Jim Crawford relishing opportunity Italy test presents his Under-21 side
Jim Crawford has backed his battle-hardened Under-21s to bounce back from Friday's hammer blow at home to Norway in their pivotal final European qualifier in Italy.
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Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to take Shanghai Masters title
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, giving the Italian his tour-leading seventh title of the season.
England return to winning ways in Nations League, Austria thrash Norway
England eased to a 3-1 victory away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday, while Austria put five past Erling Haaland's Norway.
AC Milan's Striker Pulisic Among Five Out For USA Match In Mexico
AC Milan striker Christian Pulisic is among five players rested from the United States national team ahead of Tuesday's friendly in Mexico, US Soccer said on Sunday. Pulisic set up the first American goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Panama at Austin, Texas, that marked a triumphant debut for new US coach Mauricio Pochettino of Argentina. On Sunday, Pulisic was released back to AC Milan, the 26-year-old winger having played a large number of minutes over the past month for his Italian club and the US side.
Bok prop Nyakane starts for Sharks in Italy
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Juventus Readmitted To ECA After Failed Super League Revolt
Juventus have been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after the Serie A club's failed bid to create a continental Super League, the organisation's chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Thursday. Italy's most successful club, Juve abandoned the ECA in order to push for the so-called European Super League, which was launched in April 2021 but quickly collapsed after fan anger and threats from governing bodies UEFA and FIFA. "I am pleased to welcome Juventus back to our family. Now, all top division clubs in over 20 countries are ECA members," Al-Khelaifi, who is also president of Paris Saint-Germain, said during the ECA's General Assembly in Athens.
World Number 2 Carlos Alcaraz Knocked Out Of Shanghai Masters By Tomas Machac
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in straight sets by 33rd-ranked Tomas Machac, losing 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Thursday. The Czech will face world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, after a surprisingly straightforward 6-1, 6-4 victory over an injured Daniil Medvedev earlier. Machac edged out Alcaraz in a closely fought first-set tiebreak after neither player was able to break their opponent's serve.
Jannik Sinner Avoids Shanghai Deja Vu With Assured Ben Shelton Win
World number one Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in straight sets. Last year at the same stage it was Shelton, ranked 16, who was victorious, but on Wednesday the Italian looked confident from the start as he won 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) in 88 minutes.