Vafaei replaces Zhao Xintong in Masters after Chinese player opts not to appeal ban
Hossein Vafaei has replaced Zhao Xintong in this week's Cazoo Masters.
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'Ronaldo says he wants to break records in Saudi stint: 'I'm a unique player'
Cristiano Ronaldo said he was a "unique" player for moving to Saudi Arabia and that he was hungry for more success after arriving at Riyadh club Al Nassr on Tuesday.
Iranian chess player arrives in Spain after being warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab
DUBAI: An Iranian chess player arrived in Spain on Tuesday after receiving what a source close to her said were warnings not to return to Iran for competing without a hijab at an international tournament in Kazakhstan. Sara Khadem, born in 1997, took part in last week’s FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty without the hijab — a headscarf mandatory under Iran’s strict dress codes.
NFL player in 'critical condition' after collapsing on field
WASHINGTON: Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during his Monday (Jan 3) night game against the Bengals and was taken to a Cincinnati hospital where he is in "critical condition", the NFL said, adding that the match had been postponed.
Wimbledon's Russian player ban changed 'nothing', says Sabalenka
World number five Aryna Sabalenka said on Sunday that Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players last year achieved "nothing" and that she "really hoped" it would change course in 2023.
Lions working on Marius Louw's pesky butterfingers: 'He's a proud player with high standards'
He can be considered one of the more shrewd signings locally in the URC this season and has been swift to stamp his authority as the Lions' rock in midfield.
Al-Wehda goalkeeper Monir El-Kajoui voted Saudi Pro League player of the week
RIYADH: Monir El-Kajoui has been voted the Roshn Saudi Pro League player of the week by statistical website Sofascore after an incredible performance in round 11 of the season.