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Damar Hamlin
NFL game suspended after player collapses on field
WASHINGTON — American football star Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after collapsing during a primetime US National Football League game.The Buffalo Bills player, 24, fell to the ground after colliding with an opponent during the first quarter of a match against the Cincinnati Bengals.He received on-field medical attention for over 30 minutes before being taken to a local hospital, AFP reported.The NFL suspended the game for the night about an hour after the incident.Jordon Rooney, Hamlin's representative, wrote on Twitter: "His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests. We will provide updates as we have them."Hamlin, who plays in the role of safety, was tackling the Bengals'...
January 03, 2023

NFL game suspended after player collapses on field

The 37-year-old, a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, touched down in the Saudi capital late on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrives in Riyadh ahead of grand Al Nassr unveiling
RIYADH — Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh ahead of his grand unveiling before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr club on Tuesday.The 37-year-old, a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, touched down in the Saudi capital late on Monday.Ronaldo, who left Manchester United under a cloud after slamming the club in a TV interview, will appear at Al Nassr's 25,000-capacity Mrsool Park stadium in Riyadh at 7:00 pm (1600 GMT) on Tuesday, the club announced. Ronaldo will be formally introduced to the supporters of his new club at Mrsool Park, where tens of thousands of fans are expected to be in attendance. Situated in the Saudi capital Riyadh, Mrsool Park (which is also known as King Saud University Stadium) is the home of Al-Nassr and has a...
January 03, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo arrives in Riyadh ahead of grand Al Nassr unveiling

Martina Navratilova, seen holding the US Open trophy, had previously had breast cancer in 2010
Tennis legend Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
NEW YORK — Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with both throat and breast cancer.The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, who previously had breast cancer in 2010, will start treatment in New York later this month.Navratilova, 66, said both cancers had been caught at an early stage."The double whammy is serious, but fixable, and I'm hoping for a favorable outcome," she said. "It's going to stink for a while, but I'll fight with all I have got."Navratilova noticed an enlarged lymph node in her neck during November's WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas.A subsequent biopsy revealed stage one throat cancer. During the tests, a lump was also discovered in her breast, which was later diagnosed as an unrelated cancer."Both of these cancers are in their...
January 02, 2023

Tennis legend Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two year contract with Al-Nassr.
Hala Ronaldo: Cristiano's Al-Nassr presentation date revealed
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — It’s official save the date. Al-Nassr Club will present new iconic signing Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday at 7p.m. in Mrsool Park.The Saudi club has officially announced that Ronaldo will mark his first appearance in Saudi Arabia as he steps out on to the club’s modern home ground, Mrsool Park, in front of tens of thousands of fans.“All eyes on Riyadh as the world's greatest @Cristiano will be unveiled in Al Nassr colors for the very first time,” the club tweeted.The Portuguese footballer is on his way to the Saudi capital Riyadh. He shared a story on his Instagram saying “Hi guys, see you soon,” tagging Al-Nassr club in the story.The lavish ceremony will be aired live on Saudi Sports Channels (SSC). Following his arrival to Riyadh’s...
January 02, 2023

Hala Ronaldo: Cristiano's Al-Nassr presentation date revealed

The picture of the Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo holding his Al-Nassr shirt received 28 million likes so far in less than 24 hours after the official announcement of his joining the Saudi club.
Ronaldo's photo with Al-Nassr shirt gets 28 million likes in Instagram
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The picture of the Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo holding his Al-Nassr shirt received over 28 million likes in Instagram so far in less than 24 hours after the official announcement of his joining the Saudi club.This image has jumped to be among the most famous pictures in the Instagram list for 2022. Also, the Portuguese football superstar becomes the most popular person on the list of the most liked photos on Instagram in 2022.Hours after the official signing of Ronaldo to join the club, the number of followers of the Saudi Al-Nassr club on Instagram have surged and quadrupled, exceeding 4.6 million followers after it was only 800,000.It is noteworthy that Al-Nassr club of Riyadh had signed on Dec. 30 its biggest deals this season with Portuguese...
December 31, 2022

Ronaldo's photo with Al-Nassr shirt gets 28 million likes in Instagram

The Saudi Dakar Rally track consists of 14 stages. — SPA photo
4th Saudi Dakar Rally 2023 kicks off on Saturday
JEDDAH — The fourth edition of the Saudi Dakar Rally 2023 will start on Saturday and will last until Jan. 15, 2023, with 453 vehicles across various categories of the race, including 89 vehicles in the Dakar Classic race, with a distance of more than 8,500 km, starting from Yanbu.Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee welcomed the elite drivers, riders, and navigators participating in the Saudi Dakar Rally competitions for this year, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.He said in a press statement: “We are proud of the launch of the 4th consecutive edition in the Kingdom, which reflects the continuous interest of our wise leadership, and the support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who directly contributed...
December 30, 2022

4th Saudi Dakar Rally 2023 kicks off on Saturday

Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two year contract with Al-Nassr.
Deal of the season: Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr
RIYADH — It's official Cristiano Ronaldo will play in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr of Riyadh has signed his biggest deals this season with Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.The Portuguese footballer will join on a two-year contract with the Saudi Arabian side."I'm excited to experience playing football in a new country and joining my teammates to help the team achieve new trophies," Ronaldo said after signing with Al-Nassr according to the official twitter account of the club.Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal welcomed the deal. He said: "One of the greatest of all time is confirmed to start his new journey in Saudi Arabia." He wished Ronaldo and his family a pleasant experience in Saudi Arabia."One of the greatest of...
December 30, 2022

Deal of the season: Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr


The player who would be dubbed “The King” was introduced to the world at 17 at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, the youngest player ever at the tournament.
Pelé, Brazilian soccer legend, dies at age 82
SAO PAULO — Pelé, the Brazilian King of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. He had been hospitalized for the last month with multiple ailments.His agent Joe Fraga confirmed his death.Widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game’s most prolific scorer with Brazilian club Santos and the Brazil national team.His grace, athleticism and mesmerizing moves transfixed players and fans. He orchestrated a fast, fluid style that revolutionized the sport — a samba-like flair that personified his...
December 29, 2022

Pelé, Brazilian soccer legend, dies at age 82

Ronaldo and Ramos
Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr targets Ronaldo-Ramos reunion in summer
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al-Nassr of Riyadh targets the reunion of world stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos in the summer as the prestigious Saudi club is preparing to officially announce the deal for Ronaldo’s transfer on Jan. 1, the Spanish newspaper Marca reported on Thursday.With a deal for Ronaldo nearing completion, Al-Nassr wants to bring in the star defender Ramos to the club upon the expiry of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain next summer.The Spanish newspaper said Ramos is the next target of Al-Nassr, alongside his former Real Madrid colleague Ronaldo, who terminated his contract with Manchester United last month.The pair won numerous titles together at Santiago Bernabeu between 2009 and 2018, including four Champions Leagues and Two La Liga titles.The...
December 29, 2022

Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr targets Ronaldo-Ramos reunion in summer

Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé’s cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.”
Pelé’s family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo
SAO PAULO — Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November, reports AP.Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé’s cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.”Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who is globally known as Pelé, had a colon tumor removed in September 2021. Neither his family nor the hospital have said whether it had spread to other organs.The hospital has not mentioned any signs of Pelé’s recent respiratory infection, which was aggravated by COVID-19.Newspaper Folha de S.Paulo reported last weekend that Pelé’s chemotherapy was not working and that...
December 25, 2022

Pelé’s family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo

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