[ad_1] Footage has emerged of Salah throwing a bottle to the floor after Liverpool’s last-gasp winner over PSG in the Champions League. Roberto Firmino came off the bench to score the winner after goals from Thomas Meunier and Kylian Mbappe had cancelled out the Reds’ two-goal lead. Reaction to the incident has been mixed with…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock. With Roberto Firmino only fit enough for a place on Liverpool’s bench against Paris Saint-Germain after an eye problem, Sturridge was handed a chance to impress by manager Jurgen Klopp. And the England international repaid his manager’s confidence with an excellent all-round performance which was…
[ad_1] NBA news and gossip – the latest trade rumours from the NBA Kyrie Irving on the move Boston Celtic star Kyrie Irving could be the big free agency mover next summer with his contract up in 2019. Irving has one year left on his deal with Boston and he has so far refused to…
[ad_1] Morata rocked up at Stamford Bridge last summer tasked with replacing Diego Costa after his countryman fell out with Antonio Conte. But his move from Real Madrid soon turned into a nightmare as his early season form abandoned him and injuries took hold. Doubts were raised over whether Maurizio Sarri would retain Morata’s services…
[ad_1] Federer and Nadal have dominated the sport for well over a decade, tallying up 37 Grand Slam titles between them. The pair have met on 38 occasions with Nadal holding the upper-hand with 23 wins to Federer’s 15. However, when the two go head-to-head it is usually in the latter stages of tournaments where…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Hibernian manager and Sky Sports pundit Neil Lennon, who’s hailed Tuesday night’s 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool have splashed some serious cash this year, with Van Dijk, Alisson, Naby Keita, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri all rocking up at Anfield. But Lennon believes it is the first two of…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Liverpool ace John Barnes, who saw the Reds throw away a 2-0 lead over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League before grabbing a last-gasp winner. Daniel Sturridge and James Milner had put the Anfield outfit in the driving seat before Thomas Meunier and Kylian Mbappe pulled it back for…
[ad_1] Messi got his, and Barcelona’s, Champions League campaign off to a perfect start as he netted three against PSV Eindhoven with Ousmane Dembele scoring the other in a 4-0 victory. The Argentine ace found the net with a sublime free-kick to open his account before a neat half-volley earned him his second. And the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit Liam Rosenior after the England international set Jurgen Klopp’s side on the way to a 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. Sturridge has endured an injury-hit few years since almost helping Liverpool claim Premier League glory in 2014. And an attempt to kickstart his…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday before earning a 3-2 victory over PSG in the opening game of the Champions League. Roberto Firmino’s stoppage time strike ensured the Reds kept their 100 per cent for the season having won their opening five Premier League games. The most recent one of those was…
[ad_1] The Reds, who reached the Champions League final last season, beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 thanks to Roberto Firmino’s injury time winner. It came despite Liverpool having been 2-0 up at Anfield thanks to goals from Daniel Sturridge and James Milner. Thomas Meunier and Kylian Mbappe put the Ligue 1 giants on level terms before…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former United midfielder Owen Hargreaves who has spoken out amid question marks over Rashford’s future. Rashford has made just one start this season for Manchester United and is currently serving a three-match suspension in the Premier League. He is available for the Red Devils tonight though as they begin their…
[ad_1] A Joint statement says the two Koreas have agreed to seek to obtain the rights to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics. The statement was released by Seoul on Wednesday after a Pyongyang summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. It says the two leaders also agreed to…
[ad_1] ‘It is a very serious injury but I’m progressing and I’m in good spirits’: Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain insists his recovery from knee ligament damage is going well Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has insisted he is progressing well from his knee injury The midfielder is remaining positive despite being set to miss all of this season…
[ad_1] Lesnar’s future in the company was uncertain before WrestleMania as rumours suggested he would return to UFC. The 41-year-old ultimately agreed to an undisclosed contract extension after the Showcase of the Immortals that seemed to be tying him to the company until SummerSlam. However, according to Ringside News, Mike Johnson of PWInsider claims Lesnar…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s evening at Wembley on Saturday night… as imagined by Sportsmail’s Adam Crafton… Ah, Wembley. ‘Isn’t it beautiful, Aitor?,’ I say, nudging the Nottingham Forest manager and my former Real Madrid assistant Aitor Karanka. ‘You remember I won here in the FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham in April?’ Aitor nods. ‘But you did…
[ad_1] Smackdown’s 1,000th episode will air on October 16 at the Capital One Arena in Washington and will feature the return of The Undertaker. Undertaker, however, will probably not be in action as he only tends to compete during WWE’s major events, such as WrestleMania. However, WWE hinted at the return of more legends and expressed…
[ad_1] England stars in high spirits as Ben Chilwell and Demarai Gray train with squad ahead of Switzerland friendly England take on Switzerland in a friendly on Tuesday at the King Power Stadium Gareth Southgate’s men go into clash on the back of three defeats on the trot England were defeated 2-1 by Spain at…
[ad_1] The Orioles fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Tuesday night, dropping their 108th game, a team record for losses since they arrived in Baltimore in 1954. The 1988 Orioles, who opened the season 0-21, held the previous team record for losses with a 54-107 finish. The overall franchise record for defeats is 111,…
[ad_1] Luke Shaw is thankfully okay after his horrifying collision with Dani Carvajal during England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain on Saturday. The Manchester United man, who has been on good form this season so far in the league, was laid out on the grass for several minutes and suffered a concussion. His United team-mate and…
[ad_1] Orton and Hardy bludgeoned each other in their Hell in a Cell Match with steel chairs, wooden tables and screwdrivers. The Viper won the match after The Charismatic Enigma’s daredevil stunt from the top of the cage went wrong and he crashed through a table. However, The Apex Predator’s win came with a huge…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate refused to declare his intention to lead England at the 2022 World Cup – but did reveal he has spoken with the FA about extending his contract. The England coach has two years left on his current deal and is yet to give an indication whether he wishes to stay on. A…
[ad_1] Universal Champion Reigns defended RAW’s premier title against Strowman inside ‘Satan’s Structure’ last Sunday and The Shield as well as The Dogs of War got involved during the bout. RAW Tag Team Champions Ziggler and Drew McIntyre defeated Dean Ambrose and Intercontinental Champion Rollins earlier in the night but they weren’t done with each…
[ad_1] Troy Deeney was his usual straight-talking self on Monday Night Football alongside regular Sky pundit Jamie Carragher. The Watford striker, who has started the season in great form, was in the studio and answered a number of questions sent in by fans. Gareth Southgate recently hinted that Deeney is not on his England radar…
[ad_1] Substitute Roberto Firmino drilled home an added-time winner as Liverpool won an enthralling Champions League opener 3-2 at home to PSG. Last season’s beaten finalists had squandered a two-goal lead given to them by Daniel Sturridge, on his first start for the Reds in the competition, and James Milner’s penalty inside 36 minutes. However,…
[ad_1] Barcelona and Tottenham both featured in the earlier matches, with Spurs suffering a 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan while Barca thrashed PSV Eindhoven 4-0 thanks to a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Tottenham’s Premier League rivals Liverpool were also in action, with Roberto Firmino playing the hero coming off the bench to help the Reds beat…
[ad_1] Bella stunned the WWE Universe and world of showbiz when she split with fellow WWE superstar Cena last April after a six-year relationship. Rumours suggested the ex-Divas Champion broke up with The Leader of the Cenation because he didn’t want to have children. However, the two-time Divas Champion dismissed the reports and claimed she…
[ad_1] The forward was subbed off against the Parisians, after his mistake led to PSG’s equaliser. It wasn’t until the 90th minute that Liverpool were able to find a winner, with Firmino blasting an effort into the bottom corner. Fans were shocked when they noticed Salah’s reaction, however, as he appeared to slam his water…
[ad_1] If the World Cup had given the impression that Lionel Messi was slipping down soccer’s pecking order, the Argentine star made it clear he remains at the top of his game. Messi scored a record eighth Champions League hat trick on Tuesday in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over PSV Eindhoven as Europe’s top club competition…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat PSG 3-2 at Anfield thanks to Firmino’s late winner. The Brazil international started on the bench after picking up an eye injury against Tottenham on Saturday. Sturridge started instead, with the England star opening the scoring in the first half. However, Firmino netted the winner to stun PSG in a dramatic finish…
[ad_1] Spurs appeared to have delivered the perfect response to their stuttering domestic form as they led through Christian Eriksen’s deflected 53rd-minute strike. Inter, who have started poorly in Serie A, were offering little threat but Icardi’s superb 86th minute volley brought the San Siro to life and Vecino’s stoppage-time header left Tottenham crestfallen at…
[ad_1] Sturridge was a surprise inclusion in the starting line-up, his first start for Liverpool this season. Klopp deemed Firmino’s eye injury too severe for him to keep his place, but was named on the substitute’s bench. And the Liverpool boss’ decision paid off when Sturridge put Liverpool in front with a close-range header. James…
[ad_1] That’s according to former NBA star Jalen Rose, who asks why would Durant want break up his partnership with Steph Curry. Durant has won two NBA titles and back-to-back Finals MVP awards since joining the Warriors in 2016. But there has been speculation surrounding his future heading into the 2019 free agency market next…
[ad_1] But to pave the way to victory Steven Gerrard’s side must thwart Villarreal’s Santi Cazorla, a player Paul Merson rates as an Arsenal legend to rank alongside Thierry Henry and Robert Pires. Rangers return to the Euro big time tomorrow at a stadium which in 2017 was renamed from El Madrigal in a nod…
[ad_1] Tottenham and Barcelona both featured in the earlier kick-offs, with Spurs suffering a 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan. Barca, though, were in excellent form to thrash PSV Eindhoven 4-0 with Lionel Messi bagging himself another career hat-trick. Tottenham’s Premier League rivals Liverpool were also in action, with Roberto Firmino playing the hero coming off…
[ad_1] Liverpool got their Champions League campaign off to a blistering start with a thrilling 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. Daniel Sturridge opened the scoring for the home side with a close-range header before James Milner doubled the lead from the penalty spot. PSG hit back through Thomas Meunier then Kylian Mbappe equalised…
[ad_1] Canada dropped its second straight match at the world men’s volleyball championship on Wednesday, falling 3-1 to France. Set scores were 25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17. Earvin Ngapeth led France with a game-high 22 points, including three aces. Nicholas Hoag led Canada with 15 points, while Sharone Vernon-Evans added 13. Sixth-ranked Canada finished pool play…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of BT Sport pundit and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Liverpool beat PSG 3-2 at Anfield in their first Champions League game of the season. The Reds raced into a 2-0 lead before half time but the visitors fought back to level at 2-2. But substitute Roberto Firmino scored…
[ad_1] Toronto Wolfpack forward Jack Bussey has been suspended 10 games — eight for biting and two for a high tackle. With just two games remaining in the Super 8s Qualifiers, the rugby league season is done for the 26-year-old who came under scrutiny for incidents in Toronto’s 13-12 weekend win over visiting Toulouse. Toulouse…
[ad_1] The England striker netted the opening goal in Liverpool’s 3-2 win against PSG at Anfield this evening. Sturridge started in place of Roberto Firmino, who netted the winner against the French giants. Firmino was on the bench after picking up an eye injury against Tottenham on Saturday. The Brazil star was accidentally poked in the…
[ad_1] Spurs were leading 1-0 at the San Siro until the 85th minute, before Mauro Icardi smashed home an equaliser. With seconds left to play in the match, Matias Vecino popped up at the back post to nab a last-gasp winner. Tottenham were without Alderweireld and Trippier, having left them both at home after Saturday’s…
[ad_1] Firmino was a doubt heading into the game after picking up an eye injury in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham at the weekend. The Brazilian missed training yesterday, raising doubts over his inclusion in tonight’s game. But he was spotted arriving at Anfield with the rest of the Liverpool squad ahead of the match.…
[ad_1] John Tavares still gets nervous before every game — and not just for his first one wearing the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tavares will make his Leafs pre-season debut Tuesday night when Toronto takes on the Ottawa Senators in Lucan, Ont. The star centre joined the Leafs in a dramatic free-agent…
[ad_1] Keita arrived at Liverpool in the summer from RB Leipzig after agreeing to join back in 2017. The Guinea international has impressed in his brief Reds career to date, starting in four of the first five Premier League games of the season. He has kept club captain Jordan Henderson out of the Liverpool starting…
[ad_1] The chair umpire who climbed out of his seat to talk with Nick Kyrgios during a U.S. Open match has been suspended for two tournaments by the ATP. A statement issued by the men’s tour on Tuesday says that Mohamed Lahyani will not officiate at his next two scheduled events, the China Open in…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi grabbed a hat-trick as his Barcelona side thrashed PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in their Champions League opener. The Argentine star has written his name into the Nou Camp history books since making his senior debut against Espanyol back in October 2004. His performances for Barcelona and the Argentina national team have helped earn…
[ad_1] Kawhi Leonard is happy and healthy, says Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. Leonard, the centrepiece of one of the NBA’s biggest off-season trades, has yet to address the Toronto media. But Ujiri talked about the two-time defensive player of the year on Tuesday, a week before the Raptors open training camp in Vancouver. “Everything…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Reds goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, who insists he would not swap the forwards for Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani. Mbappe and Neymar alone cost the Parisians £350 million, while Cavani set the club back a whopping £60 million. Last season, the trio scored a scorching 60 league goals…
[ad_1] Marcelo Bielsa’s side currently sit at the top of the Championship after seven games. The Whites boast a one-point lead ahead of Brentford, Bristol City and Middlesbrough heading into tonight’s clash. As for Preston, Alex Neil’s men are 23rd in the Championship, just two places off bottom-placed Ipswich. Here’s how to keep up with…
[ad_1] Steve Bruce’s men are looking to kick on following their 1-1 draw at Blackburn on Saturday evening. The Villans are currently 12th in the Championship table after seven games. Rotherham, on the other hand, come into the clash on the back of their 1-0 win against Derby County on Saturday. Here’s how to keep…
[ad_1] Italy’s three-pronged bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics has been reduced to a two-city candidacy featuring Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Following Turin’s exclusion, the Italian Olympic Committee is sending a delegation featuring Milan and Cortina representatives to meet with IOC leaders on Wednesday. The move comes after government undersecretary and sports delegate Giancarlo Giorgetti…
[ad_1] Liverpool vs PSG: Express Sport brings you LIVE coverage of the Champions League from Anfield PSG are winless in their past four Champions League matches against English sides (D3 L1) and have only kept one clean sheet in their previous 12 such games Liverpool have won seven of their 12 previous European Cup/Champions League…
[ad_1] More Olympic athletes and anti-doping leaders have come out in protest of the possible reinstatement of Russia’s anti-doping agency. Members of the athletes committees from the World Anti-Doping Agency and the U.S. Olympic Committee , along with a group of international anti-doping leaders and a key supporter of a Russian whistleblower, released statements Tuesday…
[ad_1] The Manchester United goalkeeper let a shot from Cristiano Ronaldo slip through his arms in the opening group game against Portugal and was also criticised for failing to save a penalty in the last 16 shoot-out defeat to Russia. But De Gea was back to his best when he made a brilliant late save…
[ad_1] That is according to former Tottenham, West Ham and Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp. Liverpool welcome Ligue 1 champions PSG for their first Champions League game of the season. Jurgen Klopp’s side reached the final of the competition last term and have started this campaign well, winning their first five Premier League games. But PSG…
[ad_1] Barcelona ace Philippe Coutinho is desperate to make up for lost time as his side prepare to launch their latest bid for Champions League glory. The 26-year-old made his £142million move from Liverpool to the Nou Camp in January but, having already played for the Premier League club in the competition, was a frustrated…
[ad_1] A former professional hockey player is facing a backlash after he posted photos of a massive dead grizzly bear he hunted in Yukon. Tim Brent, who was born in Ontario and played for several teams in the NHL, shared the photos on Facebook and Twitter. “So this is the Mountain Grizzly Bear!” he said…
[ad_1] Barcelona vs PSV Eindhoven: Express Sport brings you LIVE coverage of the Champions League Barcelona head into the game on the back of a perfect five-game start to the season PSV Eindhoven have won seven on the trot since their penalty shoot-out defeat by Feyenoord Tottenham are playing against Inter Milan at the San…
[ad_1] Del Potro, who also pulled out of the inaugural Laver Cup last year, reached the US Open final two weeks ago. And he clearly doesn’t feel fit enough to get straight back into action in Chicago for this 2018 edition of the event. It now means Kevin Anderson is the highest ranked player on…
[ad_1] It was reported yesterday that Firmino would face a late assessment to see whether he had recovered from the injury to his left eye. The Brazilian suffered an abrasion on his cornea after being caught by Jan Vertonghen’s flailing hand. He was sent to hospital immediately after the match and became a serious doubt…
[ad_1] Hamilton moved 40 points clear of nearest rival Sebastian Vettel on Sunday with a commanding victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. Vettel now needs to win the next six races to keep the pressure up on Hamilton. Bottas is fourth in the drivers standings, a distant 110 points behind Hamilton. But despite Mercedes’ championship…
[ad_1] Hazard paid tribute to Giroud following Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday. Belgium star Hazard scored a hat-trick, with Giroud providing an assist for his first two goals. Hazard believes the former Arsenal man is the best target man around. He said: “He’s a target man, maybe the best in the world. I…
[ad_1] One of Hamilton’s newest high schools will be named for Bernie Custis, a local sports legend, longtime educator and the first black quarterback to play for a professional football team in North America. Custis’s professional career began with the Tiger-Cats in August 1951. He was named an all-star in his first season before moving to…
[ad_1] Firmino has been a major doubt for the match after he was accidentally poked in the eye by Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen. The Brazil attacker was sent to a hospital after the match and later discharged with an abrasion of the eye but no long-term damage. Firmino did not train with his team-mates on…
[ad_1] Stephanie Labbe approaches soccer like Bobby Fischer approached chess. She’s thinking many, many moves ahead. So — when the goal is unprecedented, like getting Canada atop the World Cup podium, Labbe takes an unprecedented approach. She joined a men’s team in the Premiere Development league so she could face an exceptional proving ground between the pipes. No one questioned her…
[ad_1] The saga began before the World Cup when Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan met Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The picture of the players with the president angered people in Germany and after a poor performance in the World Cup, the furore over the meeting was used as a reason for their failure. In the…
[ad_1] A former Iowa State University golfer was found dead at a golf course Monday, and a man was charged with murder. The body of Celia Barquin Arozamena, 22, was found Monday at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames and officers determined she had died after being assaulted, police said in a news release. Collin Daniel…
[ad_1] The Champions League gets underway today with the most eye-catching match being the clash between last season’s finalists and the Ligue 1 champions. Mbappe, who starred at the World Cup for France, will play for the first time at Anfield. And Ferdinand, who will be on BT Sport punditry duty, is eager to see…
[ad_1] Messi has written his name into the Nou Camp history books since making his senior debut against Espanyol back in October 2004. And his performances for Barcelona and the Argentina national team have helped earn him five Ballon d’Or awards to date. Lionel Messi is often touted as the best player on the planet…
[ad_1] Ronaldo left Real Madrid after nine years this summer to join Serie A side Juventus. He scored his first goals this weekend, grabbing a double in the 2-1 win over Sassuolo. And Real Madrid, under new boss Julen Lopetegui, have continued their impressive form after winning the Champions League in May. They dropped their…
[ad_1] India vs Hong Kong live stream Bad news for UK viewers. The India vs Hong Kong clash is unavailable on TV or online in this country. However, it’s better news for those in Asia. The Star Sports network have rights to the action and will broadcast it live on their TV channel. It will…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 Web App fever has struck fans around the world with the early-access feature ready to launch and kick-start a fresh wave of Ultimate Team mania. Gamers can access the Web App from September 19 where they will be able to trade cards to earn coins in preparation for the full FIFA 19…
[ad_1] James’ arrival in LA has sparked hopes the Lakers could win their first championship since 2010. But the 33-year-old will have to overcome their recent decline, which has seen them fail to reach the playoffs since 2013. James has a formidable record in the NBA playoffs having taken the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers…
[ad_1] Right-back Darby who joined Wanderers in the summer of 2017, received the diagnosis from a specialist recently. “It is with great sadness that I announce my immediate retirement from professional football due to a recent diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease,” he said in a statement released by the Championship club. “I would like to…
[ad_1] James swapped Cleveland Cavaliers for the Lakers this offseason, penning a four-year deal with the Western Conference outfit. Durant has won the NBA Championship with Golden State Warriors in each of the last two season but he is now planning on moving onto pastures new. The small forward is said to be keen on…
[ad_1] The Reds star is well on his way to earning legendary status at Anfield after a stunning debut season in which he netted 44 goals. Salah also helped guide Liverpool to the Champions League final, where they were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid after the attacker came off injured in the first half. The…
[ad_1] Hamilton extended his lead over Vettel to 40 points as he comfortably held his pole position to win the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend. With just six races of the season remaining, the Brit is well on track to securing the fifth World Championship of his career. And he took time to point out…
[ad_1] Unai Emery will name a rotated Arsenal starting XI to face Vorskla in their Europa League opener at the Emirates on Thursday night. The Spanish boss has a rich history in the European competition, lifting the trophy three times in consecutive years with Sevilla between 2014 and 2016. Emery will be keen to make…
[ad_1] Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry admits the prospect of starting a new Western Conference season is always daunting. Curry and co. go into the 2018/19 campaign off the back of another sterling year in which they won their third NBA championship in four seasons. But there’s no let up for Steve Kerr’s men,…
[ad_1] Gazidis has been strongly linked with a move to Milan after they were taken over by hedge fund Elliot Management and after months of speculation about his position, Arsenal have finally announced his exit. The 53-year-old will be replaced by Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham. Sanllehi, who had been the head of football relations, is now…
[ad_1] Maurizio Sarri will rotate the majority of his Chelsea starting XI to kick off the 2018/19 Europa League campaign against PAOK on Thursday night. The Italian boss is set to make a string of changes to keep his squad fresh and content, with plenty of competition for places. Sarri has confirmed one starter already…
[ad_1] The NBA star was being quizzed about PSG in the build up to the start of the Champions League. But LeBron James, who is a Liverpool shareholder, will have delighted the Anfield faithful by snubbing the chance to repeat the PSG soundbite. The French reporter said: “I know you’re involved in soccer with Liverpool.…
[ad_1] Joshua will attempt to defend his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight belts against Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The Brit has already promised to revert to a more aggressive style of boxing when he takes on the No 3 ranked heavyweight in the world. Joshua was forced to go the distance for…
[ad_1] PSG will be hoping to kick off their Champions League journey with a victory – and they’ve got their whole range of attacking talents fit and ready to face Liverpool this evening. The reigning Ligue 1 champions can deploy their strongest set of attackers for the game at Anfield, though there may be enforced…
[ad_1] The Brit stretched his lead in the World Drivers’ Championship to 40 points after securing a stunning victory under the lights on Sunday. Hamilton gained pole after an impressive qualifying session on Saturday afternoon and continued in the same vein of form one day later. However, the four-time world champion faced a scare midway…
[ad_1] That is according to Liverpool legend John Barnes. The highly-rated trio are all set to start in PSG’s attack against Liverpool this evening as the Champions League gets underway. But in Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, the Reds have a front three that is just as devastating. Since the start of last…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s side get their European campaign underway on Wednesday against Swiss side Young Boys. And, having been handed a tough group with Valencia and Juventus the two other sides, former defender Ferdinand thinks Manchester United will struggle because of their defence. Mourinho was desperate to land a new centre-back this summer but the…
[ad_1] United begin their group stage campaign with a trip to Switzerland on Wednesday night. And Jose Mourinho will be eager to get off to the best possible start as he seeks to take the Red Devils back to the top table of European football. Manchester United have a rich history in the Champions League…
[ad_1] Salah was prolific last season, rattling 44 goals in all competitions to help Liverpool reach the Champions League final where they lost 3-1 against Real Madrid. Hazard, meanwhile, has been in resplendent form, firing five goals in the Premier League, including a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Cardiff at Stamford Bridge last Saturday.…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Barcelona both start their campaign this evening with the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United playing tomorrow. But they will not kick off at the usual 7.45pm time with UEFA implementing changes to the rules. Liverpool and Real Madrid reached last season’s final, which Los Blancos won 3-1 thanks to a…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN pundit Craig Burley. Liverpool welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Anfield tonight (8pm) for their opening group game. Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino hit 91 goals between them last season as the Reds reached the Champions League final. Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Edinson Cavani have been prolific this…
[ad_1] Morata started all of the Blues’ first four Premier League games of the season but was dropped for the weekend’s win over Cardiff City. Giroud’s impact off the bench in a triumph against Bournemouth saw him preferred as the man to lead the line. And the Frenchman rewarded manager Maurizio Sarri’s decision with two…
[ad_1] That’s the belief of Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas ahead of the Reds’ Champions League group stage opener. Jurgen Klopp’s side take on Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in a glittering Anfield showdown tonight (8pm). Liverpool reached the final of the European competition last season, losing to Real Madrid in May, and have started…
[ad_1] The Red Devils earned a second straight Premier League win at the weekend by staving off a Watford comeback, winning 2-1 at Vicarage Road, as they continue to overcome a tricky start to the season. Jose Mourinho had even been tipped to leave Old Trafford later on this season following a tumultuous pre-season characterised…
[ad_1] Liverpool are searching for their maiden league title since 1990. The closest they came to winning the Premier League was when Brendan Rodgers was in charge and they finished runners-up to Manchester City, just two points behind the champions. Under Jurgen Klopp, the Anfield outfit have reached three finals, but they have been denied…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand, who won six Premier League titles and one Champions League while with United. Pogba has come in for plenty of criticism since returning to Old Trafford in 2016 from Juventus. The French midfielder has failed to live up to the hype that came with his…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Ronaldo’s former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand. Ronaldo had helped Real Madrid to three Champions League titles in a row before leaving the Bernabeu this summer as he joined Juventus on an £88.8million deal. Los Blancos begin their European Cup defence against Roma tomorrow (8pm) with Gareth Bale expected to…
[ad_1] Celtic dropped out of the Champions League and will compete in the Europa League and take on Rosenborg, RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg in Group B. The Hoops previously reached a final 15 years ago, but they lost 3-2 in extra-time when Martin O’Neill was in charge to Jose Mourinho’s Porto. Rodgers has…
[ad_1] Khalil Mack had one of six sacks against Russell Wilson, Prince Amukamara returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown and the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-17 Monday night to give coach Matt Nagy his first career victory. Mack had a strip-sack in the first half and consistently pressured Wilson in another…
[ad_1] But the Liverpool manager warned that keeping the Brazilian striker quiet at Anfield could be virtually impossible. “Neymar was rested at the weekend so he will be 100 per cent fresh for us, not injured any more like he was at the World Cup, so we will see the full Neymar football package,” said…
[ad_1] Undertaker returned to RAW tonight and revealed that his kayfabe brother Kane will be in his corner on October 6 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. The Deadman also stated that Michaels won’t be traveling Down Under to be a spectator but will instead be backing The Game from ringside. Taker said: “Standing…
[ad_1] Rashford is serving a three-game domestic ban but is free to play in United’s Champions League opening group game against Young Boys of Berne. And Mourinho is understood to be considering including Rashford in his starting line-up following his international goals against Spain and Switzerland – with the youngster’s pace likely to be a…
[ad_1] Charles Hudon had the eventual winner as the Montreal Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in 92 seconds en route to a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday in their pre-season home opener at Bell Centre. Victor Mete and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored for the Canadiens. Antti Niemi made eight saves on…
[ad_1] Spurs face Inter Milan on Tuesday night – however, Tottenham will be without Toby Alderweireld and Kieran Trippier. The Spurs manager maintained his move to axe his star defender and England’s best player at the World Cup is a “technical decision”, not a punishment after defeat by Liverpool last Saturday. He said: “It’s a…
[ad_1] The Baltimore Orioles lost their 107th game, tied for most in a season since their arrival in 1954, falling to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 Monday night. Rookie Ryan Borucki pitched eight innings of three-hit ball for the Blue Jays, who have won 13 of 17 games between the two bottom teams in the…
[ad_1] Spurs face Inter Milan tonight in the Champions League after Tottenham were handed another tough group. Tottenham will play Inter, Barcelona and PSV in the competition this season. And Pochettino has urged his side to learn from their mistakes over the past two seasons. He said: “Our experience is experience but you need to…
[ad_1] Joel Anthony scored 17 points to lead Canada to a 84-61 rout of Chile in FIBA World Cup qualifying on Monday in Valdivia, Chile. The Canadians are tied with Venezuela atop Group F at 7-1. Chile dropped to 1-7. Brady Heslip added 12 points, while Justin Jackson had 10 points and six rebounds. Anthony,…
[ad_1] Barcelona kickstart their European campaign on Tuesday with a Group B clash at home to PSV Eindhoven. Ernesto Valverde’s men are on a quest to lift their sixth Champions League title, although they last lifted the trophy in the 2014/15 season when they beat Juventus 3-1. The debate over who is the greatest between…
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[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp has warned PSG ahead of their Champions League tie (Image: GETTY) But just in case there were any doubts about how clear heads are on Merseyside following the agonies of Kiev four months ago when they lost the final to Real Madrid, Jurgen Klopp believes victory over a strong Paris St Germain…
[ad_1] Canada’s top rugby sevens players have applied for union certification, turning up their dispute with Rugby Canada another notch. The B.C. Labour Relations Board has scheduled a meeting for Friday on the players’ request to join the United Steelworkers of America. Thirteen members of the Canadian sevens squad have boycotted training sessions in Langford, B.C.,…
[ad_1] On Friday, Manchester United manager Mourinho used his press conference to reel out a string of numbers concerning the amount of time Marcus Rashford has been on the pitch after pundits moaned about the England striker not getting enough game time. And Liverpool manager Klopp last week, in light of criticism from Gary Neville,…
[ad_1] The potential reinstatement of Russia’s anti-doping agency drew further outcry Monday, this time from a worldwide group of drug-fighting organizations that portrayed it as the result of an eleventh-hour deal designed to appease a powerful nation. The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations lashed out at a recommendation to end the nearly three-year suspension of…
[ad_1] The Italian, whose side start their Europa League campaign at PAOK Salonika on Thursday, was born in Naples but grew up in Siena on the edge of the Chianti region. And having learnt of the tradition in England of rival coaching teams having a drink after a game, he is determined to make sure…
[ad_1] Brock Boeser can’t wait to play for the Vancouver Canucks again, even if it’s in a exhibition game. The right-winger’s highlight-reel-worthy goals were a rare bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the Canucks last year before a lower-back fracture cut short his rookie season. Boeser had 29 goals and 26 assists in…
[ad_1] Tottenham Too many things are going against Spurs for them to go far. Wembley for one. Spurs need to concentrate on winning the Premier League. They have the players needed to mount a title challenge. But this Spurs side have been on the periphery. They know how to get near to the top of…
[ad_1] Josh Gordon’s strange, stuttering career will start anew in New England. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have a new offensive toy. The Browns severed ties for good with the problematic wide receiver by trading him to the Patriots for a fifth-round draft pick on Monday, ending a relationship the team did all it could…
[ad_1] Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side are not realistic contenders for any competition this season unless they improve considerably. Spurs won their opening three games of the Premier League, including a 3-0 success at Manchester United, to raise expectations that they could be a real threat for trophies this term. But they have…
[ad_1] Something isn’t jiving in the world of the Ottawa Senators. On Monday, general manager Pierre Dorion told CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning that the team’s fan base supports the radical rebuild the franchise is currently undertaking. This includes the trading of star defenceman and captain Erik Karlsson last week, which was widely criticized. Watch Ottawa’s…
[ad_1] Man Utd news: Rio Ferdinand has slammed Jose Mourinho for his handling of Marcus Rashford (Image: Getty) Furthermore, the BT Sport pundit says Mourinho is wasting his breath reading numbers out in his press conference to show that the 20-year-old is still getting plenty of game time. As far as Ferdinand is concerned the…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have signed Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract, ending a lengthy stalemate with one of their top defencemen. While the team did not disclose financial terms in Monday’s press release announcing the deal, several media reports valued the agreement with the restricted free agent at US$3.2 million per season. The 23-year-old…
[ad_1] Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino faces a late assessment to see whether he has recovered from an eye injury sustained at Tottenham on Saturday. The Brazilian suffered an abrasion on the cornea of his left eye after being caught by Jan Vertonghen’s flailing hand and it has impacted on his vision. However, Klopp remains optimistic…
[ad_1] Tasked with the majority of the heavy lifting in the crease the last two seasons, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen focused on doing the exact opposite this summer. “I worked on longevity,” he said of his training regimen. “Less muscle building for me and making sure my core was really strong. “I didn’t…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Watford striker Troy Deeney, who worked as a pundit for Sky Sports on Monday. Willian was keen with a move away from Chelsea in the summer if manager Antonio Conte remained at the club. Manchester United were linked with the Brazil international, with Mourinho being the man who initially…
[ad_1] Reigning Olympic champion Brazil ended Canada’s unbeaten run at the world volleyball championship in Ruse, Bulgaria. Brazil downed Canada 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18) on Monday in Pool B action. The loss dropped Canada’s record to 3-1 heading into their first-round finale on Tuesday against France. Brazil has now won four straight matches against…
[ad_1] Man Utd boss issues Tottenham demand Manchester United boss Jose Mournho has called on the media to criticise Tottenham after Mauricio Pochettino’s side slumped to a second Premier League loss in a row against Liverpool on Saturday. Spurs were put to the sword by Jurgen Klopp’s side on a chastening night at Wembley, with…
[ad_1] Zane Gonzalez is getting kicked to the curb. The Browns plan to release their wayward kicker on Monday after his four misses on Sunday cost Cleveland its first win since 2016 with a 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Also, the Minnesota Vikings have waived rookie kicker Daniel Carlson, after the fifth-round draft…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. Carragher hit the headlines last week, claiming Rashford may need to leave Manchester United to fulfil his potential as a centre-forward. United boss Jose Mourinho appeared to criticise Carragher at a press conference last week, pointing out the number of…
[ad_1] After a busy off-season, CBC Sports’ Rob Pizzo catches you up on the changes to Canada’s 7 NHL teams. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Following England’s 1-0 friendly win over Switzerland last Tuesday, Carragher hit the headlines with his views on Rashford. The Liverpool legend claimed the 20-year-old had to leave Manchester United in order to fulfil his wish of playing as a regular central striker. Mourinho reacted to Carragher’s comments in his pre-match press conference ahead of…
[ad_1] When Richard Lee noticed Rachel Cliff running “relaxed and easy” during a 25-kilometre tempo run in training, the longtime track coach was convinced she was ready for the next step. Five weeks later, the Vancouver distance runner debuted in the marathon, leading a group of five Canadians in Berlin in two hours 28 minutes 53…
[ad_1] Hirving Lozano has revealed it would be a dream come true to join the Catalan side. Barca reportedly made contact with representatives for the 23-year-old in the summer, after a breakout World Cup with Mexico. Lozano travels to Barcelona with PSV for the first round of Champions League group games, with the attacker admitting…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Watford striker Troy Deeney, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports tonight. Liverpool have won their first five games of the Premier League campaign and sit second in the table. Only Chelsea sit above them, with Maurizio Sarri winning his first five league games in English football.…
[ad_1] PSV travel to the Nou Camp for the first round of Champions League fixtures, and all eyes will be on Messi and co to put on a good performance after last season’s disappointing exit. Barcelona blew a 4-1 lead against AS Roma in the quarter-final of last season’s competition, crashing out after a 3-0…
[ad_1] Reigning world women’s curling champion Jennifer Jones will have a former teammate guiding her and the rest of Team North America at the Continental Cup in Las Vegas in January. Winnipeg’s Jill Officer, who stepped away from full-time curling last season, will serve as an assistant coach at the Jan. 17-20 competition at Orleans…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. Carragher and Deeney were working together this evening for Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football programme. Deeney revealed how he has been impressed with Liverpool this season, with the Reds winning all five Premier League games so far. And that triggered Carragher…
[ad_1] Barcelona wanted to prise Griezmann from Atletico Madrid as they target Champions League glory in Ernesto Valverde’s second season at the helm. The Catalan giants even reserved the No 7 shirt for the France international, with the jersey since being filled by Philippe Coutinho. Griezmann’s decision to quit Barcelona has been Atletico Madrid’s gain,…
[ad_1] Live coverage of the Champions League is shown exclusively by BT Sport in the UK. The broadcaster has obtained the rights to show every match from the 2018/19 campaign including the final in May. BT Sport customers will also be able to stream the action via the official app and the company’s own website.…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Milner has flourished under Klopp in recent times, helping the Reds win their first five Premier League matches for the first time. Many expected the England international to struggle at Anfield this season following the high-profile arrivals of Naby Keita and Fabinho from RB Leipzig and Monaco respectively. Milner has, however, nailed…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho has been vocal in his criticism of the media following his side’s indifferent start to the new Premier League campaign. The Red Devils boss stormed out of a press conference calling for more respect after his team were thumped 3-0 by Tottenham at Old Trafford last month. And he then…
[ad_1] That is according to former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder turned pundit Danny Murphy. The Reds’ victory maintained their 100 per cent start to the Premier League season. Goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino were enough to see off a poor Spurs side. Liverpool could easily have scored more than they did but wasteful…
[ad_1] Real Madrid got the better of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in last season’s final with Los Blancos coming out as 3-1 winners. The Reds will be determined to set that right this term but it’s their Premier League rivals Manchester City who are the bookmakers’ early choice to lift the trophy in May. Pep Guardiola…
[ad_1] NBA expert Zach Lowe said on the The Lowe Podcast that the Spurs wanted ‘one of the two big guys’ to rubber stamp a deal. It’s suggested that Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were the duo being referred to. “There is no evidence that the Spurs wanted [Markelle] Fultz,” Lowe said. “I’ve been told…
[ad_1] Ronaldo scored twice for Juventus against Sassuolo yesterday, firing the Serie A giants to a fourth consecutive victory in the process. It was the 33-year-old’s first goals for his new club since his £105million move to Real Madrid, and comes just days before their Champions League clash with Valencia. Cristiano Ronaldo will then go…
[ad_1] Agassi faced the Swiss sensation 11 times throughout his career, including the 2005 US Open Final, a match Federer won in four sets. That match was Agassi’s last as a professional player against Federer, and the American admitted he could do nothing to stop his rival from running away with the match. The eight-time…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former England defender Stuart Pearce. Lukaku has already scored four goals in the Premier League this season to add to the 16 he netted in his first season at Manchester United. The Belgian has now scored 105 goals in the competition since arriving in England…
[ad_1] Kante helped Chelsea to their fifth win on the bounce on Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Cardiff at Stamford Bridge. The Frenchman was due to spend the rest of the weekend in Paris, however, he missed the Eurostar back to his homeland. And as a devout Muslim, the midfielder then Googled local mosques…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho has had defensive problems to contend with just five matches into the new Premier League season. The Red Devils manager wanted a centre-back over the summer but, despite links to Toby Alderweireld and Harry Maguire, no reinforcements arrived. Since then, Manchester United have varied their defensive pairings with Ander Herrera,…
[ad_1] The general manager of the Ottawa Senators and the team’s chief operating officer are defending the organization’s move to trade Erik Karlsson and rebuild, arguing that the unpopular moves will pay off in the long run. GM Pierre Dorion told CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning on Monday that management decided to rebuild the team in February around a core…
[ad_1] Smalling scored what proved to be a crucial second goal in a 2-1 win when he chested down Marouane Fellaini’s header from a corner before tucking home. It was a move which was devised by coach Kieran McKenna and came straight off the training ground. Mourinho was uncontrollably delighted with the goal and he…
[ad_1] The Japanese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee says the city will now focus on a bid for the 2030 Games. About 40 people were killed when an earthquake hit Japan’s northern island of…
[ad_1] The former was given the nod against Cardiff City on Saturday as the Blues swept to a 4-1 win at Stamford Bridge. Giroud didn’t get himself on the scoresheet against Neil Warnock’s side but he did impress the Chelsea fans in attendance and his manager. However, Sarri has revealed Morata, who has been struggling…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey, who worked with Vettel during his four championship winning campaigns. Lewis Hamilton went into Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix with a 30-point lead over Vettel in the drivers’ standings. And he extended that to 40 by securing victory at the Marina Bay Street…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have seen major changes since lifting the Champions League trophy in May, but they will be more determined than ever to defend their title once again. Cristiano Ronaldo departed for Juventus and manager Zinedine Zidance also left the club over the summer. Both men were inspirational in Real Madrid‘s European success but…
[ad_1] Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg will be one of the “one of the best line-ups” in F1 when they team up at Renault. That is the opinion of four-time World Drivers’ Championship winner and Renault special adviser Alain Prost. Ricciardo surprised the world of motor sport in August when he revealed he is leaving…
[ad_1] The Premier League season has already provided plenty of drama after just five games, with a far closer title race in store during this campaign. Manchester City were expected to dominate proceedings from the first week to the last, but Liverpool and Chelsea have caught the most attention after starting the season with 100…
[ad_1] Manchester United secured their third win of the season on Saturday evening with a 2-1 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road. However, their evening was marred when they were confronted by a passenger on the platform of Watford Junction as they prepared to catch the train back to Manchester. The man – who was…
[ad_1] The Browns blew a 12-3 fourth-quarter lead against the Saints in a 21-18 loss on Sunday evening despite having two chances to win the tie late on. Gonzalez missed a go-ahead extra point when the score was tied at 18-18 with just over one minute left on the clock. The placekicker then had the…
[ad_1] Chelsea have enjoyed a strong start to the new Premier League campaign, collecting maximum points from their first five fixtures. And Hazard was on hand to put Cardiff to the sword on Saturday, bagging a hat-trick after the visitors had taken a shock lead. Chelsea are in for a demanding season, with the rigours…
[ad_1] Medics had to dash to Hardy’s side after his daredevil stunt went wrong at the showpiece event. Hardy scaled a ladder before attempting to dive on to Randy Orton, who was lying on a table in the middle of the cell. He decided to use the cell as monkey bars to get more height…
[ad_1] Manchester City welcome Lyon to the Etihad as they begin their 2018/19 Champions League journey on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola will be keen to kick-start the campaign with a victory over the Ligue 1 outfit, but will have to do so without a pair of key players. Benjamin Mendy missed his team’s comfortable 3-0…
[ad_1] Five-time WWE champion Lesnar was thought to have left the RAW brand after appearing at SummerSlam in August. And he was expected to make a return to mixed martial arts, with a fresh deal with the UFC believed to be on the cards. However, Lesnar made quite the return to WWE on Sunday night…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former Premier League and England midfielder Jamie Redknapp, who says the Belgian is in the same bracket as Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar. Cristiano Ronaldo has established a reputation as one of the planet’s greatest ever players and has so far collected five Ballon d’Or awards during his career. The…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho will be keen for Manchester United to get their Champions League campaign off to a flying start against Young Boys on Wednesday night. The Portuguese boss appears to have weathered the storm with a couple of solid wins after a rough start to the season. United overcame high-flying Watford with a 2-1…
[ad_1] The Reds have won five games on the spin after the Dutchman scored in the 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday. Liverpool caused Spurs’ defence a host of problems but missed a hatful of chances to kill the game off when two goals clear. A section of fans on Merseyside believe there may be…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino will be aiming to match last season’s Champions League success with Tottenham when they line up to face Inter at the San Siro on Tuesday night. Spurs reached the Round of 16 in 2017/18 but were edged out of the competition by Juventus over a hard-fought tie. The Argentine boss has endured…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino will be aiming to match last season’s Champions League success with Tottenham when they line up to face Inter at the San Siro on Tuesday night. Spurs reached the Round of 16 in 2017/18 but were edged out of the competition by Juventus over a hard-fought tie. The Argentine boss has endured…
[ad_1] The Red Devils bagged a 2-1 win over the Hornets thanks to two goals in a devastating three-minute burst for Jose Mourinho’s side at Vicarage Road. United, who had Nemanja Matic sent off for a second bookable offence in injury time, had an early effort from Alexis Sanchez disallowed for offside but soon took…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of BBC Sport pundit Leon Osman, who says Mark Noble should issue a demand to his London Stadium team-mates. West Ham travelled to Goodison Park over the weekend off the back of defeats in all four of their Premier League games this season. But they got off to the best…
[ad_1] The two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year was sent to Canada, along with Green, in the San Antonio Spurs’ blockbuster trade which included DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a 2019 draft pick. Many have claimed Leonard is not happy to be at the Raptors, and the 27-year-old will not be short of options…
[ad_1] Bale called time on his career in England five years ago when he left Tottenham for Real in a then-world-record £85m deal. And he’s since got his hands on 11 medals, including playing a starring role in winning four Champions League titles. Gareth Bale bagged twice as Real beat Liverpool in the final of…
[ad_1] Kawhi Leonard is one of the hottest properties in the NBA and Los Angeles Lakers will prioritise signing the small forward next year. That is the verdict of RealGM writer Keith Smith, who suggests a move for the Toronto Raptors ace will kick off their business. Leonard has forged a reputation as one of…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Gareth Bale, who has attempted to step into Ronaldo’s shoes at the Bernabeu with the Welshman shining in the early stages of the season. Ronaldo left Real Madrid in the summer, joining Serie A giants Juventus for £88.8million. Bale has been an early beneficiary of the transfer, netting three La…
[ad_1] That is the view of beIN SPORTS pundit Andy Gray. In 70 appearances for Mourinho at Manchester United, Rashford has made just 34 starts. This season, the 20-year-old has been named in the starting XI just once and he is now currently serving a three-match suspension. Rashford’s favoured position would be as United’s striker…
[ad_1] That is according to Liverpool legend John Barnes. Hazard scored a hat-trick on Saturday for Chelsea as they beat Cardiff 4-1. After a late return from the World Cup, Hazard has hit form quickly with five goals from five games this season. The Belgian is scored 94 goals for the Blues and is their…
[ad_1] Karius made two horrendous errors in the final as the Reds were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid. Bale was the benefactor of one of those blunders with the German keeper spilling a long range effort from the former Tottenham man. Karius also gifted Karim Benzema a goal as Real Madrid lifted the Champions League…
[ad_1] That is the view of Liverpool legend John Barnes. The handling of Rashford’s career has been a topic of debate in recent weeks after he starred for England despite a slow start to the season at club level. Rashford scored twice for England in games against Spain and Switzerland and is a regular for…
[ad_1] The Premier League season is well underway and some fantasy football favourites are already beginning to emerge after impressive early points hauls. This campaign has see the emergence of high-scoring left-backs with Benjamin Mendy, Marcos Alonso, Andrew Robertson and Jose Holebas all earning big returns. However, there are plenty of other options all over…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Chelsea forward Tony Cascarino who saw Hazard bag a hat-trick against Cardiff at the weekend. It put the Belgian top of the Premier League goalscoring charts for the season with five from the opening five games. Hazard’s goals have helped Chelsea, under new boss Maurizio Sarri, to top the…
[ad_1] Bailly started the first two games of the season for United but manager Jose Mourinho seemed to have placed the blame on the 24-year-old for defeat at Brighton. Since the loss at the Amex, Bailly has been dropped from Mourinho’s starting XI and only used as a late substitute. Bailly was signed by Mourinho…
[ad_1] Ronaldo had failed to find the net in his first three Serie A matches following his move from Real Madrid in the summer. The Portuguese forward moved to Turin for £88.8million and his goals again Sassuolo helped the Old Lady to a 2-1 win – their fourth victory of the season. It means Juventus…
[ad_1] There have been worse landlords than London Stadium owners, E20. Rigsby from Rising Damp, for instance. He was miserly, interfering, parochial, gauchely aspirational, and a terrible snob with extreme right-wing views. He lusted after one of his tenants, Ruth Jones, and cheated at billiards. Mind you, he could probably have done a better job…
[ad_1] Dak Prescott threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Tavon Austin on the third play of the game and the Dallas Cowboys sacked Eli Manning six times in a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. The Dallas defence was strong again, just as in an opening loss at Carolina, as the…
[ad_1] No Harry Kane, no Dele Alli, no Jordan Pickford and, perhaps most significantly for an England manager in danger of becoming the first to lose four games on the bounce, no fear. Even after being beaten three times in a row, Gareth Southgate managed to deliver a performance on Monday that was hard not…
[ad_1] England U21s boss Aidy Boothroyd to unleash Mason Mount in Latvia tie and says it is perfect timing for Chelsea kid England Under 21s boss Aidy Boothroyd will unleash Mason Mount on Tuesday Mount, a midfielder, is on loan at Derby in the Championship from Chelsea Boothroyd believes it was his skill and ability…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first two goals for Juventus but Sassuolo pulled a goal back late on. And in the aftermath of the goal, Di Francesco and Costa came together and the Juventus winger headbutted the Sassuolo player. Then moments later, the two players came together again and Costa spat at Di Francesco’s…
[ad_1] ‘I knocked on people’s doors at 4am to give them £10,000 to go to Disney World’: Paul Gascoigne reveals he donated £1m to charity over a decade Paul Gascoigne opened up on players’ wages and drew comparisons He referred to the difference in what young players are paid compared to his day Gareth Southgate…
[ad_1] The 36-year-old recently admitted to spending the offseason weighing up his future with the potential of retiring from NBA a possibility. But Wade will return to Miami Heat and is now expected to sign a $2.4million one-year deal later this week. The 2018-19 season is set to be Wade’s last though despite being Miami’s…
[ad_1] Luke Shaw drives himself into Manchester United’s training ground for assessment after being knocked out during England’s defeat by Spain Luke Shaw has returned to Manchester United for further checks on head injury Shaw was pictured driving himself into United’s Carrington training base The England left back will be inactive for seven days after…
[ad_1] Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison broke through the Vikings line and with a single hand reached out and blocked Matt Wile’s punt. The football was then recovered by rookie cornerback Josh Jackson, who went on to score to give the Packers an early 7-0 lead. Jackson, who is a second-round pick from Iowa, had a touchdown in…
[ad_1] Ronaldo scored twice as the Bianconeri made it four wins from four in Serie A with a 2-1 triumph against Sassuolo. “I’m very happy, it was a match played, Sassuolo played well, we have to give merit to us, we were intense, we created many chances,” he said. “Obviously I’m happy to score my…
[ad_1] Retirement can wait at least one more year for Dwyane Wade. Wade is coming back to the Miami Heat, announcing Sunday that he’s returning for a 16th and final NBA season. He basically spent the entirety of the last four months weighing his options, and retirement was an extremely real possibility in his mind. …
[ad_1] The Spainiard pulled off a stunning reaction save to prevent Christian Kabasele snatching a last-gasp point with an injury-time header on Saturday. And Foster said: “He is the Messi of goalkeeping. He has been the best goalkeeper in the world for years. “He is absolutely brilliant now. Some of the saves he makes at…
[ad_1] Rodgers had been a doubt for the clash all week after suffering a knee injury in the come from behind win over Chicago Bears in NFL Week 1. But the star quarterback was fit to start though did sport a large brace on his left knee. It’s an injury that could take months to…
[ad_1] Manchester United recorded a 2-1 win over Watford this afternoon as goals from Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling ended the Hornets’ unbeaten run. However, the game ended on a sour note for the Serbian after he was dismissed in the final moments of the match Matic was given his marching orders after a late…
[ad_1] Clay Riddell, the billionaire oil baron and co-owner of the Calgary Flames, has died at age 81. Riddell founded multiple oil and gas companies during his career, including Paramount Resources in 1974. He was the president and CEO until his son Jim took over the business in 2015. His daughter is also an oil titan in her…
[ad_1] Luke Shaw returns after suffering concussion on international duty with England last week. Ashley Young took his place in the United side in the win at Watford. Mourinho, though, has been very impressed by Shaw’s start to the season. The 23-year-old was named United’s Player of the Month for August. The Portuguese boss confirmed…
[ad_1] Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis pulled himself from the team’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, telling coach Sean McDermott “he was done.” McDermott spoke with reporters Sunday after Buffalo’s 31-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and explained that the 30-year-old Davis voluntarily left the game in the first half and did not…
[ad_1] If his side are to win anything this season the German will have to tackle his players’ tendency to go for glory rather than tee up a team-mate. Klopp was furious when, with his men 2-0 up thanks to goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino, superstar striker Mo Salah opted to shoot rather…
[ad_1] Cowboys vs Giants LIVE stream: Dallas face off against New York at the AT&T Stadium (Image: GETTY) The final live Sunday Night football game of Week 2 sees the Dallas Cowboys face off against the New York Giants at the AT&T Stadium in Texas and Express Sport takes you though how to keep up…
[ad_1] Nevertheless, he told Eden Hazard in a heart-to-heart chat last week that he expects him to win the Golden Boot for top Premier League scorer this season. As a result, the Chelsea manager insists Hazard’s hat-trick against Cardiff on Saturday was a sign that his player has got the message. “He can win the…
[ad_1] Rangers news: Ryan Kent is off the mark in Glasgow (Image: GETTY) Kent knows attacking players are judged on goals and assists, even if they don’t tell the full story of on their on-field performance. And the stat that he hadn’t scored for Rangers since joining from Liverpool on loan on July 22 was…
[ad_1] Luiz has started in every one of Chelsea’s first five matches of the Premier League season, as Sarri’s side set the pace at the top of the table. The Brazilian fell out of favour at the club under Antonio Conte, and has praised the work of the new manager in improving morale in the…
[ad_1] Dellin Betances blew a one-run lead in the eighth inning, sending the New York Yankees stumbling into their final regular season series against baseball’s best team with a 3-2 loss to the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Betances (4-6) allowed hits to four of his first five batters, including a tying single by…
[ad_1] Leigh Griffiths referred to being dropped by Scotland as ‘a kick in the teeth’ (Image: GETTY) Griffiths is still upset a week on from being axed by the national boss for the 2-0 UEFA Nations League qualifying win over Albania. Stevie Naismith took his place in the side to score twice. Griffiths has no…
[ad_1] Milos Raonic dispatched Scott Griekspoor in three sets to give Canada a 3-1 win over the Netherlands on Sunday afternoon in their Davis Cup world group qualification playoff at Toronto. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., beat Griekspoor 7-6, 6-3, 6-4, for his second win of the five-match tie. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., won…
[ad_1] Former Exeter boss Paul Tisdale claimed England turned down the chance to look at Chelsea wonderkid Ethan Ampadu before he opted to represent Wales Ampadu made his fourth appearance for Wales in a 2-0 loss to Denmark on Sunday, having earned a first cap for his mother’s country of birth aged just 16 in…
[ad_1] The Rocket pocketed the £200,000 first prize with a high-class 11-9 victory over world No7 Barry Hawkins in China. And that took five-time world champion O’Sullivan’s career prize money to over the eight-figure mark – a figure not reached even by Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis. It was O’Sullivan’s first tournament of the season…
[ad_1] England 1-0 Switzerland, RESULT: Marcus Rashford nets winner to end three-match losing streak Marcus Rashford tapped home far post Kyle Walker cross to give England lead Three Lions’ avoided fourth straight defeat with narrow friendly victory England starting XI: Butland, Walker, Tarkowski (Stones), Maguire, Dier, Alexander-Arnold (Trippier), Loftus-Cheek (Lingard), Delph (Henderson), Rose (Chilwell), Rashford,…
[ad_1] Daniel Nestor was inducted into Canada’s Tennis Hall of Fame in an on-court ceremony Sunday afternoon in his hometown of Toronto. Nestor was honoured ahead of the fourth rubber of Canada’s Davis Cup tie with the Netherlands. It’s the final day of his 53rd Davis Cup tie, by the far the most times anyone…
[ad_1] Cech has looked uncomfortable this season with the style of football Unai Emery has brought to Arsenal. The former Chelsea man has struggled with playing out from the back and has almost gifted a goal to the opposition on more than one occasion. In the first half of the match at Newcastle, Cech was…
[ad_1] Joshua will defend his WBA Super, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles against the dangerous Russian at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. Povetkin, who has only tasted defeat once in his thirteen-year-long career, will present Joshua with one of the more difficult tests of his title reign. Twenty four men have felt the full…
[ad_1] Silva pulled no punches in his post-match assessment of his team, in which he questioned their ability to execute the prepared game plan. “We weren’t good enough to win the match,” Silva said. “We prepared (for the game) and we expected the type of situations, we expected West ham to frustrate. “The second mistake, it was…
[ad_1] Mykhailiuk, who was drafted by The Lakers this summer, has said he cannot wait to line up alongside his hero James. The Ukrainian is about to enter into his rookie year, having already played for the Ukranian senior national team. He explained his excitement for the upcoming NBA season, and in particular, the introduction…
[ad_1] The Chilean enjoyed his first win as Hammers boss on his 65th birthday. Pellegrini has been under severe pressure at the London Stadium after losing his first four league matches in charge. He must take great credit though for a dominant display on Merseyside, which was initiated by his six changes to the starting…
[ad_1] Jaguars vs Patriots LIVE stream: Jacksonville face off against the New England at Gillette Stadium (Image: GETTY) The second live Sunday Night football game of Week 2 sees the Jacksonville Jaguars face off against the New England Patriots at the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts and Express Sport takes you though how to keep up…
[ad_1] There has been lots of attention surrounding the fact Ronaldo had fired blanks in Serie A but the duck was finally broken in their 2-1 win. Juventus are now the only unbeaten team in Italy and top the table with maximum points from their first four matches. The Portuguese couldn’t have asked for an…
[ad_1] Serena Williams was beaten in the US Open final last week by Japan’s Naomi Osaka in straight sets. However, the American star’s behaviour made the majority of headlines in which she was given a code violation after her coach Patrick Mourataoglu appeared to be instructing her from the stands. The former world No 1…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Bournemouth goalkeeper and former Chelsea ace Asmir Begovic. Hazard scored a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 4-1 Premier League win over Cardiff on Saturday. That led Blues boss Maurizio Sarri to label the Belgian the best player in Europe on current form. Begovic played with Hazard for two years at Stamford…
[ad_1] France’s Kevin Mayer set a new decathlon world record on Sunday when he finished with 9126 points at the Decastar event in Talence, France. World champion and Olympic silver medallist Mayer surpassed previous holder American Ashton Eaton’s 9045 points recorded at the 2015 world championships in Beijing. “That was an incredible display of ability!…
[ad_1] Messi helped Barcelona to a 2-1 win against Real Sociedad, as the Catalan club came from 1-0 down to earn their fourth win of the season. Afterwards, the Argentine discussed areas of his game that he can improve on, and highlighted the need to better his penalty taking. Messi scored half of his penalties…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch Road to the Olympic Games, featuring coverage of the the 45th Berlin Marathon. Coverage begins on Sunday at 2 pm. ET and features one of the largest, fastest and most popular marathons in the world where top runners will be chasing glory in Berlin. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United recorded a 2-1 win over Watford at Vicarage Road as goals from Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smelling ended the Hornets’ unbeaten run. In the week leading up to the match, Jose Mourinho admitted Fellaini was a doubt to start after withdrawing from Belgium duty during the international break with a back problem.…
[ad_1] Canada has swept the championship draws at the inaugural Curling World Cup. Kevin Koe’s Calgary foursome defeated Steffen Walstad of Norway 6-5 in the late match on Sunday for the men’s crown in Suzhou, China. Earlier Sunday, Rachel Homan’s Ottawa rink beat reigning Olympic champ Anna Hasselborg of Sweden 7-3 to win the women’s…
[ad_1] Moyes left West Ham at the end of his contract in May after replacing Slaven Bilic in November 2017. The Scot’s main task at the London Stadium was to keep the Hammers in the Premier League. He did just that, with West Ham finishing the season in 13th place, nine points clear of the…
[ad_1] Kyle Landry and Joel Anthony didn’t think twice about bending their six-foot-nine, 30-something bodies into airplane seats for nearly 19 hours of travel. Two days after Canada’s men’s basketball team beat Brazil to improve to 6-1 in FIBA World Cup qualifying, the Canadians departed for a gruelling trip to Valdivia, Chile for a game…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first two goals for Juventus but Sassuolo pulled a goal back late on. And in the aftermath of the goal, Di Francesco and Costa came together and the Juventus winger headbutted the Sassuolo player. Then moments later, the two players came together again and Costa spat at Di Francesco’s…
[ad_1] Angela Stanford ended her long wait for a first major title when her 3-under 68 was enough to win the Evian Championship by one shot Sunday after long-time leader Amy Olson made double-bogey on the 18th. At age 40, and 15 years after she was runner-up at the U.S. Women’s Open, Stanford’s wild final…
[ad_1] Man Utd boss Mourinho wants Woodward decision Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants Ed Woodward to change his mind on a deal for Ivan Perisic, according to reports. The Red Devils manager was see to lure the Croatia international to Old Trafford this summer to provide balance to his attack – only for Woodward…
[ad_1] Chair umpire Carlos Ramos issued a code violation to Croatia after Marin Cilic slammed his racket to the clay and mangled the frame during a Davis Cup loss to Sam Querrey of the United States in Zadar, Croatia, on Sunday. Since it was the first violation of the match, it was only a warning.…
[ad_1] Liverpool maintained their 100 per cent start to the Premier League season by beating Tottenham at Wembley. The scoreline somewhat flattered the hosts, with the visitors wasting a number of clear-cut chances throughout the game. Wijnaldum opened the scoring for Liverpool with a looping header after goalkeeper Michel Vorm and England international Eric Dier…
[ad_1] Canada’s women’s eight made it back-to-back silver medals at the rowing world championships on Sunday. The team of Lisa Roman, Stephanie Grauer, Madison Mailey, Susanne Grainger, Christine Roper, Sydney Payne, Jennifer Martins, Rebecca Zimmerman and Kristen Kit posted a time of six minutes 3.05 seconds in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Tracy Van Asseldonk of Abbotsford, B.C., finished sixth…
[ad_1] Everton vs West Ham: Express Sport brings you LIVE Premier League updates from Goodison Park In 44 Premier League meetings, West Ham have managed to beat Everton eight times, with three of those away from home Everton have drawn three out of four matches this season while West Ham hope to end a poor…
[ad_1] Federer and Nadal are currently both cooling down after frustrating US Open campaigns at Flushing Meadows. The Spaniard was forced to retire from his semi-final clash with Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, missing out on the chance to scoop the prize for a fourth time in the process. Roger Federer, meanwhile, lost to John…
[ad_1] Manchester United signed Depay from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015 with many expecting the Dutchman to take the Premier League by storm. He ultimately, however, failed to live up to expectations at Old Trafford with Jose Mourinho selling him to Lyon in January last year. Rooney has opened up on their spell…
[ad_1] Hazard scored a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 4-1 Premier League win over Cardiff on Saturday. That led to his manager Maurizio Sarri claiming the Belgian was the best player in Europe. “I thought Hazard was one of the best players in Europe but now I am changing my mind that he is the best,” Sarri…
[ad_1] The midfielder was linked with a move away from the Italian side in the summer but stayed put. And he’s admitted he would be keen on a switch to England and it sounds like he’d favour Liverpool because of their connections with NBA star LeBron James. He told Gazzetta dello Sport: “Cagliari received offers…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor sends warning to Khabib Nurmagomedov Conor McGregor has warned Khabib Nurmagomedov that he’ll be fighting a ‘caged animal’ at UFC 229 and told his critics that he can only be judged by God. Alongside an Instagram picture of himself with his hands in the air during a training session at SBG Ireland,…
[ad_1] That is according to Bournemouth goalkeeper and Hazard’s former Chelsea team-mate Asmir Begovic. Hazard scored his second Chelsea hat-trick on Saturday in the 4-1 win over Cardiff at Stamford Bridge. His third goal was from the spot meaning he has missed just two of his 17 penalties in the Premier League. Begovic revealed he…
[ad_1] Team Canada defeated the 2018 Olympic champions from Sweden 7-3 to claim the opening leg of the Curling World Cup in Suzhou, China. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Wolves vs Burnley: Express Sport brings you LIVE Premier League updates from Molineux (Image: GETTY) Wolves vs Burnley: Express Sport brings you LIVE Premier League updates from Molineux Wolves have beaten Burnley in both their previous Premier League meetings during the 2009/10 season Burnley have not won a Premier League away game against a…
[ad_1] Trevor Harris and William Powell showed again that the aren’t intimidated by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Twice this season they have faced one of the CFL’s most dominant defensive units and twice they made that group look rather mediocre. The duo led the way as the Ottawa Redblacks snapped the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ four-game winning streak…
[ad_1] Juventus have begun the season strongly, if not swashbuckingly, winning their first three games. A last-minute winner on the opening day against Chievo was succeeded by a more routine 2-0 victory over Lazio, before the Old Lady edged past Parma list time out. Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to score since moving to Turin, but…
[ad_1] Nadal and Djokovic met at the Rome Open in 2009 with the Spaniard doing his usual pre-match routine ahead of the clash. The Serb then copied him, however, in a move that surprised many in attendance. Rafael Nadal has now, though, revealed that he was not bothered when Djokovic chose to copy him that…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Bailey has been linked with a move to both Chelsea and Liverpool in recent months. The 21-year-old has been a regular in the Bayer Leverkusen side since joining from Genk in 2017. However, Hislop does not think a move…
[ad_1] Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has broken the marathon world record, winning the Berlin race in 2 hours, 1 minute and 40 seconds on Sunday. The Kenyan defended his title in the German capital, pulling ahead of his competitors early on amid perfect running conditions. He broke the previous world record set in Berlin by…
[ad_1] That is the astonishing verdict of former England defender turned pundit Stuart Pearce. Milner has started all of Liverpool’s first five Premier League games of the season. He has helped the Reds to five consecutive wins and second in the table behind Chelsea on goal difference. The 32-year-old was not always a regular under…
[ad_1] Arsenal star Ozil wanted at Man Utd Arsenal star Mesut Ozil is the subject of fresh interest from Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho following his indifferent start to the new season, Express Sport can exclusively reveal. The Germany international has found life in north London tough since Unai Emery succeeded Arsene Wenger as manager…
[ad_1] Rooney grew up playing in the Toffees’ youth teams and burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old in 2002, scoring a last-minute belter against Arsenal to end their 30-match unbeaten run. In 2004, The England striker then caused great angst at Goodison Park by moving to Manchester United, where he went on to become…
[ad_1] Hamilton and Vettel are locked in a fierce battle for the top prize this year, which the Brit is leading by 30 points. The pair are preparing for the next episode of their rivalry at the Singapore Grand Prix this afternoon. But for Ricciardo, his attention has already switched to next season after agreeing…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba impressed in the Red Devils’ 2-1 victory over Watford on Saturday amid ongoing talk surrounding his future. The France international is understood to be on the radars of both Barcelona and Juventus, with his relationship with Mourinho supposedly strained. Manchester United have publicly insisted Pogba is not for sale but,…
[ad_1] The San Antonio Spurs traded Leonard and Danny Green to the Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected first-round pick. However, Leonard has a player option in his contract, meaning he can become a free agent next summer. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Clippers have been linked with moves for the…
[ad_1] Beckham’s MLS franchise will launch in 2020 after revealing their name and club crest last month. And, according to the Sunday Times, Messi is top of their agenda and has emerged as a ‘potential signing’. Messi’s current deal with Barcelona, which includes a £626m release clause, enters its final year in 2020 and he…
[ad_1] In less than three weeks time, McGregor will take part in his first mixed martial arts bout in nearly two years. Welcoming the UFC’s poster boy back to action will be his successor at the summit of the lightweight division, the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor’s showdown with Nurmagomedov, which has been nearly two years…
[ad_1] Torreira – a £26million summer signing from Sampdoria – was once overlooked from Unai Emery’s starting line-up on Saturday at St James’ Park. However, after coming on as a substitute for Matteo Guendouzi at half-time, he helped grab the game by the scruff of the neck. After going into the break goalless, Torreira’s effect…
[ad_1] Mourinho would have been in a good mood post-match after goals from Romelu Lukaku and man-of-the-match Chris Smalling gave Manchester United all three points. The Portuguese manager then gave his thoughts on the match to TV and radio before having a press conference with the written press. And Manchester Evening News reporter Ciaran Kelly…
[ad_1] The Belgian was at his sumptuous best on Saturday, scoring a hat-trick as the Blues beat Cardiff 4-1. Neil Warnock sung Hazard’s praises before kick-off at Stamford Bridge, admitting his side needed to focus solely on stopping the 27-year-old. And Sarri joined in after the clash, labelling the attacker as the ‘best player in…
[ad_1] The 28-year-old shooting guard has been linked with a huge move to the Los Angeles Lakers next summer to team up with LeBron James in Magic Johnson’s new look side. Thompson’s contract expires next summer and will be available for the super max extension. But despite that the Lakers have seemingly been looking at…
[ad_1] The 23-year-old was an absentee from yesterday’s 2-1 win over Watford at Vicarage Road with a head injury suffered on international duty. Shaw’s return to the England squad was cut short after sustaining concussion following a heavy clash of heads before the hour mark of the Three Lions’ Nations League defeat to Spain. He…
[ad_1] West Ham signed Wilshere on a free transfer from Arsenal this summer but, so far, the England international is yet to live up to expectations at the London Stadium. The 26-year-old has suffered another injury setback with reports suggesting he could be out for up to three months. West Ham took a punt on…
[ad_1] Tottenham produced a woeful performance as they crashed to a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool at Wembley on Saturday – their first match after the international break. Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen were below par, while Mauricio Pochettino’s side were the authors of their own downfall as they set up a whole host of chances…
[ad_1] West Ham have endured a torrid start to life under Pellegrini and, with Everton, Manchester United and Chelsea next up, face a fight to turn their season around. The Hammers invested heavily in their squad back in the summer – snapping up the likes of Felipe Anderson, Jack Wilshere and Andriy Yarmolenko, but four…
[ad_1] PSG warmed up for their opening European game on Tuesday (8pm) away to Liverpool with a 4-0 thrashing of Saint Etienne on Friday night. After returning from international duty with Brazil earlier this week, Neymar watched the victory over Saint Etienne in the stands with team-mate Kylian Mbappe who was suspended for the match.…
[ad_1] The Kazakhstani fighter suffered the first defeat of his 40-fight career with judges Dave Moretti and Steve Weisfeld scoring a thrilling clash in Las Vegas 115-113 to Alvarez, while Glenn Feldman had it level at 114-114. That meant the long-time middleweight champion lost his WBA, WBC and IBO titles to the Mexican in their long-awaited rematch. But…
[ad_1] Tottenham produced a woeful display and slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool on Saturday at Wembley. Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino were both on target as the Reds maintained their perfect start to the season with five wins from their first five Premier League games. Had Jurgen Klopp’s men been more clinical, they…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch coverage of the 2018 Berlin Marathon. Live coverage begins on Sunday at 2:30 a.m. ET One of the largest, fastest and most popular marathons in the world will see top runners chasing glory in Berlin. You can catch more coverage from the event on Road to the Olympic Games,…
[ad_1] ‘He needs a mental break’: Gary Neville concerned for Harry Kane’s welfare and questions Gareth Southgate’s decision to select him for England Gary Neville says accumulation of games could do real damage to Harry Kane England’s captain has played 175 games for club and country since start of 2015 The former Manchester United defender…
[ad_1] Ryan Straschnitzki was all smiles Saturday following his first return to the ice in a game since being paralyzed from the chest down in an April bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos in Saskatchewan. Straschnitzki was at the Cowboys N Sleds Charity Sledge Hockey game Saturday at the Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary, playing on a…
[ad_1] England’s friendly with Switzerland broadcast in black and white for opening 25 seconds in honour of Kick It Out’s 25th anniversary England played Switzerland in a friendly at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday It was marked by the FA as a game to honour the Kick It Out organisation The first 25 seconds…
[ad_1] Canada prevailed in the inaugural World Cup of Curling, winning the mixed doubles final on Saturday night over the U.S. Canadians Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres defeated Americans Sarah Anderson and Korey Dropkin 7-3 in Suzhou, China in the first leg of the event. The couple from Edmonton was the first of three Canadian squads playing for a win. …
[ad_1] Friendlies, you will have been told, are all about the performance. This one wasn’t. This was about the win. Getting in front and holding that lead. Ending a run of defeats that would have been the worst in the history of the national team, if Switzerland had come out on top like Spain, Belgium…
[ad_1] Jonathan Osorio’s 75th-minute goal rescued Toronto FC on Saturday, ending a three-goal Los Angeles Galaxy comeback and helping the MLS champions to a desperately needed 5-3 win. Jay Chapman added an insurance goal in stoppage time with a low shot to the corner of the goal. A tie might have sounded the death knell…
[ad_1] This weekend Gareth Southgate will take the opportunity to attend two games in the space of a few hours, making the short journey from Wembley to Watford. He will do so as part of what is becoming an increasingly difficult search for the endangered species otherwise known as the English Premier League footballer. Southgate…
[ad_1] Alejandro Silva scored twice off assists from Ignacio Piatti and the Montreal Impact beat the Philadelphia Union 4-1 on Saturday night. Silva capped a breakaway in the 28th minute to tie it at 1. Silva ran behind Piatti’s lead pass and slotted it past the onrushing goalkeeper from outside the penalty area. Silva and…
[ad_1] England didn’t look pretty and their tactical coherence deserted them in the first half, meaning Gareth Southgate needs an alternative way of playing. But he shouldn’t be giving upon his principals. England still look to be on the right lines. And at least some players used the international break to further their claims to…
[ad_1] Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell shook off an initial pick-six and then threw two touchdowns to his own teammates as the Stampeders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 43-28 in CFL action Saturday. “I just throw such a pretty ball,” Mitchell shrugged. “I just throw touchdowns, man, it’s what I do. Either for us or for…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp has been keeping a close eye on the Italy under-21 international who is rated at around £35 million. Barella, 21, helped Italy finish in third place in the under-21 World Cup last year and was called up into the senior squad last year. Both of the Milan giants Inter and AC are…
[ad_1] Josh Gordon’s troubled tenure with the Cleveland Browns has ended. The team announced Saturday night that it intends to release the former Pro Bowl wide receiver, whose immense talent has been overshadowed by substance abuse that has derailed a promising career. The stunning news came just hours after the Browns said Gordon would miss…
[ad_1] Roberto Firmino suffered a graphic eye injury during Liverpool’s latest Premier League win over Tottenham at Wembley. The Brazilian forward was involved in a gruesome incident with Jan Vertonghen where the Spurs defender’s finger went straight into Firmino’s eye socket. The clash appeared to be accidental, although Firmino required extensive treatment on the pitch…
[ad_1] CC Sabathia got clocked early and the New York Yankees, despite hitting four home runs during a furious rally, kept wobbling toward a playoff spot Saturday with an 8-7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Didi Gregorius hit a solo homer with the Yankees down 5-0 in the sixth inning. It was 8-1 in…
[ad_1] Manchester United continued their good form with a 2-1 victory at Vicarage Road on Saturday – their first match after the international break. Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling helped United race into a 2-0 lead with two goals inside three first-half minutes, and while Andre Gray pulled one back for the hosts in the…
[ad_1] Led by jockey Jose Ortiz, captured the $800,000 Ricoh Woodbine Mile by 1 1/2-lengths on Saturday afternoon in Toronto. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Merseysiders have enjoyed a stellar start to the 2018-19 season, winning all five of their league games so far. The Reds’ latest win came at Wembley earlier today, where they registered a 2-1 victory over fellow title contenders Tottenham thanks to goals from Roberto Firmino and Georginio Wijnaldum Souness has been thoroughly impressed…
[ad_1] Brady has spoken about how pleased he is to have offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels on the Patriots and revealed the lengths he goes to to help secure a victory. “He’s just so smart, and so cerebral,” Brady said. “It’s like a game of chess with Josh. He’s always trying to look to get his…
[ad_1] Kante, who played a key part in France’s winning campaign, could have returned to France to join European giants Paris Saint-Germain, but chose to stay in London. The PFA Player Of The Year for 2016-17, Kante joined Chelsea in the summer of 2016 from Leicester for £32 million, having been an integral part of…
[ad_1] Russian gymnast deducted for two equipment malfunctions in one routine [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Chiesa, 20, who plays for Fiorentina is rated as one of the Italy’s brightest young prospects and is on Sarri’s radar. The winger has started in all three of Fiorentina’s Serie A matches so far this season, and scored during their 6-1 demolition of Chievo in the first game of the season. A right-winger,…
[ad_1] The final match of Daniel Nestor’s Davis Cup career did not go as planned. Nestor and partner Vasek Pospisil suffered a four-set loss to Matwe Middelkoop and Jean-Julien Rojer of the Netherlands on Saturday afternoon as Canada dropped to a 2-1 lead in their Davis Cup tie. The 46-year-old Nestor represented Canada in the…
[ad_1] But how will they fare on Tuesday night, when the supercharged trio of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani, bought at a combined cost of a staggering £368million, are racing at them from every angle at Anfield? Liverpool’s opening Champions League group clash against Paris St-Germain is a showdown to savour for the side…
[ad_1] Chasing a first major title for herself, and a first for American women this season, Amy Olson fired a bogey-free 65 to take a two-shot lead after the Evian Championship third round on Saturday. Olson broke clear to post a 14-under 199 total after twice being in a four-way share of the lead at…
[ad_1] The former German international has been told to justify his £350,000-a-week wages by new Gunners boss Unai Emery. Emery denied a rift with Ozil – who scored in a 2-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday – but says he wants to see more from his highest paid player, who still has another two-and-a-half years…
[ad_1] Canadians Catharine Pendrel and Haley Smith finished well ahead of the pack to win the Swiss Epic mountain bike stage race on Saturday. The duo posted the fastest time in the fifth and final stage and were tops in the overall competition with a total time of 21 hours 3 minutes 47.8 seconds. Barbara…
[ad_1] Liverpool cemented their place at the top of the table with an impressive win over Mauricio Pochettino’s side at Wembley in the lunchtime kick-off. Chelsea found themselves 1-0 down to Cardiff but hit back thanks to a Eden Hazard hat-trick and are second in the order. Bournemouth’s entertaining 4-2 win over Leicester is the…
[ad_1] In the hours after his stunning move to the Toronto Maple Leafs, an unprompted John Tavares went out of his way to praise the team’s most maligned group — its defencemen. Part of a response to a general question about style of play, the brief exchange showed that while the meticulous star centre was…
[ad_1] The Magpies have endured a very cruel run of games, which has seen them play Tottenham, Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal. Their only point came from the 0-0 draw at Cardiff and they could drop down to bottom of the table by the end of this weekend. But Benitez urged the players and staff…
[ad_1] Gareth O’Brien’s drop goal in the 77th minute lifted the Toronto Wolfpack to a 13-12 win over visiting Toulouse Olympique in a tense rugby league playoff game Saturday. It was a physical contest played before 7,923 under a hot early afternoon sun at Lamport Stadium, with both teams putting on second-half surges. Tied 8-8…
[ad_1] The Brazilian proved to be the eventual match winner as his second half strike helped Liverpool make it five wins from five with a 2-1 victory against Tottenham. The forward was then forced off the field after a clash with Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen. The Belgian appeared to accidentally swipe at Firmino and pictures…
[ad_1] Ribbon gymnastics is harder than it looks. Just ask Arina Averina, the Russian rhythmic gymnast who suffered two equipment malfunctions in just one routine. Watch the disastrous performance here: Russian gymnast deducted for two equipment malfunctions in one routine 1:04 The current European Champion and world all-around silver medallist knotted up her rainbow ribbon…
[ad_1] In the second half of Liverpool’s 2-1 win Tottenham, Firmino was caught in his left eye by a stray finger from Vertonghen. Firmino was forced to come off the pitch and manager Jurgen Klopp said he was unsure about the severity of the problem. But Liverpool have this evening revealed Firmino visited a hospital…
[ad_1] Canadian Olympic champion Beckie Scott has resigned from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Compliance Review Committee, CBC has learned. The move comes after that committee recommended on Friday that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) be reinstated. Scott will remain as the chair of WADA’s athlete committee. More serious fallout.. and very telling about the state of <a href=”https://twitter.com/wada_ama?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@wada_ama</a>…
[ad_1] But after his stunning display against Cardiff, he now thinks he is top of the list when it comes to analysing the world’s best. The Belgian winger, who missed out on a place on Fifa’s The Best awards, bagged a hat-trick as Chelsea ran out 4-1 winners over Cardiff. Hazard’s trio of goals and…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch live action from the Super 8s qualifier between the Toronto Wolfpack and Toulouse Olympique. Live coverage of the match begins on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Wolfpack were defeated in their previous Super 8s qualifier, a 28-16 away loss to the Salford Red Devils. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Sarri’s comments came after the Blues’ 4-1 win over Premier League new boys Cardiff. His team are sat top of the league after five games, the only team other than Liverpool to have a 100 per cent record. Despite the strong start to the season, the Italian insisted his team can get better. Saturday’s…
[ad_1] Canada’s men made history at the world volleyball championships in Bulgaria, but a resilient Chinese outfit didn’t make it easy for them. Down 2-0 in sets in Saturday’s Pool B match, China rallied to force a fifth and deciding set that contained its’ own share of drama. The Canadians fought back from a 16-12…
[ad_1] Ozil has had a difficult start to the season with the furore over Germany’s poor World Cup and subsequent retirement due to frustration with the governing body. At club level, it had been claimed Ozil was embroiled in a rift with Emery over his place in the team. But Ozil silenced the critics with…
[ad_1] Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk scored in the shootout to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames in the NHL exhibition season-opener on Saturday in Shenzhen, China. Down to their last shooter, Boston tied the shootout on Marchand’s goal. After Calgary’s Derek Ryan missed, DeBrusk scored the game-winner. Matthew Tkachuk scored the Flames’ lone goal in the shootout.…
[ad_1] Manchester United take on Watford this at Vicarage Road looking to end the Hornets’ 100 per cent winning start. Jose Mourinho made one change from the side who beat Burnley 2-0 prior to the international break with Ashley Young coming in for Luke Shaw. But new signing Fred has found himself on bench once…
[ad_1] The Canadian pair won gold in the women’s pair A final after posting a time of six minutes, 50.67 seconds. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Watford have no fresh injuries ahead of United’s visit with Gerard Deulofeu expected back soon after a groin problem and training ground injury Midfielder Tom Cleverley (Achilles) is the Hornets’ only long-term absentee. As for Manchester United, Marcus Rashford starts a three-match domestic ban, while Luke Shaw is out after suffering a concussion last weekend…
[ad_1] The 2016 Paralympic silver medallist raced to a time of 57 minutes, 43 seconds to capture his 2nd straight ITU World Title and 3rd in the last four years. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Watford vs Manchester United: Express Sport brings you LIVE Premier League updates from Vicarage Road Watford’s only Premier League victory against United in 10 matches was a 3-1 home win in September, 2016 Another victory would give Watford a club record five wins from their opening five matches United boss Jose Mourinho enjoys a…
[ad_1] Canadian skip Kevin Koe moved into sole possession of first place in Pool B at the Curling World Cup with a 12-4 drubbing of winless Masaki Iwai from Japan on Saturday morning. Koe and his team of third B.J. Neufeld, second Colton Flasch and lead Ben Hebert struck early at the Suzhou Sports Center…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp’s side maintained their perfect start to the season thanks to goals either side of half-time from Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino. Erik Lamela scored late in injury time, but it wasn’t enough to save the Lilywhites from their second successive loss. Despite Spurs holding the ball for extended periods of the match, Liverpool…
[ad_1] The numbers are staggering: 392 ends of curling, 6,272 stones thrown, a final score of 450-237, and most importantly, one world record. A group of 10 Ontario curlers have just received word that their game that lasted 105 hours, 6 minutes and 51 seconds — spanning from the end of September into October — has set a…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 is nearly here, with fans able to get stuck into the official game on September 28. EA Sports have already released a demo in order to give supporters a taste of the action, with new Juventus signing Cristiano Ronaldo one of the biggest draws. The Portuguese superstar is one of the highest-rated…
[ad_1] Khan returned to the ring in April after two years out from the sport, during which he underwent hand surgery. That initial comeback fight was an emphatic 39-second knockout victory over Phil Lo Greco, and the Bolton boxer faced a tougher yet still straightforward test in Samuel Vargas last Saturday. Khan was floored late…
[ad_1] The Gunners have endured a mixed start to the season but are slowly finding their form under their new boss. Last time out, before the international break, Arsenal beat Cardiff 3-2 away from home to make it two victories on the spin in the league. For that reason, Emery has opted to field the…
[ad_1] Liverpool stormed Wembley with a superb victory in the first game of the weekend with goals from Gini Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino to down to Tottenham. That put Liverpool three points clear of Chelsea and Watford who both play at 3pm and puts them six points clear of Spurs, who grabbed a late goal…
[ad_1] Liverpool have not looked this good for quite some time. And today’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham – a scoreline that flattered Spurs – is further proof of that. Before the match, many were expecting this to be a test. A big one at that. Spurs, despite losing to Watford two weeks ago, had swept…
[ad_1] Nam Nguyen of Ajax, Ont., overcame a self-described “disastrous” warm-up to win the gold medal in men’s competition Friday at the U.S. International Figure Skating Classic in Salt Lake City. Nguyen earned 213.52 points with Michael Brezina of the Czech Republic second at 208.27 and Jimmy Ma of the U.S. third at 206.10. “My warm-up was disastrous,” said…
[ad_1] Newcastle vs Arsenal: Express Sport brings you LIVE coverage from St James’ Park Arsenal have won 26 out of their 46 Premier League meetings with Newcastle, including 17 wins on the road Newcastle ended a 10-game losing run in the league against Arsenal with a 2-1 victory in this fixture last season Arsenal’s Alexandre…
[ad_1] Canada’s Hillary Janssens and Caileigh Filmer are world champions after scoring gold medals in the women’s pair final at the world rowing championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on Saturday. Hillary Janssens and Caileigh Filmer team up to become women’s pair world champs The Canadian Press · September 15 Gold medallists Canada’s Hillary Janssens, left, and…
[ad_1] Pogba makes Zidane confession Manchester United star Paul Pogba has confessed to the club’s hierarchy that he will be more likely to stay at Old Trafford if Zinedine Zidane replaces Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. That’s according to Caught Offside, who say the World Cup winner’s future remains shrouded in uncertainty. Barcelona and Juventus…
[ad_1] Canada’s Stefan Daniel is the king of Para-triathlon for the second-straight year after successfully defending his world championship title in Gold Coast, Australia on Saturday. The 2016 Paralympic silver medallist from Calgary walked onto the start pontoon, floating off Australia’s scenic coastline, determined to add another chapter to an already storybook career. Daniel crossed…
[ad_1] Tottenham vs Liverpool: Express Sport brings you the latest score, goals and updates from Wembley Tottenham XI: Vorm, Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Dier, Dembele, Winks, Eriksen, Moura, Kane Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Milner, Keita, Salah, Mane, Firmino TOTTENHAM 0-0 LIVERPOOL Naby Keita replaces Jordan Henderson in midfield Roberto Firmino…
[ad_1] The Mercedes second-string finished 0.669 seconds slower than his team-mate Lewis Hamilton, ending day one as the fifth fastest driver. Hamilton himself was second fastest, only beaten by departing Ferrari veteran Kimi Raikkonen. Mercedes have traditionally enjoyed their trips to the Singapore track but will need to be at their best to beat both…
[ad_1] Tottenham face Liverpool today aiming to bounce back after their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Watford before the international break. Pochettino’s side were stung by the Hornets at Vicarage Road and, speaking ahead of today’s showdown, the Argentine urged Spurs to show hunger from the first minute. “If you watch the Watford game again,…
[ad_1] Tottenham vs Liverpool: Express Sport brings you the latest score, goals and updates from Wembley Tottenham have beaten Liverpool 14 times in 52 Premier League meetings, including 12 victories at home Three goals will ensure this becomes the Premier League’s highest-scoring fixture, overtaking the 151 goals scored in games between Everton and Arsenal Matches…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Tottenham face off today with the Reds out for revenge following last season’s 4-1 thumping at Wembley. And, speaking as the two teams prepare to do battle, Jurgen Klopp has urged his side to improve their record against other teams from the so-called big six. The Liverpool manager said, when asked if…
[ad_1] Nadal and Federer continue to take the tennis world by storm despite both men missing out on the US Open title to Novak Djokovic. The duo scooped the French Open and Wimbledon titles respectively this year to show they remain as hungry as ever for Grand Slam glory. Rafael Nadal, Federer and Djokovic remain…
[ad_1] For 89 consecutive games, the Hammers line-up has been revealed online by Twitter user @ExWHUemployee. The club are reportedly growing frustrated at the situation, however, and believe the source may come from a worker at the training ground, according to The Guardian. However, @ExWHUemployee claims he gets most information from another unnamed Twitter account,…
[ad_1] Worcestershire have never reached T20 Finals Day while each of the other three counties have all tasted success in England’s domestic T20 competition before. They face Lancashire in the first semi-final with Sussex and Somerset the second match of what is set to be a thrilling day of T20 cricket. The four counties have…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus all linked with a move. The France international has endured a rocky relationship with Mourinho over the last few months. The duo clashed in February when the Manchester United star questioned Mourinho’s tactics…
[ad_1] Three weeks today, Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title in the main event of UFC 229 against his predecessor at the summit of the division, Conor McGregor. The Russian’s eagerly-anticipated showdown with McGregor has been nearly two years in the making and promises to be one of the biggest bouts in UFC history. The…
[ad_1] West Ham chose not to take Moyes on permanently back in the summer despite the Scot managing to keep them in the Premier League last season. The Hammers have since appointed Pellegrini as manager but the Chilean is yet to pick up a single point since taking over at the London Stadium. Some West…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton is well on course to secure the fifth World Championship of his career as he leads Sebastian Vettel by 30 points. The pair are preparing to go to battle again this weekend under the lights at the Singapore Grand Prix. But in the two weeks since the last race in Monza, Mercedes’…
[ad_1] Barcelona are understood to be eager to sign Pogba with his Manchester United future shrouded in uncertainty. The France international blossomed at the World Cup in Russia this summer, shining as Didier Deschamps’ side scooped the prize. However, Pogba has been flirting with a move to Barcelona ever since with his Manchester United performances…
[ad_1] The Mexican is gearing up to take on Gennady Golovkin for the second time after their first bout controversially ended in a draw one year ago. The rematch was set to take place in May of this year before Alvarez was found to have clenbuterol in his system, which he blamed on contaminated meat.…
[ad_1] Martial joined Manchester United from French side Monaco in 2015 in a deal that could be worth up to £57m after add-ons. But he has struggled under Jose Mourinho, who was ready to sell him this summer with interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Juventus. But, according to the Sun, United will NOT sell Martial…
[ad_1] Manchester United are being linked with Saul Niguez again amid the Atletico Madrid player’s stunning rise to prominence. The Spain international recently scored twice for his country as they thumped World Cup finalists Croatia 6-0 in the Nations League. Manchester United are supposedly ready to activate his massive £134million buyout clause with Jose Mourinho…
[ad_1] The Belgian forward signed for the Red Devils back in 2017 for a whopping £75m after finally leaving Goodison Park. Lukaku was expected to leave Everton one year earlier, with both Manchester United and Chelsea expressing a strong interest. But the 25-year-old admits former boss Koeman was the reason why he originally rejected the…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit Tim Sherwood, who ran the rule over the marksmen ahead of Tottenham’s Premier League clash at home to Liverpool today (12.30pm). Liverpool have begun the campaign in marvellous fashion, and while Salah hasn’t been as prolific as many expected, he’s still netted twice this term. Kane…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Solanke’s manager Jurgen Klopp, who has overlooked the player from his first-team plans at Liverpool. With Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane spearheading the frontline, Solanke is still awaiting his first Premier League start this term. Last season, Solanke – who was invited to train with the England…
[ad_1] Mourinho has a plethora of attacking options at his disposal at Manchester United, with Rashford, Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku to choose from. Rashford has slipped down the pecking order and has predominantly been reduced to substitute appearances this term. On the rare occasion he has started, he’s been deployed out of position on…
[ad_1] The Special One has been under immense pressure this season following United’s poor start. The Red Devils lost against Brighton and Tottenham before their bounce-back victory at Burnley ahead of the international break. Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has been tipped to replace Mourinho, who could be sacked if United’s fortunes don’t turn…
[ad_1] Klopp takes Liverpool to face Tottenham at Wembley later today (12.30pm) hoping to gain revenge after their 4-1 defeat in the corresponding fixture last season. Under the German tactician this term, the Reds have made a flying start, picking up a maximum 12 points from their first four matches. Although Klopp is yet to…
[ad_1] Leeds United are currently top of the Championship with Bielsa transforming the club since his shock arrival back in the summer. So far, the Whites have enjoyed a stunning start to life under the maverick Argentine, winning four of their first six matches. Next up for Leeds United is the daunting prospect of a…
[ad_1] Left-back Luke Shaw, converted full-back Ashley Young and midfielders Ander Herrera and Juan Mata’s current deals expire in the summer of 2019. The quartet are free to talk to interested clubs as of January 1 over a free transfer later on in the year. But Mourinho is keen to tie all of the four…
[ad_1] That’s according to Robbie Savage, who thinks Van Dijk could be more integral than last season’s top-scorer Mohamed Salah and fellow forwards Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. The Reds top the table going into the fifth round of fixtures having won all of their first four Premier League matches, conceding just one goal. Their…
[ad_1] The 33-year-old’s points advantage in the championship stands at 30 after his win at rivals Ferrari’s home race, the Italian Grand Prix, in Monza a fortnight ago. Singapore is a track far better suited to Ferrari’s package but Kimi Raikkonen was just 0.011 seconds quicker than Hamilton in second practice yesterday. Vettel, meanwhile, was…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson. Klopp’s men top the Premier League table after picking up four wins from their first four matches, conceding just once. The German tactician’s men are widely talked up as title contenders to Manchester City, but face an early tough test away to Tottenham at…
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[ad_1] Chelsea ace Ruben Loftus-Cheek ‘out for at least two weeks’ after picking up injury on England duty Injury while away with England will see Ruben Loftus-Cheek ‘out for two weeks’ The 22-year-old midfielder was looking to kickstart his season back at Chelsea He has struggled to get opportunities under new Blues boss Maurizio Sarri …
[ad_1] Aaron Judge returned to the Yankees for the first time since his right wrist was broken seven weeks ago, taking over in right field for the final two innings of New York’s 11-0 romp over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Toronto lost its fourth straight game and at 65-82 ensured consecutive losing…
[ad_1] ‘Ruben Loftus-Cheek is ready to play for Chelsea’: N’Golo Kante backs his team-mate to make it at Stamford Bridge if he keeps working hard N’Golo Kante believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek has the quality to succeed at Chelsea Kante claims Loftus-Cheek has improved a lot over last year but must keep it up He reveals he…
[ad_1] T.J. Lee and Anthony Orange had interceptions for fourth-quarter touchdowns to lift the B.C. Lions to their first road victory of the season, a 32-14 win over the Montreal Alouettes. But the night wasn’t all good new for the Lions, who lost quarterback Travis Lulay to a separated left shoulder. The game was still…
[ad_1] He stood a few small steps away from the top of the world when he joined Sir Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker as the only Englishmen to score a goal in football’s ultimate semi-final. And for England’s Kieran Trippier the journey to the World Cup semi-final in Russia, with a stop at a Skegness…
[ad_1] The second instalment of one of boxing’s most heated rivalries takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning UK time. Golovkin will defend his WBA and WBC middleweight belts in a rematch that was initially supposed to take place on May 5, but was thrown into…
[ad_1] Peter Crouch is a columnist for Sportsmail This is the season and I say that with confidence. It will be seven years since Chelsea became the last Premier League team to win the Champions League, but I believe the long wait is almost over. You might think it is premature to make such a…
[ad_1] Known worldwide, the pair have an enormous social media following and are incredibly wealthy too. With basketball in its off-season, Curry – who won back-to-back NBA titles with Golden State Warriors – has been holidaying around Europe. On his travels, he bumped into Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, who was returning from international duty with…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola believes teenager Phil Foden is ready for an England call-up, even though he has only played eight minutes in the Premier League this season. Midfielder Foden was in the mix to be named in Gareth Southgate‘s squad for this month’s internationals but the England boss wants the 18-year-old to be given more game-time…
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli says he has a Plan B if contract talks remain at a stalemate with defenceman Darnell Nurse. Chiarelli addressed that and other issues — ranging from Connor McDavid questions to the Erik Karlsson trade — as the team hit the ice for the first time Friday at training…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have tracked Neymar almost since he left Barcelona in the summer of 2017. His father is said to have spoken to Real president Florentino Perez via an intermediary, agent Wagner Ribeiro. Real refrained from making a move for the Brazilian this summer despite cashing in on the £105m sale of Cristiano Ronaldo…
[ad_1] Canadian surfing is gaining notoriety on the international scene, just in time for the sport’s Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020. Canadian surfers let us in on what sets them apart. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Sane, last season’s PFA Young Player of the Year, has yet to start a game this term and has been handed just 30 minutes of action from the bench. The 22-year-old was one of City’s most influential players in last season’s record-breaking title win but has been out of favour so far under Guardiola.…
[ad_1] Getting a healthy Joe Thornton back on the ice was supposed to be the biggest change when the San Jose Sharks began training camp this season. That all changed when general manager Doug Wilson made a blockbuster trade to acquire two-time Norris Trophy winning defenceman Erik Karlsson, immediately turning the Sharks from a contender…
[ad_1] Manchester United striker Lukaku also said his manager should get more respect, branding the boss as a “real family guy” who “makes the players laugh”. Manchester United stars including Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly and Paul Pogba have all incurred Mourinho’s wrath of late but Lukaku believes some of them need to develop…
[ad_1] Patrik Laine really likes candy, but he loves playing hockey. The two don’t go hand in hand very well, so the Winnipeg Jets’ 44-goal scorer from last season made some changes over the summer to become leaner and faster. He cut down on candy and junk food, his admitted “bad habit,” and skated more.…
[ad_1] Santo was a shock appointment last season as Wolves manager but he steered them to promotion from the Championship. And the Midlands side have made a solid start to life in the Premier League, with just one defeat from their four matches so far. While Mourinho has come under fire after Manchester United lost…
[ad_1] John Tavares had his shot thwarted in close before a speedy solo effort at the other end of the rink seconds later from Auston Matthews was also turned aside. While neither of Toronto’s star centres connected during the sequence, it was a brief glimpse of the firepower down the middle the Maple Leafs intend…
[ad_1] Klopp wants his players to show their true selves today when they return to Wembley 11 months on from their 4-1 thumping. “We would like to use it a bit like ‘strike back, go there and really show our real strength’ and of course it is like that,” said Liverpool manager Klopp. “But from…
[ad_1] Milos Raonic beat Thiemo de Bakker in three sets to give Canada a 1-0 advantage over the Netherlands on Friday in Toronto in the first rubber of their Davis Cup draw. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., overpowered de Bakker 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, relying on his big serve for 21 aces to the Dutchman’s two. Denis…
[ad_1] But Silva says he will not let the issue distract him from his job at Goodison Park ahead of tomorrow’s clash with West Ham. “I understand your question about the situation but it is something not for me to think about,” he said. “My focus is in my work, my club as well. Nothing…
[ad_1] Welsh international Amapdu, who turned 18 on Friday, is one of the hottest teenage talents in British football and Warnock believes Cardiff can help him develop into an even better player. “I could help him and the Premier League would certainly help him. It would open his eyes,” said Cardiff manager Warnock. “He doesn’t…
[ad_1] Miller’s third spell at the club ended acrimoniously after he was suspended over a dressing room row with Graeme Murty. The striker won his appeal against a club fine at an SPFL hearing and could pursue Rangers for damages. Miller will be back in Govan today with his new club Dundee as they visit…
[ad_1] Rodgers suffered an injury during the Packers’ Week 1 game versus Chicago Bears last weekend. The quarterback was feared to have suffered a nasty injury but came back onto the field late on to inspire a 24-23 win. There have been concerns all week that the 34-year-old could be out injured for the rest…
[ad_1] Birmingham take on West Brom in the first West Midlands derby of the Championship season – and you can follow all the action live right here. West Brom have got off to a solid start to the new campaign and could move third in the table with a win at St Andrews tonight. Birmingham,…
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators are determined to prove they can survive and thrive without Erik Karlsson. Looking to move into a rebuilding phase, ownership and management made the decision to trade their captain, and best player, to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. While the Karlsson trade didn’t come as a surprise, players acknowledged getting…
[ad_1] Zidane stepped back into the spotlight in January 2016 when he was appointed Real boss on the same day Rafa Benitez was sacked. And over the course of the subsequent two-and-a-half years he forged a reputation as one of the most promising gaffers in the game. Zidane led Real Madrid to nine trophies, including…
[ad_1] Nike caused a furore among US basketball fans when signing up Kaepernick as their new poster boy. The NFL quarterback, who is currently without a club, has been at the centre of a furore in America over taking a knee at the national anthem. Kaepernick refused to stand for the anthem during San Francisco…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 hype has exploded after EA Sports launched the demo version of their latest offering, featuring Manchester United. The Red Devils are one of 10 playable sides on the demo and the pre-match cut-scenes have given fans a close-up glimpse of their heroes. Paul Pogba is one of the main players of interest for…
[ad_1] Canada has secured a spot in the mixed doubles final at the inaugural World Cup of Curling. Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres, an Edmonton-based team, are 4-1 through three days and locked up first place in Pool A. Walker and Muyres lost 8-5 to Kristin Moen Skaslien and Sander Rolvag of Norway late Thursday…
[ad_1] Gomez was expected to be in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the World Cup but he was forced to miss the tournament after suffering an ankle injury which required surgery. The Liverpool ace has since returned to fitness and enjoyed an excellent start to the season. Gomez has been part of a Liverpool backline…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brooke Henderson continues to keep within striking distance of her second major title. The Smiths Falls, Ont., native fired a 2-under 69 Friday to remain two shots off leaders Amy Olson (65), Mo Martin (66) and Mi Hyang Lee (66) at the Evian Championship in Évian-les-Bains, France. Henderson is part of a seven-woman group chasing…
[ad_1] St Mirren play host to Celtic tonight and Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers had made one change to the team which beat Rangers two weeks ago. Rodgers goes with loanee Filip Benkovic in place of Mikael Lustig in defence, alongside Kristoffer Ajer, Dedryck Boyata and Kieran Tierney. Celtic are out to close the gap on…
[ad_1] A key review committee is recommending Russia’s anti-doping agency be reinstated after a nearly three-year suspension resulting from the country’s scheme to circumvent rules and win Olympic medals. The World Anti-Doping Agency says its compliance review committee was satisfied with Russian promises to fulfill one key criterion for reinstatement: Providing access to samples and…
[ad_1] Terry is seeking a new club after his switch to Spartak Moscow went up in smoke. But the Chelsea legend is still on the radar of Championship sides and could move to England’s second tier. Sarri spoke about a potential deal with Terry on Friday after it emerged the defender has rejected a move…
[ad_1] The Japanese city of Sapporo is expected to stop pursuing the 2026 Winter Olympics, leaving Calgary and three other possible candidates as the IOC struggles to find hosts — particularly for the Winter Games. A city official said Deputy Mayor Takatohsi Machida and Japanese Olympic Committee president Tsunekazu Takeda will meet International Olympic Committee…
[ad_1] The FIFA 19 demo has landed, with thousands of fans already flooding on to EA Sports’ newest edition of the best-selling football game franchise. This weekend will see another raft of gamers dusting off their PS4 or Xbox One with the first of many questions posed: Who will you play as first? Manchester United,…
[ad_1] Pressure on Jose Mourinho is understood to have subsided following Manchester United’s win over Burnley before the international break. But that has not prevented reports in Spain suggesting Zidane is waiting in the wings should Mourinho be sacked. The Frenchman left Real Madrid in June after winning a third straight Champions League title with…
[ad_1] Chelsea experienced a summer of change with Sarri appointed as Antonio Conte’s replacement at the start of July. And the Italian gaffer has decided to swap skippers, with defender Gary Cahill no longer a sure-fire starter at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Eden Hazard are the main candidates to take on the…
[ad_1] Henrik Zetterberg’s NHL career is over due to a degenerative back issue, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said Friday as training camp opened. Zetterberg was holding out hope he could return for a 16th season, but had already been ruled out of being ready for the start of the season . According…
[ad_1] Chelsea return to domestic action this weekend by welcoming Neil Warnock’s newly-promoted Cardiff to Stamford Bridge. And they do so off the back of making a perfect start to the season, with wins against Huddersfield, Arsenal, Newcastle and Bournemouth coming before the international break. Chelsea’s form has fans dreaming of Sarri’s side winning the…
[ad_1] One day after trading Erik Karlsson, the Senators lost another key contributor for the upcoming season. The team confirmed Friday that centre Jean-Gabriel Pageau will miss up to six months with a torn Achilles tendon. Medical update: <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sens?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Sens</a> centre Jean-Gabriel Pageau suffered a torn achilles tendon in his right leg during training yesterday.…
[ad_1] Barcelona splashed out a then-club-record fee which could rise to £135m on Dembele last summer following the departure of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain. But the winger endured a hugely frustrating start to life at the Nou Camp as injury prevented him from making an impact under Valverde. Philippe Coutinho’s superseded Dembele as Barcelona’s most…
[ad_1] The chair umpire who penalized Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final is pleased to be getting back to work. Carlos Ramos is assigned to the Davis Cup semifinal between Croatia and the United States this weekend in Zadar. “I’m just focusing on this tie and working again. That’s all I can say,” Ramos…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Anfield legend Jamie Carragher. Liverpool face Tottenham on Saturday afternoon, as well as Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Napoli and Manchester City in the next month. Last season Liverpool finished fourth in the Premier League, but struggled against their Big Six rivals, especially on the road. They conceded 15 goals in…
[ad_1] Canadian crews landed on the podium at the world rowing championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on Friday. Para-rowers Andrew Todd, of the North Star Rowing Club in Dartmouth, N.S., and Kyle Fredrickson, of the University of Victoria, won gold in the PR3 men’s pair final. GOLD ?for Canada!!!!!<br>PR3 Men’s Pair DOMINATED the race!<br>Congratulations Andrew and Kyle! ?<a…
[ad_1] The former Blues defender is still without a club after leaving Aston Villa over the summer. Terry was expected to join Russian outfit Spartak Moscow this week before performing an 11th hour U-turn on the deal. And there is now talk of the 37-year-old returning to Villa Park under Steve Bruce or hanging up…
[ad_1] That’s following the release of new and innovative car designs for 2021 in Formula One. F1 cars have changed incredibly over the years to accommodate more speed while also increasing the safety measures. The ‘halo’ was introduced this season and Charles Leclerc was it’s first benefactor when the device helped avoid a serious incident…
[ad_1] The Gunners and United already trail Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Both Liverpool and Chelsea boast a 100 per cent record, while City are still unbeaten. However, Arsenal and United have lost two games each, despite being just four games into the season. Jose Mourinho is under immense…
[ad_1] Djokovic closed the gap on Grand Slam icons Federer and Nadal by scooping the US Open title earlier this month. The Serb’s triumph at Flushing Meadows came just months after he beat Wimbledon by putting Kevin Anderson to the sword. Vadja has overseen Novak Djokovic’s stunning transformation and, should he triumph at the Australian…
[ad_1] The Red Devils have had a poor start to the season, with Jose Mourinho’s men losing two of their opening four games. Liverpool and Chelsea, meanwhile, boast 100 per cent records, with Tottenham and Manchester City also impressing. And Cundy reckons champions City and Liverpool will battle for the title, with Chelsea, United and…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch coverage of the from the 2018 ISA World Surfing Games in Tahara, Japan. Action is set to begin on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Canadian surfers expected to compete in Tahara include Mathea Olin, Bethany Zelasko and Paige Alms on the women’s side, while Peter Devries,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Chelsea and Tottenham defender Jason Cundy. Liverpool return from the international break atop the Premier League table after winning their opening four matches. Tottenham began similarly well, but lost their last game to in-form Watford. The two juggernauts face each other this Saturday lunchtime in a match-up which…
[ad_1] This past January, it was difficult for Rachel Hannah, one of Canada’s most talented runners, to imagine competing in another marathon. She had been off her feet for much of the previous six months, diagnosed with a stress fracture in the fourth metatarsal bone of her right foot just 10 days before the start…
[ad_1] The Brazilian has yet to play a single minute for the Reds since arriving from Ligue 1 this summer. Klopp has recently played down Fabinho’s absence, insisting it will take time for the midfielder to settle in his surroundings. And the German again reassured the new arrival of his future, and has used Alex…
[ad_1] Ocon appears to have missed out on a seat for the 2019 Formula One season due to a number of issues. Being a Mercedes-contracted driver has seemingly put off a number of teams from taking the 20-year-old on board. He is currently on loan at Force India from Mercedes for this season and looked…
[ad_1] Loftus-Cheek has been linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent months. However, Maurizio Sarri decided not to loan out the England international in the summer, instead keeping him in west London. Loftus-Cheek, 22, has made just two substitute appearances so far this season. And Kante has hailed Loftus-Cheek – who spent last…
[ad_1] There is set to be 120 overs of cricket in Birmingham as England’s domestic T20 competition comes to a close with a 10 hour day of cricket. Current champions Nottinghamshire have not made Finals Day while host county Warwickshire aren’t there either. Leicestershire have won the competition three times, but the Foxes failed to…
[ad_1] Manchester City forward Sterling has been heavily linked with Real Madrid given Los Blancos’ failure to sign a Cristiano Ronaldo replacement this summer. The England international has kicked on at the Etihad Stadium ever since Pep Guardiola took the reins in 2016. Sterling fired Manchester City to the Premier League and EFL Cup titles…
[ad_1] The Red Devils boss was watching England take on Spain on Saturday as Marcus Rashford netted for the Three Lions in the 2-1 defeat to Spain. After the game, as he was exiting the stadium, Mourinho tripped went attempting to climb over a rope. The footage was captured and soon circulated online – with…
[ad_1] The Reds reached the Champions League final last season. However, Loris Karius’ horror show cost Liverpool against Real Madrid in Kiev as the Spanish giants won their third consecutive Champions League. And Klopp has fired back at Neville after his comments, revealing it’s easy for the United icon sat in an office criticising everyone…
[ad_1] Manchester United face Watford this weekend aiming to register their third Premier League win from five outings. The Red Devils were given a scare last weekend when Shaw was forced off during England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain at Wembley following a clash with Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal. And Mourinho has now admitted he…
[ad_1] Manchester United striker Rashford enjoyed a fine international break, scoring in matches against Spain and Switzerland. He was, however, encouraged to leave Old Trafford in the wake of his Wembley heroics with many blasting Mourinho for failing to give him enough game time. But Mourinho has now hit back at his Manchester United critics…
[ad_1] Despite being 38 years old, Crawford remains one of the best free agents available. He struggled with the Minnesota Timberwolves but several pundits and former players believe the three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner is capable of doing a strong job for a contender. Crawford opted out of $4.5million in the last year…
[ad_1] The Wales international is out of contract next summer, with the midfielder heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates. And according to Arsenal hero Winterburn, United and Chelsea will target Ramsey if he becomes available. “With less than a year remaining on his contract, Ramsey is in a very strong negotiating position…
[ad_1] The Finn will rejoin the team he began his F1 career with back in 2001, swapping places with Charles Leclerc, who will partner Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari next year. Leclerc has been Sauber’s second driver this year, working alongside Swede Marcus Ericsson. And after his shock announcement this week, Raikkonen was fully expected to…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho has cut a frustrated figure this season after failing to sign his top transfer targets in the summer. The United boss was desperate to land a new centre-half in the transfer window. However, Ed Woodward didn’t back the Special One, much to the frustration of Mourinho. United instead signed Fred, Diogo Dalot…
[ad_1] Harry Maguire update Manchester United will renew their pursuit of Leicester’s Harry Maguire next summer, journalist Graeme Bailey claims. Jose Mourinho desperately wanted a centre-half in the summer, with England’s World Cup hero Maguire on his wishlist. However, Ed Woodward failed to back Mourinho in the transfer market, much to the frustration of the…
[ad_1] Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with Saul amid his stunning rise to prominence with Atletico. The Spain international enjoyed a stunning international break, capped off with a goal in their 6-0 victory over World Cup finalists Croatia. Atletico have managed to ward off Saul suitors for now with the…
[ad_1] The forward hasn’t been seen in action since landing awkwardly just five minutes into the Celtics’ opening NBA game of the season against the Cleveland Cavaliers last October. Hayward had hoped to return from his ankle injury before the end of last season but suffered a further setback when he was told he needed…
[ad_1] Last season Pep Guardiola’s side agreed to an eight-part web documentary with the e-commerce company, which was uploaded onto the online video platform Amazon Prime. The series follows City’s 2017/18 campaign, as they broke a number of records in becoming Premier League champions with 100 points. Guardiola is usually reticent when it comes to…
[ad_1] Manchester United vice-executive chairman Woodward has dealt regularly with Mendes since succeeding David Gill in the role back in the summer of 2013. Manager Jose Mourinho is also represented by the super-agent, while David De Gea is now the only Mendes client on their books. Manchester United have, though, brokered transfers for Angel Di…
[ad_1] Liverpool boss Klopp has overseen his side’s stunning start to the new Premier League season with the Reds boasting 100 per cent record so far. Salah has made an impressive start, bagging two goals from his four outings, while Wijnaldum has also featured. Liverpool are gunning for the Premier League title and both Salah…
[ad_1] Vettel also warned Raikkonen’s replacement, Charles Leclerc, that he will still be fiercely challenging for the world championship next season. It was announced earlier this week that Raikkonen and Leclerc, of Sauber, will swap seats for the 2019 season. The youngster is expected to be desperate to impress in his first year with Ferrari…
[ad_1] Arsenal go into this weekend’s trip to Newcastle off the back of a 3-2 win over Cardiff before the international break. The Gunners had Aubameyang and Lacazette to thank for that result, with both forwards scoring either side of Danny Ward’s 70th-minute strike. Aubameyang and Lacazette had vied it out for a starting spot…
[ad_1] Silva was appointed manager at Goodison Park at the end of May after the club sacked Sam Allardyce. Silva had been in charge of Watford, though was dismissed by the Hornets in January, with the club having blamed a rival for unsettling their manager. Watford’s statement when sacking Silva had read: “The catalyst for…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League drama returns this weekend with plenty of big decisions to make – including your GW5 captain selection. Many of the top price strikers are yet to hit top gear after four weeks of the 2018/19 campaign, but that looks set to change in the coming days. Manchester City star Sergio Aguero…
[ad_1] Bella stunned the WWE Universe and world of showbiz when she split with fellow WWE superstar and reality star Cena last April after a six-year relationship. Rumours suggested the ex-Divas Champion broke up with The Leader of the Cenation because he didn’t want to have children. However, the two-time Divas Champion dismissed the reports…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Stuart Pearce, who has backed up Gary Neville’s claim that the Premier League should be Jurgen Klopp’s No 1 priority. Former Manchester United star Neville had said: “The Champions League — if I was Liverpool, I would kick it into touch. “I know that’s very hard to do but if…
[ad_1] The Gunners finished sixth in the table last time out with legendary manager Arsene Wenger then departing the club. The Frenchman was replaced by Unai Emery who started life in England with back-to-back defeats before wins over West Ham and Cardiff got Arsenal back on track. Emery has adopted a fresh style at the…
[ad_1] The image remains fresh in the mind. On a riotous afternoon at Goodison Park when Manchester City’s defence had been ransacked, there was Ademola Lookman sliding on his knees, arms outstretched celebrating in front of the Gwladys Street. Everton had been magnificent and skewered Pep Guardiola‘s side 4-0. Lookman, who had just arrived from…
[ad_1] Andy Dalton threw four touchdown passes in the first half — three to A.J. Green — against a defence that has bedeviled him throughout his career, and the Cincinnati Bengals held on for a 34-23 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. Dalton knocked the Ravens (1-1) out of playoff contention last season.…
[ad_1] Jack Butland’s belief that England should keep playing out from the back remains unwavering, despite enduring some hairy moments in the unconvincing win against Switzerland. The World Cup semi-finalists avoided a record fourth successive defeat on Tuesday evening as Marcus Rashford capped an improved second-half display by securing a narrow 1-0 win in Leicester.…
[ad_1] J.D. Martinez hit his 41st home run and the Boston Red Sox moved closer to clinching the AL East title, completing a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-3 victory Thursday night. Xander Bogaerts scored the go-ahead run on an eighth-inning error after the Blue Jays rallied in the top half…
[ad_1] Marcus Rashford remains raw and, in many ways, that is no bad thing despite this being his third full season as a professional. Forget Tuesday’s goal for a moment, the natural instinct to ghost around the back of the Switzerland defence by a 20-year-old who has a predisposition to score. The moment to leave…
[ad_1] The then 15-year old, curly-haired McIlroy was a member of the six boys and six girls European team who travelled to Ohio in September 2004 to tackle a USA Team boasting Finau, who turned 15 two days after the event. Rory McIlroy helped steer Europe to an 8 ½ to 3 ½ triumph and while…
[ad_1] England women to host Sweden in November as Phil Neville’s side begin their World Cup preparations England women will face Sweden in a World Cup warm-up match in November The clash will be played at the New York Stadium, home of Rotherham United The Lionesses’ last appearance at the stadium drew a crowd of…
[ad_1] Erik Karlsson is no longer a member of the Ottawa Senators, leaving their fans heartbroken. But in San Jose, the players are ecstatic about their new all-star teammate. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic says a 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Spain could be a good thing for his team. But he still fears the handicap of having to play England in an empty stadium next month. After watching his side fall to the worst defeat in their history, just two months after…
[ad_1] Kelly Olynyk had 20 points and 18 rebounds to lift Canada to a 85-77 victory over Brazil to open the second round of World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Cory Joseph added 16 and 10 assists, while Tristan Thompson grabbed 12 boards, and Kevin Pangos had 10 points and eight assists. Leandro Barbosa, playing like…
[ad_1] A crucial meeting is scheduled for Friday to try to resolve the £150million impasse threatening to derail the Wembley sale. The Football League are on course to receive that amount of money if the FA sell the national stadium to Fulham owner Shahid Khan for £600m because the proceeds must be shared between the…
[ad_1] Canadian women’s sevens captain gives her insight into the hot debate around Rugby Canada’s reorganization, as well as what’s fuelling the women’s 2018-19 season. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The question of how to accommodate Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford in the same England side is not one that seems to be troubling Gareth Southgate. Late on Tuesday night in Leicester, the England manager said he welcomed the prospect of having all three available, suggesting it was simply a case of…
[ad_1] Aiming to stylishly cap a rookie season that Hurricane Maria almost denied her, Maria Torres shared the first-round lead on 6-under at the final women’s golf major Thursday in Evian-Les-Bains, France. Torres, the first Puerto Rican player to get an LPGA Tour card, went birdie-birdie-eagle from the 13th to 15th holes in a 65…
[ad_1] Blues legend Terry, 37, is seeking a new club after rejecting Spartak Moscow this week. The free agent has been tipped to couple up with Rams manager Lampard at Derby. But Lampard said there is no chance of Terry popping up at Pride Park, handing Aston Villa a major boost in their hopes of…
[ad_1] The head coach of the Vancouver Canucks has a simple message for his players. “Everyone should feel pressure,” Travis Green said Thursday as players reported for medicals and physical testing. “Our team got 73 points last year. There’s pressure to get better for everyone.” Vancouver finished last season second-last in the Pacific Division with…
[ad_1] That is the view of Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, who will go up against Pogba on Saturday. Pogba, the £89million Manchester United star, has been criticised for too many tricks and not enough consistency ever since he returned to the club in the summer of 2016. Pogba’s United future has had a cloud hanging…
[ad_1] Tomas Tatar and Karl Alzner are two different players — one a scoring winger, the other a bruising defenceman. But they can relate to each other this season. Coming off challenging seasons, Tatar and Alzner both are in the same pressure cooker that is the Montreal Canadiens dressing room. Alzner was part of last…
[ad_1] And that has convinced manager Jurgen Klopp to start both Roberto Firmino and keeper Alisson against Tottenham, while Fabinho will be on the bench. There were fears the trio could effectively be sidelined for the early visit to Wembley tomorrow lunchtime. That was because of their midweek international commitments in Maryland, which saw them…
[ad_1] Milos Raonic was not going to miss another Davis Cup tie. Not if he could help it. The Canadian will play in his first Davis Cup tie since 2015 when he takes the court against Thiemo de Bakker of the Netherlands on Friday afternoon. He’ll be followed on to the court by Canada’s Denis…
[ad_1] Loftus-Cheek excelled on loan at Crystal Palace last season and returned to Chelsea this summer hoping to break into the first team. But just two substitute appearances under manager Maurizio Sarri has sparked concerns one of England’s brightest young talents could be wasted at the Blues. A move back to Selhurst Park over the…
[ad_1] This soap opera week began for the Ottawa Senators when an awkward video starring owner Eugene Melnyk was posted on the team’s website. In a rambling conversation, Melnyk stated he was committed to a total rebuild and that his team was “kind of in the dumpster.” The situation is even worse now that star defenceman Erik Karlsson has…
[ad_1] Few could have predicted that when the drama began; equally few could have predicted that 20 miles outside of central London, there would be a new revolution in the making at Vicarage Road, a ground which has proved over the years that the greatest dreams do come true. Elton John is still there, just…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs have heard the noise and appreciate the kind words. That doesn’t mean they plan on paying attention to the opinions of oddsmakers and opponents — mainly the ones pegging them as Stanley Cup favourites. “You take it as a compliment, but you take it with a grain of salt as…
[ad_1] The 2016 Premier League champions sold former PFA player of the year Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City in the summer. Jamie Vardy, who scored 24 times in their title season, has yet to complete 90 minutes this term and was banned for the last three games. Wes Morgan remains as skipper but boss Puel…
[ad_1] Head coach Todd McLellan, with his Edmonton Oilers coming off an embarrassing season, says the first order of training camp is demanding specific answers to one existential question. “Who are we?” McLellan said Thursday as the Oilers opened training camp at Rogers Place with medicals and physical tests. “Who do we want to be?…
[ad_1] Those are the words of Jason McAteer, the former Liverpool midfielder who, like Rice, was born in England but had Irish grandparents. Rice has come through the youth teams for The Boys in Green and made his senior debut in March 2018. The centre-half has made three senior appearances in total, but they have…
[ad_1] Four Canadian crews secured spots in A-finals at the world rowing championships on Thursday. Aaron Lattimer (men’s lightweight single), Jill Moffatt (women’s lightweight single), Hillary Janssens and Caileigh Filmer (women’s pair) and the PR3 mixed coxed four all will race for medals. The PR mixed coxed four crew of Andrew Todd, Bayleigh Hooper, Victoria Nolan, Kyle Fredickson and coxswain Laura Court finished second in their repechage to advance to the final.…
[ad_1] That’s what the Albania international’s agent, Mario Giuffredi, has revealed while revealing he could sign a new contract. Hysaj has forged a reputation as one of the most accomplished full-backs plying their trade in Serie A. And Sarri was linked with a move for the 24-year-old over the summer as he freshened up the…
[ad_1] Canada is off to a perfect start at the world volleyball championship. The Canadians (2-0) won in straight sets for the second time in as many days on Thursday, beating Egypt 3-0 (27-25, 30-28, 25-19) in Ruse, Bulgaria. “It was a difficult game, even though we won 3-0, especially in the second set it…
[ad_1] That is the belief of his Foxes team-mate Christian Fuchs. Last week, Maguire signed a new five-year deal with the 2016 Premier League champions after a summer of intense speculation. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was desperate to sign Maguire in the summer, with his stock on the rise following an impressive World Cup…
[ad_1] One of the best hockey players to ever hit the ice as an Ottawa Senator is on his way out after a decade in the national capital region. Erik Karlsson, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, was traded Thursday to the San Jose Sharks. The captain was widely rumoured to be on the trading block before…
[ad_1] That is according to former Manchester United pundit Dion Dublin. Rashford scored in both of England’s games over the international break leading to fresh debate about his future. After his breakthrough season under Louis van Gaal, Rashford has featured regularly for Manchester United but been unable to cement a place in Jose Mourinho’s starting…
[ad_1] The Erik Karlsson era is over in Ottawa. The Senators traded the star defenceman to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, just one day before Ottawa hits the ice for training camp. The Senators dealt Karlsson and prospect forward Francis Perron to the Sharks. Ottawa gets forwards Chris Tierney and Rudolfs Balcers, defenceman Dylan…
[ad_1] West Ham fans have endured a terrible start to the new season but will be hoping their team can kick-start their season against Everton this weekend. The Hammers are rooted to the foot of the table with zero points and 10 goals conceded with just two strikes to their name after four games. Manuel…
[ad_1] Players and fans were overcome with emotion after a moving ceremony capped a night of healing for the Saskatchewan community. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who says the Reds’ counter-attacking prowess will get them three points at Wembley. Liverpool went into the international break with a 100 per cent record following wins over West Ham, Crystal Palace, Brighton and Leicester. But they will face stern opposition when they travel…
[ad_1] The Dallas Stars signed centre Tyler Seguin to an eight-year contract worth $78.8 million US, the team announced Thursday. Seguin will receive an average annual salary of $9.85 million. The Stars used a unique way to announce the signing on Twitter. <a href=”https://t.co/bTvJuadtMt”>pic.twitter.com/bTvJuadtMt</a> —@DallasStars Seguin, 26, tied for seventh in the NHL with a career-high…
[ad_1] Hazard was named on Chelsea’s bench for their first two matches of the Premier League season after he made a late return from the World Cup. While Kane has started Tottenham’s first four matches of the campaign and scored two goals, ending his August hoodoo. Critics believe Kane hasn’t been at his best due…
[ad_1] Humboldt united once again on Wednesday night during a performance of “Amazing Grace”, which closed out the tribute ceremony. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Porto star Herrera is supposedly on Real Madrid’s wish list with January the next opportunity to sign the player. The 28-year-old is being eyed as the permanent replacement for Mateo Kovacic, who is currently on loan at Chelsea. If the Blues decide to make that transfer permanent then the plan is to bring Herrera…
[ad_1] Canada’s three teams are now a combined 8-0 at the inaugural Curling World Cup event in China after winning all their games for the second consecutive day. The women’s team, skipped by Rachel Homan, defeated South Korea 12-0 Thursday to improve to 2-0 — tied with Sweden and the United States for the best record in their…
[ad_1] Mbappe became one of world football’s most coveted players in the 2016/17 season thanks to a stellar campaign with Monaco, during which he scored 26 goals in 44 appearances. The France international’s displays, which drew comparisons to those of Arsenal and Les Bleus legend Thierry Henry, caught the eye of a slew of Europe’s…
[ad_1] The Broncos fell to the Nipawin Hawks 2-1 in an emotional 1st regular-season game since the team’s bus crashed in April, killing 16. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Ozil was left out of the Arsenal squad which faced West Ham last month and reports claimed he had been dropped after being told by Emery that he would be on the bench. Emery said Ozil had simply been struggling with illness and he was fit to start the following week against Cardiff. And…
[ad_1] Sold-out arena welcomes team that lost 16 people in April bus crash. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown, who has talked up the striker’s partnership with Andre Gray. United travel to Vicarage Road on Saturday evening looking to build on the three points earned at Burnley before the international break. But they face a tough test going up against Watford,…
[ad_1] The Olympic Games are supposed to be about the glory of sport. They’re also about politics. The potential Calgary bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics is no different. Municipal, provincial and federal politicians will mark out their territory and stand their ground. The Olympic bid process and hosting the Games can also be exercises in…
[ad_1] Liverpool sit top of the Premier League table with four wins from their opening four matches but face their toughest test of the season on Saturday (12.30pm). Jurgen Klopp’s side take on Spurs with Mauricio Pochettino’s side at Wembley looking to continue where they left off prior to the international break. Manchester City ran…
[ad_1] The Cedars have only been together for about a year, and they’ve made it to the finals of an international tournament. Now, the members of Lebanon’s national ice hockey team, which is based in Montreal, where players and arenas are more plentiful, begin their second season with a different goal in mind — gaining recognition…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho brought in just three new players this summer – Fred, Lee Grant and Diogo Dalot. It was far from what the Manchester United boss wanted as he bid to lay down a title charge and FIFA have appeared to stick the boot in themselves. Of the first team squad, Dalot has been…
[ad_1] Wayne Gretzky says the NHL should again allow its players to compete in the Winter Olympics because sending the world’s top ice hockey players is “always much better for everyone.” Speaking to The Associated Press on Thursday, the National Hockey League’s all-time leading scorer said he hopes the league and players’ association can “somehow…
[ad_1] Monreal has just one year left on his current deal and is thought to be in talks about extending his stay. The Spaniard has been linked with a move to Barcelona and Arsenal will want to avoid a similar situation to Alexis Sanchez last year when they were forced to let him join Manchester…
[ad_1] The Olympic Games are supposed to be about the glory of sport. They’re also about politics. The potential Calgary bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics is no different. Municipal, provincial and federal politicians will mark out their territory and stand their ground. The Olympic bid process and hosting the Games can also be exercises in…
[ad_1] The new game is out later this month and much of the build up is around player ratings. FIFA have revealed the top 100 players in the game through this week and will launch the game on September 28. And Liverpool fans will be pleased to see the improvement in Alexander-Arnold who has jumped…
[ad_1] Nova Scotia’s Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu is competing in what’s nicknamed the Super Bowl of equestrian sport — the World Equestrian Games. But it’s not just the competition the New Glasgow native has to keep an eye on. This year’s games are in North Carolina, which is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Florence, expected to make landfall Friday.…
[ad_1] ‘He’s a huge admirer of him’: Gareth Southgate claims Jose Mourinho ‘thinks the world’ of Manchester United starlet Marcus Rashford Gareth Southgate said that Jose Mourinho ‘thinks the world’ of Marcus Rashford Rashford scored twice for Southgate’s England during the international break But the 20-year-old is only a squad player under Mourinho at Manchester…
[ad_1] Formula One’s original night race, Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to hold off the challenge from Sebastian Vettel on the famous Marina Bay Street Circuit. Ferrari should fancy their chances at Singapore, but Mercedes have won three of the last four races in Marina Bay. Vettel took pole last year but wet weather from…
[ad_1] Pogba’s future has been uncertain this summer after links to Barcelona and suggestions of a fallout with Jose Mourinho. Paul Pogba has refused to rule out a move on several occasions and admitted he doesn’t know what the future holds. He also said he would be fined if he revealed what he really thought…
[ad_1] The Scottish Football Association recently announced they would continue to keep Hamden Park as Scotland’s home of football beyond 2020, despite talk of Murrayfield being used. But the decision did not go down well with Brown, who branded the Glasgow stadium as ‘one of the worst’ for atmospheres. “Do I think staying at Hampden…
[ad_1] Alexandre Lacazette is set to keep his place up front when Arsenal travel to Newcastle this weekend. The French striker earned his first start of the season last time out against Cardiff, scoring a goal and providing an assist. And the 27-year-old seems to have done enough to retain his spot in the starting…
[ad_1] Raikkonen’s five-year stint with Ferrari will come to an end this year after a swap was confirmed with Sauber. Taking Raikkonen’s place will be 20-year-old Charles Leclerc to partner Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari. For Raikkonen, he returns to the team where his Formula One career began way back in 2001. The announcement came as…
[ad_1] Tottenham could have a number of first team players unavailable ahead of their next Premier League match against Liverpool this weekend. Mauricio Pochettino is waiting on the fitness of Dele Alli after the 22-year-old pulled out of the England squad due to a minor muscle strain. The midfielder is expected to feature against the…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor to come face-to-face with Khabib Nurmagomedov next Thursday Conor McGregor will face-off with Khabib Nurmagomedov at a press conference before their UFC 229 grudge match, the promotion have announced. McGregor’s first showdown with Nurmagomedov since his rampage at the UFC 223 media day, where he threw a dolly through the window of…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s side wore the pink shirt in their last match against Burnley, and Manchester United have finally released it for sale. The ‘ice pink’ shirt is inspired by local newspaper the Manchester Evening News. “Already proving popular with United supporters, it’s the first pink shirt in the club’s history and is inspired by…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho desperately wanted to sign a centre-back during the recent window with Maguire and Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld at the top of his list. However, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward refused to break the bank and Mourinho was left with just three new additions to his current squad. Maguire went on to…
[ad_1] The highly anticipated FIFA 19 demo goes live today, with gamers eagerly waiting to get their first taste of the newest edition in the franchise. EA Sports have confirmed the teaser will go live this afternoon, and the gaming giants have also dropped a hint about the 10 teams which will be playable. Earlier…
[ad_1] Verstappen has been a controversial figure in Formula One this season, crashing into rivals and causing problems on the grid. Lewis Hamilton was caught on camera calling him a dickhead after the Bahrain Grand Prix and then he crashed into Sebastian Vettel at the Chinese Grand Prix. And Ecclestone thinks he’s got a bad…
[ad_1] The Toffees coughed up a mammoth £40m to secure the Brazilian from Watford this summer. The clubs’s decision to invest such a substantial sum on the talented forward raised a few eyebrows. But he impressed in Everton’s opening fixtures before being dismissed against Bournemouth. Despite having just moved to Goodison Park, Richarlison has admitted…
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic won his second Grand Slam of the year on Sunday, beating Juan Martin del Potro at the US Open, to move to 14 titles, three behind the world No 1, and six adrift of Federer’s record haul. With the Serb six years Roger Federer’s junior, and a year younger than Rafael Nadal,…
[ad_1] Aguero underwent surgery in April and missed the end of the season before playing at the World Cup. He scored twice in Russia and already has five goals in five games for Manchester City this season. The 30-year-old scored a double in the Community Shield and a hat-trick in the 6-1 win over Huddersfield.…
[ad_1] Zidane to Man Utd update Zinedine Zidane is tempted to take over at Manchester United – and he’s said yes to replacing Jose Mourinho. El Confidencial say the former Real Madrid boss is keen to take over at Old Trafford. Real president Florentino Perez is said to be furious with Zidane’s willingness to manage…
[ad_1] While the former World footballer of the year burst onto the Premier League stage with a boxful of fancy-dan tricks, Rashford is better focused on simply sticking the ball in the back of the net. Rashford scored the winning goal against Switzerland at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday, the third England home game…
[ad_1] Boxing News – Anthony Joshua’s Tyson Fury admission Anthony Joshua has revealed he wants to see Tyson Fury win his WBC heavyweight title fight against champion Deontay Wilder. “Good luck to them both… they’ve done well to get that fight underway,” Joshua told talkSPORT. “I’ve tried to work with both of them to get…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been linked to Dybala for years but his move to Juventus in 2015 effectively put their interest on ice. The 24-year-old cost Juve £23.4m when signing from Palermo and has largely impressed in Turin. He even managed to keep his place in the side this summer despite the £105m arrival of…
[ad_1] McGregor will be welcomed back to the UFC by the undefeated Nurmagomedov, the man who replaced him at the summit of the lightweight division, three weeks on Saturday in the main event of UFC 229. A whirlwind press tour was expected for the fight, which has been dubbed by many as ‘the biggest in…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho attempted to sign the Leicester centre-back this summer following Maguire’s stunning performances for England at the World Cup. Maguire seemed to quash any speculation that he would leave the Foxes though when he recently signed a new deal to keep him at the KingPower. Reports have suggested that Maguire’s new deal will…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former NBA Finals MVP and current pundit Paul Pierce, who believes just three teams can challenge for the Championship. James made the move from Cleveland Cavaliers to Los Angeles Lakers this summer despite reaching the Finals with the Cavs last season. They were swept 4-0 by Golden State Warriors in…
[ad_1] That is the view of Manchester United legend Gary Neville, who fears his side will be left trailing behind in the title race. United haven’t lifted the title since Sir Alex Ferguson left over five years ago when they finished 11 points clear of nearest challengers Manchester City. Jose Mourinho’s side have had a…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5 is fast-approaching with the international break almost over and FPL bosses itching for points when the action returns. Many managers will have been tempted to deploy their wildcards between the gap in fixtures, leading to huge numbers of transfer already. Aleksandar Mitrovic is among the most transferred in players…
[ad_1] The Brazilian superstar came in for criticism during the World Cup for play-acting having reacted dramatically after appearing to be trodden on by Mexico substitute Miguel Layun. ITV pundit Martin O’Neill was one that attacked Neymar during the Russia tournament, calling him ‘pathetic’. But that didn’t put off the 26-year-old who was booked again…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, who thinks the Premier League title is a more realistic ambition. Liverpool reached the European Cup final last term thanks to the exploits of their dynamic front three, but Real Madrid proved a bridge too far as they lost 3-1 in Kiev. Jurgen Klopp…
[ad_1] The Manchester City boss is arguably the best manager in the world having won domestic titles in England, Germany and Spain. He has also won the Champions League twice and led City to a domestic double last season. It came after winning the Premier League Manager of the Month award four months in a…
[ad_1] Firmino was a key part of Liverpool’s attacking triumvirate last term, netting 27 times as the Reds reached the Champions League final when they lost against Real Madrid. This term, however, Firmino has made a much slower start in the Premier League and he has registered one goal. Mane, meanwhile, has been in electric…
[ad_1] That is the view of Danny Murphy, who has given his thoughts on the ongoing concern of Kane and burnout fears surrounding the Tottenham striker. After helping England reach the World Cup semi-finals earlier this summer, Kane has struggled to make the impact he would have hoped at Spurs so far this term. Kane…
[ad_1] This week on Krown Countdown U, Jim Mullin, Gord Randall and Mike Hogan look at the progress of Oklahoma Sooner defensive tackle and St. Catharines native Neville Gallimore. Shawn Olson makes his first appearance of the season in X’s and Olson and shows us why Waterloo’s Tre Ford is the leading candidate so far…
[ad_1] It turns out ‘the super young player’ that Gareth Southgate referred to earlier this summer also knows how to fight. Mason Mount was having a sparkling Under 21 debut on Tuesday night with an assist and a goal against Latvia. But in the tense final moments, as England protected a 2-1 lead, the Chelsea…
[ad_1] Breanna Stewart led the Seattle Storm to their WNBA title Wednesday night, scoring 30 points in a 98-82 victory over the Washington Mystics in Game 3 of the best-of-five series. Stewart was the league MVP and was selected the Finals MVP after averaging 25.6 points in the three games. She scored 17 points in…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate insists Marcus Rashford can be England’s Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘He is a special talent’ Gareth Southgate has hailed striker Marcus Rashford as ‘a special talent’ Southgate believes Rashford could become England’s Cristiano Ronaldo He scored the winning goal against Switzerland at the King Power Stadium By Tom Farmery For Mailonline Published: 18:16…
[ad_1] The Boston Red Sox reached 100 wins for the first time since Ted Williams returned from World War II in the 1946 season, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 Wednesday night as David Price won his sixth straight decision. Price (15-6) allowed three hits and struck out seven. Unbeaten in 11 starts since July…
[ad_1] Lukaku scored twice in Belgium’s 3-0 victory over Iceland on Tuesday in their Nations League clash. Although Lukaku’s form has been questionable at times for Manchester United this term, he has been prolific on the international stage and his double for Roberto Martinez’s men took his tally to 43 goals in 77 appearances. Last…
[ad_1] Fans filled up the sold-out Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt, Sask., Wednesday night to watch the town’s Broncos play their first regular-season game since a bus crash claimed 16 lives in April. Many wore green and yellow, the Saskatchewan junior A hockey team’s colours, which have become familiar to most Canadians since the tragedy. Season-ticket…
[ad_1] Celtic news: Kieran Tierney insists the Hoops can keep Rangers at bay (Image: GETTY) Gerrard overhauled the Ibrox squad after his high-profile appointment in the summer, making 13 signings during the transfer window. They went into the Old Firm derby at Parkhead 11 days ago knowing that victory would see them leapfrog rivals Celtic…
[ad_1] The legendary tag team made a shocking return to WWE at WrestleMania 33 where they won a Fatal 4-Way Ladder Match for the RAW Tag Team Championships against Cesaro and Sheamus, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson as well as Big Cass and Enzo Amore. Their reunion, however, was cut short as Jeff suffered a…
[ad_1] Marcus Rashford has five goals in 11 starts for England (Image: GETTY) As a footballing nation these days, England don’t have much to make the world sit up and take notice but if Rashford really is as determined as he seems to make himself indispensable to the Three Lions cause, then Gareth Southgate is…
[ad_1] RAW General Manager Angle was forced to take a vacation by McMahon who blamed him for yet another attack she suffered from RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey. The 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist claims the RAW Commissioner and her husband WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Triple H are driving him…
[ad_1] Premier League fans will be delighted to wave goodbye to international football and see the English top flight back in action this weekend. However, a host of friendlies and the inaugural UEFA Nations League have taken their toll on teams with a number of players sustaining injuries. Luke Shaw suffered a sickening collision in…
[ad_1] Predators forward Austin Watson has been suspended without pay for the entire preseason and first 27 games of the regular season for domestic abuse. Commissioner Gary Bettman handed down the suspension Wednesday after an investigation and a hearing with Watson last week. Watson pleaded no contest in July to a charge of domestic assault…
[ad_1] Arsenal experienced a summer of change with Emery replacing Wenger in the dugout after the Frenchman stepped down in May. Emery quickly set about freshening up the squad he inherited from his predecessor, with five fresh faces welcome to the Emirates. Monreal was linked with a move away as the new regime took hold…
[ad_1] The Magpies are third from bottom with just one point from their opening four games. And for the second season in a row, Championship side Nottingham Forest knocked them out of the Carabao Cup. They face Arsenal at St James’ Park on Saturday with fans already bracing themselves for a survival fight in the…
[ad_1] Zidane quit Real Madrid after less than three years in charge of the club back in June. The decision to leave came after he guided Real to a third consecutive Champions League triumph. Zidane cited exhaustion as his reason for leaving the Bernabeu, despite Perez’s wishes that he stay on. The Frenchman was expected…
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[ad_1] The couple – who went their separate ways in 2007 – have not said “a single bad word” about each other in public. Their five children are on good terms with the business tycoon’s youngest son and daughter Aaron and Leah by Dasha Zhukova, Roman’s third wife from whom he has also now split. …
[ad_1] When Max Pacioretty told his kids he had been traded from the Montreal Canadiens, one of his three sons pointed to his bedsheets covered in NHL team logos and asked which one was Vegas. Problem is, the sheets were pre-Golden Knights. Instead, he showed his sons a YouTube video of the team’s pregame extravaganza…
[ad_1] The Russian was a breakout star during the World Cup, scoring four goals on the host nation’s route to the quarter-final. He was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer, with Liverpool rumoured to be interested in taking the winger. What allegations have been made? The allegations and subsequent…
[ad_1] A Rugby Canada deadline for disgruntled sevens players to sign contracts and report to training has come and gone with no apparent movement. “The players are unanimously united in their stated position to keep the men’s 15s and men’s 7s (teams) separate like the other top 11 rugby-playing nations in the world,” said Melvin…
[ad_1] The Swiss forward, who joined Liverpool from relegated Stoke this summer in a £13million deal, spent nearly three years at the German giants and won the Champions League, two Bundesliga titles, the European Super Cup, the World Club Cup and two German Cups. Bayern, with 18 titles and five European Cups among numerous other…
[ad_1] Hamilton and Vettel are locked in a fierce title battle which the Mercedes driver is currently leading by 30 points. However, the Marina Bay Street Circuit can test even the best of drivers and street-circuit lover Ricciardo is hoping to take full advantage of any slip ups. Red Bull have lacked the pace of…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former Liverpool midfielder turned pundit Danny Murphy. Jurgen Klopp’s side have won all four of their Premier League games so far this season and are second favourites with the bookies to win the title. They brushed aside West Ham 4-0 on the opening day but have found it harder…
[ad_1] Ramsey is currently in the midst of drawn out negotiations to extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season. Arsenal are facing the prospect of losing the Wales international on a free transfer if a fresh agreement is not struck. Express Sport understands Chelsea and Liverpool were sniffing around Ramsey over…
[ad_1] Unai Emery appears to have the Arsenal squad on his side after an energetic training session ended in laughs all around at London Colney. The Spanish boss will be delighted with the high spirits flowing around the camp despite a mixed start to the 2018/19 campaign. Arsenal have won two and lost two of…
[ad_1] You had a sense heading in to this year’s Ottawa Senators charity golf tournament that it wouldn’t be like any of the others held in the past quarter century. Too much had gone on this offseason, capped off by a video message sent to the fans by owner Eugene Melnyk Monday night in which he predicted four-fifths of…
[ad_1] Argentina international Dybala has become one of Europe’s most-coveted players since joining the Italian champions from Palermo in the summer of 2015. The 24-year-old enjoyed his best season with the Old Lady in the 2017-18 campaign, scoring 26 goals in 48 appearances. His impressive form reportedly caught the eye of Real Madrid, who this…
[ad_1] Canada’s Michael Woods won the 17th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Simon Yates lost a few seconds of his Vuelta lead on a difficult mountain stage won by Ottawa’s Woods on Wednesday. The 31-year-old outlasted the field in a 157-kilometre 17th stage that finished with a tough climb up Balcon de…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of beIN SPORTS pundit and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson. Loftus-Cheek came through the academy at Chelsea and made his Premier League debut aged 18 in January 2015. However, he has only made 23 league appearances for the Blues in over three-and-a-half years since then. Loftus-Cheek spent last season on…
[ad_1] Canadian curlers made a clean sweep on the opening day of the Curling World Cup event in China on Wednesday. On the women’s side, skip Rachel Homan kicked things off with a 6-5 win over Russia. Homan’s team out of Ottawa hasn’t made any changes to her team from last year. Emma Miskew, Joanne…
[ad_1] Emery brought in two new defenders in the summer transfer window, but one of them, Stephan Lichtsteiner, is yet to start a game. The other new face Sokratis Papastathopoulos has partnered Shkodran Mustafi in every game so far this term. However, Arsenal are yet to keep a clean sheet and have conceded eight goals…
[ad_1] Canada is off to a winning start at the world volleyball championship. Nicholas Hoag of Sherbrooke, Que., led the way with 12 points as Canada swept the Netherlands 3-0 (25-15, 25-23, 25-18) on Wednesday in Ruse, Bulgaria. It was Canada’s first win over the Netherlands in world championship history. The Canadians lost the previous…
[ad_1] The defender called off his move to the Russian capital today. He travelled to Rome on Friday to complete a medical after agreeing a deal worth around £3m for the season. But after thinking long and hard about the switch, Terry had a change of heart. He said in a statement: “After considerable thought,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of two-time World Drivers’ Championship winner Mika Hakkinen, who says Ferrari have a better car than Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton goes into this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix with a 30-point lead over second-placed Vettel. And he will be hoping to extend his advantage at the Marina Bay Street Circuit as he…
[ad_1] Shaqiri joined Liverpool from relegated Stoke in July for a fee of around £12million. The Switzerland international has made just two competitive appearances so far for the Reds but he has impressed off the bench. In the aftermath of Shaqiri’s arrival at Anfield, Nicol questioned whether he had the right attitude to be a…
[ad_1] The new Humboldt Broncos will be surrounded by support when they take home ice on Wednesday for their first regular season game since the bus crash in the spring. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team were on their way to Nipawin, Sask., for a playoff game on April 6 when their bus was struck by…
[ad_1] West Ham United’s attendance figures are being boosted by around 12,000 ‘fans’ on average per game, according to new research by BBC Sport. Freedom of Information requests have unearthed council data on seven Premier League teams – including the Hammers and Manchester United. The council figures provide accurate numbers of actual attendees rather than…
[ad_1] Glen Grunwald will become the president and CEO of Canada Basketball effective Oct. 1, the sport’s national governing body announced on Wednesday. Grunwald was general manager of the NBA’s Toronto Raptors from 1997 to 2004, an eight-year stint that saw the team acquire superstar Vince Carter. He moved on to the New York Knicks…
[ad_1] That is according to legendary Liverpool defender turned pundit Steve Nicol. Sturridge has had his injury problems in recent years at Anfield and has lost his first-team spot. The England international had a fine pre-season though and has been in every squad so far this term. He has come off the bench in three…
[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain successfully retained Mbappe this summer despite interest from Real Madrid. Mbappe proved the star of the World Cup, helping France lift the trophy for the first time since 1998 and skyrocketing his transfer value in the process. Having joined the French giants for £166m in 2017, Mbappe helped the club to a…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 budget news is beginning to emerge as EA Sports prepare to launch their newest edition of the best-selling football franchise. Premier League team transfer kittys appear to have been leaked ahead of launch, with four teams given over £100million to splash in the game. Manchester United failed to satisfy Jose Mourinho in…
[ad_1] In the early hours of Sunday morning, Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin will take part in the biggest boxing match of the year and one of the most anticipated rematches in the history of the sport. The pair’s second encounter takes place at the same venue for their controversial split draw, the T-Mobile Arena…
[ad_1] Neymar, who joined PSG in the summer of 2017 for a world-record fee of £200m, was heavily linked with a move away from the club in the summer having grown unhappy at the French giants. The Brazilian had been rumoured to be close to a move back to Spain, with Real Madrid interested in…
[ad_1] ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that he will team up with Kawhi Leonard and co on a partial guarantee. The Raptors are still looking to fill their roster with only 17 names on their list until today. Collinsworth joins having played in Dallas last season, where he made 32 appearances but only two from…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and legendary Liverpool defender Phil Thompson. Alisson joined the Reds from Roma in the summer for a then world-record fee for a goalkeeper of £66.8million. The Brazilian had a fine start to his Liverpool career under Jurgen Klopp, keeping a clean sheet in each of his…
[ad_1] The Columbus Blue Jackets and John Tortorella have agreed to a two-year extension that puts the head coach under contract through 2021. Tortorella, 60, is the franchise’s all-time wins leader with a record of 129-87-23 (.588 winning percentage) in 239 regular-season games since arriving on Oct. 21, 2015. He led the team to the…
[ad_1] Liverpool have won their first four Premier League games of the season and sit top of the table. The Reds have conceded just one goal so far this term, with that coming from a huge error by goalkeeper Alisson. Alisson was one of four new players who joined in the summer as Jurgen Klopp…
[ad_1] Federer remains the all-time Grand Slam holder with 20 wins to his name, the latest of which came back in January at the Australian Open. But Djokovic is closing the gap – and fast. After years of injury problems, the Serb os back to his bulldozing best. Djokovic won the US Open earlier this…
[ad_1] EA Sports have unveiled the 10 highest-rated players ahead of FIFA 19, completing their countdown of the top 100. The gaming giant has been revealing a batch of ratings every day in the lead up to the new release, with the latest edition of the FIFA franchise set to launch on September 28. Cristiano…
[ad_1] The NBA 2K19 Standard Edition is released worldwide TODAY – and here’s all you need to know about the best players. It is out on the PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch with physical and digital versions available. NBA 2K19 is coming to PCs via Steam and the 2K Store digitally. Unlock times have…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho trusts Rashford to become one of the best players in world football, despite his ongoing battle for consistency. The England international enjoyed a stellar international break, scoring in matches against Spain and Switzerland for Gareth Southgate’s side. There is, however, a feeling that he could do more for Manchester United,…
[ad_1] A Calgary economist is issuing a warning about some of the numbers presented by the city’s bid corporation for the 2026 Olympics Games, while a sports economist says the case for voting “no” in the Olympic plebiscite in November now is even stronger. Trevor Tombe says the actual cost of hosting the games will…
[ad_1] The Serie A giants want Gazidis to become their new chief executive. And the Guardian report that AC Milan believe he will head to San Siro in the coming weeks. It would be a bitter blow to Arsenal having undergone huge changes over the last six month. Gazidis has driven the change in manager…
[ad_1] Nadal is a Real Madrid super-fan and is currently recovering from injury after withdrawing from his US Open semi-final clash with world No 3 Juan Martin del Potro. The Spaniard has been an honorary member of the La Liga giants since 2014, often speaking out on how the club are faring. Rafael Nadal remains…
[ad_1] Man Utd star Pogba promised move Manchester United star Paul Pogba was promised a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid by agent Mino Raiola two years ago. The France international is on the Catalan giants’ radar ahead of the January transfer window amid his ongoing troubles at Old Trafford. The Manchester Evening News say…
[ad_1] Before Bernie Ecclestone left the sport, he struck a deal in 2016 which would see Sky Sports hold exclusive rights to broadcast all Formula One races. The announcement at the time stated the British Grand Prix would be broadcast on a new “free-to-air” channel with a highlights package also on the channel. That same…
[ad_1] Fekir speaks out Nabil Fekir says he has not discussed extending his Lyon contract following his failed move to Liverpool. “What happened with Liverpool is straight out of my head, I turned the page,” said Fekir. “We must not stop at this, we must move forward. There are things that must be accepted. “My…
[ad_1] Ashleigh Barty and Coco Vandeweghe battled to an thrilling 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (8-6) win over second seeds Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic on Sunday night to win their first Grand Slam as a pair. Their match, which was played before Novak Djokovic’s three-set win over Juan Martin del Potro, lasted over two and…
[ad_1] The summer signing arrived from Napoli in a deal worth £57m in Maurizio Sarri’s first move since his appointment. The Italian has impressed since the move and is already an important fixture in the side. And Chelsea teammate Loftus-Cheek has revealed he’s the best player in training. “Jorginho trains well all the time, he’s…
[ad_1] Ronaldo and Tevez spent two years at Manchester United together, forging a terrific partnership to help Sir Alex Ferguson’s side to six major trophies. Along with Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov, the duo fired United to Premier League titles in 2008 and 2009, as well as back-to-back Champions League finals. Manchester United lost both…
[ad_1] Defender Luke Shaw went off with a head injury during England’s game with Spain. He is thought to have suffered concussion and could be forced to sit out of the Watford game due to the new rules. But an article on the Manchester United website suggest that may not be the case and he…
[ad_1] The Frenchman came close to joining Liverpool in the summer with a deal seemingly in place before the World Cup. Prior to the Russia tournament, Fekir underwent a medical with the Reds but concerns over a long-standing knee issue reportedly contributed to a deal falling through. Liverpool could renew their interest in the midfielder…
[ad_1] FIFA 19’s September 28 release date is creeping closer with EA Sports’ latest title eagerly anticipated by its adoring fanbase. Many are expecting it to knock Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man off the top of the gaming charts, with Marvel’s first furore into the gaming world already a huge success. FIFA 19 budgets for Premier League…
[ad_1] Manchester United endured a torrid summer with Mourinho livid at Woodward’s failure to land his chief targets. The Red Devils boss demanded five new faces back in May, but ultimately ended the summer with just Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant as his only reinforcements. And the Manchester Evening News have now laid bare…
[ad_1] Varane bid backed Manchester United chiefs would have been willing to pay £100m for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane this summer. The Manchester Evening news claim Old Trafford bosses were ready to sanction the move if the France international was available. Jose Mourinho was desperate to sign a centre-half in the summer transfer window.…
[ad_1] The Shanghai Masters gets underway this week with 24 players competing in the newly revamped tournament in China. For the first time since its launch in 2007 it is being played as an invitational rather than a ranking event with a huge £725,000 prize fund. The 24 players competing, feature the top 16 in…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 is likely to take the gaming charts by storm – as it does every year. EA’s latest title hits shelves on September 28 and fans are eagerly awaiting this year’s release given the certain changes the developers have made. FIFA bigwigs over at EA have managed to nab the Champions League license…
[ad_1] Ronnie O’Sullivan is looking to retain his Shanghai Masters crown with victory in China once again with this year’s competition taking place between September 10-16. The Rocket breezed past Judd Trump in the final last year, seeing off his opponent 10-3. And all players will be keen to triumph more so than ever this…
[ad_1] Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho was desperate to sign a new defender during the transfer window. The former Chelsea chief had been heavily linked with Harry Maguire, Jerome Boateng and Toby Alderweireld. But despite significant speculation, deals failed to materialise. The Manchester Evening News reckon the trio weren’t the only centre-backs on Mourinho’s radar. …
[ad_1] Real Madrid have wanted Neymar ever since his time at Santos, with Barcelona and PSG both signing him in the time since. The Brazil international is one of the world’s biggest, and most marketable, players and has been in sensational form for PSG since his arrival 12 months ago. Real Madrid were ready to…
[ad_1] Liverpool boss Klopp pulled off a bargain transfer by paying Hull just £8million for Robertson two years ago. The Scotland international was signed to provide competition for Alberto Moreno at left-back and has since ousted the Spaniard from the Reds’ starting XI. The Liverpool star’s stunning rise has recently seen him given the Scotland…
[ad_1] Raikkonen will leave the Prancing Horse for the second time in his career at the end of the 2018 season to re-join Sauber. The 38-year-old has failed to win a single race in his second spell with Ferrari and has only finished second on three occasions in the last five years. As a result,…
[ad_1] Chelsea spent a combined £132m on goalkeeper Kepa and striker Morata. The Blues duo were selected for international duty by new Spain boss Luis Enrique. But neither got a run out over Spain’s two fixtures this past week. Sloan beat England 2-1 on Saturday and followed that up with a 6-0 routing of Croatia…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba is understood to be a Barcelona transfer target amid current uncertainty over his future at Old Trafford. The France international has endured a rocky relationship with Jose Mourinho over the last few months, fuelling talk of a sensational exit. Manchester United have insisted Pogba is not for sale but Barcelona…
[ad_1] The Brazilian is once again on loan at the Blues’ fellow Premier League side for the 2018-19 campaign having also spent the second half of last season at St James’ Park. But Kenedy has so far failed to replicate the promising performances of his six-month stint in the north east despite featuring in three…
[ad_1] The Spain international was linked with a big-money move to Merseyside by regular reports in his homeland. Asensio had teased that his future at the Bernabeu was potentially uncertain back in June, declaring: “Liverpool? When the World Cup is over, we’ll talk about that sort of thing.” Yet no move for the 22-year-old followed…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5 has almost arrived after the international break, and there are plenty of great value signings to make ahead of the weekend. Premium superstars can be easy to spot when they’re performing well, but you need a squad bristling with a range of talents in order to succeed. Watford have…
[ad_1] Humboldt Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki’s road to recovery is one filled with many highs and lows, after he was paralyzed when a truck crashed into the his team’s bus. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Lukaku scored twice as Belgium beat Iceland 3-0 in the Nations League last night with Hazard also netting a penalty. Lukaku has come in for some criticism at the start of this season despite scoring three Premier League goals for Manchester United. The forward has missed four ‘big chances’ according to the Premier League…
[ad_1] Gundogan – who still has two years left on his existing Manchester City contract – has played in all four of his side’s Premier League games this season. He was also a near ever-present feature for Pep Guardiola last term, clocking up 48 appearances in all competitions as City completed a Premier League and…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been widely tipped to challenge reigning champions Manchester City for the title. They have started the season in blistering form and top the table after four games, winning all four and conceding just one goal. The defence, with new goalkeeper Alisson, have been crucial in the fine start with Joe Gomez and…
[ad_1] Lynch adopted a meaner persona at SummerSlam following a Triple Threat Match which also involved Charlotte Flair and then Smackdown Women’s Champion Carmella. The Irish Lass Kicker came close to making the champion tap out with the Dis-Arm-Her but Charlotte hit her with Natural Selection and won the title. Following the match, the 31-year-old…
[ad_1] It’s one of those horrible scenarios that keeps you awake at night. Up there with: ‘Have I locked the front door?’ or: ‘is Brexit still going to be there when I get up?’ What happens to England if Harry Kane gets injured? We got a glimpse here. Kane, mercifully, got the rest others craved…
[ad_1] Josh Donaldson went hitless in in Cleveland debut, Edwin Encarnacion reached 30 homers for the seventh straight season and the Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Tuesday night. Cleveland lowered its magic number to three for a third straight AL Central title. Second-place Minnesota was hosting the New York Yankees. Acquired from…
[ad_1] ‘I don’t see Rashford ever displacing Lukaku’: Jamie Carragher tells England star to leave Manchester United… and join Everton Jamie Carragher fears Marcus Rashford won’t reach his potential at Old Trafford The 20-year-old displayed his talent with two goals in two games for England But he is unlikely to challenge Romelu Lukaku to be…
[ad_1] The Boston Red Sox have become the first team in the majors to clinch a playoff spot this season. Boston beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Tuesday night at Fenway Park, boosted by pinch-hitter Brock Holt’s go-ahead home run in the seventh inning. Guided by rookie manager Alex Cora, the Red Sox have…
[ad_1] England avoided the unwanted record of becoming the first Three Lions side to lose four games on the bounce after they beat Switzerland 1-0 at the King Power Stadium. Marcus Rashford’s goal was all that separated the two sides on the night which saw England’s second-string side turn things up in the second half…
[ad_1] The forward is currently at Burton on a pay-as-you-play deal but is still actively looking for a move away from the League One outfit. Bent has a wealth of experience after playing in the top flight for Tottenham, Aston Villa, Charlton, Ipswich, Fulham and Sunderland. The 34-year-old also played alongside Gerrard at international level…
[ad_1] Smackdown will celebrate its 1,000th episode on October 16 at the Capital One Arena in Washington and WWE seem keen to pull out all the stops to honour that impressive milestone. Numerous wrestling legends have been linked with a stunning return, and one of them is WWE Hall of Famer Edge. The Rated-R Superstar,…
[ad_1] Valdes, who plays for Mexican side Morelia, made a derogatory gesture with his eyes before his country’s match with South Korea on Monday. The player was photographed making the gesture while posing for pictures with a South Korean fan. The image was widely spread online in South Korea and Valdes eventually issued an apology.…
[ad_1] Rodgers was forced to leave the field during the second quarter against the Bears but returned to lead Green Bay to an opening week 24-23 win. Packers were 17-0 down at halftime but Rodgers starred in the final quarter. The quarterback threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns including a 75-yard touchdown pass to…
[ad_1] That is according to former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher. Carragher was speaking ahead of tonight’s international friendly between England and Switzerland. Shaqiri, who joined Liverpool from Stoke in the summer, started for the visitors at the King Power. Carragher says Shaqiri has made an impact already in his two substitute appearances for…
[ad_1] According to Sky Sports, rumour has it that Vince McMahon’s promotion would be willing to pay a handsome fee to bring Michaels back for one more match. The Heartbreak Kid retired in 2010 after failing to beat Undertaker for the second consecutive year at WrestleMania. Since that night HBK has remained true to his…
[ad_1] Marcus Rashford fired England to victory against Switzerland after a mixed display from the Three Lions at the King Power Stadium. The Manchester United star slotted home after a terrific, deep cross from Kyle Walker as Gareth Southgate’s men signed off from the international break with a win. Danny Rose was also in fine…
[ad_1] Williams was beaten in the US Open final on Saturday by Japan’s Naomi Osaka in straight sets. However, the match will be more remembered for Williams’ outrageous behaviour in which she was given a code violation after her coach Patrick Mourataoglu appeared to be instructing her from the stands. The former world No 1…
[ad_1] It was more the concern that, on a night when TV coverage reverted to black-and-white to mark the 25th anniversary of Kick It Out, England’s football had lost its new direction and gone back to the bad old days. Although for an anxious first 54 minutes, both disasters looked a distinct possibility. Gareth Southgate…
[ad_1] The Ferrari driver today announced he would be rejoining Sauber, the team he began his F1 career with back in 2001. Raikkonen only drove for the team for one season before earning a move to McLaren in 2002. David Robertson, who had an eye for emerging F1 talent at the time, was the man…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Hammers legend Sir Trevor Brooking, who is hoping for a surprise positive result from his old side’s oncoming difficult fixtures. West Ham came into the new campaign with plenty of optimism following the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini and a strong transfer window. But they have failed to take a…
[ad_1] Toro Rosso are still searching for a replacement for Pierre Gasly, who will join Max Verstappen at Red Bull. Daniel Ricciardo’s stunning switch to Renault, which was announced over the summer break, led to the Austrian outfit promoting Gasly to their main team. Brendon Hartley has yet to agree a new deal to stay…
[ad_1] Pogba’s relationship with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United has become increasingly strained and the Frenchman has done little over the past few weeks to suggest his long-term future remains at Old Trafford. In a recent interview, he said: “My future right now is with Manchester. “I have a contract. Currently, I play there, but…
[ad_1] Hosting the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Calgary will cost about $5.23 billion, according to the organization tasked with exploring a possible bid. The new estimate, part of a draft plan prepared by Calgary 2026, is nearly $1 billion more than that of the Calgary Bid Exploration Committee, which pegged the price at $4.6 billion in…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate will be pleased with England’s second half performance against Switzerland as the Three Lions picked up a solid 1-0 win at the King Power Stadium. Marcus Rashford was on the scoresheet again, with the Manchester United star giving Southgate plenty to think about going forward. The Manchester United ace is not a…
[ad_1] Marcel Rocque makes no bones about his coaching technique: he’s an intense, results-oriented instructor who’s not afraid to be blunt and direct when needed. His style meshed with Team Homan in the past and the 2017 world champions hope it will work for them this season. Rocque, a member of the legendary Ferbey Four…
[ad_1] Marcus Rashford scored a second-half winner as a young and much-changed England avoided an unprecedented fourth successive defeat by beating Switzerland. The Manchester United forward clinically side-footed the ball home at the back post in the 54th minute at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium after an over-hit corner was swung back in by Kyle…
[ad_1] In a pre-training camp shocker, Steve Yzerman is leaving his post as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Julien BriseBois, who arrived in Tampa eight years ago with Yzerman and served under him, has been named the seventh GM in franchise history. The 41-year-old had long been considered a future NHL GM. Yzerman, in the final…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal and England right-back Alex Scott. Xhaka has often come under criticism from fans and the media since joining the Gunners in 2016. However, Scott claims England gave the 25-year-old far too much time on the ball in the first half of the match…
[ad_1] Connor Hellebuyck excels with a goalie stick, but how he handles a hammer or paint brush remains to be seen. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender had an eventful off-season, signing a six-year, US$37-million extension in July and buying his first house in Michigan. “Home ownership is completely different than renting,” Hellebuyck said with a laugh…
[ad_1] That is according to Gerrard’s former Anfield team-mate Jason McAteer, who has defended Gers’ start to the new season. Rangers appointed Gerrard as Graeme Murty’s replacement back in May, with McAllister selected as his assistant at the same time. And the Liverpudlians quickly set about freshening up the squad they inherited with a host…
[ad_1] NHL commissioner Gary Bettman tells The Associated Press the league is complying with a judge’s order by entering mediation with former players in a bid to settle a concussion lawsuit. Bettman, however, downplayed the significance of the talks, saying the NHL is following the judge’s request and the league’s position has not changed in arguing…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Old Lady star Blaise Matuidi, who says the Portuguese is the best player on the planet. Cristiano Ronaldo opted to cut ties with Real Madrid this summer in order to begin a new chapter of his career at Juventus. And he’ll be eager to replicate a fraction of his…
[ad_1] CBC Sports’ Signa Butler discusses the public outcry to the Australian cartoon published in the Herald Sun. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and Manchester United legend Gary Neville. Kane was rested for England’s friendly against Switzerland tonight, taking up a place on the bench. The Tottenham man played the full 90 minutes in the Nations League opener against Spain on Saturday, where England lost 2-1. He started all…
[ad_1] The start of training camp can’t come soon enough for the two newest Montreal Canadiens. Forwards Tomas Tatar and Nick Suzuki, acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights along with a draft pick in the deal for ex-captain Max Pacioretty early Monday morning, told reporters on Tuesday that they’re pumped to hit the ice for…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp. Loftus-Cheek will start for England in their friendly against Switzerland tonight. The 22-year-old has made two Premier League appearances so far for Chelsea this season but both have come from the bench. Loftus-Cheek impressed in a successful World Cup for England…
[ad_1] The Canadian women’s lightweight double boat is moving on to the semifinals at the world rowing championships. Jennifer Casson of Kingston, Ont., and Kate Haber of Owen Sound, Ont., finished second in their repechage on Tuesday to advance to the semis on Thursday. The Canadian women’s four boat did not advance after the repechage…
[ad_1] The Messi vs Ronaldo debate has rumbled on for years, with both players reaching the pinnacle of the game. The ballon d’Or has been shared equally between Messi and Ronaldo over the past 10 years. They are two of the most highest-paid players on the planet and have worldwide marketing pull. Messi is often…
[ad_1] It was almost 30 years ago to the day that Canada’s Dave Steen climbed the Olympic medal podium in 1988 in Seoul, winning bronze in the decathlon. Steen shared the podium with gold medallist Christian Schenk and his East German teammate Torsten Voss. And while rumblings about rampant steroid use cast a black cloud…
[ad_1] Keita rocked up at Anfield this summer, 12 months on from the Reds striking a deal with RB Leipzig to sign him. And he enjoyed a promising pre-season as Jurgen Klopp’s side looked to click into gear as quickly as possible. Keita shone from the start as Liverpool dispatched West Ham, Crystal Palace and…
[ad_1] An Australian newspaper is defending a cartoon depiction of Serena Williams’ U.S. Open outburst after widespread online criticism called the caricature “racist” and “sexist.” “The cartoon about Serena is about her poor behaviour on the day, not about race. The world has just gone crazy,” said cartoonist Mark Knight. Damon Johnston, editor of the Herald Sun,…
[ad_1] England face Switzerland in an international friendly tonight and there are plenty of changes expected to Gareth Southgate’s squad. Leicester’s King Power is expected to be a sell-out for the clash, which could see Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri star for the Swiss. England manager Gareth Southgate is set to make some major changes to his…
[ad_1] Chad Owens is back with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The CFL team added the league’s most outstanding player from 2012 to its practice roster on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Owens played for the Ticats in 2016 before joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders last year. He was cut by Saskatchewan in training camp. Owens’ best year, including his…
[ad_1] That is the brutal verdict of Keane’s former Republic of Ireland team-mate Tony Cascarino. It has emerged this week Ireland assistant manager Keane allegedly had a behind-the-scenes bust up with Arter back in May. The former Manchester United captain is said to have called the 28-year-old a “p****” and a “c***” when he was receiving…
[ad_1] Chelsea signed Ampadu from Exeter City last summer having forged a reputation as one of the most promising talents in the football league. And he was utilised fleetingly by Antonio Conte in his first year at Stamford Bridge after making his first-team debut in the Carabao Cup. Ampadu has turned heads with his performances…
[ad_1] The Reds travel to Italy to face the Serie A runners-up on October 3 in their second European outing of the season. However, Liverpool fans may not be watching their side in Napoli’s 60,000 capacity stadium. This is because club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has asked UEFA if the Italian outfit can play their…
[ad_1] Sam Darnold made a stellar debut despite throwing a pick-6 on his first NFL snap and the New York Jets intercepted five passes while routing the Detroit Lions 48-17 on Monday night. The 21-year-old Darnold became the youngest quarterback to start a season opener since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, and he got off to…
[ad_1] That is according to French football expert and ESPN FC pundit Julien Laurens. Zidane is the favourite to replace Jose Mourinho at Manchester United if the Portuguese was to leave the club. Mourinho is still the favourite with the bookies to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job, despite United beating…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says in a new video and open letter that he and the franchise are in Ottawa for the long haul. Echoing at times the tone of an open letter to season ticket holders in March, Melnyk promised a fresh start with a rebuilt team this season after a “horrible” 2017-18 season that saw…
[ad_1] Zidane revealed on Monday he is keen on returning to management. The France legend left Real Madrid at the end of last season after winning the Champions League in each of his three years at the club. “I am sure that I will coach again before long,” Zidane told Spanish outlet TVE. “This is…
[ad_1] Calgarians will get a detailed look at how the city could host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games when a draft plan is presented to city council Tuesday. Capital and operational costs, construction requirements and which sports would be held in which venues are expected to be unveiled by the bid corporation Calgary 2026.…
[ad_1] Manchester United signed Pogba from Juventus in the summer of 2016, with the France international returning to Old Trafford in a then world-record £89million transfer. Two years on, however, and the 25-year-old continues to be linked with a sensational move away. Express Sport understands Barcelona are intrigued by the prospect of bringing him to…
[ad_1] On the ice, Riley Cote was a tough guy who often encouraged his opponents to drop their gloves. Now, the retired NHL enforcer is asking hockey players to drop their alcohol and opioids, so they can pick up pot. “It’s changing the conversation when it comes to the recovery process,” Cote, 36, said in…
[ad_1] Alderweireld was among Manchester United’s summer targets with Jose Mourinho desperate to land a central defender. But Ed Woodward refused to pay the money Tottenham quoted and United ended the transfer window with a new centre-back. The Belgium ace, 29, has won his place back in the Tottenham team, starting three of the four…
[ad_1] Rich Champion is just about the hottest thing on four legs these days. The rodeo star (full name: Richmond Champion) won bareback titles this year and last year at the Calgary Stampede and fully lived up to his fantastic name when he became the first to ever to win a million bucks in a single day’s…
[ad_1] Willian endured a difficult season during Antonio Conte’s final season in charge, failing to nail down a regular starting spot. With the Brazilian’s future uncertain at the club both Manchester United and Barcelona were willing to offer him a way out. While Jose Mourinho was keen on a reunion at Old Trafford, it was…
[ad_1] Manchester United signed Depay from Lyon in the summer of 2015 with Louis van Gaal adamant he would not go the same way as Angel Di Maria, who had toiled the following year. A bright start to his Old Trafford career then ensued, with the player scoring a brilliant brace in a Champions League…
[ad_1] The France international joined the Blues last summer, however, the midfielder failed to impress at Stamford Bridge. New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri decided to let the 24-year-old leave, with Bakayoko joining AC Milan on loan. However, the Italian giants have an option to make the deal permanent next summer. And Fabinho, who played with…
[ad_1] The new Humboldt Broncos will take home ice on Wednesday for their first regular season game since the tragic and deadly team bus crash that shook the town and the hockey community as a whole. Following the game, the team will remember the 16 players, staff and member of the media who lost their lives…
[ad_1] Luke Shaw has been spotted arriving at Csrrington as the Manchester United ace begins his recovery following a nasty concussion. The left-back was involved in a sickening collision with Dani Carvajal during England’s 2-1 defeat against Spain on Saturday, with Shaw having to be stretchered off the pitch. The 23-year-old was treated by 10…
[ad_1] Raikkonen has shocked the Formula One world by returning to Sauber from rivals Ferrari. The 38-year-old started his career at Sauber, spending a year there before going on to join McLaren and, later on, Ferrari. Raikkonen has now opted to make a sensational return to his old side, with the Finn primed to complete…
[ad_1] Messi requests Man Utd deal Barcelona star Lionel Messi wants the club to sign Manchester United star Paul Pogba, who continues to flirt with a stunning move away from Old Trafford. That’s according to OK Diario’s Eduardo Inda, who said: “Messi has asked for Pogba, but the problem of Barça is the Financial Fair…
[ad_1] Hamilton leads the F1 championship by 30 points with six wins to Sebastian Vettel’s five. Kimi Raikkonen is 92 points back making it virtually a straight shootout between Hamilton and Vettel for the remainder of the season. Seven races remain as the pair both look to get their fifth world title. And Lewis Hamilton…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was under pressure after losing two of the clubs opening four games in the Premier League this season. The Red Devils were defeated away at Brighton before losing at home to Tottenham in August. Despite returning to winning ways against Burnley before the international break, the manager’s position is still…
[ad_1] Canada’s 2018 Olympic curling representatives are in Suzhou, China this week for the inaugural Curling World Cup event. Rachel Homan and Kevin Koe are once again wearing the maple leaf at an international competition and they’ll be joined by Canada’s world mixed doubles curling championship representatives, Laura Walker (formerly Crocker) and Kirk Muyres. The…
[ad_1] Tottenham star Lloris is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football, with his stock at an all-time high after helping France win the World Cup in Russia this summer. However, Chelsea coach Lollichon has now launched a stunning attack on the shot-stopper. And he also rates PSG’s goalkeeper Alphonse Areola,…
[ad_1] Former world champion Raikkonen will call time on his five-year spell with the Prancing Horse once the season reaches its conclusion. The Finn is one of the longest serving members of the current crop of F1 drivers and was the last man to win the world championship for Ferrari with his 2007 triumph. The…
[ad_1] Former Reds ace Stan Collymore reckons the north Londoners will sit deep in a bid to frustrate Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool have impressed in the early stages of this campaign. They are currently unbeaten and sit top of the pile with four games played. Collymore, who played 64 Premier League games for the Merseyside…
[ad_1] Reports have circulated over the last week suggesting the Finn’s time with Ferrari was coming to an end. And now the F1 team have confirmed the decision with Charles Leclerc expected to be the replacement. A statement read: “Maranello – Scuderia Ferrari announces that, at the end of the 2018 season, Kimi Raikkonen will…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho was in attendance as Dalot turned out for the reserve team against Stoke on Friday. The Portuguese youngster signed from Porto back in the summer and was just one of three fresh faces to arrive – with Fred and Lee Grant being the other two. Manchester United signed Dalot in…
[ad_1] Djokovic, who won his 14th Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows, regained his status as the most profitable man on the tour. Despite winning fewer events – 71 career titles to Federer’s 98 – and six fewer Grand Slams, Novak Djokovic has managed to accumulate more in prize money than his great rival. The…
[ad_1] Real Madrid signed Courtois from Chelsea this summer but, so far, the Belgium international has endured a mixed start to life at the Bernabeu. The shot-stopper has spent the majority of his time back in the capital stuck behind Keylor Navas in the pecking order. Courtois’ move to Real Madrid was badly received by…
[ad_1] James, 33, started all 82 regular-season games for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season for the first time in his illustrious career. The three-time NBA champion also averaged 42 minutes per game in the playoffs. And Lakers coach Walton has revealed he’ll keep checking in on James, adding he’s open to resting the small forward…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah form the three-man shortlist for the accolade, but there are a number of notable absentees, including Griezmann and Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in London in a fortnight’s time. Griezmann enjoyed an incredible season last term with Atletico, inspiring them…
[ad_1] Manchester United vice executive-chairman Woodward is keen to appoint a director of football to help bring some stability to Old Trafford. The Red Devils endured a rocky summer in the transfer market, with Mourinho understood to be aggrieved at their failure to bring in more fresh faces. The Manchester United manager wanted five fresh…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Messi’s Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez, who believes the Argentinian is more focused on helping the Nou Camp outfit to trophies on the pitch. Messi missed out on the three-man shortlist for the award with Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah given the nod. It comes despite Messi helping Barcelona…
[ad_1] Rondo as good as Kobe? Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has boldly likened Rajon Rondo’s basketball IQ to that of Kobe Bryant. The Lakers’ acquisition of 32-year-old point guard Rondo was questioned because of his questionable shooting. But 2008 champion Rondo brings much-needed experience to a Lakers’ roster packed with promise and…
[ad_1] Zielinski only recently signed a new long-term deal with the Serie A outfit that has a £107million release clause inserted into his contract. Napoli are desperate to keep hold of their main stars with Dries Mertens and Kalidou Koulibaly also in line for big pay rises. Despite the new deal for Zielinski, Italian outlet…
[ad_1] Ronaldo is in the running for the individual award, FIFA’s new edition of their old Player of the Year award having moved away from the Ballon d’Or awards – presented by French magazine France Football – two years ago. The Portuguese ace has won the accolade in both of the first two years, beating…
[ad_1] Bailey was on the radars of both Arsenal and Liverpool during the summer transfer window, but neither were able to convince him to leave Germany. Arsenal have been looking to add more options out wide since the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott have left over the past 12 months. Liverpool,…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Argentina and Inter striker Lautaro Martinez who wants the Barcelona ace to return to international football. Messi’s Argentina future has been in doubt since the South American side were dumped out of the World Cup by eventual champions France at the last-16 stage. Messi has been left out of the…
[ad_1] The Croatian has been sidelined for their perfect start to the Premier League campaign with a mysterious stomach muscle issue. He returned from the World Cup claiming he couldn’t sit inside his car without intense pain and said: “I’d always grit my teeth and play for Croatia but now I am paying the price.”…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Leicester star Kasper Schmeichel, who is delighted Maguire has signed a new deal. Maguire quashed any speculation surrounding his future over the weekend when he put pen to paper on a new five-year contract that will see him stay at the King Power Stadium until 2023. The England defender…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate hailed Harry Maguire as one of the best ball-playing defenders in Europe ahead of the England centre-back stepping out on home turf. Since going to Euro 2016 with his friends to watch the Three Lions take on Slovakia, it is fair to say the 25-year-old’s ascent has been remarkable. The last 15…
[ad_1] Djokovic clinched his third US Open title on Sunday night with a straight-sets victory over Juan Martin del Potro – 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. The victory ensured Djokovic’s second Grand Slam of the season and lifts him to third in the world rankings after they were published on Monday. With Nadal relinquishing his crown after…
[ad_1] Kasper Schmeichel says Leicester tying down Harry Maguire to a new five-year contract has made a strong statement to Premier League rivals Harry Maguire signed a new five-year deal at Leicester over the weekend Maguire was a target of Premier League rivals Manchester United in the summer Kasper Schmeichel said the club have made…
[ad_1] There’s 11 years between the Los Angeles Lakers superstar and Philadelphia 76ers ace but ‘Brotherly Love’ will bring the two together. The show, which is set to be shown on NBC, will be produced by James and is going to be based on the life of Simmons. It’s not the first time James has…
[ad_1] Luke Shaw returns to Manchester United for further assessment after being knocked out during England’s defeat by Spain at Wembley Luke Shaw has returned to Manchester United for further assessment Shaw has gone back to United after losing consciousness against Spain The 23-year-old full back is expected to make a speed and full recovery …
[ad_1] The Game will take on Undertaker for the last time ever at WWE Super Show-Down on October 6 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. The WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative appeared on RAW to address Taker’s return from last week, which saw him having an intense confrontation with…
[ad_1] One of the longest contracts in sport is complicating the FA’s plan to bring the England players’ commercial operation in-house. It has emerged that Terry Byrne, David Beckham’s former personal manager, has a deal in place to represent the Team England squad until 2030 — when the UK and Ireland could well be hosting…
[ad_1] The second Monday Night football game of the season will see the Oakland Raiders face off against the Los Angeles Rams at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum in California and Express Sport takes you throughhow to keep up with the action live. The biggest trade in the NFL this year saw Khalil Mack being traded by…
[ad_1] Both Milan clubs want the Chelsea midfielder and could be poised to land the 31-year-old, who will be free to talk to clubs after December with his contract running out in June, as a free agent. Inter’s No1 midfield target this summer was Real Madrid’s Luka Modric but they failed in their bid to…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Eskimos have acquired international running back Martese Jackson and a conditional sixth-round draft pick in the 2020 CFL draft from the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto will receive the Eskimos’ third-round pick in 2019. The deal was announced on Monday. Jackson has recorded 14 carries for 63 yards and five receptions for 29 yards…
[ad_1] Just two months ago the nation believed England had one foot in the World Cup final. Defeat by Croatia rolled into defeat by Belgium in the third/fourth place play-off, with defeat by Spain added to the list in the first game of the new season. England, heading into a clash with Switzerland – ranked…
[ad_1] And his biggest fans cheered him on all the way on a day Cook, 33, may have been expecting to celebrate for other reasons. The former England captain’s wife Alice led 20,000 fans in a standing ovation. And she was back on her feet clutching the couple’s younger daughter Isabelle, who is two next…
[ad_1] Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from the Emirates Monday 10, September Arsenal star Mesut Ozil could join Turkish giants Fernerbache Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United are also monitoring the situation Alan Smith reveals the moment his mother answered the phone to Sir Alex Ferguson Matteo Guendouzi was told to join…
[ad_1] WWE announced that Young will be replacing experienced announcer Jonathan Coachman and will link up with Michael Cole and Corey Graves tonight at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 32-year-old called the action on the red brand twice before assuming full-time duties and also appeared on the commentary booth on NXT…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva, who reckons there’s plenty more to come from Torreira. After being limited to substitute appearances, Torreira has only shown flashes of his talent, although he did set up Alexandre Lacazette for his winner after coming off the bench in the 3-2 victory away to…
[ad_1] Canadian cycling team member Stefan Ritter is recovering from a head injury in an Edmonton hospital after crashing heavily at the Pan American Track Championships in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Ritter, 20, is in stable condition but remains in intensive care at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, according to Cycling Canada spokesperson Karine Bédard. The Edmonton cyclist was injured Aug. 30 during the men’s Keirin…
[ad_1] Keane, Ireland’s assistant manager, has been accused of calling Arter a “p****” and a “c***” back in May after the player was injured and unable to train. It has also been claimed that Keane was involved in an argument with Jon Walters around Ireland’s friendlies with France and USA. A leaked WhatsApp audio of…
[ad_1] John Tavares got a glimpse of William Nylander’s skill at informal practices and scrimmages this summer. With clock ticking down to training camp, Toronto’s new star centre is confident the winger with silky-smooth hands and a bullet shot to match will be there when the Maple Leafs hit the ice for real later this…
[ad_1] Messi has forged a reputation as one of football’s best ever talents during the course of his trophy-laden career at the Nou Camp. And later this year he will be hoping to vie it out once again for the prestigious Ballon d’Or, which he has won on five occasions to date. Lionel Messi recently…
[ad_1] Kelly Olynyk could have been trying to squeeze the last gasp out of summer before another long NBA season tips off. Instead, the 27-year-old from Kamloops, B.C., and five other NBA players practised twice Monday in a university gym in downtown Montreal, lending their talent for the last time in Canada’s quest to secure…
[ad_1] The Tottenham striker scored six goals at the World Cup in Russia last summer as England reached the semi-finals, but Kane flagged as the tournament wore on and has now not netted in his last four internationals. Kane worked hard but had few opportunities in the 2-1 Nations League loss to Spain on Saturday…
[ad_1] Now that the saga is finally over in Montreal, Rob Pizzo explores which team’s fanbase should be happier after the trade. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Antonio Rudiger, who joined the Blues last summer in a £29m deal, has claimed that the Argentine is the only footballer better than Hazard, with Kylian Mbappe behind them. Fans were stunned when the five-time Ballon d’Or winner missed out on the nominations for this year’s The Best FIFA Men’s Player award, as Cristiano…
[ad_1] Keegan Bradley held off Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff to win the rain-plagued BMW Championship on Monday for his first PGA Tour victory in six years. Though Rose was runner-up at the FedEx Cup playoff event at Aronimink, he didn’t come up short in the world ranking. Rose hit No. 1 in the…
[ad_1] Messi has forged a reputation as one of the globe’s top talents during his storied career and has earned five Ballon d’Or awards in the process. He’ll be hoping to vie it out for that gong once again in December having shone for Barcelona as they won La Liga in Ernesto Valverde’s first season…
[ad_1] You win some, you lose some. Making player moves to give a team the best chance at long-term success is a big part of a general manager’s role with a professional sports franchise. With the Quebec general election campaign rolling along, one has to wonder where GM Marc Bergevin’s popular vote count sits among…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip Monday 10, September Liverpool duo Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold are to be offered new contracts Manchester United are interested in signing Mexico international Hirving Lozano But Barcelona have already made contact with Lozano’s representatives Zinedine…
[ad_1] Two Canadian crews won heats on the second day of the world rowing championships. Andrea Proske of Victoria and Gabrielle Smith of Unionville, Ont., won their heat in the women’s double sculls, while Carling Zeeman of Cambridge, Ont., finished first in a women’s single heat on Monday in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Proske and Smith, coming…
[ad_1] Weigl has been linked with a move to Manchester City in recent days. The German joined Dortmund from 1860 Munich in 2015 and has played 126 times for them, despite still only being 23 years of age. However, he is yet to make an appearance for Borussia Dortmund this season, who have picked up…
[ad_1] James signed a four-year contract with Los Angeles Lakers in July after leaving Cleveland Cavaliers following back-to-back NBA Finals defeats. The small forward is now hoping to help a young Lakers side challenge the top teams in the upcoming campaign. But a time will come when the 33-year-old must decide to call time on…
[ad_1] Chelsea news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Stamford Bridge Monday 10, September Maurizio Sarri has already started drafting his January wishlist He’s interested in AC Milan duo Alessio Romagnoli and Mattia Caldara Cesc Fabregas could be on the verge of a move to AC Milan Alan Smith has revealed that…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch action from the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. Competition coverage begins with the hoop and ball individual apparatus finals on Tuesday at 12:55 p.m. ET. Action resumes on Thursday at 11:55 a.m. ET with the club and ribbon individual apparatus finals, followed by the…
[ad_1] That is according to former Arsenal and England midfielder Ray Parlour. Kane won the Golden Boot at the World Cup in the summer, scoring six goals for Gareth Southgate’s side. But three of them came from the penalty spot and after not netting in the 2-1 Nations League loss to Spain on Saturday, Kane…
[ad_1] The International Tennis Federation is defending the chair umpire who gave Serena Williams three code violations during the U.S. Open final, saying his “decisions were in accordance with the relevant rules.” Williams was cited by Carlos Ramos three times Saturday during her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka: for getting coaching signals; for breaking…
[ad_1] Shaw suffered a concussion, and the injury was deemed to be so bad that Sky Sports would not broadcast any replays of the incident. What happened to Luke Shaw? The Manchester United full-back suffered a concussion as he went up for a header with Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal during England’s 2-1 defeat at…
[ad_1] The ITF were initially reluctant to get involved in the feud, which was sparked during the US Open final, but they have now given their backing to Ramos. Williams was handed a game-penalty at 5-4 down against Naomi Osaka – a move which ultimately sealed her defeat and ensured her chance of catching Margaret…
[ad_1] United boss Jose Mourinho was desperate to add a centre-back to his squad this summer in order to bolster his faltering defence. And Maguire emerged as a serious candidate for the job having carried his impressive Leicester form into the World Cup with England. The 25-year-old shone in a back three as Gareth Southgate’s…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Old Trafford Monday 10, September Manchester United are interested in signing Mexico international Hirving Lozano But Barcelona have already made contact with Lozano’s representatives Zinedine Zidane has confirmed his intention to return to management United were all set to snap up Salvador…
[ad_1] Christina Haugan’s brown leather bracelet is engraved with the phrase, “Take care of the seconds and the minutes take care of themselves.” It’s something her husband, Darcy Haugan, used to say to his hockey players. That was before April 6, when Haugan and 15 others were killed when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos and a semi-trailer collided about…
[ad_1] Dalot, 19, signed for Manchester United from FC Porto in June but has yet to play a first-team match. The right-back is currently recovering from an injury he sustained at the end of last season but he did turn out for the Under-23s on Friday. That match was watched by Jose Mourinho, who may…
[ad_1] Annika Sorenstam has learned a thing or two about what it takes to be the best. So when the World Golf Hall of Fame member says Canada’s Brooke Henderson is well on her way to becoming one of the top players on the LPGA Tour, it makes sense to pay attention. Henderson’s emotional win…
[ad_1] Kane won the Golden Boot at the World Cup this summer but Barnes does not think enough chances are being created for the Tottenham man. The England captain netted six times at the tournament in Russia but three of them were from the penalty spot. He has scored 19 goals in his 31 caps…
[ad_1] Rumours circulated last week that Ferrari told Raikkonen they would not be retaining his services beyond the current season at the Italian Grand Prix. The Finn was unable to stave off the challenge of Lewis Hamilton, who went on to extend his gap at the top of the Drivers’ Championship in Monza. Although there…
[ad_1] EA Sports are well into their countdown of the 100 best players in FIFA 19 ahead of the new release on September 28. The gaming giant has started a tradition of drip-feeding player ratings to the waiting public in order to heighten anticipation ahead of a launch, and this year is no exception. The…
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[ad_1] Aliadiere spent eight seasons at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger between 1999 and 2007. The former striker had two spells at French side Lorient and played alongside Guendouzi in his second. Guendouzi, 19, became Unai Emery’s fifth signing in his first transfer window in charge of the Gunners this summer. Not many expected him to…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 hits shelves on September 28 and, over the weekend, player ratings surfaced online. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both been given a massive 94, Neymar is on 92 and Kevin De Bruyne, Luka Modric, Eden Hazard, David De Gea, Sergio Ramos and Luis Suarez are all at 91. However, more details…
[ad_1] Luke Shaw was a notable absentee as the Manchester United squad arrived at Carrington for training on Monday morning. The Red Devils left-back suffered a sickening blow to the head during England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in their Nations League opener on Saturday. Shaw was stretchered off at Wembley following a collision with Dani…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka’s halting Japanese, her manners — she bowed and apologized after beating Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final — and her simple charm have swelled national pride in Japan and eclipsed many questions about her mixed-race parentage in a famously insular country. Two days after becoming the first Japanese player to win…
[ad_1] Ronaldo signed for Juventus from La Liga giants Real Madrid back in July, sealing a massive £105million transfer to Turin. The Portugal international has endured a sluggish start to his Serie A career, failing to find the net in matches against Chievo, Lazio and Parma. Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival has, however, seen Juventus’ value soar…
[ad_1] Max Pacioretty is headed to a warmer climate as the Montreal Canadiens have traded the 29-year-old captain to the Vegas Golden Knights. The winger has been exchanged for forwards Tomáš Tatar, 27, prospect Nick Suzuki, 19, and a second-round pick in 2019. The Habs made the announcement just after midnight Monday. “Merci, Max. Thank you, Max,” the…
[ad_1] Pogba knows Mourinho secret Paul Pogba knows he will win any Manchester United power struggle with Jose Mourinho, according to reports. The France international continues to flirt with a transfer away with interest from La Liga and Serie A giants Barcelona and Juventus intensifying. And ESPN claim Pogba is aware that Ed Woodward would…
[ad_1] A new charity set up by Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson and his wife Melinda launched Sunday night with a walk to raise funds for anti-bullying programs in Ottawa schools. Hundreds of supporters — including several of Karlsson’s teammates, city councillors and Mayor Jim Watson — attended the first annual fundraising event for the couple’s new charity, Can’t Dim My Light. “Thousands…
[ad_1] Arsenal signed Guendouzi from Ligue 2 side Lorient this summer with many expecting the 19-year-old to take time to gel with his new team-mates. Instead, however, the teenager has caught the eye at the Emirates Stadium, starting all four of their Premier League matches against Manchester City, Chelsea, West Ham and Cardiff. Arsenal also…
[ad_1] Cook took his Oval standing ovation count to six this morning as he walked out to bat hoping to cap his record-breaking Test career by completing a century in his final innings. The innings came days after a brilliant video was released by the PCA – the Professional Cricketers Association – paying tribute to…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi has been in superb form so far this season, scoring four goals in Barcelona’s opening three La Liga matches. The Argentinian has rediscovered his form following a disappointing World Cup, bagging doubles against Deportivo Alaves and Huesca while also picking up two assists. In fact, Messi is the best-performing player in the…
[ad_1] Express Sport understands that plans are already underway to make adjustments to the current design approved by Roman Abramovich in 2005. The existing crest, which was released following Abramovich’s purchase of the club, features a lion holding a staff, which is the Earl of Cadogan’s coat of arms. Express Sport understands the lion will…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba has been linked with a move away with Barcelona and Juventus both understood to be keen. The France international has blamed transfer talk on the media but has done little to dispel talk he may leave Old Trafford. Pogba has clashed repeatedly with Manchester United boss Mourinho in recent months,…
[ad_1] Marcus Rashford has found starts hard to come by under Jose Mourinho since the Portuguese’ appointment in 2016. The arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January pushed him further down the pecking order with Romelu Lukaku also leading the line. The talented 20-year-old has also often been forced to play on the wing, and not…
[ad_1] Dele Alli withdraws from England squad to face Switzerland in friendly due to minor muscle strain By Jonathan Spencer For Mailonline Published: 06:03 EDT, 10 September 2018 | Updated: 06:03 EDT, 10 September 2018 Tottenham’s Dele Alli has been ruled out of England’s friendly against Switzerland on Tuesday night due to a minor muscle…
[ad_1] Fenati has sent shockwaves pulsing around the MotoGP world after his actions this weekend. The 22-year-old was seen grabbing the brakes of rival Manzi during Sunday’s Misano Moto2 Grand Prix when the two men were racing at well over 140mph. Fenati has already been disqualified for two races with many appalled at the severity…
[ad_1] Both players collided at Wembley in the second half after they went up to challenge for a header. Shaw suffered concussion and had to be stretched off after his head smashed onto the floor in an awkward fall. And according to The Sun, Carvajal was concerned for Shaw’s welfare at full-time and went to…
[ad_1] Djokovic picked up his third title at Flushing Meadows with a dominant 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory against the Argentinian. Del Potro was visibly upset by the defeat, having defied the odds to reach his first final at the US Open in nine years. The third seed almost quit tennis back in 2015 due…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s sluggish start to the new season has seen talk arise that Zidane may replace Mourinho at Old Trafford. The Red Devils already sit six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, with defeats to Brighton and Tottenham denting their hopes of a first triumph since 2013. Manchester United have publicly backed Mourinho to…
[ad_1] Kobe Bryant return claim NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is still hoping to see former team-mate Kobe Bryant make a return to the NBA. Bryant played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers before calling time on his career in 2016. Talk of a shock return has been mooted for the five-time NBA…
[ad_1] Neymar has been enjoying some down-time while on international duty with Brazil, posing for a photo alongside Wayne Rooney and his son Kai. The Paris Saint-Germain forward was in the US for Brazil’s friendly clash against Dave Sarachan’s side at the MetLife Stadium in New York. Brazil won the match 2-0, with Neymar getting…
[ad_1] Djokovic is a US Open champion again after blitzing his way past Del Potro 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 at Flushing Meadows. The Serb was not, however, supported by the entirety of the Arthur Ashe court with ‘ole ole ole’ chants often heard. Fans wanted Del Potro to claim the tournament but the Argentine, despite…
[ad_1] Dani Carvajal ‘sends Luke Shaw message by getting his number from David de Gea’ after collision in Spain’s victory over England The Spain full back was unsuccessful in finding Luke Shaw after Spain’s 2-1 win Shaw suffered concussion at Wembley on Saturday after clash with Dani Carvajal The left back is set to return to Manchester…
[ad_1] Williams missed out on the US Open prize on Saturday with Naomi Osaka beating her to land her first Grand Slam title. During the second set of their final showdown, however, Williams branded Ramos a ‘thief’ after she was handed a game penalty for allegedly receiving coaching during the match. Ramos then docked the…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has been a free agent since May after he left his role as Real Madrid manager despite leading Los Blancos to a third successive Champions League triumph. Zidane has been continually linked with Old Trafford with current boss Jose Mourinho under increasing pressure after a tumultuous pre-season. The Portuguese’s frustrated mood saw…
[ad_1] That’s the view of retired women’s pro and Vajda’s countryman Daniela Hantuchova. Djokovic’s return to his best tennis has coincided with Vajda’s return to his backroom team The pair worked together between 2006 and 2017 but surprisingly parted ways last May when the former world No 1 switched up his team. But after unsuccessful…
[ad_1] Chelsea star Giroud helped France win the World Cup this summer and opened his account for the new season this weekend. The striker latched on to a Benjamin Mendy cross to volley home for Leas Bleus. It secured France a 2-1 win over the Dutch in the UEFA Nations League. And Giroud has revealed…
[ad_1] Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins were bludgeoned by Kevin Owens, Jinder Mahal, Mojo Rawley, Sunil Singh, Elias, The Authors of Pain, The Ascension, Drew Gulak and Mike Kanellis who came out to help Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre for unknown reasons. The 14 heels annihilated The Hounds of Justice as Strowman…
[ad_1] Ramos has been cast as the villain on Merseyside ever since his involvement in a clash with Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah in the Champions League final. Their collision, which caused Salah to fall heavily on his right shoulder, forced the Egyptian off the pitch in tears with Liverpool’s attacking threat fading in his absence…
[ad_1] The 20-year-old was one of the main talking points for England as they lost 2-1 to Spain in their Nations League opener at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. Despite scoring the Three Lions’ goal from United team-mate Luke Shaw’s cross, Rashford missed a number of opportunities to draw Southgate’s side level. Rashford has started…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League GW5 is fast-approaching, with international fixtures almost over and a return to domestic football imminent. The 2018/19 Premier League season is bubbling along into its fifth week without too many shocks so far, but with players finally back to full fitness after the World Cup, the action is set to crank…
[ad_1] According to Ringside News, Joe Peisich of Barnburner Fired Up claims Heyman may return to the red brand to put together a stunning group of superstars consisted of Kevin Owens and RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey among others. The legendary manager doesn’t appear on RAW ever since his client Brock Lesnar lost the Universal…
[ad_1] The troubled Hundred format on which the England Cricket Board are placing so much importance is facing a critical fortnight. Three days of trials at Trent Bridge for which the ECB will be literally making up the rules as they go along will be followed by Sanjay Patel, the managing director of the Hundred,…
[ad_1] Ambrose suffered a nasty arm injury last December and was shelved for eight months after undergoing surgery. But the Lunatic Fringe returned to RAW last month and helped Rollins regain the Intercontinental Championship from Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam. The former RAW Tag Team Champions then reunited with Universal Champion Roman Reigns and reformed The…
[ad_1] The problem with glasses half-full is that sooner or later there comes a reckoning with the remaining empty vessel. The bad news. The yin to the yang. The ‘but…’ in the sentence. That is the problem for Gareth Southgate and England now. After a much-celebrated World Cup, they are staring at a very large,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Greg Rusedski. Djokovic earned his second Grand Slam win of the year after Wimbledon and the 14th of his career with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 win over Juan Martin del Potro in the final of the US Open. The 31-year-old took his career total of major titles to…
[ad_1] If Gareth Southgate wants to sign a new contract and extend his tenure as England manager to the next World Cup, he seems to be employing a rather unusual strategy. He remains in a strong position, of course. But if such negotiations are best conducted when you’re at the peak of your powers, it…
[ad_1] Michaels, 53, and Undertaker, 53, had a stunning confrontation last Monday night on RAW and teased a third encounter between them ahead of WrestleMania 35. The Heartbreak Kid retired in 2010 after losing to Taker for the second consecutive year at WrestleMania and claimed he has remained in the sidelines out of respect for…
[ad_1] The way Spain dominated the midfield at Wembley highlighted just what England are missing. We are crying out for a player like Thiago who can see a pass, move the ball quickly and is proficient with both feet. It is like a conveyor belt the way Spain keep producing these technically gifted midfielders. For…
[ad_1] Aaron Rodgers has returned for the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter after being taken off the field on a cart because of a knee injury. The Packers announced at halftime that the star quarterback was questionable to return. Minutes later, he walked back on to the field and threw warm-up passes with…
[ad_1] The most damning statistic from England’s defeat by Spain is that Harry Kane touched the ball just 20 times, fewer than any other player who completed the full 90 minutes. Some will argue that this is proof that the England captain is exhausted after a long World Cup summer and lacked the energy to…
[ad_1] Djokovic’s defeat of Juan Martin del Potro in the US Open final, winning in straight sets in a little over three hours in New York, saw him pick up the 14th major of his career. And following the 31-year-old’s triumph in Wimbledon back in July, Djokovic draws level with Sampras – who also won…
[ad_1] England need leaders in the defence to cut out these sloppy goals England lacked a leader in defence when Rodrigo scored Spain’s second goal When they next meet up, they have to nail down defending set-pieces early on The Switzerland game could be a chance for Kyle Walker to show he should start By…
[ad_1] Bella stunned the WWE Universe and world of showbiz when she split with fellow WWE superstar and reality star Cena last April after a six-year relationship. Rumours suggested the ex-Divas Champion broke up with The Leader of the Cenation because he didn’t want to have children. However, the two-time Divas Champion dismissed the reports…
[ad_1] Jordan Henderson admits he struggled to cope in midfield as England were dominated by Spain at Wembley Jordan Henderson is the lone defensive midfielder in England’s current system They were outplayed against Croatia and same happened in Nations League Henderson thinks Champions League tests will benefit England’s players By Adam Crafton for the Daily…
[ad_1] The big-serving Argentine’s wait for a follow-up success after his 2009 US Open win continues after he lost 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 in three hours 15 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic, meanwhile, claimed his second major of the year after winning Wimbledon in July and draws level on Pete Sampras with 14 career…
[ad_1] In fact, his sibling has revealed that “it is only a matter of time” before Simeone returns to Inter Milan. The Argentine is contracted to Atletico Madrid until 2020 and it’s thought that ‘Cholo’ wants to win more silverware before he signs off from the club. After suffering two Champions League final defeats in…
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic won his 14th Grand Slam title and second in a row by getting through a key 20-minute game to beat 2009 champion Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the U.S. Open final. The victory Sunday comes a year after Djokovic sat out the tournament at Flushing Meadows because of…
[ad_1] Cristian Eriksen scored both goals as Ryan Giggs tasted defeat for the first time as Wales boss. But both Bale and Giggs believe the decision to award the penalty from referee Deniz Aytekin – which punished 17-year-old Ethan Ampadu for allegedly handling a cross from Viktor Fischer – was unfair. Eriksen slammed the resulting…
[ad_1] In deciding not to join the Canadian Premier League for its inaugural season, Ottawa Fury FC says it has opted to stick with the tried-and-tested United Soccer League. “They’re a well-run league,” said Mark Goudie, president and CEO of Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group which owns the men’s soccer team. “Over my career, I’ve…
[ad_1] Although born in London, Rice is eligible for The Boys in Green as his grandparents were from Cork. The centre-back came through the Republic of Ireland youth ranks and earned three senior appearances this year. Those senior turnouts came during international friendlies, however, meaning Rice can still switch national allegiance. The West Ham defender…
[ad_1] Jonathan David, Lucas Cavallini and Cyle Larin each scored twice Sunday, helping Canada open its CONCACAF Nations League qualifying campaign with a record 8-0 win over the outmatched U.S Virgin Islands. It marked the Canadian men’s biggest win, surpassing a 7-0 victory in St. Lucia in October 2011. And it marks only the second…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate’s side face worst run of defeats (Image: GETTY) But don’t panic. The Three Lions have not suffered three successive defeats since the ignominious 1988 European Championships disaster under Sir Bobby Robson. Keep calm. The only two previous occasions this century that England have suffered a competitive defeat on home soil were the…
[ad_1] Well, the Browns didn’t lose. Cleveland ended its 17-game losing streak on Sunday with a 21-21 tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the Browns missed a chance at their first victory since 2016 when kicker Zane Gonzalez’s 43-yard field-goal attempt with 9 seconds left in OT was blocked by T.J. Watt. Browns haven’t won…
[ad_1] The Three Lions coach said that the defeat against Spain following England’s semi-final loss to Croatia at the World Cup in the summer has been something of a “reality check”. With Thiago dominating play for the 2010 World Cup winners throughout the 2-1 win at Wembley in the manner that Luka Modric ran the…
[ad_1] Egypt’s Sameh El Dahan beat Dutch rider Maikel van der Vleuten in a jump-off to win the CP International Grand Prix at the Spruce Meadows Masters on Sunday. Dahan and van der Vleuten were the only two competitors to have clean rides within in the allotted time in both the first and second rounds…
[ad_1] With Harry Kane continuing to lack the sharpness that has been his trademark over the years, the England coach is thinking of resting him for the friendly against Switzerland as much to give him a mental break as a physical one. Welbeck was the only outfield England player in Russia who did not get…
[ad_1] Two putts began taking on more significance with each rain delay until there was no golf at all Sunday at the BMW Championship in Newtown Square, Pa. Aronimink Golf Club already was saturated when a steady rain caused tiny streams and large puddles in the fairways, leaving the PGA Tour little choice but to…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is supposedly keen to work with the midfielder, who has been a serial winner throughout his career in Italy and France. Manchester United missed out on his signature when he made the £18.2m switch from PSG to Turin in August 2017. He would add some much needed experience and steel to the…
[ad_1] Justin Smoak hit his team-leading 24th home run of the season as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-2 on Sunday. Teoscar Hernandez also had a homer for the Blue Jays (65-78). Hernandez came out of the dugout in the fourth inning after Randal Grichuk left the game due to injury. Thomas…
[ad_1] Babel played for Liverpool between 2007 and 2011, before leaving the club for Hoffenheim. He failed to score more than four league goals in a single season in the Premier League. Babel has since done the rounds in Europe, playing in Turkey, Abu Dhabi and Spain. Yet he is still only 31 years old…
[ad_1] The discussion over a series of calls against tennis star Serena Williams on Saturday during the women’s final of the U.S. Open against Naomi Osaka is provoking a heated debate among athletes, fans, commentators and celebrities about gender equality, chauvinism and fair treatment. Women are told the only intellecence that matters is rational intelligence.…
[ad_1] That is the sensational report coming out of Italy today. Calciomercato.it claim that the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in Turin has unsettled Dybala and Manchester United are ready to pounce when the window reopens in January. Pogba refused to commit his long-term future to club in a recent interview with Sky Sports Deutschland. “My…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Roger Federer’s former coach Paul Annacone, who claims the rules are tricky for players to understand. Williams had a breakdown in her US Open final match-up against Naomi Osaka, resulting in three code violations being issued. The final violation resulted in Williams being handed a game penalty with Osaka going…
[ad_1] France have named a full-strength squad for their Nations League clash with the Netherlands tonight. Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann and N’Golo Kante are all in the side at the Stade de France for tonight’s fixture. Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to light up the Parisian skies tonight, while the Dutch have Barcelona and Tottenham…
[ad_1] The 26-year-old admits that although the £35m transfer was completed in August the decision had been made several months earlier. “I think in March the decision was already made and I thought the club would accept it,” said Courtois. During the speculation of a move to the Bernabau, Courtois was given an extended post-World Cup break,…
[ad_1] That is according to Paul Parker, who formerly played as a right-back at Old Trafford. Pogba has been consistently coy over his United future ever since France’s World Cup triumph in July. Amid conjecture in August that the midfielder received overtures from Barcelona, Pogba answered a question regarding his happiness at United saying: “There…
[ad_1] The World Cup winner was linked with a mega-money move to the Catalan club this summer, but declared in a bizarre Spanish documentary that he would be staying at Atletico Madrid. Griezmann, 27, told L’Equipe that he is interested in taking his talents to America, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s LA Galaxy a potential destination. It…
[ad_1] France vs Netherlands is the big clash in the Nations League tonight and you can watch the game live online and on TV. France are back after winning the World Cup this summer and were held 0-0 by Germany on Thursday. They will hope a win over Netherlands today will see them top their…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly show spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world. On this week’s program, we feature action from the IAAF Continental Cup in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Formerly known as the IAAF World Cup, the Continental Cup will…
[ad_1] There may be a reason why Trent Alexander-Arnold appears so grounded. He still lives at home with his family and mum, Dianne, ensures that he still pitches in with household chores. ‘I help round the place,’ he says. With what? ‘The hoovering’ he claims. ‘I’m not the best!’ he confesses. Maybe that explains the…
[ad_1] Mo Ahmed topped the Canadian contingent on the second and final day at the IAAF Continental Cup track and field meet, finishing second in the men’s 3,000 metres on Sunday in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The 27-year-old left last week’s Diamond League final with “mixed emotions” after running a season-best 13 minutes 3.08 seconds in…
[ad_1] Shaw left the field on a stretcher following a nasty clash with Dani Carvajal during England’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League defeat to Spain at Wembley last night. Rashford was also replaced in added time by Danny Welbeck, after signalling to the bench that he had picked up a knock. And Southgate concedes the duo may…
[ad_1] Serena Williams has been fined a total of $17,000 US for three code violations during the U.S. Open final. The tournament referee’s office docked Williams $10,000 for “verbal abuse” of chair umpire Carlos Ramos, $4,000 for being warned for coaching, and $3,000 for breaking her racket. The money comes out of her prize money…
[ad_1] Barcelona missed out on pushing through a deal for Paul Pogba in the summer transfer window, but numerous reports have suggested they will likely try again in January. Manchester United’s record signing has experienced an up and down career at Old Trafford since re-signing for the club in 2016. Rumours of unrest with Jose…
[ad_1] Ross Gilchrist was taken aback by how much a bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos affected him personally. Gilchrist played for the junior hockey franchise from 1971 to 1973. The crash, which left 16 dead and many others dealing with lifelong injuries, prompted him to call a couple of former teammates and get an…
[ad_1] That is according to former Republic of Ireland defender and Arsenal’s record appearance maker David O’Leary. The Gunners finished sixth in the table in Arsene Wenger’s final season at the club. It was the second successive campaign they had finished outside the Champions League qualification places after 20 consecutive years of ending in the…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Brazil World Cup winner and Arsenal Invincible Gilberto Silva. Emery was appointed the new Gunners head coach in May following the exit of Arsene Wenger. Wenger had spent almost 22 years in charge of Arsenal before he left one year before his contract was due to expire. Arsenal have…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho was left red-faced as he arrived at Wembley for England’s UEFA Nations League clash with Spain on Saturday night. The Manchester United manager tripped over security ropes at the Club Wembley entrance ahead of the big game in front of queuing fans. Mourinho was hurrying to the game ahead of kick-off and decided…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch show jumping action from the CP International presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. Live action begins on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET. You can catch more coverage of the event at 3 p.m. ET. From Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB 0:00 To watch post-event press conferences, click here. [ad_2]…
[ad_1] That is according to legendary Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman. Emery has clearly instructed his No 1 Petr Cech to pass out short to his defenders when he has got the ball. However, Cech has looked uncomfortable on a number of occasions in the first four Premier League games of the season. The…
[ad_1] Billie Jean King says there’s a double standard in tennis when it comes to rules applied to women compared to men. Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the U.S. Open women’s final. Watch the controversial decision from the chair empire: Williams was…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 ratings are being officially released by EA Sports ahead of the big launch of the best-selling football game on September 28. The top 100 stars in the new edition are gradually being confirmed in the lead-up to the game, with just 30 to go following today’s latest release. Premier League superstars Paul…
[ad_1] Williams exploded on court branding umpire Carlos Ramos a thief and then accusing him of sexism after she received a game penalty on the way to defeat against Naomi Osaka. The response to Williams has been mixed with some siding with her suggesting the umpire should have used common sense in dealing with the…
[ad_1] The Portuguese is under pressure at Old Trafford after two defeats in the opening four games of the new season. He was a frustrated figure over the summer after the club failed to land his top targets. And the Mirror report that former Real Madrid boss Zidane has already told friends that he’s expecting…
[ad_1] That is according to former Liverpool defender turned ESPN FC pundit Steve Nicol. Rashford scored for England in their 2-1 Nations League opener defeat to Luis Enrique’s Spain. The 20-year-old started up front just off of England captain Harry Kane and could have scored more than he did. United boss Jose Mourinho was watching…
[ad_1] The England defender was told he wasn’t allowed to leave and has accepted that decision by signing a new deal at the King Power Stadium. Maguire’s new deal runs until 2023 and is likely to see him become one of the club’s highest paid players. Some sources are reporting the deal is worth £20m…
[ad_1] Farah led from the front to cross the line in an impressive 59.26 minutes, just four seconds short of the personal best he had set in winning his second title in 2015. A strong performance had been expected of the 35-year-old who admitted he had never felt better prepared at a time of the…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate could be forced to make changes to his England team for the friendly clash with Switerland on Tuesday night after a double injury blow. The Three Lions suffered a 2-1 defeat against Spain in their first Wembley appearance since the 2018 World Cup. Luke Shaw was stretchered off during the game with…
[ad_1] The NBA star has split with his longtime agent Thad Foucher which has put the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics on alert. Both teams are monitoring his situation with his next move critical. However NBA insider Bobby Marks, who works as a Front Office Insider for ESPN NBA, thinks he is likely to…
[ad_1] Shortly after 10.30am on Sunday, a 71-year-old woman, whose bright eyes still dance with the memory of the way she changed the sporting world with a 26-mile act of protest, will stand on a podium in Newcastle with four other female legends of athletics and fire the starting pistol that will signal the beginning…
[ad_1] That is according to tennis presenter and co-host of The Tennis Podcast Catherine Whitaker. Whitaker was speaking after Rafael Nadal pulled out of his US Open semi-final against Juan Martin del Potro on Friday with a knee injury. It was the second Grand Slam the Spaniard has had to retire from this year after…
[ad_1] ‘In those big moments you need the referee to stay strong and he’s bottled it’: Harry Kane slams referee for disallowing Danny Welbeck’s late strike in England’s defeat to Spain Harry Kane has slammed the referee for his display in England’s defeat to Spain England were furious as Danny Welbeck’s injury-time effort was disallowed …
[ad_1] Serena Williams was defeated in straight sets by Naomi Osaka in the US Open final on Saturday night – amid claims she was being coached during the match. The 36-year-old launched into a furious tirade against umpire Carlos Ramos after being given two code violations. Coach Patrick Mouratoglou was deemed to have gestured towards…
[ad_1] Sergio Ramos wishes England’s Luke Shaw speedy recovery after head injury against Spain: ‘Get well soon’ Wembley villain Sergio Ramos sent his wishes to Luke Shaw on Saturday night Shaw suffered a nasty head injury after colliding with Dani Carvajal at Wembley The Manchester United left back was taken off on a stretcher in…
[ad_1] The midfielder is one of Ajax’s hottest prospects and Europe’s elite are sniffing around. Express Sport understands Spurs are serious suitors for his signature. But according to Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo, the north Londoners have already had one hefty offer rebuffed. It’s suggested Ajax are determined to hang onto their prized asset as long…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 ratings are being gradually teased by EA Sports ahead of their new game, but the best stars on the new edition appear to have been leaked. The countdown had reached the top 40, but a leaked image gives a strong indication of the final ratings. The 87-rated stars in the list all…
[ad_1] Serena Williams exploded at the umpire during the US Open final (Image: REUTERS*EPA) Williams, who was going for her 24th Grand Slam title, was beaten 6-2 6-4 by Naomi Osaka in a controversial match. She was handed a game penalty following three violations after being accused of being coached from the sidelines – which…
[ad_1] England boss Gareth Southgate confirmed that Shaw was awake and conscious in the England dressing room after being stretchered off with a serious head injury during their Nations League opener against Spain. The Manchester United left-back was attempting to head away a high ball when he collided with Real Madrid‘s right-back Dani Carvajal in the…
[ad_1] The Yamaha superstar will start his home Grand Prix seventh on the grid. Rossi was 0.399s behind Ducati ace Jorge Lorenzo who bagged pole yesterday. “Starting from the third row, everything is difficult, especially at the first chicane,” said Rossi. “It’s true also all the guys in front have a good pace – we…
[ad_1] Shaw collided with Spain defender Dani Carvajal at Wembley last night in England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain. After heading the ball he clashed with the Real Madrid man and spun around before hitting the floor. He needed medical attention on the pitch for several minutes and was given oxygen before he was carried off…
[ad_1] The four-time World Champion suffered a hefty fall on the second of three runs. But having initially tried to land on his feet, he rolled and then sprinted for a lift back to the paddock. He hitched a ride on a moped and a marshal dropped him off back at the Honda garage. The…
[ad_1] England were back at Wembley for the first time since the World Cup to face Spain in the UEFA Nations League. And Manchester United defender Shaw was back involved after an impressive start to the season. But he was involved in a horrendous incident which saw him have to leave the field on a…
[ad_1] Former Leeds United owner Cellino will go down as one of the most notorious characters in English football history. The Italian bought Leeds back in 2014 – midway through Warnock’s stint at Elland Road. Cellino went through a number of managers during his tumultuous ownership and was twice banned by the Football League. Warnock…
[ad_1] The talented centre-back has been a standout performer in the early stages of this season. And, according to The People, the Reds want to keep him tied to the club. Gomez still has four years to run on his current Reds contract. But he could be in for a bumper pay rise once details…
[ad_1] Williams began the match as the favourite to win a 24th Grand Slam title over her young opponent, who was playing in her first major final. But Osaka was the better player early on and raced into a 5-1 lead courtesy of a double break as Williams hit 13 unforced errors and got just…
[ad_1] Mourinho has come under increasing pressure at Manchester United this season with the club losing two of their opening four Premier League games. Meanwhile, Guardiola’s Manchester City have won three of their games while United’s arch-rivals Liverpool sit top of the table with four victories from four. There have been rumours that Zinedine Zidane…
[ad_1] Khan got off the canvas to beat Samuel Vargas by a unanimous decision last night in his second fight back following an extended break. The Brit immediately signalled that he wants to fight Pacquiao next despite being knocked down by Vargas in the second round. “Manny Pacquiao is an amazing name in boxing. Who…
[ad_1] Until now, England’s retreat from Moscow has been bathed in the soft light of heroic failure but on Saturday night at Wembley, one harsh blow after another bombarded our World Cup boys of summer, jolted Gareth Southgate and his team out of their reveries of Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod and the Spartak Stadium and returned…
[ad_1] That’s according to Peter Crouch who claims that former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand told him a hilarious Ronaldo story. There has been a long-standing rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi with the two players among the greatest the game has ever seen. Each have won five Ballon d’Or titles while the pair have dominated…
[ad_1] Barcelona are seeking fresh faces in the January transfer window after failing to sign a bog-name striker this summer. They decided to keep hold of Ousmane Dembele despite supposed interest from Arsenal in the latter stages of the summer transfer window. But with manager Ernesto Valverde targeting a La Liga and Champions League double…
[ad_1] Mourinho has come under increased pressure this season after a poor pre-season and having lost two of United’s opening four Premier League games. Zidane has been linked to the job having guided Real Madrid to three successive Champions League titles before departing days after beating Liverpool 3-1 in the final of the most recent…
[ad_1] Gerrard is a Liverpool legend and took his first senior managerial job this summer when he moved to Ibrox. He suffered his first defeat in 13 games as Rangers manager when his side were beaten 1-0 by Celtic in last week’s Old Firm derby. During his time at the helm, Gerrard has led the…
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[ad_1] Salah was injured early on as Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in Kiev back in May. Ramos pulled the Egyptian down with the attacker damaging his shoulder and being forced off though he returned in time for the World Cup. Spanish defender Ramos was booed throughout his nation’s 2-1 victory over England…
[ad_1] Offence was certainly not in short supply in Edmonton on Saturday. Quarterback Mike Reilly ran in three touchdowns and passed for three more as the Edmonton Eskimos snapped a two-game losing skid in a tense 48-42 victory over the Calgary Stampeders. With the win, the Eskimos improved to 7-4. “It was not a comfortable…
[ad_1] The ball was everything a striker could want. Hard, fast and into the area that leaves goalkeepers and defenders terrified, wondering if they should stick or twist. Talk about a pick-me-up. Marcus Rashford might have reported for England duty last Monday feeling despondent, the effects of the first red card of his professional career…
[ad_1] On the eve of their season opener, the Arizona Cardinals have signed star running back David Johnson to a three-year contract extension. Johnson, who led the NFL in yards from scrimmage and touchdowns two seasons ago but missed all but one game a year ago with a fractured left wrist, had held out during…
[ad_1] The thud was sickening, like a boxer going to ground. The fact that it was Luke Shaw made it all the more painful to watch. Television declined to show the replay which was the right decision but left you trepidatious about the fate of the player. And it felt like we had been here…
[ad_1] For three quarters Canada looked to be in charge and on the verge of handing the U.S. women’s national team its first home loss in nearly 19 years. Kia Nurse had a game-high 22 points and the Canadians built up a 16-point lead over the United States, but in the end they couldn’t hold…
[ad_1] ‘We are still at the early stages of what we want to do’: Gareth Southgate insists there were positives despite England falling to defeat against Spain in their Nations League opener England boss Gareth Southgate believes England showed progress in defeat His side lost 2-1 to Spain in Nations League despite going ahead after…
[ad_1] Serena Williams thought she was treated more harshly by the chair umpire in the U.S. Open final than a man would have been. Williams was cited by official Carlos Ramos for three code violations during her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka on Saturday: for getting coaching signals; for breaking her racket, which cost…
[ad_1] England lost their opening Nations League game against Spain at Wembley on Saturday night. It was a disappointing night for Gareth Southgate‘s side but there was plenty to talk about despite the 2-1 loss. Here, Sportsmail’s, JENNY BROWN takes a look at the things that may have escaped you during the 90 minutes of…
[ad_1] A solid second round helped the Canadian show jumping team finish second behind Germany at the BMO Nations’ Cup at Spruce Meadows on Saturday. Canada sat in fourth spot behind Germany, the United States and Ireland after the first round, but jumped up all the way up into the silver-medal position thanks to clean…
[ad_1] Sol Campbell rubbishes England’s World Cup heroics: ‘We have to be honest, although they did incredibly well to reach the semi-finals… the draw was also incredibly kind to them’ Sol Campbell has dismissed talk of an England revival under Gareth Southgate He says England got lucky at World Cup and are still well behind…
[ad_1] Roberto Perez had a home run and drove in four batters in the fifth inning as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-8 on Saturday. Michael Brantley also had a homer for Cleveland (81-61), which was part of a seven-run fifth for the Indians. Randal Grichuk had a pair of solo home…
[ad_1] Spain secured a 2-1 victory over England at Wembley during Luis Enrique’s first game in charge of the national side. The former Barcelona and Roma boss has been given the role permanently following Julen Lopetegui’s controversial sacking on the eve of the 2018 World Cup. His reign got off to a miserable start as…
[ad_1] The Saskatchewan Roughriders scored a pair of touchdowns and three field goals off Winnipeg interceptions to hold on for a fourth straight win with a 32-27 victory over the Blue Bombers in Saturday’s Banjo Bowl. Both teams finished the game without their starting quarterbacks. Bomber QB Matt Nichols threw three interceptions and was replaced…
[ad_1] The Manchester United player was involved in a head collision early in the second half at Wembley. Players immediately called for the physio, who was followed by medical staff to attend to the left-back. Shaw had battled his way back into the England team and was playing under the gaze of his club manager…
[ad_1] Justin Rose did his part on another day of low scoring Saturday in the BMW Championship, running off four straight birdies early for a 6-under 64 and a one-shot lead over Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. At stake for Rose is moving to No. 1 in the world for the first time in his…
[ad_1] Manchester United have sent their best wishes to defender Luke Shaw via Twitter after he was stretched off in England’s match with Spain. Shaw hit the ground after an aerial challenge with Dani Carvajal and was replaced by Danny Rose. Jose Mourinho was watching on from the stands and will be concerned about his…
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[ad_1] He’s still only 19, still living at home with his mum and dad, still doing the household chores like any well brought-up youngster. “Yeah, I help round the place,” says Trent Alexander-Arnold. “I do the hoovering. I’m not the best.” His face is a picture. He is like any self-respecting teenager. He obviously hates…
[ad_1] Williams was given a 3rd code violation in the 2nd set of the U.S. Open Final, resulting in the loss of a game. Naomi Osaka would go on to with the match in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] AN OUT-OF-DATE CECH It has been painful watching Petr Cech trying to deal with Emery’s demands for a goalkeeper who can pass the ball. He is not Alisson or Ederson. He is not Bernd Leno, the club’s £19million newcomer who is better in possession but has been strangely benched. Cech has felt on borrowed…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles title when she beat Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in the U.S. Open final on Saturday. Osaka, 20, prevailed in the first major final of her career, thus preventing Williams from winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. Williams was given a…
[ad_1] England made a strong start when Luke Shaw found Marcus Rashford with a perfectly timed through ball with the Three Lions taking a 1-0 lead. But that lasted only a matter of seconds when Saul found the net from inside the box. Spain then took the lead midway through the first half when Rodrigo…
[ad_1] Olympic track great Michael Johnson says he is recovering from a mini stroke last week. The 50-year-old sprinter says on Twitter he “rather surprisingly” was stricken with a transient ischemic attack, known as a TIA or mini stroke. According to the Mayo Clinic, a TIA usually lasts only a few minutes and causes no…
[ad_1] England fell to a 2-1 defeat against Spain in their first game at Wembley since returning from the 2018 World Cup. The Three Lions got off to a flyer in their debut UEFA Nations League clash as Marcus Rashford slipped home an early opener for the hosts. Luke Shaw’s terrific low pass marked an…
[ad_1] Jeremiah Masoli threw four TD passes as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Toronto Argonauts 36-25 on Saturday afternoon. That gave Hamilton (6-5) a sweep of the Labour Day series following a 42-28 win at Tim Hortons Field on Monday. The Ticats not only clinched the season series with Toronto but also moved into a…
[ad_1] Shaw, 23, was back in the England starting XI after returning to form with his club Manchester United. The full-back was playing under the gaze of his manager Jose Mourinho at Wembley. But with England trailing 2-1 the defender was forced off after a nasty-looking incident. Shaw rose for the ball but banged his…
[ad_1] It was in 2015, the year of his fourth wrist operation, that Juan Martin del Potro was pretty sure he’d had enough. Enough of the risks of surgery. Enough of working his way back only to get injured yet again. Enough, really, of tennis. By then, so much time had passed since his crowning…
[ad_1] England vs Spain: Gareth Southgate’s side return to Wembley for the first time since their best World Cup performance in 28 years ENGLAND 1-2 SPAIN | RASHFORD (11), SAUL (12), RODRIGO (31) England XI: Pickford, Maguire, Stones, Gomez; Trippier, Henderson, Alli, Lingard, Shaw; Rashford, Kane. Spain XI: De Gea, Carvajal, Nacho, Ramos, Alonso, Busquets,…
[ad_1] Germany’s Philipp Weishaupt won the Suncor Cup show jumping event at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday. Meanwhile, Canadians Jim Ifko and Eric Lamaze finished third and fourth, respectively. Fellow Canadian Kara Chad also advanced to the winning round and placed seventh. Canadians Jenna Thompson, Tiffany Foster, Lisa Carlsen, and Susan Horn were…
[ad_1] Ramos was at the centre of a furore with Liverpool during the Champions League final last season. The Real Madrid defender challenged Liverpool star Mohamed Salah midway through the first half in Kiev. And Salah’s shoulder injury was so bad the Egyptian had to come off. Ramos has been asked about the incident on…
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[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League bosses have been given an international break to ponder their next moves – with plenty of transfers expected ahead of GW5. A little extra research can go a long way, with upcoming fixtures playing a huge part when it comes to unearthing successful stars. Manchester United and Manchester City have two…
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[ad_1] England take on Spain in their first ever Nations League match tonight. But the game is not being shown live on free-to-air TV. England host Spain at Wembley hoping to kick off their Nations League campaign with a victory. The Three Lions finished fourth at the World Cup this summer and are targeting glory…
[ad_1] The 29-year-old finished second in the 3000m steeplechase to earn seven points for the Americas team at the IAAF Continental Cup in Ostrava, Czech Republic [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Fabregas, 31, is in the final year of his contact and Chelsea could look to cash in on a player who would be eligible to leave the club on a free transfer next summer. AC Milan were heavily linked to the playmaker throughout the summer, but no agreement was reached. With Fabregas’ minutes on…
[ad_1] The Salford Red Devils, reduced to 13 men by the final whistle, survived a furious 16-point Toronto rally in the second half to down the Wolfpack 28-16 on Saturday in rugby league play. The game ended on a sour note when Salford’s Jackson Hastings became the second Red Devil be sent off. The Australian…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Old Trafford Saturday 8, September Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has arranged to meet with Juventus Juventus have agreed to meet with Raiola in December Celtic fans pleaded with Ashley Young to sign for them Inter Milan are hopeful of securing Matteo…
[ad_1] Canadian Emily Batty raced to bronze at the mountain bike world championships on Saturday in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. The product of Brooklin, Ont., finished one minute and 58 seconds behind American Kate Courtney. Courtney is the first American to win the mountain bike world championships in nearly two decades, holding off Danish rider Annika Langvad…
[ad_1] LEHMANN HAS STILL GOT IT Petr Cech hasn’t enjoyed the best of starts to this season and Gunners fans would have taken great pride in watching Jens Lehmann show him how it’s done. The German goalkeeper was not messing around at half-time either, saving three penalties from ‘Save the Children’ foundation. This proved good…
[ad_1] There’s a full slate of action at Spruce Meadows this weekend with the Suncor Cup, BMO Nations’ Cup and CP International presented by Rolex. You can watch those events live on CBCSports.ca and on CBC TV, but you can also watch post-event press conferences by clicking here to visit the Spruce Meadows website. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from the Nou Camp Saturday 8, September Barcelona are looking to secure the future of FOUR of their first-team squad Barcelona are monitoring Fulham teenager Harvey Elliott Manchester City, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are also interested Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni is uncertain about the…
[ad_1] Canada’s Matt Hughes placed second in the 3000 metre steeplechase at the IAAF Continental Cup track and field meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Saturday. Conseslus Kipruto clocked in at eight minutes, 22.55 seconds to give Africa the win and eight points, followed by Hughes at 8:29.70, while Yohanes Chiappinelli took third at 8:32.89 to earn six points for…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 ratings are being confirmed by EA Sports ahead of their newest edition of the best-selling football game. The Top 100 countdown is on, with two thirds of the best players on the game now confirmed in the build-up to the September 28 release date. Kylian Mbappe has been given a major upgrade…
[ad_1] Williams overwhelmed Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-0 to reach her 31st Grand Slam singles final. There she will face a first-timer 16 years her junior in Osaka, who grew up idolising the woman she must now try to beat. The two lock horns tonight and Williams believes she has the upper hand because she has…
[ad_1] Courtois joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for £35m this summer after failing to report for training at Cobham. Maurizio Sarri had said he wanted to look into his eyes before agreeing to sell him, but never showed after the World Cup. And now, speaking while on international duty, he has tried to explain his…
[ad_1] Woods, along with Ryder Cup rival Rory McIlroy, lipped off the pace after the second round of the BMW Championship yesterday. The duo both carded opening rounds of 62 but finished the second day five and four shots adrift of new leader, and Ryder Cup hopeful, Xander Schauffele. “I hit it just as good…
[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate knows his young squad have come a long way since paper aeroplanes were thrown onto the Wembley pitch – but warned the World Cup semi-finalists must continue to improve. Southgate’s side face Spain in their opening UEFA Nations League clash on Saturday night before taking on Switzerland at Leicester’s King…
[ad_1] Del Potro, 29, won his first title at Flushing Meadows nine years ago, overpowering first Rafael Nadal and then Roger Federer. But six months later he was off the tour after undergoing surgery on his right wrist and, just when he was finally back to his best, he began to feel pain in his…
[ad_1] England may never have won a European Championship but back in 1938 the Three Lions could claim to be the unofficial rulers of the continent. That they could give themselves that title was the result of a peculiar, now forgotten, match that was held to mark the 75th anniversary of the Football Association. The…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate says England must convince themselves the run to the semi-finals of the World Cup during the summer was not a one-off. The Three Lions created a buzz for supporters at home as they reached the final four of a major tournament for the first time since Euro 96. Southgate’s men matched the…
[ad_1] Luis Enrique starts his reign as Spain manager against England at Wembley this weekend, with a number of players set to be handed a chance to shine under the new boss. La Furia Roja are looking to rebuild following a disastrous World Cup which saw Julen Lopetegui sacked on the eve of the tournament…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate will lead his England team into their first international game since the World Cup when the Three Lions face Spain on Saturday evening. The England boss will be keen to build on a fruitful summer which saw the emergence of several fresh stars and cult-heroes in the camp. Fans will have the…
[ad_1] Dele Alli reveals he gets his hair cut every week and says he admires Sergio Ramos’s style ahead of England’s clash with Spain at Wembley England star Dele Alli sat down to have his hair cut before England play Spain The Tottenham star revealed he gets a fresh haircut at least once every week…
[ad_1] Dwyane Wade has supposedly moved closer to a return to Miami Heat after his long-term team-mate Udonis Haslem signed up for the 2018/19 season. Both Wade and Haslem have been Heat stalwarts for years but the pair are close to retirement. Wade, 36, and Haslem, 38, were Heat team-mates for years before the former…
[ad_1] Pogba has been noncommittal over his Manchester United future after a stuttering start to the season. He was linked with Barcelona during the transfer window and admits he doesn’t know what the future holds. Most of the noise has suggested that the problem lies between Pogba and Mourinho. But the Daily Record report that…
[ad_1] Djokovic sat out of last year’s tournament to rest an elbow injury that eventually required surgery, but that pain and frustration appears to be a distant memory. The Serbian will face Del Potro for the US Open title after beating Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-4 6-2 in their semi-final clash. This year’s Wimbledon champion kept…
[ad_1] Both sides begin their Nations League campaign in London tonight (7.45pm) in Ramos’s first game in England since the Champions League final win over Liverpool. The defender tangled with Mohamed Salah during that match causing the Egyptian to injure his shoulder and being forced to leave the game. Liverpool fans slated Ramos for his…
[ad_1] In just a few hours time, the UFC will host their latest pay-per-view card of an action-packed 2018. Headlining the seventh PPV event of the year, which takes place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, is an eagerly-anticipated welterweight title fight between dominant champion Tyron Woodley and Britain’s Darren Till. Should Liverpudlian…
[ad_1] City stormed to title glory last season. They’ve looked impressive in the early stages of this campaign, although dropped points against Wolves. Spurs, meanwhile, slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat against Watford last week. Former Chelsea ace Aluko reckons Liverpool – who are still unbeaten – will be the only side to give City…
[ad_1] James, 33, and the Cavs fell to defeat in the NBA Finals last season – then he opted out of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent. In July it was announced he would be joining the LA Lakers, leaving the Cavs to deal with life after a great. There had been a…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Premier League star Robbie Savage who’s urged club bigwigs not to sack the ex-Manchester City boss. The Hammers have lost all four games so far this season and sit rock bottom in the Premier League as the only side without a point. Pellegrini was only drafted in during the summer…
[ad_1] Khan locks horns with Samuel Vargas in Birmingham tonight. It’s the 31-year-old’s first fight at welterweight in over three years and promoter Eddie Hearn is already in talks with Pacquiao about a possible fight in December. A clash with his old adversary Brook has also been touted, however, Khan has suggested that a clash…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho has been criticised for his side’s style of play since arriving at Old Trafford in 2016. The Portuguese led the team to Europa League and League Cup triumphs in his first season, while finishing sixth in the Premier League. Last season the Red Devils registered a second-place league finish, something which the…
[ad_1] The midfield maestro picked up a seemingly innocuous knock against Ludogorets in October 2016. However, after contracting a bacterial infection in hospital he didn’t play for the Gunners again. Cazorla has now moved to boyhood club Villarreal and has started in all three of the La Liga side’s opening games. But the Spaniard says…
[ad_1] Terry, 37, is a free agent after leaving Aston Villa in the summer and has ‘three or four’ offers on the table to continue his career. He has taken time off this summer, spending the school holidays in Portugal with his family, but is now burning with desire to get back involved in the…
[ad_1] Boston Celtics rising star Terry Rozier insists he is blocking out rumours he could be traded this summer. Rozier proved one of Boston’s best players last term after a stellar post-season. The 24-year-old had what many regard as a breakout campaign in 2017/18, having previously worked in the Celtics roster without much attention being…
[ad_1] That is the view of ex-Leeds and Liverpool player Stephen Warnock, who has commended the players for keeping their heads down during the summer months. Villa went into pre-season under a cloud after failing to secure Premier League promotion via the playoffs. Manager Steve Bruce was tipped to leave the club and Jack Grealish…
[ad_1] Derby news: Frank Lampard was appointed manager in the summer (Image: GETTY) That is the view of former Derby left-back Stephen Warnock, who believes Lampard is in the right position to tae Derby places soon. Former England star Lampard earned his first managerial role at Pride Park this summer in what some believe was…
[ad_1] The city of Liverpool stops when the two old rivals clash but Neville believes Everton put too much focus on the games. Speaking to brother Gary on Sky Sports‘ Soccerbox show, Neville claims the build-up to a Merseyside derby would start up to five days out before the game. While at his old club…
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[ad_1] Neville was made Toffees captain by boss David Moyes after joining in a £3million deal in 2005. He had spent the last 15 years at Manchester United, picking up six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League. But it was a different story at Goodison Park where he felt ‘the teacher’s…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch live action from the IAAF Continental Cup in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Action begins on Saturday at 8:10 a.m. ET and continues on Sunday at 8:20 a.m. Formerly known as the IAAF World Cup, the Continental Cup will be the first senior global track and field competition held in the…
[ad_1] The 23-year-old right-back has been subjected to abuse for what he does on and off the field and admits “there is pressure to conform”. Bellerin has been abused for his choice of hair style, his clothes and this is in addition to people being critical of his performances on the pitch. “For a while, I deleted the apps,” said…
[ad_1] The B.C. Lions held on for a crucial win Friday night, but lost a pair of key players in the process. The Lions took a 26-14 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks at B.C. Place. Veteran Lions (4-6) quarterback Travis Lulay threw for 108 yards and one touchdown before a hard double hit forced him…
[ad_1] Fletcher was speaking ahead of Belgium’s crushing victory over Scotland on Friday night. Hazard started for Roberto Martinez’s side and scored their second in a convincing friendly win. Fletcher has played against Hazard at Chelsea many times during his time in the Premier League with Stoke and previously West Brom and Manchester United. He…
[ad_1] Natalie Achonwa had a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds as Canada hung on to beat Japan 76-69 on Friday in an exhibition tune-up for the 2018 World Cup. Miranda Ayim added 15 points for Canada while Kia Nurse chipped in 10. Evelyn Mawuli had a team-high 15 points for Japan. Head coach Lisa Thomaidis named…
[ad_1] Pogba’s future at Old Trafford was in doubt all summer with the Frenchman having failed to live up to expectations since his £89million return from Juventus in 2016. Barcelona put in a bid for the midfielder during the summer, which included defenders Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes, which United reportedly rejected. But Pogba reignited…
[ad_1] Lefty Driesell had the crowd laughing. Dino Radja fought back tears. Blue Devils and Tar Heels brought their rivalry to the Basketball Hall of Fame, and Ray Allen made a peace offering to his spurned Celtics teammates. And they did it with an assist from three of the greatest point guards in NBA history.…
[ad_1] England boss Gareth Southgate hails Harry Kane as the world’s best No 9 and backs him for even more success Gareth Southgate has hailed England’s Harry Kane as the world’s best No 9 Kane will receive the 2018 World Cup Golden Boot at Wembley on Saturday Southgate thinks his performances in Russia elevated his…
[ad_1] Nadal was two sets down to the Argentinian when he retired from the match with a knee injury. The world No 1 had issues with his knee in his third round clash with Karen Khachanov though hadn’t required any treatment on the joint since then. However, at the change of ends at 4-3 in…
[ad_1] Chris Sutton’s big match analysis: Sergio Ramos poses huge test for Harry Kane and Luke Shaw has golden opportunity to shine at left-back Harry Kane’s contest against Sergio Ramos will be key to the outcome of game If Sergio Busquets is allowed to dominate midfield then England will struggle Jordan Pickford has not nailed…
[ad_1] Kevin Pillar hit a solo shot in the 11th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-2 walkoff victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night at Rogers Centre. He turned on a 2-1 pitch from sidearm reliever Adam Cimber (3-6) for his 12th home run of the season. The no-doubt blast was…
[ad_1] The burden of expectation that England carry in the wake of the World Cup appeared in the form of a kid on a bike on Friday. Gareth Southgate recognised the young lad in a red jacket who pedalled his BMX bike to the Grove hotel in Watford. He had wished them luck ahead of…
[ad_1] Djokovic reached the final at Flushing Meadows after breezing past Kei Nishikori in the last four, beating the Japanese star 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. It’s the eighth time the Serb will have been in the final in New York, though he has only lifted the trophy twice before. He will meet 2009 champion Del Potro…
[ad_1] View from Spain: La Roja feel England will offer a proper test at Wembley… mark of just how far the Three Lions and Gareth Southgate have come Luis Enrique knows England will offer a proper test for his new Spain team He believes games against Gareth Southgate’s side and Croatia will be yardstick Spanish…
[ad_1] In the first set of the match, Nadal had tape applied to his knee at the changeover at 4-3. But by the next change of ends, Nadal had removed the tape from his knee. Nadal lost the first set 7-6 and was clearly struggling in the second set with his movement. And after losing…
[ad_1] That’s one way to settle an argument! Trent Alexander-Arnold hits the crossbar on cue when challenged by Jesse Lingard after being accused of ‘cheating’ in training game Trent Alexander-Arnold hits the crossbar on cue after training with England The Liverpool defender was having a debate with team-mate Jesse Lingard To settle things, Lingard told…
[ad_1] That’s the view of pundit Greg Rusedski, who saw Nadal pull out of his semi-final with Juan Martin del Potro when two sets down. Nadal had already called the trainer onto court during the first set to look at his knee, which had troubled him during his third round clash with Karen Khachanov. The…
[ad_1] The Serbian champions advanced to the group stage of the Champions League by winning their tie on away goals after coming back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Red Bull Salzburg. The Red Star fans have been found guilty by UEFA of invading the pitch, setting off fireworks, damaging Salzburg’s stadium and…
[ad_1] Nadal pulled out of his semi-final clash with Juan Martin del Potro at two sets down after the tournament trainer had inspected the joint. The Spaniard had suffered knee issues in the third round against Karen Khachanov and they appeared to rear their head again in the opening set against Del Potro. The trainer…
[ad_1] Pogba has experienced mixed fortunes since returning to Old Trafford in 2016 but is widely accepted to have failed to justify his £89m price tag. The France international has laboured at times this season and was powerless to prevent back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Tottenham. Paul Pogba’s inconsistency on the pitch has come amid…
[ad_1] Nadal was forced to retire from a Grand Slam for the second time this year after struggling with tendonitis in his right knee. The 32-year-old received treatment in the first set but decided he was unable to play through the pain after losing the second set 6-2. The result means Del Potro reaches his…
[ad_1] The Premier League has taken a back seat this weekend with the international break and the start of the inaugural UEFA Nations League. However, Fantasy Premier League managers can’t afford to take their eye off the ball if they want to stay in touch with their mini-league rivals. Injuries and form while on international…
[ad_1] Following the first semi-final between Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin Del Potro, Djokovic and Nishikori will go head to head for the fourth time this season. Djokovic holds a dominant 14-2 head-to-head record over Kei Nishikori. Nishikori is appearing in his third Grand Slam semi-final of his career, all of which have come in…
[ad_1] That is according to Argentina’s interim coach Lionel Scaloni, who is in charge until a new boss can be properly installed. Messi has opted to spend time away from the Argentina national team and will not play for them during this international break. The Barcelona star may decide to quit international football altogether –…
[ad_1] Juan Martin del Potro advanced to the U.S. Open final when Rafael Nadal quit after the second set with a right knee injury. Del Potro led 7-6 (3), 6-2 when the defending champion was forced to stop playing. He had been treated earlier and was barely moving late in the second set. Mike Bryan…
[ad_1] But when it comes to pulling on his boots – new sparkling gold ones tonight courtesy of sponsors Nike to mark his success in scoring most goals at the World Cup in the summer – he says he is as fresh as a daisy. Tottenham supporters may not be convinced, however. Yes, he finally…
[ad_1] The world No 1 had issues with his knee in his third round clash with Karen Khachanov though hadn’t required any treatment on the joint since then. However, at the change of ends at 4-3 in the first set against Del Potro, Nadal was visited by the tournament trainer and had tape applied to…
[ad_1] It could just as easily read: ‘cancer survivor and crusader’ as the Rochdale midfielder embarks on a second career in the game, one in which football is the conduit for reaching out and making a difference. He already has on the pitch. In the final game of last season, Thompson came off the bench…
[ad_1] Nadal and Del Potro meet for the third straight Grand Slam tournament and fourth in the past five going back to last year’s US Open semi-finals. Nadal has an 11-5 head-to-head advantage over Del Potro, including 5-1 in Grand Slam tournaments. And Nadal is trying to become the first player to defend a US…
[ad_1] As England get underway in the UEFA Nations League, Kane believes in time this one will be seen as just as much an achievement as the more established prizes. But any cup will do. “Team trophies are the main thing for me,” he said. “We haven’t won one since 1966 so for any England…
[ad_1] When John Tavares decided to pass on signing an extension with the New York Islanders and test free agency, he became the most interesting man in hockey. NHL stars don’t ordinarily get to that point, and it led to Tavares going home to Toronto to sign a $77 million US, seven-year contract with the…
[ad_1] Fletcher, who plays for Championship side Stoke, was working as a pundit for Sky Sports for Scotland’s friendly with Belgium. The panel, hosted by Sky Sports News presenter Hayley McQueen, were discussing the dangers Belgium could pose to Alex McLeish’s side. McQueen, daughter of former Manchester United defender Gordon McQueen, is a United fan.…
[ad_1] Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk had an easy time deciding on three of his four picks for the Ryder Cup. Xander Schauffele is making the last one a little more difficult. Schauffele nearly holed a wedge on his second hole, rolled in a 40-foot birdie putt in the middle of his round Friday and…
[ad_1] Chelsea news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Stamford Bridge Friday 7, September Chelsea are interested in signing 15-year-old Fulham teenager Harvey Elliott Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Man City are also interested PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola wanted to join Chelsea Jorginho would have joined Manchester City if they had agreed a…
[ad_1] The $35billion sporting giant chose Kaepernick, the first NFL player to kneel during the playing of the USA national anthem as a protest against racism, as one of the faces for advertisements commemorating the 30th anniversary of its ‘Just Do It’ slogan. However, videos of Nike shoes being burned have appeared since the release…
[ad_1] The Frenchman looked destined to join the Catalan outfit after a season of speculation in Spain. Eventually Griezmann opted to remain at Atletico, choosing to reveal his intentions on the eve of the World Cup in Russia with a personal video. And the forward has now explained his reasoning behind snubbing a move to…
[ad_1] Nadal and Juan Martin Del Potro will play in the first men’s semi-final of the day. They will meet for the third straight Grand Slam tournament and fourth in the past five going back to last year’s US Open semi-finals. Nadal has an 11-5 head-to-head advantage over Del Potro, including 5-1 in Grand Slam…
[ad_1] Real Madrid news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from the Bernabeu Friday 7, September Real Madrid are close to signing Jose Luis Rodriguez Julen Lopetegui was Real Madrid’s third choice for the position Mauricio Pochettino and Massimiliano Allegri rejected the European champions Luis Rubiales angry with plans to stage a game…
[ad_1] Marc-Andre Fleury was surprised and T.J. Oshie said he was shocked to see Nate Schmidt suspended 20 games for violating the NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Current and former teammates expressed degrees of disbelief about the suspension this week after the NHL announced the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman’s punishment on Sunday. Schmidt insisted he didn’t…
[ad_1] Los Blancos enjoyed a highly successful 2017/18 campaign, winning their third successive Champions League. They were dealt a blow in the summer, however, when Cristiano Ronaldo left the Spanish capital to join Juventus for £105million. The Portuguese was a talismanic presence on the pitch, ending the last eight seasons as the club’s top scorer.…
[ad_1] CBC News’ Heather Hiscox speaks with former Canadian Olympic Committee CEO Chris Overholt, who has been named the CEO of Toronto’s new Overwatch League esports team. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Scotland vs Belgium is the big Home nations clash on Friday night as the Scots seek to start their post-World Cup campaign off with a bang. Scotland failed to qualify for the World Cup in the summer but will use this friendly for Tuesday’s Nations League game with Albania. They host a Belgium side…
[ad_1] The Cleveland Indians’ decision not to use their Chief Wahoo logo in Toronto on Thursday night was applauded by a lawyer representing an Indigenous activist. “We were very pleased to see that the team decided not to use the logo at the game in Toronto,” Lenczner Slaght lawyer Monique Jilesen, who has represented Douglas…
[ad_1] Sane ended the 2017/18 season superbly, being awarded PFA Young Player of The Year. He contributed 10 goals and 15 assists during Manchester City’s title-winning campaign, but fans were left shocked when he didn’t make Germany’s 23-man World Cup squad. Die Mannschaft manager Joachim Low explained the situation in June, saying: “It was a…
[ad_1] Khan continues his comeback to boxing on Saturday night when he fights Samuel Vargas in Birmingham. If the Bolton star comes through the bout, a clash with Brook is seemingly on the cards in the near future. And David Haye, speaking on talkSPORT on Friday, says Khan facing Brook would be the “perfect fight”…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss is known for his controversy and off the field antics. And Mourinho spent most of pre-season complaining that his ICC squad didn’t stand a chance due to the amount of players enjoying post-World Cup holidays. The United coach even asked a number of his players to cut short their breaks…
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks have confirmed they’re bringing a professional esports team to the city. Canucks ownership has purchased a franchise in the Overwatch League, which bills itself as the world’s premier pro esports league with teams in the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, China, and now, Canada. “Esports has seen extraordinary success and continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in the world,”…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Old Trafford Friday 7, September Manchester United have postponed contract talks with Paul Pogba United were planning to open preliminary discussions with Pogba this month AC Milan are looking to sign Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera Manchester United are wrong to offer…
[ad_1] The Serb easily progressed into the final four of the New York tournament, beating Australian rookie Millman in straight sets on Thursday evening. The unseeded underdog had previously shocked the tennis world by beating Federer in round four. Millman’s four-set victory over the world No 2 has now raised question marks over whether Federer…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip Friday 7, September Manchester United have postponed contract talks with Paul Pogba United were planning to open preliminary discussions with Pogba this month Liverpool ‘baffled’ by reports linking them with Adrien Rabiot PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola…
[ad_1] Chelsea appointed Sarri this summer after he was left go by Italian side Napoli. The Blues had to pay Napoli £4.4m to prise him out of the last year of his contract – even though he had been replaced by Carlo Ancelotti in Naples. Sarri’s Chelsea have won all four of their Premier League…
[ad_1] Ronaldo has established a hard-earned reputation as one of the world’s best ever players and has won five Ballon d’Or awards as a result. The Portugal international was up for another top gong last week as he went head-to-head with Modric and Mohamed Salah for UEFA’s top award. Modric ended up taking the accolade…
[ad_1] German track cyclist Kristina Vogel is paralyzed because of the back injuries she sustained after crashing in training in June. The two-time Olympic champion tells Der Spiegel magazine “no matter how you dress it up, I can’t walk anymore.” Vogel, an 11-time world champion, suffered a severe spinal injury after crashing onto a concrete…
[ad_1] The Swiss international joined Arsenal from Borussia Monchengladbach back in 2016 but he has often divided fans since arriving at the Emirates. While the midfielder is an accurate passer, he’s come under fire for some lacklustre performances with some fans believing he should be shown the door. He was poor against Manchester City and…
[ad_1] Some of the world’s finest show jumpers will be kicking off a big month for the equestrian world at the season’s final competition at Spruce Meadows this weekend. CBCSports.ca’s live streaming of the weekend’s action begins Saturday at 12:45 p.m. ET and runs through Sunday, and you can catch more coverage on Road to…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former England and Premier League manager Sam Allardyce. Martial has failed to nail down a regular spot at Manchester United since manager Jose Mourinho arrived at the club in 2016. The Frenchman was keen on leaving United in the summer, according to his agent Philippe Lamboley. However, Martial stayed…
[ad_1] Del Potro announced his name to the world by beating Marin Cilic to win the 2009 US Open. However, Grand Slam titles have been hard to come by since for the Argentinian world No 3. Del Potro takes on Nadal in the semi-finals this evening (9pm BST) as the underdog but he is desperate…
[ad_1] Gerrard was appointed as Rangers’ new permanent manager back in May following the sacking of Graeme Murty. And he enjoyed an impressive start to life in Glasgow having taken the reins at Ibrox at the beginning of June. Gerrard led his side on a 12-match unbeaten run prior to last Sunday’s 1-0 Old Firm…
[ad_1] Having last competed inside the squared circle in 2014, Batista has gone on to star in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and appeared alongside Daniel Craig in the last James Bond movie, Spectre. Currently promoting his latest film Final Score, which is set at West Ham’s former ground Upton Park, the six-time world…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of former Liverpool ace and ESPN FC pundit Steve Nicol. Pogba’s future at Old Trafford has repeatedly been called into question amid rumours of a rift between the midfielder and manager Jose Mourinho. The Frenchman had been linked with a move to Barcelona during the summer, however, the move failed to…
[ad_1] The Lakers snapped up LeBron James during this offseason and are already planning ahead for next summer when they will look to build around their new superstar. Kawhi Leonard’s situation has led many to assume he will be of interest. Having left San Antonio for the Raptors Leonard could spend just one year in…
[ad_1] Liverpool enjoyed a strong summer transfer window with £65m goalkeeper Alisson headlining an impressive list of high-profile arrivals. But they are not resting on their laurels, with widespread speculation suggesting Rabiot is now in the sights of Jurgen Klopp. The France international is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain next summer so could sign…
[ad_1] Move over hockey, baseball, soccer and football — there’s a new league coming to Toronto with the hopes of carving out a spot in the sporting landscape of the city. Toronto is now home to an esports Overwatch League franchise. The Overwatch League, which just completed its first full season, bills itself as the world’s…
[ad_1] England’s brilliant run in the World Cup in Russia earlier this summer was bolstered by the fantastic team spirit within the Three Lions camp. And while that buoyant mood is still evident, not every player sees eye-to-eye all the time. Liverpool man Alexander-Arnold and Manchester United’s Lingard will attest to that. The pair were…
[ad_1] The pair go head-to-head on Arthur Ashe Stadium at 9pm (BST), two days after their respective quarter-final ties. Nadal is the favourite to oust his Argentine rival, just as he did in their epic five-set Wimbledon match-up two months ago. But former world No 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero has highlighted the ways which Del…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former England manager Sam Allardyce, who says it’s up to Ed Woodward and co. to stamp their authority. Paul Pogba is under the spotlight at present due to his indifferent form and talk of a rift with Jose Mourinho. On Thursday he poured fuel on speculation he could leave…
[ad_1] Pogba has been central to plenty of rumours since January with his relationship with Jose Mourinho thought to be extremely strained. Barcelona were eager to snap him up over the summer as they sought to add a top-level midfielder to Ernesto Valverde’s squad. Express Sport understands Paul Pogba is keen on a return to…
[ad_1] The £43m summer signing has had to watch on as Liverpool have won their opening four games – but he is yet to feature for a single minute despite playing a full pre-season. He has earned a call up to the Brazil squad and could feature at right back against the USA. Despite his…
[ad_1] The £43m summer signing has had to watch on as Liverpool have won their opening four games – but he is yet to feature for a single minute despite playing a full pre-season. He has earned a call up to the Brazil squad and could feature at right back against the USA. Despite his…
[ad_1] Bellerin has come under fire this season after some lacklustre performances for the Gunners. He’s played every minute of Arsenal’s campaign so far this term, starting ahead of new signing Stephan Lichtsteiner. However, many have been calling for the Spaniard to make way for the Swiss stalwart – including Gunners legend Tony Adams. “Lichtsteiner…
[ad_1] Celtic played host to their fierce Glasgow rivals last Sunday and were looking to burst Steven Gerrard’s unbeaten bubble. And they had Olivier Ntcham to thank for securing three points as the midfielder finished off a fine passing move to seal a 1-0 win. Celtic players, including Christie, performed a lap of honour at…
[ad_1] Kewell and Gerrard were team-mates when Liverpool pulled off the greatest comeback of all time in the 2005 Champions League final. The pair have since both moved into management with Kewell at League Two Notts County and Gerrard at Rangers Aussie Kewell, 39, rescued Crawley Town from League Two relegation last season and he…
[ad_1] Djokovic endured a torrid 12 months from June 2017 as he was sidelined with an elbow injury which required surgery. As part of the recovery process, the Serbian hired Agassi to join his coaching set-up in a bid to return to the top of the sport. But the pair parted ways in April as…
[ad_1] Morelos has been on the Ibrox books for the past 12 months after joining the Glasgow giants from Finnish side HJK. And his form in his first season at Rangers saw the club field interest in him during the summer transfer window. Rangers managed to fend off Ligue 1 sides Bordeaux and Marseille before…
[ad_1] Lopetegui was appointed Real Madrid boss to replace Zinedine Zidane in a messy episode at the start of the World Cup. It was announced the then Spain boss would take over in Madrid following the tournament in Russia just three days before their first game against Portugal. The Spanish federation then decided to sack…
[ad_1] World champions France were held to a goalless draw against Germany in League A of the UEFA Nations League last night. While both sides pushed for a goal throughout, neither side were able to break the deadlock as it finished honours evens in Munich. Perhaps the most significant piece of action in the first…
[ad_1] Williams comfortably beat Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-0 in their semi-final showdown this morning. But during the clash, the 23-time Grand Slam winner occasionally rushed to the net during her opponents serve. The tactic is one invented by Federer during the American hard-court season in 2015 and is labelled the SABR – which stands for…
[ad_1] Real Madrid ‘don’t miss Ronaldo’ Isco insists Real Madrid do NOT miss Cristiano Ronaldo following his move to Juventus. “Cris is an extraordinary player,” Isco said. “He guaranteed you 40 to 50 goals. But if we win, they’ll say we don’t miss him and if we don’t win, they’ll say we do. “We’re playing…
[ad_1] James posted a photo on Instagram of himself dunking which attracted a large amount of attention as excitement begins to build ahead of the new NBA season. But one of those commenting on the post was NFL legend Brady, who wants the small forward to join him in playing American football. Brady believes James…
[ad_1] Arthur rocked up at the Nou Camp this summer as Ernesto Valverde looked to bolster his La Liga-winning squad ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. And he’s been tipped to fill the boots of Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta, who left Spain for Japan at the end of last season. Lionel Messi spoke about Arthur in…
[ad_1] The Japanese youngster grew up idolising Williams and booked a Grand Slam final showdown with the American legend with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Madison Keys in the semi-finals. That made her the first ever Japanese player to reach the final of a major tournament and sets up a tricky clash with 23-time Grand…
[ad_1] That is according to the Brazil-born midfielder’s agent Joao Santos, who says personal terms had been sorted with the Premier League champions. Jorginho emerged as one of Europe’s hottest properties last season and he was linked with a host of top clubs. City looked to be the favourites to sign the Italy international as…
[ad_1] Curry relishing Cousins link-up Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry can’t wait to play alongside DeMarcus Cousins. The 28-year-old center shocked the league by completing a move to join the reigning champions in the Bay Area and all but guarantee a third straight championship for the Warriors and a fourth in the last five…
[ad_1] The Reds summer signing stole the headlines for all the wrong reasons after a 2-1 win at Leicester having committed an error that allowed the Foxes to score. Jurgen Klopp’s side lead comfortably when Alisson tried to outsmart Kelechi Iheanacho as the striker pressured the keeper in his own area. But Alisson’s attempt to…
[ad_1] Matt Ryan to Julio Jones failed again. Jay Ajayi had a pair of touchdown runs, Nick Foles caught another pass to jump-start a sputtering offence and the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles needed another defensive stand to open the season with an 18-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. FINAL: <a href=”https://twitter.com/Eagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@Eagles</a> WIN!…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Arsenal legend Martin Keown, who has been impressed with the French hitman in the cameo appearances he has made. Lacazette has been largely overlooked during the start of the Gunners’ Premier League campaign with Emery preferring to start Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang instead. Aubameyang and Lacazette have struck up a good…
[ad_1] The Major League Baseball Players Association criticized the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday for not promoting top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among their September call-ups. “The union’s position on service-time manipulation is clear, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other great young talents around baseball have earned the right to play on the field for a…