Sports from Saturday, July 25th, 2026
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Abu Dhabi UFC Fight Night ends with Ankalaev fifth-round victory
Magomed Ankalaev secured a fifth-round stoppage victory over Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after overcoming a slow start to strengthen his claim for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title.
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UFC 333 confirmed for Abu Dhabi in October
The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi on October 24, with UFC 333 set to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
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India win second T20 clash in Zimbabwe to take series
India inflicted another heavy defeat on Zimbabwe when they won the second Twenty20 international at Harare Sports Club by 90 runs on Saturday to secure their three-match series.
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Norris takes Hungary pole as Mercedes domination ends
Formula One world champion Lando Norris put McLaren on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday to end Mercedes' qualifying domination.
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Tour de France finale shortened as security forces redeploy to fight wildfires
Sunday's grand finale of the Tour de France, ending in Paris, will be shortened due to the impact of security forces being redeployed to battle wildfires near Bordeaux, organisers and police said on Saturday.
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Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha agrees move to Chile's Colo Colo
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who emerged as one of the World Cup's biggest surprise packages, has reached an agreement to join Chilean side Colo Colo, club president Anibal Mosa said.
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Organisers raise concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic skip Montreal event
The Canadian Open expressed disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic from next week's tournament in Montreal, saying the recurring absence of top players from ATP 1000 events had become a broader issue for the sport.
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UAE President praises team behind 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrationsPresident His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has thanked the team behind the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, praising their efforts in delivering the nationwide event.
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Presidents of UAE, Uzbekistan discuss bilateral relations by phoneUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Uzbekistan's leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed ways to boost bilateral relations during a phone call.
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Fujairah's Wadi Wurayah added to UNESCO World Heritage listFujairah’s Wadi Wuraya has been added to the UNESCO's World Heritage list, making it the first Emirati site to be inscribed for its outstanding natural value, and the third Emirati site on the list.
