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Grand prizes, big names: 2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh Grand prizes, big names: 2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh The second Esports World Cup has drawn gamers from across the planet, all vying for a slice of the 70 million dollar prize pot, split.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:19Published 3 weeks ago

Iran Attack On Saudi Arabia Breaking: Saudis Deploy THAAD Amid World War 3 Fear \| US News Rising tensions in the Gulf have prompted Saudi Arabia to urgently deploy its US-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) air defense system amid fresh Iranian threats of missile attacks... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:32Published on July 4, 2025

Saudi Arabia Ditch Trump For Putin \| MBS Wants Russia In Middle East Not USA \| Here's Why!!! In a striking display of diplomatic unity, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan declared that Riyadh welcomes Russia’s role in Middle Eastern affairs during a high-profile press conference with.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published on July 4, 2025

Saudi Arabia's MBS & UAE Warn Netanyahu \| BIG Retaliation By Islamic World To Punish Israel? Four major Arab nations — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan — have strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, labeling them as violations of sovereignty and international law... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published on June 14, 2025

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Grand finale of world gaming competition takes place amid location's controversy The grand finale of the inaugural Esports World Cup takes place today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sky News - Published on August 24, 2024
First Esports World Cup kicks off with record-breaking prize money up for grabs The world's biggest gaming championship kicks off today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2024
Britain's Ball wins world title in thriller Briton Nick Ball outfights Raymond Ford in a thrilling contest to win the WBA featherweight world title in Riyadh. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2024

Hearn v Warren - from sworn enemies to partners BBC Sport speaks to rivals turned friends Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and Frank Warren of Queensberry before Saturday's five-versus-five card in Riyadh. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2024
Hearn v Warren: 'It's like Spurs v Arsenal' Rival boxing promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren discuss their upcoming five-versus-five event which will see boxers from Matchroom and Queensberry fight for bragging rights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2024
Fight date set for Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will take place on 21 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sky News - Published on May 29, 2024

Usyk and Fury separated at Riyadh weigh-in Watch as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are separated by security at the weigh-in for Saturday’s undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on May 17, 2024
Tyson in 'serious shape' for Usyk fight - Tommy Fury Boxer Tommy Fury talks to BBC Sport's Ade Adedoyin about his brother Tyson's preparation for Saturday's undisputed heavyweight fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh. BBC Sport - Published on May 16, 2024
Hutchinson hopes to take 'next step to greatness' Scottish fighter Willy Hutchinson hopes his upcoming bout with Craig Richards in Riyadh will be his "next step to greatness". BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2024
Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals for next three years The WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the next three years and will also offer record prize money. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024

Joshua v Ngannou - updates from heavyweight bout Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2024
Joshua and Ngannou weigh in for Friday night fight Watch as Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou weigh in for their Friday night fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024
O'Sullivan beats Brecel in inaugural Riyadh final Ronnie O'Sullivan wins the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker by beating world champion Luca Brecel 5-2 in the final. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2024	Imperious O'Sullivan breezes past Higgins in Riyadh Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Allen, Luca Brecel and Judd Trump win in the quarter-finals of the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2024
How to follow Joshua v Ngannou on BBC Sport Anthony Joshua's highly anticipated fight with UFC star Francis Ngannou takes place in Riyadh on Friday and you can follow it live on BBC Sport. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024	'This is my Kobe year' - McKee's plan for 2024 AJ McKee is taking inspiration from NBA legend Kobe Bryant as he prepares to face Clay Collard at the PFL v Bellator Champions event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Ngannou to fight Bader-Ferreira winner in PFL debut Francis Ngannou will return to MMA, making his Professional Fighters League (PFL) debut against the winner of Saturday's bout between Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira in Riyadh. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024	Hull positive after third-place finish in Riyadh England's Charley Hull says her game is "going in the right direction" after finishing joint third at the Saudi Ladies International in Riyadh. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2024
Hearn & Warren agree 'five v five' Saudi fight card Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing agree to a five-versus-five event to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024	Air India Express announces connection between Hyderabad and Riyadh Air India Express has launched new routes connecting Hyderabad with Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, airline officials said. The airline will operate three weekly direct flights on these.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 16, 2024
Dubois shines in last-gasp stoppage against Miller An inspired Daniel Dubois reignited his career by stopping Jarrell Miller with just 10 seconds to go in a thrilling heavyweight contest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2023	Joseph Parker talks 'important' Tyson Fury sparring sessions as he gears up for Wilder fight It often seems an impossible task to get the really big names in heavyweight boxing to fight each other, but at least two of them are on the same bill tonight in Riyadh... although not in the same.. Sky News - Published on December 23, 2023
'On a bad day I'll smoke him' - Joshua on fighting Wallin Anthony Joshua says he'll "smoke" Otto Wallin after it was announced the two would fight each other on the same card as Deontay Wilder on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023

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Hutchinson hopes to take 'next step to greatness'

Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals for next three years

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O'Sullivan beats Brecel in inaugural Riyadh final

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Hearn & Warren agree 'five v five' Saudi fight card

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