Birmingham sparkles as Commonwealth Games open to strains of Duran Duran
BIRMINGHAM: British pop giants Duran Duran headlined a glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday as more than 5,000 athletes braced for battle.
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Morocco and Palestine complete quarterfinals lineup of 2022 Arab Cup U-20
ABHA: Morocco and Palestine completed the lineup for the quarterfinals of the 2022 Arab Cup U-20 after the North Africans defeated their Asian counterparts 1-0 at Damac Stadium in Abha recently.
England and Germany set for historic Euro 2022 final
LONDON: England against Germany at Wembley Stadium. A final that underlines the growing stature of women’s soccer in Europe and echoes decades of history.
Saudi Arabia reach semifinals of 2022 West Asian Junior Volleyball Championship
Saudi Arabia reached the semifinals of the 2022 West Asian Junior Volleyball Championship on Thursday night, after defeating the UAE by three sets to one at Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Sports City Hall in Qatif.
Barcelona reaches agreement to sign Koundé from Sevilla
BARCELONA, Spain: Xavi Hernández can scratch the last item off his wish list after Barcelona struck a deal for France defender Jules Koundé on Thursday. Barcelona said that Sevilla agreed to transfer the highly touted center back for a still-undisclosed sum. The deal will be complete after the 23-year-old Koundé undergoes a medical exam.
Man City’s Shield showdown with Liverpool puts Haaland, Nunez in spotlight
LONDON: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will go head to head with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as the Premier League title rivals unveil their expensive new recruits in the Community Shield.
Trump says LIV Golf circuit creates ‘gold rush’ for players
BEDMINSTER, N.J.: Former President Donald Trump played another round at his home course Thursday, this one different from so many others. He was part of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational pro-am, put on by a global tour he says is creating a “gold rush” for players.
John Russell salutes his Sligo heroes in Europe
Sligo Rovers boss John Russell believes his side can leave a legacy on and off the pitch after their 3-0 aggregate win over Motherwell in the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.