#Middle Eastern

Essential Quality, shown winning the Grade I Travers, is among the favorites in a Breeders' Cup Classic field announced this week. Photo courtesy of New York Racing Association Oct. 29 (UPI) -- It's a week for looking forward as horse racing around the globe nears its annual champion-making events and youngsters get in final licks to make a case…

While opening day of the Santa Anita winter/spring meet is traditionally scheduled on the 26th of December, it is also considered the ceremonial start of the next year. If Monday's festivities are a harbinger of what is to come, 2023 should be a pretty good year. Under a perfect southern California winter sky, a massive, enthusiastic crowd of…

Clock watchers couldn't fail to notice the lightning fast sectionals the Kodiac filly out of Yajala recorded during her two-furlong workout on Monday, and the well-related youngster duly drew a final bid of 460000gns on day two of the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale. Jake Warren, stationed on the back stairs, tried hard to land the sought after…

Fixture: (3) Stefanos Tsitsipas vs (4) Andrey Rublev Date: December 18, 2022 Tournament:Mubadala World Tennis Championship Round: Final Venue: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt Prize money: $250000 Match timing: Not before 3 pm local time, 11 am GMT, 6 am ET and 4:30 pm IST Live telecast: USA, UK - Tennis Channel |…

Derma Sotogake (4) wins the Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun on Wednesday -- the second leg of the "Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby." Photo courtesy of Katsumi Saito Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Candidates for next year's Kentucky Derby take center stage again in a weekend horse racing schedule that also includes the first "Win and You're In" race for the 2023…

CRISTIANO RONALDO could become the world's highest paid athlete after reportedly being offered a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. Ronaldo would make £173m-a-year, according to Marca, and that would put him on a wage that is double of rival Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, United are said to be preparing a bid for PSV star Cody Gakpo, who is in fine…

Australia and Argentina will look to get their campaigns back on track when they line up for a second match at the World Cup. Please note that with odds often so one-sided to start the tournament, we've sometimes provided more of a value tip with our suggested bet. Odds current as of Saturday 26 November, 6:00pm Please refer to our main Socceroos…

CRISTIANO RONALDO could become the world's highest paid athlete after reportedly being offered a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. Ronaldo would make £173m-a-year, according to Marca, and that would put him on a wage that is double of rival Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, United are still said to be interested in PSV star Cody Gakpo, who is in fine…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is to become the world's highest paid athlete after reportedly agreeing a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. Ronaldo will make £173m-a-year, according to Marca, and that would put him on a wage that is double of rival Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, United are still said to be interested in PSV star Cody Gakpo, who is in fine form at…

The Old Trafford stadium, the homeground of Manchester United. The club, which has 13 Premier League titles, has been put up for sale by its current owners, the US-based Glazers familyImage: Ian Kington / AFP The Premier League (PL), England's top domestic football league, might have gone on a month-long break to accommodate the Fifa World Cup, but…

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE, Britain's richest man, is set to bid for Manchester United, according to reports. It comes just one month after Ratcliffe declared his interest in the club but claimed the Glazers were not interested in selling. The stock for Manchester United has already risen by £336million after the Glazers statement that the club is up for…

Lionel Messi kicks off the fifth FIFA World Cup campaign of his career this week as Argentina take on Saudi Arabia in their first game of the competition at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia have worked hard to qualify for the 2022 World Cup and topped their group ahead of Japan in the qualification table. The Middle Eastern outfit…

The stage is set. The FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar on November 20th. For the first time, the world's biggest tournament is being played in November, bringing more unpredictability to an already unpredictable tournament. It's going to be a hard-fought battle in the hot Middle Eastern desert, and although it's bound to be a strange World…

The World Cup kicks off on Sunday with Qatar vs Ecuador taking place as the showpiece curtain-raiser for the controversial tournament in the Middle Eastern Nation. In Group A, these teams must also prepare to face strong sides from the Netherlands and Senegal. So both the sides in Qatar vs Ecuador will be keen to give themselves a solid base in the…

After the four-year wait, the new edition arrives at a new time of year (the end of fall) and in a new host country (Qatar) and, unlike four years ago, the United States men's national team will be part of the show. As the clock ticks down toward Sunday's soccer kickoff, the Times-Union takes an A to Z look at the 2022 World Cup, plus some of the…

Billions of people around the globe will tune in for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, the world's premier sporting event. It's an exciting time for bettors who get the rare luxury of World Cup betting action in November. The World Cup odds table (found in the section below) highlights the favorites along with some dark horses to consider for this…

The stage is set, and on November 20th, the FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar. For the first time ever, the world's biggest tournament is being played in November, bringing even more unpredictability to an already unpredictable sport - such as injuries. Due to the tournament being played mid-season, many nations will be dealing with injuries…

The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar on November 20. For the first time, the world's biggest tournament is being played in November, bringing more unpredictability to an already unpredictable tournament. It's going to be a hard-fought battle in the hot Middle Eastern desert, and although it's bound to be a strange World…

CELTIC were the latest club in the firing line ahead of the World Cup Finals with fingers being pointed at Ange Postecoglou for not releasing players for international duty. In particular, it was Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke who was less than impressed by Celtic's decision not to allow their players to take part in a friendly against Turkey…

Hong Kong Horse of the Year Golden Sixty in morning trackwork Oct. 11, preparing for his return to action. Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Jockey Club Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Two-year-olds are on display this weekend at tracks from France to England and on to California, while much of the globe girds for the Breeders' Cup World Championships in two weeks'…

Four days of frenetic international-fueled trade rolled to a stop on Thursday with the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale having posted record figures across the full spectrum of market metrics. Turnover reached 36164500gns, a 15 per cent increase on last year's total, which was also a record. The average price rose by the same amount to a…

At the 2022 World Cup, Group B looks like it will be one of the most interesting. When the four teams play each other in less than a month, there will be a lot to learn about each of them. Even though they had a pretty bad run leading up to Qatar, England is still the clear favourite to get out of the group stage. Iran is back at the World Cup for…

Tim Cohen did not come halfway around the world to walk away from the Tattersalls table when the stakes get higher and the American-based agent did not blink in securing I'm A Gambler for 850000gns on behalf of Red Baron's Barn and Rancho Temescal on day two of the Autumn Horses In Training Sale. I'm A Gambler (Ire) (No Nay Never), a typical…

Newcastle United have begun the Premier League season extremely strongly largely owing to their impeccable defensive record which is one of the league's best. When the side was taken over by the Saudi development fund last year they were expected to disturb the traditional'big six' within a few years but could they achieve that feat already this…

Leading Nanango jockey Hannah Richardson was undefeated at Eidsvold last Saturday. She watched on as Kelly Gates booted home No Better Affaire for local trainer Bob Murray in the opening event before leaving Murray's remaining seven hopefuls in her wake. Hannah landed a double for the Corey and Kylie Geran's Toowoomba stable in the Maiden with…

Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks 10/6/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi will host the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks for the league's first NBA event in Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Gulf. Atlanta and Milwaukee will play two pre-season games at the Middle Eastern venue, Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 6th October…

Prepare yourselves for an A-League Men season like no other - chiefly because, for the first time, there's a World Cup smack bang in the middle of it. The timing of Qatar 2022 - which, instead of the usual mid-year scheduling, has been pushed back to November to avoid the worst of the searing Middle Eastern heat - sets up a six-week domestic…

Sports betting is on the rise in the Middle East, and with Saudi Arabia looking to host the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, it's only going to get better. Here's what you need to know. Casinos, sports betting, and online gambling services are generally prohibited throughout the Middle East. However, despite some stringent regulatory limitations in this…

There is a growing sense that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be a historic occasion, marking the first time that an Arab nation has hosted the event. It is widely understood that in order to meet the commercial, licensing and tax criteria set out by FIFA, the host nation must make significant adjustments to its legislation. Legal notions and…

Today, cricket is the most beloved and revered sport in India. However, the question often arises of "How did the game reach Indian shores?" In this article, we are going to go, briefly, through the history of the sport discussing how it came to be, how it was brought to India, and how it became the massive success that it is today. The game's…

Fixture: (1) Jelena Ostapenko vs Anastasia Gasanova. Date: September 22, 2022. Tournament: Korea Open 2022. Round: Second round (Round of 16). Venue: Seoul, South Korea. Surface: Hard. Prize money: $251750. Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime Video. Top seed Jelena Ostapenko will set her sights on a quarterfinal berth when she…

IND vs PAK Live Streaming Details- When And Where To Watch India vs Pakistan Live In Your Country? Asia Cup 2022, Super Four Match 2. India and Pakistan will face each other in the super four round of Asia Cup 2022. IND vs PAK clash takes place on September 4 (Sunday) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in UAE. Rohit Sharma leads India in Asia…