Sports News from Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Esha Oza will lead a 15-member UAE squad at the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, starting August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.

Frances Tiafoe has overcome Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2) 7-5 on Friday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, setting up an all-American clash with Brandon Nakashima as the US Open approaches.

Arsenal have started their Premier League title defence with a bang, sweeping aside newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and captain Martin Odegaard in a dominant performance at The Emirates on Friday.

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Inter Miami superstar forward Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the league's policy on hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent, the league announced on Friday.