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Milan's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks around after receiving his new jersey during his official presentation as new AC Milan player at the club's headquarters Casa Milan in Milan on Friday. Ibrahimovic returns to the side on a six-month deal, promising to help rescue the struggling Serie A outfit's season. — AFP
Ibrahimovic looking for 'last bit of adrenaline' at AC Milan
MILAN — Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic warned Friday he was not back at AC Milan as a mascot but for the "last bit of adrenaline" and to lift a club he loved out of a difficult situation."I'm not here as a mascot to dance for the fans next to the Devil (Milan mascot)," the 38-year-old told a press conference in Milan."I'm looking for the last bit of adrenaline I might have. At my age you're not looking for anything else but a challenge."When you're 38 and get hired by AC Milan it's something that doesn't happen very often, coming here means I still have something to give."I got more requests now than when I was 28," he continued."I am ready, I feel more than alive, I hope to play immediately."Ibrahimovic has...
January 03, 2020

Ibrahimovic looking for 'last bit of adrenaline' at AC Milan

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp gestures at the end of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England, on Dec. 29, 2019. — AFP
Klopp counts injury toll ahead of FA Cup tie with Everton
LONDON — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he has some tough decisions to make ahead of Sunday's FA Cup meeting with Everton after the injury toll mounted for the Premier League leaders.Midfielder Naby Keita became the latest player to be added to the injured list, having sustained a groin problem before Thursday's 2-0 win over Sheffield United, which restored Liverpool's 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League.With defenders Joel Matip, Dejan Lovren and Nathaniel Clyne, midfielders Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Xherdan Shaqiri, Fabinho and forward Rhian Brewster all out, Klopp finds himself down to just 12 senior outfield players, plus new signing Takumi Minamino and a number of youth team members for the Merseyside derby."I won't tell Carlo Ancelotti my...
January 03, 2020

Klopp counts injury toll ahead of FA Cup tie with Everton

Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (C) celebrates with Manchester City's Algerian midfielder Riyad Mahrez (L) and Manchester City's English midfielder Phil Foden (R) after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on Jan. 1, 2020.  — AFP
FA Cup underdogs seek their moment in the sun
LONDON — Holders Manchester City get their FA Cup campaign under way on Saturday with their third round home tie against fourth-tier Port Vale.The eye-catching clash of the round, where all fixtures start a minute late to highlight a mental health campaign, is Sunday's Merseyside derby as runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool host Everton, who have shown a noticeable improvement since Carlo Ancelotti took over.However, the dreamers who hold onto the idea of the 'romance of the cup' will be hopeful of giant-killing exploits by the underdogs and here AFP Sport picks out three matches to justify the tag:Sheffield United (Premier League) v Fylde (National League) — Sunday (1401GMT kick-off)The non-league team have quite a task traveling to take on the Blades who are...
January 03, 2020

FA Cup underdogs seek their moment in the sun

Wayne Rooney enjoyed a winning debut with Derby as the former Manchester United star helped his Championship side to a 2-1 win against Barnsley on Thursday. — AFP
Rooney makes winning debut with Derby
LONDON — Wayne Rooney enjoyed a winning debut with Derby as the former Manchester United star helped his Championship side to a 2-1 win against Barnsley on Thursday.Rooney was named Derby captain for his first appearance since agreeing to join the second tier club back in August.United and England's record goalscorer had been training, coaching and sitting in the dugout at Derby matches for several weeks, but Thursday was the first time he had been eligible to play following his departure from Major League Soccer side DC United.The 34-year-old, included at the expense of the suspended Krystian Bielik in the only change made by Derby boss Phillip Cocu, played the full match, despite it being his first competitive game since October.He set up the opening goal for Jack Marriott and was...
January 03, 2020

Rooney makes winning debut with Derby

Joaquin Niemann of Chile plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the Sentry Tournament Of Champions at the Kapalua Plantation Course on Thursday in Kapalua, Hawaii. — AFP
Chile's Niemann grabs Tournament of Champions lead
LOS ANGELES — Chile's Joaquin Niemann, riding the confidence-boost of a Presidents Cup appearance, fired seven birdies in a seven-under par 66 on Thursday to take a one-shot first-round lead in the US PGA Tour Tournament of Champions.Niemann didn't win a match in the International team's Presidents Cup loss to the United States at Royal Melbourne last month, but the 21-year-old said the week was a valuable learning experience."I think the Presidents Cup was huge for me, for my career, for my future," Niemann said. "I think during that week I learned a lot, I was with the best players in the world, I was teammates with Adam Scott. I talked a lot with them. It was an unbelievable week."Niemann, whose six-shot win at The Greenbrier in September secured his...
January 03, 2020

Chile's Niemann grabs Tournament of Champions lead

Canada's Denis Shapovalov hits a return against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men's singles match at the ATP Cup tennis tournament in Brisbane on Friday. — AFP
Canadian young gun Shapovalov downs Tsitsipas in ATP Cup
BRISBANE, Australia — Canadian young gun Denis Shapovalov edged world No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas in his country's clean sweep against Greece on the first day of the inaugural ATP Cup on Friday.The 20-year-old Shapovalov downed the world No. 6 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7/4) in Brisbane to give Canada an unassailable 2-0 lead after Felix Auger-Aliassime thrashed Michail Pervolarakis 6-1, 6-3.The two then combined in the doubles to beat Pervolarakis and Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3."It was definitely a great start to the event — these boys played awesome," Canadian captain Adriano Fuorivia said. "It's easy to support them when they're playing like that."Shapovalov's left-handed serve was working beautifully in his match against Tsitsipas, who faltered at key moments in both...
January 03, 2020

Canadian young gun Shapovalov downs Tsitsipas in ATP Cup

David Goffin of Belgium hits a forehand return during his men's singles match against Radu Albot of Moldova at the ATP Cup tennis tournament in Sydney on Friday. — AFP
Goffin 'very motivated' after Belgium make winning ATP Cup start
SYDNEY — World No. 11 David Goffin said he was "very motivated" after getting his season off to a winning start Friday at the ATP Cup in Sydney, which was marred by a national anthem gaffe by organizers.Belgium's top player led his team to a win over Group C rivals Moldova at the inaugural 24-nation event that is also being played in Brisbane and Perth.He cruised past an error-laden Radu Albot 6-4, 6-1, rarely threatened by the world No. 46 who broke new ground in 2019 by becoming his country's first ATP Tour title winner at Delray Beach."I was very good intensity, good energy, good attitude. That made the difference," said Goffin, who made two ATP Tour finals last year at Halle and Cincinnati."I'm very motivated, happy to start the year with new...
January 03, 2020

Goffin 'very motivated' after Belgium make winning ATP Cup start

Casper Ruud of Norway hits a return against John Isner of the US during their first session men's singles match on day one of the ATP Cup tennis tournament in Perth on Friday. — AFP
Young gun Ruud helps Norway upset US at ATP Cup
PERTH, Australia — Emerging youngster Casper Ruud notched the biggest victory of his career after beating big-serving John Isner on Friday to spearhead Norway's stunning upset over the United States on the first day of the inaugural ATP Cup.The 21-year-old leveled the Group D tie with a 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (12/10), 7-5 win over the world No. 19 in two hours and 43 minutes.He saved two match points in the second set and weathered 33 aces from Isner, after Taylor Fritz thrashed Viktor Durasovic 6-2, 6-2 in the opening match in Perth.Ruud then backed up in the decisive doubles alongside Durasovic to down Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 and trigger jubilant scenes from the Norwegian contingent, who were the last team to qualify for the 24-nation event which is also being played...
January 03, 2020

Young gun Ruud helps Norway upset US at ATP Cup

Marnus Labuschagne hit his fourth century in just 14 Tests to guide Australia into a commanding position against virus-hit New Zealand on the opening day of the third Test in Sydney on Friday.
Labuschagne ton as Australia take advantage of depleted Kiwis
SYDNEY — Marnus Labuschagne hit his fourth century in just 14 Tests to guide Australia into a commanding position against virus-hit New Zealand on the opening day of the third Test in Sydney on Friday.The rock-solid No. 3, last year's leading Test scorer with 1,104 runs at 64.94, again proved the Black Caps' nemesis with his second ton of the series to continue his remarkable scoring sequence.Supported by Steve Smith's 28th Test half-century, Australia reached stumps at 283 for three with Labuschagne unbeaten on 130 and Matthew Wade a breezy 22 not out.The South African-born Labuschagne has now scored four centuries in seven Test innings this southern summer against Pakistan and New Zealand."Terrific day," he said. "When you bat on day one you know it can be a...
January 03, 2020

Labuschagne ton as Australia take advantage of depleted Kiwis

Nick Kyrgios of Australia hits a return against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during their first session men's singles match on day one of the ATP Cup tennis tournament in Brisbane on Friday. — AFP
Tennis and cricket stars rally behind Australia bushfire relief
SYDNEY — Tennis and cricket stars spearheaded by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn on Friday pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating cash for every ace or six they hit.The blazes have claimed 18 lives and forced mass evacuations, with the country bracing for a weekend heatwave expected to fan the deadly infernos.Tennis Australia also announced a "Rally for Relief" exhibition match at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Jan. 15 ahead of the Australian Open, with "the world's top players" taking part.It also made a A$1.0 million ($690,000) donation to help communities repair and rebuild tennis facilities damaged or lost in the bushfires.Kyrgios, a controversial figure with a bad boy reputation, has been at the forefront of building support...
January 03, 2020

Tennis and cricket stars rally behind Australia bushfire relief

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