Al-Ain and Sharjah Self-Defence crowned champions of inaugural Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

The fifth and final round of the inaugural Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday at Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Arena. (UAEJJF)

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December 16, 2024 09:34

Al-Ain and Sharjah Self-Defence crowned champions of inaugural Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Fifth and final round of event was held at Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Arena over the weekend

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Arab News

December 16, 2024 09:34

ABU DHABI: The inaugural edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship ended at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club crowned champions in the Gi division, while Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club won the No-Gi division.

The championship featured five rounds from Dec. 13 to 15 held across various locations in the UAE this year. This includes three rounds for the Gi category and two for the No-Gi category in several age groups.

The Kids and Under-16 categories took place on the final day, with Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club continuing their earlier dominance to emerge victorious. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club secured second in the overall Gi ranking, while Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club earned third.

In the No-Gi division, Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club took the title, MOD Academy second, and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club third.

Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “We are proud of the tremendous success achieved by the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship over its five rounds.

“It has become a leading platform showcasing the growth of jiu-jitsu in the UAE. This championship reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, developing local talent, and providing a high-level competitive environment that unites athletes and clubs nationwide.”

“On this final day, we celebrate our champions, who have embodied the values of the sport,” he added. “Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to elevate jiu-jitsu and support our athletes in reaching greater heights.”

Ahmed Saeed Ali Jarwan, president of Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club’s board of directors, commended the team’s athletes for securing the No-Gi category and dedicated the achievement to the Ruler of Sharjah Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi.

“This milestone reflects the insightful vision and unwavering support of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, which has been pivotal in shaping the club’s legacy of sustainable achievements.

“The players’ technical excellence and the dedication of their coaches have been instrumental in this accomplishment,” Jarwan said.

Mansour Al-Hashemi, chairman of the Sports Games Co. at Al-Ain Club, said: “We are incredibly proud to claim the Gi championship title in a competition that carries a name close (to) our hearts.”

He added: “This achievement is the result of rigorous training and commitment, supported by the wise leadership’s vision to empower jiu-jitsu athletes to excel locally and internationally.”

Topics: Jiu-Jitsu UAE Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Doncic triple-double leads Mavs over Warriors in record-shattering duel

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AFP

December 16, 2024 08:54

Doncic triple-double leads Mavs over Warriors in record-shattering duel

The Mavericks and Warriors combined for an NBA single-game record of 48 made three-pointers, breaking the old mark by four
Jayson Tatum scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics over league-worst Washington 112-98

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AFP

December 16, 2024 08:54

SAN FRANCISCO: Luka Doncic reeled off a triple-double with 45 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to spark the Dallas Mavericks over Golden State 143-133 in a record-shattering NBA matchup on Sunday.
The Mavericks and Warriors combined for an NBA single-game record of 48 made three-pointers, breaking the old mark by four, with Golden State sinking 27-of-54 shots from beyond the arc and Dallas hitting 21-of-41 three-point attempts.
“No team could miss. They had 18 threes at halftime and we were still up, which is insane,” Doncic said. “Felt like nobody could miss. It was a fun game. Lot of makes. But it was a physical game too.”
Doncic made 16-of-23 shots from the floor, including 6-of-11 three-pointers, and the 25-year-old Slovenian guard added three steals and two blocked shots to his ninth career 40-point triple-double.
“The guy never ceases to amaze me,” said teammate Klay Thompson. “He never rushes, plays at his own pace. Had 45 points easy as pie he made it look like.”
It was the three-point sharpshooting that made the contest historic, crushing the old mark for combined three-pointers in an NBA game of 44 set in February 2023 by Sacramento and the Los Angeles Clippers, and matched two nights ago by Phoenix and Utah.
The Mavericks, who won for the eighth time in nine starts, and Warriors combined for a one-half NBA record of 30 three-pointers in the first half, which ended with Dallas ahead 81-74.
Dallas made 12-of-25 from three-point range in the first two quarters while the Warriors matched another NBA record with 18 three-pointers in a half, making them on 32 attempts.
That set the stage for ex-Warrior Thompson to sink the record-breaking 45th combined three-pointer with 4:32 remaining in the fourth quarter off an assist from Doncic.
“I’ve had a great history of shooting the ball well here so I try to tap into that every time I come back,” Thompson said.
Thompson had a season-high 29 points, 12 in the last quarter, and sank 9-of-14 shots from the floor and 7-of-11 from three-point range against a club with which he won four NBA titles.
“Legendary stuff. Now it’s time to do some legendary stuff in Dallas,” he said. “I truly believe in this team. We have all the ingredients to do something special.”
The NBA record for three-pointers by one team in a game is 29, set by Milwaukee in December of 2020 and matched by Boston two months ago.
Jayson Tatum scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics over league-worst Washington 112-98, but an injury to Kristaps Porzingis dimmed the joy of a road victory.
Porzingis, a 29-year-old Latvian center who missed the first month of the season following left ankle surgery, played only 11 minutes before leaving for good with right heel pain in the second quarter.
Porzingis has played in only seven games this season, averaging 20.3 points and 7.8 rebounds.
The Wizards fell to 3-21 while Boston improved to 21-5, second-best in the NBA to Cleveland (22-4).
At Orlando, the New York Knicks delivered the first home loss of the season to the Magic as Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 22 rebounds in a 100-91 victory.
Mikal Bridges had 17 points for the Knicks, who improved to 16-10, while reserve Mo Wagner had 32 to lead Orlando (17-11), which fell to 10-1 at home.
At San Antonio, Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards scored 26 points to lead the Timberwolves over the host Spurs 106-92.
French star Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 20 points and added 12 rebounds and five assists.
Host Phoenix got 28 points from Devin Booker plus 20 from Kevin Durant to power the Suns over Portland 116-109.
At Indianapolis, Pascal Siakam scored 22 points to lead the Indiana Pacers over New Orleans 119-104.
The Pacers obtained reserve center Thomas Bryant from Miami earlier Sunday in a deal that sent the Heat the rights to swap second-round picks in the 2031 NBA Draft.
Another deal Sunday sent German guard Dennis Schroder from Brooklyn to the Golden State Warriors for forward De’Anthony Melton.

Topics: basketball NBA Luka Doncic dallas mavericks Golden State Warriors

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh adds to her record collection at world short course championships

Updated 16 December 2024

December 16, 2024 06:37

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh adds to her record collection at world short course championships

Organizers said a record total of 30 world records were set at the championships
The 25-meter pool is half the length of an Olympic pool

Updated 16 December 2024

December 16, 2024 06:37

BUDAPEST: American swimmer Gretchen Walsh set her 10th world record at the world short course championships with gold in the 50-meter freestyle final before adding an 11th as part of the winning US team in the women’s 4x100 medley relay on Sunday.

Walsh finished the 50 free at Budapest’s Duna Arena in 22.83 seconds — .22 ahead of fellow American Kate Douglass in second.

Walsh later extended her world record total to 11 — nine individual and two in relays — when the US, comprised of Regan Smith, Lilly King, Walsh and Douglass, won the relay in 3 minutes, 40.41 seconds. That started with Smith’s backstroke lead-off leg of 54.02 seconds, also a world record.

Smith also had a world record time of 1:58:04 to win the women’s 200 backstroke final, and her compatriot Luke Hobson took gold in the men’s 200 free with 1:38.61, also a world record.

Organizers said a record total of 30 world records were set at the championships.

A world record was also set in the men’s 4x100 medley relay by Miron Lifintsev, Kirill Prigoda, Andrei Minakov and Egor Kornev, competing as neutral athletes, in 3:18.68.

The 25-meter pool is half the length of an Olympic pool.

Topics: swimming Gretchen Walsh

Jens Odgaard scores for Bologna to end Fiorentina’s winning run in Italian league

Updated 16 December 2024

December 16, 2024 04:09

Jens Odgaard scores for Bologna to end Fiorentina’s winning run in Italian league

Substitute Alessandro Gabrielloni and Nicolas Paz Martinez both scored in added time as Como beat AS Roma 2-0 in a lively contest

Updated 16 December 2024

December 16, 2024 04:09

BOLOGNA, Italy: Bologna striker Jens Odgaard scored Sunday in a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina, ending the Florence-based club’s eight-match winning run in the Italian league.

The Danish player broke the deadlock near the hour-mark at the end of a fine collective move.

Fiorentina were seeking a ninth consecutive Serie A victory that would have seen them break the club record set in 1960.

After a balanced first half, Bologna were the better side after the interval and had several occasions to score — including Santiago Castro hitting the post — before they eventually broke the deadlock when Odgaard made the most of a loose ball in the box to score his third league goal.

Bologna moved up to seventh place in the standings.

Fiorentina remained in fourth place, level on points with third-place Inter Milan. League leaders Atalanta have a two-point lead over Napoli.

Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino did not attend the match after his mother passed away, leaving assistant coach Stefano Citterio in charge.

Genoa spoils anniversary night at Milan

Facing a combative Genoa team, Milan’s wasteful forward could not break the deadlock in a 0-0 draw.

Alvaro Morata came close in the 79th minute when he hit the crossbar. It was not enough to please a frustrated crowd and players were jeered at the final whistle.

With one match in hand, Milan are lagging 14 points behind Atalanta.

The game was preceded by a ceremony marking the club’s 125th anniversary that brought together former Milan greats, including Franco Baresi, Marco van Basten and Filippo Inzaghi.

Genoa are in 13th place and remains unbeaten under new coach Patrick Vieira.

First win for Como since September

Substitute Alessandro Gabrielloni and Nicolas Paz Martinez both scored in added time as Como beat AS Roma 2-0 in a lively contest.

Gabrielloni, who came in with 10 minutes left to play, scored his first Serie A goal three minutes into stoppage time. Gabrielloni then turned provider for Paz, who sealed the win four minutes later.

It was Como’s first league victory since Sept. 29. With its third win this season, it moved to 16th place with 15 points.

Verona secures much-needed win

Hellas Verona players gave coach Paolo Zanetti some respite with a 3-2 win at Parma.

The result, with goals from Diego Coppola, Amin Sarr and Daniel Mosquera, snapped a four-match losing streak for the injury-hit team.

Simon Sohm scored a brace but it was not enough for Parma. Verona moved one point away from the relegation zone.

Also, Lecce defeated Monza 2-1.

Topics: Serie A Jens Odgaard Bologna fiorentina

UCLA duo Knapp and Tavatanakit deliver late birdies and win Grant Thornton Invitational

Updated 16 December 2024

December 16, 2024 04:01

UCLA duo Knapp and Tavatanakit deliver late birdies and win Grant Thornton Invitational

Knapp and Tavatanakit each collected $500,000 from the $4 million purse
Jeeno Thitikul, who won the LPGA finale at Tiburon last month for the $4 million prize, holed an 8-foot birdie putt on the final hole as she and Tom Kim shot 64 to finish alone in second

Updated 16 December 2024

December 16, 2024 04:01

NAPLES, Florida: Patty Tavatanakit holed a 25-foot birdie putt and Jake Knapp gave them the lead on the next hole with a tough pitch to set up birdie as the UCLA duo combined for a 7-under 65 on Sunday for a one-shot victory in the Grant Thornton Invitational.

They won on their respective tours on the same day this year — Knapp at the Mexico Open, Tavatanakit at the Honda LPGA Thailand — and were equally impressive as a team, especially down the stretch at Tiburon Golf Club.

Jeeno Thitikul, who won the LPGA finale at Tiburon last month for the $4 million prize, holed an 8-foot birdie putt on the final hole as she and Tom Kim shot 64 to finish alone in second.

Akshay Bhatia and Jennifer Kupcho made a mess of the 18th hole for their lone bogey in the modified fourballs format and finished third.

The final hour could have gone to any four teams — the Canadian tandem of Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson shot 62 and were briefly tied for the lead, though running out of holes.

Knapp and Tavatanakit, who started with a two-shot lead, fell behind for the first time all day when Bhatia holed a 30-foot eagle putt on the par-5 17th.

The format had each player hit tee shots, switch balls for the next shot and then complete the hole. Knapp’s tee shot on the par-3 16th climbed onto the green, and Tavatanakit poured in the left-to-right breaking putt for birdie to tie the lead.

“I putted well this week,” Tavatanakit said. “Everything has been fun. The chemistry has been really good.”

Both were out of position off the tee at the easy 17th, with Knapp in the water. Taking the tee shot of Tavatanakit, he hit from the native area to short of the green into a slight swale. His pitch settled 3 feet away for birdie and a one-shot lead over Bhatia and Kupcho.

Ahead on the 18th, Bhatia’s approach came up woefully short and into the water. Kupcho missed her approach to the right, and her putt ran down a slope about 10 feet by. Bhatia tried to play twice from the water. Kupcho badly missed her par putt.

That gave the UCLA tandem a two-shot lead, and a simple par — both missed birdie putts they didn’t need from about 10 feet — put them at 27-under 189. Each collected $500,000 from the $4 million purse.

Kim and Thitikul finished birdie-birdie for second place, worth $280,000 to each.

Topics: Grant Thornton Invitational UCLA Patty Tavatanakit

Three talking points from the Premier League

Updated 16 December 2024

AFP

December 15, 2024 22:40

Three talking points from the Premier League

Wolves sacked Gary O’Neil after a fourth straight defeat

Updated 16 December 2024

AFP

December 15, 2024 22:40

LONDON: Manchester City slumped to a scarcely credible eighth defeat in 11 games on Sunday — this time against Manchester United — leaving Pep Guardiola flummoxed but handing Ruben Amorim a huge boost.
With the spotlight off them, Chelsea moved just two points behind long-time Premier League leaders Liverpool, with a 2-1 win against Brentford.
Wolves sacked Gary O’Neil after a fourth straight defeat while Southampton axed Russell Martin following a 5-0 hammering by Tottenham.
AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the Premier League weekend.
It is difficult to argue that City are now experiencing a full-blown crisis.
Guardiola signed a new two-year contract last month at a point when City had lost four in a row, saying he did not feel he could leave the club at a difficult time.
Now he is facing questions as to how — and when — he can stop the rot after a painful 2-1 defeat to United, who had won just one of their first four league games under Amorim.
Guardiola provided a harsh self-assessment after the defeat, which came courtesy of a Bruno Fernandes penalty in the 88th minute and an Amad Diallo winner two minutes later.
“I’m the manager and I’m not good enough, simple as that,” he said.
Midfielder Bernardo Silva was even harsher, comparing City’s collapse in the final minutes to an under-15s team.
City have matches coming up that look winnable on paper — against Aston Villa, Everton and Leicester — but with every defeat the scale of Guardiola’s task looks more daunting.
Earlier this month Liverpool had a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League — now it is down to just two.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea have won their past five games to close the gap on the Reds, who still have a match in hand.
Liverpool showed impressive strength of character to twice come from behind for a 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday despite playing the bulk of the game with 10 men.
But their momentum has slowed, with the Fulham result following a 3-3 draw last week against Newcastle.
Free-scoring Chelsea have taken full advantage, climbing above London rivals Arsenal, runners-up in the past two campaigns, to stake their claim as Liverpool’s main challengers.
The Blues finished last season strongly under former manager Mauricio Pochettino but few expected Maresca to master his brief so quickly.
The Chelsea boss is eager to say they are not in the title race but the table suggests otherwise.
Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin paid the price for their clubs’ Premier League struggles.
Martin’s sacking was announced shortly after a sobering defeat to Spurs, who scored all five goals at St. Mary’s in the first half on Sunday.
Wolves suffered a damaging 2-1 loss to relegation rivals Ipswich at Molineux on Saturday, after which O’Neil said he was struggling to help his team cope with the “real basic stuff.”
Wolves, second from bottom of the table, are five points from safety.
But their plight is not as perilous as that of Southampton, who are staring at an immediate return to the Championship.
Martin departs having taken just five points from 16 games, leaving Southampton nine points adrift of safety.

Topics: English Premier League (EPL)

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