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Belinda Bencic is through to another Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final after eliminating reigning champion Elena Rybakina in a pulsating contest. The Swiss star will now meet Ashlyn Krueger, who defeated Linda Noskova in straight sets, in Saturday's final.

The Desert Vipers defeated the Sharjah Warriorz in the DP World ILT20 Season 3 Qualifier 2 clash bowling exceptionally well and followed it up with a scintillating batting display to cruise to a seven-wicket win at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Manchester United clawed back from a goal down to beat Leicester City in a 2-1 fourth-round FA Cup victory on Friday at Old Trafford, thanks to a last-gasp controversial header from veteran defender Harry Maguire plus a strike from Joshua Zirkzee.

Clubs worldwide spent a record $2.35 billion on international transfers in men's soccer in the January window, nearly a 58 per cent increase from last year, world soccer's governing body FIFA said in a study published on Friday.

FIFA has suspended the Congo Republic's football association (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), barring both from international competitions, the world soccer's governing body has said.

Cypriot rhythmic gymnastics judge Evangelia Trikomiti has been banned for four years for manipulating scores at the European Championships in May last year to ensure her compatriot qualified for the Paris Olympics.

Ons Jabeur exited the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open at the quarter-final stage for the second consecutive year after losing a thrilling encounter against reigning champion Elena Rybakina, who joins Belinda Bencic, Ashlyn Krueger and Linda Noskova in the semi-finals.

Tim Seifert’s stellar cameo at the DP World ILT20 Season 3 helped the Sharjah Warriorz to seal a stunning six-wicket win against defending champions MI Emirates in their winner-takes-it-all Eliminator clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday evening.

Liverpool set up a League Cup final against Newcastle United after a 4-0 rout, and 4-1 aggregate victory, over a toothless Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Thursday.

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis has retired from one-day internationals with immediate effect to focus on T20 cricket, pulling himself out of Australia's Champions Trophy squad.

China Police Team “B” secured the championship title in the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025, on Wednesday, finishing at the top of the overall leaderboard with 480 points.

Newcastle United reached a second League Cup final in three seasons as they overwhelmed Arsenal 2-0 at a feverish St James' Park to complete a crushing 4-0 aggregate win.

Dubai Capitals clinched a thrilling last-ball victory against the Desert Vipers on Wednesday, securing their place in the Final of the DP World ILT20 Season 3.

Ons Jabeur reached the last eight of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open following a straight-sets victory over 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe, setting up a quarter-final against reigning champion, Elena Rybakina.

The 2025 ITU World Triathalon Championship is set to kick off on February 15 in Abu Dhabi's Al Hudayriat Island, bringing together the world's best triathletes for the first leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. 

The English Premier League could introduce semi-automated offside technology before the end of the 2024-25 season following "significant" progress in testing, said Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes.

Former world number one and two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep announced her retirement from professional tennis after losing in the first round at her home event in Cluj.

The Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz have secured their places in the play-offs of the DP World ILT20.

Ons Jabeur is through to the last 16 of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after beating Jelena Ostapenko in the UAE capital.

Real Madrid defender David Alaba will be out of action after picking up an adductor injury in his left leg, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday.

Caroline Garcia suffered an early exit at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, losing in straight sets to Lulu Sun, while 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe produced another superb display, defeating Yue Yuan as she progressed to the last 16.

The Dubai Capitals were unstoppable on Monday evening as they outshone the Desert Vipers with the ball and bat to cruise to a massive nine-wicket win in the final group game of the DP World ILT20 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Chelsea recovered to beat their former manager Graham Potter's side West Ham United 2-1 with a second-half strike from substitute Pedro Neto and an own goal by Aaron Wan-Bissaka lifting them to fourth place in the Premier League.

The world’s top 10 women's players will take centre stage at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this month, as the WTA event celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Arsenal delivered a statement of intent in the Premier League title race with a 5-1 hammering of champions Manchester City to close the gap at the top to six points on Sunday.

David Warner's explosive batting propelled the Dubai Capitals into the playoffs of the DP World ILT20 Season 3 after they clinched a stunning 26-run win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Wakana Sonobe, the 17-year-old Japanese talent, showcased her unquestionable abilities by defeating Cristina Bucsa in straight sets to move into the Round of 32.

L’Étape Dubai by Tour de France made its debut in the UAE this weekend, bringing together over 1,000 cycling enthusiasts, from hobby riders and amateurs to elite athletes, and recording the highest number of participants for the first edition of any amateur cycling event in the history of the UAE.

The UAE National Olympic Committee has announced the country’s participation in the ninth Asian Winter Games, set to take place in Harbin, China, from February 7-14, with 1,500 athletes from 34 Asian Olympic committees competing.

Two unlikely heroes stepped up for Australia as they handed hosts Sri Lanka their biggest ever test defeat, and coach Andrew McDonald was impressed by both after a dominant start to the two-test seriesr the Champions Trophy, which kicks off Feb. 19.

The Gulf Giants returned to winning ways as they recorded a seven-wicket win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open returned to the capital on Saturday with qualifying wins for the likes of Sofia Kenin, Cristina Bucsa and 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe, while the main draw ceremony took place.

The Organising Committee of Dubai Games has confirmed the 27 teams advancing to the Battle of the Community, following a competitive qualifier at Damac Hills.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, said the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon has contributed to strengthening the emirate’s emerging reputation as a premier destination for sports and tourism.

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have signed 21-year-old Colombian forward Jhon Duran from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced.

Harshit Rana claimed three wickets in his debatable appearance as a concussion substitute to help India to a series-clinching 15-run victory against England in the fourth T20 International on Friday.

Twice Europa League winners Porto will face two-times finalists AS Roma in a knockout phase playoff tie, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce were pitted against Anderlecht in Friday's draw held in Nyon, Switzerland.

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial from Monday at Madrid's High Court for his kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso that was watched by millions and triggered a backlash against machismo in the sport.

Defending champions Real Madrid will play 2023 winners Manchester City in a blockbuster Champions League knockout phase play-off tie after the two teams were pitted against each other in the draw held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday.

Two unbeaten teams will face-off in the ICC Women's T20 Under-19 World Cup final in Malaysia after the reigning champions India defeated England in the second semi-final.

Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia's push for victory in the opening test against Sri Lanka on Friday.

The Sharjah Warriorz put up a spirited performance as they banked on Johnson Charles’ 65 and some fine bowling from Adam Zampa and Adam Milne to soar to a four-wicket win against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the DP World ILT20 clash at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were joined by Rangers as three British clubs secured their spots in the Europa League last-16 on the final round of group games on Thursday.

Grand Slam winner Emma Raducanu will compete at this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after being awarded the final wildcard spot for the qualifiers.

Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654 for six before they declared their first innings on day two of the opening test on Thursday.

Steven Gerrard has left his post as Al-Ettifaq manager by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday, after a run of two wins and eight losses in 14 league games left the team languishing in 12th place in the standings.

Borussia Dortmund appointed Croatian Niko Kovac as manager on Thursday after the Bundesliga club sacked Nuri Sahin last week.

Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League playoffs, as big guns Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain also won to progress, while AC Milan and Juventus will join them despite both losing on Wednesday.

The Desert Vipers restored their authority as table-toppers in the DP World ILT20 with a comprehensive five-wicket victory against the Gulf Giants on Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton was not injured on Wednesday when he crashed his Ferrari during a team test in Barcelona, Spain.

Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

World number six Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Serbia's Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie due to injury, the country's tennis federation (TSS) said.

Johnson Charles ignited Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday night, leading the Sharjah Warriorz to a resounding nine-wicket victory over Dubai Capitals.

The world's biggest equine stars, including 'Romantic Warrior', 'Rebel’s Romance', 'Sierra Leone' and 'Forever Young' are among the nominations for the 29th Dubai World Cup meeting, to be staged at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, April 5.

French star Caroline Garcia, Czech player Marketa Vondrousova, American Ashlyn Krueger, and Japan’s Wakana Sonobe have all been added to the impressive lineup for the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.

Tiger Woods has experienced just about every conceivable situation in nearly three decades as a professional, but it's a safe bet he had never incurred a shot clock violation before Monday.

Neymar has parted ways with Al-Hilal by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League champions said on Monday, after a disappointing spell at the club for Brazil's all-time top scorer.

DP World Tour stars Pádraig Harrington, Ryan Fox, and Thorbjørn Olesen, alongside regional golfing personalities, have taken part in an ambitious golf challenge - a 22-floor tee shot over 220 yards to a custom-built floating green in the Wynn Marina, Ras Al Khaimah - to raise AED1 million for charity.

Tom Banton etched his name in DP World ILT20 history, becoming the first batter to score two centuries in the competition as MI Emirates cruised to a commanding 154-run victory over table-toppers Desert Vipers at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after the India pace spearhead produced his best annual haul in the red-ball format, the sport's governing body said on Monday.

West Indies secured their first test win in Pakistan since 1990 after beating the hosts by 120 runs in the second match in Multan on Monday to ensure the series ended in a 1-1 draw.

Tom Alsop played a blinder as he struck an unbeaten 85 to propel the Gulf Giants to a marvelous six-wicket win against the Sharjah Warriorz in the DP World ILT20 Season 3 clash at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening.

A deflected late strike from Lisandro Martinez earned Manchester United a much-needed 1-0 victory at Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday.

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after a third Grand Slam final defeat.

The Gulf Giants were forced to dig deep to defeat the MI Emirates by two wickets, in what was a nail-biter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday in Season 3 of the DP World ILT20.

American Madison Keys produced an inspired display to dethrone top seed Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open and capture her maiden Grand Slam title with a battling 6-3 2-6 7-5 victory in the final on Saturday.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner will look to seal back-to-back Australian Open titles and deny second seed Alexander Zverev a maiden Grand Slam crown in the men's final on Sunday.

The Abu Dhabi International Show Jumping Event has kicked off, featuring the renowned CSI4-W International Show Jumping Competition and the prestigious Grand Prix World Cup Qualifier. 

Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his sizzling Australian Open run with a 7-6(2) 6-2 6-2 victory over American 21st seed Ben Shelton on Friday to reach a second straight final at Melbourne Park and book a meeting with Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6(5) against Alex Zverev on Friday to put the German through to his first Australian Open final.

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scored a last-gasp winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Rangers in the Europa League group stage on Thursday and Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min struck twice in a 3-2 win at Hoffenheim.

Dasun Shanaka was instrumental in helping the Dubai Capitals register a comprehensive win against the Gulf Giants, at the Dubai International Stadium.

Madison Keys stunned second seed Iga Swiatek 5-7 6-1 7-6(8) in a thriller to reach her first Australian Open final.

Cycling legends and former Tour de France stage winners Ján Svorada and Peter Velits have announced their participation in the inaugural L’Étape Dubai by Tour de France, from February 1-2.

Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday.

Manchester City have signed Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

The Desert Vipers got back to winning ways in the DP World ILT20 as they put up a scintillating performance to outclass the Sharjah Warriorz, and clinch a massive 10-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

Opener Abhishek Sharma's sensational power-hitting secured India's comprehensive seven-wicket victory against England in the opening T20 International at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner shattered home hopes Wednesday by crushing Alex de Minaur in a straight-sets rout to tee up an Australian Open semi-final against Ben Shelton.

Borussia Dortmund have fired coach Nuri Sahin, the German football club said on Wednesday, after Tuesday's shock 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League that stretched their losing run to four games across all competitions.

A rampaging Iga Swiatek stormed into her second Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1 6-2 centre court demolition of eighth seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday, while Madison Keys overhauled Elina Svitolina 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the earlier quarter-final.

The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat in the DP World ILT20 Season 3 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.

Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott.

Novak Djokovic beat young rival Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in a battle worthy of a title clash to charge into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday and remain in the hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Antoine Dupont will make a much-awaited return to the Six Nations after a one-year hiatus that cemented his status as one of France's top athletes, hoping Les Bleus can win the tournament on the back of a perfect autumn series.

Alexander Zverev played his best tennis when it mattered most to down Tommy Paul 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1 on Tuesday and reach his third Australian Open semi-final in five years, keeping alive his dream of finally landing a Grand Slam title.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a battling 6-2 2-6 6-3 win over Russian 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova while Spain's Paula Badosa stunned error-prone third seed Coco Gauff 7-5 6-4.

The Desert Vipers' undefeated streak finally came to an end on Monday, as the Dubai Capitals delivered a stunning six-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium.

Chelsea won for the first time in six Premier League matches when they beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 at home with goals from defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Cucurella and a third from winger Noni Madueke.

The Higher Committee of Gov Games has unveiled a new name for the tournament, DUBAI GAMES, marking its evolution into a globally recognized sporting platform.

Dubai Basketball fell to Slovenian powerhouse Cedevita Olimpija 85-84 in an entertaining back and forth game at the Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday.

Defending champion and top seed Jannik Sinner overcame a debilitating medical episode as well as Dane Holger Rune to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the third time with a 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory on Monday.

A ruthless Iga Swiatek destroyed German lucky loser Eva Lys with a 6-0 6-1 win on Monday to breeze into the quarter-finals of the year's opening Grand Slam for the second time, while American Madison Keys upset sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-3 1-6 6-3.

Manchester City's Phil Foden scored twice and created another goal in an outstanding first-half display as they hammered Ipswich Town 6-0 at Portman Road to roar back into the Premier League's top four.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim labelled his side possibly the worst in the club's history after a tenth Premier League defeat of the season at home by Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders clinched their second victory of the DP World ILT20 Season 3, defeating the Gulf Giants by 37 runs at a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday evening.

Tyrrell Hatton equalled Jon Rahm's record of five Rolex Series victories by capturing the Hero Dubai Desert Classic after an epic tussle with Daniel Hillier on Sunday.

Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed led the charge for Pakistan, bundling out West Indies for 123 to win the first test in Multan by 127 runs on the third day as spinners ruled the roost.

Novak Djokovic trampled all over Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka to seal a 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) win on Sunday and book a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals, while World number two Alex Zverev overcame a mid-match wobble to beat Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2.

Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside teenager Mirra Andreeva and Coco Gauff rallied past Belinda Bencic to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and extend winning streaks as Melbourne Park stifled in the summer heat on Sunday.

The Gulf Giants notched their first victory of their campaign in the DP World ILT20 Season 3, with a six-wicket triumph against the Dubai Capitals on Saturday evening.

Daniel Hillier will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic after birdieing the last two holes at Emirates Golf Club.

Bournemouth midfielder Justin Kluivert struck a superb hat-trick in a 4-1 away win over his father Patrick's former club Newcastle United in Saturday's early Premier League kick-off, ending the hosts' six-match winning run in the league.

Abu Dhabi has created sporting history by attracting the sailing regatta Cowes Week to its shores in January 2023, consolidating its position as the Middle East's sports capital.

Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit has outlined exactly why football is failing to properly address racism within the game in an exclusive interview with Off Script on Dubai Eye 103.8.