Former world number Caroline Wozniacki beat Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 to win the biggest title of her career at the WTA Finals on Sunday. The Dane, currently ranked sixth, broke Williams’ serve six times to seal victory in just under 90 minutes, throwing her racquet into the air in celebration as she secured the final […]
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Anthony Joshua stopped a resilient Carlos Takam in the 10th round to successfully defend his IBF and WBA heavyweight world titles in Cardiff. The Briton made it 20 victories from as many bouts in front of an estimated 78,000 at the Principality Stadium. Joshua’s nose was cut in the second by the head of Takam, […]
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Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro will square up again on Sunday for their third final in six years at the Swiss Indoors at Basel. Both players crushed their opponents in quick-fire wins on Saturday. Top seed Federer, bidding for a record eighth title at his hometown event, was merciless with third seed David Goffin, […]
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Anthony Martial came off the bench to earn Manchester United a 1-0 win over Premier League title rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday. Victory saw United, who had started the day ahead of Spurs on goal difference alone, go three points clear of their London rivals. France international Martial, currently battling to win […]
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Following the games played on Tuesday and Wednesday, which saw various teams qualify for the quarterfinals of the League Cup, the draws/fixtures were done on Thursday and each team now knows its opponent. Chelsea will host AFC Bournemouth according to the quarter final draw for the Carabao Cup, in a match to be played at […]
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After defeating Everton and Tottenham respectively, Chelsea and West Ham have joined others in quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea beat a rejuvenated Everton 2-1 under new interim coach David Unsworth, with Brazil’s Willian scoring the decisive second goal at Stamford Bridge. West Ham’s qualification was dramatic, coming from 0-2 down at Wembley to stun Tottenham […]
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Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace were dumped out of the Carabao Cup as Bristol City came from behind to win 4-1 at Ashton Gate. Bakary Sako had put Roy Hodgson’s much-changed side, who are bottom of the top-flight table with just three points, ahead in the 21st minute. However, Matt Taylor equalised in the 34th […]
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Portuguese ace, Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning performance last season saw him win the 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year trophy as Real Madrid dominated a star-studded awards ceremony in London on Monday. Ronaldo has scored 44 goals in just 48 games for club and country so far this calendar year, played a major role […]
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Ronald Koeman has been relieved of his duty as manager of Everton football club after their 5-2 loss at home to Arsenal on Super Sunday. The club made their announcement shortly after 1.30pm on Monday, with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and CEO Robert Elstone having earlier arrived at the club’s Finch Farm training ground. Everton […]
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Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the season with a shock 2-1 loss at promoted Huddersfield Town on Saturday, leaving them trailing Premier League leaders Manchester City by five points. Huddersfield took the lead in the 28th minute when Australian midfielder Aaron Mooy robbed Juan Mata in midfield, broke forward, slipped the ball to […]
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