Wembanyama, Spurs stun Phoenix in last-gasp thriller
LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama scored 18 points as the San Antonio Spurs staged a dramatic comeback to snatch a last-gasp 115-114 victory over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
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2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia would be structurally really good: Newcastle coach Howe
Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe would expect a World Cup in Saudi Arabia to be well organized having previously traveled there with his team, the manager said on Tuesday.
Newcastle ends Man United’s defense of League Cup after 3-0 win
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United’s defense of the League Cup ended with a 3-0 loss against Newcastle at Old Trafford on Wednesday that heaped more pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. An eighth defeat of the season in all competitions was the latest blow for English soccer’s most storied club, which looks in danger of suffering another season of disappointment. United lost 3-0 at home to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and Saudi-backed Newcastle repeated that scoreline to raise further questions over Ten Hag’s ability to return the club to its former glories. First-half goals from substitute Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall put the visitors in control by the break and Joe Willock completed the scoring after an hour. United had won the cup in February by beating Newcastle at Wembley Stadium as Ten Hag ended the club’s six-year wait for silverware. But that is a distant memory now as his team’s season descended deeper into crisis. The Dutch coach, who won three league titles with Ajax, was mocked by Newcastle’s fans throughout the game as they chanted that he would be fired in the morning.
UAE President posts message of support for Saudi World Cup
DUBAI: The president of the UAE took to social media on Wednesday, offering his support to Saudi Arabia after FIFA announced the Kingdom was the only country bidding to host the 2034 World Cup.
Saudi ready for summer or winter World Cup in 2034: FA chief
DOHA: Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 World Cup in summer or winter, its football chief told AFP, after the oil giant became the sole bidder for the tournament.
Intense competition expected as point leaders head into final round of Saudi Toyota Championship
RIYADH: Dirab Square in Riyadh is set to be the venue for the concluding round of the Saudi Toyota Championship’s drift, time attack, and autocross events, between Nov. 2 and 4. The event is spearheaded by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, with Abdul Latif Jameel Co.
Mainz ‘surprised’ after El Ghazi expresses ‘no regrets’ for Israel-Gaza post
BERLIN: German Bundesliga club Mainz on Wednesday reacted with “surprise and incomprehension” after player Anwar El Ghazi said he does “not regret” statements he made on the Israel-Hamas war. The club suspended the Dutch international for a number of social media posts related to the conflict, but said Monday the player could return “soon” after he “explicitly distanced himself” from the statements. El Ghazi, however, took to social media on Wednesday, saying “I do not regret or have any remorse for my position.” “Any other statements, comments or apologies to the contrary attributed to me are not factually correct and have not been made or authorized by me.” Mainz responded to El Ghazi’s posts on Wednesday, also on social media, saying the club would “examine the matter legally and then evaluate it.” El Ghazi was suspended on October 17 for taking a “position on the conflict in the Middle East in a manner that wasn’t tolerable for the club,” Mainz said in a previous statement. He had shared several posts on social media early in the conflict, including the phrase “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” The slogan is seen by some as a call for the destruction of Israel, while others say it appeals for equality for Palestinians and Israelis. Mainz said Wednesday El Ghazi had “called in sick on Monday and was currently not in training.”
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight set for delay as new date emerges
The impending heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is reportedly set to be pushed back with a February 2024 date outlined for their mouth-watering bout.