Indonesia's scoring issues prompt coach Kluivert to 'punch myself in face'
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Defeat in Jakarta prompted Saudi changes, says coach Renard
JEDDAH :Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said losing to Indonesia in Jakarta last year had been the spur to make the changes required to his squad that led them to seal a crucial victory over Patrick Kluivert's side on Wednesday.
Rallying-Rovanpera targets F1 with switch to circuit racing from 2026
Toyota's double world champion Kalle Rovanpera announced on Thursday he would leave rallying and switch to circuit racing next year, with Formula One and Le Mans in his sights.
Oman hold hosts Qatar in drab World Cup qualifying stalemate
Oman kept hosts Qatar at bay to earn a 0-0 draw in the countries' opening clash in Group A of the fourth round of Asia's World Cup preliminaries on Wednesday, denting both nations' hopes of automatic qualification for the 2026 finals.
Returning Militao thought about quitting football after injury nightmare
Real Madrid defender Eder Militao thought about retiring from football before his return to the Brazil squad for the first time in more than a year, following recovery from two anterior cruciate ligament injuries that kept him sidelined for 438 days.
Sabalenka battles to keep Wuhan record alive, Pegula survives marathon
WUHAN, China: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled hard Wednesday to keep her unbeaten record in Wuhan intact, having to come from behind to beat Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. The world number one started slowly in her first match since she clinched a fourth Grand Slam title at the US Open last month. But the Belarusian found her power game in the final set to reach the Wuhan Open last 16, where she will face the 16th-seeded Russian Liudmila Samsonova. Sabalenka is chasing a fourth consecutive crown in Wuhan where she has a perfect 18-0 win-loss record. The first three games went against serve but it was Sramkova who consolidated for 3-1, and it was all she needed to grab the opening set in 35 minutes, firing 15 winners. Sabalenka hit back to level and swept through the decider to win in just under two hours. “She played incredible tennis, especially in the first set.
Collin Morikawa doesn't believe he incited Ryder Cup crowds - ESPN
Collin Morikawa admitted the behavior of American fans at the Ryder Cup «crossed the line» but does not believe he was partly to blame for inflaming the atmosphere.
'Felt like an eternity': Rodrygo grateful upon Brazil return
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is eager to return to action for Brazil in their friendlies against South Korea and Japan after being overlooked for the last two squad selections during a "difficult" spell in his career.