With three wins and three clean sheets, Giorgos Donis has plenty to build on before Saturday’s Gulf Cup semi final. The victory over Iraq also offered a reminder of how much can turn on the first goal.

The race retains Bahrain’s name but returns Formula One to Malaysia for the first time since 2017. For the teams, preserving a place on the calendar also means preparing for a circuit their current cars have never raced.

Two strong finishes have put Dubai one victory from their first ABA League title. The series now moves to Partizan’s home court, where protecting the ball and avoiding another difficult stretch will matter as much as the spectacular baskets.

Sergio Conceicao arrived to revive a title defence and leaves after a fifth place finish. The results explain why Al Ittihad wanted a change, but replacing the coach will only begin the work of rebuilding a coherent challenge.

Four consecutive wins have given Kimi Antonelli a clear championship lead. Monaco now changes the demands on the cars and drivers, with qualifying central, active aero unavailable and last year’s compulsory two stop format dropped.

Andres Iniesta begins at a club built around developing players. His reputation will bring attention to Gulf United, but the significance of the appointment will be found in the daily work of turning an exceptional footballing education into useful coaching.