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US swimmer Anita Alvarez
US swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool
BUDAPEST — American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships.The 25-year-old was not breathing and had sunk after completing her routine in the solo free final in Budapest.Her coach, Andrea Fuentes, pulled Alvarez to the surface before she was taken away on a stretcher.The US swim team later released a statement from Fuentes saying Alvarez "feels good now".Alvarez previously fainted following a routine during an Olympic qualifier in Barcelona last year, with Fuentes also rescuing her on that occasion.Of the more recent incident, Fuentes said: "Anita is OK - the doctors checked all vitals and everything is normal - [her] heart rate, oxygen, sugar levels, blood pressure etc. All is...
June 23, 2022

US swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool

Maradona died of a heart attack at his Buenos Aires home, aged 60.
Maradona: Medical staff to be tried for football legend's death
BUENOS AIRES — Eight medical personnel are to stand trial accused of criminal negligence in the death of legendary Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona.A judge has ordered a culpable homicide trial after a medical panel found Maradona's treatment was rife with "deficiencies and irregularities".Maradona died in November 2020 of a heart attack in Buenos Aires, aged 60.He had been recovering at home from surgery on a brain blood clot earlier that month.A few days after his death Argentine prosecutors launched an investigation into the doctors and nurses involved in his care.Last year, the panel of 20 experts appointed to examine his death found Maradona's medical team acted in an "inappropriate, deficient and reckless manner".It also concluded that the...
June 23, 2022

Maradona: Medical staff to be tried for football legend's death

Ace Travel Saudi Cup awards ceremony
Center System Group clinches Ace Travel Saudi Cup
JEDDAH — Center System Group lifted Ace Travel Saudi Cup comfortably beating Butt Sports in an exciting encounter by 6 wickets with 7 balls to spare in final of Ace Travel Saudi Cup sponsored by Ace Travel and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association, under auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation. The event was played on round robin league-cum-knockout with 16 teams divided into 2 Groups, top 8 teams vying for the coveted Saudi Cup.Deciding to bat first on winning the toss Butt Sports lost opener Zamaan (0) in the first over followed by Irfan (6), Samir (3), Abdul Rahman (14), Junaid (3) and Hasnain (10) and were reeling at 75 for 6, however Tusif Ashraf (40 of 21b, 3 sixes, 2 fours) and Zeeshan (55 of 30b, 5 sixes, 2 fours) played attractive innings before being out thereby enabling...
June 22, 2022

Center System Group clinches Ace Travel Saudi Cup

Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine) and Anthony Joshua (England) faced each other in London last September.
Jeddah set to host World Boxing Finals in August
JEDDAH — The Red Sea city of Jeddah is set to host the finals of World Heavy Weight Boxing on August 20, 2022, organizers announced here on Sunday.In a statement, the Ministry of Sports confirmed that Jeddah governorate is scheduled to host the Red Sea Battle to name the world heavyweight boxing champion between Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine) and Anthony Joshua (England).Joshua was beaten after a unanimous decision when the pair faced each other at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London last September, and will be eyeing redemption in Jeddah.Usyk won the title before a 60,000-strong crowd but his rival appealed that the meeting be repeated, the first such incident in the history of the sports since 1999.In remarks to highlight the event, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, who also heads...
June 20, 2022

Jeddah set to host World Boxing Finals in August

Saudi Arabia crowned AFC U-23 champion
TASHKENT — Saudi Arabia were crowned the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 champions after beating Uzbekistan 2-0 in the final on Sunday.The young Green Falcons turned on the power in the second half with Ahmed Alghamdi and Firas Albrikan finding the back of the net as Saudi Arabia lifted the title for the first time after having finished runners-up in 2013 and 2020.The 2022 title was won with Saudi Arabia not conceding a single goal in six matches. Not surprisingly, the early minutes at the Bunyodkor Stadium were a cagey affair with neither team willing to take risks.While Uzbekistan had the larger portion of control in the first 15 minutes, they were unable to find a way past Saudi Arabia’s stout defense.Saudi Arabia slowly grew into the match and came agonizingly close in the 24th...
June 19, 2022

Saudi Arabia crowned AFC U-23 champion

Liverpool reaches agreement with Bayern over Mané
LONDON — Sadio Mané looks to be headed for Bayern Munich, ending his trophy-filled six-year spell at Liverpool. A person familiar with the situation said Friday that Liverpool has reached an agreement with the German champions for the transfer of the Senegal forward in a total package worth 41 million euros ($42.9 million), The Associated Press (AP) reported. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss details of the deal, which has not yet been completed. Liverpool will receive 32 million euros ($33.5 million) up front for Mané, with a further 6 million euros ($6.3 million) due when he meets a specified appearance clause and an additional 3 million euros ($3.15 million) based on individual and team...
June 17, 2022

Liverpool reaches agreement with Bayern over Mané

The IPL is the world's richest cricket competition.
Indian Premier League rights sold in record-breaking $6bn deal
NEW DELHI — The streaming and TV rights for the Indian Premier League — the world's richest cricket competition — for the next five years have been sold for a record $6.02bn (£5.13bn).Viacom18, backed by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, secured streaming rights until 2027 for $3.05bn (£2.53bn).Disney-owned Star India retained the TV contract for $3.05bn (£2.53bn).The two deals combined are more than double the $2.4bn Star paid for the previous five seasons of the IPL.The figures put the IPL among the highest-ranked sport leagues alongside the NFL in the US and the English Premier League in cost-per-match terms.The winning bid for the TV rights - a period that incorporates 410 IPL matches - were sold for about $7.36m (£6.1m) per game.The digital streaming rights from 2023 for...
June 15, 2022

Indian Premier League rights sold in record-breaking $6bn deal

'I'm no hero' says dancing keeper as Australia qualify for World Cup
DOHA — Substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne’s dancing antics helped Australia claim a shootout win over Peru in an inter-continental playoff on Monday but said he was no hero, only playing his part as they claimed a fifth straight World Cup appearance.The 33-year-old journeyman, who had trials at Arsenal as a teenager, was brought on for his third cap with three minutes to play at the end of extra time and stopped the last kick as the Socceroos won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended goalless.“He’s a very good penalty saver and I did something that could affect them mentally,” a croaky voiced coach Graham Arnold explained at the post-match press conference.“They were probably asking themselves the question, ‘Why is this guy being brought on, he has to be good’.“Maybe...
June 14, 2022

'I'm no hero' says dancing keeper as Australia qualify for World Cup

Madrid did not disclose the fee for the France international.
Real Madrid to sign France midfielder Tchouaméni from Monaco
MADRID — Real Madrid is signing another young, highly rated French midfielder after reaching an agreement with Monaco for the transfer of Aurélien Tchouaméni on Saturday. The 22-year-old Tchouaméni will join for six seasons, Madrid said, and will be presented on Tuesday once he passes his medical examination, reports AP.Madrid did not disclose the fee for the France international, who has played with Monaco since January 2020 after joining from Bordeaux. Sections of the Spanish media reported the fee to be 100 million euros ($105 million) including variables.Madrid already has an even younger France midfielder in its squad in 19-year-old Eduardo Camavinga, who joined from Rennes last off season, and played a key role — mostly off the bench — in the team’s run to winning the...
June 12, 2022

Real Madrid to sign France midfielder Tchouaméni from Monaco

FIFA dismiss Chile complaint, Ecuador to keep spot at World Cup
ZÜRICH — Ecuador will play at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA dismissed Chile's claims that they had fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers, world soccer's governing body said on Friday. The Chilean Football Federation last month said it had proof that Ecuador's Byron Castillo was born in Tumaco, Colombia in 1995, and not in the Ecuadorean city of General Villamil Playas in 1998 as stated on his official documents, Reuters reported.It claimed the Barcelona of Guayaquil full back, who played in eight of Ecuador's 18 qualifying games for Qatar, used a false passport and birth certificate."After analysing the submissions of all parties concerned and considering all elements brought before it, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to close the proceedings...
June 10, 2022

FIFA dismiss Chile complaint, Ecuador to keep spot at World Cup

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