DP World International League T20 and Kuwait Cricket Board sign partnership to develop the sport
DUBAI: The DP World International League T20 and the Kuwait Cricket Board have agreed on a partnership to promote and develop the sport in Kuwait.
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World Test Championship shows its worth at Lord’s
In the first day’s play in the 2025 World Test Championship on June 11 at Lord’s, South Africa bowled Australia out for 212 in 56.4 overs. In the final session of the day, South Africa’s response stumbled badly, as the innings slumped to 43 for four against Australia’s relentless trio of quick bowlers. At that point, there was a feeling that this could be a mismatch.
Kolo Muani, Conceicao each twice in Juventus’ 5-0 win over Al Ain in the Club World Cup
WASHINGTON: Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao each scored twice and Juventus closed out the first round of the group stage in the Club World Cup with a 5-0 victory over Al-Ain on Wednesday night.The 36-time Italian champions opened the scoring at the 11th minute on Kolo Muani’s header in front of 18,161 fans, many on them wearing white and black-striped Juventus jerseys.Ten minutes later, Conceicao dribbled the ball inside the penalty box and made it 2-0.Kenan Yildiz scored into the lower left corner in the 31st minute and Kolo Muani’s second goal four minutes into first-half stoppage time put Juventus up 4-0. Kolo Muani’s loan from Paris Saint-Germain was extended for the Club World Cup, with negotiations ongoing.Conceicao scored again from a center-field kick in the 58th minute.Key momentJuventus scored three goals on Al-Ain goalkeeper Rui Patricio in the span of 20 minutes in the first half.
UAE’s ‘giant-killing’ of Bangladesh not as unlikely as some might think
“Giant-killing” in sport is often associated with cup competitions in soccer, when a team from a lower division beats one placed in a higher division.
Saudi woman wins gold at first Asian Camel Racing Championship
ABU DHABI: A Saudi jockey on Thursday became the first winner of the Asian Camel Racing Championship in the women’s category. Kholoud Al-Shammari raced to victory and the gold medal on Bashar at the Al-Wathba track in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract
The announcement comes with Liverpool potentially just days away from winning the EPL“I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, whose existing deal, like Salah’s, had been set to expire at the end of the seasonLIVERPOOL: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Thursday signed a new two-year contract with the club, ending months of fevered speculation over his future just a week after Mohamed Salah extended his stay.The announcement comes with Liverpool potentially just days away from winning the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season in charge.“I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, whose existing deal, like Salah’s, had been set to expire at the end of the season.“There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it.“It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s just incredible.
F1 and local organizations hold media briefing ahead of Saudi Grand Prix 2025
JEDDAH: Formula One (F1) in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports, the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, and Saudi Motorsports Company, organized a workshop, Thursday, for local media representatives participating in media coverage of the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025.
Heat scorch Bulls to advance, Mavericks upset Kings
LOS ANGELES: Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to keep their NBA playoff hopes alive on Wednesday.