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Liu equaliser ensures champions Shandong stay on Wuhan's tail
HONG KONG : Liu Yang struck midway through the second half to ensure defending champions Shandong Taishan remained in touch with Chinese Super League leaders Wuhan Three Towns as the teams shared a 1-1 draw in Jinan on Wednesday.
US Open: Coco Gauff Into US Open Quarter-Finals for First Time
Teenager Coco Gauff reached the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time on Sunday with a 7-5, 7-5 victory over China's Zhang Shuai. The 18-year-old 12th seed from Atlanta advanced to a last eight meeting with France's Caroline Garcia after prevailing in 1hr 57 minutes. Prior to this season, Gauff had never gone further than the third round at the US Open.
Chinese Super League leaders Wuhan battle back to down Meizhou
TOKYO : Wuhan Three Towns came back from a goal down to hand Meizhou Hakka a 2-1 defeat on Monday that keeps the Chinese Super League leader's unbeaten start to the campaign intact.
Chinese Super League to continue playing through World Cup
HONG KONG : Chinese football authorities have confirmed that the current Chinese Super League season will not break for the World Cup finals in November and December once it returns to action on Aug. 5.
Atletico Madrid sign Belgian international Axel Witsel
Axel Witsel has joined Atletico Madrid on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund, the Spanish La Liga club announced on Wednesday. The 33-year-old, who has been capped 124 times by Belgium, has signed until June 30, 2023 after four years in the Bundesliga.
Haller completes Dortmund switch from Ajax
Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of striker Sebastien Haller from Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam on a four-year contract, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday.