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Stuttering Atleti look to upset Reds as Dortmund face litmus test against PSG in CL clashes

Atletico Madrid will face a stern test against in-form and run-away English Premier League leaders Liverpool when the two sides meet in a round of sixteen Champions League match on Wednesday.

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Lazio topple Inter to go second behind Juve; Napoli down Cagliari

Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi gave warning his side are ready to fight for their first Serie A title since 2000 after moving into second in Serie A on Sunday, just one point off leaders Juventus

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Mina strikes as Celta end Real winnings streak with draw

Real Madrid’s winning streak ended when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo and finish the weekend with their lead over Barcelona down to one point.

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Du Plessis back in S.African fold after stepping down from captaincy

Faf du Plessis and pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada have been recalled into the South African fold for a Twenty20 series against Australia that gets under way on Friday.

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Al Wahda pip Al Shorta at ACL to remain unbeaten; Al Hilal win

Paul Jose M’Poku struck at the death as Al Wahda came away from Erbil with a valuable 1-0 win over Al Shorta on Matchday Two of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group A on Monday.

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Double delight for Crowley as Marzaga and Jawaal excel

Racing in the capital at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday evening was highlighted by the Emirates Fillies Classic and Emirates Colts Classic. Both contests carrying Prestige status

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Van der Haar claims opening stage of Dubai Women’s Cycle Tour

Lucy van der Haar powered her way into the history books by winning the opening stage of the first ever Dubai Women’s Cycle Tour today.

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FBMA’s Show Jumping Cup begins on Thursday

The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA) announced the kick off of its seventh edition of the International Show Jumping Cup this week, which will commence on Feb. 20 and will run until Feb. 22.

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Pakistan win Kabaddi World Cup against India

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated his country's kabaddi team after they won the World Championship beating India in the final.

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Fujairah G2 International Taekwondo Championship ends on a high note

The tournament - the first of a busy year on the Taekwondo Federation's calendar for 2020 – welcomed a record participation of 2,000 fighters who represented 43 countries.

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VIDEO: Tokyo 2020 Games: ‘There is more that unites than divides’

Tokyo, the host city of Olympics and Paralympics 2020, will receive athletes and spectators from all over the world with the overarching motto of “United by Emotion,” revealed the Organising Committee on Monday.

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Reds take on Atletico; Tuchel out to break PSG’s last 16 jinx

Liverpool return to the scene of their Champions League triumph when they visit Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday very much the team to beat

16 Feb 2020

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Football

Dubai Expo 2020 ambassador and Barca star Messi meets minister

Barcelona superstar and Dubai Expo 2020 ambassador Lionel Messi met Reem Al Hashemy, Minister of State and director general of Expo 2020, on Monday.

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Quickfire strikes put Marseille in sight of Champions League

Marseille rallied to strike late twice in the dying moments to beat Lille 2-1 remain on course for Champions League on Sunday.

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Stuttering Atleti look to upset Reds as Dortmund face litmus test against PSG in CL clashes

Atletico Madrid will face a stern test against in-form and run-away English Premier League leaders Liverpool when the two sides meet in a round of six...

2 hours ago

Lazio topple Inter to go second behind Juve; Napoli down Cagliari

Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi gave warning his side are ready to fight for their first Serie A title since 2000 after moving into second in Serie A on Su...

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Tennis

Muguruza denies Clijsters’ dream return as Jabeur wins

Garbine Muguruza outlasted Kim Clijsters, 6-2, 7-6 (6) in a much-anticipated first round match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday. ...

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Bencic shrugs off pressure ahead of her title defence at DDF Tennis C’ships

Defending champions Belinda Bencic ruled out any pressure as she begins her Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title defence against Aryna Sabalenka...

16 Feb 2020

Clijsters excited to make comeback at Dubai Open

Ready to step on the tennis court after nearly eight years, former World No.1 Kim Clijsters is not putting any extra pressure on herself.

16 Feb 2020

All eyes on Kenin and Clijsters as DDF Tennis C’ships clock glorious 20 years

With Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships set to celebrate two decades of successfully hosting one of the WTA Tour’s top events this week, all eyes wi...

15 Feb 2020

Tough clashes on the cards as Clijster faces Bertens in 1st round

Some mouth-watering first round clashes are on the cards as the draw for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday has pitted Kim Clijsters...

15 Feb 2020

Tunisia’s Jabeur sets new goals, hopes to break into top 20 rankings

Basking in glory after becoming the first Arab female player to reach the last eight of a Grand Slam at the Australian Open last month, Tunisia’s risi...

15 Feb 2020

Carreno Busta downs Sinner to enter Rotterdam Open semi-finals

Pablo Carreno Busta saved two match points on Friday to become the first Spaniard to reach the Rotterdam Open for 11 years. Carreno Busta fought hard ...

14 Feb 2020

Sinner and Bedene advance into quarters as Medvedev crashes out

Jannik Sinner struck 27 winners and closed out his first top 10 victory in style at the Rotterdam Open on Thursday. The 18-year-old wild card overcame...

14 Feb 2020

Cricket

Du Plessis back in S.African fold after stepping down from captaincy

Faf du Plessis and pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada have been recalled into the South African fold for a Twenty20 series against Australia that gets under...

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Morgan leads England to T20 series win against South Africa

England captain Eoin Morgan went on a six-hitting spree to take his side to a series win in a high-scoring third and final Twenty20 international agai...

16 Feb 2020

Curran holds nerve as England edge past SA in thriller to level T20 series

Tom Curran struck late with two successive wickets off the last two deliveries of the match as England held their nerves to beat South Africa in the s...

15 Feb 2020

Warner, Smith brace for ‘very hostile’ SA crowds after scandal

Australia opener David Warner is braced for a hostile reception but hopes fans will show “respect” as he and Steve Smith return to South Africa for th...

14 Feb 2020

Ngidi stars as South Africa beat England by one run in T20 thriller

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi took three wickets in his last two overs as South Africa snatched a thrilling one-run win in the first Twenty20 international ...

14 Feb 2020

Former India all-rounder Singh named as new coach of UAE team

Former Indian all-rounder Robin Singh has been appointed as the new coach of the UAE after the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) sacked Dougie Brown on Wed...

12 Feb 2020

Kohli seethes as New Zealand beat India by 5 wickets to sweep ODI series

Mount Maunganui: Indian captain Virat Kohli criticised his team’s ability to cope under pressure after they suffered a rare series whitewash on Tuesda...

11 Feb 2020

England recall Jennings and Foakes, drop Ali for Sri Lanka tour

Ben Foakes and Keaton Jennings are back in England’s Test squad for the first time in 12 months after being picked for the tour of Sri Lanka. Lancashi...

11 Feb 2020

Motorsport

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic gets UAE 10-year Gold Card visa

World No.1 Djokovic will come to the country next week to play at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships not only as players but also as a resident.

16 Feb 2020

History beckons as Middle East’s first women cycling tour begins on Monday

History will be made in Dubai on Monday as the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) women’s cycling event in the Middle East, Dubai Women’s Tour w...

15 Feb 2020

Vettel Ferrari’s first choice, not Hamilton: Team manager Binotto

Ferrari team manager Mattia Binotto insisted on Tuesday that Sebastian Vettel remained the team’s “first choice” for the future despite reports that L...

12 Feb 2020

Abdelali storms into surprise Ha’il lead

Saudi driver Saleh Al Abdelali and Norwegian navigator Ole Floene were the new leaders of the car category after the second 352km selective section of...

06 Feb 2020

Sulayem guides drifting to new level in UAE

The UAE is very much the drifting capital of the region for this popular and fast-growing sport so it’s important that we have the highest levels of i...

29 Jan 2020

Yammahi sets early pace as ADIMSC launches UAE F4 C’ship

Mohamed Al Yammahi is the early leader of the 2020 UAE Formula 4 Championship, the new series launched by Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (...

25 Jan 2020

Porte ascends to the top of Tour Down Under after stage 3 win

Australian Richie Porte conquered a brutal uphill finish Thursday to claim the third stage and the race leader’s jersey in the Tour Down Under. Porte,...

23 Jan 2020

Dhaheri makes history, grabs record fifth O Plate title

Young Emirati karting star Rashid Al Dhaheri marked a UAE homecoming race by winning the Dubai O Plate - the UAE’s annual major event for kart races h...

22 Jan 2020