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Mane reaches century as Liverpool top Premier League, Arsenal ease Arteta pressure
Sadio Mane reached 100 career goals for Liverpool in a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace that sent the Reds top of the Premier League, while Arsenal eased the pressure on Mikel Arteta with a battling 1-0 victory at Burnley on Saturday. Defending champions Manchester City dropped two points at home… Read
IndyCar soars into Laguna Seca celebrating strong season
Nearly two dozen fans stood in the California morning chill waiting patiently for their chance to take a selfie with The Phoenix. There's always a steady line around Romain Grosjean, who patiently works his way through the crowd accommodating as many fans as possible because this outpouring of appreciation was… Read
All Blacks beat Argentina 36-13
New Zealand overtook South Africa atop the world rugby rankings and warmed up for the 100th test between the two nations with a 36-13 win over Argentina on Saturday. The All Blacks needed to beat the Pumas by 15 points to regain the top ranking after Australia completed back-to-back wins… Read
Australia clinches back-to-back test wins over Springboks
Len Ikitau scored two first-half tries and Marika Koroibete crossed for two in the second half as Australia completed back-to-back victories over World Cup champion South Africa with a 30-17 win on Saturday. The Wallabies needed a last-minute penalty goal from recalled flyhalf Quade Cooper last Sunday for a 28-26… Read
Garin crushed as Chile loses in Slovakia in Davis Caup
No. 17-ranked Cristian Garin was crushed in 50 minutes and won only one game to seal seeded Chile's upset 3-1 loss to Slovakia in Bratislava in the Davis Cup World Group on Saturday. Norbert Gombos, ranked nearly 100 spots lower, also knocked off Nicolas Jarry on Friday on the indoor… Read
Ohtani to pitch for Angels on Sunday
Shohei Ohtani will pitch for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday after his sore arm apparently felt much better in a bullpen session. Ohtani threw about 30 pitches Friday, and the Angels decided their two-way superstar isn't done yet on the mound as they finish out another non-playoff season. Ohtani… Read
IOC urges Olympic teams to ask for more vaccines
Olympic teams were urged Friday to contact the IOC about getting more vaccines ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, which will be held in the country where the coronavirus outbreak started. The International Olympic Committee first announced a vaccine rollout program with Chinese authorities for athletes and officials in March.… Read
Raducanu back in Britain and in demand after U.S. Open win
She’s been on American talk shows, attended the Met Gala, ticked off a “bucket list” item by visiting the New York Stock Exchange, and chatted to Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton — a major deal for a big motor sports fan. As for top soccer coach Jurgen Klopp, who manages… Read
17 U.S. cities make pitch for 2026 World Cup
After being slowed by the pandemic, the race among 17 U.S. cities to land a coveted spot hosting the 2026 World Cup is back on. Two FIFA inspectors were in Atlanta Friday to get a look at 72,000-seat Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of a record-setting Major League Soccer team and centerpiece… Read
Newcastle and Leeds still to win in Premier League after draw
French forward Allan Saint-Maximin rescued a point for Newcastle as both they and Leeds were left searching for a first Premier League win of the season following an entertaining 1-1 draw at St James' Park on Friday. Loud boos were heard at full-time from a crowd of more than 50,000… Read
