Cricket federation to establish four regional associations across Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation is set to establish four new regional associations to help promote the sport across the Kingdom.
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Newcastle could 'look at' signing 'next Sadio Mane' to St James' Park
Newcastle United are interested in signing Marseille striker Bamba Dieng this summer and may look at him as a long-term project, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier
GENEVA: Host nation Qatar is set to play in the opening game of its own World Cup tournament after all — and on a stand-alone day being added to the schedule barely 100 days before kickoff. Soccer’s marquee tournament is now set start one day earlier than originally scheduled seven years ago in a move that would allow Qatar to play Ecuador on Nov. 20, a person familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
SAFF Integrity mobile app established to combat corruption in football
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has announced the launch of the SAFF Integrity mobile app, which allows players, officials and members of the public to report suspected match-fixing, match-manipulation or other integrity concerns in a safe and secure manner. The SAFF Integrity mobile app, available in both Arabic and English, was established in collaboration with Sportradar Integrity Services.
Zamalek president jailed for insulting rival
CAIRO: An Egyptian appeals court has sentenced the president of Zamalek football club to a month in prison for insulting the president of bitter rivals Al-Ahly, a judicial source told AFP on Wednesday. Al-Ahly and Zamalek, the country’s two biggest clubs and among the continent’s most successful, are historic rivals whose fans regularly clash after matches.
Newcastle keepers under the spotlight, as Eddie Howe looks to trim his squad
NEWCASTLE: Head coach Eddie Howe has admitted he will have to trim his Newcastle United squad this month — and one of his goalkeepers looks to be most at risk. The Magpies currently have four senior keepers on their books, with summer signing Nick Pope claiming the No. 1 slot from Martin Dubravka for the start of the Premier League season.
'Real blow' - Keith Downie worried by midfielder news from Newcastle
Sky Sports journalist and North East reporter Keith Downie shared the latest injury news for Newcastle United on Monday.
West Ham closing in on £17m deal for dream Kostic alternative, he's "a real weapon" - opinion
West Ham United are closing in on a deal to bring Borna Sosa to the London Stadium this summer.