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Misfiring United seek revival and rare double in Manchester derby
Manchester United can claim a league double over Manchester City for the first time in five years and Ruben Amorim needs that victory more than ever in a season where the club are headed for their worst finish in Premier League history.
Beryl, Helene and Milton join list of nearly 100 hurricane names so deadly they won’t be repeated
Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Beryl caused so much destruction last year that their names are being retired.
Canadian soccer men reach all-time high at 30 in FIFA world rankings
Canada climbed one spot to an all-time best No. 30 in the latest FIFA rankings released Thursday.
Spain prosecutors to appeal ruling overturning
Spain prosecutors to appeal ruling overturning Alves’ rape conviction Spanish prosecutors said Wednesday they would a appeal a court ruling that overturned former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves’ rape conviction, a verdict criticised by the government and women’s groups.
Bayern aim to go full throttle despite weakened defence, says Kompany
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are aiming to go "full throttle" and adapt creatively in the final stretch of the season after injuries in defence, coach Vincent Kompany said ahead of Friday's visit to mid-table Augsburg.
Lionel Messi And Inter Miami Stunned By LAFC In CONCACAF Champions Cup
Los Angeles FC sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami spinning to their first defeat of the season on Wednesday, scoring an upset 1-0 victory in their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final first-leg clash. A 57th-minute strike from Los Angeles-born El Salvador international Nathan Ordaz handed LAFC a precious advantage heading into next Wednesday's return leg in Florida. "I think we saw a complete performance," said LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo, whose only complaint was that his team had not managed to win by a more convincing margin. "If we're honest with ourselves we need to be a little sharper in front of goal. If we get the same types of chances next week in Miami we need to be a little more ruthless." Miami coach Javier Mascherano had few complaints about his team's defeat.
Viswanathan Anand Dances To 'Main Hoon Don' At Indian Chess Grandmaster's Wedding. Video Viral
The wedding pf Indian grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dr. Nidhi Kataria appeared to be a grand affair, with top chess stars attending the event in Pune. World Champion D Gukesh and chess great Viswanathan Anand were seen dancing to popular Bollywood songs. Several videos of the same have gone viral on social media. Apart from Gukesh and Anand, top International Masters like Anish Giri and his wife Sopiko Guramishvili, also a Grandmaster, too attended the pre and post-wedding functions of Vidit and Nidhi. Gukesh danced to the famous Bollywood song 'Badri Ki Dulhania' along with Tania Sachdev, Anish Giri and Sopiko Guramishvili.