[ad_1] James could opt out of his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, meaning he would be free to leave and join another team. This season has seen numerous rumours suggesting he is expected to leave the Cavaliers with the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and Lakers said to be leading the race. The…
[ad_1] That is according to BBC Sport pundit and former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer. Sanchez was left out of the Manchester United side for the visit to Bournemouth last Wednesday. Mourinho insisted he was not rested and instead giving opportunities to other players in the squad, But he returned to the side today…
[ad_1] Barcelona are aiming to land the first part of a domestic double when they meet La Liga rivals Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final. The Blaugrana are well clear at the top of La Liga but their Champions League exit to Roma has taken the gloss off their campaign. According to Mundo Deportivo,…
[ad_1] Forward Brian Boyle of the New Jersey Devils, goaltender Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers and forward Jordan Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes were named the finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Saturday. The award is given to the NHL player “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to…
[ad_1] The Bolton fighter was knocked out in emphatic style by Canelo Alvarez in 2016 and subsequently took an extended break from the sport, electing to have surgery on a long-standing hand issue during his time off. Now fit, healthy and raring to go again, the 31-year-old has set his sights on another world title,…
[ad_1] Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is a near-certainty to lift the Premier League Golden Boot trophy and join an illustrious line of heroes next month. The Egyptian goal machine has fired home 31 goals so far this season, with three opportunities left to increase his total. Salah has equalled the current record for goals scored…
[ad_1] The Bolton-born boxer has been absent for almost two years after being knocked out by Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in May 2016. And Khan is taking part in his first UK fight for five years in Liverpool this evening. Loudmouth Lo Greco is a huge outsider for the bout, with some bookmakers offering 10/1 for…
[ad_1] Rodgers is among the bookies’ favourites to become the next Arsenal boss following Wenger’s announcement that he will be leaving at the end of the season. Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond has admitted the club would allow the former Liverpool gaffer to speak to the Gunners. And when asked what he would do if…
[ad_1] Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time when he smashed Trevor Berbick in two rounds as a 20-year-old back in 1986. The Brooklyn-born fighter went on to enjoy one of the most memorable careers in the sport’s long history – but the heavyweight division he left behind has ignited once again in…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather 2 predicted by Dana White UFC president Dana White reckons a mixed martial arts fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr would see the former annihilate the legendary boxer with leg kicks. “The worst thing for Floyd with Conor is the kicks,” the UFC chief told TMZ. “He…
[ad_1] The Russian has bankrolled the Blues for over a decade now, bringing a wealth of success to west London. Abramovich will likely have a big decision on his hands in the summer, with Antonio Conte expected to leave the club at the end of the season. And any new Chelsea boss may have Bale…
[ad_1] Liverpool missed their chance to close the gap on Manchester United in second place with a disappointing 2-2 draw against West Brom. The result could also prove fruitless for the Baggies who must win all of their remaining matches to stand a chance of beating the drop. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace were scrapping for their…
[ad_1] Antonio Valencia, Ashley Young, Nemanja Matic, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez return after being rested for the 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Wednesday. Matteo Darmian, Marouane Fellaini, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford drop to the bench while Luke Shaw is left out of the squad. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has made six changes to…
[ad_1] The current 10,000m world champion chose to focus on longer distances after struggling to maintain fitness. “Athletes get a lot of injuries and it is important you improve your times and keep improving each year, staying injury free,” Farah said last year. Farah made a name for himself in the 5,000m and 10,000m distances…
[ad_1] Ings, who has been plagued by injury problems in recent seasons, ended a 930-day Premier League goal drought when he opened the scoring in the fourth minute at the Hawthorns. He could have doubled his tally when he had the goal at his mercy late in the first half but Baggies keeper Ben Foster…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Paul Merson. Pogba has been in and out of the Manchester United side of late. FOLLOW MANCHESTER UNITED vs TOTTENHAM LIVE! He shone in United’s recent wins over Manchester City and Bournemouth but sandwiched in-between was a performance to forget against West…
[ad_1] It’s FA Cup semi-final weekend as Tottenham face Manchester United at Wembley. Jose Mourinho’s side are on course to finish runners-up to champions Manchester City but surprise Champions League and Carabao Cup exits, along with their UEFA Super Cup loss, leaves the FA Cup as the Portuguese’s only shot at silverware. Mauricio Pochettino has…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal remains on course for a record 31st Masters title after beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-1 in the Monte Carlo Masters semifinals on Saturday. The top-ranked Spaniard never looked in trouble as he beat the fourth-seeded Bulgarian for the 11th time in 12 career meetings. If Nadal wins Sunday’s final, he will also…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah has scored once again for Liverpool, but the Reds could only manage a 2-2 draw against bottom side West Brom at the Hawthorns. Goals from Danny Ings and Salah put Jurgen Klopp’s men into a commanding lead, but Jack Livermore and Salamon Rondon bagged late efforts to rescue a point. Liverpool’s two…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Paul Merson. Pogba has been linked with an exit from Manchester United in recent weeks. The Frenchman has divided opinion with his performances ever since his then world-record £89m return from Juventus in 2016. Merson is a fan of Pogba and does…
[ad_1] Incredibly, the former Athletic Bilbao boss is reportedly under pressure at the Catalan outfit, despite being weeks away from securing the La Liga title. Barcelona sit 12 points ahead of Atletico Madrid at present and were on course for a stunning treble in Valverde’s first season. However, Roma pulled off a stunning second leg…
[ad_1] Arsenal yesterday announced Arsene Wenger would be leaving the club at the end of the season. Ancelotti and Low are amongst the frontrunners for the job with the bookies. However, Merson says Arsenal should look for a young manager, which rules out 58-year-old former Chelsea boss Ancelotti. “They’re talking about Ancelotti and don’t get…
[ad_1] Liverpool face a fight to keep Salah with Real Madrid determined to bring the Egypt international to the Bernabeu. The 25-year-old has been in stunning form for the Reds this season, taking his tally to the campaign to 41 against West Brom at the Hawthorns today. Liverpool have insisted Salah is not for sale,…
[ad_1] Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team failed to reach the Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the history of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series after going 1-2 in pool play in Kitakyushu, Japan. The Canadian squad opened the tournament with a 38-14 win over Fiji, but proceeded to drop its next two matches — a 21-19 last-second…
[ad_1] That is according to former Arsenal forward turned pundit Charlie Nicholas. Wenger will leave the Gunners at the end of the season after almost 22 years at the club. The Frenchman had been under severe pressure from a large section of support after yet another season of disappointment in the Premier League. Arsenal are…
[ad_1] The Portuguese star has been heavily linked with a move away from the Spanish capital in recent months. Ronaldo reportedly told the club he wanted to leave last summer after a dispute over his wage. The Madrid forward wanted to be paid as much as PSG superstar Neymar, who moved to the Ligue 1…
[ad_1] Merson believes Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has done enough to show he is up to the task of replacing Arsene Wenger. Wenger announced yesterday he will be leaving Arsenal at the end of the season after almost 22 years in charge. Rodgers is one of the favourites with the bookies to get the job.…
[ad_1] Alexander-Arnold, 19, has had a superb breakthrough season at Liverpool. The right-back has benefited from the long-term injury to Nathaniel Clyne and has become the Reds’ first-choice on the right of defence. He shone in Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester City, where Le Tissier said he kept Leroy Sane “in his pocket”.…
[ad_1] Arsenal lost Sanchez to Manchester United in January with the 29-year-old exchanging places with Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The 29-year-old’s move to the Red Devils sent shockwaves across the footballing world – for two big reasons. Sanchez initially seemed set for Manchester City before United sensationally came along and hijacked the deal. And United were then…
[ad_1] O’Sullivan returns to the Crucible this evening in arguably the best form of his career. The 42-year-old has won a joint-record five ranking titles this season and is the bookies’ favourite to win the World Snooker Championship. If he were to do so then O’Sullivan would move level with Steve Davis for world titles…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas. The Gunners announced yesterday Arsene Wenger would be leaving the club at the end of the season. Wenger released a statement and it appeared he had left on his own accord. However, The Sun claim the Frenchman was instead sacked…
[ad_1] All of the world’s biggest names in snooker meet in Sheffield with a packed field of 32 stars vying to win the prestigious event. Mark Selby is looking to win a third consecutive World Snooker Championship, but Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and John Higgins are all being backed by punters with the bookies to…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne have been the leading candidates to be named the Player of the Year this season. The Liverpool forward has enjoyed an unbelievable debut campaign at Anfield, finding the net 40 times in all competitions. And De Bruyne has been at the forefront of Manchester City’s title-winning campaign, establishing…
[ad_1] Klopp made five changes for Liverpool’s trip to relegation-threatened West Brom. The Reds have their Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma on Tuesday, so Klopp’s selection will surely have one eye on that. But McMahon was not expecting as many changes, especially in defence, where Virgil van Dijk was the only player to…
[ad_1] Sanchez signed for Manchester United from Arsenal in January but has underwhelmed in the time since. The Chile international has found the net just twice so far and was dropped for United’s 2-0 victory over Bournemouth on Wednesday night. Express Sport understands Sanchez is set to be benched again for Manchester United’s crunch Tottenham…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal is showing no signs of fatigue as he bids to win his 11th Monte Carlo Masters title. The Spaniard goes into today’s semi-final off the back of a convincing straight sets win over Dominic Thiem. Standing in his way this afternoon is Gurgor Dimitrov, who edged past David Goffin in 23 games…
[ad_1] Arsenal yesterday confirmed Wenger would be leaving his post as manager at the end of the season. The Frenchman, who has steered the club to three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups, departs after 22 years at the north London side. Express Sport is aware Arsenal have made contact with Juventus manager Max…
[ad_1] That’s according to ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith, who suggests the Lakers have several options to put together a package to bring Leonard to California. The 26-year-old is currently in New York undergoing rehab on his right quad injury while the San Antonio Spurs take on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs.…
[ad_1] The writing has been on the wall for West Brom supporters for some time now and their record-equalling fourth Premier League relegation could be confirmed this weekend. Darren Moore’s appointment as manager until the end of the season has had a reaction, including a shock 1-0 win at Manchester United last Sunday, but it…
[ad_1] Nadal is in action at the Monte Carlo Masters this afternoon, taking on Dimitrov for a spot in the final. The Spaniard appears to be back on track regarding his fitness, with injuries continuing to blight his battle with Roger Federer for the world No 1 spot. And, speaking ahead of his match against…
[ad_1] Barcelona defender Umtiti is on Real Madrid and Manchester United’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window. The France international’s future at the Nou Camp is uncertain with clubs queuing up to activate his £53million release clause. And Spanish website Diario Gol say Messi fears Umtiti leaving Barcelona for Real Madrid this summer. Real…
[ad_1] The Frenchman announced he will call time on his 22-year tenure in north London at the end of the season. Despite the club’s poor fortune this season, the announcement shocked the football world. Wenger has previously stood firm after numerous calls for him to leave from the Arsenal faithful. And Wright believes that Wenger…
[ad_1] Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been tipped with moves for Isco amid uncertainty over the playmaker’s Real Madrid future. The Reds could invest in a new No 10 this summer having failed to replace Philippe Coutinho, who joined Barcelona back in January. And Spanish website Don Balon say Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp…
[ad_1] The Frenchman played under his fellow countryman for nine years at the north London outfit, captaining them to many honours. Since Wenger’s shock announcement on Friday, Vieira has been touted as a potential replacement at the Emirates. However, the New York City coach has now appeared to distance himself from the Arsenal job. “I…
[ad_1] Nadal faces Dimitrov in Monte Carlo with the Spaniard yet to drop a single set in the tournament so far. The 31-year-old has already won 10 titles on these shores and victory this afternoon will see him through to an 11th final since 2005. Aljaz Bedene, Karen Khachanov and Dominic Thiem have all been…
[ad_1] The Italian outfit have earned a last four tie with Liverpool after a thrilling quarter final win over Barcelona. Messi and co. looked home and hosed after winning 4-1 at the Nou Camp in the first leg. But Roma pulled off a stunning 3-0 win in the second leg to progress on away goals.…
[ad_1] Wenger yesterday confirmed he would be leaving Arsenal after 22 years in north London. The Frenchman, who has won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups throughout his time in the capital, broke the news yesterday morning in a decision that has taken the footballing world by surprise. Express Sport understands Arsenal have…
[ad_1] Salah has enjoyed an incredible debut season at Anfield so far, scoring 40 goals in just 45 games across all competitions. The 25-year-old is the heavy favourite to land this year’s Premier League Player of the Year award and is on course to break the all-time record for goals in the English top flight…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been heavily linked with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah amid the player’s goalscoring heroics this season. The Egypt international has hit 40 goals across all competitions to propel the Reds to the cusp of a first Champions League final since 2007. Real Madrid are expected to overhaul their squad this summer with…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Lingard has emerged as a key player for the Red Devils this season. Only Romelu Lukaku has scored more goals than the England international who, after years of battling for consistency, appears to have finally achieved it. However, in an interview with the Daily Mail, Lingard sensationally revealed he could have…
[ad_1] Curry has been out of action since mid-March after suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. The original prognosis was that he would definitely miss the first round of the NBA playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs. And the Warriors have coped comfortably well without their two-time MVP winner, taking a…
[ad_1] Wenger stunned the footballing world yesterday by announcing he would leave Arsenal at the end of the season. The Frenchman is walking away from the Emirates job after three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups. Express Sport understands Arsenal are making replacement plans with Juventus’ Max Allegri approached over the job. However, Spanish…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s interest in Tottenham defender Rose dates back to last summer. The Red Devils earmarked the England international as a priority target, with the Spurs defender giving a confrontational interview in a bid to broker a move to Old Trafford. United, however, backed off in their pursuit of Rose with Jose Mourinho instead…
[ad_1] Rodgers has joined the ownership group of the Bucks and was in attendance at the playoff clash against Boston Celtics on Friday night. Rodgers joins as a limited partner and was sat next to Bucks owner Wes Edens on Friday. He is the only active NFL player to be a limited partner of an…
[ad_1] Barcelona beat Liverpool to sign Dembele from Borussia Dortmund back in the summer for a huge £120million. However, the France international has struggled at the club, with Liverpool choosing to sign Salah from Roma instead. The Egypt international has been in stunning form this season, bagging 40 goals across all competitions and driving the…
[ad_1] Liverpool want Roma shotstopper Becker with Jurgen Klopp targeting a Premier League title challenge next term. The Reds’ current No 1 Loris Karius is supposedly in line for a new contract but, with Simon Mignolet expected to leave, a new goalkeeper could be incoming. And Spanish website Don Balon say Liverpool are already working…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Sky Sports pundit Johnny Nelson, who is preparing to watch Khan step into the ring for the first time in two years when he fights Phil Lo Greco. The pair do battle at the Echo Arena in Liverpool tonight at 150lbs catchweight. Khan’s last fight ended in defeat to Canelo…
[ad_1] That’s the view of the full-back’s club manager Jurgen Klopp, who has praised Alexander-Arnold for his form this season. Alexander-Arnold has made 27 Liverpool appearances this season having only made his club debut 18 months ago in the League Cup. The 19-year-old shone in Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final victory over Manchester City though is…
[ad_1] Arsenal had been keen on the Brazilian, while Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested in the winger. Bernard’s contract expires at the end of the season, prompting a rush to get a signature. But Italian broadcaster Premium Sport report that AC Milan is the 25-year-old’s preferred destination. Bernard has been in fine form for…
[ad_1] Arsenal were rumoured to be interested in signing the French forward however it’s not the Gunners that Benzema has rejected. Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Benzema has said no to a move to West Ham despite the Hammers offering 60 million euros for his services. It is reported that Benzema believes a move to…
[ad_1] That’s the view of current Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, who moved to the Emirates from Real Madrid in 2013. Wenger has announced he is stepping down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season after almost 22 years in charge of the Gunners. His replacement is still to be decided with the likes…
[ad_1] Roma caused one of the biggest upsets in European football when they fought back from a 3-1 first leg deficit to win the second leg 3-0 and advance to the last four. Dzeko got the priceless away goal at the Nou Camp and then broke the deadlock at the Stadio Olimpico to begin the…
[ad_1] And the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world champion was certainly troubled by the heavy-handed Dubois. You only need ask AJ Carter – or any of the other six men he has knocked out in a professional bout – exactly how destructive he can be. But Frank Warren’s claim that Dubois schooled Joshua and…
[ad_1] There has been reports that Smalling will leave Old Trafford at the end of this season with Arsenal rumoured to be interested in the centre-back. Smalling has seen manager Jose Mourinho boost his defensive options since the Portuguese boss joined Manchester United. Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof have both joined the club though Smalling…
[ad_1] Sven Andrighetto scored with 1:28 left to give the Colorado Avalanche a 2-1 victory over Nashville Predators 2-1 on Friday night, sending the first-round series back to Denver for Game 6. This is the third time the Avalanche had trailed 3-1 in a series since the franchise relocated to Colorado. They lost the first…
[ad_1] Doubts have been cast over the future of Pogba in recent weeks after a number of inconsistent displays. The Frenchman, who signed for United for £89million from Juventus in 2016, shone in the comeback victory over Manchester City, scoring twice. Pogba was poor against West Brom last weekend before putting in a solid display…
[ad_1] Bradley Beal and John Wall scored 28 points apiece and the Washington Wizards beat Toronto 122-103 on Friday, cutting the Raptors’ lead in their opening round playoff series to 2-1. DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points to lead the Raptors on a chippy night, while Kyle Lowry had 19. Jonas Valanciunas finished with 14 and…
[ad_1] Wenger announced on Friday that this will be his final season in charge of Arsenal and he will relinquish the managerial role once the campaign is over. It is unclear what the Frenchman’s next step is as of yet, however Goal report that Wenger wants an immediate return to football. That’s not to say…
[ad_1] Johnny Russell had his first career MLS hat trick and Sporting Kansas City routed the nine-man Vancouver Whitecaps 6-0 on Friday night for the largest margin of victory in Children’s Mercy Park history. Kansas City (5-1-2) is undefeated in its last seven matches — with five victories. Vancouver (3-4-1), which was without forward Kei…
[ad_1] Current Manchester United boss Mourinho departed Chelsea in 2016 with Italian Conte coming in to replace him. Conte won 65 of his first 100 games in charge of the Blues while Mourinho tasted victory 72 times in the same period. However Conte, who is under pressure to keep his job at Stamford Bridge, believes…
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets got their first series win in franchise history – all thanks to an early barrage of goals in the 1st period. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made an impressive major-league debut with two hits and three RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 Friday night. Teoscar Hernandez homered and drove in three runs and Yangervis Solarte also connected for the Blue Jays, who have won nine of their last 11 games. Yankees…
[ad_1] Fittingly, it was Mark Scheifele who put the finishing touch on the Winnipeg Jets’ first-round series victory with a power-play goal early in the third period. Scheifele was magnificent in the opening round with four goals, despite having only four games of Stanley Cup playoff experience before the Jets series against the Minnesota Wild began 10 days…
[ad_1] Vezina Trophy finalist Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves and the Winnipeg Jets scored four goals in the first period to eliminate the Minnesota Wild with a 5-0 victory in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series Friday. It was Hellebuyck’s second shutout in a row and marked the first playoff-series victory in franchise history. The white-clad crowd of 15,321 at Bell MTS Place stood…
[ad_1] Sean Couturier’s long shot from the point got past Matt Murray with 1:17 left and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Friday night to force sixth game in the first-round series. The Flyers cut the Penguins’ series lead to 3-2 going into Game 6 on Sunday in Philadelphia. After missing Game…
[ad_1] Joe Rogan slams the UFC Joe Rogan has claimed the UFC brass are guilty of giving Conor McGregor preferential treatment, citing their failure to punish him for his antics at the UFC 223 media day earlier this month. “Switch it around; imagine if Ray Borg threw that dolly and Conor were inside,” the UFC…
[ad_1] McIlroy returned to the golfing spotlight yesterday (FRIDAY) when he joined fellow Irish golfing greats Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Shane Lowry in the official opening of the revamped Adare Manor course in Co. Limerick. McIlroy teamed with McGinley to tackle Harrington and Lowry in a Euro 500,000 event where the winning team donated…
[ad_1] James starred on Wednesday as Cavs pulled the series level in Cleveland. In the crucial third match in Indianapolis, the Cavs built an early lead with James at the heart of it. HOW ARE THE CAVS DOING? FULL PLAYOFFS RESULTS HERE The 33-year-old showed all his skills and vision to produce a stunning pass…
[ad_1] It was May 1974 and the young McMenemy was having a run at the training ground when he saw the then chairman George Reader and director Sir George Merrick standing by the side of the field. “I thought, ‘uh oh, here we go,” recalls McMenemy. “But when I ran over the chairman just said…
[ad_1] The Cleveland Cavaliers ace starred as his side pulled the first-round playoff series against Indiana Pacers level on Wednesday. The series is 1-1 after two games in Cleveland however the teams now face a pair of matches in Indianapolis. WANT TO WATCH CAVS vs PACERS? LIVE STREAM DETAILS REVEALED James bagged 46 points in…
[ad_1] Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been impressed with Trent Alexander-Arnold Alexander-Arnold has played in a number of big games for Liverpool this term Klopp now believes that the right back is ready to play at the World Cup By Dominic King for the Daily Mail Published: 17:30 EDT, 20 April 2018 | Updated: 17:34…
[ad_1] An extraordinary, revolutionary era in English football has come to a close, as Arsene Wenger announced that he would be leaving Arsenal at the end of this season. The Frenchman walked into the dressing room, said to his players: “I’ve got bad news,” then told them of his decision. The Arsenal squad, who had…
[ad_1] The rookie manager has been in the firing line since last week’s Scottish Cup semi-final thrashing by Celtic at Hampden, where there were shows of dissent from several of his players. A heated dressing room exchange with captain Lee Wallace and striker Kenny Miller led to the pair being suspended by the club pending…
[ad_1] Speed Skating Canada has fired the head coach of Canada’s long-track speed-skating team. Michael Crowe went on a leave of absence a month before the Pyeongchang Olympics while the organization conducted an internal investigation into alleged relationships he had with skaters while he was a coach with the U.S. team. Crowe did not accompany the Canadian team to South Korea. The…
[ad_1] The Juventus manager is top of the list of coaches that Arsenal want to replace Arsene Wenger, who shocked football yesterday by announcing he was standing down at the end of the season after nearly 22 years in charge. But Chelsea have also made contact with the 50-year-old, who has steered Juventus to three…
[ad_1] The former light-welterweight world champion will step through the ropes for the first time in almost two years tonight when he faces little-known Canadian Phil Lo Greco at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. Khan, 31, has been out of the ring since a devastating knockout defeat – the fourth of his career – at the hands…
[ad_1] Wenger revealed he would end his spell of more than 21 years in charge 12 months into a two-year contract. The Frenchman won three Premier League titles with the Gunners and holds the record as the most successful FA Cup manager of all time having lifted the trophy on seven occasions. In recent seasons,…
[ad_1] The adopted Kiwi, who scored two tries on a fairytale Wales debut against South Africa in December, is a passport philatelist, who collects stamps like Phileas Fogg. Having already ticked off large swathes of Europe in his three years since arriving from New Zealand plus Jordan and Israel – Dead Sea swim done –…
[ad_1] The Manchester United manager faces Spurs in an FA Cup semi-final on Saturday while City have their title party at home to Swansea on Sunday. A victory will take Pep Guardiola’s side to 90 points with four games to go and extend their lead over United to 16. And Mourinho confessed he could not…
[ad_1] “The only good bits were seeing more of my daughter growing up and taking my son to football,” says Bingham, fresh from serving a three-month ban for betting on snooker matches. “I didn’t see much snooker while I was banned – my wife banned me from watching – and, while that was hard at…
[ad_1] Tottenham go into Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United knowing that, for both sides, this competition represents their last chance of silverware this season. Pochettino has come in for criticism that, despite Tottenham’s steady improvement, they are yet to lift any silverware in his near four years in charge. He believes, however, that…
[ad_1] Ferrari made a blistering start to the 2018 F1 campaign with Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen finishing first and third respectively at the Australian Grand Prix. And Sebastian Vettel made it back-to-back wins two weeks later by securing victory ahead of Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain. Vettel remains top of the…
[ad_1] Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron was back on the ice on the team’s off-day, and coach Bruce Cassidy said it will be a game-day decision whether he plays in Game 5 against Toronto on Saturday night. “We won’t rule him out and we won’t say he’s definitely in,” the coach said during the team’s off-day availability…
[ad_1] The Northern Irish fighter lost his WBA featherweight world title in Las Vegas last year when he was outpointed by Leo Santa Cruz. Frampton had been due to return to the ring last July against Andres Gutierrez but missed weight on the Friday, tipping the scales one pound over the 126lb featherweight limit. The…
[ad_1] Sirotkin and Kubica joined Paul di Resta and Pascal Wehrlein in the race to replace Massa following his departure from Williams last winter. And it was Sirotkin that won out to take the Brazilian’s seat alongside Lance Stroll, with Kubica ultimately handed a test and reserve driver role. Widespread claims have been made that…
[ad_1] Wenger announced today he would be leaving Arsenal at the end of the season after 22 years at the club. And one of the front-runners for Wenger’s position at the Emirates is understood to be Enrique. Enrique has been out of football management since last summer when he quit as Barcelona boss having won…
[ad_1] Veteran forward Scott Hartnell will make his 2018 Stanley Cup playoff debut Friday night for Nashville, 11 years to the day of his last post-season appearance for the Predators. The 17-year NHLer draws into the lineup for Ryan Hartman, who was suspended one game on Thursday for an illegal check to the head of Colorado’s…
[ad_1] Real Madrid want to sign Neymar and there has been rumours for months over the player’s future. His father is said to have been in contact with Real president Florentino Perez through an intermediary, agent Wagner Ribeiro. Manchester United are also said to be keeping one eye on the Brazilian in the unlikely chance…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, who’s hailed the Australian for harnessing the right “balance of experience and pace”. Ricciardo began his third season with Red Bull at his home Grand Prix in Melbourne last month but he is only tied down until the end of the year. A potential…
[ad_1] Murray has not played a competitive tennis match since Wimbledon last year due to a hip problem. In January, Murray underwent surgery to solve his troublesome hip with the aim of returning for the grass-court season. Nadal has struggled with injury throughout his own career, including this year with his own hip issue. But…
[ad_1] Arsenal at the end of the season today, bringing an end to a 22 year tenure. Attention has already switched to who could replace Wenger at the Emirates and Ancelotti is understood to be among the front-runners. Ancelotti has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich in September. The Italian has already managed…
[ad_1] Eugenie Bouchard will take on Kateryna Bondarenko and Francoise Abanda will face Lesia Tsurenko in the opening singles matches of Canada’s Fed Cup tie against Ukraine in Montreal on Saturday. The best-of-five event will take place on an indoor hardcourt at IGA Stadium. Abanda and Bouchard will switch opponents for singles matches on Sunday, while Gabriela…
[ad_1] Schumacher is F1’s most-successful driver ever having secured seven World Drivers’ Championships during his stints at Benetton and Ferrari. But he’s not been seen in public since 2013 when he suffered a traumatic brain injury in a skiing accident in the French Alps. Michael Schumacher was subsequently put in a medically induced coma for…
[ad_1] Wenger announced this morning that he would be exiting Arsenal after 22 years at the club. The Frenchman has one year left on his contract but after a difficult season which has seen them drop to sixth in the league and almost certainly fail to qualify for the Champions League for the second consecutive…
[ad_1] Arsenal today confirmed Wenger will leave the club at the end of the season after two decades in charge. Winterburn, who played under Wenger from 1996 to 2000 making 440 league appearances, reckons a former Arsenal player could take over from the French boss. “Patrick Vieira would be a huge choice because of his history with the club and his…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs left themselves little room for error after consecutive ugly road losses to open their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Boston Bruins. With their backs now firmly planted against the wall as they return to TD Garden for Saturday’s Game 5 (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET), that margin has…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger is leaving Arsenal at the end of the season, with the Frenchman confirming his decision in a statement this morning. “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season,” he said. “I am grateful…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays on Friday reinstated designated hitter Kendrys Morales from the 10-day disabled list and recalled infield prospect Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from double-A New Hampshire. The team also optioned southpaw reliever Tim Mayza and infielder Gift Ngoepe to triple-A Buffalo. The moves are a srong indication that recent call-up Teoscar Hernandez will be…
[ad_1] United have one eye on a place in next month’s FA Cup final ahead of their last-four showdown with Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs. And they’ll be keen to make the most of still being in the hunt for the trophy as it’s the only silverware they can win this season. It has been suggested that…
[ad_1] Bill Peters has resigned as the Carolina Hurricanes’ coach after four seasons and no playoff berths. Peters announced his decision Friday through the team, saying in a statement that “this is a good time to move on.” Peters went 137-138-53 in his lone NHL head coaching job. He had one season left on the…
[ad_1] Nigel Winterburn has revealed his opinion on the long-time Arsenal manager announcing that he is to leave his contract early at the end of the current season. The ex-England international said: “I don’t think there’s any doubt that the players have failed him. When you’ve got a squad like Arsenal have got and you’ve lost…
[ad_1] Wenger broke the news on Friday morning as the Gunners gear up for this weekend’s showdown with London rivals West Ham at the Emirates. Arsenal are set to miss out on Champions League qualification for the second successive campaign regardless of their result against the Hammers but silverware is still in their sights. Europa…
[ad_1] United’s silverware hopes this season lie in the FA Cup following their failure in the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup. But they’ll have to get past Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham if they are to book their place in next month’s Wembley final. United go into Saturday’s showdown with Spurs off the back of…
[ad_1] Nurmagomedov, 26-0, reached the summit of the lightweight division, which McGregor used to sit atop of, earlier this month in the main event of UFC 223, which saw him record a unanimous decision victory over Al Iaquinta. Victory over Iaquinta saw the 29-year-old further pave the way for a fight with ‘The Notorious’, a…
[ad_1] Wenger stands down with their season on the brink following another defeat to Newcastle on Sunday. They now only have the Europa League to play for with the top four out of sight. Wenger has taken huge criticism from fans and has now given them their wish by stepping down. He will continue in…
[ad_1] A viral video emerged from the first round of the NHL playoffs, and it’s not a spectacular save, glorious goal or a concussion-causing hit. Instead, it’s footage of an adorable little girl, the Washington Capitals’ Brett Connolly and a hockey puck. Well, three hockey pucks. The Capitals right winger spotted first-grader Keelan Moxley and her adorable smile against the glass…
[ad_1] Winnipeg Jets defenceman Tyler Myers told reporters following Friday’s morning skate that will play in Game 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET against the visiting Minnesota Wild. Myers suffered a lower-body injury in Game 3 when he was hit by Wild forward Marcus Foligno. Earlier Friday, the Jets indicated that Myers, 28, was on the…
[ad_1] Liverpool have emerged as possible suitors for Fellaini with the Belgian’s Manchester United career winding down. Express Sport was told back in January that the 30-year-old was fed up with life at Old Trafford and keen to move for a new challenge elsewhere. And Transfermarketweb say Fellaini is closing in on a stunning move…
[ad_1] Inbee Park’s flirtation with retirement is in the rear-view mirror. Backed by a large contingent of South Korean fans, Park shot a 5-under 66 for a one-shot lead Thursday in the opening round of the HUGEL-JTBC LA Open in the LPGA Tour’s return to Los Angeles after a 13-year absence. Brooke Henderson of Smiths…
[ad_1] That’s according to La Liga expert Guillem Balague, who says the duo enjoy a positive relationship at the Nou Camp. Barcelona slumped to a shock 3-0 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico earlier this month that ended their hopes of a treble. The loss was followed by speculation that Messi and Valverde had fallen out…
[ad_1] Djokovic has hardly played since pulling out of Wimbledon last year with an elbow injury and has had two separate surgeries to correct the issue that has been troubling him for more than two years. But the Serb says he is back playing without pain and will head to Spain next week for his…
[ad_1] TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Wenger to leave Arsenal; Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea updates PLUS latest from around Europe… Friday, April 20 Wenger replacement 16:00: Arsene Wenger will leave Arsenal at the end of the season. And rather unsurprisingly the bookies have already drawn up a list of candidates to replace him. Arsenal legend Patrick…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, who says the Atletico Madrid star wants his future sorted before the World Cup. Griezmann is set to be one of the world’s hottest properties when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season. And a move to Barcelona has been widely touted, with…
[ad_1] A section of Arsenal supporters have wanted Wenger out for, in some cases, years. Arsenal have not won the Premier League title since 2004 and only seriously challenged once or twice since then. One European final and three FA Cups is all Wenger has to show for his last 14 years in charge of…
[ad_1] Dimitrov beat doubles parter David Goffin 6-4 7-6 to set up a semi-final showdown with the world No 1. The Bulgarian showed superb resilient to come from 1-5 down in the second set to record a memorable win. Nadal then breezed past Dominic Thiem in straight sets to take one step closer to his…
[ad_1] Umtiti has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer with Jose Mourinho targeting the defender. Barcelona have made signing the France star up to a new contract their priority for the remainder of the season. But, despite just a month remaining of the campaign, his future looks no clearer. And Spanish…
[ad_1] The Swiss star is currently taking a break from tennis after crashing out of the Miami Open in the opening round against Thanasi Kokkinakis. Federer missed the entirety of the clay court season in 2017 which saw him win in Halle and at Wimbledon. And the 36-year-old is clearly trying to preserve his body…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger has announced he will be stepping down as manager of Arsenal at the end of the season. And when asked whether he would consider taking over at the Emirates, Gunners legend Henry refused to be drawn into conversation over the matter. “Look at me laughing! Listen, I’m not going to go that…
[ad_1] Former USA Gymnastics women’s national team coordinator Marta Karolyi and her husband Bela have told NBC they were unaware of the abusive behaviour by a former national team doctor now serving decades in prison. Marta Karolyi led the national team for 15 years before retiring after the 2016 Rio Olympics. She told NBC’s Savannah…
[ad_1] Liverpool have their attention firmly focused on beating Roma in the Champions League semi-finals, but that could prove to be their undoing in the Premier League. According to FootballWebPages.com, the Reds will endure a tough final run-in that could see them slide in the table. Jurgen Klopp’s men look comfortable in the top four,…
[ad_1] Nadal played some of his best ever tennis, by his own admission, as he breezed past Dominic Thiem in straight sets this afternoon. Earlier in the day, Dimitrov beat David Goffin 6-4, 7-6 after coming from 5-1 down in the second set. Nadal and Dimitrov have played each other on 11 occasions and the…
[ad_1] After securing an important 3-0 win over Bournemouth last week to continue their impressive run of form in which has seen Jurgen Klopp’s side cement their place in the top four and reach the Champions League semi-final. Liverpool will take on Roma at Anfield in the first of two legs in the Champions League…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series women’s tournament from Kitakyushu, Japan beginning on Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET. Canada opens the tournament against Fiji at 9:52 p.m, followed by matches against England on Saturday at 12:36 a.m. and Russia at 3:20 a.m. to close out pool play. New…
[ad_1] The Frenchman this morning announced he will step down after 22 years at the helm this summer. The news came as a shock to the footballing world, who expected Wenger to see out his Arsenal contract. Many managerial heavyweights have praised the veteran for his outstanding service in north London. And Conte has given…
[ad_1] GETTY*SKYBET George Long has impressed for AFC Wimbledon this season The 24-year-old, on a season’s loan from Sheffield United, will be needed again tomorrow when Oldham visit Kingsmeadow. Depending on results in south-west London and elsewhere, AFC could be at least five points clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining or trapped…
[ad_1] Arsenal will lose Wenger at the end of the season with the Frenchman confirming his departure today. Express Sport understands the Gunners are yet to settle on a successor with many household names being tipped to take over. However, the Daily Mail say Arsenal have narrowed the list down to three potential names. Thomas…
[ad_1] Joel Embiid had trouble with his new mask. It didn’t slow him down. Embiid’s playoff debut was a smashing success for Philadelphia. The all-star centre returned from a 10-game absence by scoring 23 points, including a personal 7-0 run down the stretch that iced matters, and the 76ers reclaimed control of their Eastern Conference…
[ad_1] Arsenal today confirmed Wenger would be leaving his post as manager at the end of the season after 22 years in the job. The Frenchman, who has won two Premier League titles and seven FA Cups, will depart with the Gunners likely to name a replacement in due course. Mourinho and Arsene Wenger have…
[ad_1] Editor’s note: CBCSports.ca is live streaming every match from this weekend’s women’s World Rugby Seven Series event in Kitakyushu, Japan. Action begins Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET and continues through the gold-medal final Sunday at 4:30 a.m. ET. CBC TV’s Road to the Olympic Games show also has coverage of the preliminary round Saturday…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has decided to call time on his 22-year tenure at the end of the season. And already, a host of managerial heavyweights have been linked with the Emirates job. Thomas Tuchel was the early favourite with the bookmakers. However, after falling out with Arsenal’s chief scout Sven Mislintat when the pair were…
[ad_1] Fresh off winning the Canadian mixed doubles curling title earlier this month, Laura Crocker and Kirk Muyres are now donning the red and white in Sweden as they prepare to take on the world. The 11th edition of the mixed doubles world championship starts Saturday in Östersund with 40 countries competing for this year’s…
[ad_1] The Premier League has been rocked by news of Arsene Wenger’s summer departure from Arsenal, but how could that affect the Gunners fortunes in the coming games? BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson made his predictions prior to Wenger’s big announcement, but he is confident about Arsenal’s chances against West Ham. Elsewhere, Liverpool head to…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger is leaving Arsenal after 22 seasons in charge against the backdrop of growing disillusionment from fans as the team struggles to compete for the Premier League title. The 68-year-old Frenchman said Friday he will leave the London club at the end of the season, ending the tenure of English soccer’s longest-serving manager.…
[ad_1] As the tempratures soared across the country this week, Oxlade-Chamberlain relaxed by the pool with his girlfiend after a hard day of training with Liverpool. But joker Oxlade-Chamberain couldn’t resist trolling his other half as they enjoyed some time in the sun. While sitting in a blow-up lilo in his pool and listening to…
[ad_1] Wenger confirmed this morning that he would leave Arsenal in the summer following near 22 years at the club. Wenger is believed to have told the players just before the statement went out and there was a sense of shock at the training ground. And Mertesacker is the first player to open up on…
[ad_1] The shock suggestion comes from Argentinian legend Oscar Ruggeri. Barcelona have all-but secured the La Liga title and suffered a shock exit in the Champions League in the quarter-finals. The Copa del Rey is still up for grabs before the end of the season. But with Argentina aiming to avenge their 2014 defeat to…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal is set to face his sternest test yet in Monte Carlo as the heat really begins to be cranked up. Nadal has had a routine path to the last eight with victories against Karen Khachanov and Aljaz Bedene wrapped up in straight sets. However, Thiem has always been a tricky opponent for…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Real Madrid are both circling amid uncertainty over Neymar’s PSG future. The Brazil international moved from Barcelona in August and scored 27 times before injury cut his first campaign at the Parc des Princes short. Yet he could be on the move again this summer with Neymar supposedly underwhelmed by the…
[ad_1] Thiem is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world on clay and he met with Nadal four times on the surface last year. The Spaniard emerged victorious on three occasions but Thiem recorded a remarkable win in Rome to clinch the title. The world No 7 will be hoping for…
[ad_1] Wenger’s position has come under intense scrutiny over the past 18 months due to repeated failings in the Premier League and Champions League. But after months of speculation, the Frenchman has confirmed he will be leaving Arsenal after nearly 22 years at the club. “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I…
[ad_1] Arsenal confirmed in a statement this morning that Wenger will be leaving the Gunners at the end of the season. The timing has taken many fans and pundits aback, particularly with the club still in contention for Europa League glory. And Liverpool boss Klopp has expressed his surprise at the decision, but paid tribute…
[ad_1] The Celtic boss is being heavily backed to take over at the Emirates after Arsene Wenger announced he was calling time on his tenure at the club. Rodgers has impressed since moving north of the border, winning one SPL title, with another all-but secured. The former Liverpool boss has been quick to rubbish reports…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger is leaving Arsenal at the end of the season, with the Frenchman confirming his decision in a statement this morning. “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season,” he said. “I am grateful…
[ad_1] Wenger is leaving Arsenal after 22 years after the Gunners released a statement this morning confirming his departure. And Sky Sports pundit Nicholas thinks the club should make Celtic’s Rodgers his replacement. “There has been a few in the past I have always liked some of them have had a little down turn in…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has left the footballing world in shock after announcing he will step down after 22 years at the club. Wenger’s side have struggled in the league in recent years and haven’t won the title since 2004. Fans have voted with their feet in recent months leaving the Emirates looking sparse and they…
[ad_1] Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will leave the club after almost 22 years in charge in north London. The 68-year-old signed a two-year contract extension in the summer, but the Gunners will now be on the hunt for his replacement. Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti are in the running to become Wenger’s…
[ad_1] Wenger has confirmed he will leave Arsenal in the summer and the club are now working on a replacement. And they insist they will not make another statement on the situation until an appointment is made. “Arsene will lead the team to the end of the season and we will make an appointment as…
[ad_1] Arsenal have confirmed Wenger will be leaving his post after 22 years in the north London dugout. The Frenchman has released a statement confirming this season will be his last. The Arsenal boss said: “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step…
[ad_1] Wenger will leave Arsenal in the summer, standing down after 20 years in charge. Wenger has been under fire this season after another difficult season and fans have even stayed away from the Emirates. Arsenal will miss out on the top four again this season and their only hope of playing in the Champions…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Arsenal’s rivalry was once blockbuster Premier League viewing with Ferguson and Arsene Wenger regularly battling it out for Premier League glory. Back in 2004, the two teams did battle at Old Trafford, with United winning 2-0 on a memorable afternoon. Arsenal were 49 games unbeaten at the time but goals from…
[ad_1] The Brazilian has been on the sidelines for over two months as he struggles to recover from both knee and ankle problems. Luiz was a key figure as Chelsea lifted the Premier League title in Antonio Conte’s debut year. But a dispute with the Blues chief earlier this season has seen the defender’s gametime…
[ad_1] The German champions announced former player Niko Kovac as their new boss last week. Bayern had to settle for the Croat after being turned down by current interim coach Jupp heynckes and former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel. But Klopp’s history in the Bundesliga should have made him a shoe-in for the role. However,…
[ad_1] The Catalans were given a mid-week day off follwing their stalemate with Celta Vigo on Tuesday. However, Ernesto Valverde’s side were back on the training field on Thursday as they begin their final preperations to face Sevilla tomorrow evening. And the Barca stars looked to be in high spirits as they were put through…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Tottenham could both lure Bale away from Real Madrid and back to the Premier League this summer. The Wales international has endured a difficult campaign at the Bernabeu and, with Zinedine Zidane unconvinced, a move away beckons. However, the Manchester Evening News have now shed some light on Bale’s failed United…
[ad_1] However, the 2016 world champion was surprisingly positive about the Brit when analysing his start to the season, despite their previous nasty history. Hamilton has yet to win a race this term as he struggles to defend his world championship crown. Mercedes have lacked the pace which Ferrari and Red Bull have shown in…
[ad_1] Pogba’s Manchester United career is in serious jeopardy with Mourinho ready to cut him loose at the end of the season. The 25-year-old only signed from Juventus for a huge £89million two years ago but that decision already looks to have been a huge transfer mistake. Pogba’s war with Mourinho is well-documented with the…
[ad_1] Sky Sports pundit Alex Hammond has revealed her selections for the race. She fancies Gold Present – if it runs – for an each-way bet but also likes the look of Vicente. “There are a few horses in this that missed the Grand National for one reason or another and that could be a…
[ad_1] Barcelona have emerged as one of a few clubs who could sign Pogba from Manchester United this summer. The France international’s days at Old Trafford are reportedly numbered with the player failing to convince Jose Mourinho of his worth. Yet Spanish outlet Diario Gol say Messi has blocked Pogba from joining Barcelona this summer.…
[ad_1] Red Bull made an exceptional call to pit both drivers when a Virtual Safety Car was issued late in the race in Shanghai. Ricciardo dropped to sixth with his stop, but armed with fresh tyres he quickly scythed through the pack – overtaking Hamilton and Raikkonen on his way to victory. The Australian is…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Ceballos has been on Liverpool’s radar ever since January, where they were unable to get a transfer over the line. The midfielder only moved to the Bernabeu from Real Betis back in the summer but, nearly one year on, that looks to have been a huge mistake. As well as Liverpool,…
[ad_1] Despite the Blues romping to the Premier League title in his first year with the club, setting a Premier League record for most wins in a single season with 30 of 38, the Italian’s second season has been more difficult. Chelsea look likely to miss out on Champions League qualification this season, trailing Tottenham…
[ad_1] Martial’s future at Manchester United is in doubt as he stalls on a new contract. The France star is said to be unhappy with his playing time and position in recent months, Martial has been forced to operate on the right wing since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez and prefers to play on the…
[ad_1] The 29-year-old twisted his ankle during a seemingly-innocuous play as the Warriors went 3-0 up in the series at San Antonio. He lost control of the ball while being hounded by Spurs’ point guard Patty Mills and attempted to turn and retrieve it to avoid committing a half-court violation. But as he turned, his…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to raid Real Madrid and Napoli for Kroos and Jorginho this summer. Mourinho could see as many as three midfielders leave the club this summer, with Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Paul Pogba all set to be replaced. Jorginho has emerged as a target in recent times with Mourinho…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas, who believes United will progress to the final. The pair clash at Wembley tomorrow (5.15pm) with the FA Cup the only piece of silverware either team can now lift this season. United were expected to challenge on all fronts however Manchester City left them, as well…
[ad_1] That’s according to Diario Gol, who suggest that Manchester United midfielder Pogba is on his way out of Old Trafford this summer. And his chosen destination is apparently the Bernabeu to join up with Real star Ronaldo, who he missed out with playing alongside at United. He joined the Old Trafford club in July…
[ad_1] Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has revealed his predictions ahead of the weekend’s Premier League and FA Cup fixtures. The Sky Sports pundit believes Stoke can pull off an upset at home to Burnley, labelling the clash a ‘must-win game’. Merson also thinks Newcastle can bag another three points away at Everton to ensure…
[ad_1] De Gea has kept 21 clean sheets from 41 matches in all competitions this season. That means the Spaniard has kept more clean sheets this campaign than in any previous season at Old Trafford. And there are still at least five games to go. De Gea’s 21st blank-out of the season came as Manchester…
[ad_1] The Spaniard spurned a glorious chance to make it 2-0 to the Blues, going one-on-one with goalkeeper Nick Pope after a counter-attack but sliding wide of the target in their Premier League contest. Misfiring Morata, who has only scored twice in his last 18 matches, was substituted soon after and showed his frustration in…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Manchester United legend Andy Cole. Manchester United take on Tottenham in the semi-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday (5.15pm) and Jose Mourinho will be hoping to salvage something from the season after an early Champions League exit to Sevilla and shock Carabao Cup defeat to Bristol City. United…
[ad_1] Nadal is hunting a place in the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals and will head to the court around 11.30am UK time. The Spaniard attempts to progress into the last four following Gregor Dimitrov’s clash with David Goffin. Rafael Nadal made it into the last eight after beating Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-2 on Thursday.…
[ad_1] The Egyptian winger is leading the race for Golden Boot, having struck 30 times in the Premier League – four more than Tottenham forward Harry Kane. Salah is widely expected to clinch the PFA Player of the Year after a fabulous debut campaign for Liverpool and he could win the Champions League too. He…
[ad_1] That’s according to Reds team mate Danny Ings, who has praised the Senegalese attacker. Mane has bagged 17 goals for Liverpool this season despite a difficult spell in December. The 26-year-old has been outshone by team mates Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. But Ings believes Mane has still had an impressive campaign at Anfield.…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Martin Keown. Pogba and Jose Mourinho have seen their relationship become increasingly more fractious over the past few months. The Frenchman, who rejoined Manchester United in an £89million deal from Juventus in the summer of 2016, has struggled to justify his huge price-tag and failed to fit into Mourinho’s…
[ad_1] Messi is hoping to complete the first half of a domestic league and cup double on Saturday (8.30pm) in the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla. With the World Cup just a couple of months away, Argentina fans will be hoping that Messi emerges unscathed. Mercado will probably be tasked with trying to keep…
[ad_1] The domestic cup competition is the only remaining opportunity to win silverware for either club. United are in pole position to finish second in the Premier League but they trail Manchester City by 13 points, a gap which could be extended to 16 if City win their game in hand against Swansea City this…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of BBC Sport pundit Stephen Warnock. Morata fired blanks on Thursday as Chelsea beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor to close the gap on fourth-placed Tottenham to five points in the Premier League table. The Spaniard, who had only scored twice in his past 18 outings for the Blues, missed…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Sky Sports pundit Dennis Wise, who believes the England international would fit in well at Stamford Bridge. Wilshere has an uncertain future at Arsenal having yet to sign a new contract at the Emirates. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is unsure whether Wilshere will sign the new deal…
[ad_1] The Brazil star, who is a doubt for the summer tournament having fractured a metatarsal, has tipped Premier League players to star in Russia. Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne have both shone in England’s domestic league this season and are expected to do well in the World Cup. Liverpool ace Salah has little…
[ad_1] Rain affected all games last weekend with Essex’s trip to Yorkshire abandoned without a ball bowled across the four days. Reigning county champions Essex will hope to see some action across the weekend as they welcome Lancashire to Chelmsford. Yorkshire will be praying their Headingley ground has been boosted by the warm spring sunshine…
[ad_1] Cahill is one of many Chelsea stars to have received criticism this season after a poor campaign. The Blues, who won the Premier League last year, beat Burnley 2-1 on Thursday night to move within five points of fourth-placed Tottenham. Antonio Conte’s men are still in the FA Cup and face Southampton on Sunday…
[ad_1] With Real Madrid still involved in the Champions League, Ronaldo could clinch the Ballon d’Or for the sixth time in his career. The Portuguese is also hoping to lift Europe’s elite competition next month for the fifth time, although Bayern Munich stand in the way of an appearance in Kiev for Los Blancos. Messi…
[ad_1] The Seattle Seahawks kick off the three weeks of London action with their trip across the Atlantic to face the Oakland Raiders on Sunday October 14. That match begins at 6.00pm BST at Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium. The following week sees Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans do battle at Wembley with a 2.30pm…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs whiffed on an excellent opportunity to even their opening-round series against the Boston Bruins on Thursday. The Bruins were without Patrice Bergeron, their heart-and-soul, first-line centre, in Game 4 because of an upper-body injury. But the Bruins persevered, taking advantage of two risky defensive pinches to skate away with a 3-1 victory at the…
[ad_1] Brad Marchand scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Tuukka Rask made 31 saves as the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Thursday to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Torey Krug and Jake DeBrusk had the other goals for the Bruins, who can wrap…
[ad_1] Evgeny Kuznetsov had a goal and two assists, and Braden Holtby stopped 23 shots as the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Thursday night to even their playoff series at two games apiece. Tom Wilson and Alexander Ovechkin each had a goal and an assist, and T.J. Oshie also scored for…
[ad_1] Aaron Judge hit his fifth home run, David Robertson pitched out of an eighth-inning jam and the New York Yankees overcame some shaky defence on a chilly night to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursday night. Judge lofted a solo shot to make it 4-2 in the seventh. He turned on a…
[ad_1] McIlroy, along with his wife, Erica, jettted-in from Florida local time on Thursday ahead of the current World No 7 joining fellow Irishman Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry and Paul McGinley is a team’s event to officially open the Tom Fazio redesigned Adare Manor course. McIlroy headed straight for the 18th green where he and…
[ad_1] The Eagles held off New England Patriots in February’s Superbowl for their first ever championship. And the Philadelphia side welcome Atlanta Falcons for Thursday Night Football to open up the new season. WHEN IS THE NFL DRAFT? FULL DETAILS REVEALED The Eagles will look to become the first team since the Patriots in 2003-04…
[ad_1] The Houston Astros Evan Gattis reached first base after grounding into a double play, but it appears he didn’t realize there were only two outs. He was tagged out for the Mariners’ 12th triple play in franchise history. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] This will be an emotional night for all involved, namely those in San Antonio, following the death of Gregg Popovich’s wife, Erin Popovich. The Spurs coach will not take charge of his team this evening in order to give him time to grieve, meaning Ettore Messina will step up. The game also holds huge…
[ad_1] Thiem, who was the only player to beat Nadal on clay last season, set up a quarter-final clash at the Monte Carlo Masters after deposing of Novak Djokovic. Nadal, who only just returned to the ATP Tour after struggling with a hip injury, is the favourite to get his hands on the Monte Carlo…
[ad_1] Hamilton has yet to win a race in 2018 as Mercedes have struggled to compete with the pace of Ferrari and Red Bull. Sebastian Vettel has been the pacesetter as he won in Australia and Bahrain, but a collision with Max Verstappen in China caused the German to finish eighth. Hamilton has secured two…
[ad_1] Morata was through on goal midway through the second half but somehow put his one-on-one effort wide. He had already missed a sitter in the first half, adding to his miserable debut Blues season to date. Chelsea had been 1-0 up at the time and moments after Morata’s miss, Burnley drew level through Ashley…
[ad_1] And the Spurs boss insists only winning the Champions League or the Premier League will move his club to the next level, not winning the Cup. Spurs, who are using the national stadium this season while their new 61,500-seater stadium is being built, have turned Wembley into a fortress, suffering just two League defeats…
[ad_1] The Nigerian wing-back was left unmarked to drive in an impressive and unstoppable shot from 12 yards after Emerson’s 69th minute cross eluded Olivier Giroud in the middle of the Burnley area. The goal restored a deserved Chelsea lead which had been wiped out in controversial fashion just five minutes earlier after Johann Berg…
[ad_1] Captain Blake Wheeler isn’t too worried if rookie defenceman Sami Niku fills a hole in the Winnipeg Jets’ depleted defence. Niku was called up from the Manitoba Moose on Thursday, where he posted 54 points in 76 regular-season games and was named American Hockey League defenceman of the year. The 21-year-old Finnish native could…
[ad_1] Chelsea kept their slim Champions League hopes alive with a 2-1 victory at Turf Moor. A Kevin Long own goal and a Victor Moses strike helped the Blues close the gap on fourth placed Tottenham to five points with four games remaining. The win also capped off a good week following their stunning come-from-behind…
[ad_1] Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron has been ruled out for tonight’s Game 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an upper-body injury. UPDATE: Patrice Bergeron will not play in tonight’s game (Upper body, day-to-day). —@NHLBruins The team made the announcement minutes before warmup of Game 4, while adding he’s day-to-day. The 32-year-old showed no…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi is one of several key players expected to return to Barcelona’s starting XI for the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla. Manager Ernesto Valverde rested a large portion of his last time out against Celta Vigo, with a much-changed team held to a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp. Messi is set…
[ad_1] Dwane Casey remembers the “powwow” he had with DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. The Toronto Raptors were in Utah, wrapping up their uninspiring season-opening road trip, and Casey’s all-stars weren’t fitting into the team’s new ball-sharing style of play as seamlessly as he would have liked. The coach asked DeRozan and Lowry to believe…
[ad_1] Hazard was left out of the starting line-up for Chelsea as Conte partnered Olivier Giroud with Alvaro Morata up front. Although the Belgian playmaker has been instrumental for the Blues, Conte waited until the 71st minute before unleashing him and taking off Morata. With one eye on the FA Cup semi-final tie against Southampton…
[ad_1] “I should just wave the white flag now and hand it over,” said the Welshman yesterday. “I never thought the record would last so long.” The man who could accept that flag is Sir Mo Farah, whose talent brings Jones’s time of 2:07:13 well within his grasp, whatever the weather in the Virgin Money…
[ad_1] Rashford impressed in only his second Premier League start of 2018 in the 2-0 win at Bournemouth while Pogba swept away doubts over his place – and his future – with a man-of-the-match performance at the Vitality Stadium. And it is understood the pair have done enough to convince Jose Mourinho to pencil their…
[ad_1] Nashville Predators forward Ryan Hartman will take a seat for Friday’s Stanley Cup playoff game after the NHL suspended him for an illegal check to the head of Colorado’s Carl Soderberg on Wednesday night. The incident occurred early in the third period of the Predators’ 3-2 win to give them a 3-1 lead in…
[ad_1] EXPRESS SPORT Rodgers’ Celtic smashed Murty’s Rangers on Sunday They were terrified to challenge Celtic and that’s unforgivable in a derby match. Now I understand the laws of the football jungle – after a result and performance like that, heads must roll. But that man should not be Graeme Murty. Murty did make mistakes.…
[ad_1] Lance Armstrong has reached a $5 million US settlement with the federal government in a whistleblower lawsuit that could have sought $100 million in damages from the cyclist who was stripped of his record seven Tour de France victories after admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs throughout much of his career. The deal announced Thursday…
[ad_1] REUTERS Brendan Rodgers has offered some comfort to crisis club Rangers While Rodgers has been able to enjoy a week of training at Lennoxtown ahead of potentially clinching the league title at Hibs tomorrow, the scene across the city has not been quite as serene. Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton described the situation at…
[ad_1] Chelsea travelled to Turf Moor on Thursday night with slim hopes of securing Champions League qualification for next season. But they closed the gap on fourth-placed Tottenham to five points thanks in part to an impressive performance from right wing-back Moses. The Nigeria international put the cross in that Kevin Long inadvertently diverted past…
[ad_1] Giroud and Morata started together for the first time as Chelsea players at Turf Moor and the signs were promising as the striker combined on multiple occasions. Morata had a guilt-edged chance in the second half but failed to hit the target with just Nick Pope to beat. But the Spaniard’s blushes were saved when…
[ad_1] Nobody could ever blame Christine Girard for being bitter. For being consumed with anger by lost glory and opportunity. The retired Canadian weightlifter has emerged as the poster athlete for Olympians whose moment of triumph was robbed by a cheat. On Thursday, the International Olympic Committee confirmed Girard will be awarded the London 2012 gold medal…
[ad_1] Chelsea kept their slim hopes of Champions League football alive with a hard-fought three points against Burnley. Antonio Conte’s men are now five points behind Tottenham with four matches remaining and a huge nine clear of Arsenal. An own-goal from Kevin Long put the Blues in front following good work from Victor Moses down…
[ad_1] Morata has endured a miserable time of it at Chelsea this season and his Blues career didn’t get much better tonight. The striker had already seen a golden chance saved early on in the game at Turf Moor. But the best – or worst – was yet to come midway through the second half.…
[ad_1] During the build-up to their UFC 217 grudge match, Garbrandt, the-then men’s bantamweight champion, accused Dillashaw of showing his Team Alpha Male colleagues how to use PEDS and not get caught. “You showed everyone how to do it on Team Alpha Male,” a fired-up Garbrandt said during the final UFC 217 pre-fight press conference.…
[ad_1] Read Story Transcript When Sarah Sellers learned she was the runner-up at the Boston Marathon women’s open, she said she couldn’t quite wrap her head around it. “It was just total disbelief,” the 26-year-old Arizona nurse anaesthetist told As It Happens guest host Susan Bonner. Sellers ranked 42nd going into Monday’s race, but outpaced some of…
[ad_1] Michael Carrick has revealed he became depressed going away on England duty Carrick said he told the FA ‘please don’t pick me’ after the 2010 World Cup finals The central midfielder didn’t play for England after that until two years later He has only played one game at a major tournament – in the…
[ad_1] Police in Saskatchewan say it’s too early to say whether charges will be laid in the fatal crash involving a semi-truck and the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team that left 16 people dead. “It’s too early to comment on any criminal involvement,” RCMP assistant commissioner Curtis Zablocki said at a news conference Thursday. He…
[ad_1] Real were in disarray before the transfer window opened at the start of the year and a mid-season spree was widely talked up. Kepa was thought to be among the players the Spanish giants were interested in signing as they looked to kickstart their campaign. Real Madrid opted to stick with current No 1…
[ad_1] Girard initially won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, but the two athletes who placed ahead of her, Maiya Maneza of Kazakhstan and Svetlana Tsarukaeva of Russia, were both disqualified after they tested positive for doping. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Fantasy Football is drawing to a close for another year, some huge points hauls can still be earned over the last four weeks of the season. Only 12 teams are in action during Gameweek 35 due to the FA Cup semi-finals, meaning the right transfers are even more vital for managers looking to make…
[ad_1] While Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock isn’t counting on Leo Komarov for Thursday’s home game against Boston (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET), the forward appears close to a return to the lineup. The feisty Komarov, who suffered a lower-body injury in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarter-final and sat out Monday’s Game…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino is likely to make several changes to his side ahead of Tottenham’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. The Spurs boss rested a number of players during the 1-1 draw with Brighton in midweek but is set to return to a full-strength side at Wembley. Harry Winks and Danny Rose are both…
[ad_1] Vettel made his F1 debut in 2007 with Sauber but was soon driving full-time at Toro Rosso before being promoted to their sister team Red Bull for the 2009 season. The German went on to win four F1 World Drivers’ Championship titles with the Milton Keynes-based outfit, the first at the age of 23.…
[ad_1] Miller, 38, is not expected to play for Rangers again after his fall-out with boss Graeme Murty. The forward was one of the ringleaders in addressing Murty after the 4-0 loss to Celtic on Sunday. He is expected to be offloaded in the summer and Lennon has increased speculation a move to Easter Road…
[ad_1] Arsenal host Atletico in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final next week and fans of the Spanish club have been priced £36.50 tickets. But for the second leg, Atletico are charging Arsenal fans £79, angered supporters of the Premier League club. But Arsenal have decided to help their fans by making up…
[ad_1] GETTY Burnley vs Chelsea: Premier League latest score, updates and highlights from Turf Moor Burnley welcome Chelsea to Turf Moor still hot on the heels of Arsenal for a place in the Premier League’s top six. The Clarets can go ahead of the Gunners by a point if they win tonight. Chelsea, in contrast,…
[ad_1] That’s the outrageous claim made by Mohamed Elneny ahead of the Gunners’ showdown with cross-city rivals West Ham. Elneny has turned in a series of battling performances this season and is quickly gaining a cult following at the Emirates. The Egyptian has been discussing his relationship with Arsenal supporters, revealing one once got too…
[ad_1] Burnley: Pope, Lowton, Long, Tarkowski, Ward, Lennon, Cork, Westwood, Gudmundsson, Barnes, Wood. Subs: Heaton, Bardsley, Taylor, Marney, Hendrick, Wells, Vokes. Chelsea: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Rudiger, Moses, Kante, Bakayoko, Emerson, Pedro, Morata, Giroud. Subs: Caballero, Zappacosta, Christensen, Fabregas, Barkley, Hazard, Willian. MORE TO FOLLOW [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] But Jalen Rose has explained why this year’s playoffs will be incredibly tough for the 33-year-old. James put in an incredible performance in Game 2 against the Pacers, scoring 46 points, to help keep Cleveland in with a good chance of progressing to the next round. It was the perfect example of the three-time…
[ad_1] Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to Madrid ever since establishing a reputation as one of the Premier League’s top creative forces. And he looked all set to join Real last summer before an ankle injury suffered on Belgium duty put paid to his hopes of a switch. Eden Hazard has been…
[ad_1] Canadian weightlifter Christine Girard can finally call herself an Olympic champion. The International Olympic Committee made it official Thursday, declaring that Girard will be awarded the gold medal in the 63-kilogram weight class from the 2012 Summer Games. Girard, who grew up in Rouyn-Noranda, Que., became the first Canadian woman to win a weightlifting…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Stamford Bridge Thursday April 19 Pogba/Morata swoop? Paul Pogba and Alvaro Morata could move to Juventus – but only on loan. Juve director Beppe Marotta said today that he is realistic about his chances of signing the pair. “Personally, I don’t believe in returns, but…
[ad_1] Growing up in the Dominican Republic capital of Santo Domingo, Jose Bautista wanted to be just like his favourite player, George Bell, the Toronto Blue Jays left-fielder and 1987 American League MVP. But Bell could be hot-headed, and after finding himself without a job in the winter of 1993 — after a dust-up with his…
[ad_1] That is the claim coming out of Italy today, which suggests there may be more traction to the report than simple rumour. Juve director Beppe Marotta said today that he is realistic about his chances of signing the pair. “Personally, I don’t believe in returns, but there are exceptions,” he said. “These are two…
[ad_1] Gayle had failed to attract any interest in the first two rounds of the IPL auction earlier this year but the 38-year-old was finally picked up by Kings XI for £220,200. The explosive opener made his debut for the franchise on Sunday, scored 63 off 33 balls as Ravi Ashwin’s side made 197, good…
[ad_1] Liverpool transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Anfield Thursday April 19 Ch-ch-ch-changes? Jurgen Klopp is expected to heavily rotate his squad on Saturday as the Liverpool manager keeps one eye on the Reds’ Champions League semi-final next week. Liverpool face Roma at Anfield in the first leg on Tuesday, meaning the likes…
[ad_1] The Spurs announced yesterday the devastating news that Popovich’s wife, Erin Popovich had sadly passed away. The couple were married for four decades and had two children together, Jill and Mickey, as well as two grandchildren. It was reported that Erin had been sick for a long time but people associated in the NBA…
[ad_1] Manchester United transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Thursday April 19 Pogba AND Morata to Juve?! Juventus are open to completing a surprise double swoop for Premier League flops Alvaro Morata and Paul Pogba – but only on loan. That is the claim coming out of Italy today, which suggests…
[ad_1] The GoFundMe page dedicated to the Humboldt Broncos, believed to be the largest of its kind in Canadian history, stopped taking donations at midnight Wednesday as planned. The page displays a final total of $15,185,700 raised from more than 142,000 contributors in 12 days from across Canada and numerous countries around the world. “Funds…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp is expected to heavily rotate his squad on Saturday as the Liverpool manager keeps one eye on the Reds’ Champions League semi-final next week. Liverpool face Roma at Anfield in the first leg on Tuesday, meaning the likes of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino are set for a rest against West Brom.…
[ad_1] James helped the Cleveland Cavaliers tie their NBA playoffs first round series with the Indiana Pacers with a dominant performance in which he finished with an incredible 46 points. But while the game was going on, some heartbreaking news broke that San Antonio Spurs coach Popovich’s wife, Erin Popovich, had passed away. James, 33,…
[ad_1] At least that’s the verdict of former Arsenal star Martin Keown, who’s tipped the under-fire duo to shine at Wembley. Paul Pogba has experienced another season of frustration at United and that has come amid talk of a rift with Mourinho. Sanchez, likewise, has struggled to hit top form since moving to Old Trafford…
[ad_1] The Olympic champion looks back on his figure skating career, and ahead to what’s next in his journey. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Gunners legend Martin Keown, who believes Arsene Wenger will see their poor form on the road as an issue. Arsenal slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle last Sunday despite going 1-0 up in the first half at St. James’ Park. And that loss was their fifth away defeat on…
[ad_1] John Morris and Kaitlyn Lawes found unexpected chemistry that led to an Olympic gold medal. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That’s according to Gunners hero Martin Keown, who’s offered his insight into sharing a dressing room with former team-mate Vieira. Wenger’s future has been the subject of plenty of speculation for the past couple of years with Arsenal under pressure to move him on. And that talk will no doubt arise again at the…
[ad_1] Boston’s Patrice Bergeron is one of three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy announced by the NHL Wednesday night. Sean Couturier of the Philadelphia Flyers and Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings are the other two up for the award given to the league’s best defensive forward as voted on by members…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Coutinho from Liverpool in a £142m deal back in January. Coutinho has made much about his desire to win trophies being the driving force of his move. The Brazilian is expected to start in Barca’s Copa del Rey final clash with Valencia on Saturday. And he admits he is nervous heading into…
[ad_1] Second-seeded Marin Cilic advanced without hitting a ball after Milos Raonic pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday with a right knee injury. It was not immediately clear how Raonic suffered the injury. Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the <a href=”https://twitter.com/ROLEXMCMASTERS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@RolexMCMasters</a> due to a right knee injury. Marin Cilic advances to the…
[ad_1] Wenger has one year remaining on his contract at the Emirates but after another disappoining season, reports have suggested he could be shown the door this summer with club legend Patrick Vieira being lined up to take his place. However, Wenger has refused to entertain the rumours during his press conference ahead of Arsenal’s…
[ad_1] Pogba left Juve for Manchester United for £89m in 2016 to become the most expensive player in the world. But he has struggled, particularly this season, to adapt to Jose Mourinho’s tactics. Tension appears to be growing between the player and his manager and he walked off the pitch last night and headed straight…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Arsenal defender Martin Keown. David De Gea was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the fourth year in a row earlier this week. While De Gea has 17 clean sheets to his name in the Premier League this season, Manchester City rile Emerson has 14. But…
[ad_1] Khan is making his eagerly awaited return to the ring following a two-year absence. The Bolton boxer has not fought since he was knocked out in the sixth round against Saul Alvarez in May 2016. The former WBA and IBF light-welterweight title holder is hoping to get another shot at a world championship fight…
[ad_1] FA lodged a complaint after Rhian Brewster overheard Spain player being racist Brewster said the Spaniard called England’s Morgan Gibbs-White a ‘monkey’ He said he overheard the incident during the Under 17 World Cup final in India However, FIFA have decided there is insufficient evidence to sanction Spaniard By Press Association Sport Staff Published:…
[ad_1] Zverev was far from his best as he was forced to go the distance to grind out a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win. The players lost serve a staggering 13 times throughout the clash but the German was able to hold on to progress to the quarter-finals. The world No 4 could now have set…
[ad_1] The Brazilian arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu as the second most expensive player of all time back in 2009. Kaka had proved his immense worth at AC Milan, winning the Champions League and Ballon d’Or during his time at the Italian giants. But his career at Madrid would not go to plan, with the…
[ad_1] Zverev came through his three-set tussle with Jan-Lennard Struff to set up a possible quarter-final clash with his brother Mischa. “Hopefully my brother will win and it will be an amazing day tomorrow,” said the younger Zverev. However, Zverev’s path to the quarters wasn’t plain sailing. The 20-year-old took the first set 6-4, however…
[ad_1] The Seagulls have sounded Cameroon international Bahoken about switching to the Premier League when his contract runs out at the end of the season. Bahoken, 25, who had a spell on loan at St Mirren earlier in his career has scored eight goals for Strasbourg this season which earned him his first International cap.…
[ad_1] Hamilton has yet to win a race in 2018 as Mercedes have struggled to compete with the pace of Ferrari and Red Bull. Sebastian Vettel has been the pacesetter as he won in Australia and Bahrain, but a collision with Max Verstappen in China caused the German to finish eighth. Hamilton has secured two…
[ad_1] Salah has been a revelation for Liverpool, scoring 30 Premier League goals and inspiring them into the Champions League semi-finals. He joined from Roma in a £39m summer move that turned heads after his failed spell at Chelsea. He joined Jose Mourinho’s side in 2014 but was loaned out to Fiorentina after just three…
[ad_1] With only three races gone in the 2018 campaign and drivers getting familiar with the new Halo system, details about next year’s plans have already been finalised. And drivers will have to get used to another new piece of equipment with the introduction of biometric gloves. It will be compulsory for all drivers to…
[ad_1] The German made the bizarre claim in the build up to Manchester City Champions League clash. Salah had limped off injured in the first leg and much of the build up to the second revolved around his fitness. And it got to the point that Klopp reckoned his players could train naked and no…
[ad_1] The Gunners midfielder hasn’t played a minute of competitive football since October 2016. And it is unclear what the future holds for Cazorla, who is currently in his native Spain continuing his recovery. The former Malaga star has undergone ten operations on his ankle after suffering a blood infection which could have seen his…
[ad_1] The France star’s future at Manchester United is uncertain after a difficult second season back at Old Trafford. Pogba has been in and out the team since the turn of the year and has been substituted in big games. He was taken off during the defeat to West Brom on Sunday but did keep…
[ad_1] Federer, 36, won the Australian Open in January but he has now decided to rest ahead of Wimbledon in the summer. It was suggested that the Swiss star would at least feature at the French Open to try and regain the world No 1 crown. But Federer has opted to skip every clay event,…
[ad_1] That is according to Dimitry Seluk, the star’s former agent who represented him during his early playing days. Mkhitaryan was a Metaluruh Donetsk player when the pair’s relationship started. But when club owner, Oleg Mkrtchyan, sold another of Seluk’s clients to Spartak Moscow for €8m (6.9m) the pair fell out. Seluk also had conflict…
[ad_1] Nadal has always thoroughly impressed throughout the clay-court season and he has won 64 of his 68 matches at Monte Carlo. The Spaniard’s incredible form has seen him clinch 10 titles and he is gunning for an 11th this week. Leconte even thinks the world No 1 is good enough to double his tally…
[ad_1] And Spanish website Don Balon claim they could both be sold to Valencia for a combined €60m (£52m). Ernesto Valverde is keen to recoup some funds following the signing of Philippe Coutinho in January. Barcelona are also looking to fund more signings with Antoine Griezmann expected to join. And the duo are set to…
[ad_1] The Frenchman can seemingly do no right in his manager’s eyes and that has led to speculation Mourinho is now prepared to sell him in the summer. One player who knows only too well about a frosty relationship with him is Iker Casillas. During Mourinho’s spell with Real Madrid the pair came to blows…
[ad_1] Moreno had started the season as Liverpool’s first-choice left-back, however some woeful performances saw him lose his place to Andrew Robertson. But as the Reds are preparing for their trip to West Brom on Saturday as they look to cement their place in the top four, Moreno has looked sharp in training this week.…
[ad_1] GETTY World Cup 2018 fixtures: Complete guide to the 2018 World Cup fixtures The World Cup gets underway on June 14 as Russia take on Saudi Arabia in Moscow. England play their first match against Tunisia on Monday 18 June. World Cup 2018 fixtures in full Group stages Thu June 14: Russia v Saudi…
[ad_1] Neymar’s time at PSG looks over after just one season. He joined the Ligue 1 champions for £200m last summer but is already keen to move on. And the French side are coming round to the idea of letting him go after he snubbed the title celebrations in Paris last week. Real Madrid are…
[ad_1] Joshua is currently in negotiations with Wilder over a potential unification bout and talks are expected to continue in New York next week. The Brit’s promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that they have made Wilder a flat-fee offer of £12.5million but they have yet to receive a reply. Joshua is hoping to bring the…
[ad_1] The defender won three Premier League titles between 2008 and 2015 but his career nosedived when Van Gaal arrived in 2014. Rafael had been a regular under David Moyes but it seems his fellow Brazilians had warned him things were about to go downhill following the Dutchman’s appointment. “When it was announced that Van…
[ad_1] The Gunners said goodbye to any hope of finishing in the top four recently after some below-par Premier League performances. Arsenal now sit sixth in the table, 14 points behind neighbours Tottenham who occupy the final Champions League spot. But Wenger’s men have a chance to play in the European showpiece next year by…
[ad_1] The England international has an offer on the table but is yet to put pen to paper to extend his stay beyond this season. However, Arsene Wenger has sent out another message to the midfielder, urging him to commit his future to the club. “I cannot give you any news,” Wenger said in his…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal is the heavy favourite to defend his crown in France as he always plays his best tennis throughout the clay-court season. The Spaniard is defending 4,680 ATP points over the next five events after reigning supreme this time last year. And he has been backed to win his 11th Monte Carlo title…
[ad_1] That’s despite beating Bournemouth 2-0 away from home last night, with Chris Smalling scoring in the first half before Romelu Lukaku made sure of victory late on in the second period. That allowed the Red Devils to bounce back from a chastening Old Trafford loss to 20th-placed West Brom at the weekend. United remain…
[ad_1] Bale looks set to leave Real Madrid after struggling this term with injuries and a loss of form hampering his time in Spain. Manchester United remain the favourites to sign him but Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool are in the running. And Don Balon claim he wants to join Tottenham and will take the No…
[ad_1] The midfielder has been a part of the club for 17 years after rising through the academy in north London. But in recent times, Wilshere has struggled to cement his place in the first team, despite his obvious talent. Numerous injuries have plagued his relatively short career so far. And according to reports, Wilshere…
[ad_1] Manchester United are set to splash the cash in the transfer window as they look to build a team capable of challenging Manchester City for the title next season. However, Mourinho realises he is unlikely to keep hold of goalkeeper David de Gea with Real Madrid expected to renew their interest this summer. With…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger’s side are pinning all their hopes on winning the Europa League this season after a dismal Premier League campaign. Arsenal sit sixth in the league but face the real danger of being leapfrogged by a solid Burnley side. The Gunners have lost all five of their away matches in 2018. And in…
[ad_1] Djokovic brushed aside the woes of his early Indian Wells and Miami Open exits with back-to-back wins over Dusan Lajovic and Borna Coric in the principality of Monaco. The Serbian – a two-time winner in Monte Carlo – can set up a likely clash with defending champion and ‘Big Four’ rival Rafael Nadal, who…
[ad_1] Wenger is facing a defining Europa League semi-final with Atletico Madrid later this month which would determine his future at the club. Victory would put Arsenal in the final and in with a chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season. But defeat to Atletico would mean a fight for sixth place with…
[ad_1] The two European giants contest the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash in Bavaria but according to Vazquez, the outcome is already decided. That’s despite Zinedine Zidane’s side needing an 87th-minute equaliser from Cristiano Ronaldo to prevent slipping to a league defeat at home to Athletic Bilbao last night. Winger Vazquez played…
[ad_1] The Red Devils were blown away this term, as Manchester City cruised to the Premier League title. Pep Guardiola’s side sealed the trophy without even kicking a ball when United were stunned by rock-bottom West Brom on Sunday. The performance at Old Trafford summed up Jose Mourinho’s struggles at the club. And it has…
[ad_1] Verstappen has been heavily criticised of late because of his aggressive driving style. The Dutchman collided with Hamilton in Bahrain bringing an end to his race in just the second lap. The Red Bull driver followed his mishap up with another crash in China at the weekend, as a risky undertake forced Sebastian Vettel…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: Pogba Man Utd exit, Liverpool swoop, Scholes backs Pogba exit 07.30: Paul Scholes thinks Paul Pogba could leave Manchester United this summer after a difficult second season under Jose Mourinho. “I think he could,” Scholes said on BT Sport. “I don’t know, I don’t speak to anyone at the club…
[ad_1] Having lost the first clash on home court last week, the Cavs bounced back with James leading the way himself with a phenomenal 46-point game, also adding 12 rebounds as he shot for 70.8 per cent, sinking 17 of 24 attempts. But though the Wine & Gold’s improved offense was key to their win,…
[ad_1] Paul Pogba is the headline name on a shortlist of stars who could quit Old Trafford this summer as Jose Mourinho overhauls his squad. The Manchester United boss has endured a fractious relationship with several of his players including Pogba this season, with the Frenchman dropped on multiple occasions. The Daily Mail claim Pogba…
[ad_1] Filip Forsberg scored another creative goal, Pekka Rinne rebounded from a rocky performance with 31 saves, and the Nashville Predators withstood a furious rally by the Colorado Avalanche for a 3-2 win in Game 4 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round series. Colton Sissons and Craig Smith also added…
[ad_1] Following their improbable comeback against Man City, Manchester United were widely expected to beat West Brom and push them closer to relegation. But United were far from their best and in the second half were stunned by a Jay Rodriguez goal. After the match, Mourinho was scathing in his assessment of the players, accusing…
[ad_1] Tomas Hertl scored the tiebreaking goal 9:09 into the third period, Martin Jones was spectacular in goal yet again, and the San Jose Sharks completed a first-round sweep of the rival Anaheim Ducks with a 2-1 victory in Game 4 on Wednesday night. Hertl scored just 1:16 after the Ducks finally got a puck…
[ad_1] Most people in your Fantasy Premier League table may have already given up, but now is the perfect time to strike with plenty of big-hitters creeping into form. Manchester City may have won the Premier League title but they have a very kind schedule approaching them with no other competitions to distract them. Managers…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has been much-maligned of late after falling out with his manager but his brilliant run ensured United came through a tough test at Bournemouth for victory. Pogba’s superb driving run set up Romelu Lukaku for the 70th-minute clincher after Chris Smalling had opened the scoring in the first half. But tellingly Pogba…
[ad_1] That’s after the Portuguese talisman scored an 87th-minute equaliser to prevent an La Liga defeat to Athletic Bilbao last night. Ronaldo now has 41 goals in 39 matches in all competitions this season having scored 26 of those in 15 games since January 21. The 33-year-old has been in sensational form in Europe in…
[ad_1] James scored 16 points inside the first six minutes, ESPN statisticians claiming it the most any player has scored in the first six minutes of an NBA playoff game inside the last 20 years. Overall he sunk 46 points, a Cavs-record 29 of those coming in the first half, and added 12 rebounds and…
[ad_1] Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku grabbed the goals as United strengthened their grip on second spot in the Premier League table. Nemanja Matic was rested, as United eased to victory while Romelu Lukaku came on for half an hour. But Mata wasn’t even named in the match day squad which doesn’t bode well for…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. Mayweather has teased the idea of a shock rematch with Conor McGregor, but this time in the Octagon. The American retired from boxing with an unblemished record of 50 wins from 50 contests – the last of which was against McGregor in Las…
[ad_1] Popovich, who coaches the San Antonio Spurs, lost his wife last night, but his side didn’t comment on the death. The loss shook NBA and LeBron James was also left heartbroken when he learned of the news after Cavs beat Indiana Pacers to level the playoff series at 1-1. Lue was also left visibly…
[ad_1] Sidney Crosby scored his fifth goal of the series and became the Pittsburgh Penguins’ career post-season points leader in a 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. The Penguins lead the first-round playoff series 3-1 as its shifts to Pittsburgh for Game 5. Matt Murray stopped 26 shots for his second shutout…
[ad_1] Jordan Pickford has impressed this season after arriving at Everton for £30m He has established himself in the England set-up and could be No 1 in Russia His team-mate for club and country, Michael Keane, says keeper is world-class Keane backs Pickford to go all the way to the top as he ‘has everything’…
[ad_1] A feisty Nikita Kucherov scored two goals, set up another and knocked New Jersey’s top defenceman out of the game with a big hit, and the Tampa Bay Lightning moved within a game of making the Devils’ first trip to the playoffs in six years a short one with a 3-1 victory on Wednesday…
[ad_1] England set for Switzerland and United States friendlies after World Cup Switzerland clash set to be staged away from Wembley on September 11 England will already play at Elland Road against Costa Rica in June Wembley meeting against United States will be first since 2010 World Cup By Pa Reporter Published: 06:49 EDT, 18…
[ad_1] LeBron James scored 46 points and added 12 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from a poor performance in the opener by holding off the Indiana Pacers 100-97 on Wednesday night to even their Eastern Conference series at one game apiece. Dazzling from the start, James scored the game’s first 16 points and…
[ad_1] Paul Gascoigne has had two hip replacements following his playing career The ex-England man, now 50, proved he’s still got it in street football kickabout Gascoigne is seen laughing as he heads and kicks the ball back to his nephew Fans were delighted to see the former Newcastle midfielder looking so well By Ben…
[ad_1] After being plagued by elbow injuries over the past 18 months, the road back has been a long one for the Serbian. The 12-time Grand Slam champion has been left trailing in the wake of his rivals with Rafael Nadal and Federer going from strength to strength. However, after reappointing coach Marian Vajda before…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate’s team eased through qualification for the tournament But there is a lack of experience in the squad going into the competition Kyle Walker believes squad may lack experience for latter stages of World Cup By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline Published: 06:45 EDT, 18 April 2018 | Updated: 09:34 EDT, 18 April 2018…
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[ad_1] Ex-Manchester United ace Rio Ferdinand is a renowned prankster for his peers His ‘World Cup Wind-Ups’ can be traced back to before Germany in 2006 Daniel Sturridge attempts to film an advert covertly dancing with the public The West Brom and England striker looks to pull off his iconic dance routine By Nathan Salt…
[ad_1] The wife of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has died. The Spurs confirmed Erin Popovich’s death Wednesday. The team didn’t provide further details. “We mourn the loss of Erin,” Spurs general manager RC Buford said in a team statement. “She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor…
[ad_1] Ryan Sessegnon has been shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Year award He is the first young player outside of the Premier League to earn a nomination Sessegnon must think carefully about his next destination if he wants to move The best thing for his career at this present moment is to…
[ad_1] The Serbian has slid down the rankings to No 13 after being affected by a number of elbow injuries over the past year. During that time, he has been left in the shade by his top-four rivals, especially Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal who have gone from strength to strength. After splitting with Andre…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate is a huge admirer of 17-year-old Ryan Sessegnon England boss wants him to be playing top-flight football before England call-up Southgate wants to give Adam Lallana time to prove his fitness for World Cup By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline Published: 11:06 EDT, 18 April 2018 | Updated: 17:12 EDT, 18 April 2018…
[ad_1] Teoscar Hernandez had four hits, including a two-run home run, Curtis Granderson hit his ninth career grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Kansas City 15-5 on Wednesday in the Facebook-exclusive game to complete the series sweep of the Royals, losers of eight straight. The late afternoon game was one of 25 Major League Baseball…
[ad_1] Pogba ran the show and played an incisive pass for Romelu Lukaku’s goal before being replaced by Daley Blind in the 80th minute. Mourinho has been critical of the France international this season but could not find fault in his display at the Vitality Stadium. “I’m not very good on man of the match,…
[ad_1] Earlier this month, McGregor and his friends stormed the event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York looking Khabib Nurmagomedov. Upon arrival, they soon learned that Nurmagomedov, who a few days earlier was involved in an altercation with McGregor’s friend and training partner Artem Lobov, was on a bus about to leave the…
[ad_1] After a dispiriting 1-0 reverse at home to West Brom last Sunday, Manchester United responded by beating Bournemouth 2-0 away on Wednesday. Despite their loss, the Cherries are 10 points clear of the relegation zone, although the teams in the bottom three have at least a game in hand on them. Howe, meanwhile, has…
[ad_1] Over the past few months, Mayweather has been teasing a shock move to MMA. The American, who won all 50 of his professional bouts, beat McGregor in a boxing contest in Las Vegas in the summer, could face the Irishman again. There have been suggestions that were Mayweather to fight, he would place certain…
[ad_1] Conte, whose under-performing Chelsea side visit Turf Moor tonight with only four league wins this year under their belts, reckons starting out the season battling against the drop is easier than fighting for the title. But Conte has plainly not been doing his sums. Regardless of the enormous gulf in their spending power, Burnley…
[ad_1] And ex-Cleveland Cavaliers star Richard Jefferson has revealed the truth behind the huge trade. Just months after competing in his third-straight NBA Finals with the Cavaliers, Irving shocked the whole league by requesting a trade. After weeks of debate it was finally announced that he would move to the Celtics with Isaiah Thomas and…
[ad_1] PICTURE the scene: It’s Russia v Saudi Arabia kicking off the World Cup in June, with a watching Vladimir Putin looking as proud as punch. Gareth Southgate and his England team will also be watching from a luxurious hotel complex not a million miles away looking, well, like pawns to be honest. Meanwhile, hopefully…
[ad_1] Pogba had reacted to fierce criticism of his display against West Brom on Sunday with a man-of-the-match outing at Bournemouth. Manchester United won the clash 2-0 thanks to goals from Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku, with Pogba playing a central role. But the rift between the France international and his manager clearly hasn’t been…
[ad_1] But Lee McCulloch – the man who trusted Wallace as his vice-captain for four troubled years at Rangers – feels casting the defender as a troublemaker and villain would be a cruel way for him to end his Ibrox career. When Rangers went into administration and were then liquidated in 2012, McCulloch and Wallace…
[ad_1] Pogba has endured a difficult 2018 with poor form leading to a behind the scenes rift with Mourinho. Reports have suggested the pair aren’t on speaking terms and Mourinho is willing to let Manchester United‘s record signing leave if he doesn’t see an improvement from the Frenchman. The likes of Real Madrid and Paris…
[ad_1] The La Liga side have made a centre-forward their priority after pocketing more than £35m by selling Cedric Bakambu to Chinese side Beijing Guoan in January. Sixth-placed Villarreal are in line to clinch a Europa League spot, but manager Javier Calleja feels he needs more firepower in his squad if he is to break…
[ad_1] Cleveland are 1-0 down in their first round playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers and will be desperate to make it 1-1 this evening. James ended Game 1 with a triple-double but had zero points in the first quarter from three attempts despite playing the full 12 minutes. Tyronn Lue has called on the…
[ad_1] United went into Wednesday night’s showdown at the Vitality Stadium eager to bounce back from last weekend’s shock 1-0 defeat to West Brom. Mourinho rung the changes for the encounter with Bournemouth with an eye on Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final clash against Tottenham. Pogba started from the off though and it was his assist…
[ad_1] Aliadiere spent two years in the Gunners youth ranks after moving to England from France’s prestigious Clairefontaine centre. And he made the step up to the first-team during the 2001/2 campaign, coming on as a teenage substitute for Thierry Henry in a 4-1 win over Fulham. Aliadiere went on to make 28 more Premier…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho rotated Rashford and Martial in the wide left role for the first half of the season. But in January, United swooped to sign Sanchez from Arsenal in a swap deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan. However, Sanchez has not been able to have the anticipated impact with just two goals for…
[ad_1] Morgan Rielly would head back to Vancouver early in his Toronto Maple Leafs’ career and watch on television as players younger than him battled for the Stanley Cup. This is a lot more fun. The defenceman helped lead a nastier, angrier version of the Leafs in Monday’s 4-2 victory over the Bruins in Game…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of club legend Paul Scholes. After scoring twice in Manchester United’s 3-2 comeback win over Man City, Pogba was expected to keep up his form against West Brom. But the club record signing was dismal as United slumped to a surprise 1-0 defeat. Pogba was even taken off in the…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of American sports media personality Colin Cowherd, who is more excited about Simmons playing than James. The three-time NBA champion has dominated the league ever since breaking into the NBA back in 2003. When Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers’ dynasty came to an end, it was up to James…
[ad_1] Liverpool fans are angry that Roberto Firmino has been overlooked in favour of Sergio Aguero in the 2017/18 PFA Team of the Year. Reds supporters believe the Brazilian warrants a place alongside Mohamed Salah in the elite XI after his tireless efforts this season. However, Aguero and four of his Manchester City team-mates got…
[ad_1] It’s been an unprecedented playoff start for Dwane Casey and the Toronto Raptors. For the first time in its history, Toronto boasts a 2-0 series lead following its 130-119 win Tuesday night over the Washington Wizards. The Raptors began with a 114-106 Game 1 victory on Saturday, the first time they’d won a playoff…
[ad_1] Salah returned to the Premier League last summer, joining Liverpool in a deal worth an initial £37m from Roma. And he’s consigned his sorry spell at Chelsea to distant memory by smashing in 40 goals in all competitions for the Reds. Salah is seven goals shy of matching up to Liverpool legend Rush, who…
[ad_1] REUTERS Bournemouth vs Manchester United: Latest Premier League score from the Vitality Stadium Manchester United and Bournemouth go head-to-head at the Vitality Stadium. Jose Mourinho will want a reaction from his side, who suffered an embarrassing defeat to rock-bottom West Brom at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Portuguese tactician vowed to drop established players…
[ad_1] At least that’s what the Manchester City star’s father Leonel del Castillo hinted after giving a cryptic answer when asked if a move may be on the cards. Sergio Aguero has forged a reputation as one of the Premier League’s best ever strikers and his contributions this season have been recognised by him being…
[ad_1] A Winnipeg Jets defence depleted by injury could be short another regular for Friday’s potential series-clinching game against Minnesota. Second-year rearguard Josh Morrissey was scheduled to have a telephone hearing with the NHL on Wednesday, with the 23-year-old Calgary native’s punishment ranging from a fine to a suspension, for cross-checking Wild forward in the…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are seeking to secure second place in La Liga, with a title challenge with Barcelona a distant memory. A win tonight will see them narrow the gap on Atletico Madrid and deliver Zinedine Zidane another timely boost as they seek to build momentum for the Champions League semi-finals. Zidane has a selection…
[ad_1] Milos Raonic defeated Italy’s Marco Cecchinato 7-6(5), 6-2 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday. The 14th-ranked righty from Thornhill, Ont., will face Marin Cilic of Croatia in the next round. LET’S GO! ?????<br><br>You can breathe now, <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamMilos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#TeamMilos</a>. Raonic hits 16 aces and moves into the third round of the…
[ad_1] REUTERS Bournemouth vs Manchester United: Latest Premier League score from the Vitality Stadium Manchester United and Bournemouth go head-to-head at the Vitality Stadium. Jose Mourinho will want a reaction from his side, who suffered an embarrassing defeat to rock-bottom West Brom at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Portuguese tactician vowed to drop established players…
[ad_1] One of the America’s best-known sports franchises has acknowledged the death of a fan in small town Newfoundland, by sending her family a letter of condolence and some memorabilia to display in her honour. Victoria Best — a music instructor, volunteer and mental health advocate from Clarenville, committed suicide in December after a lifelong battle with…
[ad_1] With an FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham on Sunday, Mourinho has given several players a chance to stake a claim for a place. The United boss has made seven changes with Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku, Ashley Young and Nemanja Matic dropped to the bench. FOLLOW BOURNEMOUTH vs MANCHESTER UNITED LIVE! Luke Shaw, Phil Jones, Marouane…
[ad_1] Former Toronto Blue Jay and six-time all-star Jose Bautista and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league contract on Wednesday Under the deal, Bautista would receive a $1 million US, one-year deal if added to the 40-man major league roster. He will report to the Braves extended spring training complex in Lake Buena…
[ad_1] Real Madrid transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu Wednesday April 18 Kroos insurance Jose Mourinho has made Napoli midfielder Jorginho one of his top transfer targets this summer – if a move for Toni Kroos falls through. Kroos signed a new contract until 2022 and is one of Madrid’s best…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Ian Wright, who believes United have a core of players capable of challenging Manchester City. Paul Pogba has experienced another season of frustration at Old Trafford, failing to live up to the hype that surrounded his return from Juventus. And talk of a potential summer exit has…
[ad_1] Liverpool transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Anfield Wednesday April 18 Neymar demands… Neymar has told Real Madrid to raid Manchester United and Liverpool before a potential move to the Bernabeu, reports say. Neymar is on Real Madrid’s radar with the PSG star disillusioned with life at the Parc des Princes. But…
[ad_1] Alvarez revealed in March that he had returned a positive sample for banned substance and fat-stripper clenbuterol on February 17. The Mexican claimed the result had been caused by contaminated meat and immediately moved his camp to the US. However, he was handed a provisional suspension by the NSAC pending a hearing which took…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Stuart Pearce, who says United would rue selling the midfielder to a Premier League rival. Paul Pogba has endured another difficult season at Old Trafford and has once again failed to justify the £89m transfer fee that brought him back to England. Amid his struggles the France…
[ad_1] Bruno Sammartino, professional wrestling’s “Living Legend” and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died. Sammartino was 82. Family friend and former wrestling announcer Christoper Cruise said Sammartino died Wednesday morning and had been hospitalized for two months. Sammartino was wrestling’s biggest box office draw in the 1960s and 1970s and held the World Wide…
[ad_1] Barton, 35, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the League One outfit and will start his new job on June 2. He will replace John Sheridan, who was appointed as Uwe Rosler’s successor on a short-term contract in February. Sheridan was tasked with steering the team clear of the League…
[ad_1] Defending world champion Hamilton has failed to win a single race so far this season and ended up fourth at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday after struggling for pace all weekend. The Brit admitted it was a “disaster” of a race and believes he was “in no-man’s land” throughout the Grand Prix. The…
[ad_1] Marquez is among Mexico’s best-known footballers and is vying to represent his country at the World Cup finals in Russia this summer. At 39 the centre-back is coming to the end of a storied career which has taken in spells in five different countries. Marquez is best known in Europe for his seven-year stint…
[ad_1] Benzema has been frequently linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium over the years but a transfer has never come to fruition. Arsenal’s big-money signings of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would appear to suggest a new striker is not on Arsene Wenger’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window. But, according to…
[ad_1] Aubameyang moved to the Emirates from Borussia Dortmund during the January transfer window as Arsenal looked to compensate for Alexis Sanchez’s departure. And he’s made a promising start to life in north London, scoring six goals and providing two assists in his first nine appearances in all competitions. Aubameyang’s arrival at Arsenal cast doubts…
[ad_1] Brooke Henderson is just three wins away from becoming the most decorated Canadian professional golfer of all time — and she’s only 20 years old. After her sixth career LPGA Tour victory Sunday at the Lotte Championship in Hawaii, the native of Smiths Falls, Ont., is on track to eclipse the Canadian-high mark of…
[ad_1] The Chelsea boss was speaking in front of the media at Cobham ahead of their away trip to Burnley tomorrow when he was interrupted by his phone ringing. “Sorry… It’s my wife,” he said as journalists in the press room started to laugh. “It’s always in the worst moment,” he continued with a grin…
[ad_1] This week, Bellew shot back, suggesting Haye’s claim as the last undisputed cruiserweight champion might not be entirely merited. “He’s had a fantastic career,” Bellew said of the Bermondsey man in a conversation with iFL TV. “Former English, Commonwealth, European, world champion, undisputed world cruiserweight champion. “He wasn’t properly undisputed though because he did…
[ad_1] At least that’s the verdict of former England international Gerry Francis, who has delivered his backing to Mourinho while appearing on Sky Sports News. Manchester United blew the chance to prolong Manchester City’s wait to win the Premier League title last weekend as they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to West Brom. And Mourinho…
[ad_1] Djokovic came through a tough battle with Borna Coric in the second round at Monte Carlo this afternoon. The Serbian won 7-6, 7-5 to set up a last-16 tie with Thiem – who knocked him out of the French Open last year. The two players will go head-to-head tomorrow and Djokovic is wary of…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has stunned the world of football with his Premier League and Champions League form throughout the season. But despite his terrific goalscoring efforts in 2017/18, he remains outside of the top 10 players in the continent, as well as Harry Kane. The lethal pair have notched almost 55 goals between…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal is looking to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the 11th time in his career and for the third consecutive year. The Spaniard made his return from injury in the Davis Cup earlier this month and continues his clay court season in Monte Carlo this afternoon. Standing in his way in round…
[ad_1] Manchester United player Pereira turned his back on the club against Jose Mourinho’s wishes. Mourinho wanted the midfielder to be a key part of his squad this season but Pereira, unsure over the amount of minutes he would get at Old Trafford, chose to leave. The 22-year-old has blossomed at Valencia, leading to talk…
[ad_1] O’Sullivan is hoping to win his sixth championship when proceedings get underway in Sheffield on Saturday. However, most punters have not backed the five-time world champion to taste success at the Crucible this time around. Instead, world No 1 Mark Selby, fresh from tasting success at the China Open earlier this month, has emerged as the…
[ad_1] Rodriguez looks set to sign for Bayern Munich from Real Madrid after blossoming in Bavaria on loan this season. The Colombia international has scored six times for the Bundesliga giants, helping them win the title yet again. Rodriguez looks to be a part of Bayern’s future but Spanish outlet Don Balon claim he could…
[ad_1] Dwyane Wade snuffed out one 76ers’ rally by popping a 16-foot fadeaway with the shot clock ticking down. Wade made a halfhearted attempt at reaching his hand out toward a fallen defender before he scooted on his way. Wade was up, the Sixers were down and suddenly, a series. He turned in a vintage…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Newcastle and Tottenham ace David Ginola. Since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer of 2016, Pogba has failed to live up to his whopping £89million price tag. And recent reports have suggested the 25-year-old midfielder could be shown the door with manager Jose Mourinho keen to bolster…
[ad_1] Jaylen Brown had a playoff career-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics pulled away into second half to earn a 120-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Terry Rozier added 23 points for Boston, which took a 2-0 series lead in the first-round matchup. Game 3 is set for Friday in Milwaukee.…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s interest in Real Madrid star Kroos dates back to 2014, when the player was at Bayern Munich. Then, David Moyes struck an agreement to bring the player to Old Trafford – only for Louis van Gaal’s appointment as manager to scupper the deal. Yet the Independent say Manchester United, who have made…
[ad_1] In a sport where millimetres can separate great teams from the merely good, elite curlers are turning to analytics more than ever to gain an advantage. It’s a phenomenon that’s sweeping the game. That’s right — curling may finally be having its Moneyball moment. Inspired by the famous 2003 Michael Lewis book chronicling Oakland A’s…
[ad_1] Barcelona have been long-term admirers of Griezmann and are said to be willing to meet the striker’s €100million (£87m) release clause. However, Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim that the Atletico Madrid forward does not want to move to the Nou Camp for fear of living in Lionel Messi’s shadow. The France international is said…
[ad_1] Wolves have secured Premier League promotion for next season with Neves playing a starring role. However, Liverpool could be about to poach the 21-year-old, with Alves claiming a deal is in the works. The journalist, who is based in Lisbon and has worked for FourFourTwo and Kicker, has taken to Twitter to make the…
[ad_1] Anthony Martial has struggled for game time under Jose Mourinho this season and since Alexis Sanchez’s arrival from Arsenal at the turn of the year he has fallen further down the pecking order. The Frenchman has been limited to just four starts in 13 games since Sanchez’s arrival and it seems he is planning…
[ad_1] Matchroom boss Hearn made the comments during an extraordinary speech at a charity Q&A alongside IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO king Joshua last week. Speaking just hours after Fury announced his comeback on June 9 at the Manchester Arena, the fresh-faced 38-year-old suggested Joshua’s heavyweight rivals need to step up and prove they are…
[ad_1] The leaked clip shows the Manchester United jersey on a black and red striped background with the club logo next to kit supplier Adidas. “Inspired” flashes on the screen just before the clip finishes. The new kit looks to be a massive change from previous strips Adidas or former suppliers Umbro or Nike have…
[ad_1] Neymar is on Real Madrid’s radar with the PSG star disillusioned with life at the Parc des Princes. Reports have claimed the Brazil international is hellbent on leaving the club and, having not shown up to PSG’s title celebrations, a move away looks increasingly likely. Manchester United have recently surged into contention to sign…
[ad_1] The Premier League table never lies – or so the old saying goes. Whoever wins the title deserves it, and whoever goes down equally deserves it – but is that really true? Manchester City will lift the trophy after a dominant campaign, but beneath them, several teams could claim they have been the ‘best…
[ad_1] Sessegnon has been in fine form for Fulham this season with Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal all keen to snap him up. The 17-year-old made his Cottagers debut last term but has really kicked on this campaign, scoring 14 goals from 41 outings. Liverpool could invest in a new full-back if Alberto Moreno goes and…
[ad_1] Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah lead the line in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year alongside perhaps the most controversial choice in this season’s XI. Liverpool star Salah has stunned fans all season after racking up 30 league goals already since his move from Roma last summer. He has enjoyed a season-long…
[ad_1] Nadal is defending 4,680 ATP points throughout the clay-court season and he knows failure to win any of the upcoming five events will hand the No 1 crown back to Federer. The Spaniard gets his Monte Carlo campaign underway with a second-round clash against Aljaz Bedene this afternoon. Cilic, ranked No 3 in the…
[ad_1] Manchester United are set to lose Shaw this summer with the England international’s relationship with Mourinho at an all-time low. The 22-year-old signed from Southampton back in 2014 but has failed to kick on, with injuries and inconsistency stunting his development. Shaw’s contract at Manchester United expires in 2019 and, in order to avoid…
[ad_1] F1 chiefs last week revealed that a budget cap of $150million (£105m) will be enforced from 2021. Costs have risen dramatically over recent years as manufacturers spend big on trying to win the world championship. However, they will now be forced to strip back their expenditures as the new rule change comes into force,…
[ad_1] Former Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a hilarious appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, and made more outrageous claims to the American chat show host. The 36-year-old striker has already made an impact at LA Galaxy, scoring two late goals in the Los Angeles derby to secure a 4-3 victory – including…
[ad_1] In Leonard’s absence, power forward Aldridge has stepped up to become the Spurs’ best option on offence, crowning a remarkable turnaround for the man many tipped to be shown the door this season. Making a pointed reference to Leonard’s continued injury exile, Popovich heaped praise on Aldridge, telling reporters: “He doesn’t complain about a…
[ad_1] Manchester City have cruised to the Premier League title in 2017/18, but they haven’t been the only highly-talented force on the continent this season. Several teams have dominated their leagues, while others have produced terrific displays despite approaching the end of the campaign without silverware. PSG, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have all proven their…
[ad_1] Beal put up just nine points in the Wizards’ losing effort, shooting three of 11 with a gruesome plus/minus rating of -34. Wall’s numbers were better as he added nine assists and four rebounds to a 29-point performance, leaving some fans confused as to why Wizards head coach Brooks decided to include him in…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba was supposedly offered to Manchester City during the January transfer window. This was confirmed by Pep Guardiola a fortnight ago, with the Spaniard claiming Raiola had approached him about taking Pogba off United’s hands. Pogba appeared to dismiss the claims by cupping his ears in training, before then using hand…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have emerged as suitors in the race for Rashford, whose Manchester United future ins uncertain. The England international has experienced a turbulent campaign under Jose Mourinho, starting the season a prominent figure in the side before being dropped for the likes of Marcus Rashford and Alexis Sanchez. Real Madrid are primed to…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Salah is on the radar of Real Madrid and Barcelona with the La Liga giants both eyeing a deal in the summer. The Egypt international has bagged 40 goals for the Merseyside giants so far this season. As a result, interest from Europe’s elite is beginning to rise with reports in Spain…
[ad_1] The 26-year-old has played just nine games this year due to a mystery quadriceps injury that appears to have caused friction between Leonard’s camp and Spurs executives. Leonard, a two-time All-Star and former finals MVP, is not expected to return during the postseason, it was reported this week, and coach Gregg Popovich seemed unsure…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: All the latest Premier League gossip Wednesday April 18 Neves to Liverpool Ruben Neves’ form for promoted Wolverhampton Wanders is good enough to play for Liverpool, according to Stan Collymore. “Not only can Wolves stay up in the Premier League next season but they could do it with the team they’ve…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba could leave Old Trafford this summer with PSG, Real Madrid and Barcelona all interested in snapping him up. The France international has clashed repeatedly with Mourinho in recent months and, consequently, a parting of the ways could now beckon. Yet the Daily Mail say Woodward is reluctant to let Pogba…
[ad_1] Barcelona slipped up in their bid to wrap up the La Liga title early with Celta Vigo securing a crucial point. Both Messi and Suarez were rested from the start, with the former eventually coming on in the second half. Barcelona were far from their best and were deservedly pegged back when Iago Aspas…
[ad_1] Pogba has had a difficult 2018 with Mourinho opting to drop club record signing on multiple occasions after being unconvinced by him. The midfielder appeared to have turned the corner last week when he scored twice as Manchester United staged an improbable comeback against Man City. But the highs of that match were quickly…
[ad_1] That’s the view of ESPN pundit Craig Burley. Liverpool meet Roma in the semi-finals of the Champions League having knocked out City in the last eight. Jurgen Klopp’s men are third in the Premier League, just one point behind Manchester United. United do have a game in hand as they travel to Bournemouth tonight…
[ad_1] Brayden McNabb scored against his former team in the second period, lifting Vegas to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night that made the Golden Knights the first expansion team in NHL history to sweep its first playoff series. Marc-Andre Fleury turned in another stellar performance, stopping 31 shots as…
[ad_1] The Wolves talisman has been crucial to their promotion back to the Premier League this season with six goals, all from outside the box, in 39 appearances. That’s after the West Midlands outfit’s links with super agent Jorge Mendes helped them secure a shock Championship-record £15.8million deal for the 21-year-old, once billed as Porto’s…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League has reached the critical last few weeks where every goal, assist and hopeless miss could dramatically shift the balance. A combination of triple captains, bench boosts, free hits and double gameweeks will see plenty of transfers made, but they don’t all have to cost top-dollar. Roberto Firmino has been one of…
[ad_1] Tottenham could have gone 10 points clear of Chelsea with a win at the Amex Stadium last night. However, after going ahead through a Harry Kane strike in the 48th minute, they were pegged back two minutes later when Pascal Gross converted his spot kick after Serge Aurier caught Jose Izquierdo in the area.…
[ad_1] And that’s because they extended their unbeaten La Liga run to 40 La Liga games – extending their new record – with an away point. That’s the claim from Barca boss Ernesto Valverde after a much-changed side minus the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Iniesta and Pique drew 2-2 away at mid-table Celta.…
[ad_1] That’s according to the striker’s team-mate Eden Hazard. The Blues were staring at another damning defeat as they trailed the relegation-threatened Saints 2-0 after 60 minutes at St Mary’s. But Giroud’s introduction shortly after the hour mark was the catalyst for a comeback as he headed in from Marcos Alonso’s cross with his first…
[ad_1] Lars Eller scored 8:59 into the second overtime, giving the visiting Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The Blue Jackets still have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 will be on Thursday night in…
[ad_1] The Brazil ace has sat out the past two months having fractured his metatarsal. Neymar had a subsequent operation on the injury and has been recuperating in Brazil ever since. PSG have already wrapped up the Ligue 1 title with five games still remaining. And with the final game of the season on May…
[ad_1] Licking their wounds from a downer of a Game 3, the Winnipeg Jets received some good news on Tuesday afternoon when the Minnesota Wild announced that Zach Parise would miss the rest of the series after he suffered a fractured sternum late in that impressive 6-2 Minnesota victory on Sunday. The Wild already were without stud defenceman Ryan Suter. But the Jets had…
[ad_1] Pogba has come under intense scrutiny over his performances for Manchester United this season and he has failed to justify the £89million that was splashed out on him to bring him back to Old Trafford last season. The Frenchman has struggled to curry favour under Mourinho this season and has been left on the…
[ad_1] Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his first career playoff shutout and Mark Scheifele scored twice as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 2-0 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Hellebuyck, who was named a Vezina Trophy finalist earlier in the day, bounced back from getting pulled after giving up six…
[ad_1] Chivas Guadalajara defeated Toronto FC 2-1 on Tuesday night at BMO Field in the opener of the two-leg CONCACAF Champions League final. Rodolfo Pizarro scored in the second minute as many fans in the near-sellout crowd of 29,925 were settling into their seats. Alan Pulido scored the go-ahead goal for Chivas on a free…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor slammed by Nate Diaz Nate Diaz has claimed McGregor is afraid to have a trilogy fight with him. Diaz and McGregor, 33 and 29 respectively, fought one another twice in 2016, with the latter winning their rematch via majority decision. The Ultimate Fighter season five campaigned for an immediate rubber match but…
[ad_1] In 2017, Nadal became the first player in history to win a tournament ten times when he beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the final. And after an injury-hit year, Nadal is ready to return on his favourite surface. The world No 1 will face Bedene for just the second time, two years after their first…
[ad_1] The NFL draft sees all 32 teams battle it out to sign up the best college football stars. It’s the most common way for the franchises to sign players with the likes of Leonard Fournette, Kareem Hunt and Alvin Kamara all picked up last year. That trio went on to have sterling season, along…
[ad_1] The original plan was to have The Bulgarian Brute battle against Undertaker at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 27. However, WWE replaced him with Chris Jericho shortly after. Ultimately Vince McMahon’s promotion changed their plans again and had the ex-US Champion put back on the match. According…
[ad_1] An unnamed source told PEOPLE that Cena went back to his old ways of feeling like he has no space in his life for a wife or kids. The former couple had been dating for six years and got engaged last year at WrestleMania when Cena proposed to Bella after they beat The Miz…
[ad_1] That’s the view of UFC welterweight star Stephen Thompson, who believes McGregor is regretting his actions which saw him arrested. McGregor was put in handcuffs following an alleged attack on a bus that was carrying a number of fighters, including Nurmagomedov, from the UFC 223 media day in Brooklyn earlier this month. Conor McGregor…
[ad_1] That’s according to Bernabeu boss Zinedine Zidane, who insists the underperforming duo do not “come across as sad” despite their on-pitch woes. Gareth Bale and Benzema have been among the most underwhelming players for Real this season as the Spanish giants have struggled on the domestic front. Bale has found the net a modest…
[ad_1] WWE confirmed that Bryan will battle the A-Lister in various house shows next month when WWE head across the pond. The two rivals will compete in Liverpool on May 16, Newcastle the day after and Sheffield on May 18. RAW General Manager Kurt Angle announced yesterday that The Miz will be wrestling on Smackdown…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of BBC Sport pundit and former England striker Chris Sutton. Another season of disappointment on the pitch has led to further questions over Arsene Wenger’s future at Arsenal. The Gunners are sixth in the Premier League table and see their only hope of qualifying for the Champions League in winning…
[ad_1] Jaime Garcia admitted he didn’t have his best stuff. Pitching on eight days rest, Garcia allowed three earned runs and eight hits over five innings while fanning five as Toronto thumped the Kansas City Royals 11-3 in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday at Rogers Centre. Garcia received the extended break after the…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of France legend Christophe Sugary. PSG clinched the Ligue 1 title last Sunday with an emphatic 7-1 victory over last season’s champions Monaco. After breaking a bone in his foot in February, Neymar went back to his native Brazil and he has been recuperating. However, in the wake of their…
[ad_1] Yusuf Abdulla never thought he would be make it to the NBA. Not in a million years. Sure, the 25-year-old Toronto native played some college basketball. But that was years ago. Abdulla’s closest connection to the game today is his obsession with the video game NBA 2K. It turns out the countless hours he’s…
[ad_1] Kane fired Tottenham ahead in the 48th minute but his shot went into the net via a deflection off Brighton right-back Bruno. The England superstar is chasing Mohamed Salah in the battle for the Golden Boot and attracted criticism for his dogged pursuit of Spurs’ second goal in the win at Stoke. But Pochettino…
[ad_1] The Bolton fighter returns to the ring this weekend for the first time in two years when he takes on Canadian Phil Lo Greco at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. The former light-welterweight world champion has not fought since he was knocked out by Saul Alvarez in May 2016. But even at 31, the…
[ad_1] GETTY John Hartson has had his say on Rangers’ plight Captain Lee Wallace and veteran striker Kenny Miller’s Ibrox careers appear over after they were suspended by the club following an explosive bust-up with Graeme Murty following their 4-0 Scottish Cup semi-final hammering by Celtic. There were other displays of dissent towards the manager…
[ad_1] Fury announced his long-awaited return to the ring last week, confirming that he will headline a show on June 9 at the Manchester Arena. The 29-year-old is yet to confirm his opponent but is not expected to face anyone of note after more than two years out of the ring. But Fury is already…
[ad_1] In the Champions League, the Portuguese star’s achievements have been unparalleled and he produced one of the competition’s greatest moments with a stunning overhead goal against Juventus in the first leg of their quarter-final win in Turin. Mohamed Salah, meanwhile, has been nothing short of sensational for Liverpool, netting 40 times in all competitions…
[ad_1] First baseman Rizzo believes a reduced campaign would improve the sport, despite the likely financial impact. “I think we play too much baseball,” Rizzo said on Chicago radio station WMVP-AM. “Yes, guys are going to take pay cuts but are we playing this game for the money or do we love this game? I…
[ad_1] The 20-year-old England striker has started only one Premier League fixture in 2018 – scoring twice against Liverpool – and has been growing frustrated at his lack of 90-minute opportunities, especially since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January. But Mourinho vowed to shake up his team and axe stars like Sanchez and Paul…
[ad_1] Backup guard Fred VanVleet is returning to the Toronto Raptors’ lineup. VanVleet will suit up Tuesday night in Game 2 when Toronto resumes its opening-round playoff series against the Washington Wizards at the Air Canada Centre. The 24-year-old suffered a shoulder injury in Toronto’s regular-season finale against the Miami Heat and missed the club’s…
[ad_1] REUTERS Celtic star Kieran Tierney celebrates Sunday’s win over Rangers But that’s precisely what he will attempt to do over the next few days as his side train their sights on clinching the league championship this weekend. The Hoops dismantled their Old Firm rivals 4-0 in a one-sided performance at Hampden with their fans…
[ad_1] That’s according to three-time Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe, who claims Leonard is trying to avoid a similar situation as to what happened with Isaiah Thomas at the Boston Celtics. Thomas’ injury from last year is believed to have been far more serious than Leonard’s current problems but the diminutive point guard was on…
[ad_1] Aguero hurt his knee in trying in March which meant he missed games against Stoke City, Everton and Liverpool. The Argentine was able to return against Manchester United on April 7 but in the second half he was caught by a high tackle from Young in the penalty area. Aguero was able to finish…
[ad_1] City secured their third Premier League crown on Sunday – with five games to spare – after nearest rivals Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to West Brom. According to The Times, the Sky Blues now owe £1million to Liverpool as per the deal that took Sterling to the Etihad Stadium in the…
[ad_1] The clash at the AMEX was goalless at the break, with Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son having the only clear chance of the half. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino rested a couple of his players with Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United in mind. Mousa Dembele and Dele Alli were left out, with Victor Wanyama and…
[ad_1] Ampadu joined Chelsea from Exeter last summer after rising through the League Two side’s youth ranks and making his debut aged 15. The Blues fought off competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal in order to snap up the 17-year-old. Chelsea did not pay a fee for Ampadu at the time though because their valuation…
[ad_1] The Manchester City and Argentina striker has had surgery on a knee problem that has restricted him to just three substitute appearances since early March. Aguero, who flew to Barcelona for consultation with City’s favoured doctor, Ramon Cugat last week, went under the knife on Monday to address cartilage damage. After missing four matches,…
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames have fired head coach Glen Gulutzan after two years with the club. Assistant coaches Dave Cameron and Paul Jerrard were also relieved of their duties. Gulutzan led the Flames to the playoffs in his first season in Calgary, but the club missed the post-season in 2017-18 after posting 37-35-10 record. More…
[ad_1] Adam Lallana has travelled to South Africa to receive specialist treatment The Liverpool midfielder is in his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury He has made just three starts and 10 sub appearances in injury-ravaged season Lallana will hope to be able to prove fitness in time for World Cup consideration By Carl Markham, Press…
[ad_1] The Liverpool forward has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield after a stunning campaign. Salah has scored 40 goals in 45 appearances since joining Liverpool from Roma for a bargain fee of around £38million last summer. Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona are battling Real Madrid for the Egypt international’s signature. And,…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of La Liga chief Javier Tebas, who says the tradition is now used to humiliate opponents rather than honour the champions. Guards of honour, known as pasillos in Spanish, have been common place in La Liga since 1970 when Athletic Bilbao paid tribute to Atletico Madrid. And Barcelona most recently provided…
[ad_1] Stanton, who joined the Yankees from Miami Marlins in December, has struggled to impress for New York in the opening weeks of the Major League Baseball season. And Marlins manager Mattingly, who spent his entire playing career with the Yankees, believes the 28-year-old’s star reputation does not make him exempt from criticism. “It’s New…
[ad_1] Chelsea’s defence of their Premier League crown was always going to be tough with the emergence of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. But the Blues under Antonio Conte have fallen away at a whimper and now look set to miss out on Champions League qualification. The last two seasons have mirrored the two previous under…
[ad_1] Alderweireld has been one of the Premier League’s top defenders in recent years but has been frozen out of late at Tottenham. The Belgian is currently embroiled in a contract stand-off, with Spurs not willing to match his demands. Alderweireld’s current deal expires in 2019 and manager Mauricio Pochettino has seen fit to leave…
[ad_1] Barcelona’s big challenge for the rest of the season is to wrap up the league and cup double. They cruising in La Liga and play Valencia in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Manager Ernesto Valverde knows the importance of three points in Vigo tonight. However, he may be tempted to rest some…
[ad_1] Braden Holtby is getting a chance to regain his form in goal and help Washington cut into a 2-0 deficit in their opening-round Stanley Cup playoffs series. Capitals head coach Barry Trotz told reporters Tuesday that the 2016 Vezina Trophy winner will start Game 3 in Columbus at 7:30 p.m. ET Philipp Grubauer, who…
[ad_1] Inter Milan players wore their Instagram handles on the backs of their shirts on Tuesday night for their clash with Cagliari. Their top stars were spotted advertising their accounts on what Inter has described as #InterSocialNight. As part of the marketing drive, the first team donned their accounts to publicise the players’ personal profiles.…
[ad_1] Rookie defenceman Tucker Poolman may play for the Winnipeg Jets in place of the injured Tyler Myers Tuesday in Game 4 of the opening-round series against the Minnesota Wild. Poolman, a 24-year-old from East Grand Forks, Minn., played defence in a pairing with Ben Chiarot during a morning skate at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Poolman played…
[ad_1] At least that’s what Foxes boss Claude Puel has claimed, branding talk of a move happening at the end of the season as “speculation”. Maguire has forged a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most promising centre-backs and his form has earned him international recognition with England. Last weekend the Mirror reported Jose…
[ad_1] FIFA charged World Cup host Russia with fan racism on Tuesday, less than two months before the tournament begins. Monkey chants were aimed at black French players, including Paul Pogba, during France’s 3-1 friendly win over Russia in St. Petersburg last month. “Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Russian Football Union for this…
[ad_1] Messi has been struggling with fitness issues of late and recently sat out of Argentina’s two friendlies during the international break. There are concerns he may be close to burn-out with the World Cup just around the corner. And Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde seems to have bowed to those fears by leaving Messi out…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of sports analyst and former NFL star Cris Carter, who doesn’t like James being as trusting in his team-mates. The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a huge wake-up call in Game 1 of their first round series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, losing 98-80. Most of the damage was done in the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Scotland international and Sky Sports co-commentator David Provan. Tottenham currently sit fourth in the Premier League, three points behind Liverpool in third. They have a worse goal difference than the Reds, which was not helped by Saturday’s 3-1 home loss to champions Manchester City. But victory over Brighton…
[ad_1] That is according to former Celtic star Stiliyan Petrov. Celtic beat Rangers 4-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final this weekend and are all set to clinch the Premiership title. Rangers, who only returned to the Scottish top flight two seasons ago, have struggled to match their Glasgow rivals. The Ibrox club sit second in…
[ad_1] Brighton and Tottenham go head-to-head at the Amex Stadium. Spurs are on the verge of qualifying for the Champions League for a third successive season and could go a long way to booking their place in the top four with victory tonight. Tottenham are fourth in the table on 67 points, seven ahead of…
[ad_1] De Gea has been among the Premier League’s top performers this season and has kept 16 clean sheets in 33 appearances to date. But he was powerless to prevent Jay Rodriguez nodding in a winner as West Brom secured a shock victory at Old Trafford on Sunday. United and David De Gea will be…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho and his Manchester United squad have been seen boarding a plane before heading south for their Premier League clash with Bournemouth. The Red Devils have a tricky trip to the Vitality Stadium tomorrow night as they look to bounce back from Sunday’s humiliating 1-0 defeat to West Brom. Mourinho may be tempted…
[ad_1] Hyypia came up against Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund side towards the end of his career while playing for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. The former defender likes the way Klopp gets his philosophy drilled into his players. Hyypia says the Liverpool boss is “strict” in making sure his squad follow his way of playing. “I…
[ad_1] Bellerin has been linked with a return to Barcelona since establishing himself in Arsenal’s starting XI in 2014. Nou Camp chiefs are on the hunt for a new right-back after being left less than impressed by Nelson Semedo, who joined from Benfica last summer, while midfielder Sergi Roberto continues to fill the void. Bellerin…
[ad_1] The top four finishers after 14 games each will qualify for the play-offs, where the first- and second-placed teams have the advantage of being able to lose one game and still qualify for the final. And that is exactly what Mumbai Indians did last year. After topping the table with just four defeats, Mumbai…
[ad_1] Manchester United currently sit second in the Premier League table, which, if they ended the season there, would be their highest finish since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. The Red Devils have also picked up more points this term than in any campaign since the Scot called it a day. But the style of football…
[ad_1] Animal rights groups have condemned the use of a bear that performed before a Russian soccer match. The routine happened before a third division match Sunday in the southern city of Pyatigorsk. TV footage from the game showed the animal being led to the Mashuk-KMV Pyatigorsk club’s stadium, clapping at spectators. The bear, named…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Chicago Fire and Houston Dynamo forward Calen Carr. Ibrahimovic left Manchester United last month after making just two starts under Jose Mourinho this season. The Swede hit the ground running for LA Galaxy, scoring twice on his debut in the 3-2 win over Los Angeles FC. He made…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays’ doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals will go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday after inclement weather that caused damage to the roof at Rogers Centre cancelled Monday’s game. The team announced the decision Tuesday morning on Twitter, while also poking fun at an earlier tweet that boasted the Rogers Centre was…
[ad_1] Ljungberg emerged as one of Swedish football’s most promising prospects after making the grade with Halmstads BK. And his performances in his homeland attracted interest from clubs across Europe, including Aston Villa, Chelsea, Barcelona and Parma. However, it was Arsenal that snapped up the wideman off the back of an impressive performance in a…
[ad_1] Robertson moved to Anfield in a £10million deal after experiencing relegation from the Premier League under Marco Silva at Hull. And that came after Burnley had shown interest in him during the January transfer window as Sean Dyche looked to bolster his squad. Robertson has proven himself deserving of a move to one of…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and Premier League commentator Ian Darke. Salah has scored a stunning 40 goals in all competitions for Liverpool since his arrival from Roma last summer. The Egyptian has led the Reds to third in the Premier League table with 30 goals and has helped them reach…
[ad_1] A fight between the 29-year-old’s has been high on many mixed martial arts fans’ wish list for nearly two years. That’s due to the Nurmagomedov’s wrestling-dominant style, which many believe is McGregor’s kryptonite. McGregor further stoked the fire for a fight with ‘The Eagle’ at the UFC 223 media day in Brooklyn, where he…
[ad_1] Cancelo will convert his loan move from Valencia to Inter Milan into a permanent deal before heading to Old Trafford, according to Spanish publication El Gol Digital. It is claimed that deal will spark a transfer merry-go-round that will see Matteo Darmian quit the Red Devils for Juventus. The Old Lady will reportedly then…
[ad_1] Barcelona are back in La Liga action tonight as they look to cement their grip on the title with a win over mid-table outfit Celta Vigo. Manager Ernesto Valverde is expected to rotate his squad with one eye on the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla on Saturday. Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets and Andres…
[ad_1] The Premier League has drawn in higher crowds than ever before throughout the 2017/18 season, thanks to bigger stadiums and larger stands in existing arenas. The average attendance for a top flight match this season has been 38,280 – up from 35,822 in 2016/17 – with Tottenham’s temporary home at Wembley boosting the figures.…
[ad_1] “Each day since the George Groves fight, Eubank Jr [thinks he has] won that fight clearer and clearer and clearer. “Listening to him now, I think there must have been a sixth-round knockout that I missed. It’s unbelievable. But former Olympic gold medallist DeGale seems rather less keen to entertain the prospect of a…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah: Liverpool to Barcelona Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool for Barcelona as he would love to play alongside Lionel Messi, reports say. Real Madrid appear frontrunners to sign the Egypt international when the transfer window reopens. But Spanish outlet Don Balon say Salah is keen on a shock move to Barcelona. It is…
[ad_1] Joyce signed with Haymaker Ringstar in July 2017 after a decorated amateur career that saw him win Commonwealth and European gold before taking Olympic silver at Rio 2016. Now 32, the heavyweight has already racked up three knockout victories but will now box for his first professional title when he takes on Jamaican Thomas,…
[ad_1] That is according to Gunners legend Ray Parlour. Arsenal suffered a poor 2-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday, despite going 1-0 up thanks to Alexandre Lacazette’s first-half goal. However, strikes from Matt Ritchie and Ayoze Perez ensured a vital victory for the Magpies. The defeat at St James’ Park was Arsenal’s fifth defeat on…
[ad_1] Ronnie O’Sullivan is just one of the star studded names set to grace Sheffield later this week when action gets underway at the Crucible. Mark Selby currently tops the world rankings ahead of the tournament, while other big names such as Judd Trump, Ding Junhui and O’Sullivan himself can’t be overlooked. But O’Sullivan reckons…
[ad_1] Pogba is once again linked with a move away from Manchester United after his poor performance in the shock 1-0 loss to West Brom on Sunday. The Frenchman starred with a brace in the 3-2 win over Manchester City eight days earlier, but those kinds of performances have been few and far between since…
[ad_1] Joshua is hoping to fight Wilder in a massive unification bout later this year. The Brit wants to add the WBC belt to his collection to become one of the greatest fighters of all time. However, Wilder has not accepted any of the first three offers which Hearn has made so the pair are…
[ad_1] Bale is expected to leave Real Madrid in the summer after struggling to shake off a number of persistent injuries. Manchester United and Tottenham are apparently keeping tabs on the Welshman, who is thought to want to return to the Premier League. But according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Chelsea have stolen a march…
[ad_1] The left wing-back appeared to stand on the back of Southampton striker Shane Long’s leg during their Premier League game on Saturday, but the incident went unpunished by referee Mike Dean. However, the FA has since reviewed footage and now sanctioned the Spaniard, who has until 6pm on Wednesday to respond. Alonso is facing…
[ad_1] Express Sport understands Jose Mourinho was infuriated with United’s performance against West Brom on Sunday as they gifted Manchester City the title with a 1-0 defeat to the Baggies. That performance came a week after a dreadful first half against Manchester City that saw them 2-0 down before pulling off a remarkable 3-2 comeback…
[ad_1] Barcelona star Messi is reportedly underwhelmed by Dembele following the player’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. The France international arrived expected to fill the void left by Neymar’s exit to PSG. However, Dembele has struggled at Barcelona and, with Messi said to be unimpressed, a parting of the ways could be on…
[ad_1] Keylor Navas is Real Madrid’s current number one but he has been less than impressive this campaign. The Costa Rican was at fault for at least one goal in the Champions League defeat to Juventus which almost knocked them out of the competition. Zidane was heavily linked with a new shot-stopper in January but…
[ad_1] The 31-year-old has been absent from the sport for almost two years since losing to Canelo Alvarez in gruesome fashion in 2016. But the former unified light-welterweight champion is back in action this weekend, taking on Canadian Lo Greco at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. His preparations for the fight began in less than ideal circumstances…
[ad_1] Joe Hart’s place in England’s World Cup squad has fallen under intense scrutiny after an error against Stoke in West Ham’s 1-1 draw at the London Stadium on Monday night. Hart fumbled a meagre shot to his left from Xherdan Shaqiri into the path of Peter Crouch for a simple tap-in after 79 minutes…
[ad_1] GETTY Conor McGregor looks on during the Mayweather vs McGregor post-fight press conference The former UFC lightweight champion locked horns with the Olympic bronze medallist in a multi-million-pound showdown in August. McGregor, 29, fought valiantly against the legendary boxer, comfortably taking the first four rounds of the much-maligned contest. However, fatigue soon reared its…
[ad_1] The Liverpool sensation will not be short of admirers in the summer following a stunning debut campaign this season that has seen him net 40 goals in all competitions. Real Madrid have made the Egyptian their priority target this transfer window with club president Florentino Perez prepared to break the bank to sign him.…
[ad_1] Vidal could leave Bayern Munich this summer with Chelsea and Manchester United both appearing his likeliest destinations. However, reports have now claimed Liverpool are also in the running for his signature as Jurgen Klopp targets a Premier League title challenge next term. Transfermarketweb say Liverpool want to sign the Bayern Munich star when the…
[ad_1] Joe Hart put in another horror show for West Ham on Monday night as his blunder led to Peter Crouch‘s 79th-minute opener at the London Stadium. Andy Carroll saved Hart’s blushes with a stoppage-time equaliser but it was not enough for Hart to avoid heavy criticism. The goalkeeping department is a problem position for…
[ad_1] Hamilton has made a disappointing start to 2018 as he is still searching for his first win of the season. The Brit has finished second, third and fourth in the opening three races as Mercedes struggled to match the pace of Ferrari and Red Bull. The 33-year-old is also still negotiating over a new…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are in the mix to sign Pogba from Manchester United when the transfer window reopens. However, Express Sport understands the La Liga giants need some convincing to sign the France international. Back in 2016, Manchester United gazumped Real to sign Pogba from Serie A side Juventus, sealing a shock return for a…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been heavily linked with Stoke star Butland as Jurgen Klopp eyes a new goalkeeper for next season. The Reds appear to have settled on Loris Karius as their No 1 but it remains to be seen if the German is the right man going forward. Arsenal have appeared likeliest to sign Butland…
[ad_1] Rangers have been thrown into turmoil once again following Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace’s bust-up with interim boss Graeme Murty – with all three men expected to depart before next season. Miller and Wallace could see their contracts torn up imminently, while Murty has come under heavy fire from supporters following Rangers’ 4-0 defeat…
[ad_1] A Ferrari mechanic suffered a double leg break in Bahrain a week ago when Kimi Raikkonen was prematurely shown a green light without his left rear tyre attached. Francesco Cigarini was caught under the car as it sped off as horrific scenes forced the end of the Finnish driver’s race. The FIA have since…
[ad_1] Manchester United striker Anthony Martial is attracting strong interest from Juventus amid uncertainty over his future. The Frenchman could be one of several high profile departures in the summer and Italian publication Calcio Mercato say Martial joining the Serie A champions could trigger a host of transfer activity. Should Martial arrive at the Allianz…
[ad_1] A video has appeared on YouTube showing a circus bear called ‘Tim’ hand a ball to the referee before the Russian third-tier game between Mashuk-KMV and Angusht in Pyatigorsk. The bear was then seen clapping to fans as it stood on its hind legs. FIFA has been forced to deny claims the bear was…
[ad_1] PSG could lose Neymar this summer with Manchester United and Real Madrid both being linked with moves for the Brazil international. The former Barcelona star only signed for the club in August but, eight months on from that move, the 26-year-old’s future is far from certain. And Spanish outlet Don Balon say PSG are…
[ad_1] Pogba’s place in the side for the FA Cup semi-final is under threat after being hooked against West Brom on Sunday. Manchester United were beaten 1-0 at Old Trafford allowing Manchester City to be crowned champions. And Neville thinks Mourinho would be right to drop Pogba and Alexis Sanchez. On a tweet reporting that…
[ad_1] Manchester United are priced at just 2/1 to complete the singing of the Real Madrid winger in the summer. Bale is widely tipped to return to the Premier League at the end of the season after struggling with injuries throughout his time in La Liga. Tottenham are also in with a chance of re-signing…
[ad_1] Canelo’s withdrawal from the contest, after testing positive for clenbuterol in February, means Golovkin is now without an opponent next month and finding a suitable replacement on such short notice has proven to be a difficult task for GGG’s promoter Tom Loeffler. His first choice, 21-year-old Jaime Munguia (28-0), was rejected by NSAC due…
[ad_1] Manchester United could lose Martial with the France international fed up with life under Jose Mourinho. Barcelona looked at signing the forward back during the summer transfer window but chose to sign Dembele instead. But, with the France international understood to be considering his future, the Daily Mail say Manchester United could see Martial…
[ad_1] Mercedes are expected to have a second seat available as Valtteri Bottas’ contract is unlikely to get extended beyond the current campaign. It is widely thought Toto Wolff is keen to steal Ricciardo from Red Bull to partner him with Lewis Hamilton in a bid to secure a one-two finish in 2019. However, Marko…
[ad_1] That’s according to agent Bayram Tutumlu. Philippe Coutinho secured a £142m transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona in January as the Reds finally gave into their demands. Barcelona attempted to sign the midfielder during last summer’s transfer window but Liverpool held firm on their stance, insisting he was not for sale. But it seems a…
[ad_1] The self-styled Gypsy King has not fought since defeating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, snatching the WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO, Ring magazine and lineal heavyweight titles in the process. But his well-documented struggles, from a UK Anti-Doping ban to his public battle with depression, saw him take an extended break from the sport at…
[ad_1] Two senior players – one the club captain – could be axed just days after a humiliating defeat to Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final. Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace will hold showdown talks today and could have their contracts torn up. Graeme Murty is under fire from supporters who want a more experienced…
[ad_1] Povetkin is the mandatory challenger for the WBA belt and he is wanting to fight Joshua later this year. However, the Brit is hoping to hold off until he has attempted to unify the entire heavyweight division with a clash against Deontay Wilder. But as negotiations with the American continue to drag on Joshua…
[ad_1] Premier League teams got off to a flying start in the Champions League throughout 2017/18, with four teams winning their groups and Chelsea joint-top in their table. Now only Liverpool remain after their resounding 5-1 aggregate victory over Manchester City in the quarter-finals. But while European silverware is off the table for all-but one…
[ad_1] Miller and Wallace are set to be axed by the club after a bust-up with interim manager Graeme Murty following the 4-0 defeat at Hampden. Neither was on the pitch on Sunday as tensions boiled over after a horror show performance. Rangers were woeful and were humiliated by Celtic as they close in on…
[ad_1] Real Madrid want Liverpool star Salah to spearhead their attack alongside Cristiano Ronaldo next season. The Egypt international only joined the Reds from Roma back in the summer but his stock has risen in a campaign that has seen him score 40 goals across all competitions. Liverpool have made it clear they believe Salah…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton could only finish fourth in the Chinese Grand Prix as Daniel Ricciardo pulled off an impressive win for Red Bull. Valtteri Bottas took second, while Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen claimed the final podium spot in a frustrating day of racing for Mercedes. Red Bull’s decision to switch both its drivers for soft rubber…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been tipped to sign Lemar and Jorginho this summer as Jurgen Klopp eyes a crack at the Premier League title next season. The Reds are currently thriving under Klopp’s tutelage and, with the Merseyside giants on the cusp of the Champions League final, this summer is shaping up to be a big…
[ad_1] Hamilton has made a disappointing start to the season as he is still searching for his first race win. Sebastian Vettel won the first two circuits of the season and Daniel Ricciardo emerged victorious in the thrilling Chinese Grand Prix at the weekend. Hamilton has finished second, third and fourth this campaign as Mercedes…
[ad_1] Barcelona star Gomes is team-mates with both Messi and Ronaldo at club and international level respectively. Earlier in the season, claims emerged saying Gomes was blasting Messi behind the Barcelona No 10’s back. However, the Portugal star denied that by saying: “I have not said anything against Messi nor the manager, Valverde. “It’s all…
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic thrashed fellow Serb Dusan Lajovic 6-0 6-1 to reach the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Monday. The 12-time major winner had a ”small surgical intervention” to help his elbow at the start of February but suffered early exits at Indian Wells and the Miami Open last month. Djokovic now…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is preparing for another burst of summer spending, with plenty of work to do if Manchester United intend to claim the title from Manchester City. The Portuguese boss will already be turning his attention to the transfer window now that the title race is definitively over. Several stars have already been linked…
[ad_1] That is according to FedEx ATP Performance Zone, who rank the Spaniard above rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in how many matches he has come from behind to win. The supposed ‘Big Four’, which also includes Andy Murray, top the charts as the most likely players to win a match after going a…
[ad_1] Liverpool are soaring at present with Klopp coaxing the best out of Salah so far this season. The Egypt international, who signed from Roma last summer, has hit 40 goals across all competitions. A huge 30 of those have come in the Premier League, meaning the Liverpool star sits above Tottenham’s Harry Kane in…
[ad_1] The 26-year-old has been linked with a switch away from the French capital with competition in the Ligue 1 champions’ midfield rife. With the likes of Angel Di Maria, Julian Draxler, Edinson Cavani, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe ahead of him in the pecking order, Pastore has been restricted to just 17 appearances this season.…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho will reportedly sell Pogba when the transfer window reopens this summer. It has been claimed that the 54-year-old has ran out of patience with his £89million midfielder and a parting of the ways now beckons. And the Daily Mail say the Manchester United boss has three issues with Pogba. The…
[ad_1] Ricciardo, who won the Chinese Grand Prix at the weekend, is currently weighing up his future as he is out of contract at the end of the season. Seats are expected to become free at Mercedes and Ferrari as Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen are also running towards the end of their current deals.…
[ad_1] That’s according to his former Manchester United team mate Gary Neville. Ronaldo has gone on to become arguably the greatest player on the planet since joining Manchester United at the age of 17. Now at Real Madrid, Ronaldo seems to be getting better and better. Neville has laid down the same challenge to Manchester…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Ceballos was linked with Liverpool during the January transfer window. However, the Spaniard ultimately stayed at the Bernabeu, where he has struggled for game time so far. Ceballos joined Real Madrid from Real Betis in the summer but Spanish outlet Don Balon claim a move to Liverpool is now in the…
[ad_1] Manchester United appear set to cut Pogba loose with the France international primed to be shown the door. Reports have claimed Mourinho has run out of patience with the 25-year-old, who has been either benched or substituted in seven of his last 11 appearances. Paul Pogba cost United a then world-record fee of £89million…
[ad_1] But the blue brand’s Commissioner Shane McMahon and newly-appointed General Manager Paige will get the chance to replace them with some of RAW’s finest. The likes of ex-US Champion Bobby Roode, former Money in the Bank winner Baron Corbin and ex-World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler have moved to Monday nights. Jinder Mahal also took…
[ad_1] Manchester City were officially confirmed as the Premier League champions for the third time in the past seven seasons when Manchester United lost 1-0 at home to West Brom on Sunday. Pep Guardiola has revolutionised City, who also won the Carabao Cup this term, with the style of football he has adopted. City have…
[ad_1] Joonas Donskoi scored one goal and set up another to start a four-goal barrage in the second period and the San Jose Sharks raced past Anaheim for the third straight game, beating the Ducks 8-1 on Monday night for a 3-0 series lead. The Sharks used their superior speed to create odd-man rushes that…
[ad_1] Neville says Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho needs to spend big to bridge the gap to Manchester City. City secured the Premier League title on Sunday after United’s shock home loss to West Brom. Gary Neville believes there will not be many new faces coming through the door at Old Trafford, but he expects…
[ad_1] Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, including one as part of a three-goal first period and another to chase Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne from the game, and the Colorado Avalanche held off the Predators 5-3 in Game 3 on Monday night to pull to 2-1 in the first-round series. Blake Comeau and Gabriel Bourque also scored…
[ad_1] The La Liga giants have long been linked with ex-Barcelona attacker Neymar and reports have even suggested that Los Blancos are willing to pay a new world record fee to surpass the £198million PSG spent on the Brazilian last summer. But Mbappe – with 19 goals and 17 assists in 40 appearances for the…
[ad_1] Can’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain with the player yet to sign a new deal. The German midfielder is out of contract in the summer and negotiations between the player’s representative and club have hit an impasse. Bayern Munich along with Juventus and Manchester City have been credited with an interest. Reports last week…
[ad_1] Manchester City were confirmed as champions for the third time in seven seasons after Manchester United lost 1-0 at home to West Brom on Sunday. Pep Guardiola wasn’t afraid to use the chequebook last summer, splashing out £221.5million on new recruits, which made City the highest spenders in Europe. Their signings worked a treat…
[ad_1] Woods, who is a 14-time major winner, has officially filed to enter the tournament following a steady performance at the Masters. This year’s US Open takes place from June 14-17 at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island, where Tiger Woods made his US Open debut in 1995 as the US Amateur champion. That year he…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Griezmann’s Atletico Madrid team-mate Fernando Torres. Griezmann has just one notable bit of silverware to his name, having won the Spanish Super Cup in 2014. Lionel Messi has won 30 trophies with Barcelona while Cristiano Ronaldo has 27 titles from his career. Griezmann will get the chance to add the…
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[ad_1] That’s the view of BBC pundit Chris Sutton who saw West Ham goalie Hart spill a Xherdan Shaqiri shot to allow Peter Crouch a tap-in. A late Andy Carroll goal meant it didn’t prove too costly as the Stoke clash finished 1-1 but the mistake was the latest of a long list for Hart.…
[ad_1] Buffon chastised the referee for awarding a stoppage-time penalty that allowed Real Madrid to knock Juventus out of the Champions League last weekend. Oliver also sent Buffon off following the Italian’s reaction to the spot-kick being awarded. Buffon didn’t end his criticism on the pitch either. Following the match, the shot-stopper said: “Clearly you…
[ad_1] Barcelona take on Vigo later today (8pm) and they are inching ever closer to the title as they are 11 points clear. After the disappointment of the Champions League exit at the hands of Roma last week, the Catalan giants are still on course to achieve a double. With one eye on the Copa…
[ad_1] Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy says NHL officials can’t be making penalty calls based on a hunch. Early in Boston’s 4-2 loss in Game 3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre, Bruins foward Riley Nash was handed a delay-of-game penalty for clearing the puck over the glass from inside his…
[ad_1] Alexander-Arnold has grown in confidence as a Liverpool player this season and has held down a regular first-team spot under Jurgen Klopp. The 19-year-old only signed a new contract last summer, however he has impressed, particularly in the two-legged Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester City. His displays could even give Gareth Southgate something…
[ad_1] For Toronto Maple Leafs newcomer Tomas Plekanec, it was like it was 2010 all over again. Plekanec was at his plucky best in an increased role in the middle of the second line with Patrick Marleau and Mitch Marner, helping keep the top line of the Boston Bruins off the scoresheet — for one night anyway — at the Air Canada Centre on Monday.…
[ad_1] The Yankees’ slugger smashed his fourth home run of the season as New York beat Miami Marlins on Monday night. That meant the 25-year-old recorded his 60th home run in just his 197th MLB match. Judge beaten Mark McGwire’s record who knocked 60 home runs in his first 202 Major League games with the…
[ad_1] Taylor Hall had a goal and two assists, setting up Stefan Noesen’s game-winner with 7:05 play, and the New Jersey Devils scored four times in the third to claw their way back into their first-round series with Tampa Bay on Monday night, beating the Lightning 5-2 in Game 3. Rookie Will Butcher had a power-play goal…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of sports broadcaster Catherine Whitaker. Nadal, whose start to the 2018 season has been disrupted by a hip injury, hasn’t played on the ATP Tour since the Australian Open. The Spaniard is only 100 points clear of Roger Federer at the top of the world rankings and needs to defend…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor makes statement on Instagram Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has seemingly hinted that he’s learned his lesson from his actions at the UFC 223 media day. Earlier this month, McGregor threw a dolley through the window of a bus carrying a number of his fellow fighters, including Khabib Nurmagomedov. In a…
[ad_1] Auston Matthews scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Boston 4-2 on Monday to cut the Bruins’ lead in their first-round series to 2-1. Patrick Marleau, with two, and James van Riemsdyk also scored for Toronto, while Mitch Marner and Morgan Rielly added two assists each. Frederik Andersen made 40 saves to get the win. Adam McQuaid and…
[ad_1] Scotsman McIntyre is one of the most talented British wrestlers in the world. According to Give Me Sport, the ex-Intercontinental Champion could be the next NXT superstar to move to the main roster either tonight on RAW or tomorrow on Smackdown – but nothing has been confirmed yet. The 32-year-old has been cleared to…
[ad_1] The Cavs went down 98-80 at the Quicken Loans Arena with All-Star guard Victor Oladipo leading the way with 32 points. Defending Eastern Conference champions Cleveland – who also lost to the Pacers three times in the regular season – were comprehensively outplayed and trailed by 21 points by the end of the first…
[ad_1] Cena and Bella announced the end of their relationship yesterday just a year after getting engaged at WrestleMania 34. The Champ’s first tweet reflected on the surprising split. The 16-time world Champion tweeted: “Hardship, loss, and humility are extremely difficult waters to navigate, but perseverance thru [sic] them builds a strength to withstand anything…
[ad_1] This was shear power by Bryce Harper. In a startling display, the Washington Nationals slugger broke his bat into two pieces, yet still hit a long home run Monday night against the New York Mets. Bryce Harper broken bat home run <a href=”https://t.co/D3RzlSjTj2″>pic.twitter.com/D3RzlSjTj2</a> —@recordsANDradio Harper’s bat shattered just above his hands, and the barrel…
[ad_1] Was this the night the curtain fell on Joe Hart’s England career? With 75 caps and four tournaments under his belt, there was a strong case that the West Ham keeper’s vast experience would prove invaluable for Gareth Southgate at this summer’s World Cup. But, in front of the watching England manager, Hart’s late…
[ad_1] The bout was originally supposed to be between Taker and The Bulgarian Brute but the latter was quickly replaced by Chris Jericho. WWE‘s storyline suggests that Rusev’s wife Lana pleaded with management to remove her husband from such a grisly match. A Casket Match can only be won when a superstar puts their opponent…
[ad_1] The club have a recent history of completing deals late in the window but now are prepared to change tact believing that fees will rise after the tournament in Russia gets underway in mid-June. New chief scout Steve Hitchen has been working on a list of names for chairman Daniel Levy to progress and…
[ad_1] That’s the view of ESPN pundit Brian Windhorst who has suggested there is a huge link between the pair. James could be a free agent at the end of this season should he decline a contract offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers. WHO WILL WIN THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP? FULL ODDS REVEALED San Antonio Spurs star…
[ad_1] Chelsea are set for a major overhaul in the summer regardless of whether Antonio Conte stays or leaves. After seeing their Premier League defence fold spectacularly this term, Roman Abramovich will have to spend big if they are to stand any chance of dethroning Manchester City, who were confirmed as champions yesterday following Manchester…
[ad_1] Connor Hellebuyck took his time removing his equipment following the Winnipeg Jets’ optional practice Monday, talking and laughing with fellow goaltenders Steve Mason and Jamie Phillips. Hellebuyck, a third-year pro with no previous playoff experience, wasn’t showing any negative signs about being pulled from the Jets’ 6-2 post-season loss to the Minnesota Wild. And don’t expect any panic…
[ad_1] Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Emirates Monday April 16 Dembele responds Ousmane Dembele has responded to rumours that he could leave Barcelona at the end of the season. And it’s not good news for excited Arsenal fans hoping to see him playing at the Emirates Stadium next year. “I’m not…
[ad_1] Serge Ibaka had barely played alongside Kyle Lowry when the Toronto Raptors opened the playoffs last season. The big man was acquired at the trade deadline, and played the final 23 games of the regular season for Toronto. But Lowry was out with a hand injury and didn’t rejoin the team until four games…
[ad_1] GETTY John Motson will commentate on his final game in May That is the view of Motson himself, who has seen broadcasting change as much as football over the 50 years he has served the BBC since he joined them as an ambitious young commentator in 1968. “The biggest change is that when I…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of BBC Sport columnist Jolyon Palmer. Hamilton and Mercedes were off the pace on Sunday at the Chinese Grand Prix, however a fourth-placed finish in Shanghai helped cut Sebastian Vettel’s lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship. The Brit was out-qualified again by Bottas and bemoaned the car’s lack…
[ad_1] Griffiths reckons his side are untouchable when they hit top gear, as the Light Blues found to their embarrassment after a 4-0 Scottish Cup semi-final hammering. But the 27-year-old has little sympathy for his Old Firm rivals, whose players cheered when they were paired with Celtic in the semi-final draw – only to be…
[ad_1] That is according to Jolyon Palmer, who believes the Red Bull star’s “aggressive” style is the reason he finds himself eighth in the standings. Palmer said: “Red Bull was well-hyped this season as having potential for a championship challenge, and Ricciardo has shown they can deliver. “But for his part, Max Verstappen needs to…
[ad_1] Ronny Deila’s imminent departure from the Parkhead hotseat was confirmed just days after their Hampden humbling. Two years on from that semi-final success, Rangers endured utter humiliation, suffering their heaviest defeat at Hampden to their Old Firm rivals since 1969. Former Rangers midfielder Alex Rae insists last weekend’s 4-0 thrashing must act as a…
[ad_1] Mourinho was infuriated by United’s performance in the 1-0 home defeat to West Brom on Sunday which has jeopardised their hopes of finishing runners-up. And he will give other players a chance in the rearranged League clash at Bournemouth tomorrow with a warning that Wembley places are up for grabs regardless of status, pricetag…
[ad_1] Foden, England’s Under-17 World Cup hero last summer, and Spain Under-21 star Diaz have each made three substitute appearances in the League this season – they need five to qualify for a medal. Their only starts in domestic football came in the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Leicester in December, although Foden started two Champions…
[ad_1] St-Pierre hasn’t set foot inside the Octagon since his historic UFC 217 victory over Michael Bisping, a triumph which saw him claim the middleweight title and become the fourth fighter in the promotion’s history to hold titles in two different weight classes. His reign at the summit of the middleweight division came to an…
[ad_1] According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Rakitic has a proposal on the table from Old Trafford chiefs to switch clubs in the summer. It is claimed the Croatia international is concerned Barcelona’s transfer plans could threaten his place in the starting XI. And he is reportedly open to quitting the Nou Camp for Old…
[ad_1] Referees aren’t swallowing their whistles so far in the 2018 NHL playoffs. Penalties are up more than 17 per cent over the same time a year ago and are playing a substantial role in several series. Through 19 games in the first round, there have been nearly 10 penalties per game. Last year, there…
[ad_1] NC A host of top players are being linked with Manchester City City want to stay ahead of the chasing pack in the Premier League and make a renewed bid to lift the Champions League for the first time. Guardiola has already splashed nearly £450m in two seasons in charge at the Etihad and…
[ad_1] That’s the damning verdict of six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen, who suggests there is a toxic dressing room in San Antonio because of Leonard. Leonard hasn’t played for the Spurs since January 13 and has taken part in just nine games all season. The Spurs have cleared Leonard to play but the forward’s own…
[ad_1] West Ham and Stoke battled out a relegation six-pointer at the London Stadium. But the Hammers were controversially denied three goals in the second half. Marko Arnautovic had already had a header ruled out for offside when Edimilson Fernandes rifled into the net on 67 minuets. But referee Oliver blew up after deeming Arnautovic…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United right-back Gary Neville. Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in west London thanks to a fine Kevin De Bruyne goal. It was the fifth game in their Premier League record-breaking 18-match winning run, which ultimately took them a long way to winning the…
[ad_1] West Ham and Stoke battled out a relegation six-pointer at the London Stadium. But the Hammers were controversially denied a goal midway through the second half. Marko Arnautovic had already had a header ruled out for offside when Edimilson Fernandes rifled into the net on 67 minuets. But referee Oliver blew up after deeming…
[ad_1] The Spurs were defeated by the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of their NBA playoffs first round match-up but it was Leonard’s absence from the arena that grabbed the attention of many. San Antonio have cleared Leonard to play but the 26-year-old’s team insist he still needs to rehab. It has sparked a…
[ad_1] The opening episode of West Ham vice-chairman Brady’s new programme, Give It A Year, began its run on ITV at 8pm – the same time as the Hammers’ clash with Stoke got underway. At 7.43pm, a message was posted on her Twitter account, which read: “15 mins until my new show. “Give it a…
[ad_1] That is according to legendary Manchester United defender Gary Neville. Mourinho and Guardiola both took over at United and Manchester City respectively in the summer of 2016. They have both won two major pieces of silverware since, taking their career trophy tallies to 20 apiece. City have run away with the Premier League this…
[ad_1] Mainz had penalty appeal for handball denied them just seconds before the halftime whistle, with the scores locked at 0-0. Both sets of players went off the field for the break – only to be called back on following a VAR decision. It has emerged the video referee spotted a handball from a corner…
[ad_1] Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Ceballos as a replacement for Emre Can, who looks set to leave Anfield when his contract expires in June. According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Anfield chiefs are willing to spend big to secure the 21-year-old’s signature. And it is claimed Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has told…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays’ game on Monday night is is in jeopardy after the roof of the Rogers Centre sustained damage from chunks of ice that came crashing down from the nearby CN Tower. The falling ice, which followed a weekend of freezing rain, forced the closure of the tower and prompted the the Blue Jays to…
[ad_1] Salah scored his 40th goal of the season for Liverpool at the weekend as the Reds romped past Bournemouth 3-0. It was his eighth goal in his last five outings. The summer signing has proved a revelation at Anfield and in doing so has caught the eye of Real Madrid. That is according to…
[ad_1] On Sunday, Man City won the Premier League for the third time after Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by West Brom. And after the match, Mourinho was scathing in his assessment of the United players. He said: “I trust in my work. I have no reason not to – eight titles and three Premier…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United side were surprisingly beaten 1-0 by West Brom at Old Trafford. The shock defeat handed the title to rivals Manchester City with five games of the season remaining. United had only eight days previous beaten City 3-2 at the Etihad to delay their title celebrations. At the start of tonight’s…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. United sit second in the Premier League table, which, if they finished the season there, would be the highest they have been since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. They have also earned more points this season than at any point since…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip Monday April 16 Salah next level Former Tottenham forward Mido says Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is ready to to move “up a level” and join Real Madrid. “Real Madrid want him, and we have all seen the poor performances of Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema…
[ad_1] The Cavaliers suffered a shock Game 1 defeat to the Pacers yesterday and the 18-point deficit has left many speculating about an early exit for the 2016 NBA champions. Indiana led 33-14 after the first quarter and Cleveland ended the first half with just 38 points. The fans inside the Quicken Loans Arena even…
[ad_1] Ricky Sbragia’s side were condemned to the drop after Derby beat West Ham 1-0. That result leaves United five points adrift of safety with just one game to go. United climbed off the foot of the table with a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Friday. Indy Boonen cancelled out Lorenzo Gonzalez’s effort at…
[ad_1] Calgary city council voted Monday to continue to explore the possibility of bidding for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The motion to reaffirm council’s support for the investigation of a bid, which passed by a margin of 9-6, was put to council after several members expressed frustration at the way in the which city bureaucrats…
[ad_1] Stoke’s trip to West Ham is a massive game for the club in their fight to retain top-flight status. The Potters are second from bottom in the league standings with 27 points, six points adrift of safety with five games remaining. West Ham are on 34 points and a win at the London Stadium…
[ad_1] It will be Coutinho’s appearance at Anfield since his £146milion move to Barcelona in January. While Liverpool stars Roberto Firmino and Dejan Lovren could be involved for Brazil and Croatia respectively as they finalise their preparations for the summer tournament. Davor Suker, president of the Croatian Football Federation, said: “Brazil is the most attractive…
[ad_1] Neville was speaking 24 hours after Manchester United’s shock 1-0 home defeat to basement club West Brom. The loss handed Manchester City the Premier League title, just eight days after United beat City at the Etihad to delay the inevitable. Jose Mourinho blamed inconsistencies and attitude as the reason for the defeat, which Neville…
[ad_1] Japanese runner Yuki Kawauchi surged late to win men’s Boston Marathon in an unofficial time of two hours 15 minutes 58 seconds on Monday. Kawauchi is the first Japanese man to win the Boston Marathon since 1987. Desiree Linden splashed her way through icy rain and a near-gale headwind to a Boston Marathon victory,…
[ad_1] Real Madrid transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu Monday April 16 Ronaldo exit? Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told the club’s board he may join Manchester United this summer. Express Sport understands Ronaldo is pushing Real Madrid into giving him a new contract and granting him pay parity with the likes…
[ad_1] Milos Raonic rebounded after a shaky first set to defeat Monegasque wild card Lucas Catarina 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the Monte Carlo Masters on Monday. The 14th-ranked righty from Thornhill, Ont., will face either Italy’s Marco Cecchinato or Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the second round of the clay-court tournament. Raonic defeated Monaco’s Lucas Catarina 2-1, to advance to…
[ad_1] Barcelona midfielder Iniesta is expected to depart for the Chinese Super League at the end of the season. The Spain international, 33, has also been linked with moves to the Middle East and United States. But reports from Spain claim a deal with an unnamed Chinese club has already been agreed – and that…
[ad_1] Shapovalov lost in straight sets to Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-3, 6-4, ending his tournament at the Monte Carlo Masters in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool currently sit third in the table, behind champions Manchester City and rivals Manchester United. But Jurgen Klopp’s side are the second favourites with the bookies to clinch their first ever Premier League title next season. Quinn believes Tottenham’s potential transfer business will be affected by the cost of their new stadium and he…
[ad_1] Toronto Maple Leafs forward Leo Komarov will miss Game 3 on Monday against the visiting Boston Bruins (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET) because of a lower-body injury. Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said at the morning skate that the 31-year-old Finn is day-to-day and that he hopes to have him back for Game…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Stamford Bridge Monday April 16 Zaha odds Chelsea narrowly trail Tottenham in the battle to sign Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, according to the bookies. Zaha, who failed to deliver when signed by Manchester United for £15million in 2013, inspired Roy Hodgson’s side to a…
[ad_1] GETTY James DeGale fought hard to reclaim his world title from Caleb Truax last weekend The 32-year-old surrendered his belt in a shock defeat to Truax in December, losing in front of his home crowd on what had been billed as a triumphant return to the UK after years spent fighting abroad. A series…
[ad_1] That is according to former Newcastle striker turned pundit Micky Quinn. Rafa Benitez has led the Magpies to safety in the Premier League and is eyeing a top-half finish in their first campaign back after promotion. However, the Spaniard has not been satisfied with the transfer funds at his disposal, with owner Mike Ashley…
[ad_1] Pogba, who joined Manchester United for a club-record £89million fee in 2016, has been linked with a summer exit from Old Trafford after a poor season. Reports in Spain suggest the 25-year-old has been told to look for a new club, while his agent offered him to Manchester City in January. And, according to…
[ad_1] Barcelona transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Nou Camp Monday April 16 Iniesta exit makes sense Barcelona stalwart Andres Iniesta looks to be heading to China, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Iniesta’s contract is up in the summer, and the midfielder has been offered a lifetime deal at the…
[ad_1] Tierney, 20, is one of a number of players Manchester United are looking at as Jose Mourinho seeks to bolster his defensive ranks. Celtic are likely to contest any interest in their young left-back but may struggle to fend off the financial muscle of United. But the Scotland international is wary about discussing his…
[ad_1] That is according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Guardiola has led Manchester City to the Premier League title in his second campaign in charge. His current deal expires at the end of next season but Balague says City are keen to extend it soon. However, Balague says it will only be a one-year…
[ad_1] Raonic defeated Monaco’s Lucas Catarina 2-1, to advance to the Round of 32 at the ATP Monte Carlo Masters in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester City have run away with the title this term, clinching it yesterday after West Brom’s shock 1-0 win at Manchester United. City are the favourites with the bookies to win it again next year, with Liverpool second. Merson agrees Liverpool are the closest team to Pep Guardiola’s side after their three wins against…
[ad_1] Three-time Olympian Patrick Chan, whose legendary figure skating skills and artistry on the ice have delighted Canadian fans over the past 10 years, might soon turn to his love of tennis, golf or skiing. The 27-year-old announced his retirement Monday. The news came after his sparkling wine, a 2011 Blanc de Blancs, was recently…
[ad_1] The veteran is keeping fans guessing over his next move by refusing to reveal whether he will remain at the Catalan club next season. Iniesta’s contract is up in the summer, and the midfielder has been offered a lifetime deal at the Spanish outfit. But the 33-year-old has not yet to put pen to…
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[ad_1] That is the opinion of Arsenal hero turned pundit Paul Merson. Wenger is under huge pressure to leave the Emirates this summer after yet another season of disappointment. Arsenal are sixth in the Premier League table, have lost their last five away games, and see their only hope of qualifying for next season’s Champions…
[ad_1] The first time I saw Patrick Chan, I was waiting with a group of skaters to go on the ice for an evening rehearsal for a show. It was a Saturday night and you could usually count on the ice being empty which is how I was able to book it. When we arrived,…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are eyeing a deal for Liverpool star Salah as they aim to challenge Barcelona for the La Liga title next season. Express Sport understands Los Blancos are primed to overhaul their squad after an underwhelming season so far. And Spanish outlet Diario Gol say a deal for Salah could happen after Zidane…
[ad_1] Chan joined CBC’s John Northcott to reflect on his storied figure skating career, and his decision to retire from the sport at 27-years-old. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The German defender found himself left out of Chelsea’s squad for the clash against Southampton, just days after angrily condemning his team for throwing away a one-goal lead. Speaking after Javier Hernandez equalised for the Hammers earlier this month, Rudiger said: “But like the last few months, we didn’t and we (conceded). “For me,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ex-Manchester City defender turned pundit Danny Mills. City’s third Premier League title was secured yesterday after rivals Manchester United lost 1-0 at home to bottom club West Brom. The Sky Blues have yet to win the Premier League back-to-back though and Mills says that must be the aim next…
[ad_1] Ruben Loftus-Cheek has played 21 times on loan for Crystal Palace this season Midfielder has been tipped for a place in England’s World Cup squad in Russia Loftus-Cheek says he isn’t thinking about next season and is focused on Palace He is back fit after injury and looks set to play a big part…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order at Manchester United despite enjoying a strong start to his Old Trafford career. Martial has only started four games since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January. And Jose Mourinho seemed unfazed by the youngster’s situation at the club, refusing to give him gametime despite calls…
[ad_1] The summer transfer window is edging closer, and with the Premier League title off the menu, the elite teams will be turning their heads towards more heavy recruitment. Jose Mourinho will be licking his lips at the sight of a blank chequebook heading his way, but how often do marquee signings live up to…
[ad_1] Hamilton is yet to win a Grand Prix after three races of the season. He did make ground on Sebastian Vettel in China with a fourth-place finish and is now nine points behind him. But he was disappointed to miss out on the podium and thinks Mercedes have problems on the track. “Who knows…
[ad_1] Manchester United lost 1-0 to West Brom at Old Trafford on Sunday with Pogba cutting a frustrated figure throughout. The France international was booked early on after attempting to handle the ball into Ben Foster’s net. With the game passing him by, Mourinho then hooked him in the second half. Many Manchester United fans…
[ad_1] Materazzi is well-known for two reasons. As an Inter Milan legend and the man Zinedine Zidane head butted in the final of the 2006 World Cup. So why would Chelsea put up a picture of the retired centre-back? Fans have taken to social media to speculate he could replace Antonio Conte, who is likely…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s men handed the Premier League title to neighbours Manchester City after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Darren Moore’s side on Sunday. The Baggies were 18/1 with the bookmakers to record a shock victory before kick-off, and many expected United to add more misery to the league’s bottom club. But Henry claims he…
[ad_1] The mystery of Leonard’s right quadriceps injury has been one of the most intriguing storylines of the season so far. He has played in just nine games all year, with his last coming on January 13, and has reportedly grown “distant” and “disconnected” from the organisation in recent months. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski first…
[ad_1] The Liverpool ace has found his form recently after suffering a tough start to his Anfield career. Oxlade-Chamberlain is likely to be on the plane to Russia this summer, with Manchester City attacker Sterling joining him. The pair came up against each other earlier in the season when Liverpool ended City’s unbeaten Premier League…
[ad_1] The 29-year-old has not boxed since defeating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, stumbling through a series of personal and professional setbacks after being crowned unified heavyweight champion in Dusseldorf. Now back in shape and ready to return to action, Fury is aiming to reclaim his crown as king of the division. And during a…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Paul Pogba lasted just 58 minutes of the Red Devil’s 1-0 loss at home to West Brom before being hauled off by Jose Mourinho. His comeback heroics against Manchester City just one week earlier clearly don’t seem to have been enough to ease tensions between the Frenchman and his manager. Fresh…
[ad_1] Donaldson, 21, was fuming that a serve from Albert Ramos-Vinolas was called in when it was out – and he had a mark to prove it. It led to angry scenes on court as the American got into the face of the umpire before the supervisor was called. Donaldson lost the match 6-3 6-3,…
[ad_1] Barcelona star Ter Stegen is being linked with Manchester United at a time where David De Gea’s future is far from certain. De Gea remains on the radar of Real Madrid and, despite reports saying a new contract is in the works, the Spaniard is yet to sign an extension. Ter Stegen, meanwhile, has…
[ad_1] Donaldson, 21, is regarded as one of the best young players on the planet but he lost his head in his first-round clash against Albert Ramos-Vinolas. The American’s anger surrounded a point being awarded to Ramos-Vinolas when a serve was deemed in. Hawkeye, which was not being used at the tournament, showed it was…
[ad_1] A huge weekend of Premier League action saw Manchester City wrap up the title, courtesy of rivals Manchester United losing to West Brom on Sunday. Elsewhere, Arsenal were beaten by Newcastle to make it five away defeats on the spin, while Chelsea came from two goals down to beat Southampton on the south coast. Here, Sportsmail…
[ad_1] Tottenham could rest some of their first team regulars against Brighton on Tuesday before a final end-of-season push in the race for second place. Mauricio Pochettino’s men look set for a comfortable top four finish but would relish the chance to draw 2017/18 to a close with consecutive runners-up places. Harry Kane will continue…
[ad_1] Liverpool were linked with Lemar during the summer and winter transfer windows. However, Monaco flatly refused to sell the player, despite Arsenal managing to strike an agreement to sign him as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who looked Manchester City-bound. Liverpool were understood to have earmarked Lemar as a priority target, with the Reds…
[ad_1] Nadal is looking to win an 11th title in the south of France but will not need to get beyond his biggest rival. Novak Djokovic is in action as he bids to return from injury. But Federer decided earlier this year to skip the whole clay season as he looks to prolong his career.…
[ad_1] The Dutchman has had to play second fiddle to number one shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen since arriving at the club in 2016. Cillessen is still classed as the Netherlands’ first-choice goalkeeper. But the 28-year-old has had to settle for Copa del Rey appearances only in the past two seasons. And it appears the goalkeeper…
[ad_1] Speaking about the deal during a charity Q&A on Friday, Matchroom boss Hearn said: ”We made an offer to Deontay Wilder this week to make five times his biggest purse, with an opportunity in the rematch to make probably another two or three times what he’ll make in the first fight – if he…
[ad_1] Manchester United remain linked with Real Madrid forward Ronaldo despite a transfer looking unfeasible. The 33-year-old has bagged 26 goals from 16 outings in 2018 so far, dismissing talk he was finished in the process. Express Sport understands Ronaldo is pushing Real Madrid into giving him a new contract and granting him pay parity…
[ad_1] Rashford and Martial’s Manchester United futures are shrouded in uncertainty with reports claiming they both want to leave Old Trafford. Martial is understood to have snubbed an offer to extend his United contract, with Juventus now spearheading the race for his signature. Rashford, meanwhile, is supposedly unhappy at the lack of starting opportunities time…
[ad_1] Manchester United fans face the long trip to Bournemouth on Wednesday night fresh from a dismal 1-0 defeat at home to bottom side West Brom. Paul Pogba produced a lacklustre display and was promptly substituted with less than an hour on the clock, with his place in the team under threat. Jose Mourinho’s only…
[ad_1] The Scout brings you his selection from today’s races after a fascinating weekend at the Grand National. Tiger Roll won a stunning race with a photo finish at Aintree to beat Pleasant Company on the line. The 10-1 Gordon Elliott-trained runner managed to fend off the late charge and hold out for victory. But…
[ad_1] Even more pressure has been piled on Arsene Wenger after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at St.James’ Park. Arsenal have now lost five consecutive away matches and are the only side in England’s top four leagues without a single point on their travels in 2018. As for Newcastle, they have pulled themselves away from the threat…
[ad_1] Nadal is favourite to secure an 11th title at Monte Carlo as he heads into the tournament in imperious form. The 31-year-old reclaimed the world number one spot at the end of last year and has continued to build on his steady progress battling back from an injury-ravaged couple of seasons. Speaking to reporters…
[ad_1] Manchester City may have marched to the Premier League title as the top flight’s strongest collective unit – but who were their stand-out stars in a terrific campaign? The end of season awards are looming, and several players will feel they have a case to make for claiming the top spot. WhoScored.com have collected…
[ad_1] Hamilton had a difficult weekend in Shanghai, finishing the Chinese Grand Prix in fourth place. He managed to close the gap on Sebastian Vettel in the championship race to just nine points. But Lewis Hamilton was frustrated with another race proving beyond him. “Lots of learnings from this weekend,” he tweeted. “I am so…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Mane scored his 17th goal of the season during the Reds’ 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday evening. The Senegal international has rediscovered his mojo and looks every part a Liverpool hero at present. Mane has flourished alongside Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, though struggled at the start of the season. A…
[ad_1] Salka, 35, wore trunks emblazoned with the phrase “America First” on a pattern of bricks – an obvious reference to President Trump’s recent anti-immigrant rhetoric and his plan to build a wall across the the US’ border with Mexico. If it was an attempt to distract 24-1 Vargas, it did not work. Vargas hammered…
[ad_1] Liverpool have emerged as suitors for Real Madrid star Bale given the La Liga giants’ interest in Mohamed Salah. Express Sport understands Bale is primed to be shown the door this summer, with Manchester United spearheading the race for his signature. Yet Spanish outlet Don Balon say he does not want to join Liverpool.…
[ad_1] The Kazakh fighter is ordinarily a man of few words but his fury over middleweight rival Canelo’s withdrawal from their proposed super-fight next month has been made very obvious. Canelo tested positive for a banned substance, clenbuterol, in two tests administered by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency in February and was subsequently suspended by the…
[ad_1] Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions after Manchester United’s miserable loss at home to West Brom – but has it still been a good season for the Red Devils? Jose Mourinho has come under fire for failing to push his cross-city rivals harder in the title race, but stats show that he…
[ad_1] The 31-year-old has been absent from the sport for almost two years since losing in gruesome fashion to Canelo Alvarez in 2016, jumping up two divisions to challenge for the middleweight world title. Despite boxing well for the first half of the fight, he was knocked out in brutal fashion in the sixth round…
[ad_1] City were officially crowned champions after Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by basement club West Brom at Old Trafford. Manchester City had beaten Tottenham 3-1 on Saturday night to put the title within reach after the derby defeat last week. And club captain Kompany rushed to the pub to celebrate with team-mates and fans.…
[ad_1] Ronaldo was left out of Real Madrid’s squad as they battled their way past Malaga in La Liga. The 33-year-old, who scored the decisive goal against Juventus in midweek, watched on as Isco and Casemiro struck for Zinedine Zidane’s side. Many were surprised at Cristiano Ronaldo missing the match with the Portugal international having…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s shock defeat at home to West Brom on Sunday means City have finally secured their third league title of the Premier League era. But the writing has been on the wall for a long period, with Guardiola’s men dominating throughout the season. After drawing 1-1 at home to Everton in August, City…
[ad_1] The world No 1 is in action this week as the ATP Tour comes to the south of France. The glitz and glamour will follow Rafael Nadal as he bids to defend his title – and win a stunning 11th Monte Carlo event. Nadal made his return from injury during the Davis Cup, helping…
[ad_1] Real Madrid want Liverpool forward Salah with the Egypt international currently taking the footballing world by storm. The 26-year-old signed from Roma back in the summer and scored goal No 40 of the season against Bournemouth on Saturday. Real Madrid are likely to show both Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema the exit door this…
[ad_1] The Spaniard only has one year left on his deal on Tyneside. But fans in the north east are eager to see the 58-year-old extend his stay at the club after an impressive two years at the helm. Despite being given assurances by Mike Ashley, Benitez has been continuously let down in the transfer…
[ad_1] Manchester United currently sit above both Liverpool and Chelsea in the Premier League table. Mourinho’s side slumped to a 1-0 defeat to West Brom yesterday in a game that gifted Manchester City the league title. United are undeniably making progress under Mourinho but fans fear City may dominate the league for years to come.…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip Mourinho on summer window 07.45: Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United will not do anything crazy in the transfer market this summer. United are expected to spend big again despite bringing in Alexis Sanchez in January. Mourinho wants a defensive midfielder and at least one…
[ad_1] Neymar could leave PSG with Manchester United and Real Madrid both tipped to enter a bidding war for his services this summer. The Brazil international is reportedly weighing up whether to leave the Parc des Princes despite only joining from Barcelona back in the summer. United are primed to rebuild their squad with Jose…
[ad_1] Cena and Bella had been dating for six years and won over the hearts of a global television audience in the reality TV series Total Divas. The Champ proposed to the ex-Divas Champion last year at Mania after they beat The Miz and Maryse in a Mixed Tag Team Match. The couple looked set…
[ad_1] Eleven days ago, McGregor and his friends stormed the event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York looking for Khabib Nurmagomedov, who a few days earlier was involved in an altercation with the Irishman’s training partner Artem Lobov. They soon found out that Nurmagomedov was on a bus about to leave the arena…
[ad_1] City wrapped up the Premier League title yesterday after Manchester United fell to a shock home defeat by West Brom. It means City have won the league with five games to spare and still have the opportunity to reach 100 points for the season. Guardiola’s side have tasted defeat just twice in the league…
[ad_1] James Neal scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:37 to play, and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a third-period deficit to move to the brink of the expansion franchise’s first playoff series victory with a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night. Cody Eakin tied it with 13:50 left, and William…
[ad_1] Maguire has starred in the heart of Leicester’s defence this season while also usurping Chris Smalling in the England set-up. Now he is set to do the same for Manchester United with The Mirror reporting Mourinho has a keen eye on the centre-back. Maguire is valued at £35million though it is not thought that…
[ad_1] Juventus are desperate to strengthen their midfield and are favourites to sign Emre Can from Liverpool. But Italian outlet Calciomercato reports the Old Lady will also try to lure Ramsey away from the Emirates. Ramsey’s current deal at Arsenal runs out in 2019 and there is potential that the midfielder will be available for…
[ad_1] Last week’s dramatic 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus secured Madrid’s path into the Champions League last four for an eighth year in succession. Zinedine Zidane’s side will face Bayern Munich for a place in the final with Liverpool and Roma meeting in the other semi-final. Real Madrid have won the Champions League for the…
[ad_1] Allegri’s future has been the subject of intense speculation, with a move abroad touted as a potential option. Chelsea look set to get rid of Antonio Conte at the end of the campaign especially with their top four hopes in tatters. Arsenal meanwhile, are exploring a deal should Arsene Wenger leave the Emirates come…
[ad_1] Fantasy football managers face a hectic few days as the season draws to a close, with reduced fixture lists and double gameweeks playing havoc with well-laid plans. Fantasy Premier League managers are already making transfers in preparation for Gameweek 35, with several teams out of action due to previous cup commitments. Bournemouth, Brighton, Chelsea,…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of ESPN pundit and French football expert Julien Laurens. Barcelona are thought to be the frontrunners for Griezmann’s signature. After toiling at the Nou Camp as well as being hit by injury problems, Ousmane Dembele’s long-term future seems to be far from secure. As far as Griezmann is concerned, Manchester…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of BBC Sport pundit Ian Wright. Manchester City clinched their third Premier League title in seven seasons after Manchester United fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to West Brom yesterday. Pep Guardiola’s men failed to go as deep as they would have hoped for in the Champions League…
[ad_1] According to PWInsider, Mysterio will make an appearance at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 27 but it is not yet known if he will compete as he is dealing with a torn bicep. The Master of the 619’s appearance will be a one-of for now as he…
[ad_1] Alisson has been tracked by Liverpool over the past couple of months with Jurgen Klopp expected to make a foray in the window to bring a new goalkeeper to the club. Doubts have persisted over Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet and a new shot-stopper could be one of the missing pieces in their bid…
[ad_1] According to Give Me Sport, the publisher and editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Dave Meltzer claims that the decision to have these two legends battle at WrestleMania was taken months ago but management then decided that the bout couldn’t last long due to Undertaker’s physical condition. As a result, the match was never…
[ad_1] Manchester City clinched the league with five games to spare yesterday after Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat at home to West Brom. Pep Guardiola’s men had beaten Tottenham 3-1 at Wembley 24 hours earlier and are 16 points clear of their Manchester rivals with a maximum of 15 left to play for. The league marked…
[ad_1] Sergei Bobrovsky made 54 saves, Matt Calvert scored the winner 12:22 into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame two goals from Alex Ovechkin beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 in Game 2 on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Calvert’s goal held up after the NHL situation room…
[ad_1] The world No 4, who has two Masters 1000 titles to his name, has been handed a bye for the first round. After being defeated by Nadal in the Davis Cup for Germany, Zverev labelled the 31-year-old as the best player ever on clay. Nadal goes into the clay court swing looking to defend…
[ad_1] According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Vince McMahon feels like the element of surprise will be lost if they announce the end date of Lesnar’s new deal as the fans will then be able to accurately predict a title change. Many believed The Beast would lose the belt to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 34…
[ad_1] Mikael Granlund and Zach Parise scored power-play goals in the first period for the spark Minnesota was missing on the road, and the Wild used a four-goal second to roar back in the first-round playoff series with a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night. The Wild will try to tie the best-of-seven series 2-2 in Game…
[ad_1] The Bulgarian Brute was expected to face Undertaker in a Casket Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 27 but was immediately replaced by Chris Jericho. After the announcement the ex-US Champion removed all WWE-related content from his social media and sparked rumours that he is leaving. He also…
[ad_1] Rumours suggest that the entire Smackdown roster will be present in Hartford, Connecticut and some of the blue brand’s biggest names are expected to move to Monday nights. But some of RAW’s top superstars could be set to pursue new challenges on the blue brand. Tag teams could be split, feuds might be interrupted…
[ad_1] The Pacers were 98-80 victors in Cleveland as LeBron James was beaten in the first game of a first-round playoff for the first time in his career. The Cavs never recovered from a poor start, having been 33-14 down at the end of the first quarter. And Lue was not impressed by his side’s…
[ad_1] TORONTO — Marc Kennedy and Jill Officer are savouring every last curling shot these days. Their competitive curling days are numbered. Kennedy and Officer both announced earlier this year that they’d be stepping away from the game they’ve played most of their lives. Their farewell tour has been rather impressive — it continued Sunday afternoon in Toronto. …
[ad_1] The Cavs lost the opening playoff game 98-80 in Cleveland though they can still progress in the best of seven series. James netted 24 of Cavs’ 80 points in his 44 minutes on court though it was the first time the NBA superstar has ever lost the opening match in the first round of…
[ad_1] Rahm came from two shots back at the start of the day in signing for a five-under par 67 and also playing the final hole in five-under for the four days for his 20-under par tally in Madrid. Rahm joins the likes of Spanish greats Seve Ballesteros, Sergio Garcia, Alvaro Quiros and Miguel Angel…
[ad_1] Hamilton called Verstappen a “d***head” last week after the Dutchman punctured a tyre trying to undertake the Mercedes car in Bahrain. But Verstappen failed to learn his lesson as he continued his aggressive driving in Shanghai by crashing into Vettel at the hairpin. Both cars were sent skidding across the track and Hamilton was…
[ad_1] By Jaime Wright For Mailonline Published: 19:14 EDT, 15 April 2018 | Updated: 19:14 EDT, 15 April 2018 Martin Keown has tipped Jonjo Shelvey as an outside favourite to make Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Wold Cup. Shelvey played an influential role in the heart of Newcastle’s midfield as they shocked Arsenal with…
[ad_1] Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists and Matt Murray stopped 26 shots to help the Pittsburgh Penguins silence a raucous Philadelphia crowd and beat the Flyers 5-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. Two of the so-called fiercest rivals in the NHL have provided three lopsided games: Pittsburgh’s…
[ad_1] Salah has attracted interest from several European heavyweights after scoring 40 goals in his maiden season for Liverpool. Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for the Egyptian at the end of the season as they plan to invest in their squad. However, Zinedine Zidane’s side may have to reply on rivals…
[ad_1] Victor Oladipo scored 32 points and the Indiana Pacers held off Cleveland’s second-half rally for a stunning 98-80 victory Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference series, handing LeBron James and the Cavaliers’ their first loss in the opening round in eight years. Indiana was in control from the outset, opening a 21-point…
[ad_1] Another strike in this routine victory moved Salah to 30 Premier League goals this season, five clear of his nearest rival Harry Kane, of Tottenham, in the race for the Golden Boot. It pushed his total strikes to 40 in all competitions, enough to join Roger Hunt and Ian Rush as the only Liverpool…
[ad_1] Nathan MacKinnon is counting on 18,000 of his rowdy friends to give the Colorado Avalanche a little bit of an extra buzz. Maybe even throw Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne off his game. Trailing the top-seeded Predators 2-0 in the first-round series, the Avalanche return Monday to a building that’s certainly been something to write home…
[ad_1] The winger signed for Barcelona last summer from Borussia Dortmund for a fee in the region of £135million. The Frenchman was suffered a serious hamstring injury early on which ruled him out for majority of the season. The 20-year-old has recently returned to full fitness and is fighting for his position in Ernesto Valverde’s…
[ad_1] The Hoops set up a Scottish Cup final clash with Motherwell after a 4-0 thrashing of the Light Blues at Hampden yesterday. The Ibrox dressing room had cheered when the semi-final draw was made, eager to defeat their Old Firm opponents, but Lustig reckons their celebrations were really all about enjoying a few weeks’…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former United star Nemanja Vidic, who branded Sunday’s shock 1-0 defeat to West Brom as “sad”. Manchester United went into their showdown with West Brom hoping to tighten their grip on second place in the Premier League. But they failed to get themselves ahead and counted the cost when Jay…
[ad_1] The on-loan Chelsea youngster is back in the sort of form that earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad and he is loving life getting his hands dirty in a relegation scrap. But Eagles manager Hodgson reckons his best is yet to come and is desperate for Palace to stay up so…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been linked with a surprise move for Neymar by a number of Spanish outlets in recent weeks. However, Don Balon have made an outrageous claim that the Brazilian will only move to Old Trafford if they complete two blockbuster singings. The first player which is touted for a move is Tottenham’s…
[ad_1] Calgary’s Kevin Koe maintained his perfect record en route to capturing the Players’ Championship with a 6-2 win over Sweden’s Niklas Edin on Sunday. Koe avenged his loss to Edin in the world championship final in Las Vegas one week ago. It is the fifth curling Grand Slam title of Koe’s career. The Koe…
[ad_1] Federer, 36, became the oldest player to ever achieve the top ranking when he made a blistering start to the 2018 season by winning the Australian Open. However, a shock early exit at the Miami Open handed the honour back to his rival Nadal, who is defending 4,680 ATP points during the upcoming clay-court…
[ad_1] United had the opportunity to prolong City’s wait to secure title glory by another week when they took on West Brom this afternoon. But Jose Mourinho’s men failed to make the breakthrough at Old Trafford and paid the price when Jay Rodriguez nodded the Baggies in front. West Brom held on for a shock…
[ad_1] It is getting on for four months since Arsene Wenger’s side picked up a Premier League point away from the Emirates, in a New Year’s Eve draw at West Brom. And today despite taking the lead through Alexandre Lacazette, they showed little in the way of spirit or determination to rectify such a damning…
[ad_1] United were once again underwhelming as they struggled to break down the Premier League strugglers. Chances were scarce in the opening exchanges and the best opportunity of the first period fell to Jake Livermore but David de Gea was equal to it. After the break Romelu Luakaku forced a good stop out of Ben…
[ad_1] Hamilton started the race in fourth following a disappointing qualifying session where both Ferrari’s were considerably quicker. During the race itself, Mercedes’ lack of speed was clearly visible as second-placed Valtteri Bottas finished almost nine seconds behind winner Daniel Ricciardo, of Red Bull. Hamilton, who is out of contract at the end of the…
[ad_1] City were all set to go into next Sunday’s showdown with Swansea knowing three points would be enough to hand them an unassailable lead over their rivals. But they were able to claim glory a week early after second-placed Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to lowly West Brom at Old Trafford. United’s…
[ad_1] Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers The First Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs pits the Indiana Pacers against the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second consecutive year. The Cavaliers won the series 4-0 last year, but the Pacers are a much stronger side this season and will give their all to reach the Conference Semifinals…
[ad_1] United had to avoid defeat at home to the Premier League’s basement side to delay City’s title parade for another week. However, the Red Devils were unable to break down a resilient Baggies defence and were caught napping from a second-half corner as Jay Rodriguez headed home the only goal of the game. Mourinho…
[ad_1] SKY SPORTS Vincent Kompany is eager for Manchester City to defend their Premier League title City moved withing three points of securing Premier League glory on Saturday night as they beat Tottenham 3-1 at Wembley. But they didn’t need that extra game to do the job as second-placed United slipped up at home to…
[ad_1] Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 1-0 defeat at home to West Brom this evening to hand their arch-rivals the league title. City could have been crowned champions last week had they not surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 against United. But they made amends with a win at Tottenham on Saturday to pile…
[ad_1] Manchester City won the Premier League title without even playing on Sunday when its rival and nearest challenger Manchester United surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to last-place West Bromwich Albion. It was City’s third title in seven seasons and easily its most convincing, with Pep Guardiola’s team 16 points clear and still having five…
[ad_1] “It’s the same feeling as the first time and you can’t describe it,” he told Sky Sports. “When I was talking before the game and I was saying: ‘Actually, you know the first time when you win it, you think you’re gonna win all of them and the first time you lose it you…
[ad_1] Jackie Robinson’s daughter thinks black baseball players are more reluctant to speak publicly about racial issues than their NFL and NBA colleagues because they constitute a lower percentage of rosters. She spoke at Citi Field on Sunday to mark Jackie Robinson Day, the 71st anniversary of her father breaking Major League Baseball’s colour barrier…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are hoping to follow-up on their dramatic Champions League win against Juventus in midweek when they return to La Liga action. Malaga are 14 points adrift in the table but Zinedine Zidane remains wary of the dangers of this evening’s opposition. “Malaga are bottom and maybe they don’t deserve to be there,”…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs had designs on a long playoff run when they boarded Wednesday’s flight to Boston, confident of their chances ahead of a first-round series with the Bruins after a record-breaking regular season. Now they’re simply looking for a way — any way, really — to slow down a juggernaut that’s bashed…
[ad_1] Manchester United were unable to follow up their success in the Manchester derby as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to West Brom this evening – a result which handed City the Premier League title. United were poor throughout their home clash with the Baggies and Jay Rodriguez headed home the only goal of the…
[ad_1] City moved within three points of securing Premier League glory on Saturday night as Gabriel Jesus, Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling’s goals claimed a 3-1 win over Tottenham. And they would have been hoping to wrap it up next Sunday when they take on relegation-threatened Swansea, with United having been expected to steamroll bottom-of-the-table…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports. United went into the game knowing they had to avoid defeat to delay Manchester City’s inevitable Premier League title win. Basement-club West Brom are all but down but easily could have taken the lead through…
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[ad_1] Celtic played Old Firm rivals Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park with Motherwell awaiting the winners following their victory over Aberdeen yesterday. And Brendan Rodgers’ side put themselves in a commanding position before the break thanks to goals from Tom Rogic and Callum McGregor. Rangers’ misery deepened just after half-time when…
[ad_1] Toronto winger Adam Higson had a try in each half and Ryan Brierly intercepted a Dewsbury pass and ran it nearly the length of the pitch for a score as the Wolfpack defeated the Rams 23-12 in the Betfred Championship on Sunday. Higson, making his return to the Wolfpack lineup after a groin injury sidelined him, touched…
[ad_1] Lewandowski is set to be one of the summer transfer window’s hottest properties as a number of Europe’s top clubs look to freshen up their forward lines. And the Daily Star are reporting his new agent, Pini Zahavi, has been touting him around the continent with a view to striking a deal. Real, who…
[ad_1] University rivals and later teammates, roommates and training partners, they’ve shared the start line at two Olympic marathons, world cross-country championships and countless other races. They are competitors, certainly, but also friends, and have overcome serious injury that delayed their participation in the world’s oldest consecutively run marathon, until now. So, perhaps it is…
[ad_1] That is the view of Sky Sports pundit and legendary Arsenal striker Thierry Henry. Paul Pogba scored twice to turn the clash against Manchester City on its head eight days ago. It was the first time he had scored since last November though and the Frenchman has divided many fans’ opinions since his arrival…
[ad_1] Celtic drew first blood after 22 minutes as Moussa Dembele and James Forrest combined to set up Tom Rogic 14 yards out and he tricked Ross McCrorie before stroking home the ball. Rogic continued his fine form in the Old Firm derby, hasving netted in two of their three previous meetings already this season.…
[ad_1] The Poland international has made 38 appearances for Napoli so far this season, with 29 of those coming in Serie A. And Jurgen Klopp is said to be keeping tabs on the 23-year-old as he plans to bolster his squad this summer. Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web claim Liverpool have had their eye on…
[ad_1] That is according to five-time Premier League winner Nemanja Vidic. Vidic was speaking on Sky Sports after Arsenal suffered their fifth successive away league defeat in a row, going down 2-1 at Newcastle this afternoon. The Gunners have now conceded 45 goals in their 33 league games, more than the likes of Newcastle and…
[ad_1] The Gunners travelled to Newcastle with Burnley breathing down their necks following a 2-1 win over Leicester yesterday. And they got off to a positive start when Alexandre Lacazette converted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s cross to put them a goal to the good. Ayoze Perez levelled things up for Newcastle in the 29th minute though and…
[ad_1] Manchester United entertain West Brom at Old Trafford with plenty at stake. Should Jose Mourinho’s side lose to the bottom club, rivals Manchester City would secure their third title in seven seasons. Basement side West Brom have 21 points from 33 games and have lost eight of their last 10 matches. The Baggies have…
[ad_1] Ozil was rested for the Premier League clash at St James’ Park. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger picked a more defensive-minded midfield in his absence, with 18-year-old Joe Willock making his league debut alongside Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny. Lacazette gave Arsenal the lead in the 14th minute, expertly finishing from a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cross…
[ad_1] The striker duo started for the first time in Arsenal’s clash at Newcastle today. Ahead of the game, Henry believed Lacazette would be the more central of the two, just like when the Gunners beat Stoke two weeks ago. “I think it will be Lacazette,” Henry said on Sky Sports. “I like the other…
[ad_1] The Gunners may have faltered in the Premier League this term, but they will still be confident of salvaging their season by winning the Europa League. However, in drawing Atletico in the semi-finals, Arsenal missed out on slightly easier ties against Marseille and Red Bull Salzburg. And Balague believes when Arsene Wenger clashes with…
[ad_1] Rain has postponed a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians for a second straight day. Sunday’s game was called about four hours before the scheduled 1:10 p.m. first pitch. Saturday’s game also was postponed. The teams will play a traditional doubleheader starting at 1:10 p.m. on May 3, previously an off…
[ad_1] Manchester United entertain West Brom at Old Trafford with plenty at stake. Should Jose Mourinho’s side lose to the bottom club, rivals Manchester City would secure their third title in seven seasons. Basement side West Brom have 21 points from 33 games and have lost eight of their last 10 matches. The Baggies have…
[ad_1] Blind, who has not started a game in all competitions since the start of January, fancied leaving Old Trafford at the end of last season. Arsenal were linked with a swoop for Blind but representative Rob Jansen suggested Mourinho’s reluctance to sell to Premier League rivals made the switch a no-go. Jansen’s discussions with…
[ad_1] Pogba and his Manchester United team-mates were spotted arriving at the city centre hotel on Saturday evening as they geared up for today’s clash with West Brom. The majority of the squad pulled up on the team coach, although both Antonio Valencia and Pogba made their own way to the five-star hotel. Valencia pulled…
[ad_1] Henry worked with Willock during his time at the Arsenal academy a couple of years ago. The 18-year-old midfielder has two older brothers who were also part of the Gunners youth setup. Matty, 21, is now at Manchester United and Chris, 20, is at Portuguese giants Benfica. Henry says Joe has done well to…
[ad_1] Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who joined Newcastle on loan from Sparta Prague in January, looks set to make his move permanent. Dubravka has impressed under Rafael Benitez, keeping three clean sheets in his first six Premier League appearances. Another player who has shone since arriving on loan in the winter transfer window is Brazilian winger…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — As Canadian athletes marched through Carrara Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, they were no doubt reflecting on their experience here as well as what it taught them about what they’re capable of. They’re not the only ones taking stock of their accomplishments — all of…
[ad_1] Schalke face Borussia Dortmund in the Revierderby as the battle for second place in the Bundesliga table hots up. Schalke currently sit second – Bayern Munich have already won the title – with a one-point buffer to Dortmund. The two sides played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in the reverse fixture last November. Dortmund…
[ad_1] Hamilton had struggled in the cooler temperatures on Saturday and was out-qualified by both Ferraris and team-mate Valtteri Bottas. But it was the Red Bulls of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen that proved the real threat, both pitting behind the safety car and benefitting from fresh rubber late in the race to finish first…
[ad_1] Manchester City are running away with the Premier League title and will be named champions if Manchester United lose to West Brom at Old Trafford today. Vidic conceded Pep Guardiola’s side have been head and shoulders above the rest but has seen improvements in United under Jose Mourinho. He says the Red Devils are…
[ad_1] Twenty years after she first annoyed hair-splitters and grammar nerds with “Ironic,” Alanis Morissette conceded there is, in fact, nothing ironic about rain on your wedding day. Your junior-high English teacher can finally stand down, as the Winnipeg Jets have redefined irony in a manner unique to a professional hockey team that takes no shortage of pride in playing in a…
[ad_1] Celtic face Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park. The Hoops are aiming to take the next step towards a second successive domestic treble, while the Light Blues are looking for their first Old Firm win in 10 games. Since Brendan Rodgers took over as Celtic boss in 2016, Celtic have gone…
[ad_1] Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers clash for a place in the final of the Scottish Cup. Celtic have the edge on Rangers ahead of the fourth meeting between the two sides this term. Brendan Rodgers’ outfit won twice at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership while the other league fixture at Celtic Park ended…
[ad_1] Arsenal are looking to pick up their first Premier League points away from home in 2018 when they face Newcastle at St James’ Park this afternoon. Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has named a much-changed team with the Europa League semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid in mind. However, Alexandre Lacazette has been named up front…
[ad_1] Fury has not fought since 2015, when he beat Klitschko on points in Germany to claim the WBA, IBF and WBO titles in a famous win. The Brit subsequently relinquished the titles citing problems with cocaine use and depression. The 28-year-old has also served a two-year backdated after testing positive for banned substance nandrolone,…
[ad_1] Alonso caught Long late with a high studs-up challenge in the first-half of the Premier League clash at St Mary’s. Referee Mike Dean claimed he did not see the incident, despite being a few yards away from it. Southampton were leading 1-0 at the time but went on to lose the game 3-2, with…
[ad_1] Ricciardo picked up his first win of the 2018 season with a thrilling drive from sixth on the grid, having experienced major engine trouble during qualifying. The Red Bull team got Ricciardo out on track with just seconds to spare in the first qualifying session, having had to almost completely rebuild a power unit.…
[ad_1] Newcastle welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park hoping to secure their top-flight status. Rafa Benitez’s side are currently 10th in the Premier League table on 38 points, 10 above the relegation zone. Newcastle have lost only three of their last 14 league games, two of them to leaders Manchester City and the other to…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch the Toronto Wolfpack continue play in English rugby league’s second tier as they take on the Dewsbury Rams on Sunday at 10 a.m. ET. Toronto was promoted to the Betfred Championship this season and currently sit at the top of the standings with a record of 8-1-1 and a total…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE: All the latest Premier League gossip Neymar to Man Utd Neymar has apparently given the go-ahead for a summer switch to Manchester Untied. Spanish outlet Don Balon are reporting that Neymar would rather move to Manchester United because the challenge of the Premier League seduces him. And the extraordinary report says…
[ad_1] Kaetlyn Osmond performed two skates in front of a packed house in her hometown of Marystown on Saturday. (Ariana Kelland/CBC) As Kaetlyn Osmond stood centre ice at the arena bearing her name in Marystown Saturday, a crowd of young skaters watched on with aspirations of one day being in the same position. More than 1,000 people…
[ad_1] That is according to Reds defender Virgil van Dijk. Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane have softened the blow of Philippe Coutinho’s January departure by forming an unstoppable alliance up front for Liverpool this term. The trio have 82 goals and 37 assists between them this season. And Van Dijk admits Ronaldo and Messi…
[ad_1] Red Bull star Ricciardo stayed out of trouble and pulled off some daring overtaking manoeuvres to win the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen. The Australian started from sixth on the gird after engine trouble in qualifying but made some superb passes to earn maximum points, rocketing the 28-year-old up…
[ad_1] Australian ace Ricciardo enjoyed a superb victory in Shanghai, coming through from sixth on the grid after engine problems in qualifying. The Red Bull star kept his nose clean to earn maximum points as team-mate Max Verstappen and championship leader Sebastian Vettel collided. Mercedes struggled for pace throughout the weekend with Bottas eight seconds…
[ad_1] The Red Devils boss hit the headlines in December after claiming the £300m he has spent since arriving at the club had not been enough. Mourinho added to his squad in January with the arrival of Alexis Sanchez but it has done little to dent Manchester City’s chances of winning the league. And as…
[ad_1] Ricciardo started sixth after a miraculous engine rebuild saw him only just squeak into qualifying at all. But the Australian pitted behind the safety car while the leaders stayed out and found himself on fresh rubber in the closing stages of the race. Ricciardo sliced through the field to claim the sixth victory of…
[ad_1] Verstappen and Vettel were scrapping over third place but the Red Bull was on fresher tyres and appeared certain to pass. However, the Dutchman made contact with the Ferrari of Vettel at the Turn 14 hairpin and both cars spun around. Verstappen was subsequently handed a 10-second penalty and the 20-year-old was in no…
[ad_1] Hamilton had topped the timesheets in both practice sessions on Friday but it went downhill after that. The Brit struggled to get heat into his tyres in cooler conditions on Saturday and was out-qualified by both Ferraris and his team-mate Valtteri Bottas. A 10-second penalty to Max Verstappen promoted Hamilton to fourth and Sebastian…
[ad_1] Mercedes driver Bottas was leading the race when the Safety Car was deployed on lap 30 after a collision between the two Toro Rossos. Red Bull brought in Ricciardo – and team-mate Max Verstappen – for fresh tyres during the Safety Car period and the Australian surged through the field. He eventually caught Bottas…
[ad_1] The Red Bull star started the race in sixth-position in what had been a week to forget for the Milton Keynes outfit. Ricciardo and team-mate Max Verstappen failed to finish the Bahrain Grand Prix last time out, and the Australian almost didn’t make it out in qualifying on Saturday. The 29-year-old suffered a severe…
[ad_1] The Arsenal striker is enjoying life in north London following his January transfer from Borussia Dortmund. Wenger has managed to get the best out of Aubameyang of late, despite the club languishing in sixth-place. The Gabon international has also been coached by world-class coaches such as Klopp and Thomas Tuchel in his career. But…
[ad_1] Ricciardo started the weekend in the worst possible fashion as his engine blew up during the final practice session. The Red Bull team performed a miraculous rebuild in time to get the Australian out in qualifying but he could only finish sixth, the position he found himself in again after pitting behind the safety…
[ad_1] The Liverpool forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu after a stunning season for Liverpool. According to Spanish publication Don Balon, who are renowned for their outlandish transfer claims, former Reds playmaker Philippe Coutinho has discovered that Salah has given Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez the green light. It is…
[ad_1] After losing his place to Daniel Ricciardo, Vettel had some defending to do with Verstappen chasing him down. The Red Bull driver saw an opportunity to overtake the championship leader at the hairpin but the move did not go to plan. Verstappen dived down the inside late into the hairpin but didn’t leave enough…
[ad_1] The Liverpool star and his Belgian counterpart are the front-runners for the award after their impressive respective campaigns. After a poor spell at Chelsea, Salah has silenced critics who claimed he couldn’t cut it in the Premier League. The Egyptian has netted 40 times in all competitions, including 30 league goals. Meanwhile, De Bruyne…
[ad_1] Spaniard Nadal is the most successful player in the history of the tournament on the Cote d’Azur with 10 career triumphs, including back-to-back wins in 2016 and 2017. The world No 1 is a force to be reckoned with on the clay courts and as such is the favourite to once again go all…
[ad_1] Express Sport understands Allegri could quit Juventus at the end of the season with the Serie A champions considering Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane as his replacement. Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in securing the Italian’s services. Arsene Wenger faces an uncertain future at Arsenal after a poor domestic campaign while Antonio Conte…
[ad_1] While Manchester City have been untouchable at the top of the Premier League, rivals Manchester United are currently best of the rest four points clear of Liverpool. Jose Mourinho’s side have enjoyed a late resurgence as they look to secure second place, including a thrilling 3-2 win over City last weekend. However, the Red…
[ad_1] Vettel arrived in China in the best possible form, having capitalised on a Mercedes software glitch to triumph in Australia before Hamilton’s five-place grid penalty put paid to his chances of challenging the triumphant Ferrari in Bahrain. But the Brit gave notice of his own form on Friday with two timesheet-topping laps, only for…
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[ad_1] The Gunners embarked on a 1,700-mile journey back from Moscow just two days ago after facing CSKA Moscow in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. With Arsenal unlikely to claim a top-four spot – they will trail fourth-placed Tottenham by 10 points with five games left even if they beat Newcastle at St James’…
[ad_1] Calgary’s Kevin Koe scored a single in an extra end to beat Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen 5-4 on Saturday night in the Players’ Championship semifinal. Koe, the only men’s skip to go undefeated through round-robin play at the Grand Slam of Curling tournament, will face world champion Niklas Edin of Sweden in Sunday’s final. Calgary’s…
[ad_1] That’s after the Liverpool defender produced another fine display in the Reds’ 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth yesterday, providing a sublime assist for Mohamed Salah’s header. And BBC Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer, a 63-cap former England international, believes his recent performances make him a possible option for the Three Lions’…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — The Canadian women’s rugby sevens team will leave the Commonwealth Games without a medal after falling 24-19 to England in the bronze-medal match on Sunday. The English ran out to an early 12-0 lead while Canadian captain Ghislaine Landry served a penalty. Landry was emotional after the game, wiping away…
[ad_1] United are currently on a five-game winning streak in the Premier League which has seen them beat Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City – denying the latter the title by coming from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 last weekend. But complacency cannot be allowed to creep in for United as they look to…
[ad_1] After the euphoria of a buzzer-beater semifinal win over New Zealand, there was a reality check for Canada on Sunday in the men’s basketball gold-medal game at the Commonwealth Games. The young Canadian side was thumped 87-47 by host Australia in a contest whose outcome was never in doubt. The Boomers had beaten Canada…
[ad_1] Logan Couture had a goal and an assist, Martin Jones made 28 saves and the San Jose Sharks excelled on the road again, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 Saturday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Marcus Sorensen and Tomas Hertl also scored for the Sharks, who gave another disciplined,…
[ad_1] Manchester United are expected to off-load the left-back in the summer as he has struggled to win over boss Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager has often criticised Shaw in the media for his performances and decision making. Barcelona have been linked with a move for the England international but Spanish outlet El Gol Digital…
[ad_1] The 19-year-old has been in excellent form recently and produced another display beyond his years in the Reds’ 3-0 win over Bournemouth last night. Alexander-Arnold’s sublime ball – just one of several teasing deliveries into dangerous areas – saw Mohamed Salah make it 2-0 against the Cherries at Anfield. His showing comes after impressive…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid midfielder could leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season as they plan a mass-shake up of their squad following a disappointing La Liga campaign. Arsenal and Liverpool are said to be hoping to bring the Croatian back to the Premier League. And now the midfielder has reportedly made his…
[ad_1] The relegation-threatened Saints were far the better side for the opening hour, with goals from Dusan Tadic and Jan Bednarek putting them on course for a massive Premier League win in their battle to survive the drop. Yet Antonio Conte’s side launched a late recovery thanks to an inspired cameo from January signing Olivier…
[ad_1] The Cavs are looking to reach the NBA finals for the fourth straight year but have endured an inconsistent season this time around which muddies their chances of going all the way. The Wine & Gold finished fourth in the Eastern Conference, the lowest seed that James that has entered the post-season as since…
[ad_1] He feels that he and Manchester United have been denied their due rewards this season. With six games to go, United have already chalked up more points and wins than in any league campaign since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Score twice against the division’s bottom club and they will have more goals, too. But…
[ad_1] The Spaniard, a 53-time titlist on the red surface, has won at the Monte Carlo Country Club a remarkable 10 times and is bidding for a record-extending 11th success. With Roger Federer absent, the world No 1 is the stand-out attraction and has admitted he is relishing his return having not played since the…
[ad_1] Canadian Brooke Henderson pulled away Saturday at gusty Ko Olina Golf Club to win the Lotte Championship for her sixth LPGA Tour victory. The 20-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., closed with a 3-under 69 for a four-stroke victory. She moved within two victories tying Sandra Post’s LPGA Tour record for Canadians. A stroke ahead…
[ad_1] David Pastrnak had three goals and three assists as the Boston Bruins thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 on Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. Jake DeBrusk, Kevan Miller, Rick Nash and David Krejci also scored for Boston. Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Torey Krug each added. Tuukka…
[ad_1] Grand National results 1) TIGER ROLL (IRE); b g Authorized (IRE) – Swiss Roll (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) 8 10 13 D N Russell (10-1) 1. 2) Pleasant Company (IRE); b g Presenting – Katie Flame (IRE) (Mr Malcolm C Denmark) 10 10 11 D J Mullins (25-1) 2. 3) Bless The Wings (IRE);…
[ad_1] Fears were sparked during the biggest horsing event of the year when screens were put up following a fall at the Grand National. It was suspected that Saint Are had seriously injured himself on the 15th hurdle but it was later revealed the screens were put up around another jockey, Charlie Deutsch. Saint Are…
[ad_1] It has been a week to forget for the Milton Keynes outfit after both Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo failed to finish in Bahrain last Sunday. And the Australian’s woes deepened earlier this morning as he suffered a severe engine failure during the third practice session. Despite their struggles with the Renault engines, Red Bull…
[ad_1] The 33-year-old has never lost a first-round series or the first game of an opening series in his career across 13 seasons. And he will hope to maintain that excellent record when the Cavs face the Pacers in Game 1 – with James having not even lost a first round clash since playing for…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — The Canadian women’s rugby sevens team will be playing for a bronze medal after a 33-7 loss to Australia. The Canadians will now play either New Zealand or England in this afternoon’s third-place match, set for 1:55 p.m. ET in the Gold Coast (11:55 p.m. ET on Saturday in Canada).…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel arrived in China in the best possible form, having benefitted from a Mercedes software glitch to win in Australia before triumphing in Bahrain after Lewis Hamilton’s five-place grid penalty for an unscheduled gearbox change left him unable to do better than third. And despite the reigning world champion topping practice twice on…
[ad_1] The Celtic boss spent four years running the youth team and then the reserves at Stamford Bridge after being lured away from Reading by Jose Mourinho. But he is down on the list of potential replacements with former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique still the favourite to move to West London in the summer. Enrique…
[ad_1] TORONTO — Primetime TV spots, bright lights, life up in the air and in hotel rooms for about half the year — curlers are as close as it gets to being professional athletes these days. Except for the money. “If there wasn’t big money on the line this week, we probably wouldn’t be here in…
[ad_1] Goodison boss Sam Allardyce hooked Rooney in the 57th minute of the draw with Liverpool as match facts gave a damning verdict on his performance. Rooney, 32, managed just 12 successful passes from 17 attempts, was dispossessed twice and won just two tackles according to the analysis handed to Big Sam. And when his number…
[ad_1] It took 17 years, but the Toronto Raptors’ woeful Game 1 losing streak is over. Serge Ibaka scored 23 points and had 12 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan added 17 points and six assists, and the Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 114-106 in Saturday’s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. It is the first…
[ad_1] Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have all had scouting reports on Papastathopoulos, 29, who is set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. But after Juve’s heart-breaking Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid, the Italian giants are determined to rebuild for next season. And Papastathopoulos, who has 12 months remaining on his…
[ad_1] At least that’s what the German’s former Toro Rosso boss Gerhard Berger has claimed in the build up to Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel is vying for a fifth World Drivers’ Championship this year as he looks to close the gap on F1’s most successful driver ever, Michael Schumacher. And he’s made the…
[ad_1] Because Mohamed Salah made history. He did something that only two of Liverpool’s other goalscoring greats had ever managed, bringing up 40 goals in a season for them. No one had done that since Rush in 1987. “Was he 14 at the time?,” joked manager Jurgen Klopp. “He doesn’t look that old.” Rush is…
[ad_1] Drake showed his support for the Humboldt hockey community Saturday. The Toronto rapper wore a No. 14 white, green and gold Humboldt Broncos jersey to the Raptors’ opening playoff game against the visiting Washington Wizards at the Air Canada Centre. .<a href=”https://twitter.com/Drake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@Drake</a> in the house for Game 1!<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#WeTheNorth</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBACelebRow?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#NBACelebRow</a> <a href=”https://t.co/KTqU6L12kV”>pic.twitter.com/KTqU6L12kV</a> —@NBA…
[ad_1] The Spaniard won two La Liga trophies with Valencia, the Champions League with Liverpool and coached some of the world’s biggest superstars at Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea. But in the expert eyes of Newcastle and Arsenal legend Malcolm Macdonald this season as Toon boss has been “his finest in management.” And Supermac…
[ad_1] The good news for the Tampa Bay Lightning is they’re up 2-0 on New Jersey in the first round of the playoffs and still haven’t played their best hockey. Alex Killorn scored twice during a four-goal second period, helping the top seed in the Eastern Conference beat the Devils 5-3 on Saturday in Game 2 of…
[ad_1] GETTY Graeme Murty is eager to end Rangers’ Celtic hoodoo Murty was in the stand watching Pedro Caixinha lose the plot in the Betfred Cup semi-final last October, and then suffer the ignominy of being sent from the technical area as the Gers went on to lose to Motherwell. It hastened the departure of…
[ad_1] Ryan Hartman’s empty-net goal with 1:09 left wound up the game-winner as the Nashville Predators held off the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 Saturday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference series. Hartman’s goal gave the Predators a 5-3 lead until Alexander Kerfoot pulled Colorado within 5-4 with 35.8 seconds left. But the Avalanche couldn’t get…
[ad_1] Liverpool went into Saturday evening’s showdown at Anfield knowing they had the opportunity to put the pressure on second-placed Manchester United. And they got off to the best possible start when Sadio Mane converted the rebound after his initial effort was saved in the seventh minute. Second-half goals from Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino…
[ad_1] Rain has forced the postponement of Saturday’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians. Heavy rain began falling about two hours before the scheduled 4:10 p.m. first pitch, and the game was called at 5:28 p.m. It was rescheduled for 1:10 p.m. on May 3, previously an off day for both teams.…
[ad_1] Grobbelaar will forever be remembered for play-acting during the penalty shoot out against the same Italian opposition as he turned his legs to jelly on his goal-line. Liverpool won 4-2 to lift the 1984 European Cup in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and Grobbelaar is still laughing about his antics today. Grobbelaar, who believes…
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets got a boost from their frenzied fans over their two victories at home over Minnesota. Jets forward Paul Stastny is expecting another raucous crowd now that the series is moving south of the border. Winnipeg opened the best-of-seven first-round series with a 3-2 win Wednesday night and followed that with a…
[ad_1] Barring an unbelievable upset from West Brom at Old Trafford today, the crowning will come against Swansea next Sunday. And not before time either. Those three hiccups against Liverpool and Manchester United were banished good and proper last night by a City side that once again had champions written all over them. Even without…
[ad_1] The Celtic manager is normally a figure of calmness and composure on the sidelines. But all that went out the window as Rodgers celebrated his team’s dramatic 3-2 with 10 men against their old rivals last month. The Irishman is not only the manager but a supporter of the club, and knows more than…
[ad_1] He still scratches his head that supporters hired a light aircraft to fly over Old Trafford trailing a “Moyes Out” banner – a scene he witnessed that day as Aston Villa manager. But the Stoke City boss will still be hell-bent on bringing the West Ham chief down to earth with hopefully a vital…
[ad_1] The two Ferrari drivers fought it out during qualifying for pole position in Shanghai. Raikkonen was the pace-setter for majority of the sessions but Vettel stole a lead in the final sector – finishing 0.087 seconds quicker than his team-mate. Ferrari were half a second quicker than their nearest Mercedes rival as Valtteri Bottas…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness. Manchester City raced into a 2-0 lead at Wembley through goals from Gabriel Jesus and Ilkay Gundogan. Minutes after the second, Davies caught City captain Vincent Kompany with a studs-up challenge on his shin. Referee Jon Moss did not even…
[ad_1] Lamela missed over a year of action through injury before returning to the Tottenham side in November 2017. He has started to feature more regularly in the last few weeks, starting three of Spurs’ last four Premier League games. But Souness still does not think the Argentine has proved himself ever since arriving from…
[ad_1] Russell claimed his first ever Grand National victory by beating Pleasant Company by a nose in a thrilling photo-finish at Aintree. The Irishman won the biggest race on the planet on the back on the eight-year-old horse. Tiger Roll has famous victories at Cheltenham Festival in 2014, 2017 and 2018 but he has now…
[ad_1] Ahead of tonight’s clash with Tottenham, Manchester City needed just six points from their final six games to secure the Premier League title. They could have clinched it last weekend against rivals Manchester United, but the Red Devils came from two goals down to win 3-2. That game was sandwiched by the two Champions…
[ad_1] Barcelona set a La Liga record as they extended their unbeaten run to 39 games. The Catalan club were always in control of the match and they took the lead inside 15 minutes through Luis Suarez. Samuel Umtiti then doubled the advantage six minutes after-half time to all-but secure the win, before Daniel Parejo…
[ad_1] Tottenham’s second goal in the 2-1 win at Stoke was initially given to Christian Eriksen but after the club lodged an appeal, it was given to Kane. The decision caused fans to mock the England forward on social media, which Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino said upset the 24-year-old. Kane is chasing his third successive…
[ad_1] Liverpool faced Bournemouth at Anfield four days on from booking their place in the Champions League semi-finals at Manchester City’s expense. And they got off to the perfect start as they looked to close the gap on second-placed Manchester United when Mane put them a goal to the good after seven minutes. Mohamed Salah…
[ad_1] Sadio Mane got Liverpool off to a flying start at Anfield as he found the back of the net inside seven minutes. Reds supporters had to wait until the 69th minute for their side to double their lead as Salah expertly scored a looping header to net his 30th Premier League goal of the…
[ad_1] Salah scored his 30th Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool comfortably beat Bournemouth 3-0 this evening. But it was via Sadio Mane that Jurgen Klopp’s side went ahead in the seventh minute, with the Senegalese firing past Asmir Begovic after seeing his initial header saved. Liverpool doubled their lead midway through the second…
[ad_1] Wolves have become the first team to be promoted from the Championship this term because Fulham failed to beat Brenford at home. The Cottagers needed to win to remain in the automatic promotion places and they took the lead when Aleksandar Mitrovic curled home from the edge of the box on the 70th minute.…
[ad_1] There are times during a marathon when all Krista DuChene thinks about is reaching the finish line. But quite often, the 41-year-old’s mind is active during those 42.2-kilometre journeys. Once, DuChene ran for her pastor’s wife when she was enduring cancer treatments. And throughout Monday’s 122nd running of the Boston Marathon, DuChene’s thoughts will…
[ad_1] Alexander-Arnold has been a regular for Liverpool this season due to the long-term injury to Nathaniel Clyne. The academy graduate has impressed many with his performances, especially in the Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester City. Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier and Manchester City’s Kyle Walker are England manager Gareth Southgate’s two first-choice right-backs. But Jenas…
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[ad_1] Liverpool kept up the pressure on Manchester United with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bournemouth, putting them within touching distance of second place in the Premier League. Sadio Mane opened the scoring after just seven minutes at Anfield before Salah doubled the lead with a deft header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross. The goal was…
[ad_1] Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has closed Jurassic Park because of wintry weather that has descended on Toronto. The closure, which took effect hours before the start of the first playoff game between the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards in Toronto, comes as the city is being slammed by freezing rain and ice pellets. A…
[ad_1] Arsenal continue their Premier League campaign away at Newcastle tomorrow knowing a win is vital to keep up the pressure on Chelsea and stay ahead of hard-charging Burnley. With the Gunners into the Europa League semi-finals, Arsene Wenger may be tempted to rotate his squad against the Magpies. Several youngsters including Reiss Nelson and…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs expected Nazem Kadri to be suspended a game or two for his hit on Tommy Wingels in the 5-1 loss that opened their first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins. The three-game ban, however, caught them off guard. “Yeah, for sure,” Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said Saturday morning when…
[ad_1] Champions-elect Manchester City blew the chance to clinch the Premier League title last weekend and will have to wait a little longer for a second chance. With last weekend’s result trimming their advantage to 13 points, Pep Guardiola’s side now need to find another two victories from their remaining six games to put top…
[ad_1] Tiger Roll won the Grand National Steeplechase in a photo finish over Pleasant Company as Irish horses dominated the world’s most famous steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on Saturday. A 6.4-kilometre race was won by a matter of inches in the closest finish to the Grand National since 2012, when Neptune Collonges won by a…
[ad_1] Salah has had a stunning debut campaign at Liverpool since his arrival from Roma last summer. The Egyptian has scored 39 goals in all competitions for the Reds, including 29 in the Premier League. He is now the favourite with the bookies to win player of the year, ahead of Manchester City playmaker Kevin…
[ad_1] Screens were put up around Saint Are in front of one of the Aintree fences during the big race today. Medics carried out treament and it left Twitter users fuming with real concern over a potential tragedy. One wrote: “I don’t normally let my emotions get the best of me but f**k the grand…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been drawn against Roma in the semi-final, with Real Madrid pitted against Bayern Munich in the other tie. The Serie A side are the fourth favourites with the bookies to win the competition and were most Liverpool fans’ choice to draw in the semi-final. But Thompson reckons the style of football Real…
[ad_1] REUTERS Grand National 2018: Latest updates, coverage and fast results from Aintree ‘I FELT SICK!’ 17:57: A quick word from David Mullins, jockey on second-placed Pleasant Company. He told the BBC: “We were probably a bit too keen and I quite fancied him to win. I thought I was beat before then but I…
[ad_1] Sanchez arrived at Old Trafford three months ago in a deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan head in the opposite direction to join Arsenal. And, after a slow start to life at United, he’s started to show what he’s truly capable of, particularly in last weekend’s comeback win over Manchester City. Alexis Sanchez provided two…
[ad_1] Ferrari are known to be unhappy about proposals made by F1’s owners Liberty Media, who took control of the sport last January in a £3.3bn deal. Liberty Media are planning to bring in a budget cap in 2020, as well as altering regulations with regards to engines. Ferrari have warned they could quit F1…
[ad_1] Barcelona are heading for another three points after Luis Suarez put the La Liga leaders ahead against Valencia at the Nou Camp. The Uruguayan latched on to Philippe Coutinho’s wonderful ball to notch his 23rd goal of the season, drawing him level with Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the duo are both way…
[ad_1] Grand National result will appear below WINNER WILL APPEAR HERE – race expected to be finished around 5.32pm Grand National preview Regal Encore and Walk In The Mill have been ruled out of the Randox Health at Aintree today. The former, trained by Anthony Honeyball and owned by JP McManus, must miss out as a…
[ad_1] The Fulham youngster’s impressive form has earned him a spot in the shortlist for the PFA Young Player of the Year. He joins the likes of Tottenham star Harry Kane, Manchester City trio Leroy Sane, Ederson and Raheem Sterling and Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford. Sessegnon is the youngest player on the list at…
[ad_1] The Grand National, Aintree’s biggest and longest race, will get going at 5.15pm. The four-mile steeplechase is the penultimate run and is the one event many people in Britain will have a flutter on even if they do not normally gamble. What are the latest odds? The current race favourite is Tiger Roll with…
[ad_1] United are considering expanding the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand in the future in order to increase Old Trafford’s capacity. And those discussions have come amid plans to accommodate more disabled supporters, which will see the ground’s capacity reduce by 1,664 people. Manchester United managing director Richard Arnold admitted this week that making the Sir…
[ad_1] Japan’s Satsuki Fujisawa defeated Edmonton’s Laura Crocker 8-3 in a tiebreaker game Saturday morning at the Players’ Championship. Fujisawa will face Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones in quarter-final play later in the day at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Scotland’s Eve Muirhead is scheduled to play Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni, Winnipeg’s Kerri Einarson will meet American…
[ad_1] Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield four days after progressing to the next round of the Champions League. The Reds secured a 5-1 aggregate victory over Manchester City and will face Roma in the semi-finals. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Tottenham counterpart Harry Kane are locked in a battle for the title of leading marksman with…
[ad_1] Lilbitluso, a 10-year-old gelding, was euthanised after falling at the Canal Turn fence on day one of the festival. Lilbitluso is the 44th horse to have passed away on race courses across the country this year. The Grand National course is often seen as one of the biggest killers because of its demanding terrain.…
[ad_1] The Frenchman inspired a stunning late comeback which saw Chelsea score three goals in eight minutes to pile more misery on the relegation-threatened Saints. Giroud’s brace, either side of a Hazard goal, has potentially saved Antonio Conte’s job. And it is clear by what he told his Belgian team-mate when coming on, the attacker…
[ad_1] And Danny Higginbotham reckons he knows exactly what Jose Mourinho said the duo in order to inspire the 3-2 win at the Etihad. Alexis Sanchez was involved in the build-up to Pogba’s first goal last Saturday, crossing in the ball that Ander Herrera chested in to the Frenchman’s path. And he provided the assist…
[ad_1] Some Arsenal supporters have decided to vote with their feet in recent weeks at protest to yet another unsuccessful season under Wenger in the Premier League. Despite the official attendance often released as near capacity, the Emirates has barely been half full in matches of late. Nicholas believes Wenger will be hurt by seeing…
[ad_1] Chelsea came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at St Mary’s to pile more misery on Southampton, who remain in the relegation zone. But at half time, with the score at 1-0, Wise was not best pleased with Alonso’s role in Saints’ opener from Dusan Tadic. “We were talking about the wing-backs and (David)…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Paul Merson. Marcus Rashford burst onto the scene as an 18-year-old in February 2016, scoring twice in the Europa League clash with FC Midtjylland. He only came into the starting XI because Martial suffered an injury just before the match. Rashford has…
[ad_1] BURNLEY 2-0 LEICESTER – LONG 9: Now I’m not bragging, but I put Kevin Long in my Fantasy Football team this week. He’s paid me back immediately. The defender attacks Gudmundsson’s deep corner and powers his header home. What a start! BURNLEY 1-0 LEICESTER – WOOD 6: Chris Wood spent two-and-a-half years at Leicester,…
[ad_1] The city of Calgary’s potential bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics appears to be heading for a premature end. The city has already invested millions exploring the opportunity, but an increasing number of Calgary city councillors appear to be saying enough is enough. A council committee voted 9-1 last week to decide whether to…
[ad_1] According to Spanish publication Don Balon, PSG bosses are fed up with Real Madrid’s attempts to unsettle Neymar and want revenge. It is claimed the French club have contacted Kroos’ agent to test the water ahead of a summer swoop. They are reportedly willing to pay €200million (£173m) to seal a deal. Don Balon…
[ad_1] Canadian wrestler Erica Wiebe was named flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. The reigning Olympic champion successfully defended her Commonwealth title in the women’s 75-kilogram category by pinning Blessing Onyebuchi of Nigeria in the gold-medal match “I am incredibly honoured to be named flag-bearer,” the 28-year-old from Stittsville,…
[ad_1] Pogba turned up to the Etihad with sky blue and white hair, the same colour as Manchester City’s famous home kit. Like Manchester United, the Frenchman struggled in the first half, with City racing into a 2-0 lead which so easily could have been more. But a brace from Paul Pogba helped turn the…
[ad_1] Alonso appeared to catch Long high on the back of his leg with a studs-up challenge. Dean did not even award a foul, let alone the sending off the Southampton players wanted. While Long was writhing around in agony, Saints midfielder James Ward-Prowse was booked for protesting. Wise, who was working as a pundit…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal striker Paul Merson. Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League quarter-finals at the hands of Liverpool this week, losing 5-1 on aggregate. City comprehensively lost the first leg 3-0 at Anfield before the 2-1 reverse at the Etihad six days later. Pep…
[ad_1] After a game that ended in a flurry of fists, the Winnipeg Jets don’t seem concerned that their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild just might have taken on a more heated tone. “Everybody got out healthy. It’s fine,” Jets coach Paul Maurice told reporters in a post-game interview. It took five minutes to play the…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch the Grand National horse race from Liverpool on Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m. ET. The Grand National is considered to be the most popular jumps race of the season. One for Arthur — ridden by Derek Fox — is the reigning champion at the prestigious Aintree Racecourse…
[ad_1] Canadian diver Jennifer Abel captured gold in the women’s three-metre springboard final at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. It’s the first Commonwealth gold for Abel in the 3m individual event; the 26-year-old from Laval, Que., earned silver at the past two Games in the discipline. Abel posted a final score of 366.95,…
[ad_1] Clarke had fought his opponent, India’s Satish Kumar, just over two years previously, beating him in the semi-finals of the Rio 2016 test event. But, just as he had been at London 2012 by friend and sparring partner Anthony Joshua, the Brit was pipped to selection and instead Joe Joyce went on to win…
[ad_1] Championship leader Vettel stormed to pole after snatching it late from team-mate Kimi Raikkonen as Ferrari dominated qualifying once again. The German put in the impressive lap in one minute, 31.095 seconds – a track record – to pip his team-mate by 0.087 seconds Mercedes man Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth, ending the session with…
[ad_1] PETA’s pleas come after Lilbitluso, a 10-year-old gelding, was euthanised after falling at the Canal Turn fence on the first day of the 2018 Grand National Festival. ITV agreed a four-year deal to show the biggest race in the horse racing calendar. Today’s race will be the second time they have been the live…
[ad_1] After two thrilling days of racing at Aintree it comes down to the big one – the Grand National. 38 horses will line up for the biggest race of the calendar year when experts and novices all around the world tune in to see if the horse they’ve backed can deliver the goods. The…
[ad_1] After losing Neymar in the summer and watching Real Madrid romp to an impressive double last year, the Catalan outfit were written off as La Liga favourites this season. However, Ernesto Valverde’s men have all-but sealed the Spanish title with one month to spare. Despite their impressive campaign, more first team names are set…
[ad_1] Milner has played in a number of positions for Liverpool since joining from Manchester City but has impressed in central midfield in recent weeks. The 32-year-old played an important role in the middle of the park as the Reds knocked City out of the Champions League in midweek. And Brady believes Milner’s all-action style…
[ad_1] Chelsea face an uphill task to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The defending champions are currently fifth in the standings with 57 points from 32 games and 10 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, who occupy the final qualifying spot for Europe’s elite club competition. Southampton remain three points shy of escaping the relegation zone,…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel pumped in a stunning late lap to snatch pole position from team mate Kimi Raikkonen as Ferrari dominated qualifying. The German lapped the 5.4-km Shanghai circuit in one minute, 31.095 seconds – a track record – to pip his Finnish team-mate by a mere 0.087 seconds and take his 52nd career pole.…
[ad_1] Harry Kane has been the centre of attention this week after successfully appealing to claim a goal against Stoke in his bid to win the Golden Boot. If the competition wasn’t already stoked between Kane and Mohamed Salah, it certainly has been now, with both players in action this weekend. Kane will take on…
[ad_1] Sky Sports News yesterday ran footage of Klopp discussing the Champions League draw after Liverpool were paired with Roma. But as footage of Klopp was run on the box, something was just not quite right. The on-screen graphic instead showed the name of Ryan ten Doeschate, the Essex all-rounder who is preparing for the…
[ad_1] The decision to not use the controversial technology was made at a Premier League shareholders meeting on Friday. Officials want the VAR system to be used for FA Cup and League Cup games next season. But Premier League fans will have to wait at least a year until the system is rolled out in…
[ad_1] It’s a battle of two winless sides in Saturday’s opening fixture in the IPL. Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils are yet to get off the mark this season from two games each and the sides meet at Wankhede Stadium (11.30am BST, 4pm local) Mumbai agonisingly lost both of their games – against Chennai Super…
[ad_1] The veteran is preparing to call time on his playing career at the end of the season and has already began his descent into the world of coaching. Carrick was in the dugout for United’s 2-0 win over Swansea last month. And the midfielder is already making a difference in the dressing room. Speaking…
[ad_1] With yesterday’s 1pm cut off the last chance for horses to enter the Grand National, no reserves can now enter the race. Punters are flocking to the bookies and the shops this morning to place their bets, desperately trying to pick out a winner. But they’ll have two less to choose from now with…
[ad_1] The Chelsea manager takes his side to Southampton at lunchtime on Saturday knowing qualification for next season’s Champions League is as good as gone, but demanding that his players keep fighting. They are 10 points off the top four with just six games left to play. This game is a warm-up for the FA…
[ad_1] Three years after the Washington Wizards made them disappear, the Toronto Raptors are looking for some playoff magic of their own. The Raptors were swept by the Wizards in the first round in 2015 when all-stars Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan quickly succumbed to the Wizards’ backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal. On Saturday, the Raptors…
[ad_1] Manchester United are set to splash the cash once again at the end of the season with Jose Mourinho eager to put up a stronger challenge to Manchester City for the title next year. The Daily Mail claim Mourinho’s priority is signing a new left-back after failing to be convinced by Luke Shaw. And…
[ad_1] The defending world champion has endured a difficult start to the season, losing out on victory thanks to an untimely virtual safety car and a software glitch in Australia before the race in Bahrain saw a five-place grid penalty put paid to his hopes of victory. The Brit appeared to have recovered well from…
[ad_1] According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is spearheading the move because he is determined to bring him to Stamford Bridge. Abramovich has reportedly already begun work on a potential deal by sending representatives to discuss a switch with the 21-year-old. Asensio is under contract at the Bernabeu until the summer…
[ad_1] GETTY The 2017 Randox Grand National was won by ‘One For Arthur’. THUNDER AND ROSES 1) Has unseated and been pulled up in his two races over these fences. Winning the 2015 Irish National seems to have emptied his tank as he has struggled all races since. 2 stars BLAKLION 2) Won over the…
[ad_1] Barcelona are 11 points clear at the top of La Liga and hold a huge 15-point advantage over fourth-placed Real Madrid. Ernesto Valverde’s side are cantering to the title, and are also the most generous side in Europe when it comes to handing out long-term contracts. According to a new study by CIES Football…
[ad_1] The 2018 Grand National runners and riders are ready to go – but who will take part in the showpiece race? Minella Rocco, runner-up in the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup, has pulled out of the race due to the ground, with Vicente and Beeves following suit. They will be replaced by Thunder And Roses,…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Premier League Saturday, April 14 Salah house-hunting in Madrid Philippe Coutinho has apparently discovered a huge secret surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future. Spanish outlet Diario Gol say the 25-year-old has already started house-hunting in Madrid in anticipation of the move to the Bernabeu. Salah has told…
[ad_1] Hamilton had topped practice during both sessions on Friday but Ferrari found their groove during FP3 on Saturday morning. And they proved that form again in qualifying, Vettel pipping team-mate Kimi Raikkonen to pole position with both Mercedes relegated to the second row. But the German pole-sitter revealed afterwards while standing on the home…
[ad_1] Premier League teams are racing to rack up the points as the 2017/18 season approaches the final hurdles, but some major upsets this weekend could have big implications. FootballWebPages.com use a computer algorithm to predict results for every Premier League game based on form, opponents and home or away advantage. This week’s fixtures are…
[ad_1] Erik Haula’s goal in double overtime gave the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. With 4:37 left on the clock in the second overtime, Haula skated in on his own to beat goalie Jonathan Quick and send…
[ad_1] The Premier League Golden Boot will be heading to either Mohamed Salah or Harry Kane’s house in May, but does either of them rank as the most lethal finisher based on minutes played? Both stars have enjoyed relatively healthy seasons and maintained their momentum throughout, with Kane making a miraculous, quick comeback from ligament…
[ad_1] Vettel could hardly have wished for a better start to 2018, winning in both Australia and Bahrain to arrive in Shanghai with 50 points to his name. The opening race of the season saw him benefit from a timely virtual safety car to leapfrog pole-sitter Hamilton and leave Mercedes bemoaning a software glitch. And…
[ad_1] Canadian boxer Thomas Blumenfeld put on a gritty display Saturday in a losing cause against a bigger, stronger and more experienced opponent in the Commonwealth Games 64-kilogram gold-medal bout. The 20-year-old from Montreal had to battle a wonky mouthpiece as well as Namibia’s Jonas Jonas, a silver medallist four years ago in Glasgow. It…
[ad_1] The Catalan giants are set to claim the La Liga crown and are favourites to win the Copa del Rey against Sevilla later this month. But according to Diario Gol they fear being overshadowed by Real Madrid, who can claim their 13th success in the Champions League and their third in as many seasons.…
[ad_1] Real Madrid reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in midweek as Cristiano Ronaldo came to their rescue to fire them past Juventus with an injury-time penalty winner. Los Blancos will now take on Bayern Munich with the winner meeting Roma or Liverpool in the final. But a third consecutive Champions League trophy may…
[ad_1] That’s according to ex-Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise. The six-man shortlist for the PFA award, as voted by members of all 92 Football League clubs, will be announced live on BBC One’s Football Focus at midday on Saturday. But the two most talked-about contenders are Liverpool forward Salah, who has enjoyed a sensational first season…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — This was the match the Canadian women’s rugby sevens team were waiting for. The team had broken their opponent’s shutout streak and were ahead on the scoreboard by the end of the first half. The second half was another game entirely. New Zealand rallied from a 7-5 deficit by capitalizing…
[ad_1] Salah has attracted the interest of many clubs across Europe this season because of his dazzling form in front of goal. The Egyptian has scored 39 goals in all competitions and particularly impressed as Liverpool progressed to the semi-finals of the Champions League at the expense of Manchester City. However, rumours have been rife…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Graeme Le Saux, who believes the Reds have an excellent opportunity to go all the way and end a six-year trophy drought with the biggest club prize of the lot this term. Liverpool moved into the semi-finals of the competition for the first time in 10 years after disposing of…
[ad_1] The Barcelona midfielder’s future is currently up in the air as he struggles for form at the Nou Camp. The Catalan giants crashed out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage with a shock defeat to Roma last week. And now boss Ernesto Valverde apparently wants to refresh his squad in the summer…
[ad_1] Canadian R.J. Barrett had a game-high 20 points to lead the World Select Team to an 89-76 win over the United States on Friday night at the Nike Hoop Summit, a showcase for the top high school basketball players in the world. Barrett also had nine rebounds and six assists through 29:53. Barrett, a…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Southampton and Celtic manager Gordon Strachan. The six-man shortlist for the end-of-year accolade is announced at mid-day today, with Salah and De Bruyne the two front-runners for the PFA gong. Despite being in just his first season for Liverpool, Salah has scored 39 goals and laid on 10 assists…
[ad_1] The world No 1 is back on the ATP tour for the first time since the Australian Open, where he had to retire in the quarter-finals against Marin Cilic through injury. But Nadal – who boasts an incredible 53 clay-court titles, 10 in Monte Carlo – faces a tough challenge on his return having…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid midfielder is 12 months into a two-year loan spell with Bayern Munich. However, speculation is rife that the Colombian could leave the Allianz Arena in the summer and return to Real if Zinedine Zidane is axed. The pair’s apparent fued was the main reason why the 26-year-old was forced out of…
[ad_1] The Vancouver Whitecaps gave up a pair of second-half goals in a 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Football Club Friday night which snapped Vancouver’s 11-game Major League Soccer home unbeaten streak. Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi scored for the expansion LAFC (3-2-0). Costa Rican forward Marco Urena assisted on both goals as Los Angeles…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Premier League defender Graeme Le Saux. The Gunners’ 2-2 draw against CSKA Moscow in Russia on Thursday night gave them a 6-3 aggregate win to put them within touching distance of next month’s final in Lyon. The Europa League is their last hope of qualifying for next year’s Champions League…
[ad_1] IT’S Grand National Day and the conclusion of the Aintree meeting. Here, expert tipster Patrick Weaver gives you his best tips for a thrilling day of racing up and down the country. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Brooke Henderson settled for a one-stroke lead after late struggles on the greens Friday in the Lotte Championship. Five strokes ahead early on the back nine, Henderson four-putted the par-3 16th for a double bogey and bogeyed the par-4 18th. She finished with a 1-over 73 to drop to nine under with a round left.…
[ad_1] Paul Stastny, Andrew Copp and Patrik Laine scored in the third period to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday. The win gave the Jets a 2-0 lead in the first round of their NHL Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series. Winnipeg won 3-2 on Wednesday, with Game…
[ad_1] Teoscar Hernandez made the most of his season debut, driving in the go-ahead run with a single off all-star Andrew Miller in the seventh inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 8-4 win over Cleveland, snapping the Indians’ five-game winning streak on Friday night. Hernandez, who was recalled earlier in the day…
[ad_1] Three days after his decathlon debacle at the Commonwealth Games and Canadian Damian Warner still doesn’t have any answers. Warner’s bid to defend his title crumbled after failing to clear a height in the pole vault at Carrara Stadium. First after seven events, he plummeted to sixth and — his medal chances shot —…
[ad_1] Sean Couturier had a goal and two assists, Brian Elliott stopped 34 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers cooled off the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Friday night to even the first-round series at a game apiece. Shayne Gostisbehere, Travis Konecny, Andrew McDonald and Nolan Patrick also scored for the Flyers. They bounced back from an…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor announcement plan revealed Conor McGregor planned on dropping some big news at UFC 223 before his rampage at the media day, Michael Bisping has claimed. “By all accounts, Conor was going to be at the Barclays Center on Saturday night to make an announcement,” the former UFC middleweight champion said during the…
[ad_1] Vettel has enjoyed the perfect start to the 2018 season. In Australia, Hamilton had taken a stunning pole position and got away cleanly to lead in the early stages. However, a glitch in the Mercedes software saw Vettel steal ahead of the Brit under the virtual safety car. And the German added his second…
[ad_1] The betting public certainly think it will happen. Baie Des Iles has been backed from 40-1 down to 22-1 in recent days. Rupert Adams, spokesman for William Hill, said: “Baie Des Iles could end up being our worst result – she will love the soft ground, is a grey and, most importantly, has Katie…
[ad_1] Nineteen years ago, trainer Tommy Carberry and his jockey son Paul teamed up to claim a famous victory with Bobbyjo. Twelve months later, that unlikely scenario was emulated by Ted and Ruby Walsh as Papillon raced clear on the Liverpool run-in. Twiston-Davies senior has a better National record than any other current trainer, having…
[ad_1] Marseille and Salzburg are talented but limited teams with little recent European pedigree and both thankful even to be in the hat after dramatic second-leg comebacks against Leipzig and Lazio respectively on Thursday night. Atletico, on the other hand, are Antoine Griezmann and Diego Costa. They also know how to win the competition, having…
[ad_1] Hamilton recorded the quickest laps of both practice sessions as he beat his Ferrari rival by 0.359 seconds. The Brit is hoping to continue his momentum when qualifying takes place tomorrow as he bids to break Sebastian Vettel’s blistering start to the season. The German has won both of the opening Grands Prix, but…
[ad_1] Ramos risked being suspended for at least the first leg of Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich. The centre-back, who was banned for Real’s 3-1 defeat to Juventus on Tuesday, was seen in the tunnel and pitch-side at the Bernabeu. UEFA regulations forbid suspended players from being beside the pitch. But European…
[ad_1] Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock usually meets the media after practice with sweat dripping from his brow following a quick and intense off-ice workout. Friday’s session took place a few metres from reporters behind a curtain in the bowels of TD Garden, just down the hall and around the corner from the team’s locker…
[ad_1] Bookies today slashed the odds of a woman winning the Grand National for the first time in its history to 13/2. The move comes after Katie Walsh and her horse Baie Des received strong backing this week with the odds of her horse triumphing being slashed from 33/1 to 14/1. Walsh is one of…
[ad_1] Manchester City go to in-form Tottenham on Saturday still needing two wins from their final six games and with Guardiola concerned at the damaging effect, physically and mentally, of three consecutive defeats that saw them knocked out of the Champions League by Liverpool and miss the chance to clinch the championship in the derby.…
[ad_1] The Toon chief has just 12 months left on his contract and despite the club’s efforts to start talks on a new deal, he has so far resisted. But with Newcastle on the brink of securing top-flight status, he is keen to sort out his future and admits he is excited about what he…
[ad_1] The Hoops full-back is looking to take a step closer to unprecedented back-to-back trebles by making it 10 games in a row without defeat against their Old Firm rivals. Brendan Rodgers’ side go in as heavy favourites, but Lustig is aware that knockout cup ties can be unpredictable. But no matter the outcome at…
[ad_1] Hamilton was the quickest during both practice sessions in China – beating his Ferrari rival Kimi Raikkonen 0.3 seconds. The Brit is hoping to win his first race of the season in Shanghai this weekend following disappointing defeats to Sebastian Vettel in Australia and Bahrain. Both drivers are bidding for their fifth world championship…
[ad_1] The England midfielder turned 22 on Wednesday as Tottenham prepared for Saturday’s Wembley visit of Pep Guardiola’s shell-shocked champions-in-waiting, who have lost their last three games. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino intends to keep City waiting even longer for their third title in seven seasons by replicating last season’s 2-0 success in London. Alli scored…
[ad_1] That’s according to Fernando Alonso, who’s suggested the rules in place in F1 mean huge performance improvements cannot be “conjured” overnight. McLaren made the decision to end their engines partnership with Honda ahead of the 2018 campaign and their cars are now powered by Renault. Since that change was made, Fernando Alonso has secured…
[ad_1] GETTY Graeme Murty wants Rangers to end their winless run against Celtic The Ibrox club were forced to start again from the fourth tier after being liquidated in 2012. They achieved their main objective of reaching the top flight in 2016, but they haven’t won major silverware since 2011. That’s a run manager Murty…
[ad_1] 2007 F1 champion Raikkonen is in the midst of his fifth season since returning to Ferrari and currently sits fifth in the drivers’ standings. The Finn will be hoping to build on his third place finish in Melbourne three weeks ago when this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix takes place. Ahead of Sunday’s race at…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been drawn against Salah’s old club in the Champions League semi-finals. And the 25-year-old will be the centre of attention for the two-legged tie given his sensational form since his £36.9m switch from Roma to Anfield last summer. Klopp, however, is confident the Egypt international will be able to cope with the…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson offered a touching tribute to the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on Friday. Karlsson, who is dealing with his own personal tragedy following the death of his baby son, posted a picture of a hockey stick propped up on his porch on Instagram with the caption “I…
[ad_1] Barcelona are apparently keen to keep their defender at the Nou Camp are are preparing to offer him a new contract. However, Manchester United were hoping to take advantage of the France international’s €60million (£53m) buy-out clause in the summer. But according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Real Madrid have made contact with Umtiti’s…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays placed slugger Josh Donaldson on the 10-day disabled list Friday due to right shoulder inflammation. The team, which announced the move Friday afternoon on Twitter, has recalled outfielder Teoscar Hernandez from triple-A Buffalo. Donaldson has been bothered by a “dead arm” issue at times this season. His throws across the…
[ad_1] Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones defeated South Korea’s EunJung Kim 8-2 on Friday afternoon to remain unbeaten at the Players’ Championship. Jones, the reigning world champion, needed only six ends to complete the victory and improve to 5-0 in round-robin play. In other early afternoon games at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, American Jamie Sinclair beat Calgary’s…
[ad_1] After jumping the last fence, victory looked to be in the bag for Min as he took up the running but Politologue, under rider Sam Twiston-Davies, was not for surrendering. Head down, running straight as an arrow to the line, Politologue lunged forward every time Min attacked. A neck separated the pair on the…
[ad_1] New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, the team announced on Friday. The former Toronto Blue Jays prospect, who was originally placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a partially torn ulnar collateral [elbow] ligament, will be sidelined the balance of this season. The tear in d’Arnaud’s right…
[ad_1] The Premier League is full of unanimously incredible players, with Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero rated among the best by almost every sane football fan. However, beyond the elite stars there’s a range of players who are either loved or loathed by Premier League supporters around the globe. Strong cases can be…
[ad_1] TORONTO — Yes, the curling season is still going. In fact, Olympic champion, world champion and Canadian champion curlers have all congregated in downtown Toronto this week for the 26th Players’ Championship. It’s the second-last stop on this year’s Grand Slam of Curling. There’s a lot of money on the line too — the $300,000…
[ad_1] Messi has played a pivotal role for Barcelona this season as they’ve looked to secure another La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble. But he was found wanting on Tuesday night as Valverde’s side crashed out of Europe’s elite club competition against Roma. Lionel Messi failed to inspire Barcelona as they saw…
[ad_1] Nineteen years ago, trainer Tommy Carberry and his jockey son Paul teamed up to claim a famous victory with Bobbyjo. Twelve months later, that unlikely scenario was emulated by Ted and Ruby Walsh as Papillon raced clear on the Liverpool run-in. Twiston-Davies senior has a better National record than any other current trainer, having…
[ad_1] The digital countdown near the Kremlin showed 63 days to kick-off in what is shaping up to be the World Cup of X-ray scanners, metal detectors and surveillance cameras. Russia is braced for the biggest security operation seen at any modern sporting tournament. The Luzhniki Stadium which hosts the opening game on June 14…
[ad_1] Barcelona suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Roma in the Champions League in midweek as they blew their 4-1 advantage from the first leg to crash out of the competition. Reports suggested in the aftermath of the defeat, Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique confronted Valverde over his tactics in the dressing room. But when…
[ad_1] The Grand National gets underway tomorrow (5.15pm) and supporters all over the country will be glued to their televisions for the biggest event in the calendar year. A total of 40 horses will run the 4.5mile course which features hedges and fences to make the event that extra competitive. There are some safeguards in…
[ad_1] Arsenal travel to Newcastle this weekend as they return to Premier League action, but they could start a rotated line-up on Tyneside. The Gunners survived a scare against CSKA Moscow to qualify for the Europa League semi-finals against Atletico Madrid, and that remains their priority this season. Several players have now played three games…
[ad_1] That’s according to his former coach Paul Annacone. Roger Federer returned to the top of the world rankings last year, 14 years after he first managed the feat, following an impressive season in which he won the Australian Open and Wimbledon. His remarkable return from a six month injury lay off at the start of…
[ad_1] Chelsea sit fifth in the Premier League going into Saturday’s trip to Southampton and look unlikely to qualify for the Champions League. Antonio Conte’s reigning champions have crashed out of the Carabao Cup and Champions League, leaving the FA Cup as their only hope of silverware. Many of Chelsea’s top players have failed to…
[ad_1] The Dallas Cowboys released Dez Bryant on Friday, deciding salary cap relief with the star receiver’s declining production outweighs the risk of him returning to All-Pro form with another team. Bryant never lived up to the $70 million US, five-year contract he signed after leading the NFL with 16 touchdowns receiving in 2014. He…
[ad_1] After their shock Champions League exit this week, Barcelona have quickly turned their attentions to taking on Valencia in La Liga this weekend. And the Catalan stars have been hard at work on the training field ahead of their meeting with Marcelino Garcia Toral’s side. During a quick game of rondo, Pique decided to…
[ad_1] Grand National start time The Grand National takes place on Saturday, April 14, and starts at 5.15pm. Grand National TV channel ITV won the battle for the exclusive terrestrial television rights to cover horse-racing in Britain. They broadcast the Grand National Festival from Aintree for the first time in 2017 and will do so…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of the Argentine’s former Barcelona team-mate Alexander Hleb, who’s spoken out in the wake of this weekend’s round of Champions League fixtures. Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi have battled it out in La Liga since 2009 and they have each won five Ballon d’Or awards during their careers. The duo will be…
[ad_1] GETTY Grand National 2018: Everything you need to know about the big Aintree race Grand National start time The Grand National takes place on Saturday, April 14, and starts at 5.15pm. Grand National TV channel ITV won the battle for the exclusive terrestrial television rights to cover horse-racing in Britain. They broadcast the Grand…
[ad_1] Real Madrid must put their Champions League euphoria to one side this weekend and return to the La Liga reality of languishing in fourth place. Zinedine Zidane’s men have endured a bleak season by their high standards, and face a huge battle to claim the runner-up spot behind Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to top…
[ad_1] Francesco Cigarini suffered a double leg break when he was crushed underneath Raikkonen’s car during the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Finnish driver was wrongly given a premature green light meaning he sped off from the pit lane without his rear left tyre fully attached. The horrific scenes drew attention from all around the world…
[ad_1] Riise’s thundering free-kick against Manchester United back in 2001 will always be considered an iconic goal for Liverpool. So BT Sport have called up current Liverpool star Mane to try and recreate the stunning strike. Flanked by trusted team-mates Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to try his hand at the belting free-kick, Mane had…
[ad_1] The Grand National is the most valuable Jump race in the world with a prize fund of £1million up for grabs. There has been a change to the distribution of this total which is good news for those further down the field. The first three horses home will still receive 80 per cent of…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague, who reckons the winger’s most likely destination would be the Premier League if he was to move. Bale has endured an injury-hit season, resulting in him struggling to establish himself as a starter under Zinedine Zidane. Speculation over the 28-year-old’s future has emerged again this week…
[ad_1] A Quebec high school student who wore a jersey to school to show support for the victims of the crash involving the Humboldt Broncos says he was kicked out of class for his gesture. Philippe Volek, 14, decided to wear a red and blue soccer shirt to his high school in Sainte-Adèle, north of…
[ad_1] At least that’s what Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague has claimed as Barcelona plan to speak to the Frenchman about extending his Nou Camp stay. Umtiti has forged a reputation as one of the world’s top centre-backs since swapping Ligue 1 for La Liga in the summer of 2016. His impressive performances for Barcelona…
[ad_1] Ken Hitchcock, the most successful head coach in Dallas Stars history, is retiring after 22 seasons behind an NHL bench. Won Stanley Cup with Dallas in 1999, sits 3rd all-time in victories Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock is retiring after 22 seasons behind an NHL bench, the team announced through a news release Friday.…
[ad_1] Manchester City striker Aguero went down under a heavy tackle from Young during the clash with Manchester United. United won the game 3-2 and in the dying stages Young planted a rash tackle on Aguero. The Argentine looked in pain from the incident but referee Martin Atkinson refused to give a penalty. And Guardiola…
[ad_1] Newman was one of 4 Canadian track and field medallists on day 9 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] At least that’s what Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague has claimed, with David De Gea and Thibaut Courtois said to be on the La Liga giants’ wish list. Manchester United stopper De Gea went close to joining Real in the summer of 2015 but stayed at Old Trafford when a fax machine issue put…
[ad_1] The Canadian diving pair finished 2nd in the men’s synchronized 3-metre springboard final at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Egyptian star has plundered 39 goals in all competitions in a sensational first season for the Reds. Almost inevitably it has seen the 25-year-old linked with a mega money move to Real Madrid in the summer. However, Klopp insists the club would not even entertain the idea of letting their prize asset leave…
[ad_1] Pole vaulter Alysha Newman’s record-setting performance highlighted another big day for Canada that saw the country win 14 more medals at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. Newman matched her own Canadian record and broke the Commonwealth Games record by clearing 4.75 metres on her final attempt to defeat New Zealand’s Eliza McCartney (4.70) and Australia’s Nina Kennedy (4.65) Newman…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague, who says the La Liga giants have not shown any interest in the Egyptian. Salah has enjoyed a remarkable campaign since joining Liverpool from Roma and has scored 39 goals for club and country. The 25-year-old’s form has seen him touted as a top target…
[ad_1] A closer look at Canada’s rugby sevens women competing in Gold Coast, Australia. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Kane claimed he got the final touch on a free kick by team-mate Christian Eriksen which handed Tottenham a 2-1 lead. After the Premier League later ruled that Eriksen had scored, Kane appealed the decision and was successful. It means he is on 25 goals for the season, four behind current leader Liverpool‘s Mohamed Salah.…
[ad_1] Danielle Lappage, Emily Schaefer and Jordan Steen all added to Canada’s impressive wrestling medal count on day 9 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arsenal will forever be haunted by that fateful afternoon in August 2011, when a depleted squad were savaged by a rampant Manchester United team. After a terrible summer dominated by transfer speculation surrounding Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, Arsenal arrived at Old Trafford without several players due to injury and suspension and forced Wenger…
[ad_1] Captain Steven Stamkos and high-scoring Nikita Kucherov garner lots of attention. However, the Tampa Bay Lightning are hardly a two-man show. The top seed in the Eastern Conference got early goals from four players — none of them named Stamkos or Kucherov — before holding off the New Jersey Devils for a 5-2 victory…
[ad_1] Rashford has been tipped to leave Manchester United for Arsenal when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season. The England international has made more appearances under Jose Mourinho than any other player since the 54-year-old took the job in 2016. However, that has not stopped reports claiming Rashford is unhappy with…
[ad_1] While Evander Kane watched Stanley Cup playoff hockey from his couch during the first eight years of his NHL career, the power forward felt confident he could thrive in the pressurized atmosphere of the post-season if he could only get the chance. When his long-delayed opportunity finally arrived Thursday night, Kane did everything he…
[ad_1] Can has been out since suffering a back injury in the 4-0 win against Watford last month. Earlier this week, Klopp was asked by Sky Sports Germany if Can would not play again this season and replied: “Yes.” But after reaching the Champions League semi-finals, Liverpool have a chance to extend their season to…
[ad_1] Canada scored 24 points in the 1st half on their way to a dominating win over South Africa to open the Rugby Sevens pool round at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool were drawn to face the Italians in the last-four of the competition with a place in the final at stake. And the other tie sees European heavyweights Bayern Munich go up against Real Madrid. Despite Roma’s stunning fightback against Barcelona, Liverpool are the favourites to reach the final in Kiev. But Klopp insists he won’t take…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — For Canadian women’s rugby sevens veteran Ghislaine Landry, it’s nice to finally be here. But that’s not enough. The all-time leading scorer in women’s Sevens World Series history got her first chance to compete at the Commonwealth Games on Friday after a women’s tournament was added to the programme for the…
[ad_1] Liverpool are favourites to beat Roma and progress to yet another European Cup final. The Reds have won the trophy five times, last in 2005 when they beat AC Milan. Jurgen Klopp’s side look settled in the Premier League top four this season, meaning they could now pump all their resources into Europe. And…
[ad_1] First, Roma advertised tickets for their clash with Liverpool on their official website yesterday. That’s despite the official draw not being held for another 24 hours. And the waters were further muddied today when the live draw results were shown on the official UEFA site BEFORE the live stream. It left supporters taking to…
[ad_1] After beating Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals, Liverpool fans waited on tenterhooks to see who they would face in the semi-finals. And they have arguably been handed the best tie by avoiding both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Roma recorded a historic comeback against Barcelona in their last-eight clash this week. But…
[ad_1] Real Madrid reached the last four of the Champions League with a controversial victory over Juventus. Ronaldo starred in both games against the Turin giants, bagging a brace in the first leg in Turin. He then scored the crucial penalty to settle the tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, converting the spot-kick after Mehdi…
[ad_1] Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the semi-finals of the competition after overcoming Juventus in the quarter-finals. Manchester United, meanwhile, are determined to overhaul their squad in order to ensure they can challenge for the Champions League next season. Jose Mourinho is a huge admirer of Varane, who he brought to Real Madrid…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho and his Red Devils stars face West Brom on Sunday afternoon’s late kick-off (4pm). A win for United would cement their place in the top four and make it six Premier League victories on the bounce. And the Manchester United players were all smiles as they made their way to Carrington on…
[ad_1] Real Madrid reached the last four of the Champions League with a controversial victory over Juventus. Ronaldo starred in both games against the Turin giants, bagging a brace in the first leg in Turin. He then scored the crucial penalty to settle the tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, converting the spot-kick after Mehdi…
[ad_1] KJT crossed the line after the final event – the 800m – before collapsing to the ground clutching her leg. Former Olympic gold-medal winning heptathlete Denise Lewis told the BBC: “They don’t look like tears of joy. They look like tears of pain. “She’s come through a tough two days and I hope she…
[ad_1] Manchester United have long been tipped to raid Real Madrid for Bale’s services. Interest in the Wales international at Old Trafford has been around for well over a decade, with the Red Devils trying to sign him twice before. Bale snubbed United’s advances to join Tottenham in 2007, and again rejected them in favour…
[ad_1] Fury is to step back into the ring on June 9 in Manchester against a currently unnamed apponent after an absence of more than two-and-a-half years. The 29-year-old – who has signed with promotor Frank Warren – had his boxing license suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) in 2016, citing anti-doping…
[ad_1] The first is self-explanatory. Liverpool, Real Madrid, Roma and Bayern Munich will all be in the hat to see who plays who in the semi-finals. The first leg will be played on Tuesday 24 or Wednesday 25 April, with the returns on 1 and 2 May. Whoever is pulled out first will play the…
[ad_1] And it is Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. The Premier League are scheduled to announce the winner at 11:30 but Sky Sports revealed Salah had won the award ahead of the reveal. It is Salah’s third Player of the Month having also won in November and February. The Liverpool scored six goals in March including four…
[ad_1] The Champions League semi-final draw takes place on Friday, with Liverpool eagerly waiting to find out their final four opponent. The Reds pulled off a shock 5-1 aggregate victory over Manchester City in the quarter-finals, and are now confident of going all the way. Standing in their way are one of Real Madrid, Roma…
[ad_1] Nadal and Federer have been the two dominant forces in tennis for more than a decade, while Djokovic has been one of the few to challenge them. But Nadal, who has spent more than three years in total as world No 1 and is back on top of the rankings at the age of…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are keen to sign Salah from Liverpool when the transfer window reopens in the summer. The 25-year-old has been in outstanding form ever since his arrival from Roma last year. Salah has struck 39 times for Liverpool this season and is set to become the first player since Ian Rush to score…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of India cricket captain Virat Kohli, who is a huge admirer of what Federer has managed to achieve throughout his career. The Swiss star began the 2018 season in incredible form winning the Australian Open to clinch his 20th Grand Slam. And he continued his good run into the Rotterdam Open…
[ad_1] Express Sport revealed earlier today how Roma were displaying the fact they had drawn Liverpool on their website. Tickets were in the pipeline to be sold to Roma fans despite the draw not taking place until today. It’s led to questions over the draw and whether it has ALREADY been completed – or whether…
[ad_1] Eight days ago, McGregor gatecrashed the event with his entourage looking for new UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Upon arriving at the Barclays Center, he discovered that ‘The Eagle’, who was involved in an altercation with the Irishman’s team-mate Artem Lobov a few days earlier, was about to leave the arena on a bus.…
[ad_1] Despite dominating the Premier League, City crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday in demoralising fashion, losing 5-1 on aggregate to Liverpool. After spending close to £425million on transfers since arriving in 2016, Guardiola is prepared to splash even more cash to mount a strong challenge in Europe next season. And according to…
[ad_1] What seemed six months ago to be a foregone conclusion is now up in the air. Thanks to Stephen Curry’s ankle and LeBron James’ lacklustre teammates, Golden State and Cleveland are no longer mortal locks to meet in the Finals. For a change, the NBA post-season is wide open. The Warriors limp into the first round…
[ad_1] The Europa League semi-final draw takes place today, with Arsenal in the pot. Arsenal beat CSKA Moscow 6-3 on aggregate to secure their place in the final four. They will face one of Atletico Madrid, Marseille or Salzburg in the semi-finals. And you can follow all the proceedings from UEFA’s headquarters in Switzerland right…