Bencic a deserved champion, and other things learnt from inaugural Abu Dhabi Open
The inaugural Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open came to a close on Sunday with Swiss Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic becoming the tournament’s very first champion.
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Kansas City Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles to win 2nd second Super Bowl in 4 years
GLENDALE, Arizona: Patrick Mahomes shook off an ankle injury, turned back into a magician and pulled out another comeback on the biggest stage to help the Kansas City Chiefs win their second Super Bowl in four years. Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and scrambled 26 yards on the go-ahead drive before Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to give the Chiefs a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. Mahomes and Hurts excelled in the first Super Bowl matchup featuring two Black starting QBs.
Challenged at home, Bayern Munich’s season faces true test in Paris
BERLIN: Bayern Munich travel to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday knowing defeat in the tie will represent a failed season regardless of domestic triumphs. After Saturday’s home defeat of Bochum, Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann cut a frustrated figure and looked anything but a coach who had just masterminded another week atop the Bunesliga table with a comfortable 3-0 home win.
Bencic saves three match points to clinch Abu Dhabi title
ABU DHABI: Olympic champion Belinda Bencic saved three match points to defeat Liudmila Samsonova in the Abu Dhabi final on Sunday for the eighth title of her career. The 25-year-old world number nine came through 1-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-4, saving the three championship points in a marathon second-set tiebreak.
Man City have smallest squad in Premier League, claims Guardiola
MANCHESTER, England : Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claimed his squad depth is the lowest in the Premier League after Sunday's victory over Aston Villa left his side just three points off the top.
Belinda Bencic fights back from the brink to clinch Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open title
Belinda Bencic fought back from the brink to defeat Liudmila Samsonova in a thrilling Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final on Sunday evening to capture her second title of the season.
Elisa Longo Borghini crowned inaugural winner of UAE Tour Women
Elisa Longo Borghini of Trek-Segafredo was crowned winner of the inaugural UAE Tour Women after the fourth and final stage finished at Abu Dhabi Breakwater on Sunday.
UAE Pro League: Sharjah reclaim top spot as Al-Ain show title form
Al-Ain showcased their champion spirit in a pulsating Capital Derby, Sharjah’s latest stellar acquisition shone and Al-Nasr took a giant step toward safety during a consequential matchweek 16 from ADNOC Pro League.