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DUBAI: One of the highlights of the UAE racing calendar returns on March 1 when the Meydan Racecourse hosts Emirates Super Saturday, an event that has horses from around the globe compete for a coveted spot on the Dubai World Cup card.
RIYADH: In a groundbreaking move in the gaming industry, the 2025 Esports World Cup — taking place from July 31-Aug. 3 in Riyadh — has officially integrated chess into its lineup, marking a significant step in bridging traditional and digital sports.
Carlos Sainz put in a double shift at pre-season Formula 1 testing on Thursday, the Spaniard topping the times after covering twice the usual Bahrain grand prix race distance of 57 laps at the wheel of his new Williams. Sainz clocked 1min 29.348sec for the quickest lap on the middle day of three as the grid continued its preparations for the March 16 season-opener in Australia Lewis Hamilton, whose stunning move to Ferrari set in motion Sainz's arrival at the British team, looked in good shape again with the seven-time world champion only 0.031sec off the pace.
Afghanistan pulled off yet another giant killing on Wednesday, beating England by 8 runs in their crucial Champions Trophy match in Lahore. This was Afghanistan's second win over England at an event organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), having also beaten them at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Back then, former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja was their mentor and did not charge any fee for his services. This time, Afghanistan had appointed former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as their mentor for this tournament. Similarly, Younis too did not have any financial benefits.
Jannik Sinner had his nomination for the prestigious Laureus sportsman of the year award withdrawn on Thursday after he was banned for three months following two failed drugs tests, an official said. The world number one from Italy, who is the reigning US Open and Australian Open champion, twice tested positive for traces of the banned anabolic steroid clostebol in March last year. "Following discussions by the Laureus Academy it has been decided that Jannik Sinner's nomination for this year's Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award is to be withdrawn," said the awards body chairman Sean Fitzpatrick, the former New Zealand rugby union great.
Pakistan's winless campaign in the Champions Trophy continued with their match against Bangladesh being called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain here on Thursday. The match was effectively a dead-rubber, with both teams already out of contention after failing to secure a win in their two previous matches. Pakistan, hosting an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years, had hoped for a strong finish but ended their disastrous campaign without a victory.
Three teams still remain in the hunt as the Group B in the ICC Champions Trophy nears an enthralling conclusion. South Africa and Australia top the charts with three points each to their name - courtesy of one win and one washed out contest each. On Friday, as second-placed Australia take on third-placed Afghanistan, nothing less than a win would guarantee their Champions Trophy semi-finals progression. But, the battle isn't only expected to be resolved using bat and ball, with the weather conditions in Lahore also expected to play a significant role.
Top-seed Daniil Medvedev was stunned by Tallon Griekspoor at the Dubai Tennis Championship on Thursday as the world number 47 recorded the biggest win of his career.