Malaysia beats Saudi Arabia by 8 wickets in ACC Men’s Premier Cup
RIYADH: Malaysia has defeated Saudi Arabia by eight wickets in the opening Group A fixture of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023 taking place in Nepal.
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UAE Pro League: Al-Ain close gap on Shabab Al-Ahli at top of the table
The unstoppable Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba fired holders Al-Ain right back into ADNOC Pro League’s title mix and Al-Dhafra’s 11-year stay met its demise in a gripping matchweek 23.
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Madrid Masters
MADRID: Rafael Nadal said Thursday he will miss the Madrid Masters tournament later this month as he continues his recovery from a hip injury, further hampering his French Open preparations. “For the moment I’ve missed Monte Carlo and Barcelona.
Al-Shahrani’s return from horrific injury boosts Al-Hilal ahead of AFC Champions League final
There was little to get excited about if you’re an Al-Hilal fan in their recent 1-0 loss to bottom-placed Al-Batin that all but ended their faint hopes of retaining the Saudi Pro League title.
LIV Golf in talks about women’s tour, says Greg Norman
ADELAIDE, Australia: Golf’s rebel LIV tour is considering creating a women’s circuit and has approached American and European players who are keen to be involved, chief executive Greg Norman said Thursday.LIV Golf sparked turmoil in the sport when it launched last year with the backing of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, luring star players away from the men’s US PGA Tour with lucrative contracts.Norman now has his eye on doing the same with the women.“That is a discussion we have internally on a regular basis,” he said in Adelaide ahead of the maiden Australian leg of the 54-hole, no-cut tour, which features 48 players in 12 teams.“I have personally had discussions with individual LPGA Tour players, LET Tour players, Ladies European Tour. They love what our product is showcasing.“They ask all the time, ‘How can we get involved?’ We’d love to see a LIV ladies series.”But Norman is also conscious that he first needs to get the men’s version right, with the tour still finding its feet in only its second season.While the Australia event this week is a sell-out, the circuit has met resistance elsewhere from traditionalists and critics who charge that it is helping Saudi Arabia “sportswash” its human rights record.“From our perspective, last year was a beta season.
Saudi Arabia's Al-Shahrani back after serious injury at World Cup
Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani returned to training with his club Al-Hilal on Thursday, 133 days after suffering a serious injury during their stunning 2-1 victory over Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar last year.
Make history or you will be forgotten says Saudi coach Renard
Al RAYYAN, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's players have the chance to write history if they qualify for the World Cup knockout stages, coach Herve Renard said on Tuesday (Nov 29).
Saudi team ready for World Cup clash with Mexico on Wednesday
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s national football team on Tuesday completed a final training session ahead of their last FIFA World Cup group stage clash against Mexico on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. The Green Falcons trained at the Sealine Resort Stadium under the supervision of coach Herve Renard.