'I was so disappointed': Arshad Ali recalls UAE's squandered chance at 2008 Asia Cup
Only two players – Rohit Sharma and Mushfiqur Rahim – are still involved from the last time Pakistan staged an Asia Cup, back in 2008.
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Verstappen's record run overshadowed by questions over Hamilton's future
The headlines may belong to Max Verstappen yet again but Formula One’s rumour mill has a burning fascination for just one man – Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.
ILT20: Alex Hales glad to join forces with ‘world’s best new-ball bowler’ Shaheen Afridi
Alex Hales has called Shaheen Afridi the best new-ball bowler in the world ahead of joining up with him at the Desert Vipers in the DP World International League T20.
Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup win over New Zealand - ESPN
MANILA, Philippines — When Paolo Banchero got off the bus Tuesday morning at the team hotel in Manila, he was cradling a FIBA basketball, which had been his carry-on for the 10-hour flight from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The softer but bouncier ball frustrates many NBA players, and like a running back trying to stop fumbles, Banchero was trying to spend some extra time with the rock.
Saudi Arabia team looking to shine at the Gulf Cricket Championship 2023
RIYADH: Under the supervision of Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud, the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation in recent years has been on a mission to develop the game in Saudi Arabia.
Alex da Silva eyes UAE Warriors title fight after he blows away Bagyash Zharmamatov
Alex da Silva moved up the UAE Warriors rankings with his second successive triumph in the Abu Dhabi promotion’s 44th edition at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Saturday.
Verstappen soaks up pressure to claim pole at home Dutch Grand Prix
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands: Max Verstappen claimed pole position for his home Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday to the delight of his orange army of fans packing the stands at Zandvoort. McLaren’s Lando Norris will start alongside the Red Bull double world champion on the front row of Sunday’s race. A runaway leader by 125 points in the championship Verstappen has a perfect record since his home event returned to the F1 calendar in 2021, starting from the front of the grid and winning both races. In tricky changeable conditions at the unforgiving seaside circuit two red flags led to a frantic closing couple of minutes — just time to nail one final flying lap. And not for the first time Verstappen produced the goods. “It was a very tricky qualifying, all about staying out of trouble,” said Verstappen who is on a quest for a ninth successive win on Sunday to draw him level with Sebastian Vettel’s record set in 2013. He added: “I had to risk it a bit but that last lap was very enjoyable. “The pressure is always there to perform (at his home race) but when you can pull it off it’s incredible.” Norris described ‘P2’ as “a good result in these conditions. “Every now and then you hope Max will make a mistake but he doesn’t,” the Briton added. Mercedes’ George Russell took third to start on the second row of Sunday’s race with Alex Albon’s Williams alongside him. Qualifying began with a mix of sun and threatening clouds over the tight and twisty circuit carved into the dunes following earlier storms that caused chaos in third practice. On a slippery track with spray flying Verstappen was in good company when sliding onto the safety gravel at turn one as qualifying started. “What’s going on with the car, I have no grip, I’m spinning
Wisem Hammami wins UAE Warriors unification battle with Badreddine Diani
Wisem Hammami took the UAE Warriors Arabia welterweight belt to add to his Africa title in the Abu Dhabi promotion’s Arabia 12 fight card at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on Friday.