MIAMI: Mixed martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor has been arrested in South Florida for stealing the cellphone of someone who was trying to take his photo, authorities said.According to a Miami Beach police report, the 30-year-old McGregor was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with robbery and criminal mischief. An attorney for McGregor called the…
MADRID: Zinedine Zidane has made a sensational return as coach of Real Madrid after Santiago Solari’s sacking was finally confirmed on Monday.Zidane has been given a contract until June 2022, just nine months after he resigned at the end of last season, having led Madrid to a historic third consecutive Champions League triumph.Solari’s dismissal was expected…
Poll reveals 93 percent of fans want Qatar to be shown red card over 2022 World Cup hosting rights LONDON: A new poll has revealed that a huge majority of football fans want to see Qatar stripped of the hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup.The survey in British newspaper The Sunday Times, which is…
MADRID: Zinedine Zidane has made a sensational return as coach of Real Madrid after Santiago Solari’s sacking was finally confirmed on Monday.Zidane has been given a contract until June 2022, just nine months after he resigned at the end of last season, having led Madrid to a historic third consecutive Champions League triumph.Solari’s dismissal was expected…
Capezzano blitzes Thunder Snow to claim Maktoum Challenge crown at Meydan’s Super Saturday LONDON: Capezzano destroyed the field in a convincing win in the Group 1 Maktoum Challenge Round 3 at Meydan on Super Saturday.Jockey Mickael Barzalona raced the horse up to the front and pulled away from any challengers, including Godolphin’s hot favorite Thunder…
Contrasting fortunes for Manchester United, Arsenal make for crucial top four Premier League clash LONDON: After the miracle of Paris, Manchester United have no time for a hangover when they travel to Arsenal on Sunday if their chances of even qualifying for next season’s Champions League are not to suffer significant damage.Should United repeat their…
LONDON: Santiago Solari is holding on to his job as Real Madrid coach after the deposed European champions got back to winning ways on what was another good weekend for two prolific Poles. Here is what we learned from the weekend’s key action across the continent: SOLARI STILL CLINGING ON TO HIS JOB: Real Madrid…
Handscomb hundred sets up record chase for Australia over India and winner-takes-all clash MOHALI: Peter Handscomb’s maiden century and a blistering 84 from Ashton Turner helped Australia chase down a record 359 against India to level the series at 2-2 in the fourth one-day international on Sunday.Turner’s 43-ball blitz in Mohali gave Australia the win…
LONDON: Godolphin will decide whether to race Dream Castle in the Group 1 Dubai Turf on World Cup night at Meydan.The Saeed bin Suroor-trained five-year-old won the Jebel Hatta on Super Saturday to open up the possibility of more success in two weeks’ time. Ridden by Christophe Soumillon, Dream Castle outfought fellow Godolphin horses Wootton and…
Liverpool hold nerve to beat Burnley as Jurgen Klopp warns Manchester City ‘nobody gets rid of us’ LONDON: Liverpool have what it takes to beat both the pressure and Manchester City in the battle for the Premier League title. That was the message from Reds boss Jurgen Klopp after he saw his side beat Burnley 4-2…
BIRMINGHAM, England: A spectator ran onto the field and threw a punch at Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish's face during a derby game at Birmingham City on Sunday.The incident happened less than 10 minutes into the second-tier Championship game in central England when Grealish was in the Birmingham penalty area. The fan ran from behind…
RANCHI, India: Opener Usman Khawaja's maiden one-day international century and incisive bowling helped Australia outplay India by 32 runs to stay alive in the five-match series on Friday.Adam Zampa led the bowling charge with three wickets including the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli, for 123, to help dismiss the hosts for 281 in…
RANCHI, India: Opener Usman Khawaja's maiden one-day international century and incisive bowling helped Australia outplay India by 32 runs to stay alive in the five-match series on Friday.Adam Zampa led the bowling charge with three wickets including the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli, for 123, to help dismiss the hosts for 281 in…
RANCHI, India: Opener Usman Khawaja's maiden one-day international century and incisive bowling helped Australia outplay India by 32 runs to stay alive in the five-match series on Friday.Adam Zampa led the bowling charge with three wickets including the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli, for 123, to help dismiss the hosts for 281 in…
RANCHI, India: Opener Usman Khawaja's maiden one-day international century and incisive bowling helped Australia outplay India by 32 runs to stay alive in the five-match series on Friday.Adam Zampa led the bowling charge with three wickets including the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli, for 123, to help dismiss the hosts for 281 in…
RANCHI, India: Opener Usman Khawaja's maiden one-day international century and incisive bowling helped Australia outplay India by 32 runs to stay alive in the five-match series on Friday.Adam Zampa led the bowling charge with three wickets including the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli, for 123, to help dismiss the hosts for 281 in…
Jurgen Klopp not stressing over Mohamed Salah slump, praises ‘unbelievable record’ LONDON: Jurgen Klopp insisted Liverpool are in the Premier League title race thanks to Mohamed Salah's goals despite the Egyptian's faltering form of late.Salah missed two huge chances as Liverpool drew for the fourth time in six league games in a 0-0 stalemate away…
Jurgen Klopp not stressing over Mohamed Salah slump, praises ‘unbelievable record’ LONDON: Jurgen Klopp insisted Liverpool are in the Premier League title race thanks to Mohamed Salah's goals despite the Egyptian's faltering form of late.Salah missed two huge chances as Liverpool drew for the fourth time in six league games in a 0-0 stalemate away…
Godolphin looking for Dubai World Cup winner Thunder Snow to prove class at Meydan LONDON: Godolphin are hopeful Thunder Snow can show his class when he returns to the track at Meydan for Super Saturday.The five-year-old memorably won the Dubai World Cup a year ago and goes in the Group 1 Al-Maktoum Challenge Round Three…
Godolphin looking for Dubai World Cup winner Thunder Snow to prove class at Meydan LONDON: Godolphin are hopeful Thunder Snow can show his class when he returns to the track at Meydan for Super Saturday.The five-year-old memorably won the Dubai World Cup a year ago and goes in the Group 1 Al-Maktoum Challenge Round Three…
