The New York Mets are through to the National League Championship Series. That’s after they claimed the five-game Divisional Series with a 3-2 win at the LA Dodgers. Daniel Murphy was the game’s star, playing a part in all of the Mets run, driving in two and homering to score the decisive run. The Mets will now face the Chicago Cubs for the right to contest the World Series.
Khawaja defies the obituaries with half-century in third Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja proved reports of his demise as an international cricketer were greatly exaggerated as he scored a defiant half-century on Wednesday to steady Australia on day one of the third Ashes Test against England.
FIFA launches $60 ticket tier amid criticism of 2026 World Cup pricing
FIFA has introduced a small number of $60 (around AED 200) "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets, aiming to make next year's World Cup more affordable for fans of qualified teams
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders snap Desert Vipers streak in one-run thriller
The Desert Vipers have met their match on Tuesday night as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders handed the table-toppers their first loss of the season, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Dembele named FIFA player of 2025, Bonmati wins women's award
Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the third year in a row.
Australia's Green becomes IPL's most expensive overseas player
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for 252 million Indian rupees ($2.77 million) at the player auction for the 2026 season in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road after UAE weather bureau issued a yellow dust alert and warned of visibility dropping to less than 2,000 metres in some parts.
The UAE is set to significantly widen its ban on single-use plastics, with the second phase coming into effect on January 1, 2026.
A 4.3 Magnitude Earthquake has been recorded in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at 2:11 am UAE time, according to weather authorities.
