DUBAI/WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: The United States received advance notice of Israel’s reported strike on Iran but did not endorse the operation or play any part in its execution, US media quoted officials as saying. NBC and CNN, citing sources familiar with the matter and a US official, respectively, said Israel had provided Washington with pre-notification of the strike. … Read more
DUBAI: Spain legend Andres Iniesta’s strike was not enough to quiet deafening alarm bells at relegation-threatened Emirates Club, results strengthened Al-Wasl’s grip on the title and Morocco striker Walid Azaro hit a “super hat-trick”’ for an appreciative Ajman during ADNOC Pro League’s consequential matchweek 17.
Shaima Al-Husseini, managing director at the Saudi Sports for All Federation, has overseen a remarkable rise in participation across sporting codes and physical activities in the Kingdom over the last few years. Whether in the various community programs that have been established by the federation or in official competitions, engagement is well on track to … Read more
DUBAI: The second edition of the DP World ILT20 final on Saturday featured two teams that did not feature in the final of the inaugural edition, and in MI Emirates one of the strongest teams of the year. The Blues proved too strong for the Dubai Capitals, as they powered to a 45-run victory to … Read more
DUBAI: MI Emirates, the most impressive team in the International League T20 this season, went head-to-head with the Gulf Giants in the Qualifier 1 knockout match on Wednesday and served up a masterclass at short-form cricket. The Emirates won by 44 runs and secured their route directly to the ILT20 final, while the Giants will … Read more
DUBAI: Gulf Giants and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders served up a nail-biting finish to their International League T20 match on Saturday, matching the late-night drama on Friday in the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers match. At the start of play, both the Giants and the Knight Riders sat on ten points. The result would determine … Read more
Kobe Bryant immortalized with a 19-foot bronze statue outside the Lakers’ downtown arena LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant on Thursday, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown arena. The 4,000-pound statue depicts Bryant in his white No. 8 jersey with his right index … Read more
Al-Hilal defeated Al-Nassr 2-0 in the Riyadh Season Cup on Thursday, just days before the Rohsn Saudi League resumes after the break for the Asian Cup. It was the first time to see many of Saudi Arabia’s best players in action after the recent continental campaign. That ended earlier than hoped thanks to a penalty … Read more
BOUAKE, IVORY COAST: Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semifinals, and South Africa later joined them. A brilliant back-heel by the substitute in added time at the end of extra time in Bouake gave the Elephants a 2-1 … Read more
DUBAI: British shoe designer Sophia Webster needs no introduction. Since founding her label in 2012, Webster’s shoes have graced the who’s who of A-list celebrities, including Beyonce, Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, and Blake Lively.