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Carlo Ancelotti Points Finger At Real Madrid's 'Lack Of Intensity'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday that two of the main factors behind his team's poor play this season are "lack of intensity in defence and slow ball circulation". Real Madrid sit second in La Liga on 18 points, three points behind leaders Barcelona, but have not set the new season alight despite the long-awaited addition of star striker Kylian Mbappe over the summer. On Wednesday, the reigning Liga and European champions lost their first match of the season away to French club Lille in the Champions League. "We are still not up to par, but we are not far away," Ancelotti said during his pre-match press conference ahead of Madrid's domestic clash with Villarreal.

Revenge For Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas At Shanghai Masters

Both Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas served sweet revenge at the Shanghai Masters on Friday, vanquishing old foes in straight sets as they progressed through to the third round. World number five Medvedev came from behind in both sets to beat Brazil's Thiago Seyboth Wild 7-5, 7-5, while Tsitsipas battled through a tight match against Japan's Kei Nishikori to win 7-6 (8/6), 6-4. Medvedev and Seyboth Wild have only met once before, but it was memorable. The Russian, then world number two, was unceremoniously ejected from the 2023 French Open by qualifier Seyboth Wild in the first round. The tenacious Brazilian did not make it easy for Medvedev on Friday, setting the tone by breaking first to pull 1-3 ahead.

Paul Pogba's doping ban reduced to 18 months after CAS appeal - ESPN

World Cup winner Paul Pogba's doping suspension has been reduced to 18 months from an initial four years, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday.

World Rugby revives talks to raise funds for US expansion, sources say

LONDON : Rugby union’s governing body World Rugby has revived talks to raise funds for growing the sport in the United States, three people familiar with the matter said.

Pogba has doping suspension cut to 18 months, eligible to play next March

PARIS :French soccer player Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been cut to 18 months from an initial four years, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday.

Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime eliminated at Shanghai Masters in Round 2

Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are out of the Shanghai Masters after two rounds.

Kevin De Bruyne Out Of Belgium Nations League Squad

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco named his squad on Friday that will take on Italy and France in the Nations League, with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne missing out through injury. The 33-year-old midfielder had left the question of his international future somewhat up in the air but told Tedesco that he would still be available for selection for the next two years. "I had a long telephone talk with Kevin where, first of all, now he is injured but in general he is very motivated to continue to be with us and to play also the World Cup," said the Italian coach.

Cardiff v Glasgow live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates

Cardiff will hope to maintain their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season against defending champions Glasgow Warriors at the Arms Park tonight (7.35pm).

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Carlo Ancelotti Points Finger At Real Madrid's 'Lack Of Intensity'

Revenge For Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas At Shanghai Masters

Paul Pogba's doping ban reduced to 18 months after CAS appeal - ESPN

World Rugby revives talks to raise funds for US expansion, sources say

Pogba has doping suspension cut to 18 months, eligible to play next March

Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime eliminated at Shanghai Masters in Round 2

Kevin De Bruyne Out Of Belgium Nations League Squad

Cardiff v Glasgow live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates