Riyadh hosts UNESCO meetings against doping in sport
RIYADH: Riyadh hosted on Sunday the fourth executive office meeting of UNESCO's Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Grand Slam Sport News
Nadal begins Open defense, Swiatek targets maiden Melbourne title
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal returns to the scene of one of his greatest Grand Slam triumphs when the Australian Open begins Monday, with women’s number one Iga Swiatek headlining the night session on the showpiece Rod Laver Arena. A year ago, the 36-year-old Spaniard defied a long injury layoff and a two-set deficit in the final against Daniil Medvedev to win his second Melbourne Park title and a record 21st Grand Slam. The top seed, who extended that record to 22 titles at Roland Garros, faces a testing first-round clash against emerging 21-year-old Briton Jack Draper, who reached the Adelaide semifinals last week.
Andy Murray 'one big injury' away from retirement
Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has vowed to compete as long as his body remains in good shape but said he is one "big injury" away from retirement.
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer announces retirement
The 41-year-old Swiss, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles and is regarded by many as the best player ever to wield a racket, has not played a match since last year's Wimbledon.
McIlroy wins Tour Championship to take third PGA playoff title
WASHINGTON: Rory McIlroy rallied from six strokes down in the final round to overtake top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and win his record third FedEx Cup title on Sunday by capturing the PGA’s Tour Championship. The 33-year-old from Northern Ireland fired a four-under-par 66 to finish on 21-under 263 at East Lake in Atlanta. Four-time major winner McIlroy took the $18 million top prize in the season-ending playoff showdown by one stroke over reigning Masters champion Scheffler, who fired a 73 on Sunday, and South Korean Im Sung-jae.
Lewandowski scores 2 again as Barcelona routs Valladolid
MADRID: With a defender moving in front of him and blocking his view inside the area, Robert Lewandowski stayed calm. The veteran striker patiently waited for a gap, then quickly used his backheel to gently send the ball into the far corner for a beautiful goal. Lewandowski continues to make scoring look easy after joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich.
Saint-Maximin strikes late to rescue draw for Newcastle at Wolves
LONDON: Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves gave his side the lead, at Molineaux, seven minutes before half-time when he drilled a superb strike into the bottom corner from 25 yards. But Saint-Maximin matched Neves’ goal in the quality stakes as he blasted a brilliant equalizer in stoppage time.
5 things learned after the first round of ROSHN Saudi Pro League
1. No shocks but drama coming soon