UAE thrash Yemen as 2026 World Cup qualification bid gathers pace
The UAE sealed their spot in the third round of World Cup 2026 qualifying and in the process booked a place at the 2027 Asian Cup by thrashing Yemen 3-0 in Dammam on Tuesday night.
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Egypt's hotbed of basketball talent back on display as BAL returns to Cairo
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is set to return to Cairo for a third consecutive year next month, cementing Egypt’s growing status as a major player in the sport on the continent.
MMA champion Dakota Ditcheva hopes move to Dubai can spur global success
A self-confessed sun lover, Dakota Ditcheva didn’t exactly get the welcome she expected on her move to Dubai last month.
Kabirkhan carries Kazakh hopes in 2024 Dubai World Cup
Having picked up two wins from two runs at Meydan, Kabirkhan has raised hopes he can deliver what would be a first success for Kazakhstan in the Dubai World Cup.
Andy Murray's swansong in doubt after ankle injury rules Scot out for 'extended period'
Andy Murray is set for an “extended spell” on the sidelines after he suffered a significant ankle injury during his defeat to Tomas Machac at the Miami Open.
Algeria turn to great entertainer Yacine Brahimi to lift spirits after miserable Afcon
It had been 802 days since he last started an international match, a few more since he last wore the captain’s armband for his country.
Virat Kohli has T20 World Cup in his sights after match-winning effort for RCB in IPL 2024
Virat Kohli showed he still has fire in the belly as he steered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory against Punjab Kings in the IPL on Monday.
UAE set to lose batting star Usman Khan after his call-up to Pakistan training camp
Usman Khan has been called into Pakistan’s training squad after his remarkable display in the Pakistan Super League.