[ad_1] Goals from Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and an Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain stunner had Liverpool three up on 31 minutes. And while City held firm after the break to keep the score within reason, it will be Liverpool who head into next week’s second leg the more confident side. City, whose team coach was attacked by…
[ad_1] However, Gerrard says both Salah and De Bruyne deserve to win the end-of-season gong. Manchester City midfielder De Bruyne has played a huge role in his side’s impending Premier League triumph. However, Salah’s pure weight of goals could see him win the award despite not playing for the champions. The Egyptian has scored 29…
[ad_1] Shortly after half-time, Salah went down holding his groin and received treatment before heading down the tunnel. Salah was then replaced by Gini Wijnaldum and is likely to be a major doubt for this weekend’s Merseyside derby and next week’s second leg. BBC Radio 5 live pundit Robbie Savage said: “You wonder how bad…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson won’t play Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, and coach Guy Boucher says he’s not expecting the defenceman to join the team for its final two games. The Senators let Karlsson determine his playing schedule so he could be close to his wife after their baby was stillborn two weeks…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of the forward’s Bernabeu team-mate Casemiro, who opened up in the wake his wonder strike against Juventus. Cristiano Ronaldo bagged brace at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night as Real took charge of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Juventus. And his second goal sent shockwaves across the footballing world, leading…
[ad_1] Las Vegas — Sweden’s Niklas Edin has been one of the top curlers in the world for years. He’s a rock star in the sport, so much so he was the flag-bearer for his country at the Olympics. But now his team’s future is somewhat in question after he recently learned its funding has…
[ad_1] As the City coach travelled to Liverpool’s ground ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash, a window was smashed as the bus made it’s way through the heavy crowds. Beer cans and other objects were also thrown at the bus. It is understood no member of the City squad and staff were hurt as a result…
[ad_1] GETTY Ray Wilkins dead: The football legend has passed away aged 61 Wilkins, who won 84 England caps, had been treated in St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south-west London, since Friday. A statement from Chelsea read: “Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain…
[ad_1] Barcelona welcome Roma to the Nou Camp for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first leg clash. The last time Roma faced Barcelona was in the Champions League group stage in November 2015, with the Catalans registering a thumping 6-1 home win over the Italians. Ernesto Valverde is hoping the combination of Lionel Messi’s expected return…
[ad_1] Bye-bye, Robert Hull. Au revoir, M. Richard. Those Hockey Hall of Famers and the rest of the players who won an NHL championship from 1954-65, including Gordie Howe, are being stripped off the Stanley Cup this spring to create room for a new layer of names without making the trophy too big to be…
[ad_1] Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was looking sharp in Arsenal training ahead of their Europa League quarter-final showdown withb CSKA Moscow on Thursday night. The Gabonese striker remains ineligible for European action with the Gunners but continued to train as normal with the first team. Alexandre Lacazette returned from injury at the weekend and found the net…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brad Gushue defeated Norway’s Steffen Walstad 8-2 at the men’s world curling championship Wednesday in Las Vegas. Gushue improved to 6-1 and sat tied with Scotland for second behind Sweden’s Niklas Edin at 7-1. The Norwegians dropped to 6-2. The top six teams at the conclusion of the preliminary round Friday make the…
[ad_1] The Reds host Premier League rivals City at Anfield in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg. And hoards of Liverpool supporters have been lining the streets around the ground ahead of kick-off. Supporters were filmed letting off flares as they created a hostile atmosphere for the visitors. And as the Manchester City team coach arrived…
[ad_1] The Baltimore Ravens have reached agreement on a one-year deal with quarterback Robert Griffin III, whose once-promising NFL career grinded to a halt two years ago. Griffin is expected to be a backup to Joe Flacco, Baltimore’s starter for 10 straight seasons. Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome says Griffin will sign the contract next…
[ad_1] The Reds host Premier League rivals City at Anfield in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg this evening. And hoards of Liverpool supporters have lined the streets around the ground ramping up the atmosphere by letting off flares, singing songs and waving flags before the 7.45pm kick-off. FOLLOW LIVERPOOL vs MAN CITY LIVE! The hosts…
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[ad_1] Liverpool face Manchester City in their highly-anticipated Champions League quarter-final first leg at Anfield. City suffered their only defeat in an outstanding Premier League campaign at Liverpool, losing 4-3 in a thrilling encounter in January having trailed 4-1 before a late rally. City and Liverpool are the Premier League’s top two scoring sides this…
[ad_1] In just a few days’ time, the UFC will hold its biggest pay-per-view event of the year. Headlining the fourth PPV event of 2018 is a lightweight title bout between the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov and reigning featherweight champion Max Holloway. UFC 223’s showpiece bout was originally supposed to see Nurmagomedov take on interim lightweight…
[ad_1] Liverpool news LIVE updates: All the latest from Anfield Wednesday April 4 Predictions Manchester City’s former Premier League winner Kolo Toure believes Pep Guardiola’s side will come out on top in the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. “Both teams have two top managers,” Toure told Sky Sports. “Guardiola is more tactical and obviously Klopp…
[ad_1] GETTY Steve Smith’s ball-tampering scandal rocked the sporting world WE’RE often told not to judge a book by it’s cover, but its not that easy when it comes to Joe Root and Steve Smith. You don’t quite get what you see with these two, do you? Take Root, for instance. A nice well educated…
[ad_1] The Spaniard left the Catalan giants after the 2016/17 season when they won the Copa del Rey, but failed to win either the La Liga title or the Champions League – a feat they achieved the previous year. Enrique has been heavily linked with the Chelsea job in recent weeks, with Antonio Conte tipped to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. But, speaking to the…
[ad_1] Mercedes are currently said to be planning a driver change next season as Valtteri Bottas nears the end of his contract. The Silver Arrows are hoping to bring in a more capable number two to challenge the Brit at the front of the grid and help them achieve a one-two finish. Red Bull’s Daniel…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas, who’s backed Mohamed Salah to break the deadlock at Anfield. Liverpool are well off the pace of City in the Premier League and their EFL Cup and FA Cup exits mean the Champions League is their only hope of silverware this season. Jurgen Klopp’s men…
[ad_1] GETTY/SKY SPORTS Liverpool vs Man City could be in doubt due to fog at Anfield The tie between the two Premier League giants is one of the most anticipated clashes in years. However, with just hours to go before kick off, fog has descended on Merseyside and is building around Anfield. Sky Sports reporter…
[ad_1] The PFA awards are voted on by current Premier League players and are awarded in a glitzy ceremony in London in April. Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante took the crown last year and City ace De Bruyne has already revealed which star man has his vote in this year’s awards. “I voted for [Mohamed] Salah,”…
[ad_1] Mkhitaryan moved to the Emirates in January as part of the swap deal which took Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United. After establishing himself as one of the best playmakers at Borussia Dortmund, the Armenia international struggled to deliver his best at United under Jose Mourinho. The 29-year-old was unable to command a regular place…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow here for all the latest gossip and rumours Wednesday April 4 Why Alexis snubbed City Cristiano Ronaldo inadvertently played a role in Alexis Sanchez’s decision to leave Arsenal for Manchester United instead of Manchester City, reports claim. Many feel Sanchez’s decision to join Manchester United was solely about money…
[ad_1] Alonso, who currently flies the flag for McLaren, is said to be looking for a new team as he has entered the final 12 months of his current contract. The 36-year-old is at the latter end of his career and is hopeful for one final shot at the Drivers’ Championship. So the Spaniard has…
[ad_1] Champions League superstars have been battling it out for the top scorer title in 2017/18, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s grip continues to tighten. His brace – including a stunning overhead kick – for Real Madrid against Juventus has seen him march clear of the contenders, but can anyone catch him? Liverpool duo Roberto Firmino and…
[ad_1] Wilkins sadly passed away at the age of 61 today. The Chelsea legend suffered a cardiac arrest at his Cobham home last week and was placed in an induced coma but was unable to recover. Reid says he will remember Wilkins as a person more than as a footballer. “Just a good fella, always…
[ad_1] Barcelona go into the game as heavy favourites to progress to the semi-finals. But Roma have lost just once in their last eight away games in all competitions. On Saturday, Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a late equaliser against Sevilla. While Roma were also held, drawing 1-1 with Bologna in Serie…
[ad_1] Real are set to make wholesale changes to their underperforming squad when the transfer window opens at the end of the season. And they’ve been heavily backed to sign a replacement for Gareth Bale, who’s once again suffered from injuries this term. Salah, who has smashed in 36 goals in all competitions since joining…
[ad_1] Wilkins passed away today at the age of 61 after suffering a cardiac arrest last week. The Chelsea legend was placed into an induced coma but sadly could not pull through. Redknapp says it was a dream to play against Wilkins towards the end of his career and says he was a unique person…
[ad_1] First NHL game. First shot. First goal. Winnipeg Jets defenceman Sami Niku’s National Hockey League debut was one for the ages, even more so considering it happened on the home ice of the storied Montreal Canadiens. But the 21-year-old Finn was unflappable in the face of the pressure. “I felt pretty good but I can play…
[ad_1] Dele Alli has received improved stats after his brace against Chelsea, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been awarded a 90 rating after his two goals against Stoke. Elsewhere, Zlatan Ibrahimovic made an instant impression with a double on his LA Galaxy debut while Robert Lewandowski makes the Team of the Week after a hat-trick against…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — Beach volleyball and Australia’s Gold Coast seem like a match made in heaven. And Canadian Sarah Pavan can’t wait to make some history there. Pavan, from Kitchener, Ont., and Toronto’s Melissa Humana-Paredes are looking to win gold in the Commonwealth Games debut of the sport. Ranked No. 1 by the FIVB,…
[ad_1] Wilkins suffered a cardiac arrest and hit his head while falling last week and was placed in an induced coma. The footballing world sent their wishes of support to the Chelsea legend but he sadly could not pull through and passed away today. Butcher played alongside Wilkins many times for both England and Rangers…
[ad_1] Ray Wilkins has died following a heart attack, and the footballing community have been quick to pay tribute to the former England international. The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder was placed in an undated coma after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Cobham. The 61-year-old was rushed to hospital last week,…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are reportedly interested in luring Salah away from Liverpool at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has been in fine form this season, bagging a huge 37 goals following his summer arrival from Roma. Liverpool are likely to resist all Real approaches for their star asset, despite rumours of a £156million…
[ad_1] Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak will be competing with a heavy heart when she begins her quest for medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. Just as the opening ceremony was drawing to a close on Wednesday, the Canadian swimmer announced her grandmother had died. Given the news one of my grandmothers died today…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Sanchez will go up against Manchester City for the first time since turning his back on Arsenal in January. The Chile international came close to leaving the Emirates for the Etihad last summer and, when that transfer fell through, the player was expected to seal a move in January. However, United…
[ad_1] Joshua added the WBO title to his WBA and IBF straps on Saturday with a points win over New Zealand’s Joseph Parker. The Brit subsequently called out WBC champion Deontay Wilder, a challenge he accepted the next day. However, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes Wilder plans to fight Dominic Breazeale first before setting up…
[ad_1] Ronaldo starred for Real Madrid as they put Juventus to the sword and took control of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The 33-year-old took his goal tally in 2018 to 24 from just 14 matches with a sublime brace, with his second goal already being heralded as one of the best strikes of all…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia — The 21st edition of the “Friendly Games” are officially underway, but this year’s event — which features the official motto, Share the Dream — could also be dubbed the “Progressive Games.” For the first time at a Commonwealth Games, men and women will compete for the same amount of medals. That’s…
[ad_1] Salah has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid and La Liga rivals Barcelona as a result of his incredible form for Liverpool. According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Bernabeu bigwig Florentino Perez will pay the Reds around £156million (€180m) for his signature. It is claimed Salah has been lined up to…
[ad_1] The event was first held ahead of the 1960 tournament on a nine-hole, par-27 course in the grounds of the Augusta National. Sam Snead, already by then a three-time Masters winner, won the inaugural tournament. But he did not win the main event that year and no winner has ever gone on to triumph…
[ad_1] Liverpool host Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final first leg this evening in front of a packed out Anfield crowd. As is often with Champions League nights at Anfield, the club’s passionate fan base have been known to line the streets of Liverpool to welcome their team bus as it makes its way…
[ad_1] Real Madrid and Manchester United’s transfer relationship has deteriorated ever since David De Gea’s failed move to the Bernabeu in 2015. On that occasion, the Red Devils angered their La Liga counterparts by refusing to file the paperwork on time – in an act that consequently forced a deal to fall through. At the…
[ad_1] Real Madrid and Manchester United’s transfer relationship has deteriorated ever since David De Gea’s failed move to the Bernabeu in 2015. On that occasion, the Red Devils angered their La Liga counterparts by refusing to file the paperwork on time – in an act that consequently forced a deal to fall through. At the…
[ad_1] Woods has not won a major title since his 2008 US Open triumph and has missed the cut in four of his last five attempts. But after a fourth back surgery last year, the 42-year-old appears to have returned to something close to his best, last month finishing second at the Valspar Championship and…
[ad_1] Morata, who cost Chelsea an initial £58million last summer, has bagged just one goal in the Premier League since Boxing Day. That is in stark contrast to the former Real Madrid striker’s start to life in England, when he netted six goals in his six appearances. And, according to The Sun, Conte believes Morata…
[ad_1] Diver Meaghan Benfeito leads Canada into the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, as flag-bearer. Watch the show live now in the video player above and on CBC Television. Benfeito is a three-time Olympic bronze medallist from Laval, Que., and also won a pair of gold medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Canada won…
[ad_1] Barcelona star Dembele has emerged as a target for Arsenal and Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window, with the France international failing to click with Messi, Luis Suarez and Co. The player joined from Borussia Dortmund back in the summer for £120million but, following the arrival of Philippe Coutinho in January, has found…
[ad_1] Kevin Connauton believes he’s playing the best hockey of his career. The Arizona defenceman led the way with a goal and an assist on Tuesday as the Arizona Coyotes won 4-1 over the Calgary Flames. Arizona beats Calgary 4-1, Kevin Connauton goal and an assist. 0:22 Since the all-star break Connauton has 10 goals,…
[ad_1] Ronaldo shone as Real Madrid beat Juventus 3-0 in the Champions League last night, with the Portugal international bagging a stunning brace. The 33-year-old was struggling at the start of the season but, since the turn of the year, has hit a staggering 23 goals from 14 appearances. However, Real Madrid are yet to…
[ad_1] The opening ceremony for the 21st Commonwealth Games was under way Wednesday night on the Gold Coast of Australia. Fortunately for the 35,000 spectators at Carrara Stadium, steady rain showers stopped a few minutes after the expected two-hour-long event began. The opening ceremony featured celebrations of the laid-back beach lifestyle synonymous with the Gold…
[ad_1] Robben joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven 14 years ago despite looking destined for a move to Manchester United. The Holland international was shown around Old Trafford by Ferguson, who wanted him to jostle with Ryan Giggs for a place on the left wing. However, he moved to Chelsea where he was a huge Stamford…
[ad_1] Athletes winning gold medals at 13-years-old? The Queen missing royal engagements to watch weightlifting? These are just some of the top moments that have happened since the first British Empire Games were held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Before the Olympic medals, before the world record, Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse had a pre-race routine. “Kylie used to look at the heat sheet for whatever race she was in and say, ‘What lane am I in?” explains Byron MacDonald, her coach at the University of Toronto. “The fastest swimmers are given lane four, so it’s like, ‘Kylie, don’t…
[ad_1] Old could become new again when the Masters tournament tees off at Augusta National on Thursday. That’s because two players, with seven combined green jackets, have both showed the type of form that could make them part of the discussion come Sunday afternoon. Phil Mickelson won a World Golf Championship, one of the most…
[ad_1] Arsenal star Ramsey has emerged as a Manchester United target with the Wales international yet to sign a new contract. The player’s current deal expires in the summer of 2019 but there are already fears he may be off. Arsenal could also lose Jack Wilshere, with the England international also yet to commit his…
[ad_1] FUT Swap Deals is the latest Ultimate Team event giving gamers a fresh way to upgrade their squads with world class players. Swap Deals focus on obtaining players through daily tournaments and Squad Building Challenges, then trading them up for an even better star. A 91-rated Alexis Sanchez is just one of the 12…
[ad_1] Ronaldo continued his Real Madrid rejuvenation with a stunning brace as Los Blancos thumped Juventus 3-0 in Turin last night. The 33-year-old was written off at the start of the season, deemed a player past his prime. But, now, all his critics have been silenced. And Real Madrid may have found a way to…
[ad_1] Manager Zinedine Zidane was left scratching his head in disbelief over what he’d just seen. Fans of Juventus at the Allianz Stadium rose to their feet to applaud the wizardry bit of skill they’d observed. But there was one man who didn’t seem to be in the celebratory mood throughout Ronaldo’s astonishing night in…
[ad_1] Salah has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid and La Liga rivals Barcelona as a result of his stunning form for Liverpool. According to Diario Gol, Bernabeu bigwig Florentino Perez has already enquired about the possibility of signing the Egypt international. But the Spanish publication claim Perez believes he will lose…
[ad_1] Real Madrid forward Ronaldo scored twice as Los Blancos beat Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. The 33-year-old was struggling at the start of the season but has hit the ground running in 2018, bagging an astonishing 23 goals from 14 matches. Real Madrid have been heavily linked…
[ad_1] Aguero will miss Manchester City’s Champions League clash against Liverpool due to a knee injury, with Gabriel Jesus expected to lead the line at Anfield. The Argentinian has been sidelined for his last five games, and also fails to make the cut in our combined XI ahead of the quarter-final. Aguero is not the…
[ad_1] Manchester City will have to contain Salah when they go up against Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at Anfield tonight. The Egypt international is still in his first season at the club, but has struck 37 goals to already establish himself as a Reds hero. City have been keen…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Manchester City are currently preparing for tonight’s crunch Champions League showdown at Anfield. Sterling will travel to Merseyside to face his old side on the back of a stunning season so far. The England international, who quit Liverpool for City in the summer of 2014, has been outstanding under Pep Guardiola. Sterling…
[ad_1] McIlroy is a four-time major champion but has never finished higher than fourth at the Masters, a record he is desperate to rectify. The Northern Irish golfer led by four shots going into the final round at Augusta in 2011 but shot the worst Sunday score in history by a Masters leader, carding an…
[ad_1] The Scouse heavyweight is currently deep into training camp preparing for his long-awaited rematch with David Haye on May 5 At London’s O2 Arena. But the 35-year-old took time out of his schedule to front Sky Sports’ coverage of AJ’s unification showdown against Parker in Cardiff. And he was impressed with what he saw…
[ad_1] Pjanic has emerged as a target for Real Madrid ahead of next season, according to Don Balon, amid doubts over Luka Modric and Toni Kroos’ futures. Perez was in Turin for Los Blancos’ Champions League quarter-final clash against Juventus. Don Balon say the Bernabeu bigwig used the trip to hold talks with his Italian…
[ad_1] Ronaldo scored twice for Real Madrid last night as they beat Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The 33-year-old continues to scale new heights despite his advancing years, with his £80million move to the club from Manchester United in 2009 still looking a bargain. Cristiano Ronaldo’s second goal against…
[ad_1] Oxlade-Chamberlain was seen enjoying a casual lunch date with girlfriend Perrie Edwards yesterday as the Liverpool ace geared up to take on Manchester City. The England midfielder had a bite to eat with the Little Mix star at Piccolino Restaurant in Hale Vallage, Cheshire on Tuesday afternoon. The couple, who have been together since…
[ad_1] Mercedes promise to learn from mistakes Mercedes have insisted the glitch they suffered during the Australian Grand Prix will only make them stronger as the season progresses. Lewis Hamilton was leading the race before his pit stop but rival Sebastian Vettel benefitted from a timely virtual safety car which allowed him to jump the…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Sanchez has scored just twice for the club following his January arrival from Arsenal. There is a feeling at Old Trafford, though, that the 29-year-old is ready to put his bad form behind him in the closing stages of the campaign. Manchester United will miss out on the Premier League title…
[ad_1] Fantasy football bosses are busy planning ahead with a hectic run of fixtures on the way as the season draws to a close. Several teams are set for two double gameweeks, meaning Fantasy Premier League gaffers should stock up early on these lucky players before prices skyrocket. There are plenty of bargains to be…
[ad_1] Without Ronaldo, Real Madrid would be a good team. But not a great team. And last night, against Juventus, he showed that. The 33-year-old toiled earlier in the season and there was talk of a move away, with Manchester United inevitably linked. Their prodigal son was sold to Real back in 2009 in one…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest gossip Wednesday 4 April Man Utd plan Salah raid Manchester United are planning to rock Liverpool by launching a £175million bid for Mohamed Salah, it has sensationally been claimed in Spain. Real Madrid have earmarked Salah as a potential target for the summer transfer window amid doubts…
[ad_1] That’s because Barca boss Ernesto Valverde has appeared to deny any interest in the AS Roma goalkeeper ahead of their Champions League meeting with the Italian outfit this evening. The La Liga giants host Roma in the first-leg of their quarter-final clash, at the same time that Liverpool host Manchester City in their last…
[ad_1] That’s according to his former Real Madrid team mate Alvaro Arbeloa after Ronaldo shocked the footballing world with a stunning overhead kick. It came as Madrid put one foot into the Champions League semi-finals by beating Juventus 3-0 in Italy in the first leg. Ronaldo’s brilliance left legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon rooted to…
[ad_1] Manchester United face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium at the weekend, knowing defeat will see Guardiola’s team crowned champions. The Red Devils have managed to at least avoid the humiliation of giving their City counterparts a guard of honour, but defeat would still sit badly with many players and fans alike. And the…
[ad_1] Bryan is set to team up with on-screen Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon to take on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn this Sunday at WrestleMania in New Orleans, Louisiana. DDP was ecstatic to hear the news and sent the four-time world champion a text to congratulate him on that “super special” moment. The three-time world…
[ad_1] The Uruguayan striker has struck 25 goals in all competitions but has not netted in any of his eight Champions League appearances this term, going 10 without a goal in the competition in total. Suarez has not scored in Europe since netting in Barcelona’s unforgettable 6-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Nou Camp…
[ad_1] The American is yet to win a first major but has gone close on a handful of occasions, finishing in the top five in all four majors in 2014. He has finished in the top 12 of the Masters in three of his last four efforts, his best attempt ending in a joint-fifth finish…
[ad_1] The Catalan giants are well on course to claim a 25th La Liga title after missing out on the crown to rivals Real Madrid last season. They sit nine points clear of Atletico Madrid in second. Elsewhere Barca have already assured themselves of a spot in the Copa del Rey final, where they take…
[ad_1] Defenceman Shea Theodore scored in a shootout to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Theodore, the fourth Vegas shooter, scored on a backhand in a game the Knights almost let slip away. Bo Horvat, Brandon Sutter and Nikolay Goldobin, with his second of the night, scored…
[ad_1] De Bruyne and Salah go head-to-head this evening (7.45pm) as Liverpool host Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at Anfield. Salah has enjoyed a fabulous debut campaign with the Reds, racking up 29 Premier League goals and nine assists. While not as prolific in front of goal, De…
[ad_1] If Liverpool players were nervous leading up to their huge Champions League clash with Manchester City on Wednesday night, they weren’t showing it in training. Jurgen Klopp’s stars were in action at Melwood yesterday as they prepared to take on City at Anfield in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Virgil van Dijk was…
[ad_1] Ronaldo stole the show last night as Real Madrid ran out 3-0 winners against Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie in Turin. The Portuguese talisman grabbed a double as he netted for the 10th consecutive game in the competition – a new record. Buffon was left helpless for Ronaldo’s…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have one foot in the semi-finals after they thrashed Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their tie in Turin. Ronaldo assumed centre stage once again, netting a double, with his second goal a magnificent overhead kick that left Gianluigi Buffon rooted to the spot. The Portuguese superstar set a new record…
[ad_1] That’s according to City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne. The champions elect suffered what remains their only Premier League loss of the season when they last travelled to Anfield three months ago. They renew hostilities with the Reds in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie this evening in what is one of…
[ad_1] DDP predicts that AJ Styles’ WWE title defence against Shinsuke Nakamura and the dream match between Charlotte Flair and Asuka will stand out in “the best WrestleMania” at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The WWE Hall of Famer expects WWE Champion Styles and Nakamura to have a “flawless” bout and considers Smackdown…
[ad_1] City travel to Anfield tonight (7.45pm) in the first leg of the quarter-finals with a raucous atmosphere expected. Liverpool got the better of Pep Guardiola’s men at Anfield in the Premier League winning a seven-goal thriller 4-3. And Fowler believes European nights can be even more intimidating to a visiting team. “If Anfield is…
[ad_1] Ronaldo scored one of the Champions League’s greatest goals last night when he met a Dani Carvajal cross with an overhead kick that left Juventus shot-stopper Gianluigi Buffon rooted to the spot. The Portuguese superstar’s spectacular strike was his second of the game as Real Madrid ran out 3-0 winners in the first leg…
[ad_1] Klopp is ready to say goodbye to Belgian international Simon Mignolet while doubts remain over the ability of Loris Karius. Spanish outlet Sport report Liverpool are stepping up their chase for Casillas with the Spanish World Cup winner currently at Porto. He will be available on a free transfer though in the summer with…
[ad_1] Undertaker has dealt with back, groin, bicep, ankle, chest, hip, shoulder and head injuries throughout his whopping 28-year stint in WWE. Taker hinted at retirement last year after losing an emotional WrestleMania match to Roman Reigns as he laid down his signature black jacket, gloves and hat in the middle of the ring. But…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand. Ronaldo produced one of the finest moments in the Champions League history when he dispatched a stunning overhead kick past Gianluigi Buffon who was left rooted to the spot. The Portuguese superstar helped himself to a double as Real Madrid put one foot in…
[ad_1] Aledmys Diaz and Josh Donaldson homered for the second straight night as the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to four games with a 14-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Diaz hit a two-run shot in the third inning and Donaldson had a two-run blast in the fourth to help…
[ad_1] Kyle Connor scored three minutes into overtime and Patrik Laine scored his 44th as the Winnipeg Jets posted their 50th win of the season with a 5-4 victory over the Canadiens in Montreal’s final home game of the season on Tuesday night. Alex Galchenyuk forced overtime with a power-play goal at 18:18 of the…
[ad_1] Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves, Braydon Coburn and Ryan Callahan both had two assists during a three-goal second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Boston 4-0 Tuesday night to move into a tie for the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference leads with the Bruins. The two teams are tied with 110 points, with…
[ad_1] Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore scored first-half goals as Toronto FC beat Mexico’s Club America 3-1 in its CONCACAF Champions League semifinal opener on a wet and windy Tuesday night. Ashtone Morgan had the other goal for Toronto (3-1-1) before an energetic BMO Field gathering of 23,463. Andres Ibarguen replied for Club America (3-1-1),…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — You’d barely know it by the way they’re carrying themselves on the ice this week in Las Vegas, but Mark Nichols and Brett Gallant are playing these world curling championship with heavy hearts. Just a little over a week ago on Saturday, March 24, Nichols’ mother, Helen, died at the age of…
[ad_1] This result, after a frustrating final day here which saw the hosts escape with a draw, saw England slip to a new low this winter after their 4-0 Ashes hammering in Australia. The damage was done when Root’s players lost the opening match of this series by an innings after they were bowled out…
[ad_1] Cena has been launching some scathing promos against Undertaker and has also been trolling him on Instagram trying to make him agree to a bout at WrestleMania for weeks. This time The Champ posted a photo playing off the popular “C’mon, do something” meme that had a character dressed in his gear poking a…
[ad_1] McMahon is set to team up with on-screen Smackdown General Manager Daniel Bryan, who was recently allowed to return to in-ring action, to take on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Shane-O-Mac was hospitalised with diverticulitis following a trip to the Caribbean with his family and also suffered an umbilical hernia and staff infection. Rumours…
[ad_1] Marcus Bettinelli has impressed for Fulham this season in the Championship The 25-year-old Fulham shot-stopper has caught the eye of England scouts But he must prove himself in the top flight before totally convincing England Fulham currently sit third in the Championship with seven matches remaining By David Kent for MailOnline Published: 11:09 EDT,…
[ad_1] Mickelson and Woods played a practice round together yesterday at Augusta and the pair seemed to be a lot more friendly. With a flurry of birdies and eagles between them on the back nine, they looked to be easy in each other’s company. Their relationship was rather strained in the past, but it has…
[ad_1] England could find their World Cup campaign come unhinged by player fatigue Capello says players will not recover from a busy season before they go to Russia The former England boss believes Harry Kane will be fresh-legged and a key star By Press Association Sport Staff Published: 10:28 EDT, 3 April 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] Hamilton had dominated the weekend in Australia and was leading the race when Sebastian Vettel took advantage of a safety car period to leapfrog the world champion and take victory. And it was found that an incorrect time gap calculation by Mercedes’ computer systems was the reason for the lost advantage Hamilton had over…
[ad_1] Phil Neville has bemoaned the lack of time he gets to spend with his team After three weeks apart, Neville claimed seeing his team ‘felt like Chrismas day’ England face Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers By John Skilbeck, Press Association Sport Published: 12:29 EDT, 3 April 2018 | Updated: 12:29…
[ad_1] Last night, it was announced that the promotion’s interim lightweight champion had been forced to withdraw from his eagerly-anticipated bout with Nurmagomedov, which was due to serve as the card’s main event. Ferguson’s late withdrawal from the bout, which marked the fourth time a fight between himself and Nurmagomedov has fallen through, resulted in…
[ad_1] This time last season the Scotland left back was fighting a losing relegation battle with Hull. Now he is facing champions-elect Manchester City for Liverpool in the Champions League last eight – and he knows which pressure he prefers. He said: “I’d rather be playing in this game than matches we were battling for…
[ad_1] According to Cageside Seats, WWE feel like the bout doesn’t need any promotion as it sells itself. Cena has been calling out the legendary wrestler for four weeks and Taker failed to respond last night on the final episode of RAW before WrestleMania. The Champ is furious with The Deadman’s behaviour and launched another…
[ad_1] Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo brought Juventus fans to their feet as he scored a world class overhead kick at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night. The Portuguese hero leapt above the Juventus defenders to plant an acrobatic kick into the corner of Gianluigi Buffon’s net. Juventus fans applauded the Real Madrid star as…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest masterpiece was so good even the opposing fans had to stand up and applaud. Ronaldo pulled off a spectacular overhead kick to score his second goal of the night on Tuesday as his Real Madrid beat Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Even by Ronaldo’s record-breaking standards,…
[ad_1] Real Madrid thrashed Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie in Turin, with Ronaldo grabbing a double. The Portuguese superstar’s second strike was spectacular, even prompting some of the home fans to applaud his moment of brilliance. And the 33-year-old proved that his stunning goal was no fluke as it looks…
[ad_1] That’s according to ESPN pundit Nick Wright, who points out James’ desire to win this year’s MVP title. The 33-year-old is enjoying a phenomenal season in his 15th year in the NBA. He broke Michael Jordan’s record for most consecutive games scoring double digits last week and averaged a triple-double over a month during…
[ad_1] Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals with a thumping 3-0 win away at Juventus on Tuesday night. And Ronaldo once again stole the show for Real with two goals, becoming the first player in history to score in 10 consecutive Champions League games in the process. While the Portugal international’s…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — In 1984, Kevin Martin walked into the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology office of Jules Owchar and asked him to be his curling coach. Martin had a full head of blond hair — a lot has changed since then. On Tuesday afternoon inside the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Martin was inducted into the…
[ad_1] Zinedine Zidane celebrated in total disbelief after Cristiano Ronaldo’s phenomenal overhead kick for Real Madrid against Juventus. The French manager grasped his head in shock before strolling away back to his dugout in awe of the magical moment. Ronaldo celebrated with his team-mates in the corner of the pitch while Real Madrid and Juventus…
[ad_1] There is still plenty to play for in the final few games of the season for both of these teams. Toronto have lost four of their last seven, the Boston Celtics are now just two games back with a game between the pair tomorrow night. For Cleveland they are still battling to hold on…
[ad_1] Ronaldo crashed home a stunning overhead kick 64 minutes into Real Madrid’s 3-0 demolition of Juventus. The Portugal superstar appeared to have shocked himself after seeing the ball nestle in the net behind goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Zidane was also in awe of the effort. Ronaldo’s strike was immediately likened to Zidane’s own wonder goal…
[ad_1] Messi has once again played a pivotal role for Barcelona as they’ve pursued glory on three fronts this season. And they’ll be hoping he can lead them to a third La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble of his career. Lionel Messi came off the bench to save Barcelona as they took…
[ad_1] Ronaldo broke the deadlock with a flicked finish after three minutes to give the Spaniards a key away goal. It was also a record 10th consecutive Champions League game that he had scored in. But Ronaldo then produced arguably one of the greatest goals of his career with a sensational overhead kick past the…
[ad_1] Liverpool fans are planning a hostile welcome for the City team bus and have vowed to create a cauldron of noise inside the stadium for the eagerly-awaited Champions League quarter-final first leg. City allowed the intensity of the occasion and atmosphere get to them at Anfield in January when they conceded three goals in…
[ad_1] PA Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool host Man City on Wednesday But it was enough to have made a lasting impression on Jurgen Klopp who on Tuesday insisted reconnecting with the feeling which saw them hit three goals in nine minutes at Anfield in January will be the key to winning the Champions League quarter-final. Of…
[ad_1] On Sunday night, it emerged that the interim lightweight champion had been forced to withdraw from the UFC’s fourth pay-per-view event, which was supposed to see him lock horns with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson, 33, withdrew from the card due to a knee injury, which he sustained while fulfilling his media obligations. Many in the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Ronaldo and Rooney’s former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand. Portuguese superstar Ronaldo scored a brace in Real Madrid’s 3-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Juventus tonight. But it will be his second goal that the game will be remembered for. In mid-air, Ronaldo fired home an unstoppable overhead…
[ad_1] The Cavaliers enter the final five games of the regular season knowing they could easily drop down to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Their seed going into the playoffs may not have much bearing with James on board, who is bidding for his eighth consecutive NBA Finals. The 33-year-old is known for…
[ad_1] And Peter Crouch had the perfect response to the goal, which led stunned Juventus fans to give the Portuguese a standing ovation. Cristiano Ronaldo had put Real a goal to the good in the first half at the Allianz Stadium when he turned in Marcelo’s cross at the near post. And he doubled-up in…
[ad_1] Real Madrid were leading 1-0 against Juventus when Cristiano Ronaldo popped up with a stunning strike. The Portugal international executed an overhead kick from 15 yards out to double Real’s lead. Ronaldo has scored plenty of stunning goals in his career. Real themselves boast a hoard of top goals scored in Europe’s elite club…
[ad_1] Ronaldo had already opened the scoring when he delivered a 15-yard overhead kick that shocked even the striker himself. The goal could go down as one of the best of all time, with Real manager Zinedine Zidane seemingly amazed by the effort. And it rocked Juve, who conceded a third before the end when…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow here for all the latest gossip and rumours Tuesday April 3 De Gea off the table David de Gea is reportedly set for contract talks at Manchester United as Real Madrid target Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson AND his compatriot Neymar. De Gea is on Real’s list of transfer targets but…
[ad_1] GETTY Juventus vs Real Madrid LIVE updates: Latest Champions League scores Juventus and Real Madrid face off in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with the first leg to be held in Turin tonight. It will be their first meeting since Real Madrid clinched a 4-1 win over Juventus in Cardiff last June to…
[ad_1] Tiger Wood calls his comeback “a miracle.” Woods is playing the Masters for the first time since 2015, after going through spinal fusion surgery to relieve chronic back pain. The four-time Augusta champion says he doesn’t “know anybody who had lower back fusion and can swing the club as fast as I can swing…
[ad_1] Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Nou Camp Tuesday April 3 Umtiti promise Manchester United have reportedly promised to match Samuel Umtiti’s wage demands in a bid to convince the centre-back to leave Barcelona. A summer rebuild is on the cards with Manchester United planning to make wholesale changes to their…
[ad_1] Sidney Crosby is used to seeing fans from Nova Scotia come to Pittsburgh to watch him play, but rarely are they so easy to spot. Over the Easter weekend two dozen of Crosby’s friends from Cole Harbour, N.S., were in the stands at the PPG Paints Arena, each wearing a different Crosby jersey from all…
[ad_1] Tottenham beat Chelsea 3-1 in west London on Sunday, the first time they had been victorious there since 1990. The win all but ended Chelsea’s hopes of Champions League qualification for next season as well. But Lampard was not feeling too down while working as a pundit for Juventus’ quarter-final first-leg against Real Madrid…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brad Gushue downed South Korea’s ChangMin Kim 7-6 in an extra end at the men’s world curling championship Tuesday in Las Vegas. Canada moved into a tie at 4-1 with Norway’s Steffen Walstad and Scotland’s Bruce Mouat behind frontrunner Niklas Edin of Sweden at 5-0. Kim buried his final draw behind a guard…
[ad_1] After just three minutes, Ronaldo set the record with a flicked finish past Gianluigi Buffon in the Juventus goal. The Portuguese star started his run in the Champions League final last season when he scored twice against Juventus. Then in this season’s competition, he scored nine goals in the group stages against APOEL, Borussia…
[ad_1] St. Louis Blues defenceman Carl Gunnarsson will miss at least six months on the ice after surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The Blues say the 31-year-old Gunnarsson was hurt during the first period of the Blues’ 4-1 win over Vancouver on March 23. In 63 games this season, the…
[ad_1] Liverpool news LIVE updates: All the latest from Anfield Tuesday April 3 Hazard > Salah Eden Hazard has endured a rough season with Chelsea but ranks ahead of Mohamed Salah in the Premier League player stat ratings this season. WhoScored.com have recorded every Premier League players’ stats throughout the season and produced an overall…
[ad_1] Can was rated as a doubt for the game by Jurgen Klopp due to a back injury suffered last month. Klopp said: “Emre will at least be very, very close for tomorrow. He has a session today with the rehab coach and we will see but it does not look too good.” And unsurprisingly…
[ad_1] Manchester City have never won the Champions League or European Cup but Lampard is a huge fan of Pep Guardiola’s side. City face Liverpool at the quarter-final stage, with the first leg at Anfield tomorrow before the second clash at the Etihad next Tuesday. Liverpool are the only team to have beaten City in…
[ad_1] Ever since returning to the sport at the Hero World Challenge last year excitement has been slowly building on what Woods could achieve once again. A runners-up finish at the Valspar Championship before ending up tied for fifth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational has only helped increase ‘Tiger Mania’. That has led to punters…
[ad_1] Can was rated as a doubt for the game by Jurgen Klopp due to a back injury suffered last month. Klopp said: “Emre will at least be very, very close for tomorrow. He has a session today with the rehab coach and we will see but it does not look too good.” And unsurprisingly…
[ad_1] Defending Premier League champions Chelsea have endured a campaign of turmoil which started with a shock opening weekend defeat to Burnley back in August. Question marks over Antonio Conte’s future have surrounded the Italian throughout the season, with claims he could be sacked at any moment. Chelsea have also had to deal with the…
[ad_1] Conte infamously sent Costa a text last summer to tell him he was no longer wanted at Chelsea. Burley says that was the wrong way to go about it, especially when he did not have a replacement lined up. Chelsea were keen on re-signing Romelu Lukaku from Everton and he was believed to be…
[ad_1] In the second half, Bellerin played a pass to Ozil but the German had run into an offside position. As the Arsenal right-back ran back to his position, cameras captured Ozil berating his team-mate. After the match, Ozil and Bellerin were involved in a friendly Twitter exchange. And Bellerin has attempted to end any…
[ad_1] That’s according to former England international Trevor Steven, who claims City’s style of football could suit Liverpool. The final two English sides left in the Champions League face off tomorrow evening (7.45pm) at Anfield in the first of two legs. Liverpool and City have both tasted defeats against one another this season and there…
[ad_1] Sevilla host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash tonight. Sevilla beat Manchester United to reach this stage of the competition, while Bayern demolished Besiktas. Bayern are the strong favourites to win over the two legs and reach the Champions League semi-finals for the sixth time in seven years.…
[ad_1] Real are set to go on a summer spending spree following a bitterly disappointing season that has left the Champions League as their only hope of silverware. A whole host of underperforming stars are due to be shipped out, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s fellow forwards Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema. Modric could head for the…
[ad_1] After missing most of the 2017 season with a back injury, Woods has made an impressive comeback this year with his last three results seeing him finish 12th, 2nd and 5th. And it means Woods will start the 82nd Masters as one of the favourites. On Thursday, he will start his quest for a…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Tuesday April 3 Martial/Rashford… Manchester United may call upon Anthony Martial or Marcus Rashford to stop Manchester City winning the Premier League. Defeat to Manchester City on Sunday will see their fierce rivals crowned Premier League champions. And the Manchester Evening News claim…
[ad_1] Barcelona have enjoyed a stellar season to date and remain in with a shout of winning a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble. They’re not resting on their laurels though and are busy drawing up transfer plans for potential incomings this summer. However, Barcelona are also facing the prospect of losing…
[ad_1] Despite the official attendance for Sunday’s 3-0 win over Stoke being given as 59,371 tickets sold, there were vast amounts of unfilled seats. After the match, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said the low crowd was partly due to their poor Premier League season, where they are 33 points behind leaders Manchester City. He said:…
[ad_1] Ecclestone sold his stake in F1 to Liberty Media two years ago but remains vocal about his opinions of the sport. The 87-year-old says he is worried F1 is not providing an exciting enough product for the fans. And he reckons much of that is because of how quick Mercedes are compared to the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given. Given says Guardiola may prioritise the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. The first leg of the last-eight clash takes place at Anfield on Wednesday before the return fixture at the Etihad next Tuesday. In-between the two games, City host…
[ad_1] Barcelona are coasting towards the La Liga title and currently sit nine points points clear of Diego Simeone’s second-placed Atletico. Their ongoing involvement in the Copa del Rey and Champions League means a domestic and European treble is still in their sights. Yet Barcelona are facing the prospect of losing one of their first-teamers…
[ad_1] The only two Premier League sides left in the competition go head-to-head in the first leg at Anfield with the second leg scheduled for next Tuesday. Since 2015, Klopp has taken Liverpool to a League Cup and Europa League final apiece. But critics have claimed the clash with City is the biggest of his…
[ad_1] Karius was part of the youth setup at Manchester City for two years before leaving for German outfit Mainz in 2011. He became a regular starter in the Bundesliga and his form led to Liverpool signing him two summers ago. The 24-year-old has seemingly become the No 1 goalkeeper at Liverpool since the start…
[ad_1] United are currently second in the Premier League but sit a distant sixteen points adrift of runaway leaders Manchester City, who they play this weekend. That standing, coupled with EFL Cup failure and a Champions League last-16 exit, means Jose Mourinho’s men can only win the FA Cup this season. A summer rebuild is…
[ad_1] Verstappen finished a disappointing sixth at the Australian Grand Prix two weekends back. The Dutchman has since toured Australia as he takes time off before the preparations start for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The second race of the f1 calendar gets underway this weekend, with Verstappen expected to step up after his middling performance…
[ad_1] Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Wednesday evening in the first-leg clash. Pep Guardiola’s side are favourites heading into tie with the bookies but Higginbotham believes the speed of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane can trouble the visitors. “The one thing that works in Liverpool’s favour, and the one thing they have over…
[ad_1] Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, the most decorated male Winter Olympian in history with 13 medals, has retired from the sport. Nicknamed “The King of Biathlon,” the 44-year-old Bjoerndalen competed at six Olympics. Of his 13 medals, eight were gold. He also won 45 world championship medals. “My motivation is unstoppable,” Bjoerndalen was quoted…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Manchester City face off in a tantalising Champions League showdown tomorrow night (7.45pm). The match has an added edge to it given Salah and De Bruyne are both in the frame to win the PFA Player of the Year award. The Liverpool forward has blitzed home an outstanding 37 goals across all…
[ad_1] GOLD COAST — As a major tourist destination, the Gold Coast is used to welcoming visitors who come to enjoy its sun, sand, and subtropical climate. Canadian athletes and officials agree that the Australian city is also ready for the 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games. “The Gold Coast is 100 per cent ready to go,” Canadian chef…
[ad_1] Manchester United know defeat to Manchester City on Sunday will see their fierce rivals crowned Premier League champions. Pep Guardiola’s side have been superior to Jose Mourinho’s team all season long, and could yet make history by setting a new league points record. Manchester United must be at their best to stop an Etihad…
[ad_1] O’Sullivan was 4-0 down against Elliot Slessor when he returned from the interval to make a stunning 147. It sent fans at the China Open crazy, earned him a handshake from Slessor before he was then hugged by the referee. Not that the Rocket was getting too carried away. He simply raised one hand…
[ad_1] The defending Greek Superleague champions sit third in the table following their 1-1 draw with Levadiakos on Sunday. And Marinakis, who also owns Nottingham Forest, did not take the result well as he went on an extraordinary rant at his players. Marinakis has reportedly told his players to ‘go on holiday’ for the remainder…
[ad_1] Calgary is one of seven cities, or joint-bidding cities, that have expressed interest in hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday. Austria’s Graz, Swedish capital Stockholm, Sion in Switzerland, Turkey’s Erzurum, Japan’s Sapporo and a joint bid from Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo, Milan and Turin are also in the initial process.…
[ad_1] The centre-back sustained a thigh problem in Saturday’s victory at Crystal Palace and will now require an operation. It’s a huge blow for Liverpool as they prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City on Wednesday night. “Matip was able to complete the full 90 minutes of the fixture, but afterwards medical assessment…
[ad_1] Salah has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona as a result of his stunning form for Liverpool. According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Messi and Suarez believe the Egypt international would be a better signing than Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann, who is available for €100million (£88.6m) due to a release…
[ad_1] The two clubs face off in the first leg of a mouthwatering quarter-final clash at Anfield on Wednesday night. It will see old rivals Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, who went toe-to-toe in the Bundesliga during their time at Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, go head-to-head again. But UK Clinical Sport Psychologist of the…
[ad_1] There is an emerging Canadian swimmer that has the aquatic world buzzing. And her name isn’t Penny Oleksiak. It’s Taylor Ruck. And if you follow swimming closely, you’ve likely heard the name. If not, you’ll likely be hearing a lot of it in the years to come. Starting with the Commonwealth Games that kick off Wednesday in Australia.…
[ad_1] Bombshell reports have emerged today from Spanish outlet Don Balon and, if true, will set shockwaves through Anfield. Real Madrid have earmarked Salah as a potential target for the summer transfer window amid doubts over Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-term future. However, it has been claimed Manchester United are willing to chance their arm at the…
[ad_1] Ricciardo beat his Red Bull colleague by 200 points to 168 last season but he recorded a slower time in qualifying for majority of the year. The Australian is hoping to become the team’s main driver when a new contract is tabled over the coming months. However, the 28-year-old must prove himself worthy by…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Real Madrid have a strained transfer relationship after several incidents in recent years. The two teams used to regularly do business with each other, with the likes of David Beckham, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Angel Di Maria exchanging teams. However, the saga of David De Gea in 2015 has seen relations…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Manchester City will lock horns in the quarter-finals of the Champions League at Anfield tomorrow night (7.45pm). City go into the match as favourites with Pep Guardiola’s side already Carabao Cup champions and on the cusp of Premier League glory. Liverpool, though, are never to be discounted and, in front of a…
[ad_1] The pairing is expected to attract the largest ever crowd for a practice round in Augusta. Woods and Mickelson are will round together for the first time and they will tee-off in the morning session alongside Fred Couples and Thomas Pieters. Couples is said to be the player who let slip about the partnership…
[ad_1] Umtiti is attracting plenty of interest due to a €60million (£52.5m) release clause in his contract while talks over a fresh deal with Barcelona have hit the buffers. According to Don Balon, Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has requested the France international’s signature. And the Spanish publication claim Bernabeu bigwig Florentino Perez –…
[ad_1] DeGale was deservedly beaten by little-known Minnesotan Truax in December, surrendering his IBF super-middleweight world title in a majority decision loss at London’s Copper Box Arena. It was clear that, despite his pre-fight declarations of being fit and healthy following a potentially career-ending shoulder injury, the 32-year-old was still struggling with the effects of…
[ad_1] PSG signed Neymar from Barcelona last summer but, despite the 26-year-old flourishing in Ligue 1, a parting of ways could be on the cards. Real Madrid are frontrunners in the race for his signature but Manchester United and Manchester City are also monitoring his situation. And Spanish website Don Balon say Neymar has been…
[ad_1] Spieth was practising ahead of the Masters on Monday when he pulled off the miracle shot in front of hundreds of fans on the 16th hole. A routine approach shot was easy enough but the American had other ideas. He struck his iron shot low and hard, sending the ball skimming across the water…
[ad_1] According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Dybala sent a message to Real Madrid’s players warning them that Juventus plan to get the job done in tonight’s quarter-final first leg in Turin (7.45pm). The Italian giants enjoy an incredible record on home turf in the Champions League. They have not lost at the Allianz Stadium…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have made PSG forward Neymar a top summer transfer target despite his ties to Barcelona. The Brazil international only moved to Ligue 1 back in the summer, for a huge £200million, but reports have claimed he may be on the move already. Neymar is supposedly unhappy with life at PSG and is…
[ad_1] GETTY Manchester United could sign Nice striker Mario Balotelli this summer Balotelli, who has played for Manchester City and Liverpool in the past, is in talks over a Premier League return. And Manchester United may be his next destination. The Italy international would represent a gamble for Jose Mourinho, even if his two-year spell…
[ad_1] Much had been made of the 28-year-old’s inexperience over the full course of a 36-minute fight, having never required the final bell in his 20 previous contests. But fighting almost a stone lighter than the ponderous, plodding Anthony Joshua seen against Carlos Takam in October, he looked strong and energetic across the entirety of…
[ad_1] Bale is primed to leave Real Madrid this summer with Manchester United spearheading the race for his signature. The Wales international has endured a problematic campaign in Spain with Zinedine Zidane regularly leaving him out. Arsenal, meanwhile, are set to overhaul their squad following a dire season under Arsene Wenger. The club have recently…
[ad_1] Roger Federer’s failure to retain his Indian Wells and Miami Open titles last month caused him to drop back down to second in the rankings. Nadal skipped the ‘Sunshine Double’ tournaments as he continues his recovery from a hip injury which has had him sidelined since January. The Spaniard is hoping his rehabilitation will…
[ad_1] Benzema faces an uncertain future at Real Madrid amid speculation Bernabeu bigwig Florentino Perez is chasing a new target man. According to Don Balon, the France international has received an offer from Chelsea and is open to the idea of heading to Stamford Bridge. Roman Abramovich is spearheading the Premier League club’s approach, the…
[ad_1] Express Sport understands Chelsea will put Conte out of his misery at the end of the campaign. The Italian won the Blues the Premier League title last season, but has failed to steer them to the same success this time around. Chelsea remain in contention for FA Cup glory but it is understood Conte’s…
[ad_1] Manchester United want PSG star Verratti to help coax the best out of Paul Pogba next season. The Red Devils are losing Michael Carrick in the summer, with the England international retiring, and Mourinho is hunting reinforcements. The club are already well-stocked in midfield with Pogba, Ander Herrera, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay and Marouane…
[ad_1] Manchester United remain linked with Real Madrid defender Varane ahead of the summer transfer window. The France international has been in fine form for Los Blancos this season, flourishing alongside Sergio Ramos at the back. Varane was tipped to join United last summer but, put off by the Red Devils’ strained relationship with Real…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Salah has been a huge Anfield hit ever since his arrival from Roma back in the summer. The Egypt international has powered home a stunning 37 goals across all competitions, meaning he is in contention to win the PFA Player of the Year award. Salah has been in fine form all season,…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest gossip Tuesday 3 April Triple Real Madrid deal Real Madrid have launched an ambitious move to land Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata, it has been claimed. Hazard is a major target for Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window while Don Balon claim Morata…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Chelsea locked horns at Old Trafford in 2006 with the Blues knowing one win would see them crowned Premier League champions. At the time, Mourinho was in charge of the west London side, in his second campaign at the club following his arrival from Porto in 2004. Chelsea got the game…
[ad_1] Ernesto Valverde may be forced to splash out on a centre-back in the event that Umtiti should leave. Manchester United have been keeping tabs on the Frenchman, who has a £52million release clause inserted into his contract, as Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster his defensive options. And it seems the Catalan giants are…
[ad_1] The Welshman scored twice in Saturday’s 3-0 away win at Las Palmas to issue another welcome reminder of his obvious ability. That came after he starred over the international break with a hat-trick for Wales in a 6-0 win in China, making him his country’s all-time top goalscorer. But Bale has found things more…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague who couldn’t split the pair when analysing the clash. The first leg of the quarter-final is at Anfield on Wednesday with the return at the Etihad next Tuesday. In the two Premier League games between the pair there were 12 goals with Man City winning…
[ad_1] Cena is a free agent and can therefore appear on both RAW and Smackdown. The Champ however is not advertised to feature for the blue brand tonight in Nashville, Tennessee and the match is probably not going to happen at WrestleMania. The 16-time world champion and Taker may however have a confrontation this Sunday…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Blue Pat Nevin who has taken an apparent dig at Spurs. Tottenham won at Stamford Bridge on Sunday for the first time in a league clash since 1990. It moved Mauricio Pochettino’s men eights points clear of Chelsea in fourth place of the Premier League with just seven games…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are in Turin for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie tonight (7.45pm). The clash represents a repeat of last year’s final in which Real ran out 4-1 winners in Cardiff as Cristiano Ronaldo took centre stage with a brace. Bale, who trained ahead of the Juventus game, has been…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Ronaldo’s Madrid team-mate Luka Modric who believes the quarter final will be close. Ronaldo has shone in this season’s Champions League scoring in each of Real’s eight games. That comes despite having a poor first half of the La Liga season, though the Portuguese forward has more than made up…
[ad_1] Believe it or not, Mohamed Salah does not top the pile when it comes to in-form players ahead of Fantasy Premier League Gamweek 33. The Liverpool forward scored his 29th league goal of the season against Crystal Palace on Saturday and is a must-have for fantasy football bosses in 2018/19. However, the Egyptian is…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini. The reigning Serie A champions face Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie tonight in Turin (7.45pm) and it will be a repeat of last year’s final in which Zinedine Zidane’s side ran out 4-1 winners. Ronaldo netted twice on…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop, who ranted at the striker following a poor game against Tottenham on Sunday. That was despite the Spaniard being gifted the opening goal of the game after Hugo Lloris missed a cross allowing Morata to head into an empty net. The 25-year-old struggled for…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Chelsea midfielder and current ESPN pundit Craig Burley. Goalkeeper De Gea has been a long term target for Real Madrid and the Spanish giants could make a fresh move for the 27-year-old. De Gea missed the start of the 2015/16 season due to uncertainty around his future though he…
[ad_1] After a win that felt like an escape, Brad Gushue was thinking about bubbles and how to get in one. The Canadian skip felt lucky to steal a point in the 10th end for an 8-7 win over Italy’s Joel Retornaz at the men’s world curling championship Monday. Canada was 3-1 and in contact…
[ad_1] United have occupied second spot for much of the campaign and maintained their long-held position with a 2-0 win over Swansea City on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku’s 100th Premier League goal, coming just five minutes in, set United on their way before Alexis Sanchez’s second top-flight goal for his new club made sure of a…
[ad_1] Villanova has its second national championship in three years after a 79-62 victory over Michigan. The Wildcats went 31 years between their first title in 1985 and their second one two years ago in Houston. Coach Jay Wright and Villanova didn’t have to wait very long for another one. Donte DiVincenzo had 31 points…
[ad_1] Blake Wheeler scored twice as the Winnipeg Jets beat Ottawa 6-5 on Monday, handing the Senators a loss in their final home game of the season. Andrew Copp, Josh Morrissey, Brandon Tanev and Kyle Connor also scored for the Jets (49-20-10). Connor Hellebuyck stopped 31 shots. The Jets trail the Nashville Predators by five points…
[ad_1] Zach Parise scored twice and Devan Dubnyk made 22 saves to blank his original team, pushing the Minnesota Wild to the brink of the playoffs with a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Playing for the first time in nearly three years without stalwart defenceman Ryan Suter, the Wild wrapped up…
[ad_1] The game will miss Henrik and Daniel Sedin. The Vancouver Canucks greats announced on Monday they will retire together after the Canucks’ final regular-season game in Edmonton against the Oilers on Saturday. The game will miss their skill, their shared brain, their short passes, their deflections from the high slot, their dignity and class on-and-off the ice.…
[ad_1] William Nylander and Auston Matthews each had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Monday to match a franchise record for points in a season. Andreas Johnsson also scored for the Maple Leafs (48-25-7), who have won 15 of their last 17 games at Air…
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — To get to the Orleans Arena where the men’s world curling championship is taking place, players, coaches and fans have to pass by a pool party. Drinks are being downed by curling enthusiasts, the sun is beating down and the music is blaring; this is not your ordinary bonspiel. Not at all. …
[ad_1] Daniel Bryan, Big Show, Bray Wyatt, Kane and Braun Strowman will wrestle in the first ever 50-men Royal Rumble match. The event takes place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Friday, April 27. WWE have confirmed that the audience will get to see seven championship bouts, including a Raw Tag…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Australian golf star Jason Day, who believes the attention Woods is getting will benefit his own game. American legend Woods will be on the hunt for his 15th major tournament victory this week at Augusta. WHEN DO THE MASTERS START? FULL COVERAGE DETAILS REVEALED It comes after a fine return…
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[ad_1] Arsenal are looking to replace Arsene Wenger, who is expected to leave at the end of the season after a miserable campaign. The Frenchman initially signed a new two-year deal last summer, but he looks set to miss out on Champions League football once again. A handful of potential replacements have been mooted including…
[ad_1] Undertaker is expected to accept Cena’s challenge to a dream match at WrestleMania 34 tonight on RAW. Taker hinted at retirement last year after losing an emotional match to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33. The Deadman folded his signature black jacket, gloves and hat in the middle of the ring before saluting the crowd.…
[ad_1] GETTY Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker may not have delighted the crowd, but it was a solid boxing contest The 90,000 who saw Joshua get off the canvas to knock Wladimir Klitschko out could hardly have been disappointed. The young pretender was put on his back for the first time but recovered to return…
[ad_1] Michael Appleton, a former Baggie and No 2 at Leicester, is favourite to take over at the Premier League’s bottom side, who are 10 points adrift of safety with only six matches left. Pardew received the news of his sacking in a telephone call after 124 days in charge as a replacement for Tony…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of BBC sports broadcaster David Law. Isner became the oldest ever first-time winner of a Masters 1000 series title when he beat Alexander Zverev on Sunday in three gripping sets. The American, who has moved back into the world’s top 10, will now go into the clay court season with…
[ad_1] The Manchester City manager will secure his first Premier League title with a win over neighbours United at the Etihad Stadium at the weekend. But Guardiola is more concerned about the challenge of a two-legged European quarter-final against Liverpool – the first match is at Anfield tomorrow night – as City seek to reach…
[ad_1] As it stands, the Cavaliers could meet the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semi-finals which would see the former team-mates clash for the first time in the playoffs. Irving was traded by Cavaliers last summer after growing disillusioned at life in Cleveland and his relationship is LeBron is understood to have soured. Publicly, Irving…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Spanish football expert Terry Gibson. Coutinho finally got his wish in January, securing a £142m move to the La Liga giants. The former Liverpool man then had to wait for his Barcelona debut after suffering a thigh injury before the transfer. But since forcing his way into Ernesto Valverde’s…
[ad_1] Toronto Blue Jays slugger Josh Donaldson appears close to returning to his usual position of third base. He tested his right arm Monday by taking ground balls during batting practice before the Jays’ game against Chicago at Rogers Centre. He also played catch and fielded grounders for about a half hour after Sunday’s win…
[ad_1] That is the shock claim from Conte’s former Juventus and Italy team-mate Alessio Tacchinardi. Conte’s position at Chelsea is once again under heavy scrutiny after they were beaten 3-1 by Tottenham on Sunday. It was a damaging result which leaves them eight points behind Spurs in the race for Champions League qualification for next…
[ad_1] Real are planning to spend big when the transfer window reopens after enduring a bitterly disappointing campaign domestically. And their frontline is set to be overhauled as part of the wholesale changes Florentino Perez will make to their squad. Dybala has been tipped to replace Gareth Bale on the right hand side of Real’s…
[ad_1] Alli’s double strike against Chelsea in Tottenham’s 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday saw his side effectively clinch Champions League qualification for next season, giving them an eight-point cushion over their West London rivals with just six games left to go in the Premier League season. His brilliant first goal, in particular, came at…
[ad_1] The Russian billionaire is unhappy with the way Chelsea’s season has plunged into disarray this season, with his club now set to miss out on the top four and the chance of Champions league football next season – and with only the FA Cup left to aim for. Previous Chelsea coaches like Andre Villas-Boas…
[ad_1] The Egyptian has firmly silenced his critics in his debut season on Merseyside. Salah has netted 38 times in all competitions this season and is on course to break the Premier League golden boot record. His Liverpool team-mates have also been thriving, with the Reds currently third in the Premier League. And Klopp thinks…
[ad_1] GETTY Harry Ellis will make his Masters debut this week Ellis, a former Southampton Academy footballer, had just enrolled on a golf scholarship at Florida State University in Tallahassee. As the boy who had broken Sir Nick Faldo’s record by becoming the youngest winner of the English Amateur, he was a hot property. He…
[ad_1] Real are set to overhaul their squad at the end of the season after enduring a campaign which has left the Champions League as the only trophy they can win. And signing Neymar is thought to be high on their list of priorities as they look to build a team capable of competing with…
[ad_1] Real have endured a bitterly disappointing campaign by their high standards which has left the Champions League as their only hope of silverware. And they’re expected to make wholesale changes to their underperforming squad in the summer, with plenty of incomings and outgoings. Real have been tipped to sign a top striker to replace…
[ad_1] The 18-year-old has only made nine appearances for the La Liga outfit this term. But it is clear Valencia are housing one of the brightest young talents in the game. Torres is naturally a right-midfielder but can play anywhere across the front line, meaning he will enjoy the freedom currently awarded to Mohamed Salah,…
[ad_1] That is according to ESPN FC pundit and ex-Major League Soccer star Alejandro Moreno. Liverpool host Manchester City in the first-leg of the quarter-final clash on Wednesday. Jurgen Klopp’s side remain the only team to have beaten City in the Premier League this season. The Reds won 4-3 when the two teams met on…
[ad_1] Manchester City can secure their third Premier League triumph if they beat Manchester United. Many a fan’s worst nightmare is seeing their local rivals win a trophy against them on their own ground. But Wright believes it will be just as bad for United supporters seeing Manchester City cling the league at the Etihad.…
[ad_1] Former Canadian captain Jen Kish will miss the debut of women’s rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games due to injury. Kish, who led Canada to a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics, aggravated a neck and hip injury at a recent camp in San Diego. The 29-year-old, inducted into her native Edmonton’s Sports Hall…
[ad_1] Manchester United have spent heavily on defenders in last two summer transfer windows bringing Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof to the club. But manager Jose Mourinho is understood to be ready to let the likes of Luke Shaw, Matteo Darmian and Chris Smalling leave while Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young are 32-years-old. And as…
[ad_1] Whyte has been gunning for a world title ever since being installed as the No 1 ranked challenger to Deontay Wilder’s WBC title. But with the American now actively pursuing an era-defining clash with Joshua, Whyte will have to find an alternative route to global glory. And Eddie Hearn has confirmed on Twitter that…
[ad_1] Hopes of adding another chapter to the collection of recent Houdini acts were largely extinguished less than 72 hours after the unexpected victory at Derby, which had rekindled belief that back-to-back relegations might yet be avoided. Familiar failings at the back gifted victory to Wednesday, the 12th visiting team to win at the Stadium…
[ad_1] These are sobering times for English rugby. First, the national side crash and burn in the Six Nations and now, for the first time in six years, England does not have a single representative in the semi-finals of Europe’s premier club competition. Saracens’ defeat in Leinster on Sunday was accompanied by the loud clucking…
[ad_1] Suarez, 31, left the Reds to join Barcelona in 2014 but the The Secret Footballer, the pseudonym of a former Premier League player, believes he could now be on the move. He tweeted: “A former teammate and I have been talking for a while about Luis Suarez. Has certainly lost something and we both…
[ad_1] Poulter qualified for the first Major of the year at Augusta in dramatic style. The Englishman had to win the Houston Open and after a birdie on the final hole yesterday, he beat Beau Hossler via a playoff. Lee believes the form Poulter has shown of late means he has a chance this week…
[ad_1] Barcelona are currently flying high at the top of La Liga and enjoy a nine-point lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid with eight games to go. They remain in with a shout of a domestic and European treble this term, with a Copa del Rey final and Champions League quarter-final to come. Barcelona are preparing…
[ad_1] Manchester United will face Mexican side Club America then MLS side San Jose Earthquakes. But their was no mention of a possible clash with Liverpool, which has been reported. United executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, said: “The tour is a central part of the team’s preparation for a long and intense campaign and this is…
[ad_1] Coutinho joined Barcelona from Liverpool in a hotly-anticipated £142m move in January after long being touted as Andres Iniesta’s heir. The Brazilian has made 13 appearances under Ernesto Valverde since that switch and started Saturday’s visit to Sevilla. Coutinho failed to deliver at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan though and it took late goals from…
[ad_1] Spieth is the favourite to win at Augusta for a second time, with McIlroy second with the bookies to complete the Grand Slam. But Woods will look to have some say in who wins in his first appearance at the tournament for three years. The American has come back from a host of injury…
[ad_1] Lewandowski is understood to be a major summer target for Real Madrid as they look to overhaul their squad after a disappointing La Liga campaign. The Poland striker has made clear in the past that playing for Real would be a dream and reports in Spain suggested he had agreed on personal terms over…
[ad_1] Vancouver Canucks forwards Henrik and Daniel Sedin have announced this will be their last NHL season. The twin stars broke the news in a letter on the team’s website Monday. “Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But it’s time to focus on our families and…
[ad_1] United are set to splash the cash when the transfer window rolls around as they look to build a squad capable of competing with Manchester City. And a global star is apparently top of their wanted list, despite the presence of Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku in Manchester. Cristiano Ronaldo returning to…
[ad_1] Woods is aiming to pull off a stunning comeback this week after returning to form at the Valspar Championship last month. But McIlroy is the bookies favourite to finally end his Masters hoodoo at the 10th time of asking. Speaking on the Sky Sports Masters Podcast, co-host Jamie Weir admitted it would be a…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. Conte has edged closer to the exit door at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Tottenham on Sunday. The defeat was a damaging blow to their hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four and comes less than a year after…
[ad_1] Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been fined $5,000 US for cross-checking Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Andrew MacDonald in the face, the NHL’s department of player safety announced Monday. Marchand, who was assessed a minor penalty on the play, delivered the cross-check late in the second period of Philadelphia’s 4-3 overtime victory on Sunday. Brad…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Basel president Bernard Heusler, who sanctioned the winger’s initial move to the Premier League with Chelsea in 2014. Salah has enjoyed an incredible debut campaign at Anfield and scored his 36th goal of the season in all competitions on Saturday. The Egyptian’s form for Liverpool has seen him touted as…
[ad_1] That’s according to Basel president Bernhard Heusler, who’s revealed talks over a deal with then-Liverpool CEO Ian Ayre were at an advanced stage. Salah was seen as one of the brightest talents in European football back in 2014 having impressed with Swiss giants Basel. And his form at St. Jakob-Park earned him an £11m…
[ad_1] Liverpool face Manchester City in the first leg at Anfield this Wednesday (7.45pm). Pep Guardiola’s side are favourites going into the tie but the Reds will take confidence from their 4-3 win over City in January. That was the only defeat City have suffered in the Premier League this season. Nicol says if Liverpool…
[ad_1] Wilder has previously been reticent to entertain the idea of fighting in the UK and refused to attend Joshua’s win over Joseph Parker on Saturday night. But now it appears he has had a change of heart and the triumphant Brit’s cry of “let’s go, baby” in the ring afterwards has “We are really…
[ad_1] That is the view of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol. Chelsea took a first-half lead at Stamford Bridge yesterday but after a Christian Eriksen stunner drew the sides level, Tottenham dominated the encounter. The Blues are now eight points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, with their hopes of finishing in the top…
[ad_1] Liam Kay made a try-saving tackle and scored one of his own as the Toronto Wolfpack helf off Toulouse Olympique 24-22 to claim top spot in the Betfred Championship on Monday. The Wolfpack — wearing their Canadian-themed kit for the trip to southern France — led 20-6 at the half, but Toulouse rallied in the second half with three unanswered…
[ad_1] Oblak has forged a reputation as one of the world’s top stoppers and has kept a La Liga-best 19 clean sheets so far this season. The Slovenian is under contract at the Wanda Metropolitano for another three years but Atletico face a battle to keep hold of him. Real Madrid have been backed to…
[ad_1] Woods, 42, is appearing at Augusta for the first time since 2015 due to a host of issues including personal problems, injuries and severe loss of form. But now the American has found his form again and is among the favourites to win it. Woods won the last of his four Masters titles back…
[ad_1] Conte’s future at Chelsea is in serious doubt and yesterday’s 3-1 loss to Tottenham will not have helped matters. The Blues are now eight points behind fourth-placed Spurs in the race for the Champions League qualification places with only seven games remaining. Manager Conte has not been happy with the club’s transfer business ever…
[ad_1] Isner beat fourth-seed Alexander Zverev in the final of the Miami Open 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-4 to clinch his maiden Masters 1000 crown at the age of 32. “So this is what @rogerfederer feels like every other week,” he tweeted. Isner, who turns 33 later this month, had lost all three of his previous…
[ad_1] That is according to talkSPORT pundit, former Premier League striker and Liverpool fan Micky Quinn. Jurgen Klopp’s side have impressed many this season but, along with every other team, have failed to mount a title charge. Manchester City are running away with the league and can secure it if they beat rivals Manchester United…
[ad_1] A beach party broke out Monday as the Maple Leaf was raised at the athletes villages at the Commonwealth Games. The welcoming ceremony for the Canadian team started with the four-man Mununjali aboriginal dance troupe, whose performance told the history of the Gold Coast. Then there were a few welcoming speeches, a Canadian athlete…
[ad_1] Hazard is a major target for Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window while Don Balon claim Morata wants to return to the Bernabeu. Los Blancos president Florentino Perez has reportedly cooked up a transfer plot to get the wheels in motion for both players to leave Stamford Bridge. According to Don Balon,…
[ad_1] Messi starred as Barcelona salvaged a point from their La Liga showdown with Sevilla at the weekend. The Argentina international came on from the bench to great effect by scoring twice and ensuring Barcelona’s unbeaten league run goes on. And Balague says Messi followed two Barcelona instructions during that game – also heralding the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Chelsea striker turned pundit Tony Cascarino. Tottenham comprehensively beat Antonio Conte’s side 3-1 at Stamford Bridge yesterday, their first win at the home of the Blues in 28 years. Victory all but sealed Spurs’ spot in the Premier League top four this season, with them now eight points…
[ad_1] The NHL regular season is down to the closing seven days and final 50 games before the Stanley Cup playoffs begin next week. There still are a few post-season spots to be decided and the battle for the Presidents’ Trophy also will go down to the wire between the Nashville Predators and Boston Bruins.…
[ad_1] Aguero has been sidelined with a knee injury, causing the Manchester City striker to miss Saturday’s 3-1 win over Everton. The Argentinian has been in superb form in 2018, scoring 15 goals in 15 appearances across all competitions, and is likely to come in for Gabriel Jesus up front if passed fit. Meanwhile, Aymeric…
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[ad_1] Ex-Liverpool midfielder and pundit Jamie Redknapp has revealed his Team of the Week from the latest Premier League fixtures, with West Ham really catching his eye. The Hammers picked up a vital 3-0 win over Southampton at the London Stadium thanks to goals from Joao Mario and Marko Arnautovic, but it is the defence…
[ad_1] Commonwealth Games organizers summoned team leaders from a competing country to an official meeting over a breach of the event’s anti-doping guidelines on Monday. An Indian boxing official says one of his athletes had used a needle, but it was only a vitamin injection. Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive David Grevemberg confirmed that syringes…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho has found his position under threat amid talk Pochettino is being lined up to take the reins. The 54-year-old, however, is safe for now and is understood to retain the full support of Red Devils CEO Ed Woodward. However, the Manchester Evening News say Jose Mourinho is angry at reports…
[ad_1] For Canadian athletes, the path to Tokyo 2020 runs straight through Australia’s Gold Coast. The 2018 Commonwealth Games begin on Wednesday Down Under and, for the 283 Canadians competing, the event is a proving ground. Situated about halfway between the Rio and Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics, the Commonwealth Games offer a mission that is…
[ad_1] According to Diario Gol, Messi believes Umtiti is focused more on the speculation surrounding his future than performing on the pitch. The Barcelona superstar blew his top after being forced to rescue the team from defeat at Sevilla on Saturday. Messi – on the bench for the trip to Andalusia due to injury –…
[ad_1] Gordon Elliot has the numbers in the Irish Grand National with a record 13 runners in the field but trainer Willie Mullins will be battling hard with his four-strong challenge. Mall Dini, Monbeg Notorious, and Pairofbrowneyes are currently the favourites with the bookies. What time is the Irish Grand National? The Irish national gets…
[ad_1] Chelsea are eight points off the top four following their disappointing defeat to Tottenham yesterday, with the pressure piling up on manager Antonio Conte. The Blues have struggled to replicate their title-winning form from last season, although they are still not struggling most when compared to 2016/17. Meanwhile, Manchester City are romping clear at…
[ad_1] Liverpool are bracing themselves for bids for Salah this summer with Barcelona and Real Madrid both reportedly keen to sign him. The Egypt international has set the Premier League alight ever since his summer switch from Roma, bagging a huge 37 goals across all competitions. Real appear to be above Barcelona in the race…
[ad_1] The Champions League is Real Madrid’s final hope of lifting any major silverware this season after a wretched La Liga campaign and early Copa del Rey exit. There are a number of question marks about the team that head coach Zinedine Zidane will name for the quarter-final first leg against Juventus. Bale played his…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Manchester City have both been linked with a move for PSG forward Neymar. The Brazilian is supposedly unhappy at the Parc des Princes and may leave after just a solitary year in France. United reportedly want Neymar to be their big-name replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. City, however, are also in the…
[ad_1] Ronaldo was rested for Real Madrid’s latest La Liga clash, with Los Blancos running out comfortable 3-0 winners over Las Palmas. Gareth Bale was on target twice while Karim Benzema also found the back of the net as Ronaldo was given a much-needed rest ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals. However, the Portuguese superstar…
[ad_1] West Brom have parted company with Alan Pardew after just four months in charge, with the Baggies 10 points from safety and almost certain to be relegated from the Premier League. Pardew was appointed as Tony Pulis’ successor in November but has been unable to turn the club’s fortunes around, overseeing just one league…
[ad_1] Chelsea are set to part company with Conte at the end of the season, with the Blues facing a season without Champions League football next term. The Blues slumped to a humiliating 3-1 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, meaning they now sit eight points off the top four with seven games left to play.…
[ad_1] Pardew was appointed as Tony Pulis’ successor in November but has failed to spark a revival in their fortunes. The Baggies are 10 points from safety and look destined to drop out of the Premier League. Darren Moore has been placed in charge “until further notice”. A statement on the club’s website said: “West…
[ad_1] Chelsea lost further ground in the race for the top four after slipping to a 3-1 defeat against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge yesterday. The Blues had taken the lead through Alvaro Morata but were pegged back by Christian Eriksen’s long-range strike before a brace from Dele Alli sealed the victory for Spurs. The result…
[ad_1] Federer crashed out of the Miami Open at the Round of 64 stage, losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 to 175th ranked Thanasi Kokkinakis. The Swiss legend won the tournament last year and needed to reach at least the quarter-finals to ensure he kept his place at the top of the world rankings. However, the shock…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. The Reds fell a goal behind due to Luka Milivojevic’s early penalty, before they responded through Mane and Mohamed Salah. There was controversy, however, when Mane was booked for diving and later escaped a second yellow for handball. The Senegalese had a delayed…
[ad_1] City will be confirmed as the Premier League champions if they beat their local rivals at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (5.30pm). But the derby is sandwiched between the two-legged Champions League tie against Liverpool, which is being given preferential treatment by Guardiola. City travel to Anfield on Wednesday (7.45pm) for the first leg…
[ad_1] “My strategy in there was stick behind the jab. “It’s one of the most important weapons. The old saying is the right hand can take you around the block, but a good jab will take you around the world and that secured another world championship belt.” After just 21 professional bouts, Joshua is now…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been tipped to sign Alisson this summer, with the Roma star a top Anfield target. The Reds have already raided the Serie A giants once in recent times, luring Mohamed Salah away from the Stadio Olympico back in the summer. However, Salah’s fine form means Real Madrid want to snap him up.…
[ad_1] Manchester United face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday aiming to stop the day from turning into one of celebration. Pep Guardiola’s side require just three points to win the Premier League title and, against United in front of their home support, they are expected to try and blitz their opponents away.…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton stunned fans with a shock announcement on Instagram yesterday morning. The four-time Formula One world champions posted a picture of himself standing next to a motorbike. He captioned the picture: “After much thought, I am making the switch to two wheels Happy Easter guys!” Of course, this was all part of Hamilton’s…
[ad_1] Whyte was installed as the undisputed number one contender for Wilder’s WBC heavyweight crown last weekend following a career-best performance against Australian Lucas Browne. The 29-year-old systematically beat the fight out of his aged rival before landing a hellacious left hook on the 38-year-old’s chin that left a stricken Browne needing immediate treatment from…
[ad_1] De Gea nearly joined Real Madrid in 2015 but a faulty fax machine on deadline day ended his hopes of a switch. He has remained on their radar ever since and reports in Spain suggest Bernabeu bigwig Florentino Perez is on the hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer. According to Don Balon, Perez…
[ad_1] Federer, as tennis’ biggest name, is not going to be short of celebrity friends. The 36-year-old has appeared in adverts alongside the likes of Thierry Henry and Tiger Woods over the years, and is reportedly close to The Hangover actor Bradley Cooper. And Moto GP driver Rossi is another A-lister ally, with the Italian…
[ad_1] Manchester United were linked with a move for Arsenal star Ozil during the January transfer window. However, the Germany international has since penned a new contract with the north London giants. Many were surprised United chose not to snap him up, particularly given how Jose Mourinho managed Ozil at Real Madrid earlier in their…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal will be targeting a stunning 11th French Open title when the tournament kicks off in May. The current ‘King of Clay’ is currently battling back from injury but if fit will be one of the favourites to win at Roland Garros following the withdrawal of Roger Federer. And Nadal could be in…
[ad_1] Manchester United lost Ibrahimovic to LA Galaxy last month, with the striker leaving after just over 18 months at Old Trafford. The 36-year-old is already taking the MLS by storm, bagging a brilliant brace as Galaxy beat Los Angeles FC 4-3 at the weekend. Mourinho has always insisted that Manchester United will not replace…
[ad_1] According to Don Balon, the Costa Rica international has decided to quit the club at the end of the season after discovering they will attempt to replace him in the summer transfer window. But Real Madrid team-mate Marco Asensio has caught wind of Navas’ plot to leave, the Spanish publication claim. Asensio reportedly learned…
[ad_1] Liverpool forward Salah is tickling the fancy of Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window. The Egypt international has bagged 37 goals for the Merseyside giants following his arrival from Roma back in the summer. Real appear frontrunners in the race for his signature, with reports in Spain saying Salah is…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Premier League Monday, April 2 Man Utd bid Cristiano Ronaldo has learned that Manchester United are preparing a £176million (€200m) bid for Marco Asensio, it has been claimed. Reports in Spain suggest the Real Madrid playmaker could leave the Bernabeu after struggling to nail down…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Salah is on the radar of Real Madrid after a stunning season at Anfield. The Egypt international took his tally for the season to 37 at the weekend, bagging a late winner as the Reds beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. Liverpool, though, could lose their star asset at the end…
[ad_1] Manchester United left Rashford on the bench for the Swansea win, with Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez getting on the scoresheet. The England international has endured an inconsistent season, fading after a bright start. A recent brace against Liverpool seemed to be a turning point in his campaign but Jose Mourinho has since taken…
[ad_1] This year’s WrestleMania will be very special as UFC legend Ronda Rousey makes her WWE debut in a blockbuster Mixed Tag Team Match that will see her teaming up with former Olympian Kurt Angle to take on on-screen RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and 14-time world champion Triple H. Undertaker may end his in-ring career…
[ad_1] That is the damning claim of former Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli. Conte had another demoralising day as Blues manager as his side were consigned to their ninth defeat of the Premier League campaign by Tottenham to further derail their Champions League chances. More significantly, Spurs were able to break their 28-year hoodoo at Stamford…
[ad_1] Manchester City travel to face Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday (7.45pm). Sandwiched in between the two European showdowns is the trip to face Manchester United on Saturday (5.30pm) and should they win, they will be crowned Premier League champions. Guardiola’s runaway leaders have only lost once this…
[ad_1] Fantasy football is heading towards the business end of the season, with just a handful of matches left to decide the winners and losers from the 2017/18 campaign. Fantasy Premier League managers will be tempted to use their Wildcard chips to set themselves up for two impending double gameweeks, but is this necessary? There…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are set to undergo a huge overhaul of their squad following a disappointing campaign which sees them sit 13 points behind Barcelona in La Liga table. A striker has been identified as a priority, with Karim Benzema widely expected to make way. Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar and Bayern Munich hitman Robert Lewandowski…
[ad_1] In late January, 41-year-old Mayweather began teasing a move to the mixed martial arts world, to the shock of many. The legendary boxer’s revelation, which came in the form of Instagram videos, invariably led to talk of a rematch with McGregor, who he defeated in a boxing match last October. The UFC’s lightweight champion…
[ad_1] Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 loss at home to Tottenham yesterday – their first at Stamford Bridge against their London rivals since 1990. Although Alvaro Morata gave the Blues the lead, Christian Eriksen equalised on the stroke of half-time for the visitors with a vicious swerving strike before a Dele Alli double took the…
[ad_1] Two WWE legends seem finally set to make their WrestleMania fight official. The Undertaker will accept John Cena’s challenge to a dream match tonight on RAW at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Cena has been cutting some scathing promos against Undertaker in the last three weeks calling him a “self-centred, conceded egomaniac” and…
[ad_1] Manchester United are set to revamp their defence in the summer and Umtiti is on Jose Mourinho’s wish-list. Mourinho has growing concerns over the suitability of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones and he isn’t sure whether or not they feature in his long-term plans. Umtiti, who has been a regular starter for Barcelona this…
[ad_1] Woods will be searching for his 15th major this week when he heads to Augusta for the Masters. The American, who last won a major in 2008, will be looking to put on the green jacket for the fifth time on Sunday. After a runners-up finish at the Valspar Championship and a tie for…
[ad_1] Tottenham ended their hoodoo at Stamford Bridge yesterday as they beat Chelsea 3-1. Alli, who scored a double in a 2-0 win over the Blues last season at White Hart Lane, grabbed a brace as he rediscovered his form of old. Spurs had to come from behind and Christian Eriksen also got on the…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brad Gushue bounced back from a rough first day at the world men’s curling championship with a 7-2 win over Switzerland on Sunday. Gushue (2-1) wasn’t pleased with his team’s read of the ice and game-clock management in a loss to Scotland the previous night. The Canadians were efficient in scoring and time…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of BBC Sport boxing pundit Steve Bunce. Joshua unified the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title belts with a unanimous points victory over Joseph Parker in Cardiff on Saturday. The victory saw the British boxer take his record to 21 wins from 21 contests. A showdown with Deontay Wilder, who…
[ad_1] Commonwealth Games organizers have summoned the team leaders from a competing country to an official meeting over a breach of the event’s anti-doping guidelines. Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive David Grevemberg confirmed Monday that syringes were found at the athletes village over the weekend. The event has a no-needles policy. Grevemberg did not identify…
[ad_1] Reigns is set to challenge Heyman’s client Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania. The plan is to have The Big Dog win the belt and be established as the company’s top guy. Rumours, however, suggest that Heyman will turn on The Beast, just like he did at Survivor Series 2002, and help…
[ad_1] The third time was the charm for Vanessa Borovilos of Toronto as she won the Drive, Chip and Putt championship for girls ages 10 to 11 at Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters, on Sunday. The 11-year-old was participating in her third championship, after finishing in fifth in 2016 and fourth the year prior. Borovilos, who regularly…
[ad_1] Taylor Hall scored a short-handed goal late in the third period as the visiting New Jersey Devils came from behind to beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Sunday. Nico Hischier also scored for the Devils (42-28-9). Keith Kinkaid, making his sixth consecutive start, stopped 25-of-26 shots. Daniel Carr scored for the Canadiens (28-39-12), who…
[ad_1] Reigns is set to challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34 and he is expected to win the title and establish himself as the top star in the business. The three-time world champion has gained a lot of inspiration by watching his cousin The Rock beat Hogan at WrestleMania 18 in…
[ad_1] Reigns said he would have loved to face the tag team of his cousin Umaga and brother Rosey in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match. The three-time world champion also added that he would be willing to lose in under three minutes. Rosey and Umaga debuted in WWE back in 2002 as 3-Minute Warning – the…
[ad_1] Team Saskatchewan has captured its third Canadian wheelchair championship after defeating Manitoba 11-1 in the final Sunday afternoon in Leduc, Alta. In the process, Marie Wright became the first female skip to win a national wheelchair title. “That’s incredible. I hadn’t even thought of that. It makes me feel really good,” she said. “We worked hard and the hard…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit Greg Rusedski. Isner claimed his maiden Masters title with a gripping three sets win – 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 over Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open final last night. The big-serving American became the oldest first-time winner of a Masters 1000 series event and he will climb…
[ad_1] Poulter, 42 had been three shots clear of his 23-year old rival standing on the 11th tee but then found himself one behind when Hossler birdied four holes in succession from the 11th to move one shot clear at 19-under par. Poulter then drew on his enormous Ryder Cup experience to hole a 20-foot…
[ad_1] The main event of the UFC’s fourth pay-per-view event of the year was supposed to see Ferguson take on the undefeated Khbaib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson vs Nurmagomedov was supposed to crown the new ruler of the lightweight division. However, Ferguson will no longer be able to fight for the title of the undisputed lightweight champion…
[ad_1] Jermain Defoe has not given up his dream of playing for England at this summer’s World Cup. The 35-year-old came off the bench to rescue a late point for Bournemouth at Watford on Saturday with just his fourth goal of the season. A serious ankle injury curtailed Defoe’s campaign and he has not started…
[ad_1] Isner won his maiden Masters 1000 title this evening in scorching conditions at Key Biscayne. He came from behind to prevail in three sets – 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 – as Crandon Park was given a fitting farewell after staging the tournament for 31 years. In doing so, Isner will jump to a career-high of…
[ad_1] Zverev was bidding to win his third Masters 1000 title at Crandon Park. However after taking the first set, the German was outdone by Isner, who prevailed in three gripping sets – 6-7, 6-4, 6-4. The final which had been staged at Crandon Park was given a fitting farewell, even though the level of…
[ad_1] Rose was collecting his son Leo from football practice, when the youngster revealed that he had told one of his mates what really happened to his dad 12 months ago at Augusta, when he lost the first extra play-off hole to Sergio Garcia. “What Leo said to me that day did help me come…
[ad_1] WBC title holder Deontay Wilder was the name on everyone’s lips with barely even time to savour his 21st win. That is just the way it is for Joshua. The public now demands bigger and better from him all the time. Great sportsmen have the quality to keep driving forward no matter how much…
[ad_1] For years now, I have bemoaned the lack of English No 10s coming through the ranks. You look at Spain and the names trip off the tongue: Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Isco, David Silva. There is a conveyor belt of Spanish creative geniuses. In Raheem Sterling, however, England may finally have the closest thing…
[ad_1] GETTY Tommy Fleetwood has been in brilliant form this year But after a preparation wrecked by weather, trouble from fairway to green and a missed cut, the locker-room heist during which he and his caddie Ian spirited away “hundreds” of them was arguably the most successful part of the trip. One year on, Fleetwood…
[ad_1] The Spurs and England forward has had an erratic season, losing his place in Gareth Southgate’s England side and scoring only six goals before yesterdays clash at Stamford Bridge, but his two strikes in four second half minutes earned his side their first win at Chelsea since February 1990. Tottenham recovered after Alvaro Morata…
[ad_1] Justin Smoak hit a grand slam in the eighth inning — his second home run of the day — to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. After Josh Donaldson was intentionally walked to load the bases, Smoak worked a full count against reliever David…
[ad_1] LEDUC, Alta. — They had only played six games together prior to the 2018 Canadian mixed doubles curling championships in Leduc, Alta., but Laura Crocker and Kirk Muyres found some granite magic on Sunday to capture this year’s title. The two were facing the previously undefeated young Manitoba team of Kadriana Sahaidak and Colton…
[ad_1] John Isner won the biggest title of his 14-year career on Sunday, holding every service game and rallying past Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open final, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4. The 32-year-old Isner previously had been 0-3 in ATP Masters 1000 finals. His breakthrough came in the last singles match on Key Biscayne before…
[ad_1] The 14th seed won crucial breaks against Zverev in the second and third sets to claim a 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-4 victory. Isner, who had lost all three of his previous matches against the German, bounced back from the disappointment of losing the first set in a tie-break. The first eight games of the…
[ad_1] According to Don Balon, the ex-Liverpool playmaker contacted Salah to explain that Barcelona are unlikely to swoop in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Spanish publication claim Coutinho informed his former team-mate that he has been earmarked as a replacement for Luis Suarez but will have to wait because the Uruguay international is staying…
[ad_1] On Saturday, Monger placed third at Oulton Park on his return to the track in a Formula 3 car adapted with a throttle on the steering wheel and a single brake pedal for one of his two prosthetic legs. Naturally and quite rightly, the incredible achievement attracted plaudits from across the motorsport world. “It’s…
[ad_1] The Blues appeared to be heading into the half-time break with the lead thanks to Alvaro Morata’s header but Eriksen’s 45th-minute strike sent the two sides in level. Dele Alli’s brace after the break settled the contest and secured Tottenham’s first win at Stamford Bridge in 28 years. Conte said: “The goal at the…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Red Devils boss Tommy Docherty. While Jose Mourinho’s side are on course for a second-placed finish in the Premier League and an FA Cup still possible, things haven’t been plain sailing for the former Chelsea coach this season. Mourinho has seen his own tactics criticised, while he has taken…
[ad_1] Joshua vs Wilder talks imminent Representatives of Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will sit down ‘next week’ to open discussions over a heavyweight unification bout, according to Barry Hearn. Last night, Joshua added a third world belt to his record, beating WBO champion Joseph Parker on points. It means that only Wilder’s WBC strap…
[ad_1] Alvaro Morata gave Chelsea the lead with a well-place header after half an hour, nodding in after Hugo Lloris missed Victor Moses’ cross. However, Tottenham equalised before half-time when Christian Eriksen’s long-range shot dipped past a stranded Willy Caballero. Antonio Conte’s men then found themselves behind after a quick-fire double from Dele Alli and…
[ad_1] Tottenham tightened their grip on a top four finish with a dominant 3-1 victory over Chelsea. Alvaro Morata had given the Blues the lead after half an hour, nodding home when Hugo Lloris misjudged Victor Moses’ cross. However, Christen Eriksen equalised for Tottenham with a superb strike before a quickfire Dele Alli double made…
[ad_1] Eriksen drew Tottenham level at Stamford Bridge this afternoon with a stunning strike from more than 25 yards out. The Dane’s powerful strike dipped and swerved over Willy Caballero, leaving the Chelsea goalkeeper helpless. Henry says Eriksen is starting to build a reputation like Juninho for his long-range strikes. The Arsenal legend said on…
[ad_1] Alvaro Morata made the most of a Hugo Lloris blunder on 30 minutes to head Chelsea in front – his first Premier League goal since Boxing Day. Christian Eriksen levelled the scores on the brink of half-time with an outrageous strike from the edge of the box before Alli struck twice inside five second-half…
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer. The Blues go into today’s clash with rivals Spurs knowing a defeat will leave them eight points adrift of the Champions League spots. Antonio Conte has played down the importance of this game, recently admitting he isn’t sure whether his future at the…
[ad_1] That’s what the Mercedes driver told his fans on Instagram this morning on Sunday, April 1. Lewis Hamilton, who finished second behind Sebastian Vettel in this season’s F1 2018 opener in Melbourne, posted a picture of himself standing next to a motorbike. He captioned the picture: “After much thought, I am making the switch…
[ad_1] Reports in Spain suggest the Real Madrid playmaker could leave the Bernabeu after struggling to nail down a regular spot in Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with Asensio but, according to Don Balon, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to break the bank to seal a deal.…
[ad_1] Joshua was defending his WBA and IBF heavyweight world titles while also trying to add fellow unbeaten fighter Parker’s WBO belt. The New Zealander did become the first fighter to take the Brit all the way to the final bell but Joshua earned a wide decision on the scorecards to take his third world…
[ad_1] Lacazette made his return from injury against Stoke at the Emirates this afternoon, slotting home a penalty in the Gunners’ 3-0 win. The Arsenal striker has been sidelined with a knee problem but now has 10 goals in the Premier League this season, putting the 28-year-old joint-12th on the top scorers’ chart. Meanwhile, Alvaro…
[ad_1] It’s American vs Germany in the final of the Miami Open as the experienced Isner goes up against a youthful Zverev. Zverev has not lost a set since, ousting No. 17 Nick Kyrgios, Indian Wells semi-finalist Borna Coric and No. 16 Pablo Carreno Busta. “I think I’m playing okay. I’m playing well now,” Zverev…
[ad_1] Morata joined Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer for a fee that could rise to £70million. He initially started well at Stamford Bridge, scoring five in his first six Premier League appearances. However, he netted just four times in his next 19 league outings before opening the scoring in today’s clash with Tottenham. Morata…
[ad_1] Joshua has Wilder’s WBC crown in his sights after beating Joseph Parker on points to add the WBO title to his IBF and WBA belts. A world heavyweight title unification fight between the pair has been hotly tipped in the wake of the Brit’s victory against Parker. And Matchroom chairman Hearn said: “It is…
[ad_1] Aubameyang had fired the Gunners into a two-goal lead and was expected to step up when Lacazette was felled inside the box at the death. But the France international – making his first appearance after spending six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury – dusted himself down to fire past Stoke keeper…
[ad_1] Xheridan Shaqiri almost opened the scoring in the opening stages after seeing a lovely curled effort sail narrowly past the post. Chances were few and far between in what was a drab first 45 minutes, although Aaron Ramsey did see a looped shot hit the top of the crossbar before the break. The Gunners…
[ad_1] That is the sensational opinion of former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore, who has described their wild fluctuations in the Premier League in recent seasons as “embarrassing”. Jose Mourinho guided Chelsea to the 2014/15 title before being sacked in the following campaign as they flirted with relegation until recovering to finish 10th. Antonio Conte masterminded…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and legendary Arsenal striker Thierry Henry. Lacazette made his first appearance since February after recovering from a knee injury, coming on on the hour mark at the Emirates Stadium. The game was goalless when he entered but Arsenal went on to win 3-0, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang…
[ad_1] Premier League defending champions Chelsea face London rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in a battle for the final Champions League spot. Spurs head into the Easter game in fourth – one place above Antonio Conte’s side – but a win for the Blues would narrow the gap to just two points. Tottenham have not…
[ad_1] Arsenal laboured against a resolute Stoke outfit for much of their Premier League clash at the Emirates, only breaking the deadlock from the penalty spot after 75 minutes. A mazy dribble from Mesut Ozil was ended after a challenge from Bruno Martins Indi, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stepped up to roll the ball past Jack…
[ad_1] Wilshere has not played for England for nearly two years due to injury and non-selection. The Arsenal man was included in the squad for the two friendlies with Netherlands and Italy last week but pulled out due to a minor knee problem. His hopes of going to the World Cup now hang in the…
[ad_1] CHELSEA vs TOTTENHAM Premier League defending champions Chelsea face London rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in a battle for the final Champions League spot. Spurs head into the Easter game in fourth – one place above Antonio Conte’s side – but a win for the Blues would narrow the gap to just two points.…
[ad_1] For the first 20 minutes of the Premier League clash Arsenal struggled to gain a foothold. The Gunners repeatedly gave the ball away in front of a crowd well below the 60,000 capacity at their north London home. It has been a common theme at Arsenal home games of late, with many supporters disgruntled…
[ad_1] Luke Shaw is enduring a tough time at Old Trafford this season, finding first-team opportunities limited and angering manager Jose Mourinho with his attitude in training. The England international has been targeted by the Manchester United boss for his performances this campaign, with many fans feeling sympathy for the under-fire 22-year-old. However, things have…
[ad_1] Chelsea face Tottenham in a vital clash in the race for the Premier League top four. Antonio Conte’s fifth-placed side will close the gap on Spurs to two points with a win in west London. Tottenham are underdogs having not won at Stamford Bridge since 1990. Henry admits it is a must-win game for…
[ad_1] Manchester City are cruising to the title after a dominant campaign, with Pep Guardiola’s side 16 points clear at the top of the table with seven games remaining. Manchester United are currently in second after their win over Swansea, two points clear of Liverpool with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Arsenal are a huge…
[ad_1] That is according to Blues star Eden Hazard. Antonio Conte’s men go into today’s London derby knowing a defeat will see them fall eight points adrift of the elusive top four spots. Lukcily for Chelsea fans, their side have a solid home record against Spurs, who haven’t tasted an away victory at Stamford Bridge…
[ad_1] Kane is set to be a surprise inclusion in the Tottenham squad for the match at Stamford Bridge. The England striker injured his ankle in Spurs’ 4-1 win over Bournemouth on March 11 and was feared to be out for much of the remainder of the season. But a speedy recovery means he could…
[ad_1] The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu in recent months, despite only leaving La Liga in the summer. Neymar has been forced to continuously deny reports he is unhappy at PSG. But it is clear there is interest from Madrid to snatch the attacker from the French capital in…
[ad_1] Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves revealed the news live on Sky this afternoon. Shreeves says Conte did not want to answer the questions submitted to him on Thursday. Conte’s future at Chelsea is in serious doubt after a turbulent season on and off the pitch. The Italian has not been happy with the club’s…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger has made a number of changes for Arsenal’s clash with Stoke at the Emirates this afternoon, and Gunners fans are not happy. Alexandre Lacazette has been named on the bench as he continues his recovery from knee surgery, meaning Danny Welbeck is given a rare start. Laurent Koscielny and Sead Kolasinac are…
[ad_1] Anthony Joshua recorded a unanimous points decision victory over Joseph Parker in front of a 78,000 crowd at the Principality Stadium last night. The Brit went the distance for the first time in his professional boxing career as he took the WBO belt from Parker. And with Joshua’s victory now taking him to a…
[ad_1] Defoe was appearing as a pundit in the studio at Stamford Bridge before a Super Sunday double header with Arsenal facing Brighton before Chelsea vs Tottenham. But first he was on hand to talk about his own goalscoring record following his 162nd Premier League strike against Watford yesterday. Discussing his stats, Defoe said: “As…
[ad_1] Ronaldo’s Man Utd demand Cristiano Ronaldo has apparently told Real Madrid chiefs that he wants to return to Manchester United. Spanish outlet Don Balon say the reason is because Real president Florentino Perez is refusing to give the forward a pay-rise to take him in-line with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Neymar, of Paris Saint-Germain.…
[ad_1] Arsenal host struggling Stoke and head into the weekend 13 points adrift of north London rivals Tottenham, who currently occupy fourth spot. Arsene Wenger’s side missed out on Champions League football as they finished fifth last year and a return to the top four seems all-but impossible given the current gap and the fact…
[ad_1] Joshua picked up his third heavyweight world title last night when he beat Joseph Parker in a unanimous points decision, the first time he had needed the judges to award him victory in his professional career. The win leaves him just one belt away from undisputed champion status with Wilder, the 40-0 WBC king,…
[ad_1] The Swede secured his move to LA Galaxy last week after leaving Manchester United. Ibrahimovic has been absent in recent months as he recovered from a knee problem. But the 36-year-old showed no signs of rust when coming off the bench to make his first appearance in America. LA Galaxy were taking on rivals…
[ad_1] Lukaku scored the opening goal in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Swansea at Old Trafford. The Belgian becomes the fifth youngest player in the Premier League era to reach 100 goals. Chelsea was Lukaku’s first club in England but he failed to score a league goal in his three years at Stamford Bridge. He…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Belgium head coach and former Everton manager Roberto Martinez. Salah has had a stunning debut season for Liverpool since joining from Roma last summer. The Egyptian has scored 37 goals in all competitions for the Reds, including 29 in the Premier League. Salah had an unsuccessful two-year spell at…
[ad_1] The American is preparing to take on Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open final on Sunday. Isner shocked in-form Juan Martin del Potro in the last round. And the 32-year-old looks ready to land the biggest title of his career. Speaking ahead of the clash in Florida, Isner has admitted that tennis college made…
[ad_1] The Blues’ season rests entirely on their result this weekend. Sitting fifth in the league at present, Chelsea are in desperate need of a win to stay in the hunt for Champions League. A defeat at the hands of Spurs would see Antonio Conte’s side fall eight points adrift of the top four. The…
[ad_1] Mane was booked for diving in the first-half of the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur appeared to make contact with the Liverpool forward but referee Neil Swarbrick deemed it not to be enough for a penalty. Murphy can understand why a referee may give a penalty for the…
[ad_1] Reuters/Getty Anthony Joshua has the world at his feet after beating Deontay Wilder A few hours after Deontay Wilder had horrifically claimed that once he transforms into the masked Bronze Bomber, he would happily kill an opponent in the ring. The American said so without remorse despite the astonishment of the TMZ presenters who…
[ad_1] Liverpool came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. Alexander-Arnold struggled in the first half and played a role in Palace’s goal when he failed to track Wilfried Zaha, who won a penalty after being fouled by goalkeeper Loris Karius. But Liverpool turned the game on its head after half time,…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger’s men will have one eye on their Europa League clash this Thursday. But the Gunners must ensure they stay in the hunt for a top six finish by seeing off Paul Lambert’s side today. Arsenal are sixth at present, but Burnley’s 2-1 win on Saturday means they are only two points behind…
[ad_1] The wheels for a super-fight between the pair were well and truly in motion in July after Jones defeated Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 214 and called out the former UFC heavyweight champion. “Brock Lesnar,” Jones said moments after emphatically KO’ing Cormier. “If you want to know what it’s like to…
[ad_1] Ringside pundits, fans and fighters widely panned Giuseppe Quartarone for being too eager to step in when the bout moved to closer range. And Parker claimed afterwards that it had proved impossible to get a clear explanation of what he wanted from the fighters before the contest because of the language barrier. “When the…
[ad_1] The Brit added the WBO title to his IBF and WBA crowns with a unanimous points victory over the New Zealander. Joshua called out Wilder after his win and insisted he is in the ‘most powerful’ negotiating position. The American has demanded a financial bonus if he agrees to the fight. But Joshua was…
[ad_1] Personnel at the Brackley-based Formula One team are in shock at the news of the four-time World champion deciding to attend the World Fashion Festival Awards 2018, Express Sport understands. Remarkably, Lewis Hamilton has taken the decision to skip the Bahrain Grand Prix this coming weekend to pay a visit to the star-studded event…
[ad_1] Joshua won the first heavyweight unification bout held on British soil after gaining a unanimous points verdict against Parker at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Brit Joshua added the WBO belt to the WBA and IBF belts he already holds, but he was taken the distance for the first time in his professional career. It was…
[ad_1] Joshua won a wide and unanimous points decision in their WBA, IBF and WBO showdown in Cardiff to inflict the first defeat of the New Zealander’s career. And while it did require the judges to separate the pair, the margin (118-110, 118-110, 119-109) has left little opportunity for manoeuvre towards a rematch – although…
[ad_1] Voting for the Professional Footballers Association Team of the Year awards is underway, with every active player casting their votes for the most impressive stars of the 2017/18 season. Former England international Peter Crouch has revealed his picks in his weekly Daily Mail column, and they’re sure to surprise a few supporters. The ex-Liverpool…
[ad_1] Wilder left boxing fans and pundits stunned by the interview he gave TMZ Sports in which he revealed that in the guise of his in-ring persona “Bronze Bomber”, he would happily kill another fighter. “I want a body on my record. I want one. I really do,” Wilder said. “That’s the Bronze Bomber. He…
[ad_1] That’s the strong opinion of former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew, who claims Wilder hasn’t faced anyone of the same calibre that Joshua has. Joshua moved on step closer to becoming the first heavyweight in history to become the undisputed champion of the world last night after beating Joseph Parker in a blockbuster fight.…
[ad_1] Joshua moved one step closer to creating history by becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after beating Joseph Parker last night via an unanimous points decision. The Briton now holds the WBO as well as his IBF and WBA belts with Wilder the only one standing in his way of holding all…
[ad_1] Manchester United have enjoyed a much better Premier League campaign this season as opposed to last year. But Manchester City’s dominance at the top of the table after spending in excess of £275million last summer and during the January transfer window has led to rumours suggesting United will try to fight fire with fire…
[ad_1] Dougie Hamilton’s 17th goal of the season, the most by an NHL defenceman, led the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Hamilton entered the night tied in goals with Florida’s Aaron Ekblad and Columbus’s Seth Jones. Since Jan. 1, Hamilton’s 13 goals is tied with Sean Monahan…
[ad_1] The France international was Manchester United’s first-choice target last summer and it looked as though a deal would be agreed once the transfer window opened. However, Atletico Madrid had their transfer ban upheld which meant they would have been unable to bring in a replacement. Griezmann subsequently committed to staying at Atletico for at…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss admitted ahead of the UEFA Super Cup last year that he was willing to “fight with other coaches that would want him”. Ultimately Bale remained at the Bernabeu but his injury woes coupled with the continued progress of Marco Asensio has meant even more limited game-time for the Wales international.…
[ad_1] Jeisson Vargas scored on a point-blank shot in the 60th minute, and the Montreal Impact beat the short-handed Seattle Sounders 1-0 Saturday night. Montreal (2-2-0) won its second straight after an 0-2-0 start. The Sounders are 0-3-0 for the second time in club history. They also dropped three in a row to start the…
[ad_1] A 23-year-old and an 18-year-old are stealing the show at the mixed doubles national championship in Leduc, Alta. Colton Lott, 23, and partner Kadriana Sahaidak, 18, are still the only undefeated team at the event and have punched their ticket into a semifinal game. They defeated Kalynn Park and Charley Thomas on Saturday night.…
[ad_1] Ibrahimovic did what he does best when moving to a new club once again last night as he scored twice on his debut in spectacular fashion. LA Galaxy were 3-0 down on the hour mark before Sebastian Lletget pulled one back and then Ibrahimovic was brought on for the final 20 minutes where he…
[ad_1] Joshua unified the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts last night in a controlled performance against Joseph Parker. Social media was awash with fans blasting the referee for getting involved too often and splitting up the fighters when they got inside. But it was the Briton who remained on top throughout the encounter, keeping…
[ad_1] Rousey shocked the world two months ago when she debuted at the Royal Rumble. The UFC legend is now set to compete in an epic Mixed Tag Team Match at WrestleMania 34 when she teams up with former Olympian Kurt Angle to take on on-screen RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and 14-time world champion Triple…
[ad_1] Joshua beat Joseph Parker on an unanimous points decision in Cardiff last night to continue his journey to dominate the heavyweight division. He now holds the WBO heavyweight title along with his WBA and IBF belts to put him on the verge of becoming the first boxer to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of…
[ad_1] Josh Morrissey and Dustin Byfuglien scored 1:10 apart in the second period as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Saturday night. Andrew Copp had the other goal for Winnipeg (48-20-10), while Connor Hellebuyck made 28 stops in a battle of the only two Canadian NHL teams heading to the playoffs.…
[ad_1] The Pittsburgh Penguins’ quest for a three-peat is officially on. Patric Hornqvist picked up his 200th career goal and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions clinched their 12th straight playoff berth with a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The Pittsburgh Penguins handled the Montreal Canadiens with ease in a 5-2…
[ad_1] Marcus Morris had 25 points and nine rebounds before getting ejected in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Eastern Conference-leading Toronto Raptors 110-99 on Saturday night. Jayson Tatum added 24 points, six rebounds and four assists as Boston posted its sixth straight win and moved within two games of…
[ad_1] Rumours have been suggesting that Hogan is set for a comeback at WrestleMania 34 and that he would replace Daniel Bryan as Smackdown General Manager. Speculation was fuelled when the Hulkster attended the premiere of HBO Sports’ Andre The Giant documentary, which WWE helped with, on Thursday in Los Angeles where the likes of…
[ad_1] That’s according to Chris Forsberg, Boston Celtics reporter for ESPN, who claims it is unlikely Irving will make the start of the playoffs. Boston are currently running with a depleted squad at the moment with both Daniel Theis and Gordon Hayward out for the season while Marcus Smart and Irving are also sidelined. Jayden…
[ad_1] Michaels, who trained Bryan in 1999 at the Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy, always believed in the four-time world champion’s abilities and is confident he will make the most of his opportunity. The Leader of the YES Movement was forced to retire two years ago after numerous concussions took a huge toll on his health.…
[ad_1] Many fans around the world consider the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock and John Cena as the all-time greatest but The Game claims Undertaker encapsulates what WWE really is. The 14-time world champion and WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative made history with The Deadman when they…
[ad_1] Defenceman Alex Edler scored 1:21 into overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a wild 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Jackets scored 3 unanswered goals late in the 3rd period to force overtime, but Alex Edler’s goal in the extra frame handed Vancouver a 5-4 victory. 0:29 Edler…
[ad_1] Michigan is moving on to the national championship game for the first time since 2013 after ending Loyola-Chicago’s incredible run in the NCAA Tournament. With the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in the headlines, CBC Sports reporter Rob Pizzo offers five more unbelievable Cinderella stories. 2:24 Moe Wagner had 24 points and 15 rebounds for the…
[ad_1] Anthony Joshua was taken the distance for the first time before beating Joseph Parker by unanimous decision and becoming a three-belt world heavyweight boxing champion on Saturday. Following a fight whose flow was disrupted by the regular interventions of Italian referee Giuseppe Quartarone, two judges awarded it to Joshua 118-110 and the other makes…
[ad_1] Confidence is key for any potential England World Cup number one. Jordan Pickford embraces it, Joe Hart is more fragile than the hyped-up Euro 2016 version, and Jack Butland retains his self-belief despite being the resident coconut shy at Stoke City. Butland, who won his seventh England cap against Italy on Tuesday, doesn’t think…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brad Gushue opened defence of the men’s world curling championship with a 7-6 win over Russia’s Alexey Timofeev on Saturday. Gushue, third Mark Nichols, second Brett Gallant and lead Geoff Walker out of the Bally Haly Golf and Country Club in St. John’s N.L., went undefeated to win the title last year in…
[ad_1] In fact the game is so crucial for both sides that the Argentinian, who was a central figure in the infamous Battle Of The Bridge two years ago, would not be at all surprised if something similar happens this afternoon. With Chelsea desperate to win to keep in touch with the top four, and…
[ad_1] For the first time in his professional career, Joshua was taken to the judges’ scorecards and in truth 118-110, 118-110, 119-109 looked a little kindly on his performance. And it was unlikely to send a strong message across the Atlantic to Deontay Wilder. But if his boxing didn’t, his voice most certainly did. “Just…
[ad_1] As speculation continues over Conte’s future the defender he paid Torino £23million for last year said the Chelsea players were desperate for him to stay. He said: “The coach is really important, he always tries to work in the best way for the team. “Since the start of the year, he is working in…
[ad_1] Yangervis Solarte hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning and Kevin Pillar stole home to pad the lead as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-3 Saturday for their first win of the season. Solarte led off the bottom of the inning by smashing a 97 mile-per-hour fastball from…
[ad_1] The abuse Arsene Wenger has suffered this season from his own fans sticks in the Stoke boss’s throat after the Gunner legend’s near 22-year reign in English football. In that time the French maestro has picked up three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups with Europa League success guaranteeing a return to the…
[ad_1] Philadelphia 76ers all-star centre Joel Embiid had surgery Saturday to repair a broken bone around his left eye. The team says there is no timetable for Embiid’s return. He is scheduled to have a post-operative examination late next week, and further updates will be provided then. Embiid was injured when guard Markelle Fultz accidentally…
[ad_1] And that’s a massive sense of relief for Liverpool who feared the Egyptian would follow Philippe Coutinho out of the Bill Shankly Gates this summer. Salah, 25, was widely tipped to be going to La Liga with a £200 million price tag on his head after being signed from Roma nine months ago for…
[ad_1] Kei Kamara scored the go-ahead goal on a diving header in the 78th minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Saturday. Kamara’s goal in the 78th minute was the difference in the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 win over Columbus Crew 1:05 Brek Shea smashed home a deflection off Crew goalkeeper Zack…
[ad_1] On the one hand, he looks on course to win a place in England’s World Cup squad after a relatively successful 90 minutes against Italy last week. On the other, he could land in Moscow as a Championship goalkeeper if Stoke City are relegated. It’s why no one in the Stoke side will be…
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[ad_1] Extra police and stewards will be on duty at the Emirates to stamp out any potential clashes between notorious Russian fans and Arsenal supporters on Thursday. And the 1,000 Arsenal fans due to travel to Moscow to see the second leg seven days later will also be heavily marshalled to prevent trouble at a…
[ad_1] Canadian Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and Grant Hill are among the 13-member class that will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September. The Hall of Fame made the announcement Saturday on Twitter before the NCAA Final Four semifinals. The inductees also include Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Tina Thompson, coach Lefty Driesell,…
[ad_1] Morata made the club record £60 million switch to West London last summer but Real could want to sign him for a third time. The Spanish international has scored just once this year and was left out of the latest round of international friendlies as a result. Bought to replace Diego Costa he has…
[ad_1] On a night which was all about heavyweight boxing, it seemed appropriate that the undercard was topped by a heavyweight showdown, albeit by two men in their 30s who had perhaps seen better days but with plenty on the line. Price knew this was his last chance, calling it his world title fight, having…
[ad_1] The Liverpudlian knows he will leapfrog Povetkin to become the mandatory challenger to Joshua or Parker’s belts if he beats the Russian tonight. Price is on the undercard at Cardiff’s sold-out Principality Stadium and he says the atmosphere makes him want to challenge the big boys in the top division even more. “It will…
[ad_1] As is customary, Joshua sent a representative into Parker’s dressing room to observe the process of wrapping the hands. And a complaint was made about a particular element of the process that saw Robert Smith, general secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC), called in to resolve the dispute. However, Smith sided…
[ad_1] There is one important thing to know if you are contemplating buying Joshua vs Parker on Saturday night which WILL save you money. The two face off at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in one of the biggest boxing bouts of 2018. As such, fans will have to pay to watch it as the…
[ad_1] U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens won her hometown tournament, beating Jelena Ostapenko 7-6 (5), 6-1 in Saturday’s final at the Miami Open. Stephens, a South Florida native who lives in Fort Lauderdale, won the last women’s final on Key Biscayne. The tournament will move next year to the Miami Dolphins’ stadium. Seeded 13th, Stephens…
[ad_1] Toronto Blue Jays all-star Josh Donaldson said Saturday that he’s close to returning to his usual third base position. The 2015 American League most valuable player fielded some ground balls at Rogers Centre before the Jays’ afternoon game against New York. Donaldson was moved to the designated hitter role after experiencing what the team…
[ad_1] Parker is taking on Brit superstar Joshua at Cardiff’s Principality stadium this evening. And New Zealander Parker was filmed arriving earlier as he begins his final preparations to take on IBF and WBA holder Joshua. “I feel ready, confident and sharp. I feel better than ever, and I’m taking these belts back to New…
[ad_1] An Olympian just two years ago, Kelly showed why he has been called “the complete package” by promoter Eddie Hearn. Molina took Kelly into unknown territory by going past round six but the younger man looked more than capable of dealing with it and took a convincing 98-92, 98-92, 99-91 judges’ decision at the…
[ad_1] Watch Road to the Olympic Games beginning on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET for coverage of the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship from Leduc, Alta. Saturday’s action will feature the elimination round. Return to CBCSports.ca on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET for the final. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester City are running away with the Premier League and can secure the title if they beat Manchester United at the Etihad next Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side have lost just one game in the league all season, which was to Liverpool at Anfield in January. Manchester City have scored 88 goals in their 31…
[ad_1] Former world number one Novak Djokovic has parted company with head coach Andre Agassi after struggling to rediscover his form following a long elbow injury layoff. “With only the best intentions I tried to help Novak. We far too often found ourselves agreeing to disagree,” American Agassi said in a statement broadcast by ESPN.…
[ad_1] Rumours have been rife that Ronaldo could leave Real Madrid at the end of the season following a disappointing year in La Liga. A move to China had been mooted but the Portugal international has now decided he would like to return to Manchester United, claim Spanish outlet Don Balon. The reason given is…
[ad_1] Alex Ovechkin is built like a linebacker with the motor of a steam engine and the mentality of a wrecking ball. He can score like no other player of this generation and few in history and has the physicality to match. That was evident from his first NHL shift when he powered up ice…
[ad_1] Romelu Lukaku continued his hot streak with his 11th goal in 15 games to give Manchester United a fifth-minute lead. Alexis Sanchez then ended his drought with a crisp strike in the 20th minute. But Mourinho was disappointed with how his team performed after the break and he put it down to “tiredness” because…
[ad_1] Allardyce was appointed Everton manager back in November with the club near the relegation zone following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. The ex-England boss has worked his magic and pulled the Toffees away from the drop and into the top-half of the Premier League table. But some Everton fans are disgruntled at the defensive…
[ad_1] Manchester United are expected to strengthen their squad at the end of the season to try and close the gap to Manchester City. The Red Devils are also expected to put up a fight to keep some of their star players at Old Trafford. Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for…
[ad_1] Verstappen, 20, is the golden boy of Dutch motorsport. The Red Bull star is tipped to be a future world champion and is gunning to claim that maiden title this year. But he may not be the only Dutchman racing in 2019. That is according to 23-year-old Formula 2 racer Nyck de Vries, who…
[ad_1] Adam Lallana came on as a 65th minute substitute in win against Crystal Palace The Liverpool man was forced off the pitch four minutes later at Selhurst Park The England midfielder fell awkwardly and immediatelly grabbed his left leg A stretcher was sent to help but he was able to walk gingerly to dressing…
[ad_1] The Belgium international continued his rich vein of form by scoring his 11th goal in 15 games to put Manchester United 1-0 up against Swansea. In contrast, Alexis Sanchez ended a barren spell by doubling United’s advantage with just his second strike for the Red Devils. But it was Lukaku who joined an exclusive…
[ad_1] Manchester City will have the chance to do just that if they beat Everton at Goodison Park this evening. Pep Guardiola’s side will then need to beat Manchester United at the Etihad in a week’s time to secure the title. Ferdinand was working as a pundit for BT Sport for today’s clash against Everton…
[ad_1] Anthony Joshua will attempt to strengthen his status as the number one heavyweight in the world tonight. The British heavyweight star Joshua, 28, will put his WBA and IBF titles on the line against WBO champion Joseph Parker in front of a capacity Principality Stadium crowd. It will be Joshua’s sixth world title fight…
[ad_1] Lallana has only recently returned from a long-term lay-off and Klopp was easing his attacker back into the team. But during today’s 2-1 win against Crystal Palace the former Southampton man suffered a damning blow. The 29-year-old was introduced as a substitute on the 65th minute with the score tied at 1-1. But within…
[ad_1] Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring early on at Old Trafford, latching on to Alexis Sanchez’s pass and firing past Lukasz Fabianski with the help of a deflection off Alfie Mawson. The strike means the Belgian frontman became the fifth youngest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, aged just 24 years and 322 days.…
[ad_1] Romelu Lukaku scored his 100th Premier League goal just five minutes into the game to set United on their way. Alexis Sanchez then bagged his second United goal since his move from Arsenal in January – the Chilean firing low on 20 minutes. And while Swansea were able to retain United for much of…
[ad_1] Mane was booked for diving in the first half before equalising for Liverpool early in the second. The Senegal international then deliberately handled the ball after he believed he was fouled. Referee Neil Swarbrick awarded a free kick to Crystal Palace for the handball but chose not to give Mane a second yellow to…
[ad_1] That is according to former Liverpool midfielder and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp. Alexander-Arnold has been the regular right-back of late for the Reds, with Joe Gomez missing through injury. The teenager has impressed many with his performances since breaking into the first-team last season. But Redknapp was critical of him following today’s 2-1…
[ad_1] Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring for Manchester United against Swansea at Old Trafford this afternoon, with a big deflection off Alfie Mawson taking his effort past Lukasz Fabianksi. The strike means the Belgian striker becomes the fifth youngest player to reach a century of top-flight goals behind Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler, Wayne Rooney and…
[ad_1] Mane was booked in the first half of Liverpool’s 2-1 win this afternoon for going to ground under a challenge from James McArthur. The Reds had to come from behind at Selhurst Park after Luka Milivojevic had given the hosts the lead. Mane turned in an equaliser four minutes after the half-time before there…
[ad_1] GETTY Manchester United vs Swansea: Latest Premier League scores and updates PREMIER LEAGUE SCORES BRIGHTON 0-0 LEICESTER MANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 SWANSEA – LUKAKU, SANCHEZ NEWCASTLE 0-0 HUDDERSFIELD WATFORD 1-1 BOURNEMOUTH – FEMENIA, KING (PEN) WEST BROM 0-1 BURNLEY – BARNES WEST HAM 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON – MARIO, ARNAUTOVIC REUTERS Manchester United vs Swansea: Latest Premier…
[ad_1] Robertson helped Liverpool come from behind to beat struggling Palace and move up to second in the table. The Scotland international laid on the assist for Mohamed Salah’s winning goal in the closing stages. Robertson joined Liverpool from Hull last summer and has impressed many with his performances. Redknapp says the 24-year-old has answered…
[ad_1] This weekend, American college basketball’s March Madness reaches near-peak drama when the Final Four face-off in San Antonio, Texas. The final two teams will meet on Monday to play for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) title. The basketball tournament is one of the most viewed sporting events in the United States. It’s also very…
[ad_1] PREMIER LEAGUE SCORES BRIGHTON vs LEICESTER MANCHESTER UNITED vs SWANSEA NEWCASTLE vs HUDDERSFIELD WATFORD vs BOURNEMOUTH WEST BROM vs BURNLEY WEST HAM vs SOUTHAMPTON JOSE’S PROGRAMME NOTES Jose Mourinho reiterated Manchester United’s “reality” in programme notes that echoed his remarkable recent press conference. A fortnight on from launching into an impassioned 12-minute explanation of…
[ad_1] LEDUC, Alta. — At the beginning of the competition 32 teams from across Canada hit the ice in Leduc, Alta. with dreams of being crowned 2018 mixed doubles national champions. Now the field has been trimmed to 12 teams as the playoffs begin Saturday afternoon. There are some very familiar faces and some not-so-familiar faces…
[ad_1] Wilkins suffered a cardiac arrest at his Cobham home this week and was rushed to hospital where he has been put into an induced coma. The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder also hit his head as he fell after suffering the heart attack. Redknapp played against Wilkins towards the end of the 61-year-old’s…
[ad_1] Tottenham sit fourth in the Premier League table, five points ahead of fifth-place Chelsea. The two sides clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (4pm) in what is likely to be a must-win match for Antonio Conte. Conte could still leave Chelsea even if they do secure Champions League football next season and win the…
[ad_1] Manchester United are determined to return after the international break with a win and Swansea are heavy underdogs for this clash. United host Swansea at 3pm knowing a win will boost their top-four chances. Manager Jose Mourinho has some selection decisions to make, including wether or not to start the under-fire Paul Pogba. Swansea,…
[ad_1] Senegalese forward Mane was booked for diving after going to ground under a challenge from James McArthur during a torrid first half at Selhurst Park. The Liverpool ace also blocked a goal-bound Virgil van Dijk header and had a strike disallowed for offside as the Reds trailed 1-0 at the break. He finally got…
[ad_1] Fellaini has been a constant target for criticism from disgruntled Manchester United fans ever since his move from Everton in 2013. The Belgian midfielder has not won over many supporters with his agricultural style and lack of creativity, but is this reputation undeserved? Fellaini has actually been the most successful player at Manchester United…
[ad_1] Salah has had a stunning debut season for Liverpool since joining from Roma last summer. Ahead of today’s clash with Crystal Palace, the Egyptian had scored 36 goals in all competitions for the Reds. He leads the race for the Premier League Golden Boot with 28, four more than Tottenham star Harry Kane. Former…
[ad_1] That is according to former Liverpool midfielder turned Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp. Klopp’s side are in the quarter-final of the Champions League but also need to secure their place in the competition next season via the Premier League top four. Liverpool face Manchester City in the last eight, with the first leg at…
[ad_1] Liverpool return from the international break keen to continue their good form and secure a top-four place. The Reds hit Watford for five last time out and face a Palace side teetering on the edge of the relegation zone. Liverpool are favourites to win and leapfrog Manchester United, who play at 3pm today, into…
[ad_1] The former Red Devils boss oversaw numerous overhauls of his squad throughout his 27-year reign at Old Trafford. And Ferguson was known for signing and developing some of the country’s best young players. Now the onus is on Jose Mourinho to do the same. And with midfield sensation Scott McTominay within his ranks, the…
[ad_1] Joshua was a latecomer to boxing, not stepping foot in a club until the age of 17, when he was taken along to Finchley ABC by his cousin Ben lleyemi. He quickly took to the sport and earned a place in the GB squad for London 2012, where he won gold. After turning professional, Joshua quickly…
[ad_1] Liverpool travel to Selhurst Park knowing a win would see them temporarily jump up to second in the Premier League ahead of Manchester United’s game this afternoon. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has named a full-strength side with his deadly front three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all starting. However, Liverpool fans…
[ad_1] Wilkins was rushed to hospital this week after suffering a heart attack and falling and hitting his head at his Cobham home in Surrey. The ex-England captain has been put into an included coma and is in a critical condition. Souness played against Wilkins many times during his career and signed him when he…
[ad_1] Sanchez joined Manchester United on a free transfer in the January transfer window, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading to Arsenal in a straight swap. The Chilean forward was thrown directly into the action by manager Jose Mourinho but has failed to hit the same levels of performance achieved at Arsenal. Sanchez is not the only…
[ad_1] The Reds haven’t always fared well at Selhurst Park in previous years. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men will be buoyed by the fact Palace have no fewer than 10 players either doubtful or ruled out of today’s early fixture. Liverpool, on the other hand, boast an almost clean bill of health. Joe Gomez and Emre…
[ad_1] West Ham are said to have been unimpressed by Hart’s performances between the sticks this season. The England international has failed to stop their drop down the league table and the Hammers are now genuine relegation candidates. But the club are supposedly planning for the summer with the expectation they will remain in the…
[ad_1] Price has described the bout with Povetkin as “his world title” and is a heavy underdog. The Russian is the WBA No 1 challenger to Anthony Joshua’s title and will likely fight the Brit later this year – but only if he can make it past Price. The 38-year-old is expected to emerge victorious,…
[ad_1] Liverpool return from the international break keen to continue their good form and secure a top-four place. The Reds hit Watford for five last time out and face a Palace side teetering on the edge of the relegation zone. Liverpool are favourites to win and leapfrog Manchester United, who play at 3pm today, into…
[ad_1] TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool latest pLUS updates from across Europe Saturday March 31 Chelsea stun Man Utd Chelsea believe that can swoop in on Manchester United and Barcelona target Toby Alderweireld. Alderweireld, 29, is said to be weighing up his options at Tottenham. The Belgium defender has plenty of…
[ad_1] GETTY Anthony Joshua’s next fight could be against any of the world’s top heavyweights While Joshua has undeniable draw all over the world, his promoter Eddie Hearn knows he is not quite the finished article, inside or outside the ring. He has drawn criticism for his list of opponents, with even the epic win…
[ad_1] That is according to his sparring partner Malik Scott. The New Zealander is hoping to be the first boxer to beat Joshua when they meet on Saturday evening. The Brit has ended all of his 20 bouts by KO, and was looking trimmer than usual when he weighed in at his lightest weight for…
[ad_1] Fantasy football managers have plenty more choice once again this weekend, having been hit with a reduced set of fixtures last time out. With the FA Cup quarter-finals and the international break out of the way, Fantasy Premier League is back in the spotlight with plenty of potentially huge points hauls on offer – but…
[ad_1] When is Joshua vs Parker? The fight takes place on Saturday, March 31, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. It’s the second time Joshua has fought in Cardiff in a row having beaten Carlos Takam in October last year. Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker live stream: How to watch the fight Anthony Joshua vs…
[ad_1] The Ajax forward is well on his way to joining the greats of the game after impressing in the Eredivisie this season. Kluivert made his international debut last week. And the 18-year-old admits he has some of football’s greatest to thank for inspiring him to make it as a professional. “I definitely have a…
[ad_1] GETTY Ray Wilkins: The ex-England player is in a coma The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder, 61, was rushed to hospital from his home in Cobham, Surrey, this week. Ray Wilkins’ family say the football legend is fighting for his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest and fell at home. Doctors have…
[ad_1] The Cleveland Cavaliers star recorded his 867th straight game in which he has scored at least 10 points in the win over the New Orleans Pelicans last night. He now stands alone in that regard after passing Jordan’s record, which has stood since 2001. To put that figure into perspective, Kobe Bryant, regarded as…
[ad_1] The PSG star has been heavily linked with an exit from the French capital in recent months, despite only leaving Barcelona last summer. The £200m signing has continuously denied being unsettled in France. But rumours have been rife that Neymar is seeking a return to La Liga in the summer. Both Barcelona and Madrid…
[ad_1] The Australian was once again left frustrated in his home race after being handed a three-place grid penalty for going over the speed limit under red flag conditions. He recovered to finish fourth in the Red Bull but couldn’t become the first ever Australian to record a Melbourne podium finish in the race’s 33-year…
[ad_1] Centre-back Van Dijk has established himself as a commanding presence in the heart of the Reds’ defence since a much-debated £75million move from Southampton in January. That ended a lengthy pursuit of the Dutchman, whose early form has already began to reward Liverpool’s patience after a messy summer saga. Van Dijk was named Netherlands…
[ad_1] The 36-year-old had his contract terminated by Manchester United earlier this month to allow him to make the trans-atlantic move to join LA Galaxy in the MLS. Ibrahimovic moved to Old Trafford in 2016 on a free transfer with many suggesting the striker may be past his best at the time. However, he proved…
[ad_1] Lingard spent time at Leicester, Derby, Brighton and Birmingham before nailing down a first team spot at Old Trafford. That only came this season with the 25-year-old shining bright for Jose Mourinho’s side. Lingard has found the net eight times in the Premier League with Manchester United second in the table. And Lingard has…
[ad_1] That’s the suggestion from two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen – viewed by many as one of F1’s great drivers. The season opener went Ferrari’s way after they took advantage of a Virtual Safety Car period in Melbourne, allowing Sebastian Vettel to jump ahead of Hamilton and hold off the Briton’s attacks for the rest…
[ad_1] The La Liga giants have spent big in the past few transfer windows by bringing in Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho as well as giving Lionel Messi a huge signing-on fee for his new contract. But they are expected to be busy once again this summer as they bid to keep Real Madrid at…
[ad_1] That’s according to Lennox Lewis who was the last man to be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Joshua and Parker clash in Cardiff tonight with the winner taking home three of the four heavyweight belts available. American Deontay Wilder holds the other belt with plenty of chat contemplating a potential fight between…
[ad_1] Clyne has not been seen in action since a pre-season clash with Tranmere Rovers back in July due to a back injury which required minor surgery. And the 26-year-old hasn’t played competitively since the final day of last season when the Reds beat Middlesbrough. Youngsters Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez have filled in for…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Manchester United defender Phil Neville who has praised both Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. The two London giants clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (4pm) with Tottenham boasting the better domestic season. Pochettino’s men sit five points above Chelsea in fourth in the top flight…
[ad_1] That’s the view of midfielder Granit Xhaka who regularly partners Wilshere in the Arsenal line-up. The England international has been the subject of plenty of transfer speculation in recent weeks with the 26-year-old out of a contract at the Emirates in the summer. Reports suggest Wilshere may reject the offer of a new contract…
[ad_1] Arike Ogunbowale’s jumper from the corner with a second left lifted Notre Dame to a 91-89 overtime victory over UConn on Friday night in the national semifinals. She finished with 27 points and Jackie Young had a career-high 32 to lead the Irish back to the championship game for the first time since 2015. “I know I just…
[ad_1] Striker Morata was sidelined by the injury earlier in 2018 but has returned to the Chelsea fold in recent weeks. The Spaniard scored his first goal of the calendar year in the FA Cup victory over Leicester earlier this month. Morata finds himself in competition with Olivier Giroud for the striker spot at Stamford…
[ad_1] The two heavyweights collide in Cardiff with three world championship belts on the line. The bookies have Joshua as favourite though Parker’s odds have shortened through the week. Both fighters are unbeaten heading to the Welsh capital with Joshua holding the IBF and WBA (Super) title. Parker is WBO champion. And though Sky Sports…
[ad_1] Dunne secured a PGA Tour career first in being officially credited with the first-round lead when he returned to play four holes of his delayed first round to post an eight-under par 64 to lead the $7m event by a shot. As well, it is the first time an Irish golfer has led on…
[ad_1] Auston Matthews scored the tiebreaking goal with just under four minutes remaining to lift the playoff-bound Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night. Mitch Marner and Nazem Kadri each had a goal and an assist, and Nikita Zaitsev and James van Riemsdyk also scored for Toronto.…
[ad_1] Masahiro Tanaka pitched six stellar innings and Tyler Wade hit a two-run double as the New York Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 4-2 on Friday, handing Toronto back-to-back losses to start the season. Tanaka (1-0) struck out eight, including four in a row over the third and fourth innings, and allowed one run on…
[ad_1] Jozy Altidore scored twice as Toronto FC earned its first win of the Major League Soccer season on Friday, a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. Tosaint Ricketts scored Toronto’s third goal late in injury time. The fast-paced game also marked the first goals the defending MLS champion Reds (1-2-0) scored this season. Altidore…
[ad_1] International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach met with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Friday and said the North Korean leader is committed to having his country participate in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and the Beijing Winter Games in 2022. Bach told an Associated Press Television crew that the two had a 30-minute…
[ad_1] LeBron James broke Michael Jordan’s NBA record by scoring at least 10 points in his 867th straight regular-season game, a streak he could make nearly untouchable by the end of his brilliant career. James entered Friday’s game against New Orleans sharing the mark with Jordan, one of his boyhood heroes. But with a two-handed…
[ad_1] Liverpool step up efforts to tie Rhian Brewster down to a professional contract The 17-year-old’s scholarship deal with the club is set to expire in the summer He is wanted by top European clubs after impressing at the U17s World Cup Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and Leipzig are all interested in the forward By…
[ad_1] That’s according to ESPN Tennis, who reported on Friday night during the Miami Open semi-final between Alexander Zverev and Pablo Carreno Busta that tennis legend Agassi has left Djokovic’s camp after less than a year together. The American great – an eight-time Grand Slam winner and Olympic gold medallist – only began coaching Djokovic…
[ad_1] Sam Allardyce believes Jordan Pickford should be England’s No 1 for World Cup The Everton manager insists his goalkeeper can handle the pressure in Russia Pickford will be in the spotlight when the Toffees host Man City this weekend Allardyce is unsure whether Michael Keane will be in Gareth Southgate’s plans By Dominic King…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of NBA Hall of Fame 2017 inductee Tracy McGrady, who claims the referee acted too swiftly in his decision to eject Durant. The 2017 NBA Finals MVP was making his return to the line-up having missed the previous six matches due to a fractured rib. But his comeback lasted barely two…
[ad_1] Eddie Howe insists Lewis Cook has what it takes to play for England at World Cup The Bournemouth midfielder earned his first cap at Wembley on Tuesday night Gareth Southgate is now considering which 23 players he will take to Russia By Press Association Sport Staff Published: 11:21 EDT, 30 March 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] Arsenal’s deal with Tel Aviv-based company KonnecTo has caused some comment at a time when data harvesting and online security of private information are hot topics. Intelligence-based data collection and analysis platform KonnecTo, run by ex-Israeli military staff, are one of six start-up companies that the club are partnering as part of an initiative…
[ad_1] The American No 17 is chasing his first ever Masters 1000 title and halted Del Potro’s 15-match winning run to move into the final in Key Biscayne, Florida. Del Potro’s fitness has taken a hit as a result of the blistering form that saw him pick up back-to-back titles at Acapulco and Indian Wells…
[ad_1] Joe Gomez set to be out for three to four weeks with an ankle injury The defender picked up the knock during England’s win over Holland last Friday Nathaniel Clyne is set to be included in the squad for the first time this season By Dominic King for the Daily Mail Published: 06:59 EDT,…
[ad_1] Chelsea boss Conte claimed last summer it would not be a “tragedy” if Tottenham failed to lift trophies this season as their expectations are not the same as Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City. Pochettino replied with a demand for more respect, having improved his team each season. Both men have been linked…
[ad_1] Manchester City’s 4-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park in January 2016 was not only the heaviest of Guardiola’s managerial career but left the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss worried whether his total football methods could work in the Premier League. City’s fifth defeat of the season left them in fifth place, 10…
[ad_1] Del Potro, on a 15-match winning streak, was the favourite to go all the way in Miami and claim a second successive Masters 1000 title after winning in Indian Wells earlier in March. But Isner produced an excellent performance in Key Biscayne, winning 6-1, 7-6 to deny Del Potro the ‘Sunshine Double’ and move…
[ad_1] The home clash against Burnley three weeks ago saw four pitch invasions, hundreds of protesting fans forcing co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold and vice-chair Karren Brady out of the directors’ box and 20 supporters issued with lifetime bans after fighting inside the London Stadium. Moyes was furious his players’ performances were so badly…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Sky Sports pundit Carl Froch who believes the British champion is relaxed ahead of the unification showdown. Anthony Joshua battles Parker for the WBA (Super), IBF and WBO belt with AJ holding the former two belts. Both fighters are unbeaten in their career with Joshua stopping Carlos Takam in Cardiff…
[ad_1] And the Manchester United boss added further fuel to suggestions of a rift with his £89m midfielder by refusing to praise him for his midweek display for France. Pogba showed signs of a return to his best by scoring France’s second goal with a 30-yard free-kick after setting up Klylian Mbappe for the first…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of 10-time NBA All-Star and former Rocket Clyde Drexler, who suggests Houston may not even need James. The 33-year-old is refusing to entertain questions regarding his free agency at the moment with his focus on reaching an eighth successive NBA Finals. However, his impending free agency has led to many reports…
[ad_1] Los Blancos have surprisingly struggled this season, and currently sit third in the table, 15 points behind Barcelona. Zidane’s future has quietly been discussed by fans, who have been unsure of the Frenchman’s security at the club. Madrid are still on course to win the Champions League for the third season in a row,…
[ad_1] LEDUC, Alta. — Playoff spots are still very much up for grabs as the mixed doubles nationals round-robin wind down. All teams competing have two games remaining. Going into Friday evening’s play there are three undefeated teams remaining, including the duos of Laura Crock and Kirk Muyres, Kadriana Sahaidak and Colton Lott, as well as…
[ad_1] The 25-year-old centre-half faces every Premier League defender’s worst nightmare over Everton’s upcoming games as he confronts two of Europe’s most-feared and in-form attacks. But after being axed from Southgate’s squad for this week’s pre-Russia friendlies, Keane knows his last chance of winning a place in England’s 23 could well depend on how he…
[ad_1] GETTY Steve Bould has said that Jack Wilshere will always be associated with injuries Wilshere is back in the Gunners fold after missing England’s friendlies with Holland and Italy because of a knee problem. The 26-year-old has become a byword for a player with plenty of talent who has been unable to fulfil that…
[ad_1] That is according to former Juventus star Alessio Tacchinardi. The Chelsea boss has undoubtedly had a tougher time of it this season after guiding his side to the Premier League in his debut year. The Blues have struggled to emulate their success, and currently sit fifth in the league. Conte himself has been critical…
[ad_1] Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker both put their unbeaten records on the line when they touch gloves at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff tomorrow night. Parker, 26, is putting his WBO belt up for grabs while Joshua, 28, is defending his WBA and IBF titles in a winner-takes-all fight. With barely anything separating the…
[ad_1] Joe Gomez’s hopes of reaching the World Cup remain alive after Jurgen Klopp revealed the ankle injury he sustained playing for England will not end his season. The Liverpool right back was forced off after 10 minutes of last Friday’s 1-0 win over Holland and there were fears that his campaign would be over. …
[ad_1] GETTY Toni Kroos has been heavily linked with a departure from Real Madrid Transfer news live updates: Follow here for all the latest gossip and rumours Friday 30 March Chelsea eye Asensio 21:30: Chelsea are eager to sign Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, reports claim. Asensio, 22, is desperate for more action under manager…
[ad_1] Premier League giants Chelsea tabled a £132million (€150m) bid for the 22-year-old, according to Don Balon. The Blues have been advised to spend big on Asensio by former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, the Spanish publication suggest. But Bernabeu bigwig Perez reportedly laughed off Chelsea’s proposal. Asensio has emerged as one of Real Madrid’s…
[ad_1] Ryan Brierley scored two tries and had three conversions as the Toronto Wolfpack (6-1-1) topped the Featherstone Rovers (6-2-0) 24-16 in a Betfred Championship clash. FULL TIME’ Finally… Play Time is Over <a href=”https://twitter.com/FevRovers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@FevRovers</a> ? Toronto Wolfpack secure a hard fought 24-16 win at LD Nutrition Stadium ?????<a href=”https://twitter.com/FevRovers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@FevRovers</a> 16 – 24 <a href=”https://twitter.com/TOwolfpack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@TOwolfpack</a><a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/runwiththepack?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#runwiththepack</a> <a href=”https://t.co/3cTmEQKSQg”>pic.twitter.com/3cTmEQKSQg</a>…
[ad_1] Don Balon claim Jose Mourinho has slapped a proposal on the table for the Germany international, who could be sold to finance a revamp of the Spanish club’s first-team squad. The Spanish publication suggest Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti could be recruited to replace Kroos. Jose Mourinho has confirmed a new midfielder is at…
[ad_1] Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett will enter a not guilty plea if he faces a trial on a felony injury of the elderly charge, his lawyer told ESPN. Bennett, who posted $10,000 US bail after turning himself in on Monday, is represented by Rusty Hardin. “The only two possible outcomes for this case…
[ad_1] The Premier League returns tomorrow after the international break. Manchester United host Swansea at Old Trafford as they look to cement their place in the top four. And Jose Mourinho’s men have been pictured arriving at the team hotel as they continue their final preparations to face the Swansea. The likes of Alexis Sanchez,…
[ad_1] Roman Abramovich is eager to bring Lewandowski to Stamford Bridge and is hoping to land the Poland international as a replacement for Alvaro Morata, according to Don Balon. Morata has failed to score a Premier League goal since the Boxing Day win against Brighton. He was left out of Spain’s squad during the recent…
[ad_1] After a couple of weeks off due to the international break, the Premier League returns tomorrow with a packed round of fixtures this weekend. Chelsea face London rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge as Antonio Conte’s men continue in their hunt for a top four spot. And the Blues looked sharp as they were put…
[ad_1] LeBron James has the chance to beat Michael Jordan’s record for the most consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points in NBA history when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New Orleans Pelicans. But if James reaches double figures this evening for the 867th consecutive game, he says he would not be surprised…
[ad_1] Justin Langer always seemed more agreeable than many of his team-mates Former opener is among front-runners to become new Australia head coach Jamie Vardy reminded Gareth Southgate he is still a deadly finisher Lazio paid £1.75million for defender Stefan de Vrij to online fraudsters By Oliver Todd for MailOnline Published: 10:48 EDT, 30 March…
[ad_1] Comments To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada’s online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part,…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow here for all the latest gossip and rumours Friday 30 March Ronaldo angry with Isco 19:45: Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly growing tired and angry at Real Madrid team-mate Isco. Isco netted a hat-trick in Spain’s 6-1 win over Argentina earlier this week to stake his claim for some minutes…
[ad_1] Edmonton Eskimos defensive end John Chick announced his retirement Friday, ending a CFL career that lasted eight seasons. Chick, who won the Grey Cup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2007 and 2013, was considered one of the league’s top pass rushers. He split last season between Hamilton and Edmonton. Congratulations and happy trails to…
[ad_1] The Spaniard is struggling to break into the Real Madrid first team this season, despite the departure of attacking counterpart James Rodriguez. Isco netted a hat-trick in Spain’s 6-1 win over Argentina earlier this week to stake his claim for some minutes under Zinedine Zidane. But the midfielder has failed to replicate those sorts…
[ad_1] Ibrahimovic has ended his time at Manchester United after agreeing a move to MLS side LA Galaxy. But the superstar Swede was back at Carrington on Thursday to say his goodbyes ahead of his move Stateside. And he couldn’t leave the club without having it out with defender Bailly. After Ibrahimovic announced his move…
[ad_1] For a long time, the European champions have been keen on bringing Manchester United’s David De Gea to the Bernabeu. But United have so far stood firm in refusing to part with their star man. That has led club president Florentino Perez to explore other options with Chelsea shot-stopper Courtois on his radar. The…
[ad_1] Joshua is looking to add the WBO title to his WBA and IBF heavyweight world belts, but Parker has other ideas: the 26-year-old told Joshua at Tuesday’s press conference that he would be taking them all back to New Zealand – and Samoa. He was born in south Auckland but has Samoan ancestry with…
[ad_1] Chelsea news LIVE updates: All the latest from Stamford Bridge Friday 30, March Real waiting on Courtois Real Madrid are waiting to see how much they’ll have to pay for Thibaut Courtois before pursuing other goalkeeper targets, according to La Liga expert and Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague. For a long time, the European…
[ad_1] Henderson – currently on loan with League One promotion hopefuls Shrewsbury – is being eyed by Premier League rivals Arsenal and Championship outfit Aston Villa. United bosses are preparing a final contract offer in a bid to avoid losing the England Under-21 international, who has three months left on his current deal. But, according…
[ad_1] Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Emirates Friday March 30 Tuchel woe 18:00: Arsenal are falling down the pecking order of Thomas Tuchel’s list of preferred next clubs, according to reports. Arsenal emerged as a contender for Tuchel’s signature at the start of the week as the former Borussia Dortmund boss…
[ad_1] Sean McGoldrick vs Ricky Little – Live float McGoldrick is a Newport lad adding some more Welsh strength to the Cardiff card. The 26-year-old won gold at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and Glasgow 2014. Morgan Jones vs Mose Auimatagi Jnr – 5pm Jones is another home fighter although he was born in South…
[ad_1] Can is nearing the end of his current deal at Anfield and rumours have been rife over whether he will put pen-to-paper on a new contact. The Germany international has been evasive when asked about his future, but he has taken to social media to address the rumours. He wrote: “Interesting stories about me…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp is expected to hunt for a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window despite handing Loris Karius the chance to establish himself as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper in recent weeks. The Liverpool boss fancies Brazilian stopper Alisson but has been put off by Roma’s £70million asking price. Reports in Spain suggest Klopp…
[ad_1] Liverpool news LIVE updates: All the latest from Anfield Friday March 30 Coutinho ‘requests Salah signing’ Philippe Coutinho has reportedly urged the La Liga giants to sign Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah instead of Antoine Griezmann. The Egypt international is the toast of Anfield having struck 36 times for the Reds following his move from Roma…
[ad_1] That is according to former professional Nicolas Escude. Federer has won almost every event on the tennis tour, and has racked up 97 titles during his glittering 20-year career. The world No 2 went all the way to win the 1999 Brest challenger event. And surprisingly, Federer claims to remember the French tournament. Escude,…
[ad_1] The Premier League returns tomorrow after the international break and Manchester United come up against relegation-threatened Swansea at Old Trafford. Defender Bailly is expected to start against the Swans for just his 11th Premier League appearance of the season after returning to the pitch in February having been sidelined with a serious ankle injury.…
[ad_1] Umtiti has emerged on the Red Devils’ radar with Jose Mourinho on the hunt for a new central defender. The France international has been in talks with Barcelona over a contract extension but negotiations have hit the buffers. Reports in Spain suggest Gerard Pique is concerned about losing his defensive partner after just two…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Friday March 30 Gareth Bale favourites Manchester United are leading the race to sign Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale, according to the bookmakers. Jose Mourinho’s side are the 2/1 favourites with Coral to sign the Welshman as rumours continue to suggest he’ll leave…
[ad_1] The man who organized the most popular Winter Olympics 24 years ago in the Norwegian ski resort of Lillehammer says it’s too soon to return in 2026. But watch for Lillehammer in 2030. “2026 would have been best for us, but I have to acknowledge the timing is not there,” Gerhard Heiberg told the…
[ad_1] That is according to respected Spanish football expert Guillem Balague in a Twitter Q&A. Umtiti has developed into a key player for Barcelona after a mixed start to his career when he arrived in 2016. Talks are ongoing over a new deal but with a £53million release clause, the likes of Manchester United are…
[ad_1] The Canadian men’s rugby sevens team is no stranger to criss-crossing the globe. But April promises to be a stiff test for even these hardcore travellers. The Canadians depart Friday for World Series stops in Hong Kong (April 6-8) and Singapore (April 28-29) sandwiched around the Commonwealth Games rugby tournament (April 13-15) in Gold…
[ad_1] Mourinho was said to have contacted the France manager to discuss problems with Pogba. United’s one-time world’s most expensive player has endured a miserable few weeks at Old Trafford but did score for France during the international break. Yahoo! had claimed Mourinho and Deschamps discussed what to do with the Frenchman. But Mourinho, speaking…
[ad_1] Another year. Another record. The NBA’s three-point craze is not slowing down. Sometime this weekend, almost certainly during one of the nine games on Friday night’s schedule, someone will connect from beyond the arc and take the NBA to yet another long-distance level. For the sixth consecutive season, NBA teams will combine to set a…
[ad_1] Manchester United have returned to training following the international break, with Jose Mourinho and his squad gearing up to take on Swansea. The Portuguese manager usual gets a lift to Carrington with a member of club staff, although this morning the 55-year-old car-pooled with assistant Rui Faria. Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard caused a stir in…
[ad_1] The match on January 31 saw Alexis Sanchez made his debut for Manchester United in an unusually adventurous line-up by Mourinho. Sanchez, Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard all started and United were punished as Spurs swept them aside at Wembley. Early in the second half, Pogba and Mourinho were embroiled in…
[ad_1] After 18 months at Manchester United, Ibrahimovic departed Old Trafford to continue his career in Major League Soccer. In his time at United, Ibrahimovic scored 29 goals in 53 appearances and won the League Cup and Europa League. And Mourinho says Ibrahimovic is capable of making a big impact in America. Mourinho said: “For me…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba has clashed with Mourinho in recent times. The duo’s relationship is understood to be in a state of disarray and, consequently, that has led to talk of a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona. Pogba impressed for France during the international break, scoring a stunning free-kick in a 3-1 victory.…
[ad_1] Manchester United are preparing for a huge summer of change, one that could see Real Madrid star Ronaldo finally return to the Premier League. A few months ago, a move looked dead in the water. The Red Devils signed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, Jose Mourinho insisted no forward would arrive this summer and, consequently,…
[ad_1] As this is a heavyweight bout, there is no limit under which the two men have to make weight. However, there has been plenty of speculation about what condition the two fighters will be in and the numbers at which they will tip the scales. Joshua was a career-high 18st 2lb when he weighed…
[ad_1] Martial has endured an inconsistent season for Manchester United, thriving at the start but fading following Alexis Sanchez’s arrival in January. The France international is a popular figure among the fans but, with the Red Devils primed to launch another summer spending spree, a move away could be on the cards. And Italian newspaper…
[ad_1] Joshua is looking to add the WBO belt to his WBA and IBF straps when he faces Parker at the Principality Stadium. But fans and his promoter Eddie Hearn are already planning ahead with a potentially division unification class with WBC king Deontay Wilder on the cards. And Hearn is keen to increase Joshua’s…
[ad_1] Isco has struggled for game time this season and has been linked with a transfer away from Real Madrid. Manchester City are the current favourites to sign the Spain international, with Manchester United and Chelsea also mooted to be interested. Earlier this week Isco admitted he is struggling to convince manager Zidane to play…
[ad_1] Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he cannot rule Kane out of a return to action against Chelsea this weekend. The Spurs striker suffered ankle ligament damage during the 4-1 win away at Bournemouth earlier this month and was expected to be out for up to four weeks. However, Tottenham boss Pochettino has been impressed…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Benzema could leave the Bernabeu with Liverpool and Arsenal eager to snap him up. The France international has endured a difficult campaign, managing just eight goals from 34 appearances across all competitions. Real Madrid have already began work on a replacement with Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford…
[ad_1] Joshua to come in nearly a stone lighter Anthony Joshua will come in as much as a stone lighter than he did against Carlos Takam when he weighs in later today, according to Eddie Hearn. Joshua, who was a career-high 18st 2lb when he weighed in ahead of the Takam bout, was criticised for…
[ad_1] Arsenal emerged as a contender for Tuchel’s signature at the start of the week as the former Borussia Dortmund boss seeks a return to club management. A deal for the German has supposedly been mooted in case Arsene Wenger departs the Gunners in the summer. Chelsea have also been linked with Tuchel if, as…
[ad_1] Alisson has established himself as one of Europe’s top goalkeepers after two impressive years at Roma. Liverpool were strongly linked with the Brazilian shot-stopper due to concerns over Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet. But it appears Karius has earned Reds boss Jurgen Klopp’s faith and signing a new goalkeeper is no longer a priority.…
[ad_1] Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has given his Premier League predictions ahead of the weekend’s action, and the BBC pundit has played called some shocks this time around. Lawrenson thinks his old club will drop points away at Crystal Palace in Saturday’s early kick-off (12.30pm), potentially harming their top four ambitions. The retired centre-back…
[ad_1] Hamilton in dark over true pace of Ferrari Lewis Hamilton believes he will need another three races to work out exactly where everyone stands for the 2018 F1 season. The reigning world champion could only finish second in the opening race of the year after Sebastian Vettel benefitted from a timely virtual safety car…
[ad_1] Emre Can will miss the match as he continues to recover from a back injury sustained in the win over Watford before the international break. Klopp said: “Emre is out for the weekend. [He is] getting better and better and better, much better. “Hopefully he can have a normal session with us on Sunday morning…
[ad_1] Manchester United remain heavily linked with Real Madrid duo Ronaldo and Bale ahead of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have publicly insisted no marquee attacking names will be signing following the winter arrival of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. Express Sport understands, however, Manchester United will make an offer for a Galactico name…
[ad_1] Gomez suffered the knock just 10 minutes into England’s friendly with the Netherlands last Friday and despite attempting to continue, he was forced off. And after assessment by Liverpool’s medical team, the defender is set for a spell on the sidelines. “After the initial shock, we got the best news we could get,” Liverpool…
[ad_1] For several months, speculation has been rife that the WWE’s Universal Champion will return to mixed martial arts’ premier promotion after his current contract with his employers ends. Lesnar added further fuel to the already raging fire last month after being pictured wearing a UFC t-shirt alongside Dana White, the promotion’s president. According to…
[ad_1] After being disciplined by Chelsea during pre-season for offensive remarks, Kennedy found himself out of the picture under Antonio Conte. But in January, he was offloaded to Newcastle in a bid to gain more first-team experience. And the move has so far been a success with two goals in six appearances as Rafael Benitez’s…
[ad_1] So many of Jill Officer’s greatest moments in life have come on a pebbled sheet of ice, surrounded by 16 granite stones and one of her best friends, Jennifer Jones. For 23 years the two curled together, won together and lost together. They’re also in an elite league of their own together with six…
[ad_1] Chelsea are set for a revival of their fortunes this weekend when they host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, according to Paul Merson. The Sky Sports pundit has predicted a shock win for Antonio Conte’s side, despite defeats to Bournemouth, Watford, Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona in the past month. The Blues have just…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Liverpool are currently battling it out for second-place in the Premier League. The duo have met twice this season, with the match at Anfield ending goalless and United winning 2-1 at Old Trafford. And Times journalist Paul Hirst says Manchester United are due to announce their tour next week, with a…
[ad_1] Messi missed both of Argentina’s matches over the international break due to an ongoing hamstring problem. The Barcelona talisman underwent tests on his return to Spain, with manager Ernesto Valverde hoping the damage is not too serious. Messi played through the pain during Barca’s win over Athletic Bilbao last time out and could well…
[ad_1] Rodriguez signed for Bayern Munich on loan at the summer after previously being tipped to leave Real Madrid for the Premier League. Manchester United and Liverpool both emerged as potential suitors but ultimately placed their faith elsewhere, eventually ending up with Alexis Sanchez and Mohamed Salah instead. However, with Rodriguez shining at Bayern Munich,…
[ad_1] Karius began the season as Liverpool’s number two behind Mignolet. But at the start of 2018, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp made the shock decision to install Karius as the first choice goalkeeper. Having been given a chance to stake a claim for the position, Karius has not looked back, producing impressive displays as Liverpool…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton was six tenths faster than his rivals in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix last weekend. But a technical error during a virtual safety car meant he lost the season opener to Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Hamilton is expected to pole at the Bahrain Grand Prix next week – a race that promises…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Rakitic from Sevilla in 2014 and the player has won every trophy possible during his four-year stint in Catalonia. However, the Croatia international could leave the club with Juventus, Manchester United and Manchester City all tipped to snap him up. And Spanish outlet Don Balon say Juventus are primed to make an…
[ad_1] F1 enjoys its first night race of the 2018 season next week on the twisty circuit in Bahrain. The race and qualifying will take place at night but earlier sessions are on during the day. Mid-day temperatures can peak at 37c this time of year, only to drop to 25c in the evenings. It…
[ad_1] Van Gaal left in 2016 just days after winning the FA Cup with Manchester United. In the weeks leading up to the final, the Dutchman had been adamant he would be staying at Old Trafford despite a fifth place finish in the Premier League. But Woodward eventually relived Van Gaal of his duties and…
[ad_1] That’s the belief of Eddie Hearn, managing director of Matchroom Boxing, who promote Joshua. The star of British boxing prepares to face Joseph Parker for three heavyweight belts in Cardiff this weekend. Victory would see him snap up New Zealander Parker’s WBO belt and all but confirm a massive unification clash for all four…
[ad_1] Zidane is under pressure at Real Madrid with the Frenchman’s hopes of keeping his job hinging on Champions League glory. Los Blancos remain in contention for a third consecutive European crown but, if Zidane fails to deliver it, a parting of the ways is in the offing. There is, however, a feeling that Zidane…
[ad_1] Liverpool have emerged as frontrunners in the race for Doucoure, who has blossomed for Watford this season. The 25-year-old has been a huge influence for the Hornets, making 23 appearances and scoring seven goals so far this season. Liverpool are reportedly in the mix for his signature as Jurgen Klopp ponders replacements for Emre…
[ad_1] The pair are currently at war behind the scenes at Manchester United because of Pogba’s poor form. The Frenchman has failed to live up to his dazzling best ever since moving to Old Trafford for £89million in 2016. Mourinho has recently dropped the midfielder from his squad as rumours surface about a damning feud…
[ad_1] Mislintat joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in November and he was a key part of the team which brought Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to north London in January. But now the German is gearing up for his first summer transfer window with the Gunners and he has recently been given his orders. According to the Telegraph,…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of ESPN pundit Paul Marriner. Vidal has cropped up as a target for Manchester United in the past and he came close to signing in 2014 before snubbing them to stay at Juventus before joining Bayern Munich a year later. Jose Mourinho has fixed his sights on a deal for…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of ESPN pundit Paul Marriner. Bale could be sold at the end of the season after a frustrating couple of years at Real Madrid in which his development has been curtailed by a persistent calf injury. Manchester United have been long-standing admirers of the Welshman and recent reports have suggested…
[ad_1] Manchester United are hoping to continue their good run of form which has seen them claim three straight league wins. Lukaku is expected to lead the line for Jose Mourinho’s side and he needs just one goal to reach the milestone of 100 Premier League strikes. The Belgian has been in blistering form having…
[ad_1] Bellerin has been a key figure in Arsenal’s season and established himself as a regular in Arsene Wenger’s line-up. The Spaniard has also bagged two goals. While it’s been a successful season on a personal level, it’s not been the greatest of campaigns for Arsenal. The Gunners sit sixth, 13 points off north London…
[ad_1] Young midfielder Federico Valverde, currently on loan at Deportivo La Coruna from Real Madrid, had dealt a blow to Ronaldo’s ego. The 19-year-old was quizzed on who he thinks is the best player in the world and he opted for fellow South American Messi. However, word got around to his team-mate Ronaldo who gave…
[ad_1] The French midfielder joined Chelsea from Monaco for £40million at the beginning of the season. However, Bakayoko has often come under criticism for failing to live up to the heights that he reached in Ligue 1. Manager Antonio Conte has dropped the midfielder to the bench on a number of occasions because of his…
[ad_1] The ‘Class of 92’ are the pin-up boys when it comes to promoting youth football into the first team with Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt all progressing at Old Trafford from the academy. Lingard has been at the Red Devils since youth level and played in the same side as Paul Pogba.…
[ad_1] Things got a little nasty between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Koscielny has a long-standing Achilles injury while he also requires daily treatment to deal with chronic tendinitis in his feet. The injuries haven’t stopped him starring for Arsene Wenger’s side this season though as he has made 24 Premier League appearances. At the start of 2018 the French centre-back began a course of yoga,…
[ad_1] Jean-Gabriel Pageau has scored a number of highlight-reel goals for the Ottawa Senators, but Thursday’s game winner will definitely hold a special place. Pageau scored on a penalty shot with 12.9 seconds left in overtime, beating Florida’s James Reimer through the legs for a 3-2 Ottawa victory. With the Panthers’ loss, the Toronto Maple…
[ad_1] The Portugal international has inspired his side to a partial revival in the second half of the season. Ronaldo has hit 21 goals in his last 11 games as he build momentum leading up to the World Cup. However, before this summer’s tournament in Russia the 33-year-old will be hoping to win the Champions…
[ad_1] Emergency goaltender Scott Foster played the final 14 minutes after Chicago lost Anton Forsberg and Collin Delia to injuries, closing out the Blackhawks’ 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. It was Foster’s first competitive action since 20 minutes in relief with Western Michigan University in the 2005-06 season. Forsberg was expected…
[ad_1] Manchester City along with Chelsea are monitoring the Real Madrid playmaker’s situation after falling behind Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro in the pecking order. Isco supposedly hasn’t seen eye-to-eye with Zinedine Zidane, who is planning a massive overhaul of his squad at the end of the season. Although the 25-year-old only signed a…
[ad_1] Erik Karlsson addressed the media for the first time Thursday night since the loss of his son, Axel, just over a week ago. On March 20th Karlsson and his wife, Melinda, shared the tragic news that their son had been stillborn. It was the couple’s first child. “I’m doing OK,” said Karlsson after the…
[ad_1] That’s according to his representative Gilberto Silva who admitted that there have been inquiries from the Premier League. Manchester United and Manchester City are both rumoured to be interested in the 25-year-old who is currently at Shakhtar Donetsk. Former Arsenal star Gilberto represents the midfielder however he didn’t specify whether Old Trafford or the…
[ad_1] Lesnar looks set to lose the Universal title to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 34 and his contract is coming up soon after – rumours suggest he won’t sign a new deal and return to UFC instead. Heyman insists that The Beast isn’t adopting any negotiating tactics looking for extra perks and just really wants…
[ad_1] Bryan was cleared to wrestle again last week after two years in retirement following a series of concussions. The four-time world champion will team up with on-screen Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon to take on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 34. Heyman feels ecstatic about the ex-WWE Champion’s return and really wants to…
[ad_1] Patrice Bergeron had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins took over first place in the Eastern Conference with a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Tim Schaller and David Pastrnak scored goals 32 seconds apart in the final minute of the first period and Brad Marchand added…
[ad_1] The Spaniard edged out Kevin Anderson in a captivating third-set tie break to end his miserable run against the South African. Carreno-Busta had never beaten Anderson in four previous meetings, but took the honours this time to book his place in his second Masters 1000 semi-final. The world No 19 also claimed only his…
[ad_1] The Shield were reformed last October but the reunion didn’t last long and didn’t deliver the expected results as Roman Reigns got very ill and Ambrose injured his arm. The only big match Seth Rollins, Reigns and Ambrose had together was against The New Day at Survivor Series last year. According to Ringside News,…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former Grand Slam winner and captain of France’s Davis Cup team Yannick Noah. Federer hasn’t featured at the Davis Cup since 2015, although one of his career highlights came when he was part of the victorious Switzerland side the year before. Nadal has missed the tournament since helping five-time…
[ad_1] Mysterio shocked the WWE Universe two months ago when he made a surprise comeback at the men’s Royal Rumble match. However, that was proven to be a one-night thing as the the three-time world champion didn’t appear on any other WWE show following the Rumble. Rumours have been suggesting for months that The Master…
[ad_1] Jodie Taylor took a transatlantic flight from the United States in economy class Wales’ FA booked their player Jess Fishlock on the same flight in business class Incident highlights different conditions between men’s and women’s teams Head coach Phil Neville is understood to be relaxed about travel arrangements By Dominic King for the Daily…
[ad_1] LEDUC, Alta. — Curling traditionalists have had a hard time wrapping their heads around mixed doubles. There are no sweepers, a lot of times there’s no broom to throw the rock at, and there are rocks automatically positioned on the ice before each end. There’s even a power play. It’s quirky. But after its debut at…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are expected to heavily invest in their squad in the summer with a number of blockbuster signings following a disappointing season in La Liga. Los Blancos sit third in the table and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo is thought to have a key say in…
[ad_1] The Spaniard beat Kevin Anderson in a thrilling third-set tie break to end a barren run of four-straight losses against the South African. In defeat Anderson missed out on reaching his maiden Masters 1000 semi-final. Meanwhile, Carreno-Busta will face either Alexander Zverev or Borna Coric, who go toe-to-toe this morning, for a shot in…
[ad_1] At that match on March 10 there were repeated pitch invasions, co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan had to flee the directors box from protesters and 20 fans were later given lifetime bans by the club. There are at least two more protests against the board planned for tomorrow though and police have confirmed…
[ad_1] That’s according to Whyte, who called out Wilder following a comprehensive win over Lucas Browne last weekend. Whyte fought Joshua in 2015, with the current world champion stopping Whyte in the seventh round. But the Bodysnatcher’s career has gone from strength to strength since that fight and is now targeting a heavyweight belt himself.…
[ad_1] The Tottenham hot shot has been out injured since March 11 with damaged ankle ligaments. But he could be ready for action just three weeks on. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed he could be involved be will need tests up to the match. “We need to assess him,” said Pochettino. “He’s very positive and…
[ad_1] Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in four runs in his Yankees debut and Luis Severino was masterful on the mound, leading New York to a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Thursday’s season opener. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] GETTY Lee Boywer won his first game as caretaker manager at Charlton Athletic How, for instance, will Charlton’s caretaker-manager he deal with some of the headaches he has caused his own bosses over the years? “The players are going to make mistakes,” he says a little tersely. “I hope they don’t, but it happens…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays 2018 home opener is now underway at the Rogers Centre, they take on the New York Yankees in a four-game series. The team honoured late pitcher Roy Halladay during a pre-game tribute at the Roger’s Centre. Halladay’s wife, Brandy, and sons, Braden and Ryan, stood on the infield as the his…
[ad_1] Chelsea go into the London derby at Stamford Bridge lying five points behind their fourth-placed rivals and, with only seven games to go in the Premier League season after the match, anything other than a win would leave Conte’s team with an almost impossible task. And the Chelsea manager is struggling with injuries to…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays 2018 home opener is now underway at the Rogers Centre, they take on the New York Yankees in a four-game series. The team honoured late pitcher Roy Halladay during a pre-game tribute at the Roger’s Centre. Halladay’s wife, Brandy, and sons, Braden and Ryan, stood on the infield as the his…
[ad_1] Arsenal find themselves in sixth spot in the Premier League table, 33 points adrift of leaders Manchester City. More significantly, the prospect of another Europa League campaign appears to be inevitable as they trail fourth-placed Tottenham by 13 points. Criticism of Arsene Wenger has increased over the past few months and the French tactician…
[ad_1] It looks like Calgary will be making a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. On Thursday, the city announced both the provincial and federal governments had announced financial support for the creation of an Olympic bid corporation. More to come. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Real Madrid will definitely sign a new goalkeeper at the end of the season, Spanish publication Sport have confirmed. And Los Blancos have decided that they will put all of their might into capturing Manchester United’s David de Gea. The news will be music to the ears of United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea and…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays 2018 home opener is now underway at the Rogers Centre, they take on the New York Yankees in a four-game series. The team honoured late pitcher Roy Halladay during a pre-game tribute at the Roger’s Centre. Halladay’s wife, Brandy, and sons, Braden and Ryan, stood on the infield as the his…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of 1998 World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu. Pogba has come under fierce criticism over his displays for Manchester United this term and has recently been dropped to the bench by Jose Mourinho. Tensions have amounted with the Portuguese tactician, although Mourinho has been quick to dispel suggestions of falling out…
[ad_1] John Gibbons never had to worry much when Roy Halladay was on the mound. Until it came time to take his star pitcher out the game, anyway. Gibbons, who managed the late Halladay from 2004 to 2008, remembers a specific game against the Boston Red Sox in which he pulled the two-time Cy Young…
[ad_1] Manchester United remain linked with Real Madrid star Bale amid uncertainty over the player’s future. The Wales international has fallen out of favour over at the Bernabeu with Isco and Marco Asensio often preferred in his place. Manchester United are always in the market for the world’s biggest and best players, as proven by…
[ad_1] June 9th will mark 25 years since the last Canadian-based club celebrated a Stanley Cup when Kirk Muller put the Montreal Canadiens ahead for good early in the second period of Game 5 of the 1993 Stanley Cup final against the Los Angeles Kings at the Montreal Forum. Since then, the Vancouver Canucks (1994 and 2011),…
[ad_1] Sergio Aguero is expected to miss Manchester City’s showdown with Everton through injury on Sunday. The Argentine striker picked up a knee problem in training and sat out of his national team’s fixtures over the international break. Gabriel Jesus is set to lead the line for City at Goodison Park, with Raheem Sterling and Leroy…
[ad_1] The 32-year-old booked his spot in the semi-finals of the tournament as he dispatched Chung 6-1, 6-4. Isner put in an impressive display as he fired 13 aces to breeze past Chnug in just 68 minutes. Chung had suffered defeat to the American in two of his previous three meetings, winning comfortably at 2016…
[ad_1] Liverpool are again being tipped to rescue Ceballos from his Real Madrid nightmare come the end of the season. The Spaniard moved to the Bernabeu from Real Betis back in the summer, snubbing a move to Barcelona along the way. But that decision has backfired with Ceballos struggling for game time under Zinedine Zidane.…
[ad_1] Tonight’s show in Belfast has five tasty match-ups, with seven of the 10 players still at risk of being axed on Judgement Night next week. Michael van Gerwen sits top of the table with six wins from seven, his only loss coming to Peter Wright in week two. Van Gerwen, Michael Smith and Rob…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow here for all the latest gossip and rumours Thursday 29 March Neymar could snub Real Madrid for United! PSG talisman Neymar is seriously considering whether to snub Real Madrid for Manchester United come the summer, reports claim. Real Madrid have made PSG star Neymar their No 1 transfer target…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kia Nurse has been named NCAA Division I defensive player of the year, awarded by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. The Connecticut Huskies senior led one of the league’s most dominant defences while averaging 13.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while grabbing 44 steals on the season. “Kia Nurse has been…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah is ready to go once again for Liverpool’s weekend trip to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The Egyptian superstar is back on British soil and will be hoping to keep up his blistering form after a four-goal haul against Watford before the international break. Andrew Robertson has been suffering…
[ad_1] When the first pitch flies to kick off the Blue Jays’ 2018 season later this afternoon against the New York Yankees, there will be two very noticeable absentees at the Rogers Centre. One on the field, the other up in the broadcast booth. Starting at 3:00 pm you can follow CBC Toronto’s live blog…
[ad_1] Tottenham currently occupy the final Champions League spot in fourth, five points above fifth-placed Chelsea ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge. Spurs have not won at Stamford Bridge since 1990 and their last trip there was a feisty encounter in the latter stages of last season. Tottenham saw their title bid collapse as…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays will retire former pitcher Roy (Doc) Halladay’s No. 32 on opening day Thursday prior to hosting the New York Yankees at approximately 3:37 p.m. ET. Halladay, 40, died Nov. 7, 2017 when the plane he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Halladay will join Roberto Alomar (No. 12) as…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho has clashed with Pogba in recent times, leading to talk of one of the two individuals leaving Old Trafford. The 54-year-old dropped the France international following a row during the Red Devils’ 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in February. In the time since, Pogba has started some big games for United…
[ad_1] When the first pitch flies to kick off the Blue Jays’ 2018 season later this afternoon, there will be two very noticeable absentees at the Rogers Centre. One on the field, the other up in the broadcast booth. For the first time since 2009, the Blue Jays will open a season without Jose Bautista…
[ad_1] Marouane Fellaini is set to start for Manchester United in their return to Premier League action against Swansea on Saturday. The Belgian midfielder is expected to leave Old Trafford this season, but he is likely to come into Jose Mourinho’s line-up in place of Scott McTominay. The Scottish youngster returned from his first international…
[ad_1] Injury-prone Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will open the regular season on the 60-day disabled list with bilateral heel bone spurs, the team announced before Thursday’s season opener against the visiting New York Yankees. Outfielders Dalton Pompey (right wrist sprain) and Anthony Alford (right hamstring strain) will begin the season on the 10-day…
[ad_1] Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Emirates Thursday March 29 May Meyer revelation Schalke star Max Meyer has decided NOT to extend his contract with the club. The talented Germany international, whose contract expires in June, has been linked with Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham. And the Premier League trio will be…
[ad_1] Jason Kidd, Victoria’s Steve Nash and Grant Hill have each been notified that they will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, according to a report from ESPN. Grant Hill, Jason Kidd and Steve Nash have been notified that each will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class…
[ad_1] Real Madrid news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu Thursday 29, March Most likely signings… Real Madrid are set to raid the Premier League this summer – but who are their most likely signings? Real Madrid will be desperate to revamp their squad this summer after a dismal La Liga campaign has…
[ad_1] House league playoffs are in full force across the city, and for parents of younger children, the game’s script is often pretty familiar. One player will start with the puck behind their net and attempt to stickhandle through the opposition. The thought of passing the puck to a teammate is never contemplated. The howls…
[ad_1] Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Nou Camp Thursday 29, March United confident of Samuel Umtiti transfer Manchester United are reportedly confident over a deal for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti. Manchester United want Barcelona defender Umtiti as Jose Mourinho hunts a new centre-back. Express Sport understands Mourinho is ready to overhaul…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta. The world No 19 is currently competing in the Miami Open where he is due to play Kevin Anderson in the quarter-finals this evening. Following the conclusion of the tournament, Carreno Busta will turn his attention to the Davis Cup with Spain taking on Germany early next…
[ad_1] Liverpool news LIVE updates: All the latest from Anfield Thursday March 29 May Meyer boost Liverpool have received a major boost in their pursuit of Schalke star Max Meyer. The Reds along with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Tottenham, have frequently been linked with the highly-rated 22-year-old. And the trio will be thrilled with…
[ad_1] Del Potro is currently at the Miami Open, where he is aiming to continue his impressive start to 2018. The Argentine beat Milos Raonic last night to make the semi-final and remain in contention for the ’Sunshine Double’. Del Potro beat Federer to win Indian Wells nearly two weeks ago and another victory would…
[ad_1] Chelsea news LIVE updates: All the latest from Stamford Bridge Thursday 29, March Kane return? Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has refused to rule Harry Kane out of Sunday’s Premier League clash at Chelsea. The striker suffered ankle ligament damage before the international break and Spurs said he would not be ready to return to…
[ad_1] Manchester United want Barcelona defender Umtiti as Jose Mourinho hunts a new centre-back. Express Sport understands Mourinho is ready to overhaul his United defence at the end of the season. Chris Smalling and Phil Jones could be shown the door, while question marks linger over Victor Lindelof, who has endured an inconsistent first season…
[ad_1] Barcelona star Messi was called up by Argentina for friendly matches against Spain and Italy. However, the 30-year-old did not play a single minute, with the official line being that he was injured. Despite that, Lionel Messi is expected to return for Barcelona when they face Sevilla in La Liga at the weekend. And…
[ad_1] Savage had an intense boxing lesson with Sean Murphy, the Finchley ABC coach who was the first to teach Joshua the basics and set him on the path to heavyweight world title glory. And while the former Wales international midfielder showed a few weaknesses, Joshua watched the footage of Savage with interest. “You have…
[ad_1] Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all in the running to lure Griezmann away from Atletico at the end of the season. The France star is primed to turn his back on the La Liga side to pursue a new challenge elsewhere. Barcelona have appeared to be Griezmann’s preferred destination but the 27-year-old…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Thursday March 29 Griezmann release clause Atletico Madrid want to raise Antoine Griezmann’s release clause to a staggering £262million in order to deter Manchester United and Barcelona from signing him. Griezmann is currently available for £87.5m (€100m) this summer, when a release clause…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Manchester City will meet in the quarter-finals of the Champions League when the competition resumes next month. The Reds remain the only team to beat Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League this season, winning a thriller 4-3 back in January. Many fans and pundits alike expect Liverpool and Manchester City to…
[ad_1] Chelsea are set to axe Conte at the end of the season, with Real Madrid potentially his next destination. The Italian landed the Blues the Premier League title last season but his relationship with the Chelsea hierarchy has crumbled in the time since. Rodriguez, meanwhile, is shining at Bayern Munich after leaving Real Madrid…
[ad_1] Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea continues to be linked with Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window. Los Blancos are set to offload Keylor Navas at the end of the campaign and, consequently, De Gea is the one they want to sign. However, Spanish outlet Don Balon have sensationally claimed De Gea has…
[ad_1] Jan Hudec wakes up most days feeling like a man much older than 36. “When I can’t crouch down and play with my son, it’s tough,” the three-time Olympian told CBC Sports this week before boarding a plane to wrap up his 19-year career Saturday at Banff’s Bozo Cup. “And with my shoulder, even lying down…
[ad_1] Luiz has not featured for Chelsea since their 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 5 but it was hoped he could return after the international break. But ahead of the clash which could have major implications on the race for Champions League qualification, Conte revealed the centre-back has suffered a setback. When asked if…
[ad_1] Rusty Staub, an original member of the Montreal Expos and one of the team’s first superstars, has died. He was 74. Nicknamed “Le Grande Orange” by Montreal fans for his shock of red hair, which also earned him the handle “Rusty,” the right-fielder was traded to the Expos in 1969, before the start of their first season in…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat Palace 1-0 at Anfield back in August and will be hoping for a repeat result on Saturday (12.30pm). However, there is one stat Reds fans may be concerned to read heading into the first fixture after the international break. For the boffins over at BetStars have crunched the numbers and worked out…
[ad_1] Milan and Turin are combining to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) sent a letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, stating its plans. While there is usually one host city, the IOC’s new bidding process allows for the Games to be spread over bigger areas,…
[ad_1] Courtois and Chelsea have been locked in talks for several months but no agreement has reached. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are understood to keen on taking advantage of Courtois situation with 15 months left on his deal. Earlier this week, Courtois insisted he would be at Chelsea next season but refused to confirm…
[ad_1] The No 4 seeded German is hoping to reach the semi-final where he could face either Pablo Carreno-Busta or Kevin Anderson. Coric and Zverev were rivals when coming through the junior ranks. But despite being younger Zverev has risen up the rankings a lot faster than Coric – currently 36 in the world. But…
[ad_1] Wise played for Chelsea from 1990 to 2001, not losing to Tottenham once during that time. But there has been a slight power shift this season, with Spurs five points ahead of The Blues after 30 games. That gap could be extended to eight on Sunday, but only if Pochettino’s men manage to win…
[ad_1] When asked if Luiz would be fit enough to return for this weekend’s clash with Tottenham, Conte said: “No. Luiz is out for at least three weeks. “He is recovering from a problem with his knee.” Andres Christensen is a doubtful for the match and Conte said Gary Cahill is in contention to replace…
[ad_1] That is the view of Liverpool legend Ian Rush. Firmino and Salah along with Sadio Mane have been part of a formidable front tree that has scored an incredible 73 goals this season. Salah has 37 goals on his own and his hotly tipped to contend for the major end of season awards. In…
[ad_1] Chelsea host Spurs as the two London clubs battle for a top-four spot this season. Thibaut Courtois and Andreas Christensen are both carrying knocks heading into the weekend. And Conte admits he is not sure if either man will be fit for the Stamford Bridge showdown. “We have to check very well these couple…
[ad_1] If Raheem Sterling feels at home on the Wembley turf, it is hardly surprising – he is only a short distance from his old house. A social media post on Tuesday by Sterling showed that Neeld Crescent, where he lived for five years as a child, is within sight of the national stadium. The…
[ad_1] With Premier League action due to resume this weekend, the Manchester United players are returning to the club after international duty. Some players including the likes of Eric Bailly and Pogba said their goodbyes to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has joined LA Galaxy. Attention today will switch to their clash against Swansea on Saturday where…
[ad_1] Chelsea and Tottenham meet on Sunday at 4pm as the battle for the top four reaches a crunch moment. Chelsea trail Spurs by five points with eight games to go and defeat would effectively end their Champions League hopes for next year. Tottenham could also keep the heat on Manchester United and Liverpool with…
[ad_1] Michael van Gerwen leads the way with 12 points from seven games, while seven players still remain in danger of getting the axe on Judgement Night. He faces Raymond van Barneveld in a repeat of the 2014 Premier League final, while Gary Anderson will begin the night against eighth-placed Mensur Suljovic. Daryl Gurney is…
[ad_1] Griezmann is currently available for £87.5m (€100m) this summer, when a release clause in his contract comes into effect. It would make the France international a bargain buy compared to other transfers in the market, such as Neymar’s £200m move to PSG and Philippe Coutinho’s £138m switch to Barcelona. Barcelona are keen to sign…
[ad_1] Giroud featured with Mbappe during France’s 3-1 win over Russia this week during which Premier League compatriot Paul Pogba netted a stunning free-kick to help his side to victory. But it was Mbappe who was the star of the evening after bagging himself a brace. He was clearly the man of the hour and…
[ad_1] By Mark Mann-bryans, Press Association Sport Published: 03:39 EDT, 28 March 2018 | Updated: 04:17 EDT, 28 March 2018 England striker Jamie Vardy insists there are still teething troubles with video assistant referees and that ‘no-one knows what is going on’ when the system is used. The Three Lions were denied victory as Italy…
[ad_1] Houston Astros start the defence of their World Series crown with a short trip across Texas to Arlington to face the Rangers. The Astros beat Los Angeles Dodgers in the seven-game series last year to clinch their first World Series title. Houston made one notable move to improve their rotation in the off-season, acquiring…
[ad_1] Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown returns to answer more of your questions Former Arsenal defender gives his thoughts on Chelsea vs Tottenham Ex-England star reflects on whether Three Lions should play with a back three Jack Wilshere’s World Cup hopes and Manchester City are also on the agenda By Martin Keown for the Daily Mail…
[ad_1] Smith burst into tears when reading a statement to take the wrap for the incident which has seen him hit with a year’s ban from cricket and stripped of the Australia captaincy. Smith admitted it was a failure of leadership but vowed to recover and regain the nation’s respect after Cameron Bancroft was spotted…
[ad_1] Bale has been linked with a return to England after a miserable season in Spain. Zinedine Zidane no longer considers him a regular first team pick and is said to have run out of patience with his fitness problems. Manchester United are keen on bringing him back to the Premier League and want him…
[ad_1] Warner has been banned from playing international and domestic cricket by Cricket Australia for 12 months – as has captain Steve Smith – following Australia’s decision to illegally tamper with the ball in their third Test against South Africa. Cameron Bancroft executed the act, but received a nine-month ban. Despite Warner’s role in one…
[ad_1] Martial joined Manchester United in 2015 and has featured regularly under firstly Louis van Gaal and now Jose Mourinho. But the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January has seen the 22-year-old lose his favoured position on the left side of United’s attack. Although United have the option of extending Martial’s contract by a year,…
[ad_1] Rossi, 39, recently signed a new two-year contract with Yamaha that will see him compete up to the end of the 2019 MotoGP season. His fellow Italian, goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, has come under fire in his country for making himself available for the national team at the age of 40. Juventus star Buffon was…
[ad_1] The Crystal Palace midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, injured ankle in December After missing 10 league games, the 22-year-old returned for Palace on March 17 He was excluded from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the latest friendlies No surgery means he is fighting to stake his claim to be on the plane to Russia …
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal will be confirmed as the world’s top player once more on Monday when the ATP rankings are released following the ATP 1000 event. Federer has also confirmed he will skip the entire clay season, seemingly giving Rafael Nadal a free run at increasing his lead over the Swiss. But it’s not quite…
[ad_1] So what is your point Martin Samuel? Long-winded discourse about what? Most people are reading this on their phones. Blueboy, United States. I can’t really help it if you’re thick mate, but here’s some good music. Five points up next. Point one: England, our England. This reporter doesn’t understand Gareth Southgate’s – and many…
[ad_1] LEDUC, Alta. — In just a couple of months, mixed doubles curling has gone from being an unknown quantity for Canadian curling fans to the talk of the sport — especially among some of the best in the game. “It’s been pretty special,” said two-time world champ Jeff Stoughton. “The reception was more than could be expected. Anyone I…
[ad_1] Lacazette has been out since February after knee surgery but returned to training last week during the international break. Assistant boss Steve Bould stepped in for Arsene Wenger, who had lost his voice. And when asked if Lacazette had a chance of being involved against Stoke on Sunday, Bould said: “I don’t know. He’s…
[ad_1] Andy Murray is recovering from a hip problem that has kept him out of action since Wimbledon last year. The Brit is targeting SW19 as his next Grand Slam event and hopes to be fully recovered by June. And he has added a new tournament to his schedule in order to perfect his grass…
[ad_1] Umtiti is on Jose Mourinho’s radar as he looks to strengthen his defence in the summer. Mourinho is not convinced by Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo or Victor Lindelof and want Umtiti to partner Eric Bailly next season. The Barcelona ace is at an impasse over contract talks and has a relatively low…
[ad_1] In Arsenal’s pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s clash with Stoke, Bould stepped in for Wenger who had lost his voice. Arsenal’s poor league season has led to renewed speculation over Wenger’s position at the club. Bould has been by Wenger’s side since 2012 when he replaced Pat Rice. And the former Gunners defender…
[ad_1] Salah moved to Liverpool from Roma for £37m in a deal that was viewed as a gamble after a previous unsuccessful spell in the Premier League at Chelsea. But the risk has paid dividends with 37 goals for the season. While Liverpool are not considering selling Salah amid reported interest from Real Madrid and…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger was expected to hold his usual pre-match press conference on Thursday morning. Arsenal are playing Stoke on Sunday in their first game back after the international break. But to the surprise of the media waiting for the Frenchman to arrive at London Colney, it was assistant Bould who emerged in front of…
[ad_1] Watford have decided to sell Doucoure just two years after signing him on the cheap from Rennes. The 25-year-old cost them just £6million back in 2016. But with Liverpool and Arsenal circling the Frenchman the Hornets have decided it’s time to cash in. That is according to the Mirror, who claim Tottenham are also…
[ad_1] This season the trio have combined to score an astonishing 73 goals between them. In Liverpool’s last game before the international break, Salah took his tally for the season to 36 goals then added another when he scored against for Egypt in a friendly against Portugal. Despite a huge Champions League clash with Manchester…
[ad_1] The Poland star is one of the names being linked with Real Madrid as they prepare for a huge overhaul. Florentino Perez wants to upgrade Karim Benzema and is eyeing Lewandowski as an alternative to top target Harry Kane. And AS report that Lewandowski is ready to force his dream move to the Bernabeu.…
[ad_1] Alonso led the calls from a number of teams who have questioned the legitimacy of Haas’ VF18 car. The McLaren driver expressed his surprise that Haas locked out the third row in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. There are claims the car, which uses Ferrari engines, is a replica of last season’s Ferrari…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow here for all the latest gossip and rumours Thursday 29 March Doucoure fee 08.00: Liverpool and Arsenal will have to stump up a massive £40million to sign Watford’s Abdoulaye Doucoure this summer. Watford have decided to sell Doucoure just two years after signing him on the cheap from Rennes.…
[ad_1] Hamilton – who started on pole in Melbourne – saw a potential victory ripped away from him when Ferrari ace Sebastian Vettel gained time while pitting during a virtual safety car period. Mercedes and their reigning world champion were left baffled by Vettel’s action because the race strategy software indicated their man was close enough to…
[ad_1] Rumours have been rife in recent years that Ronaldo could return to Manchester United as he reaches the latter part of his career. The 33-year-old has apparently been asking for a pay rise at Real Madrid to try and take his earnings in line with that of Barcelona rival Lionel Messi. However, Los Blancos…
[ad_1] A fight between Anthony Joshua and Wilder has been continuously talked about for the past few months. Anthony Joshua needs to beat Joseph Parker on Saturday though for there to be any chance. However, since Dillian Whyte defeated Lucas Browne last weekend, his name has shot to the top of the list for Wilder’s…
[ad_1] The Liverpool midfielder has gone from being a crucial component of Jurgen Klopp’s side to a useful squad option after a lengthy thigh injury caused him to miss the first half of the campaign. His fitness issues have restricted him to just two starts all season for the Reds and have subsequently left his…
[ad_1] Liverpool are expected to strengthen their squad at the end of the season in a bid to try and close the gap on Manchester City. The Reds sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for £142million in January but failed to replace him in the winter window. So Klopp is expected to have a war-chest to…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, who say the chances of Umtiti leaving the Nou Camp this summer are high amidst reports that the France international wants a wage increase that mirrors the pay-packet of some of his team-mates. Umtiti has featured in all but one of the 22 La Liga games he has…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Bale has been the subject of transfer interest with reports suggesting he could be about to return to England. Bale joined Los Blancos from Tottenham in 2013 and has been part of three Champions League winning sides as well as lifting the La Liga title last year. Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane…
[ad_1] The Red Devils sit nine points above Chelsea, who are currently outside the Champions League qualifying spots, with eight games remaining. It’s a relatively comfortable cushion but they face a Swansea side this weekend scrapping for Premier League survival before going up against Manchester City next weekend. Both Liverpool and Arsenal have been defeated…
[ad_1] Warner was banned by Cricket Australia for a year alongside captain Steve Smith with Cameron Bancroft out of the game Down Under for nine months. It comes after Bancroft was spotted, and admitted, using sandpaper to change the condition of the ball in Australia’s Test against South Africa. WHAT DID AUSTRALIA DO? FULL DETAILS…
[ad_1] The ex-Germany international has backed the former Borussia Dortmund boss to be successful in the Premier League if he decides his next move should be to head over to England. Arsenal have been heavily linked with signing Tuchel if they are to part ways with Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman has come under mounting pressure…
[ad_1] Canada’s Milos Raonic fell to fifth-seeded Juan-Martin del Potro of Argentina 7-5, 6-7 (1), 6-7 (3) on Wednesday in the quarterfinal of the Miami Open. The slugfest took nearly three hours, with Raonic relying heavily on his big serve. He had 18 aces to del Potro’s six. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., lost to del…
[ad_1] That’s the strong opinion of former Argentina goalkeeper Hugo Gatti, who was nicknamed ‘the madman’ during his playing days. Messi did not feature in either of Argentina’s friendlies against Italy or Spain this past week citing a slight muscle issue. He wasn’t missed in the 2-0 win over Italy but Messi’s absence was truly…
[ad_1] Messi didn’t take part in either of Argentina’s friendlies over the international break due to a slight injury issue. He watched on from the stands as his side beat Italy 2-0 last Friday before witnessing Spain thrashed Argentina 6-1 on Tuesday evening, leading him to leave his seat early. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid star is expected to be sold in the summer following a frustrating couple of years in the Spanish capital. Bale has been unable to completely get rid of a persistent calf injury which has apparently frustrated president Florentino Perez. Manchester United have been linked with bringing the Welshman back to the…
[ad_1] According to rumours by Sportskeeda, Reigns’ character may become evil and he could be established as the top heel (bad guy) on RAW. The Big Dog is expected to beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania on April 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana for the Universal title. Lesnar’s contract is coming up soon and rumours suggest…
[ad_1] Wilshere is in a stand-off with Arsenal over a new deal and he is out of contract in the summer. The Gunners want him to take a 25 per cent pay cut on his £90,000-a-week deal and make it more performance incentivised as his career has been plagued by injuries. Wilshere is believed to…
[ad_1] Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro is optimistic about the team’s prospects as it heads into the new season. Shapiro, like a proud dad, gushes about Vladimir “Vladdy” Guerrero Jr., 20 and Bo Bichette, 19, two of the brightest prospects in the Blue Jays’ system. Coming off of Tuesday’s storybook ending game, in which the Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0 in Montreal,…
[ad_1] The former Manchester United and Manchester City striker is set to miss Boca Juniors’ next few matches with a damaged calf – but it is the circumstances in which he picked up the problem which stand out as so unusual. The Argentine visited his half-brother Juan Alberto Martinez – serving a 16-year sentence –…
[ad_1] Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to 10 games as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday to set a new franchise record for wins in a season with 46. James van Riemsdyk added his 35th goal of the season — and the…
[ad_1] Jamie Vardy has chosen to ditch the boots that sponsors Nike have given him Leicester star Vardy scored in Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw against Italy at Wembley The 31-year-old striker stopped wearing his Nike boots in late January Since then he has opted to buy a pair of the CR7s, which he wore…
[ad_1] The beer supply is under threat because of a brewery strike leading up to the Commonwealth Games. The local koalas are endangered, too, according to activists who’ve illustrated the cause with a native marsupial code-named “Sorrowbe” masquerading as a cousin of the official games mascot. The 21st edition of the old British Empire games…
[ad_1] Who should be asking for extra legroom, who should be putting their summer travel plans on hold and who should be down at Thomas Cook’s (other travel companies exist) after training this afternoon? Sportsmail looks at those guaranteed a place in Gareth Southgate’s 23-man World Cup squad, those fighting to join them and those…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Carl Froch. Joshua faces off against Parker on Saturday evening in Cardiff, with the WBO, IBF and WBA versions of the heavyweight belts up for grabs. Both fighters have an impeccable record, as Joshua has won all 20 of his professional bouts, while Parker has won…
[ad_1] Jordan Pickford currently England’s first-choice goalkeeper ahead of World Cup Stoke’s Jack Butland will hope to convince Gareth Southgate to change his mind Pickford kept a clean sheet as England beat Holland 1-0 in a friendly last week By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 17:30 EDT, 28 March 2018 | Updated: 18:46…
[ad_1] The German will be his country’s talisman as they face Spain in Valencia in a tournament dubbed the ‘World Cup of Tennis’. The two nations meet for the first time in four years with Germany looking to reach the semis for the first time since 2007. But they face a huge task up against…
[ad_1] Adam Lallana hopeful of being in Gareth Southgate’s 23-man squad for Russia Lallana was brought on in the 60th minute of the 1-1 draw against Italy The Liverpool star has struggled with a thigh strain for much of this season Lallana has made just one Premier League start so far in 2017/18 By Kieran…
[ad_1] American Wilder was due to work with Sky Sports at ringside in Cardiff on Saturday but has pulled out of his commitment. Wilder holds the WBC heavyweight belt and will be the only other champion at that weight at the conclusion of Saturday’s fight. Either Anthony Joshua or Parker will hold the other three…
[ad_1] The long-term future of FA chief executive Martin Glenn at Wembley looks in serious doubt following the appointment of headhunters to pinpoint his successor. The FA claim it is just ‘good corporate governance’ for chairman Greg Clarke to hire sports recruitment specialists Odgers to find potential replacements for Glenn and that there is no suggestion…
[ad_1] Universal Champion Lesnar has launched two savage attacks in the last couple of weeks against Reigns. They came after the challenger accused the champion of receiving preferential treatment by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Two weeks ago, The Beast delivered a series of chair shots, German Suplexes as well as F5s and sent the Big…
[ad_1] GETTY Chelsea News: Antonio Conte is 5/2 to be the PSG manager next season Chelsea news LIVE updates: All the latest from Stamford Bridge Wednesday 28, March Unhappy Giroud… Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud wasn’t too pleased with the media yesterday. The striker was giving an interview after France’s 3-1 victory over Russia, when reporters…
[ad_1] CBCSports.ca will have live coverage of the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championships from Leduc, Alta., beginning Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET with pool play. Return at 10:30 p.m. ET for more coverage of the men’s draws. CBC sports will provide coverage of the tournament through to the final on Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. ET.…
[ad_1] It is easier to do it in Debenhams than La Manga. The England women’s team boss suffered the heartache of narrowly missing out on a seat on the plane in 1998, 2002 and 2006. The first time was at the infamous England pre-tournament get-together in La Manga under Glenn Hoddle when Paul Gascoigne reacted…
[ad_1] LeBron James has tied one of Michael Jordan’s most impressive records with his 866th consecutive game with at least 10 points. James matched Jordan’s 17-year-old mark Wednesday night against the Jordan-owned Charlotte Hornets when he scored on a powerful alley-oop dunk on a pass from J.R. Smith in the second quarter. The 33-year-old James…
[ad_1] GETTY Andros Townsend has not featured for England since 2016 But don’t count on the winger staying in the shadows for too long. Townsend, now 26, fully intends to add to the 13 England caps he earned in that whirlwind spell between 2013 and 2016. Watching England play Italy this week only brought back…
[ad_1] That’s according to Dr. Selene Parekh, an orthopaedic surgeon and a professor at Duke University. The 2016 NBA champion was ruled out for between three and six weeks after the ‘minimally invasive procedure’. It means he is highly unlikely to play any part of the playoff first round but Boston will be hoping they…
[ad_1] GETTY Juventus have joined the battle to sign Vasco Da Gama teenager Paulinho (L) Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Nou Camp Wednesday 28, March Dembele to Arsenal? Messi stunned Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has reportedly been left stunned after learning Ousmane Dembele is considering a sensational summer move to Arsenal.…
[ad_1] The Leicester striker scored his first England goal for a year and a day on Tuesday to put Gareth Southgate’s team ahead against Italy at Wembley, only for VAR to intervene and deny his team a win. German referee Deniz Aytekin belatedly decided to consult the pitch-side screen after England debutant James Tarkowski collided…
[ad_1] Arsenal have emerged as potential suitors for Barcelona forward Dembele amid the Frenchman’s troubles in Catalonia. The 20-year-old only joined the Catalan giants from Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund back in the summer. But injuries have prevented the Barcelona star from kicking on, leading to talk of a move away. Ernesto Valverde’s side are expected…
[ad_1] The NHL announced lottery odds for this year’s entry draft, and it contains good news for the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators if the season were to end Wednesday. The chances for the team with the lowest point total to earn the No. 1 overall pick are slightly up from last year, 18.5 per cent…
[ad_1] Sterling, man of the match for England in their draw with Italy, has two years left on his current deal but City want to continue their policy of tieing up their major stars for the long term well ahead of their contracts expiring. Already this season Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho, David Silva and Nicolas…
[ad_1] LEDUC, ALTA. — It had been everything Selena and Karsten Sturmay dreamed about while growing up in Leduc — playing in a national curling championship to earn the right to wear the maple leaf at an international event. Within minutes of each other inside the Leduc Recreation Centre on Wednesday afternoon, the hometown curling siblings realized their dreams. …
[ad_1] Graeme Murty is under contract until the summer and hopes to be handed the reins on a longer-term basis. Club legend McCoist, who managed at Ibrox from 2011 to 2014, is convinced big moves are afoot behind the scenes and believes the board will make an announcement before the Hampden showdown against Celtic on…
[ad_1] Jamal Murray’s NBA classroom has been the basketball court, and he’s proving to be a fast learner. In just his second season in the league, the barely 21-year-old Canadian has been tasked with taking the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs. After spending his rookie season as the backup shooting guard, he’s now the team’s…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been heavily linked with the defender in recent weeks as Jose Mourinho plots his summer recruitment. The Red Devils are once again expected to spend heavily at the end of the season in a bid to close the gap on Manchester City. Umtiti was thought to be one of their top…
[ad_1] Tiger mania is reaching fever pitch heading into the first Major of the season which gets underway next Thursday. The former world no 1 is in good form going into Augusta and he has already enjoyed two top-10 finishes – second at the Valspar Championship and fifth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Although the…
[ad_1] Ronaldo has been constantly linked with a return to Old Trafford ever since he left Manchester United for Real in 2009. The Portuguese superstar’s future was the subject of intense speculation last summer and although he had a very slow start to the campaign by his very high standards, he has been unstoppable lately.…
[ad_1] The three-time NBA champion is putting up career-best numbers during his 15th season in the NBA and breaking numerous records. He became the first player since records began to record 35-plus points, 17 assists and zero turnovers during the Cavaliers’ win over Toronto Raptors last week. And despite his advancing years, James finished February…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have made the Manchester United goalkeeper their top priority as they search for a permanent replacement for Keylor Navas. President Florentino Perez is said to have grown increasingly frustrated with the Costa Rican’s inconsistency. So the La Liga champions will try to prise De Gea away from United but they know it…
[ad_1] Alli’s international activity was restricted to just 22 minutes as a substitute in Amsterdam on Friday and he was the shock omission from the 16 players who got onto the Wembley pitch in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Italy. In his absence, Southgate has praised the understanding developed between Jesse Lingard and Raheem Sterling just…
[ad_1] GETTY Gareth Southgate’s England have achieved impressive results over the past few years But when he unveils his final 23 for Russia, Gareth Southgate will have turned the only collection of home-grown waifs and strays able to get a kick in the greatest league in the world into a Premier League select XI. Southgate…
[ad_1] With the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in the headlines, CBC Sports reporter Rob Pizzo offers five more unbelievable Cinderella stories. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] FIFA have launched an investigation after monkey chants were directed at Manchester United star Pogba, Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante during France’s 3-1 win over Russia in St Petersburg’s Krestovsky Stadium on Tuesday. It is the latest in a series of racist incidents involving Russian supporters in recent years and is a…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Formula One driver Marc Surer. Max Verstappen finished sixth in this season’s F1 2018 opener in Melbourne but endured plenty of drama on the track. Verstappen made a strong getaway from the grid but approaching the first corner he was compromised by Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari and was forced to…
[ad_1] Manchester United have emerged as possible suitors for Arsenal defender Bellerin when the season ends in May. The Spaniard has been tipped to move to Old Trafford as a long-term replacement for Antonio Valencia. The rumours have emerged just months after Alexis Sanchez quit Arsenal for a shock move to Manchester United. And while…
[ad_1] Nadal is currently gearing up for the French Open aiming to win the tournament for a historic 11th time. The Spaniard has been plagued by injuries in recent times, ever since his Australian Open exit. At Roland Garros, however, Nadal is expected to participate and rack up a stunning tournament triumph. And the 31-year-old…
[ad_1] UEFA have made a significant rule change for the Champions League and Europa League that will ensure stars can play for two different sides in either competition in the same season. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Philippe Coutinho are high-profile casualties of the cup-tied rule after both featuring for other clubs before Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.…
[ad_1] The black-and-white photo on the back wall of his office serves as a constant reminder and inspiration for Loyola-Chicago coach Porter Moser. Les Hunter, Jerry Harkness and John Egan are standing with the 1963 NCAA championship trophy, the net draped over it. Coach George Ireland has his right arm extended in front as he…
[ad_1] PSG star Neymar masterminded his exit from Barcelona for a world record fee in 2017, but he has already been linked with a stunning return to the Nou Camp. The Brazilian forward has been tipped to move away from Ligue 1 before his debut season has even drawn to a close. It remains to…
[ad_1] Rusedski was particularly impressed with Isner’s serving against Marin Cilic in the round of 16 stage on Tuesday. He beat the Croat in straight sets and recorded first-serve percentages of over 70 per cent to reach the quarter-final. Isner is coming off the back of a victorious Indian Wells campaign, where he and Jack…
[ad_1] Ryan Sessegnon is catching the attention of Premier League giants as the summer transfer window approaches with Liverpool tipped to claim his signature. The Fulham wonderkid has been heavily linked with Tottenham but the Reds are among the favourites to sign him – according to Betfair. Sessegnon isn’t the only star on Liverpool’s radar…
[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, ending his season. The Lakers announced the decision Wednesday before their game against Dallas. Los Angeles (32-41) already is eliminated from playoff contention for the franchise-record fifth consecutive season. Thomas averaged 15.6 points and 5.0 assists in 17 games with…
[ad_1] The Gunners have held discussions about the possibility of signing the Turkish international centre-back as they hope to steal a march on any other potential rivals for his signature. The 21-year-old is considered one of the brightest young prospects in Europe and is thought to have attracted attention from both Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea…
[ad_1] Danny Getzlaf has good reason to cheer for the Anaheim Ducks when they roll into Oilers territory. It’s in his blood. Getzlaf, who lives just north of Edmonton, shares a common Russian ancestor with Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf. On Sunday, Getzlaf, who was recently diagnosed with ALS, finally got to meet his distant cousin. “Needless to say,…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of ESPN FC pundit and former Major League Soccer star Alejandro Moreno. Klopp has been linked with a move to take over at Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Current Bayern manager Jupp Heynckes only stepped in midway through this season following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti. Heynckes will not continue beyond…
[ad_1] Cardiff welcome Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker tonight ahead of their world heavyweight title unification showdown at the city’s Principality Stadium this weekend. Both fighters will perform separate 20-minute workouts at St David’s Hall, with fans queuing outside the venue to catch a glimpse of the pair. Undercard fighters will take centre-stage for the…
[ad_1] That is according to ESPN FC pundit and former Venezuela international Alejandro Moreno. Nice midfielder Seri has been linked with a move to the Premier League for the last two transfer windows. Manchester United and Manchester City are both reportedly keen on a deal this summer. The Ivory Coast international has been compared to…
[ad_1] Curling Canada is planning to craft a rule exemption in order to allow an altered Jennifer Jones squad to return as Team Canada at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Under the current setup, a team must have at three of the four members from a winning team return. Jones beat Team Wild Card’s…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to lure Sandro away from Juventus amid uncertainty over Luke Shaw’s future. Back in January, the Red Devils shelved plans to sign a left-back given Shaw’s impressive form. But the England international is back to being out of favour at Old Trafford, with Jose Mourinho’s recent criticism of him…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of ESPN FC pundit and ex-Major League Soccer star Alejandro Moreno. Pogba has often been criticised for his performances ever since re-joining Manchester United for a then world-record fee of £89million. The midfielder has been left out of the starting XI by Jose Mourinho of late after a run of…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of legendary Liverpool defender turned pundit Steve Nicol. Pogba starred in France’s 3-1 friendly win over Russia last night. The midfielder scored one and assisted another for Didier Deschamps’ side. Pogba has struggled of late at club level though and has often seen himself out of the Manchester United side…
[ad_1] Hamilton is aiming to win the F1 Drivers’ Championship for a stunning fifth time in 2018. The 33-year-old, however, got his campaign off to a frustrating start at the Australian Grand Prix. Down Under, Hamilton came second behind Sebastian Vettel after Mercedes data made a huge error. The Brit thought he had more time…
[ad_1] Salah has had a stunning first season at Liverpool since joining from Roma last summer. The Egyptian winger has 38 goals in total, with 36 of them coming for the Reds. He is the leading scorer in the Premier League with 28, four clear of the injured Tottenham star Harry Kane. Former Chelsea captain…
[ad_1] A world curling championship is about to be held at the most southern latitude ever, where temperatures will hit 30 degrees poolside. The men’s championship starting Saturday at the 8,000-seat Orleans Arena in Las Vegas will test not only curlers’ shotmaking, but their resolve not to shift into a vacation mindset over the nine-day…
[ad_1] With just one goal from his first 10 starts, the Chilean has failed to shine for the Red Devils since joining from Arsenal in January. Manager Jose Mourinho even dropped Sanchez for United’s FA Cup quarter-final against Brighton in their last match before the recent international break. Some critics claim that Sanchez has failed…
[ad_1] Jack Eichel has difficulty accepting the sorry state of the Buffalo Sabres, who haven’t had a sniff at the playoffs in the three years since his celebrated arrival. “When I got drafted, if you would’ve said we’d be in this position, I probably would’ve told you to give your head a shake,” Eichel told…
[ad_1] Barcelona star Messi was forced to watch last night as Argentina were on the receiving end of a Spain masterclass. Without their talisman, Jorge Sampaoli’s side toiled with Spain running riot thanks to a hat-trick from Isco and further goals from Diego Costa, Thiago and Iago Aspas. Messi missed that match through injury with…
[ad_1] Zverev overcame Nick Kyrgios 6-4 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the Miami Open. And one moment in particular showed the desperate lengths Zverev was prepared to go to to ensure he overcame his Australian opponent. With the scores at 5-1, 30-30, in the first set, and Kyrgios on serve, Zverev challenged his opponent’s…
[ad_1] Liverpool raided Roma for Salah back in the summer with the Egypt star moving to Anfield for a fee of £37million. The 25-year-old has proved to be a rare Premier League bargain, hitting a sublime 36 goals across all competitions. And Roma chief Pallotta has now opened up on the Serie A giants’ decision…
[ad_1] The Boston Bruins have locked up defenceman Zdeno Chara for another season. The Bruins agreed to pay the 2009 Norris Trophy winner $5 million US next year, when he will turn 42, with incentives that could add another $1.75 million. Chara has seven goals and 16 assists this season, his 20th in the NHL.…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Chelsea captain turned Sky Sports pundit Dennis Wise. Antonio Conte’s side are currently fifth in the table, five points behind Tottenham. Spurs still have to travel to runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City, with Chelsea having a more favourable fixture list than their London rivals. Wise says Chelsea…
[ad_1] A medical examiner has determined Zeke Upshaw, a swingman for the Detroit Pistons’ G League affiliate, suffered a “sudden cardiac death” after collapsing on the court. WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Mich., reports Kent County medical examiner Dr. Stephen Cohle conducted an autopsy Tuesday, though the investigation will continue for a few weeks. The 26-year-old…
[ad_1] Real Madrid news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu Wednesday 28, March Man Utd reject Real Madrid trio Manchester United have reportedly rejected Real Madrid trio Toni Kroos, Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio in order to keep hold of David De Gea. Real Madrid are keen to sign Manchester United goalkeeper De…
[ad_1] FIFA says Gianni Infantino won’t meddle in 2026 World Cup bidding after Morocco questioned the president’s impartiality. On Tuesday, Morocco bid chairman Moulay Hafid Elalamy discussed the prospect of Infantino privately backing the North American campaign. Bids can be blocked from the vote on June 13 if they are scored lowly by a task…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are keen to sign Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea when the transfer window reopens in the summer. The 27-year-old nearly moved to the Bernabeu in the summer of 2015, only for paperwork problems to scupper the move. Despite that collapse, though, Real Madrid still want De Gea to be their long-term replacement…
[ad_1] The 22-year-old German saw off Nick Kyrgios 6-4 6-4 to book his spot in the quarter-finals. A delighted Zverev raised both hands in the air after coming out on top before he packed his racket away. He then wiped the towel over his face before chucking it into the crowd where desperate fans tried…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Wednesday 28, March Pogba transfer strategy Manchester United reportedly chose to pursue deals – with varying success – for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata because of Paul Pogba. The Red Devils have so far failed to get the best out of…
[ad_1] The event in Miami, which has both men’s and women’s tournaments is one of the biggest outside the four annual Grand Slams. The men’s singles is one of nine Masters 1000 events while the women’s equivalent is one of their four biggest tournaments of the year. Since its inauguration in 1985, the Miami Open…
[ad_1] Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Emirates Wednesday 28, March Demirbay wanted Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has reportedly made Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay a potential transfer target this summer. Demirbay, who made his debut for the German national team last year, is a regular for the Bundesliga club with 23 appearances…
[ad_1] Both Chelsea and Tottenham’s only hope of winning a trophy this term lie with the FA Cup, where they face Southampton and Manchester United in the semi finals respectively. They both crashed out of the Champions League at the first knockout stage and saw their hopes of winning the Premier League title ended months…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are supposedly keen to prise Salah away from Liverpool when the transfer window reopens. The Egypt international has enjoyed a stunning season in the Premier League, hitting 36 goals across all competitions. Real Madrid reportedly want the Liverpool star as a replacement for Gareth Bale, who may be shown the door having…
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators are struggling to find comfort in the moral victories these days. With a 4-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday night the Senators find themselves mired in a six-game losing streak for the second time this season. Ottawa was trailing going into the third period, but found a way…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba is under pressure to rediscover his best form ahead of the closing stages of the season. The 25-year-old scored a cracker for France last night as they beat Russia 3-1 in a friendly ahead of the World Cup later this year. Manchester United have so far failed to get the…
[ad_1] More than a month has gone by since Canada’s men’s hockey team bounced back to win bronze against the Czech Republic after a disappointing semifinal loss to Germany, but the 25 members of the men’s Olympic team remain close as they follow each other in their respective playoff runs. They have kept in touch…
[ad_1] Barcelona remain on track to secure a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble in Ernesto Valverde’s first season at the club. But it seems Alcacer is not happy with the bit-part role under Valverde, which has seen him start just nine games in all competitions this term. The latest reports in…
[ad_1] It quickly became apparent which team was still fighting for a playoff position and which was already out of the race. Thomas Vanek scored three goals and added an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame an early 3-0 deficit to come away with a 7-3 victory in a wild game against the Edmonton…
[ad_1] Braaf, 15, has caught the eye of a number of European clubs in recent months. The striker was previously a PSV Eindhoven and Ajax prospect but has decided to move away from Dutch football. And Chelsea have got ahead of their rivals to agree terms with the player. His uncle and agent Stefano van…
[ad_1] Vancouver head coach Travis Green had to do a double take when he saw defenceman Alex Biega doing post-game TV interviews. Biega was the unlikely hero on Tuesday, scoring his first goal in over three years to put the Canucks ahead for good in a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. “You…
[ad_1] Isco has made 36 appearances for Real in all competitions this season, scoring six goals and laying on five assists. But he’s been tipped to leave the Bernabeu amid claims he does not see eye-to-eye with Real gaffer Zinedine Zidane. Isco would not be short of offers to leave Real Madrid once he’s taken…
[ad_1] On most betting sites, the Toronto Blue Jays’ over/under for wins this season is set at 81 — exactly .500 baseball. Last season, the team won 76 games amidst a cavalcade of injuries to key players that included top starter Aaron Sanchez and all-star third baseman Josh Donaldson. The thinking goes, then, that with slightly better…
[ad_1] Salah has emerged as one of the Premier League’s leading lights since joining Liverpool from Roma in a deal worth an initial £37m last June. And his 35 goals in all competitions under Jurgen Klopp have seen him touted as a future Galactico as Real look to revitalise their squad. Liverpool will drive a…
[ad_1] Marie Wright became the face of wheelchair curling at the Paralympics earlier this month — in a lot of ways, she became one of the faces of Team Canada at the Games as well. The 57-year-old Saskatchewan native won over fans with her contagious smile and never-give-up attitude while playing lead for the Canadian…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid star looks set to leave this summer – after winning three Champions League titles and one La Liga crown. He could even still add a fourth a Champions League with Real in the quarter-finals and coming up against Juventus next week. But the bookies have been taking big money for him…
[ad_1] Messi has played a pivotal role as Barcelona have stayed on track for a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble this season. And he’ll be hoping to top off any success he enjoys at club level by leading Argentina to success at this summer’s World Cup. Fears surrounding Lionel Messi’s fitness…
[ad_1] Barcelona are said to be aware that defender De Ligt, who was tracked by their own scouts last week, is in Spain. The Netherlands international played in the 1-0 friendly defeat to England on Friday. He also starred in the 3-0 thrashing of Portugal on Monday night. And reports in Spain suggest he has…
[ad_1] McIlroy joins Paul Casey and Tommy Fleetwood in the already impressive looking field. McIlroy won the event in 2014 but had to miss it last year with injury. “I’m looking forward to going back to Wentworth,” said McIlroy. “I haven’t played there in a couple of years but from what I’ve seen, with the…
[ad_1] Demirbay, who made his debut for the German national team last year, is a regular for the Bundesliga club with 23 appearances in all competitions this term. The 24-year-old is a box-to-box midfielder with just two goals for the season but also a combative side with seven yellow cards. And according to the Evening…
[ad_1] Smith was handed a 12-month ban from cricket by Australia after his side were caught ball-tampering during the Test series against South Africa. Cameron Bancroft was spotted by TV cameras concealing a piece of sandpaper that had been in his pocket and while the on-field umpires found nothing to report, the match referee spotted…
[ad_1] After months of speculation, Coutinho made the switch to Barcelona during the January transfer window. The Brazil international swapped life at Anfield for the Nou Camp in a whopping £142million deal And Liverpool have been coping well since Coutinho left, having reached the Champions League quarter-finals while keeping a firm grip on their place…
[ad_1] Klopp, who is still waiting for his first piece of silverware at Liverpool, is contracted with the club until 2022. The German tactician has made steady progress during his near two-and-half-year spell at Anfield. Before ending his sabbatical and taking over the Reds, Klopp was linked with a move to Bayern Munich. With current…
[ad_1] Real are planning to overhaul their underperforming squad off the back of a disappointing season which has left the Champions League as the only trophy they can win. And alongside a whole host of high-profile departures, a cluster of big names are expected to make their way to Madrid. Hazard has been heavily backed…
[ad_1] Last week, Manchester United announced the termination of Ibrahimovic’s contract which allowed him to join Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy. It ended an 18-month spell at Old Trafford for the 36-year-old, who scored 29 goals in 53 appearances. Ibrahimovic’s career was stalled in April last year when he suffered a serious knee…
[ad_1] Security and racism have been two major concerns for the football community ahead of Russia 2018. And FIFA have been urged to act on the latest reports that Dembele was targeted during the game. Anti-Discrimination body FARE said: “There should be enough there for FIFA to initiate proceedings.” Dembele was a 72nd-minute substitute in…
[ad_1] Real are set for a summer rebuild at the end of a bitterly disappointing season that has left the Champions League as their only hope of silverware. And top of their list of transfer targets is Neymar, with a successful raid on PSG considered a distinct possibility by Florentino Perez. The Real president knows…
[ad_1] Barcelona are set to splash the cash off the back of a campaign that could see them win a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble. And a whole host of star names have been backed to join Ernesto Valverde’s squad as they look to become the dominant force in Europe. Griezmann’s…
[ad_1] Both men were due to captain their IPL outfits with Smith set to lead the Rajasthan Royals while Warner has been operating as Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper since 2015. But regulatons set out by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mean that in light of Cricket Australia’s decision to ban both players…
[ad_1] Bale has had arguably his most difficult campaign at Madrid with injuries keeping him out of the side and poor form meaning manager Zinedine Zidane has opted to drop the attacker regularly. A return to the Premier League has been strongly mooted ever since Bale joined Madrid in 2013 and it finally appears as…
[ad_1] Captain and vice-captain Smith and Warner have also been handed two year bans from leading the side, according to reports in Australia. Cameron Bancroft, the 25-year-old who was caught on camera hiding a piece of sticky tape that had been used to tamper with the ball in his trousers, has also been given a…
[ad_1] Griezmann is set to be one of the summer’s hottest properties, aided by his £88m (€100m) release clause coming into effect on July 1. And Barcelona are expected to swoop for him as they look to add to a squad that’s vying for a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble this…
[ad_1] Murphy, who trains boxers at Finchley ABC in north London, first encountered Joshua as a hyperactive teenager who soon caught the bug for boxing. The 53-year-old remembers the now two-belt world champion as an obsessive trainer, something he himself backed up when he admitted an “addiction” to boxing yesterday, who would practice new skills…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants are currently coasting at the top of La Liga and enjoy an 11-point lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid. They remain on course to secure a domestic and European treble but are not resting on their laurels ahead of the summer transfer window. Griezmann is one of Barcelona’s top targets and they…
[ad_1] Lacazette joined Arsenal last summer as their record signing and made a decent start to life in English football with four goals in his first six league games. But the France striker was regularly taken off by Wenger in the second half with the 26-year-old visibly frustrated at times. And his hopes of even…
[ad_1] Midfielder Maddison has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in the Championship. The 21-year-old boasts 14 goals from 41 Canaries appearances this season and is tipped to leave Carrow Road in the summer. But any move will likely cost his Big Six suitors plenty of money. According to the Mirror, Norwich have slapped…
[ad_1] That is according to 1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve. In the opening race of the season in Australia, Verstappen finished sixth, nearly 30 seconds behind winner Sebastian Vettel. Verstappen started the race in fourth but a slow start saw him fall behind Kevin Magnussen’s Haas and then a spin at turn one cost…
[ad_1] The back up goalkeeper limped off during Argentina’s humiliation against Spain. Romero came off after just 22 minutes of the 6-1 defeat – having already conceded Diego Costa’s opener. A small statement on the Manchester United website read: “There is concern over Sergio Romero’s injury as he was forced off 22 minutes into the…
[ad_1] That is according to Welsh National icon, Shenkin the goat. Ahead of this weekend’s Heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Parker at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Shenkin the goat, has cast his predictions on the fight’s outcome. Shenkin believes Joshua is going to win by knock-out in Round 11. Fusilier Shenkin IV, a Kashmir white…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba has struggled for form in recent weeks and made little impact in France’s 3-2 friendly defeat to Colombia last Friday. The midfielder did pop up with a goal in yesterday’s 3-1 result over Russia – but only after raising the ire of Dugarry. A show of Pogba interviewing Atletico Madrid…
[ad_1] Hamilton is on a ‘plant-based’ diet as he hunts for a fifth World Championship and says he is reaping the rewards. Hamilton finished second in the opening Grand Prix of the season in Australia, losing out to Sebastian Vettel. The current world champion had been leading the whole race before a team error allowed…
[ad_1] Ronaldo and Messi have battled it out in La Liga since 2009 when the Portuguese joined Real from Manchester United. And they’re both set to compete for the Ballon d’Or again this year, with one of the duo likely to move above the other on to six awards. Cristiano Ronaldo has being La Liga’s…
[ad_1] City are keen to lock Jesus down to fresh terms to keep him at the club until 2023. The Brazilian has impressed since his arrival at Manchester City from Palmeiras in January last year. But he has put contract talks on ice for now after snubbing a £90,000-a-week deal. That is according to the…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: Follow all the latest news from across the world Wednesday 28 March Madrid bringing in new funds 08.00: Real Madrid are reportedly planning to use the funds generated by agreeing a new deal with Adidas to make swoops for Neymar and Harry Kane. Adidas have been Real’s kit suppliers since…
[ad_1] Adidas have been Real’s kit suppliers since they replaced Spanish manufacturer Kelme back in 1998. And to maintain that relationship over the subsequent 20 years they’ve handed Real Madrid plenty of cash. German giants Bayern Munich receive the most from their sponsorship agreement with Adidas though. While Barcelona’s kit deal has seen them paid…
[ad_1] That’s according to Diario Gol, who say that Karim Benzema is destined to leave the Bernabeu this summer with club president Florentino Perez planning a shake-up of the European champions’ squad. And Perez has reportedly identified Polish international Lewandowski as the man to replace Benzema as Madrid’s first-choice No 9. Spanish outlet Diario Gol…
[ad_1] The Liverpool forward has been in sterling form this campaign netting 36 goals in his maiden year at Anfield. Salah has attracted interest from some of Europe’s top clubs with his performances this term. Real Madrid are rumoured to be interested in breaking the world-record transfer fee to sign him in the summer. And…
[ad_1] The La Liga outfit are hoping to bolster their midfield ranks in the summer after falling well off the pace in the title race. Ander Herrera is apparently one of Valencia’s key targets heading into the next transfer window as he is currently finding it difficult to break into Jose Mourinho’s plans. However, the…
[ad_1] Messi watched from the sidelines as his Argentina side crashed to an embarrassing 6-1 defeat against Spain last night. But during the match the Barcelona star reportedly found out about a transfer in the offing at the end of the season. According to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Thiago Alcantara is set to depart Bayern…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp has handed Loris Karius the number one jersey with Simon Mignolet seemingly heading for the exit door at Anfield. Karius has impressed since taking over duties as the first-choice goalkeeper but Liverpool are said to still be considering a move for a new shot-stopper. Roma’s Alisson has strongly been linked with a…
[ad_1] That is the honest verdict of ESPN pundit Steve Nicol. Shaw looks likely to leave Manchester United at the end of the season after being publicly criticised by Jose Mourinho over his displays. Tensions rose again in the wake of the 2-0 FA Cup win over Brighton earlier this month when Mourinho hammered the…
[ad_1] The Arsenal boss has come under mounting pressure this season as supporters and pundits alike call for his head. The Gunners face a serious risk of missing out on Champions League football next season and their best chance of qualifying is by winning the Europa League. It is thought that Wenger may call time…
[ad_1] Injuries have hit fantasy football managers hard over the international break, driving down player prices for a number of stars. Brave Fantasy Premier League managers can take advantage of these dips by cashing in early on popular stars due to return in the coming weeks. Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero are both currently sidelined…
[ad_1] The Barcelona star was forced to watch from the sidelines as Spain tore apart Argentina 6-1 in an international friendly last night. Both countries were warming up for this summer’s World Cup but it was the 2010 winners who looked in top shape. After the match, Real Madrid skipper Ramos was asked about Messi…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Lewis Hamilton, who has voiced his views again having first showed his feelings in a recent Instagram post. Hamilton posted: “There is barely any diversity in F1, nothing’s changed in 11 years.” It’s a thought that is clearly still strong in four-time world champion Hamilton’s mind. Hamilton is the only…
[ad_1] Klopp, who is still waiting for his first piece of silverware at Liverpool, is contracted with the club until 2022. The German tactician has made steady progress during his near two-and-half-year spell at Anfield. Before ending his sabbatical and taking over the Reds, Klopp was linked with a move to Bayern Munich. With current…
[ad_1] The Manchester United shot-stopper linked up with his country as they put the final preparations together ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Spain opted to give themselves a supposedly difficult challenge as they hosted Argentina at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano. But without Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria missing, the South American’s suffered an…
[ad_1] Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal have all been linked with a move for the Napoli star in recent months. United are set to lose Michael Carrick as he calls time on his playing career at the end of the season, while Marouane Fellaini is also out of contract. Arsenal are preparing for a fight…
[ad_1] Patrik Laine scored the deciding goal in the shootout and Brandon Tanev had his first career hat trick as the playoff-bound Winnipeg Jets topped the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Tuesday to sweep a six-game homestand. Laine deked and his shot in the fourth round trickled under goalie Anton Khudobin. Mark Scheifele also scored in…
[ad_1] The highly-rated Serbian is on the radar of a number of Europe’s top clubs and Don Balon say that Real Madrid are among them, alongside Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City. Club president Florentino Perez is thought to have even lined up a €150million (£131m) move for the 23-year-old but Madrid captain Ramos has…
[ad_1] Parker and Joshua clash in Cardiff on Saturday night with the IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles up for grabs. Both fighters are unbeaten in their professional careers, with Joshua winning all 20 of his bouts, while Parker has emerged victorious in all 24 of his contests. The two promoters, Eddie Hearn and David…
[ad_1] Dele Alli was fully expected to start for England against Italy on Tuesday There is now uncertainty over whether 21-year-old will feature from first whistle Alli came off the bench to replace goalscorer Jesse Lingard against Holland It would be shock omission with Alli one of England’s brightest talents By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline…
[ad_1] The foundations of the match were laid on Fastlane two weeks ago when Jimmy and Jey Uso defended the belts against Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. The highly-anticipated match however was interrupted by Harper and Rowan who took out every single competitor, including Big E who was standing at ringside, with a savage attack.…
[ad_1] England face Italy in an international friendly at Wembley on Tuesday evening Jay Ajayi and Osi Umenyiora paid Gareth Southgate’s team a visit at training Super Bowl winner Ajayi brought along the Vince Lombardi trophy to show off By Harry Slavin For Mailonline Published: 11:12 EDT, 27 March 2018 | Updated: 12:22 EDT, 27…
[ad_1] Fred VanVleet scored 15 points as the Toronto Raptors’ bench secured a 114-110 victory over a Denver Nuggets team hungry for a playoff spot on Tuesday. Seven Raptors scored in double figures. DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas had 14 points each, Serge Ibaka finished with 13, Jakob Poeltl and Pascal Siakam chipped in with…
[ad_1] England U21 (4-4-1-1): Gunn 6; Kenny 8, Fry 7, Worrall 6.5, Chilwell 7; Gray 6.5 (Lookman 73mins 6), Davies 6, Onomah 6, Sessegnon 6.5; Maddison 7 (Solanke 77mins 7), Calvert-Lewin 7 (Maitland-Niles 90mins) Subs not used: Woodman (GK), Abraham, Clarke-Salter, Walker-Peters Goals: Calvert-Lewin (41), Shaparenko (82), Solanke (88) Attendance – 22,601 Referee: Mads-Kristoffer Kristoffersen…
[ad_1] Former CFL defensive line standout James “Quick” Parker died on Tuesday, the BC Lions have announced. He was 60. Parker won four Grey Cups with the Edmonton Eskimos (1980, 1981, 1982) and again with the Lions in 1985. He was the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player three times, while also earning five CFL all-star…
[ad_1] The England Cricket Board are in turmoil after two director resignations in quick succession. It is understood Surrey’s highly-respected chairman Richard Thompson, seen as a future ECB leader, has quit with immediate effect following a meeting of the first-class counties this week. Thompson’s departure in protest at the way the board is being run…
[ad_1] CBCSports.ca will have live coverage of the Canadian U Sports and Collegiate Curling Championships semifinals from Leduc, Alta., starting Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. with action from the men’s draw. CBC Sports will provide coverage of the entire tournament which wraps up with the medal games beginning on Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. ET. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Lewis Cook’s grandfather bet he would play for England before he turned 26 The Bournemouth star made his England bow in Tuesday’s draw with Italy Trevor Burlingham placed £500 on the 33-1 bet when Cook was 17 years old By Press Association Reporter Published: 18:12 EDT, 27 March 2018 | Updated: 19:57 EDT, 27…
[ad_1] Vladimir Guererro Jr. hit a solo home run with two out in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the final pre-season game for both clubs on Tuesday night. Guererro, the 19-year-old son of the former Montreal Expos star, hammered a Jack Flaherty…
[ad_1] Well, we can all go nuts about VAR again, or we can look at a bigger picture than was on referee Deniz Aytekin’s pitchside screen. Maybe England were robbed. Maybe James Tarkowski inadvertently trod on the foot of Italian substitute Federico Chiesa. Bizarrely, Aytekin appeared to apply the technology only as an afterthought. Yet…
[ad_1] Del Potro is in the form of his life, and after clinching the Indian Wells title, is on course for the ’Sunshine Double’ after booking his place in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open against Milos Raonic. The Argentine has made a flying start to 2018, having already won twice on the ATP Tour…
[ad_1] Jamie Vardy opened the scoring with brilliant finish from quick free kick Lorenzo Insigne scored spot kick after referee looked at VAR to make decision England starting line-up – Butland, Walker, Stones, Tarkowski, Dier, Trippier, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lingard, Young, Vardy, Sterling Italy starting line-up – Donnarumma, Zappacosta, Rugani, Bonucci, De Sciglio ,Pellegrini, Jorginho, Parolo, Candreva, Immobile,…
[ad_1] Neville Godwin left his role on world No 8 Kevin Anderson’s team at the end of 2017 and took up a new challenge with Chung. Since the pair have come together, the South Korean has been in mesmerising form where he beat Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in January. The 21-year-old surprisingly worked…
[ad_1] England were held to a 1-1 draw with Italy on Tuesday night after Lorenzo Insigne scored a late penalty at Wembley. Jamie Vardy had put Gareth Southgate’s side ahead in the 26th minute as he emphatically struck home following a quick free-kick from Jesse Lingard. It appeared as if the Three Lions were going…
[ad_1] Tiger Mania is building ahead of the first major of this year and he is among the bookies’ favourites to win the green jacket. The 42-year-old looks close to his best form since returning to full fitness from fusion surgery last year. Woods has only missed the cut once in five events this season…
[ad_1] By Graham Poll for the Daily Mail Published: 17:49 EDT, 27 March 2018 | Updated: 20:24 EDT, 27 March 2018 VAR cost England a win at Wembley after the excellent German referee, Deniz Aytekin, decided that James Tarkowski’s tread on Federico Chiesa was clear and obvious enough to overturn his original decision to award…
[ad_1] Chung only burst onto the scene in 2018 which coincided with when he switch his coach to Godwin, who used to help Kevin Anderson. But with fresh advice and help, the South Korean was able to make a storming start to the season at the Australian Open. Chung knocked out Alexander Zverev and Novak…
[ad_1] He might be represented by David Beckham’s former publicist and share a commercial agent with Cristiano Ronaldo and Tom Cruise, but right now Dele Alli is not exactly sitting among the stars. For the second time in a few days he was among England’s substitutes, reduced to a role that he might have thought…
[ad_1] LEBRON JAMES should not even be considered in the discussion for this season’s MVP. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Jamie Vardy was on target for England as they drew with Italy 1-1 in their latest international friendly at Wembley. The Leicester striker latched on to a quickly-taken Jesse Lingard free-kick and smashed an emphatic finish past Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, Italy equalised late on through Lorenzo Insigne after a controversial penalty was awarded against…
[ad_1] The England coach admitted the ball-tampering affair which has rocked cricket has made him “embarrassed to be Australian” and believes it was the final act of a team out of control. Australia’s back catalogue of boorish behaviour made them the most hated team in world cricket long before they were exposed as cheats during…
[ad_1] He was 37 in December but has been a pivotal figure in the promotion campaign, making 29 appearances this season. Terry must consider whether he still has enough in the tank for another year at the top and there is also the matter of whether he would want to come up against his beloved…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of sports broadcaster Catherine Whitaker. The Serbian suffered a shock second round defeat last week in the Miami Open, falling to a 6-3, 6-4 loss against Frenchman Benoit Paire. The 12-time Grand Slam champion has had persistent issues with his elbow, causing him to sit out the last half of…
[ad_1] German referee Deniz Aytekin consulted VAR after England debutant James Tarkowski appeared to tread on Italy striker Federico Chiesa’s foot as he sped into the box just three minutes from time. To England’s consternation, the referee looked at the pitch-side screen, gave the decision which looked harsh – and Lorenzo Insigne put away the…
[ad_1] Del Potro cruised past Filip Krajinovic in straight sets – 6-4, 6-2 – to book his place in the quarter-finals of the tournament and set up a meeting with Raonic. The Argentine, who has risen to number six in the world rankings, has enjoyed a big resurgence over the past few months. The victory…
[ad_1] That is according to former Real Madrid and Brazil star Roberto Carlos. Neymar made the shock £200m switch from La Liga to Ligue 1 last summer, but it appears the attacker is not enjoying life in the French capital. Numerous reports have suggested Neymar is desperate to return to Spain to play for either…
[ad_1] Federer’s form has come crashing back down to earth after a mesmerising start to 2018 where he racked up a 17-match unbeaten run. But defeat to Juan Martin del Potro in the final at Indian Wells followed by a second-round loss in the Miami Open has left him pondering his next tournament. Meanwhile, Nadal…
[ad_1] Reports circulated yesterday that the Egyptian was close to agreeing a new lucrative £200,000-a-week deal at Anfield. It was said that Salah has told his ‘close friends’ that he wishes to remain with Liverpool so they can challenge for the Premier League title next year. The new contract was thought to come on the…
[ad_1] The WBA and IBF heavyweight champion puts his belts and reputation on the line on Saturday against WBO title-holder Joseph Parker. Their fight in front of 80,000 fans at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium comes 11 months on from the night Joshua picked himself off the floor to stop former heavyweight king Klitschko at Wembley. It…
[ad_1] And did Gareth Southgate’s much-vaunted three-man defence pass that test? Well, the jury has to be out on that after this performance. Like Holland in Amsterdam last week, Italy arrived at Wembley as another team who would be missing out on this summer’s festival of football in Russia. But Luigi Di Biagio’s team came…
[ad_1] Wade and James reunited in Cleveland at the start of the season with the duo excited about what they could achieve together once again. The duo were at the forefront of the Miami Heat’s back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013 alongside Chris Bosh. But a disastrous start to the season for the Cavaliers left…
[ad_1] The 26-year-old has emerged as a potential midfield target for Liverpool with Emre Can yet to commit his future to the club. Reports have suggested Napoli want to open negotiations with Jorginho in order to put in a buy-out clause of £80million to put off potential suitors. But with £142m still to spend from…
[ad_1] But the move has already received a complaint after one disabled fan said it has forced him to be moved from his usual seat. West Ham have explained that is only a possibility and even then the temporary measure would affect only three wheelchair seats. Almost 20 supporters have now been issued with lifetime…
[ad_1] After scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win over Netherlands last Friday, Lingard was awarded with another start at Wembley. The Manchester United star set up England’s opener through Jamie Vardy with some smart play. Raheem Sterling was taken down twice in quick succession by the Italian defence. On the second occasion the…
[ad_1] The former UFC women’s bantamweight hasn’t set foot inside the Octagon since her emphatic loss to Amanda Nunes, which saw her stopped by strikes in a little under 50 seconds. California native Rousey is currently plying her trade in the WWE and is causing a stir in wrestling’s premier promotion. The biggest name in…
[ad_1] IT WAS billed as the final mock examination for Gareth Southgate’s England team and just as they looked to have pass with flying colours, they were robbed by the screen test. VAR once again had a part to play in Wembley drama when the lens spotted that James Tarkowski put a rare foot wrong…
[ad_1] The Seattle Seahawks released quarterback Trevone Boykin, who was also on the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ negotiation list, shortly after his girlfriend alleged in a television interview that he physically assaulted her in Texas. The practice squad player was released from the team Tuesday, after WFAA-TV in Dallas posted an interview with Boykin’s girlfriend. She alleges he…
[ad_1] Salah to Real Madrid Real Madrid are no longer pursuing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah because they prefer Chelsea forward Eden Hazard. That’s according to Sky Sports’ Guillem Balague, who said: “Salah is a difficult one because Real Madrid have no mention of him as a candidate to be a Galactico. “You can think there is…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate’s men put in an impressive showing on Friday night as they ran out 1-0 winners over Holland. Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard scored the winner at Johan Cruijff Arena to stake his claim to be in England’s squad for the 2018 Russia World Cup. England come up against Italy this evening, another side…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol. Hazard has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent months. Real Madrid are said to be keen on signing the Belgium international. However, Eden Hazard revealed today he is happy at Chelsea at a press conference…
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Chris Tanev will miss the rest of the season with a sprained knee. Tanev suffered the injury in a 4-1 loss at St. Louis on Friday. The knee ailment is the latest in a litany of injuries that limited Tanev to 42 games this season, including a fractured leg…
[ad_1] Lingard has had a fine season for Manchester United and scored his first international goal in England’s 1-0 win over Netherlands last Friday. The midfielder started against Ronald Koeman’s side and was rewarded by once again being named on the team-sheet against Italy this evening. Alli, who started both matches from the bench, has…
[ad_1] Despite the impressive form of Loris Karius, Nicol still believes Liverpool need to sign a No 1 goalkeeper this summer. Simon Mignolet started this season as the first-choice but lost his place to Karius at the turn of the year. Nicol believes Mignolet’s time at Anfield is up and reckons a good World Cup…
[ad_1] The midfielder has looked a shade of his former self in recent months, which had led to him being dropped from the Manchester United starting line-up. Mourinho has played down rumours of a rift between himself and the £90m signing. But it appears the United boss has no intentions of selling his star man,…
[ad_1] The NHL’s hockey operations department will have the final say on video reviews of goalie interference beginning Wednesday. The league’s board of governors approved the change to the rule Tuesday. General managers had proposed taking the ultimate decision on goalie interference reviews away from referees on the ice during their meetings in Boca Raton,…
[ad_1] Manchester City and Chelsea are willing to spend big to land the Spain international, according to Diario Gol. Pep Guardiola is pushing for Isco’s signature and the Spanish publication claim he has been in contact with the player. City are reportedly willing to offer an initial £52.5million (€60m) plus £15.5m (€20m) in add-ons. But…
[ad_1] Canada’s Milos Raonic breezed by France’s Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-4 in his fourth-round match at the Miami Open. The 27-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., needed just an hour and 25 minutes to book his spot in the quarter-finals. Raonic, seeded 20th, had 12 aces and didn’t face a single break point while converting three of eight break points,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Messi is regarded as one of, if not the, greatest players of all time. However, the argument many throw back at that claim is the Barcelona superstar is yet to lift the World Cup with Argentina. Messi came close…
[ad_1] Canadiens defenceman Shea Weber says he played over two months with a torn tendon in his left foot after being injured in Montreal’s season opener against the Buffalo Sabres. The hulking defenceman met with reporters for nearly 15 minutes Tuesday at the team’s practice facility in Brossard, Que. He had his left knee on…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho sold Salah during his time at Chelsea, in a decision that has ultimately proved to be a poor one. The Egypt international has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League this season, scoring 36 goals across all competitions for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. Meanwhile, over at…
[ad_1] Reports in Germany earlier this week suggested Jurgen Klopp has held talks with the RB Leipzig striker’s agent, Karlheinz Forster, about a potential switch to Anfield. According to Bild, Liverpool are plotting an £88million (€100m) summer bid. Werner has also been linked with a move to Real Madrid. Bernabeu bigwig Florentino Perez is tracking…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate’s men put in an impressive showing on Friday night as they ran out 1-0 winners over Holland. Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard scored the winner at Johan Cruijff Arena to stake his claim to be in England’s squad for the 2018 Russia World Cup. England come up against Italy this evening, another side…
[ad_1] The CFL remains very much an option for Johnny Manziel. The former Heisman Trophy winner says if he doesn’t get an NFL opportunity this off-season he’ll play in Canada in 2018. Manziel made the comment to reporters after throwing at Texas A&M’s pro day at College Station, Texas. Johnny Manziel: “If something pops up…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former West Ham defender Tony Gale. Chelsea face Tottenham this Sunday in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge (4pm). Kane will miss the clash as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he sustained at Bournemouth earlier this month. Chelsea are currently fifth in…
[ad_1] Canada will send 283 athletes to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, looking to mine 100-plus medals Down Under. The Games, which run April 4-15, will draw more than 6,500 athletes and officials from some 70 countries and territories. Competition will cover 18 sports and seven para-sports, although Canada is not entered in netball. Beach…
[ad_1] Manchester United are reportedly willing to pay £53million to lure Umtiti away from Barcelona. The France international has established himself as a Nou Camp hero ever since his arrival from Lyon in 2016. However, with Barcelona yet to tie him down to a new contract, talk of a move to United has arisen. Umtiti…
[ad_1] Defending champion Roger Federer was dumped out in the second round by Kyrgios’ countryman Thanasi Kokkinakis before No 3 seed Grigor Dimitrov followed a round later. Three more top-10 seeds have also already been eliminated meaning any top player who can put together a run of wins stands a strong chance of threatening to…
[ad_1] According to Don Balon, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has promised Rakitic ‘all the gold in the world’. And the Spanish publication claim the Croatia international has asked Barcelona chiefs to give him a month to decide his future. Rakitic has been a mainstay in Barcelona’s midfield since joining from La Liga rivals Sevilla…
[ad_1] LiAngelo Ball has submitted the early-entry paperwork to enter the 2018 NBA Draft, his agent, Harrison Gaines, told Yahoo Sports. Ball, 19, has been playing professionally for Vytautas in Lithuania this season after being suspended indefinitely by UCLA following a shoplifting incident in China last year. His younger brother, 16-year-old LaMelo, and father LaVar…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s interest in Vidal has resurfaced with the Bayern Munich star wanted by Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. Vidal nearly signed for the Red Devils before, back in 2014, but chose to stay at Juventus and ultimately join Bayern 12 months later. There is, however, a confidence at Old Trafford that Vidal can…
[ad_1] One of the Winnipeg curling foursome who hoisted a world championship trophy overhead on the weekend is still reeling as she celebrates while also saying goodbye. The Canadian women’s team squeaked out a narrow 7-6 victory in extra ends against Sweden on Sunday in Ontario at the North Bay Memorial Gardens. Skip Jennifer Jones…
[ad_1] That is according to German football expert Raphael Honigstein. Lewandowski has been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich in recent weeks. The Pole is keen on leaving and Real Madrid are favourites to land his signature. But Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is adamant Lewandowski will not be allowed to go this summer.…
[ad_1] Real Madrid reportedly want Liverpool star Salah to be their long-term replacement for Gareth Bale. Bale is primed to return to the Premier League this summer with Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham all potential destinations. Salah has been in devastating form for Liverpool this season, bagging a huge 36 goals across all competitions. As…
[ad_1] An elderly stranger’s passion for the Winnipeg Jets impressed a couple of hockey fans so much they made sure she got to see her first-ever game this past weekend. Isabelle McCaffrey, 71, has been a hockey fan her entire life and a fierce follower of the Jets since she moved to Winnipeg from Kelowna 26 years ago.…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to lure Bellerin away from Arsenal when the transfer window reopens. The Red Devils are keen to tinker with their squad as Jose Mourinho eyes the Premier League title next year. Bellerin is being eyed as a potential replacement for Antonio Valencia, with the Arsenal star reportedly considering his…
[ad_1] Katie Ledecky is turning pro. The five-time Olympic gold medallist announced on Twitter that she is giving up her final two years of eligibility at Stanford. She’ll keep training at the West Coast school while working toward her degree. Thanks <a href=”https://twitter.com/stanfordwswim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@stanfordwswim</a>! Excited for the future. <a href=”https://t.co/seMW4V9Gd1″>pic.twitter.com/seMW4V9Gd1</a> —@katieledecky The 21-year-old American helped Stanford…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of legendary Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola. Conte’s future at Stamford Bridge is in serious doubt after a turbulent season on and off the pitch. The Blues’ title defence ended months ago and their only hopes of winning a trophy lie with the FA Cup. Conte has repeatedly criticised the club…
[ad_1] A Michigan State University official who oversaw a clinic where former sports doctor Larry Nassar worked is facing criminal charges for allegedly inappropriately touching a student and storing nude photos of female students on his work computer. William Strampel, who was dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine until late last year, was charged…
[ad_1] Rodriguez joined Bayern on loan from Real last summer after failing to live up to his billing at the Bernabeu. And he’s made an impression in Bavaria this season, leading to claims that he’s decided to stay there for another year. Rodriguez is said to be weighing up who he could be playing alongside…
[ad_1] They do things differently in Toronto. When it’s time for NBA public-address announcers to introduce the starting lineup before games, the Raptors don’t wait to hear their names called. The starters simply huddle up for a quick chat while their backups gather a few feet away and use a basketball to play volleyball —…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants have long pursued a replacement for their current number one Keylor Navas, with David de Gea top of their shopping list. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told Real he’s not for sale, however. Thibaut Courtois has also been linked with Los Blancos, but confirmed this week that he would be…
[ad_1] Warren Foegele felt the nerves before his NHL debut. Once he calmed down, the points started to add up. Foegele had a goal and an assist in his first game, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Monday night. “It took me [until] about the third shift to realize it was just…
[ad_1] Dembele joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund last summer in the wake of Neymar’s world-record £200m move to Paris Saint-Germain. But his first season at the club has been hit by injuries and he’s struggled to make a significant impression under Ernesto Valverde. Barcelona have been heavily linked with a move to sign Griezmann, which…
[ad_1] Even with the Montreal Canadiens eliminated from playoff contention, Brendan Gallagher continues to battle hard every single game. Gallagher scored twice, including his 30th goal of the season, as the Canadiens defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Monday. The feisty winger also notched his 48th and 49th points of the season. His…
[ad_1] Messi sat out Friday’s 2-0 win over Italy in Manchester as a precaution because of an adductor muscle injury before returning to train fully on Monday. It was expected he would be clear to lead his country out at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium but Spanish football expert Guillem Balague understands that’s not the case.…
[ad_1] Temperatures across Canada might not reflect this, but baseball season has officially arrived. If you’ve been hibernating since the Houston Astros won the World Series in early November, there’s a fair bit of news to catch up on and still plenty of questions lingering as the 2018 Major League Baseball season opens Thursday. Here are some answers to…
[ad_1] English club Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho’s men 17 points above Arsenal in sixth, will be among those affected. Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are also likely to be impacted by the rule changes, which will have the same effect in both the Champions League and Europa League. Among the changes are…
[ad_1] Joshua and Parker will clash on Saturday night in Cardiff with the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world titles on the line as well as both fighters’ unbeaten records. But they met for one final press conference in London today where Joshua, when asked to describe the strengths of his opponent, was hesitant to…
[ad_1] Effective strikers come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit every line-up, formation and style of play – and can last a decade if you pick them up early on. Finishing and composure are the essentials for every top goalscorer, and being rated highly in those areas at a young age is…
[ad_1] Verstappen finished sixth in Melbourne during a disappointing race for the Dutchman. He had endured a tough qualifying session the day before and spun 360 degrees on the first lap when trying to push up the pack. Verstappen managed to finish the race but complained to his team that something was wrong with his…
[ad_1] Manchester United will show Russia vs France live on MUTV this afternoon. The billing may come as a surprise to some fans who were expecting one of the mainstream national broadcasters to snap up the TV rights. But United have stepped in to show the game live on their TV channel and online services.…
[ad_1] Coutinho – who swapped Liverpool for Barcelona in January – has been in impressive form since joining the Spanish giants. And with former Catalans ace Neymar sidelined with a foot injury, Coutinho found the back of the net during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Russia during the international break. Away from the pitch, Coutinho welcomed a reporter…
[ad_1] Suarez has spent the past three-and-a-half years with Barcelona, scoring 145 goals in 187 appearances in the process. And during that time it seems he’s developed an extremely keen interest in transfer activity involving the club and its players. Luis Suarez is said to be well aware of the precarious situation surrounding Samuel Umtiti,…
[ad_1] Multiple NFL sources reported on Monday night that the two clubs held talks regarding the wide receiver, who’s about to enter the fifth and final year of his rookie deal worth $8.5million. Beckham Jr will refuse to play next season until he receives an improved contract, according to the NFL Network. However, the Giants…
[ad_1] The two France internationals have been together this week for the defeat to Colombia and the match with Russia today. And they could be teaming up together for Barcelona from the summer with Greizmann their top target. Ernesto Valverde wants to bring Griezmann in to enhance their forward line with Luis Suarez beginning to…
[ad_1] Joshua will put his 20-fight undefeated professional record on the line in Cardiff, where 78,000 fans are expected to roar him on against New Zealander Parker. The Brit will also be defending his WBA and IBF heavyweight world titles while his opponent brings a third – the WBO strap – to the table to…
[ad_1] Hazard has previously spoken out against Conte’s tactics, voicing his frustration after the defeat to Manchester City earlier this season. And he’s struggled when moved into a lone forward position for the big games – being isolated up top alone. He played the first leg of the Champions League second round with Barcelona as…
[ad_1] Manchester United have emerged as suitors of Milinkovic-Savic as they seek a long-term replacement for midfielder Michael Carrick. Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Real Madrid are known to be already tracking the 23-year-old. But reports in Italy claim United are prepared to muscle in on the Lazio star. However, the Red Devils will have…
[ad_1] That’s according to Roma sporting director Monchi, who deals with the Italian club’s transfers. Under has had a breakthrough season in Serie A, after moving from Istanbul Basaksehir for £12million in the summer. “Bayram Tutumlu (a Turkish agent) who has a good relationship with Barcelona, told me that they have asked for the boy,”…
[ad_1] Hopes of finding Fisher were fading last night after he fell overboard west of Chile. Fisher was taking part in the Volvo Ocean Race and had reached the Southern Ocean just west of Cape Horn on Monday afternoon. The Brit, who was living in Adelaide, Australia was given little chance of surviving due to…
[ad_1] After beating Egypt 2-1 last week, Portual lost to an inspired Dutch side 3-0 in Geneva thanks to goals from Memphis Depay, Ryan Babel and Virgil van Dijk. Depay struck early with his 11th minute opener before former Liverpool forward Babel doubled their lead shortly after the half-hour mark. Newly named Dutch captain Van…
[ad_1] Bale is set to be one of a number of high-profile casualties as Florentino Perez wields the axe at the Bernabeu at the end of the season. And a return to the Premier League has been heavily touted, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all credited with interest in him. Real will splash some…
[ad_1] Real’s only hope of securing silverware this season lies in the Champions League following a bitterly disappointing campaign by their standards. And a summer of change is on the cards that will see plenty of big names, potentially including manager Zinedine Zidane, shown the door at the Bernabeu. Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski and Tottenham’s…
[ad_1] Parker’s promoter David Higgins and Hearn have endured a publicly difficult relationship in the process of making the Joshua vs Parker fight. And while the Matchroom promoter insists the majority of it is just “banter”, the Kiwi camp have aimed plenty of criticism at Joshua’s durability, claiming he has a “glass chin” compared to…
[ad_1] Defenders are key to every FIFA 18 line-up with a variety of stars able to transform your side into an unbreakable unit. Giorgio Chiellini is among the elite players on the game, though he has been joined by Mats Hummels in the top group after the winter ratings refresh. Several stars have enjoyed healthy…
[ad_1] England host Italy at Wembley hoping to make it two wins from two in this international break. The There Lions beat Netherlands 1-0 on Friday and face an Italy side humbled 2-0 by Argentina on the same evening. Manager Gareth Southgate is tipped to make some changes for the match, having fielded a slightly…
[ad_1] Barcelona are currently flying high at the top of La Liga and have an 11-point lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid. They’re into the final of the Copa del Rey and quarter-finals of the Champions League too, meaning a treble is still a possibility. Barcelona have no intention of resting on their laurels at the…
[ad_1] Alonso was ahead of the Red Bull driver when the Virtual Safety Car was activated but Verstappen went past him despite being in the yellow flag zone. However after race control were asked for clarity it was decided not to punish Verstappen because it couldn’t be seen by the naked eye. “Red Bull said…
[ad_1] Portual were beaten by an inspired Dutch side 3-0 in Geneva thanks to goals from Memphis Depay, Ryan Babel and Virgil van Dijk. Depay struck early with his 11th minute opener before former Liverpool forward Babel doubled their lead shortly after the half-hour mark. Newly named Dutch captain Van Dijk wrapped up the rout…
[ad_1] Nadal is still recovering from a hip problem sustained at the Australian Open two months ago. The injury, which was supposed to only keep him out for five weeks, has dragged on to such an extent he has now missed three scheduled tournaments. Nadal is expected to be back for the clay season and…
[ad_1] Salah has been a revelation since joining Liverpool from Roma last June, scoring 35 goals in all competitions to date. And his form under Jurgen Klopp has seen him linked with a move to Real as Florentino Perez plots a summer spending spree. Real are set to rebuild their squad in the summer, with…
[ad_1] Hamilton secured pole position for the Australian Grand Prix with a stunning final lap, coming in six tenths ahead of his rivals. The Brit dominated qualifying in the 2017 season on route to a fourth world title. This year Mercedes have had to deny they have a ‘party mode’ in Lewis Hamilton‘s car and…
[ad_1] Bolt is currently on trial at Borussia Dortmund during the international break and he has been captured linking up well with his potential new team-mates on videos which have done the rounds on social media. The 100m world-record holder dreams of making it as a professional footballer now he has called time on his…
[ad_1] United have spent heavily since Jose Mourinho replaced the sacked Louis van Gaal at the helm in May 2016. But they’re a mammoth 16 points adrift of leaders Manchester City in the Premier League and the FA Cup is their only hope of winning a trophy this season. Manchester United are set to splash…
[ad_1] That’s according to Diario Gol, who suggest that in addition to mega-money offers to move to China, Pep Guardiola has proposed the opportunity for the Spaniard to join English champions elect Manchester City for the 2018-19 season. Iniesta has revealed he has until April 30 to decide his future and the Spanish publication say…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow the latest news and gossip from across the globe Tuesday March 27 Fellaini to Monaco 07:30: Monaco are the latest club interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Fellaini will likely leave Old Trafford at the end of the season when his contract expires. The 30-year-old already has…
[ad_1] The 24-year-old has established himself as one of Europe’s best centre-backs this season and has formed a strong partnership with Gerard Pique at the Nou Camp. Barcelona are eager to tie Umtiti down to a new deal as his release clause currently sits at £52million. Mourinho is set to be handed a huge transfer…
[ad_1] Daniel Bryan was cleared to wrestle again last week following two gruelling years in retirement. The on-screen Smackdown General Manager confirmed the news and is now set for an epic WrestleMania return. Bryan decided to sack Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn after their brutal attack on on-screen Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon two weeks ago.…
[ad_1] Varane lifted the lid on what goes on behind closed doors at Real in an interview with magazine Men’s Health. And you may not be too surprised to hear that Ronaldo and Ramos both spend a lot of time preening themselves. “Cristiano Ronaldo is very careful, Sergio Ramos too,” Varane said. “I look after…
[ad_1] Anze Kopitar tied a career high with his 34th goal, Jonathan Quick made 23 saves and the Los Angeles Kings moved back into playoff position with a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Mike Smith stopped 26 shots for the Flames, who were eliminated from playoff contention. Calgary has been outscored…
[ad_1] The Daily Mail report Fellaini will leave Old Trafford in the summer on a free transfer after a deal could not be agreed for a new contract. Monaco are attracted by the possibility of a free transfer as they prepare to lose Thomas Lemar. Liverpool and Arsenal are battling for Lemar’s signature with Monaco…
[ad_1] William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault each scored to help the expansion Vegas Golden Knights clinch a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. The Golden Knights became the first team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season since the league expanded for the 1967-68 season. It was…
[ad_1] Mourinho is under pressure after United crashed out of the Champions League and trail Premier League leaders Manchester City by 16 points. But he is ready to rebuild his squad with Zlatan Ibrahimovic the first one on his way out to LA Galaxy. According to The Sun, Mourinho has been told there is £130million…
[ad_1] The Italian is said to be unhappy with life in west London and he could walk away from Chelsea at the end of the season. Conte has often been at war with owner Roman Abramovich over the amount the Blues have spent in the transfer market. The 48-year-old may also be sacked if Chelsea…
[ad_1] The Liverpool forward burst onto the scene this year with an incredible 36-goal haul in his maiden season at Anfield. The Egyptian’s performances have caught the attention of several European heavyweights who are out to strengthen their squads in the summer. Real Madrid are the most heavily linked with a move for Salah as…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Premier League midfielder Kevin Kilbane who believes there is no chance of a reconciliation. Recent reports have suggested Pogba is unhappy at Old Trafford having been left out of the United side that were dumped out of the Champions League by Sevilla. Rumours suggest the pair have fallen out…
[ad_1] Manchester City are 16 points clear in the Premier League but he is already planning signings for next season. According to Spanish website Don Balon, Guardiola is prepared to pay £53m up front for Isco with another £17.5m in add-ons. The City boss wants to get ahead of his Manchester United rival Jose Mourinho…
[ad_1] As Kane was trying to expose the steel turnbuckle, Cena sat up from the canvas just like Undertaker usually does during a match. The Champ then shocked the fans when he hit The Big Red Machine with a Chokeslam, one of Taker’s signature moves. The Leader of the Cenation then taunted The Deadman by…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are planning a mass shake-up of their squad in the summer following a terrible domestic season in La Liga. Los Blancos are on the verge of handing their crown over to Barcelona without a fight. But president Florentino Perez has already begun plotting next year’s revenge and he wants to sign Chelsea…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of BBC Sport pundit Jolyon Palmer. Mercedes’ big technical glitch enabled Sebastian Vettel to take the honours in the first F1 race of the season. Bottas had a bit of a nightmare, and in a race with very little overtaking, the Finn had to settle for eighth spot. And Palmer…
[ad_1] Federer crashed out of the Miami Open with a shock second round defeat at the weekend, meaning he will surrender his world No 1 ranking to Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard has been out nursing a knee injury but is expected to return in the coming months to defend his four titles in Monte Carlo,…
[ad_1] The Boston Celtics will reportedly sign G-League guard Xavier Silas to a 10-day contract. Boston’s current injury crisis led to them being handed a Hardship Exemption with Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, Daniel Theis and Gordon Hayward out of action. And, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics have agreed a deal to take Silas…
[ad_1] That is according to Renault driver Jolyon Palmer. Vettel took the spoils at the season opening Australian Grand Prix when a technical glitch for Mercedes handed the German victory. Hamilton and Mercedes were hoping to lord it over Ferrari after the British driver secured pole position for the race and had admitted he was…
[ad_1] Fultz played just four games at the start of the regular season after struggling with a shoulder injury. It was affecting his shot badly and the 76ers took the decision to take him out for him to take time to recover. And the 19-year-old finally made his comeback in the 123-104 win over the…
[ad_1] Jack Eichel scored his second goal of the night midway through the third period as the last-place Buffalo Sabres snapped the Toronto Maple Leafs’ club-record home winning streak at 13 games with a 3-2 victory on Monday. Casey Nelson had the other goal for Buffalo (24-40-12), which got 39 saves from Chad Johnson to…
[ad_1] Crystal Dangerfield scored 19 of her 21 points in the first half, and top-seeded UConn routed No. 2 South Carolina 94-65 on Monday night to reach the Final Four for the 11th consecutive year. The Albany Regional final featured the past two NCAA champions in a rare occurrence for the women’s tournament. The Huskies…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor trolled by Khabib Nurmagomedov Khabib Nurmagomedov has yet again taken aim at Conor McGregor. The Dagestan native has fired several shots McGregor’s way in recent months, stoking the fire for a future fight. And he did so again this past weekend after seeing the Irishman seemingly give an update on his long-awaited…
[ad_1] The FA face the awkward issue of former England striker Peter Beardsley being a feted guest in the VIP Wembley Suite for the match against Italy while he is still under investigation over claims of bullying and racism. Newcastle Under 23 coach Beardsley has been suspended since the accusations made by Yasin Ben El-Mhanni…
[ad_1] Reigns was suspended two weeks ago after accusing Lesnar of receiving preferential treatment by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. The Big Dog was furious with the UFC legend because he didn’t show up on RAW. Last week, Reigns defied the order and appeared in Dallas, Texas but got brutalised by the Universal Champion who took…
[ad_1] This is not Jordan Henderson’s fault, but the moment when Gareth Southgate’s England plan may finally come to fruition is when he is no longer such an integral member of the side. Henderson did well against Holland last week. He may even be England’s captain at the World Cup. And, if he is, he…
[ad_1] The Briton stormed to pole on Saturday by 0.7seconds and comfortably led for the opening stages of the race in Melbourne the following day. But with Ferrari benefitting from Valtteri Bottas’ absence at the front of the grid due to a qualifying crash and gearbox penalty, their tactics forced Hamilton to pit on lap…
[ad_1] Dominic Calvert-Lewin has had only limited chances to play for Everton of late The striker has played just 229 minutes in the Premier League so far in 2018 Calvert-Lewin hopes to make his mark for England Under 21s on Tuesday night ‘I need to be scoring goals and affecting games,’ the young forward claimed…
[ad_1] Last week, Cena posted a picture of Undertaker’s early WCCW wrestling days showing him wearing tiny trunks as Texas Red. But a few hours ago, The Champ published a photo on his Instagram account playing off the popular “C’mon, do something” meme that had a character dressed in his gear poking a stick on…