Aussie jockey Caitlin Jones wins big prize
Super-sub Caitlin Jones has taken the glory for Australia in the International Jockeys Challenge in Riyadh.
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Barca and Atletico return to La Liga top four after wins over Elche and Betis
MADRID: Barcelona and Atletico Madrid rejoined La Liga’s top four on Sunday after Barca needed a late penalty to beat Elche 2-1 before Atletico defeated Real Betis 3-1, Joao Felix scoring twice at the Benito Villamarin. It is the first time Barcelona and Atletico have both been in La Liga’s Champions League qualification spots since August. Atletico have struggled for solidity and consistency since winning the title last season while Barca are still recovering from a financial crisis and the departure of Lionel Messi.
Man City thrash Man Utd 4-1 to extend Premier League lead
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Manchester City reopened a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League by brushing aside Manchester United 4-1 at the Etihad on Sunday. Defeat means there is now a 22-point gap between the clubs and is another blow to United’s chances of just qualifying for the Champions League next season. The Red Devils now trail Arsenal by a point in fourth, who also have three games in hand.
Record 10,000 runners hit the road in Saudi Arabia’s first international marathon
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s first international marathon brought more than 10,000 runners onto the streets of the Kingdom’s capital on Saturday — more than double the number expected by race organizers.
Dhoni's Super Kings to launch IPL title defence with season opener
The Chennai Super Kings franchise will launch its Indian Premier League title defence on 26 March with the first match of the world's most valuable cricket tournament, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.
Abu Dhabi Harlequins set up UAE Premiership final date with Dubai Exiles
Abu Dhabi Harlequins set a date with Dubai Exiles in the UAE Premiership final later this month after winning their semi-final play-off against Dubai Tigers on Saturday.
Annie ‘The Lioness’ Aroyan steps back into the ring in Dubai with an eye on becoming world champion
Few sports provide such inspirational stories as boxing. The rise of a young girl from a small Armenian village to become Annie “The Lioness” Aroyan is the perfect example.
UAE back down to earth after World Cup League defeat to Oman
UAE were brought crashing back to reality after losing to Oman in the Cricket World Cup League 2 at the ICC Academy in Dubai.