Former Formula One team boss Eddie Jordan has died of prostate cancer at his home in South Africa, the Irishman's family said on Thursday in a statement. He was 76.
Jordan, who later became a television pundit and entrepreneur, ran his eponymous team from 1991 to 2005.
"EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence," the family said in the statement.
Coventry elected first female IOC president
Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the organisation’s first female and first African president in its 130-year history.
Japan becomes first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday with a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium and confirm their place at next year's finals.
UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for thrilling fight night
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have announced the return of UFC to the UAE capital on Saturday, July 26, at the Etihad Arena.
India team gets $6.7 million bonus for Champions Trophy win
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) handed its team, which claimed the Champions Trophy title earlier this month, a $6.72 million (AED 24.6 million) cash bonus on Thursday, an amount three times the winner's purse for the 50-overs tournament.
UAE head to Iran for World Cup qualifier
The UAE take on Iran on Thursday in a crunch World Cup 2026 qualifier in Tehran. A win for Paulo Bento’s side will keep the UAE in contention to qualify for the global showcase, being held in the USA, Mexico and Canada next year.
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