LONDON: Frank Lampard has warned his Chelsea players they still face a dogfight in the battle for a top-four Premier League finish despite their win against Manchester City. Christian Pulisic and Willian scored as the fourth-placed Blues beat City 2-1 on Thursday (Jun 25) – moving five points clear of […]
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Soccer Football – Premier League – Leicester City v Aston Villa – King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain – March 9, 2020 Aston Villa’s Pepe Reina applauds fans after the match REUTERS: Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina said he was proud to have played for the Premier League outfit and […]
There was nobody in the stadium to burst into rapturous applause, but hearts were racing around the world among followers of Liverpool FC, says an observer. LEICESTER, England: What were you doing 30 years ago? Were you even born? Let me mark your card here. Research at CERN in Switzerland […]
NEW YORK: The organisers of the US Open said on Wednesday (Jun 24) they will include a wheelchair tournament at this year’s Grand Slam in New York following a wave of player backlash over their initial decision to scrap the event. The United States Tennis Association’s announcement comes five days […]
LONDON: Andy Murray insists he can still play at a “high level” after stepping up his return to fitness in a defeat against Kyle Edmund at the ‘Battle of the Brits’ event on Wednesday (Jun 24). Former world number one Murray was playing just his second match since November following […]
MADRID: Sergio Ramos’ sensational free-kick helped Real Madrid move back above Barcelona to the top of La Liga as they defeated Real Mallorca 2-0 on Wednesday (Jun 24). Ramos brushed aside Gareth Bale to take the shot and justified his claim with a curling strike into the top corner after […]
LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah is preparing for Liverpool’s title party after scoring in a 4-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Wednesday (Jun 24) to move to the brink of winning the English top-flight for the first time in 30 years. Liverpool will be champions on Thursday if Manchester City do not […]
LONDON: No England cricketer tested positive for the coronavirus prior to a training group assembling at the Ageas Bowl ahead of next month’s Test series against the West Indies, it was announced Wednesday (Jun 24). The England and Wales Cricket Board said all results came back negative from 702 tests […]
LONDON: Liverpool are on the brink of clinching the Premier League title after the leaders powered to a 4-0 win against Crystal Palace, while Anthony Martial hit a hat-trick in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday (Jun 24). Jurgen Klopp’s side took control thanks to first-half goals […]
FILE PHOTO: New York City Marathon – New York, United States – November 3, 2019 General view of race participants after the race REUTERS: The New York City Marathon, one of the most prestigious events on the global running calendar, has been cancelled this year because of the COVID-19 […]