Iraq Ranks 58th in FIFA World Rankings, 7th in Asia
The Iraqi national football team
NINA

Baghdad / NINA /- The Iraqi national football team has maintained its 58th position in the FIFA monthly world ranking for September, with 1,422.2 points.

(LEAD) Son of ex-All-Star selected 1st overall at KBO draft
Bugil High School pitcher Park Jun-hyun (R) speaks after being selected first overall by the Kiwoom Heroes at the annual Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) draft at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul on Sept. 17, 2025. Park is joined on the stage by his father and former KBO All-Star Park Sok-min. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- High school pitcher Park Jun-hyun, son of former star third baseman Park Sok-min, went first overall at the annual South Korean baseball draft Wednesday.

Al-Hilal Triumphs over Qatar's Al Duhail in AFC Champions League Elite Opener
Al-Hilal Triumphs over Qatar's Al Duhail in AFC Champions League Elite Opener
SPA

   Riyadh, September 17, 2025, SPA -- Al-Hilal secured a 2-1 victory over its Qatari opponent Al Duhail in their match yesterday evening at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, as part of the fir

Saudi Padel Committee Signs Partnership to Launch ‘BSF Padel League’ with over SAR1 Million in Prizes SPA

   Riyadh, September 17, 2025, SPA -- The Saudi Padel Committee announced the signing of a strategic partnership to launch the “BSF Padel League,” offering total prize money exceeding SAR

China Masters: World Champs Tang Jie-Ee Wei Breeze Into Second Round BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- World mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei lived up to expectations by advancing to the second round of the China Masters on Wednesday.

'Fight of the Century' on Netflix Draws 41 Million Viewers Worldwide
'Fight of the Century' on Netflix Draws 41 Million Viewers Worldwide
SPA

   Las Vegas, September 16, 2025, SPA -- Netflix has announced that the bout between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence Crawford, held on Saturday as part of Riyadh Season 2025, attracted

Sports Investment Forum Set for May 2026 in Riyadh with Broad Global Engagement SPA

   Riyadh, September 16, 2025, SPA -- The second annual Sports Investment Forum (SIF) will take place at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh from May 3 to 5, 2026, drawing sports leaders, de

Iran freestyle wrestling team becomes world champion
Iran freestyle wrestling team becomes world champion
MNA

TEHRAN, Sep.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Elected President of Arab Football Federation
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Elected President of Arab Football Federation
SPA

   Riyadh, September 15, 2025, SPA -- The Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) general assembly, during its 28th meeting held today in Riyadh, elected Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin

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