Chelsea held by Liverpool; Russell banned from cricket for a year

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Liverpool’s Simon Mignolet went from zero to hero in the game against Chelsea. Caught daydreaming during Chelsea’s opener, Mignolet atoned himself by saving Diego Costa’s penalty.

BASKETBALL

Wizards have it easy against Knicks

Washington Wizards stretched their home winning streak to 15 games with a comfortable 117-101 win over the New York Knicks. Bradley Beal was the star of the show, scoring 28 points by going 12 of 18 from the floor.

CRICKET

Russell banned for a year

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was banned for one year on Tuesday following a doping whereabouts rule violation.

Russell failed to register his whereabouts thrice in 2015, which constitutes a failed drugs test according to World Anti-Doping Agency rules.

FOOTBALL

Top four drop points in Premier League

The crunch match between Liverpool and Chelsea ended in a 1-1 draw as the Premier League’s top four lost points on Tuesday.

After Georginio Wijnaldum (in picture) equalised following David Luiz’s opener, Chelsea’s Diego Costa missed the chance to wrap up the win as his penalty was saved by Simon Mignolet.

The draw still sees Chelsea nine points clear of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. While Spurs were held to a goalless draw away at Sunderland, Arsenal were shocked at home by Watford 2-1.