Basketball star Kobe Bryant has announced he will retire next year. The Los Angeles Lakers player - considered one of basketball's modern-day greats - will complete the 2015-16 season. He made the announcement through a poem entitled "Dear Basketball" published on the Player's Tribune website. The 37-year-old's career has spanned 20 years.
Iran still set to play in 2026 World Cup, says AFC representative
Iran has given no indication it intends to remove its national team from this summer's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a representative for the Asian Football Confederation said Monday.
Chelsea fined 10.75 million pounds, given suspended transfer ban, after rule breaches
Chelsea have been fined a record total of 10.75 million pounds for historical breaches of the Premier League's regulations, the league said on Monday.
Dubai Basketball powers past Crvena Zvezda in ABA League
Dubai Basketball recorded a 114–91 victory over Crvena Zvezda on Sunday, in an ABA League game played in Sarajevo, marking the team’s highest-scoring performance of the season.
Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title
Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Indian Wells title on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6) 7-6(4) in a polished display of hard-court excellence under the California desert sun.
Sabalenka takes Indian Wells title with epic three-set victory
Aryna Sabalenka finally conquered her Indian Wells demons on Sunday, defeating Elena Rybakina 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) in the final to claim the desert title for the first time and secure her 23rd career crown.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to a fire at the Shah oil field following a drone strike.
Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully "extinguished" a fire caused by an impact on one of the fuel tanks near Dubai International Airport early on Monday.
UAE air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles and 21 drones on Monday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.
