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.
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Djokovic eager for Dubai comeback after vaccine controversy
DUBAI: World number one Novak Djokovic said on Thursday he has missed playing tennis as he prepares for his comeback in Dubai after the coronavirus vaccine row that kept him from defending his Australian Open title. The Serb, who was deported from Australia over his vaccination status, toured the Serbian pavilion at Dubai Expo, removing his black mask when requested and writing a message in the visitors’ book. The 20-time Grand Slam-winner, who will play the ATP Dubai tournament next week, has kept a low profile since his deportation from Australia last month over his refusal to get jabbed.
Lebanon’s Arab Basketball Championship stars receive heroes welcome from fans in Beirut
DUBAI: Lebanon’s national basketball team received a hero’s welcome on Thursday as they returned home after winning the Arab Basketball Championship for the first time. They were crowned champions after a historic victory in Dubai on Wednesday when they defeated Tunisia 72-69 in the final.
Extreme E reveals Desert X Prix course to launch Season 2 in NEOM
The course for the Desert X Prix in NEOM has been revealed, with the opening race of Extreme E Season 2 introducing the 10 teams and 20 drivers to new terrain in the Saudi desert on Feb. 19-20.
Ramon Diaz inspires Al-Hilal: 5 things learned from latest round of Saudi Pro League action
RIYADH: Super Thursday saw the top four all in action in the Saudi Professional League and amid the goals and the talking points, here are five things learned.
Simona Halep to face Jelena Ostapenko in semifinals of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
DUBAI: Jelena Ostapenko walked a tightrope to victory at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday, scrambling her way to a 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 win over former champion Petra Kvitova.
Halep surges into Dubai semis, Ostapenko saves match point against Kvitova
Simona Halep continued her excellent start to the year by powering past Ons Jabeur and into the semi-finals of the WTA event in Dubai on Thursday, while Jelena Ostapenko saved a match point to edge out Petra Kvitova.
Dubai Tennis Championships updates: Halep v Jabeur headlines quarter-finals day
Thursday is quarter-finals day at the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships as the remaining eight players battle to advance to the final four.