Naomi Osaka accepts wildcard for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has been confirmed for the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open next month after accepting a wildcard to play in the WTA 500 tournament.
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Alexander Zverev fights tooth and nail to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Alexander Zverev was stretched to the limit by a dogged Cameron Norrie before making it to the Australian Open quarter-finals after a grueling five-set battle on Monday.
Rory McIlroy claims historic fourth Dubai Desert Classic with thrilling title defence
There are a few things which immediately spring to mind when thinking about Dubai. The Burj Khalifa, obviously. The Creek and Jumeirah Beach, of course. The Burj Al Arab, certainly.
Virat Kohli pulls out of opening two Tests against England in blow to India
India's plans for the upcoming Test series against England have been disrupted after star batter Virat Kohli withdrew from the squad due to personal reasons.
Omran Chaaban overpowers Wisem Hammami for UAE Warriors Arabia welterweight title
Omran Chaaban made a triumphant return to the UAE Warriors by taking home the welterweight Arabia title from defending champion Wisem Hammami at the Mubadala Arena on Sunday.
Pooran and Farooqi shine as MI Emirates bounce back with victory over Gulf Giants
MI Emirates bounced back from their opening day blues to claim their first points with victory over Gulf Giants in the DP World ILT20 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Afcon 2023: Morocco pushed to the limit in feisty draw with DR Congo
The warnings had been abundant in the first nine days of the Africa Cup of Nations. There really are very few lightweights left on the continent. Almost everybody who has overcome the long miles of travel and awkward acclimatisation to make the last 24 of the new, expanded format has enough competitive nous to feel they belong.
Afcon 2023: Born in Namibia, raised in Manchester, Ryan Nyambe is hungry for more success
Namibia’s win over Tunisia in the Africa Cup Nations was the shock of the tournament so far. Tunisia are ranked 28th in the world, the third highest in Africa. Namibia, from a country of only two million, are ranked 115th.