Verstappen stuns in Sao Paulo with win from 17th on the grid
SAO PAULO, – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had his fourth Formula One title within reach after a stunning drive to victory from 17th on the grid in Brazil on Sunday dealt a shattering blow to Lando Norris’s hopes. Norris, who started the wet and chaotic Sao Paulo race on pole position and 44 points behind […]
Forest up to third after 3-0 win over 10-man West Ham
NOTTINGHAM, England, 
– Nottingham Forest made the most of the dismissal of West Ham United’s Edson Alvarez with a rip-roaring 3-0 win on Saturday that lifted them into third spot in the Premier League, with Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina getting the goals. Having battled against relegation before finishing 17th last season, […]
Arteta frustrated by Arsenal’s loss at Newcastle
NEWCASTLE, England, – Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was disheartened with how his team performed in a 1-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday in a potential blow to their Premier League title chase, saying they were sucked into playing Newcastle’s style of game. Alexander Isak headed home in the 12th minute in Newcastle’s first win […]
Man City’s long unbeaten league run ends with shock loss at Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH, England, – Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday that ended their Premier League unbeaten streak at 32 games as Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson scored for the Cherries who claimed their first ever win over the visitors. The reverse dropped City — who had not lost in the league […]
Newcastle beat Arsenal 1-0 to deliver Gunners a blow in title race
NEWCASTLE, England, – Alexander Isak’s early headed goal lifted Newcastle to a 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday at St. James’ Park, as Eddie Howe’s men delivered a blow to Arsenal’s title chase with their first win in six Premier League outings. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners remained provisionally third in the standings on 18 points, […]
Borthwick laments another late loss, praises All Blacks
LONDON, – It was hardly a revealing insight, but England coach Steve Borthwick said his team need to get better at closing out tight games as, for the fourth time in five matches, they blew a late lead to go down 24-22 to New Zealand on Saturday. England led by eight points after an hour, […]
Super Salah sends Liverpool top with victory over Brighton
LIVERPOOL, England, – A sensational trademark strike from Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool a 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, a win that moved Arne Slot’s team two points clear at the top of the Premier League. Brighton started brightly on an Anfield ground where they have a good recent record, […]
Leicester deny Ipswich first win with last-gasp Ayew equaliser
IPSWICH, England, – Leicester City denied promoted Ipswich Town their first win of the Premier League season on Saturday when a stunning second-half volley from left back Leif Davis was cancelled out by a late Jordan Ayew goal for the visitors at Portman Road. Ipswich had Kalvin Phillips sent off for a second yellow […]
Salah sends Liverpool top, Man City surrender long unbeaten run
Liverpool enjoyed a perfect day as they came from behind to beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 and Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal both suffered defeats on Saturday. Mohamed Salah secured the points for Liverpool at Anfield to put Arne Slot’s side two points clear of injury-hit champions City who lost in […]
Missed chances no problem for Luis Enrique as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead
PARIS, – Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique was not bothered that his league-leading team could not score more than a single goal against 10-man Lens in their Ligue 1 home win on Saturday, preferring instead to concentrate on the positives. His side took a fourth-minute lead but did not manage to score again, despite […]