American boxer Patrick Day has died after sustaining head injuries during a fight in Chicago that left him in a coma.
The 27-year-old was rushed to hospital on Saturday after he was knocked out in the 10th round by Charles Conwell.
His head bounced off the canvas when he landed, and he required immediate medical attention in the ring.
Day’s promoter Lou Di Bella says he died surrounded by his family and close friends.
Ryder Cup stars Hovland, Lowry, Johnson to play 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
European Ryder Cup heroes Viktor Hovland and Shane Lowry, along with two-time Major champion and former World Number One Dustin Johnson, have committed to the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from January 22-25 at Emirates Golf Club.
UAE qualifies for FIFA Arab Cup quarter-finals
The UAE national football team have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup after defeating Kuwait 3-1 at Stadium 974 in Qatar on Tuesday.
Desert Vipers beat MI Emirates by one run in a last-ball finish
The Desert Vipers were the victors in yet another thrilling clash, beating MI Emirates by one run during the DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Red Bull consultant Marko to leave F1 team
Red Bull announced the departure on Tuesday of veteran motorsport consultant Helmut Marko, a major ally and supporter of four-times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.
Dubai Basketball continues strong form across Europe
Dubai Basketball closed a demanding week on two fronts with a statement win in the ABA League and a narrow, hard-fought EuroLeague battle in Bologna, underscoring the team’s rising profile across Europe’s top competitions.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Egyptian professor Abbas El Gamal for winning the Great Arab Minds award.
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a pledge of $550 million to support the UN’s Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO).
The UAE has imposed a travel ban on Emiratis travelling to Mali following "concerning developments", urging those currently in the country to return at the earliest opportunity.
