Sports from Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Cycling legends and former Tour de France stage winners Ján Svorada and Peter Velits have announced their participation in the inaugural L’Étape Dubai by Tour de France, from February 1-2.

Madison Keys stunned second seed Iga Swiatek 5-7 6-1 7-6(8) in a thriller to reach her first Australian Open final.

Manchester City have signed Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday.

The Desert Vipers got back to winning ways in the DP World ILT20 as they put up a scintillating performance to outclass the Sharjah Warriorz, and clinch a massive 10-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.