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Al Hilal's Malcom celebrates after scoring their fifth goal against Gwangju at King Abdullah Sports City. Getty Images

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Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Benn during a press conference to announce their bout. PA

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Alessandro Bastoni, left, during the Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. EPA

Ask Mina: Should clubs target Bastoni and who will be Madrid's next coach?

Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP

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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo took his SPL tally to 23 goals with a brace in the win against Al Riyadh. Getty Images

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Rory McIlroy poses with the Masters trophy during the green jJacket ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters. Getty Images

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Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Benn during a press conference to announce their bout. PA

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Salem Al Dawsari's Al Hilal are first up in quarter-final action when they take on South Korea's Gwangju on Friday. Reuters

When are the AFC Champions League Finals and how to watch?

Alessandro Bastoni, left, during the Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. EPA

Ask Mina: Should clubs target Bastoni and who will be Madrid's next coach?

Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP

ATP 'committed' to bringing Masters 1000 event to Saudi 'potentially from 2028'

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo took his SPL tally to 23 goals with a brace in the win against Al Riyadh. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Should Cristiano Ronaldo retire and will Man United malaise ever end?

Rory McIlroy poses with the Masters trophy during the green jJacket ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters. Getty Images

Rory McIlroy’s major wins as Masters victory seals career Grand Slam

Shorthand illustration for top 20 IPL cricket players of all time

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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, right, celebrates with Alexis Mac Allister after scoring the winner against Leicester City. AP

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Football

Al Hilal's Malcom celebrates after scoring their fifth goal against Gwangju at King Abdullah Sports City. Getty Images

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Hilal fans put on a spectacular show in the stands as team romps to 7-0 win in Jeddah

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Pyramids goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy remonstrates with teammates during the 0-0 draw with Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg. Reuters

Serial winners Al Ahly and upstarts Pyramids look to make home advantage count

Mohamed Salah and his obstacles to winning the Ballon d'Or

Liverpool win title against Spurs - Premier League predictions

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Tennis

Alexandra Eala during her win against Viktoriya Tomova during their qualifier at the Madrid Open. EPA

Alex Eala on staying grounded and shout-outs from Manny Pacquaio

Teenager has risen up the ranks following a run to the Miami semi-finals. She hopes to keep up the momentum in Madrid

ATP 'committed' to bringing Masters 1000 event to Saudi 'potentially from 2028'

Aryna Sabalenka with teh Miami Open trophy after defeating Jessica Peegula in the final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. AFP

Calmer Sabalenka battles her way to Miami Open title

Djokovic closes in on 100th career title as Messi witnesses Miami masterclass

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