RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation held a five-day educational workshop on women’s football aimed at empowering coaches from the Kingdom and Africa. The event in Riyadh, held in partnership with the Confederation of African Football, ran from May 14-18 and was attended by 32 coaches — 16 from CAF member associations and 16 from … Read more
RIYADH: In less than a season playing for Al-Ittihad women’s team, Ashleigh Megan Plumptre has left an indelible mark not just on the field of play, but in the hearts of those she has encountered in Saudi Arabia, just as she has done throughout her career at club and international level. As a distinguished center-back … Read more
Man United and Chelsea grab late winners in FA Cup. Youngsters deliver again for Liverpool LONDON: Manchester United and Chelsea kept alive their hopes of silverware this season by scoring late winners in the FA Cup on Wednesday. Liverpool also advanced to the quarterfinals, with their youngsters coming through big again for Jurgen Klopp. Casemiro … Read more
The Chiefs have achieved dynasty status with their third Super Bowl title in five years LAS VEGAS: This was supposed to be the year when the Kansas City Chiefs were vulnerable. Their wide receivers were dropping passes, their offense was committing penalties, Travis Kelce was supposedly getting old and there was no way that Andy … Read more
Saudi Sports for All Federation welcomes more than 20,000 participants for 2024 Riyadh Marathon RIYADH: More than 20,000 male and female competitors from 125 countries, including Saudi Arabia, took part in the third edition of the Riyadh Marathon. Organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, the Saudi … Read more
RIYADH: Al-Shabab defeated Al-Ittihad 5-4 in a titanic battle on Friday night to secure a place in the final of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Women’s Cup against Al-Ahly, who had defeated Al-Qadsiah in the day’s other semifinal, Arriyadiyah have reported. Star forward Al-Bandari Mubarak gave the home team a two-goal lead at Al-Shabab Stadium … Read more
DOHA: Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 with Thailand on Thursday to win Group F of the Asian Cup. It was a game that may have been low on goals but was high on quality, excitement and entertainment. Each team had two goals ruled out for offside while the Green Falcons also missed an early penalty. In … Read more
MOGADISHU: Al Shabab militants captured a United Nations helicopter carrying two Somali men and several foreigners when it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the Islamist group, a military official said on Wednesday. The aircraft encountered a defect shortly after taking off from Beledweyne city in central Somalia, Major Hassan Ali told … Read more
Trump ballot decision leads Maine lawmaker to call for impeachment of top state election official PORTLAND, Maine: Maine’s top election official could face an impeachment attempt in the state Legislature over her decision to keep former President Donald Trump off the Republican primary ballot.At least one Republican lawmaker has vowed to pursue impeachment against Democratic … Read more
Pacers rebound from in-season tourney final loss, send Pistons to 20th straight defeat DETROIT: Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, 131-123 on Monday night. Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points and 16 assists for Indiana in their first game since Saturday’s 123-109 loss to the … Read more