Daizen Maeda hat-trick helps Celtic blast Aberdeen for six
Daizen Maeda netted a hat-trick as Celtic burst Aberdeen's bubble in emphatic fashion in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.
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Sunday’s briefing: Arsenal conquer Europe and Premier League set for finale
Arsenal pulled off a major shock as they beat the mighty Barcelona to lift the Women’s Champions League trophy for the second time.
Jos Buttler fires Gujarat to top of IPL table in intense heat
AHMEDABAD: England’s Jos Buttler struck an unbeaten 97 to power Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with a seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad’s intense heat on Saturday. Chasing 204 for victory, Gujarat rode on Buttler’s 54-ball knock laced with 11 fours and four sixes to achieve their target with four balls to spare at the world’s biggest cricket stadium. Wicketkeeper-batsman Buttler and impact substitute Sherfane Rutherford, a left-hand West Indies batter who hit 43, put on a key stand of 119 to steer Gujarat to their fifth win in seven matches and the top of the 10-team table. Delhi slipped to second. Rutherford fell in the 19th over.
Esports World Cup Foundation selects 40 clubs for $20m partner program
RIYADH: The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the top 40 esports clubs that have been accepted into the EWCF Club Partner Program, an industry-leading initiative designed to promote the growth of esports organizations. The $20 million program will offer chosen clubs up to $1 million in funding to expand their brand and grow their global audience through innovative content and marketing campaigns, leading up to and throughout the Esports World Cup 2025. Faisal bin Homran, chief product officer at the Esports World Cup Foundation, said that the organization’s mission is to build a sustainable future for esports clubs worldwide while creating opportunities for organizations from some of the world’s fastest-growing markets. “This year’s 40 partnered clubs represent a diverse and dynamic cross-section of global esports, spanning legacy organizations, rising stars and global powerhouses that collectively define the rich history and the rapidly evolving future of the industry. By investing in their growth, the program will enable clubs to expand their audience and reach, strengthen their brands and gain greater visibility through fan-first content, shaping the future of esports as a global sport and mainstream entertainment.” The 40 partner clubs, reaching more than 300 million fans, will drive global growth by creating compelling experiences and content that deepen their connection with fans worldwide, including behind-the-scenes production, player documentaries and live fan experiences that excite their communities.
Celtic bounce back emphatically by thrashing Aberdeen
Celtic bounced back from their recent double setback with a 5-1 win over Aberdeen to stretch their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 16 points.
Jamie McGrath signs pre-contract agreement with Hibernian
Hibernian have announced a pre-contract agreement to sign Aberdeen midfielder Jamie McGrath.
Sale of The Hundred hits the jackpot
It feels like the end of the beginning for The Hundred. Eye-watering sums were paid between Feb. 6 and 12 for shares in the eight “franchises” that constitute the tournament.
Palestine’s Oday Dabbagh targets striking success with Aberdeen
AMSTERDAM: Scoring goals is arguably the hardest task in football, but for new Aberdeen signing and Palestine international Oday Dabbagh that has been the easy part.
Desert Vipers back extra opportunities for UAE players in future editions of DP World ILT20
DUBAI: The Desert Vipers’ CEO Phil Oliver says the franchise would support an increase in the number of UAE players from two to three in the starting 11s of sides in future editions of the DP World ILT20.