Germany staged an impressive comeback to defeat the United States 3-1 in an exhibition soccer match held in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Americans initially took the lead with a goal from Christian Pulisic in the 27th minute, but Germany quickly responded, with İlkay Gündogan equalizing in the 39th minute. In the second half, Germany took control of the game, with Niclas Füllkrug scoring in the 58th minute and Jamal Musiala extending their lead in the 61st minute. This victory marks Germany’s first win since Julian Nagelsmann took over as coach from Hansi Flick.
In other sports news, the proposed takeover of Manchester United by Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani will not proceed. Sheikh Jassim had been one of the leading contenders to acquire the Premier League club, but he is now withdrawing his offer, according to a source familiar with the process. With this development, the Glazer family, who currently own Manchester United, will continue to hold control of the club.
In golf, Andy Bean, an 11-time PGA Tour winner, passed away at the age of 70. Bean had undergone double lung replacement surgery last September after his lungs were damaged by COVID-19. He enjoyed a successful career in golf, including participating in the Ryder Cup teams in 1979 and 1987.
The Tel Aviv Open tennis tournament scheduled for next month has been canceled due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The ATP men’s tour made the decision after consulting with security experts and prioritizing the safety of players and fans. The tournament was originally planned to take place in early November.
In the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament, Andrey Rublev secured a spot in the final after defeating Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (7), 6-3. Rublev has reached his fourth Masters final and will face Hubert Hurkacz in the championship match. Hurkacz advanced with a dominant win over Sebastian Korda, winning 6-3, 6-4.
In the Korea Open, Jessica Pegula advanced to the final by defeating Yanina Wickmayer 6-4, 6-3. Pegula will face Yuan Yue in the championship match. Yuan rallied to defeat Emina Bektas 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2, securing her place in her first tour final and becoming the first Chinese player to contest a Korean Open final.
Lastly, in the Hong Kong Open, Leylah Fernandez reached her first final in 19 months with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Anna Blinkova. Katerina Siniakova also advanced to the final with a straightforward win over Martina Trevisan, sealing a 6-4, 6-2 victory. Siniakova, who has four career titles, will face Fernandez in the final.
In baseball news, Houston Astros reliever Kendall Graveman won’t be available for the AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers due to right shoulder discomfort. Graveman missed the Division Series with the same problem, hoping to recover in time for the next round.
These are the latest developments from the world of sports. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights.
