Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – US President Joe Biden on Tuesday designated two large areas of California as protected national monuments, after the initial ceremony was called off due to wildfires breaking out in Los Angeles.
Biden issues land protections after LA fires delay ceremony
Williams, Vine vie for season
Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) – Defending champion Stephen Williams, former winner Jay Vine and 2018 Tour de France victor Geraint Thomas headline the 25th staging of Australia’s Tour Down Under this week, heralding the new UCI WorldTour season.
Maresca 'concerned' as Chelsea winless run stretches to five games
London (AFP) – Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expressed his concern at the Blues’ reaction to conceding in a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth as their winless Premier League run stretched to five games on Tuesday.
'Outstanding' Liverpool deserved more than Forest draw: Slot
Nottingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Arne Slot insisted Liverpool deserved to beat Nottingham Forest after the “outstanding” Premier League leaders needed Diogo Jota’s equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against their title rivals.
Guardiola laments Man City decision
London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola said Manchester City’s lack of care with the ball was the reason for their late collapse from 2-0 up to draw 2-2 at Brentford on Tuesday.
Marseille dumped out of French Cup on penalties
Marseille (AFP) – Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille were dumped out of the French Cup on Tuesday, losing to Lille on penalties in a dramatic tie in the last 32 at the Velodrome after Luis Henrique’s stunning strike had rescued them in normal time.
Djokovic, Sabalenka chase history as Australian Open hits round two
Melbourne (AFP) – Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will step up their bids for tennis history at the Australian Open on Wednesday, where Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will also be in second-round action.
Golf star Woods pledges support amid 'unimaginable loss' of LA fires
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Golf superstar Tiger Woods has pledged support for communities devastated by the wildfires that have killed at least 24 people and changed the face of Los Angeles over the past week.
Jota rescues leaders Liverpool in Forest draw
Nottingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Liverpool salvaged a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest as Diogo Jota’s equaliser rescued the Premier League leaders from a damaging defeat against their unexpected title rivals on Tuesday.
Liverpool frustrated by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford
London (AFP) – Liverpool’s charge towards the Premier League title was halted by stubborn Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw between the top two on Tuesday as Manchester City’s resurgence came undone in a 2-2 draw at Brentford.
