Hunt for new Lions head coach down to 5 names, including ex-Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach
SINGAPORE: The hunt for a new national football head coach has intensified, with the shortlist down from 10 names a week ago to five now, CNA understands.
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Lebanon beat Japan to make FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals
JEDDAH: Lebanon’s national basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup with an impressive 97-73 over Japan on Tuesday night.
'Big boys' Barrett, McKenzie can handle Mo'unga return, says NZ coach Robertson
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has welcomed the internal competition Richie Mo'unga's return will bring while offering cold comfort to the players who may lose the race for the All Blacks' coveted number 10 jersey.
Happy move for Cristiano Ronaldo as Georgina Rodríguez announces their engagement
LONDON: Football great Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez are engaged.
Sabalenka edges Raducanu in marathon clash in Cincinnati Open, Fritz cruises past Sonego
World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her Cincinnati Open title defence alive by claiming a 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(5) victory over Emma Raducanu in a marathon third-round clash on Monday, while Taylor Fritz advanced with a straight-sets win over Lorenzo Sonego.
Rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma set to face ultimate test against Dillian Whyte in Riyadh
RIYADH: Undefeated phenom Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs), one of boxing’s brightest young contenders, will put his perfect record on the line when he takes on battle-hardened veteran Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte (31-3, 21 KOs) in a generational collision on Aug. 16 in Riyadh.
Gerard Pique introduces new era of football gaming to MENA region
RIYADH: Football legend and former Barcelona player Gerard Pique is bringing Kings League, the game that revolutionized online football gaming, to the Middle East and North Africa region, with Saudi Arabia at its heart.
Team Liquid’s Manuel Bachoore wins EA Sports FC 25 Tournament at Esports World Cup 2025
RIYADH: Manuel “ManuBachoore” Bachoore has won the FC Pro World Championship at the Esports World Cup 2025 for Team Liquid in a 5-3 grand final win against Brice “Brice” Masson of Team Vitality, picking up Team Liquid’s third championship title at this year’s event.