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Djokovic eyes Sampras' record in Vienna
Novak Djokovic said it will be "amazing" to equal childhood idol Pete Sampras's all-time record of ending the year as world number one on six occasions. Djokovic will make sure he matches the great American by winning two matches at this week's Vienna ATP tournament. The 33-year-old Serb has been… Read
Gymnastics federation president hopes November meet opens door for postponed Games
Morinari Watanabe is no stranger to pressure but the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) president says he has never felt such responsibility ahead of a four-nation meet in November that could "open the door" to the Tokyo Olympics. The Tokyo meet will feature gymnasts from Japan, the United States, China and… Read
Hamilton record keeps 'greatest of all time' debate raging
Damon Hill hailed Lewis Hamilton as the "GOAT" as he and Jackie Stewart led tributes on Monday following their compatriot's record-breaking 92nd win in Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix. "Well I guess I can't say I've beaten the best driver in F1 anymore. I had a good run though. Thanks @schumacher… Read
Son and Kane to the rescue for lacklustre Spurs
Son Heung-min pounced to steal a 1-0 win for lacklustre Tottenham on Monday, linking up with Harry Kane yet again as Jose Mourinho's side climbed to fifth in the Premier League table. The early weeks of the season have seen a string of unusual results and an off-color Spurs looked… Read
All Blacks keen to avoid another 'punch on the nose'
New Zealand expect the physicality level to be ramped up again for the third Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Sydney on Saturday, with the home side desperate to give themselves a chance of regaining the trophy. The All Blacks have held the symbol of trans-Tasman supremacy since 2003 and… Read
Kershaw hands Dodgers 3-2 World Series lead
Clayton Kershaw’s glittering career lacked two of the most satisfying accomplishments: a win deep in the World Series and a championship ring. He took the mound Sunday night with the Los Angeles Dodgers shaken, and Kershaw steadied his team with a gritty performance, plus one particular delivery home that will… Read
Hamilton stands alone in Formula One after 92nd victory
After growing up watching Michael Schumacher's triumphs on television, Lewis Hamilton now stands above him and alone in Formula One history with 92 victories. Hamilton's comprehensive win at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday also edged him closer to a seventh F1 title, the last of Schumacher's major records left… Read
Everton loses last unbeaten record in unpredictable Premier League
For the first time in more than half a century, England’s top division is without an unbeaten team after six rounds of games. Everton was the last side to relinquish its undefeated record in this most unpredictable of seasons, though the 2-0 loss at Southampton didn’t knock Carlo Ancelotti’s side… Read
Tokyo Olympic ticket refund applications to open in November
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics will open applications in November for refunds on tickets to the games, which have been postponed to next summer because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a source with knowledge of the matter said. They will begin the process for Paralympic ticket refunds the following month,… Read
Japanese baseball results
Results of Japanese baseball games played on Sunday. PACIFIC LEAGUE SoftBank Hawks 7, Seibu Lions 2 Lotte Marines 10, Orix Buffaloes 1 Rakuten Eagles 13, Nippon Ham Fighters 4 CENTRAL LEAGUE Hanshin Tigers 4, Yomiuri Giants 2 Chunichi Dragons 5, Yakult Swallows 1 DeNA BayStars 3, Hiroshima Carp 0 Read
