LOS ANGELES: The Atlanta Hawks produced a comeback for the ages to overturn a 30-point deficit and defeat the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics 120-118 on Monday. Boston, who were confirmed as having clinched the Eastern Conference’s top seed earlier on Monday, appeared to be cruising toward a resounding win after outscoring Atlanta 44-22 in the … Read more
MELBOURNE: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. surged to victory at the Australian Grand Prix Sunday to snap Red Bull’s winning start to the season after three-time world champion Max Verstappen sensationally failed to finish. The Spaniard, who had appendicitis surgery two weeks ago, took the chequered flag 2.3 seconds ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc, with McLaren’s Lando … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Jordan defeated Pakistan 3-0 to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier between the two sides played at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on Thursday. The Jordanian football team arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday night to compete with the South Asian country on its soil for the first time in 18 years. Their last … Read more
Al-Wasl’s searing pace at the top of the standings continued, champions Shabab Al-Ahli returned to winning ways and there was more misery for promoted clubs during the ADNOC Pro League’s matchweek 14. A first full schedule since late December — a lengthy pause for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup was extended by multiple weather postponements … Read more
AMMAN: Jordan, the Middle East and Asia are in for a major treat early this summer. The first Arab Women’s Wrestling Championship will be held in May followed by the Asian Wrestling Championship in June — all in the capital Amman. Wrestling is one of the world’s oldest sports, but female wrestling, now among the … Read more
LONDON: Gulf Giants pulled off an important victory over the in-form MI Emirates in the International League T20 in Dubai on Friday night. The Giants were led from the front by captain James Vince, who showed the way with 59 runs off 41 balls, and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith’s quick unbeaten 43 off 26 deliveries. Together … Read more
SYDNEY: More than two decades after bursting on the scene, the sun is setting on Rafael Nadal’s storied career with the Spanish gladiator hoping his creaking body can hold up long enough to see out the season. The 37-year-old returns to the courts in Brisbane this week, almost a year since he last played professionally … Read more