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Premier League: Antonio Conte leaves Tottenham Hotspur with mutual agreement after 16 months in charge
Conte was appointed as Spurs boss in November 2021, and his contract was due to expire this summer. The decision came a week after the Italian took aim at his squad and the culture of the club in a press conference where he called Spurs players selfish following a 3-3 draw at Southampton.
There aren't many players who are as hungry to score as I am: Sunil Chhetri
The mercurial striker, after joining the National Camp just a day after the Hero ISL final, was on song for India, in the first Tri-Nation International Football Tournament match against Myanmar at the Khuman Lampak Stadium last week. Despite several efforts, a disallowed goal that left many questioning the off-side call on the India.
Jasprit Bumrah makes first appearance post his back surgery during WPL final
Bumrah has been out of competitive cricket since late September last year, when he pulled out of the home T20Is against South Africa and subsequently missed the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia. He had also missed the Asia Cup held last year in the UAE.
Miami Open: Alcaraz powers to the fourth round, to face Tommy Paul next
In a high-quality performance the Spaniard, who hit 27 winners to Lajovic's eight, recovered from failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set against Lajovic, recomposing himself to seal his eighth consecutive straight-sets win on his fourth match point in one hour and 31 minutes on Sunday.
Afghanistan clinch first-ever series win against Pakistan in any format
Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 130/6 on the board. In response, Afghanistan chased down the target with a solitary delivery remaining. Farooqi was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 2/19 in his four overs and was also adjudged Player of the Match. Chasing 131, Afghanistan got off to a steady.
McIlroy, Scheffler march into semi-finals
McIlroy had to call on all match play experience to come through two extremely close matches on Saturday. He first held off Lucas Herbert in the last 16 before facing a very different challenge against Schauffele. The 33-year-old never trailed against Herbert but was unable to relax, with the Australian staying in touch with his opponent.
Om Prakash Chouhan cards bogey free 65 to win Black Bull Challenge, secure Challenge Tour card
The 36-year-old Chouhan, a seven-time winner on the domestic Tata Steel PGTI Tour, finished at 20-under with the day's best card and England's Ashley Chesters (67-68-68-67) and Spaniard Victor Pastor (72-64-67-67) were tied second at tally of 18-under 270 at the event co-sanctioned by the European Challenge Tour and PGTI.
Iran thrash Japan in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup final
Iran scored a spectacular opener when Movahed Mohammadpour collected a long pass from keeper Seyedmahdi Mirjajili before firing home in the fourth minute, reports Xinhua. Japan suffered another setback in the eighth minute as Mirjajili scored again, this time from Ali Mirshekari's assist. Japan had no answer to Iran when they conceded.
Serbia beat Israel in ice hockey Women's World Championship Division 3
The double round-robin tournament, which takes place at the OneIce Arena in the Israeli village of Tenuvot, includes three nations, one of which will advance to Group A, reports Xinhua. Despite a 9-3 advantage in shots on goal, Serbia led just 1-0 at the end of the first period, with a goal scored by Jovana Popov and Israeli goalkeeper.
England, Portugal take back-to-back wins in Euro 2024 qualifiers
England hosted Ukraine at Wembley after having beaten reigning European champions Italy away three days previously. Harry Kane tapped in Bukayo Saka's cross after 37 minutes and Saka curled in a close-range volley three minutes later, reports Xinhua. The visitors failed to make any threat with only three attempts on goal.
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