Rising Pune Supergiants secured a remarkable victory over Mumbai Indians in their first IPL game. The newcomers beat the reigning champions by nine wickets in last night’s season opener. Ishant Sharma and Mitchell Marsh tore into Mumbai’s top order, reducing them to 30-4 by the end of the fifth over. Pune then eased to a target of 122, with Ajinkya Rahane hitting an unbeaten 66 off 42 balls.
Dubai Police reminds football fans of stadium rules ahead of new season
As the new ADNOC Pro League season gets underway on Friday, Dubai Police is urging football fans to enjoy the matches responsibly and follow stadium safety rules.
Italy's Curtis betters own 50m backstroke world record
Italy's Sara Curtis broke her own 50m women's backstroke world record on Thursday when she won gold in 26.56 seconds at the European Championships in Paris, a day after she had set the previous record.
Bangladesh humble Australia on day one of Darwin Test
Bangladesh savoured their first taste of test cricket in Australia in 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and moved to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin.
Swiatek reaches her first final of season at Canadian Open
Iga Swiatek has rallied from a break down in the deciding set to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3 1-6 6-3 at the Canadian Open on Wednesday, securing her place in a final for the first time this season at the US Open tune-up event in Toronto.
PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with win over Aston Villa
Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue have helped Paris St Germain to retain the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an urgent humanitarian response plan worth $10 million for communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia.
Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated a new air bridge to deliver urgently needed humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed his condolences to Colombia following the earthquake that struck the country.
