New horse sale appetizer for racing fans ahead of showpiece Dubai World Cup
DUBAI: The 26th running of the Dubai World Cup, the grand finale of a packed week for horse-racing fans in the UAE, is fast-approaching.
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Former Super Eagles midfielderJustice Christopher is dead
Former Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder Justice Christopher is dead.
"Big loss for Celtic" – Journalist claims major Hoops injury absence could dent title chances
Kyogo Furuhashi’s absence has been a “big loss” for Celtic in their pursuit of the Scottish Premiership title, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
'At peace' Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021.
Lucas Paqueta gives Lyon Europa League victory in Porto
Lucas Paqueta scored the winner as Lyon took a step towards the Europa League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 1-0 first-leg victory at Porto. Peter Bosz's side, who have struggled in Ligue 1 this season, are hoping to win a major European trophy for the first time this term. Paqueta produced the game's deciding moment just before the hour mark after a disappointing first half, collecting Tanguy Ndombele's pass and slotting home. The goal survived a VAR check for offside, a few minutes before the video assistant also ruled that Paqueta had not handled inside the area at the other end of the pitch. There was more drama deep into stoppage time, as Porto defender Chancel Mbemba had an effort ruled out for offside.
With adequate preparation, D’Tigress can upset better rated teams, says Kida
[FILES] D’Tigress of Nigeria. Photo; TWITTER/ Bballnaija
"At Peace" Naomi Osaka Readies For Indian Wells Challenge
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021. The Japanese star will take the court for the first time since a third-round exit in her Australian Open title defense in January when she takes on another former major winner in Sloane Stephens in a first-round match at the prestigious hardcourt tournament in the California desert.
Reluctant gym bunny Tsunoda fighting fit ahead of Formula One season
TOKYO: Yuki Tsunoda has been pumping iron ahead of the new Formula One season even though the Japanese Alpha Tauri driver admitted on Wednesday (Mar 9) that he "hates" working out in the gym.