Sports from Friday, May 23rd, 2025

The UAE Boxing Federation has officially joined the ranks of World Boxing, becoming one of 17 new national federations approved for membership.

Striker Ivan Toney has earned a recall to England's squad after an impressive season with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah could get his first senior cap after being selected by coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday.

Table-toppers Gujarat Titans will take heart from the gutsy display by their under-utilised middle order despite their 33-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Thursday.

Novak Djokovic marked his 38th birthday in style on Thursday, defeating Matteo Arnaldi 6-4 6-4 to reach the Geneva Open semi-finals and continue his pursuit of a 100th career title.

The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup will have a record prize fund of more than $36.5 million, Qatar's Local Organising Committee announced.