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Super-sub Merino strikes late as Arsenal sink Leicester

LEICESTER, United Kingdom: Arsenal ignored their injury woes to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points as Mikel Merino came off the bench to clinch a 2-0 win against Leicester on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side were in danger of wasting a chance to put pressure on Liverpool in the title race as they labored to make the breakthrough at the King Power Stadium. But, with his attacking options limited by a host of injuries, Arteta sent on Spain midfielder Merino to act as a makeshift striker in the closing stages. It proved an inspired move as Merino netted twice in the last nine minutes to extend Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the league to 15 games. “We knew it was going to be tough. The first 20 minutes, we were too sloppy.

Top-ranked tennis pro Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban weeks after Australian Open victory

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Nick Kyrgios - Jannik Sinner doping deal 'sad day for tennis' - ESPN

Jannik Sinner's deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency to accept a three-month ban for positive doping tests has been criticized by Australian player Nick Kyrgios, with the Professional Tennis Players Association citing a «lack of transparency» in the system.

Anisimova beats Ostapenko in Qatar final to claim first WTA 1000 title

DOHA : Amanda Anisimova claimed her first WTA 1000 title when she beat Jelena Ostapenko 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Qatar Open on Saturday which will see the American break into the top 20 for the first time in her career.

Marmoush hat-trick lifts Man City into Premier League top four

MANCHESTER: Omar Marmoush scored his first Manchester City goals with a first-half hat-trick to beat Newcastle 4-0 and fire Pep Guardiola’s men back into the Premier League’s top four on Saturday. The Egyptian was in scintillating form as City recovered from their late Champions League collapse to lose to Real Madrid 3-2 at home in midweek. The English champions have a mountain to climb when they visit Madrid on Wednesday if they are to reach the last 16 of Europe’s elite competition for the 12th consecutive season. But Marmoush’s explosion gives some cause for optimism as Newcastle were blown away inside the opening 33 minutes.

Real Madrid held by Osasuna with Bellingham sent off

PAMPLONA, Spain: La Liga leaders Real Madrid dropped two points in a 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday in which Jude Bellingham was sent off. The Spanish champions took the lead through Kylian Mbappe before the referee expelled England international Bellingham for dissent toward the end of the first half. Ante Budimir levelled for hosts Osasuna from the penalty spot after 58 minutes as Carlo Ancelotti’s side endured a third consecutive league match without victory. Atletico Madrid, second and two points behind the leaders, host Celta Vigo later Saturday, while third-place Barcelona welcome Rayo Vallecano on Monday. Ancelotti said Bellingham should not have been dismissed and had just been expressing his frustration rather than directly insulting the referee. “I think with Bellingham’s red card (the referee) didn’t understand the English well... I don’t think it’s something offensive,” Ancelotti told reporters. “I think the red card came out because the referee was nervous...

La Liga launches Arabic TikTok account to connect with millions of Arab football fans

JEDDAH: Spanish football league La Liga on Saturday launched an Arabic account on TikTok in a bid to connect with millions of football fans in the Arab world. It is part of the league’s efforts to reach and engage with its followers in the Middle East and North Africa region, a media statement said. “We are thrilled to launch the Arabic TikTok account, as it represents the culmination of all the efforts La Liga has made in the MENA region over the past years,” said Maite Ventura, managing director for MENA. “We believe that Arab fans deserve high-quality digital content that meets their expectations.

Jannik Sinner accepts three-month ban following positive drug tests

World number one Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month ban from tennis.

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Super-sub Merino strikes late as Arsenal sink Leicester

Top-ranked tennis pro Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban weeks after Australian Open victory

Nick Kyrgios - Jannik Sinner doping deal 'sad day for tennis' - ESPN

Anisimova beats Ostapenko in Qatar final to claim first WTA 1000 title

Marmoush hat-trick lifts Man City into Premier League top four

Real Madrid held by Osasuna with Bellingham sent off

La Liga launches Arabic TikTok account to connect with millions of Arab football fans

Jannik Sinner accepts three-month ban following positive drug tests