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Five storylines to follow at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh

RIYADH: The WTA Finals are back in Riyadh for a second straight year, with the top eight women of the tour ready to do battle one last time this season. Taking place at King Saud University Indoor Arena from November 1 to 8, the world’s best players are split into two groups of four. They will go through a round-robin stage, with the top two in each group advancing to Friday’s semifinals. Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed and headlines the Stephanie Graf Group alongside defending champion Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Jasmine Paolini, while second-seeded Iga Swiatek is in the Serena Williams Group with Madison Keys, Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anismova. Seven of the eight players spoke to the press on Friday, with Paolini forced to skip her media duties citing illness.

Mahindra Racing dominate preseason Formula E testing in Valencia

LONDON: Mahindra Racing set the pace during preseason testing for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, and the annual women’s test, at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia this week, sending a strong signal ahead of season 12.

Spalletti Punya Tato Napoli, kok Latih Juventus?

Luciano Spalletti punya tato Napoli di lengan kirinya. Tapi, kok bisa-bisanya Spalletti mau melatih Juventus?

Marcos Leonardo strike sees Al-Hilal edge Al-Shabab in SPL

RIYADH: Marcos Leonardo’s first-half goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for Al-Hilal over Al-Shabab, lifting them to second in the Saudi Pro League table.

Premier League confirms only one Boxing Day game amid scheduling issues

MANCHESTER: The Premier League has announced that this season will feature just one match on Boxing Day, breaking from the tradition of a full slate of festive fixtures that fans have long enjoyed. Manchester United host Newcastle United in the lone game, for the fewest top-flight fixtures in 43 years on Boxing Day, which falls on a Friday this year. In a statement, the League cited mounting scheduling pressures linked to the expansion of European club competitions as the key reason for the change. “There are now several challenges to Premier League fixture scheduling rooted in the expansion of European club competitions – which led to a revision of our domestic calendar ahead of last season, including changes to the FA Cup,” the League said. The adjustments have left the Premier League operating as a 33-weekend competition, which is fewer than in previous years, despite maintaining its 380-match format since 1995. The League broadcasting deals mean matches must be scheduled on those weekends each season. With only five rounds of midweek games included, matches must be played on December 27-28. “With fewer weekends available, fixture planning has become increasingly constrained,” the League said.

New Juve manager Spalletti eyes Scudetto

“Of course, I hope this team can still get involved in the title race,” he said“Only nine matches have been played; there are still 29 left to play. That’s a lot of matches”ROME: New Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti said on Friday that his seventh-placed team are capable of challenging for the Sere A title.“Of course, I hope this team can still get involved in the title race,” he said Friday, on the eve of Juve’s game at Cremonese.Spalletti, who succeeds the sacked Igor Tudor, added: “As we discussed with the players on Thursday, we must aim for the highest.“And the highest is the Scudetto.“Only nine matches have been played; there are still 29 left to play.

Spalletti takes Juventus reins with eyes on title race despite sitting seventh

Luciano Spalletti believes Juventus can still mount a Serie A title challenge despite sitting seventh in the standings, as the former Italy boss explained on Friday why he accepted a short-term deal to rescue the struggling side.

Liverpool must snap losing ‘habit’, says under-fire Slot

LIVERPOOL:Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side must not make a habit of losing games they should win after six defeats in their last seven games plunged the Premier League champions into crisis.The Reds have lost their last four league games ahead of Aston Villa’s trip to Anfield on Saturday and also crashed out of the League Cup to Crystal Palace in midweek.Slot’s decision to name an inexperienced side for the 3-0 defeat to the Eagles drew criticism, but he again defended the need to give his key players a rest after a series of injury problems in the early part of the season.Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak and Jeremie Frimpong are all still sidelined, while Ryan Gravenberch is only just back in training after an ankle injury.Slot had an eye not only on the visit of in-form Villa, but Real Madrid’s trip to Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday and Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City next Sunday.“It is nothing to do with the squad depth, it is how we’ve gone throughout the season in terms of injuries and availability,” said Slot at his pre-match press conference on Friday.“It’s just the situation as it is.

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Five storylines to follow at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh

Mahindra Racing dominate preseason Formula E testing in Valencia

Spalletti Punya Tato Napoli, kok Latih Juventus?

Marcos Leonardo strike sees Al-Hilal edge Al-Shabab in SPL

Premier League confirms only one Boxing Day game amid scheduling issues

New Juve manager Spalletti eyes Scudetto

Spalletti takes Juventus reins with eyes on title race despite sitting seventh

Liverpool must snap losing ‘habit’, says under-fire Slot