Saudi-backed esports foundation to debut Nations Cup in Riyadh next year
The Saudi-backed foundation behind the Esports World Cup is betting on national pride to fuel its next phase of growth with a new biennial tournament starting next year.
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Philipsen rediscovers rhythm to sprint to Vuelta stage one win
NOVARA, Italy :Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin–Deceuninck won stage one of the Vuelta a Espana in a sprint finish on Saturday to take the red jersey in a repeat of his heroics in the first stage of the Tour de France where he registered his last Grand Tour stage win.
Spurs players unfazed by Eze disappointment, says Frank
MANCHESTER, England :Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank said his players needed no extra motivation for their dominant 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester City on Saturday following the fallout from their failed bid to sign Ebereche Eze.
Leverkusen slump at home in Ten Hag's first Bundesliga game
LEVERKUSEN, Germany :Bayer Leverkusen suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Hoffenheim in their Bundesliga season opener on Saturday to hand new coach Erik ten Hag a losing league debut.
Australia thrash Samoa by record margin at Women’s World Cup
MANCHESTER, England :Australia set a Women’s Rugby World Cup record with a 73-0 thumping of Samoa, scoring 11 tries in a dominant start to their Pool A campaign on Saturday.
Guardiola defends Trafford after costly error against Spurs
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted his decision to start young goalkeeper James Trafford on Saturday was down to his performance last week, shrugging off suggestions about the potential departure of regular starter Ederson.
Al-Ahli win Saudi Super Cup as Ronaldo nets 100th Al-Nassr goal
Al-Ahli beat Al-Nassr 5–3 on penalties to win the Saudi Super Cup final in Hong Kong after a dramatic 2–2 draw on Saturday as Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 100th goal for the losing side.
Marquez remains unstoppable with Hungarian GP sprint win
Ducati's Marc Marquez led from start to finish at the Balaton Park Circuit to win his 13th sprint in 14 rounds this season for a commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday to extend his championship lead to 152 points.