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Dubai BC's former NBA player Davis Bertans practises ahead of the ABA play-offs. Antonie Robertson/The National

'We are full of confidence': Dubai Basketball mean business in ABA play-offs

Head coach Jurica Golemac backs team to finish memorable debut season in style

Postecoglou hits back at critics as Spurs reach Europa League final

Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

ODI cricket can wait as UAE women turn attention to T20 World Cup qualification

In focus

Esha Elghorour

Libya’s first female coach dreams of women’s football return

Antonio Conte's Napoli are three points clear at the top of Serie A. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Can 'football heritage' help PSG and will Conte stay at Napoli?

Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino lifts the AFC Champions League Elite trophy. Getty Images

Awesome Al Ahli are perfect antidote to Ronaldo and Jesus dysfunction

Left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh, who made his debut for UAE late in his career, prepares for the Cricket World Cup League Two. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's Sikh spinner Simranjeet Singh making up for lost time

Clay is spread on an outside court during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 28, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Getty images

How Madrid Open survived Spain's power cut

Newcastle United's Alexander Isak has been in sensational form. AP

Ask Mina: Which strikers will be on the move this summer?

Britain's Tyson Fury at the weigh-in ahead of his December defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. AP

Is Tyson Fury making a comeback and will he fight Anthony Joshua on Netflix?

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi shakes hands with Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan as he walks back to the pavilion. Reuters

Enjoy Suryavanshi’s glorious ton in isolation or else it will become a millstone

Esha Elghorour

Libya’s first female coach dreams of women’s football return

Antonio Conte's Napoli are three points clear at the top of Serie A. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Can 'football heritage' help PSG and will Conte stay at Napoli?

Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino lifts the AFC Champions League Elite trophy. Getty Images

Awesome Al Ahli are perfect antidote to Ronaldo and Jesus dysfunction

Left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh, who made his debut for UAE late in his career, prepares for the Cricket World Cup League Two. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's Sikh spinner Simranjeet Singh making up for lost time

Clay is spread on an outside court during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 28, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Getty images

How Madrid Open survived Spain's power cut

Newcastle United's Alexander Isak has been in sensational form. AP

Ask Mina: Which strikers will be on the move this summer?

Britain's Tyson Fury at the weigh-in ahead of his December defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. AP

Is Tyson Fury making a comeback and will he fight Anthony Joshua on Netflix?

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi shakes hands with Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan as he walks back to the pavilion. Reuters

Enjoy Suryavanshi’s glorious ton in isolation or else it will become a millstone

Esha Elghorour

Libya’s first female coach dreams of women’s football return

Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke, left, was on target against Bodo/Glimt in the first leg and should be available for the second in Norway after being rested on Sunday. PA

Kane has his medal – but Spurs must brave their own history to follow suit

Spurs have not won a trophy since 2008 and must defend a 3-1 lead in Norway to advance to Europa League final

Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

PSG beat Arsenal to reach Champions League final as Luis Enrique eyes history

Man United target Europa League final spot while Athletic Club need a miracle

UAE's Botha juggles motherhood with T20 World Cup dreams

Amorim insists he wants captain Fernandes to stay amid Al Hilal links

Bollywood star Rahul Bose on acting, rugby and plans for an IPL of sevens

Football

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison celebrates with players and fans at the end of the Europa League semi-final second leg. AFP

Postecoglou hits back at critics as Spurs reach Europa League final

Goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro seal a 5-1 aggregate win over Bodo/Glimt while United thrash Athletic Club

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Manchester United's Andre Onana, left, and Harry Maguire celebrate after winning the first leg in Bilbao. Reuters

Man United target Europa League final spot while Athletic Club need a miracle

Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

PSG beat Arsenal to reach Champions League final as Luis Enrique eyes history

Amorim insists he wants captain Fernandes to stay amid Al Hilal links

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka is world No 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images

Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles

World No 1 is in superb form having reached six finals from eight tournaments contested this year

Tsitsipas has 'no confidence in my forehand' after Madrid defeat

Clay is spread on an outside court during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 28, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Getty images

How Madrid Open survived Spain's power cut

Alex Eala on staying grounded and shout-outs from Manny Pacquaio

ATP 'committed' to bringing Masters 1000 event to Saudi 'potentially from 2028'

Calmer Sabalenka battles her way to Miami Open title

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Dubai Basketball mean business in ABA play-offs: 'We are full of confidence, full of ambition'

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The biggest stage of all

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Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

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UAE women's cricket player Indhuja Nandakumar trains with the team in Dubai before flying out to Thailand for the Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ODI cricket can wait as UAE women turn attention to T20 World Cup qualification

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Piastri takes F1 championship lead with Saudi Arabian GP win

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