Esports World Cup set for ‘Super Sunday’ with three grand finals

PARIS: The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men’s basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17.In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics final three years ago, LeBron James and the US team stacked with NBA stars once again proved too much for … Read more

Trio of top competitions reach final stages at Esports World Cup

TIARET, Algeria: The poor, rural hometown of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif erupted in joy on Friday as she won gold at the Paris Olympics in the face of a major gender controversy.Cheers of Khelif’s name and the country’s famous chant “one two three, viva l’Algerie” broke out in Biban Mesbah, a town of around 6,000 … Read more

UAE MMA fighters win 3 more medals at Youth World Championships

Algerian boxer in gender row goes for Olympic gold, Thierry Henry looks to lead France footballers to glory PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the center of an Olympic gender eligibility row, goes for gold in Paris on Friday as Thierry Henry bids to lead France’s footballers to glory. With just three days of sport … Read more

Fortnite, Street Fighter 6 and Teamfight Tactics underway at Esports World Cup

Algerian boxer in gender row goes for Olympic gold, Thierry Henry looks to lead France footballers to glory PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the center of an Olympic gender eligibility row, goes for gold in Paris on Friday as Thierry Henry bids to lead France’s footballers to glory. With just three days of sport … Read more

‘Fortnite,’ ‘Street Fighter 6’ and ‘Teamfight Tactics’ kick off sixth week of Esports World Cup

PARIS: After all the doubts, the grumbling and the gloom, Paris has finally embraced the Olympics, with some of its famously cynical residents even returning early from holidays to take part in the fun. “My brother’s coming back early because I told him it’s brilliant,” 42-year-old Morad Sahbani told AFP as he pushed a pram … Read more

Maserati set for world premiere of new super sports car

In the setting of the traditional and unmistakable “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering” event in California, Maserati is preparing to unveil its newest creation to the world on Aug.16.  Resulting from the Trident’s experience on track and dedicated to those who do not wish to sacrifice extraordinary performance on the road, this new car guarantees … Read more

Team BDS target quadruple success in ‘lucky charm’ Riyadh after making history at the Esports World Cup

PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the center of a row about her eligibility to fight in the women’s category, won again at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to move into the gold-medal bout. Khelif beat Thailand’s 2023 world silver medalist Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous points decision to progress into Friday’s final in the … Read more

UAE MMA athletes Sara Alzarooni, Rakan Alyammahi grab gold on opening day of Youth World Championships

PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the center of a row about her eligibility to fight in the women’s category, won again at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to move into the gold-medal bout. Khelif beat Thailand’s 2023 world silver medalist Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous points decision to progress into Friday’s final in the … Read more

Alliance, Team BDS and KPL Dream Team enter Esports World Cup Club Championship standings as Falcons keep top spot

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem soars into Paris Olympics final round with 86.59m javelin throw ISLAMABAD: Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem qualified for the final round of the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s javelin throw contest on Tuesday, sending the light spear at an impressive distance of 86.59 meters to achieve the feat. India’s Neeraj Chopra secured the top … Read more

US, Canada squads at the Twenty20 World Cup are a melting pot of nationalities

NEW YORK: The US cricket team which will co-host the Twenty20 World Cup may be a fitting cross-section of its country as a roster of migrants, a melting pot of nationalities and cultures. The 15-man squad includes players born in India, Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. Home-grown players include vice-captain Aaron Jones, who was … Read more