Dubai Desert Classic director on McIlroy's impact and the tournament's evolution
Defending and four-time champion returns to Emirates Golf Club in January to compete in the Middle East's oldest golf event, which continues to innovate every year
In focus
Jurgen Klopp named Red Bull's head of global soccer
German to begin new role on January 1 after stepping down as Liverpool boss in the summer
Podcast: Abtal
Egyptian diver Maha Amer discusses psychological challenges of her sport
Amer is the first Egyptian to win a medal in diving at the World Championships
Football
UAE won't let the intensity drop in World Cup qualifier against North Korea
Paulo Bento's team will take confidence from performances against Qatar and Iran for key game in Al Ain on Thursday
Newsletter
In brief
Pogacar prepares for World Championships with victory in Montreal for UAE Team Emirates
Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar wins Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal in first race since securing Tour de France crown as he targets world title in two weeks.
Bahrain to host Formula One's 2025 pre-season testing
FIA confirm that Sakhir circuit will be venue for three days of testing next February before 2025 season kicks-off in Australia in March.
Rahm crowned 2024 LIV Individual Champion
Spain's Jon Rahm beat countryman Sergio Garcia and title rival Joaquin Niemann by three shots in Chicago to claim season-long race for $18m prize.
Cricket
Root surpasses Cook with Tendulkar's Test batting record next on his radar
Former captain's unbeaten 176 helps England race to 492-3 in Multan Test against Pakistan
Olympics
Combat sports
Saudi Arabia's Mostafa Nada ready for 'phenomenal' PFL night in Riyadh
MMA fighter aims to make a big impression in front of home fans as he takes on Egyptian Ahmed Sami on the undercard of Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira main event
