Riyadh – Tyson Fury will face former UFC champion Francis Ngannou on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two entered the ring together following Fury’s knockout victory over Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April of last year.
Elina Svitolina beats top-ranked Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon semifinals
ENGLAND – The 28-year-old Ukrainian, who gave birth to her daughter in October, Elina Svitolina reached the Wimbledon semifinals by beating top-ranked Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2. She returned to the WTA tour in April.
Fifa lifts Zimbabwe’s 18-month suspension
Zimbabwe – Fifa has ended suspension imposed on the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa). The country can participate in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The decision comes just days before the draw for the African qualification competition for the 2026 World Cup. An interim normalization committee will be appointed to oversee Zifa until new management elections are held. Zimbabwe was suspended …
Roman Reigns pips Hulk Hogan as longest-reigning WWE champion
Washington – Roman Reigns, one of the best wrestler of this era, has broken many records. He has set another WrestleMania record by surpassing Hulk Hogan as the longest-reigning champion in WWE history. The Tribal Chief has now reached 1,042 days as champion which was earlier set by Hogan, making it the longest one since WrestleMania’s creation in 1985. Reigns …
Toronto Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares to join Hockey Night in Brampton
BRAMPTON–The City of Brampton welcomes Toronto Maple Leaf Captain John Tavares to the all-star Hockey Night in Brampton lineup! Tavares joins previously announced players Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan and Jeremy Roenick; as well as coaches Wendel Clark and Doug Gilmour. Two teams go head-to-head in support of William Osler Health System Foundation. Hockey Night in Brampton ticket sales will benefit …
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, Bianca Andreescu move ahead at Wimbledon
London – Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, No. 26 seed from Richmond Hill, Ontario, defeated Gregoire Barrere of France 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7) in second-round men’s singles play at Wimbledon.He’ll next face either fourth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway or British wild-card entry Liam Broady. The 50th-ranked Canadian Bianca Andreescu from Mississauga, Ontario, won her opening match 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win over Hungary’s …
Will Al-Nassr sign Mohamed Salah after Ronaldo
Riyadh – After signing Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi club Al-Nassr is trying to make contact with Egyptian Mohamed Salah. He is currently playing asLiverpool striker and joined the club in 2017. He has scored 186 goals and gave 79 assists in 305 appearances for the club. He was also the key player for the Reds in the last season as he …
Indonesia pulls out of hosting Beach Games
SWITZERLAND – Indonesia has pulled out of hosting World Beach Games, three months after refusing to welcome Israel’s team for soccer’s Under-20 World Cup. The event was to be held in Bali from Aug. 5-15 but cancelled, the global group of national Olympic bodies known as ANOC said. All 14-sport championships – including beach versions of soccer, tennis and volleyball, plus …
Steven Gerrard joins Al-Ettifaq
Riyadh – Former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has joined as head coach at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq. The club made this announcement on Twitter, Gerrard earlier distanced himself them but reconsidered his decision. He is one of the growing list of high-profile football figures entering Saudi Arabia’s gaming arena in recent times.
Indus Development Foundation’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Karachi – Have you purchased your sponsorship package for the upcoming Indus Development Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 22, 2023? By becoming a sponsor, you can make a significant difference in the lives of deserving patients seeking healthcare and life-saving treatments at Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) in Pakistan. IHHN is committed to providing free-of-cost, high-quality …