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Poignant ceremony as Greece hands over Olympic torch for 2024 Games to hosts Paris

Chief organiser Tony Estanguet says the goal is to organise a 'spectacular but also more responsible Games which will contribute towards a more inclusive society'

2024-04-26T19:55:26Z

Soccer-Fatigue not a worry for Arsenal's Arteta ahead of derby

LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not concerned by his players' hectic schedule in the build-up to Sunday's vital north London derby at Tottenham Hotspur. Premier League leaders Arsenal would open up a four-point lead over champions Manchester City if they beat Tottenham, although City, who face Nottingham Forest later on Sunday, would have two games in hand. Fifth-placed

2024-04-26T16:38:44Z

Arne Slot confident of becoming new Liverpool manager

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot says he has "every confidence" of a deal being concluded that will see him replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. Long-serving boss Klopp, whose side saw their Premier League title ambitions dealt a hammer blow in a 2-0 defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton on Wednesday night, is stepping down at the end of the season. S...

2024-04-25T19:16:01Z

Liverpool must ‘sell’ Salah with ‘unfairly written off’ Slot a ‘few strategic signings’ away from greatness

The Mailbox reckons Liverpool should 'sell' Mo Salah this summer, while incoming boss Arne Slot is only a 'few strategic signings' away from greatness.

2024-04-27T08:48:06Z

Ranking the chances of the Champions League 29 signing Bruno Guimaraes

Bruno Guimaraes wants out and Man City surely won't let Arsenal win another midfielder battle. We've ranked all 29 Champions League clubs by their chances of signing the Newcastle wantaway.

2024-04-27T07:47:47Z

Alcaraz says he was missing the rhythm but makes strong start to Madrid defence

Nadal scores crushing straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch as Rublev ends four-match losing streak

2024-04-26T19:25:21Z

Meet the three generations of Tanzanian golf fanatics who bond on Dubai's courses

When Habib Yusufali first saw people playing golf at Tanzania’s Arusha Gymkhana Club back in 1973, his reaction wasn’t exactly flattering. “What a crazy game, why would anyone ever want to play it?” Fast-forward more than five decades, and the now-retired senior regularly tees it up on Dubai’s world-class courses not only with his son but also his ...

2024-04-27T04:51:48Z

Erik 'very grateful' to be part of Al Ain's quest for Asian Champions League success

Despite being bogged down somewhat by the protective boot on his right foot, a consequence of the injury that curtailed his Asian Champions League semi-final, Erik still lit up at the thought of what had just passed. And, more importantly, of what is to come. “Bro, too much emotion for me,” the Al Ain full-back told The National, as the sensation o...

2024-04-26T03:47:34Z

Guardiola warns Man City must be wary of slip-ups in title run-in after thrashing Brighton

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he warned his players to let Liverpool's surprise loss to Everton serve as a reminder that any team can slip up in the title race, before watching them thrash Brighton away 4-0. City moved a point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and leapfrogged Liverpool into second spot thanks to Phil Foden’s double...

2024-04-26T05:47:38Z

Three-way tie at the top of UAE Challenge at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

With his famous stepfather Tommy Fleetwood on his bag, Dubai’s Oscar Craig shoots a promising first round 69

2024-04-25T19:51:27Z

New York stadium takes shape ahead of T20 World Cup, including India v Pakistan clash

The T20 World Cup is a little over one month away with excitement building over what should be an important milestone in the game. This time, a total of 20 teams will compete in the showpiece event, with sides split into four groups of five. The top two teams in each group will advance to the Super 8 round, and from there to the semi-finals and fin...

2024-04-27T08:02:07Z

PFL MMA launches debut season of PFL Mena in Riyadh

The historic season opener will feature fighters from the Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions

2024-04-25T13:50:39Z

Hurricanes v Dragons: Sleeping giants of UAE rugby ready to contest Premiership title

Two of Dubai rugby’s sleeping giants will vie for the UAE Premiership title on Saturday when Dubai Hurricanes face Jebel Ali Dragons in the final in Al Ain. Beyond their own clubs, neither side was widely anticipated to reach this point. They finished third and fourth respectively in the table, and had semi-finals last weekend against sides who had...

2024-04-26T10:18:45Z

Saudi MMA fighter Abdullah Al Qahtani headlines inaugural PFL Mena event in Riyadh

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will launch its inaugural PFL Mena event next month in Riyadh, with home favourite Abdullah Al Qahtani headlining. The new regional mixed martial arts league, announced earlier this year, will take place on May 10 in the Saudi Arabian capital at The Green Halls, and comprises of athletes from featherweight and...

2024-04-25T11:14:26Z

Cricket-England's Bairstow makes case for T20 World Cup inclusion with IPL ton

(Reuters) - Jonny Bairstow sent England selectors a timely reminder of his big-hitting abilities before they pick a squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in June by scoring an explosive unbeaten century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having returned to the Punjab Kings side after missing their last two matches due to patchy form, Bairstow struck an unbeaten 108 off 48 balls as his side pulled off

2024-04-27T04:35:45Z

Melissa Gatto fights Tamires Vidal at UFC Fight Night 241 after Hailey Cowan injured

The UFC Fight Night 241 lineup has been tweaked slightly. With injured, moves to bantamweight to fight fellow Brazilian at the May 18 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Two people with knowledge of the change recently informed MMA Junkie of the tweak but asked…

2024-04-26T20:32:42Z

Soccer-Feyenoord, Liverpool reach agreement over Slot - reports

(Reuters) -Feyenoord and Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement regarding the appointment of Arne Slot as coach of the Premier League club, Dutch media reported on Friday. Slot said on Thursday that he wanted to succeed German Juergen Klopp as Liverpool manager. Feyenoord and Liverpool have held positive discussions and only the final details need to be decided for Slot to join the English

2024-04-26T20:54:24Z

UFC on ESPN 55 video: Matheus Nicolau, Alex Perez make weight in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – The main event for the UFC's latest home show is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC on ESPN 55 ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex, (19-4-1 MMA, 7-2 UFC) and former flyweight title challenger (24

2024-04-26T17:16:16Z

UFC on ESPN 55 weigh-in results and live video stream

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official UFC on ESPN 55 (ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN+)fighter weigh-ins at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Among those weighing in are Matheus Nicolau (19-4-1 MMA, 7-2 UFC)

2024-04-26T11:55:11Z

Video: LFA's Kendra McIntyre ragdoll KOs opponent with absolutely vicious head kick

Max Holloway may have MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month, Knockout of the Year, and beyond locked up with his buzzer-beating finish of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, but that hasn't stopped other fighters from submitting their entry into the conversation. At LFA…

2024-04-27T02:42:51Z

IPL 2024: Master-blasters Sunrisers set IPL record for most sixes in single season

The Hyderabad-based franchise achieved the coveted century landmark n just their eighth match of the season

2024-04-26T08:53:31Z

Soccer-Real edge closer to title with win at Sociedad

(Reuters) - Arda Gueler scored in the first half to earn a second-string Real Madrid side a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Friday, moving the LaLiga leaders a step closer to a record-extending 36th Spanish title. With five games remaining, Real climbed to 84 points and extended their lead to 14 points over second-placed Barcelona, who have a game in hand and host Valencia on Monday. Real manager

2024-04-26T21:34:36Z

Slot 'confident' of taking over from Klopp in midst of negotiations at Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso had been the favourite to succeed Klopp but has now committed himself to the German club after leading them to a first-ever Bundesliga title

2024-04-26T10:08:46Z

Soccer-Arteta receives Wenger's advice on fine margins in title run-in

(Reuters) - Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur. A win over their north London rivals could galvanise Arsenal's hopes of lifting the title. The Gunners lead in the standings by one point over Manchester City,

2024-04-27T05:55:58Z

Man Utd ‘enter race’ for Real Madrid star ‘thinking of leaving’ as agent considers ‘offer’

According to reports, Manchester United have 'entered the race' to sign Real Madrid star Andriy Lunin, who is also wanted by Bayern Munich and PSG.

2024-04-27T06:22:35Z

Woods, McIlroy to receive millions in loyalty payouts for shunning LIV and sticking with PGA Tour

Between them the two players are set to receive a stake around $150 million from the Tour's newly-formed enterprise

2024-04-25T11:04:58Z

UFC Louisville lineup announced: Dominick Reyes vs. Dustin Jacoby, but no main event official

The UFC Louisville fight card is near completion. Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger vs. is the newest addition to the June 8 event at KFC Yum! Center. The promotion made that bout and 12 other fights official on Thursday, but still no main event…

2024-04-25T20:57:49Z

UAE frustrated by unforced errors after losing opening T20 World Cup qualifier to Ireland

UAE coach Ahmed Raza rued a string of unforced errors as the national team started Women’s T20 World Cup qualifying with defeat on Thursday. The host nation had begun in promising style against Ireland in the opening match of the 10-team global qualifier in Abu Dhabi. They made it to 64-1 before suffering an implosion, much of which was self inflic...

2024-04-25T15:15:08Z

Guardiola says the intense pressure is driving his players to perform at a higher level

The Man City manager admits that the Premier League is shaping into a three-team race and that there can be no slip-ups

2024-04-26T08:38:31Z

Mount's return a big boost for Man United ahead of Burnley clash

Hag will hopeful Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial and Lisandro Martinez will return before the season's end

2024-04-26T19:40:24Z

Soccer-Palacios wants Messi to be Argentine eternal

By Angelica Medina (Reuters) - Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios wants Lionel Messi to be an eternal part of the national team and cannot bear the thought of playing for his country without the inspirational forward. Palacios, 25, who won the Copa America with his country in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022, admitted he found it hard to picture an Argentina side without the 36-year-old Messi,

2024-04-26T22:34:44Z

Leicester promoted back to Premier League as Leeds humbled at QPR

By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) - Leicester City earned promotion back to the Premier League on Friday after nearest rivals Leeds United were beaten 4-0 by Queens Park Rangers, ensuring the Championship leaders will finish in the top two in the standings. The result left second-placed Leeds's chances of automatic promotion from the second-tier Championship hanging by a thread. They trail

2024-04-26T21:34:36Z

Soccer-Congested match schedule reaching tipping point, says Premier League boss

LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League chief executive Richard Masters believes the congested fixture schedule may have reached a tipping point due to the steady increase of regional and international games on the calendar. FIFA expanded the World Cup and introduced a new 32-team version of the Club World Cup that will debut in the U.S. in 2025, while UEFA's expanded Champions League adds more games

2024-04-26T16:13:39Z

Leicester City celebrate promotion to Premier League

Leicester City fans began a long weekend of celebrations as they were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers. The result leaves Leicester top of the Championship with 94 points with two games to play while Leeds stay second on 90 but with just one match left. Third-pla...

2024-04-27T05:51:45Z

Cycling-Pogacar could target historic Grand Tour treble in same year, says Contador

By Martyn Herman ALCUDIA, Spain (Reuters) - Tadej Pogacar looks unstoppable for this year's Giro d'Italia and could even do something never seen before in cycling history and win all three Grand Tours in the same season, according to Spanish great Alberto Contador. Slovenian Pogacar has started the season in sensational fashion and blew away a high quality field to win Liege-Bastogne-Liege last

2024-04-26T15:48:36Z

Soccer-Spurs boss Postecoglou not motivated by disrupting Arsenal's title bid

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is focussed on his team's progress, not motivated by damaging Arsenal's Premier League title challenge, the coach said ahead of Sunday's north London derby. If the hosts defeat Arsenal, who lead in the standings by one point over Manchester City, they can prevent the Gunners opening up a four-point lead at the top. City face Nottingham Forest

2024-04-27T07:36:16Z

Montana De La Rosa, Andrea Lee booked for UFC rematch in Louisville

Five years after their first fight, and will meet inside the UFC cage again. At a UFC Fight Night event scheduled for June 8, De La Rosa (12-9-1 MMA, 5-5-1 UFC) and Lee (13-9 MMA, 5-7 UFC) will fight in a three-round flyweight bout at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., the…

2024-04-25T18:42:26Z

Tickets to see LeBron James and star-studded USA team in Abu Dhabi go on sale

Basketball fans in the UAE can now get their hands on tickets to watch some of the biggest stars in the game in Abu Dhabi. Tickets for the USA Basketball Showcase Abu Dhabi are now available on ticketmaster.ae. The event sees NBA superstar LeBron James and a star-studded US national team take on Australia and Serbia in Abu Dhabi in July as part of ...

2024-04-25T09:29:08Z

Nadal wishes he could play longer and create a lasting memory for his son Rafa Junior

The 22-time Grand Slam champion and his wife Maria Francisca Perello welcomed their first child together in October 2022

2024-04-26T09:23:37Z

Soccer-Al Ahly to face Esperance in African Champions League final

CAIRO (Reuters) - Defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt will take on perennial rivals Esperance of Tunisia in this year’s African Champions League final after winning their semi-finals on Friday. Al Ahly, who have won five of the last seven editions and a record 11 in total, overcame TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Cairo and Esperance pulled off a surprise 1-0 win over South

2024-04-26T21:54:37Z

Why Arne Slot is the new Jurgen Klopp: Media darling, underdog and pressing obsessive

For continuity's sake, the Feyenoord boss may well be the best option for Liverpool. Here are five reasons why Arne Slot is the new Jurgen Klopp.

2024-04-27T07:32:44Z

Soccer-Man City striker Shaw ruled out for rest of WSL season

(Reuters) - Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw will miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury, the Women's Super League club said on Friday. League leaders City's title hopes were dealt a massive blow with the news, as Shaw is top scorer in the WSL this campaign with 21 goals, and after sustaining the injury in Sunday's 5-0 win over West Ham United, will miss their final three games.

2024-04-26T15:48:35Z

IPL 2024: 'Massive' win, says Du Plessis as spinners bowl RCB to victory over Sunrisers

Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh bag four key wickets to secure a 35-run victory in Hyderabad

2024-04-25T19:21:24Z

Premier League predictions: Spurs and Arsenal share derby spoils, Man City rout Forest

Saturday: West Ham v Liverpool (3.30pm kick off UAE) West Ham United are looking to avoid a third defeat on the trot having won just once in eight games across all competitions – including an embarrassing 5-2 defeat at Crystal Palace last weekend. They sit eighth in the table and are in danger of missing out on European football for the first time ...

2024-04-26T07:03:46Z

Soccer-Leeds manager Farke determined to fight on for promotion despite QPR defeat

By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) - Leeds United manager Daniel Farke was left dumbfounded by his side's 4-0 drubbing by Queens Park Rangers on Friday, a result that left Leeds's automatic promotion hopes in tatters and saw Leicester promoted to the Premier League. "It's difficult to find an explanation for the first 20 minutes," Farke told a press conference. "We lacked the basics. The basics

2024-04-26T23:34:54Z

1PL 2024: Bairstow goes 'ballistic' as Punjab pull off historic T20 run chase against Kolkata

The England star smashed nine sixes and eight fours in his 48-ball 108 as the Kings eclipsed the previous record set by South Africa who overhauled a target of 258 by the West Indies in 2023

2024-04-26T18:55:16Z

Teenager Berry leads by two at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club's UAE Challenge

Debutant and |Dubai amateur Oscar Craig makes the cut on a tough day dominated by warm winds

2024-04-26T21:25:40Z

Ten Hag sack after Rangnick mess? Ranking every Man Utd manager post-Sir Alex Ferguson

With Ten Hag under pressure, we have ranked all six permanent managers since Ferguson left Manchester United after winning the Premier League in 2012/13.

2024-04-27T07:32:44Z

MMA Junkie Radio #3457: UFC guest Vanessa Demopoulos, Jon Jones news, Cain Velasquez, BKFC, more

Thursday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,457, the guys bring on UFC wom

2024-04-25T18:12:18Z

Excitement builds as tickets go on sale for 2024 USA Basketball Showcase Abu Dhabi

The American they will face Australia and Serbia on July 15 and July 17 as part of their preparation for the Paris Olympic Games

2024-04-25T16:20:54Z