The Seattle Seahawks scraped past the Minnesota Vikings in freezing Minneapolis. They won 10-9 in their wildcard play-off, which was the third coldest NFL game on record. But they needed a mistake from Viking kicker, Blair Walsh, to progress. Despite making all three of his previous field goals attempts, Walsh missed a 27-yard chip shot with just 22 seconds remaining. The Seahawks now go to the Carolina Panthers in the next round.
Dubai Basketball edge Real Madrid in EuroLeague opener
Dubai Basketball has secured a historic 78-77 victory over Real Madrid in their EuroLeague season opener at Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday.
Late Gakpo equaliser earns Dutch draw against Germany
Cody Gakpo has volleyed in a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener on Thursday, denying new coach Juergen Klopp a winning start.
UAE launch Gulf Cup campaign with emphatic win
The UAE launched their Arabian Gulf Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Yemen 4-0 in their Group B opener at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah.
HotelPlanner tour: Emirati talent on show at Abu Dhabi Challenge
Emirati golfers Ahmad Skaik and Ahmed Al Musharekh will represent the region when the Abu Dhabi Challenge returns to Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the Al Ain Region next week.
Joshua and Fury to face off in Cardiff in December
The long-awaited showdown between British former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place in Cardiff on December 11, promoter Turki Alalshikh announced on social media on Thursday.
Flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE have been suspended until further notice, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, has offered his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam have launched an initiative that will equip one million people with the necessary AI skills in Lebanon.
