Djokovic says he’s ‘favorite’ to win Wimbledon
LONDON: Novak Djokovic said he considers himself “favorite” to lift this year’s Wimbledon title even if it makes him sound “arrogant.”
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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.
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.
LIV Golf team championship returns to Miami
RIYADH: The 2023 LIV Golf League Team Championship will take place from Oct. 20 to 22 at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, event organizers have announced.
Tyson Fury to face Francis Ngannou in Riyadh
Tyson Fury looks set to face mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in Riyadh on Oct. 28, according to Mike Coppinger of ESPN. The fight will take place under professional rules.
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.
4 ways the Saudi Pro League revolution is shaping football globally
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League has not only reshaped the sports landscape but also redefined transfer windows in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of football.