Sports from Monday, December 29th, 2025

The winners of the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award, the largest of its kind in terms of prize value and number of categories, were announced on Monday during the World Sports Summit in Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the sidelines of the World Sports Summit on Monday.

British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State that killed two people, local police said on Monday.

The World Sports Summit has opened in Dubai, bringing together more than 1,500 sports leaders, policymakers and athletes from around the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Monday that Dubai would host the global governing body's Best Awards ceremony next year.

Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

Riyad Mahrez has scored a first half penalty as Algeria sealed their place in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group E clash in Rabat on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has honoured tennis legend Novak Djokovic with the newly launched Globe Sports Award during the 16th Globe Soccer Awards held on Sunday at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Royal.

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have pushed aside the Gulf Giants by 32 runs to qualify for the top four of the DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 10th edition of the Al Salam Cycling Championship on Sunday.

Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6‑3 6‑3 on Sunday during the "Battle of the Sexes: The Dubai Showdown" exhibition match held at the sold-out Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.