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No fireworks, little fanfare: Tokyo organisers mark six months to go
TOKYO (Reuters) - With much of Japan under a state of emergency due to a third wave of COVID-19 infections, organisers of the Tokyo Olympics will mark six months to go on Saturday with little fanfare, no fireworks and amid rapidly dwindling public support.
Cornella keeper praised by Ter Stegen after twin penalty saves
BARCELONA (Reuters) - After saving two penalties from Barcelona but still losing Thursday's Copa del Rey tie 2-0 in extra time, Cornella goalkeeper Ramon Juan could at least console himself with the praise of Barca's number one, Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Victoria government confirms new COVID-19 case in Australian Open quarantine
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Victoria state government on Friday confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in the group of people in quarantine in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open, a few hours after Spanish player Paula Badosa said she had tested positive for the virus.
Flamengo move into third with 2-0 win over Palmeiras
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Flamengo scored a goal in each half to overcome Palmeiras 2-0 on Thursday and move into third place in Brazil’s Serie A.
Australia rugby great Pocock says sport must step up to tackle climate change
LONDON (Reuters) - David Pocock never shirked a challenge as Australia's rugby union team captain and he has been equally fearless when it comes to making a stand on environmental issues.
Japan privately concludes Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled due to coronavirus - The Times
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government has privately concluded the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Times reported, citing an unnamed senior member of the ruling coalition.
Burnley loss "massive punch in the face", says Klopp
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said his team's shock 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley on Thursday was a "massive punch in the face" and took responsibility for the champions' dramatic slump in form.
Barca edge past minnows Cornella despite missing two penalties
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Extra-time strikes from Ousmane Dembele and Martin Braithwaite allowed Barcelona to edge past stubborn third division neighbours Cornella 2-0 and reach the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday.
Burnley stun Liverpool to end unbeaten home record
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Champions Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to lowly Burnley on Thursday, ending their 68 match unbeaten home record in the Premier League as their title defence continued to fade.
Suarez secures Atletico win despite Eibar's keeper scoring a penalty
EIBAR, Spain (Reuters) - Eibar goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic defied convention by scoring a penalty but it was Luis Suarez's spot kick in the dying minutes that proved conclusive as Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 away win on Thursday which lifted them seven points clear at the top of La Liga.
