Australia, Iran advance to FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals
JEDDAH: At the final day of the group phase games, the reigning two-time champions Australia and Iran claimed the top spot with a perfect 3-0 record to directly advance to the quarterfinals.
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Qatar, Lebanon and Syria suffer losses, Iran defeats Japan at FIBA Asia Cup
JEDDAH: The fourth day of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 basketball championship in Jeddah ended with the Qatari, Lebanese and Syrian teams losing to the South Korean, Australian and Guam teams.
Bayern Munich shift away from ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship after criticism
MUNICH: Bayern Munich signaled Friday they will cut down on “Visit Rwanda” branding as they move “away from a commercial sponsorship” with the African nation facing a backlash over alleged support for rebels in neighboring Congo.
Saudi Arabia keep hopes alive with 77-73 win over Jordan
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s national basketball team kept their FIBA Asia Cup hopes alive with a 77-73 victory over Jordan in Group C on Thursday night at the King Abdullah Sports Center.
Frankfurt sign Japan winger Ritsu Doan for its Champions League return
FRANKFURT: Eintracht Frankfurt have signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a squad depleted by the sale of Hugo Ekitiké as they prepare to return to the Champions League.
Ex-international footballer dubbed ‘Pele of Palestine’ dies in Israeli Gaza raid
BEIRUT: A Palestinian former footballer, who was once nicknamed ‘Pele of Palestine,’ died on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike at a Gaza aid distribution center while queuing for food for his five children.
Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters set to begin in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters begins on Aug. 8 at the Green Halls in Jeddah and boasts the participation of 128 World Snooker Tour players.
Alhada Cup to headline Taif racing’s week three
TAIF: Racing returns to King Khalid Racecourse this weekend with recent comeback winner Falah Zain (Saudi Arabia) set for a crack at the SR150,000 ($40,000) prize in Saturday’s feature Alhada Cup Local Bred Horses Open.