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Back Pages: A Look at the Sports Stories
Joining us tonight on Skysports News are the Suns football reporter Jack Rossa and the Athletics football correspondent David Onstein. Let’s take a look at the sports stories making headlines in the morning’s newspapers.
Arsenal’s Draw with Atlético Madrid
The Guardian’s back page features a dramatic story, with Arsenal players celebrating a goalless draw with Atlético Madrid in the Europa League. David Onstein shares his thoughts on the match: "The performance was mature, many Arsenal teams in recent years would have gone there and lost. We know Atlético are a fantastic team, and it’s no easy task being back in their Stadium after redeveloping it."
David praises goalkeeper David Rya, who made an incredible double save to help earn the draw. "It’s up there with the best saves we’ve ever seen. Four clean sheets in five matches, he’s conceded just one goal all season. Many people were questioning the signing of Rya, but it looks a bit ill-judged now. He’s 29, and it’s starting to look like a bargain signing."
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois: The Battle of Britain
The Telegraph reports on the upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, which could be the perfect opportunity for Joshua to regain his momentum. Jack Rossa believes this fight is a huge moment for Joshua: "It’s the biggest thing for him right now. He’s been through a lot of pain in the last couple of years, and this could be the perfect chance to make a statement and show the world he’s back."
Lewis Hamilton and F1 Racial Row
Lewis Hamilton has criticized FIA Chief Ben Muhammad Ben Sulaiman’s comments, claiming that comparing Formula 1 drivers to rappers is a racial slur. Jack Rossa notes: "Hamilton never afraid to put his head above the parapet and call out comments or behavior that he feels is inappropriate. He’s calling out Ben Sulaiman for using a word that could be perceived as racial."
Travis Head’s Brutal Lesson for England
In other sports news, the Telegraph reports on Travis Head’s incredible 100 runs in Australia’s thrashing of England in the one-day international.