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Penalty heartbreak for Saudi Arabia in U-20 Asian final

SHENCHEN, CHINA: There was heartbreak for Saudi Arabia in the final of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup on Saturday as they lost a penalty shootout 5-4 to Australia. After extra time ended with the score at 1-1, Bassam Hazazi stepped up to take the last of Saudi Arabia’s five penalty kicks only to see it saved by Australian goalkeeper Steven Hall. Louis Agosti put Australia ahead in the first half, but Talal Haji equalized for Saudi Arabia just before the break. Haji had almost put his team ahead inside the third minute with a low shot from the right of the area that was well-saved by Hall. The striker had another chance soon after, but blasted over the bar.

Lydia Ko hits the front in Singapore as Leona Maguire improves

Leona Maguire carded her best round of the tournament but still remains 11 shots adrift of the lead following the third round of the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore.

Tsitsipas sets up final clash with Auger-Aliassime at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

DUBAI: Stefanos Tsitsipas will compete in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for a third time in four appearances after easing past Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 on Friday.

Lydia Ko takes third-round lead at LPGA Singapore, Charley Hull is one stroke behind

SINGAPORE: Lydia Ko shot a 4-under 68 Saturday to move from one stroke behind to one stroke in front after three rounds of the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship. The 27-year-old South Korean-born New Zealander had a 54-hole total of 10-under 206 on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club. Charley Hull, who birdied two of her first four holes, was a stroke behind in second after a 68. Jeeno Thitikul, who had four back-nine birdies for a 66, had the best round of the day to move into third place, three strokes behind Ko. A Lim Kim, who led after the first two rounds, moved in the wrong direction with a 73 and was tied for fourth place, four strokes off the lead.

England wins the toss and bats against South Africa in Champions Trophy match

KARACHI: In his final game as captain, Jos Buttler won the toss and England decided to bat against South Africa at the Champions Trophy. England is already out of the tournament with two straight defeats — it lost to Australia by five wickets and to Afghanistan by eight runs. Buttler announced on Friday that he would step down after England’s surprising exit, as well as its past failures in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2023 Cricket World Cup. South Africa is in a must-win position in the final group B game — victory against England will confirm its top spot from the group and a place in the semifinals. The Proteas have made two changes — skipper Temba Bavuma and batter Tony de Zorzi miss out owing to illness.

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Penalty heartbreak for Saudi Arabia in U-20 Asian final

Lydia Ko hits the front in Singapore as Leona Maguire improves

Tsitsipas sets up final clash with Auger-Aliassime at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Lydia Ko takes third-round lead at LPGA Singapore, Charley Hull is one stroke behind

England wins the toss and bats against South Africa in Champions Trophy match

Leona Maguire 11 off the lead in no-cut Singapore event

A Lim Kim holds off Nelly Korda to win LPGA season opener - ESPN

Leona Maguire makes fast start at LPGA season opener