Nets ‘Edge’ Clippers, Win Lazio Vs Bayern Later, Bergamo Became the Epicen- Ter of the Coronavirus Pandemic
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ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 16 Monaco’s goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, jumps for the ball during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Monaco, at the Parc des Princes Stadium, in Paris, France, Feb 21. Monaco won 2-0. (AP) — See Page 14 Sports Latest sports scores at — http://sports.arabtimesonline.com Conway makes 99 not out from 59 balls to lead hosts NZ overcome Australia in 1st T20 NEW ZEALAND, Feb 22, (AP): Richardson and Kane Richardson positive throughout. 56-5. Devon Conway made 99 not out from before Conway led a concerted rival. “When I’m positive that’s when I’m New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi 59 balls to lead New Zealand to a Sams dismissed New Zealand open- at my best. It was a matter of not trying then made a major contribution, 53-run win over Australia on Monday er Martin Guptill with the third ball of to think too far ahead, just try to build removing Marsh (45), Stoinis (8), in the first of five Twenty20 interna- the innings, then removed captain good partnerships at the end.” Ashton Agar (23) and Sams to finish tionals. Kane Richardson (12) while Jhye Australia also were in trouble early, with 4-28. Agar and Sams fell within The South African-born Conway Richardson bowled Tim Seifert (1) to losing captain Aaron Finch in the first two balls to catches taken by Kyle improved on his previous high score of leave the hosts 19-3. over and Josh Philippe, on debut, in Jamieson behind square. 65 in T20 internationals, coming to the the next over to be 8-2. Both fell to The Australian team have just crease when New Zealand were 11-2 catches by Conway. emerged from two weeks in managed and leaving unbeaten when they were CRICKET The New Zealand new ball pair of isolation, though they have recently 184-5 after winning the toss and bat- Tim Southee and Trent Boult were been able to train at the Lincoln crick- ting first. able to swing the ball under the flood- et facility. New Zealand’s Devon Conway bats during the first T20 cricket interna- Australia were all out for 131 in Conway rebuilt the innings in part- lights at Hagley Oval – something the The Australian team were named in tional between Australia and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in New Zealand, reply. nerships of 74 for the fourth wicket Australian bowlers couldn’t do – and the expectation top players such as Monday, Feb 22. ( AP) Conway came to the last over of New with Glenn Phillips (30), 47 for the also captured the wicket of Matthew David Warner and Mitchell Starc Zealand’s innings 87 not out, took a fifth with Jimmy Neesham (26), and Wade to leave Australia 16-3. would be on a Test tour to South single, hit a four and a six and was 98 44 with Mitchell Santner (7). When Neesham dismissed Glenn Africa but that tour was canceled facing the last ball of the innings but “The wicket was a bit sticky at first Maxwell (1), Australia was 19-4 and because of the pandemic. Man City in form for CL could only manage a single to be left just but it got better and better as time went in deep trouble. “It seems like its been a long time short of a maiden century. on and there were some good partner- Mitch Marsh, batting up the order at since we’ve played,” Finch said. “We New Zealand struggled early against ships near the end there,” Conway No. 4, and Marcus Stoinis mounted a didn’t play our best tonight and New Australia pacemen Daniel Sams, Jhye said. “The key was just trying to stay small revival, lifting the tourists to Zealand played well. Bayern problems mount LONDON, Feb 22, (AP): The Atalanta will have poignant mem- Champions League talking points ories of the same stage last season. ahead of the second set of first-leg The Champions League outsiders matches in the round of 16 on beat Valencia 4-1 in the first leg Tuesday and Wednesday: but the joy was shortlived as, days Nets ‘edge’ Clippers, win Lazio vs Bayern later, Bergamo became the epicen- ter of the coronavirus pandemic. Defending champion Bayern The match was dubbed “Game Munich have mounting problems Zero” by media. Atalanta will have ahead of Tuesday’s game. The to put those thoughts to one side, coronavirus is having an adverse however, and they will be full of effect on the team with Thomas confidence after an impressive Müller and Benjamin Pavard out of the match in Rome, though Javi performance saw them beat Napoli season-best 6th in a row 4-2 in Serie A. Luis Muriel was Martínez and Leon Goretzka have recovered. The latter made his inspirational as he scored a stunner comeback Saturday with a second- and also had a hand in Atalanta’s half appearance but couldn’t pre- other three goals. vent Bayern from slumping to a M’gladbach vs City 2-1 loss at Eintracht Frankfurt, The two teams’ seasons are days after the Bavarian giants were heading in opposite directions held 3-3 at home by relegation- going into what would appear a threatened Arminia Bielefeld. mismatch for a game taking place French midfielder Corentin in Budapest, Hungary, due to Tolisso is also out after tearing a Germany’s pandemic-linked ban muscle in training last week. on visitors from Britain. City are on an 18-match winning run in all competitions. The Premier League SOCCER title is seemingly a formality now, thanks to a 10-point lead. Pep Guardiola can really start to focus Five dropped points over two on the Champions League where a Bundesliga games has given rivals title has proved elusive despite the hope and increases the pressure on club’s heavy spending over the last Bayern’s tired players after their decade. While City are in the punishing schedule including a round of 16 for the eighth straight Club World Cup appearance in season, it will be Qatar. Lazio are in good form Mönchengladbach’s first knockout ahead of their first appearance in match in the competition outside the knockout stage for 20 years. qualifying in 43 years. The Italian club struggled more Their promising season is in than expected against Sampdoria danger of unraveling following but saw out a 1-0 win to claim their news of Marco Rose’s departure as seventh victory in eight Serie A coach. Gladbach ended ongoing matches.their injury problems are easing but defenders Tefan Radu speculation over Rose’s future by and Luiz Felipe and goalkeeper announcing that he will join league Thomas Strakosha are all still out. rivals Borussia Dortmund next season and the team responded Atletico vs Chelsea with a 2-1 loss at home to strug- Atlético arrive for the match gling Mainz on Saturday. Gladbach after having lost their shine in the now have only one win from their Spanish league. Diego Simeone’s last five games. side rode a scoring streak by Luis Suárez to take a commanding lead but they have stumbled with only one win in their last four rounds. Simeone has moved away from his Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, (left), shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr defends during the second half of an NBA basketball standard 4-4-2 formation, which game Sunday, Feb 21, in Los Angeles. The Nets won 112-108. (AP) Atlético used to topple then defending European champions Liverpool last season. Now Pelicans overcome 24-point deficit, beat Celtics in overtime Simeone favors a three-man back- line and uses two high wing backs NEW ORLEANS, Feb 22, fully in their control when they lead to support Suárez and João Félix in 86-65 late in the third quarter. attack. Winger Yannick Carrasco, (AP): Brandon Ingram hit NBA Results/Standings however, is doubtful for Tuesday’s a go-ahead 3-pointer with Magic 105, Pistons 96 match so that may alter his strate- In Orlando, Fla., Nikola Vucevic gy. Thomas Tuchel has yet to lose 33.3 seconds left in over- had 37 points and 11 rebounds, Evan any of his seven matches in charge WASHINGTON, Feb 22, (AP): NBA results and standings on Sunday. since taking over as Chelsea man- Southampton’s Nathan Redm- time and the New Orleans Fournier added a season-high 29 ond, (left), and Chelsea’s Cesar Pelicans beat the Boston New Orleans 120 Boston OT 115 Toronto 110 Philadelphia 103 points and Orlando beat Detroit. ager at the end of January. Oklahoma City 117 Cleveland 101 Atlanta 123 Denver 115 Azpilicueta challenge for the The Magic have won three in a row, His approach is already clear - ball during the English Premier Celtics 120-115 on Sunday Orlando 105 Detroit 96 Brooklyn 112 LA Clippers 108 high wing backs, two sitting mid- New York 103 Minnesota 99 Milwaukee 128 Sacramento 115 their longest streak since opening the League soccer match between after rallying from 24 Eastern Conference Western Conference season 4-0. The teams will play again fielders, two inside forwards sup- Chelsea and Southampton at porting the striker - and it has points down in the third Atlantic Division Southwest Division in Orlando on Tuesday night. St Mary’s Stadium in Jerami Grant had 24 points for made Chelsea much harder to beat quarter. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Southampton, England, Feb Philadelphia 20 11 .645 - San Antonio 16 11 .593 - Detroit.