UAE qualify for Asia Cup after heartbreak for Nepal in Kuala Lumpur
The UAE will play against the stars of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Bangladesh later this year after qualifying for the Asia Cup.
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Geraint Thomas ‘very underrated’ and in ‘podium contention’ at Tour de France – Bradley Wiggins
Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) may not carry the “fear factor” of Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) – but that does not mean he should be discounted at the Tour de France, claims Bradley Wiggins. Thomas became just the second rider in history to claim career wins at the Tour de Suisse, Criterium du Dauphine and Tour de France with victory in Switzerland last week. Ad/> It has fuelled hopes he can make a surprise challenge at the Tour next month, with the Welshman expected to fight for leadership duties at Ineos alongside Adam Yates and Dani Martinez.
How a week with Eddie Jones will help shape Dubai Hurricanes' future
When the new coach of Dubai Hurricanes was invited, for one week only, to be part of Eddie Jones’ England staff, he knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime. And a challenging one, too.
‘My life was in danger’ - Flagbearer and taekwondo athlete Farzad Mansouri details why he had to flee Afghanistan
Farzad Mansouri was the flagbearer for Afghanistan at the Tokyo Olympics but weeks later he would have to flee the country in fear of his life after the Taliban re-took control of the country. The 20-year-old told The Power of Sport that the Taliban's return to power put his taekwondo career on hold, and, given his Tajik ethnicity and his father’s work for the government, he decided to leave the country. Ad/> “To be able to go to the Olympics and to be my country’s flagbearer was an incredible feeling.
UAE Team Emirates and Tadej Pogacar prepare for hat-trick at Tour de France 2022
UAE Team Emirates and their champion rider Tadej Pogacar will be looking to reinforce their position at the pinnacle of cycling when they begin defence of the Tour de France title on July 1.
Cricket shrinks as West Indies launch new 60-ball tournament
Cricket's bid to find another innovative short-form of the game moved forward on Wednesday with Cricket West Indies' (CWI) announcement of a new 60-ball domestic competition.
Boucher wants to grow Proteas' belief, confidence: 'You cannot be tentative to win a World Cup'
Proteas coach Mark Boucher says his side cannot be tentative in the middle as they search for an elusive T20 World Cup title.
‘It’s awesome’ – Chris Froome named in Tour de France squad by Israel Premier-Tech as 10th appearance looms
Chris Froome will race in a 10th Tour de France after being named in Israel-Premier Tech’s eight-strong team. The four-time champion is enjoying his best season since his horror crash at the 2019 Criterium du Dauphine, which left him with a fractured neck, femur, hip, elbow and ribs.