World number five Rafael Nadal has been knocked out of the Australian Open first round by fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco. The epic five-set match ended 7-6, 4-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 in four hours, 41 minutes. It’s only Nadal’s second ever opening round defeat at a major tournament. Meanwhile, in the women’s competition, former world number one Ana Ivanovic beat the unseeded Tammi Patterson 6-2, 6-3.
Emotional Federer full of love and gratitude at Hall of Fame induction
An emotional Roger Federer said he was still writing his love letter to the sport that "meant the world" to him on Saturday as the 20-time Grand Slam champion was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.
Vuelta leader Pogacar forced to abandon after stage eight crash
Tadej Pogacar's bid to complete cycling's Grand Tour hat-trick came to a painful end at the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday when the race leader and five-time Tour de France winner crashed out with blood on his face and an injured shoulder.
Munoz's late strike earns Liverpool draw with Forest
Liverpool's Victor Munoz has struck a late equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but Andoni Iraola's side were left still searching for their first Premier League win of the season after his first home league game in charge.
F1 Champion Norris extends McLaren contract to 2030
Formula One world champion Lando Norris announced a contract extension with McLaren until at least the end of 2030 on Saturday, and said he would be happy to see out his career with a team that felt like home.
Liverpool finalise agreement to sign PSG's Barcola
Liverpool have finalised an agreement to sign French forward Bradley Barcola from European champions Paris St Germain in a deal worth up to £123 million (AED614 million), with the 23-year-old set to become the latest high-profile addition to Andoni Iraola's squad.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts, at a total cost of AED 1.161 billion, to develop several key intersections along Al Meydan Street to improve connectivity and traffic flow.
The UAE has sent an aircraft carrying urgent relief aid, consisting of 83 tonnes of food supplies and various shelter and humanitarian essentials, to support those affected by the devastating flash flood and landslide in Nepal.
The Central Bank of the UAE has issued an examination on Banque Misr branches in the country after US authorities reported a primary money laundering concern.
