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Paris Masters: Djokovic, Federer pick semi-final date
Second seed Novak Djokovic will face third seed Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters. Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat Croat Marin Cilic 4-6 6-2 6-3 in two hours and 12 minutes. The Serb lost the opening set and went 2-1 down in the…
Read More »Joshua eyes Whyte as Wilder’s replacement
Anthony Joshua says Dillian Whyte could be his next opponent on April 13 at Wembley Stadium if he defeats Dereck Chisora in their rematch on December 22, and if WBC champion Deontay Wilder doesn’t fight him on that date. This is the first time that Joshua has come out and…
Read More »Paris Masters: Federer defeats Fognini, cruises into Q/finals
Roger Federer moved past Fabio Fognini on Thursday to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals. Federer defeated the Italian 6-4, 6-3, as he moved three wins away from his 100th career title. Federer, 37, who captured his 99th trophy on home ground in Basel last week, will face either Kevin Anderson…
Read More »Solari’s Real Madrid impressive in Copa Del Rey outing
Santiago Solari’s reign as interim Real Madrid coach got off to an encouraging start on Wednesday as the European champions made light of third-tier hosts Melilla in the Copa del Rey. Goals from Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Alvaro Odriozola and Cristo Gonzalez earned the 19-time champions a 4-0 win on…
Read More »Real Madrid: Solari takes over from sacked Julen Lopetegui
The Board of Directors of Real Madrid C. F has appointed Castilla coach and former player Santiago Solari to take charge of the team in an interim basis, following the sack of its former coach Julen Lopetegui on Monday evening. The club said in a statement that, the decision is…
Read More »Sports betting banned
The Albanian government have banned all forms of gambling, according to news report. The report stated that Albania’s parliament passed a law on Thursday banning sports betting and other forms of gambling from the start of 2019 as part of a bid to tackle addiction among gamblers and match-fixing in…
Read More »Pacquiao, Broner planned for January 19
Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner’s fight is reportedly being planned for January 19. The fight is being planned to take place on Fox PPV at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to Dan Rafael. But, there are many who believed that the fighters are at the down end…
Read More »Chelsea keeps unbeaten run alive
Ross Barkley scored a last-minute equaliser to help Chelsea maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Chelsea took the lead when Antonio Rudiger powerfully headed Willian’s corner past David De Gea on 21 minutes. Anthony Martial pulled United level 10 minutes into the second half, firing into the…
Read More »Super Eagles tops AFCON Group E
Super Eagles now sits on top of the AFCON Group E, following their 3-2 victory against Libya in Sfax, Tunisia on Tuesday. A brace by Odion Ighalo and another goal by Ahmed Musa gave Nigeria’s Super Eagles the victory over hosts Libya, in their first encounter was beaten in Uyo,…
Read More »Mayweather responds to Nurmagomedov challenge
Boxer Floyd Mayweather could be open to a bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov after responding to the UFC fighter’s challenge by saying: “Get the chequebook out!” On Sunday the 30-year-old Russian called out American Mayweather, who is also undefeated, adding: “In the jungle there is only one king.” Mayweather, 41, beat…
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