Shapovalov upset in Dubai semifinals; Russia's Rublev makes anti-war plea
Canada's Denis Shapovalov fell to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in a wild semifinal that saw all three sets go to tiebreaks on Friday at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
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Andrey Rublev bests Vesely for Dubai title, 2nd singles tournament victory in past week
Andrey Rublev won his second singles title in less than a week — and 10th overall — when he beat Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday.
Benzema strikes again as Real Madrid edge past Rayo
MADRID: Karim Benzema proved the difference again for Real Madrid on Saturday by scoring a late winner against Rayo Vallecano to send his team nine points clear at the top of La Liga. Benzema struck in the 83rd minute, his 29th goal of the season enough to seal a scrappy victory at Vallecas but one that could put Madrid almost out of sight if Sevilla fail to beat local rivals Real Betis on Sunday. Betis sit third and have been in excellent form in recent weeks.
Eddie Howe hails Joelinton after Newcastle’s fourth win in five Premier League matches
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has hailed the transformation of Joelinton after the Brazilian’s goal set the Magpies on their way to their fourth Premier League win in five matches. The forward has divided opinion since his $53 million switch from Hoffenheim in 2019. But after handing over the club’s famous No.9 shirt, worn by record goalscorer Alan Shearer, and dropping back into a more defensive midfield role, Joelinton has been a revelation under Howe.
Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea to club’s foundation: club
LONDON: Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich is handing over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to the trustees of its charitable foundation, a statement from the European champions said on Saturday. “During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities,” the club statement said.
Newcastle’s rise up the Premier League table continues after 2-0 win at Brentford
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe looks to be within touching distance of his first trophy at Newcastle United, albeit a personal, rather than collective one. Howe’s Magpies made it three wins from four to finish off the month of February, putting the head coach in the running for Premier League manager of the month after the team’s unbeaten exploits. More importantly, the gap to the top flight’s bottom three was again stretched to four points, having been cut to two in the week, following a 2-0 victory over 10-man Brentford in West London.
Emblem Road lands $20million Saudi Cup in major win for kingdom
Emblem Road, trained by Mitab Almulawah in Saudi Arabia in the silks of Prince Saud bin Salman Abdulaziz, outclassed an elite international field to win the $20million Saudi Cup on Saturday.
Swiatek claims Qatar Open title, dedicates win to 'suffering Ukraine'
Poland's Iga Swiatek swept aside Anett Kontaveit in the Qatar Open final on Saturday and dedicated her victory to "the people who are suffering in Ukraine".