IOC committee visits sites for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES: The International Olympic Committee’s coordination commission made its first in-person visit to Los Angeles this week to inspect proposed venues for the 2028 Games.
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Michael Jordan ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for a record $10.1 million
NEW YORK: A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, sold for a record $10.1 million Thursday, Sotheby’s said.
Saudi FA launches Women’s Premier League, Division One
RIYADH: The Saudi Football Association launched on Thursday the first edition of the Saudi Women’s Premier League, with the participation of 8 teams.
Phil Mickelson considers removing name from federal antitrust lawsuit against PGA Tour
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson on Thursday said he's considering removing his name from LIV Golf's federal antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.
What Gregg Berhalter's USMNT squad vs. Japan, Saudi Arabia suggests about his World Cup plans
Experimentation time is over. With only two friendlies left before the United States men's national team begins World Cup play against Wales on Nov. 21, there's no time left for coach Gregg Berhalter to waste on determining the final, mostly inconsequential roster spots.
Ronaldo nets 1st Europa League goal as United beats Sheriff
DUBAI: Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first Europa League goal of his career to help Manchester United rebound from an opening loss in the second-tier competition with a 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday. The Champions League record scorer converted from the spot after Jadon Sancho gave United a 1-0 lead in Moldova. It was the 37-year-old Ronaldo’s first goal of the season and 699th in club competition.
Saudi firm bids $138m to host revamped Italian soccer event: Report
ROME: Saudi Arabia could host one of Italy’s premier soccer finals for the next seven years after a reported $138 million offer to secure rights and expand it to a four-team event. Sela Sport, a Saudi sports marketing firm, has tendered the proposal to Italy’s top league Serie A to host the Supercoppa until the 2028-29 season, reported the Milano Finanza newspaper. The competition was first held in Saudi Arabia in 2018, and is returning in January after a break caused by the pandemic.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Last chance for Argentina's Lionel Messi?
Argentina were 3-2 winners against West Germany in Mexico City that year. Some would say the tournament was most famous for Maradona's performances against England in the quarter-final and Belgium in the semi.