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‘Gerrard must play in his best position’
11 months ago
DUBAI — Two football legends have urged England head coach Roy Hodgson to deploy Steven Gerrard in a more advanced position for Friday evening’s crunch Group D game against Sweden. The Three Lions’ 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst and former Aston Villa and Manchester... Full story
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Al Jazira player Khamis Esmail backs Bonamigo
11 months ago
DUBAI — Khamis Esmail insists all of the Al Jazira squad will unite behind ex Al Shabab boss Paulo Bonamigo, if — as expected — he’s appointed to succeed Caio Junior as the club’s new manager. The Abu Dhabi-based club retained the President’s Cup last... Full story
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Seven teams to take part in Sindhi Cricket League
11 months ago
DUBAI — The first Sindhi Premier League — conducted by the Sindhi Cricket Club in March this year — was a huge success for the support it received from the community and cricket fans. A lot of fans, along with their family and friends were at the Sevens stadium to witness ... Full story
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Nik Wallenda walks on tightrope over Niagara Falls
11 months ago
Famed tightrope walker Nik Wallenda completed the first walk across Niagara Falls in more than a century, braving winds and heavy spray in his historic feat. Tens of thousands of spectators were packed on the US and Canadian sides of the falls to watch Wallenda, 33, complete the hair... Full story
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UAE Pavilion Hosts Interactive Experience at Rio’s Athletes’ Park
11 months ago
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 15 June 2012 – This summer, as the world comes together for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 20 years after the original Earth Summit, the United Arab Emirates is proud to illustrate just how quickly the UAE has evolved toward sustainability... Full story
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Yuvraj Singh to visit Dubai
11 months ago
Indian cricket superstar Yuvraj Singh will visit Dubai next week to attend the Indian Property Show, a press release said. He can be spotted at the Investors Clinic booth on June 21-22 between 3-5pm. The exhibition runs for three days from June 21 to June 23 between 11am to 8pm at Dubai... Full story
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Al Jazeera inks deal to broadcast English T20
11 months ago
Qatar's Al Jazeera Sports has struck a deal with ESPN Star Sports, the Asian media rights partner of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), to broadcast the Friends Life Twenty20 (T20) tournament this summer. The agreement, which includes live coverage of 25 matches from the domestic English... Full story
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PUMA OCEAN RACING: Blog from the Seas - Leg 8, Day 4
11 months ago
Blog from the Seas Leg 8, Day 414 June 2012 By: Amory Ross, MCM, PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG HEADING: 054 degrees WINDSPEED: 32 kts BOATSPEED: 24 kts DISTANCE TO FINISH: 630 miles The Northern Atlantic feels a bit like the Southern Ocean on days like these. It’s really windy,... Full story
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Halawi and Al Hameli dazzle in closing event
11 months ago
ABU DHABI — Hasan Halawi and Sultan Al Hameli showed off their dazzling skills at an end-of-season tournament at the Dome@Rawdhat They came together to celebrate the culmination of the latest Streetkings Football Academy in the UAE Capital during a a fast-paced, exciting event at the ... Full story
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Busy season ahead for racing
11 months ago
DUBAI — The horse racing authority here have come up with the calendar for what looks to be another tightly packed season ahead. Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister of UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Racing Authority, has... Full story
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