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UAE-based GPX Racing reign supreme at Hankook 24H DUBAI

The UAE-based GPX Racing has become only the second Emirati team to take outright victory at the Hankook 24H DUBAI after a commanding performance at the Dubai Autodrome on Saturday.



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Al Wahda take early honours as MoN, VP’s Jiu-Jitsu leagues return

Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club recorded a strong start in the first rounds of the revamped Mother of Nation (MoN) and Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu leagues, comprehensively claiming the Adults title in both tournaments held at Dubai’s Al Nasr Sports Club

6 hours ago

Recordman hands trainer Seemar treble with victory in handicap race

Racing at Meydan on Saturday officially featured a 2000m turf handicap, the Al Tayer Motors and Recordman landed the spoils, providing trainer Satish Seemar a third consecutive victory on the card and a second for jockey Tadhg O’Shea.

6 hours ago

Arif lowers track record with Al Ain feature race victory

Seven races at Al Ain on Friday evening were officially highlighted by a 1400m handicap which was turned into a procession by Arif, one of several winners on the card to benefit from positive tactics and second to break a track record.

7 hours ago

Thirimanne leads Lankan resistance after Root double ton

Joe Root completed his fourth double century for England on Saturday but then his bowling attack came up against a defiant Sri Lanka in the first Test.

7 hours ago

Reem shines in Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy Bowling tournament

The second edition of Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy Bowling tournament for Ladies concluded at Khalifa International Sports Centre at the Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

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9 hours ago

UFC star Ponzinbbio pays tribute to soccer legend Maradona

Argentinian Ponzinbbio appeared at Friday’s face-off at the Etihad Arena holding a poster of Maradona emblazoned with the word ‘Forever’. Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, died on Nov.25, 2020 aged 60.

13 hours ago

UFC Fight Island reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s status as new international fight capital of the world: Anik

It promises to be a stellar series that only elevates Abu Dhabi’s standing as the ideal destination for world-class sports events.

13 hours ago

Game of Thrones 'Mountain' faces Ward in Dubai bout

Ward and Bjornsson, who played Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane in the critically acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones, had their weigh-in on Thursday, with Ward standing 6'2" and weighing 98.6kg (217lbs), while Bjornsson stands 6'9" and weighed 156.2kg (344lbs), giving Thor almost a 130lb weight advantage.

16 Jan 2021

Fight Island set for 1st of 3 straight fight nights as McGregor’s return to Octagon looms

Fight Island at Abu Dhabi will be in the thick of mixed martial arts action for a third time as a pair of old rivals are primed to make the trip — with a few thousand fans set to attend fights for the first time in 10 months. The first of three straight fight nights at Etihad Arena

15 Jan 2021

Oz have noses ahead despite India rally post Labuschagne ton

A heavily-depleted India fought back in the final session of play on the opening day to leave the fourth Test against Australia evenly poised on a benign Gabba wicket in Brisbane on Friday. Cameron Green was on 28 and Tim Paine alongside him on 38, as Australia

15 Jan 2021

Sharjah maintain top spot, Al Ain beat Hatta

Sharjah finished off the first half of the season on the top of the standings after edging Ittihad Kalba 1-0 at Sharjah Stadium in matchweek 13 of the Arabian Gulf League on Friday. Most of the first half play remained in the midfield, but the Kings found the back

15 Jan 2021

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Tennis

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Hurkacz downs Harrison to set up Delray Beach Open final vs Korda

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Sabalenka captures third straight title with facile win in Abu Dhabi

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Cricket

Series decider in the balance as rain hits day 2 in Brisbane

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Thirimanne leads Lankan resistance after Root double ton

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14 Jan 2021

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14 Jan 2021

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14 Jan 2021

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Motorsport

France's Peterhansel wins Dakar Rally for 14th time

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15 Jan 2021

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Hankook 24H Dubai to set the ball rolling for 2021 24H series

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12 Jan 2021

Attiyah claims 3rd stage; Price tops bikes category

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05 Jan 2021

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