SPORTS

Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT |    Real Madrid aim to continue their recovery, while Athletic Club Bilbao coach Gaizka Garitano needs to good result to help save his job when the two sides meet in a rescheduled La Liga tie in Valdebebas on Tuesday evening. Real Madrid go into the …

Berlin, Germany | THE INDEPENDENT |    Borussia Dortmund have sacked its head coach Lucien Favre and his assistant Manfred Stefes with immediate effect, the “BVB” confirmed in an official statement on Sunday. Despite having booked their ticket to the knockout stage for the UEFA Champions League as Group F leaders, …

Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT |    Paris Saint-Germain was deprived of the top spot in Ligue 1 after the three-time defending champion was beaten by Lyon 1-0 at home on Sunday. The slump for PSG at the Parc des Princes sent the first place to Lille, who defeated Bordeaux 2-1 …

London, England | THE INDEPENDENT |    Tottenham remain top of the Premier League despite being held to a 1-1 draw away to Crystal Palace after Liverpool also dropped two points on their visit to Fulham on Sunday. Harry Kane’s 24th minute shot from distance swerved past Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Anthony Joshua brutally knocked Kubrat Pulev out in the ninth round of their world heavyweight championship to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles at London’s Wembley Arena. The win was achieved with a ninth-round stoppage off the back of a stunning right hand. The match …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester United and Manchester City shared a first goalless draw in three years at Old Trafford. In a cagey match of few clear-cut chances, United’s best in the first half fell to Scott McTominay, who was inches from connecting to a flick at the far …

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | THE INDEPENDENT |    Brazil international midfielder Arthur Melo has regretted having refused to play for Barcelona after securing a summer move to Juventus. Arthur signed with the Italian Serie A side in June as part of a deal that saw Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic join …

Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT |    Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane faces his third major test in a week when his side entertains local rivals and La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid in Valdebebas on Saturday afternoon. Real Madrid go into the game after qualifying for the last 16 of the …

London, England | THE INDEPENDENT |    The Manchester derby is the highlight of the weekend’s matches in the Premier League which sees Chelsea travel to play an Everton side struggling for form, while league leaders Tottenham have a London derby and Liverpool also visit the capital. Manchester United suffered a …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The popular Masaza Cup tournament returns to action this afternoon as defending champions Bulemeezi County takes on Butambala in the grand opener at FUFA Technical Center Njeru in Buikwe district.  The opener will be graced by the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. The …