Jun 13, 2011
Deputy Sports Editor Kevin Affleck speaks to Inside The National's Matt Sansom about the arrival of another former Argentinian football player as a coach for a UAE team. Also, is loyalty in football a thing of the past? Watch Video Video interview: Alejandro Sabella signs up as coach for Al Jazeera
Jun 04, 2011
Nothing is more important than the return of hockey's Stanley Cup to Canada, and for Vancouverite expats in the UAE that means early mornings watching the Cup finals. Read Article When the Vancouver Canucks hit the ice, they play for all Canadians
Apr 13, 2011
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Sergio Penha says the rise in popularity of mixed martial arts in the Middle East makes the region a focal point for the sport. Read Article Jiu-Jitsu legend hails the rise of martial arts
Feb 06, 2011
In 140 BC, the Romans devised a system of handing out cheap food and entertainment to help win over the poor. Today, sport may be the modern equivalent of this ancient recession-proof form of escapism. Read Article The great escape
Nov 10, 2010
Imran Khan talks to The National on the latest developments in Pakistani cricket off the field and on wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider. Watch Video Exclusive interview with Imran Khan
Mar 12, 2009
The New Zealander ruled sailing's flagship event and was also a great leader of men Read Article Coutts' a true skipper
Mar 05, 2009
Garry Sobers was always a big hitter - famously hitting six sixes in a single over Read Article A real freak of nature
Feb 12, 2009
The Triple Crown, Nijinsky won in 1970, puts the thoroughbred in a class of his own. Read Article The King of flat racing
Jan 29, 2009
Martina Navratilova did well on fast courts and Chris Evert on slow, but Steffi Graf won on both surfaces. Read Article All-round career Graf
Jan 15, 2009
The fitness fanatic, who won nine majors, is a global ambassador for his sport Read Article A long-lasting Player
