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Tennis: Djokovic’s event taught us to be cautious, says French Open director

July 6, 2020

MUMBAI (REUTERS) – French Open organisers are taking every precaution to ensure the Grand Slam does not meet the same fate as Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour, which was abandoned after several players tested positive for Covid-19, tournament director Guy Forget has told Reuters. Djokovic has come under fire after the charity event was played in … More Tennis: Djokovic’s event taught us to be cautious, says French Open director

Basketball: Davis likes Lakers’ title chances when NBA returns

July 3, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Anthony Davis says he likes the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of winning the NBA title when the coronavirus-halted season resumes July 30 even more after the four-month break. The 27-year-old power forward says he feels “100 per cent healthy” after working out at home nearly every day since the NBA shut … More Basketball: Davis likes Lakers’ title chances when NBA returns

Football: Real Madrid close in on title after edging Getafe

July 2, 2020

MADRID (REUTERS) – Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos kept his nerve to score a late penalty and secure a 1-0 home win over Getafe on Thursday (July 2) for a sixth consecutive La Liga victory, taking his side four points clear of Barcelona in the title race. Ramos coolly passed the ball into the net … More Football: Real Madrid close in on title after edging Getafe

Football: Manchester City thrash Premier League champions Liverpool 4-0

July 2, 2020

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM (REUTERS) – Manchester City generously applauded new champions Liverpool onto the field before their Premier League match on Thursday (July 2) – and promptly showed no mercy by thrashing them 4-0 at the Etihad stadium. With the title secured a week ago, there was little at stake for Juergen Klopp’s Liverpool side … More Football: Manchester City thrash Premier League champions Liverpool 4-0

Football: West Ham defeat shows long way to go for Chelsea, admits Lampard

July 2, 2020

LONDON (AFP) – Frank Lampard said Chelsea’s capitulation to lose 3-2 at relegation threatened West Ham on Wednesday (July 1) is a sign of how much work he still has to do to make the Blues title contenders once more. Chelsea were on course to move third in the Premier League when Willian’s penalty gave … More Football: West Ham defeat shows long way to go for Chelsea, admits Lampard

Football: Leicester collapse continues with defeat at Everton

July 1, 2020

LIVERPOOL (AFP) – Leicester’s alarming slump continued with a 2-1 defeat at Everton to give the chasing pack in the hunt for a Champions League place next season another boost. Chelsea will move above Brendan Rodgers’s men into third with victory at West Ham later on Wednesday (July 1) and Manchester United and Wolves are … More Football: Leicester collapse continues with defeat at Everton

Tennis: Big-serving Andy Murray upbeat as he plans for return from long-term injury

July 1, 2020

LONDON (AFP) – Andy Murray says he is serving at full throttle again as he bids to rebuild his injury-ravaged career when tennis returns after the coronavirus shutdown. The three-time Grand Slam champion played his first tournament since last November at the Battle of the Brits event last week. The ATP and WTA tours are … More Tennis: Big-serving Andy Murray upbeat as he plans for return from long-term injury

Football: An expensive mistake? No place for Griezmann as Barcelona title hopes fade

July 1, 2020

MADRID (AFP) – Barcelona’s hopes of retaining the Spanish title look to be slipping away after Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid, and the decision to leave Antoine Griezmann on the bench for almost the whole game appeared to sum up the malaise which has taken hold in the Catalan capital. Twice Barcelona led against … More Football: An expensive mistake? No place for Griezmann as Barcelona title hopes fade

Football: Sane close to completing permanent Bayern move, says Guardiola

July 1, 2020

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Manchester City winger Leroy Sane has decided to move on from the club and is likely to begin his next chapter with German champions Bayern Munich, manager Pep Guardiola said on Wednesday (July 1). British and German media reported on Tuesday that Bayern had reached an agreement with City to sign … More Football: Sane close to completing permanent Bayern move, says Guardiola