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Russian star says world number one will gain respect from tennis fans ‘maybe 10 years after he retires’

World number one avenges US Open final defeat to Russian with 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in Paris final

The Citizens cruise to 2-0 win to raise questions over Solskjaer’s future at Old Trafford

Boxing’s governing body claims win against corruption and manipulation after employing technology at Belgrade worlds

Striker urges teammates to improve on the pitch in a bid to turn club’s fortunes around

Manager Smith says he’ll fight on after his side falls to fifth consecutive defeat with 1-0 loss

Vaughan allegedly told Asian players that there were ‘too many of you lot, we need to do something about it’

Organisation signs contract with country till 2025 despite no race in 2022

Russian tennis star beats Frenchman Gaston 7-6, 6-4 to enter Paris Masters semi-finals

Former midfielder joins club as coach, facing daunting task of returning them to glory

Samsonova helps country beat USA 2-1; Teichmann, Bencic set up 2-0 win for Swiss over Australia

Japanese star tweets photo of her holding a racquet, saying ‘kinda rusty but feels good to be back’

Manager Solskjaer says he has tried to instill positivity in his team ahead of derby

Premier League side beat Vitesse Arnhem 3-2 in Europa Conference League

England striker pays price for his poor league form; Rashford, Alexander-Arnold return to squad

Managers appear wary of joining the new project without a clear structure

Mexican fighter aims to hold four belts from boxing’s alphabet soup of governing bodies simultaneously

Local hero, however, admits ‘decisions are normally taken during the race’ as teammate Verstappen aims to extend lead

Mercedes driver says he has no intention of causing collision with Verstappen

American player beats Briton Norrie 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) to reach quarter-finals

Beat Czech Republic 2-1 courtesy Bencic and Teichmann’s doubles win

Defender faces another spell on the sidelines after suffering hamstring injury in Champions League

Driver Hamilton bids to beat Red Bull’s Verstappen at Mexican Grand Prix

Former midfielder hopeful Barca can negotiate deal with Al Sadd for his return

Newly-appointed manager says it’s a ‘great honour’ for him to take charge of Premier League club

Villarreal manager says he’s ‘100 per cent committed’ to Spanish club

France’s reign as women's tennis world champions ends after 2-1 defeat

The hard-hitter Asif Ali lost his 18-month-old daughter in 2019 to cancer

Guardiola’s men need one point from their last two games to advance, after romping to 4-1 win in Champions League

Midfielder Szoboszlai converts penalty in stoppage time to secure 2-2 draw for German side in Champions League

Jota, Mane score inside first 21 minutes to help Reds beat 10-man Atletico 2-0

Greek tennis star forced to withdraw while trailing 4-2 in first set of his second-round match against Popyrin

Striker reaches milestone of 100 Champions League goals as German giants storm into last 16 with 5-2 win over Benfica

Belgian midfielder has endured injury-plagued two years since joining from Chelsea

Serial winner signs a contract until the ‘summer of 2023’ following the sacking of Nuno

Players including Kohli and Shami have faced severe backlash by extremists Indian following defeats in WCT20

Striker’s latest rescue act helps Premier League club settle for 2-2 draw at Atalanta in Champions League

Villarreal coach says there has been no formal offer from Premier League club to replace sacked Bruce

World number one battles past Hungary’s Fucsovics 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on his return to singles circuit

Gavrilova, Sanders help team claim 2-1 win in Group B; Slovakia shock USA 2-1 in Group C

Austrian tennis star targeting return from injury in Abu Dhabi to prepare for first Grand Slam of 2022

Champions League semi-finalists in 2020 have posted inconsistent results since the arrival of American coach

Argentinian superstar has a left hamstring problem and a painful knee

Spanish club always seems to irk Reds manager Klopp with their defensive game

Wanderers’ unbeaten run in last five games help them climb to seventh in Premier League

Defending champions face Russia to keep their hopes of making play-offs alive

Former world number one wastes seven match points to lose 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9) to Germany’s Koepfer in first round

Serbian star and compatriot Krajinovic beat Australians de Minaur and Saville 4-6, 6-4, 10/7

Argentine star would love to be Barcelona sporting director after he hangs up his boots

Defending champion will make decision after official decision on rules is made