The defending champions Manchester City defeated injury-plagued Chelsea 1-0 on Thursday to close the gap on Arsenal, the leaders of the Premier League, to just five points. After halftime, substitutes Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez combined for the only goal, which was scored by the Algerian in the 63rd minute, Pep Guardiola’s team improved significantly. Despite starting the game in 10th place in the table, Graham Potter’s Chelsea won the first 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge. https://twitter.com/khendofm_kenya/status/1611122818321903617?s=20&t=MrghPaPRhDdjR8p-NLcsOA However, the visitors found their attacking rhythm in the second half, and Guardiola acknowledged that they were “miles better in every department” after…
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Britain’s Emma Raducanu lost to Viktoria Kuzmova in the second round of the WTA 250 Auckland Classic on Thursday after rolling her ankle. As a result, her participation in this month’s Australian Open is in doubt. Raducanu, a former U.S. Open champion, won the first set in 22 minutes, but she struggled in the second. During a medical timeout, she had her left ankle examined, and she then left the court in tears because she was unable to win the first point of the decider. On January 16, the Australian Open begins.Coco Gauff had earlier defeated fellow American Sofia Kenin…
The young Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will not be able to bowl in the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year are baffling, but Green insists that he will be “100 percent available” to bat and bowl for the Mumbai Indians. Green, who was hit by an Anrich Nortje bouncer in the second Test against South Africa and broke his finger, is only allowed to bowl in the IPL 2023 after April, according to rumors. However, the 23-year-old, who was acquired by the most successful IPL team for Rs 17.50 crore—the second-highest price paid for a player…
Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who was born on May 22, 1987, He currently holds the No. 1 for a record-breaking total of 373 weeks,[7], and he finished as the. At the moment, he is ranked No. 5 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in singles play. He has won a record-breaking 91 ATP singles titles, including a record-breaking 65 Big Titles, six year-end championships, and 38 Masters titles. As Novak Djokovic faced the possibility of missing additional tournaments in the United States due to his refusal to receive a coronavirus shot, he stated on Thursday…
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah confirmed on Thursday that India and Pakistan are in the same group for the Asia Cup 2023. This comes as the Asian Cricket Council announces the calendar for the next two years. India and Pakistan are archrivals. Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), made an announcement on Thursday regarding the cricket calendar of the council for the years 2023 and 2024 as well as a structure for a pathway to qualify for the Men’s and Women’s Asia…
Rebeka Masarova, a Spanish qualifier, defeated second-seeded Sloane Stephens 6-3, 7-5 (5) at the ASB Tennis Classic on Wednesday as the WTA Tour event’s organizers battled a backlog of singles matches brought on by persistent rain. To ensure that the first round of singles was completed, matches had to be played inside and without any spectators present. Stephens struggled to adjust to the indoor setting and lost to the 130th-ranked Masarova in just under two hours on a day that would be notable for the number of American players playing. The game was a repeat from the previous night; When…
Matteo Berrettini of Italy won a thrilling three-set match on Wednesday against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland to give Italy the advantage in the United Cup city final in Brisbane. Berrettini defeated the imposing world number 10 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, proving that he is a serious contender for the Australian Open. After rising star Lorenzo Musetti served almost flawlessly to put Italy ahead in the first match of the day, top-ranked Iga Swiatek defeated Martina Trevisan to level the tie. https://twitter.com/WeAreTennis/status/1610571046213525505?s=20&t=YBYuBFP0hQSI6l0hXS595g When Magda Linette plays Lucia Bronzetti in the second women’s singles match before the mixed doubles, she will attempt to…
Antonio Conte issued a warning to Tottenham that he may resign if he does not enjoy the challenge of attempting to transform the team into a serious contender for major championships. With Inter Milan, Chelsea, and Juventus, Conte has won domestic league titles. When the 53-year-old arrived at Tottenham in late 2021 to find the team in turmoil, he called the team’s impressive fourth-place finish in the Premier League a “miracle.” However, in his efforts to establish the foundations for long-term success at a club that last won a trophy in 2008, Conte has repeatedly stressed the need for patience.…
According to a Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) official on Wednesday, “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will take care of the further treatment of Star India cricketer Rishabh Pant, and board secretary Jay Shah himself will keep a close eye on it.” Pant’s further treatment will be taken into consideration by BCCI now. Jay Shah himself will watch out for his treatment. The DDCA official told ANI that the board would send him to the UK if necessary. Pant will be transferred to Mumbai: Shyam Sharma According to DDCA director Shyam Sharma, Pant, who was…
Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell scored a stunning 71 points Monday, matching the eighth-most ever scored in an NBA game. The Cavaliers overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat the Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime. Mitchell scored the most points in a single game since legendary Lakers player Kobe Bryant scored 81 against Toronto in 2006. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for Philadelphia in a single game against the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962. Mitchell the seventh. scored 70 or more points in a game https://twitter.com/coshtribune/status/1610224206347649026?s=20&t=AHqLUPvE8wzPBIWZX71DuQ Only seven players have ever scored 70 or more points in a game, making Mitchell…
The former world number one Daniil Medvedev began his 2023 singles campaign on Tuesday by facing a tough workout from Lorenzo Sonego. Sonego pressed Medvedev hard, and Medvedev eventually left Adelaide International with a broken arm. On Monday, Medvedev and fellow Russian Andrey Rublev lost a doubles match, giving him a chance to improve after losing four consecutive matches in 2022. https://twitter.com/shanghaidaily/status/1610195899820699648?s=20&t=c8MkUBdcg56KC2iR1p4nxw However, the 45th-ranked player in the world, Sonego, did not give him a free pass. The Italian pulled the pin with a problem with his right arm and saved an incredible nine set points before winning 7-6 (8/6),…
Australia skipper Pat Cummins claims that the SCG pitch has a “huge connection” to Indian conditions ahead of the third Test against South Africa, hoping that it will provide his team with ideal preparation for their upcoming red-ball series in India. Australia is 2-0 ahead of South Africa in the three-match series, and a victory at the SCG would almost guarantee their place in the World Test Championships Final, which will be held at the Oval in June. In light of the upcoming tour of India in February, a dry, spinning surface is anticipated at the SCG, as Australia has…
An emotional Brazil began Monday paying final respects to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first stunned the world with his skill. The Vila Belmiro, where Santos, Pele’s longtime team, is located, was slowly traversed throughout the day by thousands of fans and football dignitaries. As night fell, more people joined the line, waiting for their turn to walk past “O Rei,” or “The King,” who was lying in the middle of the field. The flags of Brazil and Santos were draped over Pele’s coffin, which was surrounded by white flowers, including bouquets from Neymar’s…
SYDNEY: Dan Evans defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain in a grueling match today, winning 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to propel Britain into the United Cup mixed team tournament’s knockout phase with a 3-1 lead. Britain started the day with a 2-0 lead in the match thanks, in part, to Cameron Norrie’s victory over Rafa Nadal on Saturday. However, Spain came back into the match when Paula Badosa beat Harriet Dart 6-7(6) 7-6(4) 6-1 despite having leg cramps. Britain will now face the winner of Group C, which includes the United States, Czech Republic, and Germany, in the “city final” on Wednesday.…
Hardik Pandya will be supposed to start his full-time T20 captaincy residency on a strong note as the Indian T20 group gets ready to begin its life past Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul with the three-match series against Sri Lanka, starting here on Tuesday. When Hardik led the Indian cricket team to victory in the rain-hit T20 series in New Zealand, cricket fans got more than a glimpse of his vision for the team. The shortest format is not a priority for the Indian team during an ODI World Cup year, but the series will enable Hardik to…