Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks headlines NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022
The NBA has set up a temporary base in the United Arab Emirates as part of a global expansion taking its operations into a new overseas market.
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Murray steals show as Hawks beat Bucks in Abu Dhabi
Murray, traded by the Spurs in the off-season, scored 25 with nine assists and eight rebounds, followed by team-mate Trae Young who had 22 points.
Kyle Walker in doubt for World Cup after groin surgery
MANCHESTER, England: England defender Kyle Walker is in doubt for this year’s World Cup after undergoing groin surgery this week. The Manchester City player sustained the injury in the win 6-3 over Manchester United on Sunday. He was taken off the field in the 41st minute.
Why nations struggle for sustained dominance across cricket’s different formats
Every cricketing country seems to want to win all competitions all of the time. At least this is what appears to be the case if public pronouncements by some national cricket boards are to be believed.
Mickelson says world golf rankings need LIV events to be credible
BANGKOK: Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson on Thursday backed moves to award world ranking points for events on the breakaway LIV Golf circuit, saying it would help maintain the “credibility” of the global leaderboard. The LIV Series stages its first event in Asia this week and on Wednesday announced a deal to have tournaments co-sanctioned by the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Tour and awarded Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points.
NBA: Denver Nuggets mascot wage is £350,000 more than WNBA's highest earners
The topic of athletes’ wages is a hot talking point within sport, but it’s not very often people wonder what kind of salary a mascot earns.
How Saudi Arabia is fostering a field hockey culture among its youth
It seems that barely a week goes by without the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee adding yet another sporting federation to its rapidly expanding portfolio.
For Saudi fan, road to World Cup is a desert trek
AL-KHASRAH, SAUDI ARABIA: The idea hit Abdullah Alsulmi earlier this year, while he was watching a television show in which a senior Qatari official promised an “exceptional” experience at the upcoming World Cup.