The Golden State Warriors have set a new record for the best ever start to an NBA season. Their 111-77 win over the LA Lakers was their 16th straight victory since the season began last month. During that run they’ve outscored opponents by an average of over 15 points. It follows last season’s 67-win campaign, which ended in a fourth championship for the franchise.
Kohli closer to maiden IPL title as Bengaluru storm into final
Virat Kohli inched closer to a maiden Indian Premier League title after Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a lopsided qualifier to reach the final of the 10-team tournament on Thursday.
UAE minifootball team defeats Costa Rica 3-0 in friendly
The UAE national minifootball team secured a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in a friendly match held Thursday in Baku, with Mohamed Al-Suwaidi scoring two goals and Mansour Ibrahim adding another.
Draper stops home favourite Monfils in late night stunner
Britain's fifth seed Jack Draper fought off inspired home favourite Gael Monfils to claim a 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5 victory and reach the third round of the French Open on a raucous Court Philippe Chatrier on Thursday.
F1 drivers' title not just a McLaren duel, says Norris
Lando Norris can retake the Formula One championship lead from Oscar Piastri in Spain this weekend but both said Max Verstappen remained a threat and the battle was not just a duel between McLaren teammates.
Sinner beats Gasquet at Roland Garros to end Frenchman's career
World number one Jannik Sinner sent Frenchman Richard Gasquet into retirement with a 6-3 6-0 6-4 hammering in the battle of generations at the French Open on Thursday to ease into the third round.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured members of the Shabab Al Ahli football team for clinching four titles this season at a special ceremony in Zabeel Palace.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, was named Distinguished Educational Personality in recognition of his extensive contributions to developing the education system locally, regionally and internationally, at an award ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.
A UAE ship carrying water desalination plants arrived at Limassol Port in Cyprus on Thursday, to provide clean drinking water and support sustainable global water security.
