The play-off draw for Euro 2016 has been completed in Nyon with the Republic of Ireland being handed a tough tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Martin O'Neill's side have been drawn to play the first leg away from home between November 12-14, with the return matches between November 15-17. Elsewhere, there’s a Scandinavian derby as Sweden face Denmark, while Norway take on Hungary and Ukraine will play Slovenia.
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.
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.
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.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a second update issued on its official channels on Saturday at 8:20 pm.
More than 3.2 million people visited mosques managed by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, officials have said.
The UAE has joined 21 nations in condemning the recent Iranian attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and civilian infrastructure and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
