Leaders Al-Wasl produced a champions’ response to adversity and bottom-placed Hatta’s season spiralled at the same time as Emirates Club’s received new hope in ADNOC Pro League’s enthralling matchweek 16. The Cheetahs’ credentials were questioned last week when Al-Wahda inflicted on them a first defeat in all competitions this season, a 4-0 ADIB Cup semifinal,…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Al-Sharbatly has qualified for the 2024 FEI World Cup Finals for dressage and showjumping set to take place in Riyadh next month, Arriyadiyah reported on Thursday. The competition will be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from April 16 to 20. The Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation confirmed that…
JEDDAH: AlUla were crowned champions of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Women’s First Division League after beating Al-Taraji 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday evening.The two clubs faced off at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Reserve Stadium and were level at 1-1 after extra-time before AlUla triumphed on penalties to clinch the 2023/2024 title.The two rivals…
RIYADH: The draw for the King’s Cup semifinals has pitted Al-Hilal against Al-Ittihad while Al-Nassr will face Al-Khaleej. The dates for the matches have yet to be confirmed. The latest Saudi Classico between the giants from Riyadh and Jeddah — with Al-Ittihad drawn at home — will be their sixth clash this season, all of…
Christchurch: Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Tuesday spoke on star Aussie batter Steve Smith’s chances of taking part in the upcoming T20 World Cup and said that one would love to have players like him on the squad for their “experience”. While speaking to ICC, Ponting said that players like Smith give a “calming…
Christchurch: Outstanding batting performances from batters Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh helped Australia in clean-sweeping the two-match Test series against New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Monday. Australia resumed the fourth day of the second Test from 77/4 with Travis Head (17*) and Mitchell Marsh (27*) unbeaten on the crease. Both the batters were able…
RIYADH: Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua stopped Francis Ngannou in the second round on Saturday, dominating his matchup with the ex-UFC heavyweight champ. Joshua floored Ngannou in the first round and again in the second with right hands at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. He finished the fight with one punch immediately after the second 10-count,…
RIYADH: Al-Hilal made history and a 19th Saudi Pro League title almost certain on Friday with a 3-1 win at Al-Riyadh. This 27th victory in a row in all competitions equals the world record set by Welsh team The New Saints. Another win over Al-Ittihad in next week’s Asian Champions League clash will put Al-Hilal…
Christchurch: New Zealand’s leading Test run-scorer Kane Williamson and their second-highest wicket-taker in the format Tim Southee donned their 100th Test cap on Friday, 8 March, in the ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Christchurch. New Zealand are after a first Test win since 2011 against their trans-Tasman rivals and will hope stalwarts…
Wellington : Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has said that the retirement of pacer Neil Wagner was a “forced” one. Ahead of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand, Kiwi fast bowler Wagner had announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old pacer took the emotional choice after a difficult chat with coach Gary…
