Osaka and Zverev stunned as Serena pulls out of Miami Open

Naomi Osaka crashed out of the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open on Saturday as Hsieh Su-Wei exacted revenge for a painful Australian Open defeat with a 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 victory.

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Ton-up Finch, Khawaja help Oz rout Pakistan, take 2-0 lead

Skipper Aaron Finch smashed a career-best 153 off 143 balls as Australia trounced a hapless Pakistan by eight wickets in the second ODI at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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Russell’s blitzkrieg spoils Warner’s IPL return with Hyderabad romp

Andre Russell spoilt David Warner’s dream return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 19-ball 49 as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets in their campaign opener at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

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Peterhansel targets sixth Desert Challenge title

Stephane Peterhansel, the most successful competitor in the history of cross country rallying, will take his place in a star-studded line-up for the 29th edition of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge powered by Nissan.

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Al Marmoom to host region’s first women’s only cycling race in April

Celebrating 50 glorious years of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai’s service to the nation, the Al Marmoom Women’s Cycling Challenge — the region’s first cycle race dedicated to women — will take place on April 19 inside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.

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New F1 team enhances Sharjah’s world status

After playing a role of a perfect host for the past 19 years, Sharjah International Marine Sports Club (SIMSC) on Sunday announced the participation of the Sharjah Team in the new UIM F1H2O World Championship season.

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Arsenal players get a taste of Dubai, visit Sheikh Hamdan palace

Arsenal players Mesut Ozil, Bernd Leno, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Shkodran Mustafi were treated to a tour of Dubai, visiting the city’s latest attractions and legendary landmarks, and taking in the striking architecture and impressive skyline.

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Ramos helps Spain edge past Norway; Kean stars for Italy

Sergio Ramos scored a second-half penalty to help Spain beat a spirited Norway 2-1 on Saturday in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier, while teenage striker Moise Kean netted in Italy’s win over Finland.

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Grealish must play in Premier League for England call-up, says Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate said Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, who plays in the second-tier Championship, needs to prove himself in the Premier League to make his senior national team debut.

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Machado salvages draw for Panama in friendly vs Brazil; Mexico top Chile

Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Panama in an international friendly played at Porto’s Dragao Stadium on Saturday.

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Passionate Klopp gets straight to the point, says Van Dijk

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp’s passion and habit of getting straight to the point sit well with the club’s players, defender Virgil van Dijk said.

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Smith set to make return as Royals take on Punjab in Jaipur

Boosted by the return of Steve Smith, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday.

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Arsenal players get a taste of Dubai, visit Sheikh Hamdan palace

Arsenal players Mesut Ozil, Bernd Leno, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Shkodran Mustafi were treated to a tour of Dubai, visiting the city’s latest attrac...

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Ramos helps Spain edge past Norway; Kean stars for Italy

Sergio Ramos scored a second-half penalty to help Spain beat a spirited Norway 2-1 on Saturday in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier, while teenage str...

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Grealish must play in Premier League for England call-up, says Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate said Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, who plays in the second-tier Championship, needs to prove himself in the P...

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Machado salvages draw for Panama in friendly vs Brazil; Mexico top Chile

Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Panama in an international friendly played at Porto’s Dragao Stadium on Saturday.

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Passionate Klopp gets straight to the point, says Van Dijk

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp’s passion and habit of getting straight to the point sit well with the club’s players, defender Virgil van Dijk said. ...

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Venezuela shock Argentina in Messi’s national colours return

Argentina suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Venezuela on Friday as Lionel Messi made his first international appearance since the 2018 World Cup.

23 Mar 2019

New-look Germany face first big test against old rivals Holland

Marco Reus has called on Germany to win back the trust of their fans when they launch their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against old rivals the Nethe...

23 Mar 2019

Sterling show in England’s Czech rout as France hammer Moldova

Raheem Sterling showed that he is coming of age on the international stage as his hat-trick saw England start their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign by h...

23 Mar 2019

Tennis

Osaka and Zverev stunned as Serena pulls out of Miami Open

Naomi Osaka crashed out of the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open on Saturday as Hsieh Su-Wei exacted revenge for a painful Australian Open def...

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Djokovic and Osaka win Miami openers as Thiem tumbles

Novak Djokovic put his Indian Wells disappointment behind him on Friday at the ATP and WTA Miami Open with a ruthless 7-6 (7/2) 6-2 destruction of Aus...

24 Mar 2019

Djokovic, Osaka win Miami openers as Thiem tumbles

Novak Djokovic put his Indian Wells disappointment behind him on Friday at the ATP and WTA Miami Open with a ruthless 7-6 (7/2) 6-2 destruction of Aus...

23 Mar 2019

Venus and Andreescu advance at Miami Open

Venus Williams displayed the mental strength that has made her a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion on Thursday, holding off a spirited challenge ...

22 Mar 2019

Osaka silent over ex-coach lawsuit as Miami Open begins

World number one Naomi Osaka refused on Wednesday to become embroiled in a dispute with one of her former coaches who is suing her for 20 per cent of ...

21 Mar 2019

Thiem and Andreescu emerge champions at Indian Wells

Dominic Thiem claimed his first Masters 1000 title after coming from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 at Indian Wells on Sunday.

18 Mar 2019

Federer, Thiem into Indian Wells final as Nadal hobbles out

The 39th match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal failed to materialize on Saturday as the world No. 2 Spaniard hobbled out of Indian Wells to sen...

17 Mar 2019

Teen sensation Andreescu sets up Kerber final at Indian Wells

Canadian sensation Bianca Andreescu toppled sixth-ranked Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 on Friday and will face Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber for...

16 Mar 2019

Cricket

Ton-up Finch, Khawaja help Oz rout Pakistan, take 2-0 lead

Skipper Aaron Finch smashed a career-best 153 off 143 balls as Australia trounced a hapless Pakistan by eight wickets in the second ODI at the Sharj...

3 hours ago

Russell’s blitzkrieg spoils Warner’s IPL return with Hyderabad romp

Andre Russell spoilt David Warner’s dream return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 19-ball 49 as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Sunriser...

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Smith set to make return as Royals take on Punjab in Jaipur

Boosted by the return of Steve Smith, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at the Saw...

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Spinners bowl Chennai to facile win over Bangalore

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 campaign on a rousing note by thrashing Royal Challengers Ba...

24 Mar 2019

SA seal Lanka series with win in 2nd T20 despite Udana heroics

Isuru Udana’s astonishing 84 for Sri Lanka wasn’t enough to stop South Africa from clinching their Twenty20 international series with a 16-run win in ...

24 Mar 2019

Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in series opener

Aaron Finch fired a century as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Sharjah on Friday.

22 Mar 2019

Blockbuster on the cards as RCB play CSK in IPL opener today

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back and the 12th edition of the cash-rich league couldn’t have hoped for a better start as defending champions Che...

22 Mar 2019

Pakistan, Oz face off in 1st ODI today

A new-look but confident Pakistan take on a buoyant Australia in the opener of the five-match one day international (ODI) series in Sharjah on Friday....

21 Mar 2019

Motorsport

Peterhansel targets sixth Desert Challenge title

Stephane Peterhansel, the most successful competitor in the history of cross country rallying, will take his place in a star-studded line-up for the 2...

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New F1 team enhances Sharjah’s world status

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Sunderland chases second bikes title in Abu Dhabi

When Sam Sunderland sets off in pursuit of a second bikes crown in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Powered by Nissan, the British rider faces a number ...

24 Mar 2019

Przygonski faces major test at AD Desert Challenge

Yas Marina Circuit is laying on a big welcome for the world’s top cross country rally drivers and riders as Poland’s Jakub Przygonski prepares to tack...

19 Mar 2019

Bottas upstages Hamilton to win Australian Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas capitalised on a late pitstop to upset his world champion team-mate Lewis Hamilton and clinch the season-opening Australian Grand Prix...

17 Mar 2019

Dominant Hamilton grabs Australian Grand Prix pole

Mercedes’ world champion Lewis Hamilton picked up where he left off last year to reassert his authority and snatch a record-extending eighth pole posi...

16 Mar 2019

Hamilton on top as Ferrari struggle in season’s first exchanges

Lewis Hamilton made a mockery of his claim that Ferrari would be half-a-second quicker at the Australian Grand Prix by easily clocking the fastest tim...

16 Mar 2019

‘Iceman’ Raikkonen confesses partying made him a better driver

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen is now an elder statesman of Formula One but admits he used to be a party animal and says it made him a better dr...

14 Mar 2019