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Serie A: Juventus edge Fiorentina on Rabiot's winner
Juve was back on track by eliminating Lazio in the Coppa Italia and dominating Salernitana 3-0 last round and headed into Sunday's game with Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic starting upfront to face their former club, reports news agency Xinhua. In the match played on Sunday night, both sides created a couple of chances but it was Juve that broke the deadlock in the 34th minute as Mattia De Sciglio's cross was blocked into the path of Angel Di Maria.
Wu Yibing scripts history with Dallas triumph becomes first Chinese to win ATP Tour title in Open Era
Before this week, no Chinese man had ever reached a tour-level final in the Open Era or defeated an opponent in the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings. Wu achieved both of those in one go with his semifinal victory against World No. 8 Taylor Fritz, and he continued his history-making run in Sunday's final with a milestone victory. I made history here for my country and my home," Wu was quoted by the Dallas Open website. "I'm very proud of myself and especially thanks to all the fans and my team who came here to support me.
IND v AUS: Third Test shifted to Indore from Dharamsala
The third Test of the Australia tour of India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, originally scheduled to take place at the HPCA Stadium, Owing to harsh winter conditions in the region, the outfield lacks sufficient grass density and will need some time to develop fully. The schedule for the remaining three Tests is as below: February 17-21: 2nd Test, New Delhi March 1-5: 3rd Test.
Premier League: Manchester City narrow gap on Arsenal, Man Utd win at Leeds
Pep Guardiola's players forgot the charges placed against the club for breaches of financial fair-play rules earlier in the week, with an impressive first-half display on Sunday in which they pulled holes in the Villa defense. Rodri Hernandez set City on track after just four minutes with the opening goal that he powered home at the near post. Ilkay Gundogan doubled their lead in the 39th minute.
La Liga: Barcelona beat Villarreal to move 11 clear; Depay strikes for Atletico
Pedri's first-half goal on Sunday night, which came after a neat flick from Robert Lewandowski, was enough to exert pressure on Real Madrid, who play on Wednesday night after their success in the Club World Cup on Saturday night. Once again Barca produced an excellent defensive performance to keep Villarreal at bay, although the home side pushed for an equalising goal in the closing minutes.
Lynn's heroics help Adani Gulf Giants claim title in inaugural ILT20
In the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night, Gulf Giants restricted Desert Vipers to 146 for 8 in 20 overs through Carlos Brathwaite's fine three-wicket spell and then produced an electrifying finish to the first edition of the DP World ILT20. It was a pulsating chase to the target cheered by a large Sunday crowd, who created an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium. Lynn sparkled under the Ring of Fire through his unconquered 72 runs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Pretoria Capitals, emerge champions of inaugural SA20
The Gqeberha-based team cruised to a comfortable four-wicket victory over the Pretoria Capitals at a sold-out Wanderers on Sunday thanks to some excellent bowling by spinner Roelof van Merwe, who claimed 4/31. The final was moved to the reserve day after a waterlogged field and inclement weather forced it to be postponed. But that did nothing to dim the excitement with the Bullring creating a fabulous atmosphere.
Women's T20 World Cup: Samarawickrama, De Silva steer Sri Lanka to win over Bangladesh
Sri Lanka were reduced to 26 for three in the Power-play but Samarawickrama's assured knock of 69 not out, coupled with De Silva's unbeaten 41 at the other end, ensured Chamari Athapaththu's side made it two wins in the space of three days at Newlands on Sunday night. Bangladesh posted a total of 126 for eight as Oshadi Ranasinghe's fine spell of three.
Prime Volleyball League: Bengaluru Torpedoes register convincing 4-1 win over Mumbai Meteors
The 4-1 victory (15-10, 12-15, 15-13, 15-9, 15-9) put Bengaluru on the fourth spot amongst the eight teams in the points table but more importantly instilled the much-required confidence in the star-studded team before they head for away matches in Hyderabad and Kochi. The first set saw the home team dominating the proceedings from the word go, and established an early 4-2 lead.
Women's Premier League player auction promises start of something big for women's cricket in India
It's quite understandable because the inaugural WPL player auction at the ballroom of the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on February 13 will turn out to be a life-changing day for many Indian women cricketers and overseas as well. In the WPL Player Auction, a total of 409 players will go under the hammer with 246 of them being Indian cricketers and 163 being overseas players.
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