Sports from Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Chelsea, Liverpool slip up in Champions League race

A dramatic day on Saturday in the Premier League had significant implications on the race for Europe, with wins for Brighton and Everton boosting their hopes while pressure mounted on Liverpool and Chelsea in their bids to qualify for the Champions League.
Wimbledon to introduce video review technology

Wimbledon will introduce video review technology this year that will allow players to challenge judgement calls made by the chair umpire, the Grand Slam's organisers said on Saturday.
Sabalenka defeats Ann Li at rain-hit Miami Open

World number one and newly crowned Indian Wells champion Aryna Sabalenka has survived a stern battle against her American opponent, grinding out a 7-6(5) 6-4 victory to reach the third round.
Alisson ruled out of Brazil squad due to injury

Alisson will miss Brazil’s international friendlies against France and Croatia next week after the goalkeeper was ruled out with an injury, the Brazilian Football Federation said on Friday.
Draper, Ruud knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Britain's Jack Draper has suffered a surprise defeat to American Reilly Opelka in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday, while Ethan Quinn claimed the biggest win of his career by upsetting 11th seed Casper Ruud.

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Gargash welcomes UN council's condemnation of Iran's 'brazen aggression'
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, on Thursday has welcomed the UN Human Rights Council’s unanimous adoption of a resolution condemning Iran's "aggression against the Arab Gulf states and Jordan".
UAE minister says 'no country should hold straits as hostage'
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation, has asserted that "no country should be allowed to hold straits as hostage", while advocating for international governance on global passageways.
Two dead, Three injured in debris incident in Abu Dhabi
Fallen debris from a ballistic missile interception has killed two people in Abu Dhabi, with three injuries reported and several cars damaged as authorities respond to the incident at Sweihan street on Thursday.