Sports from Friday, December 5th, 2025

US President Donald Trump was awarded the FIFA Peace Prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.

McLaren driver Lando Norris set the pace during Friday’s second practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, leading the way from Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell, with team mate Oscar Piastri back in 11th.

Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.

McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris lapped fastest in first practice for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday with closest rival Max Verstappen 0.008 of a second slower.

The Olympic flame has arrived in Rome on Thursday in preparation for a two-month torch relay designed to stir excitement across Italy before the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in February.

Mumbai Cobras have defeated the Mid East Falcons with a 6-3 to secure first place in the Baseball United Season One standings on Thursday,

The Gulf Giants have began their campaign with a clinical six-wicket victory against the MI Emirates at DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.