Jeddah set to host second preliminary regatta of 37th America’s Cup
JEDDAH: Jeddah is preparing to host one of the most anticipated regattas in the sailing world as the America’s Cup comes to town between Nov. 29 and Dec. 2.
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PSG and Newcastle look to in-form wingers Dembele and Gordon in Champions League
A contentious transfer seldom leaves its subject free of residual stress. When Anthony Gordon, the young English winger, left Everton at the beginning of the year, the departure was abrasive.
HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Withdraw From Syed Modi International
Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen have pulled out of the Syed Modi International, taking some sheen out of the Super 300 badminton tournament starting on Tuesday. Asian Games bronze medallist Prannoy had recovered from a back injury to reach the semifinals at China Masters Super 750, while Canada Open winner Sen, world No. 17, hasn't looked his self with six first-round exit since August. It has been a hectic schedule for the players and with the Olympic qualification on the line, players would like to be fresh for the next season. The BWF 'Race to Paris Ranking Lists' of 30 April will be considered for qualification. Olympic medallist P V Sindhu is also missing in action as she recovers from an injury. World No. 24 Kidambi Srikanth is now the top-ranked Indian in men's singles draw, which also has Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth, Indonesian Masters Super 100 winner Kiran George and Priyanshu Rajawat, who won the Orleans Masters Super 300 title this year.
Canada's Cameron Alexander happy to be healthy to start men's World Cup downhill season
Cameron Alexander strong and ready to launch from the start hut in the first World Cup downhill of the season is a novel feeling for him.
From Webb Ellis to slab of Guinness - Jacques Nienaber enjoys first day at Leinster
Jacques Nienaber took his first Leinster training session this afternoon and was welcomed to the club with a slab of beer.
Ireland's Paul Lynch on winning 2023 Booker Prize with novel 'Prophet Song'
Paul Lynch is an internationally acclaimed Irish novelist who has published five novels, winning several awards in the process. Before "Prophet Song", Lynch wrote "Beyond the Sea", "Grace", "The Black Snow" and "Red Sky in Morning".
Sam Bennett joins French team Decathlon Ag2r La Mondiale
Sam Bennett is targeting more Grand Tour success after signing a two-year deal with French team Decathlon Ag2r La Mondiale.
Paris mayor quitting 'global sewer X as city gears up for Olympics
The mayor of future Olympic host city Paris has said she is quitting X, accusing Elon Musk’s social media platform of spreading disinformation and hatred and becoming a “gigantic global sewer” that is toxic for democracy and constructive debate.