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MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2020 MotoGP:M Quartararo wins Catalonia GrandG Prix to retake championship lead I am not completely 100 percent but I went step by step. I am veryv happy with this win. I suffered in my head a lot in the last month,m not getting on the podium, it wasn’t easy.

Petronas Yamaha SRT’s French rider Sport |09 Fabio Quartararo NBA: (WEST. CONF. FINALS) Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers 117, Denver Nuggets 107 (LeBron 38 pts, Davis 27) * Lakers won series 4-1 Late Alkasir goal ends Al Sadd’s campaign

THE PENINSULA – DOHA Persepolis’ goalkeeper Hamed Lak (right) grabs the ball ahead of Sadd’s forward during Al Sadd's 2020 AFC Champions the AFC Champions League Round of 16 match, played League (ACL) campaign ended at the Education Stadium yesterday. after losing 1-0 to Persepolis in their Round of 16 clash at the Education City Stadium yesterday. Issa Alkasir scored the winner for the Iranian side in the 88th YESTERDAY’S RESULTS minute. “I feel very sad. This was a Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-0 Al Sadd (QAT) good chance to qualify,” Al Sadd's Al Nassr (KSA) 1-0 Al Taawoun FC (KSA) coach said after the match. “I think the game was really equal. We had more possession, later, Cazorla floated in a free- more shots and better opportu- kick, and the ball deflected and fell nities, but as I told the players, in right in front of the unmarked this competition you make just , but his shot flew over one mistake and you’re out.” as well. “We made a mistake from a Al Sadd were then saved by the set-piece, a corner, and we didn’t crossbar in the 62nd minute, when focus. We controlled the game, we Alkasir’s shot hit the crossbar and created chances, we had a very went out. good attitude and we were Coach Xavi Hernandez made aggressive. We were focused until his first change in the 66th minute, the last minute, but one mistake sending on Hassan Al Haydos in and we are out. This is the com- place of Mohammeed Waad, as he petition, and this is football. We looked to freshen up the attack. Al have to accept it and learn from Haydos got involved immediately, our mistakes,” the Barcelona great and set up Pedro for a run into the said after his team exited from the box but the right-back was premier club championship in brought down. The referee waved Asia. play on, despite the Al Sadd The game got off to a calm players appealing for a penalty. start with no real chances until the Persepolis then had a golden 13th minute, when Santi Cazorla’s opportunity through a quick powerful left-footed shot was kept counter a minute later, but once We are very disappointed for out by the Persepolis keeper again Alkasir saw his attempt Hamed Lak. come back off the crossbar. At the other end, Persepolis In the 75th minute, Afif set up had a big opportunity, with Bashar teed up Nam Tae-hee nicely for a fans, says Xavi after ACL exit Resan trying a shot from inside the shot on the edge of the box; box but Tarek Salman blocked it however, the South Korean’s shot THE PENINULA – DOHA seconds. But VAR helps the referees a lot. by sliding into its way. Vahid Amiri was saved by Lak in the Persepolis In my humble opinion, it’s a big If we had VAR today, we would be talking then had a go, only to see his goal. Al Sadd's Spanish great Xavi Hernandez about a different result.” attempt miss the target. Finally, Al Sadd were dealt a yesterday expressed his disappointment shame that this competition, the “The best competition in Asia deserves In the 33rd minute, huge late blow after Alkasir for the club fans after his team's 2020 ACL best in Asia, does not have VAR. the best conditions to play, and today we Abdelkarim sent in a great low headed in following a corner in campaign ended yesterday. It’s a big shame. didn’t have that,” a dejected Xavi added. cross aimed at Bounedjah, but the the 88th minute. Despite the The former champions Al Sadd suf- Xavi Hernandez Al Sadd's skipper Hassan Al Haydos Persepolis keeper was able to grab team’s best efforts in the fered a 1-0 loss in the hands of Iran's Perse- yesterday said he and his team-mates the ball before it reached the remaining period, including five polis in the pre-quarter final at the Edu- apologize to the loyal Wolves fans and will Algerian international. The first minutes of stoppage time, they cation City Stadium. do their best in the upcoming challenges. half went on to end in a goalless were unable to equalise and ended “I feel very sad. This was a good chance have changed the result if we had scored “All the players wished to reach the far- stalemate. up losing 1-0. to qualify,” the Barcelona legend told Al one goal. I think we were a bit better than thest stage in the Champions League. We Al Sadd emerged after the Persepolis join Saudi Arabia's Sadd's web site after the match the opponent, but we are out. We have to had ambitions and a big dream, but unfor- break without making any Al Ahli Saudi FC and Pakhtakor of yesterday. accept it. We have to congratulate the other tunately we did not succeed in this match changes, and looked to translate Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals, Issa Alkasir's 88th minute header team. This is sport,” Xavi said. against Persepolis,” Al Haydos said. their superiority on the pitch into with the draw scheduled for today. sealed a berth in the quarter-finals for the Xavi, however, regretted VAR tech- He added: “We apologise to our fans goals. Later, at the same venue, a late Iranian side yesterday. nology was not in use for the who had placed great hopes in us for this In the 55th minute, Abdelkarim goal by Abderrazak Hamdallah “We are really disappointed, for the championship. tournament and the loss is painful. In such tried a shot from just outside the powered his team into the fans, and for the club. Of course, we didn’t "In my humblee opinion,opinion, it’s a big shame matches, there are smalsmall box but it was too high, sailing quarters with a win against Saudi’s deserve to go home. But this is the score. that this competition,ion, the best in Asia, does detailsdetails ththatat ssettleettle over the crossbar. A few minutes Al Taawoun. You must want to take revenge all the time. not have VAR. It’s a big shame,” Xavi saidsaid.. things in the enend,d This is the way,” Xavi said. An appeal forr a penaltpenaltyy was denied aandnd thisthis isis whatwhat DespiteD the outcome of the match, Xavi after Al Sadd's Pedrodro Miguel was brought happened.”happened.” saidsaid both teams played equally well. down in the box. It was a ggoldenolden oppooppor-r- "Everyone" Every one “I“ think the game was really equal. We tunity for Al Sadddd to open the ggoaloal bbearsears responsresponsi-i- hadhad more possession, more shots and account. Xavi saidd itit waswas uunfair.nfair. bilitybility and I am thethe bbetterette opportunities, but as I told the “Everybody sawaw what happened and firstfirst to taketake players,playe in this competition you make just it’s really unfair. TThishis is the truth, and the responsibility.responsibility. WWee oneone mistakem and you’re out,” the former main reason is because wwee ddidn’tidn’t hhaveave promisepromise our fansfans Al SaddSa captain turned coach Xavi said. VAR. With VAR, everybodyverybody can see on the tthathat we wiwillll ddoo ouourr “We“ must accept the reality, we lost TV. What can I say?y? I cannot add anything. best in the upcominupcomingg todaytoday because of small details. We were This is the truth," Xavi said. challenges,” AAl controllingcontr the game and created enough “If we had VARVAR today,today, HaydosHaydos said.said. chances to score, we had many shots there would be a ppenaltyenalty from outside the box, and many for us. I don’t wantnt to corners. In my opinion, we were talk about refereeses betterb than Persepolis in footballing because I knoww terms,te but we are out because of a small that their job iss Al Nassr’s forward Abderrazak detail.de We have to accept that, and con- really difficult, Hamdallah celebrates after tinue.tinue It’s a pity because after a game like and sometimes scoring his team's winning goal that, normally you have to win. Sometimes, football is very against Saudi’s Al Taawoun, at the footballfootb is not fair,” Xavi said. fast, and you Education City Stadium, yesterday. ““It’s a matter of mistakes. We have to have to make controlcontr the details. This is football. It would decisions in

Vardy hat-trick helps Leicester sink Man City 5-2 Leicester City’s Jamie REUTERS – MANCHESTER The striker drove his spot-kick before centre back Nathan Ake ENGLISH RESULTS Vardy into the top right corner in the 37th pulled one back for City with a Sheffield United 0 Leeds (Bamford1 88) celebrates A Jamie Vardy hat-trick and a minute after he was fouled by Kyle header. Tottenham 1 (Moura 25) Newcastle 1 (Wilson 90+7-pen) after scoring superb James Maddison goal Walker and then turned the match With Vardy limping off with a the third steered Leicester City to a stunning on its head in the 54th, beating hamstring strain in the closing Manchester City 2 (Mahrez 4, Ake 84) Leicester 5 (Vardy goal against 5-2 win at Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson at the near stages, Youri Tielemans converted 37-pen, 54, 58-pen, Maddison 77, Tielemans 88-pen) Manchester yesterday and kept them top of the post with a deft touch. Leicester’s third penalty of the City Premier League with a maximum Vardy completed his hat-trick match in the 88th minute to put the PLAYED ON SATURDAY yesterday. nine points from three games. four minutes later with a second icing on the cake for the visitors. Brighton 2 (Maupay 40-pen, March 90+5) Manchester City looked to be in cruise penalty, drilling his shot into the The outcome snapped City’s United 3 (Dunk 43-og, Rashford 55, Fernandes 90+10-pen) control after a sublime volley from bottom-left corner this time after 11-match unbeaten home run in the Burnley 0 Southampton 1 (Ings 5) Riyad Mahrez against his former Eric Garcia had hauled him down league dating back to last season Crystal Palace 1 (Kouyate 26) Everton 2 (Calvert-Lewin club gave the home side a fourth- in the area. and it was also their first defeat in 10, Richarlison 40-pen) minute lead, as they dominated the Substitute Maddison made it 4-1 their opening top-flight home game first half until Vardy equalised with when he curled a brilliant shot from since a 2-1 loss to Southampton in West Brom 3 (Robinson 4, 25, Bartley 27) Chelsea 3 the first of two penalties. 20 metres into the top left corner 1989. (Mount 55, Hudson-Odoi 70, Abraham 90+3) MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2020 SPORT 11

Venus Williams reacts during her match yesterday. ‘Ridiculous’ cold sparks French Open revolt as Wawrinka wins

AFP — PARIS Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka (right) and Montenegro’s Danka FRENCH OPEN RESULTS Kovinic come back to the pitch for their women’s singles first Roland Garros got underway in round match at the Suzanne Lenglen court on opening day Selected the “ridiculous” chill and damp of French Open, yesterday. Men’s First Round I’m done for of Paris yesterday with Victoria Jurij Rodionov (AUT) bt Jeremy Chardy (FRA) Azarenka walking off court, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4, 10-8 complaining that it was “too Stan Wawrinka (SUI x16) bt Andy Murray 2020, says cold” to play, before Stan (GBR) 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 Wawrinka brushed aside fellow Benoit Paire (FRA x23) bt Soonwoo Kwon Venus after three-time major winner Andy (KOR) 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 Murray in the day’s marquee Jannik Sinner (ITA) bt David Goffin (BEL x11) defeat in first clash. 7-5, 6-0, 6-3 The French Open, which Sebastian Korda (USA) bt Andreas Seppi round was pushed back from its tradi- (ITA) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 tional May-June slot due to the John Isner (USA x21) bt Elliot Benchetrit coronavirus, began in steady (FRA) 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 REUTERS — PARIS drizzle and temperatures strug- gling to reach 10 degrees (50F). Kei Nishikori (JPN) bt Dan Evans (GBR x32) American veteran Venus It was all too much for Aza- 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/3), 1-6, 6-4 Williams said she will not renka, 31, who left the almost Women’s First Round play again this year after deserted Court Suzanne Lenglen Simona Halep (ROM x1) bt Sara Sorribes losing 6-4 6-4 in the first after just three games. Tormo (ESP) 6-4, 6-0 round of the French Open to “I don’t see the point of Martina Trevisan (ITA) bt Camila Giorgi (ITA) Slovakia’s Anna Karolina sitting on the court when it’s 7-5, 3-0 - retired Schmiedlova yesterday. eight degrees,” fumed two-time Ekaterina Alexandrova (RUS x27) bt The 40-year-old, playing major winner Azarenka. Maddison Inglis (AUS) 6-3, 6-3 in her 87th Grand Slam, On court she complained: Caroline Garcia (FRA) bt Anett Kontaveit (EST fought hard but ultimately “We are sitting like ducks. It’s x17) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 could find no way past her too cold, it’s eight degrees, I live Elise Mertens (BEL x16) bt Margarita younger opponent as she suf- in Florida. This is getting a little Gasparyan (RUS) 6-2, 6-3

fered a third straight first- ridiculous. I’m not waiting,” she Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (SVK) bt Venus round loss at Roland Garros. said before storming off to seek Williams (USA) 6-4, 6-4 Having also lost in the shelter. opening round in Rome, it She returned to complete a five-set semi-final to the Swiss has been a lean time for the 6-1, 6-2 win, playing in black star in 2017, may have wished ORDER OF PLAY seven-times Grand Slam leggings and a tracksuit top. it had remained shut as 16th champion. “Does it increase the risk of seed Wawrinka swept to a 6-1, COURT PHILIPPE-CHATRIER “I’m going home from players getting injured? Abso- 6-3, 6-2 win. 7-Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic) v here. I’m done. If there is lutely, I think that it does,” she The 35-year-old fired 42 Oceane Dodin (France) somewhere to play, I won’t added ahead of a week in which winners past wildcard Murray, Marin Cilic (Croatia) v 3-Dominic be there,” Williams told the cold, wet conditions are now ranked at 111 in the world Thiem (Austria) reporters. forecast to continue. after being pushed to the brink Kristie Ahn (US) v 6-Serena Williams With her ranking down That echoed fears expressed of retirement by his lengthy (US) at 76th -- the lowest it has by 12-time champion Rafael battle with a hip injury. Egor Gerasimov (Belarus) v 2-Rafa been since 2012 -- the inev- Nadal who said the conditions “I should be analysing that Nadal (Spain) itable questions are being combined with a new heavier hard and trying to understand COURT SUZANNE-LENGLEN asked as to how long she will ball could cause elbow and why the performance was like Katarina Zavatska (Ukraine) v 5-Kiki continue her career. shoulder problems for players. that,” said 33-year-old Murray. Bertens (Netherlands) The way she fought On Court Simonne Mathieu, On a grim day for Britain, 3-Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) v Varvara against Schmiedlova for Belgian 16th seed Elise Mertens ninth seed and 2019 semi- Gracheva (Russia) more than two hours on a and Russia’s Margarita finalist Johanna Konta was 8-Gael Monfils (France) v Alexander blustery and damp claycourt, Gasparyan twice left the arena knocked out by teenage sen- Switzerland’s Stan however, did not look like a after also halting play due to the sation Coco Gauff. Wawrinka in action Bublik (Kazakhstan) player ready to hang up her slippery conditions. The 16-year-old American, during his first 4-Daniil Medvedev (Russia) v Marton racket. At least the rain had cleared making her debut in the main round match against Fucsovics (Hungary) She saved two match by the time 2015 champion draw having been the junior Britain’s Andy COURT SIMONNE-MATHIEU points after fighting back Wawrinka and Murray walked champion just two years ago, Murray, yesterday. 14-Fabio Fognini (Italy) v Mikhail from 4-1 down in the second out on to Court Philippe Chatrier eased to a 6-3, 6-3 win despite Kukushkin (Kazakhstan) set but fell short. with the retractable roof opened serving up 12 double faults. Tamara Zidansek (Slovenia) v “Even on my really good for the first time in the day. Top seed and 2018 6-4, 6-0 victory over Spanish points but not the third as she 11-Garbine Muguruza (Spain) shots she had a lot of amazing Murray, playing his first clay champion Simona Halep swept world number 70 Sara Sorribes fell to a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Anna Kamil Majchrzak (Poland) v 15-Karen replies that just kind of came court match since losing a into the second round with a Tormo. Karolina Schmiedlova of Slo- Khachanov (Russia)

out of nowhere. Give her Playing under the roof, vakia who hadn’t won a match Chloe Paquet (France) v Alize Cornet credit to playing an amazing second-ranked Halep trailed at a Slam in five years. (France) match,” Williams, runner-up 4-2 but claimed the final 10 Williams, runner-up to sister at Roland Garros in 2002, games to progress in 82 minutes. Serena in 2002, has now lost in said. “The perfect present was the first round in Paris for three mercial stalls are shuttered. Asked if she would be that I won today,” said Halep years in a row. Nadal, bidding to win a 13th back next year, she said she who was celebrating her 29th Schmiedlova will face Aza- Roland Garros and move level “definitely” would be birthday. renka in the second round. with the absent Roger Federer although she said a 2020 hit Italian teenager Jannik Wintry weather, expected to on a record 20 majors, plays by the COVID-19 pandemic Sinner had the honour of last all week, was the last thing today against Egor Gerasimov, had been a tough one. claiming the first ever win under organisers needed after playing the 83rd-ranked Belarusian. Schmiedlova, who ended the roof, demolishing Belgian cat and mouse with the impact World number one Novak a run of 12 successive first- 11th seed David Goffin 7-5, 6-0, of Covid-19. Djokovic, chasing an 18th major, round defeats at Grand 6-3. A resurgence of cases has cut will get underway tomorrow Slams, said she hoped Wil- Another rookie winner was attendance to just 1,000 spec- boasting a record in 2020 of 31 liams would be back com- Sebastian Korda, the son of 1992 tators a day. In 2019, more than wins and just one loss due to his peting in 2021. Roland Garros runner-up and 500,000 people watched the US Open default. The 33-year- “I still hope that this 1998 Australian Open champion two-week tournament on site. old Serb faces Sweden’s Mikael won’t be the end for her, I Romania’s Simona Halep Petr, who saw off Andreas Seppi Those few who were on site Ymer. respect her a lot. She’s had returns the ball to Spain’s Sara of Italy 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. on Sunday wore scarves, winter Serena Williams, pursuing an incredible career and is Sorribes during their women’s Venus Williams, now 40 and coats as well as the mandatory an elusive 24th major, starts still playing really good,” she singles first round match. who played her first Roland masks. Normally bustling shops, today against fellow American said. Garros in 1997, saved two match food outlets and other com- Kristie Ahn. Samson, Tewatia help Royals complete record IPL chase

IANS — SHARJAH to Mohammed Shami, thus making it look like KXIP are Brief Scores Rahul Tewatia’s five sixes off closing in on an easy victory. Dynamite captain the 18th over bowled by KXIP 223/2 in 20 overs However, Tewatia, who at (third left) receiving coupled with (Mayank Agarwal 106, one point had scored just eight the trophy. ’s 85 off 42 balls KL Rahul 69; Ankit runs off 19 balls, smashed 30 helped runs off the 18th over to flip overhaul a target of 224 set by Rajpoot 1/39) vs RR the tables on KXIP. Kings XI Punjab yesterday at 226/6 in 19.3 overs He was eventually dis- Dynamite retain BBCL title the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. (Sanju Samson 85, Rahul missed on 53 but RR won the match by four Tewatia 53; Mohammed saw them over the line with — DOHA and thus broke the Shami 3/53) 13 runs off just three balls. THE PENINSULA Dynamite won the Man-of-the- their restrictions and opened record for the highest Earlier, Mayank scored series title, the Best Batsman the outdoor activities after 4 successful run chase in the IPL 106 from 50 balls, his innings Dynamite successfully title went to Sunil from United long months,” said Christopher, history. punctuated by as many seven defended the Bravo Box Cricket Mangalore. Head of Bravo Cricket Mayank Agarwal’s century 10th over. Smith soon fell on sixes and 10 fours. Rahul, on League (BBCL) title they won The Tournament was spon- Academy. and his epic 183-run opening 50 off 27 deliveries off the last the other hand, scored 69 off last year at the Bravo Cricket sored by MR. Perfect Laundry Christopher, while thanking stand with captain KL Rahul ball of the ninth over after 54, smashing seven fours and Academy-organised tour- and Hot Burger. the sponsors for their support helped KXIP score 223/2. RR which Tewatia was promoted one six. nament held at the academy “It’s been long since the and encouragement and said in reply ended the match on ahead of Robin Uthappa. It was the second fastest training grounds in Al Wukair entire sporting world has come this type of tournaments will be 226/6 with three balls to In stark contrast to the ton by an Indian and eighth recently. to a standstill because of Covid made every quarterly. spare. way he played towards the overall in the 13-year history The final was a repeat of the and the fear is over now. Christopher added that this RR lost their first end of the innings, Tewatia of the T20 league. Yusuf last edition with United Man- Many passionate cricketers format will help batsmen in early in the form of the dan- struggled to score runs for Pathan, then representing galore finishing second. who were longing to play one their running between the gerous . much of the early part of his Rajasthan Royals, had scored The other teams which took of the shortest and very exciting wickets and to look out for the Samson and captain Steve innings while Samson went a century off just 37 balls part were M3B3, Cloud 7, 7 League Bravo Box cricket gaps, and to play along the Smith, however, ensured that big guns at the other end. against Mumbai Indians at the Wonders, Desert lions, EVO and League tuned up for the tour- ground as hitting out of the their side reach 100 before the The latter eventually fell Brabourne Stadium. United Lankan. nament after Qatar government fence will mean a loss of Hassan, skipper of team and Ministry of Health relaxed wicket. 10 SPORT MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2020

British minister Controversial Newcastle penalty urges PL to give financial aid to denies win for dominant Spurs smaller clubs

AFP – LONDON home his first Premier League AFP – LONDON goal since December from Newcastle manager Steve Kane’s low cross. The British minister with Bruce said the stoppage time Son then hit the woodwork responsibility for sport has penalty that allowed his side twice with shots from outside urged the Premier League to to snatch a 1-1 draw at the box, while Darlow made give financial support to cash- Tottenham yesterday was a another fantastic save from strapped Football League clubs “nonsense” in another Premier Kane’s long-range effort to in a bid to ease the financial League clash decided by the crucially keep Newcastle’s damage caused by the corona- controversial interpretation of deficit down to just one before virus pandemic. the handball rule. half-time. The English Football League Spurs had just Lucas Spurs’ attacking flow was says its teams will lose £200m Moura’s goal to show for a interrupted in the second-half ($255m) this season while dominant first-half display and without Son, who was replaced matches are played behind were made to pay when Eric at half-time and is now an closed doors due to the Dier was penalised after a VAR injury doubt for Tottenham’s pandemic. review as the ball brushed his hectic week ahead as they face Having already lost £50 arm in challenge with Andy Chelsea in the League Cup on million last season after the Carroll. Tuesday, Maccabi Haifa in lockdown forced spectators out Callum Wilson converted Europa League qualifying on of stadiums, there are fears the penalty with Newcastle’s Thursday and travel to Man- some clubs in the three divisions first shot on target, prompting chester United in the Premier below the Premier League could Jose Mourinho to march down League next Sunday. go out of business without the tunnel before the full-time Yet, there was still precious financial help. Referee Peter Bankes speaks to Tottenham Hotspur’s Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez (left) whistle had been blown. little from Newcastle for Tot- Britain’s Culture Secretary and English midfielder Harry Winks (second right) after they conceded a penalty against Newcastle Crystal Palace manager tenham to fear at the other end Oliver Dowden believes it is the Roy Hodgson said on Saturday United during their English Premier League match in London, yesterday. until the dramatic finale. wealthy Premier League that the spate of penalties being Indeed, the closest the vis- should step in with a bailout awarded for contentious captain Jamaal Lascelles on the taking their chances before the and got up to block Harry itors came to scoring before the package rather than the handball decisions was arm was not punished. break in front of the watching Kane’s follow-up effort. penalty was when Ben Davies government. “ruining” football. “We know there are boxes . The England captain tested smashed a clearance into his “We stand ready to support “I can understand why and boxes, there are boxes for The Welshman was all the Newcastle stopper again teammate Pierre-Emile clubs because they are such an Spurs will go beserk and Roy Tottenham and boxes for other smiles in the stand, but was with a diving header moments Hojbjerg and the ball ricocheted important part of our local com- Hodgson reacted like he did. teams. So we kept them away still not fit enough to make later. wide a minute from time. munity,” he told Sky News. It is a total nonsense,” said from the box and, on one his second Spurs debut due Kane provided four assists But on a weekend already “The first thing we need to Bruce. occasion we couldn’t, we lost to a knee injury, while for Son Heung-min in a 5-2 marked by complaints over the look to is the Premier League “We should be jumping two points,” said Mourinho. Mourinho left out of thrashing of Southampton last handball law, Spurs were stung and I’ve been in contact with through hoops, but I would be “We deserve the points and his 18-man squad completely weekend and was the creator despite Dier clearly having no them this week. devastated if that was us.” deserve respect. At this for the second straight league when Spurs did finally break intent to handle the ball. “We’re all agreed the Mourinho complained that moment we don’t have the game. the deadlock on 25 minutes. got a hand to Premier League needs to step Tottenham were not being points and we don’t have the Karl Darlow in the visitors’ Moura’s place is most at Wilson’s penalty, but could not up to the plate and they’re treated equally to other clubs respect.” For all their com- goal was busy from the third risk when Bale is fit to return, keep it out, prompting having intensive discussions after a similar incident when plaints, Mourinho’s men will minute as he clawed out but reminded Mourinho of the Mourinho to storm off in with the EFL over how they can the ball struck Newcastle also have to reflect on not ’s free-kick threat he can post by bundling disgust. support those clubs. Hoffenheim end Bayern’s Clubs in Brazil vote against 32-match unbeaten run plan for

REUTERS – BERLIN fans’ return

Quadruple winners Bayern REUTERS – SAO PAULO Munich slumped to a shock 4-1 loss at Hoffenheim in the Brazil’s first division clubs voted Real Madrid’s Spanish Bundesliga yesterday to end unanimously against allowing defender Sergio Ramos their 32-match unbeaten run fans to return to soccer celebrates after scoring in all competitions stretching stadiums on Saturday, rejecting against Real Betis in back to last year. an earlier Health Ministry Seville, on Saturday. Bayern, winners of the decision to permit grounds Super Cup against Sevilla after across the country to admit up extra time on Thursday, had not to 30% of their capacity. lost since Dec. 7, 2019, and had Hoffenheim’s Croatian The Brazilian Football Con- Real beat Betis as VAR gone 21 consecutive Bundesliga forward Andrej federation (CBF) said it agreed matches without defeat, Kramaric scores the with the veto, although it is in takes centre stage winning their last 15. 4-1 goal against favor of a gradual return once The European champions, Bayern Munich from all health and safety measures AP – SEVILLE who face Borussia Dortmund the penalty spot are in place. in Germany’s Super Cup on during the German The CBF and clubs will meet Sergio Ramos’ late penalty helped Real Madrid win at Wednesday, conceded two Bundesliga match again in two weeks to debate 10-man Real Betis 3-2 after the video assistant referee goals in eight minutes as their played in Munich, the issue once more, it said in a spotted a handball in the Spanish league on Saturday. usually solid defence collapsed yesterday. statement. The handball was called against Betis defender Marc under Hoffenheim pressure. All bar one of the 20 teams Bartra when VAR revealed he touched the ball with his “It was clear it would supported the ban, with Fla- arm during a brush with Madrid substitute Borja Mayoral happen at some point,” said fine finish. Bayern, with top pressed forward and Kramaric, mengo the only club not in the area. It seems Mayoral’s attempt to kick the ball Bayern coach Hansi Flick, who scorer on who had scored a hat-trick last sending a representative to Sat- pushed Bartra’s arm into the ball. won four titles after taking over the bench at the start, stepped week, killed off the visitors’ urday’s meeting. Ramos converted the spot kick for the 82nd-minute in November. on the gas after the second goal hopes in the 77th minute, con- The decision comes four winner. Madrid played with an extra man from the 67th “I cannot accuse my team and Joshua Kimmich’s superbly trolling a cross with his back days after Brazil’s Health Min- when Betis defender Emerson was red-carded for fouling of a lack of will or commitment. curled shot from 18 metres out to the goal and turning beau- istry gave the green light to fans Luka Jovic with only the goalkeeper to beat. The refe- We now need to put it behind cut the deficit in the 36th. tifully to beat keeper Manuel returning. ree's decision was also aided by video. us,” he said. Neuer then kept the Neuer. Under its proposals, a Karim Benzema, the heart of Madrid’s title run last Ermin Bicakcic put the Bavarians in the game, tipping A stoppage-time penalty by crowd of around 25,000 would season, once again led the side. He set up Federico Val- hosts ahead, nodding in a an Andrej Kramaric effort onto the Croatia forward Kramaric be permitted in Rio de Janeiro’s verde for the 14th-minute opener and scored his own corner at the near post. A the post and Bayern striker crowned a memorable win for Maracana stadium. goal early in the second half after Betis went ahead 2-1. mistake by Bayern defender Joshua Zirkzee almost bagged Hoffenheim and their new The plan was widely criti- Aissa Mandi and William Carvalho scored for a Betis Benjamin Pavard in the 24th an equaliser in the 56th but his coach Sebastian Hoeness, a cized in Brazil, one of the that had won its first two matches under new coach minute then allowed Munas shot bounced off the bar. Bayern youth coach until last nation’s worst hit by the new Manuel Pellegrini. Sergio Canales provided Dabbur to break free and beat Bayern showed signs of season and nephew of longtime coronavirus pandemic. key passes in both Betis goals. keeper Manuel Neuer with a fatigue as Hoffenheim again club boss Uli Hoeness. Ahsan Pachisa wins QGL Golf Tournament Pacquiao, McGregor THE PENINSULA – DOHA to fight next year Dr. Ahsan Pachisa played fabulous golf to emerge victorious in the 195th REUTERS – MANILA monthly Golf tournament organized by Qatar Golf Lovers at the Doha Golf Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will face former Course over the weekend. two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor in the ring next Akshay Randeva was declared year, and part of proceeds from the fight will go to corona- runner up of the competition that virus victims in his country, his office said on Saturday. was played on a “Four Club Chal- Both fighters are “getting ready for this one epic last lenge” format where players were boxing fight,” said Jayke Joson, special assistant to Pacquiao, allowed to play with only 4 Clubs in who is also a Philippine senator. their bag. Joson’s statement followed a tweet by Irishman McGregor Dr. Amitav Mitra won the ‘longest in which he said that he would be “boxing Pacquiao next in putt’ award, and Kumar Natarajan the Middle East”. won the ‘closest to rope’ award. “We don’t deny it,” Joson said of the former UFC feath- QGL hosted a prize distribution erweight and lightweight champ’s tweet. dinner for all golfers. McGregor announced on in June that he was QGL President Manoj Megchiani retiring from the sport for the third time. He first quit in April gave away prizes to all the winners. 2016. In March 2019, he again announced he was hanging Also during the event, QGL Vice- up his gloves, but on both occasions the retirements were President Sanjay Jain welcomed 13 Prize winners of the 195th monthly Golf tournament organized by Qatar Golf Lovers posing for a short-lived. Negotiation between the two camps “is now new members to the club. The new photograph with Officials. STANDING FROM LEFT: Kumar Natarajan, VP Sanjay Jain, Dr. Ahsan Pachisa, starting to move on”, Joson said, adding a “huge portion” of members are currently undergoing QGL President Manoj Megchiani. FRONT ROW: Dr. Amitav Mitra and Akshay Randeva Pacquiao’s earnings would go to those who were affected coaching organised by QGL. by the pandemic. MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2020 SPORT 09

F1 drivers entertain 30,000 spectators, the first significant Russian Grand Prix crowd at a sports event in the COVID-19 era. Results

At Sochi Autodrom Sochi, Russia Lap length: 5.00 kilometers (Start position in parentheses) 1. (3) Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Mercedes, 53 laps, 1:34:00.364, 26 points. 2. (2) Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull Racing Honda, 53, +7.729 seconds, 18. 3. (1) Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mer- cedes, 53, +22.729, 15. 4. (4) Sergio Perez, Mexico, Racing Point BWT Mercedes, 53, +30.558, 12. 5. (5) Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Renault, Mercedes’ Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas steers his car during the Formula One Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom Circuitn i Sochi yesterday. 53, +52.065, 10. 6. (10) Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 53, +1:02.186, 8. 7. (7) Esteban Ocon, France, Renault, 53, +1:08.006, 6. Bottas exploits record-chasing 8. (11) Daniil Kvyat, Russia, Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda, 53, +1:08.740, 4. 9. (9) Pierre Gasly, France, Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda, 53, +1:29.766, 2. 10. (15) Alexander Albon, Thailand, Red Hamilton’s troubles in Russia Bull Racing Honda, 53, +1:37.860, 1. 11. (17) Antonio Giovinazzi, Italy, Alfa - RUSSIA AFP SOCHI, Sergio Perez came Romeo Racing Ferrari, 52, +1 lap. home fourth for Racing All drivers wore 12. (18) Kevin Magnussen, Denmark, Haas Valtteri Bottas took full advantage of Point ahead of Renault’s their racing Ferrari, 52, +1 lap. a troubled day for his Mercedes Daniel Ricciardo, who overalls on the 13. (14) Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Ferrari, team-mate Lewis Hamilton to claim had to take a five- 52, +1 lap. the ninth win of his career with a second penalty for an podium after the 14. (19) Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Alfa measured drive to victory in yester- infringement, and Romeo Racing Ferrari, 52, +1 lap. day’s incident-packed Russian Grand Charles Leclerc, who race, obeying 15. (8) Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren Prix. was sixth for Ferrari. the latest Renault, 52, +1 lap. The Finn swooped to take second Esteban Ocon was revised rules Mercedes’ 16. (20) Nicholas Latifi, Canada, Williams place at the start and inherited the seventh for Renault Finnish lead when the runaway series leader ahead of local hero from the sport’s Mercedes, 52, +1 lap. driver 17. (16) Romain Grosjean, France, Haas and six-time champion took an Daniil Kvyat and his Valtteri extended pit-stop to serve two five- Alpha Tauri team-mate ruling body not Ferrari, 52, +1 lap. Bottas 18. (13) George Russell, Great Britain, Wil- second penalties for irregular pre- Pierre Gasly and Alex to wear any celebrates race practice starts. Albon, who was also liams Mercedes, 52, +1 lap. items after 19. (6) Carlos Sainz Jr, Spain, McLaren A disgruntled Hamilton, aiming given a five-second winning to win and equal Michael Schu- penalty, in the second carrying Renault, did not finish. the Russian 20. (12) Lance Stroll, Canada, Racing Point macher’s record of 91 Grand Prix tri- Red Bull. ‘political’ Grand Prix BWT Mercedes, did not finish. umphs, re-joined in 11th place, but Hamilton did not messages. in Sochi fought back to finish third behind want to talk about his yesterday. Bottas and Red Bull’s Max penalty DRIVER STANDINGS Verstappen. “It doesn’t matter. 1. Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mercedes, His second win in Russia and It’s done now. I’ll take the points and before two first lap crashes behind He reacted by pushing to open a 190 points. second this season reinvigorated move on, but congratulations to them ended the early action and 2.5 seconds lead on Bottas before 2. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Mercedes, 135. Bottas’ challenge for the drivers’ title Valtteri. A big thank-you to the fans brought out the Safety Car. pitting on lap 17 for hard tyres and 3. Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull and reduced Hamilton’s lead to 44 here this weekend - spasibo,” he said. McLaren’s Carlos Sainz hit a wall his combined 10-seconds penalty. Racing Honda, 110. points. “It’s not the greatest day, but it is in the run-off area at Turn Two after “This is ridiculous, man,” said a 4. Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren what it is...” losing control before Racing Point’s disgruntled Hamilton before re- Renault, 65. Bottas yesterday said: “It’s very Lance Stroll was nudged from behind joining 11th. 5. Alexander Albon, Thailand, Red Bull nice to get a win. It’s been a while! I by Leclerc and spun into the At the front, Bottas reeled off Racing Honda, 63. need to try and keep the momentum. barriers. fastest laps to open a clear lead 6. Lance Stroll, Canada, Racing Point BWT I’ve managed to squeeze a few points Sainz almost collected several before pitting on lap 27, retaining his Mercedes, 57. over Lewis, but there’s still quite a other cars including team-mate advantage ahead of Leclerc’s Ferrari 7. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Renault, 53. few races to go so you never know. Norris who managed to avert a col- with Verstappen, having pitted 8. Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 49. I’ll keep pushing. I won’t give up.” lision, but felt he suffered some earlier in third. 9. Sergio Perez, Mexico, Racing Point BWT Verstappen said yesterday: “We damage. By lap 32, Bottas was in command Mercedes, 44. split the Mercedes again so that is The action resumed on lap six, with a 12 seconds lead over Ver- 10. Pierre Gasly, France, Scuderia Toro good -- and we can be happy with when Hamilton’s penalties were stappen and Hamilton up to third Rosso Honda, 43. that.” announced. after slicing through the field, many 11. Carlos Sainz Jr, Spain, McLaren Renault, 41. All three Formula One drivers “What happened? What hap- of whom had pitted. 12. Esteban Ocon, France, Renault, 30. wore their racing overalls on the pened?” he responded on team radio. The charge had given enter- 13. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Ferrari, 17. podium after the race, obeying the “Those starts, going to the grid, we tainment to the 30,000 spectators, 14. Daniil Kvyat, Russia, Scuderia Toro latest revised rules from the sport’s got five seconds for each -- out of the first significant crowd at a sports Rosso Honda, 10. ruling body not to wear any items position,” he was told. event in the Covid-19 era. 15. Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, Racing carrying ‘political’ messages. “Where is that in the rule book?” With 20 laps to go, he was 22 Point BWT Mercedes, 6. Hamilton had made a solid start said a disgruntled Hamilton. “Any- seconds behind Bottas and 10 off the 16. from his record 96th pole and fended thing to slow me down, but it’s ok. I Dutchman, but his prospects of a 91st Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari, 2. off the slipstreaming Bottas, who had can take it.” win on Russian soil had gone. 17. Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton passed Verstappen’s Red Bull. Hamilton was also given two The other record-chaser Kimi Antonio Giovinazzi, Italy, Alfa Romeo reacts on the podium after finishing ‘THIS IS RIDICULOUS!’ more penalty points on his racing Raikkonen finished 14th for Alfa Racing Ferrari, 2. 18. third in the Russian Grand Prix at The Dutchman, recovering from licence and, with a total of 10 in 12 Romeo on the day when he equalled Kevin Magnussen, Denmark, Haas the Sochi Autodrom Circuit in Sochi a ragged getaway, ran off-line to months, moved within two of an Rubens Barrichello record of 322 Ferrari, 1. yesterday. defend against a rapid Ricciardo automatic one-race ban. race starts. MANUFACTURERS STANDINGS 1. Mercedes, 325. 2. Red Bull Racing Honda, 173. 3. McLaren Renault, 106. MotoGP: Quartararo wins Catalonia 4. Racing Point BWT Mercedes, 92. 5. Renault, 83. 6. Ferrari, 66. Grand Prix to retake championship lead 7. Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda, 53. 8. Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari, 4. 9. Haas Ferrari, 1. AFP - BARCELONA MARINI DOMINATES Petronas Yamaha SRT’s French rider Fabio Quartararo competes during the MotoGP race at 10. Williams Mercedes, 0. MOTO2 the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona yesterday. Fabio Quartararo produced a Moto2 championship thrilling ride to claim a leader Luca Marini, on a Catalonia Grand resounding victory at the Cata- Kalex, tightened his grip on lonia MotoGP yesterday, his the title race with a pole to third of the season which line victory which marked the Prix results sends him top of the world Italian’s third win of the championship standings. season. MOTOGP Joan Mir, on a Suzuki, Britain’s Sam Lowes fin- 1. Fabio Quartararo (FRA/Yamaha-SRT) came through to take second ished second with 21-year- 40min 33.176sec. and is now eight points behind old Italian Fabio Di Giannan- 2. Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) at 0.928 Quartararo in the standings, tonio in third for his first 3. Alex Rins (ESP/Suzuki) 1.898 while Alex Rins completed the podium of the year. 4. Franco Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha-SRT) podium. Marini now holds a 2.846 The race began in dramatic 20-point lead in the title race 5. Jack Miller (AUS/Ducati-Pramac) 3.391 fashion with Andrea Dovizioso, ahead of fellow Italian Enea 6. Francesco Bagnaia (ITA/Ducati-Pramac) who led the title race by a Bastianini, who finished sixth. 3.518 single point from Frenchman The South African Darryn 7. Quartararo and Maverick Binder took his first win in Takaaki Nakagami (JPN/Honda-LCR) 3.671 Vinales, was taken out in the completely 100 percent but I went the gravel on turn two, his race over. Moto3 as two of the main 8. opening lap after tangling with step by step and I am very happy Morbidelli, who won in San world title contenders, Albert Arenas Danilo Petrucci (ITA/Ducati) 6.117 9. Johann Zarcho. with this win. Marino two races ago, looked good and John McPhee, both had to Maverick Vinales 13.607 (ESP/Yamaha) 10. Quartararo, on a Yamaha, won “I suffered in my head a lot in the to take second but could not hold off abandon. Cal Crutchlow (GBR/Honda-LCR) the opening two races of the season last month, not getting on the Mir who swept past him with two The 22-year-old Binder, whose 14.483 but has struggled since then, failing podium, it wasn’t easy.” laps to go. older brother Brad rides for KTM in to reach the podium in the last five Starting from pole, alongside the “We had a great race,” said Mir MotoGP, started way back in 20th CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS races. fellow Yamahas of Franco Morbidelli whose second place puts him within position on the grid but came through MOTOGP (AFTER 8 RACES) But the 21-year-old, who showed and Valentino Rossi, he set a fierce touching distance of Quartararo. to take the victory ahead of the 1. Fabio Quartararo (FRA) 108 points signs of a return to form in last pace which put the pressure on the “We needed one more lap as I Italians Tony Arbolino and Dennis 2. Joan Mir (ESP) 100 week’s Emilia-Romagna MotoGP field, especially those trying to close could see that Fabio was losing Foggia. 3. Maverick Vinales (ESP) 90 when he came fourth, was back to him down. ground but I couldn’t catch him,” said “It is an extraordinary feeling. I 4. Andrea Dovizioso (ITA) 84 his best in Barcelona, although his One who suffered was Rossi, who Mir. have waited a long time but today I 5. Franco Morbidelli (ITA) 77 bike almost blew the race. had taken advantage of a wobble by Morbidelli then lost his place on did everything I could,” said Binder, 6. Jack Miller (AUS) 75 “The race was very hard for me,” Morbidelli with 11 laps to go to move the podium as Rins, who started who rides for the CIP Green Power 7. Takaaki Nakagami (JPN) 72 said Quartararo. into second spot. down in 13th, put the gloss on an team. 8. Alex Rins (ESP) 60 “My back tyre was completely Two laps later, however, trying excellent race. Japanese rider Ai Ogura finished 9. Miguel Oliveira (POR) 59 wrecked and we knew how strong to make up ground on the flying Quartararo heads the standings 11th and leads the championship, 10. Brad Binder (RSA) 58 the Suzukis were. I am not Quartararo, the 41-year-old slid into with 108 points, eight clear of Mir. three points ahead of Arenas. Sport MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2020 08 James powers Lakers past Nuggets into NBA Finals

AFP — MIAMI LeBron James of the Los seconds left in the third made Angeles Lakers celebrates it 84-84 before Davis drained The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled after the win. a three-pointer to put the by a triple-double from Lakers up 87-84 heading into superstar LeBron James, beat the final period. the Denver Nuggets 117-107 to That’s when James took reach the NBA Finals. over. Fouled on back-to-back With the win in the league’s baskets he made the free- quarantine bubble in Orlando, throws to stretch the Lakers the Lakers completed a 4-1 lead to 95-88 with 9:33 victory over the Nuggets in the remaining. best-of-seven Western Con- James scored nine straight ference finals. points late in the period -- a James scored 16 of his 38 stretch capped by a three- points in the fourth quarter as pointer that put the Lakers up the Lakers remained perfect in 115-103 with 1:57 left. elimination games this “I don’t know if I’ve ever post-season. witnessed a guy take over a France’s Julian Alaphilippe cries on the podium after winning the Denver, already the first game the way he did in the Men’s Elite Road Race, yesterday. team to twice come back from fourth quarter tonight in 1-3 series deficits in the same person,” Lakers coach Frank play-offs, couldn’t work the Vogel said of James, who is in France's Alaphilippe magic again. the NBA Finals for the 10th time James added 16 rebounds -- and the first time with the and 10 assists, and Anthony Lakers. “It was remarkable.” in rainbow jersey Davis scored 27 points for the Davis is in the champi- Lakers, who are back in the onship series for the first time championship series for the in his first season in Los after world title win 32nd time -- and the first time Angeles, after his move from since they lifted the trophy for New Orleans. AFP — IMOLA, ITALY “I came here with a lot of the 16th time in 2010. “Feels good,” Davis said. ambitions. It’s a dream day for Kobe Bryant was NBA Finals “It’s good to get something like France’s Julian Alaphilippe me. I want to thank everyone MVP that year, and it has been this accomplished with this yesterday fulfilled his “career who follows me and support an emotional road to the finals group of guys. dream” of pulling on the me. Today the France team has this season for the Lakers after “We battled through a lot rainbow jersey after winning been very strong.” the death of Bryant in a heli- this year, starting with the the men’s world road race title Alaphilippe attacked on top copter crash in January. beginning of the season. We at Imola yesterday. of the final climb less than They will take on the with game six coming up today. Lakers’ lead in the closing know the job’s not done. It’s a Alaphilippe crossed the line 12km from the finish line for a winners of the Eastern Con- “We’re going to enjoy it seconds with a layup off an great feeling, but we got four alone ahead of Belgian Wout solo ride home, 24 seconds ference final series between the tonight, but we understand assist by James. more to win for the ultimate van Aert and Swiss Marc ahead of his rivals at the Imola Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. we’ve got bigger fish to fry,” With 14 points from James goal.” Hirschi after more than six and racetrack. The Heat lead that series 3-2 James said as the Western Con- in the second quarter the Lakers Nuggets star Jokic said he a half hours in the saddle fol- The French rider had won ference title was celebrated on began to separate themselves, and his teammates would never lowing the 258km race through the second stage of the Tour de court. leading by as many as 11 points forget their experience in the the hills of Romagna. France in Nice on August 30, “We understand there’s a and taking a 61-51 lead into bubble, where the NBA resumed “For the moment it’s very having spent 14 days in the We’re going to enjoy it bigger goal.” halftime. play in July four months after hard to find the words,” said the yellow jersey in the 2019 tonight, but we Nikola Jokic and Jerami It looked like the Lakers halting play in the face of the 28-year-old, who became the edition. understand we’ve got Grant scored 20 points apiece might run away with it when coronavirus pandemic. first French rider to claim the Tour de France champion for the Nuggets and Jamal they built a 16-point lead early “We had a really good group world title since Laurent Bro- Tadej Pogacar vainly launched bigger fish to fry. We Murray added 19 points with in the third quarter. of guys,” Jokic said. chard in 1997. an attack on the penultimate understand there’s a eight assists despite being But Denver kept chipping “There was a lot of fight in “It was the dream of my climb at Gallisterna, 42km from bigger goal. slowed by injury. away. Murray, drove for a us. We had six elimination career. I’ve been so close so the line. A tight first quarter that fea- basket and was fouled, con- games. “Today, they were many times but I had never But the 22-year-old Slov- LeBron James tured nine lead changes ended verting the free throw to cut the better,” he said. even been on the podium,” he enian was reeled in by van with the Lakers up 33-30, with Lakers’ lead to two points. “They won the game. said. Aert’s team-mates. reserve Alex Caruso pushing the His two free throws with 11 LeBron was amazing.” Patriots place Andrews and NHL: Perry sparkles rookie Uche as Dallas Stars keep on injured Chicago White Sox Cup hopes alive reserve first baseman Jose Abreu REUTERS — EDMONTON Maple Leafs the only team in hits a three NHL history to come back from REUTERS — NEW YORK run triple Corey Perry scored the double- a 3-1 deficit in a final to hoist against the overtime winner as the Dallas the Stanley Cup. The New England Patriots Chicago Cubs Stars beat the Tampa Bay Facing elimination Dallas placed center David Andrews during the Lightning 3-2 on Saturday to came out with purpose, Perry and rookie linebacker Josh fourth inning. keep their National Hockey potting the only goal of a fast- Uche on injured reserve, the League Stanley Cup hopes alive paced opening period before team announced. and send the best-of-seven Tampa would answer in the Andrews, 28, reportedly final to a Game Six. second with Ondrej Palat col- underwent right thumb Trailing the series 3-1 Perry lecting his 11th of the surgery on his snapping hand came to the rescue scoring his play-offs. while Uche is nursing a foot second of the game, jamming The Lightning took the injury. home a loose puck past Andrei lead early in the third when Both players will sit out the Vasilevskiy from a scramble in Mikhail Sergachev’s shot from Patriots’ games against the Las the front of the Tampa net 13:15 the point ricocheted in off the Vegas Raiders, Kansas City into the second overtime. post but with six minutes left Chiefs and Denver Broncos Chicago Cubs clinch third Game six of the series will in the period Joe Pavelski sent before they are eligible to go today in Edmonton, one of the contest to overtime return. two Canadian hub cities for the stabbing a rebound past Also on Saturday, the playoffs being used to limit Vasilevskiy. Patriots signed offensive division title in 5 seasons travel and minimize COVID-19 The goal was the 61st of the lineman James Ferentz to the risks. NHL play-offs for Pavelski, 53-man roster from the REUTERS — NEW YORK on Chicago. Moncada, Abreu, eight hits in 6 2/3 innings. The Stars still face an uphill making him the all-time practice squad. They also ele- McCann and Nick Madrigal Padres 6, Giants 2 climb with the 1942 Toronto leading American scorer. vated defensive lineman Nick Jose Abreu drilled a go-ahead, had two hits apiece for the San Diego dealt host San Thurman and wide receiver bases-clearing double in the White Sox, with Abreu and Francisco a damaging blow in Isaiah Zuber to the 53-man fourth inning and James Moncada both driving in three their quest to make the roster from the practice squad. McCann and Yoan Moncada runs. National League playoffs Andrews, a team captain, homered to lift the host Chicago Brewers 3, Cardinals 0 when right-hander Zach started the first two games this White Sox past the Chicago Brandon Woodruff Davies and five relievers com- season after missing the entire Cubs 9-5 on Saturday to snap a allowed just two hits in eight bined on a seven-hitter. 2019 season due to blood clots six-game losing streak. innings to lead Milwaukee The loss dropped the in his lungs. He has started 59 Despite suffering their past host St. Louis to keep its Giants into a tie with the Mil- of 62 games played since sixth loss in seven games, the playoff hopes alive. waukee Brewers for the entering the league with New Cubs clinched the National These teams split the first second NL wild-card playoff England in 2015. League Central when the St. four games of their five-game position, and kept the Phila- Uche, 22, was selected by Louis Cardinals lost earlier in NL Central showdown delphia Phillies alive in a con- the Patriots in the second the night. It’s the Cubs’ third heading into Sunday’s critical gestion that won’t be settled round of the 2020 NFL Draft. division title in the past five game. The loss prevented the until the dirt has settled on He was inactive for the season seasons and first since 2017. Cardinals from clinching a Sunday’s final day. opener against Miami before The White Sox still could berth in the National League The Padres, meanwhile, missing last week’s game join the Cubs as division postseason bracket. have clinched second place in versus Seattle. champs. The White Sox Woodruff (3-5) only the NL West and the No. 4 NL Ferentz, 31, has played in remained one game behind allowed singles by Kolten playoff position, which guar- 38 NFL games, including two the American League Central- Wong in the first inning and antees home-field advantage starts last season -- one at leading Minnesota Twins Yadier Molina in the second. in the first round of next guard, one at center -- for New entering Sunday’s regular- He struck out 10 batters week’s play-offs. England. He saw action in 21 season finale and are one overall and retired 19 consec- With his team’s top two games with the Denver game ahead of the third-place utive batters after Molina’s hit. starting pitchers -- Mike Broncos in 2015-16 and 17 with Cleveland Indians. Josh Hader pitched the ninth Clevinger and Dinelson Lamet the Patriots in 2018-19. Chicago owns the tie- to earn his 13th save. Losing -- battling injuries, Davies Corey Perry (right) is congratulated Thurman, 25, made one breaker on Minnesota, but pitcher Adam Wainwright gave the Padres a boost with by his team-mates after scoring tackle in his first NFL game last Cleveland holds the tiebreaker (5-3) allowed three runs on three shutout innings. week versus the Seahawks. the game-winning goal.