Sports from Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Tour de France legends to headline inaugural L’Étape Dubai

Cycling legends and former Tour de France stage winners Ján Svorada and Peter Velits have announced their participation in the inaugural L’Étape Dubai by Tour de France, from February 1-2.
Keys topples Swiatek to reach Australian Open final

Madison Keys stunned second seed Iga Swiatek 5-7 6-1 7-6(8) in a thriller to reach her first Australian Open final.
Man City sign forward Marmoush from Frankfurt

Manchester City have signed Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.
Sabalenka grinds down Badosa to reach Australian Open final

Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday.
Desert Vipers defeat Sharjah Warriorz by 10 wickets in ILT20

The Desert Vipers got back to winning ways in the DP World ILT20 as they put up a scintillating performance to outclass the Sharjah Warriorz, and clinch a massive 10-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

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