Nets win without Irving, Bucks keep rolling
LOS ANGELES: The Brooklyn Nets shook off controversy and eased to a 128-86 NBA victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday in their first game since star guard Kyrie Irving was suspended.
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As World Cup break looms, Howe won’t be drawn on Newcastle’s transfer window plans
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe refuses to be drawn on whether Newcastle United plans to dip into the transfer market come January.
Sabalenka beats Pegula to reach WTA Finals semis, Ons Jabeur eliminated
FORTH WORTH, TEXAS: Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 on Friday and advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Finals as second-ranked Tunisian Ons Jabeur was eliminated.
Brazil head to Qatar as favourites to win a World Cup like no other
The first World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East will be unlike any that has come before, but there may still be a familiar name on the trophy with Brazil heading to Qatar as the favourites to succeed France and end two decades of European dominance.
Saudi delegation arrives in Abu Dhabi for Jiu-Jitsu World Championship
The Saudi delegation of 20 athletes has arrived in Abu Dhabi ahead of the start of the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship on Saturday.
Ronaldo scores on United return in Sheriff stroll
PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his first Manchester United appearance since his refusal to come on as a substitute last week in a 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday. The victory, with goals from Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford adding to Ronaldo’s strike, guaranteed the Red Devils a place in the next round, where they will join Barcelona who were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage 24 hours earlier.
PSV beats Arsenal 2-0, Real Betis reaches round of 16 in Europa League
PSV Eindhoven became the first team to hold Arsenal scoreless this season, beating the Gunners 2-0 on Thursday to keep alive the fight for first place in their Europa League group. Joey Veerman and substitute Luuk de Jong scored in the second half for PSV to hand Premier League leader Arsenal only its second loss of the season in all competitions and first in the Europa League. De Jong set up Veerman to shoot past Aaron Ramsdale from inside the area in the 56th minute before heading in the second seven minutes later.
Hamilton hoping to race on past 40 with new Mercedes contract
MEXICO CITY: Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to sign a new multi-year contract with Mercedes and continue racing in Formula One into his forties. Speaking to reporters ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion revealed he was in talks with the team about another multi-year. Asked about his future, Hamilton, 37, said: “You’re stuck with me for quite a bit longer.