Saudi Esports Federation launches second edition of GCC competition
RIYADH: The Saudi Esports Federation is set to host the second edition of the GCC Esports League on July 21-22 at the SEF Arena in Riyadh.
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Team Spirit crowned Dota 2 champions at Esports World Cup 2025 after an unstoppable run
RIYADH: Team Spirit have stormed to victory in the Grand Final of the Dota 2 tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025, defeating Team Falcons 3-0, to secure their first Esports World Cup Championship win. Team Spirit have been dominant throughout the tournament, losing only one match in the opening round of the group stage against Xtreme Gaming, with the game ending 1-1. Team Spirit went on to claim a 2-0 victory over Talon Esports and a 2-0 win over Navus Vincere in the group stages before defeating Gaimin Gladiators 2-0 in the Quarter Final and winning 2-0 against PARIVISION in the Semifinal. In the final, Saudi Arabia's own Team Falcons couldn’t stop Team Spirit’s momentum as they roared to a 3-0 clean sweep to win the Grand Final and secure their first championship at the Esports World Cup.
Riyadh to host leaders at New Global Sport Conference 2025
RIYADH: Riyadh is to welcome global leaders from sport, electronic sports, and entertainment at the New Global Sport Conference 2025 on Aug. 23-24 at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Saudi eLeague concludes first phase of 2025 season
RIYADH: The Saudi eLeague, the Kingdom’s premier esports competition, has seen over 40 clubs take part in the 2025 season.
Twisted Minds defend Overwatch 2 crown at ESL Saudi Challenge 2025
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s top Overwatch 2 team, Twisted Minds, have once again stamped their authority on the national stage, successfully defending their title at the ESL Saudi Challenge 2025, held at Riyadh’s VOV Gaming Arena.
A major test: Golfers face new track at 80th US Women’s Open
ERIN,Wisconsin: When it comes to the USGA’s desire to challenge the best players in the world, the US Women’s Open is no different from the men’s version.
Chelsea roar back to beat Real Betis in UEFA Conference League final
WROCLAW: Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies. Manuel Pellegrini’s enterprising Betis caught the favorites cold in Poland through an early goal from Abde Ezzalzouli but Enzo Maresca’s team were a changed side in the second half. Two goals in five minutes changed the complexion of the game, with man-of-the-match Cole Palmer creating both openings for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson. Substitute Jadon Sancho made the game safe in the 83rd minute, finishing from an tight angle and Moises Caicedo added gloss to the scoreline. It means Chelsea become the first club to win the full set of Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup. It is also the first silverware for the club since Todd Boehly’s consortium took over from former owner Roman Abramovich in 2022, following an era of unprecedented success for the club. After a bright start from both sides, Betis broke the deadlock in the ninth minute through Ezzalzouli, who scored the goal against Fiorentina that took his side to the final. Malo Gusto lost the ball in midfield and Betis surged forward.
Italian flag flies high on damp French Open day
PARIS: Italians Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti lit up a damp day at Roland Garros as they both surged into the third round of the French Open with commanding victories, while two-time runner-up Casper Ruud suffered a shock exit on Wednesday.