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Lando Norris worried about Sepang track after difficult Bahrain GP qualifying | The National
Max Verstappen clinches first pole position of the season
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South Africa’s Pretorius smashes Gayle’s T20 cricket record score
South African Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit 50 in 24 balls, needed 16 more to reach 100 and took another 18 to hit 150.
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World No 1 Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers
Italy's Jannik Sinner has not played since Wimbledon win in July, missing US Open and ongoing ATP 500 event in Beijing.
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Zinedine Zidane says France 'deserved better' after Nations League draw with Italy | The National
Robert Lewandowski nets hat-trick for Poland while Edin Dzeko plays final international for Bosnia
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Verstappen Takes His First Pole Position of the Year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Max Verstappen qualified on pole position for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on a rare off day for Mercedes and Formula 1 standings leader Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen went fastest by 0.298 of a second from Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with Verstappen's Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar .130 further back in third. It was an “incredible result for us looking at the season,” Verstappen said. “I felt good, felt confident and I hope we can show that again tomorrow.”
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UAE jiu-jitsu team's victorious campaign at Asian Games the 'start of a long journey' | The National
National team clinched eight medals, including five golds, at Aichi-Nagoya Games
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India beat valiant Pakistan to clinch Asian Games T20 gold | The National
Hasan Nawaz's 96 not enough as double world champions win final by 19 runs
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‘Indescribable feeling’: Local hero Nada conquers decade-long rival El-Seady at PFL MENA 11 in Riyadh
Mostafa Rashed Nada triumphed over his decade-long rival Osama El-Seady with a submission victory at PFL MENA 11 in Riyadh, marking a significant resolution to their rivalry. Nada praised the historic nature of the fight and expressed his joy at winning in front of a home crowd, as he prepares for the finals on December 11.
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Archie Owen Claims Maiden F4 Victory in Aramco Saudi Arabian Championship Opener
Welsh driver Archie Owen secured his maiden Formula 4 career victory in only his second appearance in the category, winning the first race of the opening round of the 2026 Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday. Organized by ALTAWKILAT Motorsport under the sporting supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), the FIA-certified championship launched its opening round on Friday.
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Umar Nurmagomedov, Urijah Faber join RAF Abu Dhabi card
Umar Nurmagomedov is set to debut at the Real American Freestyle (RAF) event in Abu Dhabi, facing veteran Urijah Faber on November 14 at Etihad Arena. The event, headlined by Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington, marks the beginning of a five-year partnership between RAF and local authorities to promote professional wrestling in the region.
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He's Here with Me': Japan Cycle Queen Dedicates Gold to Late Brother
Japan cycling queen Yumi Kajihara broke down after her latest Asian Games gold as she dedicated victory to her brother who died of cancer this year, saying: "He's here with me". Kajihara claimed her third consecutive omnium gold at the Izu Velodrome on Friday and dissolved into tears as she talked about how her younger brother Hyogo had helped her cope with some dark moments.
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UAE warns UK over potential fallout from Manchester City sanctions: Report
The United Arab Emirates has warned the UK government that sanctions facing Manchester City could affect its interest in future major investments in Britain, Bloomberg reported Friday, Anadolu repo…
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Coaching, climate, continuity - and Cruyff: How Spain conquered international football | The National
The National takes a look at how both the men's and women's national teams became No 1 in the world
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Germany's Franz Reindl elected president of ice hockey global governing body IIHF
Franz Reindl has been elected president of ice hockey's world governing body. The former forward was a member of West Germany's Olympic bronze medal-winning team.
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What should happen next in the case between the Premier League and Manchester City | The National
A week on from the independent commission reaching its decision, the process remains ongoing
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Sabalenka Makes Dominant Start in China Open Title Bid
Aryna Sabalenka sent down 11 aces as she dismissed Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 to launch her China Open title charge on Friday in Beijing. The world number two from Belarus next faces Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in the round of 32. Sabalenka groaned over a smattering of unforced errors during the 62-minute match but had the clear edge over Mexico's Zarazua, ranked 94th, breaking to win on the second time of asking. "I was just trying to stay focused on myself. Tried to stay aggressive on my serve, on the return as well," the 28-year-old said, according to AFP.
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Man City Launch Appeal Against Explosive Financial Ruling
Manchester City confirmed Friday they had launched an appeal against a damning judgement that found the club guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. An independent commission delivered its findings on the club earlier this week and City had until Friday to appeal. The Premier League leaders announced shortly before midday (1000 GMT) they had done so. No sanction has yet been decided upon but City could face substantial points deductions, a fine or even expulsion from the top division.
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India v Pakistan for Asian Games T20 gold – what happens if there is a washout? | The National
Arch rivals face off in Nisshin on Saturday