Hailie Deegan to make Xfinity debut at Las Vegas
Hailie Deegan announced Tuesday that she will make her Xfinity Series debut Oct. 15 Las Vegas Motor Speedway on NBC and Peacock.
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Leah Williamson withdraws from the England squad for USA and Czech Republic friendlies with injury
England skipper Leah Williamson has withdrawn from the squad to face the USA and the Czech Republic with injury. The Lionesses play world champions the USA at Wembley this Friday, before hosting the Czechs in Brighton on Tuesday, but Williamson — captain of the side that so memorably won the Euros last summer — will play no part, with reports that she has been seen leaving the England camp in a protective boot and on crutches.
Canucks F Boeser (hand surgery) out 3-4 weeks
Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser will miss three-to-four weeks after undergoing hand surgery.
Manas, Shruti capture ITF Asia-Oceania junior tennis titles
Manas defeated compatriot Aryan Shah 7-6 (4), 6-4 to become, at 14 years and nine months, the youngest Indian to win the boys’ singles title at the prestigious event. Yuki Bhambri had won the title twice, first in 2007 at the age of 15 years and three months. Shruti, who finished runner-up at the same event here last year, came close to accomplishing a similar feat as she tamed Australia’s Lily Taylor 6-1, 6-4 to lift the girls’ trophy.
Erling Haaland’s Champions League winner reminded Pep Guardiola of Johan Cruyff
Pep Guardiola compared Erling Haaland to Johan Cruyff after the prolific Norwegian volleyed a superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund.
Guardiola compares 'elastic' Haaland to Cruyff and Ibrahimovic
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland's winner against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday reminded him of one scored by Dutch legend Johan Cruyff many years ago while also comparing the Manchester City striker to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Watch: Erling Haaland's Acrobatic Winner vs Borussia Dortmund Evokes Johan Cruyff Memories
Erling Haaland continued his hot streak in front of goal as his stunning acrobatic finish resigned his old team Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad on Thursday in their Champions League Group G match. Haaland, kept quiet for large durations of the match, scored a magnificent volley, rising high to meet a cross from Joao Cancelo before back-heeling the ball into the net in the 84th minute to complete Manchester City's comeback after going down in the 56th minute.
Pep Guardiola sees shades of Cruyff in Erling Haaland
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared Erling Haaland to Johan Cruyff after the prolific Norwegian volleyed a superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund.