Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Golf-Tired Rahm engaged on Spanish-inspired Masters Champions dinner

Jon Rahm could have put his Masters celebration plans on maintain so he can play this week’s PGA Tour occasion at Hilton Head Island in South Carolina however the Spaniard is already fascinated about his Champions Dinner menu selection. A convention of Masters week is the earlier yr’s winner selecting what’s served when former champions collect on the Tuesday of match week within the clubhouse at Augusta National Golf Club.

Soccer-Sane and Mane clashed in Bayern dressing room -reports

Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane clashed within the dressing room after the German membership’s Champions league quarter-final first leg defeat to Manchester City, in line with studies in Germany on Wednesday. Bild and Sky Sports Germany reported Sane had suffered a reduce lip within the altercation and the 2, who had been additionally seen arguing on the pitch late within the sport, needed to be separated by group mates.

Soccer-Chelsea want one thing particular to overtake Real, says Lampard

Frank Lampard says his Chelsea facet can overcome a 2-0 deficit within the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final in opposition to Real Madrid subsequent week, insisting “special things” can occur on European nights at Stamford Bridge. Goals by Karim Benzema and substitute Marco Asensio gave reigning champions Real management within the Spanish capital on Wednesday however Chelsea stayed within the tie regardless of taking part in for greater than half an hour with 10 males.

Soccer-Benzema strikes once more as Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea 2-0

A faucet-in by Karim Benzema and a strong strike by substitute Marco Asensio earned European champions Real Madrid a 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea of their Champions League quarter-final, first leg within the Spanish capital on Wednesday. Benzema, the scourge of Chelsea on the similar stage of the competitors final season, transformed from level clean vary within the twenty first minute when Kepa Arrizabalaga saved from Vinicius Junior however may solely contact the ball within the route of the Frenchman.

Mixed Martial Arts-Diaz to make boxing debut in opposition to Paul

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and ex-UFC fighter Nate Diaz will meet in a boxing match on Aug. 5 in Dallas, organisers stated on Wednesday. Diaz is an achieved boxer who competed within the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) till final yr, the place he twice fought former UFC champion Conor McGregor, whereas Paul boasts 20 million YouTube subscribers and has competed in seven skilled fights since 2019.

Tennis-Muguruza splits from coach Martinez

Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza and coach Conchita Martinez have parted methods after three years collectively, Martinez confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement comes simply over every week for the reason that 29-year-old Muguruza stated she was taking an prolonged break.

Tennis-Djokovic wants time to adapt after ‘ugly’ begin on clay

Novak Djokovic returned to the ATP Tour with an “ugly” straight-sets win over Ivan Gakhov at Monte Carlo and whereas the world primary has had prolonged preparation on clay this yr he stated he wants extra time to adapt to the floor. Djokovic, who just isn’t vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19, was unable to play at Indian Wells and Miami final month as he did not acquire a waiver to enter the United States.

Tennis-Zverev beats Bautista Agut, Medvedev powers on in Monte Carlo

Alexander Zverev continued to rebuild his confidence on clay with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut within the Monte Carlo Masters second spherical on Wednesday and can subsequent face in-form Daniil Medvedev. German thirteenth seed Zverev, who suffered a severe ankle damage within the French Open semi-finals final yr, received his second match in as many days in his first look on the purple grime for the reason that Roland Garros drama.

Soccer-Courtois hopes Real Madrid will not remorse not killing off Chelsea

Comfortable as it could have been for Real Madrid of their 2-0 win over Chelsea within the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois stated his group mates had been aggravated that they had not put the tie to mattress. Goals by Karim Benzema and substitute Marco Asensio gave reigning champions Real management within the Spanish capital however with Chelsea right down to 10 males for greater than half an hour, Courtois stated the temper was subdued within the dressing room.

Soccer-Milan take slim lead over Napoli with Bennacer aim

AC Milan took an enormous step in the direction of their first Champions League semi-final look for 16 years as Ismael Bennacer’s aim secured a 1-0 house win over Napoli within the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. On a wet night time, Serie A leaders Napoli’s first European conflict with seven-times European champions Milan was additionally their first look within the quarter-finals of Europe’s most prestigious membership competitors.

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