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Real Madrid are a better team, but Barcelona are improving

Spanish football vocabulary has a great word, resultadista, which criticises those whose conclusions stem purely from the result of a match rather than a wider view of the performance or ideas of a particular team, player or coach. So while Real Madrid were stronger, quicker and more clever than Barcelona during Sunday's 3-1 win in El Clasico (stream a replay on ESPN+) and unquestionably deserved their win, it is arguable that reaction to how Xavi's team performed in several key aspects has been… resultadista.

Kevin Durant praises Zion Williamson, calls him 'one of one'

NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant studies the game, and its history, as much as any top player in the NBA today. That's why his praise of New Orleans Pelicans young forward Zion Williamson as a «one of one» type of talent speaks volumes about the kind of ability he believes the 22-year-old possesses.

Jyothi Yarraji becomes first Indian woman hurdler to break 13 second barrier

The 23-year-old Yarraji, representing Railways, cruised to victory in 12.82 seconds and, with the wind gauge reading 0.9m/s, she could not be denied her national record timing a second time. She had won the same event in the National Games in Gandhinagar in a time of 12.79 seconds but was supported by wind that exceeded the permissible limit. Her earlier national record was 13.04 set in May.

Boucher (hamstring) practises, Raps hopeful of status for opener

Head coach Nick Nurse told reporters that forward Chris Boucher practised Monday as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury.

FA Cup first round draw LIVE: Updates as League One & League Two teams learn opponents

The draw for the first round proper of FA Cup takes place this evening as teams in the EFL enter the competition.

Special being back where it changed for me: Neeraj Chopra returns to National Stadium at 'Thank You Tokyo'

As per the Olympics.com, the Olympic champion was in the Japanese capital on Sunday to attend the event, which was organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japanese Olympic Committee to commemorate the successful hosting of the global sporting event last year. The people of Japan were also appreciated for making the event a huge success despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost 18,000 people turned out to watch the event, which involved a series of sports initiations and demonstrations from top athletes. The massive crowd, which had not turned up to the stadium due to the pandemic, now got to see the sight of Neeraj storming down the runway and hurling a javelin once again, just like he did during his Olympics triumph. "Had a great time at the #Tokyo2020 Commemoration Ceremony today, and was a special feeling being back at the stadium where it all changed for me. Thank you to @iocmedia, @gorin and @Tokyo2020 for the invite! #ThankYouTokyo #arigatouDong Jing ," tweeted Neeraj.

North Carolina No. 1 in AP's preseason men's basketball poll

North Carolina surprised just about everyone last year when a talented team led by first-year coach Hubert Davis parlayed a No. 8 seed in the NCAA tournament into a run to the national title game.

Manchester United could join other Premier League clubs in landmark USA pre-season tournament

Pre-season tours are a staple of the modern game. Every year clubs like Manchester United choose a location to travel to and play games with both local and other world-famous clubs to allow a section of their global fanbase who can't come and watch them on a regular basis the opportunity to do so.

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Real Madrid are a better team, but Barcelona are improving

Kevin Durant praises Zion Williamson, calls him 'one of one'

Jyothi Yarraji becomes first Indian woman hurdler to break 13 second barrier

Boucher (hamstring) practises, Raps hopeful of status for opener

FA Cup first round draw LIVE: Updates as League One & League Two teams learn opponents

Special being back where it changed for me: Neeraj Chopra returns to National Stadium at 'Thank You Tokyo'

North Carolina No. 1 in AP's preseason men's basketball poll

Manchester United could join other Premier League clubs in landmark USA pre-season tournament