Sports from Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

South Africa fought a rearguard action to turn the second test against Pakistan on its head and take the upper hand after an enthralling third day’s play on Wednesday.

World-class women's tennis will return to the UAE’s capital as the fourth edition of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open kicks off early next year.

Citing "the uncertainty that has arisen in Spain over the past few weeks", LaLiga announced Tuesday it is scrapping plans to hold a league match between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami this December.

Ryder Cup hero Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will return to Dubai Creek Resort for the 2026 Dubai Invitational, taking place from January 15-18.

Holders Paris St Germain scored three times in seven minutes at the end of a rollercoaster first half on the way to crushing hosts Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, after both teams played with 10 men for almost an hour.