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Arsenal store partook in an ideal beginning to the new English Premier League season as it beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park on Friday. A first-half header from Gabriel Martinelli and an own-objective from Palace safeguard Marc Guehi got the three focuses as the association returned after only a 75-dawn. Stockpile director Mikel Arteta said he was glad to get the principal win on the board after what ended up being a precarious match. "Indeed, truly satisfied to win. Three focuses, a spotless sheet, against a truly troublesome rival and a truly extreme spot," he told correspondents after the match. "We showed incredible flexibility to traverse them, and it is truly sure the manner in which we began. "We began truly sharp, truly, not entirely settled to play how we wo...

In early July 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United for the first time since his €100 million transfer to Real Madrid in 2009. He signed a four-year contract worth over $50 million a year, but now he's unhappy with his current club. Reports say that Ronaldo wants to play in the UEFA Champions League again and is looking for a new challenge. But despite his success and talent, it seems the Portuguese superstar's options are limited because some people at Atlético Madrid don't want him on their team. Ronaldo has become a legend at Real Madrid's archrival, Atlético, and fans are displeased at the prospect of signing him. On Wednesday, fans showed their displeasure by unfurling banners at a preseason game against Numancia -- one with the words "CR7 not welcome." Bayern Muni...

Miles Bridges, a Charlotte Hornets forward, was charged with felony child and domestic violence based on allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend in front of their children, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said on Tuesday. Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Friday the arrest of NBA star Tony Allen Bridges, 24, on charges of child abuse. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Los Angeles Police Department, Bridges allegedly assaulted his girlfriend in front of their two young children at their home on or about June 27 and 28. District Attorney George Gascón said, "Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has a lasting impact on survivors."Children who witness family violence are especially vulnerable, as well as the i...

The University of Pennsylvania pointed out the nearest icon of the debate about transgender women's presence in sports in Lia Thomas — who became the face of the campaign on this issue — for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year award. The NCAA recently announced its annual awards for Division I women's athletics. The award is meant to honor the "academic achievements, athletics excellence, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes from all three divisions." In March, Allyson C. Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title after finishing first in the women's 500-yard freestyle event and recording the fastest time of the season for any athlete. With that victory, Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win a D-I title in any ...

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina proclaims she has a "mission" to assist her nation and wants to use her platform to give hope to the war-torn area. The 27-year-old, who is also in contact with her family and friends in Ukraine, has taken a break from tennis to focus her efforts on fund raising and awareness of her country’s struggles. Svitolina told CNN Sport, "It's extremely tough because they [her family] tell their stories. I speak with my grandmother every day to know how she feels. It's quite tough for her because for elderly people it's most important to have a routine, and right now there is lots of bombing and shooting going on in Odessa, in my hometown. It is important to stay in touch everyday with her to support her in any way that I can." UNITED24 Svitolina wa...

Novak Djokovic will meet Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon Championship final on Sunday as the top seed overcame Cameron Norrie 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4. After losing the first set -- and with the Centre Court crowd cheering for Norrie back home -- Djokovic emerged triumphant in the second set. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals for the seventh time in his career and the fourth year in a row after defeating No. 5-ranked Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday. "I didn't start off well, he was the better player for the first set," Djokovic said in his on-court interview after Friday's match. "Semifinals of a grand slam, of course I've had in the past many semifinals of grand slams but it's never easy walking out onto the court. You have a lot of pressure, expectations from...

In a handwritten letter to President Joe Biden, WNBA star Brittney Griner said she fears she will be detained in Russia indefinitely and pleaded with the President not to forget about her and other American detainees. "As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey or any accomplishments, I'm terrified I might be here forever," she wrote according to a statement released by the communications company representing the Griner family. Elena Griner, a professional basketball player from the United States, was arrested in Moscow on 17 February 2014 on charges of drug smuggling. She has been accused of carrying cannabis oil in her luggage and of transporting a significant amount of a narcotic substance, an offe...

Novak Djokovic continued his winning Wimbledon titles in early Monday's double-header against Korosud Memorial Academy No. 81 Kwon Soon-hoo. Djokovic spearheaded the excitement under the cover of Centre Court on Monday, hoping to reprise his fourth straight win at the All-England Club and first grand slam match of the year. Top seed Novak Djokovic's victory against Kwon Sun-yu of South Korea in the fourth round of Wimbledon wasn't as routine as some expected. After taking the first set, Kwon evened the score by winning the second set, and he led early in the third set before Djokovic found his rhythm and won after securing a break midway through the fourth -- shortly after he had saved three break points on his own serve. The victory made it 22 wins in a row at Wimbledon for Djokovic —...

Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, increasing the number of civil suits accusing him of misconduct, including in some cases sexual assault, to 24. A former massage therapist sued former president and vice chairman of software giant Oracle Corporation, Larry Ellison, Monday. Katy Williams says in her lawsuit that she had two encounters with Ellison in her apartment in August 2020. The first session was professional, her lawsuit says, but during the second he exposed himself and engaged in unwanted sexual conduct by masturbating in front of her and ejaculating on her. Williams says in the lawsuit she has suffered mental anguish, depression and anxiety, and difficulty sleeping, as well as professional damage as a result of this incident....

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri has been ruled out for the remainder of the Western Conference Finals against the Edmonton Oilers, as recorded by the head coach Jared Bednar after his team's 4-2 Game 3 win on Saturday. Colorado Avalanche forward Nail Yakupov left Saturday's game after taking a hit from behind into the end boards by Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane. "He's out," coach Jared Bednar said. "He'll be out for the series at least, if not longer." The hit was considered dangerous by some. "It's the most dangerous play in hockey," Bednar added. "He puts him in head-first from behind, you know, eight feet off the boards." As the opera singer was trying to win the ball close to the middle of the field in the first quarter, Kane crossedchecked him with the numbers and ...