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Zidane shelves league intentions as Real shift focus to Europe
MADRID, Oct 21 ― Zinedine Zidane said in April Real Madrid would prioritise La Liga over the Champions League this season and their defeat to Real Mallorca on Saturday suggests...
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'Very proud' Murray wins first ATP title since March 2017
ANTWERP, Oct 21 ― Andy Murray said he was “very proud” after earning his first ATP title since March 2017 yesterday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over fellow three-time Grand...
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Mourinho and Solskjaer fire back at Klopp after derby
MANCHESTER, Oct 21 ― The journey from the bench to the pundit's studio is so quick in the modern game that some could be forgiven for thinking Manchester United had two managers...
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Liverpool's winning streak ends with 1-1 draw at United
MANCHESTER, Oct 21 ― Manchester United ended Liverpool's 100 per cent start to the Premier League season ― and their 17 match winning streak ― with a 1-1 draw at Old...
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Three things we learned from the Premier League
LONDON, Oct 21 ― Liverpool's 17-match winning run was halted in a draw at Manchester United, while VAR caused more havoc and Chelsea's revival gathered pace. Here are three...
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Real’s Modric and Bale to miss Champions League clash against Galatasaray
MADRID, Oct 21 ― Real Madrid have left Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Lucas Vazquez out of their squad for tomorrow's Champions League clash away to Turkish side Galatasaray ― a...
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De Jong finally scores for Sevilla in 1-0 win over Levante
MADRID, Oct 21 ― Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong scored his first goal for the club to give them a deserved 1-0 win at home to Levante yesterday in La Liga to go level on points...
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Aminuddin: Over 178,000 take part in National Sports Month celebration in N. Sembilan
NILAI, Oct 20 — Over 178,000 participants have taken part in Negeri Sembilan’s state-level National Sports Month (BSN) celebration since it was launched on October 1. Mentri...
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Woodward: Glazers at Man United for the long term
MANCHESTER, Oct 20 — Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes the club’s American owners, the Glazer family, will remain in control of the club for the...
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Salah misses Liverpool trip to Man United, Alisson returns
MANCHESTER, Oct 20 — Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has not recovered from an ankle injury in time to face Manchester United today, but goalkeeper Alisson Becker is fit to make his...
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Lukaku, Martinez strike twice as Inter edge seven-goal thriller
MILAN, Oct 20 — Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez scored two goals each as Inter Milan survived a late fightback to beat Sassuolo 4-3 at the Mapei Stadium today. Martinez...
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Japan rugby in good place despite World Cup exit, says coach
TOKYO, Oct 20 — Japan coach Jamie Joseph insisted rugby in the country was in a “good place” despite his team’s 26-3 defeat by South Africa that saw them exit the World...
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State media: Punishment awaits NBA’s commissioner for defaming China
BEIJING, Oct 20 — Punishment will be meted out “sooner or later” to the NBA’s commissioner for defaming China, state television said, as Beijing and the basketball league...
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Social stigma among challenges to develop e-sports, says Melaka youth and sports chief
MELAKA, Oct 20 — Social stigma is among the challenges faced by the Melaka government in efforts to develop electronic sports (E-sports) in the state, especially among school...
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South African power ends Japan's fairytale run
TOKYO, Oct 20 — There was never any shortage of courage, but not even the bravest of blossoms could punch through Springbok brawn today as South Africa reached the rugby World...
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Wales floor 14-man France to reach World Cup semi-finals
OITA, Oct 20 — Substitute Ross Moriarty snatched a late winner as Wales floored 14-man France in a breathless World Cup quarter-final with echoes of 2011 today. A moment of...
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Bayern defender Suele sidelined with torn cruciate ligament
BERLIN, Oct 20 — Bayern Munich defender Niklas Suele has torn a cruciate ligament and will undergo surgery immediately, the German champions announced today. The Germany...
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Wallabies coach Cheika quits after World Cup exit
OITA, Oct 20 — Wallabies coach Michael Cheika quit today after their humiliating World Cup quarter-final exit against England, drawing the curtain on a five-year reign that...
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Kelantan FA needs RM10m
KOTA BARU, Oct 20 — The Kelantan Football Association (KAFA) is still in search of RM10 million through sponsors, to enable it to compete in next season’s M-League. ...
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Selangor still optimistic about Malaysia Cup final chances, says coach
JOHOR BARU, Oct 20 — Selangor are optimistic of a berth in the final despite losing 1- 2 to Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) in the first leg of the Malaysia Cup semi-final match last...
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Marc Marquez wins Japan MotoGP
MOTEGI, Oct 20 — MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Japan Grand Prix today to notch his 10th victory of the season and third win on the circuit in four years. The Honda...
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Solskjaer aims dig at Liverpool ahead of Man United showdown
LONDON, Oct 20 — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could not resist a sly dig at Liverpool ahead of their clash with Manchester United today, reminding the Premier League leaders of their...
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Uphill battle for Kedah in Malaysia Cup semi-final second leg match
ALOR SETAR, Oct 20 — After failing to capitalise on their home ground advantage in the Malaysia Cup semi-final first leg, Kedah now have to go for a win in their opponents’...
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Teen Williamson excites NBA like no rookie since LeBron
WASHINGTON, Oct 20 — Zion Williamson has excited NBA fans like no rookie since LeBron James, but knee injuries before his debut have also brought worries about the New Orleans...
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LeBron, Kawhi co-star in ‘Battle for Los Angeles’
LOS ANGELES, Oct 20 — The first chapter in the most compelling storyline of the new NBA season will be written on Tuesday as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers face off...
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Rooney falls in MLS farewell, champs Atlanta advance
WASHINGTON, Oct 20 — Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was routed in his Major League Soccer farewell match yesterday as Toronto FC ripped DC United 5-1 in...
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Mallorca claim stunning win over Real Madrid
PALMA, Oct 20 — Real Madrid’s unbeaten start to the La Liga season came to an abrupt and surprising end as Real Mallorca claimed a stunning 1-0 victory at a rocking Son Moix...
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Watford angered by ‘subjective’ VAR as Alli saves Spurs
LONDON, Oct 20 — Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores complained that VAR is not “objective” after Dele Alli’s controversial late equaliser for Tottenham was allowed to...
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Guardiola wants killer touch from Man City
LONDON, Oct 20 — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called on his side to be more clinical after they brushed aside in-form Crystal Palace 2-0 yesterday to narrow the gap to...
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Nadal marries partner of 14 years in Mallorca
MADRID, Oct 20 — Rafael Nadal married his partner of 14 years, Xisca Perello, at a castle in Mallorca yesterday. Nadal, the 19-time grand slam champion, tied the knot with...
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‘Big surprise,’ says Murray as ex-world No. 1 reaches first final since 2017
ANTWERP, Oct 20 — Former world number one Andy Murray reached his first final in more than two-and-a-half years yesterday and admitted it was a “big surprise”. Murray,...
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Lyon labour to Dijon draw in Garcia’s first game
PARIS, Oct 20 — Lyon stuttered to a 0-0 draw against fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Dijon yesterday as already-embattled new coach Rudi Garcia took charge for the first time. The...
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Dortmund beat Bundesliga leaders Gladbach, Bayern held by Augsburg
BERLIN, Oct 20 — Borussia Dortmund beat top-of-the-table Borussia Moenchengladbach 1-0 to jump to fourth in the Bundesliga yesterday, level with Bayern Munich who earlier...