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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield in Liverpool, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo / Ian Hodgson)

Liverpool take another step towards Premier League title

Mohamed Salah celebrates contract extension with vital contribution in hard-fought 2-1 win over West Ham

Dubai Hurricanes reach top of UAE rugby with thrilling final win over Exiles

Silvestre De Sousa crowned UAE champion jockey

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Omar Marmoush stands tall as Manchester City find their groove

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A Saudi driver drives his car up a dune in the Quseiba area, in the Az Zulfi desert on February 22, 2025. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Riyadh, where adrenaline-seeking motorists drive superpowered cars across steep dunes. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

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Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux wins the Dubai World Cup during the Dubai World Cup. Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A Hit Show at Dubai World Cup for Qatar's Wathnan Racing

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading stars of the Pakistan Super League. AFP

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Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

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Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

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A Saudi driver drives his car up a dune in the Quseiba area, in the Az Zulfi desert on February 22, 2025. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Riyadh, where adrenaline-seeking motorists drive superpowered cars across steep dunes. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

'A real rush of adrenaline': Saudi Arabia gearheads take on towering dunes

Shorthand illustration for top 20 IPL cricket players of all time

Special reportThe IPL’s most valuable players of all time

Neymar's relationship with Jorge Jesus soured at Al Hilal. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Neymar and Jesus possible reunion and how good is Gasperini?

Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux wins the Dubai World Cup during the Dubai World Cup. Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A Hit Show at Dubai World Cup for Qatar's Wathnan Racing

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading stars of the Pakistan Super League. AFP

Highest-paid cricketers of PSL 2025

Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

Ask Mina: Bad business at Juventus, Barca the team to beat, and Pioli's Roma link

Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

A Saudi driver drives his car up a dune in the Quseiba area, in the Az Zulfi desert on February 22, 2025. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Riyadh, where adrenaline-seeking motorists drive superpowered cars across steep dunes. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

'A real rush of adrenaline': Saudi Arabia gearheads take on towering dunes

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma celebrates his century against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. AFP

IPL 2025: Abhishek Sharma's record ton stuns Punjab Kings

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener hits 141 from 55 balls to help chase down 246 with ease

Mohamed Salah signs Liverpool contract extension

Oscar Piastri on a roll with Bahrain GP pole position

UAE up against six other bids to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Onana's blunders cap a miserable night for Man United and their travelling fans

De Bruyne and Ederson steal the show as Man City defeat Palace

Bahrain GP talking points: Verstappen aims to make it back-to-back wins

Football

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield in Liverpool, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo / Ian Hodgson)

Liverpool take another step towards Premier League title

Mohamed Salah celebrates contract extension with vital contribution in hard-fought 2-1 win over West Ham

Omar Marmoush stands tall as Manchester City find their groove

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly celebrates scoring his side's fifth goal with Kevin de Bruyne, right, and Omar Marmoush, left, during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium. PA

De Bruyne and Ederson steal the show as Man City defeat Palace

Onana's blunders cap a miserable night for Man United and their travelling fans

UAE up against six other bids to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Mohamed Salah signs Liverpool contract extension

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka with teh Miami Open trophy after defeating Jessica Peegula in the final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. AFP

Calmer Sabalenka battles her way to Miami Open title

World No1 defeats Jessica Pegula and reveals she has become mentally stronger

Djokovic closes in on 100th career title as Messi witnesses Miami masterclass

Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return against Jessica Pegula during their Miami Open semi-final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. AFP

Pacquiao lauds Eala after Philippines sensation's dream run ends

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Novak Djokovic disagrees with ‘some points’ in PTPA lawsuit

Novak Djokovic’s PTPA launches legal action against tennis' governing bodies

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