MONTE CARLO, Principality of Monaco: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic said his “feeling was great” as he flew past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday, after third seed Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the event due to injury. After receiving a bye in the first round, Djokovic was imperious on … Read more
PARIS: The Paris Saint-Germain of Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona clash in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, in the latest instalment of the growing rivalry between the two clubs.It is the fifth time the sides have been drawn against each other in the knockout stage of Europe’s elite club … Read more
TAMPA: It may have been a windy day at the Feather Sound Country Club, but it was plain sailing for World No. 8 Charley Hull, who powered into top spot at the Aramco Team Series presented by the Public Investment Fund in Tampa. Hull followed up her fierce opening day score of 68 with more … Read more
MIAMI: Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy wants talks on a PGA Tour merger deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to conclude quickly, saying fans want star golfers reunited. Saudi-backed LIV Golf League, in its third campaign, has many star names who defected from the PGA Tour, including reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm and … Read more
LOS ANGELES: Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele first competed at cards on the long flight to Australia for the Presidents Cup. They became partners in team events, roommates on the road, close friends who take vacations together with their wives, and more practice rounds than they can count. Sunday at Riviera will have some familiarity … Read more
LOS ANGELES: Taiwan’s Kevin Yu, chasing a first PGA Tour title, carded eight birdies in his 8-under 64 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Wednesday. Yu, a former world amateur No. 1 who missed four months after suffering a torn meniscus in his … Read more
DUBAI: Rory McIlroy secured his place in the history books by winning a record fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic title by one shot on Sunday at Emirates Golf Club. The Rolex Series Event once again attracted thousands of fans on the fourth and final day, as McIlroy held his nerve to finish 14-under and successfully … Read more
DUBAI: World No. 2 Rory McIlroy on Wednesday kickstarted his quest for another title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic with a display of driving skills from the top of the Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah. The 2023 defending champion is searching for his fourth Dallah trophy with the Rolex Series event — … Read more
Bento’s UAE look to finally step out of shadow of Golden Generation at AFC Asian Cup Abu Dhabi: An Asian Cup imbued with tantalizing, yet fragile, hope lies ahead for Paulo Bento’s blossoming UAE. Pained memories of a tortured World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign were assuaged in a six-match winning run upon the ex-Portugal and … Read more
RIYADH: Mohamed Saleh has won the big prizes for his club, leading Liverpool to the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the English Premier League a year later. Add the Club World Cup and a few other trophies and personal awards and the list is impressive. There is something missing however, as everyone in Egypt … Read more