Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle hopeful for a win over Pyramids FC
JEDDAH: Al-Ahli’s coach Matthias Jaissle faces a tough matchup against Egypt’s Pyramids FC on Tuesday and is hopeful his side will emerge victorious.
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The Ryder Cup is off to an emotional start for Team USA
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.: The Ryder Cup had moments of inspiration in vastly different forms during a quiet Monday start to golf’s most chaotic week. There were tears for the Americans as they gathered on the first tee at sunrise and a strong reminder for Europe as they go after a rare road win.
Ryder Cup: Donald says fans could turn on fee-earning U.S. stars - ESPN
Luke Donald has claimed that American fans at Bethpage Black could turn on Team USA's players because they are being paid to take part.
Team captain Bradley defends US player pay at Ryder Cup
FARMINGDALE, New York :Team USA captain Keegan Bradley defended a plan to pay U.S. players at the Ryder Cup on Monday, arguing that the break from tradition at Bethpage Black in New York would bring the competition into "today's age."
Alcaraz dazzles in doubles as Team Europe take 3-1 lead in Laver Cup
Defending champions Team Europe stormed out of the gates on the opening day of the Laver Cup in San Francisco on Friday, winning three of four matches to take a handy lead over Team World with Carlos Alcaraz sparkling in doubles action.
Mahrez wins it for Al-Ahli after Al-Ittihad stumble in Asia
JEDDAH: Al-Ahli started their defense of the AFC Champions League Elite Monday with a dramatic 4-2 win over Nasaf Qarshi while Jeddah rivals Al-Ittihad slumped to a 2-1 loss at Al-Wahda of the United Arab Emirates.
Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare for four wicket Asia Cup win
DUBAI: Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging Hong Kong by four wickets in the Asia Cup on Monday, as Wanindu Hasaranga’s late cameo spared the former champions an embarrassing stumble.Chasing 150 on a sluggish surface, Sri Lanka looked comfortable at 119 for two with 31 needed off 30 deliveries, but a flurry of wickets, four for eight runs, set nerves jangling.Hasaranga steadied the innings with an unbeaten 20 off nine balls, striking two fours and a six to seal victory with seven balls left.Pathum Nissanka was again the batting linchpin, cracking 68 off 44 balls with six fours and two sixes. The opener, ranked seventh in the ICC T20 batting standings, posted back-to-back half-centuries to become the tournament’s leading scorer with 118 runs.
UAE hammer Oman in Asia Cup to keep Super Four hopes alive
ABU DHABI: Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu struck attacking half-centuries to lead United Arab Emirates to a thumping 42-run win over Oman in the Asia Cup on Monday.