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Anthony Cioppa (left) and Silvio Giancola: their common passion for artificial intelligence and football brought them together to develop SoccerNet. — courtesy KAUST 2023; Eliza Mkhitaryan
SoccerNet brings AI to the game
JEDDAH — In October 2022, at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich — the international “Home of Football” — Anthony Cioppa gave a presentation on the rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) project SoccerNet.The presentation was the culmination of five years of work with fellow football fan and the original creator of SoccerNet, Silvio Giancola. From the kernel of an idea in 2018, the duo has created a unique open platform for AI-driven sports analysis backed by a global community of more than 500 researchers who participate in annual competitions and challenges.“I met Silvio at a computer vision conference in 2018 where we both had a paper,” said Cioppa. “My paper was a follow-up to my master’s thesis on an AI system that could recognize the different phases in a...
July 18, 2023

SoccerNet brings AI to the game

PACE will be led by Michael Emenalo, seen in this file photo, who joins the SPL as the new director of football.
Saudi Pro League unveils new strategy to secure leading international players
RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) announced on Tuesday a new strategy to drive competitiveness on and off the pitch with an emphasis on fostering young Saudi talent alongside securing the best international talent and improving the governance of all clubs for long-term success.Amongst a number of new regulations and initiatives to be revealed ahead of the new season, the SPL will increase the playing time of young Saudi players in the league by reducing the age of eligibility from 18 years old to 16 years old, with immediate effect for the 2023-2024 season.A further such step focused on youth development will see the reduction of squad sizes from the current number of 35 players overall, to 25 senior players with the remaining 10 squad members all having to be under the age of 21 years...
July 18, 2023

Saudi Pro League unveils new strategy to secure leading international players

The Portuguese star Neves praised the work of the Saudi Pro League officials to develop the tournament.
Ruben Neves: Family at forefront of my decision to sign with Al-Hilal
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves revealed that his family members were at the forefront of his decision to join Saudi Pro League Club Al-Hilal.In his first official interview at Hilal, he said that the project presented by Al-Hilal and the Saudi Professional Football League was an important factor in his transfer.“The club and the league presented a good project. My agent had the chance to speak to a lot of people involved in the Asian leagues and it was an easy decision to make,” he said. “I wanted something new for my career, something else for my career. And when this chance came, I spoke with my family and everyone was really happy to come, so that was easy for me. The main factor was my family and the chance to give them the life I have always...
July 18, 2023

Ruben Neves: Family at forefront of my decision to sign with Al-Hilal

Cyclists compete at the 2022 Commonwealth games in the UK
Commonwealth Games in doubt after host Victoria pulls out over budget blowouts
SYDNEY — The 2026 Commonwealth Games are in doubt after the Australian state of Victoria canceled its plans to host due to budget blowouts.The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) struggled to find a host before Victoria volunteered in April 2022.But the premier said the projected cost had now tripled and become "well and truly too much" for the state to bear.CGF called the decision "hugely disappointing" and said it is "committed to finding a solution".The Commonwealth Games have only ever been canceled during World War Two.Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday said Victoria had been "happy to help out" when approached to host last year, but "not at any price".Organizers had originally estimated the event -- hosted across cities...
July 18, 2023

Commonwealth Games in doubt after host Victoria pulls out over budget blowouts

Lionel Messi is Barcelona's record scorer with 672 goals and won 10 La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and seven Spanish Cups
Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi to sold-out crowd
MIAMI — New signing Lionel Messi has been officially presented to cheering crowds at Inter Miami's DRV PNK Stadium.A sold-out crowd of about 20,000 waited through downpours and lightning to see the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner given a number 10 shirt.In a brief address in Spanish, Messi, 36, thanked supporters and said he had the "same desire" he always has.The World Cup-winning Argentina forward joins the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on a deal until the end of 2025.He will be reunited with defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets -- with whom he played at Barcelona -- who has also signed for Miami until 2025.Busquets, too, was formally unveiled during Sunday night's event.Messi entered the pitch via a huge catwalk and was introduced as "America's number 10,...
July 17, 2023

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi to sold-out crowd

Alcaraz, in the award ceremony, stated that Djokovic inspired him from a young age. (@Wimbledon)
Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Wimbledon title
LONDON — The men's tennis world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz won his first-ever Wimbledon men's singles title by defeating world no.2 Novak Djokovic 3-2 in the final on Sunday. Djokovic began the game fast as he bagged the first set 6-1 at the Center Court. But the young Spaniard made a comeback and took the second set with a 7-6 (8-6) tiebreak, then won the third set with a 6-1. Despite the Serbian legend making a stand in the fourth set with 6-3, Alcaraz claimed the final set 6-4 and reached his second major title in his second final, after bagging the 2022 US Open. The Spaniard has become Wimbledon's third-youngest men’s winner after Boris Becker and Bjorn Borg. Alcaraz, in the award ceremony, stated that Djokovic inspired him from a young age and added: "Since I was...
July 16, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Wimbledon title

The much-anticipated first round of the Hill Climb Championship, part of the Saudi Toyota Championship 2023, concluded amidst high spirits at the heights of Prince Mishari Bin Saud Park, Khaira Forest, in Bani Hassan Governorate, Al-Baha region.
Victory in the heights: Jean Lahoud conquers Hill Climb Championship's first round
AL-BAHA — The much-anticipated first round of the Hill Climb Championship, part of the Saudi Toyota Championship 2023, concluded amidst high spirits at the heights of Prince Mishari Bin Saud Park, Khaira Forest, in Bani Hassan Governorate, Al-Baha region.The esteemed event was organized and overseen by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, with Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) as the official partner and strategic sponsor Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and the Emirate of Al-Baha region.The championship saw driver Jean Lahoud secure the first place, followed by runners-up Rabih Al Awar and Fadi Hammadeh, who won second and third place respectively.In the ranking of categories, the G1 category was dominated by Abdulaziz Majed...
July 15, 2023

Victory in the heights: Jean Lahoud conquers Hill Climb Championship's first round

Saudi Arabian teams returned home with a total of 47 medals after concluding their participation in the 15th Arab Games that was held in Algeria.
Saudi teams break record by returning home from Arab Games with 47 medals
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabian teams returned home with a total of 47 medals after concluding their participation in the 15th Arab Games that was held in Algeria.With this great number of medals, the Saudi teams have broken the previous record in the 2011 tournament in Doha. At that time the teams won 45 medalsThe Saudi teams gained 9 medals on the last day of the Arab Games. Saudi Arabia participated with more than 180 male and female athletes in 17 games, 14 Olympic and 3 Paralympic.Prince Fahd Bin Jalawi Bin Abdulaziz Bin Musaed, the head of the Saudi delegation, has crowned the Saudi Karate player Sanad Al-Sufyani, who snatched the gold medal from his Jordanian counterpart Mahmoud Sajjan in the +84 kg competitions in karate competitions in Algiers.Another gold medal was...
July 15, 2023

Saudi teams break record by returning home from Arab Games with 47 medals

The inaugural round of the Hill Climb Championship, part of the Saudi Toyota 2023 Championship, launched Friday morning at Prince Mishari Bin Saud Park in the Al-Baha region.
Saudi Toyota 2023 Championship kicks off with exciting hill climb race in Al-Baha
AL-BAHA — The inaugural round of the Hill Climb Championship, part of the Saudi Toyota 2023 Championship, launched Friday morning at Prince Mishari Bin Saud Park in the Al-Baha region.This engaging event is organized and overseen by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, with Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) as the official partner and strategic sponsor Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and the Emirate of Al-Baha region.Featuring 50 competitors, both male and female, from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Pakistan, and Spain, the championship is set to offer thrilling entertainment.The competition unfolds on a challenging 3 km track, encompassing approximately 29 turns, where competitors commence from the bottom of the...
July 14, 2023

Saudi Toyota 2023 Championship kicks off with exciting hill climb race in Al-Baha

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou.
Heavyweight action in Riyadh to write a new punch line
RIYADH — Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, the greatest current heavyweights in boxing and MMA respectively, will go into battle in a groundbreaking event that will take place as part of Riyadh Season in the Saudi Arabian capital on Saturday Oct. 28 to determine who is the true King of the Lineal Heavyweight champions.The fight between the WBC champion and the former champion of the UFC will take place under the official rules of boxing and not, as has been suggested in certain quarters, as a non-competitive exhibition bout.Ngannou, the biggest recorded puncher in the world, will be attempting to become the first man to inflict a stoppage on the undefeated Gypsy King.The magnitude of the clash should not be underestimated. Ngannou parted ways with the UFC as heavyweight champion with the...
July 13, 2023

Heavyweight action in Riyadh to write a new punch line

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