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McLaren driver Lando Norris wins the F1 at the Yas Marina Circut in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Rishabh Pant will play for Lucknow in the IPL after becoming the most expensive player in the league's history. AFP

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Pep Guardiola has won the Premier League title six times since becoming Manchester City manager in 2016. Reuters

Guardiola delivers news Man City fans have been waiting for

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during his farewell during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Getty Images

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Max Verstappen during the Qatar Grand Prix last year that was marred by extreme heat. Getty Images

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Zayed Cricket Stadium under construction in June 2002 and pictured again in 2021. Photo: Arup, Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Al Fursan aerial display team will form part of the celebrations of an action-packed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. Victor Besa / The National

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: Oliver Oakes, Team Principal of Alpine F1 looks on in the Paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chris Graythen / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Chris Graythen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

ExclusiveAbu Dhabi F1: Alpine not here to make up the numbers, says Oakes

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring his sides first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League, league stage match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday November 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

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Uefa Champions League table: Which clubs will qualify and who are in trouble?

Rishabh Pant will play for Lucknow in the IPL after becoming the most expensive player in the league's history. AFP

Top cricketers with highest salary in IPL 2025 after auction in Saudi Arabia

Pep Guardiola has won the Premier League title six times since becoming Manchester City manager in 2016. Reuters

Guardiola delivers news Man City fans have been waiting for

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during his farewell during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Getty Images

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Max Verstappen during the Qatar Grand Prix last year that was marred by extreme heat. Getty Images

What is the F1 driver cooling kit introduced for 2025 season?

Zayed Cricket Stadium under construction in June 2002 and pictured again in 2021. Photo: Arup, Chris Whiteoak / The National

20 years of sporting excellence at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium

Al Fursan aerial display team will form part of the celebrations of an action-packed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. Victor Besa / The National

2024 Abu Dhabi F1: Full schedule for race weekend and concerts

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: Oliver Oakes, Team Principal of Alpine F1 looks on in the Paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chris Graythen / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Chris Graythen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

ExclusiveAbu Dhabi F1: Alpine not here to make up the numbers, says Oakes

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring his sides first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League, league stage match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday November 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Uefa Champions League table: Which clubs will qualify and who are in trouble?

Rishabh Pant will play for Lucknow in the IPL after becoming the most expensive player in the league's history. AFP

Top cricketers with highest salary in IPL 2025 after auction in Saudi Arabia

Pep Guardiola has won the Premier League title six times since becoming Manchester City manager in 2016. Reuters

Guardiola delivers news Man City fans have been waiting for

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during his farewell during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Getty Images

Incredible stats and memorable finals of Nadal's fine career

Max Verstappen during the Qatar Grand Prix last year that was marred by extreme heat. Getty Images

What is the F1 driver cooling kit introduced for 2025 season?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, applauds the fans as he leaves the field as he looks dejected after defeat to Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 07, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)

Ruben Amorim says Man United 'need to improve' after Forest defeat

Second successive Premier League defeat for Old Trafford club following midweek loss to Arsenal

Hamilton hit by bollard and bad luck in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying

Silva frustration at 'two points lost' for Man City after draw with Palace

McLaren dominate Abu Dhabi qualifying as Norris grabs pole

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, applauds the fans as he leaves the field as he looks dejected after defeat to Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 07, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)

Ruben Amorim says Man United 'need to improve' after Forest defeat

Second successive Premier League defeat for Old Trafford club following midweek loss to Arsenal

Michail Antonio: West Ham player undergoes surgery following car crash

Manchester City's English defender #82 Rico Lewis (L) celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park in south London on December 7, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Silva frustration at 'two points lost' for Man City after draw with Palace

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Tennis

World No 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. AP

Exclusive'She is innocent': Swiatek's coach backs star after failed doping test

World number two accepts one-month ban after ITIA rules she did not knowingly take banned substance

Swiatek accepts one-month ban after testing positive for banned substance

Rafael Nadal, centre right, and Roger Federer with their trophies after the 2006 Dubai Tennis Championships final. Photo: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

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