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Porto win at Tondela and edge closer to Portuguese title

Benfica next host seventh-placed Vitoria Guimaraes on Tuesday and if they fail to win they will hand the title to Porto Porto moved within touching distance of claiming the Portuguese league title as they won 3-1 at struggling Tondela on...

Back sweat replaces saliva but England struggle in first Test against Windies

Strict health protocols are in place for the return of international cricket after a 117-day stoppage caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including a ban on saliva England fast bowler Mark Wood said on Thursday that players were using 'back...

Holding breaks down while talking about racism his parents faced

Racism has become a raging issue ever since African-American George Floyd's death at the hands of a white police officer West Indies fast bowling great Michael Holding struggled to hold back tears on a live broadcast while talking about the...

Bring it on: UFC is a start, Abu Dhabi is ready for more

Many international entities have made approaches to host events in the coronavirus-free bubble on Yas Island The spread of Covid-19 and the threat of a second wave is likely to affect staging of sporting events around the world for a...

Gabriel, Holder rock England in first West Indies Test

At lunch, stand-in captain Ben Stokes was 21 not out and Jos Buttler was unbeaten on nine West Indies fast bowlers Shannon Gabriel and Jason Holder had England reeling at 106 for 5 on the second day of the first...

Bulgaria bans fans from stadiums as virus surges

The Balkan country saw a daily record of 240 new infections on Thursday Bulgaria has banned football fans from stadiums and shut clubs and bars just weeks after they had reopened as it battles a spike in coronavirus cases, health...

Hoffenheim criticizes Bayern for signing promising talents

Hoffenheim also lost under-19 captain Amadou Onana to second-division club Hamburger SV Hoffenheim criticized Bayern Munich on Thursday for snapping up two of its most promising players on free transfers for its youth teams. Hoffenheim managing director Frank Briel said the...

Manuel Pellegrini returns to Spain as coach of Betis

The job marks Pellegrini's return to management after he was sacked by West Ham United last December Former Manchester City and Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has returned to Spanish football as coach of Real Betis, his new club announced...

India’s pro league campaign to restart in April with tie in Argentina

The original schedule saw India's Pro league campaign ending on June 14 The Indian men's hockey team's FIH Pro League campaign is scheduled to restart on April 10 and 11, 2021 with a tie against Argentina away from home as...

ACC working towards June 2021 as suitable window to host Asia Cup

The risks related to health and safety of participating players, support staff are kept in mind The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday officially announced that the 2020 Asia Cup has been cancelled, a day after BCCI President Sourav Ganguly...

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As residents of the UAE celebrate the beginning of the Eid holiday, they were greeted with a welcome break from the rising heat, as...