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Andy Lewis

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Abu Dhabi

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Biaggio Ali Walsh, left, on his way to victory over Adryan Grundy last August. Picture: PFL
Biaggio Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, dreams of fighting in Dubai

Lightweight contender on his Muslim faith, training during Ramadan and upcoming bout against Dash Harris in Chicago

Combat SportsMarch 19, 2026
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao square off for a second time this September on Netflix. AP
Why Netflix's support means boxing's gimmick fights are here to stay

Crossover bouts and veteran match-ups are now more frequent than ever despite them often proving underwhelming inside the ring

Combat SportsMarch 11, 2026
Spain's Lamine Yamal, left, and Argentina's Lionel Messi are scheduled to go head to head in Doha later this month. EPA / AFP
Uefa 'carefully assessing' situation with Doha's Yamal v Messi showdown in doubt

Qatar FA suspends football in the country with high-profile Spain vs Argentina clash just weeks away

FootballMarch 02, 2026
Daniil Medvedev, now a two-time Dubai champion, is unable to leave the UAE with airspace currently closed. Getty Images
Medvedev and tennis stars impacted by airspace closure could miss Indian Wells

Russian champion, along with compatriot Rublev and runner-up Griekspoor, remain in Dubai ahead of Masters 1000 tournament in California

TennisMarch 02, 2026
Manny Pacquiao came out of retirement to face Mario Barrios last July. Reuters
Pacquiao to face Provodnikov after missing out on Mayweather rematch ... for now

American reported to be closing in on Mike Tyson exhibition bout in Democratic Republic of Congo

Combat SportsFebruary 18, 2026
Sara Bejlek celebrates after winning match-point in the final against Ekaterina Alexandrova. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Bejlek savours victory at 'favourite tournament'

Sell-out crowds and incredible atmospheres all week in UAE capital as event goes from strength to strength

TennisFebruary 08, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov after beating Alfie Davis in Dubai Photo: PFL
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Nurmagomedov dominates Davis to retain PFL title in 'second home' Dubai

Champion puts on a show with another impressive performance at Coca-Cola Arena

Combat SportsFebruary 08, 2026
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
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