Olav Kooij pips Tim Merlier in photo finish to win Stage 5 of UAE Tour
Olav Kooij clinched Stage 5 in a thrilling sprint to the finishing line to deny Tim Merlier back-to-back and a third win in five days at the UAE Tour on Friday.
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"Aaj Tu Race Har Gaya Na": Shoaib Akhtar Quips Harbhajan Singh. This Is His Reply
Growing up as cricket fans in the subcontinent, we've all come across tales of the fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan. From the days of Sunil Gavaskar and Javed Miandad to the iconic duels of batting great Sachin Tendulkar and express pacer Shoaib Akhtar, both teams have had some epic matchups over the years. However, the former players from both camps have also spoken about their bonds with each other off the field. Akhtar has often narrated tales of his bromance with several Indian players, including spinner Harbhajan Singh.
'Better And Better' Iga Swiatek Edges Closer To Doha-Dubai Double
Iga Swiatek is one step closer to claiming a rare Doha-Dubai double thanks to a convincing 6-3, 6-2 quarter-final victory over Chinese sixth seed Zheng Qinwen on Thursday in the UAE. The world number one, who lifted the trophy in Doha for a third consecutive time last Saturday, extended her unbeaten streak to seven matches and is looking to become the first woman since 2007, and just the third overall, to win both Gulf tournaments in the same season.
‘Golf was a life saver’: UAE pro Joshua Grenville-Wood on growing up with ADHD
Joshua Grenville-Wood has every reason to wear a broad smile. The waves of the Gulf of Oman are gently lapping the shore beside the gorgeous Al Mouj Golf course in Muscat as he tees it up in the opening tournament of the International Series.
Iga Swiatek stays on track for Middle East double after reaching Dubai Tennis semi-finals
If Iga Swiatek does go on to complete the Middle East Masters double, no one could accuse her of doing it the easy way.
Cristiano Ronaldo to face Al Ain in UAE as Al Nassr seal ACL quarter-final spot
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to compete in the UAE next month after the Al Nassr captain scored in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday to book a quarter-final clash with Al Ain.
Tim Merlier secures second stage win in four days at UAE Tour
Tim Mercier celebrated his second win in the UAE Tour by taking victory in the Dubai stage on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores As Al Nassr Ease Into AFC Champions League Quarters
Cristiano Ronaldo guided Al Nassr into the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday as the Saudi Arabian side defeated domestic rivals Al Fayha 2-0 to progress 3-0 on aggregate. Nassr, who won last week's first leg 1-0 thanks to a Ronaldo goal nine minutes from time, were the better side at Al Awwal Park and took the lead on 17 minutes through Portuguese winger Otavio. The former Porto star, who joined Nassr last summer, headed home from close range to score in his second successive game for the club.