[ad_1] NEW DELHI : Jos Buttler was a much relieved man on Saturday after the Rajasthan Royals opener roared back into form with a scintillating hundred to fashion his team’s fourth consecutive victory in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The England white-ball captain managed scores of 11, 11 and 13 in his first three […]
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Guimaraes’ second-half goal gives Newcastle win over Fulham
[ad_1] LONDON : Bruno Guimaraes scored a late goal to lift Newcastle United to a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday to keep alive their faint hopes of qualifying for Europe next season. Eddie Howe’s team are unbeaten in four of their last five matches and sit eighth in the Premier League […]
Dyche focused on points not performance after Burnley win
[ad_1] LIVERPOOL, England : There was nothing pretty about Everton’s vital 1-0 victory over relegation rivals Burnley at Goodison Park on Saturday, but after enduring a 13-game winless streak in the Premier League, manager Sean Dyche said he’d take three points however they come. Dominic Calvert-Lewin profited from indecision on the ball by Burnley goalkeeper […]
Wolves boss O’Neil slams ‘scandalous’ VAR decision
[ad_1] WOLVERHAMPTON : Wolverhampton Wanderers were left fuming after having a stoppage-time equaliser against West Ham United ruled out after a VAR check on Saturday, with manager Gary O’Neil describing it as one of the worst decisions he had ever seen. Wolves thought they had made it 2-2 when Maximilian Kilman headed in from a […]
Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca on penalties to end 40-year trophy drought
[ad_1] SEVILLE: Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on Saturday (Apr 6) to win their 24th Copa del Rey title and their first since 1984 – ending a 40-year trophy drought in a nerve-wracking final in Seville. Athletic have been through years of heartache, having lost their previous six consecutive Spanish cup finals and […]
Collins reaches Charleston final with 12th successive tour win
[ad_1] Danielle Collins continued her impressive form in her final WTA season by notching her 12th straight tour win on Saturday, outclassing Greek third seed Maria Sakkari 6-3 6-3 to reach the final of the Charleston Open. The American world number 22, who won her first Masters 1000 title at the Miami Open last month, […]
Havertz having a huge impact, says Arsenal boss Arteta
[ad_1] LONDON : Kai Havertz has emerged as an unlikely key man in Arsenal’s bid for their first Premier League title for 20 years, producing the kind of performances that made him one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards – but that he lacked earlier this season. The former Chelsea player looked like a square peg […]
Late Ramos goal rescues PSG in 1-1 draw with bottom of table Clermont
[ad_1] A late Goncalo Ramos goal saved Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain from a home defeat to bottom of table Clermont in a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes on Saturday. PSG went in at the break a goal down after Habib Keita scored in the 32nd minute following some poor defending by the […]
Arsenal send title message with win at Brighton, Man City beat Palace
[ad_1] LONDON : Arsenal sent out a huge statement in a gripping Premier League title race with a 3-0 rout of Brighton and Hove Albion to go top after Manchester City’s 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Liverpool, who had begun the day on top of the table, will now be under immense pressure […]
Arsenal ease past Brighton to return to top
[ad_1] Arsenal were a constant threat going forward and the away fans were in full voice after Kai Havertz scored from close range from Jorginho’s cut back in the 62nd minute. Former Brighton player Trossard, on as a substitute, wrapped up the points late after being played through on goal. It was Brighton’s first home […]