Football

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Al Nassr teammates after scoring against Al Ahli at Al Awwal Park. Getty Images

CommentRonaldo is wrong: Al Nassr-Al Ahli bad blood is good for Saudi Pro League

Battle of Awwal Park was settled by some magic from the competition’s biggest investment

Football

Iran miss Fifa event due to 'unacceptable behaviour' of Canadian immigration

Football
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 29: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Dan Mullan / Getty Images)
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Atletico v Arsenal ratings: Simeone 4, Alvarez 8; Martinelli 4, Gyokeres 7

Football

‘I have five Champions Leagues’: Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at Al Ahli Saudi

Football

ExclusiveShelvey’s second act begins as he takes reins at Arabian Falcons

Football

Fifa Council: More prize money, Asian Cup dates, red card reforms - but no Iran

Football

Tennis

Andrey Rublev in action against Arthur Fils during Sunday's final of the Barcelona Open with the logo of a betting company visible in the background. Getty Images
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Tennis goes all in on gambling sponsorship but players bear brunt of online hate

As tours and tournaments rush to sign lucrative sponsorship deals with betting companies, disgruntled punters target athletes with shocking levels of vitriol on social media

Tennis

Tjen and Eala suffer heavy defeats in Madrid

Tennis
Ons Jabeur, 31, says she has every intention of returning to tennis after giving birth to her son. Ons Jabeur / Instagram

'A tiny miracle': Ons Jabeur gives birth to first child

Tennis

Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat

Tennis

WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

Tennis

Eala crashes out of Miami Open as American stars dominate

Tennis

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