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Alcaraz gets revenge over Zverev, Medvedev out of Madrid Open

MADRID: World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Klopp charged by FA for ‘improper’ criticism of referee

LIVERPOOL, England: Jurgen Klopp was charged by the English Football Association with “improper conduct” on Tuesday for his post-match comments about the refereeing in Liverpool’s dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham. The Liverpool manager received a yellow card from referee Paul Tierney after racing along the sideline to celebrate Diogo Jota’s stoppage-time winner Sunday in front of fourth official John Brooks. Klopp was given until Friday to file an official response before the FA considers disciplinary action such as a suspension.

Wolfsburg back in Women’s Champions League final

LONDON: Two-time champion Wolfsburg secured a place in another Women’s Champions League final after scoring a late winner in extra time to beat Arsenal 3-2 for a 5-4 victory on aggregate on Monday.Pauline Bremer tapped in a finish in the 119th minute for the German team after a defensive mistake by Arsenal, just when it seemed the match was going to a penalty shootout.Wolfsburg, which won the competition in 2013 and ‘14 and were a runner-up in 2016, ‘18 and ‘20, will play Barcelona in the final in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on June 3.The second leg of the semifinals was played in front of 60,063 spectators at Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal’s men’s team.

Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves to feature in NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023

LONDON & ABU DHABI: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 will feature the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves playing two preseason games on Thursday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 7 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.