League

Sterling sends City eight points clear, Sanchez lifts Arsenal

London - Emirates Voice

Manchester City restored their eight-point lead in the Premier League after Raheem Sterling's late goal clinched a 2-1 win at Huddersfield Town, while Alexis Sanchez gave Arsenal victory at Burnley on Sunday. City have swept aside all comers this season, but they found themselves in the unusual position of trailing at half-time after Nicolas Otamendi's own goal at the JohnRead more

Khalifa International Stadium to Host QNB Stars League Games

Doha - Fana News

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar Football Association and Qatar Stars League on Sunday announced plans to organise six matches of QNB Stars League, Qatargas League as well as Second Division at the renovated Khalifa International Stadium between 20th November and 1st December, 2017. The QNB Stars League games rescheduled to be played atRead more

ZANU-PF youth league call for Mugabe, Grace to go

Harare - Emirates Voice

The influential youth league of Zimbabwe's ruling party called Sunday for President Robert Mugabe to leave office and his wife Grace to be thrown out of the party, piling further pressure on the veteran leader. The ZANU-PF Youth League has been fiercely loyal to Mugabe, 93, but following the military takeover last week, it said he should step down "soRead more

E-sport popularity mushrooms

Beijing - Emirates Voice

It is a paradox pitting popularity against relative pittances -- e-sports have exploded into the global consciousness but the big money has not yet appeared pitchside, or screenside. Participation has soared as virtual games gain traction, with a worldwide fan audience now estimated at 280 million, approaching that for the NFL. Such a leap in growth has helped fuel talkRead more

Everton sack Koeman

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Ronald Koeman became the third Premier League managerial casualty of the season on Monday when he was sacked by Everton. The 54-year-old Dutchman - who guided Everton to seventh in his first season in charge last term - paid the price for a desperate start to the campaign despite having spent £140million ($185m) in the close season. Sunday's 5-2 humblingRead more

Dubai continues to be venue of choice

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The UAE and Dubai continues to be the venue of choice with the activities of the brand new T20 League - the South Africa Global T20 League - returning to the city of happiness, towards the end of this month. The eight owners and representatives of the teams as well as the organisers of the League will hold a ownersRead more

Megabucks deal just the start, says IPL chairman

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The Indian Premier League is expecting even higher returns in the years ahead after striking a bumper $2.55 billion broadcast deal to become one of the world's richest sports competitions. IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla believes there is plenty more growth to come for the glitzy Twenty20 cricket league, whose heady success comes despite its history of corruption scandals. This weekRead more

Facebook bids $600 million to livestream IPL matches

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

In a 'bold' move to stream the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches, Facebook placed a $600 million bid to secure five years' digital distribution rights for the IPL. However, Star India bagged the media rights for both TV and digital broadcast worth Rs16,347.50 crore with a single consolidated bid worldwide during the auctions on Monday. According to a ReCodeRead more

Liverpool agree deal for Oxlade-Chamberlain

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Liverpool have agreed a £35 million ($46 million, 38 million euros) deal with Arsenal to sign England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to reports on Wednesday. Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared set to join Chelsea earlier this week after the Premier League champions had a bid accepted for the 24-year-old. But Liverpool appear to have won the race for Oxlade-Chamberlain's signature ahead of Thursday'sRead more

Six new things to watch out for in the new Premier League

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Six new things to watch out for in the new Premier League season, which begins on Friday: FRIDAY START The 25th season of the Premier League will be the first campaign to open on a Friday. With broadcasters increasingly able to call the shots on scheduling, even the usual Saturday start is no longer set in stone. A night matchRead more