Rain has washed out the second one-day international between New Zealand and Pakistan in Napier. The match was called off after umpires waited more than four hours for the weather to clear. Pakistan, who lost Monday's first ODI by 70 runs, can now only hope to level the series. The third and final match will be played in Auckland on Sunday.
MENA Golf Tour confirms exemption categories for 2026/27 season
The MENA Golf Tour has confirmed the full list of exemption categories for the 2026/27 season, setting out how players can earn their place on a Tour that is opening up more routes to competition than ever before.
Mexico bounce Czechs out of World Cup with win
Mexico have continued their perfect start to the World Cup with a 3-0 romp against the Czech Republic on Wednesday, finishing their group-stage campaign with a flourish and killing off their tame opponents' hopes of making the knockouts.
South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
South Africa have reached the knockout phase at a World Cup for the first time on Wednesday when Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike gave them a 1-0 win against South Korea, who can still qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Qatar’s Assim Madibo gets 5-game ban for injuring Canada's Ismael Kone
Assim Madibo has received a five-game suspension from FIFA's Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday, following the Qatar midfielder's tackle that injured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone.
Morocco earn comeback win over Haiti to reach last 32
Morocco have confirmed their progress to the World Cup last 32 but twice had to come from behind to get the better of plucky Haiti with a 4-2 win in an action-packed game on Wednesday, and fell short of topping Brazil in the Group C standings.
The UAE has expanded its visa on arrival scheme to nationals of Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Kenya, and South Africa.
Dubai will soon have the "world's first AI designed park" as part of a host of innovative projects planned for the city, announced His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister.
The Museum of the Future has launched a global call for ideas to help shape its next generation of exhibitions and immersive experiences.
