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Team Emirates talisman Pogacar eyes third consecutive Tour de France title

A 13.2km time trial will get the 109th edition of the Tour De France underway, before the riders eventually roll into the mountains and push their bodies and physical capabilities to the absolute limit.

25 Jun 2022

Wimbledon to provide free tickets to Ukrainian refugees

Wimbledon will give Ukrainian refugees free tickets to the tournament and donate £250,000 to those affected by Russia's invasion of the country, the All England Lawn Tennis Club, said.

25 Jun 2022

Pakistan Cricket Board introduces separate contracts for red, white-ball formats for its players

In 69th Board of Governors meeting, Pakistan Cricket Board also approved Rs15b 2022-23 budget with 78 per cent allocated to cricket activities.

25 Jun 2022

For Iraqi amputees football team, healing is the goal

Today, at age 22, Ali is a member of an all-amputee football team, made up entirely of players who lost arms or legs in Iraq's many years of war and turmoil.

24 Jun 2022

Swedish blogger Katrin calls Gerard Pique 'a loser' after he refused to greet her football-loving son

The Barcelona defender was spotted with an unknown blonde woman at the Amazing Minds event in the capital. The photo of the duo went viral on social media.

24 Jun 2022

Yasir Shah returns as Pakistan name 18-member squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Mohammad Nawaz also made a return after missing the Test series at home against Australia. On the other hand, uncapped all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has received a maiden call-up to the Test squad.

23 Jun 2022

Countdown begins for 15th edition of Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

The sense of excitement is rising ahead of the 15th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival, which will take place at The Curragh Racecourse in Co. Kildare (Ireland) from Saturday to Sunday.

23 Jun 2022

VIDEO: 105-year-old Indian granny sprints 100m in record 45.60 seconds

A 105-year-old woman has proved the adage ‘age is just a number’ when she sprinted 100m in just 45.40 seconds. In the process she broke record of 101-year-old Maan Kaur who ran the 100m in 74 seconds and won gold at the World Masters.

22 Jun 2022

Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation ogranises sports day for its employees

The Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation organised a sports day for its employees, in which they competed in three events including basketball, table tennis, and archery competitions.

22 Jun 2022

Adnoc to field its team in UAEJJF events

Adnoc will form its own team to participate in official events organised by UAEJJF, enabling the company to enhance its efforts in preparing athletes for one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

22 Jun 2022

Abu Dhabi-based teen golfer Maya shines in US Kids European Championship

Abu Dhabi-based Maya Palanza Gaudin finished first in the recent US Kids European Championship (girls age 12 years-old category) at The Glen Golf Club, just outside of Edinburgh, Scotland.

22 Jun 2022

Sheikh Saud attends torch relay for 44th edition of Chess Olympiad

Sheikh Saud Bin Abdul Aziz Almualla, President of the Arab Chess Federation and Chairman of the Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club, attended the launch of torch relay for the Chess Olympiad, which was held in Mahabalipuram in July 18.

22 Jun 2022

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Football

For Iraqi amputees football team, healing is the goal

Today, at age 22, Ali is a member of an all-amputee football team, made up entirely of players who lost arms or legs in Iraq's many years of war and t...

24 Jun 2022

Swedish blogger Katrin calls Gerard Pique 'a loser' after he refused to greet her football-loving son

The Barcelona defender was spotted with an unknown blonde woman at the Amazing Minds event in the capital. The photo of the duo went viral on social m...

24 Jun 2022

Gerard Pique spotted with a blonde woman after separation from Shakira

After the separation of Barcelona star Gerard Pique from his partner Colombian singer Shakira, he was spotted with a blonde woman enjoying an evening.

21 Jun 2022

Meet the world's most beautiful footballer Ana Maria Marković, calls Ronaldo her inspiration

“He is a world class footballer and represents Croatia, and although there are many good players, my favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo because he i...

21 Jun 2022

Tennis

Kvitova wins Eastbourne to bolster Wimbledon prospects

Petra Kvitova warmed up for Wimbledon by winning the Eastbourne singles title for the first time with a 6-3, 6-2 rout of Jelena Ostapenko on Saturday.

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Wimbledon to provide free tickets to Ukrainian refugees

Wimbledon will give Ukrainian refugees free tickets to the tournament and donate £250,000 to those affected by Russia's invasion of the country, the A...

25 Jun 2022

Ons Jabeur wins Berlin Open, comforts injured Bencic

Jabeur was leading 6-3, 2-1 when Belinda Bencic signalled she couldn't continue in the final after hurting her left ankle in a fall in the first set. ...

20 Jun 2022

Andy Murray unsure of injury 'severity' ahead of Wimbledon

Murray said he will not know more until doctors in London take a look and gave no indication if he would front up for the start at Queen's Club next w...

12 Jun 2022

French Open semi-final interrupted as protester ties herself to net

The woman leapt from the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd during the sixth game of the third set.

06 Jun 2022

Nadal wins 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday with a straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud to become the oldes...

05 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek brushes aside Coco Gauff to win second French Open title

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has beaten 18-year-old American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in the French Open final to collect her second title at Roland Garros and s...

04 Jun 2022

Nadal into 14th French Open final as Zverev quits with horror injury

Zverev had to leave the court in a wheelchair after turning his ankle as he chased down the ball in front of the players' boxes on Court Philippe Chat...

04 Jun 2022

Cricket

UAE beat Malaysia by five wickets to win ACC Women’s T20 Championship title

In another dominant performance, UAE defeated hosts Malaysia by five wickets in the final of the ACC Women’s T20 Championship on Saturday.

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Pakistan Cricket Board introduces separate contracts for red, white-ball formats for its players

In 69th Board of Governors meeting, Pakistan Cricket Board also approved Rs15b 2022-23 budget with 78 per cent allocated to cricket activities.

25 Jun 2022

Yasir Shah returns as Pakistan name 18-member squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Mohammad Nawaz also made a return after missing the Test series at home against Australia. On the other hand, uncapped all-rounder Salman Ali Agha ha...

23 Jun 2022

England cricket team to tour Pakistan in September this year: Report

"The seven-match T20I series will be played from September 15 to October 02. Matches are expected to be played in three venues — Multan, Rawalpindi an...

21 Jun 2022

'Positives' for India as South Africa T20 series end 2-2 after washout

The hosts bounced back from 2-0 down to level the series with convincing victories in the absence of top stars including regular captain Rohit Sharma ...

19 Jun 2022

Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka cruise past Australia in third ODI

Set a tricky 292 to win after a Travis Head 70, the hosts won comfortably with nine balls to spare in Colombo, in their second straight victory in the...

19 Jun 2022

England hit ODI world-record 498-4 against the Netherlands, win first ODI by 232 runs

England broke its own world record for the highest total in one-day international cricket by smashing 498-4 to set up a 232-run win over the Netherla...

18 Jun 2022

Australian blind cricketer Steffan Nero blasts world-record unbeaten 309 against Kiwis

Steffan Nero became the eighth Australian to score a triple century across all formats, joining an illustrious list of cricket greats including Matthe...

16 Jun 2022

Motorsport

Saudi rally driver Rakan Al Rashed thrilled to secure first WRC point in Portugal

The 32-year-old, also a successful business professional and entrepreneur, finished 10th in the fourth round of the competition, earning him one point...

26 May 2022

VIDEO: Reema launches new team to improve Saudi Arabian access to motorsport

With a mission that extends beyond the track, Theeba Motorsport is proud to announce its formation and entry onto motor racing’s GT3 world stage in 20...

18 May 2022

Saudi racing star Reema hopes Portugal triumph will spur season

Saudi female racing driver Reema Juffali “feels it’s going to be a good season” for her after registering back-to-back victories in the Pro-Am class i...

03 May 2022

Saudi driver Rashed hopes local experience prove crucial at Rally de Portugal

Saudi professional rally driver Rakan Al Rashed hopes his recent participation in the local Rali Terras D'Aboboreira series will prepare him for next ...

27 Apr 2022

New winners crowned in epic 2022 season at region’s home of motorsport on Yas Island

With 6 categories up for grabs entering the final round of the season, Fadi Tawfik Tamour continued his winning streak to finish atop the podium in th...

13 Apr 2022

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc wins Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

The world championship leader from Monaco started from pole, held his position at the first corner and never looked back, scorching round the 58-lap A...

10 Apr 2022

Saudi star Rashed hopes to inspire next generation of motorsport drivers

The 32-year-old, also a successful business professional and entrepreneur, will soon begin preparing for his second race of the year at next month’s r...

30 Mar 2022

Ferrari's Leclerc wins dramatic F1 season-opening Bahrain GP

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari won a dramatic Formula One season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday after reigning champion Max Verstappen was forced ou...

20 Mar 2022