Sports News from Sunday, March 8th, 2026

India win T20 World Cup after dominant performance against New Zealand

India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday, defeating New Zealand in the final after a powerful batting display helped them secure the title on home soil.
Port Vale cause FA Cup shock to reach quarter-finals

Third-tier strugglers Port Vale pulled off the shock of the FA Cup fifth round to beat Premier League Sunderland 1-0 and reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 on Sunday.
Jon Rahm breaks title drought at LIV Hong Kong

Jon Rahm captured his first individual tournament win since September 2024 on Sunday, carding a 64 for a three-stroke victory at LIV Golf Hong Kong.
Bradbury fires final round 65 to claim second Joburg Open title

Dan Bradbury from England fired four birdies on the back nine in a final round of 65 to seal a one-shot victory at the DP World Tour’s Joburg Open with a tournament score of 17 under-par at the Houghton Golf Club on Sunday.
Russell victorious as Mercedes dominate Australian Grand Prix

George Russell struck the first blow in the Formula One championship for Mercedes as he claimed an emphatic victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli and crushed an early challenge from Ferrari.
Brit Jack Draper produces fine comeback at Indian Wells

British No.1 Jack Draper came from behind to beat Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to start his title defence in Indian Wells.

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Abu Dhabi responds to fire at construction site in Al Mushrif
Abu Dhabi authorities are currently responding to a fire that broke out on Saturday evening at a construction site in Al Mushrif.
UAE secures return of 6000 nationals amidst regional developments
Local authorities have announced the successful evacuation of around 6000 nationals and their companions, who were safely returned to the UAE through various land and air entry points from across the world.
UAE orders arrest of 10 for publishing misleading online content
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 10 people of various nationalities for publishing misleading and fabricated videos on social media.