ATP roundup: Richard Gasquet saves match point, wins in Metz
Frenchman Richard Gasquet saved a match point and rallied past Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6) to kick off his final appearance at the Moselle Open on Monday in Metz, France. Gasquet, 38, announced he will retire after the French Open next summer, and back in 2004 Metz was the site of his […]
“I’m sad and stranded “- Ghanaian gold-medal winning high jumper reveals
2023 African Games gold medalist, Evans Cadman Yamoah, says his current situation has left him ‘sad and stranded’ as he seeks support. The Ghanaian is no longer eligible for the NCAA scholarship having spent two years competing in the collegiate system in Ghana. The high jumper is on the verge of being unenrolled from school […]
Diaz says he’s proud to wear Morocco’s colours, dream is to make history with Atlas Lions
Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz has expressed his deep pride and ambition in representing Morocco, stating, “My dream is to make history with the Moroccan national team and bring joy to Moroccan fans.” In an interview with MAP at the Real Madrid training center in Valdebebas, the young talent opened up about his aspirations with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bingo! Alpine hit the jackpot in Brazil
SAO PAULO, – Alpine hit a possible $50-million jackpot in Brazil on Sunday with French pair Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finishing second and third respectively to rescue the Renault-owned Formula One team’s season. In one rain-soaked, chaotic and crash-strewn afternoon at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit the two drivers scored more than twice as many […]
Verstappen answers critics with one of his best in Brazil
Max Verstappen answered critics of his driving with a statement win in Brazil on Sunday that ranked among the best of his Formula One career. Red Bull’s triple world champion rode a roller coaster of emotions at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit, furious after qualifying 17th and then elated as everything slotted into place. Verstappen passed […]