‘Reinvented’ Nick Kyrgios inspired to win new fans ahead of Saudi debut at Diriyah Tennis Cup
DIRIYAH: Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios admits he is hugely relishing a chance to showcase his talents to new fans of the sport in Saudi Arabia next month.
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Saudi Arabia blocks Qatari beIN's World Cup streaming platform
RIYADH : Saudi Arabia has blocked Qatari broadcaster BeIN's popular streaming service TOD.tv since the start of the World Cup on Nov. 20, according to a Reuters witness, in a sudden disruption after 10 months of smooth operations.
Saudi sports federation launches muddy obstacle course
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation is launching the ultimate muddy obstacle course on Friday at the Dirab Golf & Country Club in Riyadh.
Full match card revealed for WWE Survivor Series WarGames
RIYADH: With only two days until the last WWE premium live event of the year on Saturday, the full match card has been revealed for Survivor Series WarGames.
Green Falcons resume preparations for next World Cup game against Poland
DOHA: The Saudi national team on Wednesday resumed preparations for their game against Poland on Saturday in the second round of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup.
Japan get 2 late goals to beat Germany 2-1 at World Cup
DOHA: Substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals Wednesday to give Japan a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany at the World Cup. Ilkay Gündogan had given four-time champion Germany the lead with a first-half penalty.
First win key in tough World Cup group for Swiss, Cameroon
DOHA: Even for their opening game at the World Cup, Switzerland against Cameroon have the look of a must-win opportunity in a tough group. With talent-packed Brazil and robust Serbia also in Group G, taking three points in the early afternoon heat on Thursday shapes as a key step for each team to advance. The task is harder for Cameroon based on recent World Cup form after being swept aside in three straight losses at each of their past two appearances, in 2014 and 2010.
Solid Morocco hold Modric’s Croatia at World Cup
AL KHOR, Qatar: Morocco held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game of the World Cup on Wednesday, producing a spirited display against the 2018 runners-up led by Luka Modric. Backed by Qatar’s large Moroccan community at the Al Bayt Stadium, the Atlas Lions followed up north African rivals Tunisia’s strong performance against dark horses Denmark a day earlier to frustrate Croatia. “This was an extremely difficult game,” said Croatia captain Modric.