Jon Turner

Journalist


Ilia Topuria makes the first defence of his featherweight title against Max Holloway at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. USA Today
Topuria v Holloway: All you need to know about UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

Featherweight title fight tops the bill at Etihad Arena on Saturday

October 21, 2024
Neymar has been limited to five appearances for Al Hilal since his league-record move in the 2023 summer. Getty Images
Neymar to make injury return against Al Ain in AFC Champions League

Brazilian forward has been sidelined for a full year with an ACL injury but is included in the squad for Monday's visit to the UAE

October 20, 2024
Thomas Tuchel has signed an 18-month contract to become England's next manager. PA
Tuchel 'wants to make dreams come true' as England manager

Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea coach will take charge from January 1

October 16, 2024
Roberto Mancini has won nine of his 21 matches since taking charge of the Saudi Arabia national team. Reuters
Mancini demands more 'responsibility' from Saudi Arabia players

Green Falcons continued their disappointing World Cup qualification campaign with a stalemate in Jeddah

October 16, 2024
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 12: Artur Beterbiev punches Dmitrii Bivol during the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Light Heavyweight titles' fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol as part of the Riyadh Season - IV Crown Showdown card at Kingdom Arena on October 12, 2024 in Riyadh. (Photo by Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
Beterbiev edges Bivol in undisputed Riyadh thriller as rematch calls begin

Beterbiev claims a majority-decision victory to become the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion

October 13, 2024
Hero Dubai Desert Classic tournament director Simon Corkill, right, alongside Rory McIlroy after his title victory in 2023. Photo: Hero Dubai Desert Classic
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

October 09, 2024
Rory McIlroy won his fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic trophy earlier this year. Getty Images
McIlroy confirmed to defend Dubai Desert Classic title in 2025

World No 3 has won the past two tournaments and will be back for the January 16-19 event at Emirates Golf Club

October 09, 2024
Shane Lowry is a regular participant at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and won the tournament in 2019. AFP
Lowry joins stellar line-up at 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Former champion to compete alongside Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, and Tommy Fleetwood at the Yas Links tournament from November 7

October 08, 2024
Artur Beterbiev, left, and Dmitry Bivol, right, put their belts and unbeaten records on the line in Riyadh on Saturday. Getty Images
Beterbiev v Bivol: All you need to know about the mega-fight in Riyadh

Undisputed light-heavyweight title bout headlines the show at Kingdom Arena

October 07, 2024
Al Ain have one point from their first two games in the AFC Champions League Elite league phase. Reuters
ACL: Al Ain stunned by Al Gharafa as Al Hilal thrash Al Shorta

Defending champions beaten 4-2 in Qatar while Riyadh club dominate their Iraqi opponents 5-0

October 02, 2024
Erik ten Hag has called on Manchester United to 'bounce back' from their disappointing start to the season. AFP
Man United still 'together', insists Ten Hag after defeat to Tottenham

United have lost successive Premier League home games 3-0, leading to renewed scrutiny on the manager

September 30, 2024
Raphael Varane played for Lens, Real Madrid, Manchester United and France during a trophy-filled career. Reuters
Raphael Varane: Former Real Madrid defender announces retirement

World Cup winner ends playing career weeks after a serious knee injury in his first game for Como

September 25, 2024
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has told his players not to let their standards drop against Barrow. EPA
Enzo Maresca warns Chelsea to take 'dangerous' Barrow seriously

Blues face League Two leaders at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening

September 24, 2024
Britain's Anthony Joshua is knocked to the ground by Britain's Daniel Dubois during their heavyweight boxing match for the IBF world title at Wembley Stadium in London on September 21, 2024.   (Photo by Adrian Dennis  /  AFP)
Dubois delivers fitting finale to Riyadh Season's spectacular UK debut

IBF world champion announces himself by knocking out Anthony Joshua in the headline bout of a remarkable night of boxing and entertainment

September 22, 2024
Aleksander Mitrovic scored twice to guide Al Hilal to victory over Al Ittihad. Getty Images
Al Hilal extend perfect start with comfortable SPL win over Al Ittihad

Serbian striker scores twice in 3-1 victory at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium

September 22, 2024