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ISL 2022/23: Alan Costa leads Bengaluru FC to 1-0 win over NorthEast United
The Blues, who returned to their Fortress after a two-season hiatus, saw nineteen thousand fans make their way into the stands. Grayson started with a front three of Chhetri-Krishna-Sivasakthi, while Costa, Aleks Jovanovic and Sandesh Jhingan were the three men at the back. The visitors, on the other hand, started with Frenchman Romain Philippoteaux in an attacking role, with Matt Derbyshire the focal point.
Astana Open: Djokovic advances to final after Medvedev retires
Medvedev's retirement came moments after Djokovic had clinched a dramatic tie-break to level the match at 4-6, 7-6(6). It was an unfortunate end to what was shaping up to be one of the matches of the year on the ATP Tour, with both players bringing a high level to their 11th ATP head-to-head meeting. "I really hope that his injury is nothing too serious. I know Daniil, he's a great guy, he's a fighter, he's a big competitor.
Ostrava Open: Swiatek beats Alexandrova to reach final, grabs 60th win of the year
The victory marks Swiatek's 60th match-win of the season, including WTA Tour events and Billie Jean King Cup action. She is also into her eighth final of the season and is undefeated in finals so far in 2022. Throughout her career, Swiatek is 10-1 in WTA Tour singles finals, with her only loss coming to Polona Hercog in Swiatek's very first final at 2019 Lugano.
Premier League: Man City climb atop the table with win over Southampton
Manchester United hit four goals without reply with a classy, dominant performance at the Etihad Stadium after the visitors held out for the first 20 minutes before Joao Cancelo gave City the lead. Phil Foden's fine form continued with a delightful chip on 32 minutes and Riyad Mahrez wrapped up three points four minutes into the second half with a clever volley.
PKL 9: Patna Pirates, Puneri Paltan play out a thrilling 34-34 tie
However, the Pirates inflicted an ALL-OUT in the 11th minute to take a three-point lead at 12-9. But, moments later, Puneri Paltan reduced Patna to two members on the mat and regained the lead at 15-13. Soon after, Puneri Paltan's Alankar Patil tackled Rohit Gulia to carry out an ALL-OUT. The team from Pune rode on the momentum and led comfortably at 23-16 at the end of the first half.
National Games Boxing: Sanjeet makes winning return to the ring after CWG, enters quarters
On a day when most bouts either ended in knockouts or RSC, it was Sanjeet, who lived up to his billing against Uttarakhand's 20-year-old Harish Singh, earning another RSC win to enter the quarterfinals.The difference in class was pretty evident between the two boxers in the Men's 92kg heavyweight category as Sanjeet used his jabs and combination punches to good effect to outclass the Uttarakhand boxer.
IND v SA: India seeks to correct mistakes in must-win second ODI against South Africa
With Washington Sundar drafted in the squad as Deepak Chahar's replacement on the eve of the match, it means that India will be a pace option less in Sunday's match, especially after Mohammed Siraj and Avesh Khan couldn't impress in the first ODI at Lucknow apart from leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi being expensive in his first 50-over match for India.
Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in India's squad for rest of ODIs against South Africa
In its official statement, BCCI added that "Chahar had a stiffness in his back after the third and final T20I against South Africa in Indore and did not feature in India's Playing XI in the first ODI in Lucknow." As per the BCCI, Chahar, named as one of the four travelling reserves for the T20 World Cup in Australia to be held later in the month, will now head back to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and will be monitored by the Medical Team there.
Erling Haaland looks unstoppable ahead of Premier League weekend
Erling Haaland has scored a hat-trick in each of Man City's last three home games and also netted twice in their Champions League win against Copenhagen in midweek and expect to add to that against a visiting Southampton that conceded 13 goals this season.
Four things to look out for in Spain's Matchday eight
Matchday eight comes as we move into an intense period in La Liga, with some sides having to play two games a week until the competition is halted for the World Cup finals. While FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla all have work to do to qualify for the next stage in Europe.
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