Sports News from Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

The UAE has officially opened the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025.

The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa in Lucknow on Wednesday was called off without a ball being bowled due to excessive fog at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Prize money for next year's World Cup will be 50 per cent higher than the previous edition with world governing body FIFA agreeing a record $727 million financial contribution to the tournament on Wednesday.

Dubai Basketball suffered their first home defeat at Coca-Cola Arena since February, falling 95:97 to Maccabi Tel Aviv in a tightly contested EuroLeague Round 16 matchup.

Usman Khawaja proved reports of his demise as an international cricketer were greatly exaggerated as he scored a defiant half-century on Wednesday to steady Australia on day one of the third Ashes Test against England.

FIFA has introduced a small number of $60 (around AED 200) "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets, aiming to make next year's World Cup more affordable for fans of qualified teams

The Desert Vipers have met their match on Tuesday night as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders handed the table-toppers their first loss of the season, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.