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Spurs close in on Arsenal with win Spurs were by no means convincing as they scraped a slender victory against their stubborn opponents, wasting a host of chances and looking in danger of dropping points for much of the match after Ashley Barnes’ 21st-minute opener. Dele Alli swiftly levelled things thanks to a fine cross from Walker and their other full-back, Rose, ultimately wrapped up the win 19 minutes from time, highlighting the importance of the two defenders’ attacking attributes....

Kevin Owens took on Dolph Ziggler at Fastlane 2 for the Intercontinental Championship, and Arn Anderson spoke highly of both WWE Superstars. Anderson believed that Dolph Ziggler had never had a bad match in his career, and he then shifted his attention to Kevin Owens. He is very creative: Arn Anderson on Kevin Owens’ work Anderson saw Owens as a natural babyface since the day he saw the Prizefighter debut against John Cena....

The fourth seed was eliminated from the hardcourt Major at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday after an unexpected defeat to Colombian qualifier Daniel Galan. World No. 94 Galan stunned the Greek sensation 6-0, 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 to advance to the second round for the first time at the US Open. In light of this, The Greek acknowledged his poor performance in a conversation with the ATP Tour following his defeat....

Ruiz tipped the scales at 283.7 pounds during Friday’s weigh-in, making him the second-largest heavyweight title defender behind only Nikolai Valuev, who weighed at least 310 pounds for multiple championship fights. However, it’s important to note Valuev was listed as a 7-footer, whereas Ruiz is only 6-2. MORE: Ruiz vs. Joshua odds, prediction and betting trends Joshua, meanwhile, actually lost weight, dropping from 247 pounds before the first fight to a tight 237 for the second bout, which will take place Saturday at Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia....

Wenger wants Mbappe at Arsenal Alexandre Lacazette and Sead Kolasinac are Arsenal’s two additions this window as Wenger’s side search for an improvement on last season’s fifth-place finish. Lemar and Monaco team-mate Kylian Mbappe are among the players the Premier League side have been linked to. Asked about Lemar at a news conference on Tuesday amid reports Arsenal have made numerous bids for the 21-year-old, Wenger said he had monitored the midfielder....

One of the many reveals at today’s Nintendo Indie World showcase, Happy Game is a psychedelic horror adventure about a little boy having a terrible nightmare with the only way to escape being to dive deeper within. RELATED: Among Us Surprise Launched for the Nintendo Switch Developed by Amanita Design, Happy Game will have players navigate some creepy environments and solve puzzles while trying to escape the clutches of terrifying pink bunnies and smiley faces with terrible agendas....

There’s always intrigue before the show starts in the summer, as producers must first select a team for the season. MORE HARD KNOCKS: How have featured teams fared? The league in 2013 mandated that if a team does not volunteer itself to be on the show (which, why would they?), one would be selected. But there are a few rules. A team could not be selected if they were in the playoffs in either of the last two seasons, if they have a first-year head coach and if they have been on the program at any point in the last 10 years....

With that dismissal, Anderson broke the hearts of millions of Indian cricket fans who were waiting to witness Rohit Sharma’s first overseas century in Test cricket. Soon after he departed, fans took to Twitter to applaud the opener for giving India a dream start by expertly tackling the challenging conditions at Lord’s. Here are some of the best reactions: Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul put in a 126 run opening partnership to give India a great start on Day 1 at Lord’s Earlier in the day, English skipper Joe Root won the toss and chose to field first, considering the overcast conditions....

While the rest of the Bartons seem to be enjoying themselves, the ever-gumpy Cliff is not having any of it – in fact, he has turned off his hearing aid. This hearing aid is a new feature of the character, leaving fans wondering when exactly the Avenger started losing his hearing. Marvel comic readers may be more familiar with the character losing his hearing, this is the first time it has been mentioned in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – and the reason for it is slightly different in the show than it was previously....

Herrera bodychecked Hazard to earn his first caution before a late trip on the same player left United with a numerical deficit in just the 35th minute. Chelsea extend hoodoo over Man Utd N’Golo Kante lashed home a brilliant goal after the break as Chelsea pressed home their advantage and left Jose Mourinho to lament another sorry return to his former club. Mourinho was predictably frustrated by calls that he perceived went against his team, but Conte hinted that he agreed with Michael Oliver’s decision....

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is still in peak physical condition due to his strict fitness regime and dietary plan which he follows rigorously. Mick Clegg, the power and strength coach at United, called the Portuguese an “absolute genius.” Clegg hailed Ronaldo’s skill at maintaining his body not just physically, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually as well. Clegg said: Ex-Manchester United conditioning coach thinks Cristiano Ronaldo can play beyond the 40 mark Mick Clegg thinks the Portuguese can play in his 40s like United legend Ryan Giggs and will be looking to reach the mid-40s mark....

Brady completed 13/14 passes in the first half against Green Bay in Week 3, going for 110 yards but not finding the end zone. He wouldn’t throw his first touchdown until the closing minutes of the fourth quarter. A 2-point conversion attempt that would have likely sent the game into overtime was made more difficult by a delay of game penalty from TB12 and co. Sharpe sharply pointed out criticisms of the NFL’s QB G....

Shreyas, who currently leads the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has amassed significant leadership experience, primarily through the Indian Premier League (IPL). He previously took over Delhi Capitals’ (DC) captaincy from Gautam Gambhir midway through the 2018 season and led the franchise to their first-ever IPL final in 2020. Stating that Shreyas is a natural leader who allows the players to express themselves on the field, Nayar said in an interaction with the Times of India:...

The Warriors will be better off with Klay at his best during the playoffs, if history is anything to go by. Prior to his injury, he played a crucial role in helping the franchise win back-to-back championship titles. They were on course to make a three-peat but were marred by the infamous Kevin Durant injury in the NBA Finals. Anthony Slater of The Athletic, covering the Golden State Warriors, believes Thompson’s individual greatness will give him the edge going into the playoffs....

The Brazil international has netted six times in 19 appearances in all competitions this campaign, but has not scored since his strike in the 4-0 win over Manchester City on October 19. He has since gone 10 competitive games without a goal, but Luis Enrique sees no reason for concern just yet and has stressed there is more to the 24-year-old than just goals. Luis Enrique sympathises with Pique...

Sicknick, 42, was injured during the January 6 insurrection when supporters of the former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building. He was reportedly hit in the head by a fire extinguisher, later collapsing before dying in hospital. Sicknick was granted the tradition of lying in honor in the U.S. Capitol, which is a tribute given to distinguished Americans. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. During a ceremony on Tuesday night, attended by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, an honor guard carried an urn with Sicknick’s cremated remains, which were placed at the center of the Rotunda with a folded-up flag....

Aguero is king of one thing Pep can’t teach Gabbiadini has six goals in four games in all competitions for Southampton after arriving at the Premier League club from Napoli in January. A six-time Italy international, Gabbiadini scored a brace in his side’s EFL Cup final defeat to Manchester United last month. Okaka, a former team-mate of Gabbiadini’s at Sampdoria, joked the 25-year-old was on track for a move to La Liga giants Madrid....

Speaking on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, former NBA columnist Jackie MacMullan mentioned that she had spoken to Stephen Curry recently, who declared that he was a huge fan of Darius Garland. MacMullan said: Coming from the resident Golden State Warriors superstar, this is as high a praise as the Cleveland Cavaliers guard can ever get. The eye test and the numbers support Stephen Curry’s assertion. Here’s a comparison of Garland’s rookie and sophomore numbers:...

Guendouzi rose through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain, before joining French side Lorient in 2016 as a teenager. He eventually made his debut for the first team, before he was picked up by Arsenal in the summer of 2018. He came with a huge reputation and was widely considered as the next big thing in French football. Guendouzi hit the ground running at the Emirates and was heavily involved under Emery....

Trump has invoked executive privilege to prevent his former aides from testifying before the investigative committee. Executive privilege is a presidential power that bars the president’s communications from being shared with Congress. As a result, Bannon has said that he won’t cooperate with the committee’s subpoenas. He had until midnight last Thursday to hand over documents relating to January 6 to the committee. But Raskin, a Democrat who sits on the committee, said that that executive privilege doesn’t extend to Bannon because Bannon was fired from the executive branch before he allegedly consulted Trump on overturning the 2020 election and holding a “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6....