World number one Novak Djokovic will face five-time winner Roger Federer in the men’s final of the US Open tonight. It will be the 42nd meeting between the pair, with Federer leading the head-to-head by one victory. The Swiss superstar has not won a grand slam title since 2012, while Djokovic is eyeing his third major win of the season.
Sri Lanka salvage draw after battling Dinusha denies India
Sri Lanka's middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha engineered a remarkable rearguard action to help the hosts salvage a draw and deny India a series sweep in the second test on Thursday.
Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles title
Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik have beaten Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3 1-6 10-6 on Wednesday to win the US Open mixed doubles title, securing their first Grand Slam trophy as a team.
Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in their first home match of the LaLiga season.
UAE advances sports partnerships at BRICS ministers meeting
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in sports at the 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam, India.
India close in on victory after Mendis and Sooriyabandara resistance
Sri Lanka mounted a brief fightback, but India remained firmly on course for a series-sweeping victory in the second and final test on Wednesday.
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has opened the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah.
The UAE has adopted a resolution governing violations, penalties and administrative measures for higher education institutions, vocational centres and training institutes.
The Ministry of Defence has launched the "Beladi" programme to develop young Emiratis' leadership skills, technical expertise, and practical knowledge talent and prepare them for national service.
