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  SOCCER

  Australia fan banned for life

  A fan who made a Hitler salute at a match in Australia was yesterday banned for life, with the sport’s governing body saying it had a zero-tolerance for “offensive behavior.” The man, who has not been named publicly, was among a group of supporters at the Australia Cup final in Sydney on Saturday caught on camera making fascist gestures and reportedly chanting far-right Croatian songs. Football Australia said one spectator has been identified and handed a lifetime ban from any future games it sanctions, including national team, A-League and Australia Cup fixtures. “The conduct in question relates to a fascist salute or similar gesture conducted during the match and captured on the host broadcast,” the governing body said.

  TENNIS

  Alcaraz stunned in Astana

  Carlos Alcaraz’s first ATP Tour event as world No. 1 on Tuesday ended in a 7-5, 6-3 defeat to David Goffin at the Astana Open and the Spaniard said he would have to learn how to play against opponents who dial up the pressure and aggression. Alcaraz, the youngest player to top the men’s world rankings, was broken five times by lucky-loser Goffin. “He played better than me, really, really aggressive,” said 19-year-old Alcaraz, who won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open last month. Goffin said he had been confident of pulling off an upset despite not playing well in his last few tournaments. “When you play against the world No. 1 on a big stage, big crowd, the fire inside gives you so much power to play your best tennis because you don’t have any choice,” he said.

  GOLF

  Woods to help US team

  Tiger Woods is to be involved with the US Ryder Cup team in “some capacity” next year in Rome, captain Zach Johnson said on Tuesday. Woods, 46, has played in three majors this year following a car crash last year that nearly cost him his right leg. The 15-time major champion finished 47th at the Masters in April, withdrew in pain after the third round of the PGA Championship in May and missed the cut at The Open Championship in July — his most recent start. Woods has played at eight Ryder Cups and was vice captain in 2016. Johnson told reporters that even if Woods does not go with them to the tournament, he would be part of the team in some capacity. “He already is, practically. I can’t put this mildly — he loves the Ryder Cup,” Johnson said.

  HORSE RACING

  King Charles gets first win

  King Charles III on Tuesday celebrated his first winner since he inherited the late Queen Elizabeth II’s horses when Just Fine eased to victory at Leicester. The 10-3 shot was ridden by Ryan Moore and trained by Michael Stoute — the same combination behind the queen’s win with Estimate in the Gold Cup at Ascot in 2013. “A winner for the King,” Stoute said. “It is great to have done that for him — and he was very impressive.” The king’s racing manager John Warren said he was “delighted that the king and queen consort [Camilla] have had their first winner and they’ll be delighted.” Just Fine, the sixth runner in the king’s name, won Leicester’s Premier Event Hire Venue Handicap by four-and-a-half lengths.

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