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Andy Lewis

Deputy Sports Editor
Abu Dhabi

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Former Team GB athlete Reece Prescod at the Enhanced Games training camp at the Erth Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
British sprinter Prescod now 'open' to using performance drugs at Enhanced Games

Athlete training in Abu Dhabi says he will 'get involved' with PEDs banned in mainstream sport if it's right for him

SportFebruary 05, 2026
Alfie Davis arrives for PFL: Road to Dubai this weekend on a three-fight winning streak. Getty Images
PFL Dubai: 'Rich boy' Usman will crumble under pressure, insists underdog Davis

English lightweight title challenger says champion has been handed success on a plate and will fold when the action gets tough at Coca-Cola Arena

Combat SportsFebruary 05, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo, left, is said to be unhappy about Karim Benzema's move to Al Hilal. Reuters
Benzema joins Al Hilal in deadline day move as Ronaldo sits out Al Nassr match

French striker makes late switch from Al Ittihad to league leaders while Portugal star is absent for win over Al Riyadh

FootballFebruary 03, 2026
Rennes' French forward Kader Meite, left, is set to join Al Hilal. AFP
Al Hilal set to sign Man United target Kader Meite

French starlet poised for Riyadh move in deal worth up to €30 million

FootballJanuary 30, 2026
From left: N’Golo Kante of Al Ittihad, Sadio Mane of Al Nassr, and Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad, are all out of contract this summer. Getty Images, Reuters
Neves to Man United, Mane on a free? Saudi clubs face tough contract decisons

Time ticking down on three-year deals handed to first wave of star players lured to kingdom in 2023

FootballJanuary 22, 2026
Manchester City new boy Marc Guehi with director of football Hugo Viana. Photo: Manchester City
Guehi joins Manchester City for £20m from Crystal Palace

England defender, who had just six months remaining on his contract, makes move to the Etihad Stadium

FootballJanuary 19, 2026
Morocco's Brahim Diaz looks dejected after missing his penalty against Senegal. Reuters
When Panenkas go wrong: Brahim, Messi and Lineker among those to miss

Morocco's Afcon defeat will be remembered for Diaz's calamity but he is not the first to make a mess of risky technique

FootballJanuary 19, 2026
Alex Astridge, left, and Piera Hudson will compete in the Alpine skiing competitions of the 26th Winter Olympics in Italy. Photo: National Olympic Committee
UAE set for historic first participation in Winter Olympics

Alex Astridge and Piera Hudson to fly flag for Emirates in Alpine skiing events at February's Games in Italy

SportJanuary 15, 2026
Al Nassr's Kingsley Coman and Cristiano Ronaldo face a Riyadh derby against Al Hilal. Getty Images
Al Hilal v Al Nassr: Ronaldo and Coman rally troops ahead of Riyadh derby

Saudi Pro League title race set for pivotal fixture on Monday night

FootballJanuary 12, 2026
From left: Pierce Brosnan, Amir El Masry, 'Prince' Naseem Hamed, Ghaith Saleh and Ali Saleh attend the UK Gala Screening of Giant. Getty Images
Remembering the career of 'Prince' Naseem Hamed as biopic Giant hits cinemas

Former world featherweight champion, beloved by fight fans and deeply respected in the UK and US, was one of the sport's biggest stars in the 1990s

Combat SportsJanuary 11, 2026
Mehrdad Ghodoussi led a 2021 takeover of Newcastle United with the backing of the Saudi Public Investment Fund and the Reuben family. Getty Images
'Huge ambitions': Saudi Arabia playing long game at Newcastle, says former owner

Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who led 2021 takeover alongside wife Amanda Staveley, believes PIF has a vision for club and backs boss Eddie Howe to help deliver it

FootballJanuary 07, 2026
Left to right: Alessandro Del Piero, Ronaldo, Cafu, Didier Deschamps, Carles Puyol, Fabio Cannavaro and Andres Iniesta at the World Sports Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National
CommentWorld Sports Summit underlines Dubai's ambition to become greatest sporting city

Two-day event at Madinat Jumeirah brought serious star power to the emirate and showcased growing popularity of combat sports

SportJanuary 01, 2026
UFC great Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rio Ferdinand during the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah. Antonie Robertson / The National
Khabib wants fair deal for Dagestani fighters who 'don't like trash talk'

Former champion says US promoters focus on entertainment while he wants to see the best fighters win

Combat SportsDecember 30, 2025
Manny Pacquiao at the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Pacquiao targets January fight announcement as Mayweather rumours persist

Filipino great set for 2026 ring return, while heavyweight champion Usyk recalls gruelling Dubai training camp

Combat SportsDecember 30, 2025
Novak Djokovic says he does not want to put a time limit on his career. PA
Djokovic targets 2028 LA Olympics but wants to 'just keep going'

Serbian legend happy to reinvent his game against younger challengers, while Ons Jabeur says she remains determined to make comeback

TennisDecember 29, 2025
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