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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 Italy's Jasmine Paolini (C) and Team Italy teammates hold up the trophy after winning the Billie Jean King Cup Finals at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena in Malaga, southern Spain, on November 20, 2024. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)

Paolini and Italy Beat Slovakia to Win Billie Jean King Cup

Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday,…

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Sports The event is organized by the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport in partnership with UIM. SPA

Saudi Arabia Gears Up for Opening of E1 Electric Boat Racing Series 2025 in January

Saudi Arabia is set to host the opening round of the UIM E1 World Championship for electric powerboat racing for the second year in a row at the Jeddah…

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Sports Members of Sotheby's staff pose with changing room lockers previously used by Real Madrid players in London, Britain, 20 November 2024. EPA/NEIL HALL

Lockers Used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid Stars Are Up for Auction

It's a sports fan’s perfect storage solution: Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer…

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Sports French businessman Antoine Arnault looks on during a press conference following the announcement that the family of LVMH’s Bernard Arnault takes over of PFC Paris Football Club, in Orly, near Paris, France, 20 November 2024.  EPA/YOAN VALAT

Arnault Family: Buying Paris FC Soccer Club is Long-term Investment

Billionaire Bernard Arnault's family aims to gradually lift second-tier Paris FC to be among the elite of French and European soccer by focusing on training…

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Sports Nice's French coach Patrick Viera looks on during the French L1 football match between Dijon (DFCO) and Nice (OGCN) on March 31, 2019, at the Gaston Gerard stadium in Dijon, central-eastern France. (AFP)

Vieira Appointed New Coach of Genoa

Genoa have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Wednesday. The Frenchman has been out of work since…

Sports An undated handout photo obtained from the Lebanese Football Association (LFA) on November 19, 2024, shows Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar celebrating with a tournament cup after a football match in Jordan. (Lebanese Football Association / AFP)

‘They Killed Her Dream’: Israel Strike Leaves Lebanese Woman Footballer in Coma

Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar was about to make her dream of playing for the national women's team come true, but debris from an Israeli strike left the 19…

Sports Rafa Nadal of Spain waves during a tribute received after the Spanish doubles match against the Netherlands during the Davis Cup quarterfinal between Netherlands and Spain at the Jose Maria Martin Carpena Sports Palace in Malaga, Spain, 19 November 2024.  EPA/JORGE ZAPATA

Nadal Retires at Davis Cup after he Loses and Spain is Eliminated

Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before…

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Sports Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Argentina v Peru - Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 19, 2024 Argentina's Lautaro Martinez reacts REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle

Argentina Beats Peru to Close in on World Cup Spot; Brazil and Uruguay Draw

Lautaro Martínez's goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru on Tuesday in a South American qualifying match in Buenos Aires and left the hosts close to a spot…

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Sports The championship, with a prize pool of $5 million, will take place from December 4 to 7 at Riyadh Golf Club

Saudi International Golf Tournament to Host Elite Global Golf Stars

The Saudi International Golf Tournament 2024, presented by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and SoftBank, is preparing to welcome a select group of top global…

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Sports Tennis - Laver Cup - Media Day - 02 Arena, London, Britain - September 22, 2022 Team Europe's Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

Federer Pens Tribute to Retiring Nadal

Roger Federer paid tribute to his retiring rival Rafa Nadal on Tuesday, telling the Spaniard he challenged him like no other player and that he had made the…

Sports Benfica's Argentine forward #11 Angel Di Maria (front) celebrates with teammate Benfica's Danish defender #6 Alexander Bah after converting a penalty to score their fourth goal during the Portuguese League football match between SL Benfica and FC Porto at at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, on November 10, 2024. (AFP)

Di Maria Studying to Become a Coach after Retirement

Benfica forward Angel Di Maria said he is studying to become a coach as he will consider opportunities in the dug-out when he eventually ends his 20-year-long…

Sports Football - England FA Press Conference - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 16, 2024 New England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

England Have All the Tools to Win World Cup under Tuchel, Says Carsley

Incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel has all the tools he needs to win the 2026 World Cup but finding the right balance for the team will be key, interim…

Sports Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada - June 9, 2024 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in action during the race. (Reuters)

F1 Moving Canadian GP to May to ‘Rationalize’ Calendar

Formula 1 announced the Canadian Grand Prix will move from mid-June to May on the 2026 schedule to "rationalize" the circuit's schedule. The move is…

Sports Brazil's player Marquinhos gestures during a press conference following a training of the Brazil national football team at the Manuel Barradas stadium in Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil, on November 17, 2024, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match against Uruguay. (AFP)

Marquinhos Asks Brazil Fans to Keep the Faith

Five-times World Cup winners Brazil have struggled to impress in South America's qualifiers for the 2026 tournament but defender Marquinhos had called on fans…

Sports  Belgium's head coach Domenico Tedesco waves at the end of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between Belgium and Italy at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on November 14, 2024. (AFP)

Belgian Coach Tedesco Still Believes He’s the Right Man for the Job

Belgium's 1-0 defeat by Israel in the Nations League on Sunday has ramped up the pressure on Domenico Tedesco but the coach still believes he is the right man…

Sports Netherlands' Teun Koopmeiners (2ndR) is congratulated by teammates Netherlands' defender #04 Virgil van Dijk (R) and Netherlands' forward #09 Wout Weghorst (2ndL) after scoring a goal during the UEFA Nations League football match between the Netherlands and Hungary at the Johan Cruyff ArenA on November 16, 2024 in Amsterdam. (AFP)

Dutch Leave de Jong, Van Dijk Out of Last Nations League Clash

Captain Virgil van Dijk and midfielder Frenkie de Jong have both been released from international duty this week and will not travel for the Netherlands' last…

Sports Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham celebrates scoring the 1-2 goal during the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Ipswich Town in London, Britain, 10 November 2024. (EPA)

Tottenham’s Bentancur Banned 7 Games, Fined $126,000 for Offensive Comment on South Koreans

Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for seven matches on Monday for making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a remark about…

Sports Tennis - Davis Cup Finals - Preview - Hotel Higueron Resort, Malaga, Spain - November 18, 2024 Spain's Rafael Nadal during a press conference. (Reuters)

Rafael Nadal and Spain’s Davis Cup Captain Won’t Say Whether He’ll Play before Retirement

Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer would say Monday whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles — or even at all —…

Sports Tennis - ATP Finals - Inalpi Arena, Turin, Italy - November 17, 2024 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the final match against Taylor Fritz of the US REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Sinner Beats Fritz to Win ATP Finals

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner added another big title to his tremendous year, beating US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday for the ATP Finals trophy…

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Sports The forum is scheduled to take place from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Ministries of Sport, Investment Announce Launch of Sport Investment Forum

The Saudi ministries of sport and investment have announced the launch of the Sports Investment Forum (SIF) under the theme "Ambitious Sports Investment." The…

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Sports Rory McIlroy clinched his sixth Race to Dubai crown at the DP World Tour Championship - AFP

Rory McIlroy Clinched His Sixth Race to Dubai Crown at the DP World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy won the DP World Tour Championship for the third time and claimed his sixth Race to Dubai title in the process on Sunday. The 35-year-old from…

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Al-Khaleej Secures Third Consecutive Victory in Asian Handball League Championship

Saudi Al-Khaleej Club's first handball team continued its impressive performance in the 27th Asian Men's Club League Handball Championship, securing a third…

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Sports The "Loyalty Cup” is classified among the second-category cups in Saudi horse racing for four-year-old horses. SPA

Riyadh Governor Presents Loyalty Cup to Horse Far'e Trainer

Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz has presented the Prince Mohammed bin Saud Al-Kabeer Cup to trainer Mohammed bin Saleh Al…

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Sports The event featured the participation of 237 horses representing premier studs from around the world. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Sport Minister Crowns GCAT Champion

The final round of the Global Champions Arabians Tour concluded on Saturday in Riyadh as Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic…

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