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Pope hammers hundred for England as sick bowlers recover
BENONI, South Africa — England batsman Ollie Pope limbered up for next week's first Test with an exciting, attacking century on the second day of the three-day match against South Africa A at Willowmoore Park on Saturday.Pope, who made 75 in England's last Test against New Zealand earlier this month, struck a delightful 132, adding 62 off 58 deliveries to his overnight 70 not out, as England declared on 456 for seven.South Africa A were 154 for two at the close, 302 runs behind.While Pope was stroking the bowlers around the ground there was further encouragement for the tourists in an apparent return to health of three key bowlers.Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach, none of whom has appeared in a match on tour because of illness, travelled to the ground on Saturday and...
December 21, 2019

Pope hammers hundred for England as sick bowlers recover

Celtic players celebrate their win over Aberdeen on Saturday,
Celtic hold off 10-man Aberdeen to restore five-point lead
GLASGOW — Celtic restored their five-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership thanks to a 10th straight league win by seeing off 10-man Aberdeen 2-1.Christopher Jullien's seventh-minute opener looked to have Neil Lennon's men on course for a comfortable afternoon.However, Sam Cosgrove's 20th goal of the season brought the Dons level before half-time with the visitors' first clear chance.Celtic were beginning to grow frustrated as a host of chances went begging before Odsonne Edouard restored the Scottish champions' lead midway through the second half."It could have been a more emphatic win," said Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy."Our last few games have been like that — the scoreline hasn't reflected our chances created and quality...
December 21, 2019

Celtic hold off 10-man Aberdeen to restore five-point lead

Novak Djokovic wth fans during an autograph signing session in Abu Dhabi.
Lasting legacy not trophy-hunting drives Djokovic
ABU DHABI — Novak Djokovic says the main source of his motivation at this stage of his career is securing a lasting legacy rather than simply trying to win tennis matches and trophies.For nearly two years, from mid-2016 until mid-2018, the 32-year-old Serb had admittedly struggled with motivation after pulling off the historic feat of winning four Grand Slams in a row — a first in men's tennis since 1969.Djokovic recaptured his spark and has since added a quartet of majors to his overall tally, which now stands at 16.While the world No. 2 remains in a tight battle with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the race for most Grand Slam titles won, Djokovic believes what currently drives him in the sport is something deeper than that."You need to constantly give yourself fuel from...
December 21, 2019

Lasting legacy not trophy-hunting drives Djokovic

Barcelona's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (R) challenges Alaves' Spanish goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona against Deportivo Alaves at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on Saturday. — AFP
Messi sparkles in Barcelona Christmas stroll
MADRID — Barcelona go into the brief Spanish winter break on top of La Liga after a glittering show from Lionel Messi helped the defending champions beat Alaves 4-1 on Saturday.Real Madrid, who drew 0-0 at Camp Nou in the midweek Clasico, can draw level top on 39 points but behind on goal difference if they win at home to Atletico Bilbao on Sunday.Seville are assured third place over Christmas on 34 points after their 2-0 win at Real Mallorca.France World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann put Barca ahead with a lovely snap-shot from outside the area after a slick exchange with Messi on 14 minutes."I needed to score a goal before the holidays, now I can go into them happy with myself," said Griezmann who has scored just seven goals since his summer move."We have a great team...
December 21, 2019

Messi sparkles in Barcelona Christmas stroll

Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on Saturday. — AFP
Man City keep faint title hopes alive, Everton and Arsenal in dour draw
LONDON — Manchester City hit back to beat Leicester 3-1 as the champions kept alive their faint hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool, while Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta got a glimpse of the problems that lie ahead as Everton and Arsenal shared a dreadful 0-0 draw on Saturday.City have been left trailing in Liverpool's wake this term and a defeat against second-placed Leicester would have been a fatal blow to their bid for a third successive title.But goals from Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus gave Pep Guardiola's side a win that moved them within 11 points of Liverpool, who don't play this weekend due to their involvement in the Club World Cup.Jamie Vardy had punished City's defensive weakness against the counter-attack with a breakaway...
December 21, 2019

Man City keep faint title hopes alive, Everton and Arsenal in dour draw

Inter Milan's Italian forward Sebastiano Esposito celebrates after scoring a penalty during the Italian Serie A football match Inter Milan vs Genoa on Saturday at the San Siro stadium in Milan. — AFP
Esposito breaks 60-year record as Inter go top with four-goal stroll
MILAN — Sebastiano Esposito became Inter Milan's youngest scorer in more than 60 years on Saturday when he hit the target in a 4-0 romp against Genoa, helping his side return to the top of Serie A.The 17-year-old put away a second-half penalty which made him the youngest Inter scorer since Mario Corso in 1958.Romelu Lukaku scored twice with Roberto Gagliardini adding another as Inter moved level with champions Juventus at the top on 42 points.Juve had taken top spot on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Sampdoria before heading to Saudi Arabia where they face Lazio in the Italian Super Cup on Sunday.However, Inter are now in pole position courtesy of goal difference."I just saw my mum in the stands and the goal is for her," a tearful Esposito, who is 17 years and 172 days old,...
December 21, 2019

Esposito breaks 60-year record as Inter go top with four-goal stroll

Leipzig's Czech forward Patrik Schick (C) heads home for the 2-1 lead against Augsburg's as Czech goalkeeper Tomas Koubek (L) and Augsburg's midfielder Ruben Vargas (R) look on during the German first division Bundesliga football match in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on Saturday, — AFP
Leipzig keeps top spot in Germany after comeback win
MUNICH, Germany — Timo Werner warns there is more to come from RB Leipzig, who enter the Bundesliga winter break in first place after coming from behind to claim a 3-1 home win against Augsburg on Saturday.The German league is put on hold for a month from Sunday onwards and Leipzig's hard-fought home win left them two points clear in the table."Many teams do not yet know what we are capable of - we can do much more," warned Germany striker Werner, who has scored 18 goals in 17 league games.Leipzig fell behind after just eight minutes when Augsburg's top-scoring forward Florian Niederlechner stabbed home a cross.However, Leipzig battered the visitors' goal and their 16th attempt finally went in when midfielder Konrad Laimer curled his shot inside the top corner on 68...
December 21, 2019

Leipzig keeps top spot in Germany after comeback win

Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (L) vies with Everton's English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin during the English Premier League football match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on Saturday. — AFP
Stalemate shows work to do for Ancelotti, Arteta at Everton and Arsenal
LIVErPOOL — Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta were shown the huge jobs that lie ahead as Everton and Arsenal managers respectively as they watched their new sides play out a drab 0-0 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday.Ancelotti was confirmed as the Toffees new boss on the morning of the match, 24 hours after Arteta took charge of Arsenal.Both new managers were in the stands with Duncan Ferguson and Freddie Ljungberg in temporary charge for the final time.And the lack of confidence of two sides struggling at the wrong end of the table was obvious in a match completely devoid of quality.A point edges Arsenal into ninth, but the Gunners have now won just once in their last 13 games in all competitions.Everton move up to 15th, but are only four points clear of the relegation...
December 21, 2019

Stalemate shows work to do for Ancelotti, Arteta at Everton and Arsenal

Zultec Team
Al Marai, B. Foods, B. Unilever, Jotun, Indomie, Menabev, Saudi Cans, Zultec qualify for QF
JEDDAH — In 3rd week matches of the 2nd Modon Sports (Cricket) Tournament sponsored by Modon and organized by Arkan Sports, there were exciting wins for AVK SVMCO, Al Marai, Binzagr Foods, Indomie and Zultec over their respective opponents. Eight teams qualified for knockout stage.Quarterfinals line up – Binzagr Foods vs Saudi Cans, Menabev vs Zultec, Indomie vs Binzagr Unilver and Al Marai vs Jotun Penguins.Highlights of the week were excellent all-round show by Shabbir (23 and 4 wickets for 3 runs) of Al Marai, Malik (77 and 1 for 22) of Indomie, Javed (61 and 2 for 23) of Zultec, explosive batting by Farooq (64) of Saudi Cans and Usman (47) of Zultec, coupled with fine spell of tight bowling by Wiqar (3 for 21) of Binzagr Foods, Ghulam (3 for 9) of AVK SVMCO, Adnan (3 for 19) and...
December 21, 2019

Al Marai, B. Foods, B. Unilever, Jotun, Indomie, Menabev, Saudi Cans, Zultec qualify for QF

Performers participate in festival costumes of Tohoku region or Northeast Japan during the opening event for the new National Stadium, venue for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo on Saturday.  — AFP
Bolt sprinkles stardust on Tokyo Olympic Stadium opening
TOKYO — Usain Bolt may not be competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but he took a star turn Saturday in the inauguration of the new National Stadium, seven months before the Opening Ceremony.The retired Jamaican sprint superstar jogged 200 meters around the track in an exhibition relay race alongside paralympic athletes, in the first public event at the 60,000-seater stadium.The show opened with a performance of taiko drums that instantly brought to mind the Rugby World Cup, where the players were welcomed into the field to the haunting sound of the drums.But the biggest cheers of the night were reserved not for Bolt, but J-pop boy band Arashi and Japanese rugby captain Michael Leitch."It was a great experience being here running in front of so many people... I was happy because I...
December 21, 2019

Bolt sprinkles stardust on Tokyo Olympic Stadium opening

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