[ad_1] GETTY Grand National 2018: Can your horse win the office sweepstake? Express Sport are on hand to bring you ratings for EVERY horse at Aintree. Does yours have a chance of winning? GRAND NATIONAL RUNNERS AND RIDERS 1) MINELLA ROCCO (Jonjo O’Neill) Rating 8 (out of 10) Last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up fell…
[ad_1] The Reds booked their place in the final four of the Champions League with a comfortable 5-1 aggregate over Manchester City earlier this week. Meanwhile, Roma pulled off a memorable second leg comeback against Spanish champions-elect Barcelona at the Stadio Olimpico. Both teams now eagerly await their semi-final fate when the draw gets underway…
[ad_1] James’ 15th campaign in the NBA has seen him reach even bigger heights, breaking numerous career records. He played all 82 games in the regular season, the first time the 33-year-old has done so while also leading his team in all five major stat columns for the year. Despite all that, James Harden is…
[ad_1] Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all expected to splash the cash this summer. Regardless of whether or not they win silverware, the three European giants have endured poor campaigns by their usual standards. And Spanish outlet Don Balon say the trio could all engage in a transfer battle this summer. United are…
[ad_1] Vettel sits atop the F1 World Drivers’ Championship after winning the first two races of the season while Hamilton lost out because of a technical glitch in Australia and a five-place grid penalty in Bahrain. And the Brit has this week been forced to field questions over a clash with Max Verstappen on the…
[ad_1] Manchester United could lose Martial in the summer with the player currently mulling over his future. Reports have claimed the France international is unhappy with life at Old Trafford and may quit amid interest from Juventus and Arsenal. And the Manchester Evening News say Martial’s unhappiness at Manchester United stems from Mourinho’s decision to…
[ad_1] At last week’s Bahrain Grand Prix, Kimi Raikkonen pitted for his first stop and was given the green light to leave. But Raikkonen’s left rear tyre had yet to be changed and as he drove away mechanic Francesco Cigarini was badly hurt suffering a fracture of the tibia and fibula in his left leg.…
[ad_1] TWITTER Cheltenham star Will Boyle is the EFL Interview of the week The likeable 22-year-old central defender has made an impact at Cheltenham Town, too, contributing at both ends of the pitch as Gary Johnson’s side have eased themselves away from any relegation worries. This weekend Boyle has the delights of ‘El Glosico’ –…
[ad_1] The Welshman has continuously been linked with a move away from the Spanish capital in recent years. And it appears a transfer may be closer than ever. After returning to form and fitness earlier this year, Bale has enjoyed fruitful spells in Los Blancos’ first team. However, Zinedine Zidane has continued to substitute the…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium last Saturday on a stunning afternoon of Premier League football. Pep Guardiola’s side raced into a 2-0 lead knowing that victory would see them crowned champions. However, Manchester United bit back in the second half with Paul Pogba’s brace and Chris Smalling’s strike giving…
[ad_1] Hamilton, who is playing catch-up in the championship race after losing out to rival Sebastian Vettel in the first two races finished clear of Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen with his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas third. Vettel, 17 points clear of Hamilton following victories in Australia and last week’s Bahrain Grand Prix, was only sixth. Defending champion Hamilton will be…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Coutinho from Liverpool back during the January transfer window for a huge £142million. However, that transfer has backfired with the Brazil international currently toiling. And Spanish outlet Diario Gol say Barcelona secured the player’s signature following talks between Messi and Neymar. Neymar quit Barcelona for PSG back in the summer, moving to…
[ad_1] Real Madrid reportedly want Salah in for the summer, with the 25-year-old shining for Liverpool so far this season. Los Blancos have endured a rocky campaign despite their impressive Champions League form, and a summer overhaul is expected to commence. And Spanish outlet Don Balon say Real Madrid want to face Liverpool in the…
[ad_1] The Egyptian netted his 39th goal for Liverpool this season in their Champions League quarter-final second-leg win over Manchester City in mid-week. He is well on course to surpass 40 goals in all competitions, with at least eight fixtures remaining of the season, and is the front-runner for the Golden Boot with 29 Premier…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of ex-Reds defender Jamie Carragher. Jurgen Klopp’s side booked their place in the final four after beating Premier League rivals Manchester City 5-1 across two legs. They are in the semis of the competition for the first time in 10 years, with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Roma their potential opponents…
[ad_1] That’s what defender Dani Carvajal has admitted, as Real wait to learn their semi-final opponents. The reigning European champions sealed their progress to the last four in circumstances far more dramatic than were expected, surrendering their 3-0 first-leg lead at the Bernabeu by the hour mark. Mario Mandzukic’s double and a Blaise Matuidi effort…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Carragher himself following Alexander-Arnold’s impressive pair of performances in the Champions League quarter-finals. Up against flying Manchester City winger Leroy Sane, who gave him a tough time earlier this season, 19-year-old Alexander-Arnold produced excellent displays home and away as the Reds moved into the semi-finals with a 5-1 aggregate win.…
[ad_1] That’s the word from Spanish outlet Diario Gol, who report that Ronaldo has named a handful of players that need to either leave or be replaced as first choices. Zinedine Zidane’s side are in the semi-finals of the Champions League after beating Juventus on Wednesday night thanks to Ronaldo’s last-minute penalty to win 4-3…
[ad_1] The 24-year-old was at Anfield for three years from 2012 but found opportunities limited and made just 15 appearances. But Suso has impressed this season for AC Milan, netting six goals while laying on five assists. And Italian outlet Calciomercato report that Klopp will look to bring Suso back to Merseyside having failed to…
[ad_1] Fantasy football is back once again this weekend, and Fantasy Premier League managers will be delighted to see eight teams enjoy a double gameweek. With these sides playing two fixtures in the next round, there is a great opportunity for a big points haul – if you invest well. Fielding a squad of players…
[ad_1] Both Mohamed Salah and Kevin de Bruyne have had sterling seasons for Liverpool and Manchester City respectively. Salah has bagged 39 goals for Liverpool across all competitions with the Egyptian having moved to Anfield last summer. De Bruyne has shone for City, his seven Premier League goals being complimented by 15 assists. City are…
[ad_1] After scoring seven times in his first eight outings for Chelsea, he saw his form nosedive dramatically at the end of last year. Leading the attack week in week out seemed to take its toll on the Spaniard. Indeed, Antonio Conte brought in Olivier Giroud from Arsenal in the January transfer window to ease…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell. The Gunners reached the Europa League semi-finals last night – their first appearance in the last four of a European competition in nine years – as they earned a 2-2 draw away to CSKA Moscow to progress 6-3 on aggregate. Wenger has come under…
[ad_1] Filip Forsberg scored twice in the third period and the Nashville Predators rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the first-round Western Conference series. The Predators were ready for a big party having won their first Presidents’ Trophy and looking for the Stanley Cup lost in six…
[ad_1] Holding a 4-1 advantage from the first leg of their tie against CSKA Moscow, Arsenal should have had a comfortable night. However, Arsene Wenger’s men were given a scare in the Russian capital before they rescued a 2-2 draw to progress to the last four of a European competition for the first time in…
[ad_1] Antonio Conte looks set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season after a disappointing campaign. The Italian tactician has expressed his frustration over the Blues’ transfer activity and more often than not, has cut a disgruntled future on the touchline at Stamford Bridge. A number of candidates have been lined up…
[ad_1] Umtiti is locked in contract talks with Barcelona and he is angling for a pay rise. However, as of yet, the centre-back has yet to make a breakthrough in negotiations. Manchester United have been monitoring the situation with Jose Mourinho keen to splash out on a new defender as he has big concerns over…
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[ad_1] This time, the Toronto Maple Leafs had no comeback. On so many occasions in the regular season, the Maple Leafs could turn on a tap and allow their ample speed and skill to flow and beat the opposition. But that approach doesn’t usually work in the Stanley Cup playoffs, a time when games are tighter and…
[ad_1] Artemi Panarin scored 6:02 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Panarin made an incredible individual move to drive by fellow Russian Dmitry Orlov and went backhand-to-forehand to beat Philipp Grubauer top shelf. Game 2…
[ad_1] The pair collided on the second lap of last weekend’s race, and it riled Hamilton, who labelled the Dutchman a “d***head”. Hamilton finished the race in third while Verstappen was forced to retire following tyre damage after his clash with his Mercedes rival. Verstappen and the four-time world champion later buried the hatchet by…
[ad_1] David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists as the Boston Bruins thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Thursday. Brad Marchand and David Krejci, with a goal and an assist each, and David Backes and Sean Kuraly rounded out the scoring for Boston, which got 26…
[ad_1] Danny Rose will miss Saturday’s game against Manchester City with a calf injury The Tottenham left back is hoping to go to the World Cup with England Spurs are hopeful that the injury to Rose will only be a short-term one By Kieran Gill for MailOnline Published: 08:57 EDT, 12 April 2018 | Updated: 11:32…
[ad_1] Oilers superstar Connor McDavid headlines Canada’s initial 18-player roster released Thursday for the 2018 IIHF World Championship. McDavid, whose Edmonton squad missed the NHL playoffs after a disappointing sixth-place finish in the Pacific Division this season, won gold with Canada at the 2016 world championship. He’ll be joined by fellow 2016 gold medallist Ryan…
[ad_1] Italy, who failed to qualify for the World Cup, fall to 20th in FIFA world rankings The Azzurri were beaten by Argentina in a friendly last month Current world champions Germany remain top of the rankings England move up to 13th following victory over Holland By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 08:50 EDT, 12…
[ad_1] Two Indian athletes have been kicked out of the Commonwealth Games after being found with needles at the athletes village. Commonwealth Games Federation president Louise Martin said Friday that triple jumper Rakesh Babu and race walker Irfan Kolothum Thodi had been banned from the Games and ordered to return home immediately. It’s the second…
[ad_1] Alex Scott took to social media on Thursday to show her 100 appearances cap The England player retired from the Lionesses after 140 caps in September 2017 Fara Williams is the most-capped player in the side with 165 appearances so far Scott now helps cover the women’s games as a television pundit and analyst …
[ad_1] That’s the belief of Greg Rusedski. The Serbian has joined back up with Vajda, who was his coach for 11 years as Djokovic challenged Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray at the top of men’s tennis. Djokovic – one of the sport’s greatest ever players – won 12 Grand Slams during his decade-long…
[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate wants to take Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Russia Southgate looks certain to pick Crystal Palace star if he stays fit until the summer Loftus-Cheek, 22, missed three months with an ankle injury earlier this season By Matt Lawton for the Daily Mail Published: 17:30 EDT, 12 April 2018 | Updated: 17:47 EDT,…
[ad_1] Canadian Kia Nurse was selected 10th overall by the New York Liberty at the WNBA draft Thursday night while A’ja Wilson was the top pick of the Las Vegas Aces. Nurse, a Hamilton native known for her hard-nosed defence, was a standout at the University of Connecticut, where she won two national championships and…
[ad_1] CSKA were on the brink of becoming the third side in Europe this week to wipe out a three-goal deficit in the second leg as Arsenal froze in Moscow for 76 minutes. Goals either side of half time from Fedor Chalov and Kirill Nababkin put the tie on a knife edge – the away…
[ad_1] Pierre Dorion knows changes need to be made, but the Ottawa Senators general manager won’t rush into any decisions concerning the future of team’s coaching staff. Dorion made it clear the status quo is not acceptable Thursday morning in a post-mortem on Ottawa’s disappointing season. The future of head coach Guy Boucher and his…
[ad_1] GETTY Danny Welbeck helped send Arsenal into the semi-finals of the Europa League This, though, was not the week to try finally to emulate them. After everything they have put their fans through in recent years, they owed them a quiet Thursday night in front of the box. But no. Once again Arsenal had…
[ad_1] Brooke Henderson remained bogey-free to take the Lotte Championship lead halfway through the second round Thursday. Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont., shot a 6-under 66 in 15 mph morning wind at Ko Olina Golf Club to get to 10 under. Ranked 14th in the world, the 20-year-old Canadian won twice last year and has…
[ad_1] After joining last summer from Roma, Salah has flourished this season, scoring 39 goals in all competitions. The Egyptian hitman, along with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane, has torn Premier League defences to shreds with his trickery and deadly finishing. Real Madrid have been credited with an interest in the 25-year-old. This is despite…
[ad_1] Hamilton labelled Verstappen a “d***head” after the pair collided on lap two of last weekend’s race in Bahrain. The Mercedes star yesterday attempted to bury the hatchet with Verstappen, revealing he had shaken hands with his Red Bull rival. But the Dutchman remains in no mood to give ground on the track should the…
[ad_1] The midfielder has a running joke with boss Steve Bruce that his stats just do not match up with the Premier League’s best. Grealish scored a wonder goal to sink Cardiff this week and would love another tonight against Leeds. But the fact that he has become one of Villa’s most influential players does…
[ad_1] For a young team, the Winnipeg Jets showed a resiliency and ability to adjust this regular season worthy of a veteran squad. Those qualities are being put to the test again early in the playoffs. Mathieu Perreault suffered an upper-body injury Wednesday night in the Jets’ first post-season win in franchise history, a 3-2 comeback win…
[ad_1] After a week in which there have been shocks in the Champions League, Arsenal had a scare themselves against CSKA Moscow in the Europa League. Although they were held to a 2-2 draw in the Russian capital in the second leg of their quarter-final, they progressed courtesy of a 6-3 aggregate scoreline. The Gunners…
[ad_1] The Egyptian has enjoyed a sensational campaign since joining Liverpool from Roma in a deal worth an initial £37m last summer. And he bagged his 39th goal of the season for club and country as Jurgen Klopp’s side dumped Manchester City out of the Champions League on Tuesday night. Salah’s strike at the Etihad…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of BT Sport pundit Jermaine Jenas. Despite winning the first leg 4-1, Arsenal had to come from behind in Russia this evening to secure their place in the Europa League semi-finals. The Gunners were 2-0 down at half-time thanks to goals from Fedor Chalov and Kirill Nababkin. However, Arsenal ace…
[ad_1] Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones is off to a strong start at the Players’ Championship. The reigning world champion is 3-0 to begin the sixth Grand Slam of Curling event of the season after downing Edmonton’s Team Roque 8-7 in Thursday’s morning draw. Team Roque, skipped by Laura Crocker, led 7-6 going into the final end,…
[ad_1] Bale has spent the past four-and-a-half years at the Bernabeu but his time in Spain is expected to come to an end this summer. Real are eager to freshen up their attack, with funds required to secure a mega-money move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar. However, The Independent report that Real will not be…
[ad_1] As retailers struggle to keep up with demand for Jets whiteout gear, there’s one Winnipegger who can’t help beaming. Rod Palson is the advertising brain behind the playoff tradition that began in the city 31 years ago and has become legendary in sports circles. Many teams in many different sports have attempted to mimic the idea of…
[ad_1] Tottenham striker Kane is now on 25 Premier League goals after the winner in Saturday’s 2-1 success at Stoke was given to him on appeal. Christian Eriksen was initially credited as the scorer, direct from a free-kick, but Kane successfully argued that it should be his because it had touched his shoulder on the…
[ad_1] With seven games left of the season, Barcelona top La Liga on 79 points, having yet to lose a league game all season. Atletico Madrid sit in second on 68 points, Valencia on 65 and champions Real Madrid an incredible 15 points behind leaders Barcelona in fourth. Following Barcelona’s shock exit at the hands…
[ad_1] Arsenal endured a nervy night in Russia, but came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against CSKA Moscow and qualify for the Europa League semi-finals. Danny Welbeck scored a terrific goal to settle the tension among the Gunners faithful before Aaron Ramsey dealt the final blow. Both stars were set up by…
[ad_1] Fury will return to the ring on June 9 at the Manchester Arena, after signing a multi-fight deal with promoter Frank Warren, and insists victory will usher in another 10 years at the top. Since the 29-year-old last fought, his fellow Briton Joshua has become the biggest star of the sport and holds Fury’s…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Craig Bellamy, who’s suggested the England forward could go out on loan next season. Marcus Rashford broke on to the scene at Old Trafford in 2016 and has since established himself in United’s first-team plans. The 20-year-old has made 43 appearances under Jose Mourinho this term but just…
[ad_1] A slight majority of Calgarians want the city to bid on the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to a poll. According to the poll, commissioned by Ski Jumping Canada and conducted by Janet Brown Opinion Research, 55 per cent of respondents support moving ahead on a bid. That number jumped to 62 per cent for Albertans…
[ad_1] After winning the first leg 2-0, Atletico took a slim advantage to Estadio Jose Alvalade for the reverse fixture. And Atletico were tested early on as the Primeira Liga side looked to find a way back into the quarter-final clash. Borges Fernandes whipped in a corner which found the head of Sebastian Coates. The…
[ad_1] Canadians across the country showed their support Thursday by wearing sports jerseys as a part of Jersey Day — inspired by a group of British Columbia hockey moms — to show support for the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Jersey Day is not just an internet hashtag. Toronto Mayor John Tory encouraged…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal are set to reach the semi-finals if they can defend their 4-1 advantage from the first leg in Moscow this evening against CSKA. Atletico Madrid, Lazio and RB Leipzig all lead the ties heading into tonight’s game. When is the Europa League draw? The semi-final draw takes place at 11am UK…
[ad_1] Legend Bristow tragically passed away last Thursday aged 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest while at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. The five-time world champion was in the city to watch the Premier League Darts, where fans chanted his name as the news broke. Thursday night’s Sheffield event was the first time all the…
[ad_1] Ernesto Valverde’s side suffered an unexpected 3-0 defeat to Roma on Tuesday in their quarter-final second-leg clash in the Champions League. Having lost the first leg 4-1 at the Nou Camp, Roma staged their sensational comeback on home soil putting three past the Catalans and progressing to the competition’s final four on away goals.…
[ad_1] At least that’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Ian Wright, who says the Frenchman has “almost fallen off a cliff” at Old Trafford. Martial and Rashford interchanged on the left side of Manchester United’s attack in the first half of the season before the arrival of Alexis Sanchez. Reports have emerged this week…
[ad_1] The Gunners take a 4-1 lead into the second leg in Moscow tonight, however, Mustafi is acutely aware an upset could be on the cards after Roma sensational beat Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Italian side had lost the first leg 4-1 at the Nou Camp, however they pulled off an…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola will hope his Manchester City team can pick themselves up after a dismal week saw the champions-to-be lose three times in a row. City were humbled twice by Liverpool in the Champions League, with their title party ruined by Manchester United in between. Guardiola’s men cannot win the title this weekend, but…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino will be desperate for his Tottenham side to make a final dash to the Premier League finish line, with second place still in their sights. Spurs are four points behind Manchester United and level with Liverpool – though the Reds have played one extra game so far. But with just six matches…
[ad_1] Factory workers, bus drivers and Mayor John Tory were among thousands of Torontonians who donned jerseys Thursday to show their support for the community of Humboldt, Saskatchewan. It was last Friday evening when a bus carrying the Humboldt junior A Broncos hockey team collided with a truck in rural Saskatchewan, killing 16 players and…
[ad_1] Liverpool have tasted glory in Europe’s most prestigious competition on five occasions, most recently achieving success in 2005. And they’ll be desperate to add to that tally this season having booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night. Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad, wrapping up a 5-1 aggregate…
[ad_1] Arsenal travel to CSKA Moscow looking to secure their place in tomorrow’s Europa League semi-final draw. The Gunners are in a strong position to progress having won the opening fixture 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium. But having seen Barcelona squander the same scoreline against Roma in the Champions League, Arsene Wenger will be wary…
[ad_1] Recent speculation has said that Rashford, 20, could be looking to leave Old Trafford in order to secure more regular first-team football. The arrival of Alexis Sanchez and the form of Romelu Lukaku has meant that the youngster has been consigned to the substitutes bench on countless occasions recently. Further fuel was added to…
[ad_1] Week 10 of the Premier League heads to the FlyDSA Arena with leader Michael Van Gerwen in action against Simon Whitlock. With the eliminations of Mensur Suljovic and Gerwyn Price at Judgement Night the remaining players roll into Sheffield this evening.. Michael Smith , second in the table, will be hoping Whitlock can cause…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton hasn’t started the 2018 season as planned – finishing second in Australia and third in Bahrain. Meanwhile, arch rival Sebastian Vettel sits top of the drivers’ standings with two race wins to his name. Many pundits and fans believe it will be a three-horse race between Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull and…
[ad_1] Canada’s Philippe Gagne and Meaghan Benfeito both finished 2nd in the diving pool, helping bring Canada’s medal total to 60 after day 8 of the Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho will be keen to end the season as strongly as possible with Manchester United up against West Brom – a team on the brink of relegation – this weekend. United will take plenty of heart from their stunning 3-2 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad last weekend, and will hope to…
[ad_1] Shawn Barber, Aaron Brown, Christabel Nettey each won medals inside the athletic centre on day 8 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown, who says Chelsea have counted the cost of not having the hitman this season. Costa left Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window, sealing a return to Atletico Madrid, where he made his name. That transfer came after the Spain international had been…
[ad_1] Sometimes it’s not about the best way to share a message, but the most creative. Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs fan Geoff Loughton took to the streets on his bicycle this week to put the world on notice. Using the satellite-tracking app Strava, Loughton planned out a highly scientific, almost 27-kilometre route around downtown Toronto to spell out “Buds All…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Arsenal and Everton defender Martin Keown, who says the Dutchman’s communicational and organisational qualities have helped his team-mate. Van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton during the January transfer window in a hotly-anticipated £75m deal, making him the world’s most-expensive defender. And he’s turned in a series of impressive performances…
[ad_1] The National Hockey League is hoping Snoop Dogg can heat up interest on the ice as the Stanley Cup playoffs get underway. The rapper and hockey fan is appearing in a series of Hockey 101 videos in which he gives shoutouts to the teams and some of the players. Snoop plays the character “Dogg…
[ad_1] Monaco have dropped off the pace that saw them win the Ligue 1 title last term with Paris Saint-Germain reigning supreme in France once again. And they’re said to be planning for the next transfer window as they seek to bolster their squad to compensate for past and future exits. The National claim Monaco…
[ad_1] For the third time this season, Sidney Crosby batted a puck out of mid-air to score a highlight-reel goal. This time, it gave Pittsburgh a 5-0 lead over Philadelphia in Game 1 of the NHL playoffs [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool star Salah is on Real Madrid’s radar as the La Liga giants ponder a stunning summer swoop. The Reds lost Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in January for a huge £142million. And Spanish website Don Balon say Liverpool fear Salah jumping ship just like his old team-mate. Express Sport understands the Egypt international is…
[ad_1] Mike Hansford answered the phone in Oakville, Ont., Tuesday night. “Is now a bad time? Can you talk?” we asked. Hansford replied, “Well, Aaron is pitching … and I am texting back and forth with his father.” After being on and off the phone all night, we glanced at the TV: Sanchez had allowed zero hits…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Gunners legend Martin Keown, who says his old side will miss the Armenian when they take on CSKA Moscow tonight. Henrikh Mkhitaryan joined Arsenal from Manchester United during the January transfer window in a swap deal that saw Alexis Sanchez go the other way. And he’s enjoyed a promising start…
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets won the first playoff game in their franchise’s history, defeating the Minnesota Wild 3-2. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Barcelona could see Umtiti and Busquets leave with Manchester United and PSG waiting to welcome them with open arms. The Catalan giants are expected to tinker with their squad at the end of the season in the wake of their 3-0 Champions League defeat to Roma. And Spanish website El Gol Digital say Umtiti…
[ad_1] The Canadian men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams played back-to-back gold medal matches against Australia on day 8 at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Fantasy football is almost over for another season, but there are still plenty of points available in the last five weeks of the season. Eight teams play twice in Gameweek 34, providing an opportunity for managers to add a huge haul to their tallies if they sign the right players. The experts over at…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — Erica Wiebe’s to-do list here was short, but ambitious. “My goal was to pet a koala, get a tan and get a gold medal.” The Canadian freestyle wrestling superstar quickly took care of the first two items at the Commonwealth Games athletes’ village. Day 1 at the <a href=”https://twitter.com/GC2018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@GC2018</a> and I’m…
[ad_1] Real Madrid crumbled against Juventus but Cristiano Ronaldo saved the day to keep their hopes of Champions League glory alive. The 33-year-old scored a dubious late penalty after Mehdi Benatia was judged to have fouled Lucas Vazquez in the box. Barcelona, meanwhile, will watch the rest of the competition at home after Messi and…
[ad_1] There must be cracks in the foundation at Bell MTS Place. How can a building host that amount of noise and come away unscathed? A capacity crowd of 15,321 inside the Winnipeg Jets’ arena screamed to decibel levels equal to a chainsaw buzz Wednesday night as the home team scored its franchise-first playoff victory, 3-2 over…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Real Madrid are both preparing for the Champions League semi-final draw that takes place on Friday at noon. And both teams are both waiting at the end of two contrasting weeks. Liverpool cruised through to the last four, beating Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium and 5-1 in aggregate. However, Real…
[ad_1] Canadians Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes made history Thursday, dispatching an Australian pair to become the first women to win beach volleyball gold at the Commonwealth Games. Ranked No. 1 in the world by the FIVB, the Canadians had to battle wind and rain as well as resilient opponents in Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar to triumph…
[ad_1] Real Madrid survived a Champions League scare last night, edging Juventus 4-3 on aggregate after two stunning games of football. Losing 3-0 from the first leg, Juventus tore Los Blancos apart yesterday with Mario Mandzukic’s brace and Blaise Matuidi’s striker silencing the Bernabeu. However, Real Madrid got the last laugh with Cristiano Ronaldo converting…
[ad_1] Kevin Rempel looks directly into the video camera set up on the table in his Toronto condominium, periodically choking back tears as he speaks to a group of young hockey players he has never met, but with whom he feels a connection. Rempel, 35, is a former Paralympian who played para ice hockey — commonly called sledge…
[ad_1] Umtiti is locked in contract talks with Barcelona over a new deal less than two years after joining the club. The France defender has a £52million release clause in his current contract and is understood to want to treble his wages. But amid the contract negotiations, Umtiti’s form has dipped and the 24-year-old produced…
[ad_1] Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock has a healthy roster and no shortage of matchup options against the Boston Bruins. What he does with them to shut down Boston’s top line come Game 1 Thursday (CBC, 7 p.m. ET) is a key to the series if Toronto wants to advance past the first round for…
[ad_1] Real Madrid edged Juventus 4-3 on aggregate to secure their place in the Champions League last-four. Despite losing 3-1 on Wednesday, a controversial late Cristiano Ronaldo penalty was enough to see the Bernabeu giants through. They will face either Liverpool, Bayern Munich or Roma in the semis. But centre-back Ramos risks missing at least…
[ad_1] This is unchartered territory for the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are the Eastern Conference’s top seed for the first time in franchise history following a record-setting regular season. That means the road to the NBA Finals in the East officially runs through the obligatory Drake reference. These aren’t the same brash Raptors that couldn’t overcome…
[ad_1] Ronaldo fired home in stoppage time to see Real Madrid past Juventus 4-3 on aggregate in their Champions League quarter-final. The Portugal superstar bagged the winner after Lucas Vazquez was controversially brought down in the box. And the whole incident did not impress Bayern Munich midfielder Vidal. The Chilean, who used to played for…
[ad_1] For the first time in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors will enter the NBA playoffs as the No.1 seed in their conference — thanks in large part to their brilliant second unit, otherwise known as the “Bench Mob.” [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] UEFA announced on their official website that the semi-final draw would take place at 13:00CET on Friday. The Europa League draw would be held first at 12:00CET, UEFA added. But there is confusion over the exact time of when the balls will be pulled out given UEFA’s wording. The draw will be held in…
[ad_1] Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion Erica Wiebe was one of 3 Canadian medal winners on the wrestling mat during day 8 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Bale’s Real Madrid future has taken a turn for the worse after struggling against Juventus in the Champions League last night. As the Serie A giants soared back into the tie, the wing wizard was hooked by Zinedine Zidane at the interval. Real ultimately went on to score a decisive goal to make the…
[ad_1] Horse racing legend Mick Fitzgerald has given his verdict to Paddy Power on who to back on day one of the Aintree Festival. His tips for every race on day one are below. Grand National Festival tips 13.45 – Modus I’m going for Modus in this opening race as Cyrname looked like he needed…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been linked with a move for Dybala amid uncertainty over the forward’s Juventus future. The player’s popularity in Turin has plummeted after his red card in the Old Lady’s 3-0 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid last week. Liverpool are primed to spend big this summer and, with money in the bank…
[ad_1] Canadian wrestler Erica Wiebe defended her 76-kilogram Commonwealth Games crown Thursday in Australia, defeating Nigeria’s Blessing Onyebuchi to win gold. The 28-year-old from Stittsville, Ont., who also won Olympic gold in Rio, beat opponents from Sierra Leone and England en route to pinning the Nigerian in the freestyle gold-medal match. “I didn’t do my…
[ad_1] Liverpool, Roma, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are the last teams standing in the Champions League and the final in Kiev is in sight. Roma booked their place with a historic 3-0 win over Barcelona to overcome a 4-1 first-leg defeat. Liverpool overcame a shaky start in their second leg against Manchester City to…
[ad_1] Real Madrid reportedly want to raid Liverpool for Salah when the transfer window reopens in the summer. The Egypt international has been in breathtaking form for the Reds, scoring 39 goals across all competitions. Real supposedly want the Liverpool star to spearhead a new era at the club, with veterans such as Gareth Bale…
[ad_1] Barcelona suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday, with the Serie A side overturning a 3-1 deficit to progress to the semi-finals. With Ernesto Valverde’s side now out of the Champions League, attention switches to La Liga with the Spanish giants 11 points clear at the top of…
[ad_1] Kyrgios has never won a major grass-court title and his record at Queen’s is a poor one. The mad-cap Australian is yet to win a match in three previous appearances at the tournament, losing to Stan Wawrinka and Milos Raonic before retiring mid-match against Donald Young last year after suffering a hip injury in…
[ad_1] Real Madrid succeeded where Barcelona failed by battling their way into the semi-finals of the Champions League. Juventus looked on course to cause a major European upset as they overturned last week’s 3-0 defeat. Mario Manduzkic bagged a brace and Blaise Matuidi struck as Juventus had Real Madrid on the ropes. However, Cristiano Ronaldo…
[ad_1] And trainer Ben Davison believes that alone is enough proof that Fury will get in with the WBA, WBO and IBF champion at some point. The self-titled “Gypsy King” beat Wladimir Klitschko in Germany more than two years ago to claim the belts that Joshua now holds; Fury vacated them in 2016 amid problems…
[ad_1] Liverpool recorded a 5-1 aggregate win over Premier League leaders Manchester City on Tuesday to move into the Champions League semi-finals. A scintillating 3-0 win over Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield last week put them in the driving seat but an early goal from Gabriel Jesus ramped up the nerves for Liverpool. Leroy Sane…
[ad_1] Verstappen overtook Hamilton with an audacious move for 10th place on the second lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix, but clipped the Mercedes’ front wing on the way through. Hamilton’s car was not damaged but Verstappen suffered a puncture that ended his race shortly after. And the 20-year-old believes he has been targeted for…
[ad_1] That is the damning verdict from Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas. In the Premier League, Arsenal have conceded 43 goals which is the third highest of the teams in the top half of the table. Laurent Koscielny’s chronic Achilles problem has meant Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been unable to field his best defender as…
[ad_1] TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal updates PLUS latest from across Europe Thursday April 12 Willian to Man Utd? 09:20: Chelsea star Willian has had to knock back reports linking him once again with Manchester United. Former Blues boss Jose Mourinho supposedly wants Willian at Old Trafford. But the Brazilian playmaker,…
[ad_1] Ronaldo fired Real Madrid past Juventus and into the Champions League semi-finals for the third season in a row. The 33-year-old converted a dramatic late penalty after Juventus had put three goals past a flailing Los Blancos defence. Bale, meanwhile, disappointed again in a Real Madrid shirt and failed to make the most of a rare…
[ad_1] The NBA regular season finished last night with the Minnesota Timberwolves taking the final spot in the Western Conference with a fascinating match against the Denver Nuggets. Most of the bracket was set heading into the final set of fixtures but there was still some movement making for some interesting first round match-ups. But…
[ad_1] Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero doesn’t appear to have been keeping to a strict athlete’s diet ahead of Sunday’s clash against West Brom. The Argentinian stopper was seen picking up a couple of Domino’s pizzas from one of the take-away chain’s stores in Wilmslow on Wednesday night. The 31-year-old appeared to have ordered two…
[ad_1] Hamilton and Verstappen were battling over 10th place during a frantic Bahrain Grand Prix when the Dutchman dived down the inside of Turn One. The Red Bull driver made the pass stick but his rear tyre caught Hamilton’s front wing and he suffered a puncture that ended his race soon after. Hamilton appeared to…
[ad_1] With the match heading into extra time following Juventus’ stunning fightback to level the tie at 3-3 on aggregate, Benatia was adjudged to have fouled Vazquez in the box by Premier League referee Michael Oliver. The Juventus players fumed at the decision with Gianluigi Buffon leading the protestations and eventually being sent off. Cristiano…
[ad_1] The NBA regular season is now over with the 16 teams set with some interesting match-ups for the first round. The Golden State Warriors have finally been knocked off their perch by the Houston Rockets with James Harden enjoying another MVP-calibre season alongside new team-mate Chris Paul. The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled during the…
[ad_1] Juventus had miraculously pulled level from a 3-0 first-leg deficit at the Bernabeu – before Oliver awarded a controversial late penalty. Lucas Vazquez was brought down in the box in stoppage time, which led Englishman Oliver to point to the spot. Juve players surrounded the 33-year-old, who subsequently sent off Gianluigi Buffon for his…
[ad_1] Juventus were minutes away from pulling off an unlikely comeback in the Champions League quarter-final, scoring three goals at the Bernabeu to level the aggregate score and take the tie to extra time. However, Premier League referee Michael Oliver awarded a penalty to Real Madrid with seconds remaining after Medhi Benatia fouled Lucas Vazquez.…
[ad_1] Juventus looked on course to take their Champions League quarter-final tie to extra-time after recovering from a three-goal deficit and were leading 3-0 in the second leg at the Bernabeu. However, Real pulled one back when they were given a spot kick after Lucas Vazquez was fouled by Medhi Benatia in the area. Buffon…
[ad_1] Chennai is in the grip of a water crisis and there were plenty of protests during CSK’s first home match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Protesters scuffled with police and threw shoes on the pitch during Tuesday’s thrilling final-ball victory. WHICH FIXTURE IS TODAY? FULL SCHEDULE HERE That clash marked the return of IPL cricket…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stoppage time penalty to secure Real Madrid’s path into the Champions League semi-finals after Juventus had battled back from a 3-0 first leg deficit. Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was sent off in the penalty incident after he confronted referee Michael Oliver following the decision to award the spot-kick for a…
[ad_1] Las Vegas — During their inaugural season the Vegas Golden Knights have embraced first experiences. They won their first-ever regular season game against the Dallas Stars. They won their first-ever home-opener against the Arizona Coyotes. This season of firsts has exceeded nearly everyone’s expectations – 51 wins, 29 of those at home. And when it…
[ad_1] Madrid needed a stoppage time penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo to ensure progression after Juventus had battled back from a 3-0 first leg deficit. Los Blancos join Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Roma in the Champions League last four. Roma knocked out Barcelona on Tuesday night after overcoming a 4-1 loss at Camp Nou in the…
[ad_1] After suffering a big scare against Juventus, Real Madrid scored a penalty deep in stoppage time of the second half courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo which saw them book their place in the semi-finals with a 4-3 aggregate victory. Gianluigi Buffon was given his marching orders after using foul and abusive language while arguing with…
[ad_1] Ronaldo beat Buffon with a last-gasp penalty as Real Madrid survived a scare in the Champions League quarter-final. Having been 3-0 down from the first leg in Turin, Juventus battled back and at 3-0 on the night, looked to be taking the tie to extra-time. But there was late drama with referee Michael Oliver…
[ad_1] Kante has been a revelation since moving to the Premier League, helping Leicester City win the title in 2016. He repeated that feat with Chelsea in his first season in west London and has regularly shone this season despite Chelsea’s poor campaign. And Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte claim Ligue 1 leaders PSG are working…
[ad_1] Mourinho sent a scout to watch the Englishman in Swansea’s 1-1 draw with West Brom last weekend with positive reports returning to Old Trafford. The likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo have failed to live up to the standards expected and The Sun report Mawson could ease Mourinho’s worries. The 24-year-old…
[ad_1] Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves for his 11th career playoff shutout, Shea Theodore scored in the first period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on Wednesday night to win the franchise’s first playoff game. The expansion franchise will try to take a 2-0 lead in its first-round playoff series…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah has scored 29 goals in the Premier League so far this season and was on target yet again as Liverpool knocked Manchester City out of the Champions League. However, Fantasy Premier League managers are still shipping the Egyptian out of their teams ahead of the upcoming double game week. Liverpool have just…
[ad_1] Rousey had a huge plate of hot wings after she and former Olympian Kurt Angle beat Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The UFC legend however insists that the ritual will only be carried out after pay-per-views. She told ESPN: “The tradition continues. “But only after pay-per-views.…
[ad_1] After seeing Philippe Coutinho leave for Barcelona for £142million in January, Liverpool used some of the money on Virgil van Dijk, who they brought in from Southampton. There will still be money left over to fuel another spending spree, although it remains to be seen whether they will strengthen up top with Roberto Firmino,…
[ad_1] The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League board has voted unanimously to resume the league’s playoffs eight days after a devastating crash killed 16 people on a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos. The SJHL made the announcement Wednesday on social media, saying the championship series between the Estevan Bruins and the Nipawin Hawks will start Saturday…
[ad_1] The Brazilian was on the verge of moving to Spurs in 2013, completing a medical at the club, though Chelsea nabbed the attacker. Willian has starred for Chelsea since signing from Russian outfit Anahi Makhachkala and has two Premier League titles to his name. Indeed, since making the move to Stamford Bridge the Brazilian…
[ad_1] Funny how things work out sometimes in the sporting world. With all the young stars and proven veterans in the Winnipeg Jets lineup, it was unheralded defenceman Joe Morrow who delivered the franchise’s first playoff victory in its history with a late game-winning goal in the Jets’ 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their…
[ad_1] Juventus looked set to pull off an incredible comeback at the Bernabeu last night. After establishing a 3-0 lead, Juve stunned the home crowd. But after Gianluigi Buffon was sent off deep in stoppage time for dissent by Michael Oliver after a penalty was awarded for Medhi Benatia’s foul on Lucas Vazquez in the…
[ad_1] Jonathan Schoop drove in two runs, Kevin Gausman pitched six effective innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Limited to seven runs in their first five home games of the season, the Orioles got off to another slow start before finally getting their…
[ad_1] Wayne Ellington scored a career-high 32 points and set Miami’s single-season record for 3-pointers, helping the Heat wrap up the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Toronto Raptors 116-109 in overtime Wednesday night. Ellington finished with eight 3-pointers, giving him 227 for the season. He topped the mark set…
[ad_1] Canadian Haley Smith won bronze behind a pair of English riders in the women’s cross-country mountain biking event at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. Annie Last won in one hour 18.02 seconds, finishing 48 seconds ahead of teammate Evie Richards. Smith, a 23-year-old from Uxbridge, Ont., was 2:24 behind the winner. Emily Batty of…
[ad_1] Defenceman Joe Morrow scored at 12:47 of the third period to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday in Game 1 of their first-round NHL playoff series. It was the first post-season victory for the franchise dating all the way back to 1999 when the team was the Atlanta Thrashers.…
[ad_1] Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins sent a message in their playoff opener. The Penguins captain got his third career postseason hat trick, Evgeni Malkin added a highlight-reel goal and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions rolled over the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 on Wednesday night to take quick control of their first-round series. Crosby batted a shot…
[ad_1] Champions League holders Real Madrid are still on course to defend their crown with Cristiano Ronaldo in sensational form. But Liverpool are also looking for silverware this season and Mohamed Salah is being tipped to lead them to European glory. Liverpool overcame a shaky start against Manchester City at the Etihad to book their…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of broadcaster and Pete Sampras’ former coach Paul Annacone. Since 2004, the Grand Slams have been dominated by five players with Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka clinching 48 of them. Federer claimed the Australian Open in January, but since then, the ATP Tour has seen a re-emergence…
[ad_1] The shot-stopper received a 93rd-minute red card during Juventus’ Champions League exit against Real Madrid. Chasing a 3-0 first-leg deficit, the Serie A club stunned the Bernabeu as they pulled the aggregated score back to 3-3 thanks to a Mario Mandzukic brace and Blaise Matuidi strike. However, controversy struck in the dying seconds just…
[ad_1] Undertaker made a stunning return at WrestleMania 34 where he finally accepted Cena’s challenge and had an impromptu match. Taker destroyed the 16-time world champion in less than three minutes with just one Chokeslam and a Tombstone Piledriver. Austin explained that WWE never made the dream match official because it wanted to create a…
[ad_1] Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to the mark and delivered in style for his team after stunning last-minute scenes at the Bernabeu. The Portuguese hero scored a last-gasp penalty to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus in the Champions League quarter-finals. Ronaldo dispatched the spot-kick in style before wheeling away to…
[ad_1] The Spanish press highlighted the 19 times that Lionel Messi conceded possession on a miserable night for the Catalan giants as Roma pulled off one of the biggest shocks ever in European football. And if Arsenal’s stars were not already ruing their failure to build on their 4-1 half-time lead against CSKA in the…
[ad_1] ANFIELD BLITZKRIEG Leaving aside the unsettling effects of the unfortunate ‘welcome’ for the City coach which Jurgen Klopp admitted was “embarrassing” for the club, Liverpool’s approach in the early stages at Anfield set the tone. Haring out of the blocks with incredible pace and vigour, City were taken out of a comfort zone too…
[ad_1] Undertaker will return at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia on April 27 to take on Rusev in a Casket Match. The event takes place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The Bulgarian Brute is known for his witty comments and that, combined with his wrestling skills, has established him…
[ad_1] After losing the first leg 3-0, Juventus had to stage a stunning fight-back to have any hope of securing a place in the semi-finals. But two goals from Mario Mandzukic gave Juve a promising early lead as they attempted to void Real’s three-goal advantage. And staggeringly Blaise Matuidi wiped out Real’s lead with a…
[ad_1] It will be the first time that James has ever appeared in all 82 regular-season games. But NBA fans might not see ‘The King’ for too long in Cleveland. James has scored at least ten points in every game he has played since the Cavaliers’ victory over Milwaukee Bucks in January 2007. Cleveland coach…
[ad_1] GETTY What did Pep Guardiola do wrong against Liverpool? WRONG SELECTION It is always easy with hindsight, but Pep Guardiola’s selections for both legs has to come under scrutiny. In the first leg, he preferred to play an extra midfielder in Ilkay Gundogan and left Raheem Sterling on the bench, and Aymeric Laporte out…
[ad_1] Juventus made a dream start to the game as Mario Mandzukic headed home inside two minutes to pull a goal back from their 3-0 first-leg deficit. The Serie A outfit came close to making it two moments later but Gonzalo Higuain was denied by the legs of Keylor Navas. Isco, making a rare start…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of BT Sport pundit and former Real Madrid striker Michael Owen. Ronaldo scored the winner for Real in the Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash with Juventus tonight. After Real won the first leg 3-0, Juve pulled it back to 3-3 in dramatic fashion. But the hosts were rewarded with a…
[ad_1] The US Mens Clay Court Championship in Houston gets underway on Monday and you can follow all the live scores right here with Express Sport. John Isner is the top seed heading into Houston, otherwise known as the US Men’s Clay Court Championships. The tournament takes place on the baked earth of Texas, with…
[ad_1] Real Madrid suffered a real scare in Europe’s elite competition as they lost 3-1 to Juventus at the Bernabeu however they prevailed 4-3 on aggregate to book their place in the semi-finals. Ronaldo, who had a quiet game against the Serie A giants, scored a penalty in injury time to send Los Blancos through.…
[ad_1] Johnson is teeing-up in his home state of South Carolina for a first occasion in nine-years but with the host Harbor Town Golf Links officially the shortest on the PGA Tour. The course is barely just over 7,000 yards and indeed some 400 yards shorter than last week’s Masters venue at Augusta National and…
[ad_1] Europe’s elite competition produced a shock on Tuesday night when Roma overturned a three-goal deficit against Barcelona at the Stadio Olimpico. Juventus came very close to achieving the same feat at the Bernabeu as they won 3-1 on the night. However, Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a spot kick deep in stoppage time of the…
[ad_1] Dayna Brons, the lone woman aboard the Humboldt Broncos’ team bus when it collided with a transport truck on April 6, has died. Family and friends had been waiting anxiously, hoping the 25-year-old athletic trainer would pull through after she suffered serious head trauma, relative Dale Brons told The Canadian Press on Tuesday. At…
[ad_1] Juventus had performed an unbelievable comeback to tie the aggregate score at 3-3 before Lucas Vazquez was fouled in the penalty area in the dying seconds. Buffon was sent off in the aftermath for raging at referee Michael Oliver but Ronaldo was not impressed with the remonstrations. The Real Madrid forward duly stepped up…
[ad_1] They were fired within hours of each other by the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals. They’ve coached against each other in the American Hockey League and NHL. Now, Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice and Minnesota Wild coach Bruce Boudreau are engaged in another chess match as their teams face off against each other in the…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are through to the Champions League semi-finals after a stunning clash with Juventus at the Bernabeu. The visitors levelled the scores on aggregate after netting three times, but a last-gasp penalty gave Cristiano Ronaldo the chance to be the hero once again – and he took it. Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo converted an injury-time penalty to keep Juventus from pulling off another stunning comeback in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as Read Madrid advanced despite a 3-1 home loss on Wednesday. The goal was enough to clinch a 4-3 aggregate win for Madrid, as the two-time defending champion reached the semifinals for…
[ad_1] Real Madrid continue to be linked with Tottenham and Liverpool players Kane and Salah ahead of the summer transfer window. Los Blancos are primed to sign a striker after Karim Benzema was benched for tonight’s Champions League defeat to Juventus. And Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim Kane is the one club president Florentino Perez…
[ad_1] The Pittsburgh Penguins will be showing support for the Humboldt Broncos in the upcoming NHL playoffs. Dana Heinze, head equipment manager for the Penguins, tweeted on Wednesday that the team will wear decals on their helmets in honour of the Saskatchewan junior hockey team that was involved in a bus crash that killed 15 people and injured…
[ad_1] Real Madrid battled their way past Juventus and into the Champions League semi-finals for the third year in a row. They did, however, make life difficult by losing the match 3-1. Real Madrid went into tonight’s match 3-0 up from the first leg but Mario Manduzkic (2) and Blaise Matuidi hauled Juventus back into…
[ad_1] Toronto’s Frederik Andersen carried one of the heaviest workloads of any goaltender in the regular season. He still wants extra ice time to prepare for the Maple Leafs’ first-round playoff matchup with Boston. “I guess I’m a bit of a perfectionist, small things in details,” said Andersen, who will square off against Tuukka Rask…
[ad_1] Manchester United are set to overhaul their squad as Mourinho targets Premier League glory next season. The Red Devils signed three players last summer – Romelu Lukaku, Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic – but more is required if they are to challenge Manchester City for the crown next season. And the Manchester Evening News…
[ad_1] Winnipeg boasts a 3-1 season win record over Minnesota that the team looks to transition into postseason success. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Real Madrid hero Cristiano Ronaldo is infamous for seeming to prize one thing above all else – Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese hero has a string of iconic celebrations, magic moments and incredible records stockpiled throughout his career. Ronaldo is a cameraman’s dream, lapping up the limelight whenever possible, and Real Madrid vs Juventus has…
[ad_1] Liverpool lost Coutinho to Barcelona in January with the Brazilian moving to La Liga for a huge £142million. However, that decision looks to have backfired after the La Liga giants lost 3-0 to Roma in the Champions League last night. Coutinho watched on as Barcelona saw their European dreams dashed on a chastening night…
[ad_1] Bale has been linked with an exit from Real Madrid in recent months. Manchester United are the favourites with the bookies to sign Bale if he was to leave the Bernabeu. Ferdinand says the Wales star would be wanted by most managers in the world as long as he can stay fit. Bale has…
[ad_1] Liverpool ended Manchester City’s Champions League dream with a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium last night. Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino struck for the visitors a week after they had hammered City 3-0 at Anfield. Guardiola was sent to the stands during the Liverpool match after losing his cool at half-time, venting his…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of BT Sport pundit and former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand. Salah has had an astonishing debut campaign for Liverpool since joining from Roma last summer. The Egyptian has scored 39 goals in all competitions for the Reds and has led them to the Champions League semi-finals. But Ferdinand says…
[ad_1] Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed the commentary is seemingly behind the pictures being shown on screen. And this was made clear when Mario Mandzukic headed home for Juventus inside two minutes. The commentator appeared to confirm the striker had headed the ball into the back of the net before the picture had shown it happening.…
[ad_1] Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed the commentary is seemingly behind the pictures being shown on screen. And this was made clear when Mario Mandzukic headed home for Juventus inside two minutes. The commentator appeared to confirm the striker had headed the ball into the back of the net before the picture had shown it happening.…
[ad_1] That is according to former F1 driver Mark Blundell. Sebastian Vettel made it back-to-back victories on Sunday after beating Bottas and his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to the top step of the podium. However, Vettel came under intense pressure from Bottas in the closing stages of the race as he nursed his soft tyres…
[ad_1] Barcelona suffered a surprise defeat against Roma in the quarter-finals as they bowed out of Europe, despite taking a 4-1 first-leg advantage to Italy. The results shocked clubs all across the globe but the Catalan outfit have now added a further worry to their list. That is because they apparently believe Manchester United gave…
[ad_1] GETTY Real Madrid vs Juventus: Latest Champions League scores from the Bernabeu Juventus trail 12-times European champions Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League quarter-final second leg tie. The Serie A side need to produce a remarkable performance in tonight’s encounter after Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace and Marcelo’s late strike settled last week’s clash in…
[ad_1] Ronaldo will line up for Real Madrid tonight when they face Juventus in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The 33-year-old made the difference a week ago, bagging a brace in a 3-0 win with Marcelo also finding the net. Barcelona, meanwhile, are out after losing 3-0 to Roma at the Stadio…
[ad_1] The 25-year-old set a new personal best of 2.30m on his way to high jump bronze at the 2018 Commonwealth Games [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah has responded to the Premier League’s decision to award Harry Kane with a goal despite initially crediting Christian Eriksen with the final touch. The Egyptian striker is locked in battle with Tottenham star Kane over the Premier League Golden Boot, and despite having the advantage, he’s clearly keen to take home the…
[ad_1] There may be nothing natural about launching yourself several metres into the air on a fibreglass rod, but Canadian pole vault star Alysha Newman makes it look easy. The 23-year-old former gymnast from London, Ont., broke a meet record in her very first attempt at the sport at age 15, and since then has been climbing to unprecedented…
[ad_1] Juventus trail 12-times European champions Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League quarter-final second leg tie. The Serie A side need to produce a remarkable performance in tonight’s encounter after Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace and Marcelo’s late strike settled last week’s clash in Turin. Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in the Champions League and…
[ad_1] Scotland’s Bruce Mouat defeated Winnipeg skip Mike McEwen 6-3 in men’s round-robin play Wednesday morning at the Players’ Championship in Toronto. In women’s play, American Jamie Sinclair defeated Japan’s Satsuki Fujisawa 7-1, Edmonton’s Laura Crocker outscored South Korea’s EunJung Kim 10-8 and Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni edged Calgary’s Chelsea Carey 8-7. Three more draws were scheduled…
[ad_1] Salah took to social media this afternoon to apparently respond to the Premier League’s decision to award Kane Tottenham’s winning goal against Stoke at the weekend. The two strikers are locked in a fierce battle for the Golden Boot. Kane was able to appeal a decision during Spurs’ clash with Stoke after he claimed…
[ad_1] The pair of Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes continued their strong play, beating Mariota Angelopoulou and Manolina Konstantinou of Cyrpus in straight sets to move onto the women’s volleyball finals [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Tottenham lodged an appeal with the Premier League for Harry Kane to be awarded the winning goal against Stoke. Kane claimed the second goal in the 2-1 win at the Bet365 Stadium. However, the Premier League Goals Accreditation Panel gave it to midfielder Christian Eriksen. But today, the Premier League announced their appeal had…
[ad_1] After Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu stumbled in the synchro 3m springboard, the duo of Benfeito and McKay were able to right the ship, claiming silver in the 10m platform. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool sold Coutinho to Barcelona for a huge £142million in January, ending months of speculation over the player’s future. Yet they are coping just fine without the Brazil international and currently sit in the pot for Friday’s Champions League semi-final draw. Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, just under a week…
[ad_1] Canadian Django Lovett won a bronze in the Commonwealth Games high jump Wednesday in Australia. The 25-year-old from Surrey, B.C., recorded a personal best of 2.30 metres (up from 2.27) at Carrara Stadium. Australia’s Brandon Starc won gold at 2.32 metres and Jamaica’s Jamal Wilson took the silver at 2.30 by virtue of fewer…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Ronaldo will take to the pitch against Juventus tonight aiming to propel the La Liga giants to another Champions League semi-final. However, Barcelona will not be lying in wait in the next round after Messi toiled on a chastening night against Roma. The Serie A giants won 3-0 last night to…
[ad_1] Canadian boxer Marie-Jeanne Parent lost her semifinal Wednesday but will leave the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia with a bronze medal. And Canada will earn five more medals in the boxing ring, with only the colour to be decided. Parent lost a 4-1 decision to England’s Sandy Ryan in the 69-kilogram division. The…
[ad_1] Firmino has had his best goalscoring season in his career, scoring 24 goals for Liverpool. The Brazilian has helped his side to the Champions League semi-final, scoring in the 2-1 quarter-final second leg win over Manchester City. Liverpool legend Phil Thompson believes Firmino is underrated by fans, with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and previously…
[ad_1] Keita is set to join Liverpool from RB Leipzig in the summer. The Guinea international could eventually cost the Reds up to £66million, which would be their second-highest transfer fee ever paid. Thompson believes Keita will provide Liverpool with goals and assists from midfield. He also believes he has the right character to take…
[ad_1] Barcelona slumped to a shock Champions League exit last night as Roma stifled Messi to win 3-0 at the Stadio Olympico. The result has sent shockwaves across the world with the Catalan giants, who remain unbeaten in La Liga, now out of the running for Europe’s biggest prize. Messi struggled for Barcelona as Edin…
[ad_1] And the Argentina international maintained one of the worst goal droughts of his career as a result. Messi had little impact at the Stadio Olimpico as Roma fought back from a 3-1 first leg deficit to take their place in the semi-final with a 3-0 win. But the 30-year-old’s lack of influence in last-eight…
[ad_1] Dybala could leave Juventus this summer with Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool all in the mix for his signature. Jose Mourinho has already ruled out signing a forward at the end of the season following the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January. But BetStars have made Manchester United the favourites to land Dybala.…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool defender and coach Phil Thompson. Jurgen Klopp’s side have impressed many this season but Thompson still thinks they need more to win their first title since 1990. He says despite the £75million signing of Virgil van Dijk in January, Liverpool still need another…
[ad_1] Zinedine Zidane’s side won the first leg 3-0 away in Turin. But after watching Barcelona lose a three-goal lead last night they will be keen to avoid a similar embarrassment. Crucially though Real Madrid played the first leg and got three away goals, where Barcelona had conceded one in the first leg. They host…
[ad_1] There is a strong Premier League theme running through the latest FIFA 18 Team of the Week, with four top-flight stars named in the upcoming squad. Christian Eriksen was instrumental for Tottenham in their 2-1 win over Stoke, while Manchester United ace Paul Pogba sparked a thrilling turnaround against rivals City with two goals.…
[ad_1] Liverpool are down to the last four for the first time since 2008 after beating Premier League champions-elect Manchester City 5-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are favourites to win the competition but Barnes believes Roma, who knocked out Barcelona, are the team to avoid. “I always fancy Liverpool…
[ad_1] Joshua beat Joseph Parker last month, going 12 rounds for the first time in his professional career but winning a wide judges’ decision. The victory earned him Parker’s WBO world title which in addition to his WBA and IBF straps leaves him just one belt from heavyweight undisputed champion status. Deontay Wilder, the 40-0…
[ad_1] Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has already claimed he was offered the chance to sign Pogba in the January transfer window. And his agent Mino Raiola appears to have touted other clubs in Europe regarding their interest in the player. That is according to Sports Illustrated, who claim Real were offered the chance to sign the…
[ad_1] The duo of Sam Pedlow and Sam Schachter beat New Zealand brothers Sam and Ben O’Dea in straight sets, setting up a meeting with Australia in the beach volleyball finals [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Rashford has enjoyed a remarkable rise since emerging from the Manchester United academy in 2016 aged just 18. But his progress has dipped this season despite making 43 appearances. Rashford has started just five of United’s last 16 matches with the arrival of Alexis Sanchez having a detrimental effect on his playing time. United…
[ad_1] Canada’s men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams will go for gold at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. Melissa Humana-Paredes of Toronto and Sarah Pavan of Kitchener, Ont., downed Mariota Angelopoulou and Manolina Konstantinou of Cyprus 21-7, 21-12 in semifinal action Wednesday while Sam Pedlow of Barrie, Ont., and Sam Schachter of Richmond…
[ad_1] Aaron Ramsey has been spotted back in training ahead of Arsenal’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against CSKA Moscow. The Welsh midfielder scored twice in the first meeting but was left out of the squad against Southampton last weekend due to fitness issues. Arsene Wenger will be delighted to have his in-form ace back…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — There was little doubt the Canadian flag would be raised during the decathlon medal ceremony at Carrara Stadium on Tuesday. More surprising was the man for whom it was raised. Capitalizing on the stunning elimination of defending Commonwealth Games champion Damian Warner (the leader through seven of 10 events no-heighted in…
[ad_1] Real Madrid face Juve in the Champions League quarter-final second leg with a 3-0 lead. Barcelona were stunned by Roma last night after leading 4-1 and were dumped out on the away goal rule. But Owen thinks Real Madrid have enough in their locker to overcome the Italians and be the only Spanish side…
[ad_1] Federer, 36, has won 97 titles including 20 Grand Slams in his 20-year professional tennis career. The Swiss notched up his latest Slam at the Australian Open in January and will now sit out the clay-court season to concentrate on preparing for Wimbledon. It’s a tournament he has won eight times and Croft doesn’t…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad to secure their progress into the Champions League semi-finals. The Reds scored twice in the second half to reverse the tie after Gabriel Jesus’ early opener. And it appears as though the tensions in the stands spilled over after Mohamed Salah’s equaliser. A fan at the…
[ad_1] Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs — it’s worse than you ever imagined. You’ve long known getting your hands on playoff tickets requires a miracle — or a rich uncle, tens of thousands of dollars for season tickets, or a boss willing to share corporate seats. But now we know exactly how tough it…
[ad_1] Barcelona were dumped out of the Champions League after a 3-0 defeat in Rome. The Nou Camp giants had taken a 4-1 first-leg lead to the Italian capital but were stung by goals from Edin Dzeko, Daniele de Rossi and Kostas Manolas. Barcelona were two down at the break and still in a position…
[ad_1] Lisa Thomaidis, coach of Canada’s women’s basketball team, remembers Kia Nurse’s first training camp with the senior team. It was 2013 and the burgeoning guard was a 17-year-old still in high school. But Thomaidis and her staff already had Nurse on their radar. The camp was conveniently located in Nurse’s hometown of Hamilton and Thomaidis thought it would be a good…
[ad_1] Liverpool are in the semi-finals of the competition after overcoming Manchester City 5-1 on aggregate. Coutinho left Anfield in January for Barcelona in a club-record £146m deal. But in the first half of the season, the Brazilian played a prominent role in Liverpool’s Champions League campaign. Coutinho played five times for Liverpool in Champions…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — In a city where musicians, magicians and comedians reign supreme, hockey players have become the star attraction on the Strip in Las Vegas. Sin City is now hockey town. In the expansion team’s opening act, the Vegas Golden Knights have been nothing short of remarkable. A 51-win season and Pacific Division…
[ad_1] Coutinho, who left Liverpool for Barcelona in a £142million deal in January, watched on from the sidelines as his new team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Roma in the second leg of their quarter-final tie while his former side progressed to the last four. The Boring James Milner account on Twitter was quick to…
[ad_1] The NHL playoffs begin Wednesday and to get you ready for the action we’ve brought in CBC hockey experts Rob Pizzo and Tim Wharnsby. They’ll break down each series, who to watch, and of course will provide their own predictions. And you can be part of it as they will take your questions live. Tune in Wednesday, April…
[ad_1] Manchester United stars have been spotted arriving for training following their thrilling 3-2 win over Manchester City last weekend. The Red Devils players were given two days off after their comeback, but Paul Pogba and co are now at Carrington preparing for their next Premier League clash against West Bromwich Albion. Manchester United manager…
[ad_1] Around 300 season ticket holders crowded into the Alumni Lounge at the Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday night, hoping for answers from team owner Eugene Melnyk after a rough season. The town hall, which also included general manager Pierre Dorion, was one of two scheduled to be held April 10 and 11 after mounting criticism…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat Manchester City 5-1 on aggregate to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals. They were joined last night by Roma, who beat Barcelona on away goals. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are expected to make up the last-four, should they come through ties against Juventus and Sevilla respectively. And Van Gaal…
[ad_1] Egypt international Salah scored his 40th goal for club and country in Liverpool’s Champions League win over Manchester City on Tuesday. The 25-year-old, a £36.9m arrival from Roma last summer, has lit up the Premier League in his first season with Liverpool. City’s Kevin De Bruyne appears to be Salah’s main rival for the…
[ad_1] Barcelona were expected to book a spot in the last four after securing a 4-1 win against Roma in the first leg of their quarter-final tie at the Nou Camp last week. But they were dumped out of the competition on away goals after the Serie A giants mounted a stunning comeback at the…
[ad_1] Red Bull currently use Renault engines and enjoyed plenty of success with the French supplier last season. But 2018 has already exposed a speed difference between the Red Bulls and their rivals, Mercedes and Ferrari. McLaren, who ditched Honda for Renault during the winter, are already making gains with their new engine. But Red…
[ad_1] Liverpool stormed into the last four of the Champions League with a stunning 5-1 aggregate victory over Manchester City. They led 3-0 from the first leg and managed to win 2-1 at the Etihad after weathering the storm in the first half. Gabriel Jesus scored inside two minutes and City looked to have Liverpool…
[ad_1] Undertaker has been linked with a big return at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah for weeks. And WWE confirmed that Taker will face Rusev in a Casket Match almost three weeks after destroying John Cena at WrestleMania 34. WWE announced: “Following his triumphant return at WrestleMania, The Undertaker will take on…
[ad_1] Since his arrival in January, Aubameyang has started every Premier League game and scored six goals in his first seven games for the club. Lacazette began the season as Arsenal’s first choice striker but Aubameyang’s arrival and knee surgery saw him lose his place. Both players are now fit but Wenger is yet to…
[ad_1] Barcelona exited the Champions League at the quarter-final stage for the third season in a row and their humiliation at the hands of Roma last night has Valverde considering his future. He is under contract until 2020 but a number of factors will determine his future, according to Spanish publication El Gol Digital. It…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-1 on Tuesday night to progress to the Champions League semi-finals. It was their third victory over City this season, having lost 5-0 to Per Guardiola’s side back towards the start of the season. Liverpool sit third in the Premier League, 17 points behind leaders City. And, even though they…
[ad_1] Hamilton started the Bahrain Grand Prix ninth after a five-place grid penalty due to a gearbox change but he and team-mate Valtteri Bottas had already been outpaced by Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen. And while the Brit fought his way up to third, neither he or Bottas could catch Vettel who extended his early lead…
[ad_1] Salah levelled the match on the night and all but killed any chance Manchester City had of recovering. Gabriel Jesus had put City ahead inside two minutes before Leroy Sane had an effort incorrectly ruled out. And Salah then scored a crucial away goal for Liverpool after 56 minutes meaning City then had to…
[ad_1] Joshua beat Joseph Parker on points last month to add the WBO title to his WBA and IBF straps, leaving him just one belt short of heavyweight division domination. WBC king Wilder stands between him and undisputed status and talks are already underway to get the two men together in the ring. But the…
[ad_1] After winning the first leg 4-1, Barcelona were heavy favourites to progress to the semi-finals ahead of the second leg. But an early goal from Edin Dzeko gave the Italian side hope then Daniele De Rossi scored with a penalty in the 58th minute. And with eight minutes to go Konstantinos Manolas sealed a…
[ad_1] On Monday night, it was reported that the pair, who took part in a multi-million-pound boxing match last August, would face one another in a mixed martial arts bout. The editor in chief of The Sports Journal in Dubai Omar Al Raisi, tweeted that McGregor vs Mayweather 2 would take place inside the Octagon…
[ad_1] Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory at the Etihad after weathering the Manchester City storm to progress to the last four the Champions League. Gabriel Jesus scored within two minutes but City were unable to get on the scoresheet again after Leroy Sane’s effort was incorrectly ruled out. And Thompson, whose reaction on Sky Sports…
[ad_1] VAR is not used in the Champions League. And it meant officials wrongly ruled out a goal from Leroy Sane when an offside decision was incorrectly called. The Premier League has used VAR since the start of this season and, bar a handful of controversies, the technology has proved a relative success. FIFA will…
[ad_1] Coutinho played five times for Liverpool in Champions League group stages and scored five goals for the Reds. In the final group game, Coutinho scored his first hat-trick for Liverpool as they beat Spartak Moscow 7-0. But in January, Coutinho left Anfield and joined Barcelona for a club-record fee of £146m. Because of his…
[ad_1] Liverpool booked their spot in the last four of the competition for the 10th time in the club’s history thanks to a 5-1 aggregate victory against Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp’s side – leading 3-0 from the first leg – fell behind to an early Gabriel Jesus goal before Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino struck…
[ad_1] Liverpool booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 away win at Manchester City last night, added to a 3-0 home leg victory last week. And that 5-1 aggregate win puts them just 180 minutes away from a first final since 2007 – although they must first take on either Roma or the…
[ad_1] That’s the shock opinion of Reds legend Graeme Souness. The former Liverpool midfielder and manager’s bold judgement comes following their 5-1 thrashing of Premier League rivals Manchester City across two legs of the Champions League quarter-final. Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino’s second-half finishes cancelled out an early Gabriel Jesus goal as Jurgen Klopp’s men…
[ad_1] That is the view of former England star Chris Waddle, who reckons Liverpool can take down Real in the Champions League final in Kiev. Liverpool and Roma booked their place in the semi-finals on Tuesday night, with Real and Bayern Munich tipped to progress tonight. And Waddle was warned Liverpool will fare much better…
[ad_1] The British heavyweight star went head-to-head with the New Zealander in a huge unification fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium earlier this month with his WBA (Super) and IBO titles on the line and Parker’s WBO gold up for grabs. The 28-year-old won via unanimous decision after a tactical 12-round duel in which he stuck…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest gossip and speculation Wednesday April 11 Roma chief denies Liverpool move 07.30: Roma chief James Pallotta insists Alisson will stay with the club despite interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid. The Brazil star has been excellent for Roma this season. He kept a clean sheet last night…
[ad_1] That’s the word of warning from journalist and Serie A specialist James Horncastle. The Reds booked their place in the last four of the top-tier European competition by beating Premier League leaders Manchester City 5-1 over two legs. And on the same night, Roma became just the third team in Champions League history to…
[ad_1] Salah, who joined Liverpool last summer from Roma, has been sensational in his debut campaign for the Reds. 39 goals in all competitions means he is second to just Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of top scorer in Europe’s top five leagues. The Egyptian hitman provided another telling contribution as he scored in Liverpool’s 2-1…
[ad_1] That’s according to John Barnes who saw Roma overturn a 4-1 deficit to go through to the last four on away goals. Goals from Edin Dzeko, Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas secured a 3-0 win for the Serie A side to send Barca tumbling out of the competition. It means the La Liga…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit Ian Wright. Rashford is believed to be increasingly unhappy about his lack of regular game time at Old Trafford. After Alexis Sanchez joined in January from Arsenal, the England international has fallen down the pecking order. The 20-year-old has failed to start a game since the…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Madrid defender Raphael Varane who helped keep Juventus at bay in Turin with Los Blancos bringing a 3-0 advantage back to Spain. That was largely down to Cristiano Ronaldo’s super brace which makes Madrid favourites going into the return leg at the Bernabeu tonight (7.45pm). Higuain used to play for Real…
[ad_1] Buffon and Juventus are gearing up for their Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu tonight (7.45pm). Trailing 3-0 from the first leg, the odds are stacked against Juve reaching the semi-finals. Buffon, a three-times losing finalist, has seen Europe’s elite competition elude him over the years. The 40-year-old, who could…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Chris Waddle. Jurgen Klopp’s men progressed to the final four of Europe’s elite competition after beating City home and away, securing a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium last night. Despite Gabriel Jesus scoring for City inside just two minutes, Liverpool staved off City’s comeback attempt and scored twice in…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League managers can see the finish line, with the smallest slip-ups and masterstrokes set to be decisive at the end of the season. Mohamed Salah’s injury has thrown a spanner in the works for those expecting to cruise through the final stretch – but he has been given a price drop in…
[ad_1] Disaster struck Canadian divers Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu in the three-metre synchronized springboard final at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. First after three dives, the Canadians plummeted after a disastrous fourth dive and finished fifth. They had won silver in the same event at the 2017 FINA World Championships last summer in Budapest.…
[ad_1] Madrid are reportedly in the market for a new keeper with Manchester United star David De Gea top of the list. Brazilian ace Alisson is also a potential target for Los Blancos and with Madrid on the hunt for a new shot-stopper, it paves the way for Navas to depart. And Don Balon is…
[ad_1] Richarlison had a stunning start to his Hornets career, scoring five times in his first 12 games. However he hasn’t found the net since November and Watford are worried the Brazilian is needing a rest. The 20-year-old moved to Vicarage Road from Brazilian side Fluminense and has been playing for 12 months straight. But…
[ad_1] Salah was supposedly a doubt for the second leg of Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final clash against City after limping out of the first leg with a groin problem. However, after shaking it off, he was deemed fit to start. Liverpool added to City’s woes by beating them 2-1 last night at the Etihad. Salah…
[ad_1] Canadian Jonathan Osorio scored early and Toronto FC held on for a 1-1 draw with Club America on Tuesday night to advance to the CONCACAF Champions League final. Toronto FC won the two-leg semifinal by an aggregate score after a 3-1 win at BMO Field last week. It’s TFC’s first-ever appearance in a Champions…
[ad_1] Barcelona had one foot in the semi-finals after winning the first leg 4-1. However, the Catalan giants capitulated as they lost 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico as Roma completed one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the competition. In fact, Roma became just the third team ever in the Champions League to…
[ad_1] The Frenchman was handed a new deal last summer following months of transfer speculation. However that talk has returned with Manchester United reportedly keen to bring Griezmann to Old Trafford. But now The Mirror report that Atletico are willing to offer Griezmann a huge £300,000-a-week new contract. That puts a huge dent in United’s…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former England international Owen Hargreaves, who saw Ronaldo score a stunning brace in last week’s Champions League tie over Juventus. Real Madrid won 3-0 in Turin and take that lead to the Bernabeu for tonight’s quarter-final second leg (7.45pm). Ronaldo has scored in all nine of Madrid’s Champions League matches…
[ad_1] Martial has slipped down the pecking order at Manchester United since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in January. With just two starts in the past two months, the Frenchman’s lack of game time will be a concern especially with a World Cup in Russia on the horizon. Reports emerged yesterday indicating Martial…
[ad_1] According to Give Me Sport, rumours suggest that Reigns will finally overcome Lesnar in their upcoming Steel Cage Match on April 27 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Many expected The Big Dog to dethrone The Beast at WrestleMania as that seemed to be the direction the company was heading to…
[ad_1] The Brit, 21-0, is looking to become the first undisputed king of the heavyweight division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 by claiming the fourth and final belt with the WBC strap currently occupied by American Wilder. Joshua claimed his third belt from Joseph Parker in Cardiff earlier this month, lasting all 12 rounds for the first…
[ad_1] Lesnar successfully defended the Universal title against Roman Reigns at the main event but then had a heated clash with the WWE Chairman backstage. According to Ringside News, McMahon was furious with The Beast making Reigns’ head bleed with a series of elbows. It used to be very common for WWE superstars to bleed…
[ad_1] Malignaggi, a former world champion-turned-commentator and boxing analyst, revealed what it was like working on the broadcasting team at Wembley Stadium for what was then considered the biggest fight of Joshua’s career last year. “To this day, it’s going to be hard for me to be part of any type of event that will…
[ad_1] Aaron Sanchez lost his no-hit bid when Baltimore’s Tim Beckham led off the eighth inning with a sharp grounder through the legs of third baseman Josh Donaldson, and Curtis Granderson hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth to carry the Toronto Blue Jays over the Orioles 2-1 on Tuesday night. Seeking to throw the…
[ad_1] Rugby Canada is facing criticism for raising registration fees and proposing to use the proceeds solely to fund the men’s national team. Last weekend, the sport’s national governing body announced the fee increase in a news release, stating the entirety of the funds — around $450,000 — would be used to help the men’s national rugby 15s team attempt…
[ad_1] According to Rajah, Rousey will take on Charlotte Flair and the two athletes will close the Show of Shows. That would be the first time ever a women’s match main-events WrestleMania. Rousey impressed on her WWE debut match when she teamed up with former Olympian Kurt Angle and beat Triple H as well as…
[ad_1] Bryan resigned as GM following his WrestleMania 34 return that saw him teaming up with on-screen Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon and beating Kevin Owens as well as Sami Zayn. The four-time world champion shocked the world before WrestleMania when he was medically cleared to return to in-ring competition after a two-year retirement. Paige announced…
[ad_1] That’s the view of another UFC star Max Holloway, who believes Conor McGregor was just looking at scaring Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor attacked a bus that was carrying Nurmagomedov and other fighters away from last week’s UFC 223 media event. Windows were smashed as McGregor appeared to launch a dolly at the vehicle with Notorious…
[ad_1] Wilder has been calling out Joshua, who added the WBO strap to his IBF, WBA and IBO titles last month with an unanimous points win over Joshua Parker in Cardiff, and he is desperate to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. A huge clash is expected to take place later this year, although both parties…
[ad_1] Cena had been calling out Undertaker for over four weeks with some scathing promos and edgy social media posts. The Champ called Taker a “self-centred, conceded egomaniac” and a coward for snubbing his challenge. But The Deadman finally confronted Cena and had a short impromptu match with the 16-time world champion at WrestleMania. The…
[ad_1] Jericho was linked with a huge comeback at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. And WWE confirmed that the first ever Undisputed Champion will battle in the first ever 50-Man Royal Rumble match. The four-time world champion hasn’t been seen in Vince McMahon’s promotion since January where he returned for RAW 25.…
[ad_1] Toni Duggan’s 20th international goal sent England Women to the top of their World Cup qualifying group with a 2-0 win in Bosnia. Barcelona forward Duggan prodded home Melissa Lawley’s cross as England shrugged off Alex Greenwood’s red card to prevail in Zenica. Jodie Taylor’s added-time penalty wrapped up a comfortable, albeit often frustrating,…
[ad_1] McGregor, 29, and his friends stormed the event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York looking for the newly-crowned lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who a few days earlier had been involved in an altercation with the Irishman’s team-mate Artem Lobov. ‘The Notorious’ and his crew discovered that Nurmagomedov was on a bus about…
[ad_1] The Reds secured their place in the final four with a comfortable 5-1 aggregate victory over the Premier League champions elect. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino were enough to send Liverpool through. Shot-stopper Loris Karius will have expected a busy night at the Etihad Stadium. But City failed to add to their…
[ad_1] Liverpool held a 3-0 advantage from the first leg at Anfield and after going behind to a second minute strike from Gabriel Jesus, it seemed Pep Guardiola’s men could pull off mission impossible. But the Reds hit back and after Mohamed Salah delicately clipped the ball in for the equaliser eight minutes after the…
[ad_1] Liverpool dashed Manchester City’s hopes of Champions League dream by winning 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. City took the lead early on through Gabriel Jesus but Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino then hit back. Pep Guardiola was sent to the stands at half time after storming onto the pitch and venting at the officials.…
[ad_1] While the Gold Coast is famous for its sunshine, it was the sportsmanship of a trio of Australian athletes that shone brightest at the Commonwealth Games this week. After a gruelling 10,000-metre race on Monday, Uganda’s Stella Chesang came away with a clear-cut gold. As athletes started filing out of the stadium, three Australian runners…
[ad_1] Manchester City crashed out of the competition after a 2-1 defeat in the second leg at the Etihad. After taking the lead through a second minute goal by Gabriel Jesus, Liverpool recovered before winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. Guardiola lost his temper after remonstrating with the fourth official…
[ad_1] Roma pulled off a stunning Champions League comeback by knocking Barcelona out with a remarkable 3-0 win in their quarter-final second leg. The Italian side overcame a 4-1 deficit from the first leg to reach the semi-finals on away goals. Roma forward Edin Dzeko opened the scoring after just six minutes when he beat…
[ad_1] The Tractor Boys have been struggling of late, and their long-term boss admitted he was planning to leave at the end of the season. However, speaking after Ipswich’s 2-2 draw with Millwall last Monday, McCarthy admitted he was regretting his decision to remain until the campaign comes to an end. And the former Republic…
[ad_1] There are still 63 entries remaining in the demanding steeplechase race on Saturday which will see 40 runners and riders battle 30 fences over a four-mile stretch. This year’s favourite in the Grand National is Total Recall with odds of 10/1. But with the final furlong comes the glitz and the glamour on Ladies…
[ad_1] Barcelona have been dumped out of the Champions League after a shocking 3-0 defeat at the hands of Roma – and Lionel Messi certainly wasn’t happy about it. The Argentine hero failed to make an impact on the game as Barcelona threw away their 4-1 aggregate lead from the first leg. Messi left the…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays have placed first baseman Kendrys Morales on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. The injury occurred while Morales was running out a single in the second inning of Monday night’s game against the Orioles. Morales remained on first base after being examined, but was replaced by a…
[ad_1] Liverpool took a 3-0 lead to the Etihad Stadium but they had their nerves tested to the maximum early on when Gabriel Jesus netted after just 123 seconds. Pep Guardiola was sent off at half-time for remonstrating with the referee after Leroy Sane incorrectly had a goal disallowed for offside. Mohamed Salah and Roberto…
[ad_1] Will the Pittsburgh Penguins create a dynasty with a third straight Stanley Cup, or will Winnipeg or Toronto break Canada’s 25-year championship drought? Can Nashville get the job done after losing in last year’s final, or will the expansion Golden Knights parade the Cup down the Las Vegas strip? Here are a few of…
[ad_1] Barcelona were dumped out of the Champions League on a chastening night in Rome, with Roma winning 3-0. The Serie A giants went into the match needing a miracle but goals from Edin Dzeko, Daniele de Rossi and Kostas Manolas made it a night to remember. Lionel Messi was dire for Barcelona with the…
[ad_1] Roma pulled off an extraordinary comeback with a 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semifinals after overturning a three-goal deficit from the first leg. The Giallorossi advanced on away goals despite losing 4-1 in the first leg of the quarter-finals. Centre back Kostas Manolas scored the decisive goal with…
[ad_1] Liverpool sealed their place in the Champions League semi-finals thanks to a 2-1 (5-1 agg) victory over City at the Etihad. Having lost the first leg 3-0 at Anfield, Manchester City had a hill to climb. Gabriel Jesus gave City some hope after firing his side in front with the first two minutes but…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is on the lookout for fresh talents with new defenders and a new-look midfield said to be on his agenda. Phil Jones, Matteo Darmian and Chris Smalling face uncertain futures across the backline, while Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata could depart with the retiring Michael Carrick. And it seems Napoli full-back Faouzi…
[ad_1] Salah scored the goal which all-but secured Liverpool’s place in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Liverpool headed to the Etihad Stadium with a 3-0 advantage but their nerve was tested to the maximum when Gabriel Jesus netted after just 123 seconds. The fiesty encounter had yellow cards aplenty and City boss Pep Guardiola…
[ad_1] Reed won his first major championship at the weekend as he claimed the Green Jacket by finishing the Masters 15-under par. Meanwhile, Woods had a mixed tournament as he struggled to shoot below par until the final round on Sunday. The American has only returned from surgery on his lower-back injury this year but…
[ad_1] Liverpool took a 3-0 first-leg advantage to the Etihad Stadium but they were up against a forward-heavy City team. The Blues took just 123 seconds to pull a goal back as Gabriel Jesus converted Raheem Sterling’s low cross to give Pep Guardiola’s side hope of a comeback. The opening exchanges were heating as six…
[ad_1] Woods was competing at Augusta for the first time since 2015 and he played a major part in the TV viewing figures peaking at their highest point for five years. TV networks had seen viewers dwindle over the last couple of years as Tiger Mania cooled while the American recovered from lower-back surgery. But…
[ad_1] Neymar is already being linked with a move away from PSG despite only joining from Barcelona back during the summer transfer window. Manchester United are understood to be mulling over a swoop while Real Madrid are also in the mix for the player’s signature. PSG are primed to replace Unai Emery in the summer,…
[ad_1] In a sport where toughness is valued and one’s emotions are best kept hidden, there is often unease in the hockey world when confronting tragedy and loss. But in the wake of last week’s horrific bus crash that killed 15 members and staff of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team, grieving has been raw…
[ad_1] Manchester City currently lead Liverpool 1-0 courtesy of Gabriel Jesus’ early goal. But they will have to salvage their Champions League tie without Pep Guardiola after the Spaniard was sent to the stands. Liverpool have been on the back foot against City so far and, arguably, have benefitted from several refereeing decisions. They were…
[ad_1] Seen Steven Stamkos? Is he healthy? The Eastern Conference No. 1 seed Tampa Bay Lightning sure hope so after Stamkos missed four of the last seven regular-season games with a nagging lower-body injury. After a torn meniscus in his right knee cost Stamkos several months and likely Tampa Bay a playoff spot last season,…
[ad_1] Having beaten City 3-0 in their home quarter-final leg at Anfield last week, Liverpool headed to the Eithad with a comfortable advantage. However, it took just two minutes for Pep Guardiola’s side to break Liverpool down and pull a goal back. After getting a slight nudge from Raheem Sterling, Van Dijk looked to win…
[ad_1] In one sense, it has been a turbulent year for The King. He has been forced to deal with roster changes, the absence of his coach, injury to his team-mates and the emergence of serious contenders for the Eastern Conference title in the shape of Boston, Philadelphia and Toronto. But one thing that has…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Rashford has endured a difficult season, made worse by Alexis Sanchez’s arrival. The England international has potential in abundance but Mourinho still seems unsure over his best position. And Spanish outlet Don Balon boldly say the 20-year-old will be offered to Real Madrid at the end of the campaign. Mourinho has…
[ad_1] Tim Hortons has apologized for a “misunderstanding” after a Halifax-area franchisee reportedly sold doughnuts in the Humboldt Broncos’ colours without intending to donate the proceeds to the team. The company said it has since launched a national fundraising campaign to support the junior hockey team that was involved in a horrific collision that left…
[ad_1] The Chelsea forward has been heavily linked with a return to the Spanish outfit in recent days. The speculation comes as Morata continues to re-find his form from earlier in the season. Chelsea have struggled of late, and the striker has only found the net twice in his last 16 outings in all competitions.…
[ad_1] Laporte starts for Manchester City against Liverpool in a new-look formation from manager Pep Guardiola. The Frenchman will seemingly line up in a back three alongside Nicholas Otamendi and Kyle Walker. City are looking to overturn a three-goal deficit after the 3-0 loss at Anfield last Wednesday. Lampard is confused at the team Guardiola…
[ad_1] Philippe Coutinho, Andres Iniesta, Ivan Rakitic, Paulinho and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are some of the biggest names in football. However, with the help of a hypnotist, some Barcelona super-fans failed to recognise their idols. Hypnotist Jeff Toussaint was invited by Betfair and was tasked with making the fans believe an impostor was their football…
[ad_1] REUTERS Manchester City vs Liverpool: Latest Champions League scores from the Etihad Stadium Liverpool and Manchester City go head-to-head for a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League. City may boast home advantage but it is the Reds who go in as favourites to progress thanks to their 3-0 win in the first…
[ad_1] Liverpool lead the tie 3-0 going into the match at the Etihad. Gerrard says Jurgen Klopp’s side have to be wary of the attacking prowess of Manchester City. But the former Reds and England captain reckons Liverpool will have just enough to get through. “I think I’m confident in terms of Liverpool progressing,” he…
[ad_1] Roma and Barcelona go head-to-head at the Stadio Olimpico for a place in Friday’s Champions League semi-final draw. Edin Dzeko’s late away goal in a 4-1 first-leg defeat at the Nou Camp could prove key as the Serie A club vie to reach the final four at the expense of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez…
[ad_1] Speaking before tonight’s game against Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp issued a warning to his Liverpool side. “I saw the game of City vs United at the weekend. It was one of the best first halves I ever saw. It was like a thunderstorm,” the Liverpool boss said. FOLLOW MANCHESTER CITY vs LIVERPOOL LIVE! “Then,…
[ad_1] Canada’s Dylan Moscovitch retired from competitive pairs figure skating Tuesday, ending a decade-long career that included six appearances at the world championships and a silver medal in the team event at the 2014 Winter Olympics. “Skating was my first love and forever my passion,” Moscovitch said in a Skate Canada release. “Representing Canada on…
[ad_1] Real Madrid reportedly want Liverpool star Salah to spearhead an exciting new era at the Bernabeu. Despite Ronaldo showing no signs of slowing up, Los Blancos are primed to overhaul their attack as they aim to regain the La Liga title that Barcelona will inevitably scoop this year. And Spanish website Don Balon claim…
[ad_1] Philipp Grubauer will start Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the Washington Capitals over Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Braden Holtby. Grubauer started 10 of the final 16 games of the regular season since Holtby was given time off to reset himself, going 7-3-0 with a 2.32 goals-against average and .925 save percentage to…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Manchester City go head-to-head for a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League. City may boast home advantage but it is the Reds who go in as favourites to progress thanks to their 3-0 win in the first leg. After a dominant season Pep Guardiola’s side have stumbled twice in a…
[ad_1] Ottawa businessman Jeff Hunt, one of the key figures in revitalizing Lansdowne Park and bringing the CFL back to Ottawa, will step aside as Redblacks president at the end of the year. In a news release, Hunt is quoted saying he trusts other members of the organization to handle day-to-day operations of the business, including…
[ad_1] That is according to former Manchester City defender and Sky Sports pundit Joleon Lescott. Liverpool go into tonight’s match at the Etihad 3-0 up after the first leg at Anfield. They are heavy favourites to get the job done and go through to the semi finals. But Lescott believes City boss Pep Guardiola will…
[ad_1] High performance director John Atkinson passes on the thoughts and prayers of the Swimming Canada athletes to everybody involved in the Humboldt Broncos tragedy [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Emirates Tuesday April 10 Ousmane Dembele deal Arsenal are reportedly tempting Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele into a stunning summer transfer. Barcelona are keen on Antoine Griezmann ahead of the summer and the arrival of another forward may force Dembele out. And Spanish website Don Balon…
[ad_1] Ruck’s silver in the 4x100m medley relay was her 8th medal of the Games, tying the all-time single Commonwealth record. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Tuesday April 10 Martial suitors Bookies are offering odds for Manchester United star Anthony Martial to leave for Chelsea or Arsenal this summer. Martial reportedly wants to leave Manchester United having grown tired with life at Old Trafford. And the bookies think Chelsea…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — When Taylor Ruck wants to reminisce about the 2018 Commonwealth Games, it won’t be hard to do. The 17-year-old Canadian swimmer will have a shiny souvenir from each of the eight events she entered at the Gold Coast Aquatics Centre, and will also have her name in the Commonwealth Games record…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid forward scored two in the first leg tie in Turin, meaning Los Blancos have one foot in the Champions League semi-final. His second was a spectacular bicycle kick, which many are calling the greatest goal to ever be scored in the European competition. Ronaldo received a standing ovation from the home…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Tuesday April 10 Martial bombshell Anthony Martial has turned down a five-year contract offer from Manchester United and wants to leave in the summer. Martial will have a year left on his current deal in the summer and talks with Manchester United have…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former Liverpool midfielder turned pundit Danny Murphy. The Reds go into tonight’s match with a 3-0 lead after a stunning performance at Anfield last Wednesday. City looked to bounce back on Saturday and secure the Premier League title by beating rivals Manchester United at the Etihad. They had the…
[ad_1] Real Madrid’s interest in Chelsea forward Hazard is growing ahead of the summer transfer window. The Belgium international looks primed to leave Stamford Bridge having grown tired with life in west London. Real Madrid want him to be their big-money buy of the summer as they aim to reel Barcelona in next term. But…
[ad_1] The youngster has recently been linked with a sensational move away from Manchester United after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford. Ronaldo, on the other hand, is still loving life in the Spanish capital after a tricky start to the 2017/18 campaign. But the Real Madrid attacker clearly still keeps in touch…
[ad_1] That is according to former Liverpool and Norway left-back John Arne Riise. Jurgen Klopp’s side take a 3-0 lead into the match after the impressive first-leg win at Anfield last Wednesday. Riise admits he was surprised at the comfortable nature of Liverpool’s win and expected more from Manchester City. “I expected the high intensity…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Dembele from Borussia Dortmund for £120million last summer, with the player joining as a replacement for Neymar. However, it has been a tricky first season for the France international, with injuries preventing him from shining at the Nou Camp. Barcelona are keen on Antoine Griezmann ahead of the summer and the arrival…
[ad_1] Warner withdrew from the competition after unexpectedly failing to record a height in the pole vault event of the men’s decathlon [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Manchester United defender turned pundit Danny Higginbotham. Marcus Rashford is reportedly not happy at his lack of starts of late under Jose Mourinho. Since scoring twice in the 2-1 win over Liverpool last month, the England international has started just once in four United matches. But Higginbotham believes…
[ad_1] Liverpool take a 3-0 lead to the Etihad following their impressive win at Anfield last Wednesday. Kewell was part of the Reds team who came from three goals down to beat AC Milan in the 2005 final, so he knows a lot about big comebacks on the European stage. The Crawley manager is not…
[ad_1] The La Liga leaders beat the Italians 4-1 at home and will expect to complete the job tonight. They visit the Stadio Olimpico in full spirit after a big win on Saturday. They beat Leganes 3-1 with another Lionel Messi hat-trick. When is Roma vs Barcelona? Roma host Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final…
[ad_1] The American team are looking for potential replacements in case Romain Grosjean heads to Ferrari to take Kimi Raikkonen’s seat next season. Alonso could leave McLaren at the end of the season and Spanish publication Diario Gol, who are renowned for making outlanding claims, suggest that Haas have already made a tentative approach for his services.…
[ad_1] Martial will have a year left on his current deal in the summer and talks with Manchester United have not resulted in an extension. And French outlet RMC Sport say the 22-year-old has declined United’s five deal offer because he wants to leave Old Trafford. It is claimed Juventus, Tottenham and Atletico Madrid are…
[ad_1] Canada’s men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams both advanced to the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games. Sam Pedlow and Sam Schachter won 2-0 over a pair from Cyprus, while Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan beat Scotland in straight sets. Pedlow and Schachter defeated Dimitris Apostolou and Georgios Chrysostomou 21-17, 21-15 and will face New Zealand brothers Ben and Sam O’Dea in Wednesday’s…
[ad_1] FIFA Ultimate Team gamers are eagerly anticipating the latest Team of the Week release, but who is expected to be handed a stats boost? Paul Pogba was on target twice as Manchester United came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad. The French midfielder is almost certainly set for an in-form…
[ad_1] Canadian teenage swimmer Taylor Ruck matched the record for most medals won at a single Commonwealth Games by any athlete when she reached the podium for the eighth time in Australia on Tuesday. The record-tying medal came in the women’s 4×100 medley relay. Ruck, 17, anchored teammates Kylie Masse, Kierra Smith and Penny Oleksiak to the…
[ad_1] Bale’s career at Real Madrid is in doubt after a difficult season which has seen him lose his place in the team. It has also been one of his lowest scoring seasons with just 11 La Liga goals so far and as a result, a return to English football has been strongly mooted. Manchester…
[ad_1] Canada advanced to the men’s basketball semifinals with a 97-79 win over England on Tuesday at the 2018 Commonwealth Games [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United and Barcelona want to sign Griezmann this summer. The Atletico Madrid forward has an £87million release clause and is seen as a bargain target. United were close to signing Griezmann last summer, when the player himself said he was “six out of ten” likely to move to Old Trafford. The forward has…
[ad_1] Legal experts say Olympian Oscar Pistorius has finally run out of options to appeal his 13-year prison sentence for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. South Africa’s highest court dismissed Pistorius’ request to review the prison sentence on Monday, bringing a close to a five-year legal saga surrounding the man who was once one of…
[ad_1] Real Madrid, on the advice of head coach of Zinedine Zidane, are pursuing a swoop for Hazard. Reports in Spain suggest Chelsea will only green light an exit for the Belgian superstar if they can get a couple of players in return to immediately fill the void. Express Sport exclusively revealed earlier this year…
[ad_1] Canada defeated England 97-79 Tuesday to earn a berth in the men’s basketball semifinals against New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in Australia Canada is fielding an all-U Sports men’s team at the tournament. UBC’s Conor Morgan led the Canadians with 24 points while Ryerson’s Ammanuel Diresssa added 18 and Carleton’s Munis Tutu scored…
[ad_1] Pogba’s future at Manchester United is uncertain after a difficult second season back in England. He has been in and out of the team since January and rumours have suggested he is unhappy. Didier Deschamps spoke out about the situation during the international break and Pep Guardiola claimed to have been offered the France…
[ad_1] Canada’s 400m hurdles star Sage Watson, from Medicine Hat, Alta. tries her hand at same track trivia with CBC’s Anson Henry. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Barcelona head into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Roma with a 4-1 advantage, almost guaranteeing their spot in the next round. Ernesto Valverde’s side would have to suffer a nightmare evening in Rome if they are to be knocked out from this position, and the bookies have installed them as…
[ad_1] Canada’s Damian Warner, an Olympic medallist in the decathlon, aces his track trivia test with CBC’s Anson Henry. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Morata joined Chelsea in a club record deal from Real Madrid last summer and made a solid start to his career with six goals in his first 10 games. But the goals began to dry up with just five scored between September 30 and March 18 and Morata has cut a frustrated figure on…
[ad_1] For divers like Meaghan Benfeito, jumping off a platform 10 metres from the ground and performing a series of flips and twists before plunging into a pool is just second nature. But when Benfeito learned that she’d be Canada’s flag-bearer for the Commonwealth Games in Australia, the thought of leading her teammates into the stadium was frightening.…
[ad_1] Former Borussia Dortmund boss Tuchel has agreed a two-year deal with PSG to replace Unai Emery as head coach at the end of the season. According to Don Balon, Neymar is unsure about the club’s decision to hire a coach with limited success. The only silverware on Tuchel’s CV is the 2016/17 DFB-Pokal won…
[ad_1] Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins begin their quest for a third Stanley Cup title in a row on Wednesday, an achievement that hasn’t been accomplished since the New York Islanders won four consecutive between 1979-80 and 1982-83. Bodog.ca has the Penguins listed as the sixth favourite at 10-1 behind Nashville (15-4), Boston (11-2),…
[ad_1] Herrera and a friend were spotted in Manchester city centre yesterday after enjoying a spot of lunch at Juan Mata’s restaurant. The Manchester United midfielder was all-smiles after popping into his team-mate’s Tapeo & Wine Restaurant, which Mata co-owns with his father. Herrera looked in a cheerful mood despite the controversy surrounding him after…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle, who has hailed the German’s race management on ageing tyres to hold out for victory. The four-time world champion came under huge late pressure from Valtteri Bottas after opting to remain on a one-stop strategy despite already switching to the less-durable softer tyre compounds. That was after…
[ad_1] TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal updates plus latest from Europe Tuesday April 10 FIFA could be about to scrap the loan system. 10.30: France Football claim FIFA are wary that some of the world’s biggest clubs are hoarding young players for future profits. Juventus (41) and Chelsea (38) are just…
[ad_1] FIFA are said to be considering ending the loan system because it is being exploited by some of Europe’s top clubs. Officials at football’s world governing body are supposedly concerned big clubs are hoarding players to speculate on their future transfer values. Juventus currently have a staggering 41 players out on loan, while Chelsea…
[ad_1] Liverpool head to the Etihad with a 3-0 advantage after a stunning first leg at Anfield. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane stunned City and the failure to grab an away goal gives Liverpool a huge advantage. Pep Guardiola has told his side to put in the perfect performance while Jurgen…
[ad_1] The former UFC lightweight champion and his friends stormed the event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York looking to find Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was involved in an altercation with the Irishman’s team-mate Artem Lobov a few days earlier. McGregor and his entourage soon discovered that the new UFC lightweight champion was on…
[ad_1] Umtiti is attracting plenty of transfer interest due to a €60million (£52m) release clause in his Barcelona contract. Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the France international while Spanish publication Diario Gol claim Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are also circling. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez fancies swooping for Umtiti,…
[ad_1] TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal updates plus latest from Europe Tuesday April 10 Barcelona had Gundogan deal 10.00: Barcelona had a deal for Ilkay Gundogan wrapped up in 2015 – only for then-manager Luis Enrique to reject the move. That is the revelation coming out of Spain today, with newspaper…
[ad_1] That is the stunning claim coming out of Spain today, with reports suggesting Barcelona were all set to land the midfielder. Gundogan, now 27, was arguably Borussia Dortmund’s key playmaker when Barcelona came calling three years ago. The Germany international is said to have agreed terms on a £17.4million transfer and even passed his…
[ad_1] Nadal last tasted defeat back in September 2005 during a doubles match alongside Feliciano Lopez, but has been on a winning run ever since. Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis holds the record for consecutive singles wins but Nadal has now won more singles & doubles matches in a row than anyone else. He now hasn’t lost…
[ad_1] Eden Hazard was just one of several Chelsea stars on show at the Under the Bridge club for the film premiere of The Coach last night. David Luiz, Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko also turned out to watch the Russian sports film, directed by Danila Kozlovsky. The Chelsea players may have been pleased for…
[ad_1] Jones, 30, failed a drug screening ahead of his UFC 214 grudge match with Cormier, which he won via a devastating third-round KO. The former UFC light-heavyweight champion’s positive sample, which he gave immediately after the official UFC 214 weigh-ins, discovered traces of the banned anabolic steroid Turanibol in his system. Jones is adamant…
[ad_1] Christensen broke into the Chelsea team earlier this season and has been one of their better players in a turbulent campaign. But in recent weeks, the Denmark international has struggled and his lack of experience was evident in the Champions League last-16 clash with Barcelona which Chelsea lost 4-1 on aggregate. On Sunday, the…
[ad_1] Liverpool travel to the Etihad tonight for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash with City holding a 3-0 advantage from the match at Anfield last week. Jurgen Klopp’s side have one foot in the semi-finals but the Liverpool boss has admitted the tie is far from over. The away goal rule…
[ad_1] The Secret Footballer has written a series of fascinating books detailing his experiences in football. There are several clues and many theories as to who the player is. Dave Kitson is among the favourites but is not the only player in the frame. Danny Murphy and Nicky Shorey are among the others in contention.…
[ad_1] The England international has been limited to just 22 starts in all competitions this season while the arrival of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in January has further squeezed his opportunities. According to the Daily Mirror, Rashford is considering a summer exit if Jose Mourinho remains in charge and ex-Newcastle forward Micky Quinn believes he…
[ad_1] Can has been out since sustaining the knock and being forced off in the 4-0 win against Watford last month. It was hoped that the 24-year-old would make a swift return but he missed Germany’s friendlies during the international break and Liverpool’s last three games. But asked by Sky Sports Germany, ahead of Liverpool’s…
[ad_1] Perkins will officially join the Cavaliers tomorrow, on the final day of the regular season, to fill Cleveland’s final roster spot. The Cavaliers had only been carrying 13 players on their current roster up to last week, leaving two spots open and the league demanded they fill at least one of them for the…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Premier League striker Chris Sutton, who believes City will go on the offensive from the off. Liverpool recorded a stunning 3-0 win over Pep Guardiola’s side last week with Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane all getting on the scoresheet. While scoring three goals against City was hugely impressive,…
[ad_1] There will be more changes next week after the Superstar Shake-Up on RAW that will see many big superstars switching brands. Daniel Bryan, Charlotte Flair and AJ Styles picked up some huge WrestleMania wins and may be appearing on Smackdown for the last time at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bryan…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp, who saw his old club dominate the first half at Anfield last week. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane put the Reds into a commanding position going into tonight’s clash (7.45pm). But to rule out City would be foolish with Pep Guardiola’s…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle. Verstappen’s Red Bull and the Mercedes of Hamilton collided at the first corner on just the second lap of Sunday’s race in Sakhir with Hamilton’s front wing clipping the Dutchman’s rear left tyre as he tried to pass and seemingly push the world champion wide.…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, who is not expecting City to play any different to usual. That’s despite being 3-0 down in the tie following a stunning Liverpool performance at Anfield last week. The two do battle again at the Etihad tonight (7.45pm) with City needing at least four goals…
[ad_1] The 33-year-old afterwards called for an improvement in communication between himself and the pit-wall, believing that his race in Bahrain was undermined by an inability to react to ongoing developments with his pit crew. His radio did not work properly, meaning he could not talk to his team about their race strategy and at…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Arsenal defender Martin Keown who saw Liverpool take a 3-0 lead from the quarter-final first leg. The return leg is at the Etihad tonight (7.45pm) with Pep Guardiola’s side knowing an early goal could prove pivotal to their chances. It will need a better performance than last week at…
[ad_1] That’s the outlandish claim from Jermaine Jenas – who believes the Premier League champions elect will be flattened should they fail to overturn their 3-0 first-leg deficit against Liverpool in Europe this evening (7.45pm). City suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Reds at Anfield last week to hugely dent their chances…
[ad_1] The Merseyside outfit lead 3-0 in their all-English quarter-final tie thanks to a first leg demolition at Anfield last week. Three goals in a 19-minute first-half spell put City to the sword and handed the Reds a huge advantage to take to the Etihad Stadium this evening (7.45pm). Premier League champions elect City need…
[ad_1] McGregor’s future with mixed martial arts’ premier promotion is currently up in the air following his involvement in a melee at the UFC 223 media day on Thursday evening. Along with a number of his friends, ‘The Notorious’ sparked a brawl at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York whilst trying to get his…
[ad_1] Form is vital in fantasy football, with players on a hot streak much more likely to earn big points hauls than high profile stars out of form. Fantasy Premier League managers should study the stats carefully before deciding who to bring in ahead of Gameweek 34, particularly with some teams enjoying two fixtures. Tottenham…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel secured back-to-back wins at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday to open up a 17-point advantage over the Brit in the world championship, having also been faster across practice and qualifying. Vettel’s team-mate Kimi Raikkonen was also looking likely of a podium finish before a disastrous pit stop saw him inadvertently break…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop who saw United battle back from 2-0 down at the weekend to beat Manchester City 3-2. That temporarily halted City’s Premier League title celebrations with Pep Guardiola’s side 13 points clear of United with just six games remaining. It was a stunning second half…
[ad_1] Undertaker finally answered Cena’s WrestleMania challenge and destroyed him in just under three minutes with ease. The Champ was completely unable to build up any offence and lost after just one Chokeslam and a Tombstone Piledriver. He was at least made to look strong by taking out Elias, who tried to steal the spotlight…
[ad_1] That’s according to Jermaine Jenas, who is backing City to pull off a sensational quarter-final comeback if they can score an early goal at the Etihad Stadium tonight (7.45pm). Pep Guardiola’s charges have it all to do after a comprehensive 3-0 first-leg loss at Anfield last week – meaning they need four clear goals…
[ad_1] Daley is struggling with a hip injury and recently admitted that he hadn’t trained for a number of weeks ahead of the Games due to concussion. And now the 23-year-old has been forced to pull out of the individual event, which he has won at the last two games, after further injuring himself. Why…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Jermaine Jenas as the two teams prepare to go head-to-head again in the return tie of their two-legged Champions League quarter-final clash tonight (7.45pm). The Reds blew Pep Guardiola’s side away in the first leg on Merseyside, racing to a 3-0 lead inside 31 minutes thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex…
[ad_1] Mercedes endured a testing weekend in Bahrain up until race day with world champion Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas behind the pace set by Ferrari duo Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen in practice and qualifying. But while Vettel claimed a second straight win to start the 2018 season, Bottas finished less than seven tenths…
[ad_1] Manchester City and Liverpool have both reportedly been interested in signing the Spanish ace but now Juventus are making a move. Spanish outlet Diario Gol reports that Real Madrid and Juventus chiefs will meet this week ahead of the two sides doing battle in the Champions League. Juventus are rumoured to be offering 120million…
[ad_1] James was a steady influence once again as he guided the Cavs to their 50th win of the NBA campaign. The 33-year-old who became the youngest player to reach 31,000 career points, weighed in with 26 points and 11 assists in the victory over the New York Knicks last night. In his 15th campaign…
[ad_1] Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona last summer for a world-record fee of £198million. Although the Brazilian has been in mesmerising form for PSG, hitting 27 goals in all competitions this term, he has been heavily linked with a move away from the Parc des Princes at the end of the season. Real Madrid…
[ad_1] Akam and Rezar answered an open challenge from Heath Slater and Rhyno and made their way to the ring with legendary manager Paul Ellering. The ex-NXT Tag Team Champions made quick work of the first ever Smackdown Tag Team Champions as they hit the Last Chapter on Slater. AOP then shocked the crowd as…
[ad_1] Steve Pearce homered in a third successive game, Josh Donaldson tacked on a ninth-inning grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 Monday night before 7,915 fans, the lowest paid crowd in Camden Yards history. Gametime temperature was 44 degrees, and a slight mist made the conditions even more miserable.…
[ad_1] Defending champion Damian Warner had a good start to Day 2 of the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games. Warner started competition Tuesday with the best time in the 110-metre hurdles, clocking 13.89 seconds. He then placed fourth in the discus with a throw of 46.55 metres. That left Warner with 6,297 points after seven…
[ad_1] Hardy has been out for seven months after suffering a torn rotator cuff and labrum. The high-flyer was cleared to wrestle by his surgeon as well as WWE doctors and will step into the ring tonight to team up with Finn Balor and new Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins to take on The Miz, Bo…
[ad_1] The British star is one of the most popular wrestlers in the roster. She made an epic return last November after a year’s absence and took the women’s division over with Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose as they formed Absolution. But a month later, the youngest ever Divas Champion suffered a stinger at a live…
[ad_1] The NBA star donned a pair of personalised sneakers at Madison Square Garden to state just what he thought of himself. The left shoe was stitched with ‘I’m’ and the right with ‘King’, as seen in the picture below. The 33-year-old is on his way to becoming the game’s greatest ever star. Last week…
[ad_1] Jonas Valanciunas scored 25 points, and the Toronto Raptors scored the first 13 points of the fourth quarter before holding on for a 108-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Detroit was without injured stars Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin for its home finale, but the Pistons still led by 17 in…
[ad_1] After a five-place grid penalty for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Hamilton fought back to finish third. Sebastian Vettel, however, took the honours to clinch his second win over the season and open up a 17-point advantage over his rival in the Drivers’ Championship standings. Hamilton is chasing a fifth world title this season which…
[ad_1] Rousey and Kurt Angle beat McMahon and Triple H last night at WrestleMania after the UFC legend made the on-screen RAW Commissioner tap out to an armbar. The WWE Chief Brand Officer seemed to have suffered an injury as a result of the submission move. But she was looking to make peace with the…
[ad_1] Masters champion Patrick Reed is well placed to cash in on his green jacket, as he is represented by the same agency who have made fortunes for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Reed signed for the sports arm of Hollywood firm Creative Artists Agency after the last Ryder Cup, as their first and only…
[ad_1] Undertaker returned at WrestleMania for an impromptu match against Cena at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Champ has been calling out the Deadman for four weeks but didn’t receive an answer. The 16-time world champion delivered some scathing promos and took to Twitter with some edgy posts to convince Taker to accept his…
[ad_1] EPA Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City need to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Liverpool Coming on the back of their failure to clinch the Premier League title in the Manchester derby, a quarter-final exit from the Champions League to Liverpool would take the edge of what could still turn out to be a record-breaking domestic…
[ad_1] Lesnar successfully defended the Universal title against Roman Reigns in a brutal match at WrestleMania’s main event. But sources claim The Beast had a a “brief, but heated” exchange with McMahon which ended with him throwing the Universal Championship belt. The incident is reportedly real and not part of a wrestling storyline, even though…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid midfielder has struggled for gametime under Zinedine Zidane after leaving Real Betis last summer. Ceballos has reportedly been asking to leave the Spanish outfit in recent months. And it appears Madrid chief Florentino Perez is willing to allow the 21-year-old to leave the club this summer. According to Spanish outlet Don…
[ad_1] The families of two young hockey players caught in Friday’s tragic bus crash near Tisdale, Sask., say they are “grieving together” after a coroner mistakenly said one of the teens was alive and that the other was dead. Xavier Labelle, in fact, survived the crash. Parker Tobin is one of the 15 who died, but was previously said to…
[ad_1] Manchester City face a very tall order in trying to reach the semi-finals of Europe as they have to overturn a three-goal deficit from the first leg of their tie against Liverpool on Tuesday (7.45pm). City have endured a bit of a blip after back-to-back defeats against Liverpool and Manchester United, the latter of…
[ad_1] Practice was short and sweet Monday as the Winnipeg Jets prepare for their first playoff game later this week, and head coach Paul Maurice says he’s excited — and ready. “This, for me, the playoffs — this is your Christmas, right. This is exciting every day to get to the rink. You’re not worried about making long-term…
[ad_1] The Holland international turned down advances from tonight’s quarter-final opponents Manchester City and Chelsea last summer to join Jurgen Klopp’s Anfield project in January. And he believes helping the Reds to a place in the last four would be the first payback on the faith they showed in forking out £75million to Southampton for…
[ad_1] It was 4-1. It was also five years ago. That was the mantra in the Toronto Maple Leafs dressing room after practice on Monday, less than 24 hours after the team learned it would be facing Boston in a Round 1 rematch of the crushing Game 7 collapse on May 13, 2013. Nazem Kadri is…
[ad_1] City’s bus was damaged by missiles thrown by Liverpool fans as it approached Anfield for last week’s first leg. A replacement coach had to be laid on and UEFA have charged the Merseyside club over the behaviour of their followers. Police motorcyclists will guide the Liverpool bus into the Etihad by a “back-door” route…
[ad_1] WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon announced that Lesnar agreed to a new as well as undisclosed deal and confirmed that he will compete again this month. More specifically, The Beast will defend the Universal title against Roman Reigns in a Steel Cage Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia on…
[ad_1] Hoops captain Brown reckons the Light Blues will be scarred by the way the 10-man Celts dumped them in the league last month. And as Parkhead boss Brendan Rodgers aims to make it 10 games unbeaten against his side’s biggest rivals, Brown believes that run and the Hampden factor will be a burden on…
[ad_1] After a troubling start to the 2018 season which saw him retire in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a hip injury against Marin Cilic, the world No 1 was sidelined before he returned to action last weekend for Spain in the Davis Cup. Nadal played a starring role, as Spain prevailed against Germany to…
[ad_1] The Manchester United youngster earned his place in the first-team during Louis van Gaal’s time at the club. And during Mourinho’s first season at the club, Rashford still found gametime easy to come by. But after the arrival of Alexis Sanchez, the academy graduate has had to settle for longer periods on the bench.…
[ad_1] Canada’s long-distance star Mohammed Ahmed from St. Catharines, Ontario takes some time to play a little track trivia with CBC’s Anson Henry. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Reds’ first-leg victory put them in the driving seat in the race for a semi-final spot, but Klopp has warned if City replicate their first-half performance from the Manchester derby at the weekend, nothing is guaranteed but fireworks. “I saw the game at the weekend and it was one of the best first…
[ad_1] Canadian hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser says she would have loved to have attended the vigil for the 15 people killed in the Humbolt Broncos bus crash, but she had to be home. “It was also my son’s 18th birthday, so it was just such a contrast for me, too, as a mom of a boy,” she…
[ad_1] The Light Blues are battling to finish second in the Premiership and seeking Scottish Cup glory under Graeme Murty, who is contracted until the end of the current campaign. The coming weeks will determine if he keeps the job for longer or Rangers appoint someone else to take them forward. Whoever is in charge…
[ad_1] An indoor football league in which the fans call the teams’ plays will have a major online platform. The eight-team Fan Controlled Football League will stream its games live on Twitch when it begins play next year, the league announced Monday. The two-year streaming deal is the latest step in the evolution of a…
[ad_1] The Blues were left to rue a host of missed chances as they dropped points in the 1-1 draw at home to West Ham on Sunday. Cesar Azpilicueta put Chelsea ahead in the first half. But after Alvaro Morata had two goals ruled out for offside, Javier Hernandez equalised for the Hammers. And after…
[ad_1] Every year, thousands of teenage athletes travel millions of miles by bus in search of their dreams. Anybody who has been on one of these bus trips knows they can be long, tedious trips often on isolated, dark highways. In minor sports, travelling between far flung outposts by bus is usually where one learns about…
[ad_1] Despite missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season, Canucks president Trevor Linden is optimistic about the NHL team’s future. “We are encouraged as an organization about where we are as a group,” Linden told a news conference Monday. “I think this group has an identity moving forward with its young players that is…
[ad_1] Russian hooligans are warning that England fans choosing to attend the World Cup later this year are handing themselves a ‘death sentence’. Ultras – a term describing ultra-fanatical football fans – are organising themselves on Russian social network VKontakte, pledging to ‘unleash hell’ during the football tournament this summer. This comes after FIFA was…
[ad_1] Joshua is hoping to set up a showdown with the American later this year to try and unify the entire heavyweight division. Wilder has held the WBC title since 2015 but it is the only belt Joshua needs to complete his collection. Promoter Eddie Hearn met with the IBF, WBA, IBO and WBO title…
[ad_1] Former England boss Fabio Capello has announced his retirement from coaching Capello managed AC Milan, Real Madrid and Juventus in a stunning career The 71-year-old left as coach of Chinese club Jiangsu Suning last month Capello was most successful at Milan, guiding them to four Serie A titles By Ap Reporter Published: 08:19 EDT,…
[ad_1] Jeff Blashill will return as United States coach for the upcoming world hockey championship in Denmark. Blashill coached the U.S. at the world championships last year. USA Hockey announced Monday the Detroit Red Wings coach would be back with Dan Bylsma, Don Granato and Seth Appert as his assistants. General manager Bill Zito said…
[ad_1] The Brazilian has struggled for regular gametime at Stamford Bridge since arriving from Corinthians back in 2015. After being denied a move last summer, Kenedy was finally given the chance to prove himself away from west London when Newcastle came calling in January. But despite only being on loan at Rafa Benitez’s side until…
[ad_1] The Toronto Wolfpack’s first game on Canadian soil this season will take place more than 40 kilometres north of their usual home in downtown Toronto due to ongoing renovations at Lamport Stadium. The team announced Monday that its match on May 5 against the Swinton Lions will take place at Fletcher’s Fields in Markham, Ont.,…
[ad_1] ut any proposed transfer will apparently hinge on Alexis Sanchez joining Real Madrid for a bargain fee. Salah has been in incredible form since moving to Liverpool from Roma in the summer. The Egyptian took his seasonal goals tally up to 38 when he netted during the impressive 3-0 Champions League win against Manchester…
[ad_1] That is the view of Roger Federer’s former coach Paul Annacone, who thinks time is up on the ‘Big Four’ dominating tennis. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have won each of the last five Grand Slam titles. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are expected to return to full fitness this summer in order to…
[ad_1] Coutinho finally got his dream move to Barcelona from Liverpool in January for a fee of £142million. The Brazilian took time to bleed into the first team at the Nou Camp and he has only showed flashes of his brilliance thus far. It was thought the midfielder was taken to Catalonia to be the…
[ad_1] Saskatchewan’s Justice Ministry has issued an apology after two players on the bus that crashed while taking the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team to a playoff game were misidentified — one who was pronounced dead is actually alive, and another said to have been alive is dead. Xavier Labelle, in fact, survived the crash. Parker…
[ad_1] Bale, 28, is wanted at Manchester United this summer but Real Madrid are expected to hold out for an £87m (€100m) fee. They paid roughly that figure five years ago to prise the Wales international away from Tottenham. Bale has won three Champions League titles while at Real but has endured two seasons of…
[ad_1] Saskatchewan’s Justice Ministry has issued an apology after two players on the bus that crashed while taking the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team to a playoff game were misidentified — one who was pronounced to be dead is alive, and the other said to have been alive is dead. Xavier Labelle, in fact, survived the…
[ad_1] City went in at the break 2-0 up and should have been out of reach with the amount of chances they had created. Manchester United looked dead and buried and their arch-rivals were on course to win the Premier League title against their old foes. But Paul Pogba sparked a sensational turn of events with…
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens’ season started bad and never got better. That left them out of the NHL playoffs for a second time in three years while tying a team record with 40 regulation time losses en route to a 29-40-13 campaign, fourth worst overall in the 31-team league. “I don’t think you can pinpoint…
[ad_1] The Reds forward has had an incredible debut season on Merseyside. But Salah’s 38 goals in all competitions means some of Europe’s heavyweights are now attempting to secure his signature. The Egyptian has been heavily linked to Real Madrid in recent months. But Salah’s former manager Shehata believes the attacker will remain at Liverpool…
[ad_1] Ilya Kovalchuk is close to returning to the NHL for the first time since leaving to play in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League five years ago, according to reports. Sport-Express reported the 34-year-old Kovalchuk was near a contract with the New York Rangers, which would mark his return to the NHL for the first time since…
[ad_1] Barcelona are keen to sign a defender, knowing Samuel Umtiti’s £52m release clause is attracting interest from rival clubs. And they are reportedly preparing to fend off fellow suitors Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich for Upamecano as well. That is according to French TV station Telefoot, who claim 19-year-old Upamecano is on Barca’s…
[ad_1] Ottawa head coach Guy Boucher says he will take as much responsibility as possible for the Senators’ disappointing season. Boucher says everything needs to improve if things are to change in 2018-19. Boucher pinpointed chemistry difficulties and poor defensive play as key factors in the Senators’ free fall from Eastern Conference finalists to second-last…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have drawn up a list of goalkeeping targets and David de Gea and Thibaut Courtois are top of the wishlist. Manchester United and Chelsea chiefs have apparently found out of the plans so they have sent their own scouts to keep an eye on Oblak, claim Spanish outlet Don Balon. However, any…
[ad_1] Ruck’s bronze in the 100m freestyle final was her 7th of the Commonwealth Games, tying the Canadian record held by Elaine Tanner and Bill Sawchuk [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] It’s been suggested Manchester United are chasing England Under-21 star George Hirst, the son of former Owls fans’ favourite David. The 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and United are said to be favourites for his signature. Jose Mourinho has never spoken only about the player but Luhukay has…
[ad_1] Paige Crozon is wearing Canada on her jersey at the Commonwealth Games, but she is now playing for Humboldt. Basketball has taken the 23-year-old to the University of Utah, a pro team in Germany (Saarlouis Royals) and now the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. But she was born and raised in Humboldt, Sask.,…
[ad_1] The Argentinian has been appointed as an ambassador to promote responsible tourism by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. The body claims Messi’s role “helps maximise the sector’s benefits while minimising its potentially negative impact on the environment, cultural heritage and societies across the globe”. And the Barcelona star is clearly excited about his…
[ad_1] The NHL playoffs are here, which means it’s time to expect the unexpected — until the Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings or Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. Only once since 2009 has one of those teams not sipped from Lord Stanley’s mug. That was in 2011, when Boston’s victory in Game 7 sparked riots in Vancouver.…
[ad_1] Manchester United bosses are said to be pondering the futures of French duo Pogba and Martial. Paul Pogba has endured a miserable season and it emerged last week that his agent, Mino Raiola, offered Manchester City the chance to sign him. And Martial could also be on the way out of Old Trafford if…
[ad_1] BRISBANE, Australia — There are quite a few rookies at the Commonwealth Games here in Australia, but none of them are quite like Bob Pitcairn. The Canadian fullbore shooter is making his Games debut at the age of 79, and on Monday he officially became the oldest participant to ever compete at a Commonwealth Games.…
[ad_1] The Gunners have one foot in the Europa League semi final after their comfortable 4-1 win at the Emirates on Thursday. Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette both netted twice in the first half to ensure Arsenal will travel to Russia next week with little pressure on their shoulders. Ozil set up Ramsey’s second of…
[ad_1] The Canadians head into day 2 of the decathlon occupying the top two spots. Warner (4,509) sits in first, while LePage (4,380) is right behind in second. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola’s men head into the tie needing to overturn a three-goal deficit in the second leg of the quarter-final. Liverpool outclassed City during the first half of last week’s tie, scoring three goals before the half hour mark. But Fernandinho has ripped into the Reds’ tactics, claiming Jurgen Klopp’s men play route one…
[ad_1] The Canadian pair of Sam Pedlow and Sam Schachter cruised past Robin Miedzybrodzki and Seain Cook of Scotland to improve to 3-0 at the 2018 Commonwealth Games [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Brazilian superstar’s future is the subject of intense speculation less than a year after joining Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for a world-record £200million fee. According to Don Balon, Neymar is considering a move away from PSG in a bid to boosts his hopes of landing the Ballon d’Or. The Spanish publication claim there…
[ad_1] What started as a text between two friends has turned into a social media phenomenon. On Sunday night, TSN play-by-play announcer Brian Munz posted a picture from a friend living in Humboldt, Sask., on his Twitter feed. The message showed a lonely hockey stick left out on the front step of a home with the…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former West Ham striker turned pundit Tony Cottee. Paul Pogba caused controversy ahead of the Manchester derby at the Etihad. He arrived to the game with sky blue hair, the same colour as Manchester City’s famous home shirt. But he proved his critics wrong by scoring a second-half brace…
[ad_1] Even though the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins reside in the East, the West is the more tasty conference when it comes to contenders this spring. First and foremost there is the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Nashville Predators, who hope to become only the third club in the 13-season salary-cap era to win both the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester City defender Danny Mills. Paul Pogba starred in Manchester United’s 3-2 comeback win over City on Saturday. The Frenchman turned up at the game with hair the same colour as City’s light-blue home shirts and scored a brace silence his critics. Mills has…
[ad_1] Two people on the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team when it crashed were misidentified — one player believed to be dead is still alive, and another believed to be alive is dead, the Saskatchewan Justice Ministry says. One of the players initially announced as dead was identified as Xavier Labelle. In fact, Labelle survived…
[ad_1] Liverpool agreed a fee with RB Leipzig last summer to sign Keita and Reds fans have been keeping a close eye on his performances in the Bundesliga this season. The 23-year-old has scored eight goals and provided six assist in all competitions so far and played a pivotal role in the recent 2-1 win…
[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is set to become a free agent this summer, sparking into life the rumours mill concerning his possible next team. The 33-year-old has repeatedly avoided questions concerning his future, although he did admit his family would have a big say in where he ends up. James reportedly has three…
[ad_1] Each Premier League Player of the Month award winner bags themselves a major stats upgrade on FIFA 18, and you can vote for who should get it. Six players are up for the accolade, with Manchester United ace Romelu Lukaku and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah leading the shortlist. Lukaku has two goals and an…
[ad_1] Sunrisers Hyderabad head into their opening game of the IPL season without banned skipper David Warner. The Australian has been a key man for Sunrisers in the recent seasons but was thrown out by the IPL in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal. New Zealand ace Kane Williamson takes over as the team’s skipper…
[ad_1] Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw with West Ham yesterday and Conte admitted their top four hopes were looking bleak. It emerged overnight that the Italian faced a fresh fight to cling onto his job until the end of the season. The Daily Mail reported plans to axe Conte could be ‘accelerated’. Chelsea…
[ad_1] McGregor stormed the UFC 223 press conference at the Barclay Centre in Brooklyn, New York. He went crazy and attacked the bas carrying Khabib Nurmagomedov and other fighters. McGregor handed himself into police and was eventually released on bail – set at $50k. He has been order to return for a court hearing on…
[ad_1] Liverpool recorded a sensational 3-0 win over Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final first leg last week. Most importantly for Klopp’s side was their ability to keep a clean sheet against the Premier League leaders. It means they hold a big advantage heading in to tomorrow’s second leg (7.45pm) at the Etihad, but…
[ad_1] Teenage swimmer Taylor Ruck tied a Canadian record Monday by winning her seventh medal of the Commonwealth Games in Australia. With her bronze in the women’s 100-metre freestyle, Ruck, 17, grabbed a piece of the single-Games mark, which has stood for 52 years and is shared by two other swimmers. Elaine Tanner set the record…
[ad_1] Salah has played a huge role in Liverpool’s success this season and got on the scoresheet once again during the 3-0 first-leg win over City last week. But the Egypt international hobbled off midway through the second half with a muscle strain. He wasn’t involved for the Merseyside derby against Everton at the weekend…
[ad_1] City would have won the Premier League title had they secured all three points and the champagne corks were ready to be popped after Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan had them two goals ahead at half-time. But United came from behind to wreck the party thanks to Paul Pogba’s superb brace and Chris Smalling’s…
[ad_1] Bale has been heavily linked with a move away from Real Madrid throughout this season. The Welshman has suffered with a series of injuries and has struggled to nail down a spot in the starting XI when fit. Manchester United are the favourites to sign Bale, with former club Tottenham also said to be…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor took to the social media site this morning to post a picture of himself walking towards a luxury car while flanked by security. In the shot, the UFC star is wearing the same clothes he had on when he was led out of court. He accompanied the picture with a praying hands…
[ad_1] Sanchez joined Manchester United from Arsenal in January but has often flattered to deceive. The Chile international has scored just twice in his 12 appearances for the Red Devils. Arguably his best performance came in the dramatic 3-2 comeback win against rivals Manchester City on Saturday, where he provided two assists. But Cottee says…
[ad_1] Garth Crooks has revealed his Team of the Week in his regular column, and Manchester United have impressed the BBC Sport pundit most this time around. Jose Mourinho’s side came from two goals down to beat Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad, with Paul Pogba bagging a double inside three minutes. The Frenchman is…
[ad_1] The Undertaker’s appearance at WWE’s showpiece event was the worst kept secret in the sport. The main event wasn’t announced in the build up but it as well-known the legendary hero would be pitching up against John Cena. And this is the moment his famous entrance music kicked the Mercedes-Benz Superdome into overdrive. The…
[ad_1] Shock reports in France yesterday suggested Liverpool could make a stunning move for Fellaini in the summer. The Belgium international is yet to agree new terms on a new deal with Manchester United and will become a free agent at the end of the season. Liverpool will welcome RB Leipzig star Naby Keita to…
[ad_1] Only four of the 54 players in action shot higher than McIlroy’s 74 as his bid for a career Grand Slam crashed and burned. A share of fifth place, six shots behind winner Patrick Reed, was a bitter disappointment but he promises he will be back. “I played probably some of the best golf…
[ad_1] Costa infamously fell out with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte last summer. Conte text the Spain striker, telling him he was no longer wanted at the club. Costa went on to rejoin Atletico Madrid and was replaced at Stamford Bridge by Alvaro Morata. Chelsea have struggled and sit fifth in the table, with their hopes…
[ad_1] Rousey starred at WrestleMania 34 as she beat Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in a mixed tag team match with Kurt Angle. Rousey was in action for the first time since switching codes from UFC. She battered Stephanie in brutal fashion, showing no mercy in the biggest WWE event of the year. “I feel…
[ad_1] CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada brings you live coverage of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, featuring Toronto facing Boston, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia reigniting the battle of Pennsylvania, and Vegas making its post-season debut against Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, April 11. Games 1 through 4 of each series will be broadcast live on CBC Television. Here is the…
[ad_1] Television cameras picked up on the Fulham skipper – a January target for West Ham – being seated near Hammers boss Moyes at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Cairney was at the game in a personal capacity with former Whites team-mate and good friend Matt Smith. The Scotland international even told fans on Instagram about his…
[ad_1] Hamilton began the race ninth after serving a five-place grid penalty and planned to utilise a one-stop strategy to close down the front-runners. Verstappen started even further back, in 15th, after crashing out of Q1 on Saturday but had made his way up to the top 10 after the opening couple of laps. The…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester City right-back Danny Mills. Liverpool travel to the Etihad on Tuesday off the back of last week’s 3—0 first-leg win. City have now lost their last two matches in all competitions following Saturday’s dramatic 3-2 loss to Manchester United. Mills says Klopp would…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former Liverpool midfielder turned pundit Danny Murphy. Oxlade-Chamberlain left Arsenal for the Reds on the final day of last summer’s transfer window. He has gradually become a regular for Liverpool in his favoured central midfield position. Manager Jurgen Klopp says he was surprised at how short of fitness Oxlade-Chamberlain…
[ad_1] Manchester United looked dead and buried at half time with Manchester City leading 2-0 and on the way to sealing the Premier League title. But Manchester United rallied and, after two goals from Paul Pogba and one from Chris Smalling, denied them a title party to remember. Ander Herrera has revealed who helped the…
[ad_1] Ferrari ace Vettel has taken the early advantage in the pursuit of the Drivers’ title after back-to-back wins at the start of the 2018 season. The German followed up his victory in Australia with a brilliant weekend in Bahrain, putting his Ferrari on pole then holding off a fast-charging Valtteri Bottas to score maximum…
[ad_1] Tottenham edged past Stoke City 2-1 thanks to a double from Christian Eriksen at the bet365 Stadium, securing their hopes of a top four finish. While the winning margin is not that impressive, Mauricio Pochettino’s side were one of the best performing teams in the top flight this weekend according to WhoScored match rating…
[ad_1] Cigarini’s left leg buckled after being struck by the left wheel on Kimi Raikkonen’s car. The sickening incident overshadowed the Bahrain Grand Prix and he was keen to thank well-wishers for their messages of support. “Surgery OK,” Cigarini wrote on Instagram. “I have to thank all the people worried for me. “Nothing else, just…
[ad_1] Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid after an injury-plagued 18 months that has seen him fall out of favour. Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all reportedly interested in securing his signature. Former Spurs star Bale is eager to return to the Premier League, according to Spanish publication Don…
[ad_1] Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was released too early and his left rear wheel trapped Cigorini’s leg. The mechanic, who fractured his shinbone and fibula, has since had a successful operation, posting an update on his Instragam page. Sky Sports F1 reporter Rachel Brookes was at the Grand Prix and says the way Ferrari carry…
[ad_1] Pogba turned it on in probably his best 45 minute display in a Manchester United shirt to completely transform the derby. He has been woeful in the first 45 minutes as Manchester City went 2-0 up and looked set to claim the title. Pogba scored twice before Chris Smalling grabbed the winner to stun…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley. Manchester City needed three points to secure the Premier League title and first-half goals from Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan got them off to a perfect start. However, Pep Guardiola’s side capitulated after the break and a brace from Paul…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is closing in on the capture of Sheffield Wednesday ace George Hirst – son of former striker David. Hirst has been frozen out at Wednesday after refusing to sign a new contract and will leave the club this summer in a compensation deal. Leicester had been favourites to sign him with Everton…
[ad_1] Gemili ran a time of 10.11s to finish second behind Jamaica’s Yohan Blake in yesterday’s semi-finals but admitted after the race he was struggling with a thigh problem. And the 24-year-old, who won silver in Glasgow four years ago, has been advised by doctors not to race in the final. Writing on Twitter, he…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of pundit and former Premier League star Danny Murphy. Pogba scored a brace in Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over rivals Manchester City on Saturday. It was the first time he had netted for the Red Devils since the 4-1 victory over Newcastle last November. Murphy says Chelsea legend…
[ad_1] Fox was due to compete in the WWE showpiece event overnight in New Orleans. She had been expected to take part in the Women’s Battle Royale but was a no show. And it is being claimed by the Sun that her absence was due to a heated row with Rousey’s husband, UFC fighter Travis…
[ad_1] Herrera was seen out and about in Cheshire on Sunday afternoon as he took some down time following Manchester United’s thrilling 3-2 win over Manchester City. The Red Devils came from two goals behind to earn a vital three points at the Etihad, with Paul Pogba bagging a double and Chris Smalling also scoring…
[ad_1] Murphy was speaking after a controversial incident surrounding Herrera after Saturday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad. The Spanish midfielder was caught spitting on the Manchester City badge on the ground as he left the pitch. Herrera has denied it was deliberately aimed at the badge but City are said to be unhappy at the…
[ad_1] Chelsea face Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final in under two weeks time at Wembley. If the Blues beat Mark Hughes’ struggling side, they will face either Manchester United or Tottenham on May 19. But Jones believes it is almost a given that his former side Chelsea will be lifting the trophy. Jones was…
[ad_1] The Brit started the Bahrain Grand Prix in ninth due to a gearbox replacement, which incurred a five-place grid place penalty. And while he was up to fourth by lap nine, partly thanks to a stunning triple overtake, the Briton felt he might have gotten closer to Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas – who ended…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow for the latest gossip and speculation Monday 9 April Iniesta replacement 07.30: Lionel Messi has identified Andres Iniesta’s replacements at Barcelona. Iniesta is expected to depart the Nou Camp this summer despite being offered a contract for life. And Messi is keen for two players to step up and…
[ad_1] With Sebastian Vettel leading ahead Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari took the opportunity to bring driver Raikkonen into the pits. However, Ferrari appeared to release the Finn too early with shocking consequences. Raikkonen’s left rear tyre did not appear to be on properly yet he was given the green light to…
[ad_1] The City manager admits his devastated stars could be haunted by their capitulation in the Manchester derby as they bid to retrieve a 3-0 first leg deficit from the first leg at Anfield. City’s Premier League title coronation party was wrecked when they threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to neighbours Manchester…
[ad_1] Hamilton and Verstappen touched in the early stages of the Bahrain Grand Prix and the contact resulted in the Red Bull driver suffering a puncture to his rear left tyre. Dutchman Verstappen was able to limp back to the pits to replace the tyre however, Red Bull we’re forced to retire the car shortly…
[ad_1] Manchester United ruined Manchester City’s title party after an inspired second half performance from Paul Pogba at the Etihad on Saturday. The Frenchman came under huge scrutiny after a season of mixed form and an abject first half against City, but he netted twice to silence his critics. His impressive display has led to…
[ad_1] The Mercedes driver started in ninth following a gearbox penalty and a disappointing qualifying in which he finished only fourth, 0.262seconds behind pole-sitter and title rival Sebastian Vettel. But Hamilton was up into fourth by lap nine of the race after passing Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Nico Huldenberg, Kevin Magnussen and Pierre Gasly –…
[ad_1] The Premier League has thrown up another season of twists, sharp rises and dramatics falls – with Chelsea and Burnley supporters among those at each end of the scale. Chelsea dropped more points at the weekend after a 1-1 draw with West Ham, with a drop from title-winners to fifth – at best –…
[ad_1] The American’s 15-under-par saw him beat compatriots Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler to his first ever major title. The world No 24 overcame several minor worries but ended the weekend a shot up on Fowler – following on from finishing joint-49th and tied for 22nd in the two previous occasions he has made the…
[ad_1] Fantasy football is coming to an end for another season, but there are still plenty of points on offer with five gameweeks remaining in the 2017/18 campaign. Fantasy Premier League managers will be delighted to see the arrival of another double gameweek, with eight teams playing two matches – doubling the chance of a…
[ad_1] Rumours suggested that Lesnar would leave WWE after WrestleMania to rejoin UFC. Speculation reached fever pitch last month when he was pictured with UFC President Dana White wearing a UFC t-shirt. White recently declared that The Beast is on his way back to the Octagon. He told Daniel Cormier during an appearance on UFC Tonight:…
[ad_1] The Finn was wrongly given the green light to leave his pit box and re-enter the race, with a mechanic still fitting his left rear tyre. Francesco Cigorini was unable to move with Raikkonen running over his left leg, causing a horrific tibia and fibula break. Ferrari were fined €50,000 (£43,500) for an unsafe…
[ad_1] Nakamura and Styles put together a WrestleMania classic with a series of false finishes and some stunning moves. But The Phenomenal One managed to successfully defend the WWE title against his former NJPW rival with a Styles Clash. The two-time world champion got even with The Artist who beat him at Wrestle Kingdom 10…
[ad_1] That’s according to Jermaine Jenas. The Blues are 10 points off fourth-placed Tottenham in the Premier League table after slipping up at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Javier Hernandez’s second-half effort cancelling out Cesar Azpilicueta’s strike. Only four top-flight clubs have taken less points than Chelsea since the turn of the year – Antonio Conte’s…
[ad_1] Undertaker made a shock return at WrestleMania 34 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana to finally answer Cena’s challenge. The Champ had been calling Taker out for four weeks and cut some scathing promos against him calling him a coward. The Phenom had an impromptu match with Cena and beat him with…
[ad_1] Vettel claimed a second successive win to start the 2018 season despite having to fend off Valtteri Bottas in the final laps, producing a sublime drive to move 17 points clear of Lewis Hamilton in the Drivers’ Championship. Hamilton came third despite produced a strong performance having started ninth after a gearbox penalty, with…
[ad_1] Bryan was forced to retire two years ago as numerous concussions throughout his career took a huge toll on his health. But The Leader of the YES Movement shocked the world three weeks ago when he was medically cleared to return to the ring. That led to him teaming up with on-screen Smackdown Commissioner…
[ad_1] Roberto Luongo came off the bench to shut down Boston in the third period, and the Florida Panthers dashed the Bruins’ hopes of getting the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 4-2 win Sunday night. The Bruins trailed Tampa Bay by a point heading into the regular-season finale but couldn’t top…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brad Gushue fell a win short of a second straight men’s world curling championship and settled for silver Sunday. Sweden’s Niklas Edin avenged a loss to Gushue in last year’s world final by dominating Canada 7-3 in the championship game in Las Vegas. Gushue shook hands after eight ends. Edin’s third career world…
[ad_1] One of the Humboldt Broncos players who survived last Friday’s fatal bus crash in Saskatchewan has been released from the hospital. Nick Shumlanski, 20, was released from care Saturday, according to his father Nick. The crash site was only a quarter of a mile from the family’s home in Tisdale. A close friend of…
[ad_1] Canadian Damian Warner opened the Commonwealth Games decathlon with a strong 100 metres Monday, clocking a season-best 10.29 seconds. The 28-year-old from London, Ont., who now makes his home in Calgary, is defending champion. Warner, whose personal best in the 100 is 10.15, was the fastest of the 12 competitors at Carrara Stadium. Pierce…
[ad_1] Mike Modano says the memories came flooding back Friday night. The early mornings and late nights, black ice and blizzards, and the camaraderie forged sharing a bus with teammates over hundreds of kilometres of Prairie highway. Modano is in the NHL Hall of Fame now, a legendary sniper with a gold-plated resume. But back in…
[ad_1] The public is getting its first chance Sunday night to mourn alongside the families of those killed and injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. A vigil organized by the Saskatchewan government began at 7 p.m. CST from the Elgar Petersen Arena, home of the Broncos junior league hockey team. Fifteen people died from the…
[ad_1] C.J. Miles scored 22 points, while OG Anunoby added 21, and the undermanned Toronto Raptors beat Orlando 112-101 on Sunday in their final home game of the regular season. Norm Powell and Serge Ibaka added 13 points apiece for the Raptors (58-22), who rested DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas. Jakob Poeltl and Delon Wright…
[ad_1] The WWE Universe watched in shock as Asuka tapped out to Charlotte after being locked in the Figure-Eight Leglock. Both stars put together an unbelievable performance but The Queen managed to successfully defend her Smackdown Women’s title. After the match a disappointed Asuka took the microphone to address her first loss in two-and-a-half years. …
[ad_1] McIlroy shot seven under par yesterday to put him just three shots off Patrick Reed heading into the final round. The American has performed consistently all weekend but there was hope going into Sunday that McIroy being paired with Reed will inspire him to victory. The Northern Irishman needs the Masters to become just…
[ad_1] Kane thought he had scored his 25th of the season here at the Bet365 Stadium only to see it subsequently awarded to Christian Eriksen. That would have taken him to within four of 29-goal Salah in his bid to win finish the top marksmen in consecutive seasons. Tottenham officials are understood to be contemplating…
[ad_1] Goolaerts suffered a cardiac arrest in the Briastre cobble sector of the one-day 257-km race in northern France and was airlifted to Lille Hospital Center but despite being resusictated, died several hours later at the age of just 23. The Belgian rider – in only his second year as a professional rider with Verandas…
[ad_1] Steve Pearce homered on Cole Hamels’ first pitch of the game, Kendrys Morales added a three-run shot in the first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Sunday. Jaime Garcia (1-0) won while facing Texas for the first time in the 31-year-old’s 176th career start. The left-hander allowed three…
[ad_1] Patrick Reed has won his first major championship with a thrilling one-shot victory over Rickie Fowler at the Masters. Reed pulled ahead of Jordan Spieth with an 8-foot birdie putt at the 14th hole Sunday, saved par with a 6-foot putt at No. 17 and pulled off a testy two-putt at the final hole to win with a…
[ad_1] Ronda Rousey will have her highly-anticipated debut fight tonight as she competes in a Mixed Tag Team Match. The UFC legend will team up with former Olympian Kurt Angle to take on on-screen RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and 14-time world champion Triple H. AJ Styles defends the WWE title against the men’s Royal Rumble…
[ad_1] Two of the top four teams in the NHL are guaranteed to be out the playoffs after the second round. Goodbye Nashville or Winnipeg. Goodbye Boston or Tampa Bay. Thanks for playing. That’s the reality under the divisional playoff format that could pit the top two teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences against…
[ad_1] Russia has taunted Britain with an infamous photo of England‘s 1938 football team performing Nazi salutes – after Boris Johnson likened the upcoming World Cup to Hitler’s Olympics. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov sent the snap to the Foreign Secretary as the diplomatic row over the poisoning of ex-spy Sergei Skripal in Salisbury with…
[ad_1] Spieth is currently on par with the course record on nine-under for the day and briefly drew level with championship leader Patrick Reid. The Texas native is reportedly the fifth-highest paid golfer in the world with an estimated net worth of between £53m and £70m, according to Town and Country magazine. He has three majors…
[ad_1] As it was, referee Andre Marriner reduced both sides to 10 men in the final minutes of the game, Mohamed Elneny following Jack Stephens down the tunnel after he raised his hands to Cedric Soares during a scuffle. But Saints manager Hughes felt Wilshere was lucky to escape with just a yellow after provoking…
[ad_1] GETTY Antonio Conte admitted that Chelsea will not finish in the top four after their draw with West Ham. But of course the Chelsea legend’s usual seat just in front of the press box at Stamford Bridge yesterday was empty. Chelsea perfectly paid their tribute off the field to their former captain and twice…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba was supposedly offered to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the January transfer window. Guardiola himself made the claim on Friday by saying: “Two months ago he offered me Mkhitaryan and Pogba to play with us. “Comparing [me to] a dog is bad – it’s not good. He has to…
[ad_1] The 41-year-old enjoyed a fantastic run on championship Sunday to creep inside the top 10 – and his heroics on the par-three 16th did him no harm. Hoffman, whose previous best finish at Augusta saw him take ninth spot in 2015, was euphoric after making the shot, leaping up to hug his caddy before…
[ad_1] Antonio Conte’s reign at Chelsea could be drawing to a close as the Blues fell further away from the Champions League places. Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw against London rivals West Ham, with many of Conte’s senior figures failing to impress. Cesar Azpilicueta bagged himself a fortuitous goal before Javier Hernandez stunned…
[ad_1] Tiger has transformed the game in his stunning career, becoming one of the most iconic sportsmen in the world during a 10-year reign that saw him win 14 major championships. His last, the US Open, came in 2008 before a series of alleged extramarital affairs left his career on the rocks. Since divorcing his…
[ad_1] Manchester United are set to lose Fellaini at the end of the season when his contract expires. Express Sport understands the Belgium international is keen to quit Old Trafford for a new challenge elsewhere. And now, French newspaper L’Equipe have sensationally claimed Liverpool are determined to bring Fellaini to Anfield from Manchester United this…
[ad_1] The American has only recently returned to the golf course following surgery on a lower-back problem. Impressive outings at the Valspar Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational had led to hopes he would end a 10-year wait for major tournament win. But the 42-year-old was unable to finish any of the first three rounds below…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have made Liverpool star Salah a target with the summer transfer window creeping closer. The Egypt international is in-demand after a stunning campaign that has seen him hit 38 goals across all competitions. Express Sport understands Barcelona are also considering whether to bid for Salah when the window reopens. And Spanish website…
[ad_1] There was no mistaking American star Fowler when he took to Augusta on the final day. Fowler pulled on some bright orange trousers, a white top and an orange hat as he bid to chase down the leaders. It certainly stood out but it’s not the first time Fowler, who is chasing leader Patrick…
[ad_1] Neymar could leave PSG and reports have claimed both Manchester United and Real Madrid are determined to secure his signature. The Brazil international has only been at the Ligue 1 giants since August, when he turned his back Barcelona to move to the Parc des Princes. But Neymar is supposedly underwhelmed by French football…
[ad_1] The Northern Irishman drove his first ball of the day deep into the woods but recovered with a fantastic tee shot to rescue par on the opening hole. Reed, meanwhile, had troubled rounding a tree before splashing into a bunker and missing a putt for par. McIlroy cranked up the pressure on the second,…
[ad_1] Barcelona, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all expected to cruise through to the next round of the Champions League this week. The Catalan giants beat Roma 4-1 at the Nou Camp last night, in a game where Suarez scored, meaning only a miracle will stop them reaching the last four. Liverpool and Real Madrid,…
[ad_1] GETTYS Masters 2018 LIVE: Updates, scores and leaderboard as Rory McIlroy bids to seal the Grand Slam McIlroy (-11) is bidding to become the sixth man to win the career Grand Slam and is within striking distance of overnight leader Patrick Reed (-14). Reed, who has yet to land a major title, takes a…
[ad_1] Arsenal came from behind to beat Southampton 3-2 at the Emirates today. Shane Long fired the visitors in front after 17 minutes, giving the relegation-threatened side a little bit of hope. However, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalised 11 minutes after Long’s opener to put the hosts back on level terms. Danny Welbeck put Arsenal ahead shortly…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix with a stunning drive from start to finish but the result was somewhat tarnished after one of the Ferrari mechanics was rushed off to hospital. Raikkonen was in the fight at the front of the race and on course for a podium finish when he was called…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Ronaldo continues to be linked with a move back to Manchester United despite a move being unfeasible for both parties. The 33-year-old would still command a huge fee despite his advancing years, while United arguably have no need for him following Alexis Sanchez’s January arrival. Yet that has not stopped Spanish…
[ad_1] Verstappen started 15th on the grid but he made an excellent start on the first lap to move to within touching distance of ninth-place Hamilton. However, as the Dutchman tried to overtake on the inside he was clipped by Hamilton’s Mercedes which caused a puncture to his rear left tyre. The Red Bull driver…
[ad_1] Ronaldo scored as Real Madrid and Atletico played out a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu. The 33-year-old, who toiled in the reverse fixture at the Wanda Metropoliticano, opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. However, Atletico left with a point to their name courtesy of Antoine Griezmann, who found the net four minutes later.…
[ad_1] Gareth O’Brien scored a hat trick in the second half to lead the Toronto Wolfpack to a 26-18 comeback win over the Batley Bulldogs in the Betfred Championship on Sunday. Toronto trailed Batley 12-6 at halftime before O’Brien turned the tide with three unanswered tries. The fullback, who recently signed with Toronto from the Salford Red Devils of…
[ad_1] Real Madrid and Atletico played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu this afternoon. Ronaldo found the net for Los Blancos, giving them the lead, but Atletico ultimately picked up a point courtesy of Antoine Griezmann’s equaliser. The Real Madrid star has rediscovered his best form in 2018 and, despite his advancing years,…
[ad_1] Raikkonen was called into the pits on the 37th lap as he looked for a quick tyre change. However, disaster struck just seconds later as he was shown a green light to leave without all of his new wheels attached. The rear left tyre then came loose as he sped off and he ran…
[ad_1] Barcelona are understood to be favourites for Griezmann, who found the net against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu this afternoon. The France international is a top target over at the Nou Camp and, with Manchester United focusing elsewhere, a move to Catalonia could be on the cards. However, Spanish website Don Balon say Real…
[ad_1] Hamilton had to start from ninth on the grid as he was serving a penalty for changing his gear-box just two races into the season. The Brit drove well and quickly climbed closer to the race-leader Sebastian Vettel. The surprise early exits of Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo reduced the competition…
[ad_1] West Ham are still not safe from relegation with realistically at least another win needed to secure their Premier League status. They visited London rivals Chelsea knowing the Blues had lost five of their last seven games in the league. But a poor piece of defending saw Chelsea go into the lead 10 minutes…
[ad_1] It was always going to come down to strategy heading into the race after Hamilton was forced to serve a five-place grid penalty for changing his gearbox after Australia. But an incident-packed opening few laps opened the door for Hamilton to climb up his way up the pack and in prime position to execute…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp. The Blues currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, 11 points adrift of Tottenham in the final Champions League qualification spot. It has been quite a fall from grace for Antonio Conte’s side, who won the league at a…
[ad_1] GETTY Chelsea vs West Ham: Premier League latest score, goals and updates CHELSEA 1-0 WEST HAM Chelsea welcome West Ham to Stamford Bridge with plenty at stake at opposite ends of the Premier League table. Last week’s defeat to top-four rivals Tottenham leaves Antonio Conte’s side 11 points behind Spurs and Liverpool in the…
[ad_1] Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann celebrated his goal against fierce rivals Real Madrid with a dance based on Fortnite Battle Royale – a video game taking the world by storm. The Frenchman cancelled out Cristiano Ronaldo’s early finish for the hosts at the Bernabeu, and wasted no time before pulling off a string of…
[ad_1] Nadal beat the young German 6-1 6-4 6-4 and was rarely troubled. It levelled the Davis Cup quarter-final at 2-2 and forced a deciding match. And Nadal claims he felt good during the win in an ominous message after such an easy victory against the world No 4. “It was never going to be…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Navas went up against supposed Los Blancos target Oblak at the Bernabeu this afternoon. The Atletico shotstopper has emerged as a target for Zinedine Zidane with the La Liga giants primed to sign a goalkeeper in the summer. Navas and Oblak, though, were both beaten by Antoine Griezmann and Cristiano Ronaldo…
[ad_1] The Ferrari driver followed Sebastian Vettel into the pits for a quick tire change. However, the Fin was allowed given the green light too early as the rear left tire was not fully attached. Raikkonen then set off and ran over his mechanics leg in a horrific collision which left his team member in…
[ad_1] Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Manchester City in a stunning Premier League showdown. Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan had City soaring but Paul Pogba’s brace and Chris Smalling’s late strike gave the Red Devils all three points. Sanchez played a key role in Manchester United’s comeback, weighing in with two…
[ad_1] NOTE: This story will be updated as we learn victims’ names and more about them. Fifteen people are dead and 14 injured after the bus taking the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team to a playoff game collided with a transport truck on a highway north of Tisdale, Sask., early Friday evening. The team was on…
[ad_1] GETTY Chelsea vs West Ham: Premier League latest score, goals and updates CHELSEA 0-0 WEST HAM Chelsea welcome West Ham to Stamford Bridge with plenty at stake at opposite ends of the Premier League table. Last week’s defeat to top-four rivals Tottenham leaves Antonio Conte’s side 11 points behind Spurs and Liverpool in the…
[ad_1] Fiji won a fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens after pouncing on Kenya’s ill-discipline and errors to take the final 24-12 on Sunday. The most successful team in the tournament’s history, Fiji matched England’s record title run from 2002-06, won a sixth title in seven years, and 16th overall. “Hong Kong is always special for us,” captain…
[ad_1] Aubameyang scored his sixth Arsenal goal in his seventh Premier League appearance today. After Shane Long had opened the scoring for Southampton, the Gunners striker poked home the equaliser. Redknapp says his finishing instinct is similar to Arsenal’s top two all-time leading goalscorers Henry and Wright. “That’s what he (Aubameyang) was born to do,…
[ad_1] Mustafi was at fault for Southampton’s opener through Shane Long at the Emirates. The Germany international failed to deal with a cross from Cedric and Long nipped in ahead of him to poke it past Petr Cech. Mustafi thought goalkeeper Cech should have come out to collect the ball but former West Ham manager…
[ad_1] Last time out, Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Tottenham at Stamford Bridge to leave their top four finish hopes in jeopardy. Since February 12, the Blues have won just once in the Premier League. For West Ham, they gave their hopes of survival a major boost with a convincing 3-0 win over Southampton last…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel managed to pip his Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen to pole in yesterday’s qualifying and the Scuderia team have looked fast all weekend. But there were just four tenths separating the top five drivers on their fastest laps and on a circuit with plenty of tight bends and chances to overtake there could…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-2 yesterday with Pogba inspiring a stunning second half fightback. The France international stepped up to the plate just 24 hours after Pep Guardiola dropped a sensational bombshell. The City manager, biting back at comments made by Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola, said: “Two months ago he offered me Mkhitaryan…
[ad_1] The midfielder has previously been linked with Premier League clubs such as West Ham United and Tottenham. However, Manchester United are now leading the way for Gomes’ signature. The former Valencia man had previously found gametime hard to come by at Barcelona. But now Gomes is enjoying more minutes for the Catalan outfit, it…
[ad_1] Nelson made his full Premier League debut today, starting against Southampton at the Emirates. His first appearance was as a substitute against Crystal Palace in January and he came so close to another when Arsenal beat Watford 3-0 in north London on March 11. FOLLOW ARSENAL vs SOUTHAMPTON LIVE! He was set to come…
[ad_1] Humboldt native Paige Crozon decided to keep competing at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday in the wake of the horrific crash back home in Saskatchewan, scoring 10 points for Canada’s women’s basketball team in a 100-61 loss to Australia. A Canada Basketball spokesman said the 23-year-old Crozon had chosen to keep playing following the accident…
[ad_1] Real Madrid host rivals Atletico Madrid as they trail by four points in La Liga. Zinedine Zidane will be hoping to make up some ground as they look to recover from a horror start to the season. But the Frenchman will also have one eye on the Champions League clash with Juventus in the…
[ad_1] GETTY Arsenal vs Southampton: Latest Premier League score, goals and updates ARSENAL vs SOUTHAMPTON Mark Hughes takes his Southampton side to the Emirates Stadium looking to secure a valuable three points in the fight to avoid relegation. The Saints are languishing in the relegation zone, three points away from safety but with two crucial…
[ad_1] Pogba starred for Manchester United in their 3-2 win over rivals Manchester City yesterday. The Frenchman scored twice in the second half to help turn the game on its head after the hosts led 2-0. Both his goals came from him pushing on from midfield and Redknapp believes that is one of his best…
[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 Batley Bulldogs 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 7-1-1 and a total…
[ad_1] Real Madrid take on Atletico Madrid as they battle for second place in La Liga. Atletico hold a four point lead with eight games to play, and know Real could rest players today for the Champions League quarter-final. Three points for Diego Simeone’s side would all but seal second place, while defeat would open…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kylie Masse won her second gold in as many nights and teenager Taylor Ruck added a silver Sunday to up her total to six in the Commonwealth Games pool. Masse, who won the 100-metre backstroke on Saturday, set a Games record Sunday in taking the 200 backstroke in two minutes 5.98 seconds. Ruck was…
[ad_1] ARSENAL vs SOUTHAMPTON Mark Hughes takes his Southampton side to the Emirates Stadium looking to secure a valuable three points in the fight to avoid relegation. The Saints are languishing in the relegation zone, three points away from safety but with two crucial games in-hand on 17th-placed Crystal Palace. However, this isn’t a dead-rubber…
[ad_1] That is the view of Sky Sports pundit and former Brentford midfielder Chris Kamara. Manchester City took a 2-0 lead into half time and looked like they were going to collect the three points needed to land the Premier League title. But Manchester United turned the game on its head in the second half,…
[ad_1] The clinical striker is reportedly destined for a Bayern Munich exit this summer. Real Madrid are leading the chase for Lewandowski’s signature after struggling to match Barcelona’s fire power in La Liga this term. Los Blancos remain heavy favourites to sign the Polish striker. But Chelsea are being backed to rival Madrid for Lewandowski’s…
[ad_1] Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb is the youngest ever player to play in the IPL at 17 years and 11 days old. But that did not put off coach Brad Hodge and captain Ravi Ashwin picking him for their opener against Delhi. Mujeeb was entrusted with bowling the third over of the innings and he trapped…
[ad_1] Arsenal go into the match on the back of a thumping 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow on Thursday. But despite the convincing win, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger may opt to rest some of his big names. For Southampton, they start the match three points from safety and in the relegation zone. But a win…
[ad_1] The Northern Irishman will be cast in the role of the hunter against his Ryder Cup arch rival in a re-match of their epic Hazeltine 2016 clash today. Reed emerged victorious on the final green in that show-stopping Ryder Cup singles match but Faldo believes that even with a sizable gap to close, the…
[ad_1] It was a historic night for the Catalan outfit at the Nou Camp. Lionel Messi netted his 45th career hat-trick, including a stunning free kick, to ensure Barcelona made it 38 league games unbeaten. Valverde’s men have now matched the record set by Real Sociedad in 1989 and 1990. But when receiving praise for…
[ad_1] The MotoGP icon is considered one of the best riders the sport has ever seen, and has a huge fanbase across the globe. Upon arrival in Argentina this week, Rossi was mobbed by MotoGP supporters at the airport. And the Italian admits he felt like footballing legend Diego Maradona. “Yesterday in the airport I…
[ad_1] Lacazette made a steady start to life at Arsenal following his £52.7million move from Lyon last summer. But the goals dried up as Arsenal’s form dipped and the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saw him lose his place in the starting XI. Lacazette then needed surgery to correct a troublesome knee problem but he has…
[ad_1] The Brit was hit with a five-place grid penalty and starts the second race of the campaign in ninth place with Sebastian Vettel on pole. Vettel is favourite to add to his victory in Australia and lay down a championship marker. Hamilton admits it could be one of the hardest races of his career.…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Arsenal legend turned pundit Ian Wright. Manchester City went into the clash at the Etihad knowing three points would land them the title with six games remaining. The hosts were 2-0 up at half time but Raheem Sterling, playing as a false No 9, missed a number of golden…
[ad_1] Hamilton will start from ninth on the grid in today’s race due to a five-place penalty over a gearbox change. Nevertheless, the Mercedes has looked off the pace compared to the Ferrari’s. Kimi Raikkonen had been fastest in practice prior to the qualifying but a poor final lap in Q3 allowed team-mate Sebastian Vettel…
[ad_1] Manchester United are set to miss out on the Premier League this term to rivals Manchester City. That is despite the Red Devils beating City 3-2 yesterday to delay their title celebrations. Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes the performance at the Etihad yesterday, where they came from two goals down to win, shows…
[ad_1] Hamilton had been in the lead of the race up until Vettel pitted during a safety car period and the Ferrari diver took advantage of a computer systems failure at Mercedes to take first place. The British driver was then unable to respond with an overtake on the track as Vettel won in Australia…
[ad_1] Paul Pogba was pivotal to Manchester United’s 3-2 win over rivals City, scoring twice as his side fought back from two goals down at the Etihad. The French midfielder’s superb performance came less than 24 hours after Pep Guardiola revealed he turned down the chance to sign Pogba in January. The Manchester United star’s…
[ad_1] Nadal returned to action this week in his first match of the Davis Cup quarter-final. And he is hoping to take his second point for Spain this week as they battle back from 2-1 down against Germany. The world No 1 had been out since the Australian Open after struggling with more injury problems.…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel claimed pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix with a “lion lap”, pipping Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen by less than a tenth of a second. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton put in the fourth fastest time but will start down in ninth after an unscheduled gearbox change in his Mercedes. Max Verstappen…
[ad_1] Messi bagged yet another hat-trick as Barcelona cruised past Leganes 3-1 yesterday, stretching their lead at the top of La Liga to 12 points. The Argentinian forward now has 29 goals in the Spanish top flight this season, seven clear of his nearest rivals Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo will have a chance…
[ad_1] The British Touring Car Championship is back, roaring into life with the first three rounds of the season at Brands Hatch today. Ash Sutton is the defending champion, driving for Adrian Flux Subaru Racing alongside touring car legend Jason Plato. Regular challengers Colin Turkington and Matt Neal are back once again for BMW and…
[ad_1] In his press conference on Friday, ahead of the Manchester derby, Guardiola claimed Pogba’s agent Raiola had offered him the opportunity to sign the France midfielder. When asked about the claims before kick-off, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho then said either Guardiola or Raiola was lying. He said: “Guardiola says that, the agent denies,…
[ad_1] That is according to Juventus chief Beppe Marotta. The German midfielder has been the subject of major transfer whispers in recent months. And speculation has been rife that Serie A giants Juventus have been leading the way to sign Can in the summer. The Italian outfit may be able to land the player on…
[ad_1] The Irishman and a group of his friends caused a melee at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York whilst trying to get their hands on Khabib Nurmagomedov. The former UFC lightweight champion was caught on camera throwing a dolley through the window of a bus carrying Nurmagomedov and is alleged to have hit…
[ad_1] Manchester United looked set to suffer a humiliating evening after goals from Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan gave City a lead at half-time. But Jose Mourinho’s men responded his rallying call at the break with a sensational comeback thanks two goals from Pogba and volleyed finish by Chris Smalling. Pogba had dominated the build-up…
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and former Everton striker Andy Gray. The Manchester United midfielder has been the subject of transfer speculation this week after Pep Guardiola claimed he had been offered Pogba in January. The Frenchman has struggled for form this term. And Jose Mourinho has been forced to deny rumours of a…
[ad_1] That run starts with the visit of West Ham to Stamford Bridge this afternoon (4.30pm). The Blues currently sit 11 points off fourth-placed Tottenham but can cut that gap with victory over the Hammers. Winnable fixtures at Southampton, Swansea and Newcastle await Chelsea for the rest of the season while Huddersfield are also set…
[ad_1] Nurmagomedov stated his case for potential super-fight with the future UFC Hall of Famer after claiming the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 223. “Georges St-Pierre said one time, ‘If you’re a black belt, you have to say in your mind [that you’re a] white belt,” Nurmagomedov said after registering a unanimous…
[ad_1] Bale has not been able to hold a place down under Zidane this season and speculation of a departure from Madrid has increased in recent weeks. Manchester United and Tottenham are rumoured to be interested in the Welshman as a return to the Premier League may beckon. Real play Atletico in a Madrid derby…
[ad_1] Nurmagomedov reached the summit of the UFC’s 155lbs division in the main event of UFC 223, which took place in the early hours of the morning. The most dominant force in mixed martial arts claimed his maiden UFC title by defeating Al Iaquinta, a last-minute replacement for Max Holloway – who himself was an…
[ad_1] Ibrahimovic joined MLS club LA Galaxy last month and rumours suggest he will participate at WrestleMania. The Sun claim that the ex-Manchester United star was priced at 50/1 to be involved in some way at Mania but is now 16/1. Oddschecker spokesperson George Elek said: “One of the more obscure rumours bookmakers have reacted…
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens are hoping they learned lessons from a disappointing 2017-18 season. Montreal fell 4-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night finishing the season 29-40-13. For the second time in three years they’ll be on the outside looking in when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin next week. Heading into the NHL…
[ad_1] Barcelona took another step towards the La Liga title last night with a 3-1 victory at home to Leganes. Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick as the Catalan giants equalled Real Sociedad’s record of 38 league games unbeaten. Real Madrid, meanwhile, who meet Barca in El Clasico on May 6, have already confirmed they will…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — Brad Gushue has been a somewhat frustrated skip all week. So when he made a second straight runback in the seventh end of Saturday night’s semifinal to score three points for Canada, he turned to the crowd and pumped his fists in the air. It was an emotional outburst many curling ends in…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Chelsea star and Match of the Day pundit Frank Lampard. Pogba shone as Manchester United battled back from two goals down to beat Man City 3-2 on Saturday evening at the Etihad. The Frenchman scored twice in quick succession as he recovered from a poor first half to help…
[ad_1] Leon Draisiatl scored in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 3-2 victory over the Canucks on Saturday in the final game of the impressive careers of Vancouver forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for the Oilers (36-40-6), who won their final two games in…
[ad_1] A dismal La Liga campaign sees Madrid lie 16 points behind table toppers Barcelona. Zidane came under fire earlier in the season for his side’s inconsistency and struggled to get the best out of Cristiano Ronaldo. Real have been renowned for having a high turnover of managers and Florentino Perez has been quick to…
[ad_1] Brad Gushue will play for gold again at the men’s world curling championship after a 9-5 semifinal win over Scotland’s Bruce Mouat on Saturday. Gushue and Sweden’s Niklas Edin will clash for gold Sunday in a rematch of last year’s final in Edmonton where Gushue won 4-2. Edin will have last-rock advantage in to start Sunday’s final as…
[ad_1] Manchester United tightened their grip on second place with an incredible 3-2 win away to City yesterday. After going 2-0 down, United produced an astonishing turnaround with Paul Pogba netting a double before Chris Smalling steered home from cloose range as the visitors delayed City’s title celebrations. De Gea preserved United’s lead when he…
[ad_1] Nathan MacKinnon scored his first goal in 10 games, Jonathan Bernier stopped 32 shots and the Colorado Avalanche earned the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Defencemen Samuel Girard and Tyson Barrie scored, while captain Gabriel Landeskog and Matt Nieto added…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho looks set for a busy summer at Manchester United after seeing his side trail in the wake of Premier League champions elect Manchester City. A midfielder has been earmarked as a priority, with Michael Carrick retiring at the end of the campaign and Marouane Fellaini, who is out of contract in three…
[ad_1] Spieth only managed a one-under round of 71 yesterday to leave himself nine shots off the leader Patrick Reed. The American, a winner at Augusta National three years ago, faces a tall order to get his hands on the green jacket this time around. Reed’s closest challengers Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Jon Rahm…
[ad_1] In doing so, Barca extended their unbeaten run in La Liga this season to 31 games and 38 in total. That equals Real Sociedad’s 38-year-old record of 38 La Liga games without tasting defeat. It could be argued that Barcelona’s run to the record is more impressive than that of Real Sociedad’s. Ernesto Valverde’s…
[ad_1] The New York Rangers fired coach Alain Vigneault hours after they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2010. General manager Jeff Gorton announced the firing Saturday night, a full day before the end of the NHL regular season but long after New York’s playoff hopes were gone. The Rangers will begin searching…
[ad_1] Rumours suggest Heyman will become Rousey’s advocate on RAW after WrestleMania. The legendary manager is currently working with Brock Lesnar but the Universal Champion seems set to leave WWE and rejoin UFC after Mania. Lesnar looks certain to lose the title to Roman Reigns tonight in New Orleans, Louisiana and Heyman announced on RAW…
[ad_1] Mike Minor pitched two-hit ball over six innings to win a start for the first time since 2014 and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 Saturday night in one of the coldest games ever at Globe Life Park. It was five degrees celsius when Minor threw the first pitch, and he froze up…
[ad_1] Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks players wore the word ‘BRONCOS’ on the back of their game jerseys in place of their own names to honour the victims and survivors of the fatal bus accident Friday involving Saskatchewan’s Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. In a sombre conclusion to the regular season, Andrew Copp scored twice and Connor…
[ad_1] Frederik Andersen made 31 saves to set a new franchise mark with his 38th win of the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs closed out their schedule with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Auston Matthews buried his 34th goal to match his jersey number and added an assist for…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-2 to stop Pep Guardiola’s side being crowned Premier League champions. The Red Devils’ afternoon got off to a torrid start with Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan finding the net. However, Manchester United hit back with Paul Pogba bagging a brace and Chris Smalling scoring a dramatic late winner.…
[ad_1] John Cena has been challenging Undertaker to a WrestleMania match for four weeks but has yet to hear a response. The Deadman hinted at retirement last year when he lost an emotional Mania bout to Roman Reigns as he broke character and laid down his signature black jacket, gloves and hat in the middle…
[ad_1] The Blues are set to part company with Antonio Conte this summer and it was expected that they would appoint former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique. Enrique who is also a target for Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal is refusing to be rushed into making a decision and Roman Abramovich is now looking elsewhere. Juventus are…
[ad_1] Many top superstars and legends had been linked with that spot, such as Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins and Shane McMahon. It seemed like WWE were more keen to have The Rock filling in the void in order to continue the WrestleMania 31 angle that saw him and Rousey embarrassing McMahon and Triple H. However,…
[ad_1] GETTY Sean Dyche has done a remarkable job at Burnley It’s a crying shame. Glenn Hoddle was the last English boss in charge at Stamford Bridge, and he left 22 years ago. The figures are even starker at two other giant clubs, Arsenal and Manchester United, both of whom last employed an English manager…
[ad_1] Winnipeg and Chicago came together to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] TV cameras caught the Cardiff manager’s F-word laden refusal to shake hands with his opposite number after the Wolves boss initially failed to partake in the formalities before dashing onto the pitch to celebrate a 1-0 win at the Cardiff City Stadium. However, Express Sport can reveal that the resentment goes back much longer…
[ad_1] Jaromir Jagr has no plans to retire and has not ruled out a return to the NHL for the 2018-19 season, according to the New York Times. Jagr was waived by the Calgary Flames on Jan. 28, less than three weeks before his 46th birthday, after struggling and missing time with a knee injury.…
[ad_1] Pogba inspired Manchester United to a stunning 3-2 win over City after netting twice to help his side come from two goals down. His double came less than 24 hours after Guardiola revealed he had been offered the chance to sign Pogba by agent Raiola. At the final whistle Pogba made a beeline to…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — You don’t need to land on the podium to feel like you’ve won. Canadian race walker Evan Dunfee finished the 20-kilometre event at the Commonwealth Games in eighth-place on Sunday, registering a season-best time of one hour, 23 minutes and 26 seconds. Dunfee came into this Games event, set along the…
[ad_1] Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy meet again, this time for a green jacket instead of a gold Ryder Cup trophy. Reed seized control of the Masters on a wet Saturday at Augusta National with a pair of eagles on the back nine and a 5-under 67 that gave him a three-shot lead. McIlroy, who chipped in for…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — In a city where some of the biggest superstars spend their time, curlers in Las Vegas would seemingly be lost in the bustle of Sin City. But not the American Olympic championship team of John Shuster, Tyler George, Matt Hamilton and John Landsteiner. They’re in Vegas this weekend for the men’s world curling championship and…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel clinched pole ahead of Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen with a blistering lap earlier this afternoon. Valtteri Bottas was two-tenths off the pace in third with Hamilton just behind him in fourth. The Ferrari drivers were quicker all weekend with concern the very high temperatures in Bahrain were affecting Mercedes’ pace. Hamilton was…
[ad_1] After starting the day at -1, Rahm produced some terrific golf, firing himself into contention with a seven-under-par round of 65 in his third round. The Spaniard who has enjoyed a meteoric rise on the PGA Tour, was in inspired form, carding two birdies and an eagle on the front nine. Having gone out…
[ad_1] Dybala could leave Juventus in the summer, having endured a rocky season in Turin under Massimiliano Allegri. Liverpool could spend big on a blockbuster name as they hunt a replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who joined Barcelona in January. And Mediaset Premium say Liverpool are keen to sign Dybala when the transfer window reopens. The…
[ad_1] The 32-year-old surrendered his IBF strap to Truax in a shock loss in London in December, coming up second best to the journeyman after a horrific performance. DeGale rushed his return back from serious shoulder surgery, going against medical advice to box just four months after the partial reconstruction of his damaged limb. And…
[ad_1] The midfielder has shown little appetite to sign a new deal and is out of contract at the end of the season. Jose Mourinho looks set for a major summer overhaul of his squad with his side 13 points behind the champions elect Manchester City. A midfielder has been identified as a priority, with…
[ad_1] After going 2-0 down in the first half, Manchester United came from behind to secure an impressive 3-2 win over their arch-rivals at the Etihad. Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan put City into a commanding position but two goals in two minutes from Pogba put United back on level terms shortly after the break.…
[ad_1] Kop boss Jurgen Klopp said the Egyptian missed the Everton game due to a groin strain sustained after he scored in the first-leg victory over City at Anfield. Salah has struck in his last two games against City but Klopp is unsure if he will be available on Tuesday. “We didn’t even think about…
[ad_1] Two days in Woods’s company at Augusta National have persuaded Fleetwood that there is plenty of life left in the 42-year-old. He has been left languishing amongst the also-rans at the Masters – a 72 yesterday left him treading water on four over – but the Englishman saw enough to convince him the Americans…
[ad_1] Inter were in for Martial last summer when United boss Jose Mourinho was trying to lure Ivan Perišić away from the San Siro. Martial, 22, is seen by Mourinho as being too inconsistent despite scoring nine times in the Premier League so far this season. But the French international who was signed from Monaco…
[ad_1] The Cleveland Cavaliers have been forced by the league into making a new signing for the remaining few games of the season. Cleveland had been only carrying 13 players on their current roster, leaving two spots open and the league demanded they fill one of them. And the Cavaliers have now announced former Florida…
[ad_1] After going 2-0 down in the first half at the Eithad, Pogba inspired Manchester United’s fightback to delay City’s title celebrations this evening. Frenchman Pogba scored twice in the space of two minutes to put United back on level terms in the second half. Chris Smalling later completed Manchester United’s comeback by scoring their…
[ad_1] DeGale was priced as short as 1/100 by some bookmakers to defend his belt successfully at London’s Copper Box Arena – but journeyman Truax refused to follow the script, coming up trumps after a deserved win. The Minnesota man bullied DeGale into a dogfight, pinning him against the ropes and grinding the former Olympic…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Gomes from Valencia in the summer of 2016 but, nearly two years on from his arrival, the Portugal international is yet to convince alongside Messi, Luis Suarez and Co. Earlier in the season, the midfielder was forced to deny criticising Messi to his closest confidants. “I have not said anything against Messi…
[ad_1] Trouble broke out on the streets of Manchester ahead of the derby at the Etihad. Fans dressed in black were filmed clashing in the city centre with around 40 or 50 people said to be involved. Supporters were seen letting off blue flares, throwing railings and other missiles. Police officers were quickly on the…
[ad_1] REUTERS Manchester City were denied the perfect Premier League title victory Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho could probably barely believe what they had seen – as stunned by events as the millions watching round the world. Was there ever a match of two such different halves? The first was all light blue as Guardiola’s…
[ad_1] The Northern Irishman moved to seven under for the day, shooting back-to-back birdies on the third and fourth holes at Augusta – but his pursuit of Patrick Reed looked momentarily in trouble after finding the bunker on the fifth. Trapped under the steep face just south of the green, McIlroy’s chip attempt out of…
[ad_1] Liverpool recorded a sensational first leg 3-0 win over City at Anfield earlier this week to put them in the ascendency of their tie. Jurgen Klopp got his tactics spot on and the fact they were able to keep clean sheet means one goal from Liverpool at the Etihad would leave City needing to…
[ad_1] Pogba bagged a brace as Manchester United rallied from two goals down to beat Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium. The France star went into the game knowing he needed a big performance. Speaking yesterday, Pep Guardiola sensationally claimed the 25-year-old was offered to City by Mino Raiola in January. But Paul Pogba,…
[ad_1] City could have clinched the Premier League title today against Manchester United with a win and were on track to do just that after Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan gave them a two-goal lead heading into the break. The result looked inevitable judging on the first half display but the game was turned on…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above now to watch Road to the Olympic Games featuring the World Synchronized Skating Championships from Stockholm, Sweden. Canada has two entries at the event: Nexxice and Les Supremes. Nexxice earned bronze in 2017 and has had success in recent years, taking gold in 2015 and a string of…
[ad_1] Manchester City were beaten 3-2 by Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon. Pep Guardiola’s side looked on course to be crowned Premier League champions after Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan found the net. However, a Paul Pogba brace and Chris Smalling strike ultimately saw United respond. It means Manchester City will go…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch highlights of the 2018 Commonwealth Games beginning on Saturday, April 7 at 4 p.m. ET. Four years after winning 82 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Canada sent a mix of defending champions such as decathlete Damian Warner and wrestler Erica Wiebe and first-time Commonwealth competitors…
[ad_1] Manchester United were 2-0 down and looked dead and buried – with Manchester United gearing up to celebrate winning the title. But United fought back with three second half goals to stung City. Paul Pogba scored two before Smalling got the winner. And when asked what had been said at half time, Smalling revealed…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brad Gushue advanced to the semifinal at the men’s world curling championship with a 6-4 win over Greg Persinger of the United States on Saturday in Las Vegas. Gushue, from St. John’s, N.L., faces Scotland’s Bruce Mouat in the evening semifinal. The winner will advance to the gold-medal game while the loser plays for bronze Sunday. Sweden’s Niklas Edin was…
[ad_1] Manchester United came from two goals down to ruin Manchester City’s Premier League title celebrations at the Etihad Stadium. Paul Pogba, subject of comments made by Guardiola yesterday, bagged a brilliant brace. Chris Smalling then popped up with a late winner and see City lose back-to-back games for the first time under Guardiola. Yesterday,…
[ad_1] The 23-year-old started the day five over but played superbly well on a rain-hit third day at Augusta, fighting back to level par for the championship. Fitzpatrick shot four birdies in eight holes before a magnificent stroke on the 15th teed him up to sink an eagle. It marked a dramatic turnaround in fortunes…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Isco has endured a difficult campaign at the Bernabeu, despite being regarded as among the best midfielders in world football. Liverpool and Manchester City have both emerged as potential suitors to lure him away from La Liga in the summer. And Spanish website Don Balon claim Isco has issued a threat…
[ad_1] City were torn to pieces by United in a devastating first half which saw them lead 2-0 at the break. It was a dire 45 minutes for United, whose fans will have to watch their fierce rivals celebrate winning the Premier League at the final whistle if City win. For diehard Red Devils supporters,…
[ad_1] Barcelona welcome Los Legionarios to the Nou Camp as they look to take another step towards the title. Barcelona are nine points clear of Atletico Madrid with eight games to play and will hope to make another statement today. They may rest players with the Champions League quarter final second leg to come this…
[ad_1] Richard Lee wasn’t trying to be flippant or downplay Canadian long-distance runner Rachel Cliff’s latest achievement. In early March, Cliff set the national record in the half marathon in one hour 10 minutes eight seconds at Woodlands, Tex., 39 seconds faster than Lanni Marchant’s 2014 effort at the Tom King Classic in Nashville, Tenn.…
[ad_1] Silva is a stalwart at Manchester City having signed for the club back in 2010. The Spaniard was part of the club’s two Premier League wins in 2012 and 2014 and has been in scintillating form this season. Henry says he Silva should be spoken about in the same breath as Manchester United legend…
[ad_1] It means Hamilton will have to be at his very best to cut through a packed field in Sakhir to try and challenge for a podium spot. Where he will finish will likely depend on strategy and Mercedes have already given a hint at what they’re planning to do as Hamilton will start the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville. Young slipped in the fifth minute of the clash at the Etihad as he attempted to deal with a cross from Manchester City star David Silva. The England international attempted to head the ball while on the floor to…
[ad_1] Manchester United are hoping to spoil Manchester City’s Premier League title party this afternoon at the Etihad. City will be crowned champions if they win despite having five games left to play. United are wearing black armbands for the match to pay their respects to former player Ray Wilkins. Wilkins sadly passed away this…
[ad_1] Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola yesterday said Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, had offered him the chance to sign the Manchester United midfielder in January. He said: “Two months ago he [agent Mino Raiola] offered me Mkhitaryan and Pogba to play with us. “Comparing [me to] a dog is bad – it’s not good. He…
[ad_1] REUTERS Manchester City vs Manchester United: Live Premier League scores and updates Manchester City will clinch the Premier League title with six games to spare if they beat arch-rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. Following City’s 3-0 humbling by Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, Jose Mourinho’s…
[ad_1] Pogba is never far away from the headlines and today it seems to be no different. After adopting the hairstyle in the win over Swansea last weekend, Manchester United fans were aware the Frenchman had kept it from training pictures earlier this week. But to turn up to the game against their rivals, who…
[ad_1] Humboldt Broncos head coach Darcy Haugan has been identified as one of 14 victims who died when their junior hockey team bus collided with another vehicle on Friday. The RCMP confirmed 14 fatalities and 14 injuries in the collision in Saskatchewan on Friday. Police say there were 28 people on the bus at the time…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho will spark a clear-out at Manchester United this summer with several players almost certain to leave the club in the coming months. Marouane Fellaini and Luke Shaw are expected to depart from Old Trafford once the season ends, while Paul Pogba has been linked with a sensational move away. Manchester City boss…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel clinched victory in Bahrain last year, comfortably seeing off Hamilton, and is odds-on favourite to win again this time around. The Mercedes driver will serve a five-pace grid penalty in tomorrow’s race meaning we’re bound to see an interesting battle for the podium spots. The Australian Grand Prix saw both Vettel and…
[ad_1] Manchester City will clinch the Premier League title with six games to spare if they beat arch-rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. Following City’s 3-0 humbling by Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, Jose Mourinho’s side will be hoping to inflict a second successive defeat on Pep…
[ad_1] The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on Saturday with two reinstated teams and a new broadcaster in a fresh testament to its undiminished appeal to India’s incurably cricket-obsessed masses. Few expected the Twenty20 tournament to climb out of the morass of spot-fixing and illegal betting it descended into five…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola revealed on Friday Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola offered the Frenchman to him in January. Guardiola says he was also offered Henrikh Mkhitaryan, before he moved to Arsenal from Manchester United. Burley says there is no…
[ad_1] Condolences and offers of help are pouring in from the hockey community for families of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, which was involved in a horrific crash that left 14 dead and 14 others injured. The accident occurred Friday when a truck collided with a bus carrying the junior hockey team to a playoff…
[ad_1] Manchester United signed Pogba from Juventus nearly two years ago with the France international enduring a difficult second spell at Old Trafford. Yesterday Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claimed the Manchester United player was often to the club back in the January transfer window, along with Henrikh Mkhitaryan. “Two months ago he offered me…
[ad_1] Fiji began its bid for a record fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens rugby title when it beat Pacific neighbour Samoa 31-12 on Friday. New Zealand, Argentina, Kenya, and World Series leader South Africa were also victorious. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Real Madrid man netted a stunner in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, leaving Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon helpless. Ronaldo is reaching the end of his glittering career. Yet despite being 33, the former Manchester United star is showing no signs of slowing down. After stunning millions around the world with his acrobat…
[ad_1] In the first race of the season, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel stole victory from Lewis Hamilton after a computer systems problem during a safety car. Hamilton and Mercedes will be looking to bounce back in Bahrain but has been handed a five-place grid penalty after a gearbox change. And that means Ferrari will be favourite…
[ad_1] Walcott played the entire 90 minutes as Everton’s winless run against Liverpool extended to 17 games. Redknapp says the former Arsenal star only started to make an impact on the game in the closing stages. He says Walcott made runs similar to Liverpool star Mohamed Salah but believes he should have realised it wasn’t…
[ad_1] After struggling to make an impact on the match, Rooney was hauled off in the 57th minute by Allardyce. And as Rooney walked off to be replaced by Idrissa Gueye, he stormed past Allardyce, who tried to pat him on the back. Rooney then forcibly took a jacket from the Everton kitman and appeared to shout “bull****”…
[ad_1] That is the view of England under-21 coach and former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley. Manchester City will win the league with six games remaining if they pick up all three points today. Manager Pep Guardiola may look to rest a few players though with the Champions League quarter-final second-leg against Liverpool coming up on…
[ad_1] GETTY Premier League scores: Tottenham, Newcastle and Leicester in action BOURNEMOUTH vs CRYSTAL PALACE Bournemouth: Begovic, Francis, Steve Cook, Ake, Daniels, Fraser, Lewis Cook, Gosling, Pugh, Defoe, Callum Wilson. Subs: Boruc, Surman, Brad Smith, King, Mousset, Simpson, Taylor. Crystal Palace: Hennessey, Wan Bissaka, Tomkins, Sakho, Van Aanholt, Cabaye, Milivojevic, McArthur, Townsend, Zaha, Loftus-Cheek. Subs:…
[ad_1] Ramsey scored twice as Arsenal beat CSKA Moscow 4-1 on Thursday but the Wales star did not appear to be with his team-mates as they trained at London Colney. The 27-year-old appeared to come through the Europa League match unscathed but his absence today means he could be a doubt for tomorrow’s clash. Ramsey…
[ad_1] GETTY China Open latest scores – Mark Selby has reached the last four in China Victory for Ronnie O’Sullivan in Beijing would have seen him break the record for the most ranking tournament wins in a single season. But O’Sullivan crashed out in the first round 6-2 to Elliot Slessor, having earlier shot a…
[ad_1] Oxlade-Chamberlain left Arsenal for Liverpool on the last day of the summer transfer window in 2017. Walcott followed him to Merseyside this January but instead joined the blue side with Everton. The pair had both failed to nail down a regular starting spot at Arsenal and Redknapp says that is why they have to…
[ad_1] Canadian gymnast Ellie Black won the women’s individual all-around gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, adding to the gold she won Friday in the team event. The 22-year-old from Halifax, runner-up-at the 2017 world championship, finished with 54.200 points at the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre. Australia’s Georgia Godwin was second with 53.800…
[ad_1] Ings made his first Premier League start for Liverpool since 2015 against Everton today. The Englishman has recovered from a couple of serious knee injuries which has prevented his Reds career from getting going. Redknapp cannot see how Ings can unseat Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mane in the Liverpool team. The pundit…
[ad_1] The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on Saturday with two reinstated teams and a new broadcaster in a fresh testament to its undiminished appeal to India’s incurably cricket-obsessed masses. Few expected the Twenty20 tournament to climb out of the morass of spot-fixing and illegal betting it descended into five…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip Saturday 7 April Balague on Umtiti 12.55: Spanish football expert Guillem Balague reckons Samuel Umtiti will make the move to Old Trafford. Balague made the transfer revelation in a Twitter Q&A on Friday. He said: “You saw him kissing the Barca badge against Roma;…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola rocked the build-up to the Manchester derby with the shock revelation that Man Utd offered Paul Pogba to Man City in the January transfer window. The Frenchman has endured a tough season at United with reports of discontent behind the scenes between the Frenchman and Jose Mourinho. City have strolled to within…
[ad_1] Klopp made five changes to his starting XI from Liverpool’s 3-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Manchester City. Mohamed Salah missed the clash at Goodison Park through injury but Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson were all rested. Redknapp believes Klopp is already looking ahead to the second leg against…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — They may be known as the ‘Friendly Games’, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for a friendly rivalry. Canada’s Kylie Masse took gold in the women’s 100-metre backstroke at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday night in the Gold Coast, fending off strong competition from host-country favourite and two-time defending…
[ad_1] Moreno was named on the bench by Jurgen Klopp but picked up a knock during the warm-up at Goodison Park. And as a result, Camacho has been drafted in and will be on the bench. Liverpool: Karius, Clyne, Van Dijk, Lovren, Klavan, Henderson, Milner, Wijnaldum, Mane, Ings, Solanke. Subs: Mignolet, Firmino, Camacho, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Masterson, Alexander-Arnold,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley. Klopp made five changes from Liverpool’s 3-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Manchester City on Wednesday. Top scorer Mohamed Salah misses out through the groin injury that forced him off in the second half of that match, while striker Roberto Firmino is only…
[ad_1] Liverpool have rested several big players with their Champions League quarter-final second leg to come on Tuesday. Jurgen Klopp has felt the need to rest players despite holding a 3-0 lead over Manchester City and with them just two points below Manchester United. Defeat today would allow Tottenham the chance to overtake Liverpool into…
[ad_1] Salah omission with a groin injury is one of five changes from Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Man City. Dominic Solanke and Danny Ings come in for Salah and Firmino, who is on the bench. In defence, Nathaniel Clyne and Ragnar Klavan start in place of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. Gina Wijnaldum plays in…
[ad_1] REUTERS Everton vs Liverpool: Latest Premier League score from the Merseyside derby Everton go head-to-head with rivals Liverpool looking to end their 16-match run without a win against their Merseyside rivals. It is more than seven years and 16 matches since the blue half of the city was able to celebrate victory over their…
[ad_1] Man City host Manchester United knowing that a win will seal a third Premier League title for the club. But tonight’s clash is sandwiched between City’s Champions League quarter-final with Liverpool. On Wednesday, City produced one of their worst performances of the season as they were beaten 3-0 at Anfield in the first leg.…
[ad_1] On Friday, F1 owners Liberty Media told teams their five-point plan for the sport after 2020 aimed at increasing competition. And following the initiatives outlined, car giant Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer strongly hinted they could enter the sport as an engine supplier. Mercedes have dominated the formula over the past four years and…
[ad_1] The American shot an incredible second-round 66 to open up a two-shot lead over the chasing pack at Augusta. Reed is currently nine under par, with Marc Leishman and Henrik Stenson his closest challengers heading into the weekend action. The leader certainly enjoyed himself on Friday. But golf fans around the world are hoping…
[ad_1] That is the view of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp. Man City know a win against Manchester United in the late kick-off will give them a third Premier League title. However they go into the match at the Etihad on the back of a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League on…
[ad_1] The Liverpool star has been instrumental in the Reds’ success this season, scoring 38 goals in all competitions. Salah’s goalscoring feats have attracted obvious attention from European heavyweights. And Real Madrid are the favourites to land the Egyptian with a monumental transfer bid this summer. And according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Los Blancos…
[ad_1] It was a day to forget for the Northampton-based outfit as Lewis Hamilton suffered a five-place grid penalty. The Brit’s unscheduled change of gearbox is the reason behind the rule break. And it means Hamilton will start no higher than sixth on Sunday, even if he finishes in pole position during today’s qualifying session.…
[ad_1] BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson is renowned for being a shrewd predictor of Premier League results, easily seeing off celebrities in his weekly column. The former Liverpool defender is usually pretty accurate with his calls, meaning we could be in line for a dull weekend of football based on his latest offerings. However, Lawrenson has…
[ad_1] That is the prediction from Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle. Just second separated Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull drivers as they locked out the top six in Friday practice at the Sakhir circuit. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, who won the opening race in Australia, finished ahead of team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, followed by Mercedes duo…
[ad_1] Premier League teams have been flooded with extra TV revenue in the last few years, while new owners continue to up the ante when it comes to extravagent spending. The current crop of owners and top shareholders are estimated to be worth around £85billion combined, with 14 clubs backed by billionaire individuals or groups.…
[ad_1] Patrick Reed heads the field by two shots going into Saturday which is also known as ‘moving day’ as some players surge up the leaderboard. With the likes of Marc Leishman, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy on his coat-tail, it promises to be a thrilling weekend. Although there is forecast to be rain at…
[ad_1] Harry Kane trails Mohamed Salah in the top scorers chart heading into the final few games of the Premier League season, but he will still be aiming for the Golden Boot. The Tottenham superstar is up against Manchester City this weekend while Mohamed Salah is uncertain to start for Liverpool against Everton after suffering…
[ad_1] McGregor, 29, was involved in an unsavoury incident on Thursday evening after the UFC 223 media day, which was being held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Moments after the event finished, McGregor and his posse stormed the arena after being granted access by members of The MacLife. McGregor and his entourage…
[ad_1] A victory for City at the Etihad this evening (5.30pm) will mean Guardiola’s men are crowned champions. But it comes at a tough time for the Premier League leaders. City lost 3-0 to Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-final first leg in midweek and have it all to do to turn around that deficit…
[ad_1] The American will tee off at 3.40pm UK time alongside Ian Poulter as he looks to close the 13-shot gap to Patrick Reed at the top of the leaderboard. Woods sits on four-over par with American Reed on nine-under. WHO ELSE IS IN THE CHASING PACK BEHIND REED? FULL LEADERBOARD HERE Rory McIlroy will…
[ad_1] The Red Devils left-back has struggled for gametime under Jose Mourinho, and the pair have been at odds for a number of months. Shaw looks destined to leave Old Trafford in the summer, with a number of potential suitors chasing his signature. Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle have been heavily linked with the 23-year-old. But…
[ad_1] The ArgentinaGP takes place this weekend with Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa targeting victory. We’re only one season into the 2018 MotoGP season and already the title race promises to be a fascinating watch. Andrea Dovizioso won the first GP in Qatar last month but may have his work cut out this weekend. The…
[ad_1] Fantasy football bosses have just a few hours remaining to complete their transfers ahead of Gameweek 33. The right signings at this stage of the season can make all the difference in Fantasy Premier League mini-leagues, and there are plenty of tempting options across the top flight. Leicester have an inviting run of fixtures…
[ad_1] The spine of Arsenal’s midfield has been questioned over recent years and they have been routinely criticised for the lack of leadership since Patrick Vieira left. With Aaron Ramsey’s future uncertain, the Gunners may need to sign reinforcements at the end of the season. And according to Portuguese paper O Jogo, the north London…
[ad_1] Shaw seems to be out of favour at United with Tottenham rumoured to be after the left-back. And Le10Sport are reporting that Mourinho will turn to Monaco defender Sidibe as a replacement. Reports also suggest that the 25-year-old would be keen on a move to Old Trafford though Sidibe isn’t Mourinho’s only option. Tottenham’s…
[ad_1] Canada missed out on a bronze medal in the mixed team triathlon relay Saturday at the Commonwealth Games, finishing seven seconds behind New Zealand. Australia won gold in one hour 17 minutes 36 seconds, crossing the line 52 seconds ahead of England. New Zealand was a further minute behind. Joanna Brown of Carp, Ont.,…
[ad_1] Earlier this week, Real Madrid thrashed Juventus 4-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Ronaldo stole the headline with a moment of breathtaking genius in the second half. Latching onto a Dani Carvajal cross, the Portuguese superstar swivelled before firing an incredible overhead kick past a motionless Gianluigi Buffon. The goal was…
[ad_1] Evan Dunfee has plenty on his mind, but no regrets. At least not about the Olympic bronze medal that was briefly his in Rio. The 27-year-old race-walker from Richmond, B.C., makes a point of talking to kids, especially via KidSport whose goal is to get more youngsters into sport. And his roller-coaster ride in…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp is considering signing a new shot-stopper as he has growing doubts over Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius. With money left over from the £142million sale of Philippe Coutinho in January, it could be the missing piece to transform the Reds into title challengers next season. A number of potential targets have emerged…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — If Brad Gushue and his rink intend on defending their world championship title in 2018, they must navigate a more difficult path to granite greatness than a year ago in Edmonton. But despite struggling at times this week, Gushue says his St. John’s, N.L., team will hit a different gear in the playoffs. “I believe we’re the best…
[ad_1] Reports in Spain suggest PSG midfielder Verratti was on a list of requests that Ronaldo handed to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. And Don Balon reports that Perez has already given the green light for Los Blancos to make their move for the Italian. Ronaldo allegedly believes it is vital Zinedine Zidane shores up…
[ad_1] Neymar has regularly been compared to the duo, and completed the top three behind Ronaldo and Messi at last year’s Ballon d’Or. He moved to PSG last summer after failing to usurp Messi as Barcelona’s top dog though reports suggest the Brazilian is looking for a move away from the French capital. Real Madrid…
[ad_1] Ramsey is set to enter the final year of his contract next season and Arsenal are keen to tie the Welshman down to a long-term deal. That would stop another situation similar to that of Alexis Sanchez with the Chilean attacker leaving on a cut-price deal to Manchester United in January. Ramsey is currently…
[ad_1] Russell Martin homered and hit a pair of RBI singles to back six solid innings from Marco Estrada, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Friday night. Martin’s drive to left field for an 8-0 lead in the sixth came right after Yangervis Solarte connected on a solo shot .…
[ad_1] James followed the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan in reaching the 31,000 mark. Abdul-Jabbar has the record for most NBA points with the former Milwaukee Bucks and LA Lakers centre amassing 38,387 points in his career. At 33, James is the youngest to ever reach 31,000 points getting to the…
[ad_1] RCMP have confirmed fatalities and a “number of injuries” in an accident involving a hockey team’s bus in Saskatchewan. It was not immediately clear how many people were killed and injured. The Nipawin Hawks of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League say the crash involved the team bus of the Humboldt Broncos. The Hawks had been scheduled to play the Broncos…
[ad_1] Nikita Kucherov became the second player in the NHL to reach 100 points this season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning took a two-point lead in the Atlantic Division by beating the Buffalo Sabres 7-5 Friday night. Kucherov scored in the first period and got his 100th point assisting on Dan Girardi’s goal 1:04 into…
[ad_1] After making his first appearance at Augusta since 2015, Woods scrambled into the weekend of the tournament after carding a three-over-par round of 75 to beat the cut mark which was set at +5. The former world No 1, whose back problems have been well documented, came into the first Major of the season…
[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors have clinched the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference, won the Atlantic Division title, and broken their franchise record for regular-season wins. Serge Ibaka scored 25 points to lift the Raptors to their historic 92-73 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday, Toronto’s 57th win of the season, and 33rd…
[ad_1] RCMP have confirmed fatalities and a “number of injuries” in an accident involving a hockey team bus in Saskatchewan. The accident took place on Highway 35, about 30 kilometres north of Tisdale, Sask., near the junction of Highway 335, when a semi-trailer collided with a passenger bus. STARS Air Ambulance has also been dispatched. The Humboldt Broncos Jr ‘A’ Hockey…
[ad_1] RCMP have confirmed that members are on the scene of a team bus crash, south of Nipawin, Sask. STARS Air Ambulance has also been dispatched. RCMP said the accident took place on Highway 35, about 30 kilometres north of Tisdale, Sask., near the junction of Highway 335. Traffic will be blocked or restricted for several hours and…
[ad_1] A red-hot Patrick Reed stormed into a two-shot lead after the second round of the U.S. Masters on Friday, while a struggling Tiger Woods barely kept alive his hopes of a fairytale comeback from injury. Former world No. 1 Woods was considered one of the favourites in his bid to collect a fifth Green…
[ad_1] Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford tell all after security breach at England hotel A fan posed as a barber and fooled security guards in order to get into their room The man filmed the incident and sold footage of Rashford and Lingard to The Sun Rashford says they knew ‘straight away’ that the man…
[ad_1] The Greatest Spectacle in Sports Entertainment will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on April 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the same place that hosted WrestleMania 30. The Kickoff pre-show will begin at 5pm local time and at 10pm in the UK. The main show kicks off at midnight UK time (Monday morning) and…
[ad_1] He has scored 53 goals in an England shirt and appeared for the Three Lions on more than 100 occasions but Everton‘s Wayne Rooney insists his appearance at the 2002 UEFA European Under-17 Championship was the launchpad for his career. Rooney burst onto the Premier League scene for Everton with a memorable curling 25-yard…
[ad_1] The Greatest Spectacle in Sports Entertainment will take place this Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, the same place that hosted WrestleMania 30. The show will be available for £19.95 on Sky Box Office with live or repeat viewing. Fans can also watch it on the WWE Network for £9.99 per…
[ad_1] The Liverpool manager said yesterday he intends to apologise again to City boss Pep Guardiola when they meet before the second leg at the Etihad on Tuesday. But he admitted he did not have the words to adequately describe Reds fans who put people in danger by hurling missiles and bottles at the coach…
[ad_1] Shortly after the media day for the fourth pay-per-view event of the year ended, McGregor stormed the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York with a number of his pals in tow. A fired-up McGregor and his entourage were looking to find Khabib Nurmagomedov, who a few days earlier was involved in an altercation with…
[ad_1] And he has warned his players that their week of destiny puts them in exactly the same boat as him. Villa tackle Norwich on Saturday, and that is followed by crucial fixtures at home to Cardiff on Tuesday and then Leeds next Friday. Their crunch week will play a massive part in whether Villa…
[ad_1] Even though both teams have secured their playoff spot there is still plenty to play for in tonight’s game. Cleveland currently sit just a half-game above Philadelphia heading into the match with the regular season ending next week. And the news that Kyrie Irving will now miss Boston’s entire playoffs makes the prospect of…
[ad_1] In fact, Mourinho will need plugs in his lug holes if Manchester City – once dubbed the “noisy neighbours” by Sir Alex Ferguson – pick themselves up from their shattering Champions League defeat to Liverpool and secure the Premier League title. The Manchester United boss complained about the excessive noise coming from City’s dressing…
[ad_1] Rose hit a two-under 70 on Friday backing up his level par round on Thursday. That left him in the chasing pack with Patrick Reed leading through the second round. But Rose has been here before. WHO IS LEADING THE MASTERS? LIVE LEADERBOARD HERE The world No 5 carded a 67 in the third…
[ad_1] Cardiff missed two stoppage-time penalties as rivals Wolves beat their nearest challengers 1-0 to move nine points clear at the top of the Championship table. After Ruben Neves’ 67th-minute free-kick had put Wolves ahead, Cardiff were handed a lifeline when referee Mike Dean pointed to the spot in the fourth minute of injury time.…
[ad_1] The first major of the year being in Spring often means glorious sunshine down in Georgia for the picturesque course at Augusta. And the opening two rounds of the Masters have been perfect weather conditions for playing golf with light winds and mostly sunny skies. The 87-strong field will be cut in half this…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool stars have arrived at their team hotel ahead of tomorrow’s Merseyside derby, but Mohamed Salah was not spotted among the travelling party. Salah picked up a groin injury during the Reds’ 3-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final on Wednesday. The…
[ad_1] The door to the career slam club is open after McIlroy pulled level with first round leader Jordan Spieth on a testing Friday at the Masters. Breaking par was like breaking bricks with your bare hands at Augusta National yesterday thanks to the swirling winds and terrifyingly quick greens but McIlroy, who is averaging…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho looks set to radically overhaul his Manchester United squad in the summer as doubts continue to persist over the futures of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones. With their Premier League title challenge falling flat, Mourinho sees the central defensive position as a key one to fill in order to topple champions elect…
[ad_1] Multi award-winning actor James ‘Jimmy’ Nesbitt backed a winner three years ago following Danny Willett for four days at Augusta and is now hoping he’s got the right script for Rory McIlroy. If Nesbitt loves anything more than acting then it’s his golf. He was one of Paul McGinley’s ambassadors for the 2014 victorious…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who’s tipped Antonio Conte’s men to beat the Hammers 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have put up a dismal defence of their Premier League title and look unlikely to secure Champions League qualification. Their problems worsened last Sunday when they lost at home to Tottenham for…
[ad_1] If the Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers are even in points, regulation and overtime wins and goal differential at the end of the season, they’ll play a one-game tiebreaker to determine who goes to the playoffs. The NHL announced the unlikely but possible tiebreaker Friday as Philadelphia has one game and Florida two remaining.…
[ad_1] The Chelsea manager insists he has not spoken to former Stamford Bridge boss Vialli for more than a year, and said: “People who know me know I am giving 120 per cent for this club. I have a contract here and I am working very hard.” Fellow former Juventus star Vialli, who managed Chelsea…
[ad_1] Growing up in Vancouver, Morgan Rielly marvelled at the mastery of Henrik and Daniel Sedin. He often found himself in awe as the superstar twins spun their magic for the Canucks night after night, making the impossible look effortless. “I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to watch them do what they did…
[ad_1] That’s according to former England manager Steve McClaren, who says Pogba was wrong to leave United for Juventus back in 2012. Paul Pogba has endured a stop-start season that has seen him once again struggle to justify his £89m price tag. And his form has paled in comparison to that of De Bruyne, who’s…
[ad_1] Nadal was returning to action for the first time since injuring his hip in the Australian Open back in January. The Spaniard beat Germany’s Philip Kohlschreiber 6-2 6-2 6-3 on the Catalonian clay. There were concerns Nadal would not be 100 per cent fit for the match, having withdrawn from three successive tournaments this…
[ad_1] Cardiff City blew a huge chance to cement their automatic promotion spot, missing two late penalties during their 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Neil Warnock’s side would have taken a giant step back towards the Premier League with a win at the Cardiff City Stadium, but both Gary Madine and Junior Hoillet fluffed their…
[ad_1] The Egypt international has established himself as one of the world’s most lethal attackers through his displays for Liverpool this season. He scored yet again in the 3-0 win over Manchester City on Wednesday night to take his tally for the season to 38 in just 43 games across all competitions. But his scintillating…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Matt Le Tissier, who’s still expecting Pep Guardiola’s side to come out on top at the Etihad. Manchester United sit second in the Premier League ahead of their showdown with City and are a shoo-in to qualify for the Champions League. They’ve come in for plenty of flak…
[ad_1] McGregor, 29, appeared in front of a judge at Brooklyn Court earlier this afternoon charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief. The charges stemmed from the Irishman’s involvement in a brawl at the UFC 223 media day, in which he attempted to get his hands on fellow lightweight Khabib…
[ad_1] While Antonio Conte’s men have been busy getting ready to face West Ham this weekend, some Blues players were given the opportunity to briefly escape reality this week. First-team superstars Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata and Thibaut Courtois were among a group of players who took part in the 3D head scanning process ready for…
[ad_1] NBA fans all over the world love debating who they believe is the best player in the league. James has written himself into the history books through his 15 years in the league and continues to break records. But last year’s NBA Finals saw Durant win the MVP award as the Golden State Warriors…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Matt Le Tissier, who’s tipped the Senegalese forward to score a brace and secure a 2-0 win for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool travel to Goodison Park this weekend looking to extend a unbeaten run against their Merseyside rivals which stretches back to 2010. And they do so…
[ad_1] The UFC’s lightweight champion handed himself into police custody in the early hours of the morning after taking part in a melee at the UFC 223 media day in Brooklyn, New York. The fracas saw McGregor and his entourage swarm a bus carrying fighters, including Khabib Nurmagomedov,and attacked it with various objects. McGregor, 29,…
[ad_1] Ince has claimed that money is no longer the main attraction for the world’s best footballers and City’s style of play makes them a much more attractive destination than any of their Premier League rivals. “Cash aside, it’s also about attracting the right players. It’s evident that (Jose) Mourinho hasn’t got the team that he wants…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brad Gushue fell 6-5 to Sweden’s Niklas Edin on Friday at the men’s world curling championship in Las Vegas. The loss for Canada means Gushue won’t get a bye to Saturday’s semifinals. Gushue has to win a quarter-final Saturday morning to stay in medal contention. Sweden and Scotland’s Bruce Mouat earned the semifinal…
[ad_1] Thibaut Courtois and Pedro were both spotted working hard in training as Chelsea gear up to take on West Ham this weekend. Belgian goalkeeper Courtois has been sidelined with a hamstring problem and missed the 3-1 defeat to Tottenham last weekend. However, the 25-year-old stopper trained today and is expected to be fit to…
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[ad_1] Pep Guardiola has sensationally claimed he turned down the chance to sign Paul Pogba during the January transfer window. Speaking before the derby on Saturday, the Manchester City boss revealed he was offered the opportunity to take both Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to the Eithad. Mine Raiola represents both players, and the 50-year-old has…
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[ad_1] Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has sensationally revealed that he rejected the chance to sign Paul Pogba in January. Guardiola claims both Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were offered by the players’ agent Mino Raiola, but the Spanish boss turned down any deal because Pogba would have been too expensive. Manchester United fans are fuming…
[ad_1] Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas went second-fastest behind Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo in the first session earlier today, with team-mate Lewis Hamilton in fifth. But Ferrari fought back in the second session at the Sakhir Grand Prix Circuit, with Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel clocking the two quickest laps. Third-quickest Bottas was more than half…
[ad_1] Barca are aiming to equal a La Liga record but they will have to do so without their talisman, who head coach Ernesto Valverde has decided to rest. Barcelona are on a 37-match unbeaten streak in the league and if they avoid defeat to 14th-placed Los Pepineros at the Nou Camp then Barca will…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola on Friday afternoon claimed he was handed the chance to sign both Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January. The astonishing revelation comes on the eve of an eagerly-anticipated Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium that could see Manchester City win the Premier League title if they beat rivals United. The affairs of…
[ad_1] In what would have been one of the most shocking transfers in football history, Guardiola today has said Raiola offered Manchester City the opportunity to sign Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan earlier this season. The City boss’ comments come in the wake of Raiola calling him a “dog” and a “coward” last month. United beat…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looked far from happy as he arrived back at the Lowry Hotel after training today. The Portuguese boss is still staying in the city centre instead of moving into a permanent home, despite having been in charge at Old Trafford since 2016. The Manchester United manager’s mood may have…
[ad_1] Guardiola came out with the staggering suggestion this afternoon, on the eve of City’s derby showdown with Manchester United at the Etihad. “Finally, the people discover my secrets, I’m a bad guy, I’m a coward,” said Guardiola, responding to recent criticism from Raiola. “I don’t understand why I am such a bad guy. But…
[ad_1] Marit Bjoergen, the most decorated Winter Olympian in history, says she is retiring from cross-country skiing. The 38-year-old Norwegian told public broadcaster NRK “I don’t have the motivation needed to give 100 per cent for another season and that’s why I choose to retire.” She said it wasn’t easy to announce the decision because…
[ad_1] City can wrap up the Premier League title tomorrow against arch-rivals United and Guardiola has stoked the fire ahead of the derby. The Spaniard lost out to rivals United in the chase for Alexis Sanchez during the January transfer window. But Guardiola has sensationally claimed City were sensationally offered the opportunity to take both…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above now to watch the World Synchronized Skating Championships from Stockholm, Sweden beginning with the short program. Return on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. ET and 11 a.m. ET for the free program. Canada has two entries at the event: Nexxice and Les Supremes. Nexxice earned bronze in 2017 and has had…
[ad_1] Arsenal are said to be eyeing a long-term replacement for Petr Cech, who has dropped out of form in recent months. Lunin, 19, is one of the hottest prospects in Europe and last year made his Ukraine debut. But a move to the Premier League appears unlikely despite Arsenal’s late push. That is according…
[ad_1] Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC’s biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion’s most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters…
[ad_1] De Gea is in the running to win Goalkeeper of the Year at the PFA awards for a fourth successive season. United find themselves 16 points behind bitter rivals Manchester City and their neighbours will seal the title if they are to win the Manchester Derby on Saturday. After early exits from both the…
[ad_1] Running along a gravel road in the small town of Medicine Hat, Alta., is how Sage Watson got her start in track and field. Growing up on a ranch in a community where the sport was not something many people pursued, Watson and her family struggled to find facilities, coaches and trainers. Now a 2017 NCAA champion with…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Arsenal ace and Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas, who’s still expecting United to lose 2-1 to their cross-city rivals. Manchester United have often been accused of adopting negative tactics this season with Mourinho determined to give as little away to opponents as possible. And they utilised such a system to…
[ad_1] Canada’s Markus Thormeyer won a bronze medal in the men’s 100 metre backstroke, while Penny Oleksiak finished 4th in the women’s 100 metre butterfly final at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] At least that’s what Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has claimed, with the Egyptian looking unlikely to figure against the Toffees. Salah has been in sensational form since joining Liverpool from Roma last summer and bagged his 37th goal of the season on Wednesday night. The winger limped out of that Champions League quarter-final…
[ad_1] Fiji began its bid for a record fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens rugby title when it beat Pacific neighbour Samoa 31-12 on Friday. Eroni Sau was in early, then offloaded with a little back flip to set up Kalione Nasoko, who in turn drew two defenders to send in Vatemo Ravouvou. Fiji went into…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson, who’s expecting the Merseyside Derby to end in a 1-1 draw. Salah has been a leading light for Liverpool this season and notched his 37th goal for them in Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over Manchester City. The Egyptian is a major doubt for Saturday’s clash…
[ad_1] Alexis Sanchez was in a cheeky mood at Carrington as Manchester United continued preparations to face Manchester City at the Etihad this weekend. The Chilean has struggled for form since arriving at Old Trafford, but reports of unhappiness at the club appear to have been quashed by the latest images. Sanchez was snapped joking…
[ad_1] The Premier League is entering the final straight, with just six matches to go for most teams and the title all-but secured for Manchester City. But there’s still a lot to play for with the relegation battle and European spaces still causing fierce battles between teams. Being the ‘best of the rest’ isn’t what…
[ad_1] Henrik Sedin. Daniel Sedin. Goal. What, you thought it would end some other way? The Vancouver Canucks won 4-3 in overtime against the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night thanks to a goal manufactured by team legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Fellow Swede Alex Edler also notched an assist, which turned the brothers’ last game on home ice into a hard-earned win. Henrik to Daniel. OT-winner. Magical.…
[ad_1] The Egypt international has bagged a phenomenal 38 goals across all competitions, propelling them to the cusp of the semi-finals of the Champions League. Real have been regularly linked with Salah over the last few months, despite Liverpool’s confidence he will stay put. But Spanish website Diario Gol claims Los Blancos feel Barcelona may…
[ad_1] Team Canada was impressive throughout 4 routines to win the women’s team artistic gymnastics competition at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool face Everton in the Merseyside derby tomorrow but all fans know Tuesday’s game against Manchester City is the big one. The Reds will meet Pep Guardiola’s side for the second leg of their Champions League clash leading 3-0 from the first match. Salah scored on that occasion with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane…
[ad_1] Canada won gold Friday in the Commonwealth Games women’s artistic gymnastics team final. Ellie Black of Halifax, Isabela Onyshko of Minnedosa, Man., Jade Chrobok of Toronto, Shallon Olsen of Surrey, B.C., and Brittany Rogers of Calgary finished ahead of runner-up England and Australia at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre in Gold Coast, Australia. It’s Canada’s…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo scored one of the all-time great Champions League goals this week when he netted a stunning overhead kick against Juventus. It sparked yet another debate on who is the better player and Balague has gone with the Argentine. Asked who is better, Balague said in a Sky Sports Q&A: “Have you not…
[ad_1] Liverpool fans pelted the Manchester City team bus with bottles and flares as it drove towards Anfield. The Reds went on to take a 3-0 advantage and are on course for the Champions League semi-finals. But Klopp was annoyed and revealed he apologised to City for the incident. City had taken a small Liverpool…
[ad_1] Liverpool fans have spent the last few days fearing whether Salah would be fit for big games against Everton and Manchester City. The Reds go up against Everton in the Merseyside Derby tomorrow afternoon (12.30pm) aiming to consolidate their place in the top four. The big one, however, is the second leg of their…
[ad_1] Red Bull driver Verstappen endured a torrid morning in Bahrain, with his car breaking down. He was then forced to push the vehicle off the track and that means that, with two thirds of the way through Practice One, he has completed just two laps. Sky Sports’ Rachel Brookes was immediately on the scene…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Mata is expected to be at the club until 2019 after the Red Devils triggered a clause to extend his contract back in January. However, with Chelsea and Real Madrid players Willian and Gareth Bale on United’s radar, the Spaniard may be shown the door. Liverpool have never been linked with…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — After the first-ever day of beach volleyball competition at the Commonwealth Games, you’d be hard pressed to name a better setting for the inaugural tournament. Coolangatta Beach, home to the beach volleyball competition at <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/gc2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#gc2018</a> <a href=”https://t.co/fLaYo8N3Db”>pic.twitter.com/fLaYo8N3Db</a> —@jpiercyCBC Coolangatta Beach is known as one of the most spectacular beaches…
[ad_1] Liverpool thumped Manchester City 3-0 at Anfield on Wednesday night with Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane all getting on the scoresheet. However, before the match, City’s team bus was attacked by Liverpool fans and left in such a bad way, they could not use it for the return journey. And supporters of…
[ad_1] Canada’s basketball teams found themselves on both sides of blowout results Friday at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. The women’s squad beat England 80-54, with Daneesha Provo and Shay Colley each scoring a game-high 14 points. It was the first-ever appearance at the Commonwealth Games for the Canadian women’s basketball team. The sport has been…
[ad_1] Zinedine Zidane could be forced to start an injured Real Madrid centre-back in the big clash with their cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid this weekend. Raphael Varane missed training during the week following the 3-0 victory over Juventus, and is a doubt to start at the Bernabeu on Sunday. But with Nacho still sidelined, Varane could…
[ad_1] South Africa head into the seventh round of the 2018 World Rugby Sevens Series at the top of the standings, despite securing victory in just one tournament so far. The Springboks triumphed in the opening weekend in Dubai in December but Fiji, who have won two of the last three rounds are hot on…
[ad_1] With the Gunners 13 points adrift of the top four going into Sunday’s game at home to Southampton, winning the Europa League seems the only feasible way Arsenal are going to avoid a second successive season outside of the continent’s elite competition. His two goals in first leg against CSKA Moscow last night –…
[ad_1] Watch live coverage of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series men’s tournament from Hong Kong. Canada opens against Kenya at 7:54 a.m. ET. It has been an up-and-down year on the World Series for the Canadian men. Canada was fourth in Cape Town, with an impressive victory over Fiji en route to a loss to…
[ad_1] Manchester United face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday aiming to stop the blue half of the city from getting the party started. Guardiola’s team require just three points to be crowned Premier League champions for the first time since 2014. And victory over their fiercest rivals and closest challengers would be…
[ad_1] The Canadian weightlifter nearly set a competition-best, on her way to a 3rd place finish in the women’s 53 kilogram weightlifting competition at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United are charged with the task of stopping Manchester City from scooping the Premier League title at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow. Pep Guardiola’s side, who have lost just once all season, have been in breathtaking form and three points against United will land them the prize. Ibrahimovic left the Red Devils last month…
[ad_1] Salah has emerged as a major target for Real Madrid as a result of his stunning form for Liverpool. According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Los Blancos bosses have baulked at the Premier League club’s minimum £175million (€200m) asking price. So it is claimed they plan to throw Bale into the mix in an…
[ad_1] PSG forward Neymar has been linked with Real Madrid and Manchester United with the transfer window creeping closer. The Brazil international, who is in a race against time to make the World Cup, is supposedly fed up with life at the Parc des Princes despite only joining from Barcelona back in the summer. Real…
[ad_1] Tributes from the sporting world have been paid to the five-times World champion dubbed the “Crafty Cockney” who had a fatal cardiac arrest on Thursday evening. He had been at the Echo Arena in Liverpool earlier on for the Premier League Darts. Boxing legend Frank Bruno said: “Very saddened to hear the news that…
[ad_1] Manchester City could be crowned champions as they face rivals Manchester United at the Etihad. While there is also a Merseyside derby and some big games down the bottom of the table. Everton v Liverpool: 0-3 (Paddy Power odds: 14/1) I know that this is a Merseyside derby, and that it’s a huge game…
[ad_1] The five-time world champion passed away aged 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest while at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. He was there to watch the Premier League Darts. A tragic final photo has emerged of Bristow ‘not looking himself’ hours before he was taken ill. And in a revealing interview discussing his approach…
[ad_1] Ronaldo remains vital to Real Madrid and demonstrated his class with a sublime brace in their 3-0 Champions League win over Juventus on Tuesday night. The Portugal international, however, remains heavily linked with a move to Manchester United. Spanish media say the 33-year-old is interested in moving back to United, the club he turned…
[ad_1] That is according to Paul Merson – yes, the Sky Sports football pundit – who believes the Mercedes driver does not get the credit he deserves. Hamilton finished second in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last month and will hope to get back to winning ways this weekend. In a bizarre twist to his…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Dembele from Borussia Dortmund in the summer for £120million but talk of a move to Arsenal is already rife. The France international has endured a problematic first season at the Nou Camp with injuries preventing him from kicking on. Bellerin, meanwhile, may leave Arsenal with Manchester United and Real Madrid reportedly keen…
[ad_1] The darts hero died after suffering a heart attack aged 60. The five-time world champion was taken ill during the Premier League darts event last night. And Taylor has paid his respects on Twitter. He said: “Words cannot express how sad and shocked I am to hear the terrible news about Eric’s passing a…
[ad_1] Antonio Conte could welcome two injured stars back to his Chelsea starting line-up to face West Ham on Sunday. Thibaut Courtois was ruled out of last weekend’s defeat against Tottenham with a hamstring injury but will return to the XI against the Hammers. Davide Zappacosta is expected to miss the game, while Ross Barkley…
[ad_1] Five-time world champion Bristow was in the city to watch the Premier League Darts before he was taken ill. It was later announced he had died of a heart attack – only hours after tweeting about a hospitality package he was plugging ahead of Blackpool’s World Matchplay. Fans rushed to reply to the tweet…
[ad_1] Manchester United want Real Madrid midfielder Kroos as they aim to catch Manchester City next season. The Germany international is understood to be on Jose Mourinho’s radar as the 54-year-old hunts a long-term replacement for Michael Carrick. Kroos rejected United back in the summer of 2014, when he chose to leave Bayern Munich for…
[ad_1] McGregor stormed the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York and was caught on camera throwing objects at a bus carrying Khabib Nurmagomedov – the headliner of the event this coming weekend. McGregor’s actions have caused at least one fight for the weekend to be cancelled after Michael Chiesa was cut by the broken glass.…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been linked with a move for Isco with the Real Madrid player’s future at the Bernabeu up in the air. The 25-year-old started the season in fine form, signing a new deal with a £650million release clause, but has since plunged down Zinedine Zidane’s pecking order. Manchester City have long appeared frontrunners…
[ad_1] Nadal will make his return to tennis on Friday after over two months out with a hip problem. And his first match will be against Kohlschreiber in the second singles match. In their 15 meetings, Nadal has beaten Kohlschreiber on 14 occasions, the last coming at the Miami Open in 2017. While Kohlschreiber’s only…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Salah is on the radar of La Liga duo Barcelona and Real Madrid with the summer transfer window creeping closer. The Egypt international is currently regarded as one of the best players in world football, taking his goal tally for the season to 38 against Manchester City in the Champions League on…
[ad_1] Henrik Sedin. Daniel Sedin. Goal. What, you thought it would end some other way? The Vancouver Canucks won 4-3 in overtime against the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night thanks to a goal manufactured by team legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Fellow Swede Alex Edler also notched an assist, which turned the brothers’ last game on home ice into a hard-earned win. Henrik to Daniel. OT-winner. Magical.…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Manchester City to Sanchez’s signature, with the player finally leaving Arsenal in January. For months, uncertainty over the player’s future had rumbled on, with City always looking his likelier destination. Manchester United, however, capitalised on Pep Guardiola’s hesitation to sign the player for free in a straight swap deal involving Henrikh…
[ad_1] That’s the suggestion from former Arsenal man Paul Merson. The Reds remain the only team to beat run-away leaders Manchester City in the league this season and humbled Pep Guardiola’s side once again on Wednesday night, claiming an emphatic 3-0 win in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Central to both wins was Egyptian…
[ad_1] Canada’s hopes of a medal in men’s field hockey at the Commonwealth Games all but melted away under searing sunshine Friday as New Zealand romped to a 6-2 win in the tournament opener for both teams. The Canadian men, ranked 11th in the world, had targeted the game against the ninth-ranked Black Sticks. Only…
[ad_1] That’s the surprise belief of former Middlesbrough, Fulham and Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. The Reds’ electric front three of Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have 77 goals between them this season with the latter duo having both scored in their mid-week Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Manchester City. That win at…
[ad_1] World record-holder Kylie Masse set a Commonwealth Games mark in the 100-metre backstroke Friday to advance to the semifinals. The 22-year-old from Windsor, Ont., won her morning heat in 58.70 seconds, just minutes after Australian Emily Seebohm had lowered her own record to 58.91 in her heat. Masse (pronounced Moss) holds the world record…
[ad_1] The Mirror report that German Can will not play again this campaign and is in a race to be fit for the World Cup. The midfielder missed Liverpool’s Champions League victory over Manchester City on Wednesday after suffering a recurrence of a back injury on international duty. And now it is touch and go…
[ad_1] It was the perfect way to say goodbye. Daniel Sedin scored on a power play 2:33 into overtime with his brother Henrik Sedin earning an assist as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-3 Thursday night. It was the final game at home for the Sedins who were mobbed by their teammates after…
[ad_1] Liverpool fans lined the streets surrounding Anfield to greet both team coaches in the hours before their Champions League quarter-final first-leg. But a small minority of supporters threw bottles and cans at the side of City’s bus, which the visitors had to replace in order to travel home after the match – such was…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Sky Sports pundit Phil Merson. The Reds blitzed Manchester City on Wednesday night to steal a 3-0 lead at the half-way point of their Champions League quarter-final tie. But the physical and mental exertions of that game leave Liverpool low on charge ahead of what will be another intense clash…
[ad_1] Modric is favouring a move back to England, where he was previously with Tottenham, with alternative offers from both the Premier League and Serie A also on the table. Spanish outlet Don Balon reports that Isco has revealed to close friends that Modric will be leaving the Bernabeu this summer. Jose Mourinho is after…
[ad_1] McGregor was seen on video appearing to throw a metal barrier at a bus that was carrying fighters following Thursday’s media day. NBC News report McGregor has now been arrested and is in custody where he is expected to be charged with assault. UFC fighters Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg were both injured in…
[ad_1] Craig Smith scored twice and Ryan Johansen had the go-ahead goal late in the third period to help the Nashville Predators beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Thursday night to clinch first place in the Central Division, the top seed in the Western Conference and the best record in the NHL. Even though it’ll be…
[ad_1] Blake Wheeler scored once to pick up his 90th point of the season and help the Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday for Winnipeg’s fourth-straight win. Wheeler’s goal was his 23rd of the season. Paul Stastny also scored for Winnipeg (51-20-10), which is 10-1-0 in its past 11 games.…
[ad_1] The 28-year-old from Salt Lake City, who trails leader Jordan Spieth by two shots heading into round two, comes from a Samoan background and as a child took part in traditional Polynesian dancing which sees performers use burning poles with sharp knives on the end. “I started doing fire knife dancing when I was…
[ad_1] The New Jersey Devils are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2012. Patrick Maroon set up second-period goals by Pavel Zacha and Miles Wood and the Devils ended a five-year post-season drought with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Keith Kinkaid, the mainstay in goal since…
[ad_1] CBC Sports’ Anson Henry quizzes Canadian flag bearer Meghan Benfeito about how she’s evolved as an athlete. [ad_2] Source link
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[ad_1] Canadian James Paxton started strong for the Seattle Mariners in the Minnesota Twins’ home opener Thursday despite a startling moment during the pregame ceremony. The bald eagle that was supposed to fly to the mound before the national anthem instead circled Paxton, where he was standing alone in left field on a break from his…
[ad_1] McGregor appeared to cause havoc at the conclusion of Thursday’s media day with footage appearing to show Notorious throwing barriers at the bus. Windows were smashed with reports saying Michael Chiesa was injured by the shattered glass. Conor McGregor is not due to fight on Saturday’s card with Nurmagomedov battling Max Holloway for the…
[ad_1] Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo entered some elite company Thursday. The 39-year-old Montreal native became just the third netminder in NHL history to play his 1,000th game, joining Hall of Famers Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy, when he suited up against the visiting Boston Bruins. Only two goalies have played more than 1,000 games before tonight… now <a…
[ad_1] Hosts England will face Israel, Switzerland and Italy in their U-17 Euro group Wayne Rooney drew the teams out the hat at St George’s Park on Thursday Steve Cooper’s England side won the U-17 World Cup in India last summer By Press Association Published: 20:13 EDT, 5 April 2018 | Updated: 20:13 EDT, 5…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brad Gushue secured a playoff berth and kept pace with the leaders at the men’s world curling championship Thursday. The defending champion downed China’s Dejia Zou 7-4 to get to 8-1 alongside Scotland’s Bruce Mouat. Sweden’s Niklas Edin was 9-1 following a 7-3 victory over Russia’s Alexey Timofeev, who fell to 5-4. Gushue…
[ad_1] Liverpool did their business early on during the January transfer window, bringing in Virgil van Dijk. But Philippe Coutinho’s £142million departure to Barcelona led to suggestions Liverpool would try and fast-track Keita’s move to Anfield. A deal was agreed with RB Leipzig for the midfielder to complete his transfer to Anfield at the end…
[ad_1] The main event of the UFC’s fourth pay-per-view card of the year will see Nurmagomedov lock horns with featherweight champion Max Holloway. According to Dana White, the victor of Nurmagomedov vs Holloway will be crowned the undisputed 155lbs champion. McGregor has yet to be relieved of the lightweight title, a fact which has led…
[ad_1] It was doubles all round for Aaron Ramsey and Alexandr Lacazette. All in all, a somewhat appropriate toast to a CSKA defensive unit that arrived at the Emirates with an average age of 35 years old. Incredibly, the CSKA Moscow defensive unit of twin centre-backs Aleksei and Vasili Berezutski, Sergei Ignashevich, who plays between…
[ad_1] Woods recovered from three over after 12 holes to eventually card a one over par 73. It had started so brightly for the 42-year-old who struck a birdie on hole three. WHO IS LEADING THE MASTERS? LIVE LEADERBOARD HERE But back-to-back bogeys at four and five dropped him down the leaderboard in his first…
[ad_1] Arsenal will take a 4-1 advantage to Eastern Europe thanks to an impressive showing at the Emirates Stadium tonight. Braces from Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette helped the Gunners put one foot into the semi-final draw. But first they must complete the job next week in the Russian capital in front of what is expected…
[ad_1] Keeping an even keel is one of the many things Daniel and Henrik Sedin have excelled at during their almost two decades in the NHL. But will those calm and cool exteriors finally crack when the love of 18,630 fans comes crashing down Thursday evening during the final home game of their extraordinary careers? Probably not, according to Daniel.…
[ad_1] A brace apiece from Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette have put Arsenal in full control ahead of next week’s second leg in Moscow. The Gunners had ample chances to extend their lead but were forced to settle with four goals. But Wenger was happy with the job his players did this evening. Wenger said:…
[ad_1] The Manchester United striker marked his first derby by scoring the winner in a 1-0 success in March 2016 and would love to play his part in the victory – or draw – that would delay City sealing the championship. He said: “The team played brilliantly in that game and we deserved to win.…
[ad_1] And he warned Pep Guardiola’s stars Liverpool will show no mercy in the return leg at the Etihad next Tuesday as they seek an early away goal to kill the tie stone dead. The midfielder said Liverpool’s full-throttle approach allied to the best atmosphere he has ever witnessed contributed to City’s capitulation as they…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson, who’s expecting Jose Mourinho’s side to be “very awkward” when they take on Pep Guardiola’s men. Manchester United are currently second in the Premier League but are a hefty 16 points adrift of champions-in-waiting City. This weekend they’ll be desperate to stop City taking the…
[ad_1] Arsenal will take a commanding lead into the second leg in Russia next week after Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette scored twice in a first-half rout. Ramsey’s second was the goal of the night with a deft flick over Igor Akinfeev. And Wenger described the midfielder’s strike as “special”. He said: “It was a great…
[ad_1] The City captain insists no one in Pep Guardiola’s squad believes the quarter-final tie with Liverpool is over despite their stunning 3-0 first-leg defeat at Anfield. But first City need to pick themselves up and focus on beating neighbours Manchester United in the derby to be crowned champions in front of their own fans…
[ad_1] Arsenal have taken a commanding lead in their Europa League quarter-final tie against CSKA Moscow after a 4-1 win at the Emirates. Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring with a smartly taken finish after nine minutes before the Russian outfit hit back through Aleksandr Golovin. The Welsh midfielder then put Arsenal back ahead with a…
[ad_1] Darts legend Bristow was a five-time world champion and died of cardiac arrest on Thursday evening. He had been at the Echo Arena in Liverpool for tonight’s Premier League Darts. A PDC statement read: “THE Professional Darts Corporation is deeply saddened to announce that five-time World Champion Eric Bristow MBE passed away on Thursday…
[ad_1] Lacazette was named in the Arsenal starting line-up for the first time since January after losing his place to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and undergoing a knee operation. On his return from injury at the weekend, Lacazette came off the bench and scored from the penalty spot in a 3-0 win over Stoke. And speaking to…
[ad_1] Tiger Woods failed to find any sort of rhythm in his much-anticipated U.S. Masters return on Thursday, but did well to finish three shots behind the early clubhouse leaders in the year’s first major. Woods, who missed the last two Masters because of back issues, was followed by hordes of supporters all day but…
[ad_1] De Bruyne is widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s best players and he will be looking to secure the title with Manchester City this weekend. His first spell in England did not go so swimmingly though and he was under threat of being branded a Premier League flop had he not made…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor was involved in a backstage melee, and video footage appears to show the UFC star throwing a guard rail at a bus full of fighters on Saturday’s card. McGregor crashed a press conference Thursday at Barclays Center. Video showed him with a group of people causing chaos as they took an elevator…
[ad_1] Manchester United are expected to strengthen their squad at the end of the season as they attempt to close the gap on Manchester City. Jose Mourinho will have another transfer war-chest to play with and he has now highlighted his number one target. According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, the Portuguese boss wants to…
[ad_1] Alexis Sanchez and Victor Lindelof were spotted dining out with their respective other halves at the same restaurant this afternoon. The Manchester United team-mates were enjoying a bite to eat at Piccolino Restaurant in Alderley Edge, but didn’t share each other’s company at the popular haunt. Sanchez and his girlfriend Mayte Rodriguez were seen…
[ad_1] The Gunners host Russian side CSKA Moscow in their Europa League quarter-final first-leg clash at the Emirates this evening. But Mkhitaryan didn’t get off to a great start in the warm-up. The Armenia international took a blow to the face after a rogue ball was kicked his way. He looked to be in some…
[ad_1] Earlier today, McGregor and his team ran amok at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the venue for UFC 223. McGregor and his entourage stormed the arena after the completion of the media day for the fourth pay-per-view card of the year. After arriving at the scene, McGregor and his team swarmed a…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi is set to start for Barcelona when they take on Leganes at the Nou Camp this weekend, despite next week’s Champions League tie against Roma. Barcelona hold a 4-1 advantage over the Serie A side after the first leg of their quarter-final, although Ernesto Valverde is unlikely to give his star man…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Daniel Ricciardo, who’ll be looking to build on his fourth-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix two weeks ago. Ricciardo qualified fifth at Melbourne’s Albert Park Lake circuit before a grid penalty meant he was moved down to eighth. His original qualifying times put him below Red Bull team-mate Max…
[ad_1] Salah was forced off during Liverpool’s Champions League win over Manchester City last night with a groin problem. The Egyptian winger opened the scoring at Anfield but pulled up shortly after half time and was replaced by Georginio Wijnaldum. The 25-year-old underwent a scan at the Reds’ Melwood training ground this morning, and the…
[ad_1] The Chicago Blackhawks are not making changes behind the bench after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade. Team president Joe McDonough told reporters Thursday he plans to bring back both coach Joel Quenneville and general manager Stan Bowman after a dismal season for a team that has won three Stanley…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who admits he’ll be shocked if Jurgen Klopp does not rotate his squad at Goodison Park. Liverpool travel to Everton on Saturday looking to improve on the point they took against the Toffees at Anfield in December. And they go into the Premier League fixture…
[ad_1] A person with knowledge of the situation says Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA regular season and playoffs after surgery on his left knee. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the team has not released the news. ESPN first reported…
[ad_1] Umtiti has forged a reputation as one of Europe’s top centre-backs since joining Barcelona from Lyon in 2016. And he’s been one of their most reliable performers this season as they’ve targeted success on three fronts. United and Real have taken note of Umtiti’s impressive form, with claims summer raids are on the cards.…
[ad_1] McGregor’s lightweight title is expected to be on the line in UFC 223’s main event, which will see the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov take on featherweight champion Max Holloway. The Irishman’s interest in UFC 223 is further heightened by the fact his team-mate and good friend Artem Lobov will be fighting on the card. Lobov’s…
[ad_1] Arsenal entertain CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. The Europa League now represents Arsenal’s only opportunity of silverware this season, while a return to the Champions League only looks feasible by winning this competition. The Gunners are 13 points adrift of the top four with…
[ad_1] Mayor Valerie Plante will meet with the potential investors who hope to bring major league baseball back to Montreal. Plante said this week she will sit down with businessmen Stephen Bronfman and Mitch Garber on Friday to gather information on the project and see what role the city may play in getting a team.…
[ad_1] Cech missed Sunday’s 3-0 win over Stoke to a groin injury but trained yesterday with his team-mates. The 35-year-old has not appeared in the Europa League this season with David Ospina starting the majority of the games. But for tonight’s quarter-final first leg, Wenger has chosen to play Cech over Ospina. MORE TO FOLLOW…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — Brad Gushue the curler — it’s hard to imagine the Newfoundland and Labrador skip doing anything else but throwing granite down a sheet of pebbled ice, making shot after shot. That’s how fans of the sport around the world have come to know him. But there was a time when Gushue’s curling…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Gunners star Charlie Nicholas, who admits his old side will miss the Gabon international when they face CSKA Moscow on Thursday night. Arsenal handed Borussia Dortmund a club-record transfer fee of £56m when they snapped up Aubameyang during the January transfer window. The 28-year-old’s arrival at the Emirates led…
[ad_1] A rare goaltending milestone will be pushed aside Thursday night as Roberto Luongo continues his playoff pursuit with the Florida Panthers. The 39-year-old Montreal native will become just the third netminder in NHL history, joining Hall of Famers Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy, when he suits up for his 1,000th NHL game in a…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who expects Jose Mourinho’s men to lose 1-0 at the Etihad. Manchester United sit second in the Premier League going into Saturday’s hotly-anticipated Manchester Derby against City. However, they’re 16 points adrift of Pep Guardiola’s side, who can wrap up the title if they beat…
[ad_1] Hatton, ranked number 17 in the world, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow British winners Nick Faldo and Danny Willett to claim the Green Jacket. However, the 26-year-old faces stiff competition from Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and the returning ex-world champion Tiger Woods. In the build up to the Augusta event,…
[ad_1] Can will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign and is yet to decide whether to remain at Liverpool or leave on a free transfer. Juventus are understood to be leading the race to sign Can, continuing a trend of free deals in recent years that includes Dani Alves, Paul…
[ad_1] The streets surrounding Anfield were filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of Liverpool fans prior to kick-off in order to try and intimidate City as they arrived at the ground. There were some ugly scenes as a number supporters threw bottles at the City team bus, which led to four separate charges from UEFA on…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Thursday April 5 Pogba risk Paul Pogba is not certain to be at Manchester United next season, according to former Manchester United midfielder Andrei Kanchelskis. Pogba has struggled in 2018 with poor form, injury and a reported row with manager Jose Mourinho. And…
[ad_1] Barcelona are on course to win a domestic and European treble this season and put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals by beating Roma 4-1 on Wednesday night. Real, likewise, are in a strong position going into the second leg of their tie against Juventus having won 3-0 at the Allianz Stadium on…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Arsenal and Everton defender Martin Keown, who expects Liverpool boss Klopp to make changes from the team that beat Manchester City 3-0 on Wednesday night. Salah has been a revelation for Liverpool this season and scored his 37th goal for them in all competitions as they dispatched Pep Guardiola’s…
[ad_1] That is according to former Manchester United midfielder Andrei Kanchelskis. Pogba has struggled in 2018 with poor form, injury and a reported row with manager Jose Mourinho. It has been claimed the France midfielder may look to leave in the summer. And when asked whether Pogba would be at Old Trafford next season, Kanchelskis,…
[ad_1] Arsenal snapped up Aubameyang during the January transfer window, handing Borussia Dortmund a club-record £56m fee to secure his services. The Gabon international’s arrival at the Emirates coincided with Sanchez’s move to the Gunners’ Premier League rivals Manchester United. Aubameyang has scored five times in seven appearances since joining Arsenal, including the brace he…
[ad_1] Canada’s 5-man gymnastics team finished 2nd place, behind England, in the gymnastics team event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Arsenal ace Martin Keown, who doubts whether the midfielder will start Saturday’s contest at the Etihad. Paul Pogba has struggled to justify his £89m price tag once again this term and rumours of a rift with Jose Mourinho have swirled. The 25-year-old has suffered with injuries alongside a lack…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — For two swimmers with six Olympic medals between them, career firsts should be hard to come by. But when those swimmers are just 17 years old, there’s still plenty to experience and plenty to learn. Thursday marked one of those rare new experiences for Canadians Penny Oleksiak and Taylor Ruck…
[ad_1] Salah has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid as a result of his incredible form for Liverpool. Reports in Spain have suggested Anfield chiefs are willing to do a deal with their Spanish counterparts for around £159million (€182m). And now Don Balon, who are known for their sensational transfer claims, say…
[ad_1] The Canadian triathlete finished 3rd in the women’s triathlon, earning Canada’s 1st medal of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Reds were cheered on by a fiery crowd at Anfield last night, which made life difficult for the away players during the tie. But ugly scenes unfolded before the game, with the City team bus being damaged and subsequently replaced. No players or staff were hurt as Liverpool fans threw items at the…
[ad_1] Taylor Ruck and Penny Oleksiak helped Canada to a total of 3 medals in the pool on opening day of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Frenchman has been heavily linked with a move to the Catalan outfit in recent months. And it appeared Barcelona had fended off the interest of Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho to secure pole position for the attacker. However, new reports suggest Ernesto Valverde may have a fight on his hands for Griezmann’s signature. According…
[ad_1] The 33-year-old has entered the final season of his deal with the four-time consecutive constructors’ champions. He has been locked in talks to become the best-paid driver in Formula 1 history for some time and German publication Sport Bild report that a deal is imminent. It is claimed Hamilton will sign a three-year deal…
[ad_1] The first golf major of the year is finally upon us as the world’s best flock to Georgia bidding to win that elusive green jacket. Sergio Garcia is looking to retain his title after storming to victory last year, pipping Justin Rose to victory. But while the Spaniard remains in with a chance of…
[ad_1] On Saturday night, the UFC will hold its biggest card of the year so far. The main event for mixed martial arts’ premier promotion’s fourth pay-per-view event of 2018 features a lightweight title bout Khabib Nurmagomedov and featherweight champion Max Holloway. Nurmagomedov was originally supposed to face Tony Ferguson in UFC 223’s showpiece bout,…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid man stole all the headlines after pulling off a sublime bicycle kick in the quarter-final clash in Turin. Ronaldo’s goal is being dubbed one of the greatest in Champions League history, and even Juventus fans were on their feet applauding the piece of skill. And now Rakitic has heaped praise on…
[ad_1] In the early hours of Sunday morning, the UFC will hold its biggest card of the year so far. The main event for mixed martial arts’ premier promotion’s fourth pay-per-view event of 2018 features a lightweight title bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and featherweight champion Max Holloway. Nurmagomedov was originally supposed to face Tony Ferguson,…
[ad_1] Phil Neville has told his England Women stars they must show the same desire for success as Manchester United‘s great teams of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. The Lionesses face Wales in their fourth World Cup qualifier in Friday, when a crowd of more than 25,000 is expected in Southampton, and global domination is…
[ad_1] The 30-year-old has been sidelined since a hip injury forced him to withdraw from the Australian Open in January. Confirmation of Nadal‘s return came on Thursday afternoon at the draw for the Davis Cup quarter-finals. Spain host Germany in Valencia on Nadal’s favoured clay surface and the 16-time grand slam winner will face Philipp…
[ad_1] The world of football united to pay tribute to Ray Wilkins on Wednesday after the former England captain passed away in hospital at the age of 61. He enjoyed tremendous success in a playing career that spanned three decades, but it was his time as a manager and coach where he inspired so many…
[ad_1] Watch the 2018 Canadian Swimming Championships on CBCSports.ca beginning Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ET through the end of competition on Sunday. Return later Thursday at 5:55 p.m. ET and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET and 5:55 p.m. ET for continuing coverage. Top Canadian junior swimmers will race to make the national development…
[ad_1] The Reds goalkeeper did not have a single shot to save in Liverpool’s Champions League quarter final first leg victory over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City last night. And the German stopper insisted all credit for the clean sheet should be shared between the 10 men in front of him. “It was probably the best…
[ad_1] Teenage swimmer Taylor Ruck won Canada’s first gold medal of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Thursday in Australia, setting a new Games record in the women’s 200-metre freestyle. The 17-year-old’s time of 1:54.81 in the final easily erased the old mark of 1:55.57 set in 2014 by Australia’s Emma McKeon. The world record of 1:52.98…
[ad_1] The Belgium international admits City have left themselves a huge task after crashing 3-0 in the first leg at Anfield last night but insists the tiei s not over yet. And De Bruyne says clinching the Premier League title in the Manchester derby on Saturday will give them a huge boost for Tuesday’s re-match…
[ad_1] Tiger Woods’s impact on the game of golf is almost immeasurable. When he first emerged on the scene in the 1990s, till when injuries and scandal took him away from the game in 2009 and again in 2015, few athletes have generated so much interest in their sport. Most people likely have a friend or acquaintance…
[ad_1] Poulter secured the last place in the field at Augusta National by virtue of his dramatic victory in the Shell Houston Open on Sunday, making a birdie on the 72nd hole before beating Beau Hossler in a play-off. The 42-year-old then spent a day at home in Orlando before travelling to Augusta on Tuesday,…
[ad_1] Fresh off a record-breaking performance at the world indoor track and field championships last weekend in Birmingham, England, Damian Warner will look to defend his Commonwealth Games title in the decathlon in Gold Coast, Australia. The London, Ont., athlete’s quest to repeat his success at the 2014 Games in Glasgow begins with the 100 metres at Carrara Stadium on Sunday at…
[ad_1] Salah has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid as a result of his incredible form for Liverpool. According to Spanish publication Diario Gol, the Spanish giants are increasingly confident they will sign the Egypt international. And it is claimed Bernabeu bosses believe Salah has already decided to wear the No 11…
[ad_1] Four-time champion Woods has not won a major title in 10 years and has gone three years without an appearance at one of golf’s prestigious events due to injury issues and personal problems. But the reinvigorated 42-year-old is among the 87 competitors at Augusta National from Thursday until Sunday looking to claim the green…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho held talks with Willian’s camp last summer in an attempt to lure him to Old Trafford. He decided to stick around at Stamford Bridge but Manchester United chiefs are positive their second attempt will succeed, according to The Sun. Willian has two-and-a-half years left on his contract with Chelsea. However, a fee…
[ad_1] Manchester City travelled to Liverpool for the first leg of their Champions League clash last night as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Jurgen Klopp’s men. But a thrilling game was marred by the trouble caused outside the stadium in the build up to the game. As City arrived for the…
[ad_1] The Portuguese coach hasn’t enjoyed the best of seasons at the Red Devils. Despite sitting second in the Premier League, United have conceded defeat to neighbours Manchester City in the title race. And Mourinho’s men were also knocked out of the Champions League by Sevilla in the last 16. But United will be hopeful…
[ad_1] City’s coach had at least one window smashed on the journey into Anfield last night and was deemed unusable for the return trip. It meant a replacement had to be found while Pep Guardiola’s team were playing in their 3-0 first-leg defeat. Merseyside Police are conducting enquiries to identify those responsible for throwing objects…
[ad_1] Ferguson was supposed to lock horns with the undefeated Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 223, which takes place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday night. However, the bout fell through late on Sunday night as Ferguson suffered a knee while fulfilling his media obligations. Featherweight champion Max Holloway…
[ad_1] Salah has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid as a result of his incredible form for Liverpool. According to Spanish publication Diario Gol, Anfield chiefs are demanding around £159million (€182m) for his signature. That would represent a club-record sale for Liverpool, who flogged Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for £142m (€160m) in…
[ad_1] Proud, who smashed the Commonwealth Games record in his heat, was disqualified moments after finishing the race. The 23-year-old was judged to have twitched on the start line and an appeals panel ruled that he started before the starting signal. Team England’s swimming Team Leader, Grant Robins, said: “Whilst this is incredibly disappointing for…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid forward scored a sublime bicycle kick to leave Gianluigi Buffon helpless and double Los Blancos’ lead over Juventus. Many are calling Ronaldo’s effort one of the best in Champions League history, and even home fans inside the Juventus Stadium were on their feet applauding the Portuguese star. And Real Madrid fan…
[ad_1] US golfer Tony Finau was competing in the annual Par-3 contest ahead of Thursday’s Masters. The No 34-ranked player in the world made a stunning hole-in-one at the seventh hole much to the delight of the Augusta crowd. Finau then proceeded to sprint towards the hole in celebration. However, as he turned to run…
[ad_1] Gary “GT” Nicklaus Jr, son of Gary Nicklaus, was caddying for his legendary grandfather during the annual Masters Par-3 Contest when he nailed an unbelievable strike that left the crowd in raptures. It came on the final hole of the day, with Jack needing a hole-in-one in order to take the lead from Tom…
[ad_1] The Egyptian limped out of the Reds’ 3-0 Champions League win over Manchester City on Wednesday evening with a suspected groin strain. Salah took himself off the pitch for treatment midway through the first half, before walking down the tunnel and being replaced by Georginio Wijnaldum. The attacker scored his 38th competitive goal of…
[ad_1] Liverpool are hot favourites to reach the Champions League semi-finals after securing a 3-0 win against Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield last night. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain doubled the lead with a terrific strike from the edge of the box. Sadio Mane hit Liverpool’s third goal before the half-time break…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest gossip Thursday 5 April Messi’s Liverpool discovery Lionel Messi has reportedly learned who Barcelona want to sign as Liverpool look to prise Jasper Cillessen away from the Nou Camp. According to Don Balon, Jurgen Klopp does not trust Liverpool pair Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius. And as…
[ad_1] The blunder saw England mixed up with Gambia in the official programme for the event, which started in Australia yesterday. The west African nation only rejoined the Commonwealth last month after pulling out in 2013. In the souvenir guide, England’s capital is listed as Banjul, not London, despite the latter being the location of…
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and former Reds star Craig Bellamy. Liverpool have one foot in the Champions League semi-finals after their 3-0 demolition job of Manchester City on Wednesday evening. Jurgen Klopp’s men raced into a three-goal lead by half-time, before defending exceptionally well in the second period to keep the Premier League…
[ad_1] That’s according to nine-time Major champion Gary Player. Woods has enjoyed a resurgence in 2018 after overcoming back problems and is one of the favourites to pull on the green jacket for the fifth time. The former world No 1 picked up two top-10 finishes at the Valspar Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational and…
[ad_1] “Luscious” Johnny Valiant, whose real name is Tommy Sullivan, was struck by a pickup trick as he crossed a road in Ross Township, Pennsylvania. Local reports suggest he was crossing a busy road, not at a crossing, when he was hit just after dawn on McKnight Road. Ross Township Det. Brian Kohlepp told reporters:…
[ad_1] Liverpool brushed aside Manchester City with consummate ease in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at Anfield last night with a 3-0 victory. Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane were on target as the Reds blew the Premier League champions-elect away in the first half an hour. Jurgen Klopp’s men,…
[ad_1] The Australian was once again denied the home race win, or at least even podium, he craves at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. A contentious three-place grid penalty for speeding under red flag conditions saw him start the race in eighth and while he finished fourth, he was frustrated in his attempts to catch…
[ad_1] Barcelona are riding high at the top of La Liga and their involvement in the Champions League and Copa del Rey means a treble is in their sights. A summer of change could be on the cards though, with a number of Ernesto Valverde’s first-team squad being eyed up by clubs from across Europe.…
[ad_1] That’s what ITV Sport pundit Roy Keane believes. Salah scored the opening goal, his 38th of the season in all competitions, as the Merseyside outfit claimed a 3-0 first-leg triumph over the Premier League champions elect in their Champions League quarter-final clash. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s stinging strike from distance and a Sadio Mane header gave…
[ad_1] With Emre Can injured, James Milner came into the middle to join captain Jordan Henderson and the thriving Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. After Mohamed Salah opened the scoring early on with his 38th goal of the season, Milner’s eighth European assist of the season teed up Oxlade-Chamberlain for a stunning 20-yard pile-driver. Sadio Mane added a…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola watched Liverpool dismantle his Manchester City team in a wild Champions League quarter-final encounter at Anfield. City found themselves 3-0 down at half-time and failed to record a single shot on target in the full game. Gabriel Jesus looked lost up front as he recorded just six passes in the first half…
[ad_1] The Reds stormed to a 3-0 lead in the first leg of their all-English quarter-final thanks to strikes from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane, all inside the first 31 minutes. After 38-goal winger Salah was withdrawn through injury in the second half, Liverpool’s intensity dropped but they produced an excellent defensive display…
[ad_1] Sally Pearson was the natural choice as the face of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The world and former Olympic champion hurdler took the chance to play a key role in the opening ceremony while knowing she wouldn’t be able to compete next week in her hometown games. Those formalities complete, she waited until she’d…
[ad_1] Harry Kane made a miraculous recovery from a ligament injury to make a substitute appearance during Tottenham’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea last weekend. The 24-year-old missed three games through injury and was widely dropped from Fantasy Premier League teams around the world. But now managers are racing to throw him back into the fold…
[ad_1] The Reds claimed an enthralling 3-0 win in the first-leg of their quarter-final tie against their Premier League rivals at Anfield with Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane all scoring in the first-half. Milner helped set up the second against his former club, his tackle sending the ball to Oxlade-Chamberlain in the middle…
[ad_1] City can claim the Premier League title this weekend if they beat rivals and Keane’s former club, Manchester United, at the Etihad Stadium. But their hopes of adding to their inevitable league triumph and January’s Carabao Cup success with a maiden Champions League title were dealt a hammer blow at Anfield last night. A…
[ad_1] Liverpool seized a big advantage in the tie, running out comfortable 3-0 winners last night in the first leg at Anfield. Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane popped up with the goals as the Reds put one huge foot in the last four. Although Liverpool’s intensity dropped off when Salah was substituted due…
[ad_1] Dana White discusses Conor McGregor’s return date UFC president Dana White has revealed that Conor McGregor is hoping to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon in September. “As soon as these guys (Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway) step in the ring and throw a punch, it’s on for the title,” White told ESPN’s…
[ad_1] Barcelona stormed to a 4-1 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at the Nou Camp last night. But the visitors contributed to their own downfall with own goals from Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas. The hosts were 3-0 up just before the hour mark when Gerard Pique tapped…
[ad_1] Oxlade-Chamberlain produced a superb all-round display as Liverpool romped to a 3-0 win over Manchester City last night at Anfield in the first leg of their quarter-final Champions League clash. The England midfielder popped up with the second goal of the game when he unleashed an unstoppable 20-yard effort past Ederson. Oxlade-Chamberlain joined the…
[ad_1] After being forced to retire from his Australian Open quarter-final against Marin Cilic in January with a hip injury, Nadal sat out the hard court season. The Spaniard, who recently returned to world No 1, is expected to make his return this weekend for his country’s Davis Cup clash against Germany in Valencia. After…
[ad_1] Matt Duchene scored his team-leading 27th goal in the Ottawa Senators’ 4-2 victory over Buffalo on Wednesday night, and assured the Sabres of finishing last in the NHL standings. Max McCormick, Ryan Dzingel and Alexander Burrows, with an empty-netter, also scored for the Senators in a matchup between two of the NHL’s worst teams…
[ad_1] DeMar DeRozan led with 16 points as the Toronto Raptors cruised to a crucial 96-78 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. The Raptors have a three-game lead over Boston for first place in the Atlantic Division and the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Both teams have four regular-season games remaining. All-star guard Kyle Lowry finished…
[ad_1] Everton’s Wayne Rooney will conduct the draw at St George’s Park on Thursday The Championships are being held in this country for first time from May 4-20 The Everton striker first came to prominence at 2002 staging of the tournament By Press Association Sport Staff Published: 07:23 EDT, 4 April 2018 | Updated: 07:39…
[ad_1] Jose Abreu belted a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning to help the Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre. He deposited a 3-0 pitch from reliever Ryan Tepera (1-1) into the standing-room section of the 200 level overlooking centre field. It…
[ad_1] The world of football has united to pay tribute to Ray Wilkins, the former England captain who died in hospital this week aged 61. Wilkins was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London last week after suffering a heart attack at his home. He was placed in an induced coma five days ago but never…
[ad_1] That’s the belief of Germany captain Michael Kohlmann, whose team face Nadal and co.’s Spain in Valencia in the quarter-finals of the ‘World Cup of Tennis’ across Friday to Sunday. Nadal has yet to officially confirm his involvement having pulled out of ATP events at Acapulco, Indian Wells and Miami in recent months after…
[ad_1] Liverpool enjoyed a handsome 3-0 victory over Manchester City at Anfield on Wednesday night in the first leg of their quarter-final tie to put a huge foot in the last four. But in the build-up to the game, City’s team coach was attacked by Reds supporters who launched flares, cans and bottles at the…
[ad_1] Canada’s first medal of the Commonwealth Games came the hard way. Joanna Brown, who almost didn’t make the race after fracturing her left shoulder in a bike crash March 2 in the opening race of the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi, ran down one rival after another in the race’s final stage to…
[ad_1] Liverpool emerged 3-0 winners from their quarter-final showdown thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane. But the incident in the build-up to kick-off outside the stadium has cast a dark cloud over the Reds’ victory. The Merseyside club released a statement of apology after City had to find a replacement…
[ad_1] In the first event of the Games in Australia, the triathlon threw up a big surprise. Jessica Learmonth had harboured hopes of a strong performance after finishing sixth in Glasgow four years ago. After a strong display in the swimming and cycling legs of the competition, Learmonth couldn’t hold on for gold. The 29-year-old…
[ad_1] BUT he also offered none for the force of the welcome on the pitch which, fuelled by extraordinary electricity from the stands, proved utterly irresistible. A few yards up the touchline from where Klopp stood, hands clasped behind his back in a semblance of calm no doubt barely believing what was unfolding before his…
[ad_1] McIlroy has his own agenda as he seeks to join an exclusive club of having lifted all four of the Majors. The Northern Irishman has seen the Masters elude him time and time again and his infamous 2011 collapse which saw him shoot an eight-over-par final round of 80 won’t be forgotten. Woods meanwhile,…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat their Premier League rivals 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. Mohamed Salah, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane all scored inside half an hour as the Reds raced into a shock lead. The pick of the goals belonged to Oxlade-Chamberlain as he drilled the ball into the back of…
[ad_1] The 31-year-old has been out of action since January’s Grand Slam with a hip injury which forced him to retire in his quarter-final clash with Marin Cilic. The same problem has also forced the Spaniard to pull out of the Mexican Open, the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Open since then. It comes…
[ad_1] Liverpool romped to a 3-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their quarter-final tie to put one foot in the last four. Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane all weighed in with the goals in the first half an hour of the clash to blow away Pep Guardiola’s men at…
[ad_1] Chris and Christina Welsh of Halifax admit things have been a little crazy over the last two weeks. They have two sons who play in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and both are in the middle of playoff runs. “It has been crazy, there’s no doubt about it,” said Chris Welsh, who travelled…
[ad_1] The Hoops go into next week’s Scottish Cup semi-final on the back of a nine-game unbeaten streak against their city rivals. Brendan Rodgers has never tasted defeat against Rangers and has already seen off two Ibrox managers in Mark Warburton and Pedro Caixinha in just 18 months. Graeme Murty’s side are under pressure after…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — Hammy McMillan is a hard name to forget, as fans who have followed the game of curling for years can attest. McMillan is responsible for breaking the hearts of Canadian fans at the world championship in 1999 after defeating skip Jeff Stoughton in an extra end. Now his son, Hammy McMillan Jr., is trying to follow in his father’s…
[ad_1] Goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane in the first half have given Liverpool a significant advantage and left City with a mountain to climb in next week’s second leg. The only set-back for Liverpool was an injury to Salah, who was forced off early in the second half with a groin problem.…
[ad_1] Hoards of fans gathered on the streets outside the stadium to welcome the Liverpool squad ahead of the Champions League quarter-final clash against their Premier League rivals. Supporters were filmed setting off flares as they ramped up the atmosphere before kick-off. And Liverpool ace James Milner has since tweeted a video from inside Liverpool’s…
[ad_1] Shortly after half-time, following a chase for the ball, Salah pulled up holding his groin. After receiving treatment on the touchline, Salah went down the tunnel and was replaced by Gini Wijnaldum. Towards the end of the match, Salah returned to the bench and sat alongside his team-mates. And in his post-match interview, Reds…
[ad_1] With Henrik and Daniel Sedin announcing that the 2017-18 season will be their last in the NHL, Rob Pizzo (with a little help from…himself), looks at 5 Things about the Swedish twins. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] On a night marred by shameful scenes before the game when the City team coach was bombarded with bottles and missiles, leaving it unfit for the return journey home, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool ran riot. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane left the Premier League leaders trailing 3-0 and with a mountain…
[ad_1] It’s a game that means nothing in the standings, but will have the emotional pull of a Stanley Cup final. Henrik and Daniel Sedin will dress for their final game at Rogers Arena when the Vancouver Canucks play the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night. Vancouver and Arizona both failed to qualify for the NHL playoffs,…
[ad_1] After a stunning 3-0 win over Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final at Anfield, Liverpool’s attention now switches to the Merseyside derby at the weekend. While City face Manchester United on Saturday evening, Liverpool are in action in the early kick-off. And Klopp expressed his unhappiness with the fixture schedule and called on…
[ad_1] A pair of own goals by Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas helped Barcelona beat Roma 4-1 in the opening leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. De Rossi’s scrambling attempt to cut off a pass by Andres Iniesta for Lionel Messi backfired as the Italy international sliced the ball into the lower…
[ad_1] City travelled to Anfield on Tuesday night hoping to take charge of their Champions League quarter-final tie. But first-half goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane blew the visitors away. Manchester City failed to respond, despite having 66 per cent of the possession, with Liverpool stopper Loris Karius not having to make…
[ad_1] When the Toronto Maple Leafs get to their locker room for the second intermission, either at home or on the road, one thing is certain. Patrick Marleau is heading to the cold tub. The 38-year-old winger strips off his gear in about two minutes, gets into icy water for roughly four more, and is…
[ad_1] The Liverpool captain is now suspended for the second leg next week as his side look to defend their surprising advantage. Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane scored the goals which ensured the Reds put one foot into the Champions League semi-final draw. Jurgen Klopp’s side were in mesmerising form and Henderson claims…
[ad_1] After Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash at Anfield, Oxlade-Chamberlain made it two with a powerful effort from 25 yards. It left Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson helpless and sent the Kop behind into raptures. Lampard said it mirrored many a strike Gerrard scored in his career. “First…