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England have an opportunity
England's chance to do 'something special' — Thorpe
CENTURION, South Africa — England have an opportunity "to do something special," batting coach Graham Thorpe said after Rory Burns and Dom Sibley gave them a strong start to a challenging run chase on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Saturday.Burns and Sibley put on 92 for the first wicket after England were set to make 376 to win. Sibley fell for 29 to left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj but the tourists reached 121 for one wicket at the close of play, needing another 255 runs to win."We made it very hard for ourselves the way we batted in the first innings," Thorpe said of the side's dismissal for 181, which put them 103 behind on the first innings."But we'll wake up tomorrow morning with a chance," he said....
December 28, 2019

England's chance to do 'something special' — Thorpe

Crystal Palace's Spanish goalkeeper Vicente Guaita (R) saves a cross during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on Saturday. — AFP
Everton feel Ancelotti bounce as Brighton, Watford secure much-needed wins
LONDON — Everton's renaissance under Carlo Ancelotti continued as Dominic Calvert-Lewin's double earned a 2-1 win at Newcastle, whilst Brighton and Watford secured big wins in their battle to avoid relegation.Ancelotti's reign at Goodison Park got off to a flying start thanks to Calvert-Lewin's winner against Burnley on Boxing Day and the in-form England under-21 international was the Toffees' hero once more on Tyneside.Calvert-Lewin rewarded a bright start from the visitors and an adventurous line-up from Ancelotti as he swept home after the ball ricocheted around the Newcastle box.The Magpies responded well to falling behind, though, and deservedly equalized early in the second period through Fabian Schar.However, Newcastle were level for only eight minutes as they...
December 28, 2019

Everton feel Ancelotti bounce as Brighton, Watford secure much-needed wins

Al Hilal players and Emaar officials at the Burj Khalifa animation show during the exclusive celebration to honor Al Hilal for winning the prestigious 2019 AFC Champions League.
EMAAR welcomes triumphant Al Hilal football club to Dubai
DUBAI — On Friday, Emaar Properties held an exclusive celebration to honor the Al Hilal Football Club for winning the prestigious 2019 AFC Champions League. The Saudi Arabian team, which has been sponsored by Emaar since June 2019, was crowned club champions of Asia in November after beating Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 aggregate over a two-leg final.To celebrate the victory, Emaar hosted an intimate event featuring Al Hilal’s players and management. A group of select die-hard fans and Emaar signature customers from Saudi Arabia were also invited to the prestigious event. Attendees captured photos with the AFC trophy and were invited to mingle with their favourite players at Zeta Lounge in the Address Downtown Hotel, Downtown Dubai.“Emaar is delighted to be the strategic partner...
December 28, 2019

EMAAR welcomes triumphant Al Hilal football club to Dubai

Rory Burns and Dom Sibley raised English hopes with a solid opening partnership after England were set a challenging 376 to win on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Saturday.
Burns, Sibley raise England hopes
CENTURION, South Africa, — Rory Burns and Dom Sibley raised English hopes with a solid opening partnership after England were set a challenging 376 to win on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Saturday.England were 121 for one wicket at the close of play, needing another 255 runs to win.The left-handed Burns and right-handed Sibley put on 92 for the first wicket before Sibley pushed back a return catch to left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj after making a patient 29.Burns made 77 not out and saw out the day with first innings top-scorer Joe Denly, who was on 10.It was an impressive innings by Burns, who made his runs off 117 balls and hit 11 fours. He was particularly strong on the leg side.Burns was given out leg before wicket to Kagiso Rabada with...
December 28, 2019

Burns, Sibley raise England hopes

Brighton's Iranian midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh celebrates after Brighton's Dutch midfielder Aaron Mooy scores his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match against Bournemouth at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on Saturday. — AFP
Brighton beat Bournemouth to ease relegation fears
LONDON — Brighton eased fears of being dragged into a relegation battle as a well-deserved 2-0 win over Bournemouth lifted the Seagulls five points clear of the Premier League drop zone.Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Aaron Mooy scored their first goals for the club as Graham Potter's men secured just a second win in nine league games to move 13th.Bournemouth meanwhile remain precariously placed just two points above the bottom three and could even end the day in the relegation zone if West Ham and Aston Villa win later on Saturday.Jahanbakhsh has struggled to make an impact on the south coast since a big money move from AZ Alkmaar at the beginning of last season.However, the Iranian was moved to tears when he opened the scoring with his first Premier League goal less than three minutes into...
December 28, 2019

Brighton beat Bournemouth to ease relegation fears

Mikaela Shiffrin of the US competes in the first run of the women's Giant Slalom event of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lienz, Austria, on Saturday. — AFP
Shiffrin bounces back with Lienz giant slalom victory
LIENZ, Austria, — Mikaela Shiffrin claimed a 63rd alpine skiing World Cup win on Saturday with a convincing victory in the giant slalom at Lienz, where she finished over a second ahead of her rivals.Bouncing back from a 17th place slump in Courchevel last week the defending overall champion sped nervily down the icy Schlossberg slope in Austria's East Tyrol to post the fastest time on both runs.The 24-year-old American was a comfortable 1.36sec ahead of Italy's Marta Bassino after the two runs with Austria's home hope Katharina Liensberger in third.On the podium Shiffrin punched the air and kissed her skis before the runners up hoisted her arms in the air in a jubilant atmosphere in downtown Lienz."It's pretty hard to believe this right now, I know that sounds...
December 28, 2019

Shiffrin bounces back with Lienz giant slalom victory

France's Brice Roger falls as he competes in the Men's Downhill race during the FIS Alpine ski World Cup on Saturday in Bormio. — AFP
Italy's Paris racks up Bormio downhill double
BORMIO, Italy, — Italy's Dominik Paris survived a late scare from unheralded Swiss Urs Kryenbuehl to snatch a fourth straight men's World Cup downhill win and a second in 24 hours on his home piste in Bormio on Saturday.Despite his legs aching from the exertions of the previous day the 30-year-old led the way in 1min 55.37sec to maintain his domination of the icy 'Stelvio' despite Kryenbuehl's late push which saw the Swiss finish just 0.08sec behind for his first podium finish.Defending World Cup downhill champion Beat Feuz of Switzerland had to settle for third 0.26sec off the lead for his fourth podium in as many races this season."It wasn't easy after yesterday to do another perfect run," said Paris."I was the lucky one with the wind, it was...
December 28, 2019

Italy's Paris racks up Bormio downhill double

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Portuguese head coach Nuno Espirito Santo reacts at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match against Manchester City at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England  on Friday. — AFP
Man City's title bid in tatters after collapse at Wolves
WOLVERHAMPTON, United Kingdom, — Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City's faint hopes of retaining the Premier League title were in tatters as they blew a two-goal lead and had Ederson sent in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday.Guardiola's side recovered from Ederson's 12th minute dismissal to take control thanks to Raheem Sterling's double either side of half-time.But City's fatigued stars were unable to go the distance as Adama Traore's goal started a thrilling Wolves fightback.Raul Jimenez equalized with eight minutes to go and Matt Doherty hit the winner to send Molineux wild in the 89th minute."Always the goals can be avoided but sometimes it's tiredness. It's a lot of minutes to defend with 10 men," Guardiola said."No regrets,...
December 28, 2019

Man City's title bid in tatters after collapse at Wolves

A file photo of the Enyimba team.
We dare not lose CAF Cup match, warns Enyimba star Mbaoma
JOHANNESBURG — Enyimba star Victor Mbaoma says they dare not lose away to Paradou of Algeria Sunday if they hope to become the first Nigerian winners of the CAF Confederation Cup."We have performed poorly in other African countries this season," said the forward, referring to three defeats in four CAF matches.Leaders Hassania Agadir of Morocco look set to win Group D, leaving second-place Enyimba, San Pedro of the Ivory Coast and Paradou to fight for the second ticket to the quarterfinals.AFP Sport previews matchday three in the African version of the Europa League with giants Al Ahly and Zamalek of Egypt and TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo among previous winners.Group A Egyptian big spenders Pyramids have hired former Croatia coach Ante Cacic after firing...
December 28, 2019

We dare not lose CAF Cup match, warns Enyimba star Mbaoma

This handout photo taken and released on Saturay by Rolex shows US supermaxi yacht Comanche heading to Hobart to claim line honors victory at the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. — AFP
Comanche claims Sydney-Hobart yacht race victory
SYDNEY — Race favorite Comanche snatched victory in the grueling Sydney-Hobart yacht race Saturday, edging InfoTrack in tricky conditions after a race that saw an ever-changing leaderboard.The maxi's crew cheered and shook hands as they crossed the finish line at Hobart's Constitution Dock in 1 day, 18 hours, 30 minutes and 24 seconds.More than 150 yachts sailed from Sydney into open ocean for the 75th edition of the annual race down Australia's east coast.Comanche had led after a slow start in Sydney, but the French-designed and US-built yacht pulled wide of the pack early in the race.That offered Hong Kong yacht Scallywag the lead temporarily, but Comanche's proved to be a wise decision as the field struggled in soft wind.Comanche struggled for speed on the final...
December 28, 2019

Comanche claims Sydney-Hobart yacht race victory

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