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Tyrrell Hatton wins DP World Tour Championship in Dubai as Rory McIlroy claims eighth Race to Dubai title
By Emirates247 •Nov 15, 2026
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Counci...
UAE Emirates Villages Run series heads to Ras Al Khaimah after Masfout round
By WAM •Nov 15, 2026
Ajman: The Emirates Villages Run series brought together participants of different ages and abilities, including People of Determination, during its ...
India's Sooryavanshi becomes youngest captain in men's T20 history
By Reuters •Nov 14, 2026
India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest captain in men's Twenty20 history at 15 years and 232 days after leading Bihar in India's do...
Andreeva beats Sabalenka in straight sets to roll into WTA Finals semis
By Associated Press •Nov 12, 2026
INDIAN WELLS, California: Mirra Andreeva won her WTA Finals round-robin group in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-0. ...
DP World Tour Championship 2026: Will McIlroy equal Colin Montgomerie’s record?
By Nicholas Bull •Nov 11, 2026
Dubai: The DP World Tour Championship arrives at Jumeirah Golf Estates this week with a field that is a little thinner than usual. Defending champion...
Al Wasl’s Nicolas Gimenez banned for two matches and fined Dh60,000 for obscene gestures
Nov 11, 2026
Dubai: The UAE Football Association's Disciplinary Committee decided yesterday to suspend Al Wasl player Nicolas Jimenez for two matches and fine him...
Dubai Sports Council announces third edition of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Order of Merit for Sports Education School
By Emirates247 •Nov 10, 2026
Dubai: The Dubai Sports Council has announced the launch of the evaluation cycle for the third edition of the ‘Hamdan bin Mohammed Order of Merit for...
Premier League 2026/27: Winners, losers and everything in between
By Nicholas Bull •Nov 10, 2026
Now that we have just passed the first quarter of Premier League fixtures, it seems an opportune moment to review and make some predictions. A lot wi...
Sabalenka, Andreeva make winning starts at WTA Finals
By Reuters •Nov 10, 2026
INDIAN WELLS, CA: World number two Aryna Sabalenka got her WTA Finals campaign off to a winning start with a hard-fought victory over Karolina Mucho...
Dubai Stand Up Paddle draws more than 5,000 participants to Hatta Dam
By Emirates247 •Nov 9, 2026
Dubai: Hatta Dam came alive with paddleboards, kayaks and outdoor adventure this weekend as Dubai Stand Up Paddle, presented by Dubai’s Roads and Tr...
Sports Minister receives Youth Olympic badminton gold medallist Riyan Malhan
By WAM •Nov 7, 2026
DUBAI: Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, received UAE national badminton player Riyan Malhan upon his return home after winning gold at...
India's Shami keeps white-ball focus after ending test career
By Reuters •Nov 7, 2026
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami said he would continue playing white-ball cricket and remain available for domestic multi-day matches after reti...
UAE judo team secures 7 medals at West Asian Judo Championship
Nov 6, 2026
AMMAN: The UAE junior and youth judo team claimed seven medals, including two gold, two silver and three bronze, on the opening day of the 2026 West ...
FIBA 3x3 World Tour debuts in Dubai under landmark strategic partnership running through 2028
By WAM •Nov 6, 2026
Dubai: The global showpiece of half-court basketball arrives in the Emirates tomorrow (Friday, 6 November 2026) as the inaugural FIBA 3x3 World Tour ...
Riyan Malhan makes history with UAE's first gold medal at Youth Olympics
By WAM •Nov 6, 2026
Dakar: Riyan Malhan, a member of the UAE national badminton team, achieved a historic milestone by winning gold in the boys' singles event at the fou...
Three drivers battle for FIA World Baja Cup title at Dubai International Baja
By Emirates247 •Nov 5, 2026
Dubai: Three drivers remain in contention for the FIA World Baja Cup title as they prepare for the final round at this week’s Dubai International Baj...
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team
By Reuters •Nov 5, 2026
BARCELONA: Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday in a social media post. The 41-year-old ...
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane signs Bayern extension until 2029
By Reuters •Nov 5, 2026
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich until June 30, 2029, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. The En...
UAE football salary cap: Emirati professional players limited to Dh2.5 million a year under new rules
Nov 5, 2026
Dubai: Former member of the Players' Status and Transfers Committee at the UAE Football Association, Counsellor Yaqoub Al Ali, stressed the importanc...
Rafael Nadal accepts offer to join Real Madrid board of directors
By Associated Press •Nov 4, 2026
MADRID: Tennis great and longtime Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal has accepted an offer to join the club’s board of directors, adding a role at his belo...
Dubai Racing Carnival returns to Meydan for 2026–27 season with 16 race meetings
By Emirates247 •Nov 4, 2026
Dubai: Dubai Racing Club is set to welcome racing enthusiasts, jockeys, trainers and owners back to Meydan Racecourse as preparations enter their fin...
Kohli shines with 74 and stunning catch as India crush New Zealand
By Reuters •Nov 4, 2026
Virat Kohli smashed his 80th half-century in one-day internationals and took a screamer of a catch to help India thrash New Zealand by five wicket...
Player's death after brutal match collision with goal keeper stuns Spanish football
By Associated Press •Nov 4, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain : Known affectionately as "Demi” to his teammates, few of Spain’s casual soccer fans had heard of Jesús de Miguel until the country ...
Dubai International Baja brings Prologue to Mushrif Park on 6 November
By Emirates247 •Nov 3, 2026
Dubai: The 10th Dubai International Baja Rally will bring international motorsport action to the heart of Dubai on Friday, 6 November, when Mushrif N...
'Big Show' Glenn Maxwell announces international retirement
By Reuters •Nov 3, 2026
SYDNEY: Swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday after his hopes of a farewell match ...