 | Emirati football star, Omar Abdulrahman, has been officially appointed by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) as the tournament ambassador for the Fifa U-17 World Cup UAE 2013, which takes place from October 17 to November 8. |
 | Grand Midwest and Corinche Beach Club set to make debut |
 | It was meant to be the saviour of cricket — a quick-fire format spiced with cheerleaders and film-star glamour that would reverse a decline in attendance and draw in a new wave of middle-class fans. |
 | Neymar is an idol to Brazil fans who have pinned their hopes on the talented forward bringing success but manager Luis Felipe Scolari believes he still has to learn how to be a team player. |
 | David Warner heaped more embarrassment on Australia’s embattled cricket team ahead of the Ashes when the hot-headed batsman was suspended and fined for the second time in a month after punching England player Joe Root in the face. |
 | World’s fastest bowler Shoaib Akhtar aims to tap talent from labour camps in the UAE |
 | The second and final day of the Middle East Sports Event Summit showcased panel presentations and discussions on sponsorship activation, and brand building, at The Address Dubai Marina on Wednesday. |
 | Trevor Steven and Andrew Amery share their experiences |
 | Australia captain Michael Clarke has not recovered from his back injury and will miss the side’s second Champions Trophy group match against New Zealand, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. |
 | Having achieved the glittering distinction of becoming the only man to win eight singles titles at the same grand slam tournament, French Open champion Rafa Nadal was soon dreaming of another priceless thing on Sunday - to be left alone. |
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