Rui Oliveira takes Volta a Portugal race lead with fourth-place finish

Lisbon [Portugal], August 9: Portugal's Rui Oliveira of UAE Team Emirates-XRG moved into the overall lead at the Volta a Portugal after finishing fourth in...

UAE Judo announces international ranking list as number of practitioners rises to...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 9: The UAE Judo Federation has announced the international ranking list for its athletes, highlighting increased opportunities to earn qualification points...

AE Team Emirates-XRG's Jan Christen claims dramatic summit victory at Tour de...

Warsaw [Poland], August 9: Jan Christen returned UAE Team Emirates-XRG to winning ways at the Tour de Pologne, producing a superb late attack before prevailing...

Sharjah Sports Council launches electronic platform for sports, administrative competencies, leaders

Sharjah [UAE], August 9: The Sharjah Sports Council has announced the launch of the electronic "Kafaat" platform, which aims to establish a central database of...

London makes final bid for 2029 World athletics championships

London [UK], August 8: London's bid to host the 2029 World athletics championships has been given a huge boost after organisers reached an agreement with...

SC signs MoU with Seashore Group to advance sustainability efforts for future...

Doha [Qatar], August 8: As part of its continued efforts towards enriching Qatar's sustainability legacy, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has signed...

Vinicius Jr signs new 6-year contract with Real Madrid

Madrid [Spain], August 8: Vinicius Junior has ended summer speculation over his future by agreeing a new six-year contract with Real Madrid.

Ireland miss direct 2027 WC qualification after first ODI washout vs Afghanistan

Bready [UK], August 8: Ireland's hopes of securing direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup came to an end after the opening...

Starc on cusp of surpassing Kapil, Steyn in Test wickets

Darwin [Australia], August 8: Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is set to chase two significant milestones in Test cricket when the hosts begin their two-match...

England recall Lawrence, hand Cox No. 3 role for Pak Tests

London [UK], August 8: England have recalled Dan Lawrence to their Test squad after a two-year absence, while Jordan Cox has been entrusted with the...

World Cup hero Vozinha welcomed like a rock star in Chile

Buenos Aires [Argentina], August 8: Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha was greeted with a spectacular presentation on Wednesday after joining Chilean record champions Colo...

Vinicius Jr signs new 6-year contract with Real Madrid

Madrid [Spain], August 7: Vinicius Junior has ended summer speculation over his future by agreeing a new six-year contract with Real Madrid.

London makes final bid for 2029 World athletics championships

London [UK], August 7: London's bid to host the 2029 World athletics championships has been given a huge boost after organisers reached an agreement with...

Infantino watches football game with Grafstrom after crisis meeting

Frankfurt [Germany], August 7: FIFA president Gianni Infantino went to watch a women's Africa Cup of Nations match and posted messages of support from member...

UEFA threat remains as FIFA's support of Infantino 'changes nothing'

London [UK], August 7: A European boycott of the World Cup remains in place, UEFA has said, hours after FIFA indicated its under-fire president Gianni...

Our aim is to win the Champions League: Bayern coach Kompany

Hong Kong, August 7: Bayern Munich want a title treble next season for the third time in club history after coming close in the past...

'He should go. Now': Figo the latest to hit out at Infantino

Munich [Germany], August 6: Former World Footballer of the Year Luis Figo has joined the criticism on FIFA president Gianni Infantino and wants him out...

Salah given hero's welcome before Trabzonspor move

London [UK], August 6: Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Mohamed Salah as the Egypt captain was mobbed by fans on...

Novikov Doha joins LIC hospitality for F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2026

Doha [Qatar], August 6: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has partnered with Novikov Doha to introduce an exclusive hospitality offering, further enhancing its premium guest experience...

Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open amid 'ongoing' injury concerns

London [UK], August 6: Carlos Alcaraz's comeback has been delayed after the Spaniard withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to an "ongoing" wrist injury.

A woman should take FIFA's leadership, says Blatter

Berlin [Germany], August 5: Former FIFA president Joseph Blatter said a woman should take the leadership of the world governing body and suggested Lise Klaveness...

Messi donates money to rebuild area affected by Madrid wildfires

London [UK], August 5: Lionel Messi has donated money to help restore an area outside Madrid that has been affected by wildfires.

Former AC Milan stars attend Franco Baresi's funeral

London [UK], August 5: Paolo Maldini and Roberto Baggio were among those in attendance for the funeral of Franco Baresi.

Henderson joins Chelsea as Chalobah nears Como move

London [UK], August 5: Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal following his departure from Brentford.

Wenger says FIFA's U-turn was 'necessary and beyond question'

London [UK], August 5: Arsene Wenger and Gianni Infantino's number two have criticised the Swiss' plan to seek private investment in a company to run...

Schmidt is Red Bull Head of Global Soccer

New York [US], August 3: Coach Roger Schmidt has been appointed Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull in succession of Jurgen Klopp, who was...

Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final

Washington [US], August 3: Alexandra Eala continued her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final, reports BBC.com....