SPL clubs clean sweep lower league opponents in King’s Cup
Saudi Pro League clubs displayed their dominance over lower tier opposition as Al-Ettifaq, Al-Shabab, Al-Taawoun and Al-Hazm progressed from the King Cup’s round of 32 on Sunday night.
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Saudi U-23 football team beat Vietnam 3-1 in Asian Games
HANGZHOU, China: The Saudi under-23 football team qualified for the second round of the event in the Asian Games after defeating Vietnam 3-1 on Sunday. Scoring for the Green Falcons were Mohammed Al-Yami in the 43rd minute, Mohammed Maran in the 87th minute, and Zakaria Hawsawi in the 90th minute. The Greens will face the Indian team in the qualifying rounds on Thursday. In tennis, Ammar Al-Haqbani of the Saudi team qualified for the round of 32 in the men's singles competitions, after defeating Qatar'sRashid Naif, 2-0, in the round of 64.
League of Legends, other esports join Asian Games in competition for the first time
HANGZHOU, China: The world of online gaming takes its place this year at the Asian Games as an official event for the first time, with gold medals in play across seven top titles.
Stunning Kante winner sees champions Al-Ittihad beat Al-Fateh and return to Saudi Pro League summit
Champions Al-Ittihad returned to the top of the Roshn Saudi League after a 2-1 comeback win over Al-Fateh at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday night.
LIV Golf Jeddah to stage regular season finale next month
JEDDAH: LIV Golf makes its highly anticipated return to Royal Greens Golf & Country Club here from Oct. 13 to 15, when the league’s 2023 regular season will reach its conclusion and set the stage for the Team Championship — and the future for many golfers.
Galthie’s ‘nervous’ France survive ‘uncomfortable’ Uruguay challenge
LILLE, France: France head coach Fabien Galthie said Uruguay had made the Rugby World Cup hosts “uncomfortable” in Thursday’s 27-12 win in Lille.
Benzema class nudges Ittihad past Akhdoud as champions regain top spot
RIYADH: Karim Benzema showed just why he is considered one of the best strikers in the game after scoring the only goal as Al-Ittihad earned an important win away from home. The Tigers overcame a determined Al-Akhdoud side 1-0 in Najran. But it was the Ittihad captain and one of the biggest names in world football that made the difference. The Frenchman’s goal-poaching senses were on full alert after latching onto Haroune Camara’s inviting pass in the box, chipping over a committed defender, and kneeing the ball past a flapping Paulo Vitor in the Akhdoud goal.
4 things to look for as Saudi Pro League takes off
This summer’s transfer window has seen frenetic activity like no other in the Roshn Saudi League.