A jersey worn by baseball legend Babe Ruth has been auctioned off for a whopping USD $5.64 million (AED 20.7 million).
It's become the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.
Ruth, who played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, wore the shirt in from 1928 to 1930.
Infantino gets lifeline with African support, UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat
FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a lifeline on Thursday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously backed his leadership, but the support from one of the largest voting blocs is unlikely to end scrutiny on how the sport is governed globally.
Fujairah to host World Junior Chess Championship
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has awarded the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club the right to host the 2027 FIDE World Junior Under-20 Chess Championship, marking another major sporting event for the UAE.
Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday.
French rugby club Stade Francais sent ransom after cyberattack
Stade Francais said on Thursday that it had been the victim of a cyberattack that affected part of its information system.
Uruguay appoint Forlan as head coach after World Cup debacle
Diego Forlan has been named head coach of Uruguay's senior and Under-20s sides, the country's FA (AUF) announced on Thursday.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to a fire that broke out at an under-construction building on Yas Island on Friday morning.
The UAE has joined Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in strongly condemning the ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments with Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy.
