Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher seems to have predicted exactly how Manchester City would win the League Cup final last night. Gallagher, who is a lifelong City fan, made the pre-match predictions saying the game against Liverpool would be ‘mega close’ and go to penalties with Yaya Toure scoring the winning goal. Some might say goalkeeper Willy Caballero was the hero on the day after he saved three spot kicks at Wembley to repay the faith of manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Norris on pole for Sao Paulo sprint, Piastri third
Lando Norris was perfectly placed to extend his Formula One championship lead after taking pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint race on Friday with McLaren teammate and closest title rival Oscar Piastri qualifying third.
Sabalenka books WTA Finals title clash with Rybakina
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina, with both players eyeing their first Billie Jean King trophy.
Thrilling start to Dubai Racing Carnival
The Dubai Racing Carnival got underway on Friday evening at Meydan Racecourse, featuring over 70 horses across seven races with a total prize purse of AED 1.33 million.
Aaron Rai, Tommy Fleetwood share halfway lead in Abu Dhabi
Tommy Fleetwood and fellow Englishman Aaron Rai share the lead at the halfway stage of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after wowing the crowds at Yas Links on day two.
Sabalenka overcomes holder Gauff to reach semis of WTA Finals
Aryna Sabalenka roared back from a slow start to beat Coco Gauff 7-6(5) 6-2 and clinch a semi-final spot at the season-ending WTA Finals on Thursday, sending the defending champion packing and assuring Jessica Pegula of a place in the last four.
