NBA playoffs confirm legitimacy of 2020 ‘bubble’ championship
The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and the Western and Eastern Conference finalists have been decided.
Arabnews.com Sport News
F1 Grand Prix organizer Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management launches new events powerhouse
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management and Flash Entertainment have officially integrated their activities and operations to launch a new powerhouse that will oversee events, entertainment, and venue management throughout the Middle East and globally.
LeBron, Lakers ready to tackle ‘monster’ Jokic
LOS ANGELES: LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to overcome the formidable challenge posed by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as the Western Conference playoff finals get under way on Tuesday.
Justin Thomas looking to find results as he defends PGA Championship title
PITTSFORD, N.Y.: Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship when he least expected it, matching a tournament record last year at Southern Hills when he rallied from seven shots behind in the final round and won in a playoff.
Pele’s mausoleum in Brazil opens to public
SANTOS, Brazil: The mausoleum built for the golden casket of Pele was opened for visitors on Monday.
Alcaraz gets French Open wake-up call after slumping to 3rd round defeat in Rome
ROME: Carlos Alcaraz slumped to a third round defeat at the Italian Open by unheralded Hungarian Fabian Marozsan on Monday, just two weeks before he heads into the French Open as top seed.
Chelsea job chance for Pochettino to prove he is one of soccer’s elite coaches
LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino’s time in the wilderness looks set to end. And a career that has felt in danger of stagnating could get the jump start it needs.
Liverpool maintain top-four charge to push Leicester closer to relegation
LEICESTER: Liverpool maintained their pursuit of Champions League football next season and pushed Leicester ever closer to the Championship as Curtis Jones scored twice in a 3-0 win at the King Power on Monday. Trent Alexander-Arnold rounded off another fine performance in his new hybrid role between right-back and midfield with a stunning strike as Liverpool closed to within one point of the top four. Jurgen Klopp’s men still need a late-season collapse from Newcastle or Manchester United but a seven-game winning streak from the Reds has upped the pressure on their rivals, who both have three games remaining to Liverpool’s two.