Gakpo says Dutch skipper Van Dijk persuaded him to join Liverpool
Dutch forward Cody Gakpo said he was persuaded to join Liverpool by Netherlands skipper Virgil van Dijk, who also plays at the Premier League club.
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Klopp: 'Unstoppable' Nunez will become more clinical
Jurgen Klopp saluted Darwin Nunez and insisted he is unstoppable despite his wastefulness at Aston Villa.
Mbappe, Neymar back for PSG as Ligue 1 reboots
PARIS: Normal service is set to resume in France on Wednesday with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar both set to feature for leaders Paris Saint-German as they restart their Ligue 1 season, 45 days after it was popped on ice for the World Cup, with a home game against struggling Strasbourg.
Nets run streak to 9 games with 125-117 victory over Cavaliers
LOS ANGELES: Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving scored 32 points apiece as the Brooklyn Nets pushed their NBA winning streak to nine games Monday with a 125-117 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
HAVANA: The US will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year.
Arsenal comeback opens up seven-point Premier League lead
LONDON: Arsenal opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after coming from behind to beat West Ham 3-1 at the Emirates on Monday. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli turned the game around in the space of five second half minutes before Eddie Nketiah stepped up in the absence of Gabriel Jesus to seal all three points. Said Benrahma’s first half penalty had given the Hammers the lead, but David Moyes’ men remain just one point above the relegation zone in 16th.
Andoo Comanche leads Sydney-Hobart yacht race
SYDNEY: Australian boat Andoo Comanche held a slim lead in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race Tuesday but will need winds to pick up if it is going to challenge the course’s record time.
Arsenal stretch lead to seven points as Premier League returns, Newcastle go second
LONDON :Arsenal came from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 and extend their Premier League lead to seven points as the top-flight season resumed on Monday.