Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in an exhibition match in a modern-day tennis ‘Battle of the Sexes’, it has been confirmed.
Kyrgios claimed that he could beat Sabalenka, the women’s World No 1 and four-time grand slam champion, suggesting that he would not need to try “100 per cent” to win.
In response, Sabalenka said she will be determined to “kick his ass” – with a date and venue for the exhibition match now confirmed.
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The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match will take place in Dubai on December 28, staged at the Coca-Cola Arena.
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Jamie Melham is only the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup [Getty Images]
Jamie Melham rode Half Yours to victory in the Melbourne Cup to become only the second female jockey to win Australia’s most famous horse race.
The 8-1 winner burst clear of the field in the final stages to finish three lengths clear of Goodie Two Shoes, trained by Ireland’s Joseph O’Brien and ridden by Wayne Lordan, with Middle Earth in third.
Melham and Half Yours also claimed the Caulfield Cup last month, making her the first woman to win the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double.
Former Tottenham winger Andros Townsend says he will exercise “caution” in tipping Arsenal to run away with the Premier League title given there is a long way to go in the season.
Townsend delivered his view on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club and says Manchester City’s form is also a factor.
But ex-Premier League keeper Shay Given explained he’s struggling to see a weakness in Arsenal’s game.
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios will meet at the 17,000-capacity Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai [Getty Images]
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match in the United Arab Emirates later this year.
Belarus’ Sabalenka, 27, and 30-year-old Australian Kyrgios – ranked 652nd in the world – are set to play each other at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on 28 December.
Four-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka is the reigning Wimbledon and US Open champion.
Monaco predicted XI v Bodø/Glimt: Ansu Fati one of nine absentees
AS Monaco are without a whole raft of first-team players as they prepare to face Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.
The Principality club have been struck by injuries for much of the campaign. Paul Pogba has yet to play since joining, whilst Lukas Hradecky, Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara, Vanderson, Christian Mawissa, and Eric Dier have all also missed a significant portion of the campaign. None of the aforementioned players has made the trip to Norway.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Josiah Lake II made a layup with 2 seconds left to lift Oregon State to a 67-65 victory over North Dakota State on Monday night in a season opener.
Lake and fellow starters Johan Munch, Yaak Yaak and Dez White all finished with 10 points for the Beavers. Isaiah Sy led the way with 12 points off the bench. Lake added a team-high eight rebounds.
Markhi Strickland led the Bison with 17 points and Treyson Anderson scored 10 off the bench.
North Dakota State led 32-30 at halftime.
Munch made the first of two free throws with 1:59 remaining to tie it at 65-all.
The UFC has a major problem.
The Isaac Dulgarian vs. Yadier del Valle bout, which took place on the main card of UFC Vegas 110 this past weekend (Sat., Nov. 1, 2025) inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the source of growing controversy and alleged fight-fixing. Dulgarian — known for his fast starts and explosive wrestling — took a terrible shot early in the fight, allowed del Valle to take his back, and then offered pitiful defense en route to a first-round submission loss.
At first glance, it was just a bad performance.
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Most goals scored at a single ground in Premier League history:
◎ 114 – Thierry Henry (Highbury) ◉ 107 – Mohamed Salah (Anfield)◎ 106 – Sergio Aguero (Etihad)
Mo is now outright second. 🥈 pic.twitter.com/zqUeqd5Eqb
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🚨🔴⚪️ Southampton are set to sack Will Still, as club decision has been made internally. pic.twitter.
Barcelona look to make it two wins in a row in all competitions and remain in contention for the League Phase Top 8 when they travel to Belgium to face Club Brugge in Champions League action.
The Blaugrana weren’t at their best but picked up three important points in La Liga with a win over Elche at the weekend, and look for a big European win on the road to continue their chase for an automatic spot in the Round of 16.
Barcelona captain reminds everyone why he should be in Hansi Flick’s starting XI
Until the final moments of the summer transfer window, Ronald Araujo’s name was dominating the headlines.
The Uruguayan defender’s future remained uncertain because of a special €60 million release clause that was active until mid-July.
For a player of his calibre, age, and experience, that figure was more than attainable for several top European clubs, and that sparked serious concern within Barcelona.
However, when all was said and done, Araujo decided to stay at the club.