Saudi Arabia sports minister says ‘everyone’s welcome’ at 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister insists everyone will be welcome at the 2034 World Cup despite the country’s criminalisation of same-sex activity.
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Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup
Palestinian club Jabal Al Mukaber have withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the region’s governing body has announced. A statement on the AFC’s official website said the Palestine Football Association had informed the Kuala Lumpur-based organization of Jabal Al Mukaber’s decision to pull out of the continent’s second-tier club competition. “The AFC notes the club’s withdrawal with regret and the matter has now been referred to the AFC Competitions Committee for relevant further action, including the recognition of force majeure,” the confederation said. Jabal Al Mukaber had been drawn in Group A of the competition and had won their opening game 1-0 against Syria’s Al-Futuwa before losing 4-0 to Al-Nahda from Oman prior to the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.
Whitstable Cricket Club’s John Butterworth speaks of his excitement after being named in England squad for the over-60s Cricket World Cup in India – where he could play alongside Nasser Hussain’s older brother Mel Hussain
Long-serving Whitstable all-rounder John Butterworth is preparing to represent his country at a World Cup - alongside the brother of a former England Test captain!
Canada advances to face familiar foe U.S. in Para Hockey Cup final with shutout of China
Canada's national Para hockey team advanced to the Para Hockey Cup final with a dominant 6-0 win over China on Friday, setting up a clash with the United States for gold.
Pacers' Haliburton eyes win vs.'idol' LeBron, Lakers for NBA Cup - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — On their march to the NBA's in-season tournament's title game, the Indiana Pacers have knocked off the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks — the top four seeds in the Eastern Conference playoffs last season.
Barry Robson roars Aberdeen WILL turn it around as fans reminded massive Viaplay Cup moment lies in wait
Under-fire Barry Robson says he took the Aberdeen job for the long haul and is in no doubt his squad that will go on and prove their point in the Premiership.
Bordeaux put Connacht to the sword in Champions Cup opener
Connacht's Investec Champions Cup campaign got off to a disastrous start as they fell to a 41-5 defeat to Bordeaux-Begles and lost Mack Hansen to injury.
Arshin Kulkarni's All-Round Show Seals India's Seven-Wicket Win vs Afghanistan In Under-19 Asia Cup
Arshin Kulkarni starred with both bat and ball to enable India prevail over Afghanistan by seven wickets in their Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Asia Cup match in Dubai on Friday. India skipper Uday Saharan opted to field as the three-pronged seam attack of Arshin Kulkarni (3/29), Raj Limbani (3/46) and left-arm quick Naman Tiwary (2/30) grabbed eight wickets between them to dismiss Afghanistan for 173.