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Kiwi Hartley gets 'dream' Toro Rosso start

Austin - Al Maghrib Today

Le Mans champion Brendon Hartley of New Zealand will make his Formula One debut at the US Grand Prix in Austin next weekend for Toro Rosso as a replacement for the absent Pierre Gasly. Frenchman Gasly joined Toro Rosso just two weeks ago from the Super Formula Championship to take the place of the struggling Daniil Kvyat, and as heRead more

Even Olympic daredevils don't see video games in lineup

Park City - Al Maghrib Today

Video games are exploding in popularity as a spectator sport, even joining the X Games lineup, but the daredevils of US freestyle skiing don't see them coming to the Olympics. Freestyle champions spoke of evolutions and new tricks in their sport Tuesday at a preview event for next February's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, but were lukewarm on the possibility of videoRead more

Willie Nelson to lead new Harvey benefit concert

New York - Al Maghrib Today

A day after a national telethon for hurricane relief drew $44 million, more stars led by Willie Nelson and Paul Simon on Wednesday announced another benefit concert for survivors of mega-storm Harvey. The September 22 show at the arena of the University of Texas at Austin will be aired across the state by broadcaster Tegna and livestreamed globally on YouTube.Read more

Willie Nelson to lead new Harvey benefit concert

New York - Al Maghrib Today

Walkie-talkie app downloads soar as Irma looms

Florida - Al Maghrib Today

As Floridians flee the path of Hurricane Irma, one app is proving to be a hurricane season essential: Zello walkie-talkie. Allowing users to communicate even when a natural disaster affects phone signal, the app is the most-downloaded software this week. - What is the app? - Developed by tech start-up Zello, based in Austin, Texas, Zello walkie-talkie was launched inRead more

Pen-Like Tool Helps Surgeons Spot Cancer Cells

London - Al Maghrib Today

One of the biggest worries for patients undergoing cancer surgery is whether surgeons will miss some of the diseased tissue. That worry could be over with a new pencil-sized tool developed by scientists and engineers at the University of Texas at Austin, according to a study published Wednesday. The tool, dubbed the MasSpec Pen, allows surgeons removing a tumor toRead more

Spieth looking forward to shedding Augusta hoodoo

Miami - Arab Today

Former world number one Jordan Spieth says he can't wait to get next month's Masters out of the way -- because he's fed up with being asked about his nightmare collapse at Augusta in 2016. Spieth appeared to be cruising to back-to-back Masters titles 12 months ago after opening up a five-shot lead with nine holes to play on theRead more

Visa woes keep bands from South

New York - ArabToday

At least four bands have been forced to cancel at South by Southwest after being refused entry into the United States, with some artists blaming President Donald Trump's policies. South by Southwest, the annual extravaganza of film, music and technology underway in Austin, Texas, has long been a launching point for bands seeking a break in the music industry. London-basedRead more

Thomas scores career-high 52

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 52 points including 29 in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 117-114. Thomas' performance eclipsed his previous single game high of 44, set 10 days earlier. "That fourth quarter, it just felt like I was out there by myself, working on my game in the gym," said Thomas. "Throwing upRead more

In World Golf Championships Match Play win

Los Angeles - Arab Today

World number two Jason Day's 3 and 2 victory over Graeme McDowell at the World Golf Championships Match Play in Austin, Texas, came at a price on Wednesday with the Aussie seeking treatment on his sore lower back. Day, who headed for treatment after signing his scorecard, was limping slightly coming off the 15th green at Austin Country Club andRead more