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Al Haj hat-trick leaves Seeb searching for first points in Asia

Aref al Haj scored a hat-trick to give Jordan’s Al Hussein a 3-0 victory at Seeb Stadium. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

UTAS claim University 3x3 basketball title

The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) claimed the title of the 2026 Higher Education Institutions 3x3 Basketball Championship.

Muscat to host Mena Special Olympics racket games, golf

The competitions are scheduled to take place in Muscat from November 6 to 12.

Top seed Sabalenka falls at first hurdle in Wuhan

USA's Ann Li hits a return to Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka during their women's singles match at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament in Wuhan, in China's Hubei province on October 14, 2026. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)

Youth Handball League set for another competitive weekend

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Mendis, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka consolation T20I win

Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Khawaja Nafay during the third T20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 13, 2026. (Photo by FAROOQ NAEEM / AFP)

Atletico sink Man Utd as Viking deny Bayern in Champions League

Atletico Madrid players applaud fans after the Uefa Champions League match against Manchester United in Madrid. — Reuters

Relentless Swiatek wins all-Polish battle to launch Wuhan campaign

Poland’s Iga Swiatek hits a return to Poland's Magdalena Frech

US women rally to draw 2-2 with Spain in second friendly

Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas (11) scores a goal during the first half against the United States at Subaru Park

Oman weightlifters claim 7 medals at Arab

Oman made an impressive haul of seven medals, including three golds, three silvers and one bronze.

Oman squad heads to Japan for Asian Para Games

The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games will take place in Japan from October 18 to 24.

Afghanistan produce thrilling rearguard to save Bangladesh Test

Sediqullah Atal's marathon century and some inspired lower-order resistance inspired Afghanistan to a dramatic draw.

Masirah set early pace at Club Bowling League

Players compete during the opening rounds of the 2026 Oman Clubs Bowling League at Seeb Bowling Centre.

Hazlewood takes six as Australia beat South Africa in first Test

Australia's Josh Hazlewood (2nd R) celebrates with his teammates after dismissing South Africa's Wiaan Mulder on day five of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 13, 2026. (Photo by Marco Longari / AFP)

Zverev defies ‘physical issues’ to reach Shanghai Masters quarters

France’s Arthur Gea celebrates after beating Czech Republic’s Jakub Mensik in their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 13, 2026. China OUT (Photo by CN-STR / AFP)
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