Sports News from Friday, March 27th, 2026
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Tiger Woods out on bail after arrest on suspicion of DUI
Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island home in Florida on Friday afternoon, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said.
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100 horses to compete in 30th Dubai World Cup
The 30th Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 28, will see 100 horses from leading international stables competing across nine races for total prize money of $30.5 million.
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Russell edges Antonelli as Mercedes set early practice pace in Japan
Formula One championship leader George Russell has edged out teammate Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes one-two at the top of the timesheets in Friday's opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Sabalenka sails past Rybakina to set up Miami Open final against Gauff
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has eased past Elena Rybakina 6-4 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open final against Coco Gauff as the world number one bids to become the fifth woman to complete the 'Sunshine Double' after her title win at Indian Wells.
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Croatia beat Colombia 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
Croatia has secured a 2-1 win over Colombia in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, overturning an early deficit with goals from Luka Vuskovic and Igor Matanovic.
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UAE authorities confirm weather conditions now stable in regionUAE authorities have confirmed that the period of unstable weather in the region has now finished with conditions expected to return to normal.
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Ras Al Khaimah records highest rainfall of 244mm on FridayRainfall in various regions of the UAE on Friday reached significant levels due to the unstable weather conditions, with Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Al Ain recording the highest accumulations, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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UAE respond to several missile and drone threats on SaturdayThe United Arab Emirates air defences responded to several missile and drone threats on Saturday morning according to the Ministry of Defence and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
