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Islam Makhachev takes part in an open workout before his fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UFC 294: Makhachev says everything on his side for Volkanovski rematch

Dagestani champion expects repeat of his February victory over Australian challenger

Combat SportsOctober 18, 2023

Mohammad Yahya at the Etihad Arena ahead of his historic UFC 294 bout against Tim Peek. Photo: UFC

Yahya 'ready to represent' UAE in UFC 294 debut

Fighter will become first Emirati to compete in promotion on Saturday

Combat SportsOctober 18, 2023

Muhammad Mokaev trains at the UFC Gym in Manama, Bahrain ahead of his flyweight fight against Tim Elliott at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ExclusiveA day in the life of a wannabe UFC champion

The National spends the day in Bahrain with the fast-rising flyweight as he prepares for another major career night at UFC 294 in the capital

WeekendOctober 13, 2023

Mohamed Salah will spend the upcoming international break with the Egypt national squad in the UAE. PA

Mohamed Salah confirmed for Egypt training camp in Al Ain

North Africans will play friendlies against Zambia and Algeria during their nine-day training camp

FootballOctober 06, 2023

Saudi Arabia fans enjoy themselves in the stands at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Getty Images

Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup 'is what dreams are made of'

Kingdom announces bid to host global finals for first time, with Australia expected to also register interest

SportOctober 05, 2023

In this photo provided by Tasnim News Agency, a statue of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani is placed at Naghsh-e-Jahan stadium in the central city of Isfahan, Iran, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad soccer team refused to play a match with Sepahan in Iran on Monday because of the presence of a statue of Gen. Soleimani placed on the sideline, Saudi state media reported. (Morteza Salehi, Tasnim News Agency via AP)

Saudi football federation backs Al Ittihad stance over Suleimani bust

Fixture was called off after Ittihad reportedly refused to enter the pitch because a bust of the late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps general was on display

FootballOctober 03, 2023

Islam Makhachev, right, defeated Charles Oliveira to become UFC lightweight champion at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UFC 294 official poster: Makhachev vs Oliveira, Chimaev's return

UFC touches down in Abu Dhabi next month for the highly anticipated card at Etihad Arena on October 21

Combat SportsSeptember 28, 2023

Golf - The 2023 Ryder Cup - Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome, Italy - September 26, 2023 Team Europe's Rory McIlroy is lifted by a team member as Team Europe captain Luke Donald and players pose for a photograph with the Ryder Cup trophy ahead of the competition REUTERS / Phil Noble TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Ryder Cup talking points: McIlroy's partner and US road sickness

The 2023 tournament tees-off at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome on Friday

SportSeptember 27, 2023

Neymar has struggled to make an impact on the pitch at new club Al Hilal. Getty

Neymar hits back at 'fake news' claims he demanded coach's dismissal

Saudi Pro League's marquee summer signing has not had the best of starts to life at the Riyadh club

SportSeptember 26, 2023

Mohamed Salah during a friendly between Egypt and Tunisia in Cairo earlier this month. Reuters

Salah headlines preliminary list for Egypt training camp in UAE

Rui Vitoria's side will be based in Al Ain from October 9-17, with friendlies against Zambia and Algeria

FootballSeptember 25, 2023

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Ahli - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - September 22, 2023 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match REUTERS / Ahmed Yosri

Ronaldo vows to compete until 'my legs say I'm finished'

Al Nassr captain proved the match-winner in gruelling 4-3 Saudi Pro League win over Al Ahli and has now scored nine this season

FootballSeptember 23, 2023

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Ahli - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - September 22, 2023 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS / Ahmed Yosri

Ronaldo seals amazing win for Al Nassr over Al Ahli

Captain scores twice in 4-3 victory in Riyadh on Friday

FootballSeptember 22, 2023

Mohamed Salah of Egypt during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Africa qualifiers. EPA

Salah and Mahrez set for friendly clash during Egypt training in Al Ain

African giants to train in Garden City from October 9-17, with friendlies against Algeria and Zambia planned

FootballSeptember 20, 2023

Al Hilal's Brazilian forward Neymar, pictured in front of a packed stand at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. AFP

SPL announces rapid financial growth after transfer spree

Influx of top talent has led to 650 per cent revenue increase and 25 per cent growth in crowds, says SPL

SportSeptember 20, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr in action during the AFC Champions League Group E match between Perspolis and Al Nassr. Getty Images

Ronaldo thanks Iranian fans after 'special' Champions League visit

Portuguese forward given the superstar treatment as Al Nassr open campaign with win over Persepolis

FootballSeptember 20, 2023