Erling Haaland's Norway manager says Man City striker won't win Ballon d'Or
Erling Haaland is one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or this year - but his national team manager believes Lionel Messi should win the award instead.
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Djokovic downs Medvedev at US Open to win record-tying 24th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, cementing his claim as the greatest tennis player in history.
Novak Djokovic: The Undisputed King Of Tennis
Novak Djokovic, who won his fourth US Open and all-time record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever. The Serb's victory over Daniil Medvedev at Flushing Meadows - his third major triumph of 2023 -- took him two Slams clear of great rival Rafael Nadal at the top of the list of men's Slam champions. For 36-year-old Djokovic, it matters to be the best, and he has a strong sense of his historical place in tennis.
Djokovic downs Medvedev at US Open to win record-tying 24th Slam
Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, cementing his claim as the greatest tennis player in history.
Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Wout Weghorst Keeps Netherlands On Course As Ireland Stumble
Wout Weghorst kept the Netherlands on course for Euro 2024 as he came off the bench to bag the decisive goal in his side's 2-1 win against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Ronald Koeman's team suffered an early shock when Adam Idah's penalty put Ireland ahead in Dublin in their Group B game. But Liverpool's Cody Gakpo netted a penalty soon after and the visitors wrapped up the points thanks to Weghorst's second half strike.
Novak Djokovic wins US Open men's final for fourth time
The victory, his fourth in 10 Flushing Meadows finals, capped another remarkable Grand Slam campaign for Djokovic with wins at the Australian, French and US Opens and a return to the top of the world rankings when they are updated on Monday.
Risks not rewarded as defensive errors cost Ireland vital victory
Three years creating a team around a solid back line, but in the end, it proved their Achilles Heel, as the Ireland defence were crushed by a double Dutch demolition to call time on their Euro 2024 Group B campaign.
Rugby: Wales off to winning start as they beat Fiji 32-26 in World Cup classic
Victory in the raucous, freewheeling contest offers a beleaguered Welsh squad redemption after losing six of eight internationals in 2023, while Fiji's hopes of advancing already look dented for all their recent progress.