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Al-Zaidi Crowned Champion of Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup

Sports Al-Zaidi completed the race at an average speed of 22.66 km/h - SPA

Al-Zaidi Crowned Champion of Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup

Executive Director of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Fouad bin Fahd Ibrahim crowned Saudi rider Abdullah Al-Zaidi as the champion of the 120 km Saudi…

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Sports Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - November 30, 2024 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane holds his ankle after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

Bayern Says Harry Kane is Out 'for the Time Being' with Hamstring Strain

Bayern Munich says Harry Kane has strained his right hamstring and will be out “for the time being.” Kane went off after signaling to the bench in the 33rd…

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Sports Rennes' French forward #09 Arnaud Kalimuendo celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais FC and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) at the Roazhon Park Stadium in Rennes, western France on November 30, 2024. (Photo by Damien Meyer / AFP)

Kalimuendo Has Hat Trick in Rennes Rout while PSG Held at Home

Striker Arnaud Kalimuendo scored a hat trick and Rennes got back to winning ways in Ligue 1 by thrashing 10-man Saint-Etienne 5-0 on Saturday. Meanwhile,…

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Sports Players of Botafogo celebrate with the trophy after winning the CONMEBOL Libertadores final match between Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo, at the Estadio Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 30 November 2024. EPA/Antonio Lacerda

10-man Botafogo Wins its First Copa Libertadores Title

Botafogo overcame playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final at…

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Sports Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring. Photo: Essa Doubisi

Benzema Stars in Return from Injury in Saudi League

Karim Benzema starred on his return from injury with a goal and two assists as Saudi Pro League leader Al-Ittihad won at Ettifaq 4-0 on Saturday. The former…

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Sports  Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - November 30, 2024 McLaren's Oscar Piastri crosses the line to win the sprint race ahead of second place McLaren's Lando Norris. (Pool via Reuters)

Lando Norris Hands Oscar Piastri the Win in Qatar F1 Sprint, Defying McLaren Orders

Lando Norris ignored team orders as he handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the win in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday. With McLaren…

Sports  epa11749529 UD Las Palmas Fabio Silva celebrates after scoring the 1-2 lead during the LaLiga EA Sports match FC Barcelona against UD Las Palmas at the olympic stadium Lluis Companys in Barcelona, north-eastern Spain, 30 November 2024. (EPA)

Barcelona Loses at Home for 1st Time This Season, Falling 2-1 to Las Palmas

Barcelona lost at home for the first time this season when the Spanish league leader was stunned 2-1 by Las Palmas on Saturday. Barcelona had played superbly…

Sports Brighton's German head coach Fabian Hurzeler reacts during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Southampton at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on November 29, 2024. (AFP)

Hurzeler Urges Albion to Improve after Disappointing 1-1 Draw with Southampton

Brighton & Hove Albion moved up to second in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw to bottom side Southampton on Friday, but despite their high position, coach…

Sports Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025: A Thrilling Adventure Across the Kingdom

Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025: A Thrilling Adventure Across the Kingdom

The Saudi Ministry of Sport revealed on Friday the details for the sixth edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025. The highly anticipated event will once…

Sports Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announces the Kingdom's bid to host the FIFA World Cup™ 2034. (SPA)

FIFA Announces Highest Ever Score in Bidding History for Saudi Arabia to Host World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup has received a rating of 419.8 out of 500, the highest ever given by the International Federation of…

Sports  Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - November 29, 2024 Sauber's Guanyu Zhou, Williams' Franco Colapinto and McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice. (Reuters)

Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Takes a Stake in Audi’s Future F1 Team

The sovereign wealth fund of Qatar is acquiring a “significant minority stake” in what will become Audi's works Formula 1 team from 2026, in a deal announced…

Sports  Over 200 male and female riders will compete in the main race and accompanying events, covering a distance of 120 kilometers. - SPA

AlUla to Host Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup on Saturday

AlUla is set to host the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup on Saturday at AlFursan Equestrian Village fields. Over 200 male and female riders…

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Sports 28 November 2024, Berlin: Maccabi Tel Aviv fans wave Israeli flags in the stands during the EuroLeague Basketball match between Alba Berlin and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Uber Arena. Photo: Andreas Gora/dpa

Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv Plays Soccer Game Without Incident in Hungary

Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv's game against Besiktas in the Europa League was played without incident before empty stands in Hungary on Thursday, with the…

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Sports Soccer Football - Europa League - Manchester United v Bodo/Glimt - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 28, 2024 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their third goal with Manuel Ugarte REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Hojlund Scores 2 for Man United to Give Amorim Winning Home Debut in Europa League

Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United fought back to beat Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday to give new manager Ruben…

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Sports Soccer Football  - Copa Libertadores - Final - Preview - Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 28, 2024 Botafogo president Durcesio Mello poses for a selfie ahead of the match REUTERS/Francisco Loureiro

Botafogo Faces Atletico Mineiro in Copa Libertadores Final

Brazilian team Botafogo could give owner John Textor his biggest soccer success yet if it beats Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday…

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Sports Tennis - Davis Cup Finals - Final - Italy v Netherlands - Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena, Malaga, Spain - November 24, 2024  Italy's Jannik Sinner during his singles match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Number of Tennis Players Worldwide Goes Past 100 Million, Federation Says

The number of people who play tennis has surpassed 100 million worldwide, according to the International Tennis Federation. A global report released by the…

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Sports  Poland's Iga Swiatek returns the ball against Italy's Jasmine Paolini during the Billie Jean King Cup semi-final tennis match at Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Five-time Grand Slam Champion Iga Swiatek Accepts One-month Suspension in Doping Case

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication…

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Riyadh to Host Professional Fighters League Finals Friday for 1st Time in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh is scheduled to host the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Finals on Friday, featuring elite global athletes in mixed martial arts. This marks the…

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Sports Liverpool manager Arne Slot gives the thumb up after the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Liverpool, Britain, 27 November 2024. Liverpool won 2-0.  EPA/PETER POWELL

Liverpool Shines in Champions League, Dumping Real Madrid Down the Table

Liverpool is 100% on top of the Champions League after dumping title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings on…

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Sports Argentina's Lionel Messi walks off the field at the half time of a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Peru at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Luis Suarez Signs to Stay with Messi and Inter Miami for 2025 Season

Luis Suarez is going to play alongside Lionel Messi for at least one more year, The Associated Press reported. Suarez and Inter Miami have agreed on a one-year…

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Sports Clashes erupt in Amsterdam after a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax near Amsterdam Central station, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024, in this still image obtained from a social media video. X/iAnnet/via REUTERS

Israeli Soccer Team Prepares for Closed-door Match in Hungary

Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team returned to Europe on Wednesday for the first time since its fans were assaulted in the Netherlands earlier this month in…

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Sports Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)

Sport Minister: Saudi Arabia Attracts 2.5 Million Tourists to 80 Global Sporting Events

Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal praised on Wednesday the Saudi leadership's support for the sports sector, which has driven its…

Sports  Soccer Football - Champions League - Sporting CP v Arsenal - Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal - November 26, 2024 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

‘Unbelievable’ Odegaard Transforms Arsenal and Gets Saka Smiling Again

The goals are flying in again for Arsenal — and it just happens to coincide with the return from injury of Martin Odegaard. Make that eight goals in two…

Sports  Soccer Football - Champions League - Manchester City v Feyenoord - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - November 26, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts. (Reuters)

Man City Blows 3-Goal Lead and Gets Booed by Fans in Draw with Feyenoord in Champions League

Manchester City’s players were booed by their own fans Tuesday after blowing a three-goal lead against Feyenoord in the Champions League to extend their…

Sports Atletico's Julián Álvarez of Atletico celebrates scoring during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Sparta Prague and Atletico Madrid in Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Michaela Rihova/CTK via AP)

Julián Álvarez Picking up the Scoring Pace with Atletico Madrid

When the referee whistled for the free kick just outside the area, Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez quickly picked up the ball and moved in position to…

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Riyadh to Host FIFAe Finals 2024 on December 5-12

The FIFAe Finals 2024 will mark the first time that the event includes multiple esports titles, establishing itself as the ultimate stage for both the FIFAe…

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Sports Arsenal FC head coach Mikel Arteta attends a press conference at Alvalade Stadium, in Lisbon, Portugal, 25 November 2024. Arsenal will face Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League on 26 November. (EPA)

Arsenal Must Be Ruthless to Earn Statement Win at Sporting, Says Arteta

Arsenal need to be ruthless to secure a win against Sporting and snap their negative run of form away from home in the Champions League, manager Mikel Arteta…

Sports Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Group B - Al Gharafa v Al Nassr - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - November 25, 2024 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

Ronaldo Puts Al-Nassr on Brink of Asian CL Playoffs while Toney Advances Al-Ahli

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Gharafa of Qatar 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Monday. Al-Nassr…

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Sports (FILES) Gimnasia y Esgrima team coach Argentinian former football star Diego Armando Maradona gestures during an Argentina First Division Superliga football match against Godoy Cruz at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on October 05, 2019. (Photo by Andres Larrovere / AFP)

Napoli Club, Fans Pay Tribute to Maradona on 4th Anniversary of his Death

Napoli fans and club officials paid tribute to Diego Maradona on the fourth anniversary of his death, flocking to murals of the Argentina great around the city…

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