How late bloomer Mehdi Khalil became Lebanon’s ‘Mountain’ between the posts
Mehdi Khalil was a late bloomer. At the age of 22, he was working in a clothes shop and playing football just for fun; a full-time career in the sport seemed a world away.
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Makhachev win over Volkanovski at UFC 294 proves he is 'best MMA fighter in world'
Islam Makhachev believes his stunning victory against Alexander Volkanovski in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night proved he is the best mixed martial artist athlete in the world.
Saudi jockey aces 100 km endurance race in France
RIYADH: Saudi jockey Razan Al-Rajhi is riding high after completing a 100 km endurance race in France — less than a year after taking to the saddle.
UFC 294: Makhachev v Volkanovski 'will be one of the sport's greatest rematches'
Javier Mendez says he expects the headline bout between his fighter Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi will be one of the greatest rematches in the sport’s history.
Neiman Gracie and Isaque Bahiense shine in Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship
Bellator fighter Neiman Gracie and Isaque Bahiense shared the honours in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship at the Mubadala Arena on Friday.
Sarah Galvao secures win in historic first fight at Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship
ABU DHABI: The inaugural Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship began at the Mubadala Arena on Friday night with Sarah Galvao emerging victorious over Vitoria Gabreilla in the third round in the Gi Super Fight division.
Islam Makhachev promises to deliver career-best performance at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has vowed to show his best ever display when he takes on Alexander Volkanovski in the highly anticipated headline rematch at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
World top 10 trio Vu, Lee and Hull confirmed for Aramco Team Series in Riyadh
RIYADH: Three of the biggest names in women’s golf, world No.1 Lilia Vu, world No.7 Minjee Lee and world No.8 Charley Hull, have been confirmed for the Aramco Team Series in Riyadh.