‘Reinvented’ Nick Kyrgios inspired to win new fans ahead of Saudi debut at Diriyah Tennis Cup
DIRIYAH: Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios admits he is hugely relishing a chance to showcase his talents to new fans of the sport in Saudi Arabia next month.
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Flora Duffy wins record fourth World Triathlon title in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Flora Duffy became the only woman ever to win four World Triathlon titles on Friday afternoon in Abu Dhabi, confirming her status as the greatest female athlete that the sport has ever seen.
Japan aims for World Cup knockout stage against Costa Rica
DOHA, Qatar: How big was Japan’s 2-1 upset of Germany in the opening round of the World Cup?Newspapers in Japan used the term “Daikimboshi” from sumo wrestling to describe the magnitude of the surprise: when a low-ranked wrestler overpowers a grand champion.The victory has also been compared to Japan’s 34-32 upset of powerful South Africa in the 2015 rugby World Cup in England.Japan was the underdog against four-time champion Germany, but it will be a strong favorite in its next Group E match against Costa Rica, where a victory could move Japan into the knockout stage with a game to spare.A loss by Costa Rica on Sunday would eliminate it from advancing. Costa Rica faces Germany in its final match and Japan goes against Spain.Costa Rica is reeling from a 7-0 thrashing against Spain in its opener, and it’s anyone’s guess how the Ticos will respond.
England's midfield goes AWOL in American stalemate
AL KHOR: English hopes of a run deep into the World Cup took a bit of a bruising on Friday (Nov 25) when a lively and high-pressing United States team reduced the youthful stars of their tournament opener to anonymity.
England suffer reality check in 0-0 draw with US
AL KHOR, Qatar: England suffered a sobering reality check as they were outplayed for long periods by a youthful United States side in a tense 0-0 draw in their second World Cup Group B game on Friday (Nov 25).
Analysis:England's midfield goes AWOL in American stalemate
AL KHOR, Qatar : English hopes of a run deep into the World Cup took a bit of a bruising on Friday when a lively and high-pressing United States team reduced the youthful stars of their tournament opener to anonymity.
England booed after goalless United States draw puts World Cup progress on hold
Boos greeted the final whistle as England blew their chance to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase with a match to spare in a turgid 0-0 draw with the United States.
World Cup 2022: Gareth Southgate happy with England 'resilience' in bore draw
England head coach Gareth Southgate was keen to focus on his side's "resilience" and retaining control of their World Cup destiny after a drab 0-0 draw with the United States.