Gimenez’s own goal ends Atletico’s unbeaten run in 1-0 defeat at Betis
SEVILLE, Spain, 
– Atletico Madrid’s unbeaten run in LaLiga came to an end on Sunday when defender Jose Maria Gimenez scored an own goal in a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Real Betis. Atletico now sit fourth in the Spanish top flight on 20 points, two clear of Betis, after their first loss of the […]
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Slot plays down Liverpool’s title credentials after comeback draw at Arsenal
LONDON, – Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot continued to temper expectations of his side after a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Sunday, though he hailed the Reds’ fighting spirit after twice going behind. After a record-breaking start to life at Anfield, winning 10 of Slot’s opening 11 games in all competitions, Liverpool recorded their […]
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Arteta rues more injury additions after Liverpool draw
LONDON, – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was proud of his team’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday but was left to rue an ever growing injury list after losing two more key defenders against Premier League title-chasing rivals. The London club started Sunday’s game without captain and long-term absentee Martin Odegaard and defender […]
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Heat honor Dwyane Wade by unveiling statue outside arena
The Miami Heat unveiled a statue of franchise legend Dwyane Wade outside the Kaseya Center on Sunday. Wade is the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue. Last year, he became the first Heat draft pick to earn induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “I didn’t play for […]
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Jackson and Palmer score as Chelsea beat Newcastle
LONDON, – Goals by Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer earned Chelsea a 2-1 home win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday in the latest sign of progress for the Blues under coach Enzo Maresca. Jackson opened the scoring in the 18th minute when he rounded off a sweeping Chelsea counter-attack involving Palmer […]
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Spanish government joins investigation into racist insults
MADRID, – The Spanish government, LaLiga and Real Madrid reacted strongly on Sunday after racist insults were allegedly directed at Barcelona players during Saturday’s match at the Santiago Bernabeu. Spanish media reported that 17-year-old Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who is of Equatorial Guinean and Moroccan heritage, was targeted with xenophobic and racist abuse. Barcelona beat […]
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Too much pressure on Ashwin, Jadeja, says India skipper
After a surprising series defeat by New Zealand, India’s skipper Rohit Sharma said undue expectation was being put on frontline spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, as he called for more collective bowling efforts to win test matches. Rohit’s side lost the opening match in Bengaluru by eight wickets and fell to a 113-run defeat […]
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Echavarria birdies last to win Zozo Championship
Nico Echavarria emerged victorious from a dramatic fourth round of the Zozo Championship on Sunday, shooting 67 to finish 20 under par overall and beat Americans Justin Thomas and Max Greyserman by one stroke. Greyserman finished with a commendable final-round 65 after a run of four birdies on the front nine. He briefly overtook Echavarria […]
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Springboks call up Hanekom after injury rules out Willemse
South Africa utility back Damian Willemse has been ruled out of their November internationals with a groin injury and replaced in the squad by loose forward Cameron Hanekom, who earns a first call-up. Double World Cup winner Willemse was injured in the Stormers’ 28-17 loss to Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday, […]
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Mohammed Kudus must learn to control his temperament
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui has urged Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus to work on controlling his temperament, following the player’s recent red card against Tottenham Hotspur. The incident occurred last weekend when the Hammers suffered a 4-1 defeat. Ahead of the upcoming match against Manchester United, Lopetegui addressed Kudus’ behavior, emphasizing the need for improvement […]
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