Taif revs up for Saudi Toyota 2023 Championship finale
RIYADH: The Saudi city of Taif will host the finale of the Saudi Toyota 2023 Hill Climb Championship on Sept. 8-9.
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Nassr and Hilal fans clash on social media over rumors of stadium share
A social media row between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal fans over which club will play their matches at Al-Awwal Park for the remainder of the season seems to have been resolved, after several days of confusion and ire were followed by the confirmation that Cristiano Ronaldo and co will continue to be the venue’s lone tenants during the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League campaign.
Basketball legend LeBron James spotted in Riyadh
RIYADH: A video has been circulating online showing the American basketball legend LeBron James surrounded by men dressed in traditional Saudi dress — with captions suggesting it was filmed in Riyadh. King James appeared in the video accompanied by bodyguards and photographers in Saudi dress. Sources say that the superstar was invited by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sports to visit the country but the ministry has not made any announcement in this regard. James plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and is considered one of the game’s greatest players.
Prince Khalid bin Sultan’s stable claims double victory in Taif racing season
Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz’s Al-Khalediah Stables proved a dominant force on Taif’s biggest race day on Saturday, with the yard dominating the Prince Abdullah Alfaisal Cup and the King Faisal Cup, two listed races for purebred Arabian horses worth $266,000 (SR1 million) each.
UAE’s Rashed Al-Qemzi takes pole at Grand Prix of Italy
SAN NAZZARO: Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al-Qemzi saved his best for last to claim pole position for Sunday’s Grand Prix of Italy as he looks to extend his lead in the 2023 UIM F2 World Championship.
Al-Nassr emphatic again as Al-Ahli stumble
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr continue to be on fire as they won 5-1 at Al-Hazem on Saturday to move within touching distance of the top spot of the Roshn Saudi League.
Saudi Arabia makes history with first all-female camel race
Riyadh: Female camel riders and coaches from around the world are gearing up to contest the Kingdom’s first all-women camel race on Monday.
Al-Fateh goalkeeper Jacob Rinne ready for challenge of Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema
RIYADH: Jacob Rinne moved to Al-Fateh from Danish side Aalborg BK last summer for a new challenge and a welcome escape from the harsh Scandinavian climate. Seven months later the Swedish goalkeeper was facing down Cristiano Ronaldo, aiming to shut out the world’s greatest international goalscorer. On that February evening, Ronaldo bested Rinne from the penalty spot as Al-Nassr snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw in injury-time at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium. This Friday, the pair will meet again in the Saudi Pro League. “Thank you for reminding me,” Rinne smiles when asked by Arab News about the spot-kick in February.