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In this file photo taken on May 19, 2019 Kelly Slater of the US performs a maneuver on a wave during the World Surf League men's championship tour surfing event at Keramas in Gianyar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali. Surfing legend Kelly Slater, seen by many as the greatest of all time, won't be competing at the Tokyo Olympics. — AFP
Surfing legend Slater won't compete at Tokyo Olympics
LOS ANGELES — Surfing legend Kelly Slater, seen by many as the greatest of all time, won't be competing at the Tokyo Olympics.The 47-year-old American was edged for a spot on the US squad for the sport's Olympic debut next July, with John John Florence returning from knee surgery to edge Slater for the final spot at an event in Hawaii on Thursday.Slater, an 11-time world champion who became the youngest and oldest to win the crown, inspired a generation of surfing stars with videos of his amazing efforts becoming must-see viewing for fans and competitors.Competing as an Olympian would have been an epic farewell for a 40-year career than began at age eight in a youth event but instead he will be watching the event."I'm going to enjoy it as a spectator," Slater told...
December 21, 2019

Surfing legend Slater won't compete at Tokyo Olympics

Frank Lampard doesn't want to be a Jose Mourinho 'clone'. — AFP
Lampard doesn't want to be seen as a Mourinho 'clone'
LONDON — Frank Lampard insists he doesn't want to emulate Jose Mourinho's unique style as the Chelsea manager plots to outwit his old boss in Sunday's crucial clash at Tottenham.Lampard's first Premier League meeting with Mourinho is the headline act in a fascinating derby that will determine which of the London rivals spends Christmas Day in the top four.Spurs manager Mourinho played a key role in Lampard's emergence as one of Chelsea's all-time greats during their time together at Stamford Bridge.Yet while Mourinho's managerial credentials are well established after winning a host of trophies during his glittering 19-year career, Lampard is still carving out a name for himself in the coaching world.The former England midfielder is in just his second season...
December 21, 2019

Lampard doesn't want to be seen as a Mourinho 'clone'

Kristaps Porzingis powers Dallas Mavericks past the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Eastern Conference battle.
Porzingis leads Doncic-less Mavs over 76ers in NBA romp
WASHINGTON — NBA Eastern Conference contenders Boston, Toronto, Miami and Indiana moved closer to pace-setting Milwaukee with triumphs Friday while injury-hit Dallas, powered by Kristaps Porzingis, routed the Philadelphia 76ers.Latvian forward Porzingis scored 22 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 27 points, 19 in the first quarter, as a Mavericks squad — lacking injured Slovenian star guard Luka Doncic — ripped host Philadelphia 117-98.Doncic, sidelined by a sprained ankle, was also absent when the Mavs won Monday at Milwaukee.Dallas, coming off a home loss to Boston on Wednesday, improved to 19-9 by delivering the 76ers a second consecutive home defeat."We do a pretty good job of bouncing back after a loss," Porzingis said....
December 21, 2019

Porzingis leads Doncic-less Mavs over 76ers in NBA romp

Caeleb Dressel of the US (R) from the Energy Standard team celebrates with second place Florent Manaudou of France, after winning the Men's 50m Freestyle during the International Swimming League (ISL) Championship Finale at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday. — AFP
Dressel, Seto clock world records in swim league final
LAS VEGAS — Daiya Seto and Caeleb Dressel clocked short course world records Friday as the International Swimming League brought its high-octane brand to Las Vegas for the season one series finale.Japan's Seto, who figures to be a star of the Tokyo Olympics next year, made a splashy ISL debut, clocking 3min 54.81sec to win the 400m individual medley — breaking the previous record of 3:55.50 set by American Ryan Lochte at the short course world championships in Dubai in 2010."I was going for it," said Seto, who said the time confirmed his preparations for Tokyo are right on track.Dressel, whose eight medals at last July's long course world championships included six golds, clocked 20.24sec in the 50m free to break the previous record of 20.26 set by France's...
December 21, 2019

Dressel, Seto clock world records in swim league final

Marketing and PR Executive of YBA Kanoo Jeddah Sultan Al Yazeedi handing over sponsorship check to JCA Chairman Dr. Faiz Al Abideen in presence of  Aijaz Khan (President) and A. A. Merchant (JCA).
YBA Kanoo Group sponsors JCA Premier League
JEDDAH — Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo Group) announced its support to one of the highly anticipated cricket leagues in the Kingdom, the Kanoo Premier League, which is organized annually by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA). Making the announcement, a sponsorship check was handed over by Marketing & PR Executive of YBA Kanoo Jeddah, Sultan Al Yazeedi, to JCA Chairman Dr. Faiz Al Abideen.This will be the 26th year YBA Kanoo has sponsored the league, which demonstrates the group’s strong commitment to sporting activities. While handing over the check Al Yazeedi appreciated JCA’s strong organizing capabilities in conducting such leagues and thanked JCA for giving YBA Kanoo an opportunity to sponsor the Kanoo Premier League.On behalf of JCA, Dr. Faiz praised YBA Kanoo Group for...
December 21, 2019

YBA Kanoo Group sponsors JCA Premier League

Karen Khachanov had no answer to Rafael Nadal.
Nadal sets up final with Tsitsipas
ABU DHABI — Rafael Nadal turned on the style at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship on Friday night, roaring to victory over Russia’s Karen Khachanov to set up a mouthwatering final with the in-form Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday.Nadal, winner of 19 Grand Slams, showed why he is starting the new season as the top-ranked player on the planet with a blistering display of power-hitting and agility to dismiss semifinal opponent Khachanov 6-1, 6-3 in just 1hr 28 mins at Abu Dhabi’s International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City.Chasing a fifth title on his 10th Mubadala World Tennis Championship anniversary, the Spaniard took just 43 minutes to seal the first set against Russia’s Khachanov, who had looked good in his quarterfinal win over Hyeon Chung on Thursday.The 2019 US Open...
December 20, 2019

Nadal sets up final with Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic  off to a fast start before he was overcome by Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Tsitsipas stages comeback to down Djokovic
ABU DHABI — Stefanos Tsitsipas showed just why he is the man of the moment in men’s tennis, coming from a set down to beat defending champion Novak Djokovic and book a place in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final at Abu Dhabi’s International Tennis Center, Zayed Sports City, on Friday.Making his first appearance in the championship, the 2019 ATP Finals winner continued his stunning 2019 form in front of a packed stadium court to secure a stunning come-from-behind 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 victory against the World No. 2.Four-time winner Djokovic got off to a lightning start with a trademark display of speed, power and procession, breaking the Greek twice in the first six games to race into a 5-1 lead. Tsitsipas hit back with two straight games. However, with a full house cheering...
December 20, 2019

Tsitsipas stages comeback to down Djokovic

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) and Liverpool CFO Peter Moore (L) attend the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal football match between Mexico's Monterrey and England's Liverpool at the Khalifa International Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday. — AFP
Biggest and best? Infantino reveals aims for new Club World Cup
DOHA — Gianni Infantino is determined to make his new, expanded Club World Cup "the best club competition in the world" as well as the most lucrative, as he revealed that FIFA have had nine offers to buy the commercial rights to the tournament.The president of world football's governing body is in Qatar for the final of this year's Club World Cup, with Liverpool facing Flamengo on Saturday in what will be the penultimate edition of the tournament in its current format.It will return here next year, before a new, 24-team tournament begins in June and July 2021, with China having already been awarded hosting rights."I want the Club World Cup to be the best in terms of quality on the pitch but also in terms of revenues," Infantino told journalists in Doha on...
December 20, 2019

Biggest and best? Infantino reveals aims for new Club World Cup

Joe Denly defied illness to score the first century of England's tour of South Africa on the first day of a non-first-class three-day match against South Africa A at Willowmoore Park on Friday.
Denly defies illness to score England century
BENONI, South Africa — Joe Denly defied illness to score the first century of England's tour of South Africa when he made 103 on the first day of a non-first-class three-day match against South Africa A at Willowmoore Park on Friday. England finished the day on 337 for five after winning the toss.Rory Burns (56) and Ollie Pope (70 not out) also hit half-centuries, while Ben Stokes made 47 in his first appearance on the tour.Denly said he was one of the victims of an illness which has spread through the touring team but said his case was "not as bad as some of the boys". Front-line bowlers Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach stayed at the team hotel and have yet to bowl in a match situation in the build-up to the first Test against South Africa starting in Centurion on...
December 20, 2019

Denly defies illness to score England century

In this file photo taken on Nov. 25, 2019 Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (C) and assistant Mikel Arteta (R) attend a team training session at City Football Academy in Manchester, north west England, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football Group C match against Shakhtar Donetsk. — AFP
Arteta had to 'follow his dream' says Guardiola
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Pep Guardiola says Mikel Arteta had to "follow his dream" as the Manchester City manager's former assistant was announced as Arsenal's new head coach on Friday.Arsenal have turned to their former midfielder Arteta to replace the sacked Unai Emery after agreeing a compensation package with City.And while he was reluctant to lose Arteta, Guardiola said it was difficult to stop his compatriot taking up his first managerial post at a club where he also spent five years as a player."He decided to move there. When you have dreams you cannot stop it. You have to follow your dreams," Guardiola told reporters on Friday."Arsenal was important in his career, one of the best teams in Europe, I wish him all the best. I'm sure he'll...
December 20, 2019

Arteta had to 'follow his dream' says Guardiola

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