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Emiliano Martinez: There was concern when the Argentina goalkeeper was accidentally kicked in the head by Gabriel early on, but he was beaten too easily at his near post for Havertz’s equaliser. He later made a high-quality save from Saka in the second half. 5Josh Acheampong: Often dragged into uncomfortable areas by Tzolis from a tactical perspective, but handled his individual defensive duties well. 6Maxence Lacroix: Miscontrolled a ball early on and allowed Havertz’s shot to pass through his legs but also impressed at other times. 6Wesley Fofana: Unconvincing defensively against Saka, Odegaard and, ultimately, Havertz for the equaliser, but…
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli took a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.The Italian caught and passed his team-mate George Russell, who started second, with four laps to go to extend his championship lead to 66 points.Antonelli’s performance is the second furthest back a driver has ever come from to win a grand prix after John Watson’s victory from 22nd on the grid in the 1983 United States Grand Prix West.It was a statement performance from Antonelli, who remarkably was on Russell’s tail and challenging for victory within 16 laps of the start.Antonelli looked…
A WWE Hall of Famer is taking one of wrestling’s most recognizable characters from the squared circle to the big screen. Robert Remus, better known as Sgt. Slaughter, has announced that a live-action movie based on his fictional military persona is in development, along with an early teaser. Remus revealed the project on X, telling his wrestling and G.I. Joe fan base that the movie is something he has “visualized and worked tirelessly” to bring to the silver screen. He also shared a teaser scene and asked fans to watch, share, and comment on it. To ALL My Incredible, Loyal…
Police are investigating an incident between Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik and home supporters during Portsmouth’s 2-0 Championship win on Saturday.Bielik was involved in a physical altercation with a fan as he went to retrieve a ball from the crowd late in the second half.Cardiff head coach Brian Barry-Murphy claimed afterwards that Bielik “got slapped in the face”, while clips circulating on social media appeared to show the Poland international grabbing a young fan around his upper body.Hampshire Police says an investigation into an alleged assault is under way.”We can confirm that we are investigating an incident in which a teenage…
Captain Callum McGregor is in no doubt of Yang’s importance.”He is a really important part of the team,” the captain told Sky Sports after the 2-1 win in Paisley. “He’s a big player to miss, but obviously we wish him the best.”Yang’s stats are impressive. Two goals and an assist in seven games this season reflect his growing influence in games. Last term, he scored 10 goals and provided three assists.Width is a critical element to how Celtic are playing this season, and Yang would likely be the automatic choice on the left were it not for his international commitments.South…
The women’s division of WWE’s Attitude Era was largely built around Chyna and Sable, with prominent backup like Stephanie McMahon, Debra, Ivory, and Jacqueline. However, major changes began to take place with the additions of Trish Stratus and Lita, while Chyna exited the scene. In an interview appearance on “Insight with Chris Van Vliet,” Stratus looked back to the state of the division after Chyna left WWE in 2001, and how she and the other women had to rebuild everything. “Chyna had left with the championship; she was the champion, so there was no real women’s division. There…
While her trophy cabinet is overflowing with gold medals and world title belts, perhaps her greatest legacy is leaving women’s boxing in a vastly better place than she found it – that Serrano trilogy lifting women’s boxing to new heights.Taylor broke through the barriers with a grace which belied the obstacles she faced yet her quiet determination and humble nature will serve as an example of what can be achieved by belief, hard work and a refusal to accept her lot as young girls can now walk the path she laid.Fierce inside the ring yet unassuming outside of it -…
The final betting odds are in for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event, and oddsmakers aren’t expecting every match to be close. BetOnline.ag has released its final lines for the September 6 show, with Randy Orton and Lil Yachty standing out as massive favorites. Randy Orton enters his match against Cody Rhodes as a heavy -700 favorite, while Rhodes sits all the way back at +400. That makes Orton one of the strongest favorites on the entire card despite the long history between the two. Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker is much tighter. Femi is favored at -165, while Breakker comes…
England has lost almost 200 tennis courts in three years as padel facilities have grown nearly sixfold.Guardian analysis of Sport England data found that the country has lost 183 tennis courts since 2023 – the first such decline since at least 2000. The data includes local authority and community-owned courts, privately run health facilities, schools and sports clubs.The number of padel courts, meanwhile, has risen exponentially. There are now more than 2,200, up from 382 in 2023. Research from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) found that a million people were playing padel as of May this year, up from 860,000…
There will be a number of Dundee United players cursing Bain’s name after Saturday’s game. Full-back Kevin Ciubotaru’s shot seemed destined for the bottom right-hand corner before Bain intervened. United debutant Lyall Cameron also watched in anguish as Bain denied him. Another new boy, Zidane Iqbal, arrowed a shot towards the top corner only for Bain to tip it away. And the goalkeeper thwarted Neil Farrugia, too.It was an heroic display of defiance that very nearly earned his side a first league win of the season, but for Michael Forbes stoppage-time header.After a mistake at Celtic Park last weekend, Bain…