Saudi Arabia grouped with Iraq, Oman and Yemen for 2023 Gulf Cup
Saudi Arabia have been drawn alongside hosts Iraq in Group A of the 2023 Gulf Cup, which will take place in the city of Basra.
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Russian court rejects Brittney Griner’s appeal against 9-year sentence
MOSCOW: A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal. Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.
Moukoko, 17, in Germany’s preliminary WCup squad
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund’s 17-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has reportedly been included in Germany’s preliminary squad for the World Cup. Union Berlin midfielder Rani Khedira, Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Luca Netz and Werder Bremen forward Niclas Füllkrug — who is joint top scorer in the Bundesliga with eight goals — all made coach Hansi Flick’s preliminary list, German tabloid Bild said Tuesday. National team coaches had to submit their selection of up to 55 players before a deadline of Oct.
Zamalek and Al-Ahly set for Egyptian Super Cup in Al-Ain
Any match between Zamalek and Al-Ahly is one to relish but this Friday’s Egyptian Super Cup could be a real treat — especially for the neutral, and there will be a few of those at Al-Ain’s Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
SC Magdeburg beat Barcelona to win IHF Super Globe 2022
SC Magdeburg have won the IHF Super Globe 2022 by beating Barcelona 41-39 after extra time in Sunday’s final at the Dammam Sports Hall.
National federations confirmed for 2022 World Triathlon Championship Finals
ABU DHABI: A total of 45 national federations have been confirmed to compete in next month’s 2022 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Abu Dhabi, with Britain and the US arriving with the two largest contingents of athletes.
Mikel Obi is RIF Trust’s brand ambassador
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Al-Khaleej exit IHF Super Globe after defeat to holders SC Magdeburg
Al-Khaleej have been knocked out of the IHF Super Globe 2022 after losing 35-29 to reigning champions SC Magdeburg in Dammam on Thursday night.