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Saudi Arabia is set to organize a prestigious tennis exhibition called the ‘Six Kings Slam’ in October, featuring top players like Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal, as announced by the country’s General Entertainment Authority. The event, which is part of the Saudi cultural and entertainment festival Riyadh Season, will also include three other Grand Slam champions: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, …

FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, has declared that the final of the 2026 World Cup will take place in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, which is home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. The announcement was made on Sunday, alongside the full schedule for the prestigious international soccer tournament. The tournament, which has been …

On Monday, Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, known for his time at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, begins his trial in Barcelona on charges of raping a woman at a local nightclub. Prosecutors have proposed a nine-year prison sentence and a subsequent 10-year conditional release for Alves, along with a demand for him to pay 150,000 euros ($162,000) in compensation to the …

Slovakia secured a spot in the group stage of the Davis Cup finals, along with Germany, Finland, and other nations, while Serbia, without Novak Djokovic, faced defeat. Slovakia’s doubles duo, Lukas Klein and Igor Zelenay, secured a 3-0 lead in the tie with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Serbia’s Nikola Caci and Miomir Kecmanovic. In Hungary, Germany secured a 3-2 …

Iran secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals, earning a spot in the semi-finals. Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a crucial 96th-minute penalty, completing a stunning comeback for Iran. Despite being behind at halftime, Iran managed to turn the game around. Hidemasa Morita had given Japan the lead in the first half. However, Mohammad Mohebi equalized for …

In a thrilling Asian Cup quarter-final on Friday, Son Heung-min emerged as South Korea’s hero, scoring a stunning free-kick in extra time to secure a 2-1 victory over Australia, setting up a semi-final clash with Jordan. Jordan made history by reaching the semi-finals for the first time, following a tense 1-0 win that ended Tajikistan’s remarkable run in the tournament …

Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, announced on Friday that a European Super League could potentially launch as early as next season. He expressed indifference towards the participation of English clubs, stating that they already have their own Super League in the form of the Premier League. This follows the failed attempt to establish a Super League in 2021 by Barcelona and …

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry has earned his 10th NBA All-Star selection, while Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis received his ninth, as announced on Thursday. The reserve players for the All-Star game were chosen by coaches, with Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns both making it from the Western Conference. The Western team also includes Kawhi Leonard and Paul George …