ABU DHABI: Thousands of cricket fans attending ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 matches in Abu Dhabi can now get a required pre-match PCR test for half the current price at VPS Healthcare’s Burjeel Hospitals. Thanks to the partnership between Burjeel and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, each ticket holder to the 15 matches taking place […]
DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai will play host to the Premier League and Carabao Cup trophies on October 18-19, as part of its partnership with Manchester City, the reigning champions in both competitions, with fans of all ages able to catch a glimpse of them. On both days, the trophies will be on display at the Aussie […]
MANCHESTER: Manchester City Football Club sheds the global spotlight on Expo 2020 Dubai, in conjunction with its upcoming match against Arsenal in the English Premier League, the day after tomorrow (Saturday). Next Saturday, the Etihad Stadium in Manchester will witness a number of events related to Expo 2020 Dubai, including displaying the logo of the […]
DUBAI – Today, the world’s attention will turn to the Meydan Racecourse, which hosts the silver jubilee ceremony of the Dubai World Cup 2021. Once again Dubai World Cup Night 2021 will bring the very best in the world of the equine to the UAE. The Dubai World Cup meeting celebrates its historic 25th anniversary […]
Not England, not Australia, it’d be India vs New Zealand to play at Lord’s for the World Test Championship final. Well, for cricket lovers the wait is too long. Nearly 3 and half months. The WTC final would begin from 18th June at the most iconic stage of all, the historical Lord’s stadium in London. […]
The Dubai International Marine Club, in cooperation with with the Emirates Kiteboarding Association organised the first round of the Dubai Kitesurf championship Sunday at Nessnass Beach in Jumeirah, with a variety of participation from different nationalities. Mohammed Hareb, CEO, said that the club is pleased to welcome fans and enthusiast of the Kitesurfing to the […]
The picturesque Al Marmoum Nature Reserve is preparing to host the “Ultra Marathon Al Marmoum” — the strongest desert running race organised by the Dubai Sports Council and the Fit Group Middle East Company — early March 2021. The race, hosted in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, extends for a distance of 50 km across the […]
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton claimed the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year title Sunday, marking another win in a gold-studded career spanning over a decade. The 35-year-old, who last month equaled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven F1 titles, overcame Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle to win the British broadcaster’s prestigious prize in a […]
Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team confirmed Monday that it will drop its problematic “Indians” tag after ire from fans and Native American groups alike who decried the moniker as racist. The organisation affirmed the change in a statement on Twitter, but has yet to decide on a replacement name for the long-held “Indians” tag adopted […]
Breakdancing was one of four new sports along with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing to get the Olympic green light on Monday for inclusion at the 2024 Paris Games. The four sports were included as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board met to confirm the Paris 2024 programme. Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have […]
Floyd Mayweather announced Sunday he is set for an exhibition boxing match against controversial YouTube personality Logan Paul at an undetermined venue early next year. No details were released about the former boxing champion’s latest exhibition, other than it would be held on February 20. The 43-year-old Mayweather has not had a serious boxing match […]
