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Turki Alalshikh Announces Six Kings Slam as Part of Riyadh Season this October

Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2025 General view during the quarter final match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Stringer
Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2025 General view during the quarter final match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Stringer
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Turki Alalshikh Announces Six Kings Slam as Part of Riyadh Season this October

Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2025 General view during the quarter final match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Stringer
Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2025 General view during the quarter final match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Stringer

Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh announced that Six Kings Slam tournament will be held as part of Riyadh Season 2026, taking place on October 21, 22, and 24, with six of the world's top tennis players set to compete.

The tournament will feature Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending champion, alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, while Alex de Minaur will make his Six Kings Slam debut in the tournament's third edition.

The tournament will be streamed globally on Netflix, allowing audiences around the world to follow four days of world-class tennis and further strengthening its position as one of the sport’s premier events.

"I'm excited to return to Riyadh for another Six Kings Slam. The atmosphere is always incredible, and it's a privilege to be part of such a unique event alongside some of the best players in the world,” said Carlos Alcaraz.

Jannik Sinner also said he was happy to be back in Riyadh to defend his Six Kings Slam title once again. “It's a great event with an amazing atmosphere, and I can't wait to compete this October."

Novak Djokovic said that Six Kings Slam has become a special event on the tennis calendar, adding he was looking forward to competing in front of the fans in October.

Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev also stated that they were excited to compete in Riyadh once again.

Alex de Minaur said: "I'm thrilled to make my Six Kings Slam debut this year. I've heard great things about the event, and I'm looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere and competing in Riyadh for the first time."

The tournament will be played in a single-elimination format, with the winner of each match advancing to the next round through to the final. A third-place playoff will also be held, while a dedicated fan zone at the venue will offer a range of entertainment experiences and activities throughout the event.

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Al Ahli Defeats Auckland FC 1-0, Advances to African-Asian-Pacific Cup Final

Al Ahli defeated Auckland FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026. (SPA)
Al Ahli defeated Auckland FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026. (SPA)
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Al Ahli Defeats Auckland FC 1-0, Advances to African-Asian-Pacific Cup Final

Al Ahli defeated Auckland FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026. (SPA)
Al Ahli defeated Auckland FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026. (SPA)

Al Ahli defeated Auckland FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026, held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah before a crowd of more than 46,000 fans.

The only goal came in the 63rd minute, scored by Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

With this victory, Al Ahli advanced to the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup final, where they will face African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, the South African side, on September 19.

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Williams Sisters Granted US Open Doubles Wildcard

Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams, right, both of the United States, wave to the crowd at the end of a women's doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, also of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP)
Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams, right, both of the United States, wave to the crowd at the end of a women's doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, also of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP)
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Williams Sisters Granted US Open Doubles Wildcard

Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams, right, both of the United States, wave to the crowd at the end of a women's doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, also of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP)
Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams, right, both of the United States, wave to the crowd at the end of a women's doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, also of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP)

Venus and Serena Williams are slated to compete in women's doubles at the 2026 US Open after being granted a wildcard, tournament officials announced Wednesday.

The announcement by the US Tennis Association follows Serena Williams' dramatic return to Arthur Ashe stadium Tuesday when she and mixed double partner Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won their first match before losing in the quarterfinals.

Venus Williams had earlier been granted a USTA wildcard to compete in women's singles, an event Serena Williams is not participating in.

The sisters together have combined for 14 women's doubles Grand Slam titles, including two US Opens. They have also won three gold medals together at Olympics in women's doubles.

The sisters last competed together in New York in 2022 when they lost their opening match to the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

They dropped their opening match at the Cincinnati Open earlier this month.

The pair had been entered in Wimbledon earlier this summer, but withdrew after Serena suffered an injury in an opening round singles loss.

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English Soccer Star Raheem Sterling Charged with Dangerous Driving after Highway Collision

Raheem Sterling (Reuters)
Raheem Sterling (Reuters)
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English Soccer Star Raheem Sterling Charged with Dangerous Driving after Highway Collision

Raheem Sterling (Reuters)
Raheem Sterling (Reuters)

Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with three offenses including dangerous driving after being involved in a collision on a highway, police said Wednesday.

The charges relate to an incident on May 28 when a Lamborghini was involved in a “single-vehicle collision” on the M3 in southern England, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said in a statement provided to The Associated Press.

The 31-year-old Sterling is accused of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide — also known as laughing gas — for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a sample for suspected alcohol or substance use, said the police force, which added that no other vehicles were involved in the collision and no injuries were reported.

Sterling is due to appear at a magistrates’ court on Sept. 15 for a hearing.

Sterling is currently without a club. He has played for a number of England's top teams — Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal — and was at Dutch club Feyenoord on a short-term deal last season.