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Iran strikes hit energy infra in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait
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Israel says it hit Iranian weapons-linked chemical facility
US' C-130 aircraft downed in Isfahan: Iran
Abu Dhabi says Borouge factory operations suspended
Oman condemns attacks on the UAE embassy in Syria
Power, desalination plant, and oil sector complex damaged: Kuwait
US aircraft searching for a pilot was destroyed: Iran
Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make a deal
Oman head coach Tarik Sektioui
OFA unveils National Projects to boost game in Oman

MUSCAT: The Oman Football Association (OFA) unveiled a series of national development projects aimed at enhancing the football landscape in the Sultanate of Oman. The initiatives form part of a broader strategic vision to improve player performance, strengthen technical structures and create a sustainable pathway for talent development across all age groups.Among the...

Coughlin leads Korda by two at LPGA Aramco Championship
Southampton's Shea Charles scores their second goal past Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga

Southampton's Charles nets late winner to stun Arsenal 2-1 in FA Cup
FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal

Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico to take major step towards title

Burruchaga beats Tirante to reach first ATP final

Pegula downs Jovic to reach WTA Charleston final
A tightly contested duel for the ball during Oman’s victory over Thailand in the Asian qualifier.

Oman secure 2nd straight win over Thailand
For Salalah, Qaisar al Balushi scored 19 points. — Mousa al Balushi

Race for the U18 basketball league concludes today
(ITPF) has re-elected Mohammed bin Issa al Fayrouz as President for the 2026–2030 term. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

Al Fayrouz re-elected as president of ITPF through 2030
Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidy, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth delivers the award to the winning UAE team. — Faisal al Balushi

Oman hosts successful third stage of "Arabians Tour”
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal. — Reuters

Haaland shines as Man City reach FA Cup semis
New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby takes a three-point shot past Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller. — Imagn Images

Knicks crush Bulls with 40-point rout
Thiago Tirante against Ben Shelton in Houston ATP during the quarterfinal match.

Tirante downs Shelton to reach Houston semis
Oman head coach Tarik Sektioui

OFA unveils National Projects to boost game in Oman
Oman and Indonesia players fight for the ball during the Asian Games Qualifier in Bangkok.

Oman start Asian campaign with win over Indonesia
Salalah claimed an exciting 65-61 win over Al Amerat. — Mousa al Balushi

Nizwa, Salalah claim key U18 league victories
Trending Stories

Coughlin leads Korda by two at LPGA Aramco Championship

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Shura to discuss low-cost airlines at Suhar, exemption on utility bills

A chef poses with a plate of fish and chips at Poppies fish and chip restaurant in east London

Middle East war hits Britain's fish and chip shops

Southampton's Shea Charles scores their second goal past Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga

Southampton's Charles nets late winner to stun Arsenal 2-1 in FA Cup

FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal

Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico to take major step towards title

Burruchaga beats Tirante to reach first ATP final

SPORTS VIDEOS
OMAN SPORTS

Coughlin leads Korda by two at LPGA Aramco Championship

Los Angeles, United States: Lauren Coughlin fired a one-over-par 73 to emerge from another testing day at Shadow Creek with a two-stroke lead over Nelly Korda in the LPGA Aramco Championship.Swirling, sometimes gusty winds again pushed up scores on...

Southampton's Shea Charles scores their second goal past Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga
Southampton's Charles nets late winner to stun Arsenal 2-1 in FA Cup
FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal
Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico to take major step towards title

Burruchaga beats Tirante to reach first ATP final

Pegula downs Jovic to reach WTA Charleston final
A tightly contested duel for the ball during Oman’s victory over Thailand in the Asian qualifier.

Oman secure 2nd straight win over Thailand
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Football

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal. — Reuters

Haaland shines as Man City reach FA Cup semis

OFA unveils National Projects to boost game in Oman

Gattuso leaves Italy job after missing out on World Cup again

Sohar, Al Nahda reach Jetour Cup final

Historic England win shows confident Japan

Cricket

Sunrisers Hyderabad' Travis Head bumps fists with Abhishek Sharma in Kolkata. — Reuters

Head, Abhishek help Hyderabad thump Kolkata in IPL

Delhi make winning start to IPL as Rizvi downs LSG

Debutant Connolly guides Punjab to narrow IPL win over Gujarat

Oman Cricket inducts three new board members amid strong growth phase

Teen Suryavanshi shines as RR hammer Chennai

NBA

New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby takes a three-point shot past Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller. — Imagn Images

Knicks crush Bulls with 40-point rout

Thunder crush Lakers, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth

Doncic returns with 42 as Lakers down Cavs

Thunder use 22-0 second-half run to rally past Bulls

Spurs hammer Heat to stretch win streak to 6

GOLF
Kim holds off Korda charge to win LPGA Founders Cup

SAN FRANCISCO, United States: South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo held off a final day charge from Nelly Korda to clinch a one-shot victory at the LPGA Tour's Fortinet Founders Cup tournament in California on Sunday.Kim, who started the day five shots clear of Korda, carded a closing one-over-par 73 to finish on 16 under at the Sharon Heights Golf...

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Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri, and caddies celebrate on the podium after winning the LIV Golf South Africa team event. — Reuters

DeChambeau wins back-to-back LIV Golf playoffs

Sahith Theegala acknowledges the crowd after his putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Players Championship golf tournament. — Imagn Images

Five share lead at US PGA Players Championship

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 14th green during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament. — Imagn Images

McIlroy is ‘game-time decision’ for the Players

Ahmed al Wahaibi of Oman emerged champion at the 30th Assarain Golf Classic.

Ahmed al Wahaibi clinches 30th Assarain Golf Classic Crown

MOTOR SPORTS
McLaren's Piastri goes fastest in Friday practice at Japanese GP

* Piastri's pace caps encouraging day for McLaren* Antonelli second, Russell third for Mercedes* Ferrari's ⁠Leclerc, Hamilton fifth and sixth in both sessionsSUZUKA, Japan: McLaren's Oscar Piastri...

McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Alpine's Pierre Gasly in action during the first practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. — Reuters

Antonelli wants more of the same after maiden win

Hamed al Wahaibi secures two podiums in GT Racing debut

Antonelli says Chinese GP triumph 'starting point' for F1 success
Tennis
Thiago Tirante against Ben Shelton in Houston ATP during the quarterfinal match.
Tirante downs Shelton to reach Houston semis
Oman-Germany
Oman open Asian Games qualifier campaign today
Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy after defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the Miami Open. — Imagn Images
Implacable Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open
Athletics

OAA Chairman addresses club representatives during the federation’s general assembly meeting. — Faisal al Balushi

Oman Athletics Association reviews 2032 road map

Hodgkinson headlines Britain's 'Super Sunday' at world indoors

Ali wraps up World Indoor Athletics campaign in semis

Duplantis masterclass

Ali al Balushi eye strong show at World Indoors in Poland

Oman athletes gear up for West Asian tourney in Bahrain

Oman Taekwondo Committee honours players for Arab Cup achievement

Other Sports

A tightly contested duel for the ball during Oman’s victory over Thailand in the Asian qualifier.

Oman secure 2nd straight win over Thailand

Race for the U18 basketball league concludes today

Al Fayrouz re-elected as president of ITPF through 2030

Oman hosts successful third stage of "Arabians Tour”

Oman start Asian campaign with win over Indonesia

Nizwa, Salalah claim key U18 league victories

Mohammed al Saidi crowned Oman Individual Chess Champion 2026

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