Barcelona beat Espanyol 3-1 in derby to extend lead in LaLiga
BARCELONA, – LaLiga leaders Barcelona beat Espanyol 3-1 in the Catalan derby on Sunday thanks to a first-half double from Dani Olmo and a goal from Raphinha to extend their unbeaten run over their local rivals to 27 games. The victory moved Barcelona nine points clear of Real Madrid, who did not play at Valencia […]
Caicedo’s strike ruins Man United’s celebrations in 1-1 draw with Chelsea
MANCHESTER, England, 
– Moises Caicedo’s blistering second-half strike cancelled out a Bruno Fernandes penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday, spoiling United’s celebrations in their first Premier League game since manager Erik ten Hag was sacked. Chelsea are fourth in the table on 18 points while United, who had […]
Soccer Solanke scores double as Spurs roar back to crush Villa
LONDON, – Two second-half goals from Dominic Solanke and a sublime James Maddison free kick helped Tottenham Hotspur to come from behind and overwhelm Aston Villa 4-1 on Sunday, ending the visitors’ seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. Spurs climbed to seventh in the table on 16 points, two points behind Villa who stayed […]
Bingo! Alpine hit the jackpot in Brazil
SAO PAULO, – Alpine hit a possible $50-million jackpot in Brazil on Sunday with French pair Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finishing second and third respectively to rescue the Renault-owned Formula One team’s season. In one rain-soaked, chaotic and crash-strewn afternoon at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit the two drivers scored more than twice as many […]
Verstappen answers critics with one of his best in Brazil
Max Verstappen answered critics of his driving with a statement win in Brazil on Sunday that ranked among the best of his Formula One career. Red Bull’s triple world champion rode a roller coaster of emotions at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit, furious after qualifying 17th and then elated as everything slotted into place. Verstappen passed […]
Verstappen stuns in Sao Paulo with win from 17th on the grid
SAO PAULO, – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had his fourth Formula One title within reach after a stunning drive to victory from 17th on the grid in Brazil on Sunday dealt a shattering blow to Lando Norris’s hopes. Norris, who started the wet and chaotic Sao Paulo race on pole position and 44 points behind […]
Morocco’s wondergirl Amira Tahri makes history with New World title victory
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Moroccan kickboxer Amira Tahri added another prestigious title to her collection by defeating Julie Vanhoutteghem in the youth world title fight as part of Enfusion on Saturday. This victory not only cements her status as a rising star in the world of combat sports but also marks […]
NZ skipper Latham lauds team for greatest series win
New Zealand captain Tom Latham was lost for words following his team’s stunning 3-0 triumph in India on Sunday but had no doubt that it was their greatest series victory. With their 25-run victory in the final match the Black Caps became the first team to whitewash India at home in a series featuring three […]
Lookman double helps Atalanta to 3-0 win at leaders Napoli
NAPLES, Italy, 
– Forward Ademola Lookman scored twice in the first half to inspire Atalanta to an emphatic 3-0 win at Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday as the visitors moved second in the standings. Lookman opened the scoring after 10 minutes, volleying home from close range after a headed cross from Charles De […]
Howe hails players’ focus as Newcastle revive Premier League fortunes
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe praised his team’s hard work and mentality as they beat Arsenal 1-0 at home after taking an early lead on Saturday. It was the first win in six Premier League matches for ninth-placed Newcastle, who knocked out Chelsea to reach the League Cup’s quarter-finals on Wednesday after losing to the […]