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Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club’s junior team to compete at International Polo Challenge in Islamabad

The announcement regarding Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club’s junior team in the tournament was made at a press conference held on Wednesday at the club in the presence of Lisa Matthews, General Manager of Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, and Jan Azam, Polo Manager of the club.

16 hours ago

ICC Chairman Barclay, Chief Executive Allardice conclude two-day visit to Lahore

During the two-day visit, PCB also said Barclay and Allardice met with Najam Sethi, Chair of the PCB Management Committee, and other officials, to discuss wide-ranging matters of mutual interest around cricket, including promotion, growth and development.

16 hours ago

Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup begins on June 3

The sixth edition of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup is set to kick off next Saturday at the Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, promising a weekend filled with high-intensity matches between athletes representing various clubs and academies from across the UAE. The event, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), will run on

31 May 2023

Chithambaram grabs solo lead at Dubai Open Chess Tournament

Grandmaster (GM) Aravindh Chithambaram of India grabbed the solo leadership of the 23rd Dubai Open Chess Tournament following a powerful win over GM Sanal Vahap of Turkey in Tuesday night’s fourth round. The defending champion is now the only player to maintain a perfect score of four points, adding momentum to his

31 May 2023

UAE golfers eye strong finish at Singha Thailand Ladies Amateur Open

The 2023 Singha Thailand Ladies Amateur Open will host 105 female golfers with individual players and teams from Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the UAE.

31 May 2023

Holder Chithambaram and Vahap share Masters division lead at Dubai chess meet

Defending champion Grandmaster (GM) Aravindh Chithambaram of India and GM Sanal Vahap of Turkey zoomed to the top of the leaderboard as the only two players with perfect scores after three rounds of action at the 23rd Dubai Open Chess Tournament at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. Chithambaram defeated

30 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings are the new titans of IPL

Chennai Super Kings were handed a revised target of 171 in 15 overs against holders Gujarat Titans in the IPL final on Monday after a long delay due to rain.

30 May 2023

Asadli downs Niemann in 2nd round to take joint lead in Dubai Open chess event

Vugar Asadli caused the biggest stir so far in the 23rd edition of the Dubai Open Chess Tournament when the Grandmaster (GM) from Azerbaijan defeated second-seed GM Hans Moke Niemann of the US in Sunday night’s second round at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. Asadli joins 11 others, including former Dubai Open

29 May 2023

Sudharsan's quickfire 96 powers Gujarat Titans to 214/4 against Chennai in IPL final

A sensational quickfire fifty from Sai Sudharsan (96 off 41) along with Wriddhiman Saha's vital half-century (54 off 39) powered Gujarat Titans to 214/4 against Chennai Super Kings in the rescheduled final of IPL.

29 May 2023

Rain halts Chennai's chase against Gujarat in IPL final

Chennai reached four no loss after three balls by Gujarat pace spearhead Mohammed Shami when rain forced the players off the ground on a reserve day after a heavy downpour washed out play on Sunday.

29 May 2023

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico hospitalised after being hit by loose horse

The player's representatives said in a statement that the accident happened near the southern Spanish city of Seville, where Rico used to play for Sevilla.

29 May 2023

Fujairah to host World Juniors Taekwondo Championships in 2025

The Emirate of Fujairah has established an admirable position and is a premiere destination for martial arts, well known especially for its Taekwondo rings and stadiums that meet the highest ITF standards.

29 May 2023

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Football

Karim Benzema weighing up €100 million offer to leave Real Madrid for Saudi Pro League

According to Spanish newspapers, Ballon d'Or winner Benzema is inclined to accept the Saudi offer to play in the league.

31 May 2023

Paris Saint-Germain win record 11th French title

Messi's opener was cancelled out by a Kevin Gameiro equaliser, but the result gave PSG an unassailable four-point lead over second-placed Lens with on...

28 May 2023

Dubai a magnet for world's sports stars, says Arsenal's female footballer Beth Mead

During her visit to the Dubai Sports Council’s premises, she met Saeed Hareb and Naser Aman Al-Rahma, besides the delegation of the Cognita Educationa...

23 May 2023

Vinicius targeted as racism rears head in Real’s defeat against Valencia in Spain

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Spanish football had a racism problem and needed to be prepared to halt matches, after Vinicius Junior was agai...

22 May 2023

Tennis

Medvedev makes his mark on clay by beating Rune for Italian Open title

The Russian beat rising 20-year-old Danish player Holger Rune 7-5, 7-5 on Sunday for the first clay-court trophy of a career that includes the 2021 US...

22 May 2023

Wimbledon champion Rybakina wins Italian Open after Kalinina retires

World number six Rybakina, the reigning Wimbledon champion, was leading 6-4, 1-0 when Kalinina called it quits with a left thigh injury shortly after ...

21 May 2023

Rune beats Ruud moves into Italian Open final, Rybakina sets up title clash with Kalinina

The seventh-ranked Rune was coming off a win over six-time Rome champion Djokovic in the quarterfinals - his second victory against him in little more...

20 May 2023

Ukraine's Kalinina dedicates win to homeland after beating Russian Veronika to reach Rome final

"I really hope that I give a tiny, small light, maybe some positive emotions for my country. I really hope that Ukraine a little bit enjoys (this),” K...

19 May 2023

Nadal to miss French Open, says 2024 likely to be last year of his career

Holder Rafa Nadal will miss the French Open after failing to regain full fitness from a hip injury suffered at the Australian Open in January, the 14-...

18 May 2023

Djokovic knocked out of Italian Open by 20-year-old Rune

"This is probably the coldest, wettest tournament I've ever played here in Rome," the 22-time Grand Slam winner said. "I don't recall so many days i...

17 May 2023

Djokovic battles past Dimitrov, Swiatek sweeps aside Tsurenko at Italian Open

Djokovic, who will lose his world number one ranking at the end of the Masters 1000 tournament to Alcaraz, overcame a sluggish start and a late comeba...

15 May 2023

'Not super boring:' Sabalenka earns Swiatek revenge to win Madrid title

The 25-year-old Belarusian prevailed 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to capture the title in the Spanish capital for the second time.

09 May 2023

Cricket

ICC Chairman Barclay, Chief Executive Allardice conclude two-day visit to Lahore

During the two-day visit, PCB also said Barclay and Allardice met with Najam Sethi, Chair of the PCB Management Committee, and other officials, to dis...

16 hours ago

Chennai Super Kings are the new titans of IPL

Chennai Super Kings were handed a revised target of 171 in 15 overs against holders Gujarat Titans in the IPL final on Monday after a long delay due t...

30 May 2023

Jadeja shines as Dhoni-led Chennai beat Gujarat to reach IPL final

Ravindra Jadeja starred with bat and ball as Chennai Super Kings beat holders Gujarat Titans by 15 runs on Tuesday to enter the IPL final that could b...

23 May 2023

Dhoni mania as IPL heads into tense final week

Chennai Super Kings host Gujarat Titans on Tuesday in front of a home crowd desperate to see MS Dhoni win another Indian Premier League in what could ...

22 May 2023

Shubman Gill's 104 not out helps Gujarat Titans beat RCB by six wickets

Shubman Gill sizzled with an unbeaten 104 off 52 balls as while sharing a crucial 123-run partnership off 71 balls with Vijay Shankar to help Gujarat ...

21 May 2023

Pakistan may boycott World Cup if it loses Asia Cup hosting rights, says PCB chief

Sethi said Pakistan, World Cup champions in 1992, was a top cricketing nation which should not be ignored and that they would have to talk to the ICC ...

16 May 2023

Punjab, Lucknow boost play-off hopes, Delhi knocked out of IPL

Chasing 183 for victory, Lucknow looked in trouble at 54-2 in 8.2 overs but Mankad’s 64 and a series of key partnerships including an unbeaten 58-run ...

14 May 2023

Grant Bradburn appointed head coach of Pakistan men's cricket team

The 56-year-old, who played seven Tests and 11 ODIs for New Zealand, will be working under Mickey Arthur, who was appointed team director in March.

13 May 2023

Motorsport

Grand Prix cancelled as deadly floods devastate northern Italy

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17 May 2023

Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreck

Byron, who got pushed out of the way by winner Joey Logano two laps from the end here a year ago, drove away from Kevin Harvick during a green-white-c...

15 May 2023

Editor fired over ‘tasteless’ Schumacher interview

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23 Apr 2023

'Once a century' Tadej Pogacar hailed by cycling rivals

The 24-year-old Slovenian was the youngest Tour winner in 116 years when he clinched his first major title on his debut in 2020.

20 Apr 2023

Verstappen wins in wild finish to F1 Australian Grand Prix

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who drove superbly in his Mercedes, finished second, while Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso took third spot on...

02 Apr 2023

Stage set for Oman’s first Xterra triathlon event to be held in Musandam

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15 Mar 2023

Rajhi creates history, becomes first Saudi driver to win Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Partnered by Fabian Lurquin in the Bahrain Raid Xtreme Prodrive Hunter, Loeb produced a measured drive through the final 206km stage, settling for the...

04 Mar 2023

Loeb wins penultimate special stage of ADDC

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02 Mar 2023