Real estate developer ROSHN becomes platinum sponsor of Saudi champions Al-Ittihad
RIYADH: Real estate developer ROSHN has signed a three-year deal to become the platinum sponsor of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad.
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Benzema happy to be in ‘beloved and beautiful’ Saudi Arabia and ready to push his limits
JEDDAH: New Al Ittihad signing Karim Benzema is looking forward to getting results in front of the ‘passionate’ Saudi fans and delivering trophies to his “legendary” new club in a competitive league which he believes is improving year on year.
Disqualified Japanese player Kato becomes French Open champion
PARIS: Japan’s Miyu Kato became a French Open champion on Thursday, four days after she was controversially disqualified from the women’s doubles for accidentally hitting a ball girl.Kato and her German partner Tim Puetz defeated Bianca Andreescu and Michael Venus 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 in the mixed doubles final at Roland Garros.“It has been challenging mentally in the last few days after my unjust disqualification from the women’s doubles,” Kato told the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd, reading from a prepared statement.“Thanks to all the players for their heartfelt messages of support. I used that positive energy on court here today.“I am now looking for a positive result to my appeal so I can reclaim my prize money, points and my reputation.”Puetz said he hoped the title would help Kato after the drama of the default.“I hope this is redemption for you after what happened.
Iron Sheik leaves behind a pioneering world wrestling legacy
RIYADH: The professional wrestling world this week lost a pioneering figure in Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known to fans as the Iron Sheik.
Adjusting to Test cricket proving a tough process for new teams
There are countries that harbor aspirations to become full members of the International Cricket Council and, with it, the opportunity to play Test cricket.
Indian wrestlers suspend protest after promise of swift probe of federation chief
NEW DELHI: India’s top wrestlers said they had decided to suspend protests on Wednesday after the country’s sports minister promised a swift probe of their federation chief who they accused six months ago of sexually harassing female athletes.
Jokic and Murray dominate as Nuggets take 2-1 lead over Miami
MIAMI: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dominated the Miami Heat, both making triple doubles, as the Denver Nuggets took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals and regained their home court advantage with a 109-94 win in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Man City and Inter target Champions League glory in Istanbul final
ISTANBUL, Turkiye: Manchester City are hoping to get their hands on the Champions League trophy at last, and complete a historic treble, when Pep Guardiola’s team face outsiders Inter Milan in Saturday’s final in Istanbul.