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How Manchester United should line up vs Bournemouth in Premier League fixture
Manchester United take on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
'Take a risk' - Ruben Amorim might give away his Manchester United starting XI for Athletic Bilbao
Manchester United have been aware that it is Bilbao or bust for the last few months now.
Ruben Amorim spoke the truth about Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United
Even Ruben Amorim has admitted Rasmus Hojlund is getting worse.
Iga Swiatek Survives Alexandra Eala Scare To Start Madrid Open Defence
Defending Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek survived a scare to beat rising teenage star Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday and reach the third round in the Spanish capital. The 19-year-old Filipina, who beat Swiatek in straight sets on a shock run to the Miami Open semi-finals in March, claimed the first set as the world number two struggled. Swiatek, who has been below her best so far this season, found her rhythm in the second set and eventually downed Eala, ranked 72nd, with ease in the third. "It wasn't easy to get into the rhythm and the right timing and I'm happy that I was just patient," Swiatek told Spanish broadcaster TVE.
Arsenal will not rest players for Crystal Palace clash, says Arteta
Arsenal have no plans to rotate their team and rest players for their midweek Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace in preparation for next week's Champions League semi-final against Paris St Germain, manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday.
Lakers unprepared for 'more physical' Wolves in Game 1 loss - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — After pushing themselves in the play-in tournament the past two years just to qualify for the postseason, the Los Angeles Lakers relished the chance to earn a week off leading into Game 1 to prepare for their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Knicks use Pistons' miscues to spark 21-0 run in Game 1 win - ESPN
NEW YORK — The young, upstart Detroit Pistons, who had more than tripled their regular-season win total and were seeking their first playoff win in 17 years, seemingly had little else to prove in Saturday's first-round opener.