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Brooks Koepka defends title at 2023 LIV Golf Jeddah
By Bilal Aa'zamJEDDAH — In a thrilling final round at the 2023 LIV Golf Jeddah presented by ROSHN, Brooks Koepka of Smash GC successfully defended his title. Koepka secured victory with a decisive birdie on the second playoff hole on the 18th, overcoming a remarkable charge by Talor Gooch from RangeGoats GC. Gooch's stellar final round of eight-under par earned him the 2023 individual champion title but led to a playoff for the Jeddah trophy.Talor Gooch claimed the season’s Individual Champion title with his impressive final-round score. Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC, falling to fourth place in the season standings, finished 16th after a level-par final round. Ripper GC's captain, Cam Smith, secured the second spot in the overall season standings, while Koepka advanced...
October 16, 2023

Brooks Koepka defends title at 2023 LIV Golf Jeddah

Ashleigh Plumptre celebrates her first hat-trick with a special pose from Leighanne Robe.
Saudi Women's League: Al-Ittihad's Ashleigh Plumptre dominates with hat-trick
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ittihad's women's team, led by Ashleigh Plumptre, showcased their prowess in the Saudi Women's Premier League.The team secured a thrilling victory against Eastern Flames with a score of 3-0. Plumptre, the English-Nigerian defender, dazzled on the field, contributing all three goals and earning herself a well-deserved hat-trick.The season's opener witnessed Al-Nassr's commanding 6-0 triumph over Al-Riyadh, with Lina Boussaha scoring the first goals and achieving her own historic hat-trick.However, it's Al-Ittihad's Ashleigh Plumptre who stole the spotlight with her outstanding performance.In other league results, Al-Hilal and Al-Qadisiyah concluded their match with a goalless draw, while Al-Shabab secured a victory in their debut...
October 15, 2023

Saudi Women's League: Al-Ittihad's Ashleigh Plumptre dominates with hat-trick

Brooks Koepka of Smash GC leads by three shots heading into Sunday at LIV Golf Jeddah presented by ROSHN.
Koepka leads LIV Golf by 3 shots; Crushers GC tops the team leaderboard
JEDDAH — Brooks Koepka of Smash GC leads by three shots heading into Sunday at LIV Golf Jeddah presented by ROSHN.Koepka delivered an impressive bogey-free round of eight-under par (62) at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on Saturday in a round which included eight birdies.On a day that favored low scoring with the course's average score at 67.4, Koepka will be joined in the final grouping on Sunday with Sergio Garcia from Fireballs GC, who shot a seven-under par (63), and Charles Howell III from Crushers GC, who followed his opening round of 67 with a second-round score of six-under par (64).In the 2023 Individual Champion race, the season's top three points leaders all made significant moves to try to secure the first-place podium finish this Sunday in Jeddah.Talor Gooch...
October 15, 2023

Koepka leads LIV Golf by 3 shots; Crushers GC tops the team leaderboard

The Royal Greens Golf & Country Club played host to an impressive display of skill as Australian golfer Marc Leishman, representing Ripper GC, emerged as the frontrunner after the first round of the LIV Golf Jeddah presented by ROSHN.
Leishman takes lead in opening round of Liv Golf Jeddah
JEDDAH — The Royal Greens Golf & Country Club played host to an impressive display of skill as Australian golfer Marc Leishman, representing Ripper GC, emerged as the frontrunner after the first round of the LIV Golf Jeddah presented by ROSHN.Braving challenging windy conditions, Leishman carded a flawless five-under-par 65, claiming a one-shot lead in the tournament.Leishman faces stiff competition from elite golfers in close pursuit, including Dustin Johnson (4Aces GC), Harold Varner III (RangeGoats GC), and Brooks Koepka (Smash GC), all trailing by just one stroke at four-under par.Leading season points accumulators, Cameron Smith (Ripper GC) and Talor Gooch (RangeGoats GC), faced a more challenging start with an even-par (70) in the opening round.Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau...
October 14, 2023

Leishman takes lead in opening round of Liv Golf Jeddah

Saudi national team secures draw against Nigeria in thrilling friendly match
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi national football team refused to leave the field with another loss against the Nigerian national team in their friendly encounter, which ended in a 2-2 draw on Friday. Mohammed Kanno scored the equalizer in the last minutes of injury time.Kanno secured the draw just as the match seemed to be heading for a Nigerian victory with a score of 2-1. He brought the game level in the 90th minute of injury time in the encounter held in Lagos, Portugal.After a first half dominated by caution and careful play, with both sides attempting to break the deadlock, the second half witnessed an ideal display with four goals, evenly distributed between the two teams.Saudi team captain Salman Al-Faraj opened the scoring in the 60th minute with a skillfully executed...
October 13, 2023

Saudi national team secures draw against Nigeria in thrilling friendly match

Al-Hilal swiftly regained its position at the top of the Saudi Pro League just two days after conceding it to Al-Taawoun.
Commanding performance: Al-Hilal clinches top spot after defeating Al-Okhdood 3-0
Saudi Gazette reportNAJRAN — Al-Hilal swiftly regained its position at the top of the Saudi Pro League just two days after conceding it to Al-Taawoun.The club orchestrated a commanding 3-0 victory away from home against Al-Okhdood in Najran.In the historic encounter, Al-Hilal demonstrated their dominance over Al-Okhdood, securing a decisive win in the first-ever meeting between the two teams in the Saudi league.The absence of Brazilian star Neymar, who had received permission from the club management and coach to return to Brazil for the birth of his child, did little to impede Al-Hilal's performance.Despite the expulsion of Saad Al-Rubaie, reducing Al-Okhdood to 10 players just before halftime, Al-Hilal faced minimal resistance.Brazilian player Michael set the tempo with a goal in...
October 07, 2023

Commanding performance: Al-Hilal clinches top spot after defeating Al-Okhdood 3-0

Omar Nada secured victory over Kyrgyzstan's Abdulrahman Haj in the third-place playoff.
Youngest Saudi athlete Omar Nada wins bronze in Jiu-Jitsu at Asian Games
Saudi Gazette reportHANGZHOU — In a remarkable achievement, 18-year-old Saudi Jiu-Jitsu prodigy Omar Nada has emerged as the youngest athlete in the Saudi delegation to secure a bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.Nada's historic win not only adds to Saudi Arabia's growing medals tally, but also establishes him as the youngest Saudi player to ever clinch a medal in the history of the Games.The young athlete's journey to the podium included impressive victories over international opponents, culminating in a third-place finish in the 85kg category.Nada secured victory over Kyrgyzstan's Abdulrahman Haj in the third-place playoff.Nada's journey to the bronze began with a dominant 12-0 win over Tajikistan's Rahim Khudof, ranked 40th globally, in the round...
October 07, 2023

Youngest Saudi athlete Omar Nada wins bronze in Jiu-Jitsu at Asian Games

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Saudi team's roster revealed: Mancini banks on Al-Faraj's leadership for Asian Cup campaign
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Italian coach Roberto Mancini has reintroduced Captain Salman Al-Faraj to the Saudi national football team's lineup.Al-Faraj, who missed the last two gatherings due to injury and incomplete readiness, has been included in the 31-player roster unveiled by Mancini for the upcoming preparatory camp in the Portuguese city of Lagos.The camp, scheduled during the FIFA international break in October, holds significant importance as the team readies itself for the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar.Among the notable inclusions in the squad are goalkeepers Mohammed Al-Owais, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Raghed Al-Najjar, and the promising young talent Hamed Yousef. However, Mohammed Al-Rubaie, present in the last Newcastle camp, is notably absent from the list.The defensive line-up...
October 07, 2023

Saudi team's roster revealed: Mancini banks on Al-Faraj's leadership for Asian Cup campaign

Ekambi celebrates his goal in the extra time. (SPL)
Saudi Pro League: Heartbreak for Ronaldo's Al Nassr as Abha snatches late equalizer
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al Nassr, left Al-Awwal Park disappointed after what seemed like a sure path to another victory for his team in the Saudi Professional League turned into a 2-2 draw against Abha. The match took an unexpected turn with a stunning long-range goal from Cameroonian Ekambi in extra time, giving Abha a draw that felt like a win on the road.Abha, the underdog and trailing in the league standings, halted Al Nassr's winning streak in the match held in the capital Riyadh as part of the ninth round of competition.Al Nassr took an early lead with a goal from Portuguese player Otavio in the third minute, setting the stage for what initially seemed like an easy match for Al Nassr. Talisca then extended their lead with a...
October 07, 2023

Saudi Pro League: Heartbreak for Ronaldo's Al Nassr as Abha snatches late equalizer

Kessie's decisive goal came in the 31st minute, securing Al Ahli's victory.
Al Ahli's Mendy shines as Kessie's goal seals Jeddah derby win
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In a nail-biting Jeddah Derby, Frank Kessie's sole goal in the first half secured a 1-0 victory for Al Ahli against reigning champions Al Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League on Friday.Kessie opened the scoring for Al Ahli with a powerful shot from inside the box, beating the Al Ittihad goalkeeper in the 31st minute. Despite Karim Benzema's multiple attempts, including a shot hitting the post, the French player thought he had equalized for Al Ittihad in the 70th minute. However, the referee disallowed the goal after a video review due to a foul by Igor Coronado against Al Ahli's Ali Majrashi.The drama continued as another goal by Benzema was ruled offside just before the final whistle. Al Ahli's goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, showcased...
October 06, 2023

Al Ahli's Mendy shines as Kessie's goal seals Jeddah derby win

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