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UAE’s Bedwawi makes winning start at 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton event
  • 08 May 2025

UAE’s Bedwawi makes winning start at 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton event
26 teams in fray as second edition of Oasis Cup to begin on Friday in Abu Dhabi
  • 08 May 2025

26 teams in fray as second edition of Oasis Cup to begin on Friday in Abu Dhabi
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IPL cricket tournament suspended over rising India-Pakistan tensions

India's cricket board has suspended the money-spinning Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 tournament amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a source with direct...

1 hour ago
Alcaraz raring to go; Swiatek, Jabeur make winning start

Alcaraz raring to go; Swiatek, Jabeur make winning start

Carlos Alcaraz said he is back to his best for the Italian Open after suffering injuries last month while the Spaniard also welcomed back...

13 hours ago
PSG are deserving Champions League finalists, says Luis Enrique

PSG are deserving Champions League finalists, says Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique insisted his team deserved their place in the Champions League final and were determined to go on and...

13 hours ago
Punjab-Mumbai IPL match shifted from Dharamshala to Ahmedabad

Punjab-Mumbai IPL match shifted from Dharamshala to Ahmedabad

The Punjab Kings-Mumbai Indians game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday was shifted from Dharamshala to Ahmedabad because of the India-Pakistan tensions.The...

17 hours ago
Dhoni says 'nothing to decide now' over retirement plans

Dhoni says 'nothing to decide now' over retirement plans

India great Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not rush into a decision about retirement when the Indian Premier League ends this month, saying he will...

17 hours ago
Saeed Mubarak Al Ahbabi: Growing culture by camel racing

Saeed Mubarak Al Ahbabi: Growing culture by camel racing

Gulf NetworkCamel racing in the United Arab Emirates is as vibrant in competition as it is in culture, and Saeed Mubarak Al Ahbabi is...

08 May 2025
Azarenka downs Osorio, Osaka ousts Errani from Italian Open; Muller mauls Lehecka

Azarenka downs Osorio, Osaka ousts Errani from Italian Open; Muller mauls Lehecka

Victoria Azarenka, the 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia finalist, opened her 2025 campaign with a straight-sets defeat of Camila Osorio.Fresh off capturing last week’s Saint-Malo...

07 May 2025
Roglic gunning for Giro d’Italia title as Pogacar’s absence leaves door open

Roglic gunning for Giro d’Italia title as Pogacar’s absence leaves door open

Primoz Roglic is hunting his sixth Grand Tour triumph at this year’s Giro d’Italia and will have the chance to snatch the title from...

07 May 2025
Inter seek final redemption after winning Barcelona epic

Inter seek final redemption after winning Barcelona epic

Inter Milan are one victory away from Champions League redemption after Tuesday’s chaotic, mesmerising win over Barcelona which propelled the Italians into their second...

07 May 2025
India captain Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

 India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team's tour of England starting next month, but will...

07 May 2025
Piastri expresses sympathy for under-fire compatriot Doohan

Piastri expresses sympathy for under-fire compatriot Doohan

Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri has expressed his sympathy for fellow Australian Jack Doohan, the rookie driver who looks set to be dropped...

07 May 2025
Otabor fires Al Orooba to win over Ajman, Al Bataeh triumph

Otabor fires Al Orooba to win over Ajman, Al Bataeh triumph

Viv Otabor’s stoppage time penalty fired Al Orooba to a 3-2 win over Ajman in a dramatic game during matchweek 23 of the ADNOC...

07 May 2025
Forest’s top-five hopes take a hit after frustrating draw with Palace

Forest’s top-five hopes take a hit after frustrating draw with Palace

Nottingham Forest’s bid to qualify for the Champions League suffered a setback as they were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace...

07 May 2025
Swiatek struggling with ‘perfectionism’ ahead of Rome event

Swiatek struggling with ‘perfectionism’ ahead of Rome event

Iga Swiatek, who is still looking for her first title of 2025 as she prepares to defend her Rome title, on Tuesday blamed her...

07 May 2025
Gujarat end Mumbai Indians’ win run in rain-marred thriller

Gujarat end Mumbai Indians’ win run in rain-marred thriller

In a match in which fortunes swung like a pendulum in between two rain breaks, Mumbai Indians fought back brilliantly to take the upper...

07 May 2025
Sinner leading the charge in golden era for Italian tennis

Sinner leading the charge in golden era for Italian tennis

Jannik Sinner will delight crowds at the Rome Open this week when the world number one makes his return to tennis, but the Italian's...

06 May 2025
World Taekwondo Cadet Championships Fujairah 2025 to kicks off on May 10

World Taekwondo Cadet Championships Fujairah 2025 to kicks off on May 10

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships Fujairah 2025 will kick off...

06 May 2025
Shuttler Bedwawi to lead UAE charge at 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton event

Shuttler Bedwawi to lead UAE charge at 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton event

After making history for the nation, Emirati Para shuttler Jamal Khalifa Al Bedwawi is set to lead a new-look UAE team at the 6th...

06 May 2025
Piastri notches up third straight victory with win at Miami F1 GP to extend lead

Piastri notches up third straight victory with win at Miami F1 GP to extend lead

Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the...

05 May 2025
Juventus keep top-four hopes alive, Roma edge Fiorentina

Juventus keep top-four hopes alive, Roma edge Fiorentina

Juventus clung onto their place in Serie A’s Champions league positions on Sunday after being held to a 1-1 draw at rivals Bologna.Remo Freuler’s...

05 May 2025
S.Africa pacer Rabada cleared to play after serving ban for recreational drug use

S.Africa pacer Rabada cleared to play after serving ban for recreational drug use

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play cricket again after serving a one-month suspension for using a recreational drug, South Africa's anti-doping...

05 May 2025
Minister of Sports honours winners of inaugural edition of UAE University Games

Minister of Sports honours winners of inaugural edition of UAE University Games

The inaugural edition of the UAE University Games concluded on Sunday with a grand awards ceremony at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, celebrating student-athletes...

05 May 2025
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Norway's Ruud conquers Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

Norway's Casper Ruud won his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday, as he stormed to a 7-5 3-6 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack...

05 May 2025
Ben Sulayem pledges to transform FIA

Ben Sulayem pledges to transform FIA

The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is set for a busy...

05 May 2025
Kolkata pull off thrilling win to keep playoffs hopes alive

Kolkata pull off thrilling win to keep playoffs hopes alive

Riyan Parag’s scintillating 95 went in vain as Rajasthan Royals suffered a one-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter...

04 May 2025
Chelsea win, Bees sting Utd to heap more misery as Isak protects Newcastle with late strike vs Brighton

Chelsea win, Bees sting Utd to heap more misery as Isak protects Newcastle with late strike vs Brighton

Chelsea bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a 3-1 win as Liverpool suffered a Premier League title hangover at Stamford...

04 May 2025
Sovereignty gives Sheikh Mohammed historic first Kentucky Derby victory

Sovereignty gives Sheikh Mohammed historic first Kentucky Derby victory

Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-duelled favourite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, giving the Godolphin...

04 May 2025

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PSG are deserving Champions League finalists, says Luis Enrique

PSG are deserving Champions League finalists, says Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique insisted his team deserved their place in the Champions League final and were determined to go on and...

13 hours ago
Inter seek final redemption after winning Barcelona epic

Inter seek final redemption after winning Barcelona epic

Inter Milan are one victory away from Champions League redemption after Tuesday’s chaotic, mesmerising win over Barcelona which propelled the Italians into their second...

07 May 2025
Otabor fires Al Orooba to win over Ajman, Al Bataeh triumph

Otabor fires Al Orooba to win over Ajman, Al Bataeh triumph

Viv Otabor’s stoppage time penalty fired Al Orooba to a 3-2 win over Ajman in a dramatic game during matchweek 23 of the ADNOC...

07 May 2025
Forest’s top-five hopes take a hit after frustrating draw with Palace

Forest’s top-five hopes take a hit after frustrating draw with Palace

Nottingham Forest’s bid to qualify for the Champions League suffered a setback as they were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace...

07 May 2025
Tennis
Alcaraz raring to go; Swiatek, Jabeur make winning start

Alcaraz raring to go; Swiatek, Jabeur make winning start

Carlos Alcaraz said he is back to his best for the Italian Open after suffering injuries last month while the Spaniard also welcomed back...

13 hours ago
Azarenka downs Osorio, Osaka ousts Errani from Italian Open; Muller mauls Lehecka

Azarenka downs Osorio, Osaka ousts Errani from Italian Open; Muller mauls Lehecka

Victoria Azarenka, the 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia finalist, opened her 2025 campaign with a straight-sets defeat of Camila Osorio.Fresh off capturing last week’s Saint-Malo...

07 May 2025
Swiatek struggling with ‘perfectionism’ ahead of Rome event

Swiatek struggling with ‘perfectionism’ ahead of Rome event

Iga Swiatek, who is still looking for her first title of 2025 as she prepares to defend her Rome title, on Tuesday blamed her...

07 May 2025
Sinner leading the charge in golden era for Italian tennis

Sinner leading the charge in golden era for Italian tennis

Jannik Sinner will delight crowds at the Rome Open this week when the world number one makes his return to tennis, but the Italian's...

06 May 2025
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IPL cricket tournament suspended over rising India-Pakistan tensions

India's cricket board has suspended the money-spinning Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 tournament amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a source with direct...

1 hour ago
India captain Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

 India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team's tour of England starting next month, but will...

07 May 2025
Gujarat end Mumbai Indians’ win run in rain-marred thriller

Gujarat end Mumbai Indians’ win run in rain-marred thriller

In a match in which fortunes swung like a pendulum in between two rain breaks, Mumbai Indians fought back brilliantly to take the upper...

07 May 2025
S.Africa pacer Rabada cleared to play after serving ban for recreational drug use

S.Africa pacer Rabada cleared to play after serving ban for recreational drug use

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play cricket again after serving a one-month suspension for using a recreational drug, South Africa's anti-doping...

05 May 2025
Motorsport
Piastri expresses sympathy for under-fire compatriot Doohan

Piastri expresses sympathy for under-fire compatriot Doohan

Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri has expressed his sympathy for fellow Australian Jack Doohan, the rookie driver who looks set to be dropped...

07 May 2025
Piastri notches up third straight victory with win at Miami F1 GP to extend lead

Piastri notches up third straight victory with win at Miami F1 GP to extend lead

Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the...

05 May 2025
Ben Sulayem pledges to transform FIA

Ben Sulayem pledges to transform FIA

The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is set for a busy...

05 May 2025
McLaren’s driver Norris wins wet and wild Miami F1 sprint race

McLaren’s driver Norris wins wet and wild Miami F1 sprint race

McLaren’s Lando Norris won a chaotic sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday, pipping championship leader and team-mate Oscar Piastri in a...

04 May 2025