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US sprinter Coleman cleared as USADA withdraws case

Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Christian Coleman has been cleared to take part in this month’s World Athletics Championships after the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) dropped charges against him on a technicality, a statement said Monday. US sprinter Coleman, the fastest man over 100m this year, had been …

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Leclerc destined for greatness — Hamilton

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium | AFP | Lewis Hamilton on Monday predicted more success for his triumphant Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc and tipped the Monegasque driver as the favourite for this week’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza. After finishing second behind Leclerc at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, a race weekend overshadowed …

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Emery ‘proud’ after Arsenal stage thrilling fightback

  ✳ Arsenal 2⃣ Tottenham  2⃣ London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Unai Emery saluted Arsenal’s fighting spirit after they hit back from two goals down to salvage a pulsating 2-2 draw against Tottenham in Sunday’s north London derby. Emery’s side were in danger of a damaging defeat after goals from Christian …

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Arsenal sense chance to further unsettle Spurs

Londres, United Kingdom | AFP |  Arsenal used to take ruling the roost over Tottenham for granted, but the balance of power has swung Spurs’ way over the past three seasons as they have become north London’s Champions League regulars. Sunday’s derby clash between the two offers the Gunners an early …

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Sanchez flop at United not his fault, says Guardiola

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP |  Pep Guardiola believes Alexis Sanchez cannot be blamed for his spectacular failure with Manchester United and expects the Chile forward to make an impact on loan with Inter Milan. The Manchester City manager tried to sign Sanchez — who played under Guardiola at Barcelona — …

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Manchester City eye autumn advantage over Liverpool

  Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City may trail Liverpool by two points in the early season running for the Premier League title, but opportunity knocks for the champions in a two-month stretch beginning with Saturday’s visit of Brighton to the Etihad. The visit of the Seagulls is the …

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