Newcastle eyes first League Cup semifinal in 47 years ahead of Tuesday clash
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United must find their clinical edge if the team is to progress to its first League Cup semifinal since 1976.
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Iraqi hospitality at the fore as Basra residents open homes to traveling fans
BASRA: Ever since Basra was announced as the host of the 2023 Arabian Gulf Cup, concerns over adequate accommodation were raised. With thousands of footballing fans descending on the southern Iraqi city, a limited number of hotel rooms has left many expecting a lodging crisis.
Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia to host 8th edition of Kings and Princes Cups Festival
RIYADH: The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia will host the 8th edition of the Kings and Princes Cups Festival on the grounds of King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Jan. 13.
Global auction bidding for ticket to Riyadh Season Cup game kicks off at SR1m
Riyadh: Bidding for a golden ticket to see a star-studded team of Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr players take on the mighty Paris Saint-Germain in Riyadh has kicked off at SR1 million ($270,000).
Enthusiastic Gulf visitors descend on Basra as football opens Iraq to tourists
BASRA: For decades Iraq’s ancient cultural attractions were closed to international tourists because of the ongoing conflict in the country, including a strict sanctions regime, but this has seemingly all changed with the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup.
Rafael Nadal returns to Dubai tournament for first time in 15 years
DUBAI: Rafael Nadal will make a long-awaited return to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships next month, 15 years after his last competitive appearance in the UAE.
Djokovic lost sleep to deal with hamstring problem
ADELAIDE, Australia : Novak Djokovic said he worked with his physiotherapist all night to fix a hamstring issue before the Serbian beat Sebastian Korda in the Adelaide International 1 final on Sunday ahead of this month's Australian Open.
Djokovic takes Adelaide title after marathon decider
Novak Djokovic warmed up for his Australian Open return by saving a championship point en route to clinching the Adelaide International title with a thrilling victory over American Sebastian Korda.