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• Early upsets abound in opening round in Dubai

For Amanda Anisimova and Jelena Ostapenko, the letdown was real in the United Arab Emirates. After the two stormed through the Qatar TotalEnergies Open last week, with Anisimova beating Ostapenko in the final of the WTA 1000 event on Saturday, they were bounced Monday in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships....2025
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• Spain's Paula Badosa takes 'home'-court win at opener in Dubai

No. 9 Paula Badosa of Spain held her "home" court on Sunday to win her opening match at the Dubai Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates. Badosa posted a 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Lulu Sun of New Zealand, winning 87 percent of the points on her first serve....2025
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• FCG and Robert Rock Junior Tour Announce New UAE Championship in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – January 30,2025– Future Champions Golf (FCG) and the Robert Rock Junior Tour (RRJT) are thrilled to announce the inaugural RRJT/FCG UAE Championship, set to take place from April 1-3, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This exciting new championship marks the expansion of FCG and RRJT into the Middle East, bringing together elite junior… »FCG and Robert Roc...2025
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• Entry List WTA Dubai Duty Free Championships 2025 featuring Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff
The 2025 Dubai Duty Free Championships will see several top stars of the WTA travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the fan-favorite event, which is scheduled to run from February 16-22, 2025....2025
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• FULL PFL ROAD TO DUBAI CHAMPIONS SERIES RESULTS: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes Battle
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Usman Nurmagomedov versus Paul Hughes delivered on all the hype and anticipation surrounding the... The post FULL PFL ROAD TO DUBAI CHAMPIONS SERIES RESULTS: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes Battle appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
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• Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes full fight Video PFL Champions Series 1 – 2025

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-01-25, we are going to comment and rate the mma bout Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes as soon as we watch the full fight. Hughes vs Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place Saturday, January 25th, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), in a 5-round lightweight (155 lbs, 70 kg) ... Read more...2025
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• DP World Tour CEO longs for LIV Golf deal, and thus a different schedule in 2026

Rory McIlroy chats with Guy Kinnings, the new CEO of the DP World Tour at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. | Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images The newly minted boss of the DP World Tour, Guy Kinnings, hopes to see the DP World Tour in a much difference place in 2026. As the DP World Tour unveiled its 2025 schedule on Tuesday, CEO Guy Kinnings hopes the golf world looks much different...2024
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• ‘Fight Island’ Returns! 22 Fun Tidbits, Facts & Storylines

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) travels to the Middle East this weekend (Sat., Oct. 26, 2024) for its super-stacked twelfth pay-per-view (PPV) event of the season, UFC 308, from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In UFC 308’s PPV main event, newly-minted Featherweight kingpin, Ilia Topuira, makes his highly-anticipated first title defense against Baddest Motherf—ker (BMF)...2024
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• The Last Three Opponents of Dmitry Bivol

Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) will soon have his shot at becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion against Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs). The two men headline a Riyadh Season card at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Boxing fans can catch the action as a pay-per-view on DAZN. However, Beterbiev-Bivol will not be part of the pay-per-view for those in the United States and Canada. T...2024
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• DP World Tour sends warning shot to players amid LIV Golf Promotions event

Keith Pelley (R), the commissioner of the DP World Tour, speaks with Jay Monahan (L), the commissioner of the PGA Tour, at the 2022 BMW PGA Championship. | Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images The DP World Tour has taken a much different stance than the PGA Tour as it relates to LIV Golf’s promotions event in December. The DP World Tour has fired some shots. In a memo sent to players Wednes...2023
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• New main event for this weekend after Moussa Gholam injury
Due to a training camp injury suffered by Moussa Gholam, undefeated Jordanian lightweight prospect Bader “The Master” Samreen (8-0, 7 KOs) has been elevated to the 10-round main event for this Saturday’s launch of the Rising Stars Arabia (RSA) series, the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Middle East… New main event for this weekend after Moussa Gholam injury T...2023
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• Undefeated Jordanian lightweight prospect Bader Samreen as a New headliner against Jose Paez Gonzalez in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Undefeated Jordanian lightweight prospect Bader “The Master” Samreen New headliner against Jose Paez Gonzalez Rising Stars Arabia boxing series launches this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, UAE ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (September 5, 2023) – Due to a training camp injury suffered by Moussa Gholam, undefeated Jordanian lightweight prospect Bader “The Master” Samreen (8-0, 7 KOs) […]...2023
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• Undefeated Jordanian lightweight prospect Bader “The Master” Samreen New headliner against Jose Paez Gonzalez
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Due to a training camp injury suffered by Moussa Gholam,... The post Undefeated Jordanian lightweight prospect Bader “The Master” Samreen New headliner against Jose Paez Gonzalez appeared first on FightBook MMA....2023
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• Lionel Messi and PSG’s reported breakup, explained
Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images The suspension feels like the beginning of the end of Messi and Paris St-Germain The beginning of the end of the relationship between French soccer power Paris Saint Germain and star forward Lionel Messi seems to be underway. Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. There are no doubts about that anymore.Behind the scenes, it’s ...2023
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• Team USA to host exhibitions vs. Greece, Germany in Abu Dhabi ahead of FIBA World Cup
Team USA will host Greece, and likely Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, in a historic exhibition game in Abu Dhabi in August, ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Americans will play Greece — which, barring an injury in the NBA playoffs, will be captained by Antetokounmpo — on Aug. 18 and Germany on Aug. 20, USA Basketball announced in a news release Wednesday morning. These will be the firs...2023
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• Globetrotting Justin Meram enjoying stellar year for Columbus Crew, Iraq

LA Galaxy fell prey to VAR and a dominant performance from Columbus, despite two penalty saves from Jon Kempin. Justin Meram literally circled the globe during this most recent international window. To get from Columbus, Ohio, to Bangkok, the Crew SC and Iraq national team forward connected first through Atlanta, then Tokyo before finally landing in Thailand. From there, he flew to Amman, Jordan,...2017
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"The fight will take place in La Perle, Dubai, United Arab Emirates as part of a big event promoted by Rahul Suri."

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"Over the past couple of years we’ve seen the emergence of the United Arab Emirates and Middle East in boxing on the world stage."

2022
"Christian Pulisic became the first American player to lift the tournament trophy as Chelsea defeated Brazilian side Palmeiras 2-1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday afternoon."

2021
"The United Arab Emirates will host two NBA preseason games next October in Abu Dhabi as part of a multiyear partnership with the league, sources told ESPN's The Undefeated."

2019
"Tan Cheng Hoe can now throw away his notes on Bert van Marwijk after the Dutchman was released from his duties with United Arab Emirates."

2018
"17-18 for the globetrotting series that began the season in February in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and competes in [."

2017
"Fatima Al Ali began in the United Arab Emirates and has earned her some ice time with the Washington Capitals."

2016
"Griffin has never played in an NBA regular-season game, but he enjoyed stints in Italy, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and the United Arab Emirates."

2015
"As part of the four-year agreement, starting with the current season, the United Arab Emirates-based broadcaster will telecast at least two MLS regular season matches per week, as well as the AT&T MLS All-Star Game, the MLS Cup Playoffs and MLS Cup, on the Abu Dhabi Sports Channels (Abu Dhabi Al Riyadiya and Abu Dhabi Al Riyadiya 2)."

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"The ex-France international says he could imagine ending his career in the United States, Qatar or the United Arab Emirates."

• LIV Golf to open 2025 season with unorthodox approach in Saudi Arabia

A view of the podium from the LIV Golf Invitational - Jeddah event in 2022. | Photo by Joe Scarnici/LIV Golf via Getty Images LIV Golf officials have decided to mix things up, hoping to allure more American golf fans for its first event of the year. LIV Golf is going under the lights. According to LIV Golf’s official website, the season-opening event in Riyadh, scheduled for Feb. 6 to 8, w...2025
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• Why does Rory McIlroy continue to play on DP World Tour? His lifelong goal tells all

Rory McIlroy smiles during the Pro-Am ahead of the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. | Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Despite the logistical challenges, Rory McIlroy continues to play on both the PGA and DP World Tours. He explained why in Abu Dhabi. Rory McIlroy is all but a lock to win a sixth DP World Tour Order of Merit, the award given to the season-long champion on the circu...2024
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• 7 best outfits at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships features a 64-player field, offering a fantastic display of tennis outfits this week in the United Arab Emirates. I’ve curated a list of my favorite looks from the WTA 1000 tournament and would love to hear your thoughts. While I’ve ranked them, each outfit stands out for its unique […]...2024
• Tyrell Hatton quits PGA Tour; signs $63 million deal to join Jon Rahm and LIV Golf

Tyrell Hatton and Jon Rahm during the 2023 Ryder Cup. | Photo by Maddie Meyer/PGA of America/Getty Images Englishman Tyrell Hatton, currently the 16th player in the world, has signed a deal to join LIV Golf. After months of speculation, Englishman Tyrell Hatton has finally signed a deal. He will join Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf team, Legion XIII, and debut on the Saudi-backed circuit at its seaso...2024
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• Tommy Fleetwood turns down LIV offer, scoffs at millions to join Jon Rahm’s squad

Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm embrace after winning the 2023 Ryder Cup. | Brendan Moran/Getty Images LIV Golf tried to lure Tommy Fleetwood, but the Englishman turned down a lucrative offer to join Jon Rahm’s team. Tommy Fleetwood is not heading to LIV Golf, unlike his Ryder Cup teammate Jon Rahm. In fact, LIV Golf offered Fleetwood “10s of millions” to join the Saudi-backed circuit, accord...2024
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• Best Golf Courses in Qatar (TOP 5 Courses)
Looking to play the best golf courses in Qatar? GolfReviewsGuide.com picks out the top courses to play in Qatar. Qatar is an underrated golfing destination in the Middle East, sitting a little in the shadow of surrounding neighbours such as Dubai and United Arab Emirates. It has long been part of the European and DP World Tour schedule, however, and is home to some of the best golf courses in this...2023
• Plenty of Dutchies Drafted For Baseball United League

The upstart Baseball United League had its draft today. A lot of former professional players were drafted by the four teams of the league. Several players from Curaçao were drafted as well. Baseball United is a baseball league with teams in India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. It is an attempt to grow the … Continue reading "Plenty of Dutchies Drafted For Baseball United Leagu...2023
• World’s most beautiful clubhouses

We list the world’s most beautiful clubhouses, from Abu Dhabi’s Falcon and Wentworth’s historic castle to a space-age design originally intended to be the home of Marilyn Monroe. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, UAE – The dramatic Falcon clubhouse at this Peter Harradine-designed course pays homage to the United Arab Emirates’ national birds and the importance […] The post World’...2023
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• Spain's Paula Badosa takes 'home'-court win at opener in Dubai
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While they're nowhere close to the likes of Canada, Sweden, Finland, or the US, I find it encouraging that a country like Australia has managed to climb through a number of levels of hockey on the international stage. After all, this is a country who is thought mostly to be in a warmer weather climate by those of us north of the equator, but Australia will see temperatures plunge to near-freezing ...2025
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• DP World Tour CEO longs for LIV Golf deal, and thus a different schedule in 2026
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• “Rising Stars Arabia 3” official results from Abu Dhabi

Jaouad Belmehdi, Fahad Al Bloushi and Sultan Al Nuami all winners in impressive Display of Arab boxing power “Rising Stars Arabia 3” official results from Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (March 3, 2024) – Arab boxing power was on display today as Moroccan super featherweight Jaouad “The Moroccan Bomber” Belmehdi (20-1-3, 9 KOs) […]...2024
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• Swiatek races into Dubai semi-finals while double faults cost Gauff

Cîrstea comes back from 2-6, 1-5 down to beat VondrousovaEvans brushed aside by Kokkinakis in third defeat to AustralianTop-seeded Iga Swiatek breezed to a 6-3, 6-2 win over Qinwen Zheng to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates.Swiatek saved all three break points she faced and broke Zheng three times to dispatch the Australian Open finalist ...2024
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• Tyrell Hatton quits PGA Tour; signs $63 million deal to join Jon Rahm and LIV Golf
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• Rory McIlroy debuts new TaylorMade driver ahead of DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the Pro-Am prior to the 2023 DP World Tour Championship. | Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images Since McIlroy has already won the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai, he can test out a new driver during competition. Rory McIlroy has already won the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai, so he is using this week’s DP World Tour Championship to test a new d...2023
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• Boxing results: Bader Samreem stops Gonzales!
By Ken Hissner: At the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Saturday over DAZN promoter Ahmed AM Seddiqi presented in the main event lightweight Bader Samreen, … read full story ← Boxing results: Bader Samreem stops Gonzales! @ Boxing News 24...2023
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• Germany Beats Latvia 81-79, Will Play USA In Semifinals

Germany defeated Latvia 81-79 to advance to the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup where they will play the United States. The U.S. beat Germany 99-91 on Aug. 20 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Franz Wagner scored 16 points for Germany as they remained undefeated in the tournament. Arturs Zagars scored 24 and Davis Bertans scored 20 for Latvia....2023
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• Family ties: Jannik Sinner receives special visit from Kalinskaya’s brother in Dubai

Jannik Sinner met with his girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya’s brother in Dubai. The World No. 1 is currently preparing for his pre-season at the Patrick Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in the United Arab Emirates, training alongside partners such as Grigor Dimitrov, Alexandre Muller, and Karen Khachanov....2024
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• Tyrell Hatton quits PGA Tour; signs $63 million deal to join Jon Rahm and LIV Golf
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• Saudi Arabia’s Impact On Boxing Can’t Be Denied, But Is That An Entirely Good Thing?
By: Sean Crose In June of 1980 boxing superstar "Sugar" Ray Leonard lost his WBC welterweight title belt in a stunningly impressive battle against the already legendary Roberto Duran. The fight, an instant classic, went down at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Less than six months later, a much improved Leonard regained the WBC title from Duran when Duran suddenly and inexplicably quit in the eighth...2023
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• NBA Brand Caravan Travels to Abu Dhabi With T’wolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves eagerly raised their hands to be part of the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games when the league came calling. Yes, it disrupted the traditional flow of training camp, and the logistics of taking 200 coaches, players, family members, executives, corporate partners and others to the United Arab Emirates capital required months of …...2023
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• Lionel Messi and PSG’s reported breakup, explained
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• Eric Griffin Arrested: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Community center and field dedication allows FC Dallas to show appreciation for origins of 2014 success
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• Christian Pulisic, Chelsea win FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea continued Europe’s dominance at the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, claiming a first-ever trophy at the annual competition. Christian Pulisic became the first American player to lift the tournament trophy as Chelsea defeated Brazilian side Palmeiras 2-1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday afternoon. It was the ninth-consecutive time that a ... Read more...2022
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• Moussa Gholam takes on Matias Rueda in Rising Stars Arabia debut card

Over the past couple of years we’ve seen the emergence of the United Arab Emirates and Middle East in boxing on the world stage. The region has hosted several big fights including Anthony Joshua-Andy Ruiz 2, Oleksandr Usyk-Joshua 2, Dmitry Bivol-Gilberto Ramirez and is set to do so again when Tyson Fury meets Francis Ngannou […] The post Moussa Gholam takes on Matias Rueda in Rising St...2023
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• Eric Griffin Arrested: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• NBA to hold Bucks-Hawks preseason games in United Arab Emirates

The NBA moved its 2017 All-Star Weekend from Charlotte because LBGT employees within the league didn't feel comfortable attending....2022
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• Helmand Alekozai vs Digari Mahesh set for WBC Middle East title
Helmand Alekozai will face Digari Mahesh from India on April 19, manager Trifon Petrov confirmed this morning. The eight-round bout will be for the vacant WBC Middle East title. The fight will take place in La Perle, Dubai, United Arab Emirates as part of a big event promoted by Rahul Suri. Alekozai (12-0, 5 knockouts)… Helmand Alekozai vs Digari Mahesh set for WBC Middle East title The...2024
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• Anthony Edwards leads Team USA with 34 points vs. Germany to close out perfect FIBA exhibition run
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Team USA is entering the FIBA World Cup after a perfect exhibition season that ended with the toughest of tests. Germany has a roster with several capable NBA players and led the Americans by as many as 16 points in the third quarter Sunday, but a committed defensive effort and a couple of fine individual performances on offense were enough to lift USAB to a 99-91...2023
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• Bucks, Hawks to play preseason games in UAE

The Bucks and Hawks will play two preseason games in October in Abu Dhabi, the NBA's first games in the United Arab Emirates and on the Arabian Gulf....2022
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• Entry List WTA Dubai Duty Free Championships 2025 featuring Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff
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• Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes full fight Video PFL Champions Series 1 – 2025
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• Entry List 2025 Abu Dhabi Open featuring Elena Rybakina, Paula Badosa and Leylah Fernandez

The 2025 Abu Dhabi Open will see several talented WTA stars travel to the United Arab Emirates for one of the newer additions to the calendar, which is scheduled to run from February 3-8, 2025....2025
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• Matchroom Boxing Signs Nishant Dev: A New Era for Indian Boxing

On January 10, Matchroom Boxing announced that they had signed Indian southpaw Nishant Dev and that he would turn professional with them. To many, this may seem like any other signing that a boxing promotional company announces. After all, companies like Matchroom sign several boxers yearly, including Olympians. Dev is an Indian who represented his country at the Paris Olympics and is not just a r...2025
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• LIV Golf to open 2025 season with unorthodox approach in Saudi Arabia
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• Family ties: Jannik Sinner receives special visit from Kalinskaya’s brother in Dubai
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• Aryna Sabalenka to lead talented lineup at 2025 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has been announced as an entrant at the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates....2024
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• After emotional victory, Rory McIlroy has his sights set on making more European history

Rory McIlroy poses with the Race to Dubai trophy. | Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images Rory McIlroy captured his sixth Race to Dubai title, but he has eyes on winning more in the coming years. Rory McIlroy continues to make history on the DP World Tour. He won his sixth Order of Merit title on Sunday, which matches the late, great Seve Ballesteros. But the Northern Irishman desires to be t...2024
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