Category: Sports

Sabalenka downs Gauff in three sets to reach Wuhan final

October 12, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Wuhan (China) (AFP) – Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday and reach the Wuhan Open final for the third time. Aryna Sabalenka in action in Wuhan this week © WANG…

Sudan draw against Fallen giants Ghana in AFCON

October 11, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Johannesburg (AFP) – Once-mighty Ghana plunged deeper into trouble in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Thursday when held 0-0 at home by Sudan in Accra. Midfielder Mohammed Kudus captained struggling Ghana against Sudan. © Khaled DESOUKI / AFP The matchday…

Greece earn late win against England in Nations League, Italy-Belgium stalemate

October 11, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Paris (AFP) – A 94th-minute winner by Vangelis Pavlidis gave Greece a 2-1 victory on Thursday against England in a Nations League clash overshadowed by the death of Greek player George Baldock on the eve of the game, while Italy were…

Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from professional tennis

October 10, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time grand slam champion, on Thursday said he will retire from professional tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old Spanish player said he would effectively end his career after the Davis Cup finals in November.…

Postecoglou slams ‘unacceptable’ Spurs after ‘terrible’ loss at Brighton

October 6, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Brighton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ange Postecoglou accused his Tottenham flops of producing an “unacceptable” performance after they blew a two-goal lead in their “terrible” 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Sunday. Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou © Glyn KIRK / AFP Postecoglou’s side…

Lewandowski’s quickfire hat-trick powers Liga leaders Barca to Alaves victory

October 6, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Vitoria (Spain) (AFP) – Robert Lewandowski’s 26-minute hat-trick steered La Liga leaders Barcelona three points clear of Real Madrid with an emphatic 3-0 win at Alaves on Sunday. Barcelona’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski hit a first-half treble at Alaves on Sunday ©…

Ruthless Gauff beats Muchova in straight sets to win China Open

October 6, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Beijing (AFP) – Coco Gauff overpowered Karolina Muchova in straight sets to win the China Open on Sunday for her second title of the year and eighth overall. A ruthless Coco Gauff of the United States beat the Czech Republic’s Karolina…

Juventus held by Cagliari after late penalty drama

October 6, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

urin (Italy) (AFP) – Juventus were held to a surprise 1-1 home draw by Cagliari on Sunday after a late penalty which led to the Turin giants conceding second place in Serie A to Inter Milan. Razvan Marin (2R) celebrates his…

Madrid beat Villarreal but Carvajal suffers knee injury

October 6, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Madrid (AFP) – Fede Valverde and Vinicius Junior strikes helped Real Madrid bounce back from their first defeat since January with a 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior netted in the second half…

Monaco take top spot in Ligue 1 with win at Rennes

October 6, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Paris (AFP) – Monaco went top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday with a 2-1 win away to Rennes, moving three points ahead of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain. Thilo Kehrer (2nd R) opened the scoring for Monaco as they went…