(MENAFN - IANS) Colombo, May 23 (IANS) The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League has generated massive international interest, with more than 650 overseas cricketers registering for the ...

LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah will say goodbye to Liverpool on Sunday, but in what manner remains unclear after manager Arne Slot wouldn't commit to the Egypt star playing against Brentford in their Premier League season finale at Anfield.Salah, one of the club’s greatest-ever scorers, forced the question with his public criticism of Liverpool's style of play after…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on ...

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head ...

Travel agencies in the local market have launched tourist packages to attend the 2026 World Cup matches, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, from June 11 to July 19. Prices start from about AED 10,000 per person, for a match in the first rounds. At the same time, the price…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Three-times Italian Open champion Iga Swiatek was at her ruthless best as she dismantled American fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the WTA 1000 ...

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Aqaba, May 19 (Petra) -- The Ayla Oasis Development Company hosted a padel tournament organized by Padel Sanctuary in cooperation with the Jordanian padel application ...

Al Ain fans support their team during ADNOC Pro League at Hazza bin Zayed stadium in Al Ain on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Patrick Castillo) Fans support their teams during ADNOC Pro League at Hazza bin Zayed stadium in Al Ain on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Patrick Castillo) Al Ain fans came in…

Paris, France: FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Iranians are scheduled to be based and play all three of their group matches in…

ABU DHABI:  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation of Al Ain FC players and staff, following the team’s victory in the 2025-2026 ADNOC Pro League, marking the club’s 15th league title. The delegation also included members of other Al Ain FC teams that won titles this season.His…

TEHRAN – A total of 56 teams of Iranian students, aged 14 – 18, competed in six leagues of RoboCup Iran 2026, held from May 13 to 15, showcasing their scientific, technical, and creative capabilities.

Doha: The UAE's medal tally at the 4th GCC Games rose to 61 medals, comprising 13 gold, 19 silver and 29 bronze.The UAE archery team delivered a distinguished performance at the 4th GCC Games - Doha 2026, adding nine medals: three gold, five silver and one bronze. Shehab Ahmed Al Saedi had opened the UAE's…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar claimed the gold medal in the 10-ball doubles billiards event at the 4th Gulf Games Doha 2026, currently being hosted in the Qatari capital ...

KOLKATA, India: Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoffs hopes alive with a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.Manish Pandey (45) and Rovman Powell (40) did bulk of the scoring as Kolkata reached 148-6 for their sixth win in the last seven games to move to sixth place.Mumbai's disappointing season…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: President of the Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, also the Chairman of the Organising ...

CHENNAI, India: Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the Indian Premier League playoffs after Ishan Kishan anchored them to a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday.Hyderabad's win also ensured Gujarat Titans a place in the four-team playoffs. Defending champion and league leader Royal Challengers Bengaluru were already through, meaning only one place remained to be…

Competition in the fourth GCC Games - Doha 2026 will begin Tuesday, with Doha hosting the event through May 22. The tournament will feature 1,400 male and female athletes from the six GCC states compe...

New Delhi: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc remains ​driven by the competitive nature of cricket and hopes ‌to extend ​his 16-year international career for a few more years, he said on Saturday, keeping the door open for a potential appearance at the 2027 World Cup.The 36-year-old left-armer, Australia's third-highest wicket-taker with 759 across formats -…

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, today attended the opening ceremony of the 4th GCC Games being hosted by Qatar from 11 to 22 May 2026. [Wired by: DubaiCityGuide.com - A Cyber Gear Company]

Liverpool:  Enzo Fernandez’s free kick secured Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, ending the visitors’ six-game losing run in the Premier League and earning caretaker manager Calum MacFarlane a first point in charge.Liverpool remained fourth in the table with 59 points ⁠from 36 games, a step closer to Champions League qualification,…

(MENAFN - IANS) Dubai, May 11 (IANS) India has continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings following the annual update released on Monday. However, their advantage ...

Rory McIlroy is softening his stance on the return of players from LIV Golf to the PGA ​Tour, acknowledging Friday that bringing back more defectors from the breakaway circuit could be a ‌net positive.With the ​future of LIV in doubt after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced it is pulling its financial backing after this…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region's largest and most prestigious ...

Just one year ago Liverpool was closing in on a record-tying 20th English league title.Now coach Arne Slot is in a battle to salvage the season and, perhaps, save his job.A 4-0 defeat to Manchester City last week saw Liverpool crash out of the FA Cup. And a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday…

The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open tomorrow (Monday) at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22.The opening ...

LONDON: Former world champion Tyson Fury said he remains the man to beat in the heavyweight division as he prepares to ‌return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.Boisterous Fury promised fans a knockout win over the bear-fighting Russian at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium."I'll knock his head right off his two shoulders," Fury told reporters…

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Dubai: The Dubai International Marine Club has announced the formation of the Supreme Organising Committee for the 35th edition of the Al Gaffal Race for 60 feet dhows, to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence,…

TEHRAN – Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei says that they are going to do something epic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Augusta: Rory McIlroy planned to keep his mind off golf as much as possible while awaiting the third round of the Masters.“There’s actually two really good semifinals at Monte Carlo in the tennis. So I’ll watch that,” he said. “We’ve been watching the tennis early in the mornings.”The tennis matches might be more competitive than…

Slovenian cager Klemen Prepelič reflects on Dubai Basketball’s rapid rise from scepticism to recognition, as the UAE project earns attention across Europe

Augusta: Rory McIlroy began his title defense in the Masters with a tee shot that rolled next to a spectator's seat. Another one was in the trees. His tee shot on the seventh hole went into the 17th fairway. The prevailing thought was not concern, not the slightest bit of panic.He's the Masters champion. That…

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Dubai: Sanju Samson has struggled for form since being named ​Player of the Tournament at the T20 World ‌Cup but ​the wicketkeeper-batter looked more like his old self on Saturday with an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls in Chennai's 23-run win over Delhi Capitals.The 31-year-old made a slow start to the Indian Premier League season…

More bad blood in Arabian Gulf football after Garden City club's treble hopes are ended following penalty shootout

Augusta: Rory McIlroy’s commanding march towards one of golf’s rarest achievements turned into a tense fight to avoid the wrong side of history on Saturday, as his six‑shot lead was wiped out during the third round of the Masters.McIlroy stumbled to a one‑over‑par 73, allowing Cameron Young to draw level at 11 under par after…

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India U17 men's national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, named the 23-member squad for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The Blue ...

Augusta: Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.That didn’t make Sunday at Augusta National any easier.McIlroy coughed up a six-shot lead in the third round. He fell two shots behind two players, Cameron Young and Justin…

TEHRAN - Mahdi Alinejad, secretary general of the National Olympic Committee of Iran, said that they have participated in the 2026 Asian Beach Games to send a message that the Iranian people support peace and unity in the continent.

Buenos Aires: A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven ‌members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial.An enduring presence in Argentina - from towering murals to tattoos - Maradona died on November…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: All eyes are on an all-Qatari clash in the Round of 16 of the beach volleyball competition at the Asian Beach Games - Sanya 2026, as Qatar's ...

Madrid: Real Madrid defender José Emilio Santamaría, a Uruguayan who won four European Cups as part of the club's golden generation of players from the 1950s and 1960s before becoming coach of Spain, has died at age 96."Santamaría will always be remembered as one of the great symbols of our club," Madrid president Florentino Pérez…

Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan will face compatriots Mohamed Ehab and Moussa al-Khair today After impressive group-stage performances, the country’s two men’s teams will meet in an all-Qatari round ...

Bengaluru: The return of Josh Hazlewood and the rise of Rasikh Dar have given Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling unit ‌real depth and helped the defending Indian Premier League champions move top of the standings with a win over Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday.Bengaluru defeated Lucknow by five wickets to draw level on eight points with…

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) United Arab Emirates (UAE) captain Muhammad Waseem has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I ...

With public transit costs for getting to and from World Cup games repeatedly reaching or exceeding $100 each way, ‌New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is asking FIFA to help subsidize the expense.According to The Athletic, train tickets from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., will top $100 for World Cup…

New Zealand will bid farewell to one of its cricketing greats when all-rounder Suzie Bates calls time on her international career at the end of the White Ferns' T20 World Cup campaign in England.

Former Austria goalkeeper Alex ​Manninger, who played for Arsenal ‌and ​a string of Italian clubs, died in a road accident on Thursday aged 48, the Austrian Football Association (OEFB) said.The Kronen ⁠Zeitung and other media reported that Manninger's vehicle was hit by a passenger train ‌at an unrestricted crossing near the Austrian city of Salzburg.Manninger…