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Newcastle United’s Joelinton celebrates scoring their first goal in their match against Southampton in the Premier League. (Reuters)
Newcastle United’s Joelinton celebrates scoring their first goal in their match against Southampton in the Premier League. (Reuters)
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Updated 17 August 2024
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10-man Newcastle hold off Southampton challenge to get win on Premier League opening day

10-man Newcastle hold off Southampton challenge to get win on Premier League opening day
  • Newcastle didn’t end up paying for Schar’s rash red card
Updated 17 August 2024
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NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United on Saturday overcame a 28th-minute red card to Fabian Schar for a headbutt to beat Southampton 1-0 through a Joelinton goal in their Premier League opener.

The Magpies didn’t end up paying for Schar’s rash reaction when he responded to a push from Ben Brereton Diaz by placing his forehead against that of the Chile striker, who fell to the ground.

Schar received a straight red card.

The match was goalless at the time, but Newcastle earned all three points when Alexander Isak collected a misplaced pass by Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and set up Joelinton to score in the corner.

 

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Tottenham midfielder Bentancur banned 7 games, fined $126,000 for offensive comment on South Koreans

Tottenham midfielder Bentancur banned 7 games, fined $126,000 for offensive comment on South Koreans
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Tottenham midfielder Bentancur banned 7 games, fined $126,000 for offensive comment on South Koreans

Tottenham midfielder Bentancur banned 7 games, fined $126,000 for offensive comment on South Koreans
  • The English Football Association also ordered Bentancur to attend a ‘face-to-face education program’
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LONDON: Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for seven matches on Monday for making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a remark about Tottenham teammate Son Heung-min.
The English Football Association said in a statement that an independent commission also imposed a £100,000 ($126,000) fine on the player. The sanction can be appealed.
The suspension only covers domestic matches, meaning that the 27-year-old Bentancur will be available to play for his London club in the Europa League. Spurs take on Roma in the league phase of the tournament on Nov. 28.
Appearing on a Uruguayan television show in June, Bentancur was asked for a Tottenham player’s jersey and replied, “Sonny’s?” He added it could be Son’s cousin, too, because “more or less they are all the same.”
Bentancur later apologized to Son on Instagram, saying it was a “very bad joke” and he would “never disrespect you or hurt you.”
Son accepted the excuses, saying that his teammate had made a mistake and “would not mean to ever intentionally say something offensive.”
“We are brothers and nothing has changed at all,” Son said in June. "We’re past this, we’re united, and we will be back together in preseason to fight for our club as one.”
Bentancur was charged by the English FA in September because he was alleged to have “acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or brought the game into disrepute.”
The FA said it constituted an aggravated breach because it included “reference to nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.”
The FA also ordered Bentancur to attend a “face-to-face education program”, details of which will be provided later. The course should be completed by March 11 next year.
“If the player fails to complete the program satisfactorily in that period, he will be immediately suspended from all domestic club football until such time as the mandatory program is completed,” the FA said.
Tottenham and Bentancur did not immediately react to the punishment.

Rafael Nadal, Spain’s Davis Cup captain won’t say whether he’ll play before retirement

Rafael Nadal, Spain’s Davis Cup captain won’t say whether he’ll play before retirement
Updated 18 November 2024
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Rafael Nadal, Spain’s Davis Cup captain won’t say whether he’ll play before retirement

Rafael Nadal, Spain’s Davis Cup captain won’t say whether he’ll play before retirement
  • Spain is scheduled to face the Netherlands on Tuesday in the quarterfinals
  • Nadal announced last month that he would walk away from tennis after the Davis Cup
Updated 18 November 2024
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FUENGIROLA, Spain: Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer would say Monday whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles – or even at all – at the Davis Cup Final 8, his last event before retirement.
Spain is scheduled to face the Netherlands on Tuesday in the quarterfinals on an indoor hard court at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena. The winner will play in the semifinals on Friday. The championship will be decided on Sunday.
Asked at a news conference how he has been feeling in practice in recent days and whether he is ready to play, Nadal said: “That’s a question for the captain.” That response drew a smile and laugh from Ferrer, sitting to Nadal’s left.
Moments later at a hotel in Fuengirola, about 12 miles south of the arena in Malaga, the question of Nadal’s participation was put to Ferrer.
“I don’t know yet,” Ferrer said. “At the moment, I have not decided the players that are going to play tomorrow.”
The 38-year-old Nadal announced last month that he would walk away from tennis after the Davis Cup at home in Spain. He has been dealing with a series of injuries the past two seasons and has been limited to fewer than 25 official matches in that span.
“I’m not here to retire. I’m here to help the team win. It’s my last week in a team competition and the most important thing is to help the team. The emotions will come later,” said Nadal, wearing the squad’s red polo shirt with a tiny red-and-yellow Spanish flag on the left sleeve.
“I’m enjoying the week. I’m not putting too much attention to the retirement,” Nadal said. “It will be a big change in my life after this week.”
Nadal said it doesn’t “make sense to keep going knowing that I don’t have the real chance to be competitive the way that I like to be competitive because my body” won’t allow it.
He hasn’t played an official match since the Paris Olympics in early August. He lost in the second round of singles to Novak Djokovic and in the quarterfinals of doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz.
“I’ve tried to prepare as hard as possible for the last month and a half. I’m trying to give my best for this event,” Nadal said. “When you don’t compete so often, it’s difficult to maintain the level consistently. But the improvement is there every day. I believe that.”
Spain’s Davis Cup team also includes Alcaraz, Marcel Granollers, Roberto Bautista Agut and Pedro Martinez.

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Pakistan skittled for 117 in final T20 against Australia

Pakistan skittled for 117 in final T20 against Australia
Updated 18 November 2024
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Pakistan skittled for 117 in final T20 against Australia

Pakistan skittled for 117 in final T20 against Australia
  • Aaron Hardie takes three wickets as Pakistan get bowled out in 19th over
  • Pakistan have already lost three-match series 2-0 to Australia
Updated 18 November 2024
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HOBART, Australia: Aaron Hardie took three wickets as Pakistan crashed to a meagre 117 all out in the final game of their T20 series against Australia at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval on Monday.
The hosts have already wrapped up the series after winning a rain-hit match in Brisbane by 29 runs and then in Sydney by 13 runs.
After opting to bat, Pakistan were 62-1 before losing focus to be dismissed in the 19th over with Babar Azam top-scoring on 41.
Hardie took 3-21 while spinner Adam Zampa and quick Spencer Johnson grabbed two wickets each.
Pakistan opted to rest captain and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, with Sahibzada Farhan moving up the order to open with Azam.
But on a chilly evening, the partnership failed to fire with Farhan lasting just seven balls before top-edging a short one from Johnson — fresh from taking five wickets in Sydney — to Xavier Bartlett.
Azam produced a series of elegant strokes as he and Haseebullah Khan put on a quickfire 44 for the second wicket.
But Kahn was no match for Zampa’s spin, collecting an outside edge on 24 to Matt Short.
Pakistan’s woes mounted with Usman Khan (3) caught on the ropes after slogging Hardie and skipper Salman Agha trapped lbw by the same bowler for one.
It left them reeling on 72-4 at the halfway mark and when Zampa bowled Azam and Irfan Khan (10) was needlessly run out they were in deep trouble.
Shaheen Shah Afridi blasted the only six of the innings, but didn’t last as the tailenders were mopped up.
A concern for Australia was Glenn Maxwell leaving the field midway through with an apparent left hamstring problem.

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‘Won’t be that challenging’ — Iraq’s Ali Taleb confident as he heads into PFL MENA Championship

‘Won’t be that challenging’ — Iraq’s Ali Taleb confident as he heads into PFL MENA Championship
Updated 18 November 2024
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‘Won’t be that challenging’ — Iraq’s Ali Taleb confident as he heads into PFL MENA Championship

‘Won’t be that challenging’ — Iraq’s Ali Taleb confident as he heads into PFL MENA Championship
  • Taleb will take on Moroccan standout Rachid El Hazoume in the league’s 135-pound finale
Updated 18 November 2024
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RIYADH: Iraqi bantamweight Ali Taleb is showing no lack of confidence as he prepares to compete in the inaugural PFL MENA Championships in Riyadh later this month.

“The victory is closer to me, and I’ll surprise my opponent with a level and style he won’t expect,” said the 27-year-old, who boasts slate of 11-1.

Taleb will take on Moroccan standout Rachid El Hazoume in the league’s 135-pound finale.

His record may boast fewer fights but Taleb could have the advantage as he has competed in the PFL since 2022 and has championship experience under the UAE Warriors banner. 

Given this, Taleb believes El Hazoume will not be much of a threat. 

“I’ve already been a bantamweight champion in 2022, when I defeated Brazilian Vinicius de Oliveira,” he said.

“The fight with El Hazoume won’t be that challenging, especially since he has three losses compared to my one, and this will certainly affect his performance and motivate me to give my best and achieve victory.” 

As far as preparations go for what will be the biggest test of his career to date, Taleb says he has had superb training.

“I’m fully prepared and ready for this match. I’ve undergone an intensive and high-quality training camp under the guidance of top coaches,” he said.

The Iraqi is also counting on the fans’ support come fight night. 

“Undoubtedly, the presence of Iraqi fans … will fuel my enthusiasm and motivate me to win, fulfilling my plan and satisfying my fans who follow all my fights,” he said.

Taleb will face El Hazoume in the PFL Mena Championships on Nov 29. The event also features three more must-see title bouts. The complete fight card is:

PFL MENA Featherweight Championship: Abdelrahman Alhyasat (5-0) vs. Abdullah Al-Qahtani (9-2)

PFL MENA Welterweight Championship: Mohammad Alaqraa (7-0) vs. Omar El Dafrawy (12-6)

Amateur Women’s Atomweight Bout: Hattan Alsaif vs. Lilia Osmani

PFL MENA Bantamweight Championship: Ali Taleb (11-1) vs. Rachid El Hazoume (15-3)

PFL MENA Lightweight Championship: Mohsen Mohammadseifi (6-1) vs. Georges Eid (10-4)

Showcase Fights:

Lightweight MENA Showcase: Mansour Barnaoui (21-6) vs. Alfie Davis (17-4-1)

Heavyweight MENA Showcase: Slim Trabelsi (7-0) vs. Abraham Bably (5-0)

Featherweight Global Showcase: Jesus Pinedo (23-6-1) vs. Jeremy Kennedy (19-4)

Featherweight Global Showcase: Asael Adjoudj (8-1) vs. Jose Perez (9-1)

Middleweight Global Showcase: Costello van Steenis (15-3) vs. Joao Dantas (7-1)

The PFL MENA Championships can be seen live on MBC on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. AGT.

Tickets are now on sale via webook.com

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James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA’s career 3-point list

James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA’s career 3-point list
Updated 18 November 2024
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James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA’s career 3-point list

James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA’s career 3-point list
  • The Los Angeles Clippers guard connected on the 2,974th 3-pointer of his career Sunday night
Updated 18 November 2024
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INGLEWOOD, California: James Harden now stands alone at No. 2 in 3-pointers.
The Los Angeles Clippers guard connected on the 2,974th 3-pointer of his career Sunday night and broke a tie with Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen for the No. 2 spot on the NBA’s list.
“It’s an unbelievable accomplishment and just a testament to the work that I’ve been putting in,” Harden said. “As I get older and chip away at an unbelievable career, you start to accomplish things like that and I don’t ever want to take it for granted.”
Harden’s history-making shot came from the right wing with 6:09 left in the first quarter in a 116-105 victory over the Utah Jazz. The only player ahead of Harden on the list is Golden State’s Stephen Curry at 3,782.
Curry and the Warriors are in Southern California to face the Clippers on Monday.
“I’m one of the most confident guys we have in this league, but no, I probably won’t catch Steph, and I don’t think anybody will, honestly,” Harden said.
Harden was 2 of 8 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points, 11 assists and six rebounds.
Allen needed 1,300 games to make his 2,973 3-pointers. Harden passed him in 1,086 games.
“Both of those guys,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said last week, “are extraordinary shooters.”
Harden is one of three players in NBA history to have 300 3-pointers in a season. He made 378 in 2018-19; the other players on that list are Curry (who has done it five times, including an NBA-record 402 in 2015-16) and Klay Thompson (who made 301 in 2022-23).
“To be a scorer at all three levels and to be second all-time in 3-pointers made is crazy,” Lue said after the game. “And a lot of tough 3s: off the dribble, step backs, pocket 3s, pulling up off the dribble on pick and rolls.
“Just to see what he has accomplished from a two-guard to the transition to point guard, his whole career has been great.”
Harden also is 15th on the NBA’s career list in points and 13th in assists. The only other player who ranks in the top 15 in scoring, assists and 3-pointers — appearing on all three lists — is LeBron James, the league’s career scoring leader who is fourth in assists and eighth in 3-pointers.
Allen passed Reggie Miller for No. 1 on the 3-pointers list during the 2010-11 season and held the record for more than a decade. Curry passed Allen during the 2021-22 season.

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