Free-scoring Spurs set for ‘difficult’ Burnley test

LONDON • Despite Burnley’s winless start to the Premier League season, Jose Mourinho has warned his Tottenham side that they cannot afford to be complacent at Turf Moor. Having scored 31 goals in their last nine matches in all competitions, Spurs have little issue going forward but remain suspect defensively, as evident in their 3-3... » read more

Klopp enthused by Jota after keeping Blades at bay
Klopp enthused by Jota after keeping Blades at bay

LONDON • Liverpool were far from their best as they laboured to a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday but Jurgen Klopp praised his side’s resilience as they again showed a knack for overcoming adversity at Anfield. Diogo Jota’s second-half header sealed the points after Roberto Firmino had cancelled out... » read more

Olympics on guard against cyber risks
Olympics on guard against cyber risks

TOKYO • Organisers said they were on constant alert for cyber attacks yesterday but had yet to suffer “significant impact” after Britain accused Russia of targeting the Tokyo Olympics. Britain’s foreign ministry said Russian spies attacked the 2020 Games’ organisers, logistics services and sponsors before the event was postponed by one year because of the... » read more