Clippers rout Celtics, Nets cruise past Wizards
LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Clippers dealt the Boston Celtics another setback Monday, beating the top team in the NBA in decisive style, 113-93.
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Brazil’s Ronaldo backing France for World Cup
DOHA: Former Brazil star Ronaldo says he cannot get behind his country’s great sporting rivals Argentina at the World Cup, and backs France as “big favorites” to retain their title.
Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semifinals kick off
DOHA: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni brushed off accusations of poor sportsmanship on Monday as the South Americans prepared for a World Cup semifinal showdown against Croatia.
US seizes 55 websites for illegally live-streaming World Cup
WASHINGTON: Fifty-five websites have been seized for illegally live-streaming matches from the World Cup in Qatar, the US Justice Department said Monday. The websites were shut down after a FIFA representative identified sites being used to distribute copyright-infringing content without the authorization of the soccer world governing body, the department said in a statement.
Indian sportswomen celebrate female referees’ historic World Cup participation
NEW DELHI: The female referees officiating at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar are inspiring people across the globe, including in India, where athletes hope that the historic appointments will further motivate sportswomen in the male-dominated game.
ILT20 delivers on local player development vow as 24 Emiratis named for inaugural edition
DUBAI: With just over one month to go before the first smart ball is bowled at the Dubai International Stadium, the International League Twenty20 has named the UAE cricketers who will compete in its inaugural edition.
UAE’s Thani Al-Qemzi seeks end to 20-year wait for world powerboat title
ABU DHABI: Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al-Qemzi says he will give everything to secure a dream title triumph when the 2022 UIM F1H2O World Championship reaches a grand finale in Sharjah at the weekend.
After Neymar, Croatia aim to end Messi’s World Cup dream
AL KHOR, Qatar: Croatia have already ended Neymar’s World Cup dream. Now they hope to do the same to Lionel Messi.