Frankie Dettori cancels retirement plan, will stay racing in USA
Frankie Dettori has performed an amazing U-turn on his plans to retire from race riding and will instead continue his career in America next year.
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Horse racing-Dettori reverses retirement decision, says will race in US
Italian jockey Frankie Dettori has made a U-turn on his plans to retire at the end of the year, announcing on Thursday that he will continue his career in the United States.
Saudi boxer Abdulaziz Alotaibi targets Paris 2024 after Hangzhou disappointment
Abdulaziz Khalid Alotaibi was one of Saudi Arabia’s strong performers at the 19th Asian Games, making it all the way to the quarterfinals before being eliminated by a formidable opponent from North Korea.
Mancini looking for Saudi Arabia fixes against Nigeria as big games loom
There are plenty connections between Saudi Arabia and Portugal in terms of high-profile players and coaches in the Roshn Saudi League and national team coach Roberto Mancini will need a little Portuguese inspiration on Friday.
Juventus midfielder Fagioli faces investigation for illegal betting
ROME: Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is under investigation for alleged illegal betting activities, an Italian prosecutor said on Wednesday, confirming earlier press reports. La Stampa daily said the 22-year-old was involved in a criminal probe targeting users of illegal online betting platforms, along with other unnamed suspects. “I confirm the news of the investigation,” Turin Chief Prosecutor Enrica Gabetta said in an emailed statement, without elaborating. Turin is the home city of Juventus, the former Italian champions. “Our client is dealing with the matter responsibly, with a view to maximum transparency and collaboration with the ordinary and sporting judicial authorities,” Fagioli’s lawyers Luca Ferrari and Armando Simbari said in a joint statement. “Nicolo is calm and fully focused on Juventus and the (Italian Serie A) league,” they added. The newspaper did not say what kind of betting Fagioli was involved in.
"Awarding On Basis Of Rankings...": Afghanistan Pacer On India Winning Asian Games Gold After Washout
Left-arm pacer Fareed Malik, one of the travelling reserves in the Afghanistan contingent for the World Cup, still can't get over the outcome of the Asian Games final against India in Hangzhou. Put in to bat, Afghanistan were 112 for five before rain arrived at Zheijang University of Technology Cricket Field on Saturday. No play was possible after that and India were awarded the gold medal on the basis of their superior world ranking.
2,000-year-old 'Tomb of Cerberus' with stunning frescoes discovered in Italy
A remarkably well-preserved chamber tomb has recently come to light within cultivated land situated in the municipality of Giugliano in Campania, near Naples, during an archaeological survey in advance of updates to the city water supply system.
Maguire grateful for Beckham support in troubled times
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) shakes hands with England’s midfielder Phil Foden (R) as he meets England’s striker Marcus Rashford (3L), England’s midfielder Declan Rice (2L), England’s defender Harry Maguire (2R) and England’s midfielder Phil Foden during an England training session at St George’s Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England, on October 10, 2023. – Seven years after awarding Euro-2024 to Germany, UEFA announced on October 10, 2023 the hosts for the next two editions: The United Kingdom and Ireland are due to host the tournament together in 2028, followed by the unprecedented tandem of Italy and Turkey in 2032. (Photo by Darren Staples / POOL / AFP)