New Zealand coach lauds Ravindra, O’Rourke for big roles in win
BENGALURU, – New Zealand coach Gary Stead said all-rounder Rachin Ravindra and pace bowler William O’Rourke will be brimming with confidence after the pair played crucial roles in the team’s first test victory in India for 36 years. The Black Caps withstood some hostile bowling in the series opener in Bengaluru on Sunday to successfully […]
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J.T. Poston hangs on to win Shriners Children’s Open
J.T. Poston had a strong back nine and returned to the winner’s circle at the Shriners Children’s Open on Sunday in Las Vegas. Poston’s 4-under-par 67 pushed him to 22-under 262 for the week at TPC Summerlin, giving him a one-shot win over playing partner Doug Ghim (final-round 65). The tournament had fallen behind schedule […]
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Fans of Bangladesh’s Shakib attacked during protest
DHAKA, – A group of fans calling for Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to play in a farewell test against South Africa were attacked by rival protesters wielding sticks and bamboo on Sunday, police said. Shakib was a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister […]
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Arsenal to channel Bournemouth pain into Shakhtar clash, Arteta says
Arsenal will use the hurt from their first Premier League defeat of the season to deliver a strong response in their home clash against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday. Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Bournemouth brought Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the league season to a shuddering halt […]
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Lanky Anders Antonsen lifted the second Denmark Open men’s singles title but this one was more meaningful.
On Sunday, a determined Antonsen beat spirited Koki Watanabe of Japan 21-15, 21-16 in the final at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense to the delight of his adoring home fans. It was his second home title following the success at 2020, where the tournament then went on during the Covid-19 outbreak under strict guidelines […]
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Naomi osaka will escape Billie Jean King Cup final
Japan’s Naomi Osaka said she will skip next month’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Spain as she recovers from injuries that have kept her out of key tournaments during the WTA’s Asian swing. The four-times Grand Slam champion had been one of the big drawcards for the team tournament in Malaga from Nov. 13-20, […]
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United States to face Canada in the group stage
Top seeds the United States will face neighbours Canada in the group stage when Coco Gauff makes her debut in the third edition of the United Cup mixed team tournament in Sydney and Perth at the start of next season. World number three Gauff will be joined in the U.S. team by Taylor Fritz, Denis […]
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Simone Inzaghi bemoaned for injuries
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi bemoaned having to make early substitutions due to injuries to key players but was pleased with his team’s overall performance in Sunday’s win at AS Roma in Serie A. Inter, who secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a second-half goal by Lautaro Martinez, suffered setbacks early in the match as […]
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Lewandowski and Torre at the double as Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-1
Robert Lewandowski and substitute Pablo Torre each scored twice to help leaders Barcelona thrash visitors Sevilla 5-1 in LaLiga on Sunday in a confidence boost for Hansi Flick’s side ahead of key clashes against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Barca were dominant throughout the encounter at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium and effectively killed off […]
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Arne Slot records in Liverpool after 10 matches
Arne Slot continued his superb start as Liverpool manager with his team’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday, their 10th win in their opening 11 games in all competitions, and the Dutchman was quick to praise his defence. While former boss Juergen Klopp’s shoes once seemed nearly impossible to fill, many have pointed to Liverpool’s […]
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