[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate will ring the changes for the final friendly before he names his World Cup squad. Southgate will shuffle his pack for Tuesday night’s prestige friendly against Italy as he looks to give all his players an opportunity to impress before he picks his squad for Russia. ‘We’ll make some changes; some…
[ad_1] Kokkinakis scooped the biggest win of his career to date on Saturday when he knocked out top seed Federer in the second round. The 21-year-old Australian had harboured hopes of going deeper into the tournament. However, his adventure came to a halt at the hands of Verdasco. After taking the first set, Verdasco rallied…
[ad_1] Italy are taking heart from the promise England have begun to demonstrate as they look to transform their fortunes following their inability to qualify for the summer’s World Cup. The 2006 world champions are experiencing a similar decline to the one England are attempting to recover from, and which most recently meant they missed…
[ad_1] The on-screen Smackdown Commissioner went to the Caribbean with his family where he developed a massive infection due to acute diverticulitis and was hospitalised for several days in Antigua. The WWE minority owner was then flown back to a hospital in New York where he is being treated. Doctors also discovered Shane-O-Mac suffered an…
[ad_1] The Manchester United striker has struggled for regular gametime at Old Trafford ever since Jose Mourinho took charge of the club in 2016. Since Alexis Sanchez’s arrival in January, Rashford has found himself even further down the pecking order behind the likes of Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial, Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku. Real Madrid…
[ad_1] Kokkinakis was unable to follow up his victory over Roger Federer against Verdasco, who came through 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) in their round of 32 match last night. Kokkinakis and Verdasco were involved in a fiery contest in Miami, with Verdasco annoyed at perceived noise from Kokkinakis’ father. And this upset the 21-year-old, who…
[ad_1] Hazard’s ability to drift past defenders for Chelsea and his eye for a killer pass has seen him spoken of in the same breath as the Argentine great. Messi, meanwhile, a five-time Ballon d’Or has been locked in a captivating rivalry with Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for the past decade. While Hazard is…
[ad_1] Vettel took first blood at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after Hamilton and Mercedes suffered a massive technical glitch during the race. Hamilton had started from pole, but Vettel capitalised on his rival’s misfortune to storm to victory. The pair clashed at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last year, but their rivalry has largely…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo was approached by several pitch invaders during Portugal’s friendly defeat to the Netherlands, with one attempting to kiss the Real Madrid star. Portugal entered the match in good form after two goals from Ronaldo sealed a 2-1 win over Egypt last week, but Fernando Santos’ side found themselves three goals down by…
[ad_1] Australian Kokkinakis sent Federer packing on Saturday night after which the Swiss master revealed he would be skipping the clay season. But despite toppling the world No 1, Kokkinakis was beaten in the round of 32 last night by Verdasco 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 (4-7). The match was full of drama, with the pair involved…
[ad_1] Can’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the season and he has been linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Juventus. Reports emerged over the weekend that the German midfielder will demand a new £200,000-a-week deal in order to stay at Anfield. With both parties failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations,…
[ad_1] The 36-year-old suffered a shock second round defeat to 175th ranked Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Miami Open at the weekend. The loss meant Rafael Nadal has automatically returned to the top spot in the world rankings, moving Federer back down to second. After a stunning start to the 2018 season, which saw Federer make…
[ad_1] The Atletico Madrid striker is expected to leave in the summer as his release clause drops to €100million (£88m). Barcelona are thought to be leading the race for his signature, according to Sky Sports journalist Guillem Balague. But Chelsea and Manchester United could potential pip them to the France international by offering higher wages.…
[ad_1] Montreal looks no closer to getting a major league baseball team back than the first time Russell Martin visited as a player in 2014, but the Toronto Blue Jays catcher hasn’t given up hope. Fans of the former Montreal Expos, a team that moved to Washington D.C. after the 2004 season, have turned out…
[ad_1] The left-back has struggled to hold down a place in the Red Devils’ first team since joining from Southampton after a string of injuries. The arrival of Jose Mourinho also hasn’t helped Shaw. The United boss has been publicly critical of the defender. And Shaw has been left out of key games by the…
[ad_1] The two La Liga heavyweights are expected to battle it out for Griezmann’s signature at the end of the season. The France international’s buy-out clause drops from €200million (£176m) to €100m (£88m) in the summer. Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be considering meeting the fee in a bid to take him from…
[ad_1] The defender was aiming to make his case for a spot in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad in an attempt to build on his man-of-the-match display against Brazil in November. And he was given an opportunity in his more favoured centre-back role in a back three. But his appearance lasted just 10 minutes after…
[ad_1] GETTY Raheem Sterling reveals how Pep Guardiola impacted his game One of the most enigmatic England players of a generation, the Manchester City player does not speak to the media very often. It turns out he is very good at it. For a start, he is able to illustrate with the most simple of…
[ad_1] The Manchester City winger has seen the national stadium at its worst – booed for below-par performances in the past – and was even the subject of a bid by a number of fans to fund a private aeroplane to fly him home from the European Championships after disappointing performances in France. After a…
[ad_1] Canada’s Denis Shapovalov prevailed 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 over American Sam Querrey in his third-round match Monday at the Miami Open. The 18-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., converted on an early break point and didn’t drop a single point on his first serve en route to taking the first set. Boom goes the <a href=”https://twitter.com/denis_shapo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@denis_shapo</a> backhand! ?<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiamiOpen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#MiamiOpen</a> <a href=”https://t.co/sLqsWrrCIA”>pic.twitter.com/sLqsWrrCIA</a> —@TennisTV Querrey, seeded…
[ad_1] The Red Devils have had to watch on with envy with noisy neighbours Manchester City steamrolling their way to this season’s Premier League title. Pep Guardiola has spent big to ensure England’s biggest domestic prize is all-but wrapped with two months of the season remaining. Jose Mourinho and his managerial counterparts are likely to…
[ad_1] The last time Tiger Woods won the Masters was in 2005, and the world was a very different place then. From social media, to sports heroes, things have changed! Since Tiger is once again a favourite at Augusta, Rob Pizzo looks back at the last time Tiger put on the Green Jacket. [ad_2] Source…
[ad_1] The Red Devils have agreed to sign the 16-year-old defender following a trial period last summer, according to the Manchester Evening News. A deal was struck in January and Bejger is likely to be announced among the club’s academy recruits before next season. He has been playing for Lech Poznan’s youth team and made…
[ad_1] It’s time for Nate Brannen to “just be dad” after 19 years of competitive running, three Olympics and six Canadian titles in the 1,500 metres. The Cambridge, Ont., native released a statement on Monday, saying he would enter the “odd road race” in the future but he was ending his competitive career. “It’s hard to believe…
[ad_1] Albion are 10 points adrift of the Premier League safety line with seven games left and are expected to be relegated. Accounts filed up to June 2017 show pre-tax profits leap to £39.7million from £1million, only for Jenkins to warn about the future. Jenkins, who was CEO under former owner Jeremy Peace, returned to…
[ad_1] Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft was caught attempting to change the condition of the ball on the third day of the third Test against South Africa. Following the day’s play, Smith admitted he and the “senior leadership group” had planned the act during the lunch interval. Smith has been banned for one Test by the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and ex-Premier League star Shaka Hislop. Klopp has won just five trophies in his managerial career compared to the 25 Mourinho has collected. Klopp is so far yet to win a piece of silverware in over two years at Liverpool, whereas Mourinho won three in his…
[ad_1] The Australian Open champion suffered a surprise 0-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat in the second round against Monica Puig on Friday and she has now revealed she was less than impressed by security staff at the match. “Last night I lost a tough match to a great opponent and friend Monica Puig at the Miami…
[ad_1] Football Association confirm Jack Butland will be given chance to play vs Italy Jordan Pickford impressed in England’s 1-0 win over Holland on Friday night The Stoke goalkeeper will be given a chance to earn his place in World Cup team By Alex Martin For Mailonline Published: 09:10 EDT, 26 March 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] Martin Brodeur and Sean Burke will select the Canadian hockey squad that will go for gold at the 2018 IIHF World Championship in Denmark. Burke put together the Canadian team that won bronze at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea last month. Brodeur was Burke’s assistant. The tournament takes place in Copenhagen and Herning…
[ad_1] Most seasoned FIFA gamers already have a few go-to players they like to sign when starting a new career, but budget constraints mean it’s not always possible to land expensive stars. That’s where hidden gems come in, with plenty of natural talent waiting to be nurtured as long as managers put in the time…
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames say star forward Johhny Gaudreau will miss Monday night’s game in Los Angeles after returning home to New Jersey to be with his ailing father. The NHL team said in a release that Guy Gaudreau suffered a cardiac event on Sunday and is undergoing medical procedures. Gaudreau, 24, will remain with…
[ad_1] Ramsey is reportedly being considered by Jose Mourinho as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba amid speculation the £89million man could be sold in the summer. The Sun claim Mourinho has told executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward that he believes the Wales international is a better option for his team over Pogba. Ramsey has less…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Major League Soccer star Alejandro Moreno. Pogba has been linked with a move away from Manchester United in recent weeks. The Frenchman has been starved off starts under Jose Mourinho of late due to fitness and tactical reasons. Mourinho famously sold De Bruyne and…
[ad_1] Former England captain David Beckham has revealed how he was once told he was ‘too small’ to play for his country. Beckham is the second most-capped England player of all time, having made 115 appearances for the Three Lions. But when he was child he was told that he wouldn’t have a chance of…
[ad_1] Former major league infielder Munenori Kawasaki is likely to retire after being released by his Japanese club on Monday. In a statement released by the Softbank Hawks, the 36-year-old infielder said a series of injuries has prevented him from being the player he wanted to be. Kawasaki spent five seasons in Major League Baseball…
[ad_1] Hislop believes fans expected Pogba to slot into the Manchester United side and dominate the midfield. But the former West Ham goalkeeper claims that it is not Pogba’s style to do that. Hislop says the Frenchman needs the players around him to get the best out of him, like he had at Juventus. “Paul…
[ad_1] Lynn Mercereau won’t be joining the onslaught of Oilers fans threatening to cancel their season tickets out of frustration with another failed season. She has a promise to keep.Mercereau attends every Oilers home game she can in memory of her late father. (Lynn Mercereau/Facebook) In 2011, Mercereau made a pact with her dying father…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has been quietly linked with the Ligue 1 leaders in recent months after his troubles at Arsenal worsened. Wenger has always insisted an Emirates exit would not be the end of his managerial career. And many believe a job at the Parc des Princes would be a good fit for the 68-year-old.…
[ad_1] NBA G League player Zeke Upshaw died on Monday morning, two days after collapsing on the floor during a game on Saturday night. Jewel Upshaw, his mother, released a statement on Monday morning. “After continued efforts from the medical team at Spectrum Health, Zeke made his transition at 11:16 a.m. To family, friends, teammates,…
[ad_1] FIFA traditionally slip in a few unrealistically dominant players in every new release, with Juan Cuadrado, Victor Ibarbo and David Luiz some infamous recent examples. FIFA 18 is no different, with overpowered stars littering the Premier League – in particular boasting outrageous pace and strength statistics. These hidden gems are not always the best…
[ad_1] The Buffalo Sabres have reached an agreement with their top prospect, centre Casey Mittelstadt, who is leaving the University of Minnesota following his freshman season. Mittelstadt agreed to a three-year entry level contract Monday and is expected to join the Sabres as early as Tuesday. The 19-year-old was selected by Buffalo with the eighth…
[ad_1] The Juventus striker was left out of Argentina’s squad for the international friendlies against Italy and Spain and, according to Diario Gol, Messi asked manager Jorge Sampaoli not to select him. The Barcelona superstar does not believe he links up well with Dybala, it is claimed by the Spanish publication. As a result, Dybala…
[ad_1] That is according to European football expert Gabriele Marcotti. Pogba’s future at Manchester United has been under discussion in the last couple of months. The Frenchman has often seen himself out of Jose Mourinho’s starting XI, whether that for fitness or tactical reasons. Some reports claim the pair do not see eye-to-eye and do…
[ad_1] Investment in youth is vital for success in Football Manager 2018, but picking the right players is often a tricky business involving hours of dedicated research, Luckily for you, Express Sport has scoured the Sports Interactive database to root out hidden gems with the potential for greatness. We’ve pulled together 30 of the most…
[ad_1] Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera attempting to change the condition of the ball on Saturday afternoon. Captain Smith came out after play claiming he and the “senior leadership group” of the team had come up with the plan during the lunch interval. Smith said there were no members of the coaching…
[ad_1] Watford’s Doucoure has been linked with a switch away from Vicarage Road in recent weeks following his impressive displays at Watford. And it seems he has issued a ‘come and get me plea’ to Jurgen Klopp with the transfer window fast approaching. “Liverpool is a club that need no introduction,” Doucoure said. “I was…
[ad_1] Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett will turn himself in to Houston police on Monday, his lawyer reportedly told USA Today. Bennett, who is represented by Rusty Hardin, was indicted last week by a Texas grand jury on a felony injury of the elderly charge for an incident following Super Bowl LI, but was…
[ad_1] That is according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. The Bayern Munich forward has been scoring goals for fun in the Bundesliga once again this term. But his eight year spell in Germany’s top flight may be coming to an end. Madrid’s interest appears to have pleased Lewandowski. But Los Blancos will only be…
[ad_1] Smith has been banned for one Test and has already resigned from captaincy duty for the upcoming Indian Premier League with franchise Rajasthan Royals. Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has weighed into the debate on what punishment Smith should now get. Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera attempting to affect the condition…
[ad_1] Football Manager 2018 gives gamers the chance to build a dream squad at their favourite club, although some players such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are just too valuable to be realistic targets. However, FM18 does give bosses the opportunity to sign some world class stars for relatively small fees due to their…
[ad_1] Gareth Bale’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain following a frustrating season of injuries. The Welshman has struggled for game time and even when fit Zinedine Zidane has opted to start him on the bench this season. Bale is thought to be happy with life in the Spanish capital but the Gambling Times claim…
[ad_1] The Reds fancied Lemar as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho in January while he snubbed a move to Arsenal on the final day of the summer transfer window. Lemar has since admitted he regrets not joining either Premier League side. Speaking at the weekend, he told Telefoot: “I’m not going to hide it, I…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton was on course to open his campaign with the maximum quota of points at Melbourne’s Albert Park only to see rival Sebastian Vettel snatch victory following a miscalculation. The mistake afforded Vettel the chance to leapfrog Hamilton during a virtual safety car period at the Australian Grand Prix before he went on…
[ad_1] Elneny, 25, has made 65 appearances for the Gunners since joining from Swiss giants FC Basel in January 2016 for around £7million. The length of the Egypt international’s deal has not been disclosed. A statement from Arsenal read: “We would like to congratulate Mo on his new contract and look forward to his continued…
[ad_1] Conte’s future at Chelsea is in serious doubt after a turbulent season on and off the pitch at Stamford Bridge. But Marcotti says the Italian boss does not want to resign and is waiting for the club to sack him, something owner Abramovich is not yet prepared to do. The journalist reckons Conte could…
[ad_1] Alexandre Lacazette has returned to full training following knee surgery and could be fit in time to face Stoke this weekend. The French striker has been sidelined since February but was pictured taking part in the latest session at London Colney today as he continues his recovery. The 26-year-old could be handed some minutes…
[ad_1] With his team clinging to a playoff spot, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella won’t have veteran forward Nick Foligno at his disposal for the balance of the regular campaign and early in the post-season. The team’s captain is expected to be sidelined two to four weeks after suffering a lower-body injury late…
[ad_1] According to Don Balon, Pep Guardiola has been in touch with the Chelsea forward. And the Spanish publication claim Hazard is open to making a shock switch to the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola has reportedly decided to go for Hazard after cooling his interest in Alexis Sanchez in January. The Belgium international is also a…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton was on course to open his campaign with the maximum quota of points at Melbourne’s Albert Park only to see rival Sebastian Vettel snatch victory following a miscalculation. The mistake afforded Vettel the chance to leapfrog Hamilton during a virtual safety car period at the Australian Grand Prix before he went on…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is one of eight Premier League managers who are odds-on to leave their team before the start of next season. The Portuguese boss recently signed a contract extension at Manchester United, but reports of discontent at Old Trafford could see his reign draw to an abrupt end. Pep Guardiola is locked in…
[ad_1] Sanchez switched Arsenal for Manchester United after Manchester City refused to pay the fee the Gunners wanted. The Chilean could have waited to join City in the summer on a free at the end of his contract but instead opted for a move to Old Trafford. He has struggled though, scoring just once in…
[ad_1] That is according to Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Lewandowski is one of the most sought-after strikers in world football after his consistent form in the Bundesliga over the last eight years. The Polish hitman has 32 goals to his name so far this term. And Zinedine Zidane is reportedly interested in bringing him…
[ad_1] What TV channel is Joshua vs Parker on? Sky Sports have exclusive rights to show the bout in the UK. The fight is being shown on Sky Box Office – which will cost £19.95 (£24.95 on the day of the fight if buying over the phone). Once purchased, Sky Box Office can be streamed…
[ad_1] Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge with their top-four chances hanging in the balance. Antonio Conte’s side are currently fifth in the table, five points behind Spurs in fourth. Wilkins believes Chelsea have to win their last eight games to have a chance of finishing in the Champions League qualification places. And he says…
[ad_1] That is according to former American player and now tennis analyst Justin Gimelstob. Nadal has not played since the Australian Open quarter-finals when he was forced to retire from his clash with Marin Cilic due to a hip injury. The Spaniard had to abort a scheduled return at the Mexican Open last month and…
[ad_1] Courtois and Chelsea have been in contract talks for several months but have been unable to agree on a deal. Real Madrid are understood to be interested in Courtois as a replacement for Keylor Navas and their hopes of landing the Belgium international could be aided by the fact that the goalkeeper’s former girlfriend…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of American former world No 1 Tracy Austin. Federer will drop to second in the ATP world rankings next Monday after he crashed out of the Miami Open on Saturday. Because Federer won in Miami last year, he loses the 1000 points he accrued and despite not playing this week,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of pundit and former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino. Wilshere was called up to the England squad last week for the friendlies against Netherlands and Italy. However, the Arsenal man pulled out of the squad after suffering a knee injury in training last Thursday. It is the latest in a long…
[ad_1] Real are set to rebuild their squad this summer following a poor season that has left the Champions League as their only hope of winning a trophy. And a host of big-money signings are set to move to the Bernabeu to make up for the high-profile departures that are on the cards. Chelsea winger…
[ad_1] Zinedine Zidane faces a crucial summer of rebuilding at the helm of Real Madrid, with several world class names being linked with a switch. A disappointing La Liga campaign has left Los Blancos with a lot of work to do in the summer. Mohamed Salah is among the top transfer targets for the La…
[ad_1] GETTY All-rounder Moises Henriques, who has played 26 times for Australia, has suggested Steve Smith ‘made up’ the fact he was involved in hatching a plan to cheat against South Africa. Henriques, who played for Australia as recently as October, instead believes Smith only said that to ‘take the heat off’ Bancroft. He tweeted…
[ad_1] Barcelona are on track to secure a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble in Ernesto Valverde’s first season at the club. But they’re not resting on their laurels as the campaign draws to a close and plans are being made for the summer transfer window. Griezmann is high among the names…
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[ad_1] England have been preparing for their second friendly of the international break with some speed and strength training – and using some unconventional methods. One of the exercises involved players throwing handheld Nerf rockets – small foam missiles – for each other to chase and catch. Dele Alli chucked one for Jesse Lingard, who,…
[ad_1] Reid Boucher and Nic Dowd are near the bottom of Vancouver’s scoring leaderboard, with the Canucks sitting near the bottom of the standings. They combined to help Vancouver pull Dallas down toward the bottom Sunday night. Boucher and Dowd each scored on the power play in a 4-1 win over the reeling Dallas Stars,…
[ad_1] Messi has been one of the main driving forces behind Ernesto Valverde’s side competing on three fronts this season. And he’ll be hoping to guide them past Roma in the Champions League quarter-finals as they eye up a domestic and European treble. Barcelona’s El Clasico rivals Real will be seeking to reach the last…
[ad_1] In the midst of a tight playoff race, the Anaheim Ducks showed some determination in a come-from-behind win on Sunday. Hampus Lindholm scored the winner 1:21 into overtime as the Ducks came away with a huge 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers — a game they trailed 3-1 heading into the third period. Hampus…
[ad_1] Turan was having a meal with his wife, brother Okan Turan and his partner in Nisantaci on Saturday evening, before the fracas unravelled. It was the same district where Turan married Aslihan Dogan on March 12, in a private ceremony. The 31-year-old is currently living in Turkey, playing on loan for Istanbul Basaksehir after…
[ad_1] The Rocket, 42, maintained his stunning recent form to beat Shaun Murphy 10-4 in the tournament which features the top 16 players in the world. And he showed just how good his form is with an incredible shot on his way to winning the eighth frame. O’Sullivan potted the blue into right middle before…
[ad_1] Dagestan native Nurmagomedov will face Ferguson in the main event of UFC 223, which takes place in Brooklyn, New York on April 7. The winner of the most-anticipated fight in lightweight history will be crowned the undisputed 155lbs champion, a title which is currently held by Conor McGregor. Nurmagomedov has looked unstoppable in his…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho will focus his efforts on rebuilding Manchester United’s midfield in the summer, with six targets identified to replace several departing aces. Michael Carrick is set to retire in the summer, while Marouane Fellaini will leave the club on a free transfer as Mourinho plots a shake-up. Arturo Vidal and Marco Verratti are…
[ad_1] Wilshere has entered the final months of his current deal and could be available for transfer at the end of the season. The 26-year-old has made clear he wants to stay at his boyhood club but is understood to be frustrated with Arsenal’s highly incentivised but lesser wages offer. Wilshere is understood to want…
[ad_1] Aguero has revealed he is ready to re-join his boyhood club Independiente. The 29-year-old moved to Manchester City in 2011 and has since won two Premier League titles and three League Cups, while also becoming the club’s all-time top goalscorer. But despite firing 21 league goals this season, the Argentine has other plans for…
[ad_1] England lost 4-0 to opponents who have since become mired in controversy after captain Steve Smith admitted he and batsman Cameron Bancroft hatched a plan to tamper with the ball in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Bancroft is now at the centre of more questions after footage showed him appearing…
[ad_1] Ryan Giggs’ tenure as Wales manager got off the best possible start as his side booked their place in the final with a 6-0 victory over China. In the second semi-final, Luis Suarez was on the scoresheet as Uruguay sealed their spot with 2-0 win over the Czech Republic. The final will be the…
[ad_1] Speaking after finishing a disappointing sixth at the Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen said the race was not worth watching. “(It was) completely worthless (for the fans),” he said. “I would have turned off the TV. Very boring. “You do your best to try something, and I was in DRS range all the time, but…
[ad_1] Real are expected to overhaul their squad at the end of a disappointing season that has left the Champions League as their only chance of winning a trophy. And Gareth Bale is expected to be among the high-profile casualties of the planned clear-out, with Ronaldo happy for Real to get rid of the Welshman.…
[ad_1] India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will replace the 28-year-old as skipper for the new season, which starts next month.. It comes with Smith’s future as Australia’s Test captain in serious doubt as investigations continue into cricket’s ball-tampering scandal. Zubin Bharucha, head of cricket at the Rajasthan Royals, said: “The incident in Cape Town has certainly…
[ad_1] Speaking to Marca, midfielder Koke conceded he could be in for a long night when coming up against Barcelona star Messi at the Wanda Metropolitano. “For me, he’s the best in the world,” Koke said. “It’s very difficult [to stop him]. You have to cover a lot of ground, always help in defence… and…
[ad_1] Messi has played a pivotal role for Ernesto Valverde’s side this season as they’ve chased glory on three fronts. And he’ll be hoping to follow up a potential La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble by impressing at the World Cup this summer. Lionel Messi sat out of Argentina’s 2-0 win over…
[ad_1] It was the first time the two players had met after several practice sessions together but after overcoming early nerves, Kokkinakis caused arguably the biggest shock in 2018. The 21-year-old lost the first set 6-3 but bounced back impressively to win the next two sets 6-3 7-6 and beat the world No 1. At…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola has a wealth of talent at his disposal but Manchester City could grow even stronger this summer. Riyad Mahrez was the subject of late, interest from City at the end of the January transfer window, and Guardiola is expected to launch another bid to snap him up. The Algerian can be deployed…
[ad_1] Umtiti has forged a reputation as one of Europe’s top centre-backs since joining Barcelona from Lyon in 2016. And the Spanish giants are desperate to tie him down as they plan for the long-term. Umtiti’s future has been the subject of plenty of speculation though with no agreement on the cards. And Manchester United…
[ad_1] Mayweather, 41, began teasing a move to the MMA world in late January in a series of Instagram posts. The Michigan native’s revelation immediately led to talk of a rematch with Conor McGregor, who he beat in a boxing match last August. The legendary boxer was recently offered the chance to learn the tools…
[ad_1] The top six Premier League teams have invested heavily in strikers this season, with several huge money deals completed in 2017/18. Romelu Lukaku, Alvaro Morata, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang all smashed the £50million milestone. However, despite the big money being thrown around by Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, they remain in the awkward…
[ad_1] Federer won the first set 6-3 and appeared on course for a swift response to losing the Indian Wells final last weekend. But 21-year-old Australian Kokkinakis broke early in the second set to win it 6-3 and then showed impressive composure to win the third set tiebreak and record victory over Federer at the…
[ad_1] Ernesto Valverde is plotting a bright future for Barcelona with his potential transfer targets on the younger end of the scale. Matthijs de Ligt and Justin Kluivert are among the wonderkids who could arrive at the Nou Camp this summer, while Gremio star Arthur has already agreed to sign. But will Barcelona add more…
[ad_1] Juventus have been in talks with Can over a free transfer in the summer. Can’s Liverpool contract expires in July and Juve are favourites to snap him up. But following a major development over the weekend, where it was revealed the Reds can keep the Germany international by offering him £200,000 a week, Juve…
[ad_1] Bale is expected to leave the Bernabeu this summer off the back of a couple of injury-hit campaigns. And a return to the Premier League has been heavily touted, with a cluster of clubs said to be keen on him. Perez is said to be considering including Gareth Bale in a part-exchange deal for…
[ad_1] Messi is currently away on international duty with Argentina but injury forced him to sit out of Friday’s 2-0 win over Italy. However, he is in contention to feature against Spain tomorrow night, which will involve going up against a cluster of fellow Barcelona stars. Lionel Messi is said to be in constant contact…
[ad_1] Mignolet started the season as Liverpool’s number one goalkeeper but at the start of the year, manager Jurgen Klopp demoted the Belgian and replaced him with Karius. There has been speculation Mignolet would look to leave Anfield in the summer to get first-team football again and the 30-year-old admitted to having talks with Klopp.…
[ad_1] Joe Root’s men, who fell to a 10th away Test defeat in their last 12 attempts, had scant chance of recovering from the moment they were bowled out for 58 in only 20.4 overs of the first session in this pink-ball series opener. Almost two days of rain gave them a glimmer of keeping…
[ad_1] That is the claim from German football magazine Kicker, who claim he is on the verge of a deal with bosses at the Emirates. Former Borussia Dortmund boss Tuchel is thought to have turned down the chance to manage Bayern Munich. Bayern are looking for a new manager to take over from 72-year-old Jupp…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow the latest news and gossip from across the globe Monday March 26 Real Madrid transfer latest 09:00: Real Madrid have SEVEN targets if a deal for Neymar falls through. Real are keen to land Neymar and are willing to pay a hefty fee for the Brazilian’s services. However, PSG…
[ad_1] Werner is one of the best young strikers in Europe with a host of top clubs understood to be looking at him. Rumours in Germany suggested Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was considering a £87million move for the 22-year-old, who has scored 18 goals this season. Bild claims Klopp has made contact with Werner’s agent,…
[ad_1] Real have failed to hit the heights they enjoyed last season and the Champions League is their only hope of winning silverware this time around. A clear-out is expected to take place this summer with several big names, potentially including manager Zinedine Zidane, set to be shown the door. Perez has targeted Paris Saint-Germain…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been linked with a deal for Lunin, 19, for weeks. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is seeking a new goalkeeper after failing to be convinced by either Simon Mignolet or Loris Karius. Lunin is said to have been on Liverpool’s radar, while Watford had also tracked the youngster. But Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello…
[ad_1] Lazio defender De Vrij is out of contract at the end of the season and has a trail of suitors chasing him. Barcelona and Manchester City, as well as Liverpool, have been linked with the Netherlands international in recent weeks. But in a stunning development in Italy, it has emerged that the 26-year-old has…
[ad_1] Batshuayi joined Chelsea from Marseille in the summer of 2016 and went on to win the Premier League with them the following season. But his first year at the club saw him behind Diego Costa in the pecking order and his first-team opportunities were limited as a result. Batshuayi didn’t have it any easier…
[ad_1] John Cena will face Kane tonight in Cleveland, Ohio while he’s on a mission to convince The Undertaker to accept his challenge for a WrestleMania dream match. Rumours suggest Undertaker won’t appear until Mania and the match won’t be scheduled until the very last episode of RAW before the Showcase of the Immortals on…
[ad_1] The Argentine is currently competing in his fourth consecutive tournament but he probably did not expect to reach the final in his last two. Del Potro won the Mexican Open and BNP Paribas Open before he headed into the Miami Open this week. And he says his body is feeling the strain of non-stop…
[ad_1] The front page of Spanish publication Sport today has the headline “Umtiti is in danger” as Barcelona fear they may be losing their key defender. The centre-back is one of the top names on Manchester United’s wish-list and they are expected to offer him a lucrative deal in the summer to move to Old…
[ad_1] The former Manchester United manager criticised Courtois for his performance in Chelsea’s Champions League defeat to Barcelona. The Blues lost 3-0 at the Nou Camp as Lionel Messi twice squeezed the ball through the legs of the shot-stopper. The mistakes led to widespread scrutiny but the Belgium international faced up to the pressure by…
[ad_1] Heyman and Goldberg have crossed paths during the WCW legend’s feud with Brock Lesnar in 2004, 2016 and 2017. The ECW legend was Smackdown General Manager when Goldberg beat Lesnar at WrestleMania 20, in a dull and disappointing match that saw Stone Cold Steve Austin feature as the Special Guest Referee. Heyman then stood…
[ad_1] The Reds are yet to spend any of the £142million received from Philippe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona in January. The incredible form of Mohamed Salah coupled with the performances of Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have helped fill the void of Coutinho’s departure at Liverpool. But it is expected Klopp will be looking to…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow the latest news and gossip from across the globe Monday March 26 Griezmann’s Man Utd hint? Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann claimed he would love to play with Paul Pogba every day – then backtracked on the idea he could join Manchester United. The two Frenchman are currently away…
[ad_1] There have been rumours of unrest between Pogba and Jose Mourinho for the past few weeks now with the midfielder losing his place in the starting line-up. Reports have claimed a bust-up between the pair leading to sensational speculation he could be heading out the Old Trafford door at the end of the season.…
[ad_1] Rousey shocked the world two months ago at the Royal Rumble when she moved from the UFC Octagon to wrestling’s four-sided ring. The UFC legend is now set for an epic Mixed Tag Team match at WrestleMania where she will team up with Hall of Famer Kurt Angle to take on on-screen RAW Commissioner…
[ad_1] The Argentina international has often found himself as the enemy of Mourinho, especially when the Portuguese boss was in charge of Real Madrid. But now Messi has come back to bite again as he apparently holds the ace in the race for Justin Kluivert’s signature. Manchester United and Barcelona are stepping up in their…
[ad_1] Messi has been in stunning form this season notching 35 goals in 43 games with Barcelona flying high in La Liga. But the Argentina superstar is feeling the strain of his workload and was on the sidelines with a hamstring complaint for his country’s 2-0 win over Italy on Friday in Manchester. “I have…
[ad_1] Smalling could be a casualty of Jose Mourinho’s transfer plans at Old Trafford this summer. The England international is a regular for the Red Devils but has just 15 months to run on his current contract. Mourinho is looking for a new central defender and if he can get want he wants then Smalling…
[ad_1] The former Sunderland striker is in talks with an Irish businessman to take the club over from Ellis Short. American billionaire Short bought the club from an Irish consortium in 2009 but is now willing to offload it on the cheap. The owner has become increasingly unpopular with fans following their relegation from the…
[ad_1] That is the view of Bayern Munich and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus, who claims Liverpool are best equipped to challenge Manchester City next season. Pep Guardiola’s can wrap up the league title in under two weeks’ time when they face bitter rivals Manchester United. City have dominated the league all season and have lost…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is expected to be busy in the summer transfer window as he looks to close the gap to Manchester City in the Premier League. His first season at Old Trafford saw him pick up the Europa League and the EFL Cup but United’s only hope of silverware this season rests in the…
[ad_1] Barcelona are 11 points clear of Atletico Madrid in La Liga but are already plotting for next season. Barca are expected to wrap up the signing of Atletico star Antoine Griezmann and Gremio midfielder Arthur this summer. But Ernesto Valverde is also looking to strengthen his options in defence. Yerry Mina finally arrived from…
[ad_1] That is the claim from Spanish transfer outlet Don Balon, who say Ronaldo has been told of eight players leaving the club this summer. Real Madrid are struggling this season with Zinedine Zidane under pressure at the Bernabeu. Zidane is stalling on his future but it seems the club have already began making transfer…
[ad_1] Rumours have been rife in recent weeks that the Welshman’s time at Real Madrid could be coming to an end. Bale has suffered with a persistent calf injury which president Florentino Perez is said to be growing increasingly frustrated with. Manchester United and Tottenham have been linked with bringing the winger back to the…
[ad_1] Milos Raonic earned a hard-fought victory over Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday. The Thornhill, Ont., native was in tough against the tournament’s No. 13, but won a tiebreak in the first set before grabbing the match’s only two breaks in the second to prevail 7-6(5), 6-3. Raonic, seeded…
[ad_1] Gomes has endured a torrid time at Barcelona since his £42million move from Valencia in 2016. The 24-year-old recently laid bare his struggles in a revealing interview, which has apparently made Messi take notice. Barcelona are expected to sell Gomes at the end of the season with Paulinho’s arrival further pushing him down the…
[ad_1] The Australian sent shockwaves throughout the tournament by knocking Federer out at the second round stage – a result which also stripped him of his world No 1 title. However, Kokkinakis has explained how he was able to beat a player who a week previous was on a 17-match unbeaten run. The 21-year-old revealed…
[ad_1] Mourinho is under increasing pressure at Manchester United after crashing out of the Champions League to Sevilla and sitting 16 points behind Manchester City. But the 55-year-old was offered some light relief from his daughter who uploaded a throwback snap to Instagram. Mourinho is seen wearing white and black flowery swimming trunks with his…
[ad_1] Kokkinakis came from a set down to pull off the shock of the tournament by beating the Swiss star. Nobody in the world of tennis would have seen such a result coming, especially given Federer’s impressive start to 2018. But Kyrgios said he was not surprised by the fact Kokkinakis upset the odds –…
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 5-4 shootout win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday. Mark Scheifele scored the only shootout goal for either club. Jets rookie Kyle Connor continued his offensive tear as of late, scoring a power-play goal and adding two assists for the Jets.…
[ad_1] Cena and The Great One faced off in two unforgettable dream matches at WrestleMania 28 and 29. But that wasn’t the first time they crossed paths as the two men had a “special moment” long before Cena stepped into a ring and said The Brahma Bull was very kind and candid to him. He…
[ad_1] According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Bryan may work less than most full-time wrestlers but more than part-time stars, like Brock Lesnar. The four-time world champion’s schedule could look like Randy Orton’s. He will work some, but not all, house shows or live events, but is expected to be involved at all big Pay-Per-View shows.…
[ad_1] The Spaniard will return to the top of the ATP world rankings following Federer’s surprise early exit from the Miami Open. Thanasi Kokkinakis came from a set down to beat the Swiss star on Saturday and effectively strip him of his world No 1 title. Nadal, who missed the tournament through injury, was not…
[ad_1] According to Ringside News, Styles told Lilian Garcia’s podcast Chasing Glory that the wrestling company were only interested in working with him but convinced them to also bring Gallows and Anderson along as they would form a stunning group. The trio had a hapless run on RAW but were involved in a storyline that…
[ad_1] Bryan was cleared to wrestle again last Tuesday after a two-year retirement and was taken out by Owens a Zayn on Smackdown a week after they laid waste to McMahon. WWE are set to announce a tag team match involving all four stars and, according to Give Me Sport, Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling…
[ad_1] The 30-year-old tweaked his knee again during Friday’s match against the Atlanta Hawks when team-mate JaVale McGee fell back on to him. The clash left Curry hobbling and in clear distress as he made his way off the court. And an MRI scan at the weekend revealed he had sustained a sprained left medial…
[ad_1] Lou Williams and the Los Angeles Clippers, fighting for their playoff lives, turned on the offence in the fourth quarter to defeat the Toronto Raptors 117-106 on Sunday. After trailing by as many as 18 early, the Clippers finally took the lead in a third quarter in which they outscored Toronto 27-20. Tied at…
[ad_1] Stephen Curry will miss the first round of the playoffs next month because of a sprained left knee. Coach Steve Kerr on Sunday ruled out the two-time MVP for the best-of-seven first round in the Western Conference playoffs. The Warriors are expected to be the No. 2 seed. An MRI exam Saturday showed a…
[ad_1] For someone who didn’t want the England job when a loss to Iceland created the vacancy 21 months ago – and was even a reluctant caretaker when Sam Allardyce then lasted only one game – Gareth Southgate has shown impressive levels of commitment. A lack of quality in key areas of his squad remains…
[ad_1] Watson, 39, was in a class of his own in handing out a 7 & 6 drubbing to fellow American Kevin Kisner in the final of the WGC – Dell Match-Play Championship in Austin, Texas. And while Kisner looked exhausted after his earlier six matches, Watson took full advantage to also hand out the…
[ad_1] Jordan Pickford has given Gareth Southgate plenty to think about for the opening World Cup match against Tunisia. Though the Holland side that faced England on Friday in Amsterdam was far removed from the days of Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten and Patrick Kluivert, there were encouraging signs that a decent England team is…
[ad_1] Hogan was unceremoniously sacked from the company in 2015 after Gawker released tapes showing him making racist remarks. Vince McMahon’s promotion has since removed his profile from the Hall of Fame and has rarely mentioned his name. The 12-time world champion has apologised for the offensive language. WWE recently confirmed they have held talks…
[ad_1] Defensive linchpin for his country but a peripheral figure at club level, John Stones is in an unusual situation. The Manchester City defender is virtually guaranteed to start in England’s World Cup opener against Tunisia on June 18, his excellent display against Holland on Friday underlining his growing importance given Gareth Southgate’s philosophy of…
[ad_1] Federer is the greatest tennis player of all time with 20 Grand Slams to his name, four ahead of long-time rival Rafael Nadal who has 16. Federer has lost his current No 1 ranking after losing to Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Miami Open and confirming he will skip the clay season. Nadal will benefit…
[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate is getting closer to finalising his 23-man squad ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Russia. One position that Southgate is yet to fully decide on is the No 1 spot. Here, Sportsmail’s experts Martin Keown and Chris Sutton give their verdict. Nick Pope, Joe Hart, Jack Butland and Jordan…
[ad_1] Federer surrendered a one-set lead against Australian outsider Thanasi Kokkinakis to lose 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 yesterday. The surprise loss came a week after the Swiss star suffered heartbreak in the Indian Wells final against Juan Martin del Potro. It now leaves Cilic in pole position to win the Miami Open and he made light…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate is planning to name Joe Hart in his squad for Russia Everton’s Jordan Pickford is leading the race to be the No 1 for the World Cup Hart was expected to be first choice in Russia but lost his place at West Ham By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 17:30…
[ad_1] It was confirmed yesterday that Irving will be out of action for three-to-six weeks after undergoing a “minimally invasive procedure” to remove a tension wire in his left knee. He has been given various rests this season to cope with his knee issue but the soreness had worsened in the past few weeks, leading…
[ad_1] England hopefuls have one last chance to prove they deserve a spot in Gareth Southgate’s squad for Russia when they take on Italy on Tuesday evening. Players are battling it out to earn their place at the 2018 World Cup and June 4 is the deadline when the 23-man squads must be selected by.…
[ad_1] Canada’s Jennifer Jones defeated Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 7-6 to win the gold medal at the world women’s curling championship on Sunday. Jones scored a single in an extra end for the victory. Hasselborg tried to pick out a stone on the four-foot ring with her last throw but missed it completely. The win capped…
[ad_1] A bloodied and bandaged Paul Ince is the enduring image of the most unforgettable encounter between England and Italy in Rome. Needing a point to qualify for the World Cup in 1998, England’s fighting spirit was characterised by their captain, who battled through the pain despite receiving five stitches to his cut head. England’s…
[ad_1] Canadian triathletes Tyler Mislawchuk and Matt Sharpe recorded top-five World Cup finishes on Sunday in their final tuneup race before the Commonwealth Games. Mislawchuk, from Oak Bluff, Man., raced to a career-best fourth place, missing the podium by one second. “I showed up today to win and came up a little short, but I’m…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are hoping to sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah at the end of the season. But the La Liga champions know they will have to break the £198million world record transfer fee to secure his signature. And to free up the funds, Spanish outlet El Gol Digital say Los Blancos will try and…
[ad_1] The Frenchman arrived from Juventus in 2016 for £90m amidst a wave of optimism from United fans. Pogba’s first season back at Old Trafford was blighted by injuries. But the midfielder has since shown flashes of his brilliance while in a United shirt. However, reports now suggest Pogba wasn’t the first choice transfer target…
[ad_1] Klopp is expected to be busy in the upcoming summer transfer window with the £142million to spend from Philippe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona in January. Roberto Firmino has remained the first-choice striker for Liverpool for the past few seasons now and hasn’t missed many games. Danny Ings and Dominic Solanke are currently the back-up…
[ad_1] The Manchester City defender is confident Three Lions fans will play their part in building belief in the high-risk philosophy Gareth Southgate believes will give England their best chance in Russia and beyond. Southgate is prepared for his defenders to risk making individual mistakes in order to get them contributing to play more, and…
[ad_1] Manchester United were tipped to sign Neymar from Barcelona last summer. However, the Brazil international ended up moving to Ligue 1 giants PSG instead. The 25-year-old cost Unai Emery’s side a huge £200million – breaking the world-record in the process. And Spanish website Diario Gol claim United only chose to sign Lukaku and Sanchez…
[ad_1] The two Frenchman are currently away with their international side as they warm up for the World Cup this summer. Pogba and Griezmann both played for France but were unable to prevent a 3-2 home defeat against Colombia on Friday. However, the Atletico striker has since admitted that he would like to play alongside…
[ad_1] Salah is enjoying a stellar season since moving to Anfield from Roma in the summer, banging in 28 goals so far this Premier League campaign. The Egyptian has been a nightmare for defenders with his electric pace and deadly finishing, but fans may be surprised to see the 25-year-old way down on the speed…
[ad_1] That is according to national team manager Jorge Sampaoli. Messi has won every accolade possible while plying his trade for Barcelona. But the 30-year-old is still yet to win the biggest prize in world football. After Mario Gotze’s late goal in the 2014 World Cup final, Argentina saw all hopes of winning the tournament…
[ad_1] Courtois withdrew from the squad for the friendly against Saudi Arabia due to a hamstring problem and has returned to England for treatment at his club. However, that was seen as a precautionary measure and the problem is not expected to keep Courtois out of Sunday’s clash. Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said: “We feel…
[ad_1] Villanova is headed back to the Final Four. The Wildcats will have a chance at their second national championship in three seasons, courtesy of a 71-59 win over Texas Tech in Sunday’s East regional final. They will play the winner of Kansas and Duke in the Final Four in San Antonio. Jalen Brunson led…
[ad_1] Wilshere faces an uphill battle to make Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad after being ruled out of England’s warm-up match against Italy. The Arsenal midfielder missed the Three Lions’ 1-0 win over Holland on Friday having succumbed to a bout of tendinopathy in his knee. Wilshere is now also set to miss the clash…
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[ad_1] The Inter Milan forward has been heavily linked with a move to the La Liga holders after another solid season in Italy. Icardi bagged four against Sampdoria last week, which did little to dispel the rumours he is bound to leave Serie A this season. Madrid president Florentino Perez is hopeful of bolstering his…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho has drawn criticism from fans and pundits for the way he has treated Shaw this season. The England international is finally fully fit but his manager seems reluctant to give him the game time he needs. Mourinho recently hooked Shaw during a 2-0 FA Cup win over Brighton and his…
[ad_1] It was the same question any cyclist or athlete who chooses to dope asks, and at its centre is the risk-reward of sporting advantage against damage to reputation. Like many before them they made that call and they lost, and as a result they will carry around the legacy of being a cheat for…
[ad_1] Williams will captain Wales against Suarez’s Uruguay in Monday’s China Cup final as he looks to lift silverware with his country in Ryan Giggs’ first tournament in charge. In 2012 Williams, then at Swansea, faced Suarez and his Liverpool side. In his book, the centre-half wrote: “Suarez has an aura about him that says,…
[ad_1] That is according to Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal. The Manchester United boss has once again been caught up in controversy after his side’s Champions League exit. After Sevilla knocked the Red Devils out in the last 16, Mourinho launched a stunning rant to the press, defending his career achievements. The former Chelsea boss…
[ad_1] Laura Stacey scored the overtime winner as the Markham Thunder edged the Kunlun Red Star 2-1 to capture the Clarkson Cup on Sunday at Ricoh Coliseum. Stacey, a member of the Canadian women’s Olympic team that won silver last month in Pyeongchang, one-timed a Nicole Kosta feed past Noora Raty with 2:11 remaining in…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have emerged as potential suitors for Liverpool star Salah following the Egyptian’s stunning form. The 25-year-old has hit a breathtaking 36 goals following his arrival from Serie A giants Roma back in the summer. Talk of a move to Real, though, has largely been dependant on whether the La Liga side can…
[ad_1] Federer yesterday confirmed he would miss tournaments in Monte Carlo and Paris after making the decision to skip the entirety of the clay-court season. The 36-year-old’s form has recently tailed off with both Juan Martin del Potro and Thanasi Kokkinakis putting him to the sword. His decision to miss the clay court season means…
[ad_1] Liverpool chose not to replace Coutinho in January following the player’s decision to quit for La Liga giants Barcelona. However, the Reds are likely to break into the £142million they received for Coutinho when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. And Spanish website Diario Ole claims Liverpool have earmarked Lanzini as their…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel snatched victory from Lewis Hamilton in the opening race of the season after a software malfunction saw the reigning champion lose out during a virtual safety car period. Vettel timed his pitstop to perfection following the retirement of Romain Grosjean, leapfrogging Hamilton and scooping maximum points in the curtain-raiser despite being off…
[ad_1] But only in a coaching capacity. The Spaniard was a fan-favourite in north London during his eight years at Arsenal. And many Gunners were devastated when the midfielder opted to sign for Chelsea after leaving Barcelona for the second time in his career. Fabregas is approaching the latter stages of his glittering career. And…
[ad_1] Ibrahimovic had his contract terminated at Manchester United last Thursday, with the Swedish striker joining MLS outfit LA Galaxy on a free transfer. The 36-year-old had been handed the iconic No 10 shirt on his arrival at Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain, although a serious knee injury greatly restricted his playing time. With Ibrahimovic…
[ad_1] That is according to Technical Director James Allison. It was a bitterly disappointing day for reigning champion Lewis Hamilton and his team-mate Valtteri Bottas. The former started the day on pole after a record-setting qualifying session on Saturday. But Hamilton had to settle with second in Melbourne this morning after losing out to Ferrari’s…
[ad_1] Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho were both unused substitutes against Latvia The pair are widely-recognised as two of the country’s best emerging talents The decision is believed to have been a punishment for arriving late to training By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline Published: 14:08 EDT, 25 March 2018 | Updated: 14:10 EDT, 25 March…
[ad_1] Loren Zitomersky has gotten used to the jokes: “Hey, you’re running the wrong way!” Slamming straight into trees he didn’t see behind him? Not so much. Also, ouch. But the Disney movie production lawyer is on a singular quest to break the world record for the fastest marathon ever run backward. Zitomersky, 33, who’s…
[ad_1] Ronaldo and Messi will put their Real Madrid and Barcelona rivalry behind them in Russia this year. With both players entering the twilight years of their career, the 2018 World Cup represents their final shot at the golden gong. Ronaldo appeared to be ill-prepared for the competition earlier this year but has since responded…
[ad_1] Hamilton missed out on Australian Grand Prix glory with Vettel giving Ferrari the win. The Brit went into the race on pole after finishing ahead of Vettel and fellow Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen in qualifying on Saturday. However, after a safety car stopped him from hitting full speed, Hamilton had to settle for second.…
[ad_1] Had he just relied on his finely-tuned racer’s instincts rather than defer to what the Mercedes boffins were calculating on the pitwall, then it would have been a stroll in Albert Park. Instead it was the computers which won out and rather than launching his campaign for a fifth drivers’ crown with a crushing…
[ad_1] Fresh from a 1-0 win over Holland on Friday night, Gareth Southgate’s England squad began their preparations for Tuesday’s friendly against Italy with a session at Tottenham’s Hotspur Way training base. One keen onlooker on Sunday was Tottenham striker Harry Kane. Southgate was spotted talking to the stricken forward, who has been ruled out for…
[ad_1] West Ham’s struggles this season are mounting as they sit one place above the relegation zone with just eight Premier League games of the campaign to play. Fans expressed their anger earlier this month with several pitch invasions as the atmosphere turned toxic at the London Stadium with co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan…
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer. The outspoken United boss is under-fire once again after a shaky couple of weeks at the club. After being knocked out of the Champions League by Sevilla in the last 16, Mourinho launched a stunning 12-minute rant to the press, defending his record…
[ad_1] That is according to former world No 1 Rod Laver. Federer’s lighter schedule had been proving fruitful as the Swiss star won both the Australian and Rotterdam Opens earlier this year. The 36-year-old only suffered his first defeat of 2018 against Juan Martin del Potro at the Indian Wells Masters last week. But Federer…
[ad_1] Manchester United midfielder Pogba has clashed with Mourinho in recent weeks and, consequently, talk of a move away from Old Trafford has arisen. The France star is a popular figure among the fans but his failure to take Mourinho’s tactical advice on board has seen him fall down the pecking order. United have recently…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Asensio has emerged as a Chelsea target with the summer transfer window creeping closer. The Spain international is a Bernabeu fan-favourite but has struggled for game time under Zinedine Zidane this season. Asensio is regarded as one of the most promising footballers of his generation yet, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale,…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel picked up the first win of the 2018 season for Ferrari with a storming drive to beat Lewis Hamilton at Albert Park in Melbourne. The German ace scooped the full 25 points on offer after a miscalculation by Mercedes saw an otherwise imperious Hamilton lose out under the virtual safety car. With…
[ad_1] The Pakistan Super League has been a roaring success in its third edition with packed out crowds flocking to the matches as the tournament reaches its conclusion in Karachi today. The semi-finals in Lahore also attracted huge numbers of fans hoping to see their team and the star international cricketers competing. Despite the PSL’s…
[ad_1] Ronaldo left Old Trafford for the Bernabeu in 2009 for a then world-record £80million fee but could return, according to Diario Gol. The Spanish publication claim the opportunity to make the move is on the table but any potential deal could be driven by some of the club’s major stakeholders. Shirt sponsors Chevrolet pay…
[ad_1] Vettel took the Australian Grand Prix to beat Hamilton to the first race of the new season. The German started today third on the grid but overcame both Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen to roar to victory. Lewis Hamilton was unable to live up to expectations with the 33-year-old having to settle for second-place. And,…
[ad_1] That is according to the current Celtic boss himself. Rodgers is currently guiding Scotland’s biggest outfit to yet another SPL title. But in recent months, the Northern Irishman has been linked with a return to the Premier League. After a spell at Swansea, Rodgers came within an inch of winning Liverpool their first league…
[ad_1] Vettel went into the Australian Grand Prix third on the grid after losing out to Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen in qualifying yesterday. However, the German was at the peak of his powers and swept his rivals aside by taking the first race of the new season. And, speaking afterwards, Sebastian Vettel admitted that…
[ad_1] Courtois missed Chelsea’s last match, a 2-1 extra time win over Leicester City in the FA Cup with a hamstring problem. But the goalkeeper was selected for the Belgium squad that faces Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. However, the Belgium Football Association have announced Courtois has not made enough progress in his rehabilitation and will…
[ad_1] Mourinho is currently in his second season at Manchester United and, despite frustrating many supporters, the club appear to be on track. The 54-year-old steered them to EFL Cup and Europa League glory last season and United, despite sitting well behind Manchester City, are now second in the Premier League table. Across town, however,…
[ad_1] That is according to German football legend Lothar Matthaus. Arsene Wenger is once again under pressure at the Emirates after overseeing another poor domestic campaign. Arsenal currently sit sixth in the Premier League, 13 points off the elusive Champions League places. But the Frenchman will be hoping to salvage the Gunners’ campaign by winning…
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[ad_1] Arsenal are 13 points behind fourth-place Tottenham in the Premier League meaning their hopes of qualification for next season’s Champions League are slim. But the Gunners are through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League and know that winning the tournament will guarantee a place in the Champions League. After a fractious season, the clamour…
[ad_1] MILAN, ITALY — Getting to compete at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships is a dream come true for any skater. The 2018 edition was particularly important for the Canadian team. Over the last 10 years or so, Canada has been in the enviable position of having great skaters perform at the worlds. There’s been a sort of safety net…
[ad_1] Wenger’s position at Arsenal came under renewed pressure after a run of consecutive defeats which included back-to-back 3-0 losses to Manchester City. Prior to the international break, Arsenal arrested their form by winning three straight games including victory over AC Milan in the Champions League. With qualification for next season’s Champions League via the…
[ad_1] Atletico Madrid hitman Griezmann is being linked with a move to Barcelona and Manchester United when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season. The France international is set to turn his back on the La Liga side and is eyeing trophies ahead of the peak years of his career. Manchester United…
[ad_1] Manchester United are again being linked with a move for PSG star Verratti as Jose Mourinho hunts midfield reinforcements. The Italy international was tipped to move to Old Trafford back in the summer but the Red Devils ended up prioritising a deal for Nemanja Matic instead. Yet the Manchester Evening News say Manchester United…
[ad_1] Ibrahimovic has finally left Manchester United after just over 18 months at Old Trafford for a new adventure with LA Galaxy. The 36-year-old was a popular figure during his time in the Premier League, for his antics on and off the pitch. When in action, Ibrahimovic was always a huge influence and fired United…
[ad_1] Smith, along with Cameron Bancroft, publicly admitted to trying to change the condition of the ball in order to gain an unfair advantage during the third day’s play in the Cape Town Test against South Africa. A statement from the ICC read: ICC Chief Executive David Richardson laid the charge against Smith under to…
[ad_1] After weeks of speculation, Federer finally announced that he will miss the clay court season for the second consecutive year. In 2017, Federer’s decision was vindicated as he won in Halle for the ninth time and won his eighth Wimbledon title. As a result of his second round loss to Thanasi Kokkinakis at the…
[ad_1] Ronnie O’Sullivan meets Shaun Murphy in today’s final of the Players Championship. Both players have met twice already in major finals this season with each player taking victory once. And with a trophy and £125,000 at stake, there’s plenty at stake for both players playing in front of a sold out crowd in Llandudno.…
[ad_1] A new midfielder is at the top of Jose Mourinho’s summer wish list and the Italy international has emerged as a target. According to the Daily Star, Old Trafford chiefs held talks with Jorginho’s agent Joao Santos. It is claimed the chat took place at the Etihad Stadium on Friday night while Jorginho played…
[ad_1] The Pakistan Super League concludes with a mouth-watering final between Islamabad United, who topped the points table, and defending champions Peshawar Zalmi. Islamabad were streets ahead of their rivals in the regular season, winning seven of their 10 fixtures. They beat Karachi Kings in last weekend’s Qualifier to book their place in today’s showdown.…
[ad_1] Following his defeat to Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Miami Open, Federer announced that he had decided to miss the clay court season, including the French Open, for the second consecutive year. In 2017, Federer returned to action in the summer and won in Halle and then Wimbledon for the eighth time. Federer is expected…
[ad_1] Today is the third meeting between Murphy and O’Sullivan in a major final this season, each having secured one victory. Shaun Murphy secured his place in the final of the Ladbrokes Players Championship with a 6-3 win over Welshman Mark Williams. Ronnie O’Sullivan has also been in fine form during the tournament in Wales,…
[ad_1] Pogba has struggled for first-team action since the end of January amid reports that he has fallen out with Mourinho. The £89million club-record signing was benched for the Premier League clash with Huddersfield and Champions League fixtures against Sevilla. According to The Sun, Pogba and Mourinho were involved in a training ground bust-up last…
[ad_1] Anthony Joshua was due to have Deontay Wilder ringside when he takes on Joseph Parker on Saturday, but Express Sport has learned that the American is considering snubbing the invitation. Earlier this month, Wilder confirmed that he would be making his first ever trip to Cardiff to watch the bout. “I have a lot…
[ad_1] That is according to Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler, who has described Mourinho’s treatment of Luke Shaw as “shocking”. Shaw was singled out by the United boss following the FA Cup win against Brighton and Hove Albion. Mourinho has also reportedly fallen out with Paul Pogba amid suggestions they had a training ground bust-up last…
[ad_1] Mayweather, 41, began teasing a move to the mixed martial arts world last January in a series of Instagram posts, to the shock of his legion of followers. Invariably, talk of a rematch with Conor McGregor soon arose, leaving fans wondering if he’d step out of his comfort zone to fight the Irishman. Many…
[ad_1] Thomas Lemar came close to joining Liverpool in January as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who joined Barcelona in a £142m switch. That followed a summer pursuit of the Monaco star as they battled the likes of Arsenal for his signature. And Lemar has now spoken out about his disappointment at not being able…
[ad_1] Manchester United suffered a disappointing exit to Sevilla in the Champions League this month, while any attempts to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title faded away months ago. Jose Mourinho now wants United to splash the cash once again this summer, despite already spending over £300m on players since his arrival. And…
[ad_1] Hamilton started on pole in Melbourne and Mercedes looked in control until the virtual safety car was deployed after Haas driver Romain Grosjean stopped on the track. Ferrari took advantage of the VSC and set Vettel in to pit. However, much to Mercedes’ woes, Vettel was allowed to emerge back out on to the…
[ad_1] After losing the Indian Wells final last Sunday, Federer was looking to get back to winning ways and appeared on course to do that when he took the opening set 6-3. But the 36-year-old was broken early in the second set which Kokkinakis eventually won 6-3. Then in a final set tiebreaker, Kokkinakis earned…
[ad_1] Wilder and Joshua appear on a collision course and are expected to fight at some point in the next 18 months. However, negotiations are understood to have been difficult between the two camps with the purse split already proving a stumbling block in making the fight. And now Express Sport understands that Wilder could…
[ad_1] Sainz, who is “on loan” from Red Bull and Toro Rosso at Renault for the season, picked up a solitary point during the opening race of 2018. The Spaniard had qualified ninth but lost out to Mercedes Valtteri Bottas to slip back to the last points-scoring position. And the Renault driver, whose team-mate Nico…
[ad_1] Vettel stole victory from Lewis Hamilton at the season-opening race in Australia as the Brti was left to rue a pit-stop slip-up. The Ferrari driver was allowed to emerge back out on to the track ahead of pole-sitter Hamilton after pitting during the virtual safety car. And he did not relinquish his advantage over…
[ad_1] Salah has been linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain as a result of his incredible form since joining Liverpool from Roma last summer. According to Don Balon, Coutinho demanded a say in who the club signed when he moved to the Nou Camp from Anfield in January for £142million. The Brazilian had…
[ad_1] Starting from pole, Lewis Hamilton led from the front until the first set of pit stops. But following Hamilton’s stop, the virtual safety-car was brought out for Romain Grosjean’s Haas which had stopped on track. Under speed restriction, Vettel then pitted and was able to come out in front of Hamilton. The German then…
[ad_1] Hamilton came home second in Melbourne after Ferrari took advantage of a Mercedes error under the virtual safety car to pounce. Mercedes are saying the problem was down to a software glitch in their computer systems but Rosberg thinks that won’t be the only thing that annoyed his ex team-mate. In addition to that,…
[ad_1] “Following discussions with Steve Smith and David Warner they have agreed to stand down as captain and vice-Captain respectively for the remainder of this Test match,” a statement from Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland said. The decision is in direct opposition to Smith’s comments yesterday when it was put to him that he should resign in…
[ad_1] Alonso secured a fifth-place finish in the opening race of the 2018 season, equalling his best result since returning to McLaren in 2015. The Spaniard was sandwiched between Red Bull duo Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen but managed to hold off the latter’s attacks towards the end of the race. McLaren – now powered…
[ad_1] Salah has enjoyed a stellar campaign since arriving at Anfield in the summer, racking up 28 Premier League goals and terrorising defences across the country. Liverpool paid Roma a relatively small transfer fee for the flying winger, who is now valued at €163million by CIES Football Observatory. While the Reds could rake in a…
[ad_1] Hamilton had started on pole after a stunning qualifying performance and appeared to have the race under control when he pitted from the lead. However, Vettel stayed out longer and was gifted an opportunity to retain first place when Romain Grosjean’s stricken Haas brought out the virtual safety car. The German took the opportunity…
[ad_1] The Blues failed in an attempt to bring former Manchester City ace Dzeko back to the Premier League during the January transfer window. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international was reluctant to move to Stamford Bridge as a Plan B option for Antonio Conte in the middle of the season. But, according to El Gol…
[ad_1] Pogba and Mourinho have been embroiled in a feud since the end of January when the midfielder was hauled off in Manchester United‘s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham. The 25-year-old was then dropped for the win over Huddersfield and after starting the next game against Newcastle, he was once again subbed off. He was named…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton had taken pole by a huge margin – 0.6 seconds – on Saturday with a stunning lap in the third part of qualifying. Vettel, meanwhile, had to start from third and he made no progress off the grid. However, an inspired tactical call – he went longer on the ultra-soft tyre –…
[ad_1] The Brit had taken pole by a huge margin – 0.6 seconds – on Saturday with a stunning lap in the third part of qualifying. Vettel meanwhile was also pipped by his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen to second and had to start on the second row. The German made no progress off the start but…
[ad_1] The virtual safety car was deployed on lap 28 after both Haas cars were forced to stop on track. The left rear wheel of Kevin Magnussen’s car didn’t appear to be attached properly after he went into the pits. And things went from bad to worse for the American team as minutes later Romain…
[ad_1] The Australian Grand Prix has kicked off the F1 2018 season in style, and drivers will be heading to the Middle East for the second leg of their world tour. F1 teams will head to Bahrain for the race on April 8, with hopes of building momentum and producing a bright start to the…
[ad_1] Kokkinakis produced a sublime display as he stunned Federer in their second round clash at Crandon Park. The 21-year-old, who was facing the Swiss legend for the first time in his career, came from a set down to win in three pulsating sets and took the decider on a tie-breaker. The victory ensured Federer…
[ad_1] Raiola was the man behind the deal to make Pogba the world’s most expensive player and bring him back to Manchester United. Despite the midfielder struggling under Jose Mourinho this season, Raiola is convinced the signing was a bargain. And the Italian-born fixer revealed Pogba was given the choice of who he wanted to…
[ad_1] The Red Bull driver will start out in eighth place on the grid after he was punished during Friday’s practice session for driving too fast through sectors of the Melbourne track. A red flag was raised and while stewards acknowledged he “slowed consistently and significantly”, but he was still disciplined. The penalty also meant…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow the latest news and gossip from across the globe Sunday March 25 Man Utd want four 06:35: Jose Mourinho wants four new stars in a £200m transfer blitz and is ready to sell Paul Pogba. The Sunday Mirror say Mourinho is ready to move Pogba on with some of…
[ad_1] Liberty Media completed their takeover of the sport just before the start of last season, ousting long-term F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. And the American company have worked hard to open up the sport and rescue its ailing revenues – with the removal of grid girls part of their brand revamp. “Formula 1 will end…
[ad_1] Mourinho signed a new contract in January and is convinced he has the full support of United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the club’s board. But United are 16 points behind local rivals and league leaders Manchester City and crashed out of the Champions League to Sevilla. And according to the Mail on Sunday,…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton will start on pole after he produced a brilliant lap in Q3 to snatch top spot by a mammoth 0.6 seconds. It had looked as though Sebastian Vettel would challenge strongly after logging the fastest lap in Q2, but the Mercedes driver appeared to find an extra gear in the final session…
[ad_1] Connor McDavid had a pair of goals to take over the NHL scoring lead as the Edmonton Oilers won their third straight game, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday. Pontus Aberg also scored for the Oilers (34-36-5) who have gone 4-1-1 in their last six games, a span during which they were…
[ad_1] Italian fixer Raiola has a long-running feud with Manchester City boss Guardiola. And the motormouth agent has reignited the spat with another brutal onslaught against the Spaniard. Raiola claims he will now place his players – which include the likes of Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi and Marco Verratti – at other clubs. Raiola said:…
[ad_1] Can’s Liverpool future has been the subject of unrelenting speculation. Bayern Munich and Juventus have both been closely connected with the German midfielder. The Reds have not been able to make much headway in negotiations with the 24-year-old, who is angling for a big pay rise. And according to the Sunday Mirror, Can wants…
[ad_1] PSG are set to part company with Unai Emery at the end of the season when his contract expires. Conte looks unlikely to stay at Stamford Bridge this summer after falling out with the club’s board. And according to The Guardian, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has Conte on a wishlist of four managers to…
[ad_1] Mourinho has dropped Pogba for Manchester United’s last three games with youngster Scott McTominay and Marouane Fellaini taking his place. The United boss appears to have lost patience with the former Juventus star, who he brought to the club in an £89m deal in 2016. And according to the Sunday Mirror, Mourinho is ready…
[ad_1] Hamilton took qualifying for the Australian GP by storm, pipping rivals Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen to top spot for today’s main event. But Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas did not fare so well, likely to start in 15th place with a gearbox change after his big crash. So while Mercedes may start in…
[ad_1] Kokkinakis produced the biggest upset of the Miami Open, knocking out the world No 1 in the second round. Although this was the first time the Australian had faced the legendary Federer, he wasn’t overawed by the occasion and won in three gripping sets and took the decider on a tie-break. The 21-year-old’s stunning…
[ad_1] Max Parrot finished his World Cup season in style with a win in his home province. The native of Bromont, Que., took home gold in the snowboarding big air event in Quebec City on Saturday. Canadian Max Parrot scored a fantastic 98.50 in his final jump of the night to secure the top spot…
[ad_1] Messi is currently on international duty with Argentina although remained on the bench as they beat Italy 2-0 on Friday. But the 30-year-old made his feelings known at Barcelona before swapping club for country. According to Spanish website Diario Gol, Messi held a meeting with Barca boss Valverde where he was scathing about some…
[ad_1] Nazem Kadri scored with 7:26 left in regulation, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs extend their club-record home winning streak to 13 games with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Kasperi Kapanen, Connor Brown and William Nylander had the other goals for Toronto, which also tied a franchise mark with…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate has urged his England team to emulate the Euro 96 side which produced England’s best performance at a major tournament in the last 28 years by reaching the semi-finals playing a fluid, passing game under coach Terry Venables. England memorably thrashed Holland 4-1 in that tournament, perhaps the best display by the…
[ad_1] Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson each scored twice and Nicklas Backstrom had four assists as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 on Saturday night. Jay Beagle and T.J. Oshie also scored as Washington (44-24-7) strengthened its grip on first place in the Metropolitan Division. Backstrom recorded the 20th game of his career…
[ad_1] I had some success playing three at the back with England but if anything Gareth Southgate has players better-suited to the system than I did. Tony Adams and Sol Campbell were great defenders but played 4-4-2 for most of their careers and took time to adapt. Guys like John Stones and Harry Maguire looked…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson made an emotional return to the ice Saturday in a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Playing his first game since he and his wife announced that their son Axel had been stillborn earlier this week, Karlsson waved to the crowd as he received a huge ovation from Ottawa…
[ad_1] The loneliness of the goalkeeper, his separateness and his isolation, has always been one of the recurring themes of football. The goalkeeper is praised for his courage and adored for his eccentricity but his main purpose in the psyche of the game has always been as someone to blame. After the manager, he is…
[ad_1] For the past 57 weeks, ‘DJ’ has ruled the World Golf Rankings but if Justin ‘JT’ Thomas should win his semi-final encounter against two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson then Thomas will become the new World No 1. Johnson, as current World No 1 and the Dell’s defending champion, failed to win any of his…
[ad_1] Italy are at their lowest ebb and trying to draw from Gareth Southgate’s England for inspiration as they continue their rebuild at Wembley on Tuesday. There are striking similarities between the Azzurri, whose failure to qualify for this summer’s World Cup was branded a national disgrace, and England in 2016 after they were humiliated by…
[ad_1] Australian wonderkid Kokkinakis booted Federer out of the Miami Open last night with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 victory in the round of 64. Federer was the bookies favourite to win the competition after Novak Djokovic crashed out on Friday. But the Swiss master was sent packing as 21-year-old Kokkinakis announced himself to the American…
[ad_1] By Rob Draper for The Mail on Sunday Published: 19:33 EDT, 24 March 2018 | Updated: 20:32 EDT, 24 March 2018 The FA’s scheduling of fixtures has been questioned by the police after England fans were involved in the worst scenes of violence for years on Friday night in Amsterdam. One hundred and eight…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit Peter Fleming. Federer was hoping to get to the latter stages of the Miami Open after missing out on a third title of 2018 when he was overcome by Juan Martin del Potro in the BNP Paribas final last Sunday. However, the Swiss legend made an…
[ad_1] UEFA are releasing 40,700 tickets for the 63,000 capacity Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev and the two finalists will receive 17,000 each. Category 1 tickets are officially priced at £393 with the cheapest, category 4, costing a relatively meagre £61. But the black market has already gone mad with “buy me” sites now listing those…
[ad_1] Federer surprisingly lost to Australian youngster Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 in the round of 64 last night. The Swiss master was the bookies’ favorite to win the tournament after Novak Djokovic crashed out to Benoit Paire on Friday. But while Federer is having more trouble on the court he appears as popular as…
[ad_1] After limping off with an ankle injury in Friday’s game against Holland his hopes of sealing a place in England’s World Cup squad this week are back on hold again. Liverpool’s whiz kid defender accidentally dropped the bottle of champagne he was given for being named man of the match against Brazil last year,…
[ad_1] Some Ottawa Senators fans have voiced their displeasure with the direction of the team by putting up billboards calling for the ouster of Eugene Melnyk. Don Cherry agrees that the Senators owner should get out of the nation’s capital, but the colourful hockey personality thinks Melnyk should take the team with him. “He’s nuts…
[ad_1] The Ryan Express got off to a flying start with a 6-0 hammering of China – Wales’s biggest margin of victory since August 1996 with Gareth Bale netting a hat-trick to ironically topple Rush at the top of the Dragons’ goal charts. Now Rush anticipates a bright future for Wales under the former Manchester…
[ad_1] Loyola-Chicago continued its improbable post-season run, beating Kansas State 78-62 on Saturday night to advance to its first Final Four in 55 years. Extending its winning streak to 14 games, Loyola enjoyed strong shooting against a Kansas State team which relied on strong defence in the NCAA Tournament. Led by Ben Richardson’s 23 points,…
[ad_1] Bayern Munich are looking for a new manager to take over from 72-year-old Jupp Heynckes. Heynckes came out of retirement when Carlo Ancelotti was sacked earlier this season, and has been vocal in his desire to see Tuchel get the job next. But according to reports in Germany, former Borussia Dortmund boss Tuchel was…
[ad_1] CBCSports.ca will have live coverage of the Canadian USport Curling Championships from Leduc, Alta., beginning on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. with action from the men’s draw. Return on Sunday as coverage resumes with the round-robin on the women’s side at 3 p.m. ET and 11 p.m. ET. CBC Sports will provide coverage of the…
[ad_1] The Slovenian international is on the wanted list of both of the London clubs who are looking at their options in goal for next season. Arsenal have put Oblak at the top of their wanted list to replace Petr Cech who has had a poor season at the Emirates Stadium. Arsene Wenger has had…
[ad_1] Watch live action from the final World Cup big air snowboard competition of the season from Quebec City. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The threat of having to play at least one game behind closed doors has increased following crowd violence which marred their last home match against Burnley, and co-owner Gold has delivered a message that his club will not be beaten by troublemakers. It comes following damning criticism by the Mayor of London, plus a…
[ad_1] Canada’s Dara Howell was golden Saturday in the women’s big air event at the freestyle skiing World Cup season finale in Quebec City. The Huntsville, Ont., native topped the podium with a score of 175.00 ahead of Italy’s Silvia Bertagna (174.00), while fellow Canadian Megan Cressey (152.80) earned bronze. Canadian Dara Howell had just enough in her…
[ad_1] It came from the Belgium and Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen, who claims his countrymen will be the team to beat in Russia this summer. He said: “if you speak about us being at our peak here at Tottenham it is even more so with Belgium, especially defensively.” Vertonghen says he and his Belgium teammates…
[ad_1] Evander Kane scored twice to give him six goals in his past two games against Calgary and the San Jose Sharks won their seventh straight game, beating the Flames 5-1 on Saturday. Kane followed up his four-goal performance in Calgary a week ago with another impactful performance, scoring a short-handed goal in the second…
[ad_1] GETTY Jose Mourinho’s side could end up trophyless this season That was yesterday. Now we see only an embittered old gunslinger, forever firing pot-shots at his critics among the disenchanted supporters of Manchester United and the sceptics of the media. He has delivered so many barbs. There was sarcasm in saying we were ‘Einsteins’,…
[ad_1] Napheesa Collier had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help top-seed UConn beat Duke 72-59 on Saturday and advance to the Elite Eight for the 13th consecutive season. UConn (35-0) will face defending national champion South Carolina on Monday night in trying to reach an 11th straight Final Four. The Huskies scored the first…
[ad_1] Jordan Pickford got the nod from boss Gareth Southgate for Friday night’s friendly in Holland. But Stoke keeper Butland won’t give up without a fight with Burnley’s Nick Pope and Joe Hart heavily involved in the awesome-foursome battle to go to Russia with glove. And in Butland’s eyes the race to be the main…
[ad_1] The new playoff format at the world women’s curling championship has drawn mixed reaction from some prominent members of the sport’s community. The World Curling Federation made a change for this year’s event at the North Bay Memorial Gardens after adding a 13th team to the field. The familiar four-team Page Playoff has been…
[ad_1] They can’t escape a “miserable” summer after missing out on the World Cup and want to show against England that they can still be a major power in global football. And Italian hit-man Patrick Cutrone has a personal point to prove against the English in their own backyard. Cutrone, 20, is desperate for revenge…
[ad_1] It was almost 1 a.m. before Kaetlyn Osmond was back at her hotel room, exhausted from a long and exhilarating Friday. She took a few minutes to answer a couple of the hundreds of congratulatory messages she’d received before falling into bed. Three years after a gruesome broken leg nearly ended her career, the…
[ad_1] We call them holding midfielders – the players who fill space in front of the defence, play short passes to more gifted team-mates, and maybe score a goal once or twice a season. England cannot hope to progress very far in the World Cup without an accomplished grey man, and the most encouraging feature…
[ad_1] Federer will take on Kokkinakis tonight aiming to boost his chances of retaining the Miami Open title. The Swiss star won the tournament 12 months ago by beating Rafael Nadal in the final. He goes into tonight’s contest, however, aiming to bounce back from his Indian Wells defeat. Federer lost open out on the…
[ad_1] Canada’s Denis Shapovalov rebounded from a shaky opening match at the Miami Open with a straight-sets 6-1, 7-5 victory over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur on Saturday. The 18-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., dispatched the world No. 30 Dzumhur in the first set with six aces. That <a href=”https://twitter.com/denis_shapo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@denis_shapo</a> backhand on ?!<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiamiOpen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#MiamiOpen</a> <a href=”https://t.co/svTE5t06UK”>pic.twitter.com/svTE5t06UK</a> —@TennisTV Dzumhur responded in…
[ad_1] Manchester United defender Shaw is facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford with his relationship with Mourinho getting worse by the week. The England international has failed to prove to Mourinho he is worthy of a starting spot ever since the 54-year-old replaced Louis van Gaal as manager in 2016. At the start of…
[ad_1] Ethiopia’s Netsanet Gudeta smashed the women’s only race world record at the world half marathon championships in Valencia, Spain on Saturday. Gudeta, 27, finished the race in one hour, six minutes and 11 seconds — more than half a minute ahead of second-place finisher Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya (1:06.54). Jepkosgei previously held the world record. Ethiopian Netsanet Gudeta Kebede…
[ad_1] It’s been 18 months since Aaron Sanchez last pitched a game against the New York Yankees. As far as the Blue Jays right-hander is concerned, there may be some positives to that long layoff. “They haven’t seen me in awhile, so that’s a plus if you want to take it for what it’s worth,”…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Ronaldo has recently rediscovered his mojo, just months after his Manchester United return seemed over. Reports in January said the Red Devils had given up on signing the 33-year-old, who left back in 2009. That was because of their deal for Alexis Sanchez but, with the Chilean struggling, Ronaldo transfer talk…
[ad_1] The John Herdman era is off to a winning start for Canada’s men’s soccer team. Tosaint Ricketts’ 16th career international goal in the 54th minute was enough to give Canada a 1-0 win over New Zealand on a tricky, windy day in southeastern Spain. “You can see New Zealand is a tough team to…
[ad_1] Federer 1-4 Kokkinakis* The youngster holds his serve and moves three games ahead. *Federer 1-3 Kokkinakis Kolkkinakis breaks the world No 1. A double fault from Federer gives the 21-year-old some encouragement. Game well and truly on now. Federer 1-2 Kokkinakis* Another hold for Kokkinakis. Makes a big difference to his game when he gets…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba has seen his relationship with Mourinho deteriorate at Old Trafford in recent times. The France international is the club’s second-highest earner but his future at the club is far from certain. Pogba has found himself out in the cold at Manchester United with Mourinho often choosing to pick Scott McTominay…
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[ad_1] CBCSports.ca will have live coverage of World Cup freestyle skiing big air from Quebec City beginning on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. Evan McEachran, Max Moffatt, and Teal Harle are in the field for the men’s competition, while Megan Cressey, Kim Lamarre, Dara Howell, and Elena Gaskell are competing on the women’s side. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] It was a moment of fortune that helped deny England a place at the 1994 World Cup – and turned Ronald Koeman into public enemy No 1 on these shores. But 25 years on from his infamous tackle on David Platt, the Holland boss has finally admitted he was lucky to escape a red card…
[ad_1] Kaetlyn Osmond stunned the skating world Friday evening in Milan when she unexpectedly became the first Canadian woman in 45 years to win the world figure skating championships — just weeks before the small Newfoundland town where she grew up hosts her for a skating event. Osmond won the world title with a near-perfect skate, after going into the final round…
[ad_1] The Barcelona star featured as his country beat Russia 3-0 in an international friendly on Friday. Coutinho netted a penalty either side of goals from Miranda and Paulinho during the clash. But the former Liverpool man was deployed in an unusual position by Brazil boss Tite. Used to playing close to, or alongside, the…
[ad_1] Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France took the gold with 207.20 points at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships on Saturday, setting worlds records in the short, free and total score. Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue of the U.S. were second at 196.64, while Canadians Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje collected their third career world championship medal…
[ad_1] England climb above Germany to become top European team in FIFA’s latest list USA are top of the pile ahead of England, which was released on Thursday It is the Lionesses’ best ever position and higher than the men have achieved By Oliver Todd for MailOnline Published: 08:15 EDT, 23 March 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] Nadal has not played tennis since the Australian Open in January when he was forced to retire with a hip problem. The world No 2 attempted to come back at the Mexican Open but a recurrence of the injury saw him pull out. And the 31-year-old is also absent from the ATP Masters 1000…
[ad_1] Jack Wilshere will miss England’s friendly against Italy on Tuesday, dealing a potentially fatal blow to his World Cup prospects, but Joe Gomez will remain with Gareth Southgate’s squad despite his early exit against Holland. Wilshere was hoping to win his first cap since Euro 2016 during the double header but did not travel…
[ad_1] Qualifying appeared to be close between Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull but Hamilton blew everyone away with his final lap which was over 0.6secs quicker than Kimi Raikkonen in second. The time illustrated why Hamilton and Mercedes are the clear favourites to once again win the drivers and constructors championships in 2018. And Hamilton…
[ad_1] Barcelona duo Messi and Suarez are currently on international duty with La Liga action set to resume next weekend. Lanzini, meanwhile, is also away with his country, training alongside Messi with Argentina. The West Ham star has found this season tough with injuries preventing him from kicking on and realising his full potential. Liverpool…
[ad_1] Daniel Ricciardo knew he would be getting moved down the grid well before qualifying after the stewards handed him a three-place penalty for a misdemeanour during Friday’s practice session. With a red flag on the circuit to allow a stray cable to be removed, the Australian misread his steering wheel dash and was too…
[ad_1] These shocking pictures reveal the carnage on the streets of Amsterdam after 100 England football fans were arrested in Holland ahead of the Three Lions’ 1-0 win over the Netherlands. In ugly scenes, supporters clashed with police with at least eight fans accused of violence against officers. Footage emerged of riot police dispersing fans…
[ad_1] Whyte is eyeing a shot at either Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder, but must get through Browne first. They heavyweights collide in London this evening as the division hots up ahead of Joshua’s clash with Joseph Parker next week. Whyte is now the No 1 ranked WBC challenger to Wilder and will likely call…
[ad_1] The Lazio defender has rejected numerous new contract offers as he bids to leave the Serie A outfit. Liverpool have been heavily linked with the Dutchman for the past 18 months. But the Reds signed fellow countryman Virgil van Dijk in January instead. And reports earlier this week suggested De Vrij was all set…
[ad_1] Canada’s Jennifer Jones will face American Jamie Sinclair in semifinal play on Saturday evening at the world women’s curling championship in North Bay, Ont. Sinclair advanced Saturday morning with a 10-3 victory over South Korea’s EunJung Kim. The Americans scored seven points in the ninth end. Jones defeated Sinclair 8-5 on Friday night to close…
[ad_1] PSG landed Neymar from Barcelona back in August with the Brazilian moving to the Parc des Princes in a huge £200million transfer. However, despite being seen out on the town in Paris, reports have suggested Neymar is far from happy at his new club. As a result, talk of a move away has arisen…
[ad_1] ENGLAND have announced Jack Wilshere has been withdrawn from the squad after failing to recover from a knee problem. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to lure Kluivert away from Ajax, with the forward admired by Jose Mourinho. After the Red Devils beat the Dutch side 2-0 to win last year’s Europa League title, Mourinho was seen deep in conversation with the teenage talent. Many claim that Mourinho was saying he would be interested…
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[ad_1] Liverpool welcomed the German giants to Anfield in a legends’ friendly match. Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler headlined for the hosts while Lothar Matthaus is in action for the visitors. The team sheets read: Liverpool: Dudek, McAteer, Carragher, Agger, Riise, Alonso, McManaman, Gerrard, Kuyt, Fowler, Owen Bayern Munich: Butt, Lizarazu, Demichelis,…
[ad_1] MILAN, ITALY — The future of men’s skating was laid out in Milan, Italy on Saturday at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships. I am talking about American Nathan Chen who crushed his competition by nearly 50 points to take his first world title. This is a man who knows his way around quad jumps. He attempted…
[ad_1] Liverpool sold Coutinho to Barcelona during the January transfer window and made the bold decision not to break into the £142million they received for the deal. However, reports in Spain say they are now about to raid Barcelona for Gomes. The player has endured a turbulent time in Catalonia ever since arriving from La…
[ad_1] The Toronto Wolfpack, continuing their roster upgrade in their bid for promotion to the Super League, have signed New Zealand international back Chase Stanley. The 28-year-old whose rugby league career has been interrupted by injury, last played for the Canterbury Bulldogs. He also spent time in Australia’s NRL with St. George Illawarra Dragons and the…
[ad_1] Ibrahimovic has left Manchester United to pursue a new challenge in the MLS after just over 18 months at Old Trafford. The 36-year-old established himself as a firm fans’ favourite during his time in the Premier League. Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit 29 goals for the club throughout his spell at Manchester United with the last…
[ad_1] Federer and Kokkinakis have never played each other before but have practised together at numerous events, including the Hopman Cup earlier this year. Kokkinakis came through qualifying and then comfortably beat Frenchman Calvin Hemery 6-1 6-2 in the first round. Federer, the top seed, will be looking to bounce back from last week’s Indian…
[ad_1] England are preparing for a swift return to action against Italy on Tuesday Joe Gomez was forced off during the victory over Holland inside 10 minutes He could yet miss the Wembley clash, as could Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere By Simon Peach, Press Association Sport Published: 11:03 EDT, 24 March 2018 | Updated: 11:29…
[ad_1] Australia were just getting the ball to reverse swing on day three of the third Test when Bancroft was picked up on camera removing a piece of small yellow material and appearing to hide it down his trousers. It came after Bancroft was seen shining the ball close to the pocket that the item…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid captain wants Florentino Perez to snap up the Manchester United goalkeeper, according to Don Balon. Ramos and De Gea are together on international duty and both played in the 1-1 draw with Germany last night. And Ramos is certain the Spain No 1 wants to make the move this summer. The…
[ad_1] Djokovic was facing Benoit Paire in the second round of the Miami Open. The six-time champion suffered his third consecutive defeat losing 6-3 6-4 to the talented young Frenchman. However, Djokovic was left puzzled by a call from umpire Mohamed Lahyani early in the second set. Having lost the opening set, Djokovic was trying…
[ad_1] Neymar has been linked with a stunning move to the Bernabeu amid speculation he regrets his world-record switch from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain last summer. It has been suggested that Real Madrid bigwig Florentino Perez is willing to offload a number of big-name players including Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema to fund a swoop…
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[ad_1] Ronald Koeman faces England in his first game in charge of Holland on Friday The former Everton boss will be looking to implement new talent into the squad Matthijs de Ligt, Justin Kluivert and Donny van de Beek all received call-ups By Sam Mcevoy For Mailonline Published: 07:45 EDT, 23 March 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] American Nathan Chen crushed the competition at the figure skating world championships in Milan, Italy on Saturday, leaving nobody even close to competing for gold. Chen scored 219.46 in the free program to give him a total score of 321.40, both the second highest of all-time. Japan’s Shoma Uno won silver, finishing with a total score of 273.77,…
[ad_1] England face Holland in an international friendly on Friday night in Amsterdam The Three Lions squad were out for one last practice session in the morning Manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed Jordan Pickford will start in goal By Harry Slavin For Mailonline Published: 08:55 EDT, 23 March 2018 | Updated: 11:19 EDT, 23 March…
[ad_1] Hogan was unceremoniously sacked from the company in 2015 after Gawker released tapes showing him making racist remarks. Vince McMahon’s promotion has since removed his profile from the Hall of Fame and has rarely mentioned his name. PWInsider claim Hogan and the wrestling company have started discussing a possible return to the industry several…
[ad_1] Laurent Koscielny started the match as captain but was forced off early on with a back problem and the armband was taken on by Wilshere. The England ace then led Arsenal to the Europa League quarter-finals with a determined display in central midfield. Wilshere, whose contract ends in the summer, has been in talks…
[ad_1] Hamilton, who secured pole position in qualifying for tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix, took time out of his hectic schedule to respond to a video clip posted on Twitter of supporters wishing him well in his bid for a fifth world title. “I have the best fans in the world,” he wrote on the social…
[ad_1] The Arsenal playmaker played the full 90 minutes last night as Germany drew 1-1 with Spain in an entertaining friendly in Dusseldorf. But after the game, Germany revealed on their official Twitter account that Ozil and Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller were not in the squad for the clash against Brazil next week. It is…
[ad_1] CBCSports.ca will have live coverage of the Canadian Senior Curling Championships from Stratford, Ont., beginning on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ET. with the men’s side Coverage continues with the women’s draw at 1 p.m. ET and 6:30 p.m. ET. Return on Sunday as coverage resumes with more action from the women’s round-robin at 9:30 a.m.…
[ad_1] That’s according to Egypt coach Hector Cuper, who saw Salah open the scoring for his country against Portugal on Friday before being defeated 2-1. Salah has starred for Liverpool this season having only moved to Anfield in the summer. The 25-year-old has bagged 28 Premier League goals this season including four in Liverpool’s most…
[ad_1] Anfield chiefs face the prospect of losing Mohamed Salah to Real Madrid and fancy 21-year-old midfielder Soler and 18-year-old winger Torres as potential replacements, according to El Gol Digital. The Spanish publication claim Liverpool would be willing to offer Valencia £105million (€120m) for the two academy products. Solar has been one of Valencia’s standout…
[ad_1] The two giants of European football clash in the Champions League quarter finals next month. The bookies have Real Madrid as favourites to progress to the last four having already seen off PSG. Juventus made it into the quarter finals having dispatched Tottenham in the last round. That was despite a 2-2 draw in…
[ad_1] Qualifying at Melbourne Park looked set for a dramatic finish with only 0.061secs separating Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen before their final runs. But the Mercedes driver produced a lap record to take pole by over 0.6secs and leave a mammoth gap to the rest of the field with Ricciardo finishing in fifth,…
[ad_1] Bale is expected to leave Real Madrid with his spell in Spain turning sour. The Wales star has struggled this season and is enduring a fractious relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane. His team-mates think he will leave this summer unless Zidane is sacked. And the Daily Mirror claim Manchester United must make two offers…
[ad_1] Bale’s Spanish dream has turned into a nightmare this season with Zinedine Zidane altering his formation to get their season back on track. The La Liga campaign is all but over and the final hope of saving the season comes in the Champions League. And, according to the Daily Mirror, Bale’s team-mates reckons he’s…
[ad_1] And that is putting Jack Wilshere’s future in doubt as contract talks remain at impasse. Wilshere is keen to stay at Arsenal but his contract expires in the summer with no agreement in sight. And the Sun claim Arsenal are struggling to control their finances due to missing out on the top European competition.…
[ad_1] The Brazil international – on loan at Juventus from Bayern Munich – is a long-term target for the Red Devils. According to the Daily Mirror, Jose Mourinho has ordered a move ahead of the summer transfer window. Mourinho instructed executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to enquire about Costa’s availability. And Woodward has been encouraged that…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol who believes the Brazilian could move to the Bernabeu. Neymar has been the subject of plenty of transfer speculation despite only joining PSG last summer. Reports suggest he is unhappy in the French capital and could be pining for a move back to Spain. Real…
[ad_1] Bottas will now start the race in 15th after losing control of his Mercedes on the exit of turn two at Melbourne’s Albert Park and suffered significant damage to his car after he smashed into the wall. The 28-year-old Finn emerged unscathed from the 110mph shunt, but will drop five places on the grid…
[ad_1] The spring king trained with Borussia Dortmund this week as he looks to start a new career having retired from athletics. But Dortmund Stoger insists the eight-time Olympic gold medalist has a lot to do. “It’s all about procedure and movement, but the most important thing is that he had fun,” he said. “I…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho has identified Niguez as a replacement for £89million midfielder Paul Pogba, according to Spanish publication El Gol Digital. Old Trafford chiefs are reportedly ready to activate the £131m (€150m) release clause in his contract. Atletico Madrid are unlikely to sell Niguez, 23, for less than that fee because he is under contract…
[ad_1] AC Milan director of sport Massimiliano Mirabelli has been in constant contact with Wilshere’s agent according to CalcioMercato. But a deal won’t be easy despite Wilshere’s contract ending this summer. Everton, Juventus and Bournemouth are also rumoured to be interested in Wilshere, with the midfielder spending last season on loan at the Vitality. His…
[ad_1] Alonso will start the race 11th on the grid after finishing just 0.148 seconds off a top-10 finish in Q2. The Spaniard has frequently suggested this would be the toughest weekend of the season for McLaren, who are getting to grips with their new Renault power units. And, after struggling to get anything from…
[ad_1] It was rumoured earlier this week that Manchester United were closing in on a deal for the 24-year-old Brazilian, thought to be around £35million. But Turkish newspaper Fanatik claim Liverpool are now keen for the player and Jurgen Klopp will attempt to sign him this summer. Talisca has spent the season on loan at…
[ad_1] Messi is enjoying yet another stellar season and has already scored 36 goals across all competitions for club and country. The 30-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down despite his advancing years and is currently valued at €197million according to a new study by CIES Football Observatory. Having graduated from the youth academy…
[ad_1] Transfer news live updates: Follow the latest news and gossip from across the globe Barcelona boost 10.05: Stefan de Vrij is waiting on Barcelona before deciding his future according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian publication claim the Spanish giants are weighing up a move for the Holland centre-back who is out of…
[ad_1] Swiss superstar Federer switched to a larger frame at the start of the 2014 season and has since returned to the top of the world rankings and won three Grand Slam titles. He admits there was an adjustment period with the new rackets but believes there are numerous benefits to be had. Discussing how…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of ITV pundit Ian Wright who saw Lingard net his first England goal in the Three Lions’ victory over Netherlands on Friday. It was an impressive performance from Lingard who has seen his number of starts for Manchester United fall since Sanchez moved to Old Trafford. The Chilean joined Jose Mourinho’s…
[ad_1] Hamilton was knocked off top spot in Q2 by Sebastian Vettel, setting up an intriguing battling for pole position in the closing minutes. But after Valtteri Bottas’ Mercedes had been cleared off the track – the Finn crashed at the exit of Turn Two – Hamilton appeared to find an extra gear and beat…
[ad_1] The Ajax teenager – an unused substitute in the Netherlands’ 1-0 defeat to England on Friday night – has scored eight goals and laid on four assists in 29 appearances across all competitions for the Eredivisie outfit after his explosive breakthrough last year. His performances have put him on the radar of a number…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Messi’s Argentina team mate Angel Di Maria who will aim to help his country win their first World Cup since 1986. Argentina came so close in 2014 though Germany lifted the trophy after a 1-0 win following extra-time in the final. Messi scored four goals in that tournament in Brazil…
[ad_1] Reports in Spain suggest Rashford has emerged as a target for Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window while Bale appears to be on his way out of the Bernabeu following an injury-plagued 18 months. According to Don Balon, Los Blancos president Florentino Perez thinks the 20-year-old has the attributes needed to freshen…
[ad_1] Hamilton had been quickest in practice on Friday but Vettel had topped the timesheet during FP3 and also found more speed in the second part of qualifying to set up an enticing battle for pole. But the Mercedes driver appeared to find another gear in the closing minutes of the session, logging a 1:21.164…
[ad_1] France took the lead in the 11th minute when Arsenal’s David Ospina spilled a routine cross and that allowed former team-mate and current Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud to tap in at the near post. Thomas Lemar doubled France’s lead but they were pegged back two minutes later when Luis Muriel’s cross evaded Hugo Lloris.…
[ad_1] Messi missed Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Italy on Friday night with the injury though there is hope he will be available for the clash against Spain on Tuesday. He wasn’t missed last night as Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini both scored in the final 15 minutes as Argentina prepare for this summer’s World Cup.…
[ad_1] Liverpool ace Salah has scored 28 Premier League goals already this season, putting him way out in front at the top of the goalscorers’ chart. The Egyptian has 36 strikes in all competitions since moving to Anfield in the summer and is well on his way to beating Ian Rush’s club record tally of…
[ad_1] Hamilton had topped the timesheets in the two practice sessions on Friday to confirm his favourite’s tag for both the Australian Grand Prix and the title itself. But he was overhauled by Vettel during the third session, held on Saturday afternoon, as Ferrari began to show their own true pace. However, the Brit was…
[ad_1] The German midfielder is considering a summer exit with the La Liga giants planning a summer overhaul, say Spanish outlet Diario Gol. Kroos is under contract at the Bernabeu until 2022 but is thought to have been unsettled by the possibility of a mass rebuild at La Liga giants – with their managerial position…
[ad_1] The Finn had been hoping to challenge team-mate Lewis Hamilton for pole in the first race of the season as Mercedes appeared to have the fastest car on the track. However, his qualifying came to a premature end in the final session of elimination when he lost control during Turn Two and smashed his…
[ad_1] Pereira has made just two substitute appearances for Manchester United in his career but Mourinho is an admirer claiming he has the potential to be “the best Portuguese keeper of the next generation”. Last season, Pereira had a successful loan spell with Portuguese club Belenenses and Mourinho opted to keep the young shot-stopper at…
[ad_1] Cena shared a picture of Undertaker from his early wrestling days before becoming a big star in WWE. Taker looks very unfamiliar to his WWE persona as he is wearing some old trunks instead of his signature dark and sinister attire. The Champ added a caption that said: “In 1984, he debuted in WCCW…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol. They say that Iniesta’s Barca team-mate Gerard Pique has revealed the legend’s shock intentions to other members of the Spain national team, including captain and Real Madrid rival Sergio Ramos. And Ramos is said to be particularly shocked since learning of Iniesta’s wishes, with the 33-year-old apparently…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton is an odds-on favourite to win the first race of the season but he has only triumphed in Melbourne twice before. His main challenge is likely to come from Sebastian Vettel, who produced the fastest time of FP3 ahead of qualifying. But Hamilton had already shown on Friday that he appears once…
[ad_1] Hazard has predominantly played up top for Chelsea even though he isn’t a recognised striker. With Alvaro Morata’s problems pronounced, Antonio Conte delved into the transfer window in January. After letting Michy Batshuayi go out on loan to Borussia Dortmund, Conte spent £18million on Giroud to ease the burden off Morata. But Conte has…
[ad_1] Alvarez, who has only lost one career fight and that came against Floyd Mayweather, first faced Golovkin on September 16 last year. The Mexican fighter was challenging for the WBA and IBF middleweight world titles and was thought to have lost the fight, but the judges scored it a controversial draw. A rematch was…
[ad_1] Police say riot police were deployed in Amsterdam to deal with the trouble Drunk England supporters threw beer bottles and were kept in overnight Dutch police plan to beef up security before and after Friday’s match Videos have since emerged of England fans causing chaos in Dutch capital By Will Griffee For Mailonline Published:…
[ad_1] In the final practice session before qualifying, Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari began to show their true pace on a drying track. The early part of the session had been carried out in damp conditions but when the track began to warm up, Vettel strapped on the purple ultra-softs and produced the fastest time of…
[ad_1] Rashford has found regular game time under Jose Mourinho scarce at Manchester United this season. With Romelu Lukaku leading the line alongside Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez also helping spearhead the attack since his move from Arsenal in January, Rashford has been nudged out of contention. Although the England international made an invaluable contribution…
[ad_1] Dimitrov booked his place in the third round of the Miami Open after getting past Maximilian Barterer in three sets – 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. The Bulgarian, who reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open in January and the Rotterdam Open final last month, is searching for his first title of 2018. While the likes…
[ad_1] Shaw’s long-term future at Old Trafford appears to be under threat and Jose Mourinho raised the spectre of a potential exit for the left-back after criticising his display in Manchester United‘s 2-0 FA Cup win over Brighton last weekend. A move to Tottenham has been touted as part of a potential swap deal involving…
[ad_1] The Australian was issued a three-place penalty, which in the words of former champion Nico Rosberg all but ends his hopes of becoming the first ever driver to win a home race at Melbourne in the race’s 33-year history. He was adjudged to have breached a new-for-2018 regulation that stipulates drivers do not go…
[ad_1] UEFA announced £67million prize fund for first edition of Nations League Winners of the new international competition will pocket £6.5m England have been drawn against Spain and Croatia in Group A4 By Patrick Boyland For Mailonline Published: 13:46 EDT, 23 March 2018 | Updated: 13:49 EDT, 23 March 2018 UEFA has created a £67million prize…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg. Making his debut as a Sky Sports pundit, the German – a two-time winner in Melbourne – declared that the Red Bull driver has no hope of winning his home race. That’s after the Australian – who was hoping to become the first person…
[ad_1] The ramps outside Wembley have been brandished as an ‘awkward relic’ The FA own Wembley but not the land around it – that belongs to Quintain And their plans to revamp that area are set to be completed before Euro 2020 By Luke Augustus for MailOnline Published: 16:32 EDT, 23 March 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] That’s what Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said having been probed on the decision to sanction Ricciardo for not staying above the FIA’s mandatory minimum time under the red flag. The Australian was on his hot lap as the team from Milton Keynes and their F1 rivals ran qualifying simulation runs, but…
[ad_1] More than 100 England fans were arrested ahead of tonight’s friendly international match against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Dutch police detained 90 fans on Friday for a variety of public order offences. One England fan was injured in clashes and taken to hospital for treatment. Dutch media showed footage of England fans chanting in…
[ad_1] Kyle Connor scored 3:16 into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets edged the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 and set a franchise record for points in a season Friday. It marked the second straight game the rookie scored the overtime winner. Connor had both goals in Winnipeg’s 2-1 win over Los Angeles on Tuesday. Mark Scheifele assisted…
[ad_1] Joe Gomez forced off with injury for England after less than 10 minutes played Marcus Rashford denied second half penalty kick after being brought down Jesse Lingard scored his first goal for England just before hour mark Holland XI: Zoet, De Ligt, De Vrij (Weghorst), Van Dijk, Hateboer, Wijnaldum, Strootman (Van de Beek), Van…
[ad_1] No crazy comeback story here. Top-seeded Kansas brought at least a temporary halt to the insanity this March, withstanding a wild comeback from fifth-seeded Clemson for a too-close-for-comfort, 80-76 victory on Friday. Malik Newman led the Jayhawks (30-7) with 17 points in a one-time runaway that got much closer and, quite frankly, won’t mean…
[ad_1] UEFA reveal they banned Mark Sampson for three matches on September 21 But Sampson had been sacked by England the day before that judgement Sampson threatened an official after England were knocked out of Euro 2017 UEFA says Sampson called the official ‘a little s***’ and a ‘f****** disgrace’ By Dominic King for the…
[ad_1] DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry led a fourth-quarter comeback Friday night as the Toronto Raptors defeated Brooklyn 116-112 for their 12th straight victory over the Nets. The two Toronto stars combined for 21 points in the final quarter. Brooklyn led by as many as 14 in the third as DeRozan and the Toronto offence…
[ad_1] The FA are on collision course with the England squad over who looks after the players’ commercial interests after the World Cup. The contract between the players and Wembley over their percentage and workload around England sponsorship expires after the tournament and the FA want to have full control of the operation, especially around…
[ad_1] Antti Niemi stopped 35 shots for his first shutout in 27 months, and the Montreal Canadiens snapped a seven-game road skid with a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. Artturi Lehkonen scored the go-ahead goal by converting a puck that bounced off the end boards 4:56 into the second period. Former…
[ad_1] By Nathan Salt For Mailonline Published: 19:16 EDT, 23 March 2018 | Updated: 19:16 EDT, 23 March 2018 It has been some rise for Jamie Vardy that has seen him emerge from non-league football and go on to pull on the England shirt. But as Gareth Southgate introduced the Leicester City striker from the…
[ad_1] The Red Bull driver was punished for driving too fast through sectors of the Melbourne track during a red flag in Friday’s second practice session. But the Australian, whose hopes of winning his home race have suffered a huge blow as a result of the sanction, believes the severity was unwarranted. The red flag…
[ad_1] Ninety England fans were arrested in Amsterdam on Friday after trouble ahead of the friendly against Holland. The Amsterdam police force posted a statement on their official Twitter account announcing the number taken into custody, bringing the total of England supporters arrested this week to over 100. Almost 60 were detained after they were…
[ad_1] Ryan Brierley’s late second-half penalty kick earned the Toronto Wolfpack an 18-17 second-tier Betfred Championship rugby win over the Rochdale Hornets on Friday. Brierley’s kick at the 73-minute mark gave Toronto its first lead in the game. Following Brierley’s kick, Rochdale (1-4-0) was unsuccessful on a drop goal attempt at the 78-minute mark and…
[ad_1] There is always a bolter in tournament year. A player whose form proves unexpectedly irresistible. A player who comes, not exactly from nowhere, but certainly from beyond most imaginations, to stake his place in the team. In 2014, it was Raheem Sterling. In 2016, Dele Alli. In 2018… Jesse Lingard? Could be. He has…
[ad_1] The 30-year-old Serb’s 6-3, 6-4 loss to No 47 Benoit Paire in his opening match in Key Biscayne means he is on his worst run of form in over a decade. Djokovic was dumped out of the Australian Open in the fourth round by Hyeon Chung and also went out in his first match…
[ad_1] Tammy Abraham is refusing to give up on his Chelsea dream and believes his season at Swansea will be the making of him. The 20-year-old striker’s story is similar to many of those who have come through Chelsea’s academy and needed to move to get game time. Though Abraham started his season-long loan well…
[ad_1] Following a disappointing loss to No 109 Daniel Taro at Indian Wells, the Serb’s struggles continued in the States on Friday with another loss. He went down in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to Frenchman Paire – No 47 in the ATP rankings – to bring to an end a 16-match winning streak in Key…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate was impressed with Jordan Pickford and his defenders England kept a clean sheet on Friday as they beat Holland 1-0 in a friendly Southgate was pleased his side executed his plan of playing out from the back By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 20:00 EDT, 23 March 2018 | Updated: 20:14…
[ad_1] Federer’s 17-match win streak was broken by Del Potro in a thrilling three-set match. The world No 1 had two match points at 5-4 to win his third consecutive tournament but was broken by the giant Argentine and lost the tiebreak. It was Del Potro’s first ATP Masters 1000 win after three losses in…
[ad_1] Henderson was named England captain for the match and played alongside Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in midfield. Before the game started, ITV pundit Lee Dixon claimed Henderson should be the first name on the England plane to this summer’s World Cup in Russia. And he felt justified by his claim by the Liverpool man’s first-half performance.…
[ad_1] CFL players will be foes on the football field this season but off of it they plan to fight together for a better future. The players are heading into the last year of their collective bargaining agreement with the CFL amid contentious issues that could affect their bank accounts and bodies. “Before we can…
[ad_1] Young Reds defender Gomez started England’s international friendly against Netherlands this evening. However, after less than 10 minutes, Gomez was forced off after suffering an ankle injury. Gomez went down after being caught on the left ankle during an aerial challenge. He receieved lengthly treatment on the pitch before making his way down the…
[ad_1] Federer, who beat Rafael Nadal in last year’s final, will face young Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round. It will be the first time Federer and Kokkinakis had met and winner will face either Guillermo Garcia-Lopez or Fernando Verdasco in the next round. On the main Stadium show court, Alexander Zverev opens play…
[ad_1] Mourinho was pictured sitting alongside former Watford and Cardiff boss Malky Mackay as he watched Scotland suffer a 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica at Hampden Park. With youngster Scott McTominay making his debut for Alex McLeish’s side, it’s likely Mourinho was keeping a close eye on his Red Devils player. McTominay – who recently…
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[ad_1] Bale has emerged as a serious summer transfer target for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, while Chelsea and Tottenham are also interested in the 28-year-old Wales forward. But Bale’s international manager and former United legend Ryan Giggs believes he would be best served by staying in Spain and rejecting overtures from the Premier League.…
[ad_1] Lingard has scored six goals for Manchester United since Christmas and bagged his first England strike in the 1-0 win over Netherlands. In an otherwise dour game that England controlled, Southgate picked out goalscorer Lingard for special praise. “I’m delighted for Jesse,” the manager said. “He’s a player we’ve worked with for three or…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate named a questionable starting XI against Netherlands and the meeting at the Johan Cruyff Arena didn’t get off to a great start for the England boss. Southgate was forced into an early change after Joe Gomez limped off with an ankle problem, but despite the injury worry, the visitors dominated throughout. And…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kaetlyn Osmond has won the women’s singles crown at the world figure skating championships. The win marks the first time a Canadian has held the title since Karen Magnussen captured gold in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia 45 years ago. Osmond, 22, of Marystown, N.L., finished atop the standings with 150.50 points, ahead of second-place finisher Wakaba Higuchi of Japan (145.01).…
[ad_1] REUTERS England celebrate Lingard’s goal The tribute to players who had served in the First World War is all part of the pomp and ceremony of what has been a very sticky international get together. But the a few seeds of hope were sown in the Amsterdam Arena last night that, given careful nurturing…
[ad_1] REUTERS England celebrate Lingard’s goal The tribute to players who had served in the First World War is all part of the pomp and ceremony of what has been a very sticky international get together. But the a few seeds of hope were sown in the Amsterdam Arena last night that, given careful nurturing…
[ad_1] Friendly internationals are often dismissed as pointless exercises and this week Gareth Southgate could have been accused of buying into that particular idea. Picking lots of young centre-halves only to play Kyle Walker alongside two other right-backs in a back three was one possible angle of attack. Considering Eric Dier for a quarter-back role…
[ad_1] The ATP Masters 1000 event will move to a new tennis centre at Hard Rock Stadium, which is usually host to NFL side Miami Dolphins. The decision to move from the complex at Crandon Park was made after organisers were unable to update the venue in Key Biscayne, which the tournament has been played at…
[ad_1] For many young children, the opportunity to walk out with their footballing idols is a dream come true. But for one young Dutch youngster, the chance to walk out with Memphis Depay ahead of the Netherlands’ clash with England was the perfect opportunity to make a cheeky gesture in front of millions of people…
[ad_1] Three Nunavut figure skaters were in for a surprise when they were told they were competing for the team skating competition this week. It was an even bigger surprise when they won a bronze ulu. That’s because the small team of three girls wasn’t enough to make a team. But athletes from five different…
[ad_1] Liverpool right-back Gomez – who started the friendly as a left-sided centre-back – went down after being caught on the left ankle during an aerial challenge. After lengthly treatment on the side of the pitch, Gomez limped off and headed straight down the tunnel with Leicester defender Harry Maguire coming on in his place.…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Arsenal and England right-back Lee Dixon. Henderson was named England captain for the friendly against the Netherlands this evening. He started in midfielder alongside Liverpool team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Oxlade-Chamberlain only started because an injury to Jack Wilshere ruled him out of tonight’s clash in Amsterdam. Dixon says it…
[ad_1] Justin Kluivert was named on the substitutes bench for the international friendly in Amsterdam. The 18-year-old winger has starred for Ajax this season and received his first full call-up earlier this month. Dad Patrick, who scored 40 goals in 79 caps for his country, is hopeful his son gets on the pitch at some…
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[ad_1] Chelsea had a high-profile approach for Dzeko knocked back by Roma, who were determined not to sell the striker. Dzeko himself appeared unwilling to accept a move to London. And the striker may have also snubbed another suitor before the January transfer window shut. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Real Madrid made a move…
[ad_1] A day after Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice said Patrik Laine could miss one to two weeks with a bruised ankle, the superstar scorer is proving to be a super healer as well. The 19-year-old Finnish forward was skating with the team Friday morning and telling the coach he wants to play tonight against the…
[ad_1] With Harry Kane out injured, Marcus Rashford leads the line against the Netherlands, while Leicester ace Jamie Vardy starts on the bench. But fans are staggered at Southgate’s decision to play three at the back. “Not sure what is more bizarre, the three full backs, the Ox being given a start or Southgate still…
[ad_1] Hart has been out of favour during a loan spell at West Ham this season but was still named in the England squad foe the friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy. The two-time Premier League winner is joined in the squad by Everton’s Jordan Pickford, Stoke’s Jack Butland and the uncapped Nick Pope of…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Liverpool defender turned pundit Steve Nicol. Woodward is in charge of getting new signings across the line at Old Trafford. Manchester United are set to improve on last season’s sixth-placed Premier League finish but see the FA Cup as their only chance of a trophy after a shock…
[ad_1] MILAN, ITALY — You’re going to need a bigger scrapbook to hold all those world records; is what I thought to myself as I passed coach Marie-France Dubreuil in the mixed zone at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships here on Friday. Her students, two-time world champions and 2018 Olympic ice dance silver medallists Gabriella Papadakis…
[ad_1] France, one of the favourites for the tournament, are unbeaten their last seven games. Colombia scraped through to Russia by finishing fourth in South American qualifying. For the French, the likes of Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe are likely to be involved. In their last two friendly games, the Colombians were beaten…
[ad_1] Canada’s Milos Raonic powered into the third round of the Miami Open with a 6-3, 6-3 straight-sets win over Sweden’s Mikael Ymer on Friday. The 27-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., needed just over one hour to get by his opponent. Raonic, seeded 20th at the tournament, fired 16 aces and converted both of his break points. Net coverage ? from <a href=”https://twitter.com/milosraonic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@milosraonic</a>.<a…
[ad_1] England are hoping to use this game with the Netherlands to help their preparations for the 2018 World Cup. Manager Gareth Southgate has picked his strongest squad to head to Holland in search of a morale-boosting win. Jordan Henderson will captain the side against a Netherlands outfit still rocked but their failure to qualify…
[ad_1] A curling frenzy is about to begin in Leduc, Alta. as the top university and collegiate curlers from across the country descend on the Alberta town just outside of Edmonton for their respective national championships. For University of Alberta skip Karsten Sturmay, it is a true homecoming. Sturmay grew up in Leduc and his parent’s…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola is set to land the Premier League title in his second season in charge at Manchester City. City are 16 points clear of Manchester United in second place with eight games remaining. Both Mourinho and Guardiola have spent hundreds of millions on new signings since their respective appointments in the summer of…
[ad_1] Canada’s Jennifer Jones locked up the top seed at the world women’s curling championship Friday with an 8-5 win over Japan’s Tori Koana. Jennifer Jones’ rink beat Japan 8-5 to remain undefeated at the 2018 World Women’s Curling Championships, and earn a spot in the tournament’s semifinal. 0:39 Jones scored three points in the…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi and co get their preparations for the World Cup underway against an Italian side which failed to qualify for the World Cup. As a result of their non-qualification, Italy sacked Giampiero Ventura and made Luigi Di Biagio their interim head coach. At the World Cup in Russia, Argentina are placed in the…
[ad_1] John Axford was struggling through single-A in 2009 when the Milwaukee Brewers made a suggestion that changed his career path. “Be like Roy Halladay,” Axford, then 26, was told by pitching coach Fred Danby and pitching co-ordinator Lee Tunnell during a bullpen session before a minor-league game in Dunedin. Axford listened. And it worked,…
[ad_1] Barcelona star Messi was expected to start for manager Jorge Sampaoli at the Etihad Stadium this evening. The 3-year-old remains the talisman of Argentina’s national side and Sampaoli wants to use this match as preparation for the World Cup this summer. But reports in Spain suggest Messi may be rested for the friendly over…
[ad_1] H. Wayne Huizenga, a college dropout who built a business empire that included Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation and three professional sports franchises, has died. He was 80. Huizenga died Thursday night at his home, said Valerie Hinkell, a longtime assistant. She gave no details on a cause of death. Starting with a single garbage truck…
[ad_1] Honigstein says Mourinho prefers “soldiers” rather than the “superstar” players that have been signed. The journalist reckons there is a friction between what the club want to achieve and what the Portuguese boss wants to achieve. Mourinho has received criticism since Manchester United’s shock Champions League exit to Sevilla. But he has batted it…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje are in medal position after the short dance at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy. The duo set a personal-best score of 78.31 on Friday and will enter Saturday’s free dance (10:20 a.m. ET) in third place. The Canadian ice dance pair are sitting in 3rd place…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are understood to be interested in singing Neymar from PSG. The Brazilian only joined the Paris club last summer from Barcelona but Real are supposedly in talks with his people over a switch. PSG don’t want to lose their newly-signed star man but could be left with no option if his release…
[ad_1] While preparing for her first-ever race in Spain, veteran Canadian runner Sasha Gollish took a break to relive her experience from the recent Canadian university track and field championships in Windsor, Ont. “I was looking at some pictures from the 3,000 [metres] and the 1,500 and I’m like, ‘I think I’m the fittest I’ve been…
[ad_1] Sanchez joined Manchester United from Arsenal in January in a straight swap with Henrikh Mkhitaryan. However, the Chile forward has scored just once in his first 10 appearances under Jose Mourinho. Sanchez has publicly stated this week he has struggled both on and off the pitch since leaving London for Manchester. He is reportedly…
[ad_1] The advert, in which Ibrahimovic was pictured in the white Galaxy kit, carried a message from the 36-year-old saying “Dear Los Angeles, you’re welcome”. He becomes the latest high-profile player to move to the MLS in the latter part of his career – following the likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Thierry Henry and…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former England and Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman. Wilshere was recalled to the Three Lions squad for the friendlies against Holland tonight and Italy on Tuesday. However, he has not travelled to Amsterdam for tonight’s match after picking up a knee injury in training yesterday. Wilshere could still be feature…
[ad_1] Real Madrid forward Bale has been linked with a return to the Premier League after an injury-plagued 18 months that has seen him lose his place in Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI. Reports in Spain suggest the Welsh superstar will be shown the door at the end of the season as part of the club’s…
[ad_1] England face Netherlands in a friendly at the Johan Cruyff Arena later this evening as they prepare for the World Cup. But fans have been embarrassing themselves in the build up by diving into the canal and throwing liquid as people on canal cruises. Just 24 hours after Gareth Southgate called on the thugs…
[ad_1] Canada has moved back to fourth in the FIFA women’s rankings, matching an all-time high. The U.S. remains No. 1 ahead of England, which moved ahead of Germany into second. Canada and 2019 World Cup host France each rose one place to Nos. 4 and 5, respectively. Australia fell two rungs to No. 6.…
[ad_1] Savage began his challenge at 11.10am and is set to finish at midnight tonight, taking into account food and toilet breaks as well as change of opposition. Savage will always be on the pitch and is the captain of an Allstars team that also features former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan. TV presenter Kirsty…
[ad_1] Jessica Wong wasn’t seeing a Clarkson Cup championship team when she arrived in China last fall to play for Kunlun Red Star. A few months later, the defender from Baddeck, N.S., feels Red Star is capable of winning the Canadian Women’s Hockey League trophy in its first season. The Red Star face the Markham…
[ad_1] Germany host Spain in a clash between the last two World Cup winners. Die Mannschaft, who won the 2014 World Cup, are slight favourites to beat 2010 champions La Roja in Dusseldorf. But Germany boss Joachim Low believes Spain are one of the “top favourites” to triumph in Russia this summer. “It will be…
[ad_1] Wilder came through the biggest test of his career when he beat Luis Ortiz on March 3 to preserve his unbeaten record and record his 40th career win. The WBC champ subsequently called out Joshua, who holds the WBA and IBF straps and will add the WBO belt if he beats Joseph Parker in…
[ad_1] Germany international Draxler has been offering himself to the Spanish giants for a number of months, according to Diario Gol. It is claimed he even told Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos that he wants to play for the club when the two teams faced off in the Champions League earlier this month. He has…
[ad_1] One young Connor McDavid fan already knows what he wants for his 10th birthday this summer. Last week, Alex Farris mailed a handwritten invitation for his July 6 sleepover party to the captain of the Edmonton Oilers. He even suggested the star centre bring along a few teammates for a game of road hockey. In the invitation, now…
[ad_1] Neymar is injured but Brazil still have the likes of Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho and Willian in their ranks. The World Cup begins in three months and this friendly will give Brazil an early feel as to what atmosphere they can expect this summer. Russia will also be looking forward to the game with…
[ad_1] The Italian, 39, is reaching the end of his glittering career in the sport. And it is appears this contract, which expires after the 2020 season, may be the last for Rossi before he retires. The Yamaha star hasn’t won a MotoGP title since 2009 but is still regarded as the best rider to…
[ad_1] Hazard has had to adopt a false nine position at times in recent months with Chelsea’s strikers struggling. But Belgium boss Martinez reckons the Italian has been making mistakes. “Eden is not a false nine, for me,” Martinez said. “At Chelsea, that can work with guys like Pedro around him, but with us we…
[ad_1] The 2018 race takes place this weekend as the famous British universities do battle on the water. Cambridge president Hugo Ramambason is determined to break his Boat Race duck and sign off with victory on Saturday. The 21-year-old coxed reserve crew Goldie in defeats in 2015 and 2016 before taking the seat for the…
[ad_1] Arsenal could reinvent themselves this summer if Arsene Wenger departs the club following a turbulent 2017/18 season. Regardless of whether Wenger stays or goes, there is expected to be plenty of transfer activity at the Emirates. Petr Cech could be the biggest casualty of a potential summer cull with Jack Wilshere also set for…
[ad_1] Warner, who has already been involved in a fiery send-off to AB de Villiers and a stairwell scuffle with Quinton de Kock this series, found controversy again following his dismissal. Warner had smashed 30 off just 14 deliveries before he was clean bowled by Kagiso Rabada to leave Australia 43-1 in response to South…
[ad_1] The Barcelona defender has emerged as a target for Manchester United and Juventus amid reports that he is stalling on a contract extension due to a row over personal terms. Umtiti has a £52.5million (€60m) release clause in his current deal which makes him an attractive proposition. According to Don Balon, Umtiti is aware…
[ad_1] Vettel’s SF71H was off the pace at Albert Park and he found himself half a second behind Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in the second session. The German finished the day in fifth place but he is hopeful there is more to come. Vettel said: “It’s been a rather dull day of work, like every Friday.…
[ad_1] The Brazilian superstar is reportedly unsettled at PSG, just months after his £200m world-record transfer. This has led to widespread reports that Neymar is destined to return to La Liga in the summer. And many Barcelona stars have came out in support of the attacker returning to the Nou Camp. Andres Iniesta, Ivan Rakitic…
[ad_1] The Swiss star is on the road again, this time down in Florida for the 2018 Miami Open. Federer has already won tournaments on two different continents so far this year. And the world No 1 will be keen to add another to his list in America this week. But off the court, Federer…
[ad_1] Mkhitaryan, who left Manchester United in a swap deal with Alexis Sanchez in January, posted a picture of himself with Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Thursday. That followed United’s announcement that the Swedish striker had been released from his contract. It’s expected Ibrahimovic will now join LA Galaxy and Mkhitaryan’s public message suggests that is the…
[ad_1] The Three Lions will be hoping to continue their solid record under the former under-21 boss when they visit Ronald Koeman’s side in Amsterdam. England have four more friendlies before they travel to Russia for this year’s World Cup. And a host of players are vying to make it into Southgate’s 23-man squad in…
[ad_1] That’s according to his Liverpool team mate Joe Gomez who believes the Brazilian is a vital cog of Jurgen Klopp’s side. Firmino has 14 Premier League goals this season, though has gone under the radar slightly with Mohamed Salah bagging 28. Firmino also has seven assists to his name though his chances created total…
[ad_1] Verstappen finished just 0.127 seconds behind defending champion Lewis Hamilton during the second free practice session in Melbourne earlier today. Red Bull had already been tipped as potential contenders in the title race by Hamilton himself, while team boss Christian Horner was more reserved but admitted he expected to be racing Ferrari competitively. And…
[ad_1] That’s according to his Barcelona team mate Gerard Pique who says the Argentinian superstar is ‘cut from a different cloth’. The pair have played together since Pique returned to Camp Nou from Manchester United in 2008, though they were training together from a young age. Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest player of all…
[ad_1] Ricciardo finished Friday’s second practice session down in seventh place while team-mate Max Verstappen shot into second, just 0.127 seconds behind leader Lewis Hamilton. And Ricciardo’s day got significantly worse when he was found to have been going too slowly during a red flag halfway through the afternoon session. “The stewards reviewed the data…
[ad_1] Giroud, 31, joined Chelsea for £18million following Arsenal’s club-record swoop for Gabon hotshot Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. He was already down the pecking order and believes Aubameyang’s arrival meant his only choice was to find a new club. “If your situation does not improve then you have to find a solution to find more time to…
[ad_1] De Bruyne’s club manager Pep Guardiola has likened his man to the two greatest players on the planet with the Belgian starring for City. De Bruyne has seven Premier League goals as well as 14 assists to his name as City sit comfortably clear at the top of the table. Guardiola believes he has…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss is currently under pressure during his second season at Old Trafford. Neighbours Manchester City have seemingly ran away with the Premier League title. And Mourinho is struggling to get the best out of high-profile players such as Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez. But according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, the…
[ad_1] Hamilton secured his fourth F1 World Drivers’ Championship last year as Mercedes once again dominated proceedings throughout the year. The team will be going for a fifth straight Constructors’ title but Wolff, who has been with the team for all four triumphs, has warned his drivers that the grid are catching up with them.…
[ad_1] Bolt – the fastest man of all-time – started training with Borussia Dortmund yesterday and takes to the practice pitches for a second time today. The opportunity to play with the Bundesliga giants has been in the works for around 18 months and has been made possible thanks to the international break. Bolt will…
[ad_1] Oblak has been linked with Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester United and PSG. And the 25-year-old Slovenia star admits he doesn’t know what will happen. “It’s tough to discuss the future,” he said. “It’s not easy to talk about what’s going to happen tomorrow never mind what will happen next season, but I am calm…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss is desperate to bring in a new full-back to replace Luke Shaw, Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind. And Sandro is, according to the Manchester Evening News, Mourinho’s first choice over Danny Rose and Kieran Tierney. United are expected to undergo a big overhaul this summer with Mourinho growing frustrated with…
[ad_1] The Portuguese boss signed Sanchez in January and the club handed him wages of around £500,000 a week. That saw him overtake Pogba and David de Gea as the top earners at Manchester United. And Sanchez’s poor form and struggles with adapting has led to fears about the pairs’ state of mind. Sanchez this…
[ad_1] McTominay has starred this season for Manchester United have been regularly picked by Jose Mourinho. That’s despite being just 21 and in competition for places with the likes of Paul Pogba, Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini. Fletcher was in a similar position during his time at United, often having Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick…
[ad_1] From Toronto FC hoisting its first championship trophy aloft to soccer fans shutting down streets (and streetcars) while celebrating big wins, this city has a long-documented love affair with the beautiful game. But should it host the FIFA World Cup? This June, Toronto, along with Montreal and Edmonton, will find out if it’s part…
[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate says country has racism issues to resolve Southgate referred to online abuse he had been shown by Kick It Out England face Holland in a friendly in Amsterdam on Friday night By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 21:36 EDT, 22 March 2018 | Updated: 03:57 EDT, 23 March…
[ad_1] The Silver Arrows team principal is anticipating a tight-knit battle with rivals Ferrari and Red Bull in the new season. That’s four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton being the stand-out favourite to continue Mercedes’ dominance of the sport’s hybrid turbo engine era. Since the switch, Mercedes have won all four Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships and…
[ad_1] The Atletico Madrid striker is wanted by both of La Liga’s heavyweights and he has already admitted that he could leave the club before this summer’s World Cup. Griezmann’s release clause drops to €100million (£88m) at the end of the season – which is a reasonable amount given the current market. But Real Madrid…
[ad_1] Johnson was never in front in losing his second round match to Canadian Adam Hadwin 4 & 3 and a day after Johnson was beaten 3 & 1 by Austrian giant, Bernd Wiesberger. ‘DJ’ now faces fellow American Kevin Kisner in Friday’s final round robin match and knowing that even the game’s top-ranked player…
[ad_1] Sanchez has failed to make the necessary impact at Manchester United since his January switch from Arsenal. It was hoped that the Chilean would help to bridge the gap to Manchester City but he has scored only one goal in his 10 appearances. And now according to the Sun, United have slammed their star…
[ad_1] Reigning world champion Hamilton – who also topped the first practice time-sheet earlier in the day – was the only driver to break the 1:23s barrier with a quickest time of 1:23.931. As the Briton himself predicted the previous day, Red Bull produced some encouraging runs and were close behind. Max Verstappen was just…
[ad_1] Atleti star Griezmann has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Barcelona but City boss Pep Guardiola is now preparing a massive move to steal the Frenchman from his former employer’s clutches. That’s according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, who say that Premier League champions elect City are not only willing to pay Griezmann’s…
[ad_1] The Argentine beat Federer in the final at Indian Wells last week to claim the BNP Paribas Open. The victory put to bed Del Potro’s nightmare couple of years where he has had four surgeries on his wrist injury. The 29-year-old returned midway through last season and had a late push up the world…
[ad_1] It was announced yesterday that United had terminated the contract of Ibrahimovic, who’s deal was set to expire at the end of the season, with a move to LA Galaxy in the pipeline. The 36-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in 2016 in the same summer as Jose Mourinho and was a revelation in his…
[ad_1] Reigns takes on current Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 34 on April 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Big Dog has been expected to dethrone The Beast at Mania since last year. Lesnar’s WWE contract will probably run out soon after WrestleMania and he may not sign a new deal. If that’s the…
[ad_1] Fantasy football managers have time for a bit of rest and relaxation with the international break putting a halt on FPL action this weekend. However, bosses shouldn’t take their eye off the ball and it is never to early to start planning ahead – particularly when thinking about captain candidates. Fantasy Premier League gaffers…
[ad_1] Alexis Sanchez’s arrival at Old Trafford in January has pushed Rashford further down the pecking order under Mourinho. The England international is highly regarded as one of the brightest prospects in world football but Manchester United‘s game against Liverpool was his first start in the Premier League since Boxing Day. Mourinho has named the…
[ad_1] The two superstars are widely regarded as the best players to have ever played the game. Real Madrid’s Ronaldo, 33, is currently enjoying a tough domestic season but is still hoping to win the Champions League. Meanwhile, Messi, 30, of Barcelona, is set to wrap up the La Liga title before battling for European…
[ad_1] The four-time world champion also said: “Kids, people, there’s so many jobs in this sport of which anybody, no matter your ethnicity or background, can make it and fit in.” And Wolff is in full agreement that something needs to be done – noting that the Dare To Be Different programme, designed by his…
[ad_1] You know there is a World Cup fast approaching when the official sticker album is released. Russia 2018 is no different, as long time rights holders Panini have unveiled their sticker collection. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Pogba has fallen out of favour with Jose Mourinho in recent weeks and rumours have surfaced about tensions building between the pair. He was dropped for Manchester United‘s second leg defeat against Sevilla, coming on for the final 30 minutes. And his form has suffered with his last Premier League goal coming in November.…
[ad_1] Senior British police officers have expressed astonishment that the Football Association have scheduled a pre-World Cup away friendly in Amsterdam on Friday night and warned there is a risk of stoking Russian prejudice about England fans if any behave poorly. Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts, who heads the UK Football Policing Unit, told Sportsmail…
[ad_1] According to PWInsider, Mysterio is expected to travel to Birmingham, Alabama later this week and have his partially torn bicep examined. If everything goes well, then the WCW legend could make an appearance at WrestleMania 34 on April 8 in New Orleans or wrestle later this year. The three-time world champion hurt his arm…
[ad_1] World Cup talk is starting to dominate the conversation in football’s leading nations as the big kick-off on June 14 approches. From favourites Brazil and Germany to hosts Russia and perennial under-achievers England, we shine the spotlight on all the main contenders; what shape are they in? How many injuries do they have? And…
[ad_1] According to Cageside Seats, the blockbuster bout could be booked on the last episode of RAW before WrestleMania 34. It is also possible Taker could even be held off WWE TV until Mania. Many fans hoped Undertaker would finally answer Cena’s challenge next week when The Leader of the Cenation takes on Kane. The…
[ad_1] It seems Gareth Southgate will stick with three at the back for these friendlies. I would prefer to see England playing a four. Last season, the system was in vogue. Chelsea became the first team to win the Premier League with a back three and Arsenal lifted the FA Cup using that formation, too.…
[ad_1] The four-time world champion’s current contract expires at the end of this season and he is on the verge of penning the most lucrative deal in F1 history that will keep him with the Silver Arrows until the end of 2020. Hamilton had previously said he hoped to confirm his new pay-packet before the…
[ad_1] Jordan Pickford has been handed a golden opportunity to press his World Cup claims against Holland, just as Jack Wilshere’s fragile fitness casts a doubt over his. Everton goalkeeper Pickford will start against Holland in Amsterdam on Friday, named ahead of long-term number one Joe Hart, Stoke’s Jack Butland and the uncapped Nick Pope…
[ad_1] The game between the Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks started after a 19-minute delay Thursday because of protesters who were locked arm-in-arm surrounding entrances to Golden1 Center. A massive crowd shut down nearby freeways and gathered in the surrounding streets to protest the police shooting of Stephon Clark, who was unarmed and in the…
[ad_1] England appear to be huffing and puffing towards this summer’s World Cup and not just because their players have been subjected to asthma tests this week. There are some all too familiar problems. The absence of key players. What feel like last minute experiments. A sense that the manager needs more time. In fairness to…
[ad_1] UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather broken down by Joe Rogan UFC commentator Joe Rogan reckons Floyd Mayweather Jr would get ‘smashed’ by Conor McGregor if he were to fight the Irishman inside the Octagon. “No, he’d get killed,” he said during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience when asked…
[ad_1] Boris Johnson has compared Russia’s World Cup to the 1936 Berlin Olympics, with Vladimir Putin glorying in the event and manipulating it to sanitise his regime as Adolf Hitler did. Well, as a flag-waving veteran of Beijing 2008, Boris would know. While sport continues to deliver its biggest festivals to tyrannical governments such as…
[ad_1] Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. It marked the first time McDavid had ever scored against the Senators (26-36-11), who were eliminated from post-season contention with the loss. With 36 goals and 58 assists, the Oilers centre’s…
[ad_1] There is some annoyance among the 72 Football League clubs that their chief executive Shaun Harvey should be part of the FA delegation in Amsterdam for Friday’s friendly against Holland. A number of clubs believe Harvey should be working on EFL business rather than going on an FA trip when he isn’t even a…
[ad_1] The race weekend in Melbourne is well underway with teams taking part in the first free practice this morning. It is the first opportunity for everyone to gauge where they are at heading into the opening Grand Prix of the season. Both Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are expected to be the frontrunners for…
[ad_1] Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has dressed up as a member of The Beatles for charity Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana and Joe Gomez joined him in aid of Sport Relief Oxlade-Chamberlain posted the funny snap of them on Instagram on Thursday All four of them are currently with the England side in Holland for Friday’s game By…
[ad_1] Bryan confirmed on Smackdown last Tuesday night that he has been given permission by doctors to return to in-ring competition after two years in the sidelines. The ex-WWE Champion was forced to retire after a series of concussions took a huge toll on his health during the prime of his career. The Leader of…
[ad_1] Jack Wilshere’s World Cup dream was hanging by a thread on Thursday night after he pulled out of England’s squad to face Holland. Sportsmail broke the news that the Arsenal midfielder had failed to travel with Gareth Southgate’s squad to Amsterdam after taking a knock to his knee in training on Thursday. Speaking on…
[ad_1] In its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1985, Loyola is one win away from an improbable trip to the Final Four. The 11th-seeded Ramblers kept up their amazing run with a 69-68 victory over seventh-seeded Nevada on Thursday night in the South Region in Atlanta. With the shot clock running down and Loyola clinging…
[ad_1] Pique claims to have started a group message between all of the players who represent Spain but also play for either Real Madrid and Barcelona. The defender explained how he continues to poke fun at the La Liga champions because of their poor domestic season where they have failed to defend their crown. The…
[ad_1] Federer lost to Del Potro in the final at Indian Wells to end a career-high 17-match unbeaten run. The clash went to the wire and was settled by a third-set tie-break in favour of the Argentine. But during the match both players were ferociously firing balls at each other which showed more than a…
[ad_1] Real Madrid superstar Bale made his 7,500-mile journey to Nanning on Monday well worthwhile as he scored a stunning treble to overtake Ian Rush and become Wales’ record goalscorer. China were woeful and Bale’s performance saw him not only break Rush’s record, but also give his manager Ryan Giggs the perfect start to his…
[ad_1] The WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative is excited to be part of what looks to be the main event of WrestleMania 34 alongside Rousey and insists she is determined to make history in the wrestling promotion. The UFC legend will team up with Hall of Famer and on-screen RAW…
[ad_1] Real have endured a bitterly disappointing campaign which has left retaining the Champions League as their only hope of securing silverware. And Florentino Perez is expected to splash some serious cash this summer in a bid to build a squad capable of competing with Barcelona next season. A whole host of star names have…
[ad_1] The self-proclaimed ‘gypsy king’ has been shedding the pounds in recent months in a bid to get back in shape ahead of his long-awaited return. He is yet to announce when his comeback fight will be but he has teased fans in recent days with videos of him in training. And he has called…
[ad_1] However, manager Jose Mourinho is said to want to include one surprise star player in the deal to try and drop the asking price. Rumours have been rife in recent months that Neymar is unhappy with Paris Saint-Germain following a number of on-field fall-outs with team-mate Edinson Cavani. The Brazilian has also been quoted…
[ad_1] Tony Romo settled down after a nervous start, only to come undone on the back nine in his PGA Tour debut. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback played a four-hole stretch in a 5 over on the back nine that led to a 5-over 77 in the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship in Dominican…
[ad_1] Everton full-back is likely to play for his country against Turkey a day short of a year since his leg was shattered in a challenge with Wales defender Neil Taylor during a World Cup qualifier in Dublin. It has been a long road back for the 29-year-old but he believed he would be back…
[ad_1] GETTY Alex McLeish will take charge of Scotland for the first game of his second spell against Costa Rica COSTA RICA is a name to send a chill down any Scotsman’s spine.For me it’s up there with Peru when I think of football nightmares on a world stage. But that’s all ancient history. It…
[ad_1] GETTY Harry Kane, who remains sidelined with an ankle ligament injury, has previously captained Englan The final international gathering before the serious preparation of the build-up to the tournament has become surrounded in political turmoil off the pitch and injury problems on it. That is why Southgate needs the quiet strength of the Liverpool…
[ad_1] The world No 1 is hoping to bounce back from his recent Indian Wells final defeat at the hands on Juan Martin del Potro. Federer has been handed a bye in the first round and will face the winner of Calvin Hemery and Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round. However, this is the final…
[ad_1] But the manager insists that this country has to get its own affairs in order before criticising Russian crowds for racism. The England coach, on the eve of his team’s World Cup warm up game with Holland here in Amsterdam, hit out at Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who has urged fans not to travel…
[ad_1] Canada’s Denis Shapovalov avoided a third-set collapse to defeat Serbia’s Victor Troicki 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (6) in his first-round match at the Miami Open. The 18-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., was up 5-1 in the third set and served for the match twice, only to be broken on both occasions. Forced to a tiebreaker, Shapovalov won…
[ad_1] Barcelona are currently flying high at the top of La Liga and a domestic and European treble remains a possibility for Ernesto Valverde’s side. The club are not resting on their laurels though and plans are being drawn up for when the transfer window opens this summer. Barcelona are eager to sign a defender…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro skated to a personal-best score of 133.84 in the pairs free skate en route to a sixth-place finish at the world figure skating championships in Milan, Italy. Their mark was the fourth-highest posted on Thursday as the duo finished with an overall score of 204.33. The Canadian duo finished 6th in the pairs…
[ad_1] The pair worked together at Southampton and Koeman believes that the £75million defender is the foundation on which to rebuild the country’s international reputation after the misery of missing out on this summer’s World Cup finals compounded the earlier failure to qualify for Euro 2016. “To be named captain is very special, it means…
[ad_1] It was a Canadian sweep atop the podium at the final halfpipe ski World Cup event of the season, with Cassie Sharpe winning the women’s competition and Noah Bowman winning the men’s event on Thursday. Sharpe, from Comox, B.C., finished with 90.40 points, ahead of France’s Marie Martinod (90.00) and Brita Sigourney of the…
[ad_1] GETTY Michael Jolley’s first match in charge of Grimsby was a 1-1 draw at home to Port Vale It was a bright Tuesday morning on Manhattan island and Michael Jolley, a young corporate bond trader, was sat at his desk in Midtown. He was 23, had a Cambridge University economics degree in his back…
[ad_1] Canada’s Adam Hadwin seemed as surprised as anyone that he dispatched world No. 1 Dustin Johnson so easily at the WGC-Match Play in Austin, Texas on Thursday. The 30-year-old Abbotsford, B.C., resident defeated Johnson 4 and 3, eliminating the defending champion and top seed. “I played extremely solid all day,” Hadwin, the 38 seed, told Golf Channel.…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former Arsenal forward turned pundit Paul Mariner. Alderweireld is out of contract at Tottenham at the end of next season. The Belgium international has been linked with a move away in order to prevent him leaving on a free transfer in 2019. Manchester United and Chelsea are two clubs…
[ad_1] Joshua is the current IBF, WBA and IBO title-holder and he’s set to defend his belts against WBO champion Joshua Parker next weekend. Earlier this week the 28-year-old scrapper admitted that he could leave boxing behind though and test himself in the UFC. Anthony Joshua added to speculation that he might swap the ring…
[ad_1] The new F1 season roars into life at Albert Park when the Australian Grand Prix gets underway this weekend, with Lewis Hamilton looking to scoop his fifth drivers’ title. The Brit’s Mercedes will be sporting a traditional silver colour scheme, but is there room for some more outlandish designs in the sport? With 20…
[ad_1] The Moose Jaw native scored a 4&3 victory over the world No.1 in Round 2 of the World Golf Championships Dell Technologies Match Play tournament on Thursday in Austin, Texas. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mariner reckons they should start with Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa. Kurzawa has been linked with a summer move to Spurs in recent days. Tottenham already have two left-backs in Ben Davies and Danny Rose on their books but the latter has been linked with an exit ever since a candid interview where he…
[ad_1] The Sherwood Park, Alta. native scored a 93.00 in the short program, to sit in sixth place at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Milan. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is the verdict of ESPN FC pundit and former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner. Icardi has been linked with a move for Icardi in the last few days. Reports claim the Blues have made an initial £55million bid for the Argentine, with La Liga giants Real Madrid also keen on signing him. Mariner admits…
[ad_1] You can exhale, Winnipeg Jets fans. Patrik Laine should back on the ice in a week or two. The Finnish superstar blocked a shot with his left ankle early in the second period of Tuesday’s game against the L.A. Kings. He was helped to the dressing room without putting any weight on the foot. Following…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba is enduring a miserable time at Old Trafford due to his strained relationship with Jose Mourinho. It was hoped that him heading out with France on international duty would be an opportunity for Pogba to prove his value. But the midfielder looks set for a night of frustration on Friday…
[ad_1] Devon Travis will never forget the most difficult setback of his career. He’s got the scar on his collarbone to constantly remind him. Plagued by injuries over his first three major league seasons, Travis has been a full participant in this spring training for the first time in years. And while his latest off-season…
[ad_1] Chelsea and current boss Antonio Conte are expected to part ways at the end the current campaign. And former Barcelona man Enrique is all set to replace the Italian, claim reports in France. According to newspaper La Parisien, Paris Saint-Germain approached Enrique about the possibility of him joining the Parc des Princes side. But…
[ad_1] In the world of youth hockey, educating players, coaches and parents about the dangers of concussions has not always been easy. It wasn’t too long ago that a player who “had his bell rung” would routinely be sent back on the ice, often after only a cursory check by a volunteer unequipped to recognize…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner. Varane has been linked with a summer switch to Manchester United from Real Madrid. Mariner admits United fans would love the signing, claiming he is one of the best centre-backs around. But he does not think Real will be willing…
[ad_1] Toronto centre Auston Matthews will make his return from a shoulder injury when the Maple Leafs visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. Head coach Mike Babcock confirmed Matthews and defencemen Nikita Zaitsev will be in the lineup as the team looks for its fifth win in six games. It will be…
[ad_1] United are set to splash the cash this summer as they look to close the gap on Premier League champions-in-waiting Manchester City. And Jose Mourinho is thought to be eager to sign a centre-back that can partner Eric Bailly in the heart of defence. Umtiti has been touted as a Manchester United target due…
[ad_1] Chen holds a slim lead over Russia’s Mikhail Kolyada heading into the free program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Milan. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Bellerin has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after a difficult season. Manchester United are one of the clubs rumoured to be interested in his services. Mariner believes the signing would make sense for United boss Jose Mourinho, with no real cover for first-choice right-back Antonio Valencia. But he does not think…
[ad_1] Listing factors that have helped the Florida Panthers turn around what looked to be another lost season, general manager Dale Tallon points to speed, skill, camaraderie and youthful exuberance. Those ones are easy to pick out. But for Tallon, there’s something else to consider, namely Roberto Luongo’s emotional speech and the team’s response to…
[ad_1] Ibrahimovic made seven appearances for United this season, scoring once in their EFL Cup defeat to Bristol City in December. But he will not see out the campaign with the club announcing he has left Old Trafford as a move to the MLS with LA Galaxy beckons. A United statement read: “Manchester United confirms…
[ad_1] Canada’s Jennifer Jones locked up a playoff spot and extended her winning streak to nine games Thursday with an 8-7 victory over Russia’s Victoria Moiseeva at the world women’s curling championship. Jennifer Jones’ Canadian rink improved to 9-0 at the world women’s curling championship, after defeating Russia’s Victoria Moiseeva 8-7. 0:58 Jones had hammer…
[ad_1] Manchester United have today announced Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s contract has been terminated. The decision means the striker is now free to join LA Galaxy. Ibrahimovic became a hero at United last season but had his Red Devils stint effectively ruined by a knee injury suffered last April. “Great things also come to an end,” he…
[ad_1] MILAN, ITALY — In the past 11 years, Patrick Chan competed in the world figure skating championships eight times, winning three men’s titles and adding a pair of silver medals. With the Canadian legend absent from this year’s worlds, and his career likely coming to an end, there are big shoes to fill. On Thursday, the man who…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are said to be keen on landing a Galactico signing before the start of next season. Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane and Mauro Icardi are said to have caught Real president Florentino Perez’s eye. But also on their radar is Juventus star Dybala, who was recently scouted by Bernabeu officials. However, Los Blancos…
[ad_1] CBC Sports and Hockey Night in Canada are presenting sponsors of this year’s Juno Jam and Juno Cup which is highlighted by a showdown between top musicians against a mix of Canadian Olympians and former NHLers on Friday at 10:30 p.m. ET. Jim Cuddy will lead the team of rockers, while the alumni team features the likes…
[ad_1] Gomes has endured a nightmare stint at the Nou Camp since joining Barcelona from La Liga giants Valencia in 2016. And his time at the club has been surrounded by claims Lionel Messi does not want him there due to his playing style. Messi has supposedly asked Barcelona chiefs to get rid of the…
[ad_1] Talk of a single women’s professional hockey league has accelerated, but the two North American organizations don’t appear close to a merger. That the championship games of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and U.S.-based National Women’s Hockey League are both Sunday is evidence enough the two leagues aren’t yet interested in working together. But…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Arsenal star Martin Keown, who also says Luke Shaw needs to ‘toughen up’ if he is to get his career back on track. Jose Mourinho has come under-fire this season and that has not been helped by rumours of rifts with members of his United squad. The Portuguese was…
[ad_1] Salah has had a stunning first season at Liverpool since joining from Roma last summer. The Egyptian forward has scored 36 goals in all competitions and is four clear of Harry Kane in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot with 28. Salah has already scored more goals than Suarez managed in his…
[ad_1] Wilshere was called up to Gareth Southgate’s side for this international break. But the Arsenal midfielder, who is keen to impress in order to secure a World Cup spot, has not travelled with the Three Lions side to Amsterdam. He is understood to have suffered an injury during training on Thursday morning. Wilshere spoke…
[ad_1] Oxlade-Chamberlain left Arsenal for Liverpool last summer in a deal worth up to £40million. Reo-Coker has been impressed by the England international’s form and claims Arsenal star Jack Wilshere may need to follow suit and leave the Gunners as well. Wilshere is out of contract at Arsenal in the summer and has stalled on…
[ad_1] Talking to the Players Tribune, the Barcelona and Spain defender revealed that he didn’t agree with the methods of his former manager which lead to the now Manchester City boss falling out with him. Pique said: “I had the worst season of my career. Everything seemed to fall apart in 2012. I don’t know…
[ad_1] Italian champion Juventus will face the Major League Soccer all-stars in 2018, the league announced Thursday. The storied soccer club from Turin will play the all-stars at the 71,000-seat Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Aug. 1 in a match, MLS says, will be broadcast to more than 170 countries around the world. “This match featuring…
[ad_1] Salah has scored 36 goals in all competitions for Liverpool since joining from Roma last summer. That tally already eclipses the 31 goals Luis Suarez scored in his final season with the Reds before leaving in 2014. Nicol reckons Salah has been better this term than Suarez was four years ago. However, the Scot…
[ad_1] With the NHL’s regular season winding down, the jockeying for Stanley Cup playoff position becomes more intense. Here’s how the matchups would look if the post-season began today. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is according to team-mate Koke. The Frenchman was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United last summer before deciding to stay in Madrid. Barcelona are now the side being touted as the club in which Griezmann will move to this summer. Atletico boss Diego Simeone remained tight-lipped on the rumours recently. But…
[ad_1] Canada’s Keegan Messing skated to a personal best score of 93.00 to sit sixth after Thursday’s men’s short program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy. His previous high was 86.33 set in September 2017 at the Autumn Classic International. Messing, 26, is coming off a 12th-place finish at his first Olympic Games.…
[ad_1] Zlatan Ibrahimovic has four months remaining on his current deal but looks set to call time on his Old Trafford career. The Swede hasn’t played for the club since their 2-2 draw with Burnley on Boxing Day. Ibrahimovic, who signed on a free from Paris Saint-Germain in 2016, has featured just seven times in…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to lure Neymar away from PSG when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season. The Brazil international is also wanted by La Liga giants Real Madrid as a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Neymar reportedly wants to leave PSG in order to boost his chances of…
[ad_1] For years, football fans, from young kids to working adults, have bought, swapped and stuck millions of stickers in their very own sticker book. This year will be no different ahead of the 2018 Russia tournament that kicks off on June 14. So what are you waiting for? Start collecting your Panini stickers now…
[ad_1] Sanchez left Arsenal for Manchester United back in January, but has struggled to live up to the billing at Old Trafford. The 29-year-old has found the net just once, in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield, and has struggled to provide the stardust many expected. Keown was critical of Sanchez when he turned his back…
[ad_1] Jack Wilshere, Ashley Young and Jack Butland could all miss out on England’s World Cup squad having missed the cut in the famous album, with Joe Hart, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ryan Bertrand included. Wilshere has played himself into contention in recent weeks, starring for Arsenal as they progressed to the Europa League quarter-finals. WHERE…
[ad_1] The Marystown, N.L. native is eyeing a podium spot after scoring a 72.73 in her short program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Britain’s Culture Secretary said England winning the World Cup would be the best response to the Russian spy death scandal – despite Boris Johnson comparing the event to Adolf Hitler’s 1936 Olympics. Matt Hancock, MP for West Suffolk, said he would be ‘delighted’ if Vladimir Putin had to hand over football’s most prestigious prize…
[ad_1] Without hesitation, Sasha Gollish singles out Victoria Coates, among her seven Canadian teammates competing this Saturday at the World Half Marathon Championships, for her impressive performance the past year. “Her progression over the last couple of years, everyone has seen it,” Gollish, the 2015 Pan Am Games bronze medallist in the 1,500 metres, said…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to replace Mourinho this summer regardless of how the Red Devils fare. They remain second in the Premier League, five points ahead of Liverpool, and are still in contention for FA Cup glory. However, fans are clamouring for an overhaul of the squad with many feeling it is in…
[ad_1] Osmond is sitting in 4th place after the women’s short program at the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Pogba has been the subject of plenty of transfer speculation in recent weeks having struggled at Manchester United. The Frenchman has been dropped by Jose Mourinho on a number of occasions having failed to live up to the £89million price tag United paid for him in 2016. Griezmann suffered similar struggles at the beginning…
[ad_1] Sidney Crosby doesn’t really have an explanation for how he does what he does. He just does it. So if you’re looking for clarity on how the Pittsburgh Penguins star managed to knock a pass from Jake Guentzel out of the air , deflect it forward to the front of his stick before tapping…
[ad_1] Bale has struggled at Real Madrid for the past 18 months after a stunning start. He has won three Champions League titles in his previous four seasons and remains in the hunt for a fourth in five years. But things have gone stale for him and Madrid. Their league campaign has been a complete…
[ad_1] With the playoffs approaching, John Gibson and the Anaheim Ducks are heating up. Gibson stopped 29 shots as the Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. “He’s found another level right now in terms of his preparation, in terms of how he’s managing himself in the net,”…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger who sold the striker to Chelsea for £18million. Giroud was battling for the striker spot at Arsenal with Alexandre Lacazette and new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. He moved to Stamford Bridge where he is now fighting with Alvaro Morata for the sole striker spot that Antonio Conte…
[ad_1] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can’t be missed whenever he takes the hardwood for the University of Kentucky. The 6-foot-6 Canadian guard seems to be everywhere, whether it’s scoring, playmaking or shutting down opposing players. Now Gilgeous-Alexander has the Wildcats within two wins of another NCAA Final Four appearance as they prepare to face Kansas State in Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup (9:37 p.m. ET). The 19-year-old…
[ad_1] The midfielder has spent the entirety of his career at the Nou Camp. But at the age of 33, Iniesta is beginning to think about the final years of his career. Barcelona offered the veteran a ‘lifetime’ contract at the club before signing Philippe Coutinho in January, who is now seen as his team-mate’s…
[ad_1] The Olympic legend has made no secret of his desire to play football professionally. And Bolt has continuously made it known that Manchester United is the club he wants to join. The Jamaican has been showing off his football skills at a charity match this week. Bolt, accompanied by ex-professionals such as Roberto Carlos…
[ad_1] Real Madrid would love PSG star Neymar to become their big Galactico signing at the end of the current campaign. Reports have suggested the Brazil international is unhappy in his current surroundings and is already eying a fresh challenge at the end of the season. Real and Manchester United have the financial might to…
[ad_1] A new era of Welsh football behind today as Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs takes charge of his first game. Wales take on China in the China Cup International Football Championship. All eyes in Guangxi Sports Center in Nanning will be on Real Madrid star Gareth Bale. China vs Wales live stream You can…
[ad_1] Wilshere was always seen as a more advanced midfielder during the early years of his career. However he has recently been played in a deep-lying midfield role by Arsene Wenger. Wilshere, who spent last season on loan at AFC Bournemouth, held a similar position for England during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland in…
[ad_1] The midfielder has spent the entirety of his career at the Nou Camp. But at the age of 33, Iniesta is beginning to think about the final years of his career. Barcelona offered the veteran a ‘lifetime’ contract at the club before signing Philippe Coutinho in January, who is now seen as his team-mate’s…
[ad_1] The Brazilian superstar continues to be linked with a move away from PSG just months after his world-record £200m move. Neymar and the Ligue 1 leaders have always vehemently denied claims the attacker is unsettled in the French capital. But rumours continue to surface about a potential return to Spain. Neymar has been linked…
[ad_1] In the build-up to Conor McGregor’s much-maligned fight with Floyd Mayweather, White announced that he would continue to dabble in the boxing world. A few months later, he revealed that he’d like to work with Joshua, who he believes is ‘the most marketable guy in boxing.’ Should Joshua be approached by White or his…
[ad_1] Liverpool were tipped to lure Ceballos away from Real Madrid during the January transfer window. Jurgen Klopp supposedly wanted the Spaniard on loan given his lack of game time at the Bernabeu. However, Ceballos ended up staying at Real Madrid where he has continued to struggle for minutes. Consequently, a move away from the…
[ad_1] New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and asked Joe Root’s men to bat first, but his side would be batting before lunch. Trent Boult took 6/32 as he and Tim Southee were the only bowlers used with Craig Overton top-scoring with 33 while only Mark Stoneman (11) also made it into double…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s attacking duo of Sanchez and Ibrahimovic have both endured difficult campaigns so far. Ibrahimovic remained at the club despite sustaining a serious knee injury a year ago – but that gamble has backfired with the veteran making just seven appearances so far. Sanchez, meanwhile, arrived from Arsenal in January with big expectations…
[ad_1] GETTY Nate Diaz looks on before his UFC 202 rematch with Conor McGregor To celebrate the UFC’s 25th anniversary, the promotion has spent the month of March counting down the most memorable fights in its history. And to the surprise of many, Diaz vs McGregor II ended up claiming the accolade. The youngest Diaz…
[ad_1] Mourinho is United’s third manager since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, but his future is in doubt. The club have failed to win the Premier League since that season, though they have won the FA Cup and League Cup since. There have still been failings on the European stage despite Europa…
[ad_1] Wilshere’s contract runs out in the summer and he has made it clear he wants his future sorted before the World Cup. Wilshere is back with the England squad this week after being left out with injury problems for the last few years. And the Daily Mirror claim Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring…
[ad_1] Manchester United are primed to overhaul their defence this summer with Chris Smalling and Phil Jones likely to be shown the door. Neither has been able to prove their worth to manager Jose Mourinho who is determined to land the Premier League title next season at the third time of asking. And The Sun…
[ad_1] Manchester United are primed to overhaul their defence this summer with Chris Smalling and Phil Jones likely to be shown the door. Neither has been able to prove their worth to manager Jose Mourinho who is determined to land the Premier League title next season at the third time of asking. And The Sun…
[ad_1] Retired Olympic champion Bolt mixed it with the likes of Marcel Desailly, Patrick Kluivert and Christian Karembeu in Basel, Switzerland – under the watchful eye of the Special One. The event saw two teams packed with talent battle it out on a mini pitch, with Bolt chosen on Mourinho’s team. The other – managed…
[ad_1] Federer, but not Nadal, will feature on Tennis World Tour when it is released in May this year. Tennis video games have been rare in recent years with the Virtua Tennis and Top Spin series’ coming to an end. Included in the upcoming release is a career mode where individuals will have the chance…
[ad_1] Jamie Vardy will lead the line for England against Holland in their friendly clash at the Amsterdam ArenA on Friday night. The Leicester star comes into contention after Harry Kane’s injury while starring for Tottenham, and will give Gareth Southgate a chance to explore his options. Eric Dier is expected to start the game…
[ad_1] Federer has missed the last two French Open tournaments with Nadal going on to prevail on both occasions. The Spaniard is the undisputed king of clay having won a huge 10 titles at Roland Garros throughout his illustrious career. Federer, though, has rediscovered his mojo over the last 12 months and looks every bit…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates – follow the latest gossip and speculation from across the world. Thursday 22 March Klopp ‘did not want Salah’ 08.20: Jurgen Klopp did not want to sign Mohamed Salah from Roma because of his interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Julian Brandt, it has been claimed. Salah is already a Liverpool hero…
[ad_1] Sanchez is yet to live up to expectations at Old Trafford having moved from Arsenal to Manchester United in January. He is yet to appear with Swedish striker Ibrahimovic with the 36-year-old missing out since aggravating a knee injury on Boxing Day. But Chilean Sanchez is hopeful the pair can play together before the…
[ad_1] Manchester United signed Sanchez from Arsenal in January but, three months into his Old Trafford career, the jury remains out. The Chile international has done little to justify his huge £400,000 a week wages and there is already talk he may be flogged to Real Madrid in a deal that would see Cristiano Ronaldo…
[ad_1] The Australian is into the final 12 months of his Red Bull contract but there is much speculation that he may leave at the end of the year. Ferrari and Mercedes have been touted as two main options for the 20-year-old should he fail to win the world championship this year. At the pre-season…
[ad_1] Manchester United players are currently on international duty with their countries though Shaw was omitted from Gareth Southgate’s recent England squad. The former Southampton star appeared rejuvenated going into 2018 but the youngster has since fallen down Mourinho’s pecking order. There is an expectation that Shaw will leave Manchester United at the end of…
[ad_1] Mercedes were able to really show how far they have come in the second week of pre-season testing as Hamilton drove the fastest lap in Barcelona. However, the Brit has since revealed he has doubts that it will be as comfortable come race time on Sunday. Hamilton is hoping to win his fifth world…
[ad_1] That is according to Liverpool legend Phil Thompson. Salah has enjoyed a phenomenal debut year with Liverpool, scoring 28 goals in Premier League since his move from Roma last summer. And with every goal scored, Salah is being compared to the likes of Barcelona superstar Messi. But Thompson feels Salah needs consistency and longevity…
[ad_1] The Mercedes driver comes into the 2018 season, which starts in Australia this weekend, as the favourite to retain his world championship after beating Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel last year. Hamilton can become only the third driver to win five F1 titles if he triumphs this year, equalling the haul of Juan Manuel Fangio –…
[ad_1] The Brazilian is subject to much transfer speculation as he appears to be unhappy in the French capital following a number of on-field spats with team-mate Edinson Cavani. Rumours have circulated that Real Madrid are interested in taking Neymar to the Bernabeu as they plot a huge summer shake-up. However, they would be expected…
[ad_1] The British boxing star faces WBO title-holder Parker on March 31, looking to claim the third of four recognised belts to add to his current WBA (Super) and IBF titles. Victory at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium would pave the way for a huge transatlantic clash with American Wilder. Joshua – who is 20 undefeated in his…
[ad_1] The centre-half has been in a stand-off with Tottenham over a new deal. The Belgian wants to pocket a big pay rise, however Spurs are unlikely to change their rigid wage structure. As things stand, the Belgian has a £25million buyout clause in his contract which could see him leave in the summer unless…
[ad_1] Fangio sits second on the all-time list of most Drivers’ Championships won with five to his name. Vettel, a four-time world champion, finished runner-up to Lewis Hamilton who is widely expected to retain his title this year. Ferrari have been working hard in pre-season making the necessary amendments to mount a significant title challenge…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Maradona. Messi is currently on international break with Argentina and is training ahead of his country’s friendly against Italy at the Etihad tomorrow (7.45pm). The diminutive forward has achieved everything possible in club football, picking up eight La Liga titles and four Champions League winners’ medals. However on the…
[ad_1] The two had a fractious relationship when at Mercedes together between 2014 and 2016, and that rivalry was rekindled by Rosberg’s comments earlier this week. The 32-year-old has joined Sky Sports’ coverage team for the upcoming F1 season and pinpointed Hamilton’s apparent inconsistency throughout a season. Rosberg explained: “He has these periods where he…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are already planning a mass shake-up of their squad in the summer following a disappointing La Liga campaign. A number of blockbuster signings are apparently set to arrive to bolster their hopes of catching Barcelona next season. However, the future of Ronaldo has been up in the air with suggestions of a…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is expected to be handed a huge transfer budget in the summer in a bid to close the gap to Manchester City at the top of the table. The Portuguese coach has admitted the midfield is an area he will strengthen in the summer with Michael Carrick retiring and Marouane Fellaini potentially…
[ad_1] Salah, who joined Liverpool for a fee of £39million from Roma last term, has lit up the Premier League, firing home 28 goals. His tally of 36 across all competitions means he is the most prolific scorer in Europe’s top five leagues. Salah’s mesmerising displays has made Real Madrid sit up and take notice…
[ad_1] The Formula One season officially gets underway this weekend as the teams touch down in Melbourne for the Australia Grand Prix. All eyes will be on the front of the grid come Sunday to see who earns pole for the first race of the season. Mercedes are expected to be the frontrunners yet again…
[ad_1] Real Madrid were reportedly lining up a summer move for the Paris Saint-Germain star as they plan a mass shake-up of their squad. Neymar was said to be unhappy in the French capital following a number of on-field clashes with team-mate Edinson Cavani. The 26-year-old has this week also been quoted as saying “five…
[ad_1] Del Potro beat Federer in the final at Indian Wells last week in an epic clash which was full of emotion and hatred. The two players have often been involved in heated exchanges and it was no different in California as they continually whacked balls full of venom into each other. The Argentine has…
[ad_1] England’s footballers have undergone ‘unpleasant’, potentially controversial asthma tests in preparation for this summer’s World Cup. Sportsmail can reveal that the Football Association contacted clubs at the end of last month informing them of their plan to offer Eucapnic Voluntary Hyperpnea tests to Gareth Southgate’s squad at St George’s Park this week. But the…
[ad_1] The Miami Open announced earlier this week that the tournament will not be returning to Crandon Park and instead it will be staged at the Miami Dolphins in 2019. Cilic, who reached the Australian Open final in January against Federer, is looking to rediscover his form after two early exits in Rio de Janeiro…
[ad_1] Jordan Pickford’s distribution skills could help him become England’s No 1 Gareth Southgate is keen to build a philosophy of playing out from the back Pickford’s comfort with the ball has been discussed by the England coaches The England boss is edging towards selecting Pickford to play against Holland Southgate also intends to give Jack…
[ad_1] The Formula One teams have touched down in Melbourne this week ahead of the first race of the 2018 campaign. Mercedes are once again the favourites heading into the new season but it is expected both Ferrari and Red Bull will put up a stronger challenge than last year. Hamilton will be aiming to…
[ad_1] The FA have turned the foyer of the Hilton Hotel at St George’s Park into a games room for the England teams staying there in international weeks – when the public are barred from booking rooms. The entertainment laid on for the England players in their free time includes table tennis, darts, golf putting,…
[ad_1] Williams, who has only this year returned to tennis following the birth of her child, suffered a devastating first-round loss 6-3, 6-2. After the match the former world No 1 refused to attend her press conference and there are reports she immediately jumped in her car and got away rom the ground as quickly…
[ad_1] Pedalling away on the watt bike at Arsenal’s training ground last summer, Jack Wilshere was stopped dead in his tracks. ‘I wasn’t getting in the Arsenal team and the manager said I could leave if I wanted to,’ Wilshere recalled. ‘I was on the bike in the gym. It was a strange one, because…
[ad_1] It was a session to forget for England’s batsmen but one which will go down in the record books for all the wrong reasons. England’s previous lowest tally in a Test came 131 years ago in 1887 against Australia when they posted 45. There was some optimism heading into the first Test with Ben…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is hoping to be reunited with his former Real Madrid star as he plots a summer overhaul of his squad. The Manchester United manager is expected to be given another transfer war-chest in the next window to try and close the gap to Manchester City. And the Portuguese boss is apparently hoping…
[ad_1] Mayweather Promotions CEO makes statement on Conor McGregor rematch Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe has revealed he doesn’t want Floyd Mayweather to rematch Conor McGregor inside the Octagon. “I would say I wouldn’t want him to do it,” Ellerbe told Yahoo Sport’s Kevin Iole. “I care about him and I would never want to…
[ad_1] Bentley was once billed ‘the next David Beckham’ but ended up retiring at the age of 29 with no major honours to his name. The highly-rated right midfielder spent five years in Arsenal’s first team set-up but played just one senior game for the Gunners. He left for Blackburn and eventually joined Tottenham in a £15million deal in…
[ad_1] LeBron James scored 35 points and added 17 assists, his last setting up a late a 3-pointer by Kevin Love, and the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers ended Toronto’s nine-game road winning streak with a 132-129 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors on Wednesday night. The Cavs were missing five rotational players and coach Tyronn Lue,…
[ad_1] Southampton manager Hughes is a massive admirer of the Swiss star and would love to make him his first big summer signing. If Stoke are relegated then Shaqiri will want out but he is not short of admirers both at home and abroad. Hughes’ bargaining base is absolutely dependant on him making sure he…
[ad_1] Daleman fell short of her expectations in Pyeongchang, but sits in 6th after Wednesday’s short program at World Figure Skating Championships. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] GETTY Wales manager Ryan Giggs says Gareth Bale can help with the pressure on the team Bale is part of Giggs’ first Wales squad and will be involved in today’s China Cup opener against the hosts at the Guangxi Sports Center here, most probably as a substitute. Southern China might represent an unusual venue…
[ad_1] Hank Ilesic was just 17 when he joined the Edmonton Eskimos in time for their record-setting Grey Cup dynasty, but pro football didn’t force him to grow up quickly. Life did that eight years prior. Ilesic, 58, was only nine years old when his father, Frank, died at age 43. The elder Ilesic never saw…
[ad_1] Leicester striker Vardy is set to lead the England attack in Amsterdam on Friday in their World Cup warm-up against Holland in the absence of Harry Kane. Kane is battling to recover from an ankle injury in time for the finals this summer, but Maguire reckons his Leicester team-mate Vardy, now 31, is equally…
[ad_1] Del Potro secured his first Masters 1000 series title with a thrilling three-set win over Federer. The Argentine, who has also won the Mexican Open this season, comes into the Miami Open in a rich vein of form. With his victory over Federer, the 29-year-old has jumped to number six in the world rankings,…
[ad_1] GETTY Jack Wilshere wants Arsenal to sort out his contract before the World Cup But if the club refuse to make him a deal he feels is acceptable, he will not be distracted from performing his very best for England in the massive shop window provided by this summer’s World Cup. His contract at…
[ad_1] The UFC are the world’s richest fighting promoters and are planning to take the step into boxing. And the Daily Telegraph say that the UFC – who have already applied for a boxing licence in the state of Nevada – want to snatch Joshua away from Matchroom Boxing with just a year left on…
[ad_1] Stam was axed only ten months after leading the Royals to the Championship play-off final following a dismal run of one win in 18 games. The former Dutch defender left the Royals in 20th position and just three points away from the bottom three. Former Swansea chief Clement has been out of work since…
[ad_1] Moving the responsibility of the coach’s challenge for goaltender interference out of the hands of the on-ice officials and into the capable minds of Colin Campbell, Mike Murphy, Kris King, Kay Whitmore and Rod Pasma in the NHL hockey operations situation room in Toronto was a proper first step. As a result of three…
[ad_1] The 25-year-old has been a revelation at Anfield since joining from Roma last summer. His performances have drawn comparisons with Lionel Messi and he currently leads Europe’s top five leagues with 28 goals so far. But Salah’s scintillating form for Liverpool has attracted the interest of some of the world’s biggest clubs with Real…
[ad_1] Paul Stastny is no stranger to the highs and lows of playoff hockey. In 2014-15, Stastny got his first taste of the St. Louis Blues’ recent tradition of post-season disappointment after the team finished on top of the Central Division only to flame out in the first round for the third straight year. But…
[ad_1] The midfielder has spent the past 14 months on loan at Aberdeen, where his impressive form earned him a first cap in November in the friendly with the Netherlands. Christie is in Alex McLeish’s Scotland squad for the friendlies against Costa Rica and Hungary. And Hoops manager Brendan Rodgers has now offered the 23-year-old…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro opened the figure skating world championships with a 10th-place finish in the pairs short program. The skaters from St. Catharines, Ont., and Sarnia, Ont., respectively, scored 70.49 at the event in Milan, Italy on Wednesday. That mark represented a season-best for the duo. “It was difficult today,” said Moore-Towers, who is…
[ad_1] The Red Devils remain the only Premier League team who don’t currently have a women’s team despite constant calls for them to join the league. They have often avoided questions on the matter but they are finally set to complete the Premier League contingent by forming a women’s team. United chief executive Ed Woodward…
[ad_1] Del Potro clinched his first Masters 1000 series title when he beat Federer in three gripping sets in the Indian Wells final last Sunday. The Argentine, who has only beaten Federer seven times, has now jumped to number six in the world rankings. Although four wrist surgeries nearly saw Del Potro quit, the 29-year-old…
[ad_1] Icardi has been one of European football’s most in-form strikers this season, bagging 22 goals in 24 Serie A appearances for Inter Milan. Chelsea are said to have made a £55m offer for the player today. He was heavily linked with a move to Real in January as Florentino Perez looked to get Zinedine…
[ad_1] GETTY Jonny Wilkinson said he has had mental health problems his entire life His Toulon team-mates were outside in a huddle wondering where their 15th man was. Desperate for reassurance, he was trying to make a call to Dave Alred, his kicking coach and psychological crutch. No matter that he was a World Cup…
[ad_1] After a number of years without a Galactico signing, Real Madrid are expected to have a busy summer as they bolster their ranks. Los Blancos are hoping to put a poor domestic season behind them and splash the cash when the transfer window reopens. A number of targets have apparently been drawn up which…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET to watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly show spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world. On Wednesday’s program, we feature coverage of the ladies and pairs short programs from the ISU figure skating world championships from Milan, Italy. Return on Thursday at…
[ad_1] Messi is one of Andres Iniesta’s vice-captains and therefore wields influence behind the scenes in Catalunya. And one of the times he pulls rank is when Barcelona chiefs are devising transfer plans going forward. Lionel Messi is said to have been behind the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Villa and Alexis Sanchez leaving the…
[ad_1] Canada’s Jennifer Jones defeated South Korea’s EunJung Kim 8-4 on Wednesday afternoon at the world women’s curling championship. Jones picked up a steal of one in the eighth end and stole two more in the ninth for the win. Canada improved to 7-0 in round-robin play while South Korea fell to 6-2. Earlier, first-place…
[ad_1] In January, Mata signed a one-year extension with Manchester United to prevent him leaving this summer on a free transfer. It had been reported United also triggered a clause to extend Herrera’s contract but the agreement was not confirmed by the club. This season, both players have been regulars in Mourinho’s team selections without…
[ad_1] Federer and Nadal have not met on clay since the 2013 Rome Masters final, when the latter won 6-1 6-3. And Nadal’s uncle Toni reckons the Spaniard would dominate again if they met on the surface. “If I have to give an answer to look good, I would say that Federer has many chances…
[ad_1] Neymar has been on Perez’s radar ever since he broke on to the scene with Santos in his homeland of Brazil. And the Real president was given a glimmer of hope of one day securing his services when he left Barcelona last summer. Neymar’s spell at Paris Saint-Germain has been surrounded by claims Real…
[ad_1] Bale looks set to leave Real at the end of the season following an injury-ravaged past two years at the Bernabeu. And a return to the Premier League, where he made his name during a six-season spells at Tottenham, has been heavily mooted in Spain. Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham have all been credited…
[ad_1] Griezmann will be one of the most wanted attacking players in Europe football in the summer after another prolific campaign for the Spanish club. The 27-year-old has scored 23 goals in 38 appearances and his season has been revitalised by the return of Diego Costa, who was eligible to play in January. But with…
[ad_1] After just one season of college basketball in the United States, Nova Scotia star Lindell Wigginton is contemplating entering this year’s NBA draft. “For next season, I’m still deciding if I’m going to test the waters for the NBA draft or not,” Wigginton said by phone from the campus of Iowa State University in Ames,…
[ad_1] Chelsea are keen to get their transfer business underway before the World Cup, it seems, after a bid for Icardi was made today. That is according to Spanish newspaper AS, who claim Real Madrid are yet to get their act together over a rival offer. Chelsea spent £60m on Alvaro Morata last summer but…
[ad_1] It was a lucky day today at the World Figure Skating Championships in Milan, not just for the skaters but for me too. Why you ask? Redemption. There is nothing more captivating than a story where people capitalize on a second chance. Coming into this event, I tried to wrap my brain around where…
[ad_1] Morata was left out of the Spain squad for their international friendlies this week. The £60million striker joined Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer as a replacement for Costa, who went on strike in an effort to force a move to Atletico Madrid. And while Costa eventually got his move and enjoyed immediate success…
[ad_1] The NFL’s catch rule would get less complicated if team owners approve recommendations from the powerful competition committee. One of the first orders of business when the league’s annual meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla., will be a proposal by the committee to clarify what is a catch. Commissioner Roger Goodell said during the…
[ad_1] Arsenal are facing the bitterly disappointing prospect of failing to qualify for the Champions League for the second consecutive season. And broad sections of the Gunners’ faithful have called on Emirates chiefs to make widespread changes to key personnel in the summer. Arsene Wenger could be axed when the campaign concludes, along with a…
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators are heartbroken for their grieving captain. The club revealed Tuesday that the son of Erik and Melinda Karlsson has died. The couple announced they were expecting in November 2017. Karlsson had previously said the baby was due in the spring, during the NHL playoffs. The 27-year-old defenceman didn’t suit up in the Senators’ 7-2 loss to the Florida Panthers Tuesday night. Following the…
[ad_1] Clyne, 26, was tonight named in the Liverpool Under-23s team to face Middlesbrough in the last 16 of the Premier League Cup. Liverpool posted the full team on Twitter at 6pm and the inclusion of Clyne caught the eye of delighted Kop supporters. “Great to see @Nathaniel_Clyne back in action tonight for the U23s!”…
[ad_1] LaSalle’s Luke Willson is heading home. The unrestricted free agent signed one-year deal with the Detroit Lions Wednesday. He had tweeted a farewell to the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday night. Going for a little drive this morning! pic.twitter.com/asYvyBpNnd — @LWillson_82 Luke’s father Mike said the family is “thrilled” he’s coming back to the area, adding that Luke had…
[ad_1] Chelsea Ladies face a tricky away tie with Montpellier in the first leg of their quarter-final clash. Chelsea beat Rosengard 4-0 on aggregate to make it this far, but Montpellier are far stronger and edged Brescia 9-2 over two legs in the last-16. The Blues are also without the injured Anita Asante, Deanna Cooper…
[ad_1] The CFL Players’ Association has filed a grievance against the CFL related to player safety and rehabilitation. The claim, announced in a statement released by the union Wednesday morning, alleges the league and its member clubs “have chosen not to act on their obligation to care for CFL players who sustain long-term injuries on…
[ad_1] That is according to former Manchester United defender Gary Neville. Since joining Manchester United in 2014, Shaw has had a turbulent time at Old Trafford, which has included most notably a double leg break in 2015. Following Jose Mourinho’s arrival in 2016, indifferent form and further injury have hampered his attempts to establish himself.…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson and his wife Melinda say their son, who they named Axel, was stillborn. In a statement shared by Karlsson on his Twitter account Wednesday, the couple thanked supporters for the outpouring of condolences they received and for respecting their privacy after news of the loss of their son spread on social media. “At this…
[ad_1] MANY moons ago I used to work for an editor who, not to put too fine a point on it, was a nasty piece of work. Apart from living in a newspaper fantasy world he acted like a tyrant to his very young staff, and a brutal psychological bully to one young man in…
[ad_1] NHL general managers have decided to give the final decision on goalie interference video reviews to the league’s hockey operations department. Commissioner Gary Bettman made the official announcement Wednesday at the conclusion of the GM meetings in Florida. Using a tablet and headset, referees on the ice have been making the final determination after…
[ad_1] Liverpool will be desperate to hold onto Mohamed Salah after the 2017/18 season draws to a close – but they will face a huge fight to keep him. The Egyptian star has been linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid and will be the envy of every heavyweight team across the continent. It remains to…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kaetlyn Osmond and Gabrielle Daleman sit fourth and sixth, respectively, after Wednesday’s short program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy. Osmond, a native of Marystown, N.L., earned a score of 72.73 for her skate. The 22-year-old recently captured bronze in the women’s event at the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South…
[ad_1] FIFA 18 gamers will be able to get their hands on the latest FUT Team of the Week following a host of stats boosts in today’s release. Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah will be in high demand with his rating skyrocketing to an impressive 91 following his four goals against Watford. The Egyptian star is…
[ad_1] Air Date: Mar 21, 2018 12:30 PM ET Preview: World Figure Skating Championships LIVE0:00 Figure skating experts Pj Kwong & Paul Martini preview the world figure skating championships from Milan [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That’s the view of Sky Sports pundit Gerry Francis. Chelsea currently sit fifth in the Premier League table with just eight games left of the season. Antonio Conte’s men are at risk of being without Champions League football next term if they don’t close the five-point gap to fourth-placed Spurs come May. And Francis…
[ad_1] Toronto FC has re-signed Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez to a multi-year contract extension. In his first season with the MLS club, the 31-year-old attacking midfielder was named to the league’s Best XI. Vazquez finished second in the league in assists with 16 including a league-leading six game-winning assists. Vazquez finished the year with 10…
[ad_1] Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale could be preparing himself for a big-money move back to the Premier League – with several teams linked to the Welshman. The 28-year-old forward has enjoyed and endured a mixed spell with the La Liga giants, and his time with the club could be coming to an end. Tottenham…
[ad_1] South Korean reliever Seung Hwan Oh was pencilled in to make his Toronto Blue Jays debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in Dunedin, Fla., after acquiring his long-awaited work visa the day before. The 35-year-old right-hander flew to Toronto earlier this week to finalize the visa. He had been limited to bullpen sessions…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are being linked with Liverpool forward Salah with the Egyptian currently the toast of the Premier League. The 25-year-old has struck an impressive 36 goals across all competitions – more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Salah’s fine form, however, means the big boys are circling with Real spearheading the race for…
[ad_1] The last-place Chicago Blackhawks failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 2007-08 season after a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. During that stretch, the Blackhawks made the playoffs for nine straight seasons and won three Stanley Cups, including the team’s first since 1961. “We had a disappointing…
[ad_1] Manchester United signed Sanchez from Arsenal during the January transfer window with hopes he could be the final piece of their jigsaw. However, the 29-year-old has managed to find the net just once and was dropped for the Red Devils’ 2-0 FA Cup win over Brighton on Saturday. And Sanchez has now delivered a…
[ad_1] With three key players out of their lineup, the Ottawa Senators didn’t have nearly enough Tuesday night. Jared McCann had a goal and two assists to lead the Florida Panthers past the Senators 7-2. Ryan Dzingel, Mark Stone and Erik Karlsson were all absent from Ottawa’s lineup. Florida beats Ottawa 7-2, trails New Jersey…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spanish outlet AS who say Zinedine Zidane has given the go ahead for the Polish forward to move to the Bernabeu. AS say an agreement is already sorted in principle with Lewandowski’s agent though a deal is still to be arranged with Bayern Munich. Munich do not want to let their…
[ad_1] Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver has been excused from the team to be with family following the death of a younger brother. The team issued a statement late Tuesday night saying Korver’s brother, Kirk, died earlier in the day. “We extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt best to Kyle and his entire family as they…
[ad_1] The French striker is set to be axed in the summer after a poor season. The 30-year-old has scored just four La Liga goals and two in the Champions league this term. But Spanish website Don Balon claim he has offers on the table from Arsenal and Liverpool while Manchester City are now interested.…
[ad_1] An Edmonton softball coach who raised red flags about his amateur league’s approach to transgender players has prompted policy reviews at the sport’s highest levels in Canada. The review means Softball Canada plans to drop a requirement for transgender players to prove they are actively going through “gender re-assignment” in order to play on the…
[ad_1] The FA confirmed that the clash between Jose Mourinho’s men and Spurs will be the first of the weekend with Chelsea’s tie with Southampton at 3.00pm on the Sunday. BBC One will show the Manchester United against Tottenham game while BT Sport will broadcast Chelsea’s tie. United progressed through to the FA Cup last…
[ad_1] The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency complained on Wednesday of slow progress by Russian authorities towards making the country’s anti-doping agency (RUSADA) compliant with international standards. WADA president Craig Reedie told a conference that he was “encouraged by the significant progress” made by RUSADA but added it was still taking too long. “We…
[ad_1] At least that’s what former Rangers boss and Spurs fan Mark Warburton hopes. Manchester United currently sit in second spot on 65 points, closely followed by Liverpool in third and Tottenham in fourth. Chelsea find themselves five points adrift of Spurs in fifth with just eight games left of the season, while Arsenal are…
[ad_1] Bale is desperate to leave Real Madrid after being stuck on the bench in recent weeks and he wants to be the undisputed star at his next club. Tottenham are believed to have a first option on Bale but whether they can afford him ahead of their move into the new stadium remains to…
[ad_1] The FA confirmed that the clash between Jose Mourinho’s men and Spurs will be the first of the weekend with Chelsea’s tie with Southampton at 3.00pm on the Sunday. BBC One will show the Manchester United against Tottenham game while BT Sport will broadcast Chelsea’s tie. United progressed through to the FA Cup last…
[ad_1] GETTY Conor McGregor (left) and Max Holloway (right) Over the last few months, McGregor and Holloway have traded verbal jabs with one another on social media, much to the delight of their respective set of fans. Their war of words, which began shortly after Holloway’s impressive UFC 218 victory over Jose Aldo, has left…
[ad_1] Liverpool signed Salah from Roma in the summer but his Anfield heroics have prompted talk he could leave for Real Madrid at the end of the season. Los Blancos have earmarked the Egypt international as a potential target with the club primed to tinker with their squad following this season’s turbulence. And now, reports…
[ad_1] Hearn is currently head of Matchroom Boxing, promoting the likes of Anthony Joshua, Anthony Crolla and Kell Brook. Hearn will be ringside as Joshua goes in hunt of the WBO heavyweight title on March 31 as he fights New Zealander Joseph Parker. But promoting isn’t the only thing on Hearn’s mind with the 38-year-old…
[ad_1] Salah is shining for Liverpool at present with the Egypt international now regarded as one of the best players in the world. The former Chelsea star returned to the Premier League from Roma and has hit a stunning 36 goals across all competitions. Inevitably, that has seen him compared to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. Liverpool…
[ad_1] January was a positive time to be a Manchester United fan. Sure, at that point, the Premier League title was already well on its way across town into the waiting arms of Manchester City. But there was a good vibe around Old Trafford. Paul Pogba had returned from injury, Alexis Sanchez had joined from…
[ad_1] Facebook, Twitter and Instagram aren’t just platforms to keep track of your favourite player’s social life or how their dogs are doing – they can be huge corporate operations. Premier League clubs have embraced social media and watched their million of followers emerge from around the globe. A new study conducted by Newton Insight…
[ad_1] Both drivers are locked on four championships after Hamilton’s stunning 2017 – and Hamilton is the big favourite again with his car looking red hot, even if still with Mercedes and not those Italians at Ferrari. This year marks the first that two quadruple champions are competing in the same season and their battle…
[ad_1] GETTY Man Utd crisis: Jose Mourinho is failing to get Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez firing January was a positive time to be a Manchester United fan. Sure, at that point, the Premier League title was already well on its way across town into the waiting arms of Manchester City. But there was a…
[ad_1] Salah is attracting the interest of Real Madrid after a sensational first season at Liverpool. The Egypt international returned to the Premier League this summer from Serie A giants Roma. And he has made a huge impact, scoring 36 times across all competitions for Jurgen Klopp’s team. His fine form means Liverpool have coped…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Liverpool full-back John Arne Riise who has praised the leadership skills of the Dutch defender. Van Dijk moved to Anfield from Southampton in September and has settled in well in Liverpool’s defence. He helped the Reds progress to the last eight of the Champions League, where they will face…
[ad_1] For the second consecutive game, the Vegas Golden Knights looked like the same team that was so dominant for much of the season. Jonathan Marchessault scored his 23rd goal and the Pacific Division leaders defeated Vancouver 4-1 on Tuesday night to hand the slumping Canucks their seventh straight loss. But while 12 players had…
[ad_1] Transfer news and gossip live: All the biggest and best stories from across the globe. Wednesday 21 March Pogba reveals dream playing partner 09.45: Paul Pogba has put his Manchester United future in doubt by admitting he would love to play Neymar. Pobga and Jose Mourinho appear at war at Old Trafford and his…
[ad_1] The F1 season gets underway this weekend in Melbourne with the first Grand Prix this Sunday. And Red Bull driver Ricciardo reckons three teams are in with a chance of competing this season – and wants to send a message straight from the off. “There’s a lot more confidence within the team,” Ricciardo said.…
[ad_1] Manchester United record signing Paul Pogba could be set for a shock exit in the summer if his dispute with Jose Mourinho continues to grow. The £89million midfielder is taking respite from his troubles with Mourinho at the France national team’s training camp. But that hasn’t stopped him from dropping a hint about joining…
[ad_1] Mourinho was talking to the BBC after the 2-1 win over Liverpool when Pogba interrupted the interview to shake his hand. And the Sun claim Mourinho ‘blasted Pogba’ for a show of disrespect. Pogba is yet to start a match for Manchester United since after sitting on the bench for the defeat to Sevilla…
[ad_1] Salah has taken the Premier League by storm this season, netting 28 goals in the league so far. That included four goals in a 5-0 win over Watford at the weekend as the Egyptian moved clear in the race for the Premier League golden boot. He’s now four goals clear of injured Tottenham striker…
[ad_1] Joshua defends his WBA and IBF titles while going for Parker’s WBO belt on March 31 in Cardiff. Wilder is expected to be the next opponent for Anthony Joshua if he comes through the Parker test – and he will be there in Cardiff keeping an eye on proceedings. But the undefeated Brit insists…
[ad_1] Liverpool and City are the only Premier League representatives left in the Champions League after Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United crashed out in the last round. And the two English teams will face off in the quarter-finals, meaning it is guaranteed there will be one Premier League side in the last four. There promises…
[ad_1] Speaking on the eve of the 2018 season, the Dutchman believes he will only be able to truly challenge four-time world champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel once he is in a car that allows him to rival their speed. He won two races in 2017 despite Ferrari and Mercedes’ superior pace, passing Hamilton…
[ad_1] Mourinho’s Manchester United future is in doubt following the Red Devils’ shock Champions League exit to Sevilla earlier this month. The 54-year-old masterminded EFL Cup and Europa League triumphs last season in his first campaign at Old Trafford. Yet, despite United being second in the Premier League, there is a feeling all is not…
[ad_1] Manchester United are yet to see the best from Sanchez following his move from Arsenal in the January transfer window. The 29-year-old has found the net just once for his new club – a rebound from a missed penalty against Huddersfield – and his erratic form is alarming. Regarded as among the Premier League…
[ad_1] Mourinho has so far failed to get the best out of Pogba, who he signed from Juventus for £89million in 2016. Manchester United fans have grown increasingly frustrated with the Frenchman’s poor form but some put it down to the tactics of Mourinho. And Sky Sports pundit Ian Wright agrees that the midfielder should…
[ad_1] The question is one that divides football fans all around the world as both stars continue to shine for their respective teams. Ronaldo and Messi have broken almost all previous records between them and share five Ballon d’Ors apiece. This season it looks highly likely that Barcelona will wrap up the La Liga title…
[ad_1] The Red Devils are expected to be busy in the summer with chief executive Ed Woodward being handed a long list of potential targets. Jose Mourinho will desperately want to close the gap to Manchester City, who have been the runaway leaders in the Premier League this season. City have proven they are able…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian ever since he joined Paris Saint-Germain last year for a world record £198million fee. Rumours have been rife that Neymar is unhappy in the French capital following a number of on-field incidents with Edinson Cavani. Sergio Ramos and Casemiro have recently said…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former Liverpool hero John Aldridge. Salah has been sensational for the Reds this term and his four-goal haul in the 5-0 win over Watford took his tally to 36 in all competitions this season. The Egypt international’s scintillating displays have alerted Real Madrid, who are supposedly weighing up a…
[ad_1] The former Arsenal striker firstly highlighted the fact that Messi is still the best player in the world and Salah is not yet on his level. However, he then analysed the Egyptian’s style in detail following his 37-goal haul this season. There has been much talk that La Liga giants Real Madrid could launch…
[ad_1] Liverpool have apparently been tracking the Real Madrid midfielder for a number of months and considered making a move for him when they sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in January. Manager Jurgen Klopp instead bided his time but it was thought he would re-enter the race for Ceballos in the summer. However, it now…
[ad_1] The 2018 campaign gets underway in Melbourne, Australia this weekend with it still unknown just how close the battle between the three top teams will be. But Red Bull must first hope that they are not dogged by the reliability issues which wrecked their hopes last year. F1 teams are limited to just three…
[ad_1] Manchester United are expected to splash the cash once again in the next transfer window in a bid to close the gap on Manchester City. Mourinho is no stranger to going back to his old stomping ground when it comes to signing players from his former teams. And the Portuguese boss will approach Real…
[ad_1] Calgary’s Olympic aspirations were kept alive Tuesday night as council voted to continue the bid process for the 2026 Games, with the next steps contingent upon the city receiving funding from the provincial and federal levels of government. Should the city receive money from the other orders of government, a bid corporation (BidCo) will be formed,…
[ad_1] Mourinho has cut a frustrated figure in recent weeks with Manchester United dropping out of the Champions League at the hands of Sevilla last week. Since joining the club in 2016 he has also publicly criticised a number of players in his squad with the most recent recipient being Luke Shaw once again. The…
[ad_1] Red Bull and the grid’s other nine teams make their return in Australia as the highly-anticipated 2018 season gets underway. Verstappen is one of the sport’s biggest attractions since winning on his Red Bull debut in Spain in 2016. The Dutchman is hotly tipped to surpass team-mate Daniel Ricciardo as Red Bull’s fastest racer…
[ad_1] Liverpool sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for £142million in January, which is the highest ever transfer fee involving a British club. However, the deal happened mostly against the club’s wishes but the La Liga giants were persistent in pushing through a move over a number of transfer windows. And the Reds eventually caved in…
[ad_1] Hamilton, who is targeting a fifth world title, will be competing in his 12th season in F1. A new deal is in the pipeline for the Brit to stay at Mercedes for at least another two years and he could pocket an incredible £770,000 a week. The 33-year-old remains the man to beat, although…
[ad_1] Nick Pope admits he had to pinch himself after earning his first England call-up but the Burnley goalkeeper is eyeing a starting place at this summer’s World Cup. The 25-year-old will be vying for his first Three Lions cap in the upcoming friendlies against Holland and Italy after being named in Gareth Southgate’s 27-man…
[ad_1] Federer, who is preparing for the Miami Open, was in Chicago on Monday to promote the tournament he founded – the Laver Cup. The Swiss legend was joined by fellow ATP star Nick Kyrgios to launch the second edition of the competition which will be played from September 21 to September 23. The 36-year-old,…
[ad_1] Should Nick Pope end up being England’s World Cup No 1, the nation should have no worries over whether he has the bottle for the job. The 25-year-old Burnley goalkeeper, called up to the squad for the first time for the friendlies with Holland and Italy, revealed that he worked as a milkman while…
[ad_1] Rookie Kyle Connor scored twice as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Los Angeles 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night. But the Jets did lose sharp-shooter Patrik Laine to a lower-body injury. Connor fired the winner past goalie Jack Campbell at 1:37 of overtime to help the Jets set a franchise record for wins at 44…
[ad_1] England players dressed to impress as they were fitted for their World Cup suits at St George’s Park. Gareth Southgate’s men took time out of their training schedule ahead of the forthcoming friendlies against Holland and Italy to try on their tailor-made Marks and Spencer Alfred Brown three-piece suits at the national football centre. Each…
[ad_1] Toronto’s reserves proved again they can be a factor in deciding a game, delivering a stellar fourth-quarter defensive effort. Kyle Lowry scored 25 points to lead the Raptors to a 93-86 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, their 12th win in the last 13 games. But it was the defensive effort by…
[ad_1] Had things worked out differently for James Tarkowski he might have been heading to the World Cup with Poland, but the Burnley defender insists he feels as English as bangers and mash. Tarkowski joined up with the Three Lions for the first time ahead of friendlies against Holland and Italy, having turned Gareth Southgate’s…
[ad_1] Alex Killorn broke a tie midway through the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored the final four goals to rally past the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Tuesday night. Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh and Nikita Kucherov also scored as Tampa Bay reached 50 wins for the second time in franchise history. Yanni…
[ad_1] Martin O’Neill revealed Reading midfielder Liam Kelly has been ignoring his calls The 22-year-old has scored six times and impressed for the Royals this season Reading boss Jaap Stam has likened him to Barcelona playmaker Andres Iniesta By Craig Hope for MailOnline Published: 15:52 EDT, 20 March 2018 | Updated: 19:18 EDT, 20 March 2018…
[ad_1] Zverev, who currently holds the world No 4 ranking, is having a difficult year having crashed out of the Australian Open and BNP Paribas Open in the early rounds. However, at only 20 years old the German is highly thought of in the tennis world. And Federer has advised the youngster to stop putting…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate only sent Scott McTominay a text about playing for England While Brian McClair revealed Scotland boss Alex McLeish ‘made a huge effort’ The 21-year-old midfielder recently chose to represent Scotland over England McTominay qualifies for both but opted against England earlier this month He could make his debut for Scotland in a friendly…
[ad_1] Woods followed a runners-up finish at the Valspar Championship earlier this month with another brilliant performance in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, in which he finished tied for fifth. His performances have led to some suggesting he could be in contention at Augusta next month and is among the bookies’ favourites to be handed the…
[ad_1] Ryan Bertrand has had to withdraw from the England squad due to a back injury The 28-year-old defender will now miss friendlies against Holland and Italy Southampton announced he has returned to the club for further assessments Under-fire Manchester United left back Luke Shaw could get a call up as a result Ashley Young…
[ad_1] Federer lost in the final of the Indian Wells Masters on Sunday in a thrilling clash against Juan Martin del Potro. And after just five hours sleep he flew over to Chicago to promote his own tennis tournament later this year – the Laver Cup. The Swiss star then started to prepare for the…
[ad_1] Allison has seen his stock rise for the Serie A outfit and recent reports have suggested he could command a transfer fee upwards of £50million. The Brazilian, who has been dubbed the “Lionel Messi of goalkeeping” has been closely monitored by Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp not completely sold on Simon Mignolet or Loris Karius. The…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that the son of captain Erik Karlsson and his wife, Melinda, has died. “The collective thoughts and prayers of the Ottawa Senators organization, the city of Ottawa and entire hockey community rest with Erik and Melinda Karlsson following the loss of their son,” read a statement from the team. Condolences poured in on…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss blasted his entire team before turning on Shaw and heavily criticising the left-back. It is not the first time Mourinho has raged at the former Southampton man and it has brought out rumours that he may seek a move away from Old Trafford in the summer. However, Higginbotham thinks that…
[ad_1] Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says he isn’t going to rush into any decisions with his team’s playoff hopes in tatters. The Flames suffered a 5-2 road defeat to the lowly Arizona Coyotes on Monday night — their third straight regulation loss — to fall six points back of the second wild-card spot…
[ad_1] Mourinho has frequently dropped Pogba, often leaving him on the bench in favour of 21-year-old Scott McTominay. That’s despite shelling out £89million for the Frenchman in the summer of 2016, bringing him to Old Trafford from Juventus. Pogba has failed to hit the heights expected when he has played for Manchester United. In 19…
[ad_1] Del Potro saved three match points on his way to a stunning three-set win to win the BNP Paribas Open. Federer was serving for the match at 6-5 in the third when an incident occurred that angered the Argentine. Del Potro played a drop shot that Federer got to easily but he hit his…
[ad_1] Liverpool ace Oxlade-Chamberlain is currently on England duty at St George’s Park as he and his team-mates prepare to face the Netherlands on Friday. But while taking part in some media duties, Oxlade-Chamberlain couldn’t resist mocking not just one of this team-mates but two. Oxlade-Chamberlain was sat with Jack Wilshere when the Arsenal man…
[ad_1] Bryan has been looking to return to in-ring action for months. And it seems like he will be wrestling at WrestleMania and could be involved in the feud between Shane McMahon, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. WWE released an official statement saying that the four-time world champion will finally get to to perform in…
[ad_1] United saw their Premier League title hopes extinguished before Christmas as Pep Guardiola’s City streaked ahead at the top of the table. They’d been dumped out of the EFL Cup by that stage too and their recent Champions League elimination means the FA Cup is now their only chance of winning a trophy this…
[ad_1] After spending the last six months of the 2017 season plagued by an elbow injury, Djokovic’s comeback has been long and arduous. An early exit at Indian Wells last week at the hands of Taro Daniel only served to confirm he’s still not anywhere near his best. With the Miami Open beginning this week,…
[ad_1] The Chile international joined the Red Devils in January in a swap deal with Arsenal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction. Sanchez was clearly unsettled at the Emirates and after being made the best paid player in Premier League history, it was thought he would rediscover his form at Manchester United.…
[ad_1] The defender is said to be at a stand-off with Tottenham over a contract extension as he looks to increase his salary in line with other leading Premier League centre-backs. However, Spurs are adamant that they want to stick with their rigid wage structure and could offload the defender in the summer. Express Sport…
[ad_1] Much has been read into Jose Mourinho’s decision to haul off Shaw at half-time of the 2-0 win at Brighton on Sunday, with the United boss subsequently accusing his side of “lacking, class, personality and desire”. It has been an uneasy season for Shaw, who has seen Young usurp his position for both club…
[ad_1] Jean-Yves Fillion, the CEO of BNP Paribas USA, was hosting the post-final presentation ceremony at Indian Wells on Sunday where the clue could have been dropped. Federer was understandably dejected having squandered three match points and being beaten by Juan Martin del Potro. But it remains a rare defeat for the 20-time Grand Slam…
[ad_1] It is understood the FAW will receive £1million for playing in the four-team tournament, which also involves the hosts, the Czech Republic and Uruguay. But the FAW were reportedly set to suffer a £100,000 penalty if Bale did not play in the tournament. Bale was a scoring substitute in Real’s remarkable 6-3 La Liga…
[ad_1] And one of those, according to Foulds, is 2006 world champion Graeme Dott. O’Sullivan destroyed Dott 6-1 in the Players Championship on Tuesday night in a near-faultless display. Foulds hailed the Rocket and backed him to go all the way in Llandudno. “Ronnie has got a lot of players in the head at the…
[ad_1] There were claims over the weekend that Neymar was demanding a hefty pay increase to remain in Paris. A move to Real Madrid has been touted almost since Neymar joined PSG from Barcelona last summer. The striker has been a controversial figure in Ligue 1 and his signing failed to bring PSG the Champions…
[ad_1] The 33-year-old racer joined the German manufacturers after leaving McLaren ahead of the 2013 F1 campaign. And he’s since gone on to add three more titles to the World Drivers’ Championship he won with his old team. Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to the work done at Mercedes’ bases in Brackley and Brixworth after secured…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 on March 10 in what was one of Salah’s worst performances of the season as he struggled to get the better of Ashley Young. After the match, Young took a shot at Salah when he posted a picture of himself with his arms outstretched and caption: “Stop asking me!…
[ad_1] Shaw has once again been subject of public criticism from Manchester United boss Mourinho. The England international was dragged off at half time of the FA Cup quarter-final win against Brighton on Saturday. Shaw has suffered from criticism in press conferences and interviews ever since Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford in 2016. Team-mate Carrick…
[ad_1] Shaw has repeatedly been publicly criticised by Jose Mourinho since the Portuguese boss arrived at Manchester United in 2016. The latest incident came following United’s 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton on Saturday, where Shaw was substituted at half time. Mason says Mourinho’s public criticism has been surprising and does not think he…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that the son of captain Erik Karlsson and his wife, Melinda, has died. “The collective thoughts and prayers of the Ottawa Senators organization, the city of Ottawa and entire hockey community rest with Erik and Melinda Karlsson following the loss of their son,” read a statement from the team. Condolences poured in on…
[ad_1] That is according to Gazzetta dello Sport, who report the Argentine is not in Spain for transfer negotiations. Juventus are worried Dybala could force a move away from Turin, with Real his most realistic destination. The forward is valued at around £100million, which is within Real’s budget if they decide to move for the…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that captain Erik Karlsson and his wife, Melinda, have lost their son. “The collective thoughts and prayers of the Ottawa Senators organization, the city of Ottawa and entire hockey community rest with Erik and Melinda Karlsson following the loss of their son,” read a statement from the team. Condolences poured in on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. Players…
[ad_1] Griezmann was one of last year’s hottest properties and was available for £88m (€100m) due to a release clause in his Atletico Madrid contract. He opted to stick with the Spanish giants though after FIFA upheld their transfer ban which prevented them from registering new players. Jose Mourinho could have made a fresh move…
[ad_1] Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that captain Erik Karlsson and his wife, Melinda, have lost their son. “The collective thoughts and prayers of the Ottawa Senators organization, the city of Ottawa and entire hockey community rest with Erik and Melinda Karlsson following the loss of their son,” read a statement from the team. The couple announced they were expecting…
[ad_1] Relegation-threatened Crystal Palace host Liverpool at Selhurst Park in their next Premier League match on March 31. The Eagles are two points clear of the drop zone after Saturday’s 2-0 win at Huddersfield. But Loftus-Cheek, who is on a season-long loan from Chelsea, says his team know how to turn it on against the…
[ad_1] The NHL wants the final decision on goalie interference reviews to rest with the hockey operations department instead of referees. Now the ball rests in the NHL Players’ Association’s court, and then ultimately with the league’s board of governors. Colin Campbell, the league’s senior executive vice-president of hockey operations, said Tuesday general managers decided…
[ad_1] Manchester City are running away with the Premier League title this season. Manchester United sit 16 points adrift of Pep Guardiola’s side in second but Wright believes style of play is also a huge factor for any potential signing. City have lit up the top flight this term with their dazzling football whereas United…
[ad_1] TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea gossip PLUS rumours from across Europe Tuesday March 20 De Gea on Real Madrid alert David De Gea has reportedly learned of Real Madrid’s plans to sign a new goalkeeper if they cannot land the Manchester United star. De Gea is supposedly open to a…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins. Pogba has often suffered criticism since his then world-record move from Juventus in 2016. The Frenchman has been in and out of the United starting XI since the start of 2018. He has had his injury problems this season…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba has endured a number of injury set-backs since the New Year. The problems have coincided with a drop in form for the £89million ex-Juventus star. He is also said to have fallen out with Jose Mourinho over the past few months. Pogba was absent from France training today and a…
[ad_1] Manchester United sit second in the league table, 16 points adrift of Manchester City. Jose Mourinho’s only hope of a trophy this season lies with the FA Cup, where they face Tottenham in the semi-final next month. But Sutton also believes the way City and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool play has an affect on the…
[ad_1] At least that’s what former F1 driver Alexander Wurz has suggested as the Mercedes duo gear up for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton secured the fourth World Drivers’ Championship of his racing career last year, fighting off competition from second-placed Sebastian Vettel. He’ll be hoping to go level with Juan Manuel Fangio…
[ad_1] De Gea has been on Real’s wanted list since forging a reputation as one of the world’s top stoppers during his stint at Old Trafford. And he would have joined them in the summer of 2015 has a fax machine problem not prevented a deadline day deal from going through. Real have since persisted…
[ad_1] In 2017, the Mercedes dominated qualifying with Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas finishing on pole in 15 of the 20 races. When it came to Q3, Mercedes was able to apply a superior engine mode to gain more speed for their two drivers, and Hamilton took advantage. After two weeks of testing, the Mercedes remains…
[ad_1] Mourinho’s side crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Spanish side Sevilla last week. Manchester United now see the FA Cup, where they will face Tottenham in the semi-final, as their only hope of a trophy this season. But Stone insists the United board are still content with Mourinho’s job and…
[ad_1] Verstappen made the step up from Scuderia Toro Rosso to race for Red Bull during the 2016 campaign. And the 20-year-old Dutchman has since been talked up as a World Drivers’ Championship title-winner in the making. Red Bull recognised Verstappen’s immense potential by handing him a new contract last year, tying him down until…
[ad_1] Bellerin has played in all but two of the Gunners’ Premier League fixtures this term on the way to making 36 appearances in all competitions. But his position at the Emirates has come into question. The Spaniard’s performances have dipped and his relationship with supporters has deteriorated, leading to questions over his future. Bellerin…
[ad_1] Not even Ellen DeGeneres could get Canadian ice dance sensations Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir to say they are more than friends. Virtue and Moir appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Tuesday, and the popular host asked them point-blank what a lot of skating fans have been wondering — “Are you a couple?” While pictures…
[ad_1] Shaw has been repeatedly called out by Mourinho since the Portuguese boss arrived at Manchester United in 2016. The latest incident came at the weekend following United’s FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton, where Shaw was substituted at half time. Wilkins says Mourinho is looking for a positive response from the ex-Southampton ace. “I…
[ad_1] Kevin Koe’s Calgary-based curling rink is undergoing a major makeover after a fourth-place performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. B.J. Neufeld and Colton Flasch will join the team starting next season, according to a post on the team’s Twitter account. Neufeld and Flasch will replace the departing Marc Kennedy and Brent Laing at…
[ad_1] Kante has enjoyed another impressive season despite Chelsea’s woes in the Premier League, where they face a battle to finish in the top four. Chelsea are five points behind fourth-placed Tottenham and were knocked out of the Champions League last week by Barcelona. But the Blues eased the pressure on under-fire manager Antonio Conte…
[ad_1] Canada’s Jennifer Jones beat Denmark’s Angelina Jensen 10-5 on Tuesday morning for her fifth straight win at the world women’s curling championship in North Bay, Ont. Jones scored four points in the eighth end and pulled even with Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg at 5-0 in round-robin play at the North Bay Memorial Gardens. Hasselborg, the…
[ad_1] The award has been won by either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi for the last 10 years. But Kewell believes if Salah has a good World Cup with Egypt, he could pip the Real Madrid and Barcelona superstars. “Salah has had a phenomenal season,” former Australia international Kewell told talkSPORT. “People are saying about…
[ad_1] Barcelona remain on track to secure a La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble under Ernesto Valverde this season. But they’re not resting on their laurels as the summer approaches and transfer plans are being drawn as they prepare for the 2018/19 campaign. Barcelona recently announced that they have agreed a deal…
[ad_1] Messi is set to train in unusual surroundings later this week when he goes through the motions at Real Madrid’s facilities. The Barcelona superstar will be based at the Ciudad Real Madrid in the Valdebebas area of the city. But Barcelona fans need not worry about a shock switch to Real. Lionel Messi will…
[ad_1] But former United defender Higginbotham admits the scenario is different because Mourinho is criticising Shaw in public. Luke Shaw has made just 18 Premier League appearances for Manchester United since Mourinho arrived at the club in 2016. The England international has repeatedly been lambasted by his manager in press conferences and interviews. The latest…
[ad_1] The Brazilian has been one of Chelsea’s standout players this season despite their struggles to defend their Premier League crown. Manchester United have been strongly linked with making a move for the winger at the end of the season with Jose Mourinho keen on a reunion. And the Gambling Times claim Real Madrid and…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch live coverage from the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy. Coverage begins on Wednesday at 6 a.m. ET with the women’s short program, followed by the pairs short at 1:20 p.m. ET. The world championships will also be featured on Road to the Olympic Games on CBC Television Wednesday through Friday at 7…
[ad_1] The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window. According to Diario Gol, Chelsea have promised Asensio a wage increase and a regular role in the starting XI if he was to make the move. It is claimed former team-mate Alvaro Morata is spearheading the Blues’…
[ad_1] Editor’s note: CBCSports.ca is live streaming every short and free program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships, beginning Wednesday at 6 a.m. ET. The event will also be featured on Road to the Olympic Games on CBC Television Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m. local time and Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. Here’s…
[ad_1] Salah has been one of the most impressive Premier League performers this season, scoring 28 top-flight goals and 36 in all competitions for Liverpool since joining in the summer. The 25-year-old is hunting down Ian Rush’s club record of 47 goals in a campaign, but is not yet considered equal to the Liverpool legend…
[ad_1] Peshawar Zalmi take on Quetta Gladiators in Lahore this afternoon with the winner facing Karachi Kings in the second knockout game tomorrow. These two games, along with the final, will all take place in Pakistan with the rest of the tournament having taken place in Dubai. And Pakistan officials are keen to ensure the…
[ad_1] Ronaldo was in unstoppable form as Real Madrid triumphed 6-3 in their La Liga clash with Girona at the Bernabeu on Sunday. Th 33-year-old found the back of the net four times while Lucas Vasquez and Gareth Bale also got on the scoresheet in the high-scoring affair. WhoScored gave the Los Blancos star a…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays picked J.A. Happ to be the starting pitcher on Opening Day, the club announced on Tuesday. The Blue Jays open their season on March 29 with a four-game series against the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre. Aaron Sanchez, Marco Estrada, Marcus Stroman and Jaime Garcia round out Toronto’s rotation. Gibby…
[ad_1] FIFA Ultimate Team gamers are eagerly anticipating the latest release of upgraded in-form player cards following the weekend’s fixtures. With only eight Premier League teams in action, Liverpool stole all the headlines after their thumping 5-0 win over Watford. Mohamed Salah scored four of those goals and will almost certainly be rewarded with an…
[ad_1] Today’s Pakistan Super League clash in Lahore is the first eliminator of the tournament as it nears its conclusion. The winner of the match will take on Karachi Kings in the second eliminator tomorrow. Islamabad United await the winner of that game in Sunday’s final. PSL Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators LIVE stream The…
[ad_1] Writing on Twitter before kick off, Rs supporter Olly joked that he would get ‘Ian Holloway is my dad’ inked on his wrist if “we concede less than three goals”. He added: “We’re going to get thumped mate.” After 45 minutes of the game, it appeared Olly would avoid having to book an appointment…
[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his country’s diplomats to seek changes to international doping rules in the wake of the nation’s drug scandals. Putin says the Foreign Ministry should try to alter the key treaty underpinning anti-doping work worldwide. He adds Russian diplomats working with UNESCO should aim to “refine” the existing International…
[ad_1] Brentford and Manchester United’s second teams meet at Griffin Park this afternoon. And with the international break United may send down some first team players who aren’t away with their countries. Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has been back involved with the Under-23s after returning from his loan move to Leeds. And there is a potential to…
[ad_1] The reigning Formula One champion is still yet to officially commit to a new deal with Mercedes despite the 2018 F1 season kicking off this weekend in Melbourne. Lewis Hamilton is set to pocket an estimated £40m a year on his new deal that is said to be a two-year agreement with the option…
[ad_1] Former Liverpool midfielder David Thompson, who is now a TV pundit, is shocked at the way Shaw has been cast aside by Jose Mourinho. The latest low came when Shaw was hauled off midway through the 2-0 win at Brighton – a move that Express Sport understands to have annoyed the left-back, with that…
[ad_1] With just eight games left of the Premier League season and Manchester City on the brink of lifting the title, attention has turned to who will fill up the other three Champions League spots. Manchester United currently sit in second spot on 65 points, closely followed by Liverpool in third and Tottenham in fourth.…
[ad_1] The France Under-21 international has emerged as one of La Liga’s top centre-backs and his £26.3million (€30m) release clause has alerted a number of clubs. According to Diario Gol, Barcelona are considering a swoop for Lenglet. The Spanish publication claim the 22-year-old is being eyed as a replacement for January flop signing Yerry Mina.…
[ad_1] Along with the rest of the F1 teams, Mercedes found themselves frustrated by snow, rain and cold temperatures in Barcelona during the first week of testing. The second week proved more productive and while Ferrari topped the timesheet, Mercedes were ominously quick without using the softest tyre available. And the Brackley-based set-up are going…
[ad_1] Mourinho has come under a lot of pressure at Old Trafford despite his side being second in the Premier League. Manchester United are also through to the FA Cup semi-finals though they were unexpectedly knocked out of the Champions League by Sevilla. Reports suggest Mourinho has also upset Paul Pogba while new signing Alexis…
[ad_1] The Former Samoa and All Blacks flanker Mika died in Auckland on Tuesday at the age of 45. Local media have reported he had died from a suspected heart attack. Mika played two tests for Samoa and seven for the All Blacks who he represented at the 1999 World Cup. “It is with great…
[ad_1] Courtois is out of contract at the end of next season and despite the Blues offering him a new deal he is yet to commit his future. The Belgian has been linked with a move away from Los Blancos this summer with Madrid prepared to find a new No 1 in between the sticks.…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Salah as a result of the Egypt international’s stunning form since arriving from Roma last summer. The 25-year-old recommended Sobhi to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, according to TEAMtalk. Reds scouts followed Sobhi’s progress before he joined Stoke from Al Ahly in the summer of 2016.…
[ad_1] Both Pogba and Neymar have had their future questioned in recent weeks. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has regularly benched Pogba while reports suggest Neymar is unhappy at PSG. It is set to be a summer of speculation for both, with the pair expected to star at the upcoming World Cup. And Frenchman Pogba…
[ad_1] Khan has not been in competitive action since May 2016, when he took on Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas and was knocked out in the sixth round. The Brit drew plaudits for holding his own up to that point, but his boxing reputation has diminished since with a very public divorce and reconciliation with…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Salah as a result of the Egypt international’s stunning form since arriving from Roma last summer. The 25-year-old recommended Sobhi to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, according to TEAMtalk. Reds scouts followed Sobhi’s progress before he joined Stoke from Al Ahly in the summer of 2016.…
[ad_1] Earlier this year, UFC president Dana White claimed the Irishman would be stripped of the promotion’s 155lbs title due to his lengthy hiatus from the Octagon, which he hasn’t graced in 16 months. The UFC’s decision to relieve McGregor of the belt was made in order for Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomeodv to fight…
[ad_1] The England left-back’s Manchester United career looks all but over after more public criticism was sent his way from the manager. Mourinho has dug Shaw out a number of times now and substituted him at half time during the win over Brighton in the FA Cup. Shaw, 22, has made just six Premier League…
[ad_1] Whyte is currently the No 1 ranked challenger for Deontay Wilder’s WBC crown and had hoped to face the American on home soil earlier this year. However, promoter Eddie Hearn, who offered a deal to fight Whyte and Anthony Joshua was unable to lure the unbeaten American across the pond for a mooted February…
[ad_1] Alderweireld is out of contract in 2019 but has the option of another year. But the extension would automatically trigger a a £25million buyout clause, meaning Tottenham are likely to negotiate a sale this summer if they can’t agree new terms. And the Belgium star has been stalling on a new deal aware that…
[ad_1] Rousey, 30, suffered a devastating first-round loss to Nunes in the main event of UFC 207 in December 2016. The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion was stopped by a vicious onslaught of punches a mere 48 seconds into her eagerly-anticipated comeback fight. The Olympic bronze medallist went into hiding after that night at the…
[ad_1] Salah has been in electric form since joining Liverpool from Italian giants Roma last summer. The Egypt international has scored 36 goals in 41 games for Jurgen Klopp’s side and is reportedly attracting attention from Real Madrid. “We’ve seen it so many times before,” Wright wrote in The Sun. “Real set their sights on…
[ad_1] Kante has starred in the Premier League ever since his move to Leicester in 2015. The Frenchman has won the Premier League title twice, once in his debut season with Leicester and then the following campaign following a move to Stamford Bridge. He has received praise from around the globe and is surely one…
[ad_1] Shaw joined Manchester United in 2014 in a deal worth up to £30million. But the defender’s career has stalled and he now faces a humiliating departure in the summer. Shaw, 22, has struggled to convince Jose Mourinho and was hooked at half time in the FA Cup win against Brighton on Saturday before being…
[ad_1] Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo, who is pally with Gomes, has filtered the news among his friends in the Bernabeu dressing room that Barcelona are eager to offload the flop midfielder, according to Don Balon. But the transfer is already dead in the water, the Spanish publication claim. Gomes reportedly has no interest in quitting…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Sky Sports pundit Terry Gibson. Barcelona are unbeaten in La Liga after 29 matches and look set to reclaim their league crown after Real Madrid won the league for the first time in five years last season. But while they have somewhat faltered domestically in the current decade, Real Madrid…
[ad_1] That is the view of Sky Sports pundit Ryan Mason. Salah joined Liverpool from Roma for £39million last summer and at the time, there were question marks over whether or not he would make an impact following a failed spell previously in the Premier League with Chelsea. However, the Egyptian star has been sensational,…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit and Spanish football expert Guillem Balague following Iniesta’s admission that he could leave. The 33-year-old – who has been with Barca since the age of 12 – has offers to move to China and has a deadline date by which he must decide his future. Barca boss Ernesto…
[ad_1] The Brit has entered the final 12 months of his current deal but is apparently close to confirming an extension which will keep him with Mercedes until 2020. However, there are suggestions the four-time world champion could soon call time on his illustrious career. But he claims he wants to carry on in Formula…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is said to have earmarked the France international as a key summer target as he looks to strengthen United’s back-line. And Spanish outlet Diario Gol report that former Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has even reportedly told Los Blancos president how much he is willing to pay for Varane. They state that the…
[ad_1] Valtteri Bottas gave way for Hamilton – running faster – to try and get at Vettel and Raikkonen in the Hungarian Grand Prix last July. But Hamilton failed to do so and gave back the podium position on the final lap. That came in the same race that Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen was denied victory…
[ad_1] Neville questioned Robertson’s ability during Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Arsenal in December, suggesting the summer signing – an £8.5million addition from Hull City – was not cut out for the top level. The ex-Manchester United defender said: “You say, ‘Do I want [Alberto] Moreno at left-back? Do I want Robertson at left-back? Do I…
[ad_1] Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has come under fire at times this season over his performances. His big error in the 3-1 defeat to Swansea last month highlighted he may be on the wane. With the Czech veteran’s contract expiring next summer, the Gunners are looking to life after him. And according to The Sun,…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are expected to have a mass shake-up of their squad at the end of the season following a disappointing defence to their La Liga crown. A number of targets have been highlighted and watched by the Spanish champions as they search for a replacement for misfiring Karim Benzema. However, they are only…
[ad_1] Salah took his goals tally for the season up to 37 by scoring four during the 5-0 win against Watford on Saturday. The Egyptian’s performance was compared to Barcelona great Lionel Messi by fans and pundits alike. But Salah has drawn a line under the hype by saying he only can compete with the…
[ad_1] The German midfielder’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain and he has been continually linked with a move away from Anfield. Juventus and Bayern Munich have both been mooted as potential destinations for the 24-year-old who is out of contract at the end of the season. Although a new offer has been placed, Can has…
[ad_1] The Briton and team-mate Valtteri Bottas took the team’s 2018 challenger for its first runs at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona across eight days. While Ferrari were the pace-setters with the two fastest times after eight days, Mercedes demonstrated excellent reliability through their schedules of longer runs and race simulations. And world champion…
[ad_1] The undisputed king of Fantasy Premier League struck once again at the weekend with a four-goal haul for Liverpool against Watford. Mohamed Salah has been a revelation this season, and he rightly remains at the top of the FPL form charts, but he’s not the only star enjoying a hot streak. Manchester City are…
[ad_1] Mourinho was furious with how his team performed during the 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday. The Portuguese manager ripped into his players in his post-match interview and said some were “scared” to be on the pitch. However, the Manchester United boss held a squad meeting to discuss their problems in the aftermath of…
[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has been continually linked with a move to Real Madrid, as Zinedine Zidane seeks to overhaul his squad following a disappointing campaign in La Liga. Karim Benzema could be sacrificed in order for a summer deal to take place. As far as Ronaldo is concerned, the Portuguese superstar is in…
[ad_1] Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored twice late in the third period to lead the Arizona Coyotes to a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Max Domi also had two goals for Arizona, including an empty-netter with 21 seconds left, and had an assist on Ekman-Larsson’s tiebreaking goal. Richard Panik scored early in the…
[ad_1] Liverpool are expected to bring in a new goalkeeper in the summer as manager Jurgen Klopp has now supposedly lost faith in both Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet. Both shot-stoppers have been entrusted with the number one spot this season but have failed to make the position their own. Klopp is said to be…
[ad_1] Ronaldo, 33, is thought to be coming to the tail-end of his career and could leave Real Madrid to pursue one final huge contract when his current deal expires in 2021. Rumours have been rife that the Portugal international is unhappy with life at the Bernabeu because he will not be offered a lucrative…
[ad_1] The 22-year-old’s long-term future has been the subject of much conjecture and he has failed to hold down a regular starting spot under Jose Mourinho this season. After being hooked off at half-time in the 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton, Shaw came in for more criticism from his manager. Recent reports suggested…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit and journalist Jason Burt. Mourinho has spent close to £300million on transfers during his time in charge of Manchester United, although his side find themselves trailing in the wake of crosstown rivals Manchester City. United have made some progress on the pitch, although fans were left…
[ad_1] Salah has enjoyed a record-breaking debut season at Liverpool after joining from Roma last summer. His four goals in the 5-0 win over Watford at the weekend took his Premier League tally for the campaign to 28 and is the top scorer in Europe’s five top leagues. But his electric form has led to…
[ad_1] Hardy has been out for six months after suffering a torn rotator cuff and labrum. The high-flyer was cleared to wrestle by his surgeon and has been visiting WWE doctors in a bid to get the thumbs for a return to the ring. It is not yet certain if the ex-WWE Champion can go…
[ad_1] Bale has struggled for gametime at Real Madrid over the last couple of years because of a persistent calf injury. President Florentino Perez is thought to have grown increasingly frustrated with the problem and is wanting to offload the winger in the summer. The Welshman will not be the only one out of the…
[ad_1] The 42-year-old made his long-awaited comeback at the Hero World Challenge last year with all eyes on how he would cope after having back surgery just under a year ago. There was promising signs from Woods but many pundits and former players were still sceptical on raising hopes. But his recent performances at the…
[ad_1] Del Potro recorded just his seventh victory over Federer in a pulsating final at Indian Wells at the weekend. Both players could be seen getting irate at some points during the match as they traded blows. Federer at one point aimed some barbed comments towards the umpire for a call he thought was out,…
[ad_1] Mark Hughes has gone back to basics with Southampton in a bid to beat the drop The new manager has told his players to start mastering the fundamentals Left-back Ryan Bertrand believes this way of thinking could see Saints survive Southampton are in the last four of the FA Cup after beating Wigan on…
[ad_1] The draw was undertaken in Austin Monday night local time and in a first match on Wednesday will face American and World No.57 Peter Uhlein before then tackling another American in Brian Harman (World No.18) on day two and then face Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas (World No.44) on Friday. The top points scorer in each…
[ad_1] Scott McTominay had to choose between representing Scotland or England The Manchester United midfielder chose Scotland and was called up last week McTominay trained with Alex McLeish’s squad for the first time on Monday The 21-year-old could make his debut against Costa Rica on Friday night By Jaime Wright For Mailonline Published: 09:25 EDT,…
[ad_1] Cena demanded a response from Undertaker after challenging him to a fight last week. But instead of the Deadman, his on-screen brother Kane returned and Chokeslammed The Champ. WWE announcer Michael Cole hinted that Cena may instead face The Big Red Machine on April 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 16-time world champion launched…
[ad_1] Ashley Young revealed on Instagram he is ‘England bound’ on Monday morning The Manchester United left back received a call-up after impressing this season The 32-year-old will be available for selection for against Netherlands and Italy By Sam Mcevoy For Mailonline Published: 07:23 EDT, 19 March 2018 | Updated: 11:41 EDT, 19 March 2018…
[ad_1] Canadian Eugenie Bouchard beat American wildcard Allie Kiick 6-2 6-2 to be among a parade of former top-20 players to win their first-round qualifying matches at the Miami Open on Monday. Bouchard, a former Wimbledon finalist who has fallen outside the top 100 in the world rankings since reaching a career-high fifth in 2014, fired…
[ad_1] Tom Heaton has been out injured since picking up an injury in September He is hoping to convince Gareth Southgate he deserves place now he is fit again Heaton will have to overhaul backup goalkeeper Nick Pope at club level too By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline Published: 09:31 EDT, 19 March 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] Aaron Ekblad scored in the first period and the Florida Panthers inched closer to a playoff spot with a 2-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. Aleksander Barkov also scored for Florida (36-27-7), which moved to three points behind idle New Jersey for the second NHL Eastern Conference wild-card spot with two…
[ad_1] Nick Pope, James Tarkowski and Alfie Mawson link up with the England squad Jack Wilshere arrives as Gareth Southgate meets his players at St George’s Park England take on Holland in Amsterdam before welcoming Italy to Wembley By Alex Martin For Mailonline Published: 13:12 EDT, 19 March 2018 | Updated: 13:45 EDT, 19 March…
[ad_1] The battle royal gives ever WWE superstar the chance to get to perform at WrestleMania as they all enter the ring and try to throw all of their opponents from the top rope. The first one took place at WrestleMania 30 and was won by Cesaro who picked up the 500lbs legend Big Show…
[ad_1] The last time we saw him, the painful end was coming. He knew it, we knew it. It was October 22 and Everton had just been pummelled by Arsenal. Ronald Koeman was waiting for the sack. As Koeman marched out of Goodison Park’s press room, he remarked witheringly, “Write what you like”. It was…
[ad_1] Federer, the brainchild behind the Laver Cup, was in Chicago yesterday to promote the tournament he founded. After shaking off a gruelling defeat against Juan Martin del Potro in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, Federer was on American soil trying to promote the second edition of the Laver Cup which was given its…
[ad_1] A first sighting was all it took for Peter Grant to be smitten by Scott McTominay’s talent. Working out whether he might actually be eligible for Scotland took a little longer. Alex McLeish’s new assistant was at the Emirates Stadium last May when McTominay made his Manchester United debut as a late substitute. The…
[ad_1] Bliss and Jax had been working together ever since last year but it was revealed last week that the RAW Women’s Champion was just using The Irresistible Force all along. Jax was furious after finding out the truth and looked to get her frustrations out on Bliss backstage, but The Goddess immediately left the…
[ad_1] With Joe Hart only recently returned to the first team at West Ham and more regular Premier League performers Jack Butland and Jordan Pickford lacking international experience, Southgate confesses it is the area he will be looking at more closely than most over the double-header against Holland and Italy that starts in Amsterdam on…
[ad_1] Napheesa Collier scored 23 points and top-seeded UConn beat in-state neighbour Quinnipiac 71-46 on Monday night to advance to a 25th straight Sweet 16. Azura Stevens added 14 points and Kia Nurse, from Hamilton, Ont., chipped in with 13 for the Huskies (34-0), who found themselves in a much slower-paced game than their 140-52 first-round…
[ad_1] When he brought the curtain down on his Chelsea career after 22 years, during which he won the Premier League and the FA Cup five times as well as the Champions League and Europa League, Terry was clear in his ambition. “I don’t think you can ever dream too big,” he said as he…
[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers star Julius Randle would welcome the opportunity to play alongside LeBron James at the Staples Center. James will enter free agency this summer with almost every team hoping to convince him to join their franchise. The Cleveland Cavaliers will be hoping to keep hold of the three-time NBA champion but rumours…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for the Paris Saint-Germain star ever since he left Barcelona for a world-record £198million fee in the summer. Rumours of Neymar’s unrest in the French capital have become rife following a number of on-field spats with team-mate Edinson Cavani. The Brazilian was also quoted as…
[ad_1] Ricciardo has seen his star rise quickly at Red Bull, although he finished fifth in the F1 standings last year. Hamilton remains the man to beat and the Mercedes driver is seeking a fifth world title, which would put him just two behind the all-time record set by Michael Schumacher. Ricciardo enjoyed a productive…
[ad_1] Reports earlier this month indicated Bayern Munich are exploring a deal for the 21-year-old ahead of the summer window. Malcolm has already turned the heads of Arsenal and Tottenham and has netted eight times in Ligue 1 for Bordeaux this term. Although the Gunners explored a deal for the Brazilian in January, they ended…
[ad_1] GETTY Jack Butland has kept five clean sheets in 29 Premier League starts for Stoke City this season Only Peter Shilton and David Seaman have represented England at more major championship finals than Nigel Martyn. But while those two legends of the game were almost guaranteed the first-choice jersey whenever they played, from the…
[ad_1] Giggs insists he won’t be afraid to throw the likes of Liverpool tyros Ben Woodburn and Harry Wilson straight into action in his team’s China Cup campaign. Wales face China in Nanning on Thursday before meeting either Uruguay or the Czech Republic. “I’m not afraid to give young players a chance. I did that…
[ad_1] The new season gets under way in Melbourne on Sunday and Bottas could prove to be defending champion Hamilton’s fiercest title challenger if, as expected, Mercedes begin the year with the best package on the grid. Bottas won three times last season, but was left in Hamilton’s shadow and finished 58 points adrift of…
[ad_1] Morrison was born in Manchester but is eligible to play for Jamaica through his mother. Morrison was once part Manchester United’s successful FA Youth Cup side that also included Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba. Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand revealed that Morrison was one of the most naturally gifted players he had ever…
[ad_1] Martina Navratilova said she is “extremely angry” and feels let down by the BBC after learning that John McEnroe gets paid at least 10 times more than her for their broadcasting roles at Wimbledon. In a list of the BBC’s highest-paid workers published last year, it was revealed that McEnroe earned between $275,000-$365,000 Cdn for…
[ad_1] Newcastle owner Mike Ashley came close to agreeing a sale of the club with Amanda Staveley’s PCP Capital Partners until he publicly broke off communication, labelling them “time-wasters”. PCP’s highest bid was for £350million, but the final £50m was only to be paid if Newcastle qualified for the Champions League. While talks have broken…
[ad_1] Hamilton, who won the fourth F1 title of his racing career last year, is under contract with the German manufacturers until the end of the 2018 campaign. And he’s been locked in talks with Mercedes chief Toto Wolff throughout the off-season about extending his stay with them. Hamilton’s deal is thought to have been…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are said to be interesting in taking the pair to the Bernabeu as they plan a huge overhaul of their squad following a disappointing season in La Liga. Hazard has been linked with a move to Real over the last two transfer windows and it is said that he has always dreamed…
[ad_1] Hamilton will start the new campaign as favourite to win a fifth world championship when the lights go green on Sunday at Melbourne Park. The 33-year-old is yet to sign a new contract with Mercedes but a deal is expected to be announced imminently. Hamilton had a difficult end to 2017 when he was…
[ad_1] Ramsey, who rejected United when he left Cardiff as a teenager, is due to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates this July. And he recently admitted Arsenal have not prioritised handing him a new deal, with tying down Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere deemed more important. Ramsey is thought…
[ad_1] The England wing-cum-full-back has been ruled out for the rest of the season with the Achilles injury he suffered against Ireland on Saturday and will miss the trip. “When you are having a bad run everything goes wrong,” admitted Jones, in response to the injury to his Six Nations ever-present. Watson is the third…
[ad_1] The Brazil international is enjoying his most successful campaign to date in front of goal having scored 23 goals in all competitions. His return has been somewhat overshadowed by the incredible debut season Mohamed Salah is enjoying at Anfield this year. But the attacking duo, along with Sadio Mane, have established themselves as one…
[ad_1] The bombshell reports have been published by Spanish outlet Don Balon, who are renowned for their bold transfer claims. They are reporting that Liverpool could sell Salah if they receive money and Lucas Vazquez in return. And all this, it’s alleged, is known by Barcelona star Coutinho. It’s said the ex-Kop idol knows Florentino…
[ad_1] Real are set to splash the cash this summer following a dismal campaign that has left the Champions League as their only hope of winning a major trophy. And Icardi is thought to be high on Florentino Perez’s wanted list, with a potential switch even mooted during the January transfer window. It has been…
[ad_1] Universal Champion Brock Lesnar returns for the first time since Roman Reigns became No1 Contender for the title after winning the men’s Elimination Chamber match three weeks ago. Lesnar is expected to address Reigns’ recent allegations which support that he is receiving preferable treatment by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and that he doesn’t care…
[ad_1] That is according to BBC Sport pundit and former Celtic striker Chris Sutton. Shaw has once again been publicly criticised by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. It has been a common theme of press conferences ever since Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford in 2016. Shaw has played just 18 Premier League games in total…
[ad_1] Pogba, 25, is back with France this week after being called up for against Colombia and Russia but has missed big games for United in recent weeks. Pogba did not feature when Jose Mourinho’s side beat Liverpool in the Premier League, he came on as a late substitute in the Champions League defeat to…
[ad_1] Barcelona are still in with a chance of winning a La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble this season. But they’re not resting on their laurels and plans are already being drawn up for the summer transfer window. Bayern and Austria left-back Alaba is thought to have been among Barcelona top targets…
[ad_1] Canada had its first scare at the world women’s curling championship on Monday afternoon but recovered for a 9-5 victory over China. Skip Jennifer Jones came through with a hit for a deuce in the ninth end and tacked on two more points in the 10th for her fourth straight round-robin victory. Canada moved…
[ad_1] That is according to former Premier League footballer Chris Sutton. Mourinho has come under criticism for his comments about Shaw following Saturday’s win over Brighton in the FA Cup. The United boss claimed Shaw was not capable of “good positioning” and made clear he was unhappy with the defender’s performance which was evidenced in…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Chief Soccer Correspondent of the New York Times Rory Smith. Firmino has had a stunning season for Liverpool, scoring 23 goals in all competitions. The Brazilian is one part of the Reds’ deadly trio of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane who have scored 73 goals between them this term.…
[ad_1] Alderweireld has been linked with an exit from Tottenham, with his contract expiring in the summer of 2018. Firmly with his Arsenal hat on, Wright says Liverpool signing the Belgian defender would give Arsene Wenger’s side a better chance of beating Spurs. “I’m just interested, I can’t wait to see Liverpool’s business in the…
[ad_1] The NHL general managers meetings were dominated by talk of the goalie interference rule Monday. GMs from the league’s 31 teams spent three hours going over the rule that has caused blood to boil at times this season. Coaches were given the option to challenge for goalie interference this season, with referees looking at…
[ad_1] England face Holland and Italy over the course of this international break Gareth Southgate named a 27-man squad for the two friendly matches This is his last chance to assess players before naming World Cup squad in May By James Dutton For Mailonline Published: 14:57 EDT, 19 March 2018 | Updated: 16:43 EDT, 19…
[ad_1] That’s according to FIA chief Jean Todt, who admits he does not want his old team to quit the sport. Ferrari are F1’s most successful constructor ever, racking up 229 race wins since getting involved in 1950. But they have threatened to to withdraw from the sport as Liberty Media prepare to bring in…
[ad_1] Real have endured a woeful season by their high standards and the Champions League is their only hope of winning a major trophy. Florentino Perez is expected to undertake a clear-out at the Bernabeu this summer, which could see manager Zinedine Zidane shown the door. A whole host of big names have been linked…
[ad_1] Kubica was suffered a horrific crash seven years ago and has been unable to convince a team to take a chance on him since. He auditioned for the Williams seat that eventually went to Sergey Sirotkin and is now the team’s third driver, sharing testing duties with Lance Stroll in Barcelona. And now he…
[ad_1] Mourinho has publicly criticised Shaw on a number of occasions since he arrived at Old Trafford as manager in 2016. The England international has played just 18 Premier League games under the Portuguese boss. Shaw was dragged off at half time in Manchester United’s 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton on Saturday and…
[ad_1] The first player to break the NHL’s colour barrier has died at age 94 in Calgary. Larry Kwong, who was Chinese-Canadian, played a short history-making shift in 1948 — an achievement now lauded as pioneering for the sport. A year after Jackie Robinson broke the baseball colour barrier, Kwong spent less than a minute on NHL ice. He…
[ad_1] Former Manchester United man Memphis Depay scored a last-minute winer for Lyon but a fight in the tunnel soon broke out after the final whistle. Marseille star Adil Rami was seen being restrained by security guards after he tried to confront opponents Marcelo and goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. The French clubs are battling it out…
[ad_1] The first name on Burley’s list is Luke Shaw, who has been publicly criticised by Mourinho on several occasions. Shaw will consider his future in the summer and Burley reckons he should leave to benefit his career. “It’s a shame really because he came back from that broken leg,” the former Chelsea midfielder told…
[ad_1] The CIES Football Observatory has calculated that Kane, a product of the Tottenham academy, would currently be worth more in the transfer market than Messi at Barcelona. The statisticians have compiled a list of the 50 players in Europe’s ‘top five’ leagues – England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France – who would bring in…
[ad_1] That is the view of ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea and Scotland midfielder Craig Burley. Pogba and Mourinho have not always seen eye-to-eye during their time together at Manchester United. Mourinho signed the Frenchman for a then world-record fee of £89million from Juventus in 2016 But Pogba has struggled at some points this…
[ad_1] Rojo and Sanchez had a fiery past – with the defender revealing how he used to kick him out of matches, and got some back. And the Manchester United defender admits Jose Mourinho was laughing at him and told him to leave him alone in training. “Alexis is a great player, but we didn’t…
[ad_1] Rossi is one of the most famous racers in motorsport history, a position bolstered by his haul of nine titles across three classifications. The last of his MotoGP gongs came back in 2009 though and at 39 the Doctor, as he’s known by fans, is approaching the end of his career. Last week Yamaha…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley. De Gea has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for several transfer windows. The Spanish giants came close to signing the goalkeeper in 2015 but for a faulty fax machine to put a stop to a deal late…
[ad_1] Billboards designed to put pressure on Ottawa Senators owner and CEO Eugene Melnyk to sell the team have gone up at several locations around Ottawa. The billboards went up Monday and will remain for two weeks at: Ogilvie Road near St. Laurent Boulevard. Hunt Club Road near Paul Benoit Drive. Bank Street near Riverside Drive. Carling Avenue near Preston…
[ad_1] Mourinho handed Shaw his first start since February 2 in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton but the Manchester United boss was visibly frustrated on the touchline at the left-back’s performance. And after half-time Shaw failed to reappear on the pitch as he was substituted for Ashley Young. In his post-match comments, Mourinho fumed at…
[ad_1] At least that’s the verdict of the reigning champion’s former McLaren team-mate Heikki Kovalainen, who says the Brit is already on a par with the legendary German. Mercedes man Hamilton starts his quest to win the fifth F1 title of his career on March 25, a gong which would make him the joint-second most…
[ad_1] Shaw made his first Manchester United start since February 2 in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton. But his return lasted just 45 minutes as he was hauled off by Mourinho and replaced by Ashley Young. After the match, Mourinho launched a scathing attack on the left-back saying he was substituted because he was not…
[ad_1] Mourinho was unhappy with Shaw’s performance in the first half of United’s FA Cup win over Brighton on Saturday night and quickly hauled him off at half-time with Ashley Young coming on in his place. The Red Devils boss was seen gesticulating to Shaw from the touchline clearly unhappy with the left-back’s effort, lack…
[ad_1] Shaw looks certain to leave Manchester United this summer after he was hammered by Jose Mourinho on Saturday night. And it has emerged that Shaw is furious with his manager after being hooked at half time against Brighton. Paddy Power have slashed odds on an exit this summer and have priced Everton up as…
[ad_1] Salah has had a stunning debut campaign with Liverpool, scoring 36 goals in all competitions. He is the top scorer in the Premier League with 28, four more than the injured Tottenham striker Harry Kane. Salah is the second favourite to land the end of season gong behind Manchester City star De Bruyne. But…
[ad_1] Verratti and Neymar have spent the past eight months together at the Parc des Princes after the Brazilian completed a £200m move from Barcelona. And they are among the world’s most coveted players, with top clubs ready to jump at the chance to sign them if they become available. Verratti has been linked with…
[ad_1] Hamilton won his fourth world championship last year ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Rosberg, who was Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate for four years, claims the Brit is unstoppable when he is at his best. But the German says drivers need to take every opportunity offered to them this season. “The weaknesses that Lewis Hamilton has…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown, who’s suggested the Old Trafford gaffer has assessed his squad as a pundit would. Mourinho has long been known for not pulling his punches and being willing to single out players when speaking to the media. He lived up to that reputation on…
[ad_1] The group hoping to bring the 2026 World Cup to North America has defended its decision for a 60-10-10 split in games. The plan calls for the United States to stage 60 games with 10 in each of Canada and Mexico. Carlos Cordeiro, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, called it “the most optimal mix…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford Monday 19, March United want Sessegnon Manchester United are interested in signing Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon, reports claim. Sessegnon, 17, has caught the attention of a number of Premier League clubs having netted 14 times in the Championship this campaign. Tottenham and Liverpool…
[ad_1] Pogba and Ben Yedder both came on as substitutes for their respective sides but it was the Sevilla striker who had the greater impact with two goals. In comparison, the Manchester United midfielder struggled to make his mark on the game, making a number of errors. But less than a week on, the duo…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE updates: gossip and rumours from Europe’s top clubs Monday 19, March United want Sessegnon Manchester United are interested in signing Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon, reports claim. Sessegnon, 17, has caught the attention of a number of Premier League clubs having netted 14 times in the Championship this campaign. Tottenham and Liverpool…
[ad_1] Anthony Calvillo has a new gig. The Toronto Argonauts announced Monday pro football’s all-time passing leader will serve as their quarterback coach in 2018. Calvillo spent the last three seasons with the Montreal Alouettes as their receivers coach, offensive co-ordinator and quarterback coach. Calvillo is now reunited with Toronto head coach Marc Trestman. The…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino, who says he’d pay £200m for the Liverpool star. Salah joined Liverpool from Roma last summer and has since established himself as a firm fans’ favourite. The 25-year-old bagged four goals as Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Watford 5-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. That…
[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence from the team to address health issues that have included chest pains and loss of sleep. Lue said Monday in statement that tests have offered no conclusion about what the issue is, but he feels he needs to step away and “focus on…
[ad_1] At least that’s what Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti has claimed while claiming officials should have been more lenient with him against Real Madrid earlier this month. Verratti has taken flak at times for failing to control his fiery temperament, a characteristic which sometimes overshadows his quality. And that happened once again as PSG…
[ad_1] Canadian Ivanie Blondin captured silver in the final mass start of the season, bolstering her overall World Cup ranking to bronze on the last day of the 2018 ISU World Cup Final. The Ottawa skater raced to a second-place finish in Sunday’s mass start to jump from sixth to third in overall World Cup…
[ad_1] The end of the 2017/18 Premier League season is drawing to a close with plenty of loose ends and storylines yet to be tied up. Manchester City have the title wrapped up – barring a minor miracle from the red half of the city – while West Brom look doomed to Championship football next…
[ad_1] Nikita Kucherov helped the Tampa Bay Lightning quickly bounce back from a rare shutout loss. Kucherov scored twice to lead the Lightning to a 3-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. Tampa Bay extended its lead to four points over Boston for the top overall spot in the Eastern Conference less than 24…
[ad_1] Salah has been in electric form since joining Liverpool from Italian giants Roma for an initial £36.9m last summer. The Egypt international has scored 36 goals in 41 games for Jurgen Klopp’s side and has been linked with a move to Real Madrid. “[Philippe] Coutinho went for £146m and I think Liverpool would want…
[ad_1] John Epping’s Toronto-based curling rink is “parting ways” at the end of the current season, according to a statement posted on the team’s Facebook page. Epping, third Mat Camm, second Patrick Janssen and lead Tim March have competed together for four years and recently finished third at the 2018 Brier after falling to Alberta’s Brendan Bottcher in the…
[ad_1] Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been tearing up La Liga in recent weeks with a phenomenal goal haul in 2018. The Portuguese hero has notched 21 goals and four assists in his last 11 games for Los Blancos in all competitions. Ronaldo recorded his 50th career hat-trick in a 6-3 win over Girona…
[ad_1] One word succinctly describes what’s transpired so far in the NCAA Tournament: Madness. But even that’s probably underselling it. A comeback for the ages by Nevada. An entire region left without a Top 4 seed in the Sweet 16 for the first time in tourney history. The 16-seed winner UMBC, falling short in its…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Premier League footballer Joey Barton. Luke Shaw’s time at Old Trafford looks all but over after the defender was hauled off at half-time during United’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Brighton at the weekend. Mourinho publicly criticised his display – not for the first time this season – insisting…
[ad_1] Canada remains undefeated at the 2018 Women’s World Curling Championships, after a convincing 8-1 win over Germany Sunday. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arsenal look set for a change of goalkeeper in the summer with Petr Cech failing to inspire during a rough campaign for the Gunners in 2017/18. The 35-year-old remains under contract until the end of 2018/19 but could be set for an early departure once the current campaign draws to a close. Atletico Madrid…
[ad_1] Are we headed for another Stanley Cup final between the back-to-back-champion Pittsburgh Penguins and the team they defeated in the six-game final nine months ago, the Nashville Predators? This certainly appears to be the case. We’re not ignoring contenders like the Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins and other clubs…
[ad_1] Egypt international Salah has set the Premier League alight since joining Liverpool from Italian giants Roma last summer. He has scored 36 goals in 41 appearances for the Reds and is, unsurprisingly, attracting attention. Salah has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, who are set to revamp their squad in the summer.…
[ad_1] That is the shock claim made by Nemanja Matic. The United boss has been making headlines for the wrong reasons in recent days. Mourinho launched a stunning 12-minute rant at reporters in a press conference on Friday. And the Portuguese was at it again after Saturday’s win over Brighton, lambasting all-but one of his…
[ad_1] Riley, the general manager of referee body PGMOL, was speaking on Sky Sports’ Support the Ref week which began on Monday. He went through a string of decisions from the weekend and gave his take on each one while watching TV footage. Riley was then asked for one change he’d like to see made…
[ad_1] Roger, 36, travelled to Rotterdam last month and opted to leave Mirka and their four children – Lenny, Myla Rose, Leo and Charlene River – at home. But Mirka returned to cheer on her 36-year-old other half in America – only for it to end in defeat. Roger Federer was beaten by Juan Martin…
[ad_1] Reports in Spain suggest Neymar regrets his world-record £200million move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona last summer. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly plotting an ambitious swoop to bring the Brazil superstar superstar back to La Liga. According to Don Balon, Neymar is open to the idea of heading to the Bernabeu and…
[ad_1] In late January, the legendary boxer hinted that he’s interested in swapping codes and trying his hand at mixed martial arts. The Olympic bronze medallist’s revelation, which came in the form of videos on his Instagram page, immediately led to talk of a rematch with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, who he beat in…
[ad_1] One left-back at his club is being continually hung out to dry by a controlling boss. While the other’s relationship with his own head coach has been on the rocks. Manchester United’s Luke Shaw and Tottenham Hotspur’s Danny Rose are two England footballers whose futures appear to lie elsewhere. In the week that this…
[ad_1] The Portuguese star netted four times during Los Blancos’ 6-3 win over Girona on Sunday. And Ronaldo’s sparkling form since the turn of the year has seen Madrid move back up to third recently. But by his usual high standards, the forward had a dreadful start to the 2017/18 campaign. Ronaldo had only netted…
[ad_1] The Liverpool forward has enjoyed a frighteningly good debut season on Merseyside, putting his Chelsea nightmare firmly behind him. Salah has 35 goals to his name in all competitions this term. And the Egyptian netted four times against Watford on Saturday to leave him in pole position for this season’s Golden Boot. But it…
[ad_1] The Spain international has been linked with move away from the Bernabeu after failing to nail down a regular place in Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI. He has been limited to 18 league starts this term and is fed up with his lack of football, according to Don Balon. The Spanish publication claim a host…
[ad_1] The ATP rankings have been updated following Roger Federer’s shock defeat at the hands of Juan Martin del Potro at Indian Wells. Federer looked dominant in the No 1 spot, but the tie-breaker defeat to Del Potro has seen his points tally slide. The Swiss master is now closer to Rafael Nadal though Andy…
[ad_1] Messi, who left Rosario at the age of 11 to join Barcelona, is unsure whether he will return to his hometown when he calls it quits from playing football. Despite showing no signs of slowing down, the 30-year-old is already thinking about life after the game and he is frightened by the prospect of…
[ad_1] Luke Shaw made headlines for all the wrong reasons on Saturday as they beat Brighton 2-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The England international was hauled off at half-time at Old Trafford as Jose Mourinho publicly criticised his display, not for the first time this season. And The Sun claim tensions have been mounting…
[ad_1] Mayweather, 41, began teasing a move to the mixed martial arts world in late January, to the shock of the entire combat sports community. The Michigan native’s antics, which many believe are a ploy to keep his name in the limelight, inevitably led to talk of a rematch with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor,…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were the first two teams pulled out of the pot by former Chelsea stars Gianfranco Zola and Petr Cech. That left the Blues and Southampton as the two remaining sides to be drawn for the semi-finals. But after Zola finished pulling the balls out of the pot, Hipgrave made…
[ad_1] The Argentinian has enjoyed a stellar start to 2018. After winning the Mexican Open last month, Del Potro inflicted Roger Federer’s first defeat of the year at the Indian Wells Masters. The 29-year-old triumphed after three gruelling sets to win the competition for the first time. But last week, Del Potro was discussing another…
[ad_1] Del Potro, who has bounced back from a series of wrist injuries, clinched his first Masters title after winning an epic three-setter 6-4, 6-7, 7-6. Federer, who recorded his best ever start to a season when he clinched his 17th straight win in the semi-final against Borna Coric, wasted three Championship points. But the…
[ad_1] That is the view of pundit Garth Crooks. He claims Chelsea’s Premier League title defence ended before it even really started this season, with the Blues currently sitting 25 points behind runaway league leaders Man City. After becoming an integral part at Stamford Bridge last season, Matic was surprisingly deemed surplus to requirements when…
[ad_1] Zimbabwe are No 1 on the Super Sixes table with five points, the same as Scotland, while Windies are at No 3 with four points.. Victory on Monday will put Zimbabwe in the World Cup. West Indies are hoping to cause an upset though despite going into the match off the back of their…
[ad_1] Manchester United are preparing for a summer exodus with up to 10 players set to be cut from the squad by Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese boss has fumed over his squad in recent days, with Luke Shaw coming in for more criticism for his display against Brighton in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Shaw is…
[ad_1] The defender was hauled off at half-time during the Red Devils’ 2-0 win over Brighton. And Mourinho followed up his stunning pre-match rant by slamming individuals after the win at Old Trafford. The United boss claimed he substituted Shaw to allow his side to ‘defend better’. But it appears Mourinho may have pushed it…
[ad_1] Asensio has been linked with Chelsea amid speculation that Real Madrid are lining up a summer swoop for Eden Hazard. According to Don Balon, the Spain international has told Bernabeu bigwig Florentino Perez that the Premier League side and Italian outfit Juventus are ready to table offers. But the Spanish publication claim that Asensio…
[ad_1] And even though Rafael Nadal is close to Federer in the ATP World Tour rankings, it is not good news for the Spaniard. Because this was a Del Potro at the peak of his powers. And that is bad news for anybody on the ATP Tour, the elite included. The Argentine’s career is one…
[ad_1] Last August, the UFC’s lightweight champion took on Floyd Mayweather Jr in a multi-million-pound bout, which was aptly dubbed ‘The Money Fight’. McGregor went into the contest with no professional boxing experience to his name, a fact which led many of the sport’s purists to write off his chances of landing a single punch…
[ad_1] The Animal has always been vocal about wanting to make another return to WWE and have a farewell match with former Evolution mentor Triple H at WrestleMania. The 49-year-old admitted he won’t be returning at WrestleMania 34 but insists he still has a lot left in the tank and that is why he is…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Mark Lawrenson, who has challenged the Egypt international to continue his form at Anfield into next season and beyond. Salah was at his scintillating best once again in Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Watford on Saturday, finishing the game with four goals. His tally of 28 league strikes is unmatched by…
[ad_1] Shaw looks increasingly likely to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season after Mourinho launched another scathing attack on the left-back. It came after United progressed to the FA Cup semi-final at the expense of Brighton, but Mourinho was far from impressed with Shaw’s performance. The Portuguese coach publicly questioned the defender’s…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League managers looked at their depleted teams in despair ahead of GW31 until Mohamed Salah – the one-man wrecking ball – produced a stunning points haul. He remains unowned by 37.9% of managers, most of whom will have either given up on their teams or were raised in the blue half of…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports tennis pundit Annabel Croft. After going a set down, Federer levelled up the match with a tie-break. However, the Swiss legend lost his way and after a final set tie-breaker, he ended his chances of a record sixth Indian Wells crown when he threw in two double…
[ad_1] Rousey shocked the world two months ago when she switched the Octagon for professional wrestling’s squared circle. The UFC legend is now set for a huge WrestleMania 34 match as she teams up with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle to take on on-screen RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and 14-time world champion Triple H.…
[ad_1] Real Madrid played out a thrilling nine-goal thriller against Girona last night, winning 6-3. Ronaldo was unstoppable as he hit four goals in the victory and netted his 50th career hat-trick. The Portuguese superstar, after a slow start to the season, has been back to his best over the past few weeks and now…
[ad_1] The Swiss star cut his 2016 season short with a knee injury and was out of action for six months as he recovered from surgery. It was not known how Federer would perform when he returned in 2017 but he made his ATP Tour comeback at the Australian Open where he went on to…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of BBC Sport pundit and former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks, who admits Liverpool could struggle to hold on to Salah. The Egypt international continued his incredible scoring form with a sensational four goals in the 5-0 win over Watford on Saturday. Salah is now the leading goalscorer in Europe’s top five…
[ad_1] Cena faced The Great One at WrestleMania 28 and 29 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida and the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which will host WrestleMania 35, respectively. The Rock won their first encounter and The Champ evened the score the year after. Many fans want to see…
[ad_1] Thomas knows better than most about the NBA’s biggest cliche of the sport being a business. This time last year he was receiving MVP chants at TD Garden and was leading the Boston Celtics to the No 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. But his world got flipped upside down in the summer when…
[ad_1] Del Potro attacked the Federer serve and his aggressive approach saw him beat the Swiss legend in three gripping sets – 6-4, 6-7, 7-6. The Argentine, who clinched his first Masters title, has seen his career over the past few years plagued by injuries. And the victory was only Del Potro’s seventh over Federer…
[ad_1] Strowman shocked the world last week when he single-handedly won a No1 Contenders’ battle royal for the RAW Tag Team titles ahead of WrestleMania. After getting rid of Karl Anderson, the entire WWE Universe tried to figure out whether The Monster Among Men would challenge for the belts in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match. According…
[ad_1] The 42-year-old has endured a string of knee and back injuries over recent years that have hampered his career as well as a number of private situations that have affected him. But having undergone back surgery last April and returning to competitive action this year, he is beginning to show signs that he could…
[ad_1] Vince McMahon struck a deal that will see WWE shows take place in Saudi Arabia for the next 10 years and will feature a historic 50-man Royal Rumble match at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on April 27. According to Give Me Sport, Reigns appeared on Sam Roberts’ podcast and said he…
[ad_1] Las Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson recorded a natural hat trick against the Calgary Flames, raising his goal total to 39. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Patrik Laine scored twice to extend his point streak to 15 games and move into a tie for top NHL goal scorer as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Sunday. The sophomore sniper has 43 goals this season, tying him for tops in the league with his boyhood idol, Washington’s Alex…
[ad_1] According to Wrestling Inc, Henry will be the latest, and probably final, Class of 2018 inductee. The World’s Strongest Man will join Jeff Jarrett, The Dudley Boyz, Hillbilly Jim, Ivory, celebrity inductee Kid Rock, Warrior Award recipient Jarrius ‘JJ’ Robertson and headliner Goldberg among wrestling’s all-time greatest. The ex-World Heavyweight Champion joined the WWE…
[ad_1] The 14-time major winner looks back to his best and has seemingly finally put his injury woes behind him. He finished one shot behind Paul Casey at the Valspar Championship eight days ago and was once again in contention heading into the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. A run of three birdies…
[ad_1] Tensions were high in the second and third sets and Del Potro was caught remonstrating with the umpire Fergus Murphy. Federer also vented his frustration and was left furious by a line call he thought was out. Del Potro however held his nerve and after saving three match points, he lifted his first Masters…
[ad_1] @pgatour Rory McIlroy has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational McIlroy grabbed eight birdies overall in a sizzling final day 64 to win by three shots at 18-under par. American Bryson DeChambeau, who needed to eagle the last to force a play-off, bogeyed the hole in a round of 68 for a 15-under par tally…
[ad_1] Del Potro was forced to dig deep to prevail in three high quality sets of tennis – 6-4, 6-7, 7-6. Federer had recorded his best ever start to a calendar year with 17 wins, however his Argentine counterpart proved a bridge too far. Del Potro’s blistering forehand proved too much and after nearly two…
[ad_1] Bryan is one of the most popular and talented superstars in wrestling history as he created one of the most legendary chants of all time and went on to win two world titles. However, the ex-WWE Champion was forced to retire two years ago after a series of concussions took a huge toll on…
[ad_1] William Karlsson scored a natural hat trick to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Colin Miller also scored as Vegas snapped a four-game home losing streak and improved to 25-9-2 at T Mobile Arena. Marc-Andre Fleury, who made his 20th start in 21 games, made…
[ad_1] American skip Jamie Sinclair feels quite at home at the world women’s curling championship at the North Bay Memorial Gardens. Her Canadian curling roots run deep. Sinclair grew up near Ottawa and teamed with Rachel Homan to win the 2007 Canada Winter Games title. She won Canadian junior bronze in 2013 and skipped Carleton…
[ad_1] The loudest roars at Bay Hill were for Tiger Woods. The last ones were for Rory McIlroy. McIlroy put on a finishing charge that would have made the King proud. He ran off five birdies over his last six holes to close with an 8-under 64 and win the Arnold Palmer Invitational for his…
[ad_1] Conte’s team grabbed an extra time victory at the King Power Stadium in an epic quarter final tie, thanks to Pedro’s late header, and then learned they had avoided both Tottenham and Manchester United in the draw last night for the last four. Instead, Chelsea will face Southampton, 2-0 victors over Wigan under new…
[ad_1] With Emre Can increasingly likely to leave Anfield in the summer Liverpool are expected to be in the market for another midfielder. He is yet to agree terms on a new contract with strong speculation suggesting the Germany international will head to Juventus. Naby Keita will officially become a Liverpool player at the end…
[ad_1] Ronaldo continued his red-hot form with four goals as Real Madrid beat Girona 6-3. He made it 21 goals from his last 11 matches in a devastating individual display to help Real climb back up to third place, now just four points behind stuttering neighbours Atletico Madrid in second. It was also Ronaldo’s 50th…
[ad_1] Shaw along with Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian are all set to be sold to help finance the next round of Mourinho’s re-building process. United are also set to lose Marouane Fellaini, who is a free agent and has refused to sign a new deal, while…
[ad_1] Leverkusen winger Julian Brandt turned down Liverpool last summer. But rarely can that feeling have hit him harder than at the point when Mohamed Salah was walking from the pitch, hat-trick ball in hand and soaking adulation from the stands, having delivered a masterclass that had plenty reaching for comparisons with Lionel Messi. Goals…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have moved up to third in La Liga after thrashing Girona 6-3 at the Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo scored four times in the impressive win which sees Los Blancos leapfrog Valencia in the standings and close the gap on second-place Atletico Madrid. Sunday also saw Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0, while Celta Vigo…
[ad_1] That is the shock claim made by Reds hero Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has put his miserable Chelsea tenure behind him by scoring 35 goals on Merseyside this term. And Salah was on target four times against Watford on Saturday evening to keep Liverpool in the hunt for a place in the top four…
[ad_1] After losing the first set 6-4 to Del Potro, Federer had some work to do to recover against the Argentine. But the start of the second set didn’t exactly go to plan for the 20-time Grand Slam champion. Federer found himself 0-30 after a tricky start to the set but he then produced a…