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Leeds United 2-2 Newcastle United: Penalty drama as Sam Allardyce and Eddie Howe’s teams share spoils

Rasmus Kristensen struck a priceless equaliser for relegation-threatened Leeds United as Sam Allardyce’s first home match in charge ended in a rollercoaster 2-2 draw with Champions League chasing Newcastle United at Elland Road. The home side made a flying start when Luke Ayling hammered in the rebound from close range after Nick Pope had parried Rodrigo’s powerful header on seven minutes. Ad At this point Elland Road was rocking and the hosts had a chance to make it two on 28 minutes, but Patrick Bamford’s spot kick was well saved by Pope.

Italian Open: World No. 6 Andrey Rublev kicks off busy day of action with straight-sets win over Alex Molcan

The bottom half of the draw kicked into action in the second round of the Italian Open in Rome on Saturday afternoon as world No. 6 Andrey Rublev swept past Slovak Alex Molcan in straight sets, 6-3 6-4. Molcan kept things tight, saving two of three break points in the first set and making just one unforced error, but was overcome in the decisive points.

'It would be unreal' - Jermaine Jenas says Manchester United collapse unthinkable given 'how far gone' Liverpool were

Liverpool snatching a top-four spot from Manchester United would be “unreal”, says Jermaine Jenas, considering “how far gone” The Reds’ season appeared to be. Jurgen Klopp’s men have had a difficult campaign, but a late-season surge — combined with United’s stuttering form — has put them back in the frame for an unexpected Champions League place.

Giro d’Italia 2023: UCI 'condemns' use of helicopters at end of Stage 7, 'goes against fair play'

The UCI has condemned teams who used helicopters to airlift their riders off the mountain after Stage 7’s summit finish at the Giro d’Italia on Friday, saying it «goes against the principles of fair play». With the bus convoy parked 26km down the snowy Gran Sasso, some teams flew their riders direct from the mountaintop to their hotels to cut transfer time ahead of a bumper weekend.

French Grand Prix: Marc Marquez denied dream return as Francesco Bagnaia snatches pole at the death

MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) denied the returning Marc Marquez (Honda) at the death to take his second pole position of the 2023 season at the French Grand Prix. The Italian, who leads the Riders’ Championship standings by 22 points after four races, left it late to set the fastest time in a Q2 session that also saw Aleix Espargaro suffer a nasty crash.

Novak Djokovic 'honoured' to play in front of 'avid tennis fan' Jose Mourinho at Italian Open

Novak Djokovic has opened up on his relationship with Jose Mourinho after the Roma boss was seen watching the Serb at the Italian Open on Friday. A day earlier, Mourinho was in the dugout to mastermind his Roma side’s 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. Ad Whether he gave his players the following day off is not clear, but the Portuguese took time out to take in a bit of the tennis in Rome.

Filippo Ganna ruled out of Giro d’Italia 2023 with Covid-19 in huge blow to Ineos Grenadiers

Filippo Ganna has abandoned the Giro d’Italia after testing positive for Covid-19, his team Ineos Grenadiers said in a statement. “Filippo Ganna will regrettably not line up to contest today’s Stage 8 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia, after testing positive for Covid-19 and displaying mild, flu-like symptoms,” said Ineos in a statement.

Erik ten Hag says 'many quality players' want to join Man Utd - a year on from targets having 'reservations' about club

Erik ten Hag says it will be easier to convince «quality» players to join Manchester United in the upcoming transfer window than it was last summer after his encouraging debut season as manager. The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford at the end of a chaotic 2021/22 season where United finished sixth in the Premier League and had three different managers.

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Leeds United 2-2 Newcastle United: Penalty drama as Sam Allardyce and Eddie Howe’s teams share spoils

Italian Open: World No. 6 Andrey Rublev kicks off busy day of action with straight-sets win over Alex Molcan

'It would be unreal' - Jermaine Jenas says Manchester United collapse unthinkable given 'how far gone' Liverpool were

Giro d’Italia 2023: UCI 'condemns' use of helicopters at end of Stage 7, 'goes against fair play'

French Grand Prix: Marc Marquez denied dream return as Francesco Bagnaia snatches pole at the death

Novak Djokovic 'honoured' to play in front of 'avid tennis fan' Jose Mourinho at Italian Open

Filippo Ganna ruled out of Giro d’Italia 2023 with Covid-19 in huge blow to Ineos Grenadiers

Erik ten Hag says 'many quality players' want to join Man Utd - a year on from targets having 'reservations' about club