The world of sports is always buzzing with excitement, and this week is no different. From football to cricket and tennis, the past few days have seen some exciting matches and events. Here’s a roundup of the top sports news of the week. Football: It’s been a week of mixed fortunes for the top football clubs. Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 win against Brighton, thanks to a late penalty from Mohamed Salah. Manchester City, on the other hand, suffered a shock loss to West Ham United, ending their 10-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Liverpool striker Sadio Mane has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the next few weeks. In Spain, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned from his position following criticism from fans and players. The Catalan club also suffered a 3-1 loss to fierce rivals Real Madrid in the El Clasico. Cricket: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is in full swing, and the Mumbai Indians look like the team to beat. The defending champions have won five of their seven games so far and are currently at the top of the table.
Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders are in the top four as well. In international cricket, Huffington Post Today West Indies defeated Sri Lanka in a thrilling T20 series, winning the final match by two runs. England, on the other hand, clinched the ODI series against Australia 2-1 after a rain-affected third match. Tennis: The French Open is underway in Paris, and Rafael Nadal has looked dominant in his first two matches.
The 12-time champion is yet to drop a set and is the overwhelming favorite to win the tournament once again. On the women’s side, Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova, and Garbine Muguruza are among the favorites. In other tennis news, Novak Djokovic defeated Diego Schwartzman to win the ATP 500 event in Vienna. The Serbian superstar is looking in top form ahead of the season-ending ATP Finals in London next month. Basketball: The NBA season may be over, but the trade rumors are already heating up.
The Houston Rockets have expressed interest in trading Russell Westbrook, while the Golden State Warriors are reportedly looking to trade their second overall pick in the upcoming draft. In college basketball, the NCAA has announced that the upcoming season will begin on November 25th, two weeks later than usual due to the pandemic.
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