Dubai Racing Club announces an extra $4m in prizemoney for next season
Additional prizemoney of $4 million will be up for grabs as an exciting new Bonus Scheme of qualifying races for the Dubai World Cup, Dubai Racing Club announced on Wednesday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo grabs the spotlight for Al Nassr in derby rout over Al Shabab
Cristiano Ronaldo was full of praise for both his Al Nassr team and the club’s supporters after he continued his recent hot streak with two goals and an assist in the 4-0 win against Riyadh rivals Al Shabab.
Lamine Yamal mania sweeps Barcelona as teen sensation faces big international call
In the summer Lamine Yamal was born, a few miles from Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast, Robert Lewandowski already had 30-odd professional goals to his name.
Saudi Pro League: Opportunity knocks for Jota after Karim Benzema blow for Al Ittihad
Going into their Saudi Pro League match against Al Hilal on Monday, Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq were flying high off the back of two wins including a famous 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in their season opener.
Roberto Mancini needs to settle fast as Saudi Arabia manager with Asian Cup looming large
Facing the media in Riyadh for the first time since taking over as Saudi Arabia national team manager, Roberto Mancini was clear in what constitutes his primary aim in the new role.
Ons Jabeur overcomes breathing problems to reach US Open second round
Ons Jabeur overcame breathing difficulties to secure a gritty 7-5, 7-6 first round win over Colombia's Camila Osorio on Tuesday at the US Open, where the Tunisian fifth seed is hoping to end a run of Grand Slam near misses.
Manchester United transfer state of play: Maguire, midfielders and more activity
The summer transfer window closes at 11pm UK time on Friday in England. At Manchester United, the club feel that they did their incoming business early in signing midfielder Mason Mount, goalkeeper Andre Onana and forward Rasmus Hojlund, who is expected to feature in games from now on having arrived with a back injury.
Asia Cup: Frenzied crowd and world’s No 1 side lie in wait for debutants Nepal in Pakistan
Nepal have had a lengthy wait for their shot at Asia Cup cricket, but by the time they booked their tickets for their debut tournament earlier this summer, they might have felt they were ready.