Sports from Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
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Isaac del Toro wins UAE Tour 2026, Milan takes final stage
UAE Team Emirates XRG’s Isaac del Toro has won the 2026 UAE Tour, sealing victory after safely defending his overall lead on the final day in Abu Dhabi, following his decisive attack on the penultimate mountain stage.
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England fight back to sink Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup
Will Jacks impressed with bat and ball to rescue England from a poor start and help them to a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in a low-scoring Super Eight match at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday.
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IOC hails 'incredible' Milano Cortina Games
The Milano Cortina Games surpassed expectations despite a large number of obstacles in the run-up to the world's biggest winter multi-sports event, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday, ahead of the closing ceremony.
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Man City crank up pressure on Arsenal with Newcastle win
Manchester City are now breathing down the necks of Premier League leaders Arsenal after a hard-fought 2-1 home win over Newcastle United reduced the gap to two points on Saturday.
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UAE leaders hail 'deep-rooted ties' on Kuwait's National DayUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the country's National Day on Wednesday, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two nations.
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Late reciter Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary named Global Quranic PersonalityLate reciter Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary has been named the Global Quranic Personality in the 28th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
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UAE shuts down 12 domestic worker recruitment firmsThe Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has ordered the closure of 12 domestic worker recruitment agencies for operating without "necessary licences".
