Google’s new AI for corner kick tactics gets Liverpool approval
PARIS, FRANCE – Liverpool football analysts have given their seal of approval to a new artificial intelligence tool from Google that...
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Booed Israeli swimmer says she felt safe in Qatar
Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko faced crowd jeering at Qatar's World Acquatics Championships after winning a silver medal in the women's...
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Algeria beat Tunisia to win Arab Cup in Qatar
Amir Sayoud scored a goal in the ninth minute of extra-time while Yacine Brahimi scored with the final kick of...
- Algeria made the breakthrough in extra time and were crowned Arab champions
- Both countries played without their European-based players in the finals of the Arab Cup
Mubadala Championship: Nadal loses to Murray but both are pleased
In a battle of two former world number ones, the Scot won 6-3, 7-5 in the semi-final of the Mubadala...
- In a battle of two former world number ones, the Scot won 6-3, 7-5 in the semi-final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship
- Nadal, who had played just two matches in six months was back in action for the first time since August
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Only united front can eradicate global sports corruption: Frattini
The 64-year-old Italian, who now chairs SIGA, said organised crime was highly interested in sport because it was “a very...
- The 64-year-old Italian, who now chairs SIGA, said organised crime was highly interested in sport because it was “a very profitable field” for them
- He said all sides, ranging from civil society to broadcasters, needed to come together to ensure a lack of integrity in sports betting is addressed
Hamilton, Verstappen neck and neck, ahead of weekend’s showdown in Abu Dhabi
The 36-year-old Briton and his Dutch rival, who is 12 years younger, have for the large part treated each other...
- The 36-year-old Briton and his Dutch rival, who is 12 years younger, have for the large part treated each other with respect
- But after 20 races, the equivalent of driving from New York to London, the pair head to Yas Marina with their relationship seemingly at its lowest point
Hamilton dominates Saudi practice ahead of key title weekend
Hamilton has won the last two races in Brazil and Qatar to trim Verstappen's advantage but if the Dutchman wins...
- The Mercedes driver posted a quickest time of 1min 29.786secs in the first session on the new street circuit
- He later eclipsed that with 1min 29.018secs under the lights in the curtailed second session
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Palestine football team eyes Amputee World Cup
The team is training at the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City under the supervision of the International Committee of the...
- The players in the team are training for qualifying matches to be held in March 2022 in Iran
- If the team succeeds, it will go on to the Amputee Football World Cup, slated to be held in Turkey in late 2022
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Blink Experience backs Saudi GP
Saudi GP said the UAE company is now an official supporter.
- The Saudi GP is expected to be the largest sporting event to be hosted by the country
- It is going to be held for the first time at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit
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Doha hosts triathlon federations’ meeting to develop sport
A meeting of the GCC triathlon federations was held in Doha to discuss proposals for the development of sports in...
- The meeting discussed the proposal to establish the Gulf triathlon league
- Federations of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE were present.
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Saudi girls dream big with launch of soccer league
A women’s football league in Saudi Arabia is set to launch on Monday.
- Saudi Arabia's first women football club King's United was founded in 2006
- A total of 16 teams will take part in first edition of women football league in Saudi Arabia
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Qatar World Cup ‘unfairly treated’ on rights
There had been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says...
- There has been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says Khater
- Qatar will hold the first World Cup in the Middle East a year from now, in eight stadiums in and around the capital Doha
Google’s new AI for corner kick tactics gets Liverpool approval
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Israel’s sports team makes landmark visit to Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - An Israeli sports delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to participate in the World Weightlifting...
Saudi and Iran to resume home-and-away matches: AFC
The move by the two countries' football federations would contribute to "fostering closer ties between their respective footballing communities, allowing...
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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur enters last 16 at US Open
Jabeur, who will now face China's Zheng Qinwen in the last 16 on Monday, said her punishing training regimen in...
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Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports formed, will develop regional talent
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports was established Thursday on the sidelines of the Next World...
- A total of 14 MoUs and agreements were signed at the Next World Forum, an event in Riyadh that brings together leaders and experts of the gaming and e-sports.
- The agreements included aspects related to federations, sponsorships, proposed values, and education.
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Marco Verratti close to Qatar move, Julian Draxler may follow
Doha, Qatar - Marco Verratti, the 30-year-old Italian international midfielder, is edging closer to a move to the Qatari top-flight,...
- An agreement between Al Arabi and PSG has reportedly been reached for the transfer of Verratti
- Julian Draxler has also made headlines amid reports of his potential exit from PSG
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Viacom18 nets Indian cricket broadcast rights for $721 million
Media rights are a huge earner for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), one of the richest...
- The agreement priced the average match nearly 13 percent higher than the $944 million rights deal for 2018-23 signed by Star, Disney's local subsidiary.
- Star had held the rights to broadcast international matches since 2012 and was also a bidder in Thursday's auction, along with Sony Sports.