Leverkusen lead does not last long as PSV hold them to draw
LEVERKUSEN, Germany :PSV Eindhoven fought back quickly after conceding a sloppy goal to hold German hosts Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG
BRUSSELS: Anthony Gordon scored a pair of penalties as Newcastle eased to a 4-0 win away to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday to pick up their first points in the Champions League. Nick Woltemade flicked in Sandro Tonali’s shot to give Newcastle the lead in Brussels before Gordon converted twice from the spot on a comfortable night for Eddie Howe’s men.
Belgium's Union will need to be at their best against Newcastle, warns coach
BRUSSELS :Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise will need to be at their best and focused from the start if they are to stand any chance against Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday, their coach Sebastien Pocognoli warned.
Atalanta come from behind to beat Club Brugge
BERGAMO, Italy :Atalanta came from behind to beat Belgium’s Club Brugge 2-1 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday with Mario Pasalic netting the winner after earning the penalty that led to the equaliser.
Winning is 'be-all and end-all', says Newcastle manager Howe
BRUSSELS :Newcastle United need to win Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Union Saint-Gilloise or risk having to play catch-up in the group phase, manager Eddie Howe warned on Tuesday.
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Flamboyant Pogacar retains world title to cement legacy
KIGALI :Tadej Pogacar lit up Kigali's climbs with a trademark long-range attack to claim a second consecutive men's road race world title on Sunday, an air of inevitability surrounding the event as the Slovenian cemented his legacy among cycling's all-time greats.
Alcaraz dispels injury fears to reach Tokyo quarter-finals
TOKYO: Carlos Alcaraz admitted his ankle injury had worried him and was on his mind as he beat Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 at the Japan Open on Saturday. The world number one hurt himself two days earlier in his opening match in Tokyo, crumpling to the ground before playing on with his ankle heavily strapped. The Spaniard was left sweating on his fitness but he showed no evidence of discomfort as he returned to the court to beat world number 45 Bergs in front of an adoring Japanese crowd. Alcaraz got the job done in an hour and 20 minutes and will face American Brandon Nakashima in the quarter-finals on Sunday. “I was a bit worried before the match so I just wanted to warm up and let’s see how it’s going to feel,” Alcaraz said. “I didn’t feel anything in the ankle, so after the warm-up I decided I can go and I can play.” Alcaraz took to the court with white strapping visible underneath the sock on his left ankle. He did not appear to be restricted in his movement but he limped briefly after chasing a shot that won Bergs a break early in the first set. “In some movements I’m scared about going crazy so most of the time I take it a little easy,” he said. “Sometimes I feel a little bit the ankle, which I would say is normal.” Alcaraz is playing in Japan for the first time and delighted the crowd with a series of leaping forehand winners, claiming the first set despite having his service broken twice. His service was broken three times overall and he blamed his injury for his lack of accuracy. “I think because my thoughts were on the ankle, I forgot about doing a smooth movement, smooth serve,” he said. Alcaraz raced into an early lead in the second set but Bergs made him work hard for the victory with a gritty