Former Olympic champion Monica Puig believes the UAE’s major tennis tournaments are playing a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of regional stars. With the Abu Dhabi Open recently concluded and the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships set to begin, the country is strengthening its position as a hub for world-class tennis. Puig, 32, […]
Airfares to Colombo have risen sharply as the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match scheduled for February 15, 2026 approaches. Following official confirmation that the match will go ahead after earlier uncertainty, demand for flights from major cities has pushed prices into levels typically seen only during peak holiday periods. One-way and round-trip fares […]
Day three of the Abu Dhabi Masters Games 2026 delivered an impressive display of global sporting excellence, reinforcing the emirate’s growing reputation as a world-class sports destination. Athletes aged 30 and above from across the globe competed in high-energy events that celebrated experience, endurance, and lifelong fitness. The Games, running from February 6 to 15, […]
India’s Under-19 cricket team delivered a commanding performance to eliminate Pakistan from the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 with a 58-run victory in the Super Six stage in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The win secured India’s place in the semifinals while ending Pakistan’s campaign. After being asked to bat first, India recovered from an early collapse to […]
Olympic champion and World Cup winner Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional football, bringing an end to an outstanding career with the US women’s national team. Dunn earned 160 international caps and played a key role in the USA’s 2019 World Cup victory and their 2024 Olympic gold medal. At club level, she […]
Serena Williams has fuelled speculation about a return to professional tennis after refusing to rule out a comeback. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who last competed at the 2022 US Open, recently completed the necessary paperwork to be eligible for testing. Speaking during a recent television interview, the 44-year-old said she would “see what happens” […]
Dubai Basketball continued their unbeaten run in the ABA League with a dominant 98–82 win over FMP Belgrade at the Coca-Cola Arena. The victory marked their 14th consecutive win, keeping them top of the standings and the only team yet to lose this season. Head coach Jurica Golemac praised his players for staying focused despite […]
Novak Djokovic admitted he was “extremely lucky” to reach the Australian Open semifinals after Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti retired injured despite leading by two sets. Musetti, the fifth seed, was in control at 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 when he withdrew due to a right leg injury that severely limited his movement. Djokovic, a 10-time Melbourne champion, struggled […]
The World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 is being held in Goa at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium from January 26 to February 4. The tournament features six teams made up of former international stars and popular cricketers, with a total of 18 matches played over 10 days. The league follows a round-robin format, after […]
Jessica Pegula played a strong match to defeat defending champion Madison Keys 6-3, 6-4 and enter the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the fourth time. Pegula started very well and kept control of the game, even when Keys tried to fight back. The two players are close friends and also host a podcast together. […]