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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI
Seeb and Saham players fight for the ball.
Seeb fight back to beat Saham in HM Cup quarters

MUSCAT: Seeb Club produced a memorable comeback victory after defeating Saham Club 3–2 at Sohar Sports Complex in the second leg of the quarterfinals of His Majesty’s Football Cup, sealing their place in the semifinals following a dramatic and high-quality encounter.The match kicked off with a strong and confident start from Seeb, who entered the game as the...
Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah prepares to take a penalty

Nigeria edge Egypt on penalties for third place at Cup of Nations

Cagliari players celebrate after the match

Juventus title hopes fade after defeat at Cagliari
Napoli's Italian defender #30 Pasquale Mazzocchi fights for the ball with Sassuolo's Italian midfielder #44 Edoardo Iannoni

Napoli edge Sassuolo to return to winning ways
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina in action with Arsenal's Leandro Trossard

Arsenal frustrated by feisty Forest but move seven points clear at top
Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah celebrates scoring their third goal

Bayern demolish hosts Leipzig in stunning 5-1

Vondrousova withdraws from Australian Open with injury

Raducanu says Australian Open schedule 'does not make sense'

Bangladesh meets ICC to discuss relocating of T20 WC matches

Pakistan set first-class cricket record defending 40 target
Seeb imposed their control on the match.

Al Seeb extend lead as Jindal League heats up
Oman made a promising start against Qatar, opening the scoring through Mahmoud al Wuhaibi.

Oman fall to Qatar, look Ahead to Korea test
Al Seeb delivered a commanding performance to reaffirm their hold on second place.

Al Bashayer close in on the title, Al Seeb hold on to second place
The competition has seen strong and notable performances.

Close standings after Round 2 in Muscat Nights Chess
High-level battles mark round of 32.

Round of 16 set at Muscat Nights Snooker & Billiards
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez in action with Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo. — Reuters

Man Utd sweep past Man City as Carrick enjoys perfect start
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Mega Dhofar road projects on track for completion

Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah prepares to take a penalty

Nigeria edge Egypt on penalties for third place at Cup of Nations

Cagliari players celebrate after the match

Juventus title hopes fade after defeat at Cagliari

Napoli's Italian defender #30 Pasquale Mazzocchi fights for the ball with Sassuolo's Italian midfielder #44 Edoardo Iannoni

Napoli edge Sassuolo to return to winning ways

Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina in action with Arsenal's Leandro Trossard

Arsenal frustrated by feisty Forest but move seven points clear at top

Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah celebrates scoring their third goal

Bayern demolish hosts Leipzig in stunning 5-1

Vondrousova withdraws from Australian Open with injury

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Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah prepares to take a penalty

Nigeria edge Egypt on penalties for third place at Cup of Nations

CASABLANCA: ​Nigeria secured third place at the Africa ‌Cup of Nations, edging Egypt 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in Saturday’s bronze medal match.Goalkeeper ​Stanley Nwabali made two saves ‌from Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Omar...

Cagliari players celebrate after the match
Juventus title hopes fade after defeat at Cagliari
Napoli's Italian defender #30 Pasquale Mazzocchi fights for the ball with Sassuolo's Italian midfielder #44 Edoardo Iannoni
Napoli edge Sassuolo to return to winning ways
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina in action with Arsenal's Leandro Trossard

Arsenal frustrated by feisty Forest but move seven points clear at top
Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah celebrates scoring their third goal

Bayern demolish hosts Leipzig in stunning 5-1

Vondrousova withdraws from Australian Open with injury
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Football

Seeb imposed their control on the match.

Al Seeb extend lead as Jindal League heats up

Man Utd sweep past Man City as Carrick enjoys perfect start

Barca edge Santander to reach King's Cup quarters

Hosts Morocco set up Senegal Afcon final showdown

16 teams enter knockout stage in Government Institutions Eights tourney

Cricket

DP World ILT20 Season 4 Champions Desert Vipers lift the trophy

Desert Vipers clinch maiden DP World ILT20 title with dominant final win

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test

Kohli hits 93 as India edge New Zealand in ODI opener

Sri Lanka seal gritty T20 win over Pakistan

Bethell slams maiden ton to give England hopes

NBA

Basketball - NBA - Orlando Magic v Memphis Grizzlies - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - January 15, 2026 Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner in action with Memphis Grizzlies' Jock Landale and Memphis Grizzlies' Cedric Coward REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Magic rally to top Grizzlies in NBA Berlin game

Wembanyama shines late as Spurs down Celtics

Curry lifts Warriors in return, Brown scores 50 in Celtics win

Miami, Houston stretch NBA win streaks to four

Pistons pound Lakers as James marks 41st

GOLF
Charity golf tournament raises RO 8,000 for health causes

MUSCAT: The Positive Vision Association (PVA) successfully concluded its Second Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, January 2, at Ghala Golf Club, raising RO 8,000 in support of its ongoing health, awareness and community programmes focused on HIV/AIDS and substance use prevention.Following the strong engagement of last year’s edition, this...

Charity golf tournament raises RO 8,000 for health causes.
The UAE girls won the under-16 team championship. — Faisal al Balushi

UAE, Gulf teams shine as Al Rumhy claims U13 title

The first round results reflected the high level of competitiveness among GCC teams.

GCC Golf championship witnesses tight contention

The championship represents a significant milestone in the development of golf across the GCC. — Faisal al Balushi

GCC Junior Golf Championship kicks off at Ghala Golf Club

Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler wins fourth consecutive POY Award

MOTOR SPORTS
Brabec, Al Attiyah on course for victory at Dakar Rally

MEDINA, Saudi Arabia: American rider Ricky Brabec and Qatari driver Nasser al Attiyah are in pole position to secure overall victory in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after winning the 12th and penultimate bike and car...

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Motorcycle champion Sanders vows to continue Dakar despite injury

Al Attiyah, Carrera top entry for Oman International Rally

Thrilling OIDC action from tomorrow
Tennis
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Mboko faces Andreeva for title in Australian Open warm-up
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after a point against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their exhibition tennis match at Inspire Arena in Incheon on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
Sinner on semifinal collision course with Djokovic at Australian Open
Russia's Daniil Medvedev in action during the final against Brandon Nakashima of the US. — Reuters
Medvedev wins Brisbane Open title
Athletics

From the opening day's competitions: 165 km

Oman Desert Marathon showcases world-class competition

Al Farsi delivers strong show, esports team set for debut

Wanyonyi, Chebet deliver gold for Africa at the worlds

Trio of titles on a golden night for USA at worlds

Levrone steals the show in tokyo, Botswana take men’s one-lap gold

Nader pulls off shock in 1,500 metres, Moon rises to pole vault challenge

Kipyegon sparkles with fourth world title

Other Sports

Oman made a promising start against Qatar, opening the scoring through Mahmoud al Wuhaibi.

Oman fall to Qatar, look Ahead to Korea test

Al Bashayer close in on the title, Al Seeb hold on to second place

Close standings after Round 2 in Muscat Nights Chess

Round of 16 set at Muscat Nights Snooker & Billiards

Muscat Nights Billiards & Snooker at last-32 stage

Strong start to Muscat Nights international chess tourney

Basketball Development Festival kicks off with 119 players

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