Eddie Hall vs Hafthor Bjornsson: Anthony Joshua makes prediction
Anthony Joshua announced he is siding with Eddie Hall ahead of the strongman’s bout against Hafthor Bjornsson this evening.
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Discovery Island lands feature prize for Seemar at Jebel Ali’s final meeting
Bhupat Seemar remains on track for a maiden UAE trainer’s championship after saddling a double including the feature prize of the seven-race card at Jebel Ali’s final meeting on Saturday.
Behind the scenes at Saudi Arabia’s women-only racing rally
JEDDAH: With the inaugural Rally Jameel now underway, the organizing team is now busy looking after the competitors, running the rally route and ensuring everyone stays safe during the event. Among the large organizing team is a number of women working to ensure the event goes off without a hitch.
Newcastle United arrive in Dubai for week-long training camp
Newcastle United's first team players arrived in Dubai for a week-long warm weather training camp, following a similar trip to Saudi Arabia at the beginning of the year.
Brits face ‘shortages of fruit, veg, cheese and wine’ after P&O Ferries sackings
UK shoppers could see shortages of fresh food as a result of the P&O Ferries staff sackings, according to a business group. The shipping company suspended its services this week, affecting both travel and the supply chain.
Newcastle United squad arrive in Dubai for warm-weather training ahead of Premier League run-in
Newcastle United have landed in Dubai for a week of warm-weather training, the club’s website has confirmed. Eddie Howe and the squad arrive in the Middle East just eight weeks after their visit to Saudi Arabia for the same purpose.
'We want to do our job' - Russia's Andrey Rublev says sport should be outside of politics after UK minister's comments
Andrey Rublev says Russian tennis players should be allowed to continue to compete at tournaments despite the nation's invasion of Ukraine. Rublev, who advanced to the semi-finals of Indian Wells after a 7-5 6-2 win over Grigor Dimitrov on Friday, wrote 'No war please' on a camera lens after his semi-final win at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February. Ad/> Nigel Huddleston, the United Kingdom’s government’s sport, tourism and heritage minister, suggested he will seek «assurance” from Daniil Medvedev and other Russian tennis players that they do not support Vladimir Putin's regime and that the government is in talks with the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) regarding their stance for Wimbledon, which starts on June 27.
Asia Cup 2022 To Be Held In Sri Lanka From August 27, Will Be In T20 Format
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Saturday announced that the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup will be held later this year from August 27 to September 11. The tournament will be played in the T20 format while the qualifiers for the same will begin from August 20. "The Asia Cup 2022 (T20 Format) will be held in Sri Lanka from 27 August - 11 September later this year. The Qualifiers for the same will be played 20 August 2022 onwards," the ACC said in an official statement.