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'Super-pumped' Novak Djokovic ending troubled year on a high

Novak Djokovic believes his prolonged but self-inflicted absences in 2022 make him even more "super-pumped and motivated" to finish a year which started with the ignominy of deportation from Australia on a high. The 35-year-old swept to back-to-back titles when he comfortably defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in the Astana final on Sunday, a week after securing the Tel Aviv trophy. "I could not ask for a better restart of the season. I'm super-pumped and motivated to end the season as well as I have done these past couple of weeks," said the former world number one.

Commentary: Games that tolerate cheating gamble with their future

LONDON: In Ian Fleming’s 1955 novel Moonraker, James Bond is enlisted to punish Sir Hugo Drax, a sinister industrialist who cheats at bridge at the fictional Blades club in London. Bond fixes the cards and crushes Drax with an impossible-looking grand slam: “Thirteen separate lashes whose scars no card player would ever lose.”

Italy To Face England In Euro 2020 Qualifying

Reigning champions Italy were drawn on Sunday to face England, the team they beat in the final last year, in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship. Euro 2024, hosted by Germany, will be Italy's chance to regain some pride after they failed to qualify for the World Cup finals which kick off in Qatar in six weeks' time. Italy beat host nation England in a penalty shootout in the Covid-delayed Euro 2020 final at Wembley last year after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.

Harry Kane nets first-half header as Tottenham end tough week with Brighton win

Harry Kane’s 22nd-minute goal helped Tottenham end a difficult week with three points following a 1-0 Premier League win at Brighton.

Liverpool now '100% interested' in 'special' £83m star at Anfield

Liverpool are ‘100%’ interested in luring Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham to Anfield but will be concerned by Manchester City also vying for his signature, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

‘Do they go out and play with niggles?’ – Ferdinand wants Manchester United to push through the pain barrier

Rio Ferdinand believes that modern day players are more reluctant to play with niggling injuries and questioned their desire to go through the pain barrier. The Manchester United legend debated the topic with fellow BT Sport pundits Joe Cole and Joleon Lescott ahead of the Red Devils' match against Everton, as Anthony Martial picked up an injury in the warm-up.

Newcastle: £40m midfielder now has ‘option’ to move to St James’ Park

Newcastle United are an option for Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek once the January transfer window reopens, as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his midfield at St James’ Park, according to journalist Dean Jones.

'They can't do it' – Rio Ferdinand on the issue undermining Erik ten Hag's Manchester United team

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United’s players cannot play a pressing game over long periods, highlighting a damning statistic from this season. Erik ten Hag’s sides have historically been renowned for their pressing tactics, but Ferdinand feels United have failed to replicate this in the majority of their games this term. Ad In Ajax’s 2021/22 title-winning campaign, Ten Hag’s side ranked first in 'possession won in the final third per 90 minutes' — 7.6 times in the Dutch Eredivisie.

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'Super-pumped' Novak Djokovic ending troubled year on a high

Commentary: Games that tolerate cheating gamble with their future

Italy To Face England In Euro 2020 Qualifying

Harry Kane nets first-half header as Tottenham end tough week with Brighton win

Liverpool now '100% interested' in 'special' £83m star at Anfield

‘Do they go out and play with niggles?’ – Ferdinand wants Manchester United to push through the pain barrier

Newcastle: £40m midfielder now has ‘option’ to move to St James’ Park

'They can't do it' – Rio Ferdinand on the issue undermining Erik ten Hag's Manchester United team