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‘Cricket still in denial’ says Rafiq after racism scandal

LONDON: Azeem Rafiq claims cricket is still “in denial” over the racism scandal that forced the former Yorkshire spinner to leave England after he lifted the lid on abuse in the domestic game. Rafiq appeared before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday for the first time since November 2021 when he gave harrowing evidence about the racism he faced during his time at Yorkshire. The 31-year-old used his latest appearance in front of the committee to highlight the abuse he and his family have endured since he blew the whistle.

Emirati cycling sensation Safiya Al-Sayegh reflects on career-defining year

ABU DHABI: It has been a career-defining year for Safiya Al-Sayegh, with a four-medal haul at the Arab Track Cycling Cup and the awarding of a professional cycling contract, a historic first for an Emirati cyclist.

France v Morocco: Keys to World Cup semifinal

DOHA: World Cup holders France face Africa’s first-ever semifinalists Morocco in Wednesday’s last-four clash in Qatar. AFP Sport looks at some of the keys to the game. - Rock-solid Morocco - Morocco have conceded just one goal in the entire tournament — an own goal in their 2-1 win over Canada in the group stage — with Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal all failing to breach a rock-solid back line.

Morocco ‘hungry for more’ says coach Regragui

DOHA: Morocco are not satisfied with a place in the semifinals of the World Cup and are hungry for more coach Walid Regragui said ahead of their clash with world champions France on Wednesday. “If we are happy just to reach semifinal and some see that as enough, I don’t agree,” Regragui told a press conference. “If you get to the semifinals and you are not hungry then there is a problem. “The best team in the tournament, Brazil is already out.

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.

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‘Cricket still in denial’ says Rafiq after racism scandal

Emirati cycling sensation Safiya Al-Sayegh reflects on career-defining year

France v Morocco: Keys to World Cup semifinal

Morocco ‘hungry for more’ says coach Regragui

US seizes 55 websites for illegally live-streaming World Cup

Indian sportswomen celebrate female referees’ historic World Cup participation

ILT20 delivers on local player development vow as 24 Emiratis named for inaugural edition

UAE’s Thani Al-Qemzi seeks end to 20-year wait for world powerboat title