Lack of backline backup could upstage Liverpool's title defence

The problem for Liverpool is complicated by the lack of bench strength in defence. Missing a centre-back of Van Dijk’s influence and other key defenders may not be a complete doomsday scenario but can seriously hurt their prospects.

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Analytical coach Chris Ciriello latest Indian hockey team staff to exit

Chris Ciriello had only recently signed a one-year contract extension after the Tokyo Olympics was postponed.

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Premier League: With Werner and Havertz, Chelsea win against Brighton 3-1

James’ was the most spectacular and the most crucial, the right back’s swerving piledriver from 30 meters regaining the lead for Chelsea at 2-1 in the 56th minute, just two minutes after Brighton equalized through Leandro Trossard.

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La Liga: Valencia win derby, Villarreal draw with Huesca in Emery bow

Jose Luis Morales gave Levante the lead in the opening minute and restored their advantage in the 36th after Gabriel Paulista had levelled for Javi Gracia’s side.

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Ferrari mark 1,000th race with pride, pain and a Schumacher

Schumacher senior brought them five titles in a row from 2000-04, with most of his record 91 wins secured in red overalls.

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Naomi Osaka's battle to unmask racism to go on

The world’s highest-paid female athlete, Naomi Osaka, born in Japan and brought up in the US, used her popularity around the world and one of the biggest sporting stages to highlight racial injustice.

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Dominic Thiem claims US Open title after thrilling fightback

Thiem, who had dropped only one set en route to the final, looked stifled by nerves early on but gradually broke the shackles to hit back from a break down to take the third.

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New signings score as Newcastle beat West Ham 2-0 in EPL

The two offseason signings made an instant impact, with Hendrick setting up Wilson for the first goal in the 56th minute before scoring himself in the 87th.

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Capping career comeback, Azarenka not disappointed as U.S. Open runner-up

“I’m not necessarily disappointed. It’s just painful. It’s painful to lose. That is what it is,” the twice Australian Open champion said. “Am I going to think about it too long? Not at all. I’m not going to sit here and be miserable.”

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Ahmaud Arbery to George Floyd - A look at all the masks of Naomi Osaka at U.S. ...

U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka wore a different face mask for each of her matches at Flushing Meadows this year. They each carried the name of a Black American and aimed to highlight racial injustice in the United States to a wider audience:

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Naomi Osaka comes back, beats Azarenka for 2nd US Open title

In response to another wayward forehand against Victoria Azarenka seconds later, Osaka chucked her racket. It spun a bit and rattled against the court.

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Alexander Zverev rallies by Pablo Busta to reach US Open final

Zverev raised his game just in time to deny the Spanish 20th seed the upset and, in doing so, secured his first career victory from two sets down on his second match point after a rogue backhand by Busta.

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Osaka outlasts Brady to reach US Open final

Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reached the US Open final for the second time in her career with a thrilling 7-6 (1) 3-6 6-3 victory over American hope Jennifer Brady.

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PSG begin title defense without stars in 0-1 loss at Lens

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain opened its league campaign without its stars and lost 0-1 at promoted Lens on Thursday.

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US Open: Novak Djokovic rolls into second round with win over Dzumhur

Djokovic broke Dzumhur’s serve for a seventh time to seal the win in the first night match on Arthur Ashe Stadium court, which, due to COVID-19, was missing the thousands of rowdy New York tennis fans that usually flock to Queens every year.

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Hope this sparks a chess revolution like 1983 did for cricket: Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand said that he hopes India’s joint Online Chess Olympiad win with Russia would spark another revolution in the sport.

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US Open: Sevastova picks up first win of year to send Gauff to exit

It marked the first opening round exit from a grand slam for Gauff, a crowd favourite at Flushing Meadows pre-COVID-19 when spectators were allowed into the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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US Open: Zverev downs Anderson in battle of big servers

For the second straight event since the COVID-19 lockdown, world number seven Zverev was given a tough draw, facing a former top-five opponent in his opening match.

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Lionel Messi fails to show up for Barcelona training

The six-times world player of the year insists he has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave on a free transfer -- a claim disputed by Barcelona and La Liga.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic to stay at Milan for another season

“AC Milan is delighted to announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has renewed his contract with the club until June 30, 2021,” said a statement.

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