24 Oct 2020