Vriitya Aravind: T20 World Cup qualification is our obsession
Vriitya Aravind says the UAE’s players are “obsessed” with qualification for the T20 World Cup.
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Peugeot will remain Novak Djokovic's sponsor at the Dubai Tennis Championships, according to a report
Novak Djokovic will continue to feature the Peugeot brand on his shirt at the Dubai Tennis Championships, according to a source close to the French carmaker. Djokovic is reportedly the only player in the ATP Top 100 that has not been vaccinated, with the Serb revealing in recent days that despite the controversy over his failed attempt to play the Australian Open — which ultimately saw him deported over his risk of inciting anti-vaccination sentiment — he is still not planning to get the jab. Ad/> But Peugeot — according to an anonymous source that spoke to Reuters — are understood to be planning to continue their partnership with the 34-year-old, at least for the Dubai event.
Reece James, Mason Mount, Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Latest Chelsea injury news ahead of Crystal Palace
Chelsea travel to Crystal Palace in buoyant mood after beating Palmeiras 2-1 to win the Club World Cup last weekend.
Global talent powers LeBron v. Durant at NBA All-Star Game
WASHINGTON: Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo and NBA scoring leader Joel Embiid lead a record-tying four international starters in Sunday’s 71st NBA All-Star Game. Greek star Antetokounmpo, last year’s NBA Finals MVP after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first title in 50 years, will spark Team LeBron James in the elite talent showdown at James’s home area of Cleveland, Ohio. Antetokoumpo averages 29.4 points a game, second in the NBA, just ahead of Los Angeles Lakers superstar James at 29.1 per contest.
Elite runners all set for Ras Al-Khaimah Half Marathon
RAS AL-KHAIMAH: Some of the world’s best runners have landed in the UAE and are preparing for the 2022 Ras Al-Khaimah Half Marathon on Saturday.
Monika Staab ready to lead the Saudi women’s football team into a bright new era
LONDON: Saudi Arabia can qualify for a sixth World Cup next month and in 2023 go to China in an attempt to win a fourth Asian Cup. The Green Falcons have a long and successful history and could end the year with games against the likes of Brazil, Argentina or France.
Eddie Howe confident Newcastle have the quality to overcome recent injuries
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes his Newcastle United squad has the quality to overcome their current full-back injury crisis.
Festival of literature: "Dickens would have really adored this."
The 14th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has opened in Dubai.