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Argentina, Nadal-led Spain sweep into ATP Cup quarters

World number one Rafael Nadal steered Spain into the ATP Cup quarterfinals Wednesday despite an uncharacteristically error-ridden performance, with Argentina also powering through.

Daei among candidates for coaching Iran

Former Iran forward Ali Daei is reportedly a candidate to be appointed at the helm of the men’s national football team, locally dubbed Team Melli.

Iran hopeful of ending Olympics drought, says coach ahead of opener against Uzbekistan

The time is right to end Islamic Republic of Iran’s four-decade absence from the football competitions of the Olympic Games, according to head coach Hamid Estili, ahead of his side’s opening AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020 match against Uzbekistan today.

Iran’s men defeat Kazakhstan; women lose to South Korea in Olympic qualifiers

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Chelsea runs a loss despite Abramovich input

Chelsea made a loss of almost £100 million ($130 million) last year despite owner Roman Abramovich pouring nearly a quarter of a billion pounds into the Premier League club, its figures for 2018/19 released on Tuesday show.

Kyrgios topples Tsitsipas as Russia, Britain make ATP Cup quarters

A battling Nick Kyrgios earned a morale-boosting victory over world number six Stefano Tsitsipas on Tuesday, while Russia and Britain booked their spots in the ATP Cup quarterfinals.

Spurs’ season-best three-point shooting does in Bucks

Known as a mid-range shooting team for the past few seasons, the Spurs are starting to comprehend why San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has implored them to shoot more three-pointers.

Iran eases to victory at Tokyo 2020 volleyball qualifiers

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Serena Williams powers past Giorgi for 'solid' start to 2020

Serena Williams found her power game after a sluggish start as she overcame qualifier Camila Giorgi to open her 2020 season with a straight-sets victory at the Auckland WTA Classic on Tuesday.

Solskjaer plans taking shape at United, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Manchester United is starting to play the way Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants it to as he prepares for a blockbuster League Cup semifinal between the two sides.