Dubai Sport News
British tennis chiefs slam ATP over $1m fine for Russia player ban
LONDON: British tennis chiefs said Wednesday they were “disappointed” at being fined $1 million by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for banning Russian and Belarusian players from its events. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) came under pressure from the British government to impose a ban. The LTA stages five events — Queen’s Club in London, Eastbourne, Surbiton, Nottingham and Ilkley — in the calendar of the ATP, which runs the men’s professional tennis tour outside of the four Grand Slams.
Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan tells players: ‘We want more, we’re very ambitious’
RIYADH: Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the chairman of Newcastle United, delivered a rallying cry to the Champions League-chasing players and coaching staff this week during their mid-season trip to Saudi Arabia.
Prototypes for Humanity: 100 ideas to change the world
A chair that transforms into a life raft, a leftover banana crop repurposed into reusable bags; 100 of the world’s best brains come together with ideas that could save the world.
Saudi Sports for All Federation to host the Jeddah Half-Marathon
The Saudi Sports for All Federation has completed its preparations to host the Jeddah Half-Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 10, with the support of the Ministry of Sports and the Quality-of-Life Program.
Leading coaches hold tennis try-outs for Saudi women
Female students from Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) Riyadh participated in tennis coaching sessions with leading international coaches and former players as part of the Diriyah Tennis Cup program.
Shane Lowry to compete in Dubai Desert Classic
Shane Lowry, the 2019 Open Champion, has announced that he will compete in the Dubai Desert Classic.
Blitzboks desperate to lift title in Cape Town: 'It has been too long'
It's been seven long years since the Blitzboks last won their home tournament in the World Rugby Sevens Series.