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World No. 205 Tim Van Rijthoven Shocks Daniil Medvedev To Win Dutch Title

Tim van Rijthoven made the most of a rare main tour berth as he claimed a first title by sweeping aside Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-1 in the final of the grass court tournament in 's-Hertogenbosch. The 25-year-old Dutchhman, ranked 205th in the world, took 1hr 5min to crush the Russian who, despite the loss, will return to number one in ATP rankings on Monday in place of Novak Djokovic. Van Rijthoven, who was invited into the Dutch event as a wild card, had spent this season, like most of his career, on the second tier Challenger Tour.

Liverpool close to sealing deal for Benfica forward Nunez: Reports

Liverpool are reportedly close to signing Benfica's Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez in a deal which could be worth up to £85 million ($104 million). The Premier League club have been in talks with Benfica for several weeks and Liverpool's new sporting director Julian Ward is believed to have finally negotiated a swoop for one of the game's hottest properties. It was reported on Sunday that Liverpool have agreed to pay an initial £64 million, with a possible £12.8 million payable in appearance-related add-ons and another £8.5 million depending on team success.

Liverpool close to sealing £64m deal for Benfica forward Nunez

Liverpool are reportedly close to signing Benfica's Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez in a deal which could be worth up to £85 million ($104 million).

Soccer Aid LIVE: England vs World XI line-ups and build-up to 2022 charity match tonight

LIVE – Updated at 18:36

World Cup 2022 rankings: Who are the favorites?

With just one more international window in September before the World Cup, it is time to update and release the 2022 World Cup rankings.

FIH Pro League: Hendrickx strikes twice as Belgium beat India 3-2

Alexander Hendrickx struck a brace as Belgium notched up a thrilling 3-2 victory over India in the second match of the two-leg FIH Pro Hockey League tournament on Sunday. Hendrickx (49th, 59th) produced two goals in the fourth quarter to go with a 33rd minute goal from Nicolas de Kerpel as the Olympic champions fought back from a 0-1 deficit to get the better of India, a day after being stunned by the visitors 4-5 in a shootout. For India, Abhishek (25th) had put India ahead, while Mandeep Singh (60) scored another goal just moments before the hooter.

Frenkie de Jong Man Utd switch moves closer as Ten Hag persistence pays off; issues still to solve

Reports claim Erik ten Hag has worked his magic and persuaded midfield transfer target Frenkie de Jong to join Manchester United.

Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd and Ten Hag are now in 'new' talks for 'huge talent' as well as De Jong

Manchester United are ‘working’ on a new deal for teenage attacker Alejandro Garnacho, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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World No. 205 Tim Van Rijthoven Shocks Daniil Medvedev To Win Dutch Title

Liverpool close to sealing deal for Benfica forward Nunez: Reports

Liverpool close to sealing £64m deal for Benfica forward Nunez

Soccer Aid LIVE: England vs World XI line-ups and build-up to 2022 charity match tonight

World Cup 2022 rankings: Who are the favorites?

FIH Pro League: Hendrickx strikes twice as Belgium beat India 3-2

Frenkie de Jong Man Utd switch moves closer as Ten Hag persistence pays off; issues still to solve

Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd and Ten Hag are now in 'new' talks for 'huge talent' as well as De Jong