2026 NBA All-Star Game to debut new US vs. World format
DUBAI: Basketball fans asked for it, and the National Basketball Association delivered — the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will debut a new US vs. World format.
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Carlos Alcaraz keen to break Australian Open duck
Carlos Alcaraz would rather win his first Australian Open than retain his French Open and US Open titles next year, the Spaniard said late on Friday, a day after sealing the year-end world number one ranking at the ATP Finals. The 22-year-old, speaking on Spanish midnight sports radio show El Partidazo de Cope, said lifting the trophy at Melbourne Park has become a priority, with quarter-finals in 2024 and 2025 his deepest runs at the season’s first major. “In 2026 I’d rather win Australia alone than win two repeated Grand Slams,” Alcaraz said. “I’m far from being the best player in tennis or overall, because there are still many players who can beat me and I’ve lost to many players. I’m not the best, despite the ranking showing that I am.” Alcaraz was beaten 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 by Novak Djokovic in a gladiatorial quarter-final on Rod Laver Arena but the Serb retired injured in the semis and will remain in the hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam and an 11th Australian Open in January. The six-times Grand Slam champion added that surpassing Djokovic’s men’s Grand Slam record was a long-term ambition. “I’d sign for 23 Grand Slams without thinking twice, right now.
Kylian Mbappé To Miss France Trip to Azerbaijan Due to Ankle Inflammation
France striker Kylian Mbappé won't travel with his teammates to Azerbaijan after the two-time champions secured a place at next year's FIFA Men's World Cup, the national soccer federation said on Friday.
Breakdown battle key for Springboks against Italy
South Africa have put in the hard work to counter the threats posed by Italy ahead of their Autumn International series clash in Turin on Saturday, with the breakdown a key focus area for the world champions, according to captain Siya Kolisi.
France's Mbappe sidelined for World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan
PARIS :France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss their final World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on Sunday with an ankle problem, the French Football Federation announced on Friday a day after they qualified for next year's finals.
Republic of Ireland women start qualfting campaign at home to France
The Republic of Ireland women will start their World Cup qualifying campaign at home to France, it has been announced.
‘I had everything going’: Michael Kim opens up 1-shot lead at DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
DUBAI: Michael Kim produced a brilliant burst of scoring on the back nine to lead by one shot after the first round of the 2025 DP World Tour Championship on Thursday at the Earth Course of the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.
UAE women win 3 more medals at Youth World Championships
BANGKOK: The UAE women’s under-21 jiu-jitsu national team added three more medals to the country’s growing tally at the 2025 World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday.