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George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76. Foreman’s family announced his death on social media. “A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose,” his family wrote. A native Texan, Foreman began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist who inspired fear as he climbed to the peak of the heavyweight division by stopping Joe Frazier in 1973.

Struggling Medvedev suffers early exit in Miami

MIAMI, United States: Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the Miami Open in the second round on Friday after suffering a 6-2, 6-3 upset defeat to Spain’s 56th-ranked Jaume Munar. Medvedev, the 2023 winner in Miami, showed his frustration, hurling his racket on several occasions as the Mallorca-born 27-year-old picked up his third career win against a top 10 opponent. The Russian made 32 unforced errors and although he gave himself a chance of a comeback in the final game, he couldn’t convert on two break points. Karen Khachanov ensured the Nick Kyrgios comeback trail was cut short with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-0 win. Australian Kyrgios, who has struggled since wrist surgery, defeated Mackenzie McDonald in the first round to earn his first tour-level win since October 2022 but was unable to overcome Khachanov, who reached the semis in Miami in 2023. In the women’s draw, world number two Iga Swiatek advanced into the third round after surviving a second set dip to beat France’s Caroline Garcia 6-2, 7-5. Swiatek had beaten Garcia with ease at the same stage at Indian Wells earlier this month but she faced a little more resistance at Hard Rock Stadium. Swiatek was 3-1 down in the second set and had to save a set point, when serving at 5-4 down before rallying to win the last three games. “My energy level got down really fast.

PSG stun Liverpool on penalties to make Champions League quarters

LIVERPOOL: Paris Saint-Germain produced a historic turnaround to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals at Liverpool’s expense as they triumphed 4-1 on penalties after a 1-0 second leg win at Anfield. Never in Liverpool’s history had they lost a European tie after winning the first leg away from home but Ousmane Dembele’s early strike brought the French champions level at 1-1 on aggregate. PSG were then perfect with their four spot-kicks, while Gianluigi Donnarumma saved from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones. Luis Enrique said before the game that the winners would progress to the final and PSG will be supremely confident of reaching the semifinals at least as they will face Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the last eight. A famous victory for the Parisians was deserved over the tie after they dominated the first leg only to be denied by the brilliance of Alisson Becker in the Liverpool goal before Harvey Elliott snatched a late winner. The roles were reversed early on and Liverpool were made to rue not making more of their chances. Brilliant play by Alexis Mac Allister should have created the opener on four minutes when the Argentine’s cross picked out Mohamed Salah, whose goalbound effort was deflected over by Nuno Mendes. Salah sliced wide another good chance on one of the few occasions he got the better of the determined Mendes. PSG took 10 minutes to ride out the storm from the home side before finding their feet. The visitors took the lead on 12 minutes when Ibrahima Konate could only turn Bradley Barcola’s cross beyond Alisson to leave Dembele with a simple finish. The French international has now scored 23 goals in his last 17 games and could have had more before the end of the night. Konate nearly made

Zverev the next hurdle in Djokovic's Grand Slam record chase, Sinner meets Shelton

MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday with the Serb's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title picking up steam at just the right time.

Zverev not shying away from Australian Open ambitions

MELBOURNE : Alexander Zverev has worn the tag of Grand Slam nearly man for years but after working his way back to the top of the men's game following a serious injury the German is eager to claim some long overdue success at Melbourne Park.

Manchester United Have 99 Problems But Salah-Starrer Liverpool At Anfield Ain't One

Relegation, big-wig benchwarmers, Marcus Rashford placement/replacement, transfer policies, Old Trafford revival, and whatnot - the great Manchester United descent was in full swing when Ruben Amorim's Red Devils visited Anfield to renew their Premier League rivalry with Liverpool on Sunday. Already under the pump after the Newcastle botch job, Amorim-coached Man United produced a much-improved scoreline for the partisans at Anfield.

Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Alisson Becker in training boost before Girona trip

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and goalkeeper Alisson Becker were both involved in full training ahead of their Champions League trip to Girona.

Cody Gakpo hits brace as Liverpool hold on to beat Brighton

Cody Gakpo claimed a stunning second-half double as holders Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with an absorbing 3-2 win against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

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George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76

Struggling Medvedev suffers early exit in Miami

PSG stun Liverpool on penalties to make Champions League quarters

Zverev the next hurdle in Djokovic's Grand Slam record chase, Sinner meets Shelton

Zverev not shying away from Australian Open ambitions

Manchester United Have 99 Problems But Salah-Starrer Liverpool At Anfield Ain't One

Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Alisson Becker in training boost before Girona trip

Cody Gakpo hits brace as Liverpool hold on to beat Brighton