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Bayern win record-extending 9th straight Bundesliga title
Bayern, who host Borussia Moenchengladbach later, top the table by seven points from second-placed Leipzig with only two games left for Leipzig, reports DPA. Bayern coach Hansi Flick, leaving at the end of the campaign after winning seven trophies, said, "Of course we have celebrated a little. It has been great to coach this team for two seasons. We have a team with enormous quality."
La Liga: Advantage Real as Atletico, Barca draw
Ousmane Dembele might have won it for Barcelona, who moved second on 75 points from 35 games, but headed over, reports DPA. Atletico lead with 77 points from 35, while Real Madrid, third, are on 74 but have played a game less. Lionel Messi fired over a free-kick in the final stages, but the Barcelona captain could not help Ronald Koeman's team muscle into first position.
Madrid Open: Zverev gets the better of Thiem, enters final
The World No. 6 earned 11 break points and broke serve on three occasions to snap a four-match losing streak against Thiem. Zverev owns a 1-8 ATP head-to-head record against the World No. 4 outside of Madrid, but he has won both his encounters with Thiem on this court. Zverev also beat the third seed in straight sets in the 2018 championship match.
Neymar signs new PSG deal as he commits until 2025
Brazil forward joined the Ligue 1 champions from Barcelona on a five-year deal at a world-record cost of 222 million euros in August 2017. Neymar had been linked with a return to Barca, but the 29-year-old has now firmly committed to PSG, who announced his new deal on Saturday, reports DPA.
Osaka, Billie Jean King get Laureus World Sports Awards
This is Osaka's second recognition at the Laureus Sports Awards. She won the 'Breakthrough of the Year' award in 2019 after a season that saw her win her first WTA title at the BNP Paribas Open and begin her ascent to the top of the game with her first US Open title that fall.
Rishabh Pant contributes money for oxygen cylinders and beds
"The scale of despair across our country has been immense and something I have been deeply affected by. As someone who has seen personal loss up close, my heart goes out to all the families who have suffered over the past year and I pray for the souls of those who have left us," Pant wrote in a note posted on his Twitter handle.
Italian Open: Mouth-watering Serena-Osaka clash on cards in Q-F
In another interesting quarter-final match-up, No. 1 seed from Australia, Ashleigh Barty could face Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of the Stuttgart and Madrid Open finals. Serena, a four-time champion in Rome in 2002, 2013, 2014 and 2016, will be competing for the first time since her Australian Open semi-final loss to Osaka.
Kerala Blasters intensify hunt for new coach before season starts
"We are not satisfied. We performed way below our level. Reasons are being analysed, we will fix the mistakes, improve some details and we will move on. Let's go step by step. First, we need to sign the head coach and organise a good pre-season," said Skinkys, whose team finished 10th, on Friday.
Play IPL in England in September as top players will be there: KP
former England captain Kevin Pietersen said that the matches should be held immediately after the India-England series in September. "I have seen people talking about the UAE as a possible destination to finish the IPL in September but I actually think that the IPL should move to the UK," said Pietersen in his blog on betway.com. "I have played internationals against India - one in particular in a World T20 against India at Lord's.
Wilson's brace helps Newcastle shock Leicester City
Striker Callum Wilson scored twice to help Newcastle United stay above the relegation zone with a stunning 4-2 win over Leicester City. Jonny Evans was injured in the warm-up for the home team with Marc Albrighton replaced him. Newcastle took advantage as an error by Caglar Soyuncu allowed Joe Willock to score in the 22nd minute.
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