Olympic champion Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Tuesday, edging teenage darts sensation Luke Littler into second place.
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England women lose to Brazil in first match since Euro triumph
MANCHESTER, England :England's women lost 2-1 to Brazil in their first match since their European Championship victory in a friendly on Saturday, with Bia Zanaratto and Dudinha scoring for the South American team who were reduced to 10 players in the first half.
Apple’s US F1 deal offers both a big opportunity for growth
TEXAS: Apple’s five-year deal for Formula One’s US broadcast rights, announced on Friday, gives both brands a major opportunity for growth in new directions and could ultimately lead to something bigger. The agreement, with Apple replacing Walt Disney’s ESPN from 2026, will see Apple TV host all live action from grand prix weekends and has the potential to bring more people to Formula One through mobiles and apps.
Pairings set for next month’s African World Cup playoffs
ZURICH: Nigeria will take on Gabon and Cameroon will play the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup African playoff semifinals next month, the latest FIFA rankings have confirmed. The four countries all advanced to the playoffs as the best runners-up across the nine African groups. There is the possibility of an added slot for Africa at next year’s finals with the winners of next month’s playoffs advancing to an intercontinental playoff tournament in March from which the last two World Cup places will be decided. The pairings for the African playoffs have the highest-ranked team in the FIFA rankings of October 23 playing the lowest-ranked, while the second-highest face the third-highest. FIFA, however, issued the October rankings on Friday, earlier than it had previously scheduled. Nigeria rose to 41st with Cameroon 54th and DR Congo 60th. Gabon jumped two places to 77th from the September 18 rankings. The semis will be on November 13 before a deciding match three days later, with the winners progressing. Morocco is hosting next month’s playoffs but the venues are yet to be announced. The group phase of the African qualifiers concluded on Tuesday with all the group winners qualifying automatically for next year’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the US
UK authorities seek to reverse decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa game
LONDON: British officials said Friday they were working to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns, a decision that drew condemnation from politicians, sports organizations and Jewish groups. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the police recommendation to bar the visiting team’s fans from the Nov.
Dubai Basketball overpower Barcelona in Euro League
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball delivered one of their most complete EuroLeague performances on Thursday night with an 83-78 win over FC Barcelona.
‘Major milestone’ as Baseball United to bring game to Indian audiences
DUBAI: Baseball United, the first professional league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, has announced a partnership with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., the leading media and entertainment company, to deliver games live to millions in India.
Mead, Russo inspire Arsenal to first Women’s Champions League win
PARIS: England attackers Beth Mead and Alessia Russo helped Arsenal beat Benfica 2-0 on Thursday as the Women’s Champions League holders claimed their first win in this season’s tournament.
Kelly, Bronze named in England's squad for pair of friendlies
Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning penalty in England's European Championship victory over Spain in July, headlines Sarina Wiegman's squad for two international friendlies this month.