Top Five Stories From Sunday You Must Read Today
26th August 2019
Gor Mahia FC through to first round of CAF Champions League, VAR Helps Newcastle Stun Spurs
- SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC are through to the first round of the CAF Champions League after a brave display, thrashing Aigle Noir FC 5-1 on Sunday afternoon
- Sergio Aguero bagged a brace and David Silva marked his 400th appearance for Manchester City by playing a role in all three goals as the champions won 3-1 at Bournemouth on Sunday
- Serena Williams faces Maria Sharapova in a blockbuster first-round match Monday at the US Open, the feature showdown on the first day of the year's final Grand Slam tennis event
Kipkirui On The
Double As Mighty Gor Mahia Demolish Aigle Noir
NAIROBI, Kenya- SportPesa Premier League (SPL)
champions Gor Mahia FC are through to the first round of the CAF Champions
League after a brave display, thrashing Aigle Noir FC 5-1 on Sunday afternoon. After
a barren first leg in Burundi, Gor came into the game needing a good result to
go through and they did not lift their foot off the pedal throughout the
encounter at the Kasarani Stadium. READ
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Controversial VAR
Helps Plucky Newcastle Stun Tottenham
LONDON, United Kingdom- Tottenham were involved in
more VAR controversy as this time Mauricio Pochettino's men were denied a late
penalty and Newcastle held on for a shock 1-0 win away to the Champions League
finalists on Sunday. Joelinton's first goal for the Magpies gave Steve Bruce's
men a first-half lead to defend and they did so manfully to pick up their first
points of the season. READ
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Sergio Aguero Brace Grants Champions Man City Away Win At
Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom- Sergio Aguero bagged a
brace and David Silva marked his 400th appearance for Manchester City by
playing a role in all three goals as the champions won 3-1 at Bournemouth on
Sunday. First half efforts from Aguero and Raheem Sterling ensured Pep
Guardiola's side led at the interval despite a stunning free-kick reply
from Bournemouth's Harry Wilson. READ
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Acid Serena Williams,
Sharapova Match Highlights US Open Monday
NEW YORK, United States- Serena Williams faces
Maria Sharapova in a blockbuster first-round match Monday at the US Open, the
feature showdown on the first day of the year's final Grand Slam tennis event. Eighth-ranked
Williams, who lost to Naomi Osaka in last year's US Open final and to Simona
Halep in last month's Wimbledon final, is seeking her 24th career Grand Slam
singles title to match Margaret Court's all-time record. READ
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PGA Tour Finale
Halted As Lighting Strike Injures Fans
LOS ANGELES, United States- At least six fans were
injured after lightning struck trees at the PGA Tour Championship on Saturday,
forcing suspension third round play at the season finale. A statement from the
PGA Tour said four fans were injured after two lightning strikes hit trees near
the 16th tee at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, showering debris over nearby
fans. READ
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