US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit, AP source says
NEW YORK: US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Neymar looks forward to facing ‘top quality’ opposition in Saudi Pro League
RIYADH: Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr has credited fellow global footballing icon Cristiano Ronaldo for sparking the remarkable transformation of the Roshn Saudi League and admits the “exciting” prospect of facing the Portuguese legend and stars such as Karim Benzema and Robert Firmino will be motivation to “play even better” for new club Al Hilal.
Man City beat Sevilla on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup
PIRAEUS, Greece: Manchester City won the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday but needed penalties to beat Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens. Youssef En-Nesyri’s towering first-half header gave the Spaniards the lead. European champions City were far from their slick best, but hit back to force the game to penalties through Cole Palmer’s header.
US coach Steve Kerr, players proud of spreading basketball in the Middle East
ABU DHABI: The US national team are on a mission in Abu Dhabi, where they are wrapping up their preparations before flying to Manila for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
2nd edition of Saudi Women’s Premier League to kick off Oct. 13
RIYADH: The second edition of the Saudi Women’s Premier League will kick off on Oct. 13, the Kingdom’s football governing body has revealed.
Athlete becomes first Saudi female weightlifter to win Asian medal
Riyadh: Layan Al-Qurashi has made Saudi sporting history by becoming the first female weightlifter to win a medal at Asian competition level.
American sports stars acquire stakes in US Masters T10 League teams
FLORIDA: The US Masters T10 League has received a major boost with three American sports stars acquiring equity stakes in two teams.
Mancini’s Saudi Arabia debut pencilled in as two Newcastle United-based friendlies announced
NEWCASTLE: Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia managerial debut could well take place on Tyneside, the home of Public Investment Fund-owned Newcastle United. St. James’ Park is set to play host to the Saudi Arabia men’s national team for two historic international friendlies next month.