Aryna Sabalenka lost her focus and was her own worst enemy at times during her 6-3 5-7 6-3 win over home favourite Zheng Qinwen in the Wuhan Open final, the world number two said on Sunday. Sabalenka eased through the opener but lost some control in the second set against the Paris Olympics gold medallist… Continue reading Sabalenka overcomes Zheng and herself to win Wuhan title
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Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon World Record in Chicago
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich put on a performance for the ages as she obliterated the women’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, taking nearly two minutes off the previous best to win in an unofficial time of two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds. Chepngetich ditched the competition by the halfway mark and ran through… Continue reading Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon World Record in Chicago
England’s Carsley stays mum on job aspirations after win over Finland
HELSINKI, – Lee Carsley was thrilled to see England back on track in their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 victory away to Finland on Sunday, but the stand-in manager remains steadfast in saying he was not thinking ahead to a permanent job. England are second in Group B2 behind Greece with nine points from… Continue reading England’s Carsley stays mum on job aspirations after win over Finland
Djokovic expecting endurance battle with Sinner in Shanghai final
Novak Djokovic expects nothing less than a titanic duel with world number one Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday after defeating American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6) in the semi-finals. Sinner secured the year-end number one spot in the ATP rankings with a 6-4 7-5 semi-final victory over 30th-seeded Czech Tomas… Continue reading Djokovic expecting endurance battle with Sinner in Shanghai final
Pogacar caps incredible season with fourth successive Lombardia title
World champion Tadej Pogacar rounded off his remarkable season by winning the Giro di Lombardia for the fourth year in a row on Saturday, after a solo attack left his rivals chasing in vain yet again. Pogacar, wearing the rainbow jersey having won the world championship road race title at the end of last month,… Continue reading Pogacar caps incredible season with fourth successive Lombardia title
Novak Djokovic delivered under pressure and knee pain to reach the final in Shanghai
Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to his 100th ATP title on Saturday when he beat American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6) in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals to set up a title decider against top-ranked Jannik Sinner. Earlier on Saturday, Sinner secured the year-end world number one ranking by beating Czech 30th seed Tomas… Continue reading Novak Djokovic delivered under pressure and knee pain to reach the final in Shanghai
Ronaldo on target as Portugal maintain perfect Nations League start
Portugal’s Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo scored first-half goals in a comfortable 3-1 win away to Poland in the Nations League on Saturday as the Group A1 leaders continued their perfect start to the competition with three wins. Silva put Portugal in front after 26 minutes, netting from Bruno Fernandes’ headed assist, before captain Ronaldo… Continue reading Ronaldo on target as Portugal maintain perfect Nations League start
Portugal Coach praises squad’s progress since Euro 2024 exit
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez hailed his squad’s improved depth, competitiveness, and preparation following Euro 2024 after they strolled past Poland on Saturday to maintain their perfect Nations League start. Portugal dominated Poland as Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo put the visitors 2-0 up at the break. Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski pulled a goal back, but… Continue reading Portugal Coach praises squad’s progress since Euro 2024 exit
How Andrej Kramaric secured victory from Scotland
Andrej Kramaric headed in a 70th-minute winner as Croatia fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory over visitors Scotland in the Nations League on Saturday at the Maksimir Stadium. After a lethargic opening in which Croatia dominated possession, Scotland opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when defender Josip Sutalo’s botched… Continue reading How Andrej Kramaric secured victory from Scotland
Koeman rues Van Dijk red card ahead of Germany showdown
BUDAPEST, – Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will not call up a replacement for suspended captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of a vital trip to Germany on Monday, but was left perplexed by the defender’s sending off in the 1-1 Nations League draw with Hungary. Van Dijk received two yellow cards in three minutes late in… Continue reading Koeman rues Van Dijk red card ahead of Germany showdown
