Match of the Day: Mark Chapman makes quip as show starts life after Gary Lineker
Mark Chapman opened with a joke as he introduced the first Saturday night Match of the Day since Gary Lineker’s departure from the show.
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Lucas Bergvall excited about Tottenham’s ‘really good squad’ after winning start
Lucas Bergvall is excited about Tottenham’s “really good squad” and happy to continue being Thomas Frank’s utility man.
Marcus Rashford makes Barcelona debut and Harry Kane lifts silverware in Germany
Marcus Rashford made his competitive debut for Barcelona off the bench as they launched their LaLiga campaign with a 3-0 win at nine-man Mallorca.
Ruben Amorim urges Man Utd to turn Old Trafford into a fortress
Ruben Amorim stressed the importance of turning Old Trafford back into “an enjoyable place” for Manchester United fans as he seeks to chip away at nervousness and create a fortress.
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber rates the club’s Premier League title chances
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is convinced the Gunners already have all the tools they need to construct a Premier League title-winning season.
Alcaraz stops ailing Zverev to reach Cincinnati final against Sinner
CINCINNATI: Carlos Alcaraz moved into his second final at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday with a 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Alexander Zverev. The Spanish winner will play for a trophy against world number one Jannik Sinner for the fourth time this season, with the Italian winning their showpiece last month at Wimbledon. Zverev, who is diabetic, took a medical timeout in the second set while feeling the summer heat but came back to finish the match as Alcaraz won the final 12 points.
Itauma KOs Whyte in first round in non-title heavyweight fight
RIYADH: Moses Itauma cemented his status as a heavyweight title contender by scoring a first-round knockout over Dillian Whyte on Saturday. Just 20 years old, Itauma unloaded on the veteran Whyte and dropped him with a right hook before casually walking to the neutral corner while the referee counted. Whyte staggered as he got to his feet, and the referee waved it off with 63 seconds remaining in the opening round. Itauma improved to 13-0 and all 11 of his stoppages have come in either the first or second round. Whyte (31-4, 21 KOs) was seen as Itauma’s best opponent to date, as the 37-year-old Londoner has shared the ring with the likes of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Newcastle held by 10-man Villa after Konsa sees red
BIRMINGHAM, England: Newcastle got a worrying glimpse of life without Alexander Isak as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener at Aston Villa despite Ezri Konsa’s dismissal. Villa defender Konsa was sent off for a professional foul on Anthony Gordon midway through the second half on Saturday. But Newcastle were unable to take advantage in a toothless display that showed why they are so desperate to keep hold of Isak. The Sweden striker was not involved against Villa after reportedly telling the club he wants to leave to join Premier League champions Liverpool. Isak, 25, was the subject of a rejected £110 million ($149 million) bid from Liverpool earlier this month. “I don’t think we dominated, chance-wise, the way we wanted.