Sports to watch this week: Oct. 18-24

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Beijing 2022 update

The 2021 Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy, also a test event for Beijing 2022, concluded at the Capital Gymnasium in Beijing on Saturday after a gala. 

Wang Yuchen (R)/Huang Yihang of China perform during the Experience Beijing Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy Closing Gala in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2021. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

They tested operations such as ice-making, timing and scoring, COVID-19 containment, security and transport during the three-day event. The 53-year-old Capital Gymnasium is the venue for figure skating and short track speed skating at next year's Winter Olympics. 

A total of 31 athletes from nine countries and regions came to Beijing for the figure skating event. Many of them gave the thumbs-up to local organizers.

NBA opening night

On Oct. 19, the 2021-22 NBA season will begin with a pair of star-studded matchups. First, a meeting between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets that will feature Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving. Second, a showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors that will feature LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and potentially Klay Thompson.

Atletico Madrid vs. Liverpool - Champions League

Liverpool will be endeavoring to continue their perfect start to the 2021-22 Champions League when they travel to Atletico Madrid for Tuesday's Group B encounter.

Jurgen Klopp's side produced a five-star performance to thrash Porto 5-1 on matchday two, while Atletico claimed a last-gasp win over AC Milan.

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup (3-5-2): Oblak; Felipe, Kondogbia, Hermoso; Trippier, De Paul, Koke, Lemar, Carrasco; Suarez, Griezmann

Liverpool possible starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Keita; Salah, Firmino, Mane

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