Zverev dispatches Humbert in straight sets to win Paris Masters
PARIS — Alexander Zverev was imperious in dispatching Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 to win the Paris Masters on Sunday. The third-seeded Zverev was in total control of the final to earn his seventh Masters 1000 title, his first in the French capital. The win at the indoor tournament also moved him past top-ranked Jannik […]
Spurs boss Postecoglou not focusing on Premier League table until end of season
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou is solely focused on the task at hand and not getting distracted by the Premier League table at this stage of the season, he said after his side came back from behind to crush Aston Villa 4-1 on Sunday. Two second-half goals from new signing Dominic Solanke and a […]
Liverpool’s Konate downplays injury, says he won’t miss game time
Liverpool centre back Ibrahima Konate said the arm injury he sustained against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday is not as bad as initially feared and that he will be ready for the Premier League leaders’ next game. The 25-year-old France international was replaced by Joe Gomez after being forced off at half-time against Brighton […]
Croatia and Argentina finalise United Cup lineup
SYDNEY, – Croatia and Argentina have taken the last two spots in the field for the third edition of the United Cup mixed team tournament to be played in Sydney and Perth at the start of next season, organisers said on Monday. Donna Vekic and Borna Coric will lead Croatia for the third straight year […]
Inzaghi admits players need to be more clinical for upcoming matches
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi acknowledged that his side needs to be more effective in front of goal following their narrow Serie A win against Venezia, with the coach expecting more difficult challenges against Arsenal and Napoli. Inzaghi’s side secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home on Sunday thanks to a second-half header by Lautaro […]
WTA roundup: Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek win openers in Riyadh
World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Gauff posted a 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 6 Jessica Pegula, while Swiatek rallied from a first-set misstep to notch a 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory over […]
ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev drops Ugo Humbert, claims Paris Masters title
Alexander Zverev of Germany needed just 76 minutes to crush Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the Rolex Paris Masters, disappointing the Frenchman on his home turf. The third seed, Zverev produced 15 winners and nine unforced errors, compared to 12 and 25, respectively, for Humbert. Zverev also won 91 percent of points […]
Martinez’s header gives Inter a 1-0 win over Venezia
MILAN, – Inter Milan clinched a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Venezia when a second-half header from Lautaro Martinez proved enough to seal the Serie A clash on Sunday. Inter are now in second place in the table with 24 points, one behind leaders Napoli, while Venezia are 18th. Inter narrowed the gap with the […]
Mourinho lays into ‘man of the match’ VAR after Fenerbahce’s win
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho said the Video Assistant Referee went from being the invisible man to the most important man on the pitch after several controversial decisions went against his side in their 3-2 Super Lig win at Trabzonspor on Sunday. Trabzonspor were awarded two penalties in the second half following VAR interventions, and with […]
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 […]