RIYADH: Two more big names in the tennis world were added to the star-studded lineup of Saudi Arabia’s first-ever international tennis tournament in December. Big-serving American John Isner, with over 1000 aces this season, and five-time Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) champion Lucas Pouille of France, an Australian Open semi-finalist this year, will join the…
HOUSTON: HOUSTON: Stephen Strasburg paraded the MVP trophy for delirious fans packed behind the dugout. Max Scherzer tearfully hugged his teammates. Gerardo Parra did the Baby Shark chop, Sean Doolittle flapped snow angels next to the mound.Almost out of contention in May, champs in October.Howie Kendrick, Anthony Rendon and the Washington Nationals completed their amazing…
HOUSTON: HOUSTON: Stephen Strasburg paraded the MVP trophy for delirious fans packed behind the dugout. Max Scherzer tearfully hugged his teammates. Gerardo Parra did the Baby Shark chop, Sean Doolittle flapped snow angels next to the mound.Almost out of contention in May, champs in October.Howie Kendrick, Anthony Rendon and the Washington Nationals completed their amazing…
ABU DHABI: The first day of this year's Mubadala World Tennis Championship will be "Kid's Day," with organizers announcing on Wednesday that children under 12 can enter for free. Now in its 12th edition, and taking place Dec. 19-21, the Abu Dhabi tournament's Tennis Village will also host autograph signing sessions and Q&A panels with the…
DUBAI: Scotland thrashed United Arab Emirates by 90 runs on Wednesday in Dubai to book a place in next year’s T20 World Cup tournament.Opener George Munsey belted 65 as Scotland made 198 in their innings.In reply, UAE were all out for 108, with nine balls left, after 18.3 overs as Mark Watt and Safyaan Sharif…
RIYADH: WWE Champion Brock Lesnar faces two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and WWE superstar Braun Strowman lines up against the undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury for the WWE Crown Jewel event in Riyadh on Thursday. Fury told Arab News ahead of his official WWE debut that Braun Strowman should be warned to expect a…
DHAKA: Bangladesh captain and star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was banned Tuesday from all cricket for two years, with one year suspended, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.The ban came after Shakib “accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code,” the sport’s governing body said in a statement.These included failing to disclose to the…
PARIS: Bulgaria must play their next home game behind closed doors and have been handed a fine of 75,000 euros ($83,000) after racist chanting by supporters marred their Euro 2020 qualifier against England earlier this month, UEFA said Tuesday.The disciplinary arm of European football's governing body also ordered Bulgaria to play a second match behind…
PARIS: Bulgaria must play their next home game behind closed doors and have been handed a fine of 75,000 euros ($83,000) after racist chanting by supporters marred their Euro 2020 qualifier against England earlier this month, UEFA said Tuesday.The disciplinary arm of European football's governing body also ordered Bulgaria to play a second match behind…
INZAI CITY, Japan: For Tiger Woods, it all comes down to consistency.Surgeries on his knee and back and a crisis in his personal life have cost him opportunities to play his best golf over the past decade. But when he’s been healthy and free from off-course distractions, he’s always found ways to win. And now,…
SHANGHAI: Yaya Toure says FIFA is not doing enough to stamp out racism and that England should have walked off the pitch in the face of monkey chants during their Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria.The 36-year-old former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder made the comments to AFP after Qingdao Huanghai clinched promotion to the Chinese…
SHANGHAI: Yaya Toure says FIFA is not doing enough to stamp out racism and that England should have walked off the pitch in the face of monkey chants during their Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria.The 36-year-old former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder made the comments to AFP after Qingdao Huanghai clinched promotion to the Chinese…
PHILLIP ISLAND, Australia: World champion Marc Marquez secured his 11th victory of the season at the Australian MotoGP after disaster struck fellow Spaniard Maverick Vinales, who crashed on the last lap. The Monster Energy Yamaha rider had dominated at Phillip Island all weekend and was leading for most of the race until Honda's Marquez darted…
DUBAI: Japanese martial arts are proving to be a big hit with Arabs with more fans than ever before taking up combat sports. According to an Arab News-YouGov survey, 86 percent of Arabs of all ages share an interest in at least one form of martial arts, out of which 37 percent believe that karate…
PHILLIP ISLAND, Australia: World champion Marc Marquez secured his 11th victory of the season at the Australian MotoGP after disaster struck fellow Spaniard Maverick Vinales, who crashed on the last lap. The Monster Energy Yamaha rider had dominated at Phillip Island all weekend and was leading for most of the race until Honda's Marquez darted…
PHILLIP ISLAND, Australia: Qualifying for the Australian MotoGP was canceled Saturday as strong winds caused havoc at the coastal circuit, with officials deciding it was too dangerous after Tech3 Racing’s Miguel Oliveira was “blown off” the track. Phillip Island, known for its fast corners and long straights, is a favorite among riders, but it is…
SHENZHEN, China: In-form world number three Naomi Osaka believes she is better equipped to deal with the WTA Finals’ demanding round-robin format, after her maiden appearance at the season-ending showpiece ended in tears.There was much attention on the Japanese sensation entering last year’s WTA Finals on the back of a controversial US Open victory over…
LONDON: Manchester City have the chance to exert some short-term pressure on runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool this weekend as Manchester United look to end their away day blues. Jurgen Klopp’s side saw their long winning streak ended by a hungry United in a draw at Old Trafford last week but still have a comfortable…
INZAI, Japan: Tiger Woods was in strong early-season form after a slow start with a 6-under 64 and was tied for the first-round lead at the Zozo Championship, the PGA Tour’s first tournament in Japan. Woods was tied with Gary Woodland, with local favorite Hideki Matsuyama one stroke behind. Teeing off the from the 10th…
LOS ANGELES: The New England Patriots will aim to set aside fresh speculation about Tom Brady’s future on Sunday as they look to extend their unbeaten start to the season against the struggling Cleveland Browns.The defending Super Bowl champions have built an ominous head of steam as the regular season reaches its halfway stage this…
