Barrios holds off Pacquiao to retain WBC welterweight crown
LAS VEGAS: Mario Barrios held off a battling Manny Pacquiao to retain his WBC world welterweight crown with a fight ruled a majority draw on Saturday.
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Ten-woman Germany in Euros semifinals after stunning shootout win over France
BASEL: Gritty Germany reached the Women’s Euro 2025 semifinals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against France after playing with 10 women for almost all of a gruelling match which finished 1-1 after extra time.
Arensman climbs to misty Tour de France win as Pogacar extends lead
LUCHON-SUPERBAGNERES, France: Dutch rider Thymen Arensman climbed to victory on the gruelling stage 14 of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees on Saturday as defending champion Tadej Pogacar extended his overall race lead.
Saudi Motorsport accelerates as 2nd Round of Hill Climb Championship concludes in Taif
TAIF: Saudi driver Faisal Al-Qabbani secured first place in the second round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb that concluded on Saturday in Aqabat Al Muhammadiyah, Al Shafa.
Australia winger Irankunda completes Watford switch from Bayern Munich
LONDON: Australia international Nestory Irankunda has joined Watford on a five-year deal from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, the English Championship club announced on Friday.
Frustration hangs over WNBA All-Star weekend as players slam latest labor talks
INDIANAPOLIS: Labor negotiations between the WNBA and the players’ union hung over the All-Star weekend on Friday, as a dazzling showcase of the league’s progress kicked off amid frustration from the women on the court in Indianapolis.
Pacquiao, Barrios make weights for Vegas showdown
LOS ANGELES, United States: Filipino star Manny Pacquiao comfortably made the weight for his comeback world title fight against Mario Barrios on Friday, tipping the scales at just under the 147-pound welterweight limit.
Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with dominant time-trial win
PEYRAGUDES, France: Tadej Pogacar powered to victory in an uphill time trial on stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday to stretch his lead in the race to more than four minutes.