World U17 men's hockey challenge returns after pandemic hiatus
CALGARY — The world men's under-17 hockey challenge returns after a pandemic hiatus with Langley and Delta, B.C., hosting the international tournament in November.
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Portugal boss Fernando Santos delivers assured Cristiano Ronaldo verdict despite Manchester United predicament
Cristiano Ronaldo may be in the midst of a goal drought, but his international manager has no worries that his impact is diminishing.
Ronaldo given full backing by Portugal boss Santos
Fernando Santos insists that Cristiano Ronaldo remains an important figure for the national team even if his playing time at Manchester United has been limited mainly to substitute appearances so far this season. Ronaldo was called up to the Portugal squad on Thursday for Nations League games against the Czech Republic on September 24 and against Spain three days later.
Inter beat 10-man Plzen in Champions League
Inter Milan’s Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko (L) and Viktoria Plzen’s Czech defender Vaclav Jemelka vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group C football match between Viktoria Plzen and Inter Milan in Plzen on September 13, 2022. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)
WTA roundup: 17-year-old reaches Chennai quarterfinals
Teenager Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic upset No. 5 seed Rebecca Peterson of Sweden 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Chennai Open in India.
Gavi signs new Barcelona contract with €1bn release clause
Barcelona teenager Gavi has signed a contract extension until 2026 that includes a release clause of €1 billion.
Champions League: Bayern Munich defeat Barcelona, Liverpool grab late winner, Tottenham Hotspur beaten
Bayern Munich got the better of Barcelona as Robert Lewandowski returned to face his former club on Tuesday, while a late Joel Matip goal allowed Liverpool to beat Ajax and get their Champions League campaign up and running. There was also a surprise defeat for Tottenham Hotspur at Sporting Lisbon, and Atletico Madrid were beaten on their trip to play Bayer Leverkusen. Both Spanish visitors to Germany came away on the losing side, with Barcelona going down 2-0 at the Allianz Arena in Group C as Lewandowski came back to the club he left in the summer after eight prolific seasons in Bavaria.
WTA roundup: Top seed Alison Riske-Amritraj upset in Chennai
Anastasia Gasanova of Russia toppled No. 1 seed Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday in the first round of the Chennai Open in India.