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Esports World Cup to feature record $70m prize pool in return to Riyadh

RIYADH: The Esports World Cup Foundation announced on Thursday a record-breaking prize pool of more than $70 million for the 2025 edition of the Esports World Cup, which returns to Riyadh from July 7 to Aug. 24. The pot is the largest in esports history, solidifying the EWC’s reputation as the ultimate global stage for competitive gaming and a key driver of long-term industry sustainability. The massive increase in prize money, which is up $10 million from last year’s inaugural event, is driven by the foundation’s ambition to provide life-changing opportunities for players and clubs, while fostering stable and scalable careers across the esports ecosystem, organizers said. “The record-breaking $70+ million prize pool, along with our commitment to the Club Partner Program and our multi-year publisher agreements, is a privilege to announce and validation of our purpose to elevate the industry, by giving players, clubs, publishers and all other stakeholders the stability needed to invest for future success,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “While more than $70 million is an incredible, life-changing sum, it’s always aligned with a long-term vision rather than short-term impact.

PFL MENA announces fight card for 2025 opening event in Jeddah

JEDDAH: The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the fight card for the opening event of the 2025 PFL MENA season, which will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Rahul shines as Delhi Capitals bag fourth straight win in IPL

BENGALURU: KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 93 as Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets to maintain their winning streak in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Rahul, 32, hit six sixes and seven fours in his scintillating 53-ball knock to help Delhi overhaul Bengaluru’s 163-7 with 13 balls to spare at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Tristan Stubbs chipped in with 38 not out and shared 111 runs with Rahul off just 56 balls to steer Delhi to their fourth consecutive win. Delhi now sit second in the table while Bengaluru are third in the 10-team competition. Bengaluru bowlers picked some early wickets but ran into the in-form Rahul who batted with composure and ease. Delhi had a wobbly start, losing openers Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk cheaply with just 10 runs on the board. Captain Axar Patel tried to steady the innings but holed out to Tim David off impact sub Suyash Sharma for 15. Stubbs said the win was “really satisfying.” “I came in a tricky situation, but the run-rate never got out of hand,” he said. “I did not need to do much — KL played the way he did.” Earlier, Bengaluru were off to a flier, with openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt taking the attack to the opposition. The duo smashed 30 runs in the third over off Mitchell Starc before guiding Bengaluru to the fastest team 50 of the season. The batting assault ended when Salt (37) was run-out after a mix-up and Kohli (22) lobbed a catch to Starc who dived forward to take a fine catch at long-off. Salt hit three sixes and four fours in his 17-ball knock. Bengaluru lost regular wickets after the twin setbacks, with Delhi left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav picking two, including the scalp of captain Rajat Patidar for 25. David

IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: DC, RCB's Positions Remain Unchanged

The craftiness of spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam echoed in the assiduous unbeaten 93 of KL Rahul as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order meltdown to score a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Once the Royal Challengers were restricted to 163 for seven, the Capitals just needed to bat with common sense but it was a rare commodity in their frontline batters on the night. But player of the match KL Rahul, whose knock came off 53 balls with seven fours and six sixes, added 111 runs for the fourth wicket with an equally level-headed Tristan Stubbs (38 not out) to score their fourth victory on the bounce. DC made 169 for four.

Virat Kohli's Rs 110 Crore Eight-Year Contract With Puma Ends, Star Set To Join...

Virat Kohli's long-time association with sports apparel giant Puma has ended, according to several reports. "Sports brand PUMA India confirms the end of its longtime partnership with cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli. PUMA wishes Virat the best for his future endeavours and said it was a wonderful association with him spanning over several years, many outstanding campaigns, and path-breaking product collaborations. As a sports brand, PUMA will continue to actively invest in the next generation of athletes and aggressively build the future of the sporting ecosystem in India," a Puma spokesperson reportedly said.

"Maybe I'll Get Another Chance": Ex-Pakistan Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed Hopes To Make A Comeback

Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed is undoubtedly one of the best players of the country. Making his debut in 2007 in an ODI match against India, Sarfaraz went on to score 2315 runs in ODIs, 3031 runs in Tests, and 818 runs in T20Is. Under his captaincy, Pakistan also clinched the 2017 Champions Trophy title after defeating India in the summit clash. However, Sarfaraz last played for Pakistan in December 2023 in a Test match against Australia and has apparently fallen out of the scheme of things.

IPL 2025: Our Approach Is Not Conditions Specific, Says KKR's Venkatesh Iyer Ahead Of CSK Clash

Kolkata Knight Riders' vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has emphasised the team's adaptability ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Despite coming off a narrow four-run defeat in their previous outing against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Iyer remained positive about the team's performance. "We played some very good cricket even the last game. We lost only by four runs, which goes on to show that it was an evenly contested game," he noted during Thursday's pre-match press conference.

Punjab Kings' Rs 3.8 Crore Star Opens Up On Mindset While Facing CSK Bowlers

Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs in their IPL 2025 match on Tuesday in Mullanpur. Opting to bat, PBKS posted a whopping total of 219/6 in 20 overs and then went on to restrict CSK at 201/5. It was the third victory in four games for the Shreyas Iyer-led side and the biggest credit for the win goes to young opener Priyansh Arya, who broke several records with his century. The 24-year-old batter stood tall against CSK bowlers and effortlessly hammered 103 off just 42 balls.

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Esports World Cup to feature record $70m prize pool in return to Riyadh

PFL MENA announces fight card for 2025 opening event in Jeddah

Rahul shines as Delhi Capitals bag fourth straight win in IPL

IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: DC, RCB's Positions Remain Unchanged

Virat Kohli's Rs 110 Crore Eight-Year Contract With Puma Ends, Star Set To Join...

"Maybe I'll Get Another Chance": Ex-Pakistan Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed Hopes To Make A Comeback

IPL 2025: Our Approach Is Not Conditions Specific, Says KKR's Venkatesh Iyer Ahead Of CSK Clash

Punjab Kings' Rs 3.8 Crore Star Opens Up On Mindset While Facing CSK Bowlers