Defending champion Max Verstappen just wants to 'win more' this season
By Issy Ronald and Amanda Davies, CNN
Abu Dhabi Sport News
Twin title bouts and Chandler-Ferguson's road to redemption: breaking down UFC 274
The UFC returns this weekend with its latest numbered event, when UFC 274 boasts two title bouts and several other intriguing matchups. Set for the Footprint centre in Phoenix, Arizona, we look at some of the must-watch fights that take place early on Sunday in the UAE.
Frankfurt sets up Europa League final against Rangers
LONDON: Eintracht Frankfurt reached their first European final in 42 years by knocking West Ham out of the Europa League on Thursday, setting up a title game against Scottish club Rangers.
Jason Day ‘obsessed’ with new swing, leads Wells Fargo with 7-under 63
POTOMAC, Md.: Three years and 364 days since his last victory, Jason Day describes himself as “obsessed” with honing his new swing and improving his results, even if he never gets back to No. 1 in the world.
Real’s Champions League heroics ‘inspire’ Nadal into Madrid quarterfinals
MADRID: Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he drew inspiration from Real Madrid’s heroic comeback against Manchester City less than 24 hours previously as he survived a scare from David Goffin, saving four match points en route to a tight 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9) victory in the Madrid Open.
English cricket team Essex fined for racism by official
LONDON: English county cricket club Essex have been fined £50,000 ($61,500) and reprimanded following a racist remark made by their former chairman, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday. The county admitted John Faragher used the highly offensive term during a board meeting in 2017 and accepted they had failed to hold a timely investigation into the matter.
Local boy Paul Dummett signs one-year extension with Newcastle United
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett has signed a one-year extension at St. James’ Park and says he is looking forward to a “big season” on Tyneside.
World’s top jiu-jitsu stars set for final round of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
ABU DHABI: Some of the world’s most accomplished jiu-jitsu players are set to descend on the UAE capital for the final round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour season 2021-2022.