Desert Vipers beat MI Emirates by 46 runs in ILT20 final; Sam Curran shines with 74* and claims MVP and Best Batter belts.

Saudi shuttlers Amer Mohammed and Nabiha Shariff entered the world top 20 in mixed doubles, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s badminton growth.

Emma Raducanu has pulled out of her United Cup match versus Naomi Osaka, delaying her 2026 season start as she continues to manage fitness issues.

The FIFA World Cup trophy landed in Riyadh, beginning a 150-day global tour ahead of the 2026 tournament, featuring 48 teams across North America.

The Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 has officially started in Yanbu with the prologue stage, featuring 787 competitors across seven categories ahead of the main stages.

As the NFL regular season enters its final weekend, Broncos, Patriots and Jaguars remain in contention for the AFC’s top seed and first-round bye.

KKR confirm Mustafizur Rahman’s release from IPL squad following BCCI orders amid controversy, with the franchise allowed to name a replacement player.

India’s long awaited National Sports Governance Act, 2025 has partially come into force from January 1, marking a significant step towards restructuring the country’s sports administration, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Norwegian chess superstar Magnus Carlsen has extended his dominance in fast-paced chess by winning a record ninth FIDE World Blitz Championship title at the 2025 World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Doha. Carlsen defeated Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov 2.5–1.5 in the finals, adding to his earlier World Rapid title triumph at the same event.

Saudi Arabia’s Dakar Rally presence has grown into a strong national force, with 25 competitors set to race in 2026, led by defending champion Yazeed Al Rajhi.

Harbhajan Singh tips India as strong favorites for 2026 T20 World Cup, citing home advantage, a strong bowling attack, and standout players.

Sheikh Hamdan and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino discuss global cooperation, football development, and Dubai’s role in fostering sports innovation and talent.

Filipina Alex Eala ends 2025 season losing 6-4, 6-2 to world No. 9 Mirra Andreeva at Macau Tennis Masters; prepares next for 2026 season.

UAE concludes 2025 with record medal hauls across multi-sport events, including football, cycling, jiu-jitsu, para-athletics, chess, and traditional sports.

Sharjah’s ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan awards Dh26M to 21 top sports clubs for 2024-25, supporting excellence, facilities, and future achievements.

Morocco’s 19-game winning streak ends after a 1-1 draw with Mali at AFCON 2025, leaving Group A leaders yet to secure progression to the next stage.

Green Bay reaches NFL playoffs as Detroit loses; Denver beats Chiefs to lead AFC, Dallas defeats Washington with Prescott’s strong performance.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, honoured with PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for cricket achievements; meets President Murmu and PM Modi before U-19 World Cup.

Steve Smith returns for the Boxing Day Test against England as Australia name an all-pace attack, recalling Jhye Richardson and leaving out spinner Todd Murphy.

Retired football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic impressed fans by sharing a video from Dubai, showcasing his trademark skills and athleticism at age 43.

Al Nassr defeated Al Zawraa 5-1 at home, winning all six Group D matches to top the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 standings with 18 points.

Bihar’s Sakibul Gani smashes fastest Indian List A hundred in 32 balls, part of a 574-run innings as Vijay Hazare Trophy sees record-breaking day.

Ex-German footballer Sebastian Hertner, 34, died after falling 70 meters from a chairlift in Montenegro; his wife was seriously injured in the accident.

2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge boosts UAE tourism, economy, and global motorsport profile, with impact across 90 countries.

Raul Jimenez’s first-half penalty earned Fulham a 1-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest, moving them clear of the relegation zone.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino praises Saudi football’s growth, global stars, and 2034 World Cup plans, predicting the league will rank among the top three worldwide.

Army Chief Asim Munir praised Pakistan U-19 cricket team’s discipline and teamwork, calling their Asia Cup success a source of national pride and inspiration.

Core Life wins Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025 at Red Sea, celebrating sports, wellness, and corporate teamwork in Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan Under-19 defeated India by 191 runs in the Asia Cup final, with Sameer Minhas scoring 172 to secure the title and Player of the Tournament award.

The final belonged to opener Sameer Minhas, who delivered a sensational innings, hammering 172 runs off just 113 deliveries to propel Pakistan to a formidable 347 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs