James triple-double sparks Lakers to overtime victory over Knicks
NEW YORK: LeBron James scored a 28-point triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers dug deep to score a 129-123 overtime win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
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Don’t write Joshua off, Hearn warns ahead of AJ’s return
Mexican-American heavyweight boxing champion Andy Ruiz Jr (L), and British heavyweight boxing challenger Anthony Joshua (R) face each other, as Eddie Hearn (C) looks on during their press conference in Diriyah in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on December 4, 2019, ahead of the upcoming “Clash on the Dunes”. – The hotly-anticipated rematch between Ruiz Jr and British challenger Anthony Joshua is scheduled to take place in Diriya, near the Saudi capital on December 7. (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE / AFP)
Chelsea complete record signing of Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez
LONDON: Premier League side Chelsea completed the signing of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British record £106.8 million ($131.46 million) on Wednesday after a day of complex negotiations between the clubs.
Australia's World Cup hero Souttar snapped up by Leicester
Australia defender Harry Souttar joined Leicester City from Stoke City on Tuesday in a long-term deal that will keep him at the English Premier League club until the end of the 2027-28 season.
Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Olympics, IOC says sanctions stand
KYIV: Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Paris Olympics in 2024 due to Moscow’s invasion, the sports minister said on Tuesday.
Spurs sign right back Porro from Sporting
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Spanish right back Pedro Porro from Portuguese side Sporting on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to make the deal permanent in the summer, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
Newcastle sink Saints to end 47-year wait to reach League Cup final
NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom: Newcastle reached the League Cup final for the first time in 47 years as Sean Longstaff’s double inspired a 2-1 win against Southampton in Tuesday’s semifinal second leg at jubilant St. James’ Park. Longstaff’s first-half strikes ensured Eddie Howe’s side finished the job after winning 1-0 in the first leg last week.
Inter beat Atalanta to reach Italian Cup semifinals
MILAN: Inter Milan set up a potential Italian Cup semifinal clash with arch rivals Juventus after the holders saw off Atalanta 1-0 on Tuesday. Matteo Darmian struck the only goal 11 minutes after half-time, his low strike across Juan Musso enough to put a tight quarter-final at the San Siro in Inter’s favor.