UAE’s Al-Katheeri and Iraq’s Salem shine at ONE 171: Qatar
DOHA: ONE 171: Qatar saw Zayed Al-Katheeri of the UAE and Iraq’s Hussein Salem pick up impressive wins on Thursday night.
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Sourav Ganguly's Convoy Meets With Accident, Two Vehicles Sustain Damages
Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly's convoy met with an accident in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district but none were injured in the incident, police said on Friday. The accident took place on Thursday near Dantanpur on Durgapur Expressway when Ganguly was travelling in a car and a speeding lorry overtook it, they said. "In the sudden movement of the lorry, the driver of Ganguly's car had to apply a sudden brake which led to a collision with vehicles in his convoy following him," a police officer of West Bengal Police said.
Harshit Rana Highlights Jasprit Bumrah 'Factor' Behind Bangladesh Heroics In Champions Trophy
India's young pace sensation Harshit Rana opened up about the teachings he has received from current best Jasprit Bumrah and bowling coach Morne Morkel, allowing him to thrive in international cricket. With stakes running high in the Champions Trophy, India management decided to put its faith in Harshit ahead of left-armer Arshdeep Singh, who holds a fair share of experience in delivering at ICC events.
Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world No. 2 Iga Swiatek to become youngest semifinalist in Dubai history
DUBAI: World No. 2 Iga Swiatek was sensationally knocked out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in straight sets on Thursday as the talented teen Mirra Andreeva made history to book a place in the WTA 1000 semifinal for the first time in her career.
Sakai optimistic of big race double for Japan on Saudi Cup card
RIYADH: Jockey Ryusei Sakai is staying cool ahead of what will certainly be a high-pressure situation aboard Forever Young (JPN) in Saturday’s $20m Saudi Cup.
Pakistan Star Points Out Big Problems Ahead Of India Clash, Says "Need To Fix..."
Pakistan pace sensation Naseem Shah expressed his dissapointment about the defending champions' flimsy start in the Champions Trophy and emphasised the need to fix their mistakes before heading to Dubai for the blockbuster clash against arch-rival India on Sunday. Pakistan had to wait nearly three decades for a global tournament to return to Pakistan. But New Zealand spoiled the party for the co-hosts by handing them an imposing 60-run defeat in the tournament opener in Karachi. In a short tournament, where each team plays three group-stage matches, a defeat in the opener has jeopardised their chances of punching their way to the semi-finals.
Brazilian Italo Ferreira remembers idol Ayrton Senna with celebration at Surf Abu Dhabi Pro
ABU DHABI: They say not all superheroes wear capes, but Italo Ferreira certainly does.
LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
PORTLAND, Oregon: LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic, who missed the game as he continues to recover from a strained calf. Deni Avdija led Portland with 28 points. After Portland tied it at 81 in the fourth quarter, Reaves gave the Lakers the lead again with a scoop shot. James then kicked things into a higher gear. After an empty possession for Portland, James made a 3-pointer to give the Lakers an 86-81 lead.