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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.

American qualifier Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years as he beat an ailing Corentin Moutet 7-6(10) 6-3 6-3 on Saturday, continuing the teenager's fairytale run at Melbourne Park.

Second seed Iga Swiatek charged into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-0 humbling of Emma Raducanu in a meeting of former US Open champions at a sunny Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Scotland's Ewen Ferguson rode his luck on the final hole as an eagle gave him a one-shot lead at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Novak Djokovic stepped up a level in his Australian Open third round match against Tomas Machac on Friday, brushing the Czech aside 6-1 6-4 6-4 with a vintage performance to reach the second week at Melbourne Park for the 17th time.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a wobbly display to reach the Australian Open fourth round while Carlos Alcaraz was at his dazzling best despite a blip as warm and windy weather tested the composure of players on Friday.

Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday.

American teenager Learner Tien outlasted three-times Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev to reach the third round with a 6-3 7-6(4) 6-7(8) 1-6 7-6(7) victory in a late-night epic on Thursday.

American amateur David Ford claimed a share of the first-round lead at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic after a stunning 65 on his second DP World Tour start.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner had his feathers ruffled early on by local wildcard Tristan Schoolkate on Thursday before recovering his ice-cool composure to reach the third round of the Australian Open with a 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3 win.

Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, have unveiled the Baseball United UAE Series, the league’s first event of 2025.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders secured victory at the DP World ILT20 Season 3, defeating Sharjah Warriorz by 30 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta hailed his side's 2-1 comeback win against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday as proof his side remains firmly in the Premier League title race, although he rued their failure to kill the game off despite ample opportunity.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he has been "working on having fun" during his two-month break ahead of this week's Hero Dubai Desert Classic, where he is seeking a fifth title at Emirates Golf Club.

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) is taking the tournament’s iconic Dallah Trophy on a week-long tour of Dubai’s schools in the lead up to the tournament which starts on Thursday.

Zheng Qinwen was the first big name to exit the women's draw at the Australian Open on Wednesday after the Olympic champion was stunned by Laura Siegemund while top seed Aryna Sabalenka made heavy weather of her second-round match before going through.

The Desert Vipers defeated the Gulf Giants by six wickets in a low-scoring affair to complete their second consecutive victory, at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Liverpool substitute Diogo Jota's second-half header earned the visitors a battling 1-1 draw with surprise Premier League title rivals Nottingham Forest, keeping the leaders six points clear at the top of the standings.

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca launched his Grand Slam career in spectacular fashion as the qualifier took down Russian ninth seed Andrey Rublev 7-6(1) 6-3 7-6(5) in the opening round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Tommy Fleetwood has commended the Hero Dubai Desert Classic for pioneering mental wellness initiatives with the Mental Fitness Zone returning to the tournament for the second successive year.

Stars from across the golfing world are heading to our shores to contest the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which runs from January 16-19.

Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racket and a net camera in a mid-match meltdown as he survived a huge scare against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej to reach the Australian Open second round on Tuesday.

Fourth seed Taylor Fritz made a strong start in his bid to end the 22-year Grand Slam drought for American men with a resounding 6-2 6-0 6-3 victory over compatriot Jenson Brooksby at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

The MI Emirates cruised to their first win of the DP World ILT20 season as they rode on half-centuries from Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran to clinch a 26-run win against the Dubai Capitals in the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday evening.

Rising star Akshay Bhatia is relishing the chance to showcase his game away from the PGA Tour as the American prepares for his Hero Dubai Desert Classic debut at the Emirates Golf Club from January 16-19.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced his retirement from the sport on Monday after losing his rematch for WBA (Super), WBO and WBC world heavyweight titles against Oleksandr Usyk last month.

Dubai Basketball silenced Crvena Zvezda’s passionate fans on Sunday night in Belgrade, with a season-best performance to secure a defining sweep of the reigning ABA League Champions with a 107-92 win.

World number two Iga Swiatek advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with an unconvincing 6-3 6-4 win against first-time opponent Katerina Siniakova on John Cain Arena.

Jannik Sinner launched his Australian Open title defence with a 7-6 7-6 6-1 win over Nicolas Jarry on Monday in a match that put the players' contrasting doping cases in the spotlight, while Carlos Alcaraz began his bid to complete a career Grand Slam with a 6-1 7-5 6-1 win over Kazakh Alexander Shevchenko.

The stage was set on Sunday for the highly anticipated return of the DP World ILT20 Season 3, promising to mesmerise cricket fans across the globe.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his team are still improving, as Sunday's dramatic FA Cup penalty shootout victory over Arsenal points to a more positive future after a difficult start to life at Old Trafford.

Ethiopian debutant Bute Gemechu was the surprise winner of the Dubai Marathon, one of the world’s major races at the classic distance, while Bedatu Hirpa overtook fellow-Ethiopian Dera Dida on the finishing straight to win the women's race.

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park.

Liverpool cruised past fourth-tier Accrington Stanley and Manchester City made equally light work of Salford City as Premier League clubs flexed their muscles on a largely shock-free day of FA Cup third round action on Saturday.

Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as their manager, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

Gael Monfils beat Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 in the Auckland Classic final on Saturday to become the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title in a boost before his Australian Open campaign.

Former Bangladesh one-day captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he did not wish to be a distraction for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Aston Villa came from behind to defeat West Ham United 2-1 in the Emirates FA Cup third round on Friday after a controversial goal from Amadou Onana and a strike from Morgan Rogers denied Graham Potter a victory in his first game as the visitors' manager.

Former world number six Gael Monfils clinched a 7-6(5) 6-4 win over Nishesh Basavareddy in the Auckland Classic semi-finals on Friday to become the second-oldest player to reach an ATP Tour final since 1990.

Liwa Sports Club has announced plans to submit an entry to the Guinness World Records for Liwa Caravan Parks to be officially recognised as the largest serviced caravan parking area in the world.

Formula One owner Liberty Media appointed longtime sports executive Derek Chang as its next CEO on Wednesday.

Dubai Autodrome is set to welcome 70 racing teams including four UAE-based teams for the 20th Michelin 24 Hour Dubai race, featuring top regional and international drivers.

Everton kicked off a new era hours after their manager Sean Dyche was fired with a 2-0 FA Cup third-round victory over League One Peterborough United on Thursday thanks to goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye.

General Motors has set up an engine company to turn its planned Cadillac Formula One entry into a full works team by the end of the decade, the carmaker said on Thursday.

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.