Dubai Telegraph

New Zealand hammer Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0

Pakistan's brittle batting was exposed again as a Ben Sears-inspired New Zealand won the third and final one-day international by 43 runs Saturday to sweep the series 3-0.

Norris fastest in McLaren 1-2 as fires again disrupt Japan GP practice

Championship leader Lando Norris went fastest ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in Saturday's final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as small trackside fires again disrupted the session.

Pakistan chasing 265 to win shortened third New Zealand ODI

Rhys Mariu scored a maiden half-century as New Zealand posted 264-8 off 42 overs Saturday in the rain-shortened third one-day international against Pakistan in Mount Maunganui.

Green, Sengun lift Rockets over Thunder, Celtics clinch record

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun combined for 65 points as the Houston Rockets halted Oklahoma City's 11-game winning streak on Friday with a statement 125-111 victory.

Ariya downs defending champ Korda to advance at LPGA Match Play

Ariya Jutanugarn defeated world number one and defending champion Nelly Korda 1-up on Friday to send the American packing at the LPGA Match Play in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ovechkin ties Gretzky's all-time record of 894 NHL goals

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to tie Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 NHL career goals on Friday, matching a mark that once seemed unassailable.

Under-pressure Doohan vows to learn from Japanese GP smash

Under-pressure Alpine rookie Jack Doohan vowed to learn from his mistake after a heavy crash in practice at the Japanese Grand Prix that left him lucky to walk away unharmed.

Harman goes four clear at Texas Open

Former British Open champion Brian Harman had eight birdies in a six-under-par 66 to surge to a four-shot lead on Friday midway through the PGA Tour Texas Open in San Antonio.

McLaughlin-Levrone, Thomas cruise to wins at opening Grand Slam Track

Two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion and world record-holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cruised to victory as the opening leg of the new Grand Slam Track athletics circuit got under way in Jamaica on Friday.

England, Germany and Spain on mark in women's Nations League

England and Germany cruised and World Cup champions Spain downed Portugal on matchday three in the women's Nations League on Friday.

Bayern's Musiala to miss Inter first leg with injury

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala will miss next week's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Inter Milan with a hamstring injury, sporting director Max Eberl said on Friday.

'Class' Freeman eases Northampton past Clermont and into Champions Cup quarters

England No 8 Henry Pollock said Tommy Freeman was "class" after the in-form winger scored three times as Northampton Saints hammered Clermont 46-24 on Friday to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Freeman hat-trick eases Northampton into Champions Cup quarters with Clermont win

In-form England winger Tommy Freeman scored three times as Northampton Saints hammered Clermont 46-24 on Friday to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Musiala injury sours Bayern win at Augsburg

Bayern Munich's 3-1 win at 10-man Augsburg on Friday put them nine clear of Bayer Leverkusen but came at a cost with midfielder Jamal Musiala subbed off injured.

Top seed Pegula rallies to oust defending champ Collins in Charleston

World number four Jessica Pegula rallied from a set and a break down to beat defending champion Danielle Collins 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Friday and reach the semi-finals of he WTA clay court tournament in Charleston, South Carolina.

Bayern's Musiala subbed off with injury days out from Inter clash

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala was replaced as he clutched his hamstring against Augsburg in the German Bundesliga on Friday, days out from the Champions League quarter-final against Inter Milan.

NBA fines Grizzlies' Morant for imaginary gun gesture

The NBA took aim at Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's imaginary gun gesture on Friday, fining him $75,000 after he used it to celebrate a basket for the second time in a week.

Marsh, Markram help Lucknow edge Mumbai in IPL

Openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram hit half-centuries to set up a tense 12-run victory for Lucknow Super Giants against IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians on Friday.

Emery glad to see Rashford make landmark appearance

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he was "happy" for Marcus Rashford as the England forward prepares to make his 500th career appearance.

I Am Maximus backed for National as Mullins hot streak continues

Trainer Willie Mullins' golden run continued at Aintree on Friday to increase confidence in I Am Maximus' quest to land a second successive Grand National.

2014 World Cup winner Hummels to retire at season's end

Roma defender Mats Hummels, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, is set to retire at the end of the season, he announced on social media on Friday.

France soccer star Mbappe unveiled in London... in waxwork form

France superstar Kylian Mbappe received one of the greatest honours that England can bestow upon a sportsman from a rival nation on Friday -- a lifelike waxwork at London's Madame Tussauds museum.

Mbappe among three Real Madrid players fined for 'indecent conduct'

Kylian Mbappe was on Friday among three Real Madrid players fined by UEFA for "violating basic rules of decent conduct" during their Champions League last 16, second leg win over Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid and Barcelona respect each other, says Ancelotti

Rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, locked in a title battle in La Liga and set to face off in the Copa del Rey final, have "a lot of respect" for each other, says Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Arteta urges Arsenal to enjoy "beautiful" run-in despite injury woes

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal cannot be derailed by the loss of Gabriel Magalhaes for the rest of the season as they chase Premier League and Champions League glory.

Amorim in a 'rush' to succeed at Man Utd

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said it would be "crazy" to consider the Red Devils Premier League contenders next season but believe he must turn around the club's fortunes quickly.

PSG coach Luis Enrique targets unbeaten season

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday the prospect of completing the Ligue 1 season undefeated provided extra motivation for his team as they stand on the brink of securing another French title.

Postecoglou 'falling out of love' with football due to VAR

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said on Friday he will no longer celebrate goals after being stung by Pape Sarr's disallowed effort in a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.

'Unique' De Bruyne one of the greats, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne will be remembered as one of the greatest ever players in the Premier League after the Belgian announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of the season

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Youthful Matildas provide spark in friendly win over South Korea

A shorthanded Matildas showed youthful verve on Friday to edge South Korea 1-0 in a confidence-boosting victory at Sydney's Allianz Stadium.

De Bruyne says he will leave Man City at end of season