Sports from Tuesday, October 21st, 2025

For the first time ever, the Red Bull Half Court World Finals are coming to the UAE — with Dubai set to host the high-energy 3-on-3 basketball showdown on November 29.

South Africa batsman Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten 68 to steer his side to 185-4 at stumps on the second day of the second test against Pakistan on Tuesday, but two late wickets saw the hosts keep a firm grip on the contest.

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Junior Dubai Desert Classic (JDDC), with the fourth edition set to welcome the next generation of golfers to Emirates Golf Club from January 16–18, 2026.

The countdown has begun for the T100 Triathlon World Tour, as it returns to Dubai to headline the 30x30 Dubai Fitness Challenge. 

Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has replaced wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan's one day international captain, the country's cricket board (PCB) said.

UAE's Al Wahda defeated Qatar's Al Duhail with a score of 3-1 on Monday at Al Nahyan Stadium during the third round of the West region's AFC Champions League Elite.

The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica football federations announced on Monday a joint bid to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams.