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Ruthe warms up ahead of his four-minute-mile attempt
15-year-old New Zealander becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile
AUCKLAND — New Zealand athlete Sam Ruthe made history on Wednesday as he became the youngest person to run a sub-four-minute mile.Ruthe, who turns 16 in mid-April, ran a time of 3:58.35 at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.According to New Zealand Athletics, Norway’s two-time Olympic medalist Jakob Ingebrigtsen was the previous youngest athlete to break the four-minute barrier when he ran 3:58.07 as a 16-year-old.Ruthe was paced by two-time Olympian Sam Tanner around four laps of the rain-soaked track in Auckland, eventually crossing the line just behind the five-time New Zealand champion.“This was probably my favorite goal that I’ve reached. I’ve definitely enjoyed this one the most, with all the people here supporting me,” Ruthe said after the race, per Reuters. “This has been...
March 20, 2025

15-year-old New Zealander becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile

Saad Al Lazeez.
SPL executive Saad Al Lazeez steps down
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) announced on Wednesday its acceptance of Saad Al Lazeez’s resignation from his role as vice chairman and general supervisor of the Player Acquisition Centre of Excellence (PACE) program, concluding a tenure in which he played a key role in the program’s establishment, governance, operational models, and implementation procedures.The SPL expressed its gratitude for Al Lazeez’s contributions and extended its best wishes for his future endeavors.The league confirmed that the PACE program will continue in its next phase under the governance and regulations approved by the SPL Board of Directors, with oversight from CEO Omar Mughrbel.The league remains committed to ensuring the program’s continuity, refining its mechanisms, and...
March 19, 2025

SPL executive Saad Al Lazeez steps down

AFC Champions League Elite Finals draw sets stage for Jeddah showdown
KUALA LUMPUR — The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2025 draw has set up an exciting knockout stage, with seven thrilling matches scheduled to take place in a centralized format from April 25 to May 3 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.With no regional restrictions in place, four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia, the top-seeded team, will face Gwangju FC of South Korea.Meanwhile, second-seeded Yokohama F. Marinos from Japan will battle Al Nassr, as both sides aim for their first-ever AFC Champions League title.Unbeaten in the competition so far, Al Ahli Saudi FC (nine wins and one draw) were drawn against Thailand’s Buriram United, while Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale will take on 2011 champions Al Sadd SC of Qatar.The winners of the Al Hilal-Gwangju clash will face the...
March 17, 2025

AFC Champions League Elite Finals draw sets stage for Jeddah showdown

Newcastle United ends 70-year wait for domestic glory with Carabao Cup triumph
LONDON — Newcastle United secured their first domestic trophy in 70 years, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, a historic moment that will cement manager Eddie Howe and his squad into club folklore.Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak either side of halftime set the Magpies on course for victory, ensuring a return to silverware for the first time since their Inter-Cities Fairs Cup triumph in 1969 and ending a domestic trophy drought dating back to the 1955 FA Cup.Liverpool, already reeling from their Champions League exit to PSG earlier in the week, pulled a goal back through Federico Chiesa in stoppage time, but Newcastle held firm to lift the cup in front of a jubilant Toon Army.This victory also marks Newcastle United’s first major trophy under Saudi...
March 16, 2025

Newcastle United ends 70-year wait for domestic glory with Carabao Cup triumph

Ronaldo, the league’s top scorer with 19 goals, opened the scoring in the 4th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Durán’s initial strike hit the right post, before bouncing off the left post and into his path.
Al Nassr climbs to third with dominant win over Al Khaleej, Al Qadsiah slips after loss to Damac
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr surged into third place in the Saudi Pro League with a 3-1 victory over Al Kholood on Friday, capitalizing on Al Qadsiah’s defeat to Damac in Round 25 of the competition. Ronaldo, Mané, Durán on target in first-half blitz Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, and Jhon Durán all found the net in a dominant first half for Al Nassr, securing a comfortable win despite being reduced to 10 men in the second half.Ronaldo, the league’s top scorer with 19 goals, opened the scoring in the 4th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Durán’s initial strike hit the right post, before bouncing off the left post and into his path.Moments later, Al Kholood thought they had equalized through Miziane Maolida, but VAR ruled it offside.Al Nassr doubled their lead in...
March 15, 2025

Al Nassr climbs to third with dominant win over Al Khaleej, Al Qadsiah slips after loss to Damac

Saleh Al-Shehri celebrates his goal.
Saleh Al-Shehri’s late penalty rescues Al Ittihad against Al Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saleh Al-Shehri ended Al Ittihad’s streak of draws in dramatic fashion, converting a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Al Riyadh on Thursday in the Saudi Pro League.After three consecutive draws, the league leaders were in danger of dropping points again when Ibrahim Bayesh equalized for Al Riyadh in the closing moments of regulation time, canceling out Moussa Diaby’s second-half opener for Al Ittihad.However, deep into stoppage time, the referee awarded a penalty following a VAR review for a handball inside the box.Al-Shehri stepped up and calmly converted in the 11th minute of added time, sparking celebrations among the visitors.Karim Benzema had found the net twice for Al Ittihad, once in each half, but both goals were ruled out for...
March 14, 2025

Saleh Al-Shehri’s late penalty rescues Al Ittihad against Al Riyadh

Al Taawoun edges Tractor in penalty thriller to reach AFC Champions League Two semi-finals
Saudi Gazette reportBURAIDAH — Al Taawoun FC kept their AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 title hopes alive with a nerve-wracking 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Tractor FC at Wolves Park on Tuesday, after their quarter-final clash ended 2-2 on aggregate.The Saudi side showcased resilience, bouncing back from an early deficit to force extra time before holding their nerve in the shootout to book a spot in the semi-finals.Backed by a passionate home crowd, Al Taawoun dictated possession early, but their final touch was lacking.Musa Barrow squandered two promising opportunities, first with a tame shot in the 16th minute, and again in the 30th minute, both comfortably saved by Alireza Beiranvand.Tractor, meanwhile, had their first real chance in the 19th minute, when Tomislav Strkalj’s...
March 12, 2025

Al Taawoun edges Tractor in penalty thriller to reach AFC Champions League Two semi-finals

Mahrez put the game beyond doubt in the 83rd minute, securing a comfortable win and Al Ahli’s place in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals.
Mahrez magic sends Al Ahli into AFC Champions League quarter-finals
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Riyad Mahrez delivered a dazzling performance, scoring twice to power Al Ahli Saudi FC to a 2-0 victory over Al Rayyan SC on Tuesday, securing their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 quarter-finals with a commanding 5-1 aggregate win.The Saudi side dominated proceedings for large stretches but had to withstand an improved second-half showing from Al Rayyan before Mahrez's brilliance sealed the result.Backed by a passionate home crowd, Al Ahli started on the front foot, with Galeno and Mahrez testing Paulo Victor in the opening exchanges.The visitors nearly gifted Al Ahli an opener in the 20th minute, when Merih Demiral mistakenly cleared a goal-bound header from his defensive partner Roger Ibañez off the line.Eight minutes later, Victor’s...
March 12, 2025

Mahrez magic sends Al Ahli into AFC Champions League quarter-finals

Al Hilal crushes Pakhtakor to storm into AFC Champions League quarter-finals
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal delivered a dominant display to book their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 quarter-finals, thrashing Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor 4-0 at Kingdom Arena on Tuesday.The four-time Asian champions overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit in emphatic fashion, keeping their quest for a record-extending fifth continental title firmly on track.Pakhtakor stuck with the lineup that earned them victory in the first leg, while Al Hilal head coach Jorge Jesus made key adjustments, including pairing Mohamed Kanno with Rúben Neves in midfield and giving Hamad Al-Yami a starting role in defense.Al Hilal signaled their attacking intent from the start, with Kanno, Neves, and Malcom piling the pressure on Pakhtakor goalkeeper Jhonatan.Despite their early...
March 12, 2025

Al Hilal crushes Pakhtakor to storm into AFC Champions League quarter-finals

Duran and Ronaldo shine as Al Nassr cruise past Esteghlal into AFC Champions League quarter-finals
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Jhon Duran struck twice and Cristiano Ronaldo added another as Al Nassr secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Esteghlal FC in the second leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 Round of 16 tie at King Saud University Stadium on Monday.The Saudi side, aiming for their first continental title, advanced with a 3-0 aggregate win and will learn their quarter-final opponents in Monday’s draw.Ronaldo returned to the starting lineup after missing the goalless first leg in Tehran, leading the attack alongside Duran and Sadio Mane.Despite the early pressure, it was Esteghlal who recorded the first attempt on goal in the second minute when Mehran Ahmadi cut inside the box from the right, only for his weak shot to be easily collected by Al Nassr goalkeeper...
March 10, 2025

Duran and Ronaldo shine as Al Nassr cruise past Esteghlal into AFC Champions League quarter-finals

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