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The 2024 World Golf Awards to be held in the paradise island of Madeira

A strong UAE and Middle East participation is expected at the event which celebrates and rewards excellence in golf

2024-05-07T13:17:00Z

Yokohama v Al Ain: Maverick keeper Khalid Essa key to UAE club's chances of ACL glory

Khalid Essa was downright. Defiant even. Speaking after Al Ain had cast out Al Hilal from the Asian Champions League semi-final, with a certitude no doubt stiffened by his man-of-the-match award, the UAE goalkeeper used the moment to defend his position as steadfastly as he had protected his team’s goal. “I would like to say, I know my performance ...

2024-05-07T11:11:33Z

Chamari Athapaththu signs off on T20 World Cup qualification in style with century

Chamari Athapaththu saved her best for last as Sri Lanka claimed the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier title in Abu Dhabi. The master batter had been the star attraction at the 10-team event, which decided the final two places at the World Cup in Bangladesh later this year. The final between Sri Lanka and Scotland was little more than a celebration f...

2024-05-07T19:27:30Z

Champions League: 'This is life', says Mbappe after being denied dream PSG farewell by Dortmund

Sad end to an era as the French star's final European act goes against the script as the German underdogs fashion out victory

2024-05-08T06:34:34Z

Tennis-Zverev says expanded Masters events not great for top-ranked players

(Reuters) - World number five Alexander Zverev said the newly expanded Masters tournaments that span 12 days give top players less opportunities to recharge their batteries as they spend more time away from home. Five of the nine Masters events, which are a level below the Grand Slams, are 12-day tournaments with 96-player draws. The ATP said in March that two more would go the same way from next

2024-05-08T07:58:55Z

Jonathan Milan sprints to Giro d'Italia stage win as Tadej Pogacar stays in overall lead

Lidl-Trek's Italian rider Jonathan Milan went one better than his second-place finish on Monday by sprinting to victory on Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia in front of ecstatic fans on his home turf. Milan surged to the front close to the line and, despite the best efforts of Australia's Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck), he held on to make up for miss...

2024-05-07T16:42:02Z

Swimming-Ledecky's 800m gold medal hopes boosted as McIntosh opts out

(Reuters) - Canadian wunderkind Summer McIntosh has opted out of the 800 metres freestyle at Olympic trials, boosting Katie Ledecky's chances of an unprecedented fourth gold medal in the event at the Paris Games. McIntosh had raised hopes of a showdown for the 800m title in Paris when she became the first swimmer to beat the American great in 13 years in the event at a Florida meet in February.

2024-05-08T07:58:56Z

Soccer-Mbappe's best not enough as PSG exit Champions League

(Reuters) - Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe shouldered the blame for their 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday which saw them exit the Champions League semi-finals 2-0 on aggregate. Mbappe, who is set to leave PSG in the summer with Real Madrid a likely destination, missed two good chances in the second leg at the Parc des Princes. "I tried to help my team as best as I could but I

2024-05-08T05:18:33Z

Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid tight security

It's an unprecedented level of security, Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said

2024-05-08T11:34:55Z

MMA Junkie Radio #3460: UFC 301 recap, guest Beneil Dariush, Conor-Chandler, more

Monday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,460, the lads welcome in UFC lightweight contender Be

2024-05-07T03:22:32Z

Sandhagen and Nurmagomedov confirmed as headline bout at Fight Night in Abu Dhabi

Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov have been confirmed as the mouth-watering headline bout at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. No 2-ranked bantamweight contender Sandhagen will take on unbeaten rising star Nurmagomedov at the Etihad Arena on Saturday, August 3. American Sandhagen, whose record stands at 17-4, returns to the UAE capital to cement his...

2024-05-06T12:53:09Z

Tadej Pogacar retains Giro d'Italia pink jersey as Tim Merlier sprints to Stage 3 victory

Tadej Pogacar threatened to win a second stage in a row at the Giro d'Italia before having to settle for keeping hold of the leader's pink jersey on Monday. The UAE Team Emirates rider had sent out an ominous warning to his rivals after a scintillating victory 24 hours earlier to win his first ever Giro stage and take over as overall race leader. A...

2024-05-06T17:23:49Z

PSG to ‘convince’ Liverpool with £77m offer for Mbappe replacement tipped to ‘pack his bags’

According to reports, Paris Saint-Germain are 'planning' to submit an offer for Liverpool star Luis Diaz, who could replace Kylian Mbappe.

2024-05-08T10:09:23Z

Report: Jermall Charlo arrested for DWI after crashing car

Jermall Charlo reportedly continues to have out-of-the-ring problems. The 160-pound titleholder was arrested and charged with drunken driving after the Lamborghini he was driving collided with another car Tuesday evening in the Houston area, TMZ is reporting. Charl

2024-05-08T01:36:21Z

Puig, Gooch and Burmester among host of LIV Golf players invited to next week’s US PGA Championship

This decision to invite players outside of the top 100 has precedents which is an interesting initiative to watch

2024-05-07T15:17:17Z

Olympic-bound Preeti shines as seven Indian boxers clinch gold medals at Asian Championships

Indian boxers won 12 gold, 14 silver and 17 bronze medals to finish only behind the hosts Kazakhstan

2024-05-08T10:04:46Z

Watch PFL Mena event on MBC Action and Shahid

Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Al-Qahtani meets Morocco's Taha Bendaoud in the main event

2024-05-07T15:17:16Z

A look back at Al Ain's three previous visits to the Asian Champions League final

Al Ain will this month attempt to lift the Asian Champions League for a second time in their history – and first in more than two decades. Thanks to their success in 2003, the Garden City club remain the only Emirati side to capture the continent’s most coveted club trophy. Al Ain have finished runner-up twice since, in 2005 and 2016, and will bid ...

2024-05-08T08:15:25Z

Cricket-Sangakkara backs Royals' Samson to have a good run for India at World Cup

(Reuters) - Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has made his case to become India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman at the Twenty20 World Cup in June, said Kumar Sangakkara, the coach of his Indian Premier League (IPL) team. Samson was named in India's 15-man squad for the June 1-29 event in the West Indies and United States but the inclusion of Rishabh Pant means the 2007 champions have

2024-05-08T07:58:55Z

Man United legends SCARING off potential Ten Hag successors and other ‘job offer’ nonsense

The Manchester United job is just too scary, and it's not even because of the fact they're definitely selling all but three of their first-team squad.

2024-05-08T11:45:34Z

Read: How luxury in-home golf simulators are becoming the rage these days

The units are equipped to transform residences into golfing sanctuaries while eradicating the limitations of weather, seasonality and tee times

2024-05-07T15:47:25Z

This Week In Golf: McIlroy heads strong field at Wells Fargo in Quail Hollow

The Challenge Tour returns to Europe and Seville, following the recent two-week mini-swing in the UAE

2024-05-07T13:31:57Z

This 'means so much, says Wilson as he survives Jones fightback to win maiden World Snooker title

'My kids' hero is Ronaldo' now I hope it's me' said the 2024 World Snooker Champion after his opponent Jones lost the first seven frames of the best of 35 frames contest

2024-05-07T20:03:01Z

Yokohama v Al Ain: Japanese club hope to follow in footsteps of cousins Man City

Late last July, the new club champions of Europe and owners of the English league-and-cup double visited the holders of Japan’s J-League. Pep Guardiola, manager of the visiting squad, surveyed the opposition – the impression they made on him was favourable. “I’ve watched Yokohama and I like – a lot – what I see,” said Guardiola on the eve of a frie...

2024-05-08T02:58:53Z

Sung misses trophy presentation but not the bullseye at 30th Dubai Duty Free Golf Cup

The winner leaves the Montgomerie in a hurry due to work obligations after shooting a tournament-winning 43 Stableford points

2024-05-07T14:17:06Z

Gareth Southgate in the Premier League: 24 damning statistics which Manchester United should see

Gareth Southgate is the second favourite to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager this summer and his Premier League stats are worth taking a look at.

2024-03-22T09:52:58Z

With an eye on the Olympics, Murray braces for Geneva Open comeback

The Scot opted not to undergo surgery after suffering an injury and will now play the May 18-25 tournament in Switzerland

2024-05-08T09:34:43Z

Man Utd: ‘Minimum two’ Premier League clubs fancy PR disaster amid Greenwood transfer ‘enquiry’

'At least two Premier League clubs' have lodged an enquiry about signing Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, according to reports.

2024-05-08T10:45:24Z

Swimming-Olympic champion Hafnaoui to miss Paris Games

(Reuters) -Olympic 400 metres freestyle champion Ahmed Hafnaoui will miss the Paris Games, Africa Aquatics (AA) said on Tuesday. The continental governing body said on its website the 21-year-old Tunisian had confirmed local media reports that he would not swim at the July 26-Aug. 11 Games. AA's report said Hafnaoui had declined to resume training in the United States where he was previously

2024-05-08T09:24:11Z

Jordanian fighters relishing opportunity on PFL's global stage

PFL Mena will put the spotlight on fighters from this region, which features a strong contingent from Jordan

2024-05-08T11:04:52Z

Man United 'by far not good enough' as defeat to Crystal Palace rocks European hopes

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag conceded his team is "underperforming" and the performance at Crystal Palace was "by far not good enough" as a 4-0 defeat left their hopes of playing European football next season hanging by a thread. Palace completed a first Premier League double over United in style as Michael Olise scored twice, while Jean-...

2024-05-07T04:55:17Z

Lowry hopes to follow-up Zurich Classic success and keep the good times rolling at Wells Fargo

The 2019 Open Championship winner teamed up with Rory McIlroy to win the recent Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event

2024-05-08T11:04:52Z

Yokohama v Al Ain: How UAE club reached the Asian Champions League final

Al Ain play Japanese club Yokohama F Marinos in this month's two-legged Asian Champions League final. The UAE club, the only Emirati side to be crowned Asian champions, contest the first leg in Tokyo on Saturday, May 11. The return match takes place at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on May 25. After topping their group, Al Ain's path to the final was ...

2024-04-24T08:25:14Z

Soccer-Flying under the radar, Dortmund stun Europe with final spot

BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund were not on anyone's Champions League radar when the season started but the club's sensational run to the final with a 2-0 aggregate win over Paris St Germain on Tuesday proved their plan was right all along, said coach Edin Terzic. Dortmund came into the season on the back of a bitter Bundesliga title loss on the final matchday of the previous campaign. And

2024-05-08T09:04:15Z

Winning an Olympic gold on par with Grand Slams success, says Gauff

The 20-year-old American is eager to make her Games debut when the tennis event gets underway on July 27 at Roland Garros

2024-05-08T09:34:43Z

Soccer-Getafe keen to keep hold of Man Utd loanee Greenwood

(Reuters) - Getafe President Angel Torres said the LaLiga side hope to keep Mason Greenwood for another season and that he does not expect the forward to return to parent club Manchester United at the end of the campaign. The 22-year-old joined Getafe on loan in September after United said they wanted to avoid him becoming a distraction despite all criminal charges against him being dropped

2024-05-08T07:58:55Z

Tennis-Murray to make return from injury at Geneva Open

(Reuters) - Briton Andy Murray will make his comeback from injury at this month's Geneva Open after the former world number one was handed a wildcard by the organisers of the French Open tune-up event on Wednesday. Murray, who turns 37 later this month, rolled his ankle in the final set of his defeat by Czech Tomas Machac in the Miami Open in March and withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters and

2024-05-08T09:04:08Z

Newcastle identify ‘marginal favourite’ to replace Man Utd-bound Ashworth with ‘reduced shortlist’

According to reports, Newcastle United have 'reduced' their 'shortlist' of potential candidates to replace Manchester United-bound Dan Ashworth.

2024-05-08T12:00:35Z

Olympic flame to arrive in France ahead of Paris Olympics

When the Paris opening ceremony begins on July 26, it will be the first time the city has played host for a century after previous editions in 1924 and 1900

2024-05-07T15:47:26Z

Paris Olympics gearing up to face unprecedented cybersecurity threat

Organised crime, activists and states will be the main threats during the July 26-Aug. 11 Olympics and the Aug. 28-Sept. 8 Paralympics

2024-05-06T20:34:41Z

Man City: Report reveals Guardiola’s verdict on move to Euro giants amid ‘great’ Etihad ‘uncertainty’

According to reports, there is 'great uncertainty' regarding Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City amid interest from Bayern Munich.

2024-05-08T11:30:27Z

Hernan Crespo can write his name into Al Ain folklore by winning Asian Champions League

It represents something of a quirk that the Asian Champions League has provided the nadir of Hernan Crespo’s still-emergent managerial career yet could soon offer its zenith. In charge last year of Al Duhail, the Qatar club he guided to a treble in his debut season in the Gulf, the Argentine experienced arguably his worst night as a coach. Duhail, ...

2024-05-07T02:55:02Z

Cricket-England's Crawley aiming for white-ball role

(Reuters) - Zak Crawley is aiming to secure a more regular role in England's white-ball teams after establishing himself in the test side under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. Test opener Crawley has scored over 1,000 runs in 13 matches since the start of 2023, playing with an attacking, aggressive style that has often helped his team get off to quick starts. His test form

2024-05-08T07:58:55Z

NBA Abu Dhabi Games tickets go on sale

The NBA Abu Dhabi Games will feature 17-time champions Boston Celtics and defending champions Denver Nuggets in October

2024-05-07T14:47:11Z

Yokohama v Al Ain: What time is the Asian Champions League final and how to watch

Al Ain take on Yokohama F Marinos of Japan in a two-legged final to determine the winners of the 2023/24 Asian Champions League. The only UAE club to be crowned kings of the continent, back in 2003, Al Ain are contesting their fourth final and first since 2016. Yokohama are contesting their first final having overcome Ulsan of South Korea via a pen...

2024-05-07T05:40:15Z

LIV Golf’s 2024 season so far: Chile’s Niemann holds dominant pole position in individual event

Bryson DeChambeau ‘s Crushers GC lead team competition with seven more tournaments still to come

2024-05-07T12:31:51Z

NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 tickets go on sale

Tickets for the 2024 NBA Abu Dhabi Games, which will feature two pre-season games between the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, have gone on sale. The third edition of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games takes place October 4 and 6 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The NBA and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) also announced that ...

2024-05-07T09:10:59Z

Arteta ‘seduces’ Arsenal target with Barcelona transfer ‘only a dream’ due to £51m demand

According to reports, Real Sociedad will not sell Zubimendi for anything less than his £51m release clause, giving Arsenal the upper hand over Barcelona.

2024-05-08T10:15:23Z

UAE's Shamma Al Kalbani clinches third successive gold at Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship

Having collected a third successive gold to help the UAE claim a fourth consecutive championship title at the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship, Shamma Al Kalbani is now ready to start a new chapter in the martial arts sport. She is set to become the first Emirati female to feature in the recently established Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship, an event tha...

2024-05-06T15:08:34Z

Newcastle ‘reach agreement’ to sign Arsenal, Liverpool target as PIF eye two Prem defenders

According to reports, AFC Bournemouth star Lloyd Kelly is 'leaning towards' signing for Newcastle United despite interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.

2024-05-08T10:45:25Z