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Toby Samuel gets first Davis Cup call-up for Britain against Ecuador
British tennis player Toby Samuel has been named in Great Britain's Davis Cup squad to face Ecuador at London's Copper Box arena this weekend. The 23-year-old, who is from Winchester and trains in Bath, has climbed into the world's top 100 and made his debut at three Grand Slams in a breakthrough year.
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Belloumi brace helps Hull hold Chelsea as African scorers shine in Europe
Algerian winger Mohamed Belloumi scored twice as promoted Hull City drew 2-2 away at Chelsea, keeping their unbeaten Premier League start to four matches. The AFP round-up also covers goals from Malick Yalcouye, Inaki Williams, Akor Adams, Christian Kofane and Abdallah Sima across Europe's major leagues.
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Rogers matches Drogba, Hazard record at Chelsea
Morgan Rogers equalled the feat of Didier Drogba, Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa and Eden Hazard by scoring or assisting in four straight opening league games. Chelsea drew 2-2 with Hull City at Stamford Bridge, Pedro rescuing a point.
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Alonso admits Chelsea must fix defence after 2-2 draw with Hull
Chelsea drew 2-2 with Hull at Stamford Bridge, again failing to hold a lead. Xabi Alonso admitted his side's defensive problems must be fixed after The Blues conceded nine goals in four EPL matches.
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Hull hold Chelsea to 2-2 and stay unbeaten
Hull City drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, extending their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Chelsea led through Morgan Rogers before Mohammed Belloumi levelled for Hull, and Joao Pedro rescued a point for the hosts in the 66th minute. Hull now have eight points from four matches.
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Hull hold Chelsea to 2-2, Liverpool draw 0-0 with Fulham
At Stamford Bridge, Hull held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw to climb to third in the Premier League, while Liverpool were held 0-0 by Fulham at Anfield. Aston Villa lost 2-1 to Nottingham Forest to stay in the relegation zone, and Crystal Palace were beaten 3-2 by Ipswich in south London.
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Hull City visit Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea
Hull City, unbeaten in the Premier League, travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea tomorrow night. Chelsea sit fourth in the league, while Hull have collected seven points from their opening three matches.
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Chelsea fight back from two goals down to sink Leeds 6-3
Chelsea came from two goals behind to beat Leeds 6-3 in their League Cup third-round tie at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck starred as the Blues recovered after Leeds led 2-0 at half-time.
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Rogers credits Alonso as Chelsea hit six past Leeds in League Cup
Chelsea beat Leeds 6-3 at Stamford Bridge in the League Cup third round, with Morgan Rogers providing three assists after coming on at half-time. Rogers praised manager Xabi Alonso, whose side have scored 16 goals in his first five matches in charge.
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Alonso tells Chelsea to learn from Arsenal defeat after first loss
Chelsea lost 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London, their first defeat under manager Xabi Alonso. Alonso said the team must learn from the loss and improve defensively after conceding seven goals in three league matches.
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Sivasangari, Eain Yow lose London Classic semis but gain Asian Games confidence
Malaysia's S. Sivasangari and Ng Eain Yow were eliminated in the semi-finals of the London Classic squash tournament on Saturday. Despite the losses, both players are using their strong runs in London as preparation for defending their titles at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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Martinez switches Chelsea jersey to number 1 after Sanchez exit
Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has changed his Chelsea jersey number from 26 to 1. The change comes after Robert Sanchez left the club on loan to Como. Martinez has offered to personally sign any number 26 jerseys already bought by fans as a goodwill gesture.
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Sivasangari, Eain Yow reach London Classic semi-finals
Malaysian squash players S. Sivasangari and Ng Eain Yow advanced to the semi-finals of the London Classic at Alexandra Palace on Friday. Sivasangari defeated India's Anahat Singh in straight games, while Eain Yow upset Egypt's Youssef Soliman in a four-game battle.
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Van de Donk scores as London City Lionesses beat Manchester United 2-1 in WSL opener
London City Lionesses defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the Women's Super League curtain-raiser in London. Danielle van de Donk scored the decisive goal after an own goal from United's Julia Zigiotti Olme. The win marks a strong start for the promoted side backed by billionaire owner Michele Kang.
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Eain Yow stuns world No. 11 Eleinen at London Squash Classic
Malaysia's Eain Yow Ng, ranked 18th in the world, came from behind to defeat fourth seed Aly Abou Eleinen of Egypt at the London Squash Classic in London on Wednesday. He won 7-11, 11-4, 11-9 and will next face another Egyptian, Youssef Soliman, for a place in the semi-finals.
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Wrexham thrash Millwall 3-0 for first Championship win of the season
Wrexham secured their first Championship win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Millwall at The Den in London. Goals from an own goal, Kieffer Moore, and Jacques Ekomie sealed the win for the Hollywood-owned Welsh club.
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Eain Yow bounces back with swift London Classic opening win
Malaysian squash player Ng Eain Yow won his first-round match at the London Classic against England's Patrick Rooney, bouncing back from a disappointing Budapest Open. Other Malaysians Aira Azman and S. Sivasangari also advanced, while Rachel Arnold was eliminated.
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Itauma says 'I'll be back' after bruising heavyweight title loss
Moses Itauma lost to Filip Hrgovic by ninth-round stoppage in a vacant IBF heavyweight title fight at London's O2 Arena. Itauma, 21, was taken to hospital after the fight but later vowed to come back.
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Red-hot Chelsea not the finished article, says Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said his team is still a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge in London. The win extended his perfect start as Blues boss to three matches. Alonso praised his attacking players but acknowledged defensive frailties.
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Chelsea beat Brighton in 7-goal thriller to extend Alonso's perfect start
Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge in a thrilling Premier League match, with goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer. Leeds drew 1-1 with Brentford, and Sunderland beat Fulham 1-0.