Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a split-points decision to claim light-heavyweight world title in Saudi Arabia. Russian Dmitry Bivol avenged a previous defeat to take the undisputed light-heavyweight world title from Artur Beterbiev on a majority points decision in an epic rematch in Saudi Arabia. The judges scored Sunday’s fight in Riyadh 114-114, 116-112 … Read more
Manchester United come from behind to draw at Goodison Park in the Premier League but late VAR drama enrages Everton. Manchester United rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Everton in the Premier League, with Manuel Ugarte grabbing the 80th-minute equaliser with his first goal at club level in four years. The Uruguay … Read more
Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdraws from boxing bout with Joshua Parker in Saudi Arabia due to illness. World heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from Saturday’s title defence against Joseph Parker after falling ill. The 27-year-old, who holds the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title, underwent a medical examination in Saudi Arabia and missed a news … Read more
Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick as dominant Madrid secure a 6-3 aggregate win over City at the Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe struck a brilliant hat-trick for Champions League holders Real Madrid in a 3-1 win over Manchester City, helping Los Blancos reach the last 16 with a 6-3 aggregate victory. Pep Guardiola’s side, shorn of key … Read more
Who: Osasuna vs Real MadridWhat: Spanish LaLigaWhere: El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona, SpainWhen: Saturday at 9pm (20:00 GMT)Follow Al Jazeera sport’s live text and photo commentary stream of the match. Defending champions Real Madrid have the chance to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga to four points, even if only for a couple of … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – Almost three decades ago, on March 17, 1996, Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga deftly and calmly guided Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath’s delivery to third man as Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium erupted in applause from more than 30,000 – mostly Pakistani – fans. By successfully chasing the target of 241 runs for the … Read more
Real striker Kylian Mbappe’s second-half equaliser cancels out Julian Alvarez’s penalty for Atletico in Madrid derby. Kylian Mbappe scored in his first derby against Atletico Madrid as Real Madrid fought back for a 1-1 draw and kept its slim lead in the Spanish league. Julian Alvarez put Atletico ahead from the penalty spot in the … Read more
Australia captain Pat Cummins doubtful to lead his team at the ICC event in Pakistan due to injury and personal reasons. Australia captain Pat Cummins is “hugely unlikely” for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald says. Cummins skipped the ongoing Test tour of … Read more
Nassourdine Imavov stakes title-fight claim with defeat of former UFC champion Israel Adesanya in Saudi Arabia. Nassourdine Imavov scored a sensational second-round knockout of former UFC champ Israel Adesanya to put his name in the title picture in the run-up to next week’s showdown between champion Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland. The 30-year-old Frenchman … Read more
Marottichal, India – Phones, wallets and half-drunk teacups clutter empty tables – except for one – at a teahouse in southern India, where a crowd has formed around a chess board and two competitors. One of them is 15-year-old Gowrishankar Jayaraj. Surrounded by spectators vying for a view of the chess board, Jayaraj is competing blindfolded. … Read more