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Fowler and Clark Lead US Open with Major Champions in Pursuit

LOS ANGELES: Rickie Fowler only had 3 1/2 feet left for par on what should have been his last shot Saturday in a US Open round filled with far bigger moments. At stake was his first 54-hole lead in a major. Shockingly, he missed and slipped into a tie with Wyndham Clark. Fowler wasn’t the least bit bothered. He knows what to expect by looking ahead at a final round on a Los Angeles Country Club course getting tougher by the minute, and by looking behind at some of the players chasing them — Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Dustin Johnson.

Oil Prices Set to Rise on Optimistic China Demand

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Oil prices were set to snap a two-week losing streak despite trading marginally lower early on Friday, amid optimism about higher energy demand from top crude importer China and a weaker dollar, according to Reuters. Brent futures dipped 17 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $75.50 a barrel by 6:41 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 16 cents, also 0.2 percent, to $70.46 a barrel. Both benchmarks surged about 3 percent during the prior session.

Messi fever peaks before Beijing friendly game

BEIJING: Messi mania gripped Beijing ahead of a sellout friendly on Thursday evening between world champions Argentina and Australia in the Chinese capital. All eyes were on Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest footballer of all time and who lifted the World Cup for Argentina in December. Hundreds of Chinese fans waving Argentinian flags and wearing Messi jerseys have massed outside the team’s luxury hotel ever since their idol touched down on Saturday.

FIFA signs TV deal for Women’s World Cup in Germany – sources

BERLIN: FIFA has reportedly secured a deal with German broadcasters to televise the 2023 Women’s World Cup, avoiding the threat of a controversial blackout in the country. German media reported on Wednesday the tournament will be broadcast on public networks ZDF and ARD. According to information seen by AFP subsidiary SID, an agreement between FIFA, the networks and the European Broadcasting Union will soon be announced.

Riyadh Air, owned by PIF, reveals livery before Paris Air Show debut

RIYADH: The latest player in the global aviation industry, Riyadh Air, made an appearance with its remarkable livery at the King Khaled International Airport in the Saudi capital on Monday. A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner painted aircraft flew at low altitude over several notable landmarks in the Riyadh skyline, including King Abdullah Financial District, Boulevard City, and some of the iconic main towers, thrilling residents with a glimpse of the Public Investment Fund-owned airline ahead of its public debut at the 54th Paris Air Show on June 19.

Nelly Korda and Leona Maguire to impress fans at Aramco Team Series – London.

RIYADH: The highly anticipated Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – London has announced the participation of two of the world’s top golf players, Nelly Korda and Leona Maguire. Returning to the iconic Centurion Club, the event, taking place from July 14 to 16, will mark the third instalment of the global golf series.

“Down Syndrome Football Team Featured in ‘Mighty Penguins’ Documentary”

For many, it is difficult to imagine living with Down syndrome, its challenges as well as its beauties, but “Mighty Penguins” is a film that achieves exactly that. It gives you a glimpse into such a world and what we find is one filled with passion, love and emotional intelligence, but also complicated by hardships and prejudice.

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