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'It's never easy in your home city' - Marco Rose appointed RB Leipzig manager after Domenico Tedesco's dismissal

Marco Rose has been appointed as the new manager of his hometown club RB Leipzig, the day after the German club dismissed Domenico Tedesco. Tedesco was given his marching orders in the wake of a 4-1 Champions League defeat at home to Shakhtar Donetsk, a result that continued Leipzig's poor start to the season. Ad Leipzig began the 2022/23 campaign sluggishly, picking up five points from five games, and the humbling result in Europe proved to be the last straw for Tedesco.

Jay Vine: Polka dot leader crashes out of La Vuelta in final week, Richard Carapaz takes lead

Jay Vine (Alpecin-Deceuninck) became the latest rider to withdraw from La Vuelta after crashing on Stage 18. The Zwift convert was caught up in a big incident with 171km remaining of the run from Trujillo to Alto de Piornal. The green jersey of Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) and podium hopeful Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) were also involved.

'I refuse to sleep' - Coco Gauff, Stan Wawrinka and tennis world in awe of Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner served up a stone-cold thriller at the US Open that had the crowd on Arthur Ashe in raptures and left much of the tennis world in awe. Alcaraz saved a match point and recovered from a break down in the fourth and fifth sets as he won at 2.50am local time, the latest-ever US Open finish. Ad The third seed will next face 22nd seed Frances Tiafoe for a place in the final.

'If I win that’s the energy bills paid' – Neil Robertson on what £20,000 cash boost means to struggling snooker players

Neil Robertson admits snooker players earning a guaranteed £20,000 during the UK cost-of-living crisis is vital to keep the sport afloat this season. With China's continued absence from the sport in hosting several events due to the pandemic – including the Shanghai Masters, China Championship, China Open, World Open and International Open – snooker has been deprived of millions in annual prize money. Ad World Snooker and the WPBSA [World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association] announced on Wednesday they will trial the roll-out of their own bailout strategy that will guarantee all 130 players on the professional circuit a guaranteed minimum of £20,000 in earnings.

EWC Q&A: Gregg Black

Part of the Suzuki-powered Yoshimura SERT Motul team that won the Bol d’Or in 2021 and currently heads the FIM Endurance World Championship standings, Great Britain-born French rider Gregg Black, 34, talks exceeding expectations at Suzuka, the absence of pressure, what it takes to win at Circuit Paul Ricard and more as the build-up to the 100th anniversary of this famous 24-hour race continues. You start the Bol d’Or on the back of finishing third at Suzuka.

‘Years of struggle’ – Tearful Richarlison thanks father after two-goal Champions League debut for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison thanked his father for ‘not giving up on my dream’ after the Brazilian had a Champions League debut to remember by scoring both goals in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Marseille. The forward found the net twice in the space of five minutes late in the second half to get Antonio Conte’s side off to a winning start in Group D.

Opinion split as LIV Golf's Ian Poulter and Billy Horschel 'get into it' at BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

The emergence of LIV Golf has split the sport down the middle. There are staunch supporters of the established tours, ardent fans of “golf, but louder” LIV Golf — and those who crave for some common ground to be found. Ad Billy Horschel has been vocal in his criticism of LIV.

'It moved, but backwards' - Rory McIlroy left red-faced as ball hardly moves after big swing

Rory McIlroy is capable of amazing things, but he’s also a human and had a moment to forget on the eighth hole in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship. After finding the rough to the right off the tee, McIlroy got to his ball and found it nestled down. Ad The option to chip out was there, but the world’s best golfers don’t tend to go down that route unless there is no other way.

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'It's never easy in your home city' - Marco Rose appointed RB Leipzig manager after Domenico Tedesco's dismissal

Jay Vine: Polka dot leader crashes out of La Vuelta in final week, Richard Carapaz takes lead

'I refuse to sleep' - Coco Gauff, Stan Wawrinka and tennis world in awe of Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner at US Open

'If I win that’s the energy bills paid' – Neil Robertson on what £20,000 cash boost means to struggling snooker players

EWC Q&A: Gregg Black

‘Years of struggle’ – Tearful Richarlison thanks father after two-goal Champions League debut for Tottenham

Opinion split as LIV Golf's Ian Poulter and Billy Horschel 'get into it' at BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

'It moved, but backwards' - Rory McIlroy left red-faced as ball hardly moves after big swing