New Zealand eased to a comfortable win over Australia in their opening one-day-international. After losing the toss and being put in to bat first, the Black Caps recorded a score of 307 for 8 in their innings. Trent Boult and Matt Henry then tore into the Australia’s top order, reducing the tourists to 41 for 6, before eventually dismissing them for 148 inside 25 overs. The 159-run victory is New Zealand’s second-biggest over their rivals in ODI’s.
Dalic named UAE coach after leaving Croatia
Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic has been appointed coach of the UAE, the country's football association (UAEFA) said on Wednesday.
Messi doubts playing 'for much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.
Italy's Curtis takes 50m backstroke world record
Italian teenager Sara Curtis smashed Australian Kaylee McKeown's 50m women's backstroke world record with a time of 26.63 seconds in the semi-finals of the European aquatics championships in Paris on Wednesday.
Rybakina fights back to beat Osaka at Canadian Open
Second seed Elena Rybakina has fought back from a set and a break down to prevail 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in her Canadian Open quarter-final against Naomi Osaka in Toronto on Tuesday.
Egypt's Trezeguet joins Saudi side Al-Riyadh on free transfer
Egypt winger Mahmoud Hassan, better known by his nickname "Trezeguet", has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Egyptian side Al-Ahly last month, the club announced on Tuesday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during his fraternal visit to the UAE.
Marking International Youth Day, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages emphasising the central role young people play in "achieving a future in which opportunity can grow for all".
The UAE has proposed five priorities to strengthen education cooperation among BRICS countries.
