Neeraj Goyat records Knockout win in Super Boxing League
Dubai
Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat notched up a Technical Knockout win over Congo’s Bebe Rico Tshibangu in the Amir Khan-supported Super Boxing League’s Crypto Fight Night here. Goyat notched up the win in the third round of his bout on Saturday night. The triumph in the welterweight bout continued Goyat’s three-year unbeaten streak in the circuit. Goyat, after the fight, once again challenged Khan for a showdown.
New York
Aditi tied-13th, Tvesa finishes tied-51st in individual contest
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok ended a modest week in tied-13th place while Tvesa Malik was tied-51st at the end of the Aramco Team Series. In the team event, Ashok’s team was tied-13th, while Tvesa’s team finished in the 23rd place. Team Jessica Korda clinched victory in the team competition, while Charley Hull topped the chart in the individual segment.
Liverpool
West Ham snatch battling win at Everton
Angelo Ogbonna’s late header earned West Ham United a 1-0 win at Everton on Sunday and lifted them to sixth in the Premier League table. Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Tottenham Hotspur overcame Newcastle United 3-2 at St James’ Park to prolong the hosts’ winless run in a match that was briefly halted after a fan collapsed in the crowd.
Barcelona
Sociedad take Liga lead after edging Mallorca in 90th
Playing a man down and without their top-scorer, Real Sociedad turned to a 21-year-old reserve player to score a clutch goal that was good for a three-point lead of the Spanish league. Substitute Julen Lobete became an instant fan favorite at an Anoeta Stadium filled to capacity for the first time in more than a year-and-a-half when he scored a 90th-minute winner to edge Mallorca 1-0 on Saturday.
Leverkusen
Bayern win 5-1 at Leverkusen to go top of Bundesliga
Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry scored twice apiece as Bayern Munich demolished Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 to return to the top of the Bundesliga table.
Paris
Lyon score late goals to beat Monaco 2-0 as Lille lose
Forward Karl Toko Ekambi scored an ice-cool late penalty and central defender Jason Denayer added another near the end as Lyon beat Monaco 2-0 to move up to fifth place in the French league. Defending champions Lille lost at Clermont 1-0. — Agencies
