Netherlands to face Italy in Davis Cup final
Malaga
An inspired Netherlands team made Davis Cup history as they put their nation into the final for the first time ever with a 2-0 defeat of Germany. Singles wins for Botic Van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor sparked a party amongst an army of orange-clad Dutch fans inside the Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena. Van de Zandschulp, the player who ended Spanish great Rafa Nadal’s career on Tuesday, held his nerve to beat Daniel Altmaier 6-4 6-7(12) 6-3. Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff looked like keeping the three-time champions in with a chance but 40th-ranked Griekspoor produced a stunning fightback to win 6-7(4) 7-5 6-4. Defending champions Italy moved into the Davis Cup final after a 2-0 win over Australia as Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets to follow up Matteo Berrettini's victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis. Reuters
New Delhi
Gulveer betters own record in 10,000m in Japan event
Asian Games bronze medallist Gulveer Singh bettered his own national record in the 10,000 metres race while winning gold in the Hachioji Long Distance meet in Japan. The 26-year-old Singh clocked 27 minutes, 14.88 seconds. His earlier national record was 27:41.81. Singh currently holds both the 5000m and 10000m national records.
New Delhi
Early onslaught helps 10-man NorthEast beat Punjab in ISL
Playing with 10 men the entire second half, NorthEast United FC eked out a narrow 2-1 victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League. NorthEast United struck two early goals through Guillermo Fernandez (15th minute) and Nestor Albiach (18th) but were reduced to 10 men after Dinesh Singh was sent off in the added time of first half. Ivan Novoselec (88th) pulled one back for Punjab but the visitors held their defensive line together.
Sydney
McGrath to lead Australia vs India in Healy’s absence
Veteran all-rounder Tahlia McGrath will lead the 13-member Australian women’s side against India in regular skipper Alyssa Healy’s absence in the three-match ODI series next month. The 34-year-old Healy has been troubled by a knee injury. The ODI series will begin in Brisbane on December 5. The second and third ODIs will be played on December 8 and 11 at Brisbane and Perth, respectively.
North Sound (Antigua)
Louis, Athanaze miss tons for WI against Bangladesh
Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze fell agonisingly short of maiden centuries as West Indies rallied from 25/2 to reach 250/5 against Bangladesh on the first day of the first Test. Louis was out for 97 and Athanaze on 90 after sharing a dogged 140-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Pacer Taskin Ahmed took 2/46 as the most successful of the Bangladesh bowlers.
Paris
Undefeated PSG ease 3-0 past Toulouse
Leaders Paris St Germain beat Toulouse 3-0 in Ligue 1 as the Parisians remained unbeaten in their domestic campaign following goals by Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Vitinha. PSG top the French top flight with 32 points, six ahead of second-placed AS Monaco who beat Brest 3-2. With their fifth consecutive win, PSG are one of the three teams among the European top five leagues that remain undefeated this season alongside Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich and Juventus, currently sixth in Serie A.
Miami
Mascherano close to becoming Inter Miami coach
Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with former Argentina national teammate Javier Mascherano with Inter Miami, this time as player and coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said. Multiple reports out of Argentina said Mascherano has already agreed to take over as coach at Inter Miami as the replacement for Gerardo Martino — who stepped down citing personal reasons. Mascherano currently is Argentina’s U-20 national coach.
Milan
Milan and Juventus play out dour scoreless draw
AC Milan and Juventus played out a 0-0 draw in their Serie A meeting at the San Siro on Saturday, in a game light on entertainment and low on chances. Agencies
