Sport from Monday, August 3rd, 2026
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Eala dismantles Pegula to win first WTA Tour title
Alexandra Eala dismantled top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 in the weather-hit final of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title.
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Williams sisters awarded wild card for Cincinnati Open
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are set to make their Cincinnati Open doubles debut this month after being awarded a wild card on Monday, marking their return to doubles action for the first time since 2022.
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India's Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests, Nabi earns first call-up
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of this month's two-Test series against Sri Lanka as he continues to recover from a left knee injury, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Monday.
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UAEFA President backs Infantino decision to scrap FIFA private investment plans
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), has welcomed the decision by FIFA President Gianni Infantino not to proceed with the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative.
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No injuries reported after fire at Dubai South workshopNo injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a workshop in the Dubai South area overnight.
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Dubai Creek Lights project to create world-class nighttime destinationDubai Municipality has started work on the AED 80 million project Dubai Creek Lights project, which will transform an 8 km stretch of the creek with more than 5,000 lighting units, creating a striking nighttime experience that celebrates the area's history, culture and architecture.
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Dubai Police issues warning after man caught for illegal money transfersDubai Police have urged the public to be extra vigilant while accepting part-time jobs online after a man was "hired" to carry out illegal money transfers for a fixed commission.
