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Adeyemi missile guides Dortmund to 1-0 win over Wolfsburg

Dortmund stretched their unbeaten league run to 12 matches, including last seasonMaximilian Beier came close to a second goal in the 34th but his header was narrowly off the markDORTMUND, Germany: Borussia Dortmund carved out a 1-0 victory over visitors VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday thanks to Karim Adeyemi’s first half missile to climb into second place in the Bundesliga.Dortmund, fresh from their Champions League 4-4 draw at Juventus in midweek, stretched their unbeaten league run to 12 matches, including last season.They bagged the three points after the Germany international, who also scored against Juve, unleashed a ferocious shot that hit a speed of 125 kmh.Maximilian Beier came close to a second goal in the 34th but his header was narrowly off the mark.The hosts had a dominant first half before Wolfsburg hit the woodwork through Kostantinos Koulierakis after the break in their best chance of the game.Koulierakis also saw his low shot fly wide of the post in the 90th as they suffered their first defeat of the season.Champions Bayern Munich are in top spot on 12 points after their 4-1 victory at Hoffenheim thanks to Harry Kane’s hat-trick.

Israel PT excluded from Giro dell’Emilia cycling race for ‘security reasons’: organizers

ROME: Israel-Premier Tech have been excluded from the Giro dell’Emilia cycling race on October 4 in Italy for safety reasons, the organizers told AFP on Saturday. Adriano Amici, president of GS Emilia which organizes the one-day race, said the team “will unfortunately not be present at our race. We had to make this decision for reasons of public security.” “There’s too much danger for both the Israel Tech riders and others.

Under-fire Amorim accepts criticism as Man Utd crash at Brentford

LONDON: Ruben Amorim said he would not try to protect himself or his players from the mounting pressure after Manchester United crashed to a dismal 3-1 defeat at Brentford on Saturday. Lacklustre United’s third loss in six Premier League games this season has left Amorim fighting to avoid the sack. Amorim’s side were punished for shambolic defending as Igor Thiago netted twice in the first half. Benjamin Sesko, signed from Leipzig in the summer, bagged his first goal for United before half-time. But Amorim’s misery mounted when United captain Bruno Fernandes had a second half penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher before Mathias Jensen struck in stoppage-time. After Jensen’s decisive goal, Amorim had to endure chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from jubilant Brentford fans at the Gtech Community Stadium. “Ups and downs, when you win you feel the momentum is here,” said Amorim, who is still waiting to record successive league wins since taking charge in November. “When you lose you go back to the same place and fight for the one win that can help you to create the momentum. “I am always doing my job. If I win I’m in different state of mind, but I am always confident because I know what to do. “I am trying to do my best for the club and the team, thinking what is the best to win the next game.

Grimaldo touch helps Leverkusen to beat St. Pauli 2-1

Leverkusen have struggled for form so far with new coach Kasper Hjulmand demanding more timeThey saw St. Pauli bounce back with Hauke Wahl seven minutes laterHAMBURG: Bayer Leverkusen needed the magic touch of Alejandro Grimaldo to set up goals for Edmond Tapsoba and Ernest Poku and earn a 2-1 victory at St.

Alvarez double sparks Atletico comeback to stun leaders Real Madrid 5-2

MADRID: Julian Alvarez scored twice as Atletico Madrid came from behind to thrash city rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a pulsating derby on Saturday that handed the LaLiga leaders their first loss after a perfect start to the season. The thrilling encounter at a raucous Metropolitano stadium, with nearly 70,000 fans on the edge of their seats, saw Atletico fight back from 2-1 down to claim a memorable victory that lifted them to fourth place with 12 points.

Indonesian gymnast dies after training accident in Russia

JAKARTA: A 19-year-old Indonesian gymnast and Olympic hopeful died in Russia nearly two weeks after suffering an accident during training, the local federation said. Naufal Takdir Al Bari had been training in the western city of Penza since early September to prepare for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta next month. Naufal suffered a serious neck injury after falling awkwardly into a foam-filled pit while performing a bar exercise, Oleg Minkarsky, director of the sports hall in Penza, told Russian news agency TASS. The gymnast spent 12 days in intensive care but died this week. “Indonesian gymnastics has lost one of its finest sons. This is a deep blow and sorrow for us,” Ita Yuliati, chairperson of Indonesia’s gymnastics federation, said in a statement Friday. “We are currently communicating with his family...

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Alcaraz dispels injury fears to reach Tokyo quarter-finals

TOKYO: Carlos Alcaraz admitted his ankle injury had worried him and was on his mind as he beat Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 at the Japan Open on Saturday. The world number one hurt himself two days earlier in his opening match in Tokyo, crumpling to the ground before playing on with his ankle heavily strapped. The Spaniard was left sweating on his fitness but he showed no evidence of discomfort as he returned to the court to beat world number 45 Bergs in front of an adoring Japanese crowd. Alcaraz got the job done in an hour and 20 minutes and will face American Brandon Nakashima in the quarter-finals on Sunday. “I was a bit worried before the match so I just wanted to warm up and let’s see how it’s going to feel,” Alcaraz said. “I didn’t feel anything in the ankle, so after the warm-up I decided I can go and I can play.” Alcaraz took to the court with white strapping visible underneath the sock on his left ankle. He did not appear to be restricted in his movement but he limped briefly after chasing a shot that won Bergs a break early in the first set. “In some movements I’m scared about going crazy so most of the time I take it a little easy,” he said. “Sometimes I feel a little bit the ankle, which I would say is normal.” Alcaraz is playing in Japan for the first time and delighted the crowd with a series of leaping forehand winners, claiming the first set despite having his service broken twice. His service was broken three times overall and he blamed his injury for his lack of accuracy. “I think because my thoughts were on the ankle, I forgot about doing a smooth movement, smooth serve,” he said. Alcaraz raced into an early lead in the second set but Bergs made him work hard for the victory with a gritty

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Adeyemi missile guides Dortmund to 1-0 win over Wolfsburg

Israel PT excluded from Giro dell’Emilia cycling race for ‘security reasons’: organizers

Under-fire Amorim accepts criticism as Man Utd crash at Brentford

Grimaldo touch helps Leverkusen to beat St. Pauli 2-1

Alvarez double sparks Atletico comeback to stun leaders Real Madrid 5-2

Indonesian gymnast dies after training accident in Russia

Palestine Olympic chief writes open letter pleading for help to stop Gaza genocide

Alcaraz dispels injury fears to reach Tokyo quarter-finals