Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:19:13 GMT
ATP roundup: Jannik Sinner rolls into Antwerp semifinals
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner recorded 17 winners and committed just six unforced errors on Friday while knocking off Arthur Rinderknech of France 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of the European Open at Antwerp, Belgium.
Sinner of Italy needed just 79 minutes to finish off Rinderknech. He will next face seventh-seeded South African Lloyd Harris, who posted a 6-2, 7-5 triumph over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in another qu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:40:14 GMT
WTA roundup: Maria Sakkari, Simona Halep among winners in Moscow
Maria Sakkari became the first Greek woman to qualify for the WTA Finals when the No. 3 seed cruised past Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 6-2, 1-0 (ret.) on Thursday in the second round of the VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow.
Sakkari only needed half an hour to take the first set before Kalinskaya retired due to illness. The 26-year-old is currently ranked No. 7 in the world.
In the quarterfinals, Sakkari will meet former world No. ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:54:49 GMT
This Englishman knows and shows you the REAL Russia!
Luc Jones is famous among his compatriots for the ability to reveal real Russian life. It differs a lot from how it is shown in the western media. "Moscow is the [most] comfortable place to live, but If you want to see the real Russia, go 50 km outside of the city," says 48-year-old Luc Jones. He is one of those rare foreigners who witnessed how the country changed after the fall of the USSR through to today. Luc mo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:05:11 GMT
Unravel the crippled U.S. hegemony
© Provided by Xinhua A self-proclaimed "shining city upon a hill," the United States has long positioned itself as "greater" and "superior" than other countries. However, the so-called American values it touted are nothing more than an ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:37:43 GMT
FIFA Rankings: India rise one spot to 106th, Belgium hold onto top position
Zurich [Switzerland], October 21 (ANI): October 2021 was a busy month in international football, with qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, friendlies, and the final rounds of the UEFA Nations League all on the agenda. A total of 160 fixtures were played, the impact of which can be seen on the FIFA Rankings.
Though their lead is now under threat, Belgium remain on top despite UEFA Nations League defeats to France ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:19:13 GMT
ATP roundup: Karen Khachanov earns comeback win in Moscow
Third-seeded Karen Khachanov, playing in his hometown of Moscow, rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Australia's James Duckworth on Wednesday in the second round of the VTB Kremlin Cup.
Khachanov finished with a 17-8 edge in aces and won 81 percent of his first-serve points (30 of 37).
The only other seeded player in action Wednesday, No. 6 Marin Cilic of Croatia, topped the United States' Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-3 in the se...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:55:22 GMT
World's third tallest educational building inaugurated in Madrid
MADRID, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The IE Tower, a new teaching building for IE University, was inaugurated in Madrid on Tuesday.With a height of 180 meters, the building has 35 floors and covers an area of 50,000 square meters, making it the third tallest teaching building in the world....[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:55:15 GMT
German prospect Benjamin Schroder commits to Oklahoma
German prospect Benjamin Schroder will play next fall at Oklahoma, he announced Wednesday on ESPN.
A 6-foot-7 forward, Schroder said he had opportunities to play professionally in Germany and Spain but that his target always was playing college basketball in the United States.
"I want to be the best basketball player I can become, while having as much fun as possible," he told ESPN. "The U.S. plays a different style of ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:03:07 GMT
SC East Bengal win friendly match against I-League champion Gokulam Kerala FC
Panaji (Goa) [India], October 20 (ANI): SC East Bengal rode on goals from Balwant Singh and Wahengbam Angousana to script a 2-1 win over reigning I-League champions Gokulam Kerala FC in a pre-season friendly here on Wednesday.
The red and gold brigade have begun their pre-season, playing two friendly games last week. Coached by former Real Madrid tactician Jose Manuel 'Manolo' Diaz, the Kolkata-based side beat Vasco SC an...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:37:27 GMT
Dirty three points are often most important: Klopp after Liverpool beat Atletico
Madrid [Spain], October 20 (ANI): Jurgen Klopp described Liverpool's 3-2 win against 10-man Atletico Madrid as 'dirty' in his post-match assessment of a sensational UEFA Champions League encounter but said those types of wins are the most important.
Reds maintained their 100 per cent record in UCL Group B as Mohamed Salah's penalty clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Reds raced into a two-go...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:03:14 GMT
UCL: Ajax humble Dortmund, Madrid sink Shakhtar, City run riot against Burgee
Amsterdam [Netherlands], October 20 (ANI): In a clash of the top two teams in Group C, Ajax were 4-0 winners against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening.
The goals at the Johan Cruijff Arena came from Daley Blind, Antony, and Sebastien Haller. Marco Reus scored an own goal for the away team. With their victory, Ajax remain in first place in the group.
The match against the Germans started wit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:37:19 GMT
UCL: Liverpool edge Atletico while PSG register comeback win against Leipzig
Madrid [Spain], October 20 (ANI): Liverpool maintained their 100 per cent record in UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group B as Mohamed Salah's penalty clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
In a game played at a relentless tempo, packed with incident, Salah opened the scoring - with a helping touch from James Milner - and Naby Keita thumped home a volley to give the Reds a 2-0 advantage by the 13th min...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:55:05 GMT
Spain's Prado museum reeling from unprecedented protest by victims of mass poisoning
Madrid [Spain], October 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Spain's main national art museum of Prado is no place for protesting, a spokesperson said after survivors of a 1981 mass-poisoning threatened to kill themselves inside unless their demands for aid were met.
The official told the 20minutos news outlet that the Madrid museum became a protest venue for the first time in its history. Protesters said they picked it because it was "such...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:40:07 GMT
Auto Racing Glance
NASCAR CUP SERIES: HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400 (267 laps, 400.5 miles around a 1.5-mile D-shaped oval), Kansas Speedway; Kansas City, Kan.
TV: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET (Green flag approx. 3:16 p.m. ET) -- NBCSN (Radio: Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90).
THIS WEEK: Kyle Larson is the hottest driver in the sport and punched his ticket into the championship race with a win at Texas -- his second in as many weeks --...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:18:50 GMT
OTT platforms, theatres likely to co-exist once normalcy returns after COVID-19, predict film experts
By Divya MalhotraNew Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): From watching 9 to 12 shows at cinema halls to movies in the comfort of one's home, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people entertain themselves.
The film industry went through a major change when OTT platforms arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, bypassing the release of movies in theatres.
During the pandemic, producers began to release mainstream Bollywood f...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:37:39 GMT
ISL: East Bengal to take on I-League champions Gokulam Kerala in friendly
Panaji (Goa) [India], October 19 (ANI): SC East Bengal will take on reigning I-League champions Gokulam Kerala FC in their third friendly match at the Don Bosco Ground here on Wednesday.
The red and gold brigade began their pre-season by playing two friendly games last week. Coached by former Real Madrid tactician Jose Manuel 'Manolo' Diaz, the Kolkata-based side beat Vasco SC and Salgaocar FC by 3-1 and 2-0 goal margins ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:55:39 GMT
Klopp respects Atletico Madrid boss Simeone but doesn't like his style of play
Liverpool [UK], October 19 (ANI): Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp stated he doesn't like Diego Simeone's style of play but admitted that Atletico Madrid head coach is doing "absolutely everything right" on the field.
Liverpool FC visit the Spanish capital for their Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Prior to the match, the Reds boss discussed the unique challenge of facing Diego Simeone's sid...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:18:28 GMT
ISL: East Bengal is on right path to achieve objectives, says head coach Manuel Diaz
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 19 (ANI): SC East Bengal head coach Jose Manuel 'Manolo' Diaz said on Monday the team will take one game at a time this season, making it clear that the aim is to work hard as a unit and leave no stone unturned in their bid to achieve success.
SC East Bengal has begun their pre-season, playing two friendly games last week. The red and gold brigade beat Vasco SC and Salgaocar FC by 3-...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:55:08 GMT
EU considering new sanctions against Nicaraguan President due to upcoming election
Madrid [Spain], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union considers introducing a package of sanctions against the inner circle of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega if the elections in this country do not meet democratic standards, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
At the meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs, which took place in Luxembourg on...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:16:14 GMT
EU scientists reveal long-term brain damage caused by Covid
A European study has found that Covid-19 can affect blood vessels in the human brain in a study that has raised more questions about the long-term consequences of the disease.Research by French, Spanish and German scientists published Thursday in the scientific journal Nature Neuroscience reveals that, in addition to attacking the lungs, the virus can also can kill certain brain cells.They're known as end...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:16:11 GMT
Valbuena 'sex tape' affair expected to culminate after six years
Five men including the Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema are expected to discover their fates on Friday in the 'sex tape' saga that wrecked the international career of Mathieu Valbuena in 2015.Benzema, who has not attended the trial at a court in Versailles just outside Paris, denies being part of a plot to extort money from his former France teammate.Axel Angot, Mustapha Zouaoui, Karim Zenati ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:05:12 GMT
The Blitz: Friday, October 22, 2021
Mike Oliva Mike Oliva of DolphinsTalk.com recaps the Friday Morning Headlines, community news, and more for your Miami Dolphins.Morning HeadlinesDefensive end Emmanuel Ogbah has recorded 16 tackles, 2.5 sacks, nine quarterback hits, and two passes defended thus far in the 2021 season. His nine quarterback hits rank tied for seventh in the AFC this season.This year, the Dolph...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:03:30 GMT
How To Watch: Cardinals-Texans
Check out all the ways to watch, listen and live stream Arizona Cardinals vs. the Houston Texans on October 24, 2021 The Arizona Cardinals take on the Houston Texans at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, October 24 at 1:25 p.m. MST. WATCH ON TVCBSGreg Gumbel (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst) and A.J. Ross (sideline)WATCH ON MOBILEA live stream is availabl...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:12:12 GMT
Eagles vs. Raiders: How to watch, listen, and stream
Chris McPherson There might not be as many Eagles fans watching this game on television or streaming devices because there certainly will be a sea of Midnight Green in Las Vegas this Sunday. The Eagles hit the road to take on the 4-2 Raiders, who are tied atop the AFC West with the Los Angeles Chargers. No matter where you are, you can follow the action. Here's how:• Pregame Coverage...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:56:11 GMT
Ways to Watch and Listen | Jets at Patriots
Broadcast and Stream Info for the Green & White's Trip to New England The Jets travel to New England to face the Patriots in Week 7 at 1 p.m. following the bye. Here are ways to watch and listen on gameday.Pregame Programming Watch the Game on TVCBS | 1:00 pm (Broadcast Map)Broadcasters: Andrew Catalon (Play-by-Play), James Lofton (Analyst) & Amanda Ba...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:52:17 GMT
Undeterred by pariah status, PM to wave 'green and gold' at Glasgow
While the East Indian Dipole has temporarily soothed our epigenetic despair two years since the bushfires began, it's worth remembering how the Murdoch press chose to present the findings at the time.As the intensit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:37:33 GMT
Taremi Helps Porto to Beat Milan in UCL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Mehdi Taremi helped Porto football team to defeat AC Milan 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League Group B Tuesday night. - Sports news - Luis Diaz scored the lone goal in the 65th minute, off a Taremi assist, and Milan has loads of work to do over the final three group matches.The Iranian forward had an effort go inches wide early in the second period as Porto continued to look the most l...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:52:12 GMT
Using smart cities to protect democracy
The connectivity of smart cities can be used as a tool against neoliberalism, bringing people together and reviving the spirit of democracy, writes Paul Budde.OVER THE LAST few years, I have written various articles about smart cities and I have reported on several of them during my international smart city expedition in 2018...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:18:01 GMT
Uruguay call up uncapped defender Caceres for World Cup qualifiers
MONTEVIDEO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped defender Sebastian Caceres has been named in Uruguay's provisional squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Bolivia next month. The 22-year-old, who represented Uruguay at youth level, has impressed Celeste manager Oscar Tabarez with his performances for Club America in Mexico's Liga MX. As expected, Uruguay's 30-man squad includes Manchester Unite...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:49:01 GMT
2021 Princess of Asturias Awards presented in Spain
MADRID, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The 2021 Princess of Asturias Awards were presented in Spain on Friday. The winners include Serbian artist Marina Abramovic (Arts Award), American journalist and writer Gloria Steinem (Communication and Humanities Award), and Spanish Paralympian swimmer Teresa Perales (Sports Award). The event was presided over by Spanish Princess Leonor and her parents at the Campoamor Theater...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:05:11 GMT
Happy in Qatar but dreaming of one day coaching Barca, says Xavi
MADRID, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Former FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has once again said that his ambition is to one day coach the club. The 41-year-old who was one of the architects of Barca's passing game under Frank Rijkaard and Pep Guardiola is currently coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar and is thought to have already turned down offers to return to the Camp Nou. However, speaking to Spanish newspaper '2...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:05:01 GMT
Preview: Four things to look out for in Spain's Matchday 10
MADRID, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- This season's first meeting between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will capture most of the attention this weekend in La Liga, but there are other key games that also merit attention. Here are some things to look out for this weekend in Spain. 1, Key Clasico for Barca and Real Madrid Barcelona coach Ronaldo Koeman survived his side's defeat to Atletico Madrid three weeks ago and ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:55:09 GMT
Wu Lei big draw in La Liga charity auction
MADRID, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Espanyol's Chinese striker Wu Lei has proved to be one of the biggest attractions in an auction carried out to help raise funds for people affected by the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the island of La Palma. In order to raise funds to help people evacuate from their homes, La Liga is auctioning the signed shirts of all of the players who played in the ninth round of matches...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:18:01 GMT
Ex-Real Madrid midfielder Gago takes charge of Racing Club
BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Former Real Madrid and Argentina midfielder Fernando Gago has been appointed head coach of Racing Club on a 14-month contract, the Argentinian Primera Division side said on Thursday. The 35-year-old replaces Claudio Ubeda, who had been appointed on a caretaker basis following the departure of Juan Antonio Pizzi in August. "I can promise that I will try to make the team at...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:55:01 GMT
Betis draw, Real Sociedad win in Europa League
MADRID, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Real Betis and Bayern Leverkusen drew 1-1 on Thursday night in a match between the top two sides in UEFA Europa League Group G. The Spanish outfit took the lead as Borja Iglesias slotted home from the penalty spot with just 15 minutes to go. However, the Germans drew level just seven minutes later when Robert Andrich's shot from outside of the penalty area took a slight deflect...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:44:02 GMT
World Insights: Unravel the crippled U.S. hegemony
BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Photos circulating worldwide of U.S. troops' helter-skelter withdrawal from Kabul in mid-August have laid bare the "crippled hegemony" of the United States. Such a prophecy was made as early as 2002, nearly 20 years ago, by late Yale University professor Immanuel Wallerstein, who wrote in an article in Foreign Policy magazine that the expansion of the "war on terror," which began as ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:30:02 GMT
Preview: El Clasico, this weekend's big game in La Liga
MADRID, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The first 'Clasico' of the season between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is the big game of the tenth round of matches in La Liga this weekend. Sunday afternoon's meeting comes with Real Madrid second in the table, three points behind Real Sociedad and with a game in hand, while Barca are two points behind Real Madrid in seventh. That means that at this early stage the result won't be d...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:18:02 GMT
Ansu Fati agrees new contract with FC Barcelona
MADRID, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona announced late on Wednesday night that they have reached an agreement to extend the contract of 18-year-old striker Ansu Fati until June 2027. The official Barcelona website confirmed that the youngster, who has just returned after almost a year out with a knee injury, will put pen to paper on Thursday. The agreement comes just days after Barca also assured the fut...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:05:01 GMT
Pique turns striker to keep Barca's Champions League hopes alive
MADRID, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Gerard Pique's 36th minute goal gave FC Barcelona a nervy 1-0 win at home to Dinamo Kiev to keep alive their hopes of reaching the UEFA Champions League last 16. The central defender peeled off and found space to smash home Jordi Alba's cross from the left to give his side the lead in a game they had to win after losing 3-0 to both Bayern Munich and Benfica. Until that moment t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:18:01 GMT
Griezmann the hero and villain as Atletico lose at home to Liverpool
MADRID, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann had a night he is unlikely to forget in a long time as his side lost 3-2 at home to Liverpool in their Champions League tie on Tuesday night. The Frenchman scored two goals at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium to bring his side back from 2-0 down, but then saw a red card that played a big part in their loss. Griezmann probably didn't have...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:18:01 GMT
Winning the only option for Barca as Koeman's side entertain Dynamo Kiev
MADRID, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona face the first of two season-defining games when they play Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League on Wednesday night in a game they have to win. Although some sectors of the press are already looking ahead to Sunday's 'El Clasico' against Real Madrid, Barca have to give their full attention to Wednesday's game if they are to avoid an early exit from Europe. 3-0 defeat...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:55:01 GMT
More victims found after migrant boat sinks off Spanish coast
MADRID, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- A total of 10 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat sank off the Spanish coast on Thursday night, Spain's maritime rescue services said Monday. Two more bodies from the boat, which was carrying 28 people when it sank some 37 nautical miles west of Cape Trafalgar, were pulled from the sea on Sunday. Three people were rescued on Thursday. Meanwhile, calm weather over th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:06:40 GMT
Atletico Madrid, Liverpool meet again in key Champions League group match
MADRID, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid and Liverpool go head-to-head in the Champions League on Tuesday night in one of the most attractive games in this round of group matches. Liverpool travel to Madrid on the back of an impressive 5-0 demolition of Watford on Saturday, while Atletico didn't play at the weekend after their La Liga match at home to Granada was postponed to allow their South American player...[read more]