Postecoglou says Spurs critics looking for ‘easy targets’ after Fulham draw
LONDON, – Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou said critics of his side’s inability to follow up last weekend’s rout of Manchester City with a win were looking for “easy targets” after Spurs were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Fulham. Spurs were scintillating when they won 4-0 at defending champions City, but could only […]
Chelsea thump Villa 3-0 to move joint second
LONDON, – Expertly taken goals from Nicolas Jackson, captain Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer earned Chelsea a 3-0 home win over Aston Villa on Sunday, lifting them to joint second in the Premier League table. Playing free-flowing football, the home side took advantage of a tired-looking and error-ridden Aston Villa side who have now failed […]
Conte happy with team response as Napoli put recent setbacks behind
TURIN, Italy, – Napoli coach Antonio Conte was pleased to see the team’s response to his plea for improvement when Napoli beat Torino in Serie A on Sunday to remain on top of the standings despite dropping some points in recent matches. Napoli got back to winning ways last weekend with a 1-0 home win […]
Newcastle hope for Isak’s quick recovery after injury at Palace
The injury that forced Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak off the pitch during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace in the Premier League was not major, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said. A struggling Newcastle, who had no shot on target during the match where they led thanks to Palace defender Marc Guehi’s own goal, settled […]
MCTominay earns leaders Napoli win at Torino
A first-half goal by Scott McTominay earned leaders Napoli a 1-0 win at Torino in Serie A on Sunday to keep them clear at the top of the standings. The Scotland midfielder found the net around the half-hour mark when he struck a shot powerfully inside the near post after receiving a precise pass from […]
Russell on pole in Qatar after stewards demote Verstappen
DOHA, – Mercedes’s George Russell was promoted to pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday after stewards gave Red Bull’s Max Verstappen a one-place grid drop for driving unnecessarily slowly during qualifying. Quadruple world champion Verstappen had celebrated a first pole in five months but then faced an investigation for an incident with […]
I know I’ve still got it, says ‘slow’ Hamilton
DOHA, – Lewis Hamilton said he knew he had ‘still got it’ despite qualifying sixth and nearly half a second slower than Mercedes team mate George Russell for Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix. The seven-times Formula One world champion, who will be 40 next year when he moves to Ferrari, had said after qualifying seventh for […]
Luis Enrique calls for persistence after PSG’s frustrating draw
PARIS, – Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique lamented his team’s failure to convert chances in Saturday’s Ligue 1 draw with Nantes, despite dominating possession, and stressed the need for persistence. After a lacklustre Champions League campaign has them in 25th place following a recent narrow loss at Bayern Munich, PSG’s 1-1 home draw against […]
Olympic champions U.S. held to goalless draw by England at Wembley
LONDON, – England’s women held Olympic champions United States to a scoreless draw in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, ending the Americans’ nine-game winning streak in the battle between the world’s top two nations. The number one-ranked Americans, who are unbeaten in 19 matches, forced England goalkeeper Mary Earps to make several huge […]
Arsenal thump West Ham to go second, Kluivert bags penalty hat-trick for Bournemouth
LONDON, – Back-in-form Arsenal completed a high-scoring day in the Premier League with a 5-2 mauling of West Ham United as they sent out a message of intent to leaders Liverpool on Saturday. All seven goals arrived before halftime at the London Stadium as Mikel Arteta’s side moved up to second in the table with […]