Esports World Cup 2025 heads into fourth week with four big titles up for grabs
RIYADH: The Esports World Cup 2025 heads into Week 4 after the crowning of 11 unique championship winners so far.
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Top EU court rules that soccer governing body FIFA’s decisions can be challenged outside Switzerland
BRUSSELS: The European Union’s top court ruled on Friday that the decisions of world soccer’s governing body FIFA can be challenged outside Switzerland, opening up a system that currently binds athletes, officials and clubs to accept verdicts there. A statement from the European Court of Justice said that tribunals in the 27 EU member states “must be able to carry out an in-depth review of those awards for consistency with the fundamental rules of EU law.” The ECJ ruling in Luxembourg means that EU national courts should be able to review verdicts from the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Switzerland is not a member of the European Union. “The awards made by the CAS must be amenable to effective judicial review,” the statement said.
UAE hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan in T20I cricket tri-series in Sharjah
DUBAI: The UAE will host Pakistan and Afghanistan in a T20I tri-series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from Friday, Aug. 29. The three teams will play each other twice in the six-match group stage. The top two teams will then compete in the final on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Saudi eLeagues MVPs shine at Major 2 tournaments
RIYADH: While the Esports World Cup action takes place in Riyadh, the Saudi eLeagues’ Major 2 tournaments have this week showcased competition across various titles, with over 40 clubs competing at SEF Arena.
Fernando Alonso in doubt for Hungarian Grand Prix as he misses practice with injury
BUDAPEST: Fernando Alonso will miss the first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday because of a back injury and could be in doubt for the race itself. Aston Martin said in a post on X that the two-time Formula 1 champion “has been managing a muscular injury in his back” since last week’s Belgian Grand Prix He will be replaced by reserve driver Felipe Drugovich for the first session Friday and continue treatment before the team decides who will compete. “A decision will then be made on Fernando’s participation in (second practice) and the remainder of the weekend in due course,” Aston Martin said. Brazilian driver Drugovich is in his fourth season as Aston Martin reserve but has yet to race in F1.
UAE to host Asia Cup cricket
NEW DELHI: The United Arab Emirates will host this year’s T20 Asia Cup tournament in September, organizers said Saturday, ending the uncertainty over its fate amid spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan.
Pat Tillman's brother, who crashed car into post office, dealing with 'severe mental health issues'
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