MONTE CARLO: Novak Djokovic avenged last year’s Monte Carlo Masters defeat by Lorenzo Musetti to reach the quarterfinals Thursday along with Jannik Sinner, while Daniil Medvedev launched into a furious tirade during his defeat. World No. 1 Djokovic made a poor start and endured a second-set wobble before coming through 7-5, 6-3 against the 24th-ranked … Read more
Rahm’s Legion XIII claim team competition, Burmester wins individual title at LIV Golf Miami MIAMI: Defending Masters champion Jon Rahm and Legion XIII teammate Tyrrell Hatton will head to Augusta National this week after celebrating their second LIV Golf team victory of the season. Stinger GC’s Dean Burmester is not in the field for the … Read more
Why Al-Shabab’s Ivan Rakitic is ‘the happiest guy in the world playing football’ LONDON: Jose Mourinho once called Ivan Rakitic, who joined struggling Saudi Pro League giants Al-Shabab in January, “fantastic” and “one of the most underrated players in the world.”The rich praise from The Special One underscores what a significant coup Al-Shabab achieved in … Read more
CHICAGO: Arab and Muslim American campaigners on Wednesday claimed further successes in their efforts to persuade Democrat voters to withdraw their support for US President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. The results of Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary in Wisconsin, traditionally a key swing state in presidential elections, showed what campaigners hailed as a significant decline in … Read more
TURIN, Italy: Juventus remained on course for a record-extending 15th Italian Cup title by beating Lazio 2-0 in the first leg of their semifinal on Tuesday. Juventus was jeered off the pitch at halftime but Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic scored after the break to give the Bianconeri their first win in 10 matches. The … Read more
ISTANBUL: Bruised and fractured by Tayyip Erdogan’s victory in the 2023 general elections, Turkiye’s opposition aims to land a blow in Sunday’s local polls. The outcome is tied to the future of its biggest hope, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.The nationwide municipal votes on March 31 could reinforce President Erdogan’s control after two decades of running … Read more
Corey Anderson wins vacant Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship as PFL era launches BELFAST: A new era of MMA kicked off in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Friday night with the Bellator Champions Series, a card that saw a new champion crowned, and the most decorated champion in promotional history retain his title.It was the first event … Read more
JEDDAH: Karim Benzema returned to training with Al-Ittihad on Friday night after recovering from a lower-back injury, Arriyadiyah has reported. Injuries have blighted a stop-start season for the Frenchman, but his return during the international break is timely for Marcelo Gallardo as the coach attempts to salvage what has been a disappointing season for the … Read more
Olympics: France vs. US to kick off men’s soccer tournament PARIS: Hosts France will play the US to kick off the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics after the two teams were drawn together on Wednesday. The game will be played in Marseille on July 24, two days before the opening ceremony in … Read more
INDIAN WELLS: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 on Saturday to set up an Indian Wells final against Daniil Medvedev. Alcaraz’s 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory ended Sinner’s 19-match winning streak, including a 16-0 start to the year, and ensures Alcaraz will remain No. 2 in the … Read more