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Action needed to address blemishes in Test cricket

dalal.awienat — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:16:28 +0000

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�� and Qatar gain home advantage in next Asia qualifiers for 2026 World Cup

Khaled Alkhawaldeh — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:40:22 +0000

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KUALA LUMPUR : �� and Qatar drew home advantage in the fourth round of Asia qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday.

In October, Qatar will host Group A that also contains the United Arab Emirates and Oman. �� welcomes Iraq and Indonesia into Group B.

The winner of each round-robin group will take Asia’s last two remaining automatic spots at next summer’s tournament, to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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DP World ILT20 gives season 3 merchandise a new home via Gulf for Good Partnership in Madagascar

dalal.awienat — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:20:05 +0000

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DUBAI: The DP World International League T20 has teamed up with UAE-based, non-profit organization Gulf for Good to support charity projects for children globally, and give the tournament’s season three merchandise a new lease on life.

Through the Gulf for Good’s Outreach Program, the DP World ILT20 has donated more than 500 items for children in Madagascar as part of a wider mission to support education and community development.

The program will continue for the remainder of the year and is expected to benefit more than 2,000 children.

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Dwayne Bacon to join Dubai Basketball from Zenit Saint Petersburg

dalal.awienat — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:46:49 +0000

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DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has added another major player to its roster with the signing of American forward Dwayne Bacon, subject to medical clearance, on a deal that runs through the 2026 season.

The 1.98-meter scorer arrives from Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he averaged 16.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game last season, cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s most versatile offensive players.

Bacon has already showcased his talents over two EuroLeague campaigns.

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Messi’s multi-goal streak ends in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati

rbksa — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:32:53 +0000

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CINCINNATI: Lionel Messi’s MLS-record streak of scoring multiple goals in five straight matches ended on Wednesday night in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.
Cincinnati got a first-half goal from Gerardo Valenzuela and two second-half strikes from Evander to remain one point behind the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference standings. Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The loss ended a five-match winning streak for Inter Miami (11-4-5) which is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.

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Abrahamsen wins Tour de France stage as Pogacar survives scare

romulo — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:46:59 +0000

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TOULOUSE, France: Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej Pogacar emerged largely unscathed despite crashing 4km from the line.

Pogacar fell after hitting the back wheel of another rider but his rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel sportingly waited for the Slovenian to catch up after he got back on his bike. Ireland’s Ben Healy retained the leader’s jersey.

Pogacar sheepishly laughed off the tumble.

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Girelli fires Italy past Norway and into Euro 2025 semifinals

abdulkareem.aldaham — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:54:57 +0000

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GENEVA: Cristiana Girelli shot Italy into the semifinals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Wednesday with a brace, including a last-gasp winner, in the Azzurre’s historic 2-1 triumph over Norway.

Italy will play either holders England or Sweden in the last four next Tuesday after Girelli headed home the decisive goal in the final minute in Geneva from Sofia Cantore’s cross.

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Rose fired up for 23rd tilt at winning the Claret Jug

Mahad — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:27:04 +0000

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PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: Justin Rose will make his 23rd bid to win the British Open when he tees off at Royal Portrush on Thursday and he firmly believes he can fulfill his dream of lifting the Claret Jug at the age of 44.
The Englishman has twice been joint runner-up, last year and in 2018, after finishing fourth as a 17-year-old amateur in 1998.
“As a kid, on the putting green since I’ve been playing the game since probably age eight; I’ve been dreaming about winning The Open of course,” Rose told reporters on Wednesday.

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Lamine Yamal to wear Barcelona’s iconic No. 10 jersey next season

rbksa — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:24:09 +0000

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BARCELONA: Lamine Yamal will switch to the No. 10 jersey at Barcelona, the same number Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi wore for the Catalan club.
“I’ll try to build my own path, but all kids would like to be like them,” Yamal said Wednesday at the club’s announcement. “All three have been incredible players, they’re legends, and I’ll try to follow in their footsteps.”
Having turned 18, Yamal was able to sign the contract extension that he had agreed with Barcelona in May, keeping him in place until 2031.

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‘Unstoppable’ Dubois says he’s ready to cause chaos and beat Usyk

rbksa — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:21:40 +0000

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LONDON: Daniel Dubois said he felt unstoppable and ready to cause chaos when he fights unbeaten Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight world title at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Dubois, 27, is the IBF champion while Usyk, 38, holds the WBA, WBC and WBO belts.
The unification fight is a rematch of one that the Londoner lost by a controversial ninth-round knockout in Wroclaw, Poland, in 2023 after Usyk was given time to recover from what the referee ruled was a low blow.

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How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

rbksa — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:04:18 +0000

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GENEVA: Soccer had a fierce reckoning with heat at the recently concluded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States — a sweltering preview of what players and fans may face when the US co-hosts the World Cup with Mexico and Canada next summer.

With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous for both players and spectators. Some suggest that FIFA may have to consider adjusting the soccer calendar to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.

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Liverpool eye blockbuster bid for Newcastle’s Isak: reports

rbksa — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:24:54 +0000

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LONDON: Liverpool are considering a blockbuster £120 million ($160 million) bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak despite the Magpies’ desire to hold onto the Sweden star, according to reports on Wednesday.

The Premier League champions are yet to make a formal offer for Isak but he is believed to be high on their wanted list as boss Arne Slot looks for a new forward in the wake of Diogo Jota’s death.

Isak joined Newcastle from Real Sociedad for £63 million in 2022, emerging as a key player for Eddie Howe’s team.

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SFA President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed ‘sees promise’ in new community partnership with Asics

seamus.obuachalla — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:15:00 +0000

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RIYADH: As part of a three-year partnership signed in January 2025 with the Saudi Sports for All Federation, sports equipment manufacturer Asics has announced a new competition aimed at delivering business solutions in the sports industry.

Asics Ventures is looking to accelerate innovation in sports through investment in and collaboration with cutting-edge technology startups globally. So far, Asics Ventures has hosted six accelerator programs in Japan, Europe, and India over the past seven years and has established many networks and invested in startups around the world.

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Pakistan cricket team arrives in Dhaka for upcoming Bangladesh T20 series

kashaf.rehman — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:24:14 +0000

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national men’s cricket team has arrived in Dhaka to play a three-match T20 series against Bangladesh starting July 20, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday.

The series will be played from July 20 to 24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and will take place just two months after Bangladesh toured Pakistan in May, where they were whitewashed 3–0.

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Sao Paulo provides spectacular stage for the 2025 Global Champions Arabians Tour

Peter Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:27:38 +0000

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SAO PAULO: The 2025 Sao Paulo edition of the Global Champions Arabians Tour came to a close on Monday evening, with Lughan, owned by Haras Paiquere, claiming the prestigious Senior Stallion Gold Championship title.

Held at the Helvetia Riding Center in Indaiatuba, the Sao Paulo stage was the third stop of the 2025 Americas Series. Over two days, the venue was transformed into an international equestrian extravaganza, welcoming more than 100 purebred Arabian horses and their handlers, as well as an audience of VIPs, horse lovers, and international guests.

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Action needed to address blemishes in Test cricket

�������� and Qatar gain home advantage in next Asia qualifiers for 2026 World Cup

DP World ILT20 gives season 3 merchandise a new home via Gulf for Good Partnership in Madagascar

Dwayne Bacon to join Dubai Basketball from Zenit Saint Petersburg

Messi’s multi-goal streak ends in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati

Abrahamsen wins Tour de France stage as Pogacar survives scare

Girelli fires Italy past Norway and into Euro 2025 semifinals

Rose fired up for 23rd tilt at winning the Claret Jug

Lamine Yamal to wear Barcelona’s iconic No. 10 jersey next season

‘Unstoppable’ Dubois says he’s ready to cause chaos and beat Usyk

How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

Liverpool eye blockbuster bid for Newcastle’s Isak: reports

SFA President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed ‘sees promise’ in new community partnership with Asics

Pakistan cricket team arrives in Dhaka for upcoming Bangladesh T20 series

Sao Paulo provides spectacular stage for the 2025 Global Champions Arabians Tour

�� and Qatar gain home advantage in next Asia qualifiers for 2026 World Cup