Rain played spoilsport on day two of the third and final Test between Australia and West Indies, in Sydney. The Caribbean side ended play on 248-7, after just 11.2 overs were bowled today. Carlos Brathwaite was the only wicket to fall, after the Windies started the day on 207-6. The Aussies have already clinched the series with wins in the first two Tests.
MI Emirates book ILT20 final spot with win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
MI Emirates booked their spot in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 final with a convincing seven-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Dubai welcomes elite endurance riders for prestigious festival
Dubai is gearing up to host the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival 2026 at Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salam, starting Tuesday, January 6.
Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard entry for Australian Open
Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard entry, the tournament's organisers said on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years.
Australia's Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja will be retiring from international cricket after this week's fifth Ashes Test against England at Sydney Cricket Ground, the Australia batsman said on Friday.
Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground
The Premier League's festive feast turned stale on Thursday as the New Year's Day programme served up three 0-0 draws, most significantly Manchester City's stalemate at Sunderland which left them four points adrift of leaders Arsenal.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the completion of the return of all UAE Armed Forces personnel from Yemen.
The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The UAE has expressed full solidarity with Switzerland following a tragic fire in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, which left several people dead and many others injured.
