Shiffrin leads giant slalom, closes in on 86th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin made a strong start in her pursuit of a record-tying 86th World Cup victory on Friday by taking a big lead in the first run of a giant slalom.
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Riding with Reubs: Buckle up, I'm tackling the Toyota GR86 Cup while doing it for Jumping Kids
Earlier this year, I got a call asking if I would like to participate in the 2023 Toyota GR Cup series. As a lifelong motorsport enthusiast, it didn't take me long to say yes.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin leads giant slalom with World Cup record in sight
ARE, Sweden : American skier Mikaela Shiffrin was heading for a record-equalling 86th World Cup victory after leading the first leg of a women's giant slalom in Are by more than half a second on Friday.
Then there were eight Boks: Nienaber eager to put Springboks 'on same page' for World Cup defence
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is hoping to ensure everyone is on the same page ahead of the Rugby World Cup after a training camp concluded on Friday.
Shiffrin can set World Cup record before 28th birthday
Mikaela Shiffrin could give herself an early birthday present this weekend by breaking Ingemar Stenmark's all-time record of 86 World Cup wins on the Swedish great's home snow.
Saudi Arabia progress to the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup semifinals
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national cricket team comprehensively defeated Myanmar by 327 runs in their last group match of the 2023 ACC Men’s Challenger Cup played at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia overcome Bahrain to win ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2023
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national cricket team defeated Bahrain by 10 wickets to win the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2023 at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Bangkok on Sunday. The men in green were dominant throughout the 50-over match. Bahrain were first bowled out for only 26 runs from 21.1 overs, before Saudi Arabia comfortably posted a total of 30 for no loss in 4.1 overs. “Saudi Arabia clinches the #ACCChallengerCup with a dominant performance, defeating Bahrain by 10 wickets,” tweeted the Asian Cricket Council. “A truly fantastic win, as they chase down the target of 27 in just 4 overs. Congratulations to the Saudi Arabia team!” Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal told Arab News from Thailand: “I’d like to congratulate our leadership for the endless support we’ve always received, and the board of directors, the managerial team and especially the players. They’ve played excellent cricket, resulting in winning the cup.”
Saudi Arabia secure spot in ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2023 final
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national cricket team comprehensively defeated Bhutan by nine wickets to reach the final of the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2023, where they will now meet Bahrain on Sunday.