Pello Bilbao ends Spanish wait on scorching Tour de France stage
ISSOIRE, FRANCE: Pello Bilbao won a hot and hilly stage 10 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, becoming the first Spaniard in five years to win a stage on the world’s biggest bike race.
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Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer semi-final mark with latest Wimbledon win
Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer’s record for the most men’s grand slam singles semi-final appearances in history by coming from a set down to defeat Andrey Rublev.
Israeli club Maccabi Haifa’s UEFA Champions League qualifier stopped amid fan violence, pro-Palestinian chanting
LONDON: A UEFA Champions League qualifier between Hamrun Spartans of Malta and Maccabi Haifa of Israel in Ta’ Qali had to be stopped on Tuesday after rival supporters clashed amid chants of support for Palestine from the home fans.
Svitolina into Wimbledon semis as Djokovic targets new landmark
LONDON: New mum Elina Svitolina shocked world number one Iga Swiatek to reach the last four at Wimbledon on Tuesday, striking an emotional blow for Ukraine, as Novak Djokovic targeted a record-equalling 46th major semifinal. World number 76 Svitolina, who gave birth last October and only returned to the tour in April, came through 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 despite being a break down in both of the first two sets against the reigning US Open and French Open champion. Svitolina, also a semifinalist in 2019, will take on Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic for a place in Saturday’s championship match.
Pakistan trio celebrates ‘life changing’ Tekken 7 Nations Cup glory at Gamers8
RIYADH: The triumphant trio of Arslan Ash, Khan and Atif have expressed their delight at winning the Tekken 7 Nations Cup at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, after they led Pakistan to a 3-2 victory over South Korea in Sunday’s final.
Saudi AI firm to sponsor Al-Ahli football club
RIYADH: Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club and the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, have announced a new three-year strategic partnership.
Kami and Japko celebrate Fortnite glory in Riyadh
RIYADH: Poland’s Kami and Japko have spoken of their delight at winning the Fortnite competition at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes in Riyadh on Sunday night.
Anders Vejrgang lauds ‘special’ Saudi Esports Federation tournaments after FIFAe Club World Cup win at Gamers8
RIYADH: Denmark’s Anders Vejrgang has hailed Saudi Esports Federation tournaments as “special,” as the 17-year-old celebrated becoming a FIFAe Club World Cup champion with RBLZ Gaming at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, two years after triumphing at Gamers Without Borders.