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Frank unfazed by trophy expectations at Spurs

LONDON: Thomas Frank said he can handle the pressure to win trophies with Tottenham as he prepared for the start the club’s League Cup bid against Doncaster on Wednesday. While many of his fellow Premier League managers use the League Cup to blood youngsters, Frank has pledged to pick a strong team to face third-tier Doncaster in the third-round clash in London. Frank is well aware that Tottenham’s Europa League triumph under his predecessor Ange Postecoglou last season has raised expectations among fans. Postecoglou was axed despite ending Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought because he presided over the club’s worst top-flight finish since 1976/77. Improving on that 17th place is crucial for Frank in his first season after arriving from Brentford, but putting more silverware in the trophy cabinet would also be a feather in his cap. “I’m very aware of the expectation,” said Frank. “I think it’s that balance.

Arsenal’s Madueke sidelined for ‘a few weeks’ due to knee injury, Arteta says

LONDON: Arsenal winger Noni Madueke will be out for a few weeks after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City, manager Mikel Arteta has said. England international Madueke, who moved from Chelsea in the close season, was substituted at halftime after picking up the injury. British media said the 23-year-old could miss six to eight weeks. “It looks like he will be out for a few weeks ... we will have to scan him again next week.

Iconic former umpire Bird dies at 92

Retired international cricket umpire Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, who officiated in three World Cup finals, has died aged 92, his former clubs Yorkshire and Leicestershire said on Tuesday.

Kiwi brain trust plots All Blacks downfall at Eden Park

If Australia break their 39-year losing streak at Eden Park against the All Blacks on Saturday it may go down in history as the ultimate inside job given the New Zealanders dominating the Wallabies' coaching staff.

Pride of Britain winner sets sail on ‘magical’ surprise trip

When Michelle Tolley won an award at the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards for her campaign work, she was on top of the world. But there was another surprise in store for her.

Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, September 23)

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Ryder Cup: Donald says fans could turn on fee-earning U.S. stars - ESPN

Luke Donald has claimed that American fans at Bethpage Black could turn on Team USA's players because they are being paid to take part.

Torres double helps Barcelona cruise to 3-0 victory over Getafe

BARCELONA: Ferran Torres scored twice as Barcelona cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Getafe in LaLiga on Sunday, with Dani Olmo adding the third goal and an assist in another impressive display by Hansi Flick’s side at their makeshift home venue. The win keeps the unbeaten Catalans second in the standings with 13 points, trailing leaders Real Madrid by two points after Los Blancos maintained their flawless record with five wins from five matches by beating Espanyol on Saturday. Playing in front of 6,000 rain-soaked fans at their Sant Joan Despi training ground, Barcelona controlled proceedings from the outset, showcasing their depth and resilience despite missing Lamine Yamal for the third consecutive game due to injury. Torres, who got another chance to start in place of Robert Lewandowski in Flick’s rotation policy, opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a brilliant team move, firing past David Soria after Olmo’s clever back-heel set him up perfectly. The Spanish forward doubled the advantage in the 34th minute, beating the offside trap from Raphinha’s through ball before delivering a tidy finish just inside the left post. The 25-year-old Spanish international nearly completed his hat-trick before halftime but ended up striking the crossbar with the goal at his mercy after rounding the keeper. The double takes him to four goals in five games this season, placing him second in the LaLiga scoring charts, just one goal behind Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe. “I know I can be a starter at Barcelona and I need to take advantage of every opportunity I get.

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Frank unfazed by trophy expectations at Spurs

Arsenal’s Madueke sidelined for ‘a few weeks’ due to knee injury, Arteta says

Iconic former umpire Bird dies at 92

Kiwi brain trust plots All Blacks downfall at Eden Park

Pride of Britain winner sets sail on ‘magical’ surprise trip

Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, September 23)

Ryder Cup: Donald says fans could turn on fee-earning U.S. stars - ESPN

Torres double helps Barcelona cruise to 3-0 victory over Getafe