Inter set for Serie A title defence

Inter Milan won the club’s first league and cup double since Jose Mourinho achieved the feat with the Nerazzurri in 2010. Photo: AFP/File MILAN: Inter Milan begin their Serie A title defence on Saturday as clear favourites to retain the Scudetto, but the reigning champions have undergone significant changes since completing a league and Italian…

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Iga Swiatek into Cincinnati semis

Iga Swiatek reached the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open in the most unwelcome fashion. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday. Rybakina’s withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness…

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Barcelona’s Flick targets La Liga hat-trick

Barcelona’s Spanish forward Lamine Yamal will lead a new-look attacking line for the champions. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Hansi Flick’s second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title. His third campaign, however, brings significant structural change to the…

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Simmons wary of Australia backlash

Bangladesh coach said his side could not afford complacency against the World Test Championship leaders in Mackay Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons during practice. Photo: REUTERS DARWIN: Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players to expect a fierce backlash from Australia in the second test after his side shocked the cricket world with a nine-wicket victory…

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Hamilton chases eighth F1 title

Hamilton said he was fitter than ever. Photo: AFP NETHERLANDS: Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he had spent the summer break training not partying, in the best shape of his life as he chases another title.  The 41-year-old sits 50 points behind current championship leader Kimi Antonelli but said his Ferrari…

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