Sports from Friday, March 27th, 2026
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Russell edges Antonelli as Mercedes set early practice pace in Japan
Formula One championship leader George Russell has edged out teammate Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes one-two at the top of the timesheets in Friday's opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Sabalenka sails past Rybakina to set up Miami Open final against Gauff
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has eased past Elena Rybakina 6-4 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open final against Coco Gauff as the world number one bids to become the fifth woman to complete the 'Sunshine Double' after her title win at Indian Wells.
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Croatia beat Colombia 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
Croatia has secured a 2-1 win over Colombia in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, overturning an early deficit with goals from Luka Vuskovic and Igor Matanovic.
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Rainy weather to continue nationwide until Friday nightThe National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says the UAE will remain under the influence of a rainy weather system until Friday night, driven by a main weather front over the far western regions, where scattered heavy rainfall has already been recorded.
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Etihad diverts two flights due to unstable weather conditionsEtihad Airways has diverted two flights to Muscat on Thursday following adverse weather conditions in Abu Dhabi.
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Over 1,300 personnel deployed in Dubai during adverse weatherDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed 1,300 trained technical personnel, 500 tankers, and 380 mobile and fixed pumping units in collaboration with its partners for support during the unstable weather conditions in the UAE.
