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Friday 15 April 2005 (07 Rabi` al-Awwal 1426)

Lifters Star in Kingdom’s 7-Gold Binge

JEDDAH, 15 April 2005 — Saudi Arabia got a big lift, literally and figuratively, from their weightlifters to win five gold medals yesterday in the First Islamic Solidarity Games. Later in the... Full Story


More Emphasis Needed on Individual Sports, Says Kudmani

JEDDAH, 15 April 2005 — Saudi swimming sensation Ahmad Safwan Al-Kudmani said the Kingdom has high potential to produce world-beaters in individual sports. But he said there has to be a government... Full Story


Prince Nawaf Praises Saudi Athletes

MAKKAH, 15 April 2005 — Prince Nawaf ibn Muhammad, chief of Saudi Arabia’s Track and Field Federation, praised the Saudi athletes for their excellent achievements. He said that they entered all events... Full Story




AN Cricket Pavilion Gets Set for Match

ALKHOBAR, 15 April 2005 — Arab News Cricket Pavilion at the Le Meridien Hotel is gearing up for the one-day series between India and Pakistan. Today a big crowd is expected to watch the match as it... Full Story


Giambi Homer Powers Yankees to Win Over BoSox

TORONTO, 15 April 2005 — Jason Giambi and Bernie Williams rocked World Series hero Curt Schilling for sixth inning homers to power the New York Yankees to a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway... Full Story


Spurs Lose as Pacers, Wizards and Celtics Reach Playoffs

TORONTO, 15 April 2005 — Mehmet Okur nailed 25 points to earn the Utah Jazz a 93-91 win over San Antonio on Wednesday, spoiling Tim Duncan’s return from injury and denting his team’s hopes of finishing... Full Story


Federer Survives Gonzales Onslaught

MONTE CARLO, 15 April 2005 — Roger Federer survived a ferocious onslaught from powerful Chilean Fernando Gonzales at the Monte Carlo Masters yesterday, winning 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals.... Full Story


India Wary of Pakistan and the Clock After Ban: Kanpur ODI

KANPUR, 15 April 2005 — India will work hard to finish their overs in time during today’s fifth one-dayer against Pakistan after captain Saurav Ganguly was banned for six matches for repeated slow... Full Story


Kiwis Thrash Lanka to Win Series

SYDNEY, 15 April 2005 — New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by an innings and 38 runs yesterday to win the second and final Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Stephen Fleming’s side wrapped up... Full Story


Liverpool, PSV Turn Back Time, Make Semis

LONDON, 15 April 2005 — Former European champions Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven turned the clock back on Wednesday as they clinched places in the Champions League semifinals. Liverpool, European... Full Story


Mallets & Men

“As an avid supporter of all types of sports and charitable organizations worldwide, this event captures both personal interests. More importantly, supporting this event in the United Kingdom acts... Full Story


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