In what's being touted as a historic event, Khabib Nurmagomedov will make a return to the Octagon after a nine-month suspension, to take on Dustin Poirier in UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi.
The fight is slated for September 7, and Nurmagomedov still remains undefeated.
He was banned after a brawl following his fight with Conor McGregor in October.
Rybakina beats Pegula, to meet Sabalenka in Australian Open final
Elina Svitolina set up a blockbuster rematch of the 2023 final at Melbourne Park by battling past American Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-6(7), as the Russian-born Kazakh ramped up her own quest for a second major title following her 2022 Wimbledon triumph.
Sabalenka beats Svitolina to reach Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Thursday.
Molineux to succeed Healy as Australia captain
All-rounder Sophie Molineux will take over as Australia captain when Alyssa Healy retires at the end of the upcoming home series against India, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
New Zealand thrash India to end losing streak
New Zealand has thumped India by 50 runs in the fourth Twenty20 International to earn their first win of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Real Madrid and PSG miss automatic qualification on group-stage finale
Real Madrid has missed out on automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds as they crumbled to a 4-2 defeat at Benfica on a frenetic final night of group-stage action across Europe on Wednesday.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired the sixth session of the UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee during a working visit to Kuwait.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, attended the opening of the Dubai Emiratisation Forum on Thursday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Italian President Sergio Mattarella, at Zabeel Palace, on Thursday.
