[ad_1] Ronaldo ended his record-breaking tenure with Real Madrid this summer in a shock switch to Juventus. The Italian giants paid Real £105million for the 33-year-old and fans have been on the edge of their seats waiting to see the superstar don the famous black and white strip. He was given extra time off following…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. Arsenal made five additions to their squad in the transfer window with Bernd Leno, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi joining the club. All five players are defensively minded and of those players Sokratis and Guendouzi made their debut in Arsenal’s opening…
[ad_1] Keita and Alisson were handed their competitive debuts for Liverpool this afternoon. While the Brazilian had little to do in goal, Keita was at the heart of the action from the very first whistle. He helped start the attacking for Liverpool’s opening goal with a delightful pass to Andy Robertson on the left wing…
[ad_1] Arsenal had been heavily linked with the French World Cup winner this summer but failed to clinch a deal for the 21-year-old before Thursday’s 5pm Premier League deadline. And with the European deadline stretching to the end of the month, it is thought more offers are likely to come in for the want-away star,…
[ad_1] Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Matteo Guendouzi started in the first competitive Gunners line-up since the end of Arsene Wenger’s near 22-year reign. Champions City made three changes to the side which began last week’s Community Shield win over Chelsea, with Ederson, Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling coming in. Emery may have found a radical solution…
[ad_1] Liverpool swept two goals clear of West Ham by half-time with Mohamed Salah swiftly off the mark, turning home Andy Robertson’s left-wing cross in the 19th minute. Sadio Mane struck a second shortly before the break and added a third early in the second half when he appeared to be offside but the goal…
[ad_1] Sadio Mane scored twice to inspire a big win for Liverpool over West Ham at Anfield. The Senegal star tapped in his first after Mohamed Salah opened the scoring, before sweeping home from the edge of the area to record an opening game brace. He appeared to be offside for his second goal after…
[ad_1] Goals from Mohamed Salah and Daniel Sturridge, plus a Sadio Mane double, saw the Reds cruise past West Ham to start the season with a bang. Liverpool are early contenders for the title this season and have strengthened since reaching last term’s Champions League final. And Milner, playing as captain at Anfield today, was…
[ad_1] Liverpool gave debuts to £65million goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder Naby Keita for their Premier League opener against the Hammers. And Jurgen Klopp has every faith his new shot-stopper will settle quickly into the English top flight. Alisson was, until Chelsea signed Kepa Arrizabalaga this week, the world’s most expensive goalkeeper following his move…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp has enjoyed a summer of lavish spending at Liverpool as he seeks to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title. The Reds are tipped to be Manchester City’s closest rivals for silverware in 2018/19, with a string of high-profile signings boosting the squad. Mohamed Salah is expected to…
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[ad_1] Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League action as champions Manchester City travel to Arsenal Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who won the Premier League with a record 100 points last season, begin their next campaign at Arsenal. City, who also finished 19 points clear of their nearest rivals last term, have made just…
[ad_1] The Blues star only arrived in England last summer after joining from Monaco for a fee of £39.8m. But Bakayoko struggled under Antonio Conte during his debut season in England, and it appears Maurizio Sarri is unwilling to give the Ivorian a second chance at Stamford Bridge. According to Di Marzio, Bakayoko is jetting…
[ad_1] Liverpool travelled to Dublin last weekend to take on Napoli in their final friendly of the pre-season. And while the Reds secured a comfortable 5-0 win, it was not all good news for Jurgen Klopp’s men as Milner clashed heads with Napoli full-back Mario Rui. The Englishman suffered a gash on the forehead and…
[ad_1] Scott is former footballer who played as a right-back and spent the majority of her career at Arsenal. She broke into the Gunners’ first-team in 2002 and then joined Birmingham in 2004 but returned to north London a year later. Scott remained with Arsenal until 2009 before a two-year spell in the United States…
[ad_1] The shot-stopper completed a quick-fire move to Real Madrid last week after refusing to return to Cobham for pre-season training. The manner of Courtois’ exit may have left some sections of the Chelsea support feeling betrayed. But the Belgian’s agent Christophe Henrotay admits his client would have happily remained at Stamford Bridge had it…
[ad_1] Taylor Ruck is now the most-decorated Canadian swimmer at a single Pan Pacific Swimming Championships after racing to a silver in the 200-metre backstroke in Tokyo on Sunday. The medal was her fifth of the event, helping Ruck break a tie she held with six other Canadians for the most medals at a single Pan Pacs with four.…
[ad_1] Maurizio Sarri arrived at Chelsea after a turbulent summer in west London, but he will hope that several high-profile signings can calm the storm. Antonio Conte took charge of the first training session of the season before being replaced by former Napoli boss Sarri. Jorginho followed Sarri over from southern Italy, while Real Madrid…
[ad_1] Kei Kamara and Cristian Techera scored for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 2-1 Cascadia Cup victory over Portland on Saturday night, snapping a 15-match unbeaten streak for the Timbers. Portland (10-3-8) had not dropped a league match since losing 3-2 at Orlando City on April 8. The 15-match streak was the longest in MLS…
[ad_1] Express Sport brings you all the latest Premier League action as Liverpool entertain West Ham at Anfield Liverpool, who were the summer’s biggest spenders with a £170m outlay, are looking to start the season in style. Jurgen Klopp added Alisson Becker, Naby Keita, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri to his ranks over the summer and…
[ad_1] The first day of the Test was washed out by rain and much of Friday was also spent watching the rain fall, before India were skittled out for just 107. James Anderson was the chief destroyer as he took 5/20 but it was Chris Woakes who claimed the prized wicket of Kohli, caught in…
[ad_1] The Spaniard is readying his side for his first competitive game for the north London outfit against the Premier League champions this afternoon. Arsenal brought in five players over the summer but failed to strengthen in attack or down the left-hand side of his squad. To add, regular full-backs Sead Kolasinac and Nacho Monreal…
[ad_1] Real Madrid to make Hazard bid Real Madrid will up their pursuit of Eden Hazard next week after being told £150m is not enough to sign the Chelsea star. Hazard is open to leaving Chelsea and is yet to sign the new £300,000-a-week contract offered by the club. Express Sport understands the Blues want…
[ad_1] All three are currently in north America preparing for the final Grand Slam of the season, with Federer set to play in Cincinnati next week and Nadal facing Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final in Toronto later today. Djokovic was also in Canada but was one of four top-10 players to lose to Tsitsipas, crashing…
[ad_1] Missed Sarri opportunity Charlie Nicholas is surprised that Arsenal didn’t swoop for Maurizio Sarri this summer. The Gunners moved quickly to appoint Unai Emery after Arsene Wenger’s exit in May. But former Arsenal star Nicholas believes the club missed a trick not appointing Sarri. “This coach has been floating about for a few seasons,”…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s men got off to the perfect start on Friday night as the Red Devils beat Leicester 2-1 at Old Trafford. United boss Mourinho had a frustrating transfer window, with Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant heading to Manchester. The Special One wanted a new centre-half, with Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld and Jerome…
[ad_1] Barcelona and England striker Toni Duggan goes back to Manchester on Sunday afternoon just a year after she became the first English player to join the Catalan club since Gary Lineker. Manchester City’s women’s team face their Barcelona counterparts at the Academy Stadium and Duggan will be the star attraction having spent three years…
[ad_1] Barcelona transfer news LIVE: All the latest rumours and gossip from the Nou Camp Paul Pogba has dropped a big hint over his Manchester United future amid continued interest from Barcelona and his reported falling out with boss Jose Mourinho Ousmane Dembele could still be sold to PSG this month, even though Barcelona rejected…
[ad_1] Klopp stopped deal Newcastle tried to sign Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan on deadline day. The Chronicle say Rafa Benitez, who wanted a centre-half, asked for the Reds centre-back. However, Newcastle’s approach was quickly rejected. Jurgen Klopp had no interest in selling Klavan this summer. Shaqiri on title race Xherdan Shaqiri has sounded a Kop…
[ad_1] Last August, McGregor swapped codes to take part in a multi-million-pound boxing match against the Olympic bronze medalist, a contest which was appropriately dubbed ‘The Money Fight.’ McGregor’s professional boxing debut went as many expected and saw him suffer a tenth-round TKO defeat, though he defied the critics of the much-maligned contest by acquitting…
[ad_1] Manchester United transfer news LIVE: All the latest rumours and gossip from Old Trafford Paul Pogba has made a final decision over his Manchester United future amid continued interest from Barcelona and his captaincy performance on Friday Jose Mourinho will be sacked if he keeps up his current attitude with players, according to pundit…
[ad_1] £200m Hazard bid Real Madrid will up their pursuit of Eden Hazard next week after being told £150m is not enough to sign the Chelsea star. Hazard is open to leaving Chelsea and is yet to sign the new £300,000-a-week contract offered by the club. Express Sport understands the Blues want close to £200m…
[ad_1] Ronaldo left the Bernabeu after nine years earlier this summer, joining Juve in a £88million deal last month. It came just weeks after Ronaldo had netted a stunning overhead kick in Turin in the Champions League, earning a standing ovation from the home crowd. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner went on to help Real…
[ad_1] Real Madrid want Hazard Real Madrid will up their pursuit of Eden Hazard next week after being told £150m is not enough to sign the Chelsea star. Hazard is open to leaving Chelsea and is yet to sign the new £300,000-a-week contract offered by the club. Express Sport understands the Blues want close to…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Premier League striker and current Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer. Mourinho has attracted a large amount of criticism since becoming United boss in 2016 and failed to win a trophy last season. He has reportedly fallen out with Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw in recent months though…
[ad_1] James joined the Lakers in free agency last month and there have already been murals popping up of James painted alongside Lakers legends such as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. The Lakers have endured a barren spell in recent years having not even reached the playoffs since 2013 and their last title coming in…
[ad_1] Emery took charge at the Emirates this summer following the departure of Wenger after 22 years in charge of the club. It’s brought fresh optimism around Arsenal, who begin their Premier League season by welcoming champions Manchester City today (4pm). Arsenal haven’t won the league since 2004 and finished Wenger’s last season in sixth…
[ad_1] Nadal beat Khachanov 7-6 6-4 and will now face Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s final in Toronto. Nadal is 32 and will be taking on Tsitsipas on his 20th birthday as the Spaniard looks to add to his 32 Masters 1000 titles. He won’t find it easy though with Tsitsipas having knocked out four…
[ad_1] There has been transfer speculation regarding the midfielder all summer with Barcelona and Juventus reportedly interested. Indeed, it was claimed that Barca recently put a bid in for the Frenchman and European clubs have until August 31 to make their signings. Premier League clubs can no longer sign new players but can still sell,…
[ad_1] After starting last season as Liverpool’s first choice goalkeeper, Mignolet has slipped to third in the pecking order behind summer signing Alisson and Loris Karius. With his hopes of regular game-time reduced, Mignolet has been linked with a move away from Anfield to revive his career. The English transfer window is now closed but…
[ad_1] Wenger left Arsenal at the end of last season after 22 years in charge and was replaced by Unai Emery. It was believed that Wenger decided the time was right to step down having guided Arsenal to seven FA Cups and three Premier League titles. A ‘Wenger Out’ campaign started as Gunners fans became…
[ad_1] The Blues signed Kepa Arrizabalaga for a world record £72million on Wednesday, just hours after Courtois’ departure to Real Madrid was confirmed. It came after a summer of speculation surrounding the Belgian’s future with Real Madrid hunting a new No 1. Chelsea signed Kepa, who made his debut in a 3-0 win over Huddersfield…
[ad_1] All four are expected to start today as Liverpool begin their Premier League season by hosting West Ham (1.30pm). Keita joined up with the Reds this summer after agreeing a deal to move to Anfield from RB Leipzig last year. The 23-year-old has shone in pre-season as Liverpool beat the likes of Manchester United…
[ad_1] Johnny Manziel delivered a much-improved performance on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough for a victory. In his second game as starting quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes, Manziel’s team lost 24-17 to the host Ottawa Redblacks. The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback was 16-for-26 passing for 168 yards and nearly ran for a 17-yard touchdown, but…
[ad_1] Jakob Ingebrigtsen launched himself into the history booked yesterday when he became the youngest European champion by winning the 1500m. But the teenager wasn’t finished there as he shocked the world in the 5000m this evening. Ingebrigtsen led from the front for the final few laps with his older brother, Filip, in close proximity.…
[ad_1] Woods sits on eight under par after three rounds at Bellerive after shooting a 66 on Saturday. That leaves him four shots behind leader Brooks Koepka with Australian Adam Scott two shots further back on ten under. Woods will tee off at 7.35pm UK time alongside Gary Woodland, who led going into the third…
[ad_1] The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released two-time all-star wide receiver Duron Carter, the team announced Saturday. Carter, 27, has 111 yards and one touchdown in seven games this season. The native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., tweeted his reaction following his release. Welp… just got the call… I’m out Sask! Love y’all!!! Most fun I had…
[ad_1] Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to feast on minor-league pitching. The top prospect in baseball hit a home run for the fourth consecutive game for the Buffalo Bisons — the Toronto Blue Jays’ triple-A affiliate — Saturday in a 6-3 loss against the Toledo Mud Hens. The 19-year-old Guerrero went 2-for-4 and is now batting…
[ad_1] The Blues went into the match against Huddersfield heavy favourites with Chelsea fans keen to see how their new midfielder would perform. Chelsea initially took the lead from an unlikely source when N’Golo Kante scooped in an effort from inside the area. And Jorginho, who followed Sarri from Napoli to Chelsea this summer, doubled…
[ad_1] Kevin Kiermaier capitalized on a Kevin Pillar error in the second inning and later scored as the Tampa Bay Rays hung on to edge the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Saturday. The Rays (60-57) have now won three straight and four of five while improving to 7-1 against the Blue Jays this season. The…
[ad_1] Sarri made an excellent start to life in English football as his side comfortably beat Huddersfield in the opening game of the Premier League season. The world’s most expensive goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, made his debut for the club. But it was N’Golo Kante who stole the show for Chelsea with his first goal since…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate is not silly. If the country can get sick of Sir Alf Ramsey, eventually it can get sick of him. Not any day soon, obviously. Southgate will lead England into the 2020 European Championship and probably beyond. The greater worry is that he may yet tire of us. He is a young…
[ad_1] Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled off another upset at the Rogers Cup by outlasting fourth-seeded Kevin Anderson 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (7) in men’s semifinal play Saturday at Aviva Centre. Tsitsipas fired an ace at 7-7 before converting his third match point of the deciding tiebreaker when Anderson’s return sailed long. The South African…
[ad_1] It’s Buoy Keane! England fans compare pundit’s bright orange look to an Umpa-Lumpa as he comments on the semi-final against Croatia through a glowing tan Fans are mocking Roy Keane mercilessly during his semi-final punditry tonight One joked that he was heading straight for Chocolate Factory shift afterwards Another suggested people should report a…
[ad_1] Entering the 1993 season John Olerud decided to change his approach at the plate. In the process he not only helped the Blue Jays win a second straight World Series, but also won the American League batting title. As part of the Blue Jays celebrations commemorating the 25th anniversary of back-to-back World Series wins,…
[ad_1] New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is adamant that the club will resist any offers for Hazard before the European transfer window closes. But Real’s power-brokers are desperate for Hazard to replace superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for Juventus last month. Now Real are set to up their £150m valuation closer to the £200m that…
[ad_1] TORONTO — Brandon McBride always reminds himself that anyone can lose on any given day. It keeps the Canadian middle-distance runner grounded and focused on the hard work needed to reach the sport’s pinnacle. The Windsor, Ont., native experienced that firsthand when he was upset by Edmonton’s Marco Arop at last month’s Canadian championships…
[ad_1] But he praised the Colombian striker for his reaction after being sent off at Pittodrie last Sunday. That red card was reduced to a yellow on appeal and Morelos was the star on Thursday night, scoring the opener and winning a penalty for the second, as Rangers beat Maribor 3-1. And it won’t surprise…
[ad_1] The Hoops allegedly rejected a £9million bid from Fulham for the 27-year-old stopper, who is in the last year of his contract, before the English deadline passed on Thursday. His agent, Jacques Lichtenstein, said: “Dedryck is disappointed because he has been made promises that have not been kept. “When a club promises a player…
[ad_1] Leno joined Arsenal for £19million from Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer and made two appearances over pre-season. And ahead of Sunday’s Premier League opener against Manchester City, manager Unai Emery held a training session today for his players at the Emirates. It gave the summer signings, including Leno, the first look at their new…
[ad_1] Ramsey and Monreal had been injury doubts due to calf and knee injuries respectively. But it seems Emery will be able to call upon both players for Arsenal’s first Premier League game of the season tomorrow after they worked with the team in a training session at the Emirates Stadium tonight. It means Ramsey…
[ad_1] Goals apiece from Mateusz Klich and Ezgjan Alioski -plus a Kemar Roofe’s double – saw Leeds overcome their hosts. Derby’s sole comfort was a stellar strike from Tom Lawrence early in the first half. But Lampard, who tasted his first defeat as a manager at Pride Park, says he knows where the Rams went…
[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 edition, we feature action from the 2018 NACAC track & field championships from Varsity Stadium in Toronto. Coverage continues on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.…
[ad_1] Match of the Day is back for another season with seven games being shown tonight. Six matches took place on Saturday, with Tottenham facing Newcastle in the earlier kick off. Chelsea’s trip to Huddersfield was the eye-catching 3pm kick off, while Wolves hosted Everton in the evening. Friday night saw Manchester United open the…
[ad_1] Simona Halep defeated Ashleigh Barty 6-4, 6-1 in the semifinals of the women’s Rogers Cup on Saturday. Halep, the top-seed and the world’s top-ranked player, advanced to Sunday’s final against the winner of an evening semifinal between third-seeded Sloane Stephens and fifth-seeded Elina Svitolina. Halep has reached the Rogers Cup final for the third…
[ad_1] But the boss admits there are still kinks to iron out after a second successive win the start the Championship season. Leeds beat Derby thanks to goals from Mateusz Klich, Ezgjan Alioski and Kemar Roofe’s double. Once again the Whites, who beat Stoke last weekend, played a high-tempo passing game with confidence. They now…
[ad_1] Asher-Smith stormed to glory in the 100m final earlier this week, breaking her own British record. And she did so again in the 200m this evening, winning gold ahead of world champion Dafne Shcippers breaking the 22 second barrier in a time of 21.89 seconds. The 22-year-old held the previous British record over 200m…
[ad_1] That’s what BT Sport co-commentator and former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman thought. Neves grew a reputation of scoring long-range efforts in his debut campaign for Wolves in the Championship last term. In fact every goal the Portuguese scored was from outside the 18-yard area. And he kept up that record today with a powerful…
[ad_1] That is according to Mateusz Klich and Kemar Roofe, who both scored in the 4-1 win over Derby today. Leeds sit second in the division, point behind Middlesbrough who have played one game more than the Whites. They started well last season, topping the Championship for the first two months before dropping off. And…
[ad_1] However, he has warned the Manchester United fans rivals Manchester City and Liverpool are the two favourites to finish top of the pile. United finished second last season, 19 points behind City who ran away with the title. Liverpool have splashed the cash this summer, spending over £175million on new talent and are second…
[ad_1] MIRABEL, Que. — They came to Mirabel, Que. on a mission to become Team Canada and on Saturday afternoon Whalley, B.C. did just that by defeating Glace Bay, N.S. 11-0 in the championship game. Now Whalley will don the Maple Leaf at the Little League World Series, which is set to begin in one week in Williamsport, PA. “This feels…
[ad_1] Goals from N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Pedro gave Chelsea all three points and put them on top of the table at this early stage. Chelsea’s next game is a clash at Stamford Bridge against London rivals Arsenal. And Azpilicueta says the Chelsea squad are working to fulfil Sarri’s wishes. He told BBC Sport: “We…
[ad_1] Everton were 1-0 up at Mollineux when Jagielka lunged at Jota moments before half time. The former England centre-back stretched for the ball but got Jota’s ankle as well. Portuguese forward Jota lay in a heap on the ground as Jagielka was shown an immediate red by referee Craig Pawson. Everton manager Marco Silva…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho made it clear he was keen on bringing at least one defender to the club in the transfer window. The Red Devils were linked with Alderwerield, Leicester’s Harry Maguire and Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng. But it was the Tottenham man who Ferdinand reckons should have become a United player.…
[ad_1] Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri marked his first Premier League game with a 3-0 victory at Huddersfield – and a sight that Blues fans might get used to. The Italian boss was spotted chewing cigarette butts during the opening clash of the season as he patrolled the touchline. Sarri did not light any of the…
[ad_1] Former centre-back Radebe, 49, was impressed with Bielsa’s high intensity tactics on display during Leeds’ win against Stoke in the opening game of the season. Leeds play Derby today and when asked about the chances of the Whites being promoted from the Championship, Radebe told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “We are hoping so and I think there’s a…
[ad_1] Phil Mickelson will fail to automatically qualify for the Ryder Cup for the first time since 1993 after a 1-over 71 left him 4 over for the PGA Championship and well outside the cut line. Mickelson sits in 115th place through two rounds at the Bellerive Golf Course in Missouri after Saturday’s play. He still could be…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit, Chelsea fan and former Arsenal forward Paul Merson. Kepa joined the Blues from Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to become the world’s most expensive goalkeeper at £71.6million. The Spaniard has the unenviable task of replacing Thibaut Courtois in the Chelsea goal after the Belgian joined Real Madrid…
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[ad_1] Promoted Wolves welcome Everton to Molineux for their Premier League opener. Wolves have strengthened their squad with eight new players over the summer. Willy Boly, Jimenez, Patricio, Leo Bonatini, Moutinho and Ruben Vinagre are all in contention. However, Leander Dendoncker and club record signing Adama Traore are unlikely to be involved, having only joined…
[ad_1] Canada’s Sydney Pickrem already owned the Canadian record for the women’s 200-metre individual medley, but she one upped herself at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo on Saturday morning. Pickrem finished second in the event with a time of 2:09.07, losing to Japan’s Yui Ohashi by just under a second. Ohashi set a…
[ad_1] Petr Cech looks set to start for Arsenal as they host Manchester City on the opening weekend of the 2018/19 Premier League season. The veteran stopper’s position has come under threat following the signing of Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen, but appears to have won the initial battle. Cech experienced a mixed season in…
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[ad_1] Reds boss Jurgen Klopp insists his reinforced squad must build on their ruthless form from last season if they are to challenge defending champions Manchester City for the title. Klopp has made four big-money signings, adding goalkeeper Alisson, midfielders Naby Keita and Fabinho and winger Xherdan Shaqiri, giving supporters genuine optimism ahead of the…
[ad_1] Jorginho joined Chelsea from Napoli for around £57million in July. The Italian has been thrust straight into action for this afternoon’s season opener away to Huddersfield. Merson is a fan of the 26-year-old and reckons, if given time, he can become a top player at Chelsea. However, he is slightly concerned Jorginho could flop…
[ad_1] The Brazilian was one of the first new arrivals at Anfield this summer after signing a four-year deal at the club. Fabinho’s arrival caused a stir due to reports Monaco had previously blocked the midfielder joining Manchester United, who had held a long-term interest in the player. But the 24-year-old has moved to dismiss…
[ad_1] Arsenal were on the lookout for a new boss after Arsene Wenger left the club at the end of last season. The Gunners board finally plumped with Unai Emery, after the likes of Massimiliano Allegri and Mikel Arteta were linked with the job. Sarri himself left his job as Napoli manager at the end…
[ad_1] Chelsea get their Premier League campaign underway with Maurizio Sarri at the helm against Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium. The 59-year-old former Napoli boss has had just four weeks since his appointment to prepare for today’s opener, and has been without many of his leading players due to the World Cup. The Terriers…
[ad_1] West Ham have enjoyed a radical overhaul this summer with over £100million ploughed into transfer fees during the window. The Hammers managed to conclude much of their business long before deadline day, meaning their new recruits have had time to gel into the squad. Manuel Pellegrini looks set to name six new signings in…
[ad_1] Emery replaced Arsene Wenger at the end of last season after the Frenchman spent almost 22 years at Arsenal. The new boss brought in five players in the transfer window as well as letting a number head out of the exit door. Defenders Stephan Lichtsteiner and Sokratis Papastathopoulos, midfielders Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas. Manchester United beat Leicester 2-1 at Old Trafford to get their Premier League campaign off to a winning start. Paul Pogba opened the scoring early on with a penalty before Luke Shaw doubled the advantage late in the second half.…
[ad_1] Mourinho was left frustrated after failing to get a defender deal over the line before Thursday’s transfer deadline. Leicester’s Harry Maguire, Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld and Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng were all linked with a move to Old Trafford. However, none of those deals materialised, leaving Mourinho with the same defence he finished last season…
[ad_1] Liverpool will be hoping to get their new Premier League campaign off to a flyer against West Ham at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Jurgen Klopp was given the green light to spend huge money this summer, including then-world record signing goalkeeper Alisson to shore up mistakes between the sticks. The former Roma ace star will…
[ad_1] The Spurs shirt is in use today because both Tottenham’s traditional white home shirt and their navy blue alternative would be too close to the famous black and white stripes of Newcastle. And kit sponsors Nike this morning confirmed that the new shirt, which they claim is “neptune green”, would be given its first…
[ad_1] The Frenchman was a shock inclusion in the Premier League curtain raiser on Friday evening, as Mourinho opted to start him alongside new boy Fred and youngster Andreas Pereira in midfield. Pogba scored a second-minute penalty to send United on their way to a 2-1 victory. And speaking after the clash, Mourinho admitted he…
[ad_1] Marco Silva will name his first Everton starting line-up of the season for the trip to face Wolves, but he will be without several new signings at Molineux. The Portuguese boss spent big money during the transfer window including paying hefty fees for Barcelona duo Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne and agreeing a loan…
[ad_1] Newcastle and Tottenham go head-to-head in today’s lunchtime Premier League kick off at St James’ Park. Spurs will not be handing any debuts out after becoming the first team in Premier League history not to make a signing in the summer transfer window. Tottenham XI: Lloris, Aurier, Vertonghen, Sanchez, Davies, Dier, Sissoko, Eriksen, Alli,…
[ad_1] The Reds could only finish fourth last season but did go close to winning their first Champions League since 2005 before falling to Real Madrid in May’s final. Liverpool have now spent big in a bid to challenge Manchester City domestically this term, bringing in four new arrivals for around £170m. And the Merseyside…
[ad_1] Darnold stakes claim The New York Jets’ pre-season opener last night spiced up their quarterback situation as rookie Sam Darnold and veteran Teddy Bridgewater battled it out for starting status. Both men threw for almost 100 yards and a touchdown in limited playing time as the Jets racked up a 17-0 home win over…
[ad_1] Pogba update Paul Pogba still reportedly wants to join Barcelona despite the Red Devils being unable to sign a replacement. Manchester United star Pogba has emerged as a top Barcelona transfer target with the window for La Liga clubs shutting on August 31. Reports have claimed Pogba wants to join Barcelona to team up…
[ad_1] Nadal, who moved back to the top of the world rankings in June to re-take No 1 status from Roger Federer, beat Marin Cilic last night to reach the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup. The Spaniard lost the first set to the aggressive Cilic but bounced back to complete an impressive 2-6, 6-4, 6-4…
[ad_1] Liverpool transfer news LIVE: All the latest rumours and gossip from Anfield Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed the club’s list of transfer targets was all finalised BEFORE the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. Liverpool were the ones who failed to restart negotiations for Lyon star Nabil Fekir after the World Cup,…
[ad_1] The Red Devils kicked off their Premier League campaign last night, beating Leicester 2-1 at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho had a frustrating summer, with United only signing three players, with Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant heading to Manchester. The Red Devils boss wanted another centre-back and a versatile forward, however, his demands were…
[ad_1] The Spaniard will take charge of his first game tomorrow as the Gunners host defending Premier League champions Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium (4pm). It will be the first game under a new manager for over two decades at Arsenal following Arsene Wenger’s exit after 22 years in charge of the club. While…
[ad_1] Dembele bid Arsenal made a late bid for Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele – but the Catalan giants refused to tell the 21-year-old. Claims on deadline day emerged suggesting the Catalan giants had received a bid from the Premier League side. This was rubbished by several journalists, with BBC Sport’s David Ornstein claiming Arsenal had…
[ad_1] Real Madrid transfer news LIVE: All the latest rumours and gossip from the Bernabeu. Julen Lopetegui may be about to reunite with Bayern Munich midfielder and Spanish international Thiago. Eden Hazard will not be joining former Chelsea team-mate Thibaut Courtois at Real Madrid this summer, according to Maurizio Sarri. Luka Modric will not leave…
[ad_1] Pogba update Paul Pogba still reportedly wants to join Barcelona despite the Red Devils being unable to sign a replacement. Manchester United star Pogba has emerged as a top Barcelona transfer target with the window for La Liga clubs shutting on August 31. Reports have claimed Pogba wants to join Barcelona to team up…
[ad_1] The Reds splashed the cash this summer, with Jurgen Klopp spending around £175m in the transfer market. Klopp signed Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alisson and Xherdan Shaqiri as Liverpool hope to win their first Premier League title. City are the favourites to win their consecutive title, with Pep Guardiola’s men looking dominant in the Community…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE: All the latest rumours and gossip from Stamford Bridge Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is confident Eden Hazard will remain at Chelsea beyond the end of the month despite Thibaut Courtois pleading with his fellow countryman to join him in at Real Madrid. Sarri also discussed new signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who…
[ad_1] Mbappe contact Man Utd chief Ed Woodward contacted PSG about signing Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to reports. Manchester United chief Woodward was left scrambling for deals on deadline day, ultimately missing out on players Jose Mourinho wanted. And the Daily Mirror claim the Red Devils failed in a sensational attempt to prise Mbappe…
[ad_1] Those are the two fears of Ian Wright as the Gunners gear up for Sunday’s season-opening showdown with reigning champions Manchester City. Arsenal are gearing up for the first campaign without Arsene Wenger at the helm since 1997 following a summer of change. Emery has replaced Wenger in the Emirates dugout with a cluster…
[ad_1] The Red Devils opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Old Trafford last night. Paul Pogba’s third-minute penalty set Jose Mourinho’s men on their way before Luke Shaw scored his first ever professional goal late on, ensuring Jamie Vardy’s close-range effort in stoppage time was merely a consolation.…
[ad_1] The Manchester United defender has long been the subject of criticism, particularly over his weight and body shape. Such comments emerged again earlier this summer after a picture of the 23-year-old topless while on holiday in Dubai did the rounds on social media. Shaw’s development at Old Trafford has been stunted since a severe…
[ad_1] That is what Jurgen Klopp has said. The transfer window closed at 5pm on Tuesday for English clubs but Liverpool’s activity was long since done before then. The Reds spent more than any other Premier League club, around £170million in total, to recruit Naby Keita – in a deal that was pre-agreed 12 months…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson, who’s backing the Reds to contend with Manchester City for the title this season. Liverpool made the most of the off-season by adding Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri to their star-studded squad. Optimism is high on Merseyside that a first ever Premier League…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp. Arsenal are entering a season without Arsene Wenger in charge for the first time since 1997. Emery’s first Premier League game in charge is at home to last season’s champions Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners are looking to improve…
[ad_1] Andrew Harris combined for 128 yards and one touchdown as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers held off a late charge and defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29-23 on Friday. The victory tied the Bombers (5-3) with Edmonton (5-3) for second place in the CFL West Division in front of 26,454 fans at Investors Group Field. Click…
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[ad_1] The fiery Rahm was given a one-shot penalty for accidentally stepping on his ball in the rough on his penultimate hole. But instead of losing his volcanic temper on another scorching day in St Louis, the world No.7 got up and down to save his par in a bogey-free 67 to stay in contention…
[ad_1] ‘They mess their young kids around that much it’s unbelievable’: Gary Neville slams Chelsea loan policy as he discusses Ruben Loftus-Cheek future Ruben Loftus-Cheek thrived at Crystal Palace after limited chances at Chelsea The 22-year-old midfielder earned a place in England’s World Cup squad Gary Neville wants to see Loftus-Cheek play more regularly at…
[ad_1] In a contest that has so far been dominated by bad weather, a deluge of wickets on this second day saw Virat Kohli’s shell-shocked tourists dismissed for just 107. Anderson’s haul of 5-20, that leaves him just one wicket short of becoming the first bowler to take 100 in Tests at Lord’s, did the…
[ad_1] He picked up where he left off after starring for World Cup winners France in Moscow a month ago to play a major part as United put their pre-season traumas behind them to make a winning start to the campaign. Pogba, made skipper for the night, answered Jose Mourinho’s call to start the game…
[ad_1] Man City news: Pep Guardiola laughs off mind games from Jurgen Klopp (Image: Getty) The Manchester City manager laughed off his Liverpool counterpart’s claim that, despite their massive spending spree the Merseyside club are still championship underdogs. Klopp likened Liverpool to challenger Rocky Balboa and City to champion Ivan Drago from the “Rocky IV”.…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Leicester 2-1 tonight with Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw scoring before Jamie Vardy’s late consolation. Martial watched on from the bench, left out of the team after attracting interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Bayern Munich over the summer. Many were surprised that Mourinho chose to leave the Manchester United forward on…
[ad_1] TORONTO — Canada’s Aaron Brown headed into the NACAC (North America, Central America and the Caribbean) track and field championships full of confidence, and with a target on his back, as one of the top runners competing in the men’s 200-metre. And he proved just that by clocking the top overall time of 20.58 seconds —…
[ad_1] The Toffees landed defenders Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne as well as securing a loan deal for midfielder Andre Gomes from the Spanish giants. Everton also brought in Richarlison from Watford in a £40m move while highly-fancied Brazilian Bernard snubbed Chelsea and West Ham to move to Merseyside on a free transfer. A frantic…
[ad_1] Evan Dunfee has raced on countless difference courses, in virtually every type of condition imaginable over his distinguished race walking career. Nude sunbathers marked a first. The 27-year-old from Richmond, B.C., who famously was bumped out of the bronze-medal position at the 2016 Rio Olympics, walked to an easy win in the men’s 20-kilometre…
[ad_1] Maguire’s name was chanted throughout the opening day loss to Manchester United, but it was clear to see the Foxes were missing their Algerian playermaker. It was not that Leicester failed to create any chances, more that the mercurial presence which Mahrez brings would have given so much more. Last Sunday we saw his…
[ad_1] But former Gunners striker Alan Smith believes that if new manager Unai Emery can find the key to that conundrum, it could be the trigger for a very good debut season in charge for the Spaniard. Smith, who scored 115 goals in 347 games for the club – including the opener in that famous…
[ad_1] Pogba was named captain for the clash at Old Trafford despite only returning to Manchester United training on Monday. However, within three minutes he had his and United’s first goal of the season. After Daniel Amartey handled in the box, Pogba stuttered in his run up towards the spot before finishing past Kasper Schmeichel…
[ad_1] While the NFL continues discussions with the players’ union regarding a national anthem policy, players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic oppression. They are not against the country, military, flag or “The Star-Spangled Banner” itself. President Donald Trump wants players to “find another way to protest” and…
[ad_1] The Hornets have made seven new signings this summer but none are strikers. With star man Richarlison joining Everton, it means the onus is on Troy Deeney, Andre Gray and Stefano Okaka to spearhead their attack. The trio scored just 11 between them last season and Watford are now among one of the favourites…
[ad_1] Gary Woodland followed up a great start with a round good enough to get him in the record book Friday at the PGA Championship. On a record day of scoring, it only gave him a one-shot lead. And with more rain that pounded Bellerive and wiped out golf for the rest of the afternoon,…
[ad_1] Klopp’s men kick off their league campaign at home to West Ham on Saturday, bidding to end what will be a 29-year wait come next May for a league title. But after splashing out £170m in the transfer market this summer, hopes are high they can improve on last season’s fourth place. And Klopp…
[ad_1] British athletics enjoyed another successful night last night with four athletes among the medals. Katarina Johnson Thompson exercised her demons in the outdoor European Championships with a personal best event score of 6,759 points that was good enough for silver in the heptathlon. Meghan Beesley and Jake Wightman picked up a bronze medal and…
[ad_1] Nadal continues his Rogers Cup campaign tonight (1am UK time) with a quarter-final tie against sixth seed Marin Cilic. The World No 1 has seen off Stan Wawrinka and Benoit Paire as he bids for his fourth success and first since 2013 in Toronto. Nadal is looking to bounce back from losing the semi-finals…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above beginning on Friday at 5:20 p.m. ET to watch live action from the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup from Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que. Friday’s action includes the men’s and women’s short-track races. Coverage continues on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET with the women’s and men’s downhill events. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The left-back was on the scoresheet for the first time in his career as United picked up a 2-1 win at Old Trafford this evening. Shaw has been the subject of intense criticism from Mourinho and Red Devils supporters in recent months. But the former Southampton man’s showing in the season opener will please…
[ad_1] The reigning world champion from Lasalle, Ont. won gold in the women’s 100-metre backstroke on Friday at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Nuno’s men entertain Everton this evening with and he has been bashing into their skulls that they need fear to fear no one. “In my opinion all my players could play in the top six sides,” he said. “For me, my players are the best players in the world. I’ll say it again –…
[ad_1] Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled off another upset at the Rogers Cup on Friday by eliminating defending champion Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-6 (11), 6-4. Zverev, the No. 2 seed, double-faulted on match point as Tsitsipas reached his first career semifinal at an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event. Tsitsipas beat seventh-seeded Dominic Thiem and…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Leicester 2-1 this evening with Pogba scoring the opening goal. The France international scored in just the second minute after Sanchez’s cross was handled by Daniel Armartey in the box. Pogba was seen talking through spot-kick duties with Sanchez, who seemed irked at his captain’s decision. But Pogba has now revealed…
[ad_1] DeMar DeRozan will make his emotional return back to Toronto as a member of the San Antonio Spurs on February 22, 2019. Meanwhile, the Raptors visit San Antonio on Jan. 3 in the first game between the teams since their big deal swapping DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James will make his one and only visit to…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was desperate to bring in a centre-back before Thursday’s deadline. Leicester’s Harry Maguire, Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld and Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng were three of the names linked with the Red Devils. However, none of them arrived, despite Mourinho making it clear to the board he wanted at least one…
[ad_1] Dutch speed skating coach Geert Kuiper has joined Canada’s long-track team as a technical coach advisor. Kuiper coached team pursuit squads and mass start skaters in The Netherlands, the dominant country in long-track speed skating, from 2014 to 2018. The Dutch won women’s silver and men’s bronze in team pursuit and a pair of…
[ad_1] Pogba only returned to Manchester United training on Monday following his end-of-season break. However, he was named in the starting XI against Leicester by Mourinho and given the armband due to the absence of Antonio Valencia. Videos emerged during the World Cup of Pogba being vocal in the France dressing room and Neville says that will…
[ad_1] Ashleigh Barty and Sloane Stephens reached the semifinals of the women’s Rogers Cup with straight sets victories on Friday in Montreal. Barty, the 15th seed, posted a 6-4, 6-1 quarterfinal victory Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands, while third-seeded Stephens cruised past Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia 6-2, 6-2. Barty will next play the winner of…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who says the Blues will be eager to make an impression on new manager Maurizio Sarri. Chelsea head to Huddersfield on Saturday off the back of a summer of change which kicked off with Sarri’s appointment. Chelsea have since welcomed Jorginho, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mateo Kovacic…
[ad_1] Whalley LL (B.C.) vs Toronto High Park LL (Ontario) semifinal #1 at the 2018 Canadian Little League Championship. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arrizabalaga joined for £71.6 million this week from Athletic Bilbao, as Belgian World Cup star Courtois joined Real Madrid for £35m in a frantic few days. Courtois, 26, won two league titles at Chelsea, but Arrizabalga, three years younger, has much less experience as he prepares for his debut at Huddersfield tomorrow. Sarri said:…
[ad_1] Masse spoke with CBC Sports’ Jacqueline Doorey after winning gold in the women’s 100-metre backstroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Pogba’s future has been the subject of plenty of speculation this summer amid talk of a rift with Mourinho. And Barcelona has emerged as a potential destination for the midfielder, with the La Liga transfer window open until the end of the month. Doubts over where Pogba’s future lies have come in the build-up…
[ad_1] The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Dylan Larkin to a $30.5 million US, five-year contract. The team announced the deal with the 22-year-old centre on Friday. Larkin was a restricted free agent. He led the team with a career-high 63 points and was third with 16 goals last season. He has 56 goals and…
[ad_1] Manchester United explored the prospect of signing Boateng from Bayern Munich amid their panicked hunt for a centre-back late into the summer transfer window. The Germany international could leave the Allianz Arena for a European club this month with PSG determined to bring him to the Parc des Princes. Manchester United, though, wanted Boateng…
[ad_1] Duke freshman R.J. Barrett is ready for his homecoming games — and his college career hasn’t even formally begun yet. The Canadian figures to be the centre of attention when the Blue Devils play three exhibition games north of the border, beginning next week in Barrett’s hometown outside Toronto and also near Montreal. Barrett says…
[ad_1] The St. James’ Park faithful are unhappy after a another below-par transfer window under owner Mike Ashley. Despite bringing in seven players over the summer, Newcastle made a net profit of £23m during the window and once again failed to break their transfer record, which has stood at £16m since the summer of 2005.…
[ad_1] Taylor Ruck, Kayla Sanchez, Rebecca Smith and Mackenzie Padington combined for a bronze medal in the women’s 4×200-metre freestyle relay at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The American businessman has agreed a deal to buy Alisher Usmanov’s 30 per cent stake in the Gunners for more than £550m. The purchase would give Kroenke 97 per cent ownership and would lead to the compulsory purchase of all remaining shares, many of which are owned by Arsenal fans themselves. Some supporters have…
[ad_1] It has been just 525 days since the Toronto Wolfpack debuted in the third tier of English rugby league with a 76-0 demolition of London Skolars. With the Wolfpack bottom line now standing at 40 league wins (against three losses and two draws) and 2,030 points scored, the transatlantic team is potentially seven games…
[ad_1] Chelsea signed Kovacic from Real Madrid on loan with the clock ticking down, ending the player’s three-year stint at the Bernabeu. The Croatia international moves to west London aiming to re-establish himself as one of the best young midfielders in world football, having struggled for game time in La Liga. Chelsea have Kovacic for…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch live action from the 2018 NACAC track & field championships from Varsity Stadium in Toronto. The three-day event, featuring athletes from 28 countries in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, will be live streamed on CBCSports.ca, starting Friday at 10:05 a.m. ET. CBC-TV will also provide coverage on…
[ad_1] Manchester United wanted Tottenham star Alderweireld to be their final summer signing after previous deals for Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant. However, while the club were hellbent on signing the 29-year-old, they were unable to reach an agreement before yesterday’s 5pm deadline. Manchester United could yet go for Alderweireld when the transfer window…
[ad_1] Kelowna, B.C. teenager Taylor Ruck swam to a bronze medal in the women’s 100-metre freestyle event at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo on Friday. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool superstar Salah was the standout player last season, netting 32 Premier League goals on his way to the being named the PFA Player of the Year. The forward scored a staggering 303 points in FPL last term, eight more than the previous record-holder Luis Suarez. For many FPL managers, Salah will be a…
[ad_1] Aaron Brown is now Canada’s fastest man. But just how fast is he? CBC Sports’ Anson Henry finds out just how fast in this segment. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arsenal endured a quiet transfer deadline day in terms of outgoings but did cash in on Lucas Perez with the striker joining West Ham on a permanent deal. With transfer windows across Europe still open until the end of the month, several players could still depart. “We only have three players: Carl Jenkinson, David…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kylie Masse won gold in the women’s 100-metre backstroke Friday at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo. Masse, the reigning world champion in the event and the 2016 Olympic bronze medallist, out-touched former world champ Emily Seebohm of Australia and world-record holder Kathleen Baker of the United States in an exciting final.…
[ad_1] Manchester City will name their strongest XI for their first game of the 2018/19 Premier League season away at Arsenal on Sunday. City experienced a disjointed pre-seaosn campaign with several key stars returning late from their holidays after the World Cup. However, the full squad is now back in training and last weekend’s 2-0…
[ad_1] Courtois finally sealed his dream move to the Bernabeu this week after months of refusing to sign a new deal. Eden Hazard is also yet to put pen to paper on a new contract with Chelsea and remains linked with a switch to the European champions. Following Courtois’ switch to La Liga, the Belgian…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League tips: How will you choose to manage your FPL team? (Image: Getty Images) Fantasy Premier League 2018/19 has arrived with a whole new set of players, prices and teams to choose from – but some golden rules haven’t changed. Whether you’ve been plugging away for several seasons or this is your…
[ad_1] Messi will now wear the armband when he starts games for the La Liga champions. Barcelona have named four captains in total with Messi No 1 and Sergio Busquets vice. Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto are third and fourth captains at the Nou Camp. “Barca 2018/19 will have four captains from the Barça youth…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith. Chelsea and Arsenal both finished fifth and sixth respectively last term as Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger endured frustrating seasons. In the end both managers left the club and appointed new bosses in Maurizio Sarri and Unai Emery. And with both clubs beginning fresh journeys…
[ad_1] The Toffees completed the deal sheet before last night’s transfer deadline but are still yet to announce the signing from Chelsea. But Zouma’s move is expected to go through today and could be confirmed in the coming hours. Marco Silva’s pre-match press conference has been pushed back for 30 minutes and could mean an…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League has added a stack of new players to sign following a busy transfer deadline day – but which stars should you sign? Top flight sides made plenty of moves ahead of the 2018/19 season with a range of potential bargains flooding into FPL. Southampton snapped up Danny Ings in a late…
[ad_1] Kawhi Leonard has spoken for the first time since his blockbuster trade from San Antonio Spurs to Toronto Raptors. DeMar DeRozan was sent to the Raptors as part of the deal and both players are now fully embedded in their new camps. So after taking time to reflect on the move, Leonard released a…
[ad_1] Klopp on transfers Jurgen Klopp has opened up on his summer spending in his pre-match press conference. He said: “For us it’s pretty normal that we’ll spend a bit more money. The last few years I’ve had to defend our transfer behaviour as we sold more than we brought it. But that all made…
[ad_1] The 18-year-old will wear the number 44 and is one of a few changes for the new season. Marcos Rojo has taken Michael Carrick’s 16 while Marcus Rashford will wear No 10. Sergio Romero has moved to 22 with Diogo Dalot taking 20, Joshua Bohui is 46, and Angel Gomes retains 47. Jose Mourinho…
[ad_1] Liverpool begin their Premier League campaign against the Hammers on Sunday but the German boss faces a section headache on the opening weekend. Klavan, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip have all been carrying injuries that saw Klopp start with only one fit centre-back in Virgil van Dijk in their 1-0 win over Torino earlier…
[ad_1] United host Leicester at Old Trafford this evening in the Premier League curtain-raiser. However, many Manchester United fans are concerned about the new campaign considering the lack of signings during the summer transfer window – Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant were the only incomings. But legend Cantona has delivered a motivational message ahead…
[ad_1] Barcelona transfer news LIVE: All the latest gossip from the Nou Camp Paul Pogba has reportedly decided not to join Barcelona amid claims he wants pay parity with Alexis Sanchez. Barcelona confirmed the departures of Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes to Everton yesterday. Ousmane Dembele insists he wants to stay at the Nou Camp…
[ad_1] The transfer window for English clubs to sign players closed yesterday at 5pm but they can still sell abroad until the end of August. And, according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona think they can still get Pogba – because of his frosty relationship with Jose Mourinho. His agent Mino Raiola has been trying to get…
[ad_1] Chelsea will hand a debut to new goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for their Premier League opener against Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday. The 23-year-old star completed a £71million switch to Stamford Bridge from Athletic Bilbao ahead of deadline day and Maurizio Sarri will have no trouble throwing him straight into the action.…
[ad_1] Carmelo Anthony’s move to Houston Rockets has still yet to be confirmed and fears were sparked that he was performing a remarkable U-turn to re-sign for the Atlanta Hawks. Anthony has never played a match for the Hawks and is never expected to, but he was traded to the Eastern Conference outfit from Oklahoma…
[ad_1] Emery on playing style Unai Emery has laid out his plans for his style of football at the Emirates. “Our style with the ball is to be protagonists, to do things with combinations, to control the match with the positioning of the ball. And then, when we have the space, to be aggressive going…
[ad_1] Djokovic was one of the favourites to win the Rogers Cup after picking up his 13th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last month. However, the Serbian’s dreams came crashing down as he was beaten 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3 by 19-year-old Tsitsipas. Djokovic, who is widely renowned as one of the best returners in the game,…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE: All the latest gossip from Stamford Bridge Chelsea confirmed the arrival of Mateo Kovacic on a season-long loan from Real Madrid on deadline day while Thibaut Courtois’ was unveiled as a Los Blancos player. Courtois now wants Eden Hazard to join him at Real Madrid. Kurt Zouma’s loan move to…
[ad_1] Federer has won 20 Grand Slam titles, his latest coming at the Australian Open in January, a feat no other male player has achieved. The Swiss has also played more finals, semi-finals or quarter-finals at major tournaments than anyone else and won the most ATP titles. But the 37-year-old is often accused of having…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss cut a frustrated figure through the window as Ed Woodward failed to land his top targets. Mourinho was desperate to sign a new centre-back with Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire, Yerry Mina and then Diego Godin all linked with moves. And now it has emerged Varane was also spoken about in…
[ad_1] The Red Devils take on Leicester City in the opening game of the Premier League season at Old Trafford tonight (8pm kick-off). That’s after a hectic pre-season dominated by off-the-pitch problems with Mourinho having been denied his desire of a new centre-back after the transfer window closed yesterday. The Portuguese cut a frustrated figure…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah has sparked the hottest debate in Fantasy Premier League ahead of the new 2018/19 season. The Liverpool winger smashed the all-time FPL record with a stunning 303 points haul last season, but his price has risen to £13.0m to match his terrific form. Salah will no doubt enjoy a strong season, but…
[ad_1] That is the sensational suggestion of ESPN FC pundit Craig Burley. The Red Devils ended the window without bringing in a new central defender before yesterday’s 5pm cut-off point. That’s despite the fact Mourinho had made it explicitly clear that he wanted to strengthen at the back and declared last month that he wanted…
[ad_1] That’s the update of BBC Sport journalist David Ornstein. Ramsey had been linked with a summer exit with both Chelsea and Liverpool mentioned as potential suitors but remained with the club after yesterday’s transfer window deadline. Yet the Welshman – who has been at the Gunners for a decade – has less than 12…
[ad_1] Travon Van’s eight-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter staked the B.C. Lions to a comeback 31-23 win over the Edmonton Eskimos on Thursday night. The Lions (3-4) ended their losing skid at two games while handing the Eskimos (5-3) their first loss in four outings. Van made his first start at running…
[ad_1] Manchester United failed to sign any players on deadline day, much to the chagrin of Mourinho. The Portuguese tactician, who had been in a stand-off with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward during the summer window, was hoping to make at least one more acquisition. A centre-back had been identified as a priority, but United were…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Mark Lawrenson ahead of Chelsea’s opening Premier League game away to Huddersfield on Saturday (3pm). Chelsea had a busy end to the transfer window, as they saw Thibaut Courtois leave for Real Madrid, while they got Mateo Kovacic in return on a season-long loan deal as well as stumping…
[ad_1] That is the warning from Reds legend Phil Thompson. Jurgen Klopp spent a massive fee of around £65million – a world record until Chelsea bought Kepa Arrizabalaga for £72m this week – to land the Brazilian from Roma. The German had long identified Alisson as his first-choice goalkeeping target this summer to solve Liverpool’s…
[ad_1] From the small town of LaSalle, Ont., all the way to the Olympic podium, Kylie Masse never thought this much success was possible so soon. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mourinho had been hoping to make at least one more signing on deadline day yesterday. A centre-back had been deemed as a priority and Manchester United were in discussions over trying to get through Tottenham centre-back Toby Alderweireld, but a deal failed to materialise. Express Sport understands United were even prepared to pay a…
[ad_1] Winning eight Commonwealth Games medals has put 18-year-old Taylor Ruck in high media demand, but her swimming coach leaves no room for distractions. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Deadline day passed without Manchester United landing the centre-half Mourinho so badly wanted, leaving him to deliver some typically contradictory messages. After appearing to be unhappy with certain players – Anthony Martial for one – during the club’s pre-season tour, he claimed yesterday it was “a lie” to suggest he did not get on…
[ad_1] Kenny Stills and two other Miami Dolphins protested during the national anthem before Thursday’s exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Receivers Stills and Albert Wilson kneeled behind teammates lined up standing along the sideline. Defensive end Robert Quinn stood and raised his right fist, as he did during the anthem last season with…
[ad_1] The clouds came in and showers spattered the cruise ships as they eased out past the Saint Petersburg Stadium and into the Gulf of Finland. The rain fell on the England team bus, too, as it drove in for the third place play-off tie from the team base 20 miles or so away in…
[ad_1] Randal Grichuk drove in three runs including a two-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-5 on Thursday. Teoscar Hernandez also had a homer for the Blue Jays (52-62) and Justin Smoak drove in a pair of runs. Ryan Borucki (2-2) picked up his first career win at home.…
[ad_1] It has been a long journey over the last two years for the English men’s national football team, from underachievers to footballing heroes. The road came to an end with a fourth-placed finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, equaling their best-ever showing on foreign soil. Here, Sportsmail charts the journey taken by…
[ad_1] England need to learn how to close out games against leading football nations before they can consider themselves restored to the top table of international football, according to FA technical director Dan Ashworth. Though Ashworth says all at the FA are delighted with the progress Gareth Southgate’s team have made, he acknowledges that England are…
[ad_1] Kansas-bred Gary Woodland felt right at home in enemy territory and delivered his best performance in a major Thursday at the PGA Championship. Woodland used his power to birdie the two par 5s on the soft turf of Bellerive, and he relied on a new grip and new confidence in his putter for everything else on his…
[ad_1] Eddie Howe watched the re- emergence of the England team in the company of a three-year-old and a six-year-old. England shirts on — them, not him — flags hanging from the window of the house. While young Harry and Rocky Howe saw only glory and excitement, their father watched with his coach’s head on.…
[ad_1] That is according to former England manager Sam Allardyce, who says Manchester United would not have failed in the transfer window with Sir Alex Ferguson in charge. United signed three players this summer – Diogo Dalot, Lee Grant and Fred – for a combined £70m. They missed out on FOUR defensive targets on deadline…
[ad_1] The world No.31 only pitched up in St Louis on Wednesday after spending the start of the week at his Florida home. But after playing only nine practice holes, Poulter shot a 67 to trail his playing partner and clubhouse leader Rickie Fowler by only two shots. The hero of Medinah is currently 10th…
[ad_1] Ings joined Southampton on deadline day on a temporary deal, but his move will be made permanent next summer. After a stop-start time at Liverpool due to injuries, Ings will be hoping to resurrect his career on the South Coast. The 26-year-old managed just four goals in 25 appearances, but he will be hoping…
[ad_1] The Colombian has signed five-year deal with the club after moving from Barcelona for a fee of around £28million. He had been heavily linked with a move to Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United during their hunt for a centre-back, but instead opted for a switch to Goodison Park. And speaking at his unveiling this evening, Mina revealed a conversation…
[ad_1] That’s is the resounding verdict of Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who has hailed Jurgen Klopp’s business in the summer transfer window. Liverpool have been hard at work since the end of last season looking to add to a squad which reached the Champions League final. Alisson, Fabinho and Naby Keita have rocked up…
[ad_1] MIRABEL, QUE — With just four teams remaining at the Canadian Little League Championships, the pressure is ratcheting up as the semifinals begin. Host Mirabel, Glace Bay, Toronto High Park and Whalley still have their eyes on the biggest baseball prize in their young careers. In Friday morning’s first semifinal, Surrey’s Whalley Little League…
[ad_1] Arsenal icon Cazorla has joined Villarreal ahead of the new La Liga season. The 33-year-old has been given a final stab at getting his career back on track after a series of injuries. And Cazorla’s unveiling at Spanish side Villarreal may go down as one of the strangest of all time. Fans packed out…
[ad_1] TORONTO — On the track, Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse hasn’t had much to smile about lately. At last year’s IAAF track and field world championships, he missed his last shot to topple the legendary Usain Bolt due to a hamstring injury. And at last month’s Canadian championships, it was almost déjà vu as…
[ad_1] And he insisted World Cup winner Paul Pogba is “happy” with life at Old Trafford and is not looking for a move, amid interest from Barcelona. Pogba, it is understood, is ready to answer Mourinho’s SOS to play against Leicester in the Premier League opener at Old Trafford tonight – despite having had only…
[ad_1] Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas upset Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 on Thursday afternoon in third-round play at the Rogers Cup. Tsitsipas broke the ninth-seeded Serb early in the third set and held serve from there to reach his first career ATP World Tour Masters 1000 quarter-final. 19 year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas pulls…
[ad_1] Pochettino’s rallying cry at the end of last season calling on the club to be “brave” and “take risks” has not been seen in the transfer market. But Pochettino believes the club have acted on his demand in a different way. Spurs were the only Premier League club not to make a summer signing…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who says Maurizio Sarri’s side would be mid-table without the key duo. Chelsea have experienced a summer of change buoyed by the high-profile arrivals of Jorginho, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Mateo Kovacic at Stamford Bridge. But they face the prospect of potentially seeing Hazard and Kante following…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba is on Barcelona’s list of transfer targets for the summer, with the La Liga window shutting on August 31. The France international, who flourished as his side won the World Cup earlier last month, has a strained relationship with Jose Mourinho. His failure to replicate his France form for Manchester…
[ad_1] Sloane Stephens says she isn’t overly excited about the hard court tennis season even if it leads to the tournament that brought her biggest victory — the U.S. Open. The 25-year-old’s career took off last September when, not long after returning from a foot injury, she won her first grand slam title with a…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have already lost Ronaldo to Juventus this summer. The Serie A paid £105m for the Portugal international and have now turned their attention to Marcelo. And Italian newspaper Tuttosport claim the Brazilian defender is angling for a transfer. According to the report, Marcelo has ‘called’ Juve to gauge how interested they are…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini, who believes more top players will follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps and head to Italy. Cristiano Ronaldo offered a signal of his intent to leave Real after May’s Champions League final win over Liverpool in Kiev. And he followed through with his desires last month…
[ad_1] Real Madrid spent £35million to sign Courtois from Chelsea, with the Belgium international then unveiled today. Los Blancos finally have their man, having chosen the 26-year-old over Manchester United shot-stopper David De Gea. Real Madrid supporters are eager to see Courtois in action, but fans from his old club Atletico have other ideas. The…
[ad_1] That is according to former Toffees boss Sam Allardyce, who says Liverpool star Andy Robertson evaded his old club’s grasp too. Maguire joined Leicester from Hull last June in a deal worth £17m and has since established himself as an England international. The 25-year-old played a key role as the Three Lions reached the…
[ad_1] Manchester United thought they were closing in on a deal for Godin this week. His agent approached the club to tell them of the 32-year-old’s £18m release clause at Atletico Madrid. But as soon as United showed their interest in the Uruguay international, his agent used the link to negotiate a new contract at…
[ad_1] Liverpool chose not to sign long-term targets Fekir, Vida and Pulisic this summer. But, unlike with Manchester United, supporters of the Merseyside outfit are far from unhappy. Liverpool still managed to sign Naby Keita, Fabinho, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson Becker. With a squad as formidable as theirs, the Reds are now being tipped to…
[ad_1] Fekir was the name on everyone’s lips this summer with the playmaker forging a reputation as one of Ligue 1’s top talents. Jurgen Klopp wanted to add the 25-year-old to his squad of beaten Champions League finalists to provide another dimension to his attack. And Fekir would have been a Liverpool player in June…
[ad_1] Canadian women’s basketball star Kia Nurse has signed a one-year deal with the University of Canberra Capitals of Australia’s WNBL, the club confirmed the move Thursday on its website. The 22-year-old guard from Hamilton is currently playing in her first season with the New York Liberty of the WNBA. She scored 20 points Monday…
[ad_1] Stamford Bridge goalkeeper Courtois completed his £35 million switch to Real on a six year deal on Wednesday night – but only by forcing the move after going AWOL from training at Chelsea. The Belgian World Cup goalkeeper had made no secret of his wish to move to the Bernabeu, because he wanted to…
[ad_1] Tottenham powerhouse Alderweireld was identified as a priority Manchester United transfer target when the window opened in May. The Belgium international was seen as attainable after falling behind Davinson Sanchez in Mauricio Pochettino’s pecking order last season. Despite that, though, United actually never made an official bid for the Tottenham defender. Yet Goal say…
[ad_1] Barcelona are desperate to sign a midfielder before Spain’s transfer window closes on August 31. The Nou Camp giants wanted to bring Pogba to La Liga but were met with resistance from Manchester United. And today – on the day when the Premeir League’s transfer window closes – Barcelona have moved on from the…
[ad_1] Hazard’s future at Stamford Bridge has been up in the air for several months. The Belgium international hinted that he could leave the west London club this summer on numerous occasions, most recently saying: “After six wonderful years at Chelsea it might be time to discover something different. “Certainly after this World Cup. I…
[ad_1] Man Utd transfer news: They wanted Toby Alderweireld… Manchester United wanted Toby Alderweireld. The Tottenham star was on the list of targets handed to Ed Woodward by Jose Mourinho back in May. But Tottenham were always going to be tough negotiators. They have refused to let Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Eric Dier move…
[ad_1] Bernard has put pen to paper on a four-year contract at Goodison Park after passing a medical and securing a work permit. The Brazil international follows compatriot Richarlison and Lucas Digne in joining the Marco Silva revolution on Merseyside. Bernard has revealed Silva played a key role in convincing him to join Everton saying:…
[ad_1] Everton had been seeking to sign a new centre-back on deadline day, with Mina their top target. A move for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo was also mooted. United themselves were linked with Mina earlier in the transfer window. But Spanish publication SPORT claim the Toffees have concluded their deal with Barcelona. Everton are…
[ad_1] Emily Batty has climbed the World Cup top-five podium 14 times in her career, including three times in the last few weeks. But she’s never stood on the top step. The 30-year-old from Brooklin, Ont., will take aim at gold again this weekend at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que., the lone Canadian stop on the UCI Mountain…
[ad_1] It was claimed United were planning a shock move for Atletico Madrid’s Diego Godin today – although the player has since agreed a new contract to stay in the Spanish capital. Solhekol says Jose Mourinho was keen on the player but believes the club has been used by the Uruguayan’s agent. He tweeted: “Diego…
[ad_1] Arsenal want Barcelona forward Dembele to be their final summer signing, with reports of a bid emerging on deadline day. Claims from Spain have claimed that the Gunners have tabled a £90million bid for the France international as they aim to challenge for the Premier League title. Arsenal admire Dembele and would love to…
[ad_1] Manchester United wanted to sign Atletico Madrid star Godin after failing to lure the likes of Toby Alderwiereld, Harry Maguire and Yerry Mina to Old Trafford. However, like the rest of their defensive targets, the Uruguay international has proven to be out of reach. Godin is set to stay at Atletico Madrid, rebuffing Manchester…
[ad_1] Kawhi Leonard released his first statement since the blockbuster trade that saw the Toronto Raptors land the star forward. Leonard — who submitted a letter to the San Antonio Express-News — thanked the Spurs organization, its fans and head coach Gregg Popovich. But the 27-year-old didn’t mention the Raptors in the letter, writing only that…
[ad_1] The 29-year-old made 30 league appearances last term but couldn’t prevent Swansea’s slide into the Championship. Newcastle were said to be chasing Fernandez over the last few weeks but a fee couldn’t be agreed. However, the Sun now reports that the two clubs have settled on a £6m deal. Sky Sports add that the…
[ad_1] Canadian teenager Taylor Ruck defeated American star Katie Ledecky as she won gold and set a new meet record in the women’s 200-metre freestyle event on the opening day of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo. Ruck’s time of one minute 54.44 seconds Thursday lowered the mark set by Ledecky in 2014 — the last time the Pan Pacs were held — by 1.3…
[ad_1] Chelsea confirmed their capture of Kepa last night as the Blues splashed out a record-breaking fee of £71.6million to secure his signature. The 23-year-old Spaniard replaces Thibaut Courtois, who has finally secured his move to La Liga giants Real Madrid. “It’s a very important decision for me, for my career, and also for my…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise. United have made just three signings this summer, with one of them being backup goalkeeper Lee Grant. Wise does not think they have been as busy as they needed to be and claims they need out-and-out wingers, rather than playing…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho looks set to be disappointed with Manchester United left empty-handed on deadline day despite pushing for a centre-back. Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld and Yerry Mina have all been strongly linked with moves to Old Trafford this summer, but the chances of a late arrival are slim. The first pair will remain with…
[ad_1] The Hammers today confirmed they had signed Lucas Perez in a £4million deal from Arsenal. And he will be joined by Fiorentina midfielder Sanchez, 32, according to Twitter in-the-know @ExWHUemployee. Ex, as he is more commonly known, has broken news on all the big deals this summer before they have been officially confirmed. Asked…
[ad_1] Maguire has been among Manchester United’s top transfer targets this summer after an outstanding World Cup for England. But United have been unable to convince Leicester to sell the defender leaving manager Jose Mourinho frustrated. With the transfer window closing at 5pm, it is increasingly unlikely Maguire will leave and in his pre-match press…
[ad_1] After months of speculation, Courtois finally secured his dream move to Real Madrid yesterday after Los Blancos agreed a fee in the region of £35million. And after completing his medical earlier today, Courtois has been presented to the media at the Bernabeu. He was filmed signing his six-year deal while sitting next to Real…
[ad_1] That is the huge claim from Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano. He tweeted: “Man Utd offered €25M to Atlético Madrid for Diego Godin release clause… and €9M/season to the player. Godin at the moment has NOT accepted and he wants to stay at Atléti.” Manchester United have been frustrated all summer as they look to…
[ad_1] Manager: Unai Emery Position last season: 6th Nickname: The Gunners Ground: Emirates Stadium Capacity: 60,432 Players In: Stephan Lichtsteiner (Juventus, free), Bernd Leno (Bayer Leverkeusen, undisclosed), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (Borussia Dortmund, undisclosed), Matteo Guendouzi (Lorient, undisclosed), Lucas Torreira (Sampdoria, undisclosed) Players Out: Per Mertesacker (retired), Santi Cazorla (released), Jack Wilshere (West Ham, free), Marc Bola…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise. Godin has emerged as a late target for Manchester United before today’s 5pm transfer deadline. United boss Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing in a centre-back and has wanted Maguire since the England star impressed at the World Cup. Maguire,…
[ad_1] Kepa secured his move to Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao late last night as the Blues splashed out a world-record fee on his signature. The 23-year-old Spaniard replaces Thibaut Courtois, who has finally secured his move to La Liga giants Real Madrid. “It’s a very important decision for me, for my career, and also for…
[ad_1] Former Chelsea captain turned Sky Sports pundit Dennis Wise certainly thinks so. Kovacic arrives at Stamford Bridge as part of the deal that saw goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois head in the other direction. The number of midfielders on Chelsea’s books has started to pile up and Wise can see up to two leaving. Tiemoue Bakayoko…
[ad_1] That’s according to Paul Scholes, who believes the United boss must make a strong start to the season. Mourinho has made his displeasure known over the summer at the lack of new arrivals at Old Trafford and that he’s had to work with a depleted squad. The club have been linked with various targets…
[ad_1] Perez has been linked with a move to the Hammers in the build-up to today’s 5pm transfer deadline as manager Manuel Pellegrini bolsters his attacking options. The Spaniard was understood to have undergone a medical with West Ham yesterday after the London club agreed a £5million move with Arsenal for the forward. And former…
[ad_1] The 24-year-old becomes Chelsea’s fourth summer signing, with the midfielder following Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jorginho and Rob Green to Stamford Bridge. New Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is keen to bring in his own players before today’s 5pm deadline to freshen up his squad. Speaking about his move to to Chelsea, Kovacic said: “I am really…
[ad_1] Chelsea confirm Kepa signing on seven-year deal, Courtois to be unveiled at Real Madrid today. Kovacic will join Chelsea on loan as part of the Courtois deal – he, like Courtois, will be unveiled today Manchester United remain in the hunt for a centre-back with four names in the frame – Toby Alderweireld, Harry…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss has been desperate to sign a centre back and has been linked with moves for Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld, Jerome Boateng and Yerry Mina. But Mourinho admits he is not optimistic of getting a deal over the line before 5pm. He said: ”Signings? The information I have is no. I’m…
[ad_1] NO MORE SIGNINGS 9.43am: Jose Mourinho has this morning claimed he does not expect any more arrivals before the 5pm deadline. ”Signings? The information I have is no. I’m not confident,” he said. “I’m not confident as the market closes today so it is time at least for me to stop thinking about the…
[ad_1] Lyon attacking midfielder Fekir came very close to joining Liverpool earlier this summer. In fact the France World Cup winner went as far as having his pictures taken in a Reds shirt. However, a deal fell through at the medical stage and it now appears he will be staying at Lyon. Liverpool have also…
[ad_1] Manchester United have signed Brazilian midfielder Fred, Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot and goalkeeper Lee Grant this summer. But United boss Jose Mourinho has been vocal in his demands for more new players. Leicester star Harry Maguire has been among the main targets but the Foxes are reluctant to sell the centre-back. Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld…
[ad_1] Mina to Everton? 08.50: Everton remain hopeful of landing Yerry Mina before tonight’s 5pm deadline. Mina has been in talks with the Toffees over a move after the Manchester United deal collapsed. Barca are keen to move him on to free up a non-EU player slot and would make a profit after just six…
[ad_1] Premier League transfers: Liverpool paid world record fee for goalkeeper Alisson (Image: GETTY) In September 2017, Premier League clubs voted to close the transfer window before the opening game of the new campaign. That means clubs have until 5pm tomorrow (August 9) to do business as the window shuts for the first time before…
[ad_1] Chelsea have been offered Kovacic on a season-long loan as part of a deal for Thibaut Courtois. Real will also pay £35million for the goalkeeper. Kovacic, 24, was due to have a medical with the Blues yesterday but Duncan Castles thinks the transfer could take an unexpected twist. City are still looking for a…
[ad_1] Kepa completed his switch from La Liga club Athletic late last night replacing Thibaut Courtois, who is set to join Real Madrid. “It’s a very important decision for me, for my career, and also for my personal life,” Kepa said after sealing his £71million move to Stamford Bridge. “So many things attracted me to…
[ad_1] That’s the belief of Juve winger and Ronaldo’s new team-mate Douglas Costa. The Italian champions secured an £88.8million deal to sign the Portuguese superstar after he asked Madrid president Florentino Perez to grant him a move despite his €1billion release clause. While Juve will hand 33-year-old Ronaldo wages in excess of £500,000-a-week having paid…
[ad_1] That’s the claim of Crystal Palace chairman and part-owner Steve Parish. Grealish has been linked with a move to Spurs all summer but the north London outfit’s hopes of landing the 22-year-old have been damaged by complex off-the-pitch matters at Villa. The Championship side, who lost in the play-off final last season, were struggling…
[ad_1] That’s according to Marca, following Inter Milan’s interest in Modric. The Croatian midfielder has been targeted by the Serie A giants in recent weeks with a lucrative €10million-a-year (£9m) contract offer supposedly lined up. Inter’s offer is believed to include two years at Jiangsu Suning with the Chinese Super League club belonging to the…
[ad_1] Chelsea have so far made three signings this summer – the latest of which was Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao in which £71.6million was spent to make him the world’s most expensive goalkeeper. A centre-back had been a priority as it seemed David Luiz would leave the club before the new season started. Rugani…
[ad_1] Spurs have been interested in the Aston Villa midfielder all summer but manager Mauricio Pochettino had not taken it any further. That was reportedly until this week when it’s believed Pochettino lodged a £25million bid for the 22-year-old. That was always going to be potentially on the low side with James Maddison, who moved…
[ad_1] Chelsea broke the world record for a goalkeeper with their signing of the Athletic Bilbao shot-stopper. It comes just weeks after Liverpool had done the same by paying Roma £66.8m for Brazilian goalie Alisson. Chelsea’s buy comes following the departure of Thibaut Courtois with the Belgian joining Real Madrid and Mateo Kovacic coming the…
[ad_1] Disaster struck for the Vancouver Whitecaps allowing Toronto FC a 2-2 draw in Wednesday’s opening game of the Canadian Championship final. Vancouver defender Doneil Henry headed a ball into his own net late in extra time to give Toronto the tie. Henry was trying to clear a shot by Toronto’s Justin Morrow. Vancouver goaltender…
[ad_1] Reports yesterday from Bleacher Report suggested that the newly-promoted side were fearful of a last-minute approach from their London rivals for the prodigious 18-year-old. Despite continuous links to Jack Grealish and Wilfried Zaha, Spurs have yet to make a single summer signing – marking them as the only Premier League club not to conduct any business.…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit Craig Bellamy. Courtois is on the brink of joining Real Madrid and will be formally unveiled as a Los Blancos player on Thursday, putting pen to paper on a six-year contract. In return, the Blues have captured Atheltic Bilbao shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has cost a…
[ad_1] England have matched their best-ever performance on foreign soil in the World Cup after finishing fourth in Russia. Gareth Southgate’s team exceeded all expectations by reaching the semi-finals, and have re-established a string connection with the English public. Here, Sportsmail ranks each player on how their individual tournament went, and for who the last…
[ad_1] The world’s best young hockey players are competing in Alberta this week, but despite the display of impressive talent, attendance has been low at some games. The annual Hlinka Gretzky Cup kicked off on Monday, bringing the top under-18 NHL prospects together in Edmonton and Red Deer. Attendance has been dismal at some of…
[ad_1] ‘We will kick ourselves in those quiet moments’: Fabian Delph insists England will rue World Cup semi-final defeat for the rest of their lives By Derek Hunter For The Mail On Sunday Published: 17:30 EDT, 14 July 2018 | Updated: 17:30 EDT, 14 July 2018 England midfielder Fabian Delph says he and his team-mates…
[ad_1] Rafael Devers hit a two-run home run as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 on Wednesday. Xander Bogaerts drove in three runs for the Red Sox (81-34), who compiled 12 hits in the game. Brian Johnson (3-3) collected the win for Boston. He pitched seven innings and allowed five runs,…
[ad_1] England wing Jack Nowell is preparing to hit the road again after undergoing ‘almost like a big MOT’ this summer. Nowell missed England’s three-Test South Africa tour in June following a testing campaign last season when injuries hit him hard. But after having ankle ligament surgery two months ago, the 26 times-capped Exeter back…
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[ad_1] Seek out any list of the greatest English managers of all time and the chances are there will be one glaring omission. Alf Ramsey will be on there, no doubt; Brian Clough, too. Less likely is the name of George Raynor. Never heard of him? Well join the club. Raynor remains forgotten in England,…
[ad_1] Courtois moved towards the Stamford Bridge exit door this week by going AWOL when he was meant to return to Cobham for pre-season training. And Chelsea have now announced an agreement is in place for the Belgium international to swap west London for Madrid for a fee believed to be in the region of…
[ad_1] MCC’s next fight with property developer Charles Rifkind over the renovation of Lord’s will concern the rent charged for using the land above railway tunnels which are under the Nursery End. The MCC executive were hoping Rifkind would retreat into the background following a members’ vote last year that rejected his plan for 94…
[ad_1] A nasty ankle injury suffered by Mihaela Buzarnescu at the women’s Rogers Cup had her opponent Elina Svitolina wondering if there should be courtside medical staff at all WTA matches. Tournament director Eugene Lapierre said it took two minutes 30 seconds for a trainer to travel from the tournament’s main building to the National…
[ad_1] Carlo Ancelotti was the Chelsea manager, holding court in a favourite Italian restaurant, when he insisted he had seen a player he was sure would make it all the way from the youth ranks to the first team. A hush descended and the table groaned as a dozen well-fed football reporters leaned forward, pencils…
[ad_1] Rugby Canada is reorganizing its resources, opting for one centralized pool of men’s players rather than having separate 15s and sevens training squads. Come September, Rugby Canada will centralize a group of 40 to 50 men under contract “to maximize the development of Canada’s men’s national team players.” Canada is currently ranked 22nd in…
[ad_1] Tottenham defender Danny Rose in talks with Schalke over potential deadline day loan move with view to make the deal permanent Tottenham left back Danny Rose is in talks with Schalke over potential loan move The England international will be allowed to leave on an initial season-long loan The Bundesliga side will have the…
[ad_1] On the eve of the 30th anniversary of his stunning trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings on Aug. 9 1988, Wayne Gretzky was more focused on the future of hockey than his own past. Holding a press conference in support of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup under-18 hockey tournament in Edmonton,…
[ad_1] Tottenham star Alderweireld is a top Manchester United transfer target with the Red Devils determined to sign the 29-year-old. Despite links to Harry Maguire, Yerry Mina and Jerome Boateng, Alderweireld is Jose Mourinho’s top defensive target with less than 24 hours of the transfer window remaining. So far, United are yet to table a…
[ad_1] TRANSFER NEWS LIVE • Chelsea and Real Madrid reach Courtois agreement, Kepa joins Blues and Manchester United eye Zouma • Barcleona anger Manchester United with Pogba bid, Arsenal look to offload players and Celtic miss out on deal • Folllow all the latest transfer news as deadline day approaches right here with Express Sport…
[ad_1] Manchester United have spent the summer chasing Tottenham and Leicester defenders Alderweireld and Maguire. So far, however, their attempts to sign both players have been thwarted by both Premier League teams demanding huge money for their defensive assets in a situatution that has irked both Jose Mourinho and chief executive Ed Woodward. And the…
[ad_1] UFC News – Conor McGregor’s training partner predicts Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Dillon Danis is confident Conor McGregor will win his UFC 229 grudge match with Khabib Nurmagomedov. ”Chad Mendes is a better wrestler than Khabib,” Danis said on Ariel Helwani’s ESPN MMA Show when discussing Nurmagomedov’s grappling. “What credentials does Khabib have in wrestling?…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former Premier League star Matt Le Tissier as speculation of Real Madrid pursuing Hazard persists. Chelsea are in the midst of a summer of change kicked off by Sarri’s appointment as Antonio Conte’s successor. A number of deals could be on the cards despite the Premier League transfer window…
[ad_1] Toronto FC has acquired Lucas Janson on loan from Argentina’s Tigre, hoping the young South American forward will add to its offensive options. While the MLS champions have potent weapons in Sebastian Giovinco, Jozy Altidore, Victor Vazquez and Canadian Jonathan Osorio, they have struggled to create at times — especially in the injury absence…
[ad_1] Manchester United are desperately seeking a new centre-back before the transfer window shuts. The Reds Devils manager Jose Mourinho demanded Ed Woodward get a deal over the line. Boateng is just one of a number of transfer targets on the Portuguese’s wish list. But United are set to miss out on a deal. German…
[ad_1] The Spain international has put pen to paper on a mega SEVEN-year contract which will keep him at Stamford Bridge beyond his 30th birthday. Kepa comes in to replace Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois, for whom Chelsea have agreed a £35m fee with the La Liga giants. And the 23-year-old says he is delighted to…
[ad_1] Mourinho warned at the weekend that United would face “a difficult season” if he did not land a new centre-back but, despite being linked to four targets, it is understood United are not close to pushing any of them over the line before today’s 5pm deadline. That is bound to increase the tension between…
[ad_1] Nadal returns to action for the first time since his Wimbledon semi-final defeat against Novak Djokovic. The world No 1 has been handed a gruelling draw which kicks off with a clash against the world No 52. It is likely three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka will be waiting in the third round –…
[ad_1] Courtois will complete his Real Madrid medical on Thursday and sign a six-year contract. His departure will cost Real £35m and Mateo Kovacic, who joins Chelsea on loan. Courtois will be replaced by Kepa Arrizabalaga between the Chelsea stick. And the shot-stopper released a statement on Facebook regarding the transfer. “Hello CFC Family,” he…
[ad_1] There are no Canadians left in women’s Rogers Cup singles play. U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens made short work of local favourite Francoise Abanda 6-0, 6-2 in the second round on Wednesday. After first-round losses by Eugenie Bouchard of Montreal and Carol Zhao of Richmond Hill, Ont., Abanda was the last Canadian standing. But…
[ad_1] TRANSFER NEWS LIVE • Chelsea and Real Madrid reach Courtois agreement as Manchester United contact Blues over Zouma • Barcleona anger Manchester United with Pogba bid, while Arsenal look to offload players • Folllow all the latest transfer news as deadline day approaches right here with Express Sport Zouma to Man Utd Manchester United…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Arsenal and England star Paul Merson, who has compared the Reds’ need to make ground on Manchester City with goings on in the Scottish Premiership. Liverpool have enjoyed a strong summer in the transfer market with Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri all heading to Anfield. Optimism is…
[ad_1] Chelsea powerhouse Zouma is facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United, it now seems, are keen to snap him up. The Red Devils have endured a frustrating transfer window so far as they panic over reinforcements ahead of the new season. Toby Alderweireld and Harry Maguire are deemed too expensive, Yerry…
[ad_1] Four-time champion Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the Rogers Cup on Wednesday, defeating Canadian wild card Peter Polansky 6-3, 6-4 in between rain delays that wreaked havoc on Day 3 of the Masters 1000 event. Heavy morning rain pushed back the opening matches at the York University campus in the north…
[ad_1] CHELSEA have confirmed Thibaut Courtois is on his way to Real Madrid with Mateo Kovacic heading to Stamford Bridge on loan as part of the deal. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Tottenham star Alderweireld is a top Manchester United transfer target with the Red Devils determined to sign the 29-year-old. Despite links to Harry Maguire, Yerry Mina and Jerome Boateng, Alderweireld is Jose Mourinho’s top defensive target with less than 24 hours of the transfer window remaining. So far, United are yet to table a…
[ad_1] Darren Moore has identified Tavernier as the man he wants to slot in at right-back for the Baggies as they seek to make an immediate return to the Premier League. But Sky Sports indicate the West Brom gaffer will have to up his bid from an initial £3m in order to get his man…
[ad_1] The CFL Players’ Association says it is investigating league sanctions against players who have recently been the subject of “serious allegations.” A statement issued by the CFLPA on Wednesday said its role as the players’ union is to “protect the due process rights of all CFLPA members. “In that capacity, we are investigating CFL…
[ad_1] Chelsea are eager to add another dimension to their midfield as Maurizio Sarri seeks to impress his system on his new team. Fekir has been lined up as the ideal candidate to smooth the transition to the attacking 4-3-3 system Sarri favours. Express Sport understands Chelsea opened talks regarding a deal for the 25-year-old…
[ad_1] It’s been 30 years since The Great One uttered the words “I promised Mess I wouldn’t do this” and shocked the sporting world. The Gretzky trade sent Canada into mourning, and the NHL into expansion. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United midfielder Pogba has fans fearing an Old Trafford exit amid Juventus and Barcelona’s interest. Reports have claimed the 25-year-old is keen to quit the Premier League after two years under the stifling regime of Jose Mourinho. Manchester United are adamant Pogba will be staying with the club having just 24 hours to…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above Thursday at 5 a.m. ET to watch medal races on Day 1 of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo. The quadrennial event, this time being held halfway between the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, features world swimming powers Australia and the United States and also includes other non-European countries…
[ad_1] Ronaldo joined Juventus from Real Madrid in a £105million transfer last month, turning his back on the La Liga giants after nine successful years at the Bernabeu. It has been a tough start for new Los Blancos boss Julen Lopetegui, who has also had to contend with talk of a move to Manchester United…
[ad_1] Maxime Dufour-Lapointe, the eldest of three freestyle skiing sisters, has announced her retirement from the Canadian moguls team. The 29-year-old from Montreal competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics, three world championships and 104 World Cups during a decade representing Canada. Younger sisters Justine, 24, and Chloe, 26, won gold and silver respectively while Maxime…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Chelsea have appeared frontrunners to sign Fekir who, despite being happy at Lyon, would relish the chance to prove himself in the Premier League. The Reds were close to signing the 24-year-old back in June but, although the player conducted a medical and interview with the club’s in-house television channel, a move…
[ad_1] David McClearn — the Vancouver resident who ran naked onto Safeco Field during a Toronto Blue Jays-Seattle Mariners’ game on Saturday — has been charged with criminal trespassing. “Criminal trespass is a gross misdemeanour and that has a maximum of 364 days in jail or a $5,000 fine. But that is the maximum and I wouldn’t expect the…
[ad_1] It appeared a deal was off earlier today when Spurs’ £25million bid which was knocked back by Aston Villa. The midfielder, 22, has made it known he wants to leave after missing out on promotion last season after losing the Championship play-off final. But Sky Sports pundit Rob Dorsett said an offer had been…
[ad_1] Ryan Straschnitzki spent an hour at his second home Tuesday. The 19-year-old Albertan, who was paralyzed from the chest down in a bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team, spent an hour practising sledge hockey at the Winsport Centre in Calgary under the watchful eye of former national team member Chris Cederstrand.…
[ad_1] Chelsea are in talks to offload Bakayoko onto the Serie A giants. Everton and Borussia Dortmund are also keen on the France international but Milan have held talks with his agent-brother today. And a deal for Bakayoko to head to Milan would hit Chelsea’s pocket hard. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea and Milan…
[ad_1] The Vancouver Whitecaps won’t have to worry about the Atomic Ant in the first leg of the Canadian Championship final. A Toronto FC spokesman has confirmed that Sebastian Giovinco did not make the trip to Vancouver for Wednesday night’s game at B.C. Place Stadium. The Italian striker is coming off a busy week that…
[ad_1] The 23-year-old is on his way to London to complete a £72million move to Chelsea, where he will replace Real Madrid bound Thibaut Courtois. Kepa has been at Bilbao for two seasons and made 53 La Liga appearances. He is also Spain’s No 2 goalkeeper behind Manchester United’s David de Gea. Kepa’s transfer means…
[ad_1] Jim Brown has spent much of his post-NFL career fighting for social justice and change. However, the Hall of Fame running back would never kneel during the national anthem. The 82-year-old Brown, who championed civil rights during his playing career and became an activist in retirement, said Tuesday night that he respects players’ rights…
[ad_1] The Blues are set to spend big in the next 24 hours, with Athletic Bilbao star Kepa Arrizabalaga heading to Stamford Bridge in a world-record £72m deal. Kepa will replace Thibaut Courtois at Chelsea, with the Belgium international set to join Real Madrid. The Spanish giants will pay around £35m for the Blues No…
[ad_1] Djokovic’s Rogers Cup campaign continues this afternoon when he takes on qualifier Peter Polansky. The Serbian is hoping to continue building on his impressive Wimbledon win last month – the 13th Grand Slam title of his career. Djokovic beat lucky loser Mirza Basic in straight sets last night after his original opponent Hyeon Chung…
[ad_1] Chelsea are closing in on securing a deal for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Arrizabalaga as a replacement for wantaway star Thibaut Courtois. The Belgium international remains AWOL from training as he continues to push for a move to Real Madrid. And ahead of travelling to London to thrash out the final details of his move…
[ad_1] Arsenal boss Unai Emery is looking to raise funds for a late transfer spree and has told David Ospina and David Welbeck they can leave. Ospina, who has one year left on his Arsenal contract, has already held talks with Besiktas. While Welbeck, who is also in the final 12 months of his contract,…
[ad_1] Drinkwater has been disappointing at Chelsea and rarely featured from the start in last season’s 22 appearances. And he could be shipped out by Maurizio Sarri before tomorrow’s transfer deadline. He has been linked with a move to West Ham and bookmakers Coral rank them as favourites to land the 28-year-old. He is now…
[ad_1] The north Londoners have arguably had their biggest transfer window in recent years this summer, bringing in five new players to the club. New Gunners chief Unai Emery has splashed out £71million acquiring the services of Lucas Torreira, Bernd Leno, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Matteo Guendouzi and veteran defender Stephan Lichtsteiner. Late last month, Emery hinted…
[ad_1] The 24-year-old has become frustrated with life at Real Madrid after starting just 37 games in La Liga in the past three seasons. Kovacic refused to train at Real this week in a desperate bid to force an exit – a request that has now been granted. Maurizio Sarri will play the Croatia international…
[ad_1] Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made a serious investment on the squad this summer with Fabinho, Keita, Alisson and Xherdan Shaqiri all joining the Champions League finalists. Fabinho and Keita have played a full role in Liverpool’s pre-season and impressed in central midfield. While the likes of Georginio Wijnaldum and James Milner are also…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League teams are being crafted ahead in time for the opening day of the 2018/19 season, with a range of exciting midfielders ready to tear up the top flight. Midfielders often don’t come with the same premium costs as strikers, but in several cases, they can be the most reliable sources of…
[ad_1] NFL teams are gearing up for the start of the new season with it all beginning next month. Rodgers is having to work with a new core of receivers after Jordy Nelson was cut from the Packers. WHO DO GREEN BAY PACKERS FACE IN 2018? FULL SCHEDULE HERE Three wide receivers in J’Mon Moor,…
[ad_1] In Spain, a player must buy himself out of his contract by paying the amount of the buyout clause with La Liga and Kepa did this in the morning. The 23-year-old is now on his way to London to complete his move to Chelsea, which will make him the world’s most expensive goalkeeper in…
[ad_1] Federer is continuing to defy the odds by challenging for the top honours while entertaining millions. The Swiss star won his 20th Grand Slam title in January at the Australian Open and became the oldest world No 1 of all time in the aftermath. Rafael Nadal has since regained that crown but Federer is…
[ad_1] Rebic was one of Croatia’s star performers at this summer’s World Cup, featuring in all but one of his side’s games in the tournament. His impressive form in Russia is understood to have caught the eye of several of Europe’s elite clubs, including United. Bundesliga giants Bayern were also rumoured to hold an interest…
[ad_1] Carragher was suspended by Sky last season after he was filmed spitting at a fan and his young daughter. Following Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford back in March, the former Reds defender was caught on camera aiming a mouthful of saliva at the passenger window of a car containing a Red…
[ad_1] Arsenal superstars Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette have been in lethal form during pre-season scoring six goals each ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. Several Premier League stars have looked particularly sharp during their friendly campaigns, including Liverpool outcast Daniel Sturridge who has burst back onto the scene. Cardiff City also boast a pair of…
[ad_1] Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be going for back-to-back titles and former Premier League defender Matthew Upson reckons it will a tough ask to stop the champions. “City are about to start their third season under Guardiola and it is clear they are a well-oiled machine,” he said. “They know his philosophy and…
[ad_1] Red Devils boss Mourinho is desperate to sign a new centre-back before tomorrow’s 5pm transfer deadline. United yesterday made a final £40m take-it-or-leave-it offer for for the Belgium international, 29. The Red Devils have also been linked with Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng, Barcelona ace Yerry Mina and Leicester’s Harry Maguire. However, the Manchester Evening News…
[ad_1] Chelsea have this morning completed the formalities with Athletic Bilbao to sign goalkeeper Kepa. He will join Chelsea as the most expensive goalkeeper in history and replace Thibaut Courtois, who will join Real Madrid for £35m. He could even make his debut this weekend when Chelsea face Huddersfield. Maurizio Sarri spoke about the 23-year-old…
[ad_1] The 2018/19 campaign gets underway on Friday night with Manchester United hosting Leicester. Other standout clashes over the weekend include Liverpool against West Ham and champions Manchester City away to Arsenal. Clubs have spent heavily over the summer to prepare their squads as City look to make it back-to-back titles. The Premier League’s all…
[ad_1] Arsenal transfer news LIVE updates: Follow below for the latest Wednesday 8 August Ospina to Besiktas Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina is close to joining Besiktas. Ospina has seen Bernd Leno arrive this summer and push him down the pecking order. And Arsenal boss Unai Emery is willing to let Ospina leave to create funds for…
[ad_1] The Merseysiders have been very active in the transfer market this summer, splashing out £117.75m on Fabinho, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson. Last season’s Champions League finalists were keen on acquiring the services of Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir and were on course to sign him before the World Cup. However, a £53million deal for the…
[ad_1] The 28-year-old Kenyan was involved in an accident in his homeland near Nandi. He was a World Championship 400m hurdles gold medallist and made history by becoming the first Kenyan to win a gold medal in a short distance race on the world stage. His death was confirmed by his family and county police…
[ad_1] Liverpool transfer news LIVE Fekir bid? Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp may launch one final bid for Nabil Fekir as Chelsea move in for the France international. The Reds and Chelsea both remain linked with Fekir, who continues to be linked with a move away form Lyon. The France international came close to moving to…
[ad_1] He could be joined at the Ibrox exit by Josh Windass – the subject of a £1.4m offer from Ipswich Town – Greg Docherty and Jak Alnwick. Premier League side Brighton have been tracking right-back Tavernier for months and are ready to make their move before tomorrow’s 5pm deadline. The 26-year old has been…
[ad_1] That’s the controversial belief of veteran Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. The Blues are set to lose long-term No 1 Courtois to Real Madrid with the Belgian having not reported for training this week to try and force a move. Having been linked with a whole host of keepers, Chelsea have made their move…
[ad_1] Pogba’s future at Manchester United remains far from certain and reports surfaced earlier this week claiming the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, is trying to broker a transfer to Barcelona for his client. The Frenchman has struggled to curry favour under Jose Mourinho. Other claims have indicated that Pogba has told his friends he wants…
[ad_1] United have been linked to both with Mourinho keen to strengthen his defence. The Portuguese boss has less than 48 hours to find a new defender with the transfer window closing for Premier League clubs tomorrow (5pm). Leicester centre-back Maguire starred for England at the recent World Cup and became a rumoured target for…
[ad_1] For a brief moment it looked like Canada had a chance to capture gold at the FIBA under-18 Women’s Americas Championship. But a strong start quickly burnt out as the United States pulled away in the second quarter en route to an 84-60 victory in the tournament final. It’s the third straight silver for…
[ad_1] The Reds concluded their pre-season programme with a 3-1 win over Torino at Anfield last night thanks to efforts from Roberto Firmino, Georginio Wijnaldum and Daniel Sturridge. But they did so with just one fit senior centre-back with Virgil van Dijk partnered by youngster Nathaniel Phillips in the first half after Joe Gomez missed…
[ad_1] The England striker came off the bench to play the second half of Liverpool’s final pre-season friendly last night as they beat Serie A side Torino 3-1 at Anfield. Ings’ cameo was a surprise with it widely expected that he will leave the Merseyside outfit before tomorrow’s transfer window deadline (5pm)- while he has…
[ad_1] Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been linked with a move to the Spanish capital while Mateo Kovacic and Luka Modric have all been rumoured to depart the club. Chelsea are reportedly interested in Kovacic with a loan deal to Stamford Bridge a potential for the Croatian. Modric, who won the Golden Ball at the…
[ad_1] Carmelo Anthony reached a verbal agreement to join the Houston Rockets, sources told Yahoo Sports and USA Today on Tuesday. Anthony, a 10-time All-Star who was waived July 30 by the Atlanta Hawks, had been expected to sign with the Rockets when he cleared waivers. Entering his 16th NBA season, Anthony has a career…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit Danny Mills. Reports emerged on Tuesday indicating Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Arrizabalaga as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois who looks set to join Real Madrid. After skipping training for the past two days, Courtois is desperate to engineer an exit…
[ad_1] United have rejected out of hand a double player-plus-cash deal for Pogba from the Spanish club. Their offer of £44.6million plus defender Yerry Mina and midfielder Andres Gomes was laughed off by United’s hierarchy – but they are not happy with Raiola for giving encouragement to Barca. He had no mandate from them to…
[ad_1] He is the Leicester City centre-half who launched a million internet memes, became a global sensation and will most likely spark a transfer scramble in the next four weeks. He may primarily be remembered for Jamie Vardy’s nickname, ‘Slabhead’, and that picture of him talking to fiancee Fern Hawkins but, more than anyone, Harry…
[ad_1] Mitch Moreland hit a three-run homer during a five-run 10th inning, helping the Boston Red Sox overcome Craig Kimbrel’s blown save to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-7 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win. Moreland’s one-out shot off Ken Giles (0-3) followed a triple by Mookie Betts and a walk by Andrew…
[ad_1] It has been wonderful to enjoy England again at a major tournament. And to see them playing out from the back restoring our faith in the fact that English teams can do so. We know that back home they restored a lot of pride and brought some unity to the country. They have changed the…
[ad_1] Chicago Blackhawks great Stan Mikita has passed at the age of 78. He leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered by hockey fans forever. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] After a World Cup campaign filled with soaring highs and crushing lows, few would begrudge the England squad some much-needed down time. And the players’ glamorous other halves have been revealing glimpses of their luxury getaways on Instagram. Jamie Vardy and his wife Becky whisked their family to the five star Amilla Fushi resort…
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[ad_1] Love Island’s Josh Denzel has confessed he would have given up his place in the villa if he could have watched England’s incredible run in the 2018 World Cup. Appearing on Tuesday’s BBC Breakfast with girlfriend Kazimi ‘Kaz’ Crossley, the hunk admitted he and the rest of the villa were kept in the dark on…
[ad_1] This was Tiger Woods response ahead of this week’s 100th PGA Championship on the Bellerive course in St. Louis, Missouri. Woods is contesting the PGA Championship for a first occasion since 2015 when he missed the cut for a second straight year. The now 42-year old is a four-time PGA Championship winner having won…
[ad_1] ‘He is cut from a different cloth:’ Phil Foden hailed as the future of England and Manchester City by Rio Ferdinand Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester City starlet Phil Foden is set for big things Ferdinand was at Wembley to watch Foden’s impressive display against Chelsea He thinks Foden is ball-playing midfielder that Gareth Southgate…
[ad_1] Hailey Dawson, who was born with Poland syndrome, is on a mission to set a record in the Guinness Book of World Records for throwing out the first pitch at every Major League stadium. Rogers Centre is 25th on her 30-stadium tour. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Chelsea and Liverpool have both been linked with Fekir, who came close to quitting Lyon back in June. The 24-year-old underwent a medical with the Reds and was even snapped wearing their shirt in an interview with their in-house television channel. Claims have today emerged suggesting Liverpool remain locked in negotiations for Fekir and…
[ad_1] UFC News – Conor McGregor’s coach predicts Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Conor McGregor’s striking coach Owen Roddy believes ‘The Notorious’ will win his UFC 229 bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov via knockout inside the first two rounds. “I think Conor lands on the chin and puts him to sleep. I always give his opponent the benefit…
[ad_1] Emery replaced Arsene Wenger at Arsenal after two years with PSG in France. He comes with a wealth of pedigree from Spain and Guardiola is a big fan. “Unai is a work-ethic guy,” Man City boss Guardiola said on the Sky Sports Premier League Launch Show. “He knows absolutely everything for the opponents. He…
[ad_1] Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman is looking ahead to 2019 after shutting down for the season due to injury. The London, Ont., native told CBC Sports on Tuesday that she would be shifting her focus to completely recovering from a partially torn patellar tendon in her left knee. Newman had hoped to compete at this weekend’s North…
[ad_1] Liverpool have spent north of £160m to try and bridge the gap to City, who won the title by 19 points last term, finishing 25 clear of Liverpool. Fabinho, Alisson, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri have come in and Carragher thinks they will be the closest side to mount a challenge. “Everyone’s talking about…
[ad_1] Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard is out of the Rogers Cup after a 6-2, 6-4 first-round loss to Elise Mertens of Belgium on Tuesday. The 129th-ranked Bouchard lost the match in one hour and 34 minutes in front of her hometown fans as she dropped to 4-11 all time at the Rogers Cup. The Westmount, Que.,…
[ad_1] United have rejected out of hand a double player-plus-cash deal for Pogba from the Spanish club. Their offer of £44.6million plus defender Yerry Mina and midfielder Andres Gomes was laughed off by United’s hierarchy – but they are not happy with Raiola for giving encouragement to Barca. He had no mandate from them to…
[ad_1] It will be the first time in the United States that biometrics will replace using an ID to verify somebody’s age and needing a card to make a purchase. The system will use biometric scanning and verification from technology company CLEAR. Its systems have mainly been used in airports to this point, but they…
[ad_1] Courtois has raised serious questions over whether or not he will stay at Stamford Bridge after skipping training for the past two days. Reports emerged on Tuesday indicating that the Blues have practically agreed a deal for Arrizabalaga which could be worth up to £72million and would make the 23-year-old the world’s most expensive…
[ad_1] The Hammers have spent £90million on seven new players this summer, as well as handing Chilean Pellegrini a £10m-a-year three-year deal. Expectation is high – as high as it has been for some time – after two difficult years bedding in at the London Stadium. But former Hammers hero Cottee, who scored 115 goals…
[ad_1] If the former Paris Saint-Germain coach thought it would be all plain sailing when he took the Arsenal job in May. He can think again now. Tuesday’s surprise news that long-term investor Alisher Usmanov was throwing in the towel in his long battle with Stan Kroenke has changed the landscape completely at the Emirates…
[ad_1] When you consider the Irishman is now double that age, you can understand why he hesitates to say ‘this could finally be the year’. After a £180million summer spend on Alisson, Naby Keita, Fabinho and Shaqiri – on top of the £75m January swoop for Virgil van Dyke – Whelan believes Liverpool have assembled…
[ad_1] Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all been linked with Lewandowski amid uncertainty over his Bayern Munich future. The Poland international is reportedly chasing one last, big pay-day having dominated the Bundesliga during his time in Germany. Manchester United are currently pursuing a centre-back and right winger with just days of the transfer…
[ad_1] Four-time champion Novak Djokovic advanced to the second round of the Rogers Cup men’s tennis tournament with a 6-3, 7-6 (7) win over Mirza Basic on Tuesday. Djokovic, the ninth seed in Toronto, took care of his serve in the win over his Bosnian opponent. Djokovic had nine aces and was good on 76…
[ad_1] Barcelona want Manchester United star Pogba to be their final signing of the summer after previous deals for Arthur Melo, Clemence Lenglet, Malcom and Arturo Vidal. The France international may leave Old Trafford after a turbulent campaign last season, where he clashed repeatedly with Jose Mourinho. And Bleacher Report journalist Dean Jones claims that…
[ad_1] Legendary Chicago Blackhawks forward Stan Mikita has died at the age of 78, his family and the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. “With great sorrow, the Mikita family announces that Stan passed away on Tuesday August 7, 2018 at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loving family whom he fiercely loved,” a…
[ad_1] Chelsea are accelerating their transfer plans with less than 48 hours to go and want Real Madrid’s Kovacic to be their third arrival of a turbulent summer. The Blues appointed Maurizio Sarri as manager three weeks ago and the Italian then moved swiftly to sign Jorginho. Since then, Chelsea have agreed a deal for…
[ad_1] Roman Figueroa threw six hitless innings in Toronto’s 2-0 win over Regina at the Canadian Little League Championship. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United midfielder Pogba has emerged as a massive Barcelona transfer target, in a situation that is threatening to worsen the already doom and gloom mood around Old Trafford. The France international has clashed repeatedly with Jose Mourinho over the last year and that, it has been claimed, is driving the transfer talk. Manchester…
[ad_1] The Little League Baseball Canadian Championship is a place where kids can make memories for a lifetime, all while chasing a title. On Tuesday, team Ontario’s Roman Figueroa did just that. Pitching against the Prairies, Figueroa spun a gem, throwing the first no-hitter of his young baseball career en route to a 2-0 victory.…
[ad_1] Chelsea have made a move to sign Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa after Courtois went AWOL for a second day in a bid to force a move to Real Madrid. Chelsea have triggered Kepa’s £72m release clause and will make him the most expensive goalkeeper in the world. But Neville has sent the Spain ace…
[ad_1] Daniel Nestor’s brilliant tennis career has seen him thrive on the sport’s biggest stages. The 45-year-old Canadian is an Olympic champion, a winner of 12 Grand Slam doubles titles — eight men’s and four mixed — and owns a title from all nine ATP Masters 1000 events. But when Nestor took the podium on Sunday…
[ad_1] That’s according to transfer expert Duncan Castle, who understands from a source close to the club that they genuinely want to buy Pogba. Manchester United are believed to have rejected an opening offer of £44.6million plus two players – Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes – to get him. It’s said that he money is…
[ad_1] Schmeichel’s father, Peter Schmeichel, spent eight years at Manchester United and went on to become a club legend with over 300 appearances. But now the junior shot-stopper could see his team-mate make the giant leap to Old Trafford. Maguire is wanted by Jose Mourinho following an immense display for England at the World Cup.…
[ad_1] Manchester United want Tottenham star Alderweireld to be their final signing of what has been a turbulent transfer window at Old Trafford. The Red Devils moved swiftly to land Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant but, since those deals were done in June, there has been little transfer movement. Manchester United have been linked…
[ad_1] United are set for a frantic final few days of the transfer window as a number of deals are likely. Mourinho is desperate to strengthen his defensive ranks and a number of approaches have been launched. However, the Red Devils are also cautious over Paul Pogba, who is wanted by Barcelona. British clubs can…
[ad_1] Liverpool broke the goalkeeper transfer record to bring the Brazil ace to Anfield this summer. Jurgen Klopp sanctioned a £70m fee to bring the 25-year-old in from Roma after a double Champions League blunder from Loris Karius at the end of last season. And Carragher thinks the move is a massive lift for the…
[ad_1] LeBron James has yet to play a minute for the Los Angeles Lakers, yet the NBA superstar is already busy in Hollywood. James is behind the three-part documentary series, Shut Up and Dribble, announced Monday by Showtime. Set to debut in October, the same month James suits up for his new team, the series looks…
[ad_1] Mina is wanted at Everton, who have had a bid for the defender accepted. But Manchester United have matched their bid with a late offer themselves. That is according to Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo, who claim the final decision rests with the player. Mina, 23, has been pursued by United since impressing at the…
[ad_1] The black rubber floor in Caroline Ehrhardt’s home gym is lovingly worn. Every scuff in her “Shred Shed” is a memory. When Ehrhardt and her fiance Taylor Stewart bought their London, Ont., home last year, and built a gym in their shed, the flooring they laid came from Ehrhardt’s childhood home. Ehrhardt’s dad Klaus…
[ad_1] No Premier League side has defended the title since Manchester City under Sir Alex Ferguson. City have won the league under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini before capitulating lsat season. Chelsea did the same last season and an incredible trend has continued over the last few seasons with managers who have won the title…
[ad_1] Unlike his most recent race, Brandon McBride would prefer to keep his last run on a Toronto track buried in the past. On July 22, 2015, McBride returned from a right ankle injury to finish fifth in his 800-metre heat at the Pan Am Games to fall one spot and 29-100ths of a second…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League is back and millions of managers are already tinkering away with their squads ahead of the new season. While it may be tempting to splash the cash on some big-money signings, FPL bosses also need to be aware of rotation and injury risks. Guaranteed starters and ever-present players are a valuable…
[ad_1] The Pan Pacific Swimming Championships are one of the toughest swim meets in the 2018 calendar. They happen Aug. 9-12, and Canadians Taylor Ruck and Kylie Masse are looking to medal. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool transfer news LIVE Vida keen on move Domagoj Vida dreams of playing in the Premier League. The Liverpool target said: “I am always dreaming to play in the Premier League. “I do not know if the proposals will come again in this period. I would like [Besiktas] to make it easy for me.”…
[ad_1] In what will be a dress rehearsal for the 2020 Olympic Games, Taylor Ruck and Kylie Masse will race internationally for the second time this season, leading a talented Canadian swim team into the 2018 Pan Pacific swimming championships. The national team competes in Tokyo from Thursday through to Sunday in the quadrennial event, which initially…
[ad_1] United are desperately scrambling to sign one more centre-back before Thursday’s 5pm transfer deadline. Leicester’s Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld, of Tottenham, were thought to be their top targets until the Red Devils’ attentions turned to the Bundesliga yesterday. Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen to bring Boateng to Old Trafford as the final piece…
[ad_1] Usain Bolt is quickly closing in on a professional soccer career. The Jamaican great has negotiated an “indefinite training period” with Central Coast Mariners in Australia’s A-League. The eight-time Olympic gold medallist and the 100- and 200-metre world record holder has been chasing another career ambition since quitting quit track and field. “It has…
[ad_1] With the deadline looming, Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois – who has been heavily linked with a switch to Real Madrid – failed to report for training as doubts over his future at Stamford Bridge intensified. While Kovacic could be coming in the other direction after refusing to train until he got a move to Stamford…
[ad_1] Roberto Osuna needed five pitches for a clean inning and a nice on-field impression on his new teammates. Osuna earned the win in his first appearance with Houston after Marwin Gonzalez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Astros over the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monday night.…
[ad_1] That is the sensational claim from the Daily Mail with nearly 48 hours left in the summer transfer window. Pogba has been linked with a move to Barcelona with his agent Mino Raiola keen for him to leave Old Trafford. The France World Cup winner’s two seasons at Manchester United have been mixed and…
[ad_1] The new Premier League season kicks off this Friday when Manchester United host Leicester City at Old Trafford. And FPL fans will be frantically making sure their team is perfect before the 7pm deadline for Gameweek 1. So with a couple of days left to create your squads, FPL experts have been taking a…
[ad_1] Vida was one of Croatia’s standout performers at this summer’s World Cup, playing a key role in the heart of their defence en-route to the final. The Besiktas star’s displays have reportedly caught the eye of several teams across Europe, including Liverpool. The 29-year-old was asked about a possible move to the Premier League…
[ad_1] James has been training with his new side this offseason after joining from Cleveland Cavaliers. The small forward is hoping to help the young side challenge for the NBA championship – which he lost last year against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers have announced six pre-season games and the pick of the bunch…
[ad_1] The Croatia international has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks. Chelsea and Manchester United are chasing the 24-year-old, who is keen to quit the Bernabeu this summer. And according to Spanish newspaper Marca, Kovacic is close to joining the Blues on loan. They say an agreement between…
[ad_1] Liverpool last won the league title in 1990 when Kenny Dalglish was at the Anfield helm. But after a summer of spending – the Reds have splashed out £170million on fresh blood – Keys thinks they are set to win it again. The former Sky Sports host has backed Liverpool to edge out Manchester…
[ad_1] The Colombia international has been tipped to quit the Nou Camp and head to Old Trafford this summer. Jose Mourinho is desperate to sign a new centre-half before Thursday’s transfer deadline. And The Sun claim United have upped their interest in Mina by making a £35m bid for the defender. They add that the…
[ad_1] Bernard is available on a free transfer after five seasons at Shakhtar where he scored 28 goals in 157 appearances. On Monday, Everton looked set to see off their rivals with Bernard said to be on his way to Merseyside for a medical. Should Bernard complete a move to Goodison Park, he would be…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of former Liverpool ace Steve Nicol. Pogba has been linked with a move away from Manchester United after his relationship with manager Jose Mourinho came under strain last season. Following his World Cup triumph with France earlier this summer, Pogba has returned to the United fold after an extended holiday. However,…
[ad_1] Belichick became Patriots head coach in 2000 with Brady being drafted in the same year. Since then, the AFC East franchise have won five Super Bowls, while being runner-up on three occasions. Quarterback Brady is often described as the greatest NFL player of all time with Belichick also touted as the best ever coach.…
[ad_1] Kroenke’s company already owns 67% of Arsenal and has offered to purchase 30% from Alisher Usmanov’s Red and White Securities firm. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment would then take full ownership of the club. KSE says it has received an “irrevocable undertaking” from Red and White Securities to accept the offer as soon as possible,…
[ad_1] Manchester United have made three signings during the window – Diogo Dalot, Fred and Lee Grant – with Mourinho still keen on two more arrivals before Thursday’s 5pm deadline. The Portuguese boss is prioritising a move for a centre-back and with his first choice Leicester’s Harry Maguire unavailable, Tottenham star Alderweireld is next on…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: Follow all the latest news and gossip Chelsea in for Fekir Chelsea are poised to open talks over a deal for Nabil Fekir when they face Lyon tonight. The Blues are in the hunt for late additions before Thursday’s 5pm deadline. Fekir was all set to join Liverpool before the World…
[ad_1] Jerome Boateng to Manchester United Manchester United are in negotiations to sign Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng. Bayern Munich will start the talks at £50million but will only sell if they can find a replacement. Boateng, who flopped at the World Cup for Germany, is 30 next month and would add experience to a…
[ad_1] Willian has a key player for Conte in Chelsea’s Premier League winning campaign in 2017 but by the end of last season, the Brazilian was struggling to break into the starting XI. The attacker’s unhappiness led to speculation he could leave the club with Barcelona and Manchester United willing to capture him but Conte’s…
[ad_1] From a 1980s baseball movie to the ears of every politician and city planner over the last several decades: If you build it, they will come. It is taken as a given that spending public money to host international sporting events or secure professional sports franchises will somehow pay off in the end. That’s why…
[ad_1] The American’s company, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, currently owns 67 per cent of the Gunners and has offered to purchase the 30 per cent held by Alisher Usmanov’s Red and White Securities firm. Kroenke’s company KSE have released a statement, which reads: “KSE UK is pleased to announce the terms of its all-cash offer…
[ad_1] Kroenke’s company already owns 67% of Arsenal and has offered to purchase 30% from Alisher Usmanov’s Red and White Securities firm. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment would then take full ownership of the club. KSE says it has received an “irrevocable undertaking” from Red and White Securities to accept the offer as soon as possible,…
[ad_1] The France international, who impressed at the World Cup in Russia this summer, has been linked with a move to the Premier League. Arsenal have been credited with interest in the 21-year-old, who has struggled with injuries during his time at Barcelona. Demebele was pictured with a few Arsenal players last week, leading to…
[ad_1] Perez has found first-team football hard to come by since joining the north Londoners two years ago from Deportivo La Coruna for £17million. The Spaniard returned to the Riazor on loan last season but failed to impress as Depor were relegated to the Segunda Division. Perez is keen to stay and fight for his…
[ad_1] Tuesday 7 August Dembele to Arsenal Arsenal are prepared to make a loan offer of £8.9million for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele. The Gunners are short on natural wide players in their squad and are known to be interested in Dembele. The France international struggled at Barcelona last season with injury and Spanish outlet Mundo…
[ad_1] Pogba produced a reminder of his qualities throughout the World Cup in Russia, executing a disciplined defensive-minded role excellently to help France to success. But despite the 25-year-old’s performances, following a tumultuous year at United under Mourinho, the United manager took several digs at Pogba. The Portuguese claimed that the World Cup’s closed environment…
[ad_1] Tottenham finished third last term, but have so far failed to sign any players this window. In comparison, Manchester United have spent £80million, while Manchester City paid £60m for Riyad Mahrez to take him from Leicester. While Pochettino’s men are moving into a new stadium, the Argentine is yet to deliver any silverware. And…
[ad_1] That is the report from Goal. They claim that the Red Devils have an agreement in place to sign the Belgian centre-back before Thursday’s 5pm transfer deadline. But a deal will not be given the green light until Spurs can find a new man to take up Alderweireld’s spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. United…
[ad_1] Chelsea are looking to add to their squad with Thursday’s 5pm transfer deadline looming. The Blues have singed just one first-team player – Jorginho from Napoli – since new manager Maurizio Sarri’s appointment. But Express Sport understands they will try and open channels with Lyon over a deal for Fekir today. Chelsea take on…
[ad_1] That’s the belief of Jamie Redknapp – who has backed his former club to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title as a result of their transfer activity since last January. The Reds have transformed the spine of their team across the last two transfer windows, spending just shy of £250million – including…
[ad_1] The Belgian duo have both been linked with Stamford Bridge exits this summer with Real Madrid believed to be strongly interested in striking deals. Hazard – who returned to training yesterday following the World Cup – will not be allowed to leave the Blues this summer with the west London club having refused to…
[ad_1] That is the sensational claim of the Daily Mail. Pogba has been linked with the Catalan giants throughout the summer and it was reported yesterday that United had turned down a cash-plus-players bid for the France international. Sky Italia claimed that the Red Devils rebuffed an offer of £45million with centre-back Yerry Mina and…
[ad_1] Welbeck would be behind Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Emery’s line-up, leading some to question whether he would depart. The England international scored five Premier League goals last season but has just one year left on his Arsenal contract. Despite playing just 11 minutes for England at the World Cup, Welbeck only returned…
[ad_1] Kovacic has found himself linked with a move to Manchester United. Jose Mourinho has been eyeing a deal for the ex-Inter Milan star as he seeks to add more quality to his squad. Recent reports had suggested that Kovacic was unwilling to play for United. But now according to Spanish paper Marca, Kovacic has…
[ad_1] Willian has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer. The Brazilian has been the subject of three failed offers from Barcelona, while Mourinho is eager for a reunion with the winger at Old Trafford. Maurizio Sarri has already reportedly held talks with the player who he wants to keep at…
[ad_1] England’s exploits in Russia this summer saw players extend their involvement far beyond what any supporter – or club manager – could have expected. A semi-final exit to Croatia on July 11 ensured that post tournament holidays could, if they so wished, run until August 6, just four days before the start of the…
[ad_1] He has appealed to Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, Marouane Fellaini, Jesse Lingard and Ashley Young to make themselves available for Friday’s game at Old Trafford despite the fact they will be ‘under-cooked’ after reporting back for duty late following post-World Cup breaks. With Nemanja Matic ruled out following a stomach operation, Eric Baily and…
[ad_1] Sir Geoff Hurst backs Wembley sale as World Cup winner says amount of money that will comes in could be ‘fantastic’ for grassroots football Sir Geoff Hurst would support the sale of Wembley if it led to major investment Shahid Khan’s £1billion deal to buy Wembley could still be thwarted by the FA The…
[ad_1] The Spaniard has enjoyed a three-week break since his last competitive match when he lost to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling Wimbledon semi-final. But Nadal returns with a second round clash against France’s Benoit Paire tomorrow in the first of two warm-up tournaments before the US Open, where he is the defending champion, later…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino is not ruling out England duo Harry Kane and Dele Alli for Saturday’s season opener at Newcastle. The star pair — along with fellow England stars Kieran Trippier, Danny Rose and Eric Dier — reported for duty after their involvement in England’s uplifting run to the World Cup semi-final. And despite the…
[ad_1] That’s the view of current world No 3 Alexander Zverev, who is defending his Rogers Cup crown in Toronto this week. Zverev lifted the Citi Open title at the weekend for the second year in a row for his ninth trophy of his career. But, despite his success on the ATP tour, the 21-year-old…
[ad_1] Danny Rose thanks football world for their support after opening up about his depression as Tottenham full-back says he wishes he spoke out sooner Danny Rose has thanked those who sent him messages of support this summer Rose spoke openly about his depression before England went to the World Cup He says he has…
[ad_1] A week after one of the most stunning losses of her career, followed by her withdrawal from one of tennis’ biggest tournaments, Serena Williams opened up on Monday about her struggles. And they have nothing to do with tennis. The former world No. 1 posted to her Instagram account Monday night saying she has…
[ad_1] Chelsea were beaten 2-0 by Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday in the Community Shield season curtain raiser at Wembley – and looked worryingly short of readiness for the new season. But Sarri, the 59 -year-old former Napoli manager, has only been able to work with his squad for just over three weeks,…
[ad_1] The Ulsterman and the defending champion have been drawn together in the first two rounds at Bellerive in St. Louis along with four-time champion Tiger Woods. McIlroy also played with the new world No.2 in the final group of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational when Thomas took a three-shot lead into the final round. But while…
[ad_1] Walker believes the 18-year-old Manchester City starlet should be given time to breathe and develop naturally without being rushed into the England set-up too early. Foden, the star of England’s Under 17 World Cup triumph last summer, showed in Sunday’s 2-0 Community Shield victory against Chelsea that he is now ready to become a…
[ad_1] UFC News – Dana White’s Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov statement UFC president Dana White has revealed the promotion won’t be doing a world tour for Conor McGregor’s eagerly-anticipated UFC 229 bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov. “We’re not planning a world tour, but we’ll do some fun stuff for the media and the fans,” White…
[ad_1] The England defender says the 2-0 Community Shield win over Chelsea showed that City do not intend to rest on their laurels after their record-breaking title success last season when they became the first team to top 100 points as well as winning the Carabao Cup. But Walker says Pep Guardiola’s squad not only…
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[ad_1] REAL MADRID TRANSFER NEWS LIVE Monday, August 6 Chelsea have options Real Madrid have taken a further step to signing Thibaut Courtois as Chelsea eye a replacement for the goalkeeper. As reported earlier today, Courtois has gone AWOl at Chelsea in an effort to sign for Los Blancos before Thursday. Jack Butland could replace…
[ad_1] Britain’s sprint kings have little in common when it comes to their idea of a dream machine. But on Tuesday they will be united by a need for speed at the European Championships. Whoever wins the 100 metres in the stadium where Usain Bolt broke the world record in 2009 and before that Jesse…
[ad_1] United are ready to test the water with a £75m bid for the England and Leicester defensive rock Maguire. But the Foxes’ wealthy owners are adamant he is going nowhere and are refusing to be bullied into selling their star man. United boss Jose Mourinho is desperate to get his hands on the 25-year-old…
[ad_1] GSP, 37, came out of retirement in November 2017 and defeated Michael Bisping via submission to incredibly claim the middleweight belt. That performance, after a four-year lay-off, reinstated GSP’s claim as the greatest UFC fighter of all time. The Canadian is keen to embellish his legacy however, stating his verve to fight the winner…
[ad_1] United are in the market for a new centre-back with just three days to go before the transfer window slams shut until January. German outlet Sport Bild claim Boateng has emerged as a potential target with Manchester United struggling to tie up a deal for Toby Alderweireld. It has been claimed the Red Devils opened…
[ad_1] And the former Sky Sports host believes from insiders that the situation is so damaging that Mourinho could be SACKED by Christmas. Manchester United‘s build-up to the new campaign has been dominated by Mourinho’s clear frustration over transfers, which has brought his relationship with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward into the spotlight. The only arrivals…
[ad_1] He was due to return after holiday to training with Chelsea on Monday afternoon where talks with new manager Maurizio Sarri were scheduled, but he did not turn up at the club’s Cobham HQ. Chelsea are now in a desperate race to sign a replacement goalkeeper before Thursday’s 5pm transfer deadline – with Stoke’s…
[ad_1] Free-agent centre Greg Monroe, 28, has agreed to a one-year, $2.2 million US deal with the Toronto Raptors, according to reports by Yahoo! Sports and TSN. The eight-year veteran provides frontcourt depth for Toronto. The Raptors acquired All-Star Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster deal, and have Jonas Valanciunas, Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka. Monroe was…
[ad_1] Man City transfer news – who could sign before the window shuts? Pep Guardiola is keen to add another midfielder to his arsenal of ballplayers after missing out on Chelsea signing Jorginho. When asked about signing another central midfielder, Guardiola said: “We are trying. “We would like to find maybe one more because we…
[ad_1] Fekir’s future has been the subject of intense speculation this summer after he forged a reputation as one of Ligue 1’s top talents. The Lyon skipper almost joined Liverpool in June but for a failed medical which saw the Reds shelve their plans to complete a deal. Fekir has continued to be linked with…
[ad_1] Barcelona are eager to follow up the captures of Arturo Vidal, Arthur, Malcom and Clement Lenglet by adding Pogba to Ernesto Valverde’s squad. And Italian transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio claims the La Liga giants have made their move by proposing a players-plus-cash deal to Manchester United. Di Marzio says Barcelona were willing to…
[ad_1] Eugenie Bouchard and partner Sloane Stephens have upset the fifth-seeded duo of Gabriela Dabrowski and Yifan Xu 6-4,4-6, 1-0 (6) in first-round doubles action at the Rogers Cup on Monday. Bouchard of nearby Westmount, Que., has only played in six doubles matches this season, including three with the American Stephens. Meanwhile, Dabrowski of Ottawa…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is in the market for a new defender ahead of this Thursday’s transfer deadline. Bayern Munich defender Boateng has emerged as a candidate since United’s 1-0 pre-season loss to the Bundesliga giants on Sunday. And Hislop believes the Germany international is the type of player the Red Devils need. “They need a…
[ad_1] Daniel Nestor remembers looking at the men’s singles draw before his first Rogers Cup in 1989 and thinking how exciting it would be to play John McEnroe in the second round. Problem is, he never got there. The Canadian doubles tennis star, then a 16-year-old wild card ranked 923rd in the world, lost handedly…
[ad_1] Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Willian speaks out, Boateng doubts, Alderweireld move latest Monday August 6 Willian speaks out Manchester United transfer target Willian says he is committed to the Chelsea cause amid interest from Jose Mourinho. Mourinho is eager to secure a reunion with the Brazil international, who he managed during his second…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former West Ham striker Dean Ashton. Boateng has emerged as target for Manchester United in the last 24 hours. United boss Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing in a new centre-back and is also interested in Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld and Leicester star Harry Maguire. Boateng…
[ad_1] An image of Courtois purportedly in Tenerife was posted on Twitter today by an account representing a branch of supermarket Spar on the Spanish island. And that has fuelled rumours the 26-year-old is heading to Real after it was reported he has gone AWOL after opting against returning to Chelsea training. However, it has…
[ad_1] There are strong hopes from UKA Performance Director Neil Black that this will be Britain’s most successful European Championships. It is the largest British athletics squad of the modern era, with 102 men and women competing in track and field events. Greene was named team captain for the Championships in Berlin, but his hopes…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former Gunners ace Charlie Nicholas, who believes the Frenchman is a better player than his Emirates team-mate. Arsenal enter a new era this month with Unai Emery now at the helm following Arsene Wenger’s departure at the end last season. Emery has opted to stick with the attackers he…
[ad_1] Canadian Peter Polansky has advanced to the second round of the Rogers Cup with a 7-6 (3), 6-4 straight-sets victory over Matthew Ebden of Australia. Polansky, of Thornhill, Ont., squeaked out a victory in the first set, coming out on top of a tiebreak 7-3. The 30-year-old, who is ranked No. 121 in the…
[ad_1] Kante has been linked with a move to PSG this summer after helping France win the World Cup. Chelsea are determined to keep the midfielder and have reportedly offered him a new contract worth £290,000-a-week. But Laurens claims PSG have made the 27-year-old their top target and Kante would be keen on joining, as…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba is supposedly wanted in Catalonia. The La Liga champions have already missed out on Willian this summer. But a move for Pogba may be on, claim the Bookies. Pogba has endured a mixed two seasons at Old Trafford. The former United academy product cost the Red Devils £89m to buy…
[ad_1] Courtois was due to return to Chelsea’s Cobham base on Monday following a post-World Cup break having helped Belgium secure third-place in Russia. However, The Telegraph report he failed to turn up for a 4pm training session just 24 hours after Maurizio Sarri delivered an ultimatum to him. Chelsea’s new manager Sarri said after…
[ad_1] CHELSEA have made Stoke and England goalkeeper Jack Butland their top target to replace Thibaut Courtois, according to Sky Sports. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Toffees have clinched the signings of Richarlison from Watford and Lucas Digne from Barcelona – while Yerry Mina is expected to become the third new addition. But former Sky Sports host Richard Keys has been left unimpressed with Everton’s transfer business. “Everton and Silva need a good start. I’m not convinced,” Keys wrote…
[ad_1] Try doing a handstand. Now, try doing a handstand as double-Dutch ropes twirl around you. And try doing that without getting tangled. Competitive rope-skipping has been around in Canada for three decades, but it’s more often thought of as a children’s playground game than a bona fide sport. Members of a newly formed team…
[ad_1] Liverpool transfer news LIVE Nabil Fekir opens up on transfer speculation Nabil Fekir has broken his silence on the continued rumours linking him with a move away from Lyon, suggesting he could still leave. Liverpool were close to completing a deal for Fekir earlier in the summer, only for the club to pull out…
[ad_1] That’s is the verdict of former Reds striker Peter Crouch who has hailed the business done by his old club as the “most impressive”. Liverpool head into the new campaign off the back of an excellent pre-season which was continued by a 5-0 thrashing of Napoli on Saturday. The additions of Alisson, Fabinho, Naby…
[ad_1] England World Cup hero Maguire is wanted by Manchester United before the transfer window shuts on Thursday. The centre-back would likely cost the Red Devils a world-record fee for a defender of over £75million. Leicester are not keen on selling Maguire, who only joined from Hull for £17 last year. But Murphy believes the…
[ad_1] Seven teams are in Mirabel, Que. this week. Six will go home when all is said and done. And the other — the one with dreams still dancing in their heads — moves south with a berth in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn., an annual event which began in 1947. Team…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s pre-season schedule has been anything but ideal with Mourinho bemoaning the lack of players he’s had available to him. A fallout with Anthony Martial over his decision to go home for the birth of his son but not return to the USA for their pre-season tour also failed to bring harmony to…
[ad_1] Mourinho gave Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward a list of “five names a few months ago” and is now playing the waiting game before Thursday’s deadline. Harry Maguire was one of the club’s targets but it appears fellow Premier League centre-back Alderweireld will be one who is heading to Old Trafford. Bookmaker Coral…
[ad_1] The Brazil playmaker has been the subject of interest from the European big boys with his Chelsea future hanging by a knife edge. Willian insists he is going nowhere – then revealed United had not even made an offer to him. That’s despite Jose Mourinho making Willian one of his top targets. The 29-year-old…
[ad_1] Verstappen will be the main driver for Red Bull next term and will be hoping to challenge the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel at the front of the grid. The Dutchman has had an incident-packed campaign this year as his team have brilliantly allowed him to race his team-mate regardless of position.…
[ad_1] Fekir had been on the brink of joining Liverpool earlier this summer in a move which would’ve cost a whopping £48.4million. The Frenchman had a medical with the Merseyside club before the move fell apart after Liverpool officials raised concerns over a knee injury Fekir suffered back in 2015. Liverpool are understood to have…
[ad_1] The Rogers Cup is the start of the North American hard-court season for most players on the tour. Roger Federer and Andy Murray have withdrawn from the competition but there is still a star-studded line-up in Canada. Alexander Zverev is the defending champion having beaten Federer in last year’s final and the German enters…
[ad_1] The Red Devils have had a frustrating transfer window, with Mourinho completing three deals. United have signed Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant, however, Mourinho is desperate to get two more additions. And according to the Manchester Evening News, Mourinho is frustrated with his lack of face-to-face meetings with United executive vice-chairman Woodward this…
[ad_1] That is according to former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince. Mourinho has been a disgruntled figure during United’s pre-season campaign, which has seen them lose three times. After signing three players early on in the window – Diogo Dalot, Lee Grant and Fred – Mourinho has been keen to make at least two more…
[ad_1] Unai Emery has had a busy transfer window, with the new Gunners boss signing five players. Matteo Guendouzi, Bernd Leno, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Lucas Torreira have all joined Arsenal. And according to German outlet Kicker, Emery is eyeing a move for Bayern star Boateng. Manchester United have been heavily linked with the…
[ad_1] Perez is edging towards an Arsenal exit after two unconvincing years at the club. In his first season at the Emirates, the Spaniard struggled to force his way into Arsene Wenger’s team due to competition for places and injury. Then in 2017/18, Perez was sent on loan to Deportivo where he scored seven goals…
[ad_1] The Belgium international has been tipped to quit Spurs for Old Trafford in recent months. And the bookies reckon Alderweireld, 29, will join United after slashing the odds on the move to 2-7. Betway’s Alan Alger, said: “It had looked very likely that Toby Alderweireld was going to remain a Tottenham player at 8/11…
[ad_1] Bailey has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bundesliga in recent months with Chelsea, Liverpool and Serie A side Roma all interested in his signature. It’s understood Chelsea are prioritising a move for the 20-year-old having missed out on signing Malcom, who joined Barcelona from Bordeaux. And when asked about interest…
[ad_1] How was the draw made? The layout of the draw sees two sides entering the stage from the Champions Path to be joined by the six victors from the third qualifying round (League Path). The losers from both paths enter the group stage of the Europa League. Celtic are one win away from this…
[ad_1] When is the draw? The takes place on Monday, August 6 at 11am BST. When will the games be played? The two-legged ties will take place on August 21 and 22, with the second legs a week later on August 28 and 29. How does the draw work? The layout of the draw is…
[ad_1] Perez joined Arsenal in 2016 from Deportivo La Coruna but struggled to force his way into the team due to competition for places and injury. In the 2017/18 season, Perez was sent back to Deportivo but was unable to prevent them from being relegated. With Unai Emery taking over at Arsenal, Perez was hopeful…
[ad_1] James, 33, left the Cavs one day after their second consecutive NBA Finals defeat to Golden State Warriors last month. The small forward signed a four-year deal with the Western Conference outfit and he now hopes to help their young team challenge for the championship. But once that contract expires, James has hinted he…
[ad_1] Following Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s departure from Manchester United earlier this year, the No 10 shirt has been vacant at Old Trafford. However, Jose Mourinho has confirmed young striker Marcus Rashford will take the iconic shirt this season, revealing the England international has always wanted to be the club’s No 10. “He (Rashford) always wanted it…
[ad_1] That is according to Belgian football expert Kristof Terreur. Hazard returned to England this weekend after being given time to rest after the World Cup and trained with the other late returners yesterday. The 27-year-old is set for talks with Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri about his future having strongly implied he would like to…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of his Eagles team-mate Jonny Williams, who believes he has the skill of Neymar and the impact of Gareth Bale. Zaha has made plenty of headlines this summer with the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham showing a strong interest in the talented forward. It remains unclear if Zaha wants to leave…
[ad_1] The Hammers have splashed the cash on eight new players already this summer, including a £42million record deal for Felipe Anderson. Portuguese striker Xande Silva became the eighth arrival last week when he completed a move from Vitoria de Guimaraes. And the spending isn’t likely to stop with West Ham keeping their foot on…
[ad_1] Monday 6 August Mourinho on Liverpool Jose Mourinho has taken a fresh swipe at Liverpool as he bemoaned Man Utd’s transfer failings. Speaking after United’s 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Sunday, Mourinho said: “My CEO knows what I want and I still have a few days to wait and see what happens. “The…
[ad_1] Lingard was handed an extended holiday after the World Cup in Russia. But just days before Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Leicester, the midfielder has returned to Carrington to begin his pre-season. The 25-year-old posted a video to his Instagram story on Sunday after undergoing a workout in the sunshine at United’s Carrington…
[ad_1] Liverpool transfer news LIVE Fekir update Liverpool transfer target Nabil Fekir is expected to stay at Lyon. Liverpool were close to landing Fekir from Lyon in June but, because of concerns about the player’s long-term history of knee problems, a transfer collapsed. Since then, reports have claimed the Reds are still eyeing the 24-year-old.…
[ad_1] Zverev, ranked No 3 in the world, is hoping to leapfrog Federer in the rankings over the coming weeks. The 21-year-old kept the pressure on the Swiss star by winning the Citi Open this morning with a 6-2, 6-4 victory against Alex De Minaur. It is the second consecutive year Zverev has been successful…
[ad_1] Transfer news: All the latest from Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and more Monday, August 6 Man Utd’s Maguire bid Manchester Unites will reportedly launch a bid for Harry Maguire despite claims they are closing in on Toby Alderweireld. Manchester United have been linked with both Maguire and Alderweireld as they target a successful…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Arsenal defender Martin Keown. Mourinho has come in for plenty of criticism at Old Trafford and that has been amplified this summer due to the Portugal boss’s frustrations. Many see Mourinho’s comments as excuses with Manchester City clear favourites to retain their Premier League title. Mourinho has criticised his…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp. Ramsey’s future at Arsenal is in doubt with the Welshman out of contract next summer. It’s believed that Chelsea and Liverpool have been interested in the 27-year-old during this window, but would need to be quick if they were to make a move ahead of…
[ad_1] Andrew Benintendi’s RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning capped Boston’s rally from three runs down in the ninth against New York closer Aroldis Chapman, and the Red Sox completed a four-game sweep over the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory on Sunday night. Boston opened a 9 1/2-game…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League is back once again, with millions of managers already tinkering with their squads ahead of Friday’s deadline. FPL managers are faced with a big selection dilemma this season, with both Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane experiencing price rises compared to 2017/18. While it is almost impossible to afford both these heavy-hitters,…
[ad_1] The Reds were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in their first final since 2007 having dispatched the likes of Manchester City and Roma along the way. It was the third cup final Klopp had guided Liverpool to and also his third defeat. He had previously seen his side beaten on penalties by City in…
[ad_1] United won just one of their six pre-season matches in 90 minutes with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid their only success. A 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich last night followed a loss against Liverpool and draws with San Jose Earthquakes and Club America. United had beaten AC Milan on penalties after a 1-1…
[ad_1] The Reds made it all the way to the Champions League final before being beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid. They had blown away Manchester City and Roma on the way to the final in May, as they bagged 47 goals during the competition. That broke the all-time record for most goals in a Champions…
[ad_1] Arsenal have problems at left-back with Sead Kolasinac set for two months on the sidelines having picked up a knee injury in the recent friendly against Chelsea. Nacho Monreal hasn’t featured in Arsenal’s preparations for the new season having returned from the World Cup with a knee injury. The Spaniard is expected to return…
[ad_1] It was clear from the very start of the game that Bayern would control the tempo with United having their defensive abilities tested to the max. And they held on for the majority of the game with David de Gea coming to their rescue on a number of occasions. But Martinez bagged the only…
[ad_1] Forest Green Rovers named ‘world’s first carbon neutral football club’ by the United Nations as they ramp up their environmental commitments Rovers’ chairman Dale Vince took the club into a vegan era two years ago Their 5,147-capacity ground is powered by 100% green energy from Ecotricity They were promoted to the Football League for…
[ad_1] UFC News – Conor McGregor vs Khabib statement from Dana White Conor McGregor’s grudge match with Khabib Nurmagomedov will be the biggest fight in UFC history, according to the promotion’s president Dana White. “It’s a massive fight,” White told Fox Sports. “I knew this was the fight to make. “And I believe that this…
[ad_1] When Gareth Southgate officially returns to work on Monday morning, the video of Phil Foden’s Wembley performance will offer him the perfect antidote to those holiday blues. Gushing with poise and maturity beyond his 18 years, Foden strode around the hallowed turf like he’d been playing there for years. If all goes according plan,…
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[ad_1] ‘Me on my own running again’: Jesse Lingard returns to Manchester United training as he posts video following workout at Carrington Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has returned to pre-season training The 25-year-old posted a video on to his Instagram story on Sunday afternoon The rest of the United squad played their final pre-season…
[ad_1] South Africa’s Olympic and world champion Caster Semenya won her 27th successive 800 metre final when she clocked an impressive one minute 56.06 seconds at the African championships in Asaba, Nigeria on Sunday. The title was the second at the five-day games for the 27-year-old who had earlier won the 400m in a national record…
[ad_1] Steven Gerrard has already delved into the Croatian market this summer by adding Nikola Katic to his ranks. And the Rangers boss is poised to further bolster his defence by snapping up Barisic from Osijek. Gerrard got a first-hand look at the 25-year-old as Rangers dumped Osijek out of the Europa League. And Express…
[ad_1] Petra Kvitova has fond memories of her Rogers Cup victory six years that she thinks about when preparing to do it all over again this year. Kvitova, who won in 2012, looks to claim her second career title in Montreal when the women’s tournament officially gets underway on Monday. “It feels like it was…
[ad_1] City have experienced a quiet summer by their standards with just Riyad Mahrez rocking up at the Etihad to join Guardiola’s senior ranks. The Blues missed out to Chelsea on a deal for Jorginho, who had agreed a move to Manchester before their rivals got involved. Guardiola says he remains eager to add a…
[ad_1] Christina Morra had a game-high 21 points and 10 rebounds as Canada beat Chile 98-52 on Sunday to advance to semifinals at the FIBA under-18 women’s americas championship. Taya Hanson joined Morra with a double-double, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds en route to Canada’s fourth straight win at the tournament after finishing…
[ad_1] Kenyon was a key figure at United during the glory years of Sir Alex Ferguson and has watched from a distance as the Red Devils have struggled to land the Premier League title for the past five years. Their hopes of ending that sequence this term have not been helped by a pre-season dominated…
[ad_1] Laurent Gosselin-Paradis showed once again that consistency is the name of the game in competitive diving on Sunday as he won the men’s 10-metre tower at the 2018 Speedo Summer Nationals. Gosselin-Paradis, of Montreal, averaged 8.0 on his first three dives and slightly lower on his last three to place first with 424.00 points. Victoria’s Bryden Hattie…
[ad_1] One of the key factors in Sarri finally arriving at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago from Napoli was that Jorginho came with him. For Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis it was a way of getting what he thought was value for money – all £57 million worth – out of the deal. For Sarri…
[ad_1] Kyle Seager hit two home runs and Nelson Cruz added another as the Seattle Mariners powered their way to a 6-3 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. The Mariners had been held to three or fewer runs in 18 of their last 23 games, including three straight losses to the Blue Jays to…
[ad_1] Klopp has strengthen key areas of his team notably with the acquisition of Alisson between the posts and Naby Keita in central midfield and Liverpool could be on the brink of a defining season. It has been a long 28 years since the Reds lifted a league title and many believe that wait could…
[ad_1] Justin Thomas took all the drama out of the final World Golf Championship at Firestone, never letting anyone closer than two shots and closing with a 1-under 69 to win the Bridgestone Invitational for his third PGA Tour title this season. Sweeter than capturing his first World Golf Championship was the sight behind the…
[ad_1] Ramsey’s future is up in the air this summer with Gunners chiefs struggling to hammer out a new deal for the Welshman. Unai Emery is eager for Arsenal to keep hold of the midfielder but they know they cannot afford for him to run down the final 12 months of his contract. Express Sport…
[ad_1] Milos Raonic is heading into this year’s Rogers Cup in a different position than the one he’s become accustomed to over the last few years. Supplanted by teenager Denis Shapovalov as the top-ranked Canadian in the men’s singles draw, there’s suddenly a lot less outside pressure on the Thornhill, Ont., product to succeed in…
[ad_1] Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the last holder of the coveted shirt, but he vacated it in March this year when signing for LA Galaxy. Previously, Wayne Rooney had adorned the shirt for 10 years from 2007 to 2017, before switching to Everton. It has long been reserved for the club’s star marksman and past wearers…
[ad_1] Motherhood and medals do not always mix and the quadruple Olympic champion was served a timely reminder of her priorities by baby son Albie at the flat she shares with husband and fellow track star Jason Kenny on Saturday night. “I was up five times last night – and he didn’t actually fall asleep…
[ad_1] Guardiola will once again take on a headlining role with £60m new boy Riyad Mahrez and the prodigious Phil Foden offering another dimension to his Premier League-winning side. Amazon Prime are poised to serve up a warts-and-all glimpse of City’s emphatic march to the top-flight title last season. But, based on the hunger and…
[ad_1] Tears flowed from Lysanne Richard as the Canadian national anthem was played in her honour after she collected her third career victory on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series circuit in Sisikon, Switzerland on Sunday. It was the Montreal native’s first victory in her comeback season. Last year, the 36-year-old mother of three…
[ad_1] Liverpool were close to landing Fekir from Lyon in June but, because of concerns about the player’s long-term history of knee problems, a transfer collapsed. Since then, reports have claimed the Reds are still eyeing the 24-year-old. However, the Liverpool Echo say Liverpool have decided NOT to reignite their interest in the World Cup…
[ad_1] The Houston Astros activated right-handed reliever Roberto Osuna and placed starting pitcher Lance McCullers on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with right elbow discomfort. Osuna was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade-deadline deal last week and is coming off a 75-day MLB-imposed suspension for violation of the league’s domestic violence policy. Houston released a…
[ad_1] The Bulgarian shared the award with Carlos Tevez for the 2010/11 season, with both men notching a league-high 20 goals. But the former recipient thinks the gong will evade the grasp of chief Manchester United marksman Lukaku, with Kane tipped to win his third. Speaking to Betfair, Berbatov said: ”I think the top Premier…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to pursue Perisic, who was wanted by Jose Mourinho a year ago. Since then, the Inter Milan star’s stock has risen after he fired Croatia to a first-ever World Cup final in Russia last month. Manchester United are seeking a right winger with days of the transfer window to…
[ad_1] Rangers appointed Gerrard as manager earlier this summer with the Liverpool legend brought in to end their wait for the Scottish Premiership title. The Gers, however, have already suffered a slight blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen after watching rivals Celtic beat Livingston. And former Liverpool assistant manager Miller…
[ad_1] West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has had a busy summer and despite the club having spent £90m on five players, they are still looking to bolster their squad before transfer deadline day. The Hammers had agreed a fee with Porto for Brahimi, but failed to agree personal terms with the 28-year-old attacking midfielder, Sky Sports report. However, West…
[ad_1] Georgia Hall of England reeled in long-time leader Pornanong Phatlum in a final-round duel at Royal Lytham to win the Women’s British Open for her first major title on Sunday. Roared on by the large galleries in her home country, the 22-year-old Hall only took the lead for the first time after a 20-foot…
[ad_1] Barcelona want Manchester United midfielder Pogba to join, despite signing his former Juventus team-mate Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich. The France international has been tipped to leave Old Trafford due to his poor relationship with Jose Mourinho. Pogba and Mourinho’s relationship has reportedly sunk to an all-time low after the World Cup winner chose…
[ad_1] Just like any other 10-year-old, Kai Liske enjoys playing video games, kicking around a soccer ball and spending time with his dad and little brother. Unlike his peers, though, Kai has quickly become an online personality in the world of sports. The Regina boy said he discovered a passion for sports after his first…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho wants two signings but, with the transfer window shutting on Thursday, the Red Devils are in a race against time to conclude their business. Perisic remains heavily linked with the Premier League giants, a year after a move to Old Trafford from Inter Milan collapsed. The Croatia international’s stock has…
[ad_1] Canada’s Rebecca Marino failed to qualify for the main draw at the Rogers Cup after losing her second match of the qualifying event on Sunday. The Vancouver native, ranked 310th in the world, lost 7-5, 6-4, to 53rd-ranked Qiang Wang of China at the women’s tournament in Montreal. The 27-year-old, who returned to competitive…
[ad_1] Manchester United take on Bayern Munich this evening to round off what has been a trying pre-season for Jose Mourinho and his side. United have had to deal with post-World Cup absences, injuries, failed transfer pursuits and the turmoil surrounding the future of Anthony Martial. Jose Mourinho will be without Martial again tonight with…
[ad_1] Maurizio Sarri has been left with plenty to ponder after Chelsea were defeated 2-0 by a ruthless Manchester City team in the Community Shield at Wembley. Sergio Aguero scored twice to condemn the Blues to defeat, with disappointing performances across the pitch from Sarri’s team. Alvaro Morata failed to have any impact up front,…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been linked with both Maguire and Alderweireld as they target a successful end to the summer transfer window. Having dropped their interest in Barcelona powerhouse Yerry Mina because of his agent’s financial demands, claims have circled they are closing in on Alderweireld. But Sky Sports say United will launch a bid…
[ad_1] Chelsea beat Manchester City to sign Italy international Jorginho from Napoli for £50million last month. The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract to link up with his former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Jorginho was handed a start by Sarri in the Community Shield at Wembley and Sutton was singing his praises…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: Hazard price tag, Man Utd collapse, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea latest Sunday August 5 Hazard price tag Chelsea have told Real Madrid to stump up a world-record £225m if they want to wrap up a deal for Eden Hazard. That is according to Richard Keys, who has revealed the price tag quoted…
[ad_1] Arsenal boss Emery wants Ramsey to stay but, with the player yet to sign a contract extension, he could be on the move. Barcelona have reportedly sounded out the Gunners about a possible transfer using intermediaries, with Ramsey’s contract expiring in 2019. And Spanish website Eldesmarque say Arsenal have lined up Steven N’Zonzi as…
[ad_1] Barcelona defender Mina has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United as Jose Mourinho targets a successful end to the transfer window. However, the Colombia international now looks set to remain at the Nou Camp after the prospective transfer collapsed. And The Sun say United were planning to welcome Mina to Old…
[ad_1] Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history, held a parade and a concert Saturday as a way of saying thank you to their fans and their hometown of Ilderton, Ont. for all their support. Virtue and Moir were catapulted into international stardom after they pulled off a record-setting performance in Pyeongchang, winning…
[ad_1] Manchester United were pursuing a deal for Barcelona powerhouse Mina, with Jose Mourinho determined to sign a new defender with just days of the transfer window remaining. The Red Devils have now, though, dropped their interest in signing the 23-year-old with Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld expected to arrive instead. Goal say Manchester United are no…
[ad_1] Canada’s Rebecca Marino is one win away from playing in the main draw of the Rogers Cup for the first time since 2011. The 27-year-old from Vancouver upset Vera Lapko of Belarus 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of qualifying for the women’s tournament on Saturday in Montreal. Marino returned to pro tennis…
[ad_1] Sarri was appointed three weeks ago to replace Conte as Chelsea boss after a disastrous Premier League title defence. Sarri kicks off his Chelsea career in the Community Shield against champions Manchester City today. And the Italian admitted he had to thank the former manager for giving him the chance of a perfect start.…
[ad_1] United have been linked with a move for the Inter Milan attacker but Mourinho is instead said to be considering swooping for Chelsea’s Willian. The Portuguese boss is thought to be keen on offloading Anthony Martial after he failed to returned to training following the birth of his son, Swan. And Perisic, who was…
[ad_1] Premier League winners City will be hoping to pick up where they left off last season by adding another trophy to their impressive haul. However, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is hoping to get his career in west London off to a winning start and he has named a strong line-up. New signing Jorginho will…
[ad_1] Manchester United stars have jetted out to face Bayern Munich in their final game of pre-season – but Anthony Martial was nowhere to be seen. The Frenchman toured the US with United before being given time off for the birth of his child, but after failing to report back immediately, Martial’s relationship with Jose…
[ad_1] Chelsea and Manchester City go head-to-head at Wembley this afternoon in the 2018/19 curtain raiser. Maurizio Sarri and Pep Guardiola will be hoping for positive starts to the season despite a number of key players from both teams having played at the World Cup. The English and Belgium players are unlikely to be available…
[ad_1] Arsenal transfer news LIVE updates: Follow all the latest news and gossip Sunday 5 August Gazidis considering his future Ivan Gazidis has told the Arsenal board he is considering a change following an approach from AC Milan. The Arsenal CEO has helped the club appoint Unai Emery following Arsene Wenger’s departure. And the Daily…
[ad_1] Arsenal have been heavily linked with Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele for the last couple of transfer windows and a huge transfer hint has been dropped. The Frenchman has been spotted in London dining with Gunners stars Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Matteo Guendouzi. Supporters are beginning to get giddy about the prospect…
[ad_1] The Premier League champions and FA Cup winners meet in the curtain raiser for the 2018/19 season at Wembley this afternoon. Maurizio Sarri is getting his first look at his players in a semi-professional game and couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge. Although the champions are likely to be far from full strength…
[ad_1] United flew out to Germany this morning as they take on the Bundesliga champions in their final pre-season game at 7.15pm BST. However, Martial has stayed at home, which will add fuel to the speculation he is on his way to Chelsea. The Red Devils are reportedly open to swapping the attacker for the…
[ad_1] Manchester United are eyeing up a string of central defenders to add to their ranks including Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire and Yerry Mina. Jose Mourinho is keen to boost his defensive options with a marquee signing to cap off a turbulent summer – and several squad numbers are still available to be claimed. Fred,…
[ad_1] Leno is one of new manager Unai Emery’s five signings so far this summer. He looks set to replace Petr Cech as the No 1 and is loving life at the club already. “It’s very good, I’m so proud to be part of Arsenal,” he told Arsenal.com. “The team is very nice, the coaching…
[ad_1] Team McGregor are more than aware of the tough task ahead of them and have taken appropriate action to prepare ‘The Notorious’ for Nurmagomedov, bringing in Moldovan wrestler Kosti Gnusariov to work on his takedown defence. And Kavanagh last night showed on Instagram that McGregor is hard at work with Gnusariov and his wrestling coach Sergey…
[ad_1] Ronaldo made shock £105million switch to Juventus from Real Madrid last month and the Serie A club have struggled to cope with the interest. According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, 55,000 replica adult shirts were ordered by the club prior to the Portugal’s arrival. But demand has since gone through the roof and there are…
[ad_1] Mitrovic bagged 12 goals in 20 games on loan at Fulham last season to help the Cottagers go up through the Championship play-offs. Fulham were desperate to get him back and paid £22million to complete a permanent move this summer. It represents a £7.5m profit for Newcastle, who signed the striker from Anderlecht in…
[ad_1] Manchester United transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip Sunday, August 5 Perisic drops hint Ivan Perisic has dropped a hint that he could join Bayern Munich. The Inter Milan ace is wanted by Jose Mourinho, but it seems he could be off to Germany. “Me at Bayern? Niko Kovac influenced…
[ad_1] Barisic – who has three caps – played both legs for Osijek against Rangers and it was his shot that was deflected in for their goal at Ibrox on Thursday. The left-sided defender is highly-rated and could be landed for around £2million. Barisic, 25, missed out in Croatia’s World Cup campaign after he was…
[ad_1] Gerrard has guided Rangers through two rounds of Europa League qualifying and now takes charge of his first domestic game. Rangers are expected to improve this term and will battle Aberdeen for second spot, and will hope to put on a title challenge. Aberdeen went out of Europe on Thursday but took Burnley to…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League managers have eagerly been awaiting the start of the season since the relaunch of the official FPL game last month. Now the wait is almost over, with Manchester United and Leicester kicking off the season at Old Trafford on Friday night. Picking 15 players for just £100million to make up your…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been searching for a world class No 1 ever since Iker Casillas left the club in 2015. Manchester United’s David De Gea came close to joining the La Liga giants three years ago but the move fell through because of a faulty fax machine. It was thought Los Blancos would make…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is desperate to land one final player before the deadline shuts for English clubs on Thursday. He’s targeted Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld with Yerry Mina a third option. Express Sport understands he will make a final move for Maguire this week but reports in Spain claim an agreement is in place…
[ad_1] Manchester United are searching for a new centre-back this summer and Maguire is on their list. Jose Mourinho appears resigned not to land the Leicester defender, who excelled with England at the World Cup. A move for Yerry Mina seems most likely with just four days left of the transfer window. But former United…
[ad_1] Barcelona transfer news LIVE updates: Follow all the latest news and gossip Pogba £100m move Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola will hold talks with Manchester United today and will tell them he can broker a £100m exit to Barcelona, according to the Daily Star Pogba has a strained relationship with Jose Mourinho who may…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports man Michael Bridge, who believes Spurs are set to sign the Aston Villa man. That’s despite Villa being taken over by new owners who have insisted their star man isn’t for sale. “I still think Spurs will get Jack Grealish done,” Bridge told Sky Sports’ Transfer Talk podcast. “Before…
[ad_1] The Red Devils finished a staggering 19 points behind champions Manchester City last season as Pep Guardiola’s men dominated. Jose Mourinho was hoping to splash the cash this summer to catch City, however, the United boss has had a frustrating transfer window so far. The Red Devils have completed three deals, with Fred, Diogo…
[ad_1] That is what Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed as he revealed that the centre-back has signed a new long-term contract with the Italian club. Koulibaly – who played 70 minutes of Napoli’s 5-0 pre-season defeat to Liverpool in Dublin yesterday – has been linked with both Manchester United and Chelsea. The Blues…
[ad_1] Both London clubs were keen on the Crystal Palace winger but Spurs have been put off by the £75million price-tag put on the 25-year-old’s head despite long-time links. That’s the report from the Daily Mirror – who say a deal is possible if Chelsea meet Palace’s valuation for the player, who provided nine goals…
[ad_1] The Daily Mirror claim that having chased the Belgian centre-back all summer, Jose Mourinho is finally set to land his man. Talks between United and Spurs made little progress earlier in the window with the north London club demanding £75m – a joint world-record fee for a defender – while their Premier League rivals…
[ad_1] Marco Estrada baffled Seattle’s struggling bats with his mix of offspeed pitches, taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning and leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-1 win over the Mariners on Saturday night. Estrada (5-8) was masterful with his changeup, keeping the Mariners guessing all night. He didn’t give up a hit…
[ad_1] Emery, who succeeded Arsene Wenger, has already made five signings as Arsenal boss this summer. In doing so, he has spent the majority of the £70million transfer budget that was afforded to him. While the Gunners have strengthened in certain areas, particularly in midfield, they may be a couple of players light of a…
[ad_1] Click on the video players below to watch live action from the wheelchair rugby world championships from Sydney, Australia. Coverage begins on Sunday at 12 a.m. ET with a match between New Zealand and Australia. Canada’s first match is on Sunday at 2:30 a.m. ET against France. From the Quaycentre (Sydney Olympic Park) in Sydney, Australia…
[ad_1] Greeted with hugs and handshakes from Liverpool’s biggest stars, it is clear just how important teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold is for the Reds this season. Alexander-Arnold linked up with the Liverpool squad for the first time this pre-season at their camp in Evian-les-Bains on Tuesday. It comes after the full back was given extra time…
[ad_1] The Calgary Stampeders opened a CFL season 7-0 for the first time since 1995 with a 27-18 win over the B.C. Lions on Saturday. Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 370 yards, including a 53-yard touchdown pass to Kamar Jorden. Calgary backup quarterback Nick Arbuckle scored a pair of touchdowns on one-yard carries.…
[ad_1] The FA still have to convince the most influential figure in English football about the wisdom of selling Wembley for £600million to Fulham’s American owner Shahid Khan. It is understood that Manchester United director David Gill, who is England’s representative on the FIFA council and the UEFA executive committee, is strongly opposed to the…
[ad_1] One of the great leaders football has seen, Ray Lewis used his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech to call for more enlightened leadership in the United States. The last of the seven members of the class of 2018 on hand to be enshrined, Lewis eschewed notes and the lectern, instead strolling along…
[ad_1] FA set to conduct feasibility study into potential 2030 World Cup host bid – as chairman Greg Clarke plays down calls for England to step in and host 2022 The FA have been persuaded to explore possibility of hosting 2030 World Cup Greg Clarke says governing body will conduct a feasibility test during season …
[ad_1] Erik Hurtado scored in the 87th minute to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a 2-2 tie with New York City FC on Saturday night. Brek Shea sent in a wide cross and Hurtado one-timed it from behind the right side of the 6-yard box into the middle of the net. Nicolas Mezquida opened the scoring…
[ad_1] He stepped up his football finesse while playing for England in the World Cup. And Jordan Henderson, 28, took some time away from the pitch with his stunning wife Rebecca Burnett in the A-list haven Saint Tropez, in France on Wednesday. The Liverpool captain showcased his impeccable physique when he peeled off his shirt for his…
[ad_1] The effort sent Woods from just five shots from the lead after two rounds to trailing 11 shots behind fellow American Justin Thomas (67) heading to the final round in the last staging of the event at the Firestone Country Club course in Akron, Ohio. “Yeah, I’m fine. Just played like crap,” said Woods.…
[ad_1] Sunderland 2-1 Charlton: Lynden Gooch’s late winner sees Jack Ross’ side come from behind to secure victory in opening League One clash Lynden Gooch headed a stoppage-winner as Sunderland beat Charlton 2-1 Under new boss Jack Ross, Sunderland will be hoping to bounce right back up Joey Barton’s first game in charge of Fleetwood…
[ad_1] Yamil Asad scored in the 70th minute to give D.C. United and their new star striker Wayne Rooney a 1-1 draw with the Montreal Impact on Saturday night. Matteo Mancosu scored early for Montreal (9-13-1), which is 6-3-1 in its last 10 games but only 0-1-2 in its last three. D.C., coming off a…
[ad_1] Five young stars for England’s future: The teenagers who could enjoy breakout success this season Rhian Brewster was the top goalscorer at the Under-17 World Cup in 2017 Arsenal have handed Emile Smith Rowe a new contract after a fine pre-season Phil Foden became the youngest-ever Premier League winner last campaign By Sportsmail Reporter…
[ad_1] Astros manager A.J. Hinch has met privately with the team’s owner and general manager ahead of reliever Roberto Osuna being activated following a 75-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. Hinch says Osuna will join the Astros in Los Angeles on Sunday and be activated for the series finale against the…
[ad_1] Blues boss Pep Guardiola has insisted he wants the £49million England star to sign a new deal to remain at the Etihad Stadium. Sterling and his camp shelved talks on a new deal last season amid reports that City’s offer fell well short of the figures they wanted. That came as Belgian midfielder Kevin…
[ad_1] “I am ready, I am ready,” the 47-year-old said. “From my point of view, the players don’t have to be worried. I am ready to fight again.” As Guardiola prepares City for Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Chelsea at Wembley, he has revealed that the fear of losing a football match fuels his desire…
[ad_1] Will Liverpool’s £162million splurge in the summer transfer market make them champions and end the club’s long 28-year title drought? Nobody doubts the excellence of the players that manager Jurgen Klopp has added to an already superb Anfield squad – a brilliant Brazilian goalkeeper in Alisson and a mighty atom midfielder in Naby Keita.…
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[ad_1] The 22-year-old winger was controversially left out of Joachim Loew’s World Cup squad, with Germany going on to spectacularly crash out of the tournament at the group stage. Guardiola was just as surprised as anyone that the talented young German was not taken to Russia, however, he has challenged the player to overcome adversity and said…
[ad_1] Defending champion Alexander Zverev has reached the final at the Citi Open. The No. 1-seeded Zverev defeated 10th-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals Saturday. Sixteenth-seeded Andrey Rublev beat unseeded Denis Kudla 6-1, 6-4 in one quarter-final and will face Alex de Minaur in the other semifinal Saturday night. De Minaur reached the…
[ad_1] That’s according to Jurgen Klopp, who’s discussed the possibility of outgoing deals being struck before the transfer window shuts. Liverpool have been active in the market this summer adding the impressive Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri to their squad. But financial reality and a need to trim Klopp’s squad means there could…
[ad_1] Josef Martinez scored twice for Atlanta United to set an MLS record with 45 goals in his first two seasons, and Tosaint Ricketts had a stoppage-time goal for Toronto FC in a 2-2 draw Saturday. Martinez passed Stern John (44, 1998-99) for most goals in his first two seasons. The Venezuelan striker has 26…
[ad_1] The Foxes want more than the £75m Liverpool paid Southampton for Virgil van Dijk earlier this year to part with Maguire, who has four years left on his contract. United boss Mourinho is ready to sell Marcos Rojo to Everton for £20m to help finance the move for the Sheffield United academy graduate. Tottenham…
[ad_1] Justin Thomas pulled away from the crowd with five birdies in the middle of his round for a 3-under 67 and a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational. No one could keep pace with Thomas, least of all Tiger Woods. Starting the third round Saturday five shots behind, Woods…
[ad_1] Welsh midfielder Ramsey is in the last year of his Gunners contract and they are ready to sell to finance their own transfer ambitions. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has accepted defeat in his interest in Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, who will head to Tottenham – if he can persuade Villa to sell him –…
[ad_1] Martial has been fined for failing to train after leaving Manchester United’s US tour for the birth of his second child He angered boss Jose Mourinho by not returning for the final two games, leaving the Frenchman facing disciplinary action. Mourinho wants to offload Martial with United wanting £70m. Chelsea has been mooted as…
[ad_1] The question now must be whether the Portuguese has kept pace or been left hopelessly lagging behind. Mourinho was a breath of fresh air in the Premier League when he bowled into Stamford Bridge 14 years ago with a reputation for being the most innovative coach of his generation. Now, on the eve of…
[ad_1] Liverpool were in magical form against their Serie A opponents as both teams fielded strong line-ups. James Milner, Georginio Wijnaldum, Mohamed Salah, Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno scored the goals which pleased a buzzing Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Following the win, Klopp was quizzed on the Reds’ remaining business this transfer window. And with…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat their Serie A opponents 5-0 in Dublin to continue their magnificent pre-season form which has also included a comfortable win against Manchester United. Alisson became the most expensive shot-stopper of all time when he swapped Roma for Merseyside in a £65million deal last month. The Brazilian, dubbed the Lionel Messi of goalkeepers,…
[ad_1] Real Madrid pit themselves against Juventus in the second game of Julen Lopetegui’s reign tonight. The La Liga giants lost 2-1 to Manchester United earlier this week in the opening match of their pre-season campaign. And they will be eager to bounce back as they seek get up to speed ahead of the oncoming…
[ad_1] Liverpool ran riot against a strong Napoli side as they stormed to a 5-0 win thanks to goals from James Milner, Georginio Wijnaldum, Mohamed Salah, Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno. In what was the Reds’ penultimate outing before the Premier League campaign gets underway next week, manager Jurgen Klopp fielded a strong side which…
[ad_1] Pornanong Phatlum made the Royal Lytham course sing for her again as she held on to her overnight one-shot lead of the Women’s British Open after the third round on Saturday. Pornanong has been singing Thai songs in her head to calm herself on a links course she admits to struggling on. Though any…
[ad_1] Milner got Liverpool off to the best possible start against Napoli as he fired his side in front after just five minutes at the Aviva Stadium. And, despite the Reds running riot as Georginio Wijnaldum, Mohamed Salah, Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno got on the scoresheet, Milner’s memories of his trip to Dublin may…
[ad_1] The Vegas Golden Knights have signed forward William Karlsson to a $5.25 million US, one-year contract. General manager George McPhee announced the deal Saturday as the two sides avoided arbitration. Karlsson gets a significant raise from his previous $1 million salary. Karlsson shattered career highs with 43 goals, 35 assists and 48 points last…
[ad_1] Arsenal take on Lazio this evening in the final fixture of Unai Emery’s first pre-season at the Emirates helm. The Gunners will be looking to use the momentum generated by recent results against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea to put the Serie A giants to the sword. Simone Inzaghi’s side are no pushovers though and…
[ad_1] Nadal gets his US Open preparations underway next week and he has been handed a bye in the opening round in Toronto. Either Jared Donaldson or Benoit Paire await in round two, but from there are plenty of top guns more than capable of causing an upset further down the road. Stan Wawrinka takes…
[ad_1] Liverpool fans have had to cope with short glimpses of Alisson in training since the club announced the £65million transfer two weeks ago. But Alisson finally pulled on a Liverpool shirt in a match this evening as Jurgen Klopp’s side faced Napoli in Dublin. Reds fans were somewhat familiar with Alisson when Liverpool faced…
[ad_1] Goalie John Gibson has agreed to an eight-year, $51.2 million US contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks. The team announced the deal Saturday. Gibson is signed through the 2026-27 season. After breaking into the NHL in 2014, Gibson has been a steady starter for the Ducks for the past three years. He set career…
[ad_1] The move, subject to a routine medical, will see the 19-year-old Montenegrin join the second-tier Spanish side for one season only. West Ham are not interested in selling their fledgling prospect and as a result the loan deal does not include a purchase option for Malaga, Marca report. Haksabanovic signed for West Ham in 2017 for a…
[ad_1] Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the state’s favorite son, savaging LeBron James in a late-night tweet that derided the intelligence of one of the nation’s most prominent African-American men. Trump blasted James after seemingly watching an interview the former Cleveland Cavaliers star did earlier…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League bosses are loading up their teams for the 2018/19 with some of the biggest names in the top flight – but who are the most-popular stars? Mohamed Salah took the league by storm last season and fans have not been deterred by his mammoth price tag. The Liverpool hero is included…
[ad_1] Liverpool take on Napoli this evening as they seek to maintain the momentum generated by recent wins over Manchester City and Manchester United. Jurgen Klopp is able to select Alisson for the first time with the world-record £65m signing making his debut in goal. Fellow big-money buy Naby Keita starts in midfield, while there…
[ad_1] But that will not be his permanent jersey with Liverpool announcing they will unveil his official squad number in the near future. It read: “Alisson Becker will wear the provisional squad number 13 in today’s friendly against Napoli in Dublin. “The goalkeeper is set to make his first start for Liverpool since joining the…
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[ad_1] Manchester United star Paul Pogba has been linked with a big move away from the club, with Barcelona reportedly interested in the Frenchman. The 2018 World Cup champion midfielder experienced a mixed season at Old Trafford in 2017/18 but stellar performances for France will have raised his spirits. Pogba is yet to return from…
[ad_1] Former world No. 1 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Rogers Cup. Germany’s Tatjana Maria will bypass the qualifying tournament that began Saturday morning, taking Williams’s spot in the main draw. Maria will face France’s Alize Cornet in the first round. “Of course, we are disappointed that Serena will not be joining us. Fans…
[ad_1] Arsenal take on Lazio this evening in the final game of the first pre-season campaign of the post-Arsene Wenger era. Unai Emery will be hoping the Gunners can maintain their momentum following positive results against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. Arsenal will be put through their paces by Simone Inzaghi’s Lazio side, which boasts the…
[ad_1] Montreal’s Peter Thach Mai and Éloise Bélanger opened the 2018 summer senior national diving championships with victories in men’s three-metre and women’s one-metre respectively, on Friday in Gatineau, Que. Thach Mai earned 8.5’s and 9.0’s on his reverse dive en route to the gold with 433.05 points. Victor Povzner of Maple, Ont., took silver…
[ad_1] Maurizio Sarri will name a strong starting line-up when Chelsea take on Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday. Alvaro Morata is set to lead the line for the Blues, with £52million new boy Jorginho expected to feature in midfield. Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and several other World Cup stars won’t…
[ad_1] Canada will be among 12 teams competing for the wheelchair rugby world title in Sydney, Australia, beginning on Sunday. Australia is the reigning champion from the 2014 tournament and takes on New Zealand in the opener. Canada’s first match is on Sunday at 2:30 a.m. ET against France. Final training session for <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamCanada?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#TeamCanada</a> before…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola will continue to test out his fringe stars as Manchester City take on Chelsea in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday. Teenage sensations Luke Bolton and Eric Garcia are in line to start for City at the national stadium with several World Cup stars not ready to feature. Garcia has enjoyed…
[ad_1] Manchester United wanted three players a month ago. A winger, a centre-back and a back-up striker to play the role of deputy to Romelu Lukaku. But now, with just five days of the transfer window remaining, only one arrival is expected. Express Sport understands it will be a centre-back – and one of Yerry…
[ad_1] Manchester United chief Woodward is facing a Martial dilemma with just days of the transfer window remaining. Jose Mourinho wants the France international to be sold with Chelsea and Tottenham spearheading a list of potential suitors. Yet the Manchester Evening News say Woodward is concerned about the 22-year-old leaving Manchester United. It is said…
[ad_1] Liverpool had Suso on the books from 2012 until 2015 but ultimately sold him to Serie A giants AC Milan. The Spain international has since revived his career in Italy and, earlier in the summer, was linked with an Anfield return. And Suso has praised Liverpool for giving him the football education required to…
[ad_1] MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS LIVE Saturday, August 4 Pogba to Barcelona latest Barcelona still want to sign Paul Pogba and partner him with Arturo Vidal in their midfield. That is according to Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo. Barca reached an agreement with Bayern Munich over a deal for Vidal on Friday. They want Pogba alongside…
[ad_1] Sporting Lisbon are trying to sign the Spanish forward but were struggling to come up with the funds. Perez joined Arsenal for £17m in 2016 and has scored just one goal. He went out on loan to Deportivo La Coruna last term and looks set for a permanent switch. Lisbon have offered just £4.4m…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho wants Martial out of the club with Chelsea and Tottenham both keen on the France international. The 22-year-old signed from Monaco in 2015 but is yet to fulfil his expectations at Old Trafford, with his career nosediving ever since Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal two years ago. And, though Mourinho…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Modric could leave the Bernabeu with Inter Milan determined to bring him to Italy. The Croatia international is seriously considering a move to Serie A having won the lot during his six-year spell in Spain. And Italian newspaper Tuttosport say Modric will sit down for crunch talks with Real Madrid president…
[ad_1] Arsenal would relish the chance to sign Dembele who, despite joining Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund a year ago, may be on the move. The France international struggled under Ernesto Valverde last season and, with Malcom since arriving at the Nou Camp from Bordeaux, a move away could be on the cards. And Catalan newspaper…
[ad_1] Trump declared that the dumbest man on television made James look smart. The President of the United States tweeted: “Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do. I like Mike!” The ‘Mike’ comment is a reference to Michael Jordan,…
[ad_1] ‘If we are serious I think they cannot participate in the first game’: Claude Puel rules Harry Maguire and Jamie Vardy out of Premier League opener against Manchester United Claude Puel rules Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire out of Leicester’s opener The Foxes boss said it’ll be unlikely that they will feature against Man…
[ad_1] The now Reading manager took the sensational step to respond to a tweet with Bent’s quotes on his time at Derby by having a pop back. A reporter from the Sun tweeted: “Savage from Darren Bent on Paul Clement: ‘It was inevitable he was going to crumble (at Derby). Training had changed and his…
[ad_1] Liverpool boss Klopp fended off competition from Manchester United to sign Shaqiri from Stoke last month. The Switzerland international has enjoyed a positive start to his Anfield career, scoring against the Red Devils in a 4-1 drubbing in pre-season. And the Liverpool Echo claim Klopp is considering whether to play Shaqiri against West Ham.…
[ad_1] Both Premier League sides have been linked with the Barcelona outcast this summer. Chelsea are looking for a new No 1 with Thibaut Courtois expected to join Real Madrid. Liverpool may sell both Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius so would need a back up for Alisson. And Barca boss Ernesto Valverde admits Cillessen is…
[ad_1] Barcelona defender Mina is on Manchester United and Everton’s radar as both teams look for a successful end to the transfer window. The Colombia international is primed to leave the Nou Camp despite only arriving from Brazilian side Palmeiras back in January. And Catalan newspaper Sport say Mina has made a move to United…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho has clashed with Pogba regularly throughout the last year, leading to transfer talk of a move away. Barcelona and Juventus would both love to sign the 25-year-old, who starred as France won the World Cup in Russia last month. And Italian newspaper Tuttosport have now revealed another clash between the…
[ad_1] Chelsea forward Willian is on Manchester United’s radar with the Red Devils seeking a successful end to the transfer window. Jose Mourinho’s side have just five days to bring in new recruits but, so far, their top targets are proving elusive. And United are unlikely to sign Chelsea forward Willian this summer. The Brazil…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League returns this week as Manchester United and Leicester get the season underway on Friday night. Millions of FPL managers have been tinkering with their squads already but picking just 15 players within budget is easier said than done. With this in mind, Express Sport have offered a helping hand by providing…
[ad_1] Maurizio Sarri was trying to sign the 24-year-old Italian at but it is understood he will now remain at Juventus. Reports last week claimed Chelsea and Juve had agreed a fee for the centre-back but things have changed. Sarri was hoping to add Rugani to his signings of Jorginho and Rob Green, but he…
[ad_1] Pogba has been linked with a stunning move to Barcelona this summer after he supposedly met with the club’s new director of football Eric Abidal. Pogba’s Manchester United future has been thrown into doubt on the eve of the new Premier League season with the transfer window closing next week. And Valverde was asked…
[ad_1] Ronaldo joined Juventus from Real Madrid earlier this summer for £105million, quitting the Bernabeu after nine successful years in Spain. The 33-year-old opted for a new challenge in Serie A after growing frustrated at Florentino Perez’s refusal to grant him pay parity with Lionel Messi and Neymar. Cristiano Ronaldo is currently preparing for his…
[ad_1] An open-top bus will be a centrepiece of the parade with every LGBTQ Premier League footballer on board. The bus, therefore, will be empty. The protest was organised by Paddy Power, who are partners of Brighton Pride which is being headlined by Britney Spears. Premier League clubs must submit their final squad lists for…
[ad_1] According to transfer expert Duncan Castles, Leicester value Maguire at the same level as Dutchman Van Dijk. The 27-year-old swapped Southampton for Liverpool in January and now United want to bring in their own big-money defender. However, Leicester’s lofty demands could put pay to a deal with back-up targets Toby Alderweireld and Yerry Mina…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League is finally back, with millions of managers already signed up ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. Manchester United and Leicester kick off the action at Old Trafford on Friday night, but is your squad set up and ready to go ahead of the 7pm deadline? FPL bosses have been tinkering away for…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip from across the globe Saturday 4 August Martial decision Anthony Martial is set to stay at Manchester United and will be included in the squad for today’s friendly with Bayern Munich. Martial went home from the pre-season tour in America for the birth of…
[ad_1] Barcelona star Mina is being linked with Manchester United as they target a successful end to the transfer window. Old Trafford has been a quiet place over the last month, with Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant all signed back in June. Manchester United are set to push hard for Mina, though, who is…
[ad_1] That’s despite the Brazilian spending last year in exile under Antonio Conte. Luiz has had an up-and-down second spell at Stamford Bridge since returning for £34million from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2016. He was a crucial part of the title-winning team in Conte’s first year but made just 10 Premier League appearances last term…
[ad_1] That’s the claim from the Daily Mirror’s David Maddock. The summer window shuts at 5pm on August 9 with Liverpool’s business arguably the most impressive in the Premier League aside from Fulham and Wolves. The Reds have spent over £170million to bring in Naby Keita, Fabinho, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson – spending a world-record…
[ad_1] ALVARO MORATA has revealed he had a lot of offers to leave Chelsea, but that would have been taking the easy route. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Ryan Borucki held down Seattle’s offence and the Toronto Blue Jays got home runs from Russell Martin and Devon Travis in a 7-2 win over the Mariners on Friday night. Borucki (1-2), a rookie left-hander making his seventh start, gave up one run and four hits in eight innings, striking out two without issuing…
[ad_1] Arsenal have already made five signings under Unai Emery this summer. Although they have brough in a defender in the shape of Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus, but Emery still may look to strengthen his back four. As far as Vida is concerned, Liverpool have been keeping tabs on the Croatia international, who helped his…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of the Swiss legend’s coach Sverin Luthi. Federer was due to play at the tournament in Montreal, but withdrew and cited his scheduling as the main reason for pulling out. The world No 2, who hasn’t played since his quarter-final defeat to Kevin Anderson at Wimbledon last month, will hope…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of the Chelsea goalkeeper’s agent Christophe Henrotay. Courtois has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, as Los Blancos seek a replacement for Keylor Navas. However, Maurizio Sarri is desperate to keep hold of a player who is yet to sign a new deal with the Blues. Courtois…
[ad_1] That is according to Federer’s coach Severin Luthi. Nadal currently trails Federer by three Grand Slam titles. After lifting the French Open, Nadal took his career total on the Majors front to 17. Federer pulled out of the Rogers Cup so as to keep himself fit for the US Open at the end of…
[ad_1] The start of another season of the Premier League and Football League is almost upon us. The World Cup may still be fresh in the memory for many England fans but now attention must return to the drama and desolation that comes with domestic football. But as ever, this season promises to be different…
[ad_1] McIlroy posted a three-under par 67 for an eight-under par total and to be trailing just three shots behind the England duo of Tommy Fleetwood (63) and Ian Poulter (67) and next week’s defending PGA Champion, Justin Thomas (64) who head the field on 11-under. Fleetwood, and the reigning European No. 1 continues to…
[ad_1] After the most exhilarating night in his young life and, indeed, the recent history of English football, we might have expected Jordan Pickford to be crawling the walls and running on adrenaline. He had saved brilliantly to deny Colombia’s Carlos Bacca and seal England’s first ever World Cup penalty shootout win, yet as the…
[ad_1] Johnny Manziel’s CFL debut was a disaster as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats picked off four passes en route to a 50-11 romp over the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night. Jeremiah Masoli threw touchdown passes to Brandon Banks and Jalen Saunders and ran one in himself, while Alex Green ran in a pair and Sean Thomas…
[ad_1] The Chilean – who is in the final year of his Bayern deal – has signed for an undisclosed fee although it is thought it could be for around £26million. Barcelona have been eager to find replacements for Paulinho and Andres Iniesta, with the latter’s departure a bigger body blow to the Catalan giants.…
[ad_1] Nobody has a better scoring average Saturday on the PGA Tour than Tiger Woods, and the Bridgestone Invitational would be a good time to keep that up. Woods might not have a choice. Neither will Rory McIlroy, Jason Day or anyone else wanting to keep pace. Tommy Fleetwood took advantage of another soft day…
[ad_1] The Manchester City manager is a huge admirer of the work Sarri did at Napoli, who finished runners-up to Juventus in Serie A with 91 points after playing in an attacking style similar to Guardiola’s philosophy. Former AC Milan and Italy manager Arrigo Sacchi arranged the meet up of the two like-minded managers in…
[ad_1] Brittany Crew’s shot put season has come to an end after she broke her foot in two places while training in Belgium. The 24-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., who holds the Canadian record in the event, would have been one of Canada’s headliners at the NACAC championships Aug. 10-12 in Toronto. Crew posted a photo…
[ad_1] The former England goalkeeper’s career has been limbo since he was bombed out when Pep Guardiola took over as Manchester City in 2016. Hart, 31, was loaned out to Torino in 2016-17 and then West Ham last season but returned to City this summer with both club and player looking for a permanent move…
[ad_1] McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon on October 6 at UFC 229, where he’ll challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title. The bout will be the Irishman’s first in the cage since he claimed the 155lbs title, which he was stripped of in April due to inactivity, in the main event…
[ad_1] The England Under-21 midfielder joined Sampdoria in a £6.2m deal on the eve of the new season. Bielsa has been given no guarantees that he will be able to sign a replacement before the window shuts. Leeds have already been dealt an injury blow with midfielder Adam Forshaw ruled out for six weeks with ankle…
[ad_1] Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., aced the par-3 ninth hole on her way to a 70 Friday at the Women’s British Open in Lytham St. Annes, England, putting her in a six-way tie for eighth place at 5-under. It’s Henderson’s second ace on the LPGA tour since joining the tour in 2015. She previously scored…
[ad_1] The new Swansea manager is undertaking a radical overhaul at the Liberty Stadium after the Welsh club’s seven-year spell in the Premier League ended in May. As if that was not enough, Potter is also having to re-adjust his family back to life in the United Kingdom following his move from Swedish side Ostersunds…
[ad_1] Caster Semenya has won the 400 metres at the African championships and says she plans to compete at middle-distance in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, despite new IAAF rules starting in November that could prevent her running in her favoured events. She set a South African record of 49.96 seconds to win gold in Asaba,…
[ad_1] If Adama Traore and Ben Gibson quit the Riverside, then the duo will leave with the Middlesbrough manager’s blessing. Following their promotion to the Premier League, Wolves are set to trigger an £18m release clause in Traore’s contract while Sean Dyche’s Burnley have tabled an improved £13m offer for Gibson having had their initial bid rejected.…
[ad_1] Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Milos Raonic wound up on opposite sides of the men’s draw at the Rogers Cup on Friday. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., will face France’s Jeremy Chardy in the tournament’s first round at the Aviva Centre on York University’s campus. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., will take on 10th seed David…
[ad_1] Courtois’ future has been in doubt throughout the transfer window with the Belgium ace keen to join Real Madrid. Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia has been in talks with Real about Courtois but no agreement has been found over a fee. The Blues are also unwilling to let Courtois leave until they have signed a…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor will return to mixed martial arts on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas for a title bout against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The UFC dramatically announced the matchup Friday with a promotional video to close a news conference promoting its slate of fight cards for the rest of 2018. “The fight is…
[ad_1] The young Socceroo is in England finalising his move to Manchester City from A-League side Melbourne City. The 19-year-old will then be sent out on a long-term loan to the Hoops – subject to a work permit being issued. Reports in Australia claim it will be a two-year loan with Celtic having the option…
[ad_1] The Italian, appointed to take over from Antonio Conte only three weeks ago, is remarkably, the ninth different permanent manager to be appointed by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich since he bought the club in 2003. Sarrim who had a smile on his face as he made his plea on Friday, knows full well that…
[ad_1] And the Manchester City boss has vowed to be far harder on his players in a bid to buck the trend over the last decade of Premier League champions suffering a dip in the season after finishing top of the pile. No team since Manchester United in 2009 have managed to defend the title…
[ad_1] After rain in Washington caused a three-hour delay to proceedings, Murray walked onto the court against Copil just after midnight. The two-time Wimbledon champion dropped the first set but hit back to take the match into a deciding set and eventually overcame his Romanian opponent in a tiebreak. Following a shake of hands at…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: All the latest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid Friday, August 3 Done Deal: Wague joins Barcelona Barcelona have completed the signing of Senegal international Moussa Wague, ESPN claim. Wague, 19, earned plaudits for his dynamic performances at the 2018 World Cup with Senegal, scoring in the…
[ad_1] Manchester United Transfer News LIVE – All the latest gossip and updates from Old Trafford Friday, August 3 Toby Alderweireld to Manchester United Manchester United sources reportedly expect the club to sign Tottenham star Toby Alderweireld instead of Yerry Mina. Manchester United are chasing a centre-back with Tottenham and Barcelona powerhouses Alderweireld and Mina…
[ad_1] That’s according to Liverpool Echo journalist James Pearce. Buvac made headlines last season when just three days before Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final against Roma back in April he left the club. Liverpool cited ‘personal reasons’ as the explanation for the decision despite claims he had fallen out with Klopp. Pep Lijnders, who left his…
[ad_1] Kolasinac hobbled off in the second half and manager Unai Emery was unsure about his condition but Arsenal have announced the left-back will be out for at least two months. Aaron Ramsey was due to start against Chelsea but was pulled out after feeling his calf in the warm-up. And Arsenal have confirmed he…
[ad_1] Leeds currently have just two recognised senior central defenders, Pontus Jansson and Liam Cooper, available for their opening Championship game against Stoke on Sunday. Although Bielsa has other players who can cover this position, the 63-year-old Argentinian has admitted he would like to bring in another defensive player. “(Gaetano) Berardi, Jansson, Cooper, (Conor) Shaugnessy,…
[ad_1] Liverpool are preparing for the new season with a warm weather training camp in Evian-les-Bains on the shores of Lake Geneva. Following a brief tour of the US, manager Jurgen Klopp now has his players undertaking multiple training sessions a day in order to improve fitness levels. While most of the squad will be…
[ad_1] That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Vidal was deemed surplus to requirements by Bayern Munich following an evaluation of the squad by new manager Niko Kovac. Manchester United were linked with the 31-year-old, who struggled with injury last season and had entered the final year of his Bayern contract. Inter Milan were…
[ad_1] Fan-favourite Diaz hasn’t set foot inside the cage since fighting in the main event of UFC 202 in August 2016. For awhile, Diaz, 33, was more than content to sit on the sidelines and enjoy the fruits of his labour from that night at the T-Mobile Arena, which landed him a cool £1.7m payday.…
[ad_1] Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw against the Croatian outfit in the second leg of their second qualifying round as Nikola Katic found the net at Ibrox. Their 1-0 victory from the first leg, courtesy of Alfredo Morelos’ strike, ultimately proved enough to secure their spot in the next round of the competition.…
[ad_1] The Smiths Falls, Ont. golfer aced the par-3, 9th hole during the second round of the Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Spurs are currently the only Premier League side not to have bolstered their squad this summer, a fact which has left many of their supporters frustrated. However, the north Londoners have been in prolonged talks to sign Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, though Villa boss Steve Bruce recently claimed the Premier League outfit are ‘nowhere…
[ad_1] Bev Priestman, who played a key role in helping develop young Canadian women’s soccer talent, is leaving Canada Soccer to become an assistant coach with the English women’s team. England’s Football Association said Priestman, an English native who has a long history of working with current Canadian men’s coach John Herdman, with serve as…
[ad_1] The France international has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks. Martial, 22, is keen to quit United in search of regular game time elsewhere, with Chelsea and Tottenham keen on the winger. However, Express Sport understands the Red Devils are reluctant to sell Martial to a Premier…
[ad_1] The organization tasked with Calgary’s Olympic bid is coming under fire for a perceived lack of transparency and a possible bonus structure for its newly minted CEO that encourages only one outcome. Calgary 2026 is a private group, funded exclusively with tax dollars, that is diving into more precise cost estimates for hosting the Winter…
[ad_1] Digne completed a £18million move from Barcelona earlier this week and he will compete with Leighton Baines for a place in Marco Silva’s starting XI. In photos accompanying his move to Goodison Park, Digne had the words ‘I never walk alone’ across his chest which led some fans to speculate a link to Liverpool.…
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators have avoided arbitration with Mark Stone, signing the winger to a one-year deal worth $7.35 million US on Friday. The deal came just as the team and the restricted free agent were set to have a hearing to determine the player’s contract for the 2018-19 season. Stone had reportedly asked for…
[ad_1] Virginia has spent three years at Arsenal, featuring for the under-18s and under-23s. But the 18-year-old didn’t make an appearance for the first team and has now decided to join Everton, managed by Portuguese coach Marco Silva. “I am really happy to be at Everton,” said Virginia. “I hope to learn a lot from…
[ad_1] Brooke Henderson sunk a hole-in-one at the Ricoh Women’s British Open Friday morning. The Smiths Falls, Ont. native made the score on the par-three ninth hole during the second round of the tournament, with her tee shot taking one big bounce before finding the hole. It’s Henderson’s second ace on the LPGA tour since joining the…
[ad_1] Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Emirates Friday, August 3 Arsenal done deal Arsenal have sold forward Chuba Akpom to PAOK. Arsenal academy product Akpom made his Gunners debut in 2013 after initially joining the club as a kid in 2002. But he failed to make it in the Arsenal first…
[ad_1] Live Watch action from the 2018 Summer Senior National Diving Championships in Gatineau, Que., beginning on Friday at 10 a.m. ET Live coverage begins on Friday at 10 a.m. ET From the Centre Sportif de Gatineau in Gatineau, QC 0:00 Click on the video player above on Friday at 10 a.m. ET to watch…
[ad_1] The Sevilla midfielder has been tipped to head to the Emirates this summer, with Unai Emery keen on the France international. Ramsey, on the other hand, has one year remaining on his current Arsenal contract. The Wales international is wanted by Chelsea, with new boss Maurizio Sarri keen to splash the cash. And Maguire…
[ad_1] It looks like a vitamin, but functions like something out of a science fiction movie. Canada’s team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be prepared for the heat thanks partly because of a computerized pill that measures core body temperature. Developed by French-based BodyCap, the technology allows athletes to regulate their body temperature during…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho is set for showdown talks with Martial after the Frenchman skipped the majority of the club’s pre-season tour of Los Angeles. The 22-year-old flew back to Manchester from America to be by his partner’s side as they welcomed their first child as a couple. Mourinho, however, was furious with the…
[ad_1] Modric is trying to instigate a transfer to the San Siro this summer. The player’s wife first made contact with Inter Milan earlier this week to gauge their interest. The Serie A giants are keen to get a deal done but financing it may be a problem. As will convincing Real Madrid to sell…
[ad_1] The 30-year-old was a target for new Blues boss Sarri, who managed the Argentina hitman during their time at Napoli. Higuain has his best season under Sarri, with the striker netting 36 Serie A goals in the 2015/16 campaign. However, Higuain ended up joining AC Milan in a loan deal after Juventus needed to…
[ad_1] The England Under-21 international has been tipped to quit Villa Park this summer. Tottenham and Chelsea are battling to sign Grealish, 22. The Premier League big boys could make a £20m bid for Grealish in the coming days, however, Villa are currently refusing to sell. And Bruce says Villa have held talks with Tottenham,…
[ad_1] The Emirates stars are working hard in pre-season ahead of the Premier League opener against reigning champions Manchester City on August 12. In their final warm-up game of pre-season, Arsenal face Lazio in Stockholm tomorrow. But before flying out to Sweden, the players met at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground this morning. And Aubameyang…
[ad_1] Manchester United are chasing a centre-back with Tottenham and Barcelona powerhouses Alderweireld and Mina both linked. At the moment, the Red Devils appear set on Mina who, despite only just joining Barcelona from Palmeiras in January, is set to leave the Nou Camp this summer. Initially, Manchester United’s top target was Alderweireld but Tottenham’s…
[ad_1] Chelsea desperately want Courtois to remain and sign a new contract. But the player appears determined to head to Madrid where his family are based. The goalkeeper could leave for free next summer when his contract expires. But despite that threat Express Sport understands Chelsea have rejected a £31m bid from Real Madrid for…
[ad_1] Leeds United have sold Vieira to Sampdoria for £6.7m. The deal, brokered this week, was finally confirmed by the Serie A side today. Sampdoria’s new signing comes in at roughly 16 times cheaper than Juventus’ £105m capture of Ronaldo. And the Italian minnows made light of the new deal in their announcement of Vieira…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho has made just three signings this summer – bringing in the likes of Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant – however the United boss is keen to bolster his side more before the transfer window shuts in six days time. United had been linked with a move for Leicester defender Harry Maguire…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: All the latest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid Friday, August 3 Martial back at Man Utd Anthony Martial is back at Manchester United as speculation over his future rumbles on. Martial had left United’s pre-season tour of the USA early in order to be at the…
[ad_1] Grealish is wanted at Chelsea, while Tottenham are also keen on the player. Terry, a Stamford Bridge legend, left Aston Villa at the end of last season. And the ex-England captain discussed Grealish in an instagram post when reacting to the news James Chester has been named the new Villa captain. “Congrats Skip @jameschester23…
[ad_1] Ricciardo’s future has been up in the air all season and talks over a contract extension with Red Bull have continued to stall. It was thought the Australian was wanted by fellow heavyweights Mercedes and Ferrari, but it appears he will now pen a deal with Renault. Ricciardo is supposedly fed up with living…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been linked with Besiktas powerhouse Vida after he impressed for Croatia at the World Cup, helping them reach the final. Reports claimed last month that the 29-year-old had agreed personal terms with the Merseyside giants. Liverpool are not understood to be in the market for any more signings with Jurgen Klopp happy…
[ad_1] Martial was given time off to return home to Paris for the birth of his second child last week. However, the Frenchman failed to head back the USA for the remainder of United’s tour and risked being fined by the club as a result. And manager Jose Mourinho believed his player should have returned…
[ad_1] Arsenal’s interest in Barcelona forward Dembele is well-documented with the Gunners keen to rescue him from his Nou Camp trouble. But fans are refusing to fall for one Twitter account claiming to have inside knowledge about a deal. The account, named @InsideTheSource, said: “Arsenal have arranged a meeting with Ousmane Dembele this morning as…
[ad_1] After turning down a contract extension this summer, Irving did not participate in Boston Celtics’ training camp in Las Vagas last week. However, the small guard is still recovering from a knee injury and Celtics’ assistant coach Jay Larranaga believes he is fully focussed on staying with the team, even through he would not…
[ad_1] Leeds United sacked Heckingbottom earlier this summer following a disappointing stint at the helm. Heckingbottom had only joined the club from Barnsley in February in a deal thought to be worth £500,000. But the Whites axed their man at the end of the season and replaced him with Marcelo Bielsa. Leeds take on Stoke…
[ad_1] It was initially thought the Mercedes chief was admitted to hospital after contracting the flu while on holiday in Ibiza. However, Lauda has actually been suffering from “severe lung disease” as his flu developed into pneumonia and he has been treated in Austria. Vienna General Hospital released a statement yesterday revealing the true extent…
[ad_1] Arsenal want Barcelona star Dembele to be their sixth summer signing after previous deals for Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi. So far, though, the Catalan giants have insisted the France international is not going anywhere. And football finance expert Maguire has now revealed Arsenal must overcome two issues…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho has been linked with Bayern Munich hitman Lewandowski with the transfer deadline creeping closer. The Poland international will reportedly be demanded in any swap deal for Anthony Martial, whose future at Old Trafford remains shrouded in uncertainty. And The Sun suggest Mourinho has tried to sign Lewandowski for Manchester United…
[ad_1] LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS LIVE Friday, August 3 No Fekir deal Liverpool will not be signing Nabil Fekir this summer. After a transfer collapsed before the World Cup, it was thought the Reds could launch another bid this summer. But the France international will not be moving to Anfield. The Liverpool Echo claim Fekir was…
[ad_1] The Gunners have confirmed Akpom’s departure after a lifetime career at the club. “We wish Chuba the best of luck with PAOK,” the club wrote. Akpom, 22, joined Arsenal as a kid back in 2002 and broke into the first team five years ago. However, the forward failed to fully establish himself in the…
[ad_1] United wrapped up their pre-season tour of the USA with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in their International Champions Cup clash at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami this week. Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring after 18 minutes before midfielder Herrera doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark. While Karim Benzema pulled…
[ad_1] Pedro snubbed Manchester United to sign for Chelsea from La Liga giants Barcelona back in the summer of 2015. During his time in west London, the Spain international has helped the Blues win Premier League and FA Cup titles. Pedro was being linked with a move away from Chelsea earlier this year but has…
[ad_1] Liverpool came close to signing Fekir from Lyon back in June with the 24-year-old posing in the club’s colours and conducting an interview with their in-house television channel. A move to Anfield, however, fell through with the Reds pulling the plug due to concerns over Fekir’s ongoing knee problems. Liverpool remain favourites to sign…
[ad_1] Martial left United’s pre-season tour of the United States to attend the birth of his second child but Mourinho later vented his frustrations at the Frenchman for not returning to the squad. The incident sparked waves of rumours over the 22-year-old’s future but the star hit back at his manager and revealed the reason…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has emerged as a possible option to come in for Mourinho with the United boss having appeared increasingly discontent in the Old Trafford hot-seat in recent months. A toxic pre-season has seen Mourinho consistently complain about the state of his squad despite having spent around £350million on his squad since taking over…
[ad_1] Quarterback Mike Reilly ran in the winning touchdown and passed for another as the Edmonton Eskimos won their third game in a row, emerging with a 26-19 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday. The Eskimos (5-2) started off the scoring with a rare first-quarter touchdown, as a 61-yard passing play from Reilly to…
[ad_1] The Belgian looks destined to leave Anfield this summer, however his £26million price tag has put many clubs off. Origi spent the whole of last season on loan at Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. He failed to set the world alight in Germany though, scoring just six goals in 34 appearances in all competitions. Liverpool are…
[ad_1] Kendrys Morales homered in the seventh inning to back Mike Hauschild’s impressive Blue Jays debut, and Toronto beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Thursday night. With two outs in the seventh, a runner on first base and the score tied 2-2, Morales hit a fastball from Juan Nicasio (1-6) over the wall in right-centre field.…
[ad_1] The 18-year-old signed his first professional contract with the Merseyside outfit despite interest from Juventus, Borussia Monchengladbach and Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool feared that the teenager could be lured away from Anfield and even cancelled a pre-season friendly with Gladbach having believed them to have illegally tapped up Brewster over a move to the Bundesliga.…
[ad_1] Mankind and Undertaker made history inside the cell that night as they put together perhaps the most violent bout in professional wrestling history. Taker beat Foley after throwing him from the top of the cell to the announce desk and then chokeslammed him from the top of the structure through the cage. The unforgettable…
[ad_1] The Light Blues drew 1-1 with their Croatian opponents in the Europa League second qualifying round at Ibrox Stadium following a 1-0 away win in the first contest. Nikola Katic’s second-half header put the Gers in control and while Borna Berisic ensured a nervy finale with a late deflected equaliser, Rangers sealed their progression.…
[ad_1] Canadian Denis Shapovalov was ousted in straight sets 7-6 (1), 6-3 by Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the third round of the Citi Open tennis tournament on Thursday. Shapovalov, seeded ninth in Washington, struggled with inconsistency in the first set, managing to get in just 43 per cent of his first serves but winning 68…
[ad_1] Manager Jurgen Klopp has strengthened Liverpool with the signings of Alisson, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri while Naby Keita also completed his move. They add to the likes of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk as Klopp aims to build on the success of last season. Liverpool reached the Champions League…
[ad_1] Nakamura was making a name for himself in Japan in the early 2000s many years before joining WWE and becoming one of its biggest stars. The King of Strong Style won his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 2003 and then challenged Lesnar for the same belt three years later at the Tokyo Dome. According…
[ad_1] The engraved image of Jane Austen with a quote from Pride and Prejudice which says ‘I hope I never ridicule what is wise or good.’ Last year Mr Short sparked a Willy Wonka style hunt for an etching of Jane Austen on four fivers to mark the 200th anniversary of her death which were…
[ad_1] Jacobs was the absolute favourite to stand tall in the heavily Republican county and defeated Democratic nominee Linda Haney in a strong victory following a narrow win in the Republican primary election two months ago. The new mayor told Sports Illustrated: “It’s really humbling. When you ask someone for their vote, you are asking…
[ad_1] The Croatia international has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks. Chelsea and Manchester United are chasing the 24-year-old, who is keen to quit the Bernabeu this summer. Spanish newspaper Marca yesterday claimed that Kovacic has snubbed the Red Devils due to Jose Mourinho’s negative tactics. They claimed…
[ad_1] McLeod Bethel-Thompson’s 23-yard TD strike to Armanti Edwards with one second remaining rallied the Toronto Argonauts to a stunning 42-41 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday night. Edwards’ catch capped an 11-play, 86-yard march engineered by Bethel-Thompson, who was 25-of-37 passing for 302 yards with four TDs and an interception in his first…
[ad_1] The Belgium international’s future at White Hart Lane is up in the air as he currently has 12 months left on his contract. United boss Jose Mourinho is a fan of the centre-back and first began contemplating acquiring his services in May. Spurs have the option to trigger a 12-month extension clause in the…
[ad_1] Of course Mr McMahon remains the WWE Chairman as well as CEO and is still the one running the whole company but he tends to appear very rarely on camera these days. According to Ringside News, the publisher and editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Dave Meltzer claims the wrestling supremo has WWE Chief…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: All the latest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid Friday, August 3 Mourinho boosted Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been given a boost in his hunt for a new centre-back, according to reports. The Daily Mail report that Bundesliga giants Bayern have offered United the chance…
[ad_1] Ian Poulter was annoyed upon realizing he had never finished better than 13th at Firestone, so he took a step toward doing something about it Thursday with an 8-under 62 and a one-shot lead in the Bridgestone Invitational. Tiger Woods found himself fighting his swing. He settled for a 66. Such was the difference…
[ad_1] The Colombia central defender has emerged as Jose Mourinho’s top defensive target after impressing in the World Cup, where he headed three goals from corners – one of them against England in the last-16. That boosted Mina’s profile and valuation and was in sharp contrast to his frustrations at the Nou Camp where he…
[ad_1] Ambrose sustained a serious tricep injury last December during a Six-Man Tag Team Match that saw him teaming up with Rollins as well as Jason Jordan. WWE made it look like he suffered the knock when the winning trio of Sheamus, Cesaro and Samoa Joe attacked him backstage but it seems like he was…
[ad_1] Chelsea legend Lampard leads Derby for the first time against Clement’s Reading tonight as the Championship season starts. The former England midfielder played under Clement when the Reading manager was part of the coaching staff at Stamford Bridge. Clement said: “I had 16, 17 years working at youth level, did all the licenses, was…
[ad_1] UFC News – TJ Dillashaw slammed by Cody Garbrandt Former UFC men’s bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has branded his old Team Alpha Male colleague TJ Dillashaw ‘classless’ ahead of their UFC 227 rematch. “He’s classless, that’s TJ, he’s always been like that,” Garbrandt said of Dillashaw during the UFC 227 open workouts. “That’s who…
[ad_1] Bonucci, 31, won six Serie A titles in seven years in Turin but controversially made the move to Milan for a reported fee of £40million last summer. Meanwhile, Italy defender Caldara has left Juve to join the Rossoneri in a straight swap for Bonucci with Higuain initially joining on loan. Milan will pay £16million…
[ad_1] The Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Jeff Skinner in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes in a move that continues an off-season roster shake-up for both teams. The Hurricanes acquired prospect forward Cliff Pu and three draft picks, including a second-round selection in 2019, in the trade completed Thursday night. The Hurricanes also acquired Buffalo’s…
[ad_1] Hudson-Odoi, who will not be 18 until November, has been given the chance by new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri to stake his claim in this pre-season campaign – and the youngster has grabbed it with both hands. Hudson-Odoi, one of the stars of England Under-17 World Cup winning campaign last year, has been a…
[ad_1] Can the Yankees catch the Red Sox? The New York outfit currently sit second place in the American League East behind their rivals, who have opened up a 5½-game margin in the division. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said: “No, I don’t like our position. “I want to be where they’re sitting right now.…
[ad_1] Courtois has told friends he is desperate for the move to Real to go through but Chelsea feel the price they are being offered for one of the best goalkeepers in the world is derisively low, even though he has only one year remaining on his contract. But crucially, Chelsea have been unable to…
[ad_1] The CrossFit Games are taking place this month and many competitors have entered into the runnings to be dubbed the fittest alive. Created to “test, not train” the CrossFit Games are held with the intention of putting entrants through their paces. Much like the workout regime of the same name, the CrossFit games are…
[ad_1] Martial’s future at Manchester United is in major doubt with just a week left in the transfer window. United boss Jose Mourinho is prepared to let Martial leave but the club do not want to sell him to a Premier League team. As a result, Bayern Munich have been heavily linked with Martial but…
[ad_1] The British forward signed a monster four-year deal with the Lakers worth a reported $72m that raised eyebrows across the league in the summer of 2016 after leaving the Miami Heat during free agency. He made 59 appearances for the 16-time NBA champions the following year, averaging 7.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game…
[ad_1] But the Clarets were made to work hard by Aberdeen before clinching a Europa League third qualifying round tie with Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir. Midfielder Cork broke the deadlock with a header from sub Charlie Taylor’s pinpoint cross in the 101st minute after Derek McInnes’ team had taken their Premier League opponents to extra-time.…
[ad_1] Johnny Manziel isn’t looking to take the Canadian Football League by storm, he just wants to get the Montreal Alouettes winning again. The former NFL quarterback who is trying to get his career back on track will make his first CFL start when the Alouettes (1-5) play host to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-4) on…
[ad_1] The Ivory Coast international has been heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent weeks. Chelsea, Everton and Tottenham are said to be chasing the winger, who impressed under Roy Hodgson last season. And according to the Daily Mirror, the Blues have won the race to sign Zaha. They say the…
[ad_1] A city report has found a dozen sporting events have by-passed Calgary because its facilities are inadequate. Not getting those competitions to land here has cost the city’s economy $10 million from the participants alone. There could have also been additional spending by spectators, family members and by organizers if those events had been held…
[ad_1] Willian was keen on leaving Chelsea at the end of last season after his relationship with head coach Antonio Conte broke down. However, Conte has now been relieved of his duties and replaced by Maurizio Sarri. Following his post-World Cup break, Willian reported late to Chelsea training citing passport issues. Manchester United have been…
[ad_1] The big thing missing for Minjee Lee in her impressive season is a strong performance at a major championship. She might get it at the Women’s British Open. The No. 8-ranked Australian shot a 7-under 65, including a right-to-left putt for eagle from 25 feet on the par-5 15th hole, to lead by one…
[ad_1] Manchester United have made three transfers this summer with Lee Grant, Fred and Diogo Dalot arriving at Old Trafford. Mourinho is keen to make two more additions to the squad in a bid to mount a stronger campaign in the Premier League and Champions League. But the United boss is resigned to just one…
[ad_1] William Nylander made it clear he wants to stay in Toronto for the long haul. Now it’s up to the restricted free agent’s representatives and Maple leafs general manager Kyle Dubas to make it happen. On hand Wednesday night to lend his support to the Smashfest ping-pong tournament, Nylander said his preference is to…
[ad_1] Grealish has been linked with a move to Tottenham for the majority of the transfer window. However, Chelsea has emerged as a potential destination for the 22-year-old in the last 24 hours. Mariner understands Grealish has improved both on and off the pitch in the year or so at Aston Villa. But he cannot…
[ad_1] A statement on ManUtd.com said: “The 22-year-old prospect was heavily involved throughout Tour 2018, presented by Aon, but the arrival of Lee Grant has facilitated a temporary spell away from Old Trafford in order to obtain regular first-team football. “It represents a second stint in the Primeira Liga after his previous success with Belenenses…
[ad_1] The Villa star has been heavily linked with a move away from the Midlands this summer. Tottenham were leading the race to sign Grealish, 22, however, Chelsea have now emerged as joint-favourites to sign the attacking midfielder. The Premier League big boys could make a £20m bid for Grealish in the coming days, however,…
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames have placed assistant captain Troy Brouwer on unconditional waivers with the intention of buying out the remaining two years of his contract. The move was announced by the team Thursday and will save the Flames $3 million US in space under the salary cap in each of the next two seasons.…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner. Mina only joined Barcelona on a five-and-a-half-year deal in January this year. However, he failed to nail down a starting spot and has already been linked with a move away. Manchester United are keen on Mina and reportedly planning a…
[ad_1] Chelsea forward Willian has been spotted training with his Blues team-mates at Cobham this afternoon as the Blues gear up for the Community Shield. The Brazilian forward had been enjoying an extended post-World Cup holiday after his side reached the quarter-finals in Russia. However, the 29-year-old has now linked up with his team-mates and…
[ad_1] Ramsey’s current deal at Arsenal expires at the end of the upcoming season. The Welshman confirmed talks are continuing with the club and his agent but an agreement is yet to be found. It is a similar scenario for Arsenal, who entered last season with two of their star players, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut…
[ad_1] Kohli ended doubts over his ability to score runs in England by leading a great fightback by the tourists on day two of the first Test at Edgbaston. After scoring just 134 runs in the Test series back in 2014, the India captain surpassed that tally in one innings today with 149. India were…
[ad_1] The Croatia international, who is keen to quit the Bernabeu, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks. Spanish newspaper Marca yesterday claimed that Kovacic has snubbed United due to Mourinho’s negative tactics. They claimed the Red Devils had made a £53m (€60m) bid for the 24-year-old. However, according…
[ad_1] The Humboldt Broncos’ new goalie wanted a way to remember the members of the team whose last season was cut tragically short when he steps onto the rink at the Elgar Petersen Arena for the team’s upcoming season. “Getting to honour all the members that passed away is something I wanted in a clean and…
[ad_1] Manchester United are in the market for a new centre-back this summer. Three players clearly on their shortlist are Leicester and England star Harry Maguire, as well as Mina and Alderweireld. Reports on Wednesday claimed United had focused their attentions on signing Barcelona ace Mina. But today it has emerged Spurs are willing to…
[ad_1] All eyes will be on Johnny Manziel when he makes his CFL debut for the Montreal Alouettes on Friday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has attracted plenty of media attention on both sides of the border as he attempts to resurrect his career. Manziel began the season with the Ticats…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip Thursday, August 2 Anthony Martial/Willian swap deal Manchester United swapping Anthony Martial for Chelsea winger Willian would be a great piece of business by Jose Mourinho, says Steve Nicol. Both Martial and Willian are keen to leave their respective clubs this summer. Martial…
[ad_1] The young men vying for a spot on Canada’s junior hockey team know their coach’s storied legacy. They know Tim Hunter spent 15 seasons playing in the NHL as an enforcer in Calgary, Quebec, Vancouver and San Jose. They know he won a Stanley Cup with the Flames in 1989, an entire decade before…
[ad_1] Januzaj came through the Manchester United academy, making his debut in 2013 under David Moyes and scoring twice in his first Premier League start. But the Belgium international fell out of favour under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho then deemed him surplus to requirements, leading to his sale to Sociedad in 2017 for…
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens scored the third-least amount of goals last season and finished fourth from the bottom in the league’s standings. But recently-acquired winger Max Domi is hopeful next year’s team can find the back of the net with greater frequency, especially if he can have a bounce-back campaign of his own. “I think,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol. Both Martial and Willian are keen to leave their respective clubs this summer. Martial has not returned to Manchester United’s pre-season tour following the birth of his son last week. Whereas reports claim Willian has returned late to Chelsea training.…
[ad_1] REAL MADRID TRANSFER NEWS LIVE Thursday, August 2 Real Madrid done deal Real Madrid have signed Getafe youngster Ayoub Abou on a free transfer. Los Blancos came to an agreement with Getafe to cancel Abou’s contract, despite him having only joined the La Liga minnows last month. The 20-year-old’s agency confirmed the deal on…
[ad_1] Liverpool stars endured an exhausting training session as part of their pre-season camp in Evian-les-Bains, France. Jurgen Klopp kept a close eye on his flock of superstars as they performed a series of unusual workout routines in the blazing sun. Mohamed Salah was in high spirits despite the rigorous drills, but the players were…
[ad_1] Triathlon events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be staged on the large man-made island of Odaiba in Tokyo Bay and will start early in the morning to counter the heat that is expected in the Japanese capital. Tokyo Games organizers and the International Triathlon Union on Thursday revealed plans for the individual triathlons,…
[ad_1] The Gunners are in the midst of a summer overhaul as they look to freshen up their squad for new head coach Unai Emery. And a cluster of players might head for the exit door before the transfer window slams shut next week. Arsenal are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Danny Welbeck,…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch action from the Little League Baseball Canadian Championship in Mirabel, Que. Live action begins on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET. Live-streaming coverage of round-robin games will feature play-by-play commentary from CBC Sports’ Matthew Cullen, who will be joined by analyst and former Montreal Expos broadcaster Tom…
[ad_1] Manuel Pellegrini is overseeing a revolution at West Ham following a flurry of big-money signings this summer – but the spending may not be over just yet. Felipe Anderson, Issa Diop and Andriy Yarmolenko are among the high-profile signings, while Jack Wilshere joined from Arsenal on a free transfer. Maxi Gomez is one of…
[ad_1] If you needed a reminder of what baseball means to Montreal, look no further than Vladimir Guerrero Sr.’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame this past weekend. The Dominican-born right-fielder spent his first eight Major League seasons in the city, the last great Montreal Expo in a line that had its share. Guerrero…
[ad_1] Chelsea take on Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday. The Blues are hoping to keep off the Maurizio Sarri era with a trophy at Wembley. But City dominated English football last season and will want to add the Community Shield to their growing hoard of trophies. Neither Pep Guardiola nor Sarri have…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah took the Fantasy Premier League world by storm in 2017/18, racking up an all-time record-breaking 303 points – but you shouldn’t pick him this season. The Liverpool star was valued at £9.0m in FPL when he joined the Reds last year, but his value has skyrocketed after lifting the Golden Boot in…
[ad_1] It was claimed this week that the 35-year-old hitman could link up with his former England team-mate Gerrard in Glasgow. But addressing rumours linking him to Rangers, Defoe said: “I saw some of that, but again, that’s just something I’ve always had. “Even when I’ve been at clubs and played every game, you’ll always…
[ad_1] That is according to French newspaper L’Equipe, who claim the Toon have entered the battle for Maolida’s signature. Newcastle have struggled to get transfers over the line this summer and Rafa Benitez has cut a frustrated figure. The Spaniard said on Wednesday that he had “no idea” what transfers might come through. “I said…
[ad_1] That’s according to Allianz Arena chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who says he was made aware of Ronaldo’s availability by his agent, Jorge Mendes. Cristiano Ronaldo hinted after May’s Champions League final win over Liverpool that he was considering calling time on his Real Madrid career. And he followed through with his desires last month by…
[ad_1] That is according to ex-United star Wes Brown. Mina, 23, is close to joining Manchester United, with the club having agreed terms with the player. All that is required now is for United and Barcelona to settle on a transfer fee, which could be around £35.5m. Mina scored three goals at the World Cup…
[ad_1] Manchester United have so far laboured in the transfer market this summer. The Red Devils have spent £70m on Diogo Dalot and Fred, while Lee Grant has arrived on a free transfer. Mourinho has cut a frustrated figure on United’s pre-season tour of the USA and said he wants two more players at least,…
[ad_1] Tight end Gronkowski has been alongside Brady ever since he was drafted to the Patriots in 2010. The due connected for their 12th postseason touchdown during the Super Bowl defeat to Philadelphia Eagles – an NFL joint record. WHO DO THE PATRIOTS FACE 2018? FULL SCHEDULE HERE They have come a long way from…
[ad_1] Koscielny is under contract at Arsenal for another two seasons but believes this will be his last deal in north London. The defender is out injured until next year so will miss the start to life under Unai Emery. Arsenal have signed Sokratis Papastathopoulos and have handed Calum Chambers a new contract. Emery remains…
[ad_1] Manchester United want to sign Mina with just one week remaining of the Premier League’s transfer window. The Colombian centre-back is tipped to leave Barcelona, who want to free up space in one of the three non-EU spots in their squad. A move to Old Trafford appeals to the player, whose agent has spoken…
[ad_1] Mourinho has been chasing a defender all summer and had been linked with Toby Alderweireld and Harry Maguire. But Manchester United failed to do deals with either and have shifted their focus onto Mina. And, according to the Sun, Mourinho has given a move for the Barcelona defender the green light. Mourinho is still…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Roma midfielder Stefano Impallomeni as the Juventus striker closes in on a move to AC Milan. Higuain emerged as a target for Chelsea even before Maurizio Sarri was announced as Antonio Conte’s replacement at Stamford Bridge. But Milan were alerted by Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus pushing the 30-year-old to…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola will be delighted with Manchester City’s summer transfer business so far after a relatively peaceful summer for the Premier League champions. Riyad Mahrez is the only major incoming transfer with his £60million fee smashing the club’s transfer record. The Algerian star had been angling for a move away from Leicester City ever…
[ad_1] NBA TRADE news – the latest gossip from the basketball world. Embiid eyes stardom Joel Embiid claims he doesn’t care that the Sixers missed out on trades for LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George – because he wants to get better than all of them. The Sixers were in the hunt for new…
[ad_1] Barcelona emerged as suitors of Pogba on Wednesday amid conflicting reports in Spain and Italy. Barca director Eric Abidal denied claims made by newspaper Tuttosport that he held a secret meeting with Pogba in Beverly Hills. But Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim Abidal’s denial left plenty of clues that Barca are interested in the…
[ad_1] Mane joined the Reds from Southampton two years ago in a move which saw the club splash out £34million on his signature. The forward has emerged as one of Jurgen Klopp’s key players – he scored 20 goals last term including a hat-trick against Porto in the Champions League. While he still has three…
[ad_1] Meyer, 22, has passed a medical and agreed a huge £170,000-a-week contract to move to Selhurst Park. Palace have snapped him up on a free after Meyer ran down the remainder of his contract at Schalke last season. However, no announcement has been made as Palace have yet to get international clearance for the…
[ad_1] English clubs have until August 9 to buy players while clubs abroad can swoop until August 31. Both Courtois and team-mate Eden Hazard have interested Real Madrid, who will therefore have until the end of the month to get them signed. While Chelsea insiders insist Hazard is going nowhere it could be a different…
[ad_1] Modric emerged as a surprise transfer target of Serie A giants Inter earlier this week. The midfielder, named Player of the Tournament at the World Cup this summer, is a key member of Real Madrid’s side. But with Julen Lopetegui now in charge at the Bernabeu, Croatia star Modric appears keen to jump ship.…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip below Thursday 2 August Chelsea to hijack Jack Grealish deal Chelsea are looking to hijack Tottenham’s move for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, a report claims. The playmaker has been heavily linked with Spurs over the transfer window after helping Villa to the…
[ad_1] The Magpies have signed Ki Sung-yueng and Fabian Schar this summer but Benitez has been calling for more to be spent to keep up with their Premier League rivals. There has been speculation lately of a swap deal involving West Brom striker Salomon Rondon and Dwight Gayle but the proposed switch appears to have…
[ad_1] The 22-year-old spent the previous campaign on loan with Valencia, making 29 appearances that included one goal and five assists. He featured heavily on United’s pre-season tour of the USA this summer and impressed fans with his performances, particularly against Liverpool and Real Madrid. Pereira will now be hoping he’s done enough to earn…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Liverpool man turned ESPN pundit Steve Nicol. Lukaku is cutting his holiday short to join up with Manchester United ahead of schedule. It comes after the Red Devils struggled during their pre-season tour of America, winning just one of their games in 90 minutes. Lukaku moved to Old Trafford…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been strongly linked with Maguire, who enjoyed an excellent World Cup for England. A number of defensive options are understood to have been presented to Mourinho this summer and his preference is the Leicester defender. However, the Foxes have made clear they are unwilling to sell the former Hull centre-back and…
[ad_1] Alexander-Arnold has finally joined up with Liverpool’s pre-season training after his holiday. It came later than usual after England progressed to the semi-finals of the World Cup, only to be beaten by Croatia. While Alexander-Arnold was in Russia and then resting, club manager Jurgen Klopp was busy in the transfer market. He signed Fabinho,…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is adamant he wants to sign two more players and is currently in a transfer stand-off with Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. United have made their priority to sign a centre-half. Leicester’s Harry Maguire had been a top target, but United’s interest appears to have cooled and so they have turned…
[ad_1] Kelleher joined up with the Reds squad on their pre-season tour this summer with new signing Alisson on an extended break following the World Cup. He made five appearances for the U23 side last season but will be hoping his summer experience will help push him towards a bigger role for the upcoming campaign.…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Steve Nicol who expects his former club to be competing alongside Manchester City. Liverpool have regularly been criticised for their lack of star talent beyond their core of players. However manager Jurgen Klopp has spent wisely this summer bringing Fabinho, Alisson, Xherdan Shaqiri to Anfield while Naby Keita also completed…
[ad_1] Emery has already made five signings with Arsenal this summer as he seeks to help them push for the Premier League title next term. Nzonzi has been linked with a move to the Gunners as Emery seeks to add more steel to his midfield. With Aaron Ramsey’s future up in the air as he…
[ad_1] Owens will take on Strowman for his Money in the Bank briefcase on August 19 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. KO took to Twitter and shared a photo of the Universal Championship he won two years ago and became the second superstar to ever hold the title. The former Intercontinental Champion…
[ad_1] The ECB are understood to have allocated a whopping £40million-a-year budget for their beleaguered Hundred competition. That works out at well over £1m a day being spent on a 33-day tournament starting in 2020 for which the format is still being worked out and the eight teams a long way from being named. The…
[ad_1] UFC News – Conor McGregor gives Khabib Nurmagomedov fight update Conor McGregor has revealed his grudge match with Khabib Nurmagomedov is close to coming to fruition. “It’s not official, but we’re close,” ‘Th Notorious’ told TMZ. McGregor is hoping his bout with Nurmagomedov will take place by year’s end, adding: “I believe so –…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate has been warned not to expect top-level Premier League money if he agrees to a new contract to remain England manager until at least the 2022 World Cup. After Southgate guided England to the World Cup semi-finals in Russia, FA chiefs want to reward him with a new deal beyond 2020. But…
[ad_1] Josef Martinez thrilled another record crowd in Atlanta by scoring in the Major League Soccer all-star game, but Italian powerhouse Juventus prevailed on penalty kicks after the match ended in a 1-1 draw Wednesday night. Juventus scored on all five of its penalties before 72,317, winning when Mattia De Sciglio drilled one into the…
[ad_1] Ramsey is out of contract at the Emirates next summer and recent reports have suggested Barca are interested in taking the midfielder to Spain. Having lost Jack Wilshere on a free this summer, the Gunners are believed to be reluctant to see Ramsey do the same. The 27-year-old has shone at the Emirates since…
[ad_1] Lesnar will defend the Universal Championship against Reigns on August 19 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. However, the bout doesn’t have a lot of fan investment as viewers are frustrated with the champion’s extremely limited part-time schedule and the challenger gets constantly booed even though he performs as a babyface (good…
[ad_1] Robson was part of the Burnley squad that won the Division 1 title and qualified for Europe (Image: GETTY) Yet whatever happens against Aberdeen in the second leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie tonight, it is hard to imagine Sean Dyche’s side matching the club’s great European Cup adventure of 1960-61.…
[ad_1] The two-time Wimbledon champion took the opening set on a tiebreak after both players held their first five service games before exchanging breaks. Level at 4-4 in the tie-break, Murray went on to take the final three points. Edmund hit back taking the second set 6-1 in just 35 minutes to level the match…
[ad_1] Lampard’s Rams get the new Championship season underway at Reading in tomorrow’s televised clash. The former Chelsea and England midfielder and TV pundit admits management has brought a new “intensity” to his life. He is having to contain his excitement now his competitive juices are starting to flow following an 18-month sabbatical after retiring…
[ad_1] Lesnar carried on with the same schedule even when he won the WWE Championship four years ago and still does the exact same thing even though he is the Universal Champion. Therefore, every appearance The Beast makes is considered a special occasion as the fans also get to see RAW’s premier title. According to…
[ad_1] Willian has been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Manchester United have been closely connected with Jose Mourinho eager to reunite with the Brazilian. Barcelona are also monitoring Willian and have had three bids rejected. However, when pressed about Willian’s future after Chelsea’s penalty shoot-out defeat to Arsenal in…
[ad_1] Canadian Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round of the Citi Open with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday. Shapovalov, seeded ninth in Washington, flirted with disaster for much of the match, dropping the first set and falling behind 4-1 in the third before rallying to win in two…
[ad_1] Liverpool have splashed out £175m on new arrrivals this summer to help Klopp build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title. Having already spent £75m on Virgil van Djik in January, Liverpool’s total spending has reached a whopping £250m this year. During Klopp’s time at the helm, Liverpool have lost the…
[ad_1] Sean Manaea pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Jonathan Lucroy drove in four runs and the Oakland Athletics completed a season sweep of Toronto, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Wednesday. The A’s won all seven games between the two teams this year for their first season sweep of the Blue Jays. Franklin…
[ad_1] Footage has emerged of Woodward shuffling through the mixed zone after Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid in pre-season. The executive vice-chairman made a beeline for United boss Mourinho, who he gave a warm handshake to. They then exchanged words for 20 seconds before Mourinho walked off after Woodward patted him on the…
[ad_1] Ohio State has placed coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave while it investigates claims that his wife knew about allegations of domestic violence against an assistant coach years before he was fired last week. Courtney Smith gave an interview to Stadium and provided text messages to former ESPN reporter Brett McMurphy between her…
[ad_1] And the Clarets boss insists he is not jealous of similar-sized clubs who have splashed the cash. Dyche worked miracles on the smallest budget in the top flight to, guide Burnley into seventh spot in the Premier League and their first European campaign for more than half a century. But that success could come…
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[ad_1] Higuain had been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea with Maurizio Sarri eager to bolster his strikeforce. It was initially thought that were the Blues to sign the Argentine hitman, it could force Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud out of Stamford Bridge. But Milan look to have won the race, with Higuain touching…
[ad_1] Murray takes on Kyle Edmund in Washington this evening in a second-round clash, following the Scot’s opening three-set win against Mackenzie McDonald. British No 1 Edmund is hoping to continue climbing the rankings with a strong showing at the Citi Open and he received a bye in the first round. Murray spent a year…
[ad_1] Cook, 21, caught the eye of Pochettino after establishing himself as a regular in Eddie Howe’s first team last season. The Spurs manager is ready to test Bournemouth’s resolve to keep Cook, who has two years left on his contract, with a bid. Cherries captain Simon Francis says it would take a big fee…
[ad_1] James, 33, penned a four-year contract with the Lakers worth a staggering £116m last month, a deal which saw him become the second-highest paid player in the NBA. The four-time NBA MVP opted against signing a new contract with his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers in order to seek a new challenge on the west coast.…
[ad_1] Chelsea took the lead in the fifth minute when Antonio Rudiger headed in from a corner. But Arsenal equalised through Alexandre Lacazette with virtually the last kick of the match. In the penalty shootout, Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s penalty was saved by Petr Cech and Alex Iwobi scored to win for Arsenal. Here’s what we learned…
[ad_1] Wilder was hoping to fight Joshua in a massive unification bout later this year but negotiations broke down when the WBA forced the Brit to fight mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin. A date of April 13 next year has been booked at Wembley Stadium for the pair to meet, if they can somehow come to…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow all the latest news and gossip Wednesday 1 August Villa join Mina battle? Aston Villa have joined the race for Barcelona star Yerry Mina, according to Italian outlet Transfer Market Web. Mina has been the subject of interest from Manchester United and Everton in recent week following his World…
[ad_1] Thiem is widely expected to be Nadal’s heir on clay after impressing with some top performances at the French Open – including reaching the final this season, where he lost to the Spaniard. The Austrian is currently gearing up for the US Open by playing at the Citi Open in Washington this week. And…
[ad_1] Ramsey was named in central midfield by Arsenal boss Unai Emery and was pictured all smiles prior to kick-off but shortly before the match started it was announced he had been replaced by young star Emile Smith Rowe. With just 10 days before Arsenal start their Premier League season against Manchester City, an injury…
[ad_1] Rising star Felix Auger-Aliassime is among five Canadians who earned a wild-card berth into next week’s Rogers Cup. Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday the final five wild-card recipients for the tennis tournaments in Toronto and Montreal. Joining Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime in Toronto for the men’s tournament are 2013 Rogers Cup semifinalist Vasek Pospisil of Vancouver…
[ad_1] Kovacic has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. However, reports claim the Croatia international is concerned Jose Mourinho’s style would not suit him. Mourinho has often been criticised for his defensive approach to matches since arriving at Old Trafford in 2016. Nicol says it is time for Mourinho to change…
[ad_1] The former world No 2 has also compared the Spaniard to Cristiano Ronaldo, while reflecting on an infamous defeat to Roger Federer at Wimbledon. Nadal’s uncle, Miguel Angel Nadal, played over 200 games for the La Liga giants in the 1990s and his nephew was apparently close to following in his footstep. But instead,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol. Mignolet’s future at Anfield is in doubt following the world-record arrival of Brazil stopper Alisson last month. The Belgian was second choice to Simon Mignolet for the second half of last season, so could now find himself further down the…
[ad_1] The success of Samuel Girard and his Canadian short track teammates at the Winter Olympics earlier this year has fueled former Canadian speed skater Éric Bédard’s excitement of overseeing the men’s squad. On Wednesday, Speed Skating Canada announced the appointment of the three-time Olympian as national head coach, effective Aug. 13. “We saw the…
[ad_1] Arsenal and Chelsea go head-to-head in tonight’s International Champions Cup clash in Dublin. Unai Emery’s side have enjoyed mixed success in the competition having followed up their 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid with a thumping 5-1 victory over a depleted Paris St-Germain. Chelsea, meanwhile, have just two pre-season fixtures under their belts with a…
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[ad_1] Martial was given permission by Manchester United to leave their training camp in America and attend the birth of his second child. With an inexperienced squad at his disposal, United boss Jose Mourinho has not hidden his dissatisfaction at Martial not returning to the US. But Martial has hit back at Mourinho, revealing his…
[ad_1] When teams gather this week in Mirabel, Que. to begin the 2018 Little League Canadian Championship, there’s no question who the heavy favourite will be. Teams representing British Columbia have won the last 12 of 13 national titles and will once again look to swing for the fences when the ball starts flying Thursday morning. It’s…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have remained quiet in the transfer window by their standards and Los Blancos chiefs are on the lookout for a marquee signing following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to Juventus. Reports in Spain suggest new boss Loptegui is keen to promote Marco Asensio into a more attacking role in his side, helping to fill…
[ad_1] A lawyer for ex-Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna says his client won’t be in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon when the 23-year-old’s assault case related to an alleged domestic incident is before a court. Domenic Basile says he’ll represent the Mexican baseball player, who was arrested in May, at the hearing. The Blue Jays traded Osuna to…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip Wednesday, August 1 N’Golo Kante to PSG French champions PSG are ready to break the bank to sign Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante. The battling midfielder, who was pivotal in helping France win the 2018 World Cup, has been offered a new and lucrative…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp. Spurs and Burnley are the only two teams in the Premier League yet to make any new additions this summer. And with the window shutting in just eight days time, some Tottenham supporters are worried about the lack of business. But Redknapp has eased…
[ad_1] Following his £65million move from Roma, Alisson missed Liverpool’s week-long tour of America as he rested after the World Cup. But the Brazil No 1 has linked up his new team-mates for the first time at their training camp in France this week. And Klopp says he is ready to throw the world’s most…
[ad_1] Konta tore through the 23-time Grand Slam winner in just 52 minutes to book her place in round two in San Jose. Williams, a losing finalist at Wimbledon last month, won the opening game of the match but then lost the next 12 in a row to beat her previous worse score of 6-1,…
[ad_1] Real Madrid transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu Wednesday, August 1 Mateo Kovacic to manchester United Manchester United have launched a bid for Real Madrid outcast Mateo Kovacic, but the Croatia international has rejected Jose Mourinho’s advances. That’s according to Spanish publication Marca, who claim United offered £52million for the…
[ad_1] The start of the African track and field championships in Nigeria was delayed Wednesday after hundreds of athletes were stranded at an airport, some for three days when they were left to sleep on the floor as they waited for a connecting flight to the host city. Those who did get on a plane…
[ad_1] Ramsey has entered the final year of his contract at Arsenal. Negotiations are continuing but there is no clue the Welshman is close to putting pen to paper on a new deal. Arsenal may be keen to offload Ramsey if he does not re-sign to prevent them losing him for free next summer. Chelsea…
[ad_1] The Toronto Wolfpack will open and close the playoffs on the road, hosting Super League sides Widnes and Hull Kingston Rovers in the middle of their push to win promotion to the top tier of English rugby league. The transatlantic Wolfpack, which finished first in the second-tier Betfred Championship with a 20-2-1 record, opens…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Lewandowski is keen on a move away from Bayern Munich, despite manager Niko Kovac stating the striker will stay put. Reports on Tuesday claimed Chelsea want to sign the Poland international before the window shuts on August 9. But…
[ad_1] Kevin Durant will not want to leave the Golden State Warriors in 2019 for one main reason, claims the New York Times’ Marc Stein. There has been some speculation suggesting Durant signing a two-year deal this summer – with a player-option for the final year – means he intends to leave the team in…
[ad_1] Martial started United’s first two friendlies before telling Jose Mourinho he would be leaving for the birth of his second child. But the 22-year-old hasn’t returned since in a situation that has left Mourinho seething. He expressed his annoyance after the penultimate match of the tour against Liverpool by saying “he should be here,…
[ad_1] Manchester United want Bale – you know the story. The Red Devils have spent much of the summer pursuing the Wales international but, with Real Madrid no longer dancing to Cristiano Ronaldo’s tune, it is not going to happen. Alternatives have arisen. It is understood that Jose Mourinho is determined to bring in Ivan…
[ad_1] Chelsea are in the market for new recruits with just over a week to go until the transfer window slams shut until January. Bernard is one of the players in their sights as they seek to add to the captures of Jorginho and Rob Green. Signing the Brazil international is an enticing prospect given…
[ad_1] Lauda has not been seen at the last two Grands Prix. The Mercedes chief and F1 icon, 69, usually works with the team during race weekends. But reports in Austria have today confirmed why he was missing from the German and Hungarian Grands Prix. According to Austrian TV channel oe24, Lauda has been in…
[ad_1] Chirivella has spent the past five years on the books at Anfield and was included in Jurgen Klopp’s squad for this summer’s pre-season tour. Shortly after the Spaniard featured against Manchester United over the weekend it was revealed a fee had been agreed for him to join Rosenborg. Chirivella was subsequently allowed to skip…
[ad_1] Manchester United continue to be linked with Real Madrid players despite missing out on Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos this summer. The Red Devils have just eight days to conclude their transfer business and Jose Mourinho, whose anger is threatening to boil over, wants two new recruits. It is understood Manchester United want a…
[ad_1] Ramsey is coming into his 11th season with Arsenal and is a candidate for the captaincy under new manager Unai Emery. His future is the subject of plenty of speculation though with less than 12 months left to run on his current contract. Arsenal have been tipped to cash-in on Ramsey if an agreement…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor ‘announces’ return Conor McGregor has seemingly announced his return to UFC. Last week, the promotion’s former featherweight and lightweight champion was cleared to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon after avoiding a serious punishment for his actions at the UFC 223 media day in Brooklyn. And in pictures on his Twitter…
[ad_1] Chelsea signed Morata from Real Madrid last summer, with the Spain international arriving as a replacement for Diego Costa. However, the 25-year-old endured a difficult first season in the Premier League, scoring just 15 goals from 48 appearances. And that has led to Spanish newspaper El Confidential claiming Morata has offered himself back to…
[ad_1] The Reds are spending five days in Evian as Jurgen Klopp puts his players through their paces before another pre-season fixture this weekend. Liverpool take on Napoli in Dublin on Saturday before their final warm-up game against Torino at Anfield ahead of the new Premier League season. But before the new season has even…
[ad_1] Manchester United are frantically pursuing transfers with the deadline just eight days away. Witsel, meanwhile, is keen to return to Europe having spent the past year in China with Tianjin Quanjian. And German newspaper Bild claim Manchester United have now sensationally been offered the chance to sign the 29-year-old. At the moment, the Red…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow all the latest news and gossip Rugani fee agreed Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £36m fee with Juventus for Daniele Rugani. Rugani shot to the top of Maurizio Sarri’s list of defensive targets even before the Chelsea boss was announced as Antonio Conte’s successor. And a lengthy pursuit has…
[ad_1] Chelsea star Courtois is on Real Madrid’s list of transfer targets with his future shrouded in uncertainty. The Belgium international’s contract expires next summer and, despite Chelsea’s attempts to tie him down to an extension, a parting of the ways could be on the cards. And the Sun say Chelsea have been told by…
[ad_1] The transfer window each summer is a manic period for many Premier League and Football League clubs. Deals have to be done within a specific time frame and managers are desperately hunting for new recruits. The summer transfer window comes when squads are only just reforming after their holidays – making recruitment harder for…
[ad_1] Strike sensation Reo Griffiths has snubbed the chance to stay at Spurs and is set to sign a long-term deal with Lyon. The 19-year-old is due to be having a medical in the French city on Thursday afternoon. Griffiths is seen as one of the most exciting young English strikers to have emerged in…
[ad_1] Real Madrid transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu Wednesday, August 1 Thibaut Courtois ultimatium Thibaut Courtois has reportedly told Chelsea he will not sign a new deal with the club and will walk away for free next year unless they sell him this summer. The Sun claim Courtois is refusing…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho has been tipped to leave the club with the 55-year-old’s doom and gloom mood threatening to derail their Premier League campaign. The 55-year-old has made little attempt to disguise his discontent with Old Trafford life, with his relationship with Ed Woodward worsening as a result. And The Sun say some…
[ad_1] England and India begin their much-anticipated Test series at Edgbaston with views differing on the inclusion of Adil Rashid in the hosts’ side. Rashid signed a white-ball only contract for Yorkshire in February though shone in the recent ODI series against India. That forced selector Ed Smith’s hand as he gave the 30-year-old a…
[ad_1] At least that’s what Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri has suggested when asked about the in-demand midfielder’s future. Milinkovic-Savic is one of the hottest properties in the world this summer with a cluster of top clubs keeping close tabs on him. Champions League regulars Real, Juventus, Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have all…
[ad_1] Chelsea star Kante has been linked with PSG and Barcelona transfers this summer on the back of his fine World Cup showing. The France international helped Didier Deschamps’ side win the tournament, starting and starring in every match. However, despite links to PSG, Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona believe Abramovich has decided not…
[ad_1] Barcelona transfer news LIVE Wednesday, August 1 Man Utd swoop in for Yerry Mina Manchester United have contacted Barcelona about a possible move for Yerry Mina, according to Spanish publication Sport. The Red Devils had been targeting moves for Harry Maguire or Toby Alderweireld, but they have been put off by the high asking…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Tottenham are both interested in signing Bale. United have tracked the Wales superstar ever since he entered the scene at Tottenham. Spurs themselves have always hoped they could re-sign Bale should he consider a move back to the Premier League. Bale himself threw his Real Madrid future into question after the…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho wanted to sign Perisic a year ago, only for Ed Woodward to refuse to stump up the cash. Now, on the back of the Inter Milan forward impressing at the World Cup in Russia with three goals from seven outings, interest has again been reignited. It is understood the 29-year-old…
[ad_1] The Catalan club are believed to be weighing up an approach for Mignolet as they look to replace outgoing No 2 Jasper Cillessen. The Dutchman had been linked to Liverpool earlier this summer, as well as Arsenal, having grown frustrated at a lack of first-team football at the Nou Camp. And the Daily Mail…
[ad_1] United beat the European champions 2-1 in Miami thanks to goals from Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera. Karim Benzema pulled one back for Real just before the break but despite their dominance in the second half, United held on to finish out their USA tour with a win. Mourinho has reportedly been on the…
[ad_1] Khris Davis smacked his 29th home run among three hits Tuesday night, powering the Oakland Athletics to a 6-2 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Right-hander Trevor Cahill (3-2) limited the Blue Jays to two runs in six innings and the Oakland bullpen cleaned up with three innings of one-hit relief, helping the…
[ad_1] The Chilean has been impressive on United’s pre-season tour of the United States and capped it off in the early hours of Wednesday morning with a goal and an assist against Real Madrid. Ander Herrera added to Sanchez’s opener in Miami before Karim Benzema pulled one back prior to half-time. The former Arsenal forward…
[ad_1] Klopp has been busy in the transfer window, signing Alisson, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri while Naby Keita also arrived following a deal last summer. Alisson is the arguable marquee Liverpool signing with the goalkeeper costing £65million to buy him from Roma. It’s expected that the Brazilian will now become Klopp’s No 1 following a…
[ad_1] Chelsea want to beef up their attack as Maurizio Sarri seeks to stamp his authority on the club. Higuain has been continually linked with a move to the Blues which could spell the departures of Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata. Recent reports have suggested that Higuain appears to be AC Milan bound. Higuain’s brother…
[ad_1] That’s because Gary Rowett is confident of keeping Stoke’s No 1 despite their relegation to the Championship last term. Courtois has been linked with a move to Real Madrid having entered the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge but Chelsea have yet to receive any firm offers. That leaves the final week…
[ad_1] Chelsea have made signing a striker a priority with Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata tipped to leave Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes on August 9. Lewandowski has emerged as a top target for the Blues with Maurizio Sarri eager to send out a statement of intent ahead of the new Premier League…
[ad_1] In the highest-scoring game in franchise history, Daniel Murphy hit two early home runs and the Washington Nationals kept pouring it on against emergency reliever Jose Reyes and the New York Mets in a 25-4 rout Tuesday night. Trea Turner, who apologized before the game to his teammates for homophobic and racially insensitive tweets…
[ad_1] Martial left United’s US tour midway through to attend the birth of his second child, but angered Mourinho by not rejoining the squad for the final two games. After United ended their US tour with a 2-1 win over reigning European champions Real Madrid, Mourinho was asked if Martial would be leaving. Mourinho fudged…
[ad_1] UFC News – Conor McGregor ‘announces’ return Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has seemingly announced his return to mixed martial arts. Last week, McGregor avoided jail for his antics at the UFC 223 media day in Brooklyn, being found guilty of disorderly conduct and handed five days community service. That light punishment has…
[ad_1] Tottenham face AC Milan in the early hours of Wednesday morning in an International Champions Cup match. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have been in good form on tour. Having thrashed Roma 4-1 in their opening game last week, they fell just short against Barcelona, losing on penalties. And they take on San Siro giants Milan…
[ad_1] Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka made another quick exit at the Citi Open, losing 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3) to Donald Young in the first round of the hard-court tournament Tuesday night. This was Wawrinka’s first match since bowing out of Wimbledon in the second round and he fell to 6-11 this season as…
[ad_1] Alexis Sanchez scored one and set up another as United took a 2-1 lead into the break in Miami. The Chilean got on the end of Matteo Darmian’s cross for the opener on 18 minutes, and he nodded down a ball from Juan Mata into the path of Ander Herrera who scored the second…
[ad_1] Bella and Cena shocked the WWE Universe and world of showbiz when they announced the end of their engagement in April after a six-year relationship. The ex-Divas Champion confirmed that they both decided to move on after their failed last-ditch efforts to reconcile. Cena took to Twitter and shared a couple of inspirational tweets…
[ad_1] A host of players are yet to resolve their future and will have their agents on speed dial. Express Sport looks at nine deals that could still be done. Toby Alderweireld Wanted by: Manchester United The future of the Tottenham defender has been one of the permanent fixtures of the gossip columns this summer…
[ad_1] WWE have been trying to establish Reigns as the company’s top star since 2015 but a lot of fans boo him in every arena he competes in despite the fact he performs as a babyface (good guy). However, last night was a little different as during the show’s closing moments some fans chanted “We…
[ad_1] Manchester United face Real Madrid in an International Champions Cup match overnight. And you can watch the game online and on TV. Manchester United are desperate for a good performance and a positive result following a so-far dire pre-season. The Red Devils laboured to draws against Club America, San Jose and AC Milan before…
[ad_1] Modric played 43 games for Real last season, culminating in their third successive Champions League title. The 32-year-old then captained Croatia at this summer’s World Cup, helping his nation reach the final in Russia. His performances earned him the Golden Ball award for the best player. Real have already lost one star player this…
[ad_1] Alexis Sanchez starts up front alongside Juan Mata with Fred playing in a midfield combination with Ander Herrera, Andreas Pereira and Scott McTominay. The Brazilian joined United on a five-year deal from Shakhtar Donetsk this summer for a fee in the region of £52m. “Fred will complement our other midfielders’ qualities, which we need;…
[ad_1] McGregor, 30, is set to be welcomed back to the Octagon by Nurmagomedov, his successor at the summit of the lightweight division. A date for their grudge match hasn’t been announced, but negotiations over the bout are currently ongoing. Nurmagomedov vs McGregor is without a doubt the fight mixed martial arts fans across the…
[ad_1] Mourinho has moaned about the number of players available to him in the States. After nearly three weeks touring the US, the Portuguese is missing 15 of his first-team squad through injury or holiday. Manchester United face Mourinho’s former employers Real Madrid in the early hours of this morning (1.05am) and they will be…
[ad_1] Fans trickled in early to take in batting practice at Coca-Cola Field while stadium workers neatly folded No. 27 Bisons T-shirts outside the gift shops nearby. Buffalo was getting ready for the Vladdy show. But Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the top prospect in Major League Baseball, has been proving for a while that he’s ready…
[ad_1] And 12 months on, the Arsenal star is in such good shape because of his new diet that he’s ready to pack a real punch on the season. Bellerin said: “I realised as I was getting older, I was eating healthier and healthier, and I realised I didn’t really need to eat meat. “I…
[ad_1] The NFL has been trying to reduce head injuries and concussions in the league, as it seeks a sustainable safe sport for players to participate in. However, following changes to the helmet-hit rule, it has experienced a backlash from players who appear “confused” by the new regulations. “They’ll see how ridiculous it is, once they make…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid star is ready to call time on his Bernabeu career after failing to hold down a first-team place since his arrival in 2015. Kovacic has told the Spanish giants he wants to leave, even though Julen Loeptegui is ready to spearhead a revolution in the capital. The Croatian has been chased…
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[ad_1] Manchester United and Real Madrid clash in a pre-season friendly overnight. And you can catch the latest score and stay up to date with the match highlights right here with Express Sport. Manchester United are desperate for a win after failing to claim a victory in any of their four games on the USA…
[ad_1] First things first: canoe polo could maybe use a rebrand. Because it’s called canoe polo, it’s easy to assume the sport is played by athletes in canoes. In fact, it’s played in kayaks. Don’t be alarmed; in some European countries, but mainly the United Kingdom, the term canoe can also refer to a kayak. Hence,…
[ad_1] The Brazilian, a £60million target for Barcelona as well as United, was due to arrive at Chelsea’s Cobham training base last Friday following his post-World Cup holiday, but was unable to because his passport had expired. The 29-year-old is now expected to report on Wednesday, but Chelsea insist there is no problem with the…
[ad_1] Federer, 36, is often dubbed the greatest player of all time for his 20 Grand Slam wins and sheer elegance and grace on court. Nadal, currently ranked No 1 in the world, is three tournament wins behind the Swiss star, albeit four years his junior. It is expected the Spaniard will surpass Federer’s tally…
[ad_1] The Juventus star is currently in talks with AC Milan, as he prepares for life outside Turin. Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival has made Higuain surplus to requirements at the Old Lady, which Chelsea have tried to capitalise on. The Argentinian is wanted by former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri this summer. And transfer expert Gianluca Di…
[ad_1] Ferrari have looked the quickest throughout majority of the first half of the season, while Red Bull have also shown glimpses of top quality pace. Yet it is Mercedes who lead the Constructors’ Championship by 10 points heading into the summer break following success in Hungary. Hamilton won his fifth race of the campaign…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: All the latest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid Tuesday, July 31 Squad number leaked! Diogo Dalot’s Manchester United shirt number appears to have been leaked by goalkeeper Joel Pereira. The defender is yet to feature for the Red Devils in pre-season so far having undergone knee…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays continued their pitching makeover, dealing left-handed reliever Aaron Loup to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for right-handed minor leaguer Jacob Waguespack. Loup, 30, had been with the Jays since 2012 after being taken in the 2009 ninth round of the Major League amateur draft. In 35.2 innings this season he had an…
[ad_1] Real Madrid transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu Tuesday, July 31 Mateo Kovacic enquiry Chelsea are readying a bid for Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic, reports claim. Maurizio Sarri is looking to bolster his midfield ranks despite securing Jorginho’s £50million arrival. Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey is believed to be Sarri’s…
[ad_1] Portland. Vancouver. Minnesota. Michigan. Saskatoon. Lanni Marchant’s quest for an answer to an injury that has plagued her for years reads like a medical scavenger hunt. But Canada’s fastest female marathoner can finally see the grand prize: the chance to run without pain, and the possibility of another Olympic appearance. The 34-year-old from London,…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip Tuesday, July 30 Mateo Kovacic enquiry Chelsea are readying a bid for Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic, reports claim. Maurizio Sarri is looking to bolster his midfield ranks despite securing Jorginho’s £50million arrival. Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey is believed to be Sarri’s preferred…
[ad_1] Johnny Manziel will make his CFL debut against his former team. The Alouettes made the announcement Tuesday that Manziel will be their starter when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Hamilton dealt Manziel to Montreal on July 24, along with offensive linemen Tony Washington and Canadian Landon Rice, for…
[ad_1] The Brazil No 1 completed his world-record move to Liverpool earlier this month, with the Reds forking out £66.8m for the 25-year-old. Alisson will become Liverpool’s new No 1, replacing Loris Karius. Karius was at fault in the Champions League final last season, with the German gifting Real Madrid two goals in a 3-1…
[ad_1] James left Cleveland Cavaliers after losing the NBA Finals for a second consecutive year to Golden State Warriors. He moved to the Lakers to aid their young side challenge for the biggest prize in the sport. But could the iconic Shaquille O’Neal, 46, make a shock comeback to help the side, seven years after…
[ad_1] Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was playing a waiting game with Aston Villa – only for the plan to backfire. Fierce negotiator Levy was trying to drive down the price knowing Villa’s financial woes were there to be taken advantage of. But the move spectacularly flopped when Villa welcomed in new owners who blocked Grealish’s…
[ad_1] Mary Moran has been announced as the CEO of the organization tasked with investigating a potential Calgary bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Moran will take a leave from her job as the president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development, where she has worked since 2010, in order to take on the new role. …
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is desperate to splash the cash this summer, with the Red Devils boss urging Old Trafford transfer chiefs to sign a centre-back and a versatile forward. Barcelona ace Mina, 23, tops Mourinho’s wishlist, with Leicester’s Harry Maguire also a target. The Colombia international is seen as a move economic option to Maguire,…
[ad_1] The St. Louis Cardinals have traded outfielder Tommy Pham to the Tampa Bay Rays for three minor league players, outfielder Justin Williams, left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera and right-handed pitcher Roel Ramirez. The Rays also received international cap space in the four-player trade announced Tuesday, baseball’s deadline for trades without waivers. There had already been…
[ad_1] Alisson has been training with his new Liverpool team-mates for the first time since arriving from Roma this summer. The Brazilian goalkeeper completed his £69million move last month but has only just linked up with the Reds squad following his post-World Cup holiday. Jurgen Klopp’s men are currently taking part in a warm weather…
[ad_1] Mercedes locked out the front row of the Hungarian Grand Prix and put on a magnificent team display as Hamilton led the race while Bottas kept the pair of Ferraris off the Brit’s tail. However, four laps from the finish, Bottas’ tyres became severely wore and he was unable to stop Vettel rounding him…
[ad_1] Red Devils boss Mourinho is desperate to spend before the transfer window shuts on August 9. The Special One has publicly revealed he wants two more signings, with a centre-back and a forward his top priority. However, Mourinho isn’t confident of United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward releasing the funds in the coming days. United…
[ad_1] Federer, 36, has won 20 Grand Slam titles but away from the court he is happily married with four children – two twin boys and two twin girls. His wife, Mirka, is an ex-professional tennis player who stays at home to look after their children, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva, 9, and Leo and…
[ad_1] Manchester United Transfer News LIVE – All the latest gossip and updates from Old Trafford Tuesday, July 31 Squad number leaked! Diogo Dalot’s Manchester United shirt number appears to have been leaked by goalkeeper Joel Pereira. The defender is yet to feature for the Red Devils in pre-season so far having undergone knee surgery…
[ad_1] Alex Formenton and Maxime Comtois know what it takes to capture world junior hockey gold and now they’re sharing their wisdom with a whole new squad. Both of the young forwards were part of the Canadian team that captured the championship in Buffalo, N.Y., last January after defeating Sweden. They each keep the championship…
[ad_1] Barcelona transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Nou Camp Tuesday, July 31 Costly Lionel Messi bet… Yerry Mina found himself handing over money on a daily basis to Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez after his switch to the Nou Camp. Mina revealed that, to help him settle into his new club,…
[ad_1] Soccer phenom Alphonso Davies and his former Edmonton Strikers coach, Nick Huoseh, often talk or text after his matches with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Huoseh said they usually go something like this: “Good job,” texts Huoseh. “Thank you, but I’m not done yet,” replies the 17-year old midfielder. Huoseh, who now represents Davies as his…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Salah was being heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, even before Ronaldo chose to quit the Bernabeu for Juventus earlier this month. The Egypt international turned the heads of Europe’s elite by blitzing home a huge 44 goals across all competitions last year, firing the Reds to the Champions League…
[ad_1] A pair of Twitter users whose posts exposing offensive tweets by baseball players went viral over the weekend say their aim was not malicious but to give fans a fuller picture of who they’re cheering for, and to expose the sport’s “toxic” culture. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Juventus new boy Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed his first training session in Turin after completing his huge summer transfer from Real Madrid. The 33-year-old superstar was given extra time off due to his efforts at the World Cup, but will be raring to go in his debut Serie A season. Ronaldo greeted his new team-mates,…
[ad_1] Edwin Jackson’s wife and children had been travelling the country to make sure they didn’t miss this milestone moment. Complete with an extra-large bottle of champagne that wife Erika had ready for the celebration of his 100th victory, too. He accomplished it with his 13th major league team, at last. Jackson pitched scoreless ball…
[ad_1] Manchester United chief Woodward is at loggerheads with Mourinho over the club’s transfer business this summer. Mourinho, not content with Fred, Diago Dalot and Lee Grant, wants more. Watching Manchester City waltz to the easiest of Premier League title triumphs last season has convinced him of that. But so far, Woodward has refused to…
[ad_1] Mourinho is determined to offload Anthony Martial who, having become a father for a second time, has yet to jet back out to the club’s pre-season tour of Los Angeles. And the Independent has now claimed Neymar is key to Martial’s future. Neymar remains tipped to leave PSG for Real Madrid despite insisting he…
[ad_1] Crystal Palace have so far been relatively quiet in the summer transfer market, bringing in Vicente Guaita on a free from Getafe. But with little over a week left, Roy Hodgson is desperate to secure more signings and the central midfield positions has been one area of he is keen to improve. Ruben Loftus-Cheek…
[ad_1] Alisson has linked up with Liverpool on their training camp in France after enjoying a break following his participation in the World Cup with Brazil. Jurgen Klopp’s men will spend five days in Evian undergoing intense training sessions before departing for Dublin, where they will face Napoli on Saturday afternoon. Having arrived in France…
[ad_1] Arsenal have been boosted by the addition of Lucas Torreira to training at London Colney, and he has been quick to make his mark. The Uruguayan star was given an extended break due to his participation at the World Cup, but he will be keen to rack up the minutes in training ahead of…
[ad_1] Chelsea star Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid following the La Liga giants’ sale of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo has joined Juventus in a £105million transfer, joining the Scudetto holders earlier this month after nine years in Spain. Chelsea forward Hazard could now replace him with Real Madrid giving up…
[ad_1] And plenty of fans have been comparing the pooch to Real Madrid ace Sergio Ramos. After a disappointing run in the World Cup, Messi is enjoying some down time before joining up with Barcelona ahead of the new La Liga season. But the Barca superstar couldn’t turn down the chance to have a kick-about…
[ad_1] James may be a NBA superstar who has established himself as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but he is also an established businessman. And one of his interests is a two per-cent share in ownership of Liverpool, which he received back in 2011. At the time, that stake was said…
[ad_1] Chelsea have reportedly made a ‘monster’ offer for Milinkovic-Savic as they aim to make him their next summer signing. But Lazio are hoping to drive up the price with a bidding war between three of Europe’s big guns, according to Calcio Mercato. The Serbia international was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Reds star Steve McManaman, who says his old side have made the best signings of the top six. Liverpool enjoyed a hugely promising 2017/18 campaign but still ended it a mammoth 25 points adrift of champions City. They have made waves during the offseason though by splashing the cash…
[ad_1] Higuain will join Milan on loan with a £32m permanent option clause in the deal. The loan itself will cost Milan around £15m and is part of a swap deal which will see Mattia Caldara also join Milan and Leonardo Bonucci head the other way. The transfer is a blow to Maurzio Sarri who…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of the Old Lady gaffer himself, who kept his cards close to his chest when asked about the striker leaving Turin. Higuain has been tipped to head for the Allianz Stadium exit after Juventus bought Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. Chelsea has been touted as a potential destination for the…
[ad_1] Premier League transfer news: Sokratis, Jorginho and Riyad Mahrez have all moved (Image: GETTY) ARSENAL Players in: Stephan Lichtsteiner (free, Juventus), Bernd Leno (£19.3m, Bayer Leverkusen), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£17.7m, Borussia Dortmund), Lucas Torreira (£26m, Sampdoria), Matteo Guendouzi (£7m, Lorient). Players out: Santi Cazorla (free, Villarreal), Jack Wilshere (free, West Ham), Marc Bola (free, Blackpool),…
[ad_1] Manchester United chief Woodward is at war with Mourinho over the club’s transfer business, with the row threatening to hamper their plans for the new Premier League season. Mourinho wants more. Not satisfied with Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant, the 55-year-old is furious with the current situation at Old Trafford. The Manchester United…
[ad_1] The 2018/19 Premier League season is yet to kick off and Manchester United are already embroiled in a turbulent start due to injuries, absences and reports of squad discontent circling around Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils’ World Cup stars are slowly returning to the fold, but may not be ready for the season opener…
[ad_1] Liverpool nearly prised Fekir away from Lyon last month but the transfer ultimately fell through. The Reds pulled the plug due to concerns over the 24-year-old’s ongoing knee issues and, though interest on Merseyside remains high, they are yet to make another move. Despite that, though, bookies have Liverpool as the favourites to land Fekir…
[ad_1] Chelsea made a slow start to the summer transfer market due to the delay in appointing Maurizio Sarri as their new manager. But they’ve since snapped up Jorginho and Rob Green and are keen to add to their ranks ahead of next week’s deadline day. Chelsea have prioritised signing a new centre-back so Sarri…
[ad_1] That’s according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Ponciroli, who says it is “plausible” for the Lazio midfielder to head to west London. Milinkovic-Savic is one of the world’s most in-demand stars with a cluster of top clubs thought to be keeping tabs on him. Manchester United, Juventus, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have all been…
[ad_1] Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Willian expected to sign, Mourinho job doubts, Maguire latest Willian expected to sign for Manchester United Manchester United are expected to sign Willian from Chelsea with the bookies making them favourites to secure his signature. The Brazilian has linked to La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, but BetStars…
[ad_1] Milinkovic-Savic has forged a reputation as one of the brightest rising stars in Serie A by impressing at the Stadio Olimpico. And the 23-year-old has been touted for a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs this summer, with Manchester United keen admirers. Juventus, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have likewise been credited with…
[ad_1] Manchester United supremo Woodward has been challenged by manager Jose Mourinho to complete two signings before the transfer window shuts on August 9. The Red Devils have endured a difficult summer so far, missing out on several targets and failing to get want-away stars such as Anthony Martial and Matteo Darmian off the books.…
[ad_1] Kante has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, with Paris Saint-Germain monitoring his situation. The Frenchman – a World Cup winner – could fetch more in excess of £100million in the transfer window. Maurizio Sarri is eager to hold talks with the midfield enforcer soon with the window closing on August 9.…
[ad_1] That’s from former Toffees striker Victor Anichebe as Chelsea show interest in the goalkeeper. The Blues are likely to lose Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid either this summer or next with the Belgian having just entered the final year of his contract. And Chelsea have identified Pickford as their No 1 target to replace Courtois in case…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho has been without a number of attacking players due to their exploits at the World Cup in Russia. Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard are all expected to miss the start of season which has left the United boss short of options up front on their pre-season tour of the United…
[ad_1] Maurizio Sarri, who took over at Chelsea earlier this month from Antonio Conte, has no intention of letting his main stars leave. Kante is one of four players that the Italian tactician wants to speak to before the new season begins. PSG have been strongly linked with a move for the World Cup winner,…
[ad_1] Mourinho has criticised his own squad and board with United struggling during their pre-season tour of America. They are yet to win a game in 90 minutes and were thrashed 4-1 by rivals Liverpool at the weekend. Mourinho recently criticised his board, including vice-chairman Ed Woodward, when he said: “I would like two more…
[ad_1] The Uruguayan is the latest to be linked with Los Blancos following their big-money sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus earlier this summer. Real have yet to make a move in the transfer window to help replace the 40-goal-a-season void left by Ronaldo’s departure. Cavani has scored 89 goals in just 97 games in…
[ad_1] Mourinho has recently expressed his disappointment at United’s transfer dealings despite signing Diogo Dalot, Fred and Lee Grant. The Portuguese boss admitted he gave the Manchester United board a number of targets to bring to the club and that Old Trafford chiefs were working on his wishlist. Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld and Gareth Bale…
[ad_1] Mane helped the Reds to last season’s Champions League final and netted in the final despite a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid. The forward has three years remaining on his current contract with the Senegalese international believed to be earning close to £100,000 per week. The Daily Mail report that Mane’s new deal will…
[ad_1] UFC News – Conor McGregor statement from Dana White UFC president Dana White has hinted that Conor McGregor will face no further punishment for his actions at the UFC 223 media day. “Conor has faced a lot of repercussions,” White said after UFC on FOX 30 ceremonial weigh-ins. “Conor has lost a lot of…
[ad_1] His stock has risen following a hugely successful series of performances with England at the 2018 World Cup. And Harry Maguire was spotted enjoying a well deserved break with fiancée Fern Hawkins in Barbados on Monday. The Leicester City and England defender, 25, looked relaxed as he soaked up the sun with Fern during…
[ad_1] Lesnar will put the title on the line against Reigns on August 19 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York following months of animosity between the two RAW superstars. The Big Dog has been questioning the Universal Champion’s work ethic and passion for the business due to his limited part-time schedule and rare…
[ad_1] The United boss has cut an angry and frustrated figure on the club’s US tour, with players, staff and officials said to be on edge around him. Mourinho singled out Anthony Martial and Antonio Valencia for criticism on tour, his cutting remarks on the former causing concern among club staff. The United boss gave…
[ad_1] Rousey has appeared many times on RAW in a non-wrestling capacity since joining WWE last January and has so far had a total of two televised matches. But RAW General Manager Kurt Angle announced that the UFC legend will wrestle next Monday night against Fox after the latter and RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: All the latest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid Tuesday, July 31 Robert Lewandowski refusal Chelsea haven’t given hope on trying to persuade Robert Lewandowski to join, reports claim. The Bayern Munich striker has been strongly linked with a move away from the Allianz Arena this summer,…
[ad_1] All signs point toward Johnny Manziel getting his first CFL start for the Montreal Alouettes this week. When the Alouettes reassembled for practice on Monday, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner took snaps with the first-stringers before last week’s starter, Vernon Adams. Coach Mike Sherman would not confirm who his starter will be on Friday…
[ad_1] Spurs fans watched neighbours Arsenal struggle to match their rivals as their spending power dwindled following their switch to the Emirates in 2006. And there are fears Spurs, who are yet to sign a player this summer, could also lose ground with a similar lack of investment following their move. But executive director Donna-Maria…
[ad_1] Wrestling fans have been wanting to see The Icon and Undertaker face each other for decades as both of them stood out during the Monday Night Wars. Sting and Taker shared almost the same dark and sinister image and put together some amazing performances in the ring at WCW and WWE respectively during the…