Saudi Arabia and Qatar gain home advantage in next Asia qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR : Saudi Arabia and Qatar drew home advantage in the fourth round of Asia qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday.
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'I have 9 lives': Canadian diver reflects on terrifying cliff fall, overcoming near-death experience
After a near-death experience slipping off a 22-foot diving cliff, Canadian diver Molly Carlson says she'll celebrate the next time she gets on the diving board again.
DP World ILT20 gives season 3 merchandise a new home via Gulf for Good Partnership in Madagascar
DUBAI: The DP World International League T20 has teamed up with UAE-based, non-profit organization Gulf for Good to support charity projects for children globally, and give the tournament’s season three merchandise a new lease on life.
Dwayne Bacon to join Dubai Basketball from Zenit Saint Petersburg
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has added another major player to its roster with the signing of American forward Dwayne Bacon, subject to medical clearance, on a deal that runs through the 2026 season.
Messi’s multi-goal streak ends in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati
CINCINNATI: Lionel Messi’s MLS-record streak of scoring multiple goals in five straight matches ended on Wednesday night in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati. Cincinnati got a first-half goal from Gerardo Valenzuela and two second-half strikes from Evander to remain one point behind the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference standings. Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-1 on Wednesday night. The loss ended a five-match winning streak for Inter Miami (11-4-5) which is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. “Very pleased with the performance,” Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan said.
Abrahamsen wins Tour de France stage as Pogacar survives scare
TOULOUSE, France: Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej Pogacar emerged largely unscathed despite crashing 4km from the line.
Girelli fires Italy past Norway and into Euro 2025 semifinals
GENEVA: Cristiana Girelli shot Italy into the semifinals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Wednesday with a brace, including a last-gasp winner, in the Azzurre’s historic 2-1 triumph over Norway.
Soncin credits former Italy players for team's success at Euro 2025
GENEVA :An ecstatic Italy coach Andrea Soncin credited past players for paving the way after the Italians clinched their first European championship semi-final berth since 1997 thanks to a 90th-minute header from Cristiana Girelli.