BRUSSELS, – France coach Didier Deschamps praised match-winner Randal Kolo Muani after the striker’s double led his side to a 2-1 victory away to Belgium in their Nations League A Group 2 clash on Monday as they put one foot in the quarter-finals. Kolo Muani netted a penalty and second-half header as France held off… Continue reading France coach Deschamps’ trust in Kolo Muani rewarded in win over Belgium
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Germany advance as Leweling debut goal secures 1-0 win over Dutch
MUNICH, Germany, 🇩🇪 – Germany booked a place in the Nations League quarter-finals on Monday after midfielder Jamie Leweling enjoyed a dream international debut by scoring the winner in a hard-fought 1-0 home success over the Netherlands in Group A3. The 23-year-old Leweling, one of two Germany debutants, had the ball in the net in… Continue reading Germany advance as Leweling debut goal secures 1-0 win over Dutch
Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue. The Super Eagles had been due to play Libya on Tuesday in the city of Benghazi,… Continue reading Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Wigglesworth promoted as England coaching merry-go-round continues
LONDON, – Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to England senior assistant coach under Steve Borthwick, the RFU said on Monday, in the latest development in the head-spinning Twickenham merry-go-round of staff working with the senior team. Former England scrumhalf Wigglesworth, 41, who joined as attack coach before last year’s World Cup, has been given greater… Continue reading Wigglesworth promoted as England coaching merry-go-round continues
Odense Denmark to involve Robots in tournament
Do not be surprised when a cobot arm hands over a shuttle to their local hero and world No. 1 men singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen or to other world-class players at the Denmark Open starting today. Not only that, robots will also carry these players’ bags on to the court at the Jyske Bank Arena… Continue reading Odense Denmark to involve Robots in tournament
Two-goal Arnautovic helps Austria seal 5-1 win over Norway in Nations League
LINZ, Austria, 🇦🇹 – Austria’s Marko Arnautovic netted twice as they thrashed Norway 5-1 in the Nations League on Sunday, with the hosts keeping the usually prolific Erling Haaland quiet as the captain’s defence collapsed around him in their Group B3 clash. The result leaves Norway, Austria and Slovenia, who beat Kazakhstan 1-0 away, all… Continue reading Two-goal Arnautovic helps Austria seal 5-1 win over Norway in Nations League
Sabalenka overcomes Zheng and herself to win Wuhan title
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
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
