Van Gerwen squeezes into European Championship second round
Michael Van Gerwen faced two match darts before reaching the second round of the European Championship in Dortmund.
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Rallying-Rovanpera on track for second successive title
Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera was set for a second successive world rally title after building up a 36.4 second lead over Hyundai's Thierry Neuville on the first full day of the Central European Rally on Friday.
Tyson Fury tries to provoke Francis Ngannou at weigh-in before Saudi Arabia fight
RIYADH: Tyson Fury compared himself to Novak Djokovic after going face-to-face with Francis Ngannou at their weigh-in on Friday. The towering Brit dismissed the punching threat posed by Ngannou, a former UFC star who will make his professional boxing debut Saturday at age 37. “It’s like a table tennis champion facing Djokovic in the Wimbledon final — totally different,” the WBC heavyweight champion said. The 35-year-old Fury weighed-in at 277.7 pounds while his Cameroonian opponent was 272.1 pounds after both men stepped on the scale in street clothes. Moments later, Fury pushed his forehead into Ngannou, who responded with a chest-bump to give himself some space. “I have played this game so long. This can’t get to me.
Records fall on opening day of Aramco Team Series Riyadh
RIYADH: Alison Lee hit a record-breaking 11-under-par to top the leaderboard on Day 1 of the inaugural Aramco Team Series in Riyadh, presented by Public Investment Fund.
Liverpool thump Toulouse as Brighton get first win in Europe
PARIS: Liverpool eased Toulouse aside 5-1 to register a third straight Europa League win Thursday, while Brighton beat ailing Dutch giants Ajax for the club’s first ever victory in continental competition.
Kickboxing, arm wrestling and fencing take center stage on day 8 of World Combat Games
RIYADH: Medals were awarded in kickboxing, arm wrestling and fencing on day eight of the Riyadh World Combat Games on Friday.
Over 20 million ticket applications for Euro 2024, UEFA says
Over 20 million tickets have been requested from 206 countries for Euro 2024 matches in Germany, UEFA said on Friday, with close to 2.3 million applications for the July 14 final alone.
Klopp praises age-defying Salah after European record
Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp (R) speaks with Liverpool’s Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah (L) during the English Premier League football match (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)