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December 3, 2021 ATP Criticized Over Approach To Peng Shuai Case

ATP Criticized Over Approach To Peng Shuai Case

The ATP has been heavily criticised for their approach after not joining the WTA in suspending tournaments in China amid continued concern for Peng Shuai.

The WTA said it was particularly concerned about risks players and staff could face if it went ahead with events in China.

An ATP statement said the body believes “having a global presence gives us the best chance of creating opportunity and making an impact”.

35-year-old Peng vanished from public view for three weeks after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual assault.

On Wednesday, the WTA halted tournaments in China, one of its most valuable markets, citing concerns over Peng’s safety.

The International Olympic Committee later said it held a second video call with Peng but also shared concerns for her safety.

There had been calls for the men’s ATP Tour to adopt a similar approach to the WTA, but after a statement released on Thursday, it stopped short of postponing tournaments.

The International Tennis Federation, the sport’s governing body, also stated that it would “continue to support all efforts” to address Peng’s allegations.

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December 3, 2021 Conte’s Unbeaten League Run Continues As Spurs Defeat Brentford

Conte’s Unbeaten League Run Continues As Spurs Defeat Brentford

Antonio Conte's unbeaten league start as Tottenham head coach continued as the London side kept pace with the top four with a comfortable win over a profligate Brentford.

A 12th-minute own goal from right wing-back Sergi Canos handed the home side the lead, before Son Heung-min finished off a scintillating counter-attack by slotting home in the second half.

The opener came from a Son dinked cross after a short corner early on in the game, with Pontus Jansson's clearing header ricocheting off Ben Davies and onto Canos' path before flying into the roof of the net.

Spurs, taking the initiative, pressed on to increase their lead, with Son denied from range in the first half, while Harry Kane saw a one-on-one effort well saved by Alvaro Fernandez after the break.

Son got the goal that his performance, and Spurs' display, deserved when he latched onto Sergio Reguilon's cross to tap home from six yards.

It was a poor outing from Thomas Frank's side who have now recorded a third loss in their last three games, with their only shot on target in the whole game a tame left-footed effort from Ivan Toney.

The win ensured Tottenham's climb to sixth - two points behind West Ham in fourth - while Brentford slipped to 12th.

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December 3, 2021 Lewis Hamilton Not Comfortable Racing In Saudi Arabia

Lewis Hamilton Not Comfortable Racing In Saudi Arabia

F1 great, Lewis Hamilton says he in not comfortable racing in Saudi Arabia this weekend, because of the country's human rights record.

Saudi Arabia is holding the first race of a long-term deal on a new street circuit in the coastal city of Jeddah in the Arabian Grand Prix.

Hamilton said: "Do I feel comfortable here? I wouldn't say I do. But it's not my choice to be here. The sport has taken a choice to be here.

"And whether it's right or wrong, while we are here, it's important we do try to raise awareness."

Human rights organizations have criticized F1's decision to race in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia's record is "very disturbing," according to Amnesty International, and the race is being used to "sports-wash" the country's image.

Hamilton will also be wearing the rainbow flag-painted helmet he wore at the last race in Qatar to show support for LGBTQ+ rights.

He called the situation for LGBTQ+ persons in Saudi Arabia "pretty terrifying," where homosexuality is illegal and punishable by whipping and imprisonment.

Sebastian Vettel, a four-time champion who has also expressed awareness about human rights concerns this season, organized a karting event for women in Jeddah on Thursday.

Lewis Hamilton is eight points behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen heading into the last two races of the season.

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December 3, 2021 Manchester United Defeat Arsenal After Controversial Opener

Manchester United Defeat Arsenal After Controversial Opener

Manchester United defeated Arsenal for the first time in as many meetings in the side's 3-2 win against Arsenal.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 800th career goal before scoring the game-winning penalty as United came back from a dubious 1-0 deficit from a bizarre opener from Emile-Smith Rowe.

Smith Rowe, with United goalkeeper David de Gea lying on the ground stricken, scored from the edge of the box, despite VAR showing De Gea had been knocked down by his own teammate Fred.

Before halftime, Bruno Fernandes found the back of the net with the equalizer on his 100th appearance for his side and Ronaldo put United ahead with his first goal on the night.

Martin Odegaard evened the playing field, leveling the encounter at 2-2 but the Arsenal midfielder's foul on Fred allowed Ronaldo the opportunity to score what proved to be the winner.

Cristiano Ronaldo, after scoring the brace became the first player in history to score 801 top-level career goals.

He is the all-time top scorer in men's international football, in the Champions League and for Real Madrid.

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