Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailing team gears up for America’s Cup preliminary regatta
JEDDAH: Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailing team are gearing up for the second preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in Jeddah from Nov. 29-Dec.
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Dubai-based entrepreneur reimagining live sports on sea and land
There are few elite live sports that have failed to become even more popular in the virtual world of esports.
Saudi-backed PFL set to shake up MMA scene in Middle East, beyond
Riyadh: The Professional Fighters League on Tuesday acquired rival combat sports brand, Bellator, in the latest strategic move to loosen the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s chokehold on the mixed martial arts industry.
Tyson Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision in ‘Battle of the Baddest’
RIYADH: Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s appearance against an MMA fighter making his boxing debut figured to be another show to go along with his other ventures. Francis Ngannou proved, however, he wouldn’t be the pushover so many anticipated. Ngannou not only shockingly took Fury the 10-round distance, he came within one judge’s scoreboard of pulling off the upset early Sunday morning. Juan Carlos Pelayo of Mexico scored the fight 96-93 for Fury and Alan Krebs of the United States gave him a 95-94 victory. Ed Garner of Canada gave the fight to Ngannou at 95-94. “That definitely wasn’t in the script,” Fury said.
High drama as Crushers GC wins 2023 LIV Golf Team Championship
MIAMI: Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC won the Team Championship of the 2023 LIV Golf League in dramatic fashion here on Sunday.
Fury and Ngannou both lay claim to ‘baddest’ crown ahead of Riyadh showdown
Tyson Fury, the reigning WBC heavyweight boxing champion, and Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, have been ratcheting up the psychological warfare ahead of their showdown on Oct. 28 at Boulevard Hall, Riyadh, that has been dubbed “The Battle of the Baddest.”
Riyadh triumph in Silver Polo Cup Championship
RIYADH: Riyadh were crowned winners of the second Silver Polo Cup Championship on Sunday at the Nofa Equestrian Resort in the Saudi capital.