Sport from Monday, August 17th, 2026

UFC returns to Abu Dhabi this October with a blockbuster night of mixed martial arts at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

India's Ayush Shetty produced a major upset at the badminton World Championships by knocking out defending champion and world number one Shi Yuqi of China in the men's singles first round on Monday in New Delhi.

Sonal Dinusha's maiden test hundred kept Sri Lanka afloat, but India remained firmly in command after day three of the opening test between the neighbours in Galle on Monday.

Manchester City have accepted a £65.4 million ($88.47 million) bid from Barcelona for their World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri, British media reported on Sunday.

Cameroon has claimed a first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final as Marie Ngah’s first-half double helped seal victory on Sunday.