Gulf men’s cricket teams eye progress on world stage
April is a decisive month for International Cricket Council associate members in the Gulf region.
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Djokovic tested but prevails in Banja Luka opener
BANJA LUKA Bosnia/Herzegovina: Novak Djokovic battled back from a set down to beat French teenager Luca Van Assche 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2 in his opening match in Banja Luka on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods has ankle surgery, rest of majors in doubt
NEW YORK: Tiger Woods had fusion surgery on his right ankle Wednesday morning to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone, putting in doubt whether he plays any more majors this year.
Haaland fires Man City into Champions League semifinals against Real Madrid
MUNICH: Erling Haaland scored for Manchester City to advance to a Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid with a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the second leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday.
Inter set up all-Italian Champions League semifinals with AC Milan
MILAN: Inter Milan set up a blockbuster derby in the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday after a 3-3 draw with Benfica saw the Italians through 5-3 on aggregate.
Kahraba stars as Ahly eye African title after surviving scare
JOHANNESBURG: Egyptian giants Al-Ahly will hope for more goals from Mahmoud Kahraba as they chase a record-extending 11th CAF Champions League title having survived a huge group stage scare.
Maradona’s medical team on trial in former great’s death
BUENOS AIRES: Eight health care professionals will stand trial in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona in 2020, an Argentine court has ruled. The date of the proceedings has yet to be set, but they are unlikely to begin before next year, the court said Tuesday.
English soccer coach gets longer ban for discrimination
LONDON: A manager in England’s lower soccer leagues had a ban for using discriminatory language toward his players increased to three years Wednesday following an appeal by the Football Association. John Yems, the former manager of fourth-tier club Crawley Town, admitted to one charge and was found guilty of 11 others relating to comments made from 2019-22 that referenced ethnic origin, color, race, nationality, religion, belief or gender.