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Hamburg celebrates Bundesliga return with goalless draw at Gladbach

BERLIN: Hamburger SV returned from a seven-year absence and emerged from its first game back in the Bundesliga with a 0-0 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The promoted side spent much of Sunday’s game defending, with goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes diving well to deny Gladbach captain Rocco Reitz among other saves. “We knew we were coming up against a strong team that would have many people in midfield, so we kept it tight in the center and tried to hit on counterattacks,” Heuer Fernandes said. “Of course you never know where you stand after such a (difficult) pre-season, but I think everyone saw today how we can take on the league and that’s exactly how it should go.” Hamburg substitutes Jean-Luc Dompé and Yussuf Poulsen increased their team’s attacking threat for the last 15 minutes.

NGSC 2025 wraps up Day 2, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s esports ambitions

RIYADH: By the time the second and final day of the New Global Sport Conference 2025 ended in Riyadh, the city had truly come alive.

Lusail International Circuit welcomes Seal for Qatar Grand Prix show

DOHA: British singer Seal will entertain the crowds at Lusail International Circuit during the F1 Qatar Grand Prix weekend.

Afghanistan announce spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup

KABUL: Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals this year. The tri-series, also involving Pakistan and hosts the UAE, starts in Sharjah on Friday, while the six-nation Asia Cup begins on September 9. The 19-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has made rapid strides in domestic matches in that format and one-day internationals. Afghanistan lost in the semifinals at last year’s men’s T20I World Cup in the United States and West Indies but have not played a single T20I since the start of 2025. Fazlhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the fast-bowling options. Afghanistan face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday. For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. Defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and UAE are in Group A. Afghanistan face Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on September 9. Afghanistan also announced a series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is with Bangladesh after the Asia Cup, also in the UAE. The T20Is are on October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, while the ODIs will be played from 8-14 in Abu Dhabi. Squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq

British wheelchair basketball players turn backs on Israeli opponents before game

LONDON: Members of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team turned their backs on their Israeli opponents before a game in Germany.

Rashid Khan to lead spin-heavy Afghanistan in Asia Cup

KABUL: Rashid Khan will lead a spin-heavy Afghanistan at the next month’s Asia Cup with uncapped mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar also named in the 17-member Twenty20 squad on Sunday. Khan was named captain and is joined by Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi as the other seasoned spinners for the Sept. 9-28 tournament in the United Arab Emirates, where pitches are expected to help slow bowlers at Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan hasn’t played a T20 since beating Zimbabwe in December last year.

Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from Indian cricket

MUMBAI: Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an international sporting career that spanned over a decade. Pujara has played in 103 Tests and five ODIs in his international career, last featuring for India in the World Test Championship 2023 final against Australia. The batter made his Test debut for India in 2010 and throughout his playing journey racked up 7,195 Test runs at an average of 43.60. On Sunday, the 37-year-old said he was hanging up his boots, noting that “all good things must come to an end.” “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field – it’s impossible to put into words what it truly meant,” Pujara said in a social media post. “But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket.” “As a little boy from the small town of Rajkot, along with my parents, I set out to aim for the stars; and dreamt to be a part of the Indian cricket team,” the cricketer continued. “Little did I know then that this game would give me so much – invaluable opportunities, experiences, purpose, love, and above all a chance to represent my state and this great nation.” Pujara, a rare five-day specialist in the age of T20 and white-ball performers, has in the past attributed his staying power to discipline. “I have certain routines, fitness, little bit of meditation, yoga and pranayama (a breathing technique) because it is necessary to shut the outside noise, even if it is positive,” he told reporters in 2023. “We play nine Tests on an average, and when you go back home, unless you have domestic cricket, you are not

Saudi Arabia offers ‘unparalleled potential’ for esports innovation and growth, says FACEIT boss

RIYADH: Niccolo Maisto is the CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, a leading esports and video game entertainment company which was involved in the recently concluded Esport World Cup in Riyadh.

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Hamburg celebrates Bundesliga return with goalless draw at Gladbach

NGSC 2025 wraps up Day 2, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s esports ambitions

Lusail International Circuit welcomes Seal for Qatar Grand Prix show

Afghanistan announce spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup

British wheelchair basketball players turn backs on Israeli opponents before game

Rashid Khan to lead spin-heavy Afghanistan in Asia Cup

Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from Indian cricket

Saudi Arabia offers ‘unparalleled potential’ for esports innovation and growth, says FACEIT boss