[ad_1] Del Potro had an 18-6 losing record to Roger Federer before Sunday’s showpiece but he got out the blocks fast. The Argentine took the first set in just 34 minutes despite Shiras claiming Del Potro looked ‘half dead’. While speaking on Sky Sports commentary, Shiras said: “He has such a characteristic walking style. He…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are set to overhaul their squad at the end of the season and Liverpool forward Salah has emerged as a target. The Egpyt international has been in sensational form for the Reds this term, scoring four times as they hammered Watford 5-0 yesterday. Salah has now scored more goals than Barcelona’s Lionel…
[ad_1] Wil Tomchuk scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the Alberta Golden Bears came back to defeat the St. Francis Xavier X-Men 4-2 Sunday in the U Sports men’s hockey final. Stephane Legault, Luke Philp and Jamie Crooks, into an empty net, also scored for the Golden Bears. Daniel Robertson and Michael…
[ad_1] Chelsea are reportedly interested in luring Asensio away from Real Madrid with the Blues primed to overhaul their squad. Antonio Conte is not expected to be the man charged with the task of rebuilding the team, with former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique primed to take over at Stamford Bridge. Asensio has endured a mixed…
[ad_1] Federer, 36, has been managing a long-term back issue for years and carefully picks and chooses where he plays to avoid aggravating it. There was talk on Saturday night that the Swiss had been struggling with his back during the three-set semi-final win over Borna Coric. But Petchey has done some quick research which…
[ad_1] FC Dallas and Seattle Sounders are both looking for their first win of the MLS season. Dallas drew 1-1 against Real Salt Lake in their opening fixture at the start of the month. Toros dominated the game but needed an 86th-minute Marcelo Silva own goal to rescue a point after Joao Plata had put…
[ad_1] Charles Hamelin of Sainte-Julie, Que., has won the overall title at the world short track speed skating championship in Montreal. Hamelin won his second gold medal of the three-day meet when he took the 1,000-metre race, then did well enough in the 3,000 to conserve his lead in the overall standings. The 33-year-old became the first Canadian to take the overall…
[ad_1] The 22-year-old was hooked off at half-time during the 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win. Explaining his decision to substitute Shaw, Mourinho said: “Luke, in the first half, every time they went in this corridor, the cross was coming, the situation was coming so I was not happy with the performance.” Shaw has been repeatedly…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka routed Daria Kasatkina of Russia 6-3, 6-2 to win the BNP Paribas Open in a matchup of 20-year-old rising stars and earn the first title of her career. Osaka’s win on Sunday in Indian Wells, Calif., capped a run that included victories over two-time winner Maria Sharapova, No. 5 Karolina Pliskova and…
[ad_1] Chelsea, who currently sit fifth in the Premier League table and crashed out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage, beat Leicester City thanks to Pedro’s extra-time header. Jamie Vardy’s 76th-minute goal cancelled out Alvaro Morata’s first-half effort to send the game into an additional 30 minutes. Pedro admits Chelsea are in a…
[ad_1] Russell Westbrook scored 37 points and recorded his 102nd career triple-double, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Toronto 132-125 and snap the Raptors’ franchise-record-tying run of consecutive wins at 11 Sunday. Westbrook had 14 assists and 13 rebounds for 23rd triple-double of the season. Only Oscar Robertson (181), Magic Johnson (138) and Jason Kidd…
[ad_1] Arsenal were not in action this weekend after their clash with Leicester was postpone due to the Foxes participation in the FA Cup against Chelsea today. Gunners players have been enjoying some time off the field and it seems Aubameyang has been flexing his singing voice during his break. The Arsenal ace has been…
[ad_1] Liverpool are reaping the rewards from Chelsea’s stunning decision to sell Salah to Roma in 2016. The Egypt international was forced out of Stamford Bridge after failing to make the grade in west London. He has since, however, returned to these shores and taken the Premier League by storm, hitting 36 goals across all…
[ad_1] Pedro rose first to head home N’Golo Kante’s cross ahead of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in the first half of extra time. Alvaro Morata’s neat finish had opened the scoring for Chelsea, who reached the final of this competition last season. Leicester had kept their FA Cup dreams alive when Jamie Vardy bundled home on…
[ad_1] Roger Federer is on course to win his third title of the season already. The Swiss master is 17-0 for 2018 so far and has picked up the Australian Open and Rotterdam Open crowns. At 36, Federer is putting in the best performances of his career and faces an opponent in Juan Martin del…
[ad_1] Chelsea beat Leicester 2-1 after extra time to book their place in the FA Cup semi-final. Alvaro Morata had fired Chelsea in front with his first-half strike before Jamie Vardy grabbed the equaliser to send the FA Cup tie into extra time. And it was substitute Pedro who scored the winner after 105 minutes…
[ad_1] Here is a roundup of Sunday’s action from the NCAA men’s basketball tournament EAST REGIONAL Butler 73, Purdue 76 No.13 Marshall vs. No.5 West Virginia (9:40 p.m. ET) SOUTH REGIONAL No.7 Nevada vs. No.2 Cincinnati (6:10 p.m. ET) No.16 UMBC vs. No.9 Kansas State (7:45 p.m. ET) MIDWEST REGIONAL No.11 Syracuse vs. No.3 Michigan State (2:40 p.m.…
[ad_1] Bellerin to Man Utd Arsenal could sensationally lose Hector Bellerin to Manchester United after the Red Devils took a first step towards signing the player, reports say. Manchester United raided Arsenal in January for Alexis Sanchez, years after Arsene Wenger had expressed a desire to never sell to the Red Devils again. And Bellerin,…
[ad_1] Mike McEwen defeated Brad Gushue 3 and 1 Sunday in the final of the Grand Slam of Curling’s Elite 10 match play competition in Winnipeg. It’s the seventh Grand Slam title for McEwen, who won it in front of a hometown crowd. McEwen’s rink announced earlier this week they will disband after 11 years together…
[ad_1] Barcelona took a giant step towards regaining the La Liga title with a huge 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp this afternoon. The Catalan giants were superior to Ernesto Valverde’s old side with Messi and Paco Alcacer both finding the net. And Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Messi dropped a Barcelona…
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[ad_1] Cech was part of the Chelsea squad that won the league in the 2014/15 season. The goalkeeper left the following summer to join Arsenal but the Blues struggled the season after, with manager Jose Mourinho sacked in December with the club near the relegation zone. After finishing 10th that term, Chelsea brought Antonio Conte…
[ad_1] With the World Cup season in the rearview mirror for many winter sports, here’s a look at some of the athletes who were awarded Crystal Globes for their efforts. Canadians such as moguls skier Mikael Kingsbury and bobsledder Kaillie Humphries were among many notable stars competing on the world stage who climbed onto the overall…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho has identified midfielder Fred as a priority signing, according to the Daily Star, but transfer rivals Manchester City have cooled their interest. The Red Devils now reportedly lead the race for the £40million-rated Brazilian. Fred’s representatives are aware of United’s eagerness to lure their client to Old Trafford. Premier League rivals Arsenal…
[ad_1] Federer and Del Potro meet at Indian Wells with another stunning encounter expected. The duo have played out some fascinating duels over the years with their 2009 US Open victory still among their most memorable. Del Potro prevailed on that occasion, sensationally beating Federer to end his five-year unbeaten record at Flushing Meadows. And,…
[ad_1] The Arsenal star, who is currently staying in a plush hotel while he’s settling into life in London, has four luxury motors to choose from when he goes out for a spin. And the flash cars – a Range Rover Sport Mansory, Ferrari 812 Superfast, Lamborghini Aventador and Porsche Panamera Turbo Teacart – are…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s interest in Rodriguez has resurfaced with the Colombia star shining at Bayern Munich. The Red Devils were earmarked as potential suitors or the player back in the summer when he wanted to call time on his Real Madrid career. Ultimately, though, Rodriguez went to Bavaria where he has since blossomed for Bayern…
[ad_1] That is according to Premier League legend Robbie Fowler, who says it is a “shame” that Chelsea look set to burn through another manager. Conte has cut a frustrated figure this season and appears set to quit Chelsea in the summer. Conte – whose relationship with Stamford Bridge chiefs has deteriorated throughout the course…
[ad_1] Arsenal went into the north London derby knowing a point was enough to secure them their third Premier League title under Arsene Wenger. The Gunners got off to a wonderful start, with Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires putting them 2-0 ahead at half time. But a goal from Jamie Redknapp and a stoppage time…
[ad_1] Liverpool are bracing themselves for Can’s departure with Real Madrid and Juventus determined to lure the Germany international away from Anfield. The 24-year-old has been in fine fettle for the Reds this season but a contract renewal is unlikely to be penned. There is a growing feeling Can’s future lies away from Merseyside and,…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated world football for the last decade without any serious competition. Neymar was the most recent contender to break up the elite duo, but Liverpool fans are adamant Mohamed Salah is the greatest of them all. The Egyptian superstar added another four goals and an assist during the…
[ad_1] According to Don Balon, Messi was impressed by Alonso’s performances in Barcelona’s Champions League win against Chelsea on Wednesday. The Spanish publication claim the 30-year-old has taken an increased interest in the club’s transfer activity because he is set to succeed Andres Iniesta as captain. And he reportedly believes fresh competition is needed for…
[ad_1] Canada’s Alex Harvey capped his cross-country ski World Cup season with a second-place finish in Sunday’s men’s 15-kilometre pursuit in Falun, Sweden. Harvey, from St-Ferreol-les-Neiges, Que., finished the race in 35 minutes, 50.4 seconds. Russian Alexander Bolshunov won the race by almost 50 seconds, a day after his first career World Cup win. Switzerland’s…
[ad_1] LEICESTER vs CHELSEA Leicester welcome Chelsea to the King Power Stadium for today’s FA Cup quarter-final tie. The FA Cup represents Chelsea’s final trophy chance following their midweek Champions League exit at Barcelona. Chelsea are also fifth in the Premier League, four points behind fourth-placed Spurs with eight games remaining. Tottenham and Manchester United…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of BBC Sport pundit and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright. Chelsea travel to the King Power Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final. The competition provides Chelsea’s last hope of winning a trophy this season. And despite the unrest surrounding manager Antonio Conte and his future, Wright is backing the likes…
[ad_1] Martial has experienced a topsy-turvy Manchester United career ever since his arrival from Ligue 1 giants Monaco back in the summer of 2015. Few had heard of the forward when he touched down in Old Trafford charged with the task of providing the goals Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao had failed to deliver…
[ad_1] Canadian Olympic champion Mikael Kingsbury finished on the top of the podium in his final World Cup event of the 2017-18 season. The 25-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., finished first on Sunday in the men’s dual moguls in Megeve, France, wrapping up the season with two Crystal Globes as overall moguls champion as well as…
[ad_1] Real Madrid news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu and all the build-up to today’s clash with Girona Sunday 18, March Real Madrid team news vs Girona Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are likely to start against Girona this evening having returned from injury in last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Eibar. Cristiano…
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[ad_1] Bale first broke on to the scene at Southampton before earning a move to Tottenham in 2007. The Welshman made waves at White Hart Lane ahead of a then world-record £85m move to Real Madrid. Bale has since won 10 trophies at the Bernabeu, including the Champions League on three occasions. The past two…
[ad_1] Viktoria Rebensburg won her third season title in the giant slalom on Sunday without hitting the slopes at the World Cup finals in Are, Sweden. Strong winds forced the cancellation of the season-ending GS while the German skier led the standings by 92 points from world champion Tessa Worley of France, who won the…
[ad_1] Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Nou Camp and all the build-up to today’s clash with Athletic Bilbao Sunday 18, March Barcelona team news vs Athletic Bilbao Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde will be without Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez for today’s clash with Athletic Bilbao. Busquets, 29, has been ruled out…
[ad_1] De Bruyne is the favourite with the bookies to land the end of season gong. But Salah’s stunning debut season for Liverpool has moved him into second place in the running. The Egyptian has 28 goals in the Premier League and is the top scorer across Europe’s top-five leagues. Salah has 37 in all…
[ad_1] Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona last summer in a world-record £200m deal and has since scored 28 goals in 30 appearances. His stint at the Parc des Princes has been surrounded by speculation he’s unhappy in France though and that he will look to move on at the end of the season. Real…
[ad_1] Valentino Rossi and co. travelled to the Losail International Circuit this week for the opening race of the 2018 MotoGP season. And they’ll be watched by 8,000 spectators as they speed round the 3.375 mile track which sits to the north of Qatar’s capital Doha. The likes of Rossi, Marc Marquez, Johann Zarco, Andrea…
[ad_1] Salah helped Liverpool beat Watford 5-0 at Anfield to take his side up to third in the Premier League table. It took his tally in the Premier League this season to 28 goals and he is now four clear of injured Tottenham star Harry Kane in the race for the Golden Boot. Kamara says…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of TV pundit Jim Beglin, who’s been forced to clarify his comments on the duo after sending Twitter into meltdown. Salah has been a revelation for Liverpool this season and bagged his 35th goal in all competitions as they battered Watford last night. Salah’s performances under Jurgen Klopp have seen him…
[ad_1] Tottenham cruised into the last four of the competition for the second successive season by winning 3-0 at Swansea yesterday. Manchester United joined them after a lacklustre 2-0 victory over Brighton at Old Trafford. Chelsea, Wigan, Southampton and Leicester will battle it out for the final two places later this afternoon. FA Cup draw…
[ad_1] Salah has been one of the stars of the Premier League this season since his £36.7million move from Roma last summer. He has scored 36 goals in all competitions for Liverpool, including 28 in the Premier League. The Egyptian mesmerised the Watford defence last night on his way to four goals in the Reds’…
[ad_1] Ernesto Valverde’s men have one hand on the Spanish title after an impressive run of form in recent weeks. Barcelona sit eight points clear of Atletico Madrid and 15 ahead of rivals Real Madrid. And Lionel Messi and co. will be confident of extending their lead at the top. It looks to be another…
[ad_1] Johann Zarco took the first pole position of the MotoGP season for the non-works Tech3 Yamaha team with a record lap around Qatar’s floodlit Losail circuit. The twice-Moto2 champion’s best time of one minute 53.680 seconds was 0.247 faster than the previous lap record set by Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo in 2008 at the desert…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Salah scored four in the 5-0 rout of Watford at Anfield yesterday. That took his tally for the Reds to 36 in all competitions and 28 in the Premier League, four clear of the injured Harry Kane in the race for the Golden Boot. The English record for most goals in a…
[ad_1] The goal set out by the Canadian Paralympic Committee coming into Pyeongchang, South Korea, was capturing 16 medals based on their calculations of how athletes should perform. Their slogan coming into all of this was “Greatness is Rare”. For 10 days in South Korea, Canada’s 55 athletes, the largest winter delegation ever, proved greatness was…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Mohamed Salah added four goals to his remarkable goal-haul in 2017/18 after a sensational display against Watford. The Egyptian winger has made a terrific impact in his debut season on Merseyside, but has he been good enough to secure the Premier League Player of the Season honour? Salah still lags behind three…
[ad_1] Messi and Neymar struck up a strong friendship during their shared four-year, trophy-laden stint at the Nou Camp. And that bond did not break when the Brazilian quit Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record £200m deal last summer. Messi and Neymar are said to be in constant contact still, with transfer rumours often…
[ad_1] The Republic of Ireland star, who is out of contract in the summer, last featured for the Black Cats on New Years Day but may have now played his last game for the club after Saturday’s incident. Gibson was photographed being arrested in Fulwell, Sunderland after crashing into stationary cars yesterday morning. Northumbria Police…
[ad_1] Real are in the midst of a bitterly disappointing season which has left the Champions League as their only hope of securing major silverware. Florentino Perez has consequently been tipped to undertake a major overhaul at the Bernabeu this summer, which could see manager Zinedine Zidane axed too. Real have been backed to make…
[ad_1] What time is India vs Bangladesh? The Nidahas Trophy final starts at 1.30pm GMT. It is being played in Colombo on a pitch which, so far this tournament, has been good fot batting. The chasing side has won every match bar one so far in the T20 tri-series so expect the side that win…
[ad_1] Liverpool continued to pile the pressure on the top sides with a convincing 5-0 demolition of Watford at Anfield yesterday. Jurgen Klopp has overseen an improvement on last season – even without Philippe Coutinho – as Mohamed Salah has taken centre stage. They’re not the only side to rise from their points total at…
[ad_1] Canada wrapped up its most successful Winter Paralympics with four medals on the last day of competition to bring the country’s total to 28 — eight gold, four silver and 16 bronze. However, the last of those medals was a silver one following an overtime loss to the United States in the para ice hockey…
[ad_1] Pogba has so far failed to live up to the whopping £89m fee that took him back to United from Juventus in the summer of 2016. And talk of a rift with Old Trafford gaffer Jose Mourinho has led to intense speculation that he could quit the Premier League this summer. Pogba’s agent, Mino…
[ad_1] It was as if the Canadian para ice hockey players were frozen in time, suspended in the disbelief of it all. Some just stayed beside goalie Dominic Larocque, while most were on the bench with their heads hanging. United States forward Declan Farmer’s second goal of the game, the golden goal in overtime, sent the Americans…
[ad_1] The Catalan giants are in with a shout of securing an incredible La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble this season. But they’re not resting on their laurels as they look to become Europe’s dominant force and are already considering how to strengthen their squad. Griezmann has been talked up as one…
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and former midfielder Paul Scholes. The United boss launched a stunning 12-minute rant at his pre-match press conference on Friday. And Mourinho was at it again last night, lambasting his players after their 2-0 win over Brighton. The Portuguese coach dragged Shaw off at half-time to be replaced by…
[ad_1] For those who regard loyalty as an outdated concept in modern football, England manager Gareth Southgate begs to disagree. The inclusion of West Brom’s Jake Livermore in his squad to face Holland and Italy underlines that even in 2018, a sense of allegiance to team-mates and country is an important part of building for…
[ad_1] Para nordic star Mark Arendz leads the way at the Pyeongchang closing ceremony starting Sunday at 6 a.m. ET as the Canadian contingent celebrates its best-ever Winter Paralympics performance. Click on the video player below for described video. Watch CBC’s closing ceremony coverage of the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea with…
[ad_1] Barcelona are flying high at the top of La Liga and can extend their lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid when they take on Athletic Bilbao today. The Catalan giants are still in with a shout of a domestic and European treble as they look to win the Copa del Rey and the Champions League…
[ad_1] The Argentine is set to meet Federer in the BNP Paribas Open final this evening (8pm). And ahead of the tie, Del Potro has talked down his chances of beating the world No 1 who is currently on a career-best 17-match unbeaten run. The 29-year-old knows he will have to be at his absolute…
[ad_1] Mourinho slammed his side and claimed some players were “scared” to be on the pitch during Manchester United’s 2-0 FA Cup win against Brighton yesterday. It is the second time this week that the Portuguese boss has ranted to the media about his team. And Given thinks that his latest comments could turn some…
[ad_1] Pogba has struggled to justify the £89m fee that took him back to United from Juventus in the summer of 2016. And over the past month speculation has swirled that the midfielder has fallen out with Old Trafford gaffer Jose Mourinho. Mourinho left Pogba out of his starting XI for last night’s FA Cup…
[ad_1] Mourinho said his stars were “scared” of wanting the ball at Old Trafford as they narrowly overcame Brighton to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. The Portuguese boss has been criticised by pundits for openly slating his team to the media. However, the Manchester United manager has explained his reason for the scathing attack where…
[ad_1] Rumours have been rife for months that the Brazilian is unhappy with PSG and he wants to return to La Liga. Neymar only moved to the French capital from Barcelona at the beginning of the season for a world-record fee of £198million. Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for the attacker…
[ad_1] The Egyptian was in superb form as he scored four goals during Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Watford yesterday. Salah gave the Hornets back-line an evening to forget and Given has explained that Premier League defences are now “scared” of the attacker. The former Manchester City goalkeeper claims that the 25-year-old is so unpredictable around…
[ad_1] Salah scored four goals as Liverpool brushed aside Watford yesterday to rise to third in the Premier League table. After the match Klopp took questions about his top goalscorer and the way he keeps improving week on week. And that drew comparisons with Barcelona star Lionel Messi – who is widely regarded as the…
[ad_1] Sanchez has been heavily criticised by pundits and supporters alike for his poor form in recent months. The Chilean swapped Arsenal for Manchester United in January but he has failed to live up to his dazzling best. The forward has scored only one goal in his 10 outings for Jose Mourinho’s side. And Lukaku…
[ad_1] Lukaku continued his rich vein of form by scoring in the 2-0 FA Cup win against Brighton yesterday. The forward took his goals tally to 25 for the season. Despite the forward’s brilliant return, Manchester United still trail Manchester City by 16 points. But Lukaku thinks that will change next term as “a lot…
[ad_1] The former Barcelona boss is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to take over from Antonio Conte at Chelsea in the summer. Conte has come under mounting pressure this season because of a string of poor results coupled with numberous outbursts aimed at chairman Roman Abramovich. If the Italian leaves it was thought Enrique…
[ad_1] The midfielder is currently at war with manager Jose Mourinho and has found himself dropped from the squad on a number of occasions this month. Pogba has failed to live up to his £89million price tag ever since returning to Manchester United in 2016. The France international has often been criticised by supporters and…
[ad_1] Salah scored four goals as Liverpool beat Watford 5-0 yesterday to rise above Tottenham to third in the Premier League table. However, Real Madrid and Barcelona have been linked with the attacker in recent months because of his dazzling form. And Keown thinks that if the Reds were to cash in on their star…
[ad_1] Del Potro beat Milos Raonic in straight sets yesterday to progress to the BNP Paribas Open final. Meanwhile, Federer had to come from one set down to beat Borna Coric and ensure his 17-game unbeaten run continued. However, the two players now go head-to-head this evening (8pm) and Del Potro is hoping for one…
[ad_1] GETTY Eddie Jones believes the defeats are part of the process of becoming a great side Traditionally, the English have a grossly overinflated sense of importance. It is probably a result of imperialism: when the sun never set on the British Empire, it wasn’t unreasonable for British citizens to believe that their country and…
[ad_1] A report on Calgary’s potential Olympic bid released Friday incorrectly stated that the city had confirmed financial support from the federal and provincial governments. The City of Calgary said in a release on Saturday morning that the report, which had been posted to the city’s website and was set to be presented to city council on…
[ad_1] In his first game against his former team, newly acquired Maple Leaf Tomas Plekanec is shown some love by his former teammates. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Jack Wilshere set to play for England for first time since Euro 2016 The 26-year-old is aiming to make an impact against Holland and Italy The midfielder has proven his fitness by featuring regularly for Arsenal By Declan Taylor Published: 18:37 EDT, 17 March 2018 | Updated: 18:55 EDT, 17 March 2018 Jack Wilshere…
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[ad_1] Gareth Southgate has signalled his backing for England fans travelling to Russia this summer by revealing his own family are planning to be at the World Cup to support him and the team. Southgate is trying to keep England’s preparations as normal as possible despite the huge political fallout from the poisoning of Russian…
[ad_1] Morocco would need to spend almost $16 billion US to prepare to host the 2026 World Cup, with every proposed stadium and training ground built from scratch or renovated, the bid said Saturday. With less than three months to go until the FIFA vote, the north African nation presented the first significant details of…
[ad_1] The top two contenders for England’s No 1 spot at the World Cup went head-to-head at the bet365 Stadium as Jordan Pickford’s Everton beat Jack Butland’s Stoke City… So how did each perform? Butland was the busier goalkeeper and will have come away more personally satisfied than Pickford, even though Stoke lost. The Potters…
[ad_1] Curtis McElhinney made 33 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 Saturday to extend their club-record home winning streak to 12 straight games. Andreas Johnsson, with his first career NHL goal, William Nylander, Kasperi Kapanen and Nazem Kadri scored for Toronto (43-22-7), which…
[ad_1] The Egyptian winger produced a stunning four-goal performance to inspire Liverpool to a 5-0 thrashing of Watford on Saturday evening. That allowed Salah, who has been a phenomenal success since joining from AS Roma last summer, to take command of the Premier League’s Golden Boot race. With Tottenham’s Harry Kane out injured, Salah is…
[ad_1] Markus Nutivaara scored a power-play goal in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 22 shots and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Saturday night. Boone Jenner also scored — his third tally in three games — for the Blue Jackets, who have won a season-high seven straight and are holding on…
[ad_1] He and his Chelsea players have, he insists, done “a fantastic job”, even if Leicester beat them on Sunday afternoon and the curtain comes down in May without another trophy in the cabinet. The Italian, who has endured question marks over his future for weeks now, doesn’t know if he will still have a…
[ad_1] Canada’s cross-country mixed relay team won silver on Sunday in Pyeongchang, South Korea to push the country’s Winter Games record to 25 medals. In the anchor position, Mark Arendz of Hartsville, P.E.I., made up a lot of ground to move Canada up from fourth to second in the 4×2.5-kilometre race. The 28-year-old now has…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho might have found a way of stopping him last weekend but if Watford had been watching they certainly didn’t learn anything. Premier League goal No25 came after only three-and-a-half minutes. By the end of the match he’d taken his tally to 28. He crowned 90 minutes of sheer wizardry, sending four Watford…
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[ad_1] Southgate is preparing for football’s global showdown to the background of calls by some politicians for England to withdraw – but he is working as normal. That includes no change in his desire for his family to attend the World Cup. “Yes, at the moment they’re planning to do that,” said Southgate. “It’s an…
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[ad_1] Victory for Puel’s Leicester City against the Blues in the last eight of the FA Cup may well hammer the final nail into Conte’s coffin. After crashing out of the Champions League in midweek, Chelsea’s last hope of silverware this season rests on them making it all the way to Wembley. However, despite the…
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets can thank their own St. Patrik for their success this season and potentially for years to come. Patrik Laine was the consolation prize in the 2016 NHL draft behind generational talent Auston Matthews. But he has been a cause for celebration in Winnipeg as a franchise-changing superstar at age 19. Mathieu…
[ad_1] Sanchez and Pogba are Manchester United‘s two undisputed superstars. When the former arrived from Arsenal in January, it was meant to be the start of something special. But tonight was the Red Devils’ biggest game of the season. And, days after a Sevilla shock, they were both left on the bench. In their absence,…
[ad_1] As another Paralympic Games come to a close, we’ve become used to seeing amazing performances from athletes around world. But it’s worth noting how far the Paralympic movement has come in the past thirty years – especially in the same host country of South Korea. In 1988, corporate sponsors, television rights, and the overall commercialization of…
[ad_1] Rodriguez is shining at Bayern Munich and putting his Real Madrid nightmare behind him over in Bavaria. However, the Colombia international may not sign for the German giants on a permanent deal. Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Rodriguez may, in fact, end up at Barcelona despite his ties to Los Blancos. Bayern boss Jupp…
[ad_1] One minute Dmitry Kulikov was feeling fine, the next moment he wasn’t. And now the Winnipeg Jets’ defenseman will undergo back surgery and miss at least eight weeks. Jets coach Paul Maurice said it was the same injury Kulikov suffered last season while with the Buffalo Sabres. Kulikov was hurt while taking a shot…
[ad_1] Kane will miss both games due to an ankle injury but the England boss is certain that Manchester United starlet Rashford is ready to shine in the international cauldron. “He’s a player who belongs on the big stage,” said Southgate of the 20-year-old striker who has two goals so far in his brief England…
[ad_1] Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina defeated Canada’s Milos Raonic in straight sets to advance to the finals at Indian Wells on Sunday. The sixth-seeded Argentine breezed past No. 32 Raonic 6-2, 6-3 in 66 minutes for his 10th consecutive match victory and the 400th of his injury-plagued career. “It was surprising to see him [Raonic] serving not too hard, and I broke his serve…
[ad_1] That’s according to Stephen Warnock after the Chilean was dropped for Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton on Saturday night. The January signing, a straight swap for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, has struggled since the switch to Old Trafford. So much do, he was benched by Jose Mourinho for the visit of the Seagulls…
[ad_1] Here is a roundup of Saturday’s action from the NCAA men’s basketball tournament EAST REGIONAL Villanova 81, Alabama 58 No. 3 Florida vs. No. 6 Texas Tech, 8:40 p.m. ET SOUTH REGIONAL No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 13 Buffalo, in progress No. 3 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Loyola Chicago, in progress MIDWEST REGIONAL Duke 87, Rhode…
[ad_1] The Egyptian was in scintillating form for Liverpool as he scored four goals during the 5-0 route over Watford. Jurgen Klopp’s side rose to third in the table with the win but it was Salah who stole all of the headlines with his dazzling perforce. The 25-year-old has scored 28 league goals this term…
[ad_1] Connor McDavid kept the Edmonton Oilers on a roll on Saturday. McDavid had a goal and two assists in the third period and the Oilers rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Florida Panthers. “It helps when you score early in the third. In today’s day and age, I feel if you have a…
[ad_1] GETTY Jamie Carragher has been suspended by Sky for the rest of the season The former England and Liverpool player had been captured on video spitting from his car at another vehicle after being taunted by a Manchester United fan. There was no excuse for Carragher’s revolting behaviour, and he offered none in the…
[ad_1] It could have been called the “Legacy Game” when a Toronto Blue Jays split squad played the Canadian Junior National Team. The Blue Jays’ starting infield Saturday was Clemens, Biggio, Bichette and Guerrero, with a Grudzielanek as the designated hitter and a Smith in left field. Talk about bloodlines for a group of Toronto…
[ad_1] Manchester United went into the match against Brighton knowing a defeat would be catastrophic. The mood around Old Trafford needed lifting following the dire Champions League exit to Sevilla in midweek. And, in Lukaku, they have a man for the big occasion. The Belgium international scored in the 37th minute with a thunderbolt header…
[ad_1] Jeisson Vargas scored four minutes before the intermission to lift the Montreal Impact to a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC in their Major League Soccer home opener Saturday. It was a first MLS goal for 20-year-old Vargas and first win for new coach Remi Garde, who replaced Mauro Biello in December as coach of…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of BT Sport pundit and former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes. Salah scored four in Liverpool’s 5-0 rout of Watford in the Premier League this evening. That took his tally in all competitions for the Reds to 36 since his summer move from Roma. Liverpool were drawn against Manchester City…
[ad_1] Canada closes out a historic Paralympic Winter Games will add to its record medal haul of 24. Canada is guaranteed another medal in para ice hockey and will be very much in the hunt in the last alpine and cross-country skiing events of the Paralympics. Entering the final day of competition, Canada only trails the U.S.…
[ad_1] The Turk made it four goals in the last three games as Sam Allardyce’s side grabbed their first away win since December. The 30th-minute sending-off of Stoke’s influential Charlie Adam, who clattered into Wayne Rooney’s shins, helped Everton massively though. Maxim Choupo-Moting pulled Stoke back into the game in a bizarre five-minute spell when…
[ad_1] Canadian Charles Hamelin won gold in the men’s 1,500-metre event Saturday at the ISU world short-track speed skating championships in Montreal. Hamelin, of Ste-Julie, Que., moved from second into first with two laps remaining, finishing in two minutes 12.982. Hamelin earned his 10th world championship victory and 33rd medal overall. Lim Hyo Jun of Korea was second in 2:13.157 with…
[ad_1] Salah scored four in Liverpool’s comprehensive 5-0 win over Watford this evening. That took his tally in all competitions for the Reds to 36, the most ever in a debut campaign for the Anfield side – overtaking Fernando Torres’ 33. He is also now four clear of Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane in…
[ad_1] Canada’s Jennifer Jones opened the women’s world curling championship with an 11-5 victory over Anna Kubeskova of the Czech Republic on Saturday in North Bay, Ont. Jones, the 2008 world champion, scored four points in the first end and stole a pair in the second. Kubeskova halved the lead with a takeout for three…
[ad_1] Liverpool battered Watford at Vicarage Road today, winning 5-0 at Anfield to boost their chances of securing Champions League football. The Reds’ insane attack was on point with Mohamed Salah scoring four and Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino also producing dazzling displays. And TransfermarketWeb say Liverpool are determined to strengthen further by landing Draxler…
[ad_1] Coric is unseeded at Indian Wells but put up a strong fight against an out-of-sorts Federer, winning the first set in the last four clash. Coric has form though having beaten Andy Murray twice and he also knocked out the No 4 seed Sascha Zverev at last year’s US Open. Who is Borna Coric?…
[ad_1] Zaha, out since early February with a knee injury, returned to help boost Palace’s survival hopes as goals from James Tomkins and Luka Milivojevic brought a first win in over two months. Hodgson said: “We were breaking out on quite a few occasions and getting the ball up the field and, of course, Wilf…
[ad_1] Canadian triple Olympic sprint medallist Andre De Grasse has withdrawn from next month’s Commonwealth Games to concentrate on his fitness for the outdoor season, he said on Friday. “The Commonwealth Games was going to be a great opportunity to display my talents to a passionate fan base in Australia,” De Grasse said in a…
[ad_1] Salah scored four in Liverpool’s 5-0 Premier League win over Watford at Anfield. His second took him to 34 goals in all competitions, the most by a Liverpool player in a debut season. The record was previously held by Fernando Torres, who scored 33 in the 2007/08 season. Salah is also now four clear…
[ad_1] GETTY Liverpool vs Watford: Latest Premier League scores and updates from Anfield Watford head to Anfield for today’s late kick-off looking for a response after a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal. Liverpool, though, will be aiming to keep up the pace in the fight for second place in the Premier League, with rivals Tottenham and…
[ad_1] Rodriguez was tipped to join Manchester United from Real Madrid back in the summer after falling down Zinedine Zidane’s pecking order. However, amid doubts over the Colombia international, the Red Devils ended up pursuing other targets with Rodriguez heading to Bayern Munich. There is, though, uncertainty as to whether Bayern have the finances to…
[ad_1] MANCHESTER UNITED vs BRIGHTON Manchester United XI: Romero, Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Shaw, Matic, McTominay, Mata, Lingard, Martial, Lukaku. Subs: De Gea, Lindelof, Young, Fellaini, Pogba, Alexis Sanchez, Rashford. MANCHESTER UNITED vs BRIGHTON Jose Mourinho has no fresh faces at his disposal as Manchester United take on Brighton in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Paul Pogba…
[ad_1] The match is scheduled to kick off at 7.45pm tonight. But a blanket of snow settled on the turf at Old Trafford earlier today. Officials are working to clear the snow but and have around an hour to complete their task and have the pitch ready for the warm-ups. By 6.30pm most of the…
[ad_1] Mourinho has been heavily criticised since Manchester United’s shock Champions League last-16 exit to Sevilla on Tuesday. The Portuguese has come back fighting though and went on a 12-minute rant yesterday in his pre-match press conference ahead of United’s FA Cup quarter-final with Brighton tonight (7.45pm). Jose Mourinho repeatedly referenced football heritage when discussing…
[ad_1] The Liverpool legend has urged Manchester United fans to ignore what their manager has had to say. United were beaten 2-1 by Sevilla on Wednesday at Old Trafford to crash out at the last-16 stage. Mourinho was defiant in his post-match press conference, saying it was not the first time United had exited the…
[ad_1] Canadian Ted-Jan Bloemen will finish atop the World Cup standings after earning a fifth-place result in the men’s 5,000-metre long track race at the finals in Minsk, Belarus on Saturday. The 31-year-old was crowned champion in the 5,000/10,000m classification with 486 points. ? Ted-Jan Bloemen is ? World Cup Champion 5000m/10,000m classification <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCSpeed?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#WCSpeed</a>…
[ad_1] Real Madrid want Neymar despite his Barcelona past with the Brazilian on their transfer wishlist for the summer. The 26-year-old has endured a fine season at PSG but already reportedly wants to leave for a new challenge elsewhere. Any move to Real Madrid is unlikely to go down well over at Barcelona with the…
[ad_1] GETTY Stockdale gets the third try for Ireland The Irish, seeking their second Grand Slam in nine years but third in their entire history, demolished a lacklustre England outfit. Tries from Garry Ringrose, CJ Stander and Jacob Stockdale had Ireland on their way before the break. Two Elliot Daly tries and a final Jonny…
[ad_1] Speculation linking Mourinho with a move from Manchester United to PSG has arisen in the wake of the Red Devils’ Champions League exit. United were dumped out of Europe’s top club competition by Sevilla on Wednesday, with the La Liga side winning 2-1 at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho’s future has been called into question…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET to watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly program spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world. On this week’s program, watch action from the the world junior figure skating championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United star Herrera has endured a difficult campaign with Jose Mourinho regularly omitting him from his side. The Spain international has never quite hit the heights many expected following his move from Athletic Bilbao in the summer of 2014. Herrera struggled for consistency during Louis van Gaal’s two-year reign and, under Mourinho this…
[ad_1] The New York Jets shook up the NFL draft on Saturday by soaring three spots to No. 3 overall in a stunning swap with the Indianapolis Colts. The Jets acquired the third pick in a sure sign that they intend to get one of the top quarterbacks available. They sent the Colts their first-rounder…
[ad_1] Watford head to Anfield for today’s late kick-off looking for a response after a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal. Liverpool, though, will be aiming to keep up the pace in the fight for second place in the Premier League, with rivals Tottenham and Manchester United both playing FA Cup quarter-finals. Jurgen Klopp’s men were beaten…
[ad_1] Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin captured bronze in the women’s 3000-metre long track race at the speed skating World Cup finals in Minsk, Belarus on Saturday. The 27-year-old speed skater finished with a time of four minutes, 11.77 seconds to secure third. Antoinette de Jong of the Netherlands clocked in at 4:08.85 for the win, while Marina…
[ad_1] Wilshere is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the season. The England international has been offered an extension but only on reduced terms with added incentives due to his poor injury record. Wilshere is not happy with what has been offered so far which has seemingly alerted potential suitors. Everton are…
[ad_1] The World Cup ski cross season ended with a cancelled race on Saturday in Are, Sweden, but Canada will come away with some impressive overall results in 2017-18, including the Nations Cup title for top overall team. Kevin Drury of Toronto and Mount-Tremblant, Que.’s, Brittany Phelan, who each earned three podium finishes this season, secured bronze Crystal Globes in…
[ad_1] Manchester United are second in the Premier League table but have received criticism for their style of play under Jose Mourinho. They crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday at the last-16 stage to Sevilla leaving the FA Cup as their only hope of a trophy this season. Manchester City are a long…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET to watch live action from the short track world championships in Montreal. Coverage begins with the men’s and women’s 1,500 and 500 finals, as well as the relay semifinals. Return on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET for the men’s and women’s 1,000…
[ad_1] Mourinho has come under criticism this week following Manchester United’s shock Champions League exit to Sevilla. The Portuguese came out fighting at his press conference yesterday, highlighting United’s failures in European competition in recent years before he came to the club. But Merson cannot understand why Jose Mourinho would say such a thing about…
[ad_1] Olympic champion Marcel Hirscher won the season-ending men’s World Cup giant slalom on Saturday in Are, Sweden for his 58th career victory. The Austrian had already locked up the season title in the discipline and his seventh-straight overall championship two weeks ago. On Saturday, he became only the third skier to win 13 races…
[ad_1] At least that’s the verdict of former Everton midfielder and BBC Sport pundit Leon Osman, who says Mauricio Pochettino’s side coped well without Harry Kane against Swansea. “They’ve played fantastic, Spurs, even without Harry Kane,” he said on BBC Radio 5 Live. “They look like they really want it and they mean business. I…
[ad_1] Overall champion Mikaela Shiffrin won her seventh slalom of the season at the World Cup finals on Saturday in Are, Sweden. Holding on to a commanding first-run lead, the American won by a massive 1.58 seconds over Wendy Holdener of Switzerland. Olympic slalom champion Frida Hansdotter of Sweden was another 0.01 behind in third.…
[ad_1] Morata joined Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer as Antonio Conte looked to replace departing hitman Diego Costa. But he’s endured a tough first season at Stamford Bridge, despite hitting the ground running in his opening games for the club. Morata was named as a substitute for both of Chelsea’s Champions League last-16 ties…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Wenger is under severe pressure once again from Arsenal supporters after yet another season of disappointment on the pitch. Arsenal are set to miss out on the Premier League top four for the second successive campaign so have to…
[ad_1] Coutinho joined the Spanish giants from Liverpool in a hotly-anticipated £142m deal two months ago. And that came after more than a year of being talked up as the heir to Iniesta’s role on the left side of Barcelona’s midfield. Coutinho could take Iniesta’s place in Ernesto Valverde’s team sooner rather than later as…
[ad_1] Wales star Ramsey has been linked with a move to Chelsea in the last 24 hours. He is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of next season and he revealed talks are yet to begin over an extension. “Nothing to comment on at the moment, I think they’ve been busy to tie…
[ad_1] Poor UK weather has triggered an amber alert as heavy snow falls across the country. The north and Scotland has bore the brunt of the snow, while the south is expected to be impacted later on Saturday. A yellow alert warning for ice has already been issued by the Met Office. There is an…
[ad_1] Marc Marquez travels to the Losail International Circuit hoping to lay down a marker for the season ahead. The Spanish racer has won back-to-back MotoGP titles and has the chance to secure the fifth of his career this year. That would put Marquez within two of motorsport legend Valentino Rossi, who last took home…
[ad_1] The Premier League heavyweights will meet in the last eight of the European competition next month, in what promises to be an enthralling two legs. Liverpool are the only team to beat City in the league this term. But Pep Guardiola’s men hammered the Reds 5-0 at home earlier this season. And for Klopp,…
[ad_1] Scotland have already won two games this year, beating both England and France at home in two of their best Six Nations performances of recent years. However, missing out on bonus points in both those victories has left them with just eight points and sitting in fifth place in the table. But with all…
[ad_1] The veteran has been out for the first set of practice runs in Qatar ahead of the 2018 campaign. Rossi was pipped to first place by Ducati star Andrea Dovizioso during the first session on Friday. And the Italian then narrowly beat his team-mate Danilo Petrucci later in the day. But it is still…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Liverpool defender Phil Babb, who now appears as a pundit for Sky Sports. Jurgen Klopp’s side reached the quarter-finals of this season’s competition by beating Porto 5-0 on aggregate in the last-16. And yesterday they were pitted against City, who overcame Basel at that stage despite losing the second…
[ad_1] The world’s best ski cross athletes are competing in France this weekend in a World Cup competition in Megeve. Click on the video player above on Saturday at 8:20 a.m. ET to watch live coverage of the event. You can also catch more ski cross action on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on Road to the Olympic Games,…
[ad_1] Neymar quit Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last summer when Parc des Princes chiefs activated his £200m release clause. And he’s enjoyed an impressive start to life in France, scoring 28 goals and providing 16 assists in his first 30 games for the club. Neymar’s time at PSG has been surrounded by speculation he is…
[ad_1] Para nordic star Mark Arendz was named Canada’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Arendz has won five medals so far at the Games — including a long-coveted biathlon gold and his first cross-country medals — and has a chance to win one more in the 4×2.5-kilometre mixed relay…
[ad_1] That is according to former Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda. The Spurs star is being linked with a move away from north London in the coming months after missing key clashes since the turn of the year. Alderweireld hasn’t featured since the 2-2 draw with Rochdale last month. But speaking recently, Mauricio Pochettino said the…
[ad_1] Ireland racked up their fourth win of the tournament last week, beating an enterprising Scotland side in emphatic style. They scored four tries to secure a crucial bonus point that left England needing to do the same in Paris. But France had other ideas and produced their best performance in years to win 22-16…
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer. Manchester United sit second in the Premier League table at present, but Mourinho has been heavily criticised after his side were dumped out of the Champions League at home to Sevilla on Tuesday evening. The Portuguese boss launched a stunning rant at journalists…
[ad_1] Neymar left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last year after his £200m release clause was activated. And he’s enjoyed a strong start to life at the Parc des Princes, scoring 28 goals in 30 appearances. Neymar’s future has been the subject of plenty of speculation though amid claims he is unhappy in France. And widespread…
[ad_1] That is according to Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo. Christian Horner’s team struggled to match Ferrari and Mercedes last term, as Ricciardo and his co-star Max Verstappen finished fifth and sixth respectively in the F1 standings. Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel were the stars of the 2017 campaign, with the former winning his fourth world…
[ad_1] Liverpool lost star man Coutinho to Barcelona during the January transfer window in a hotly-anticipated £142m move. And that switch was seen as a big blow to their hopes of securing a place in the Premier League’s top four come May. Coutinho’s exit has barely been noticed though and Liverpool remain on track to…
[ad_1] The Red Devils crashed out of the Champions League in midweek, losing 2-1 at home to Sevilla. Mourinho’s side had previously beaten Liverpool and Chelsea at Old Trafford before the shock defeat. And the United boss launched a stunning 12-minute rant at his press conference on Friday, defending the club’s Champions League exit. Brighton,…
[ad_1] Canadian Paralympians set a new national single-Games record of 24 medals on the strength of a five-medal day which included a pair of cross-country golds and a curling bronze. The previous record of 19 was set at Vancouver 2010. Here’s a quick recap of all the important Paralympic news you might have missed overnight…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Brighton midfielder Steve Sidwell, who offered his take while appearing as a pundit on BBC Radio 5 Live. Mourinho arrived at his pre-match press conference yesterday with a prepared set of notes. And he immediately launched into a 12-minute rant about United’s struggles over the past few years and the…
[ad_1] Rossi has previously blamed the championship’s switch to Magneti Marelli control electronics in 2016 for Yamaha’s issues, which reappeared during both pre-season tests. And MotoGP broadcaster Perry believes the Italian will be losing patience with the team over their inability to solve the problems ahead of the 2018 season opener this weekend. “He will…
[ad_1] Real are in the midst of a bitterly disappointing campaign that has left the Champions League as their only hope of winning a major trophy. And a squad overhaul is on the cards this summer, with Florentino Perez set to axe a number of high profile members of Zinedine Zidane’s playing staff. Real are…
[ad_1] It’s a tad premature to call Natalie Wilkie the next Brian McKeever. After all, the para nordic skier from Salmon Arm, B.C. is only 17 and in Grade 11. She’s not even eligible to vote, never mind legally drink champagne to celebrate winning a ski race. McKeever, on the other hand, is 38 and…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been widely linked with a summer move for the Paris Saint-Germain star. Neymar only signed for the Parisian last year for a world-record transfer fee of £198million. However, a failure to win the Champions league, coupled with a number of on-field fall-outs with Edinson Cavani, has led to speculation that he…
[ad_1] Iniesta is coming towards the end of a glittering career at the Nou Camp and is said to have a lucrative offer on the table to move to China. Philippe Coutinho has long been talked up as the heir to his playmaker role in midfield and the 25-year-old joined Barcelona from Liverpool in January.…
[ad_1] The Brazilian has previously been dubbed the “Lionel Messi of goalkeeping” and is apparently wanted by Liverpool and Real Madrid. Jurgen Klopp is thought to be considering a move at the end of the season after failing to be impressed by Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet. Real have yet to really replace Iker Casillas…
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[ad_1] Arsenal are said to be interested in taking Oblak to the Emirates to replace the ageing Petr Cech. The 35-year-old has often come under criticism for a string of uncharacteristic mistakes this season which have proved costly. And Spanish newspaper AS claim that Arsene Wenger has outlined Oblak as his number one target heading…
[ad_1] Click on the video players below to watch live action from the alpine World Cup finals in Are, Sweden. The men’s giant slalom event begins on Saturday with runs scheduled at 4:45 a.m. ET and 7:30 a.m. ET. Alpine Skiing World Cup: Men’s Giant Slalom Finals – Run 1 – Are, Sweden 0:00 Alpine Skiing World…
[ad_1] Pogba has failed to live up to his reputation ever since returning to Manchester United for £89million. The midfielder has struggled for form and last month was dropped from the team on a number of occasions. United have struggled in the middle of the park and Petit has warned his fellow Frenchman that he…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Saturday at 5 a.m. ET to watch live action from the World Cup snowboard cross event in Veysonnaz, Switzerland. You can also catch more snowboard cross action on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly show spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world.…
[ad_1] Liverpool were drawn against Premier League rivals Manchester City in the quarter-final yesterday. However, Murphy thinks that Jurgen Klopp’s side will be “deflated” because they did not get tied against Real Madrid or Barcelona. Liverpool are the only team to have beaten City in the Premier League this season as Pep Guardiola’s side look…
[ad_1] The Canadian wheelchair curlers earned the nickname “The Comeback Kids” after their impressive ability to stage remarkable rallies to win games at the Paralympics. They never quit when falling behind and found ways to victory, mostly by stealing points from their opposition. When it came to the bronze medal game against South Korea in Pyeongchang,…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss reacted to recent criticism of his side’s Champions League exit by listing off a range of facts to defend the progress he has made since joining the club. Mourinho repeatedly spoke of United’s “football heritage” and he noted all of the recent failures of the club in Europe. And Murphy…
[ad_1] Canadian Olympic speedskaters Kim Boutin, Samuel Girard and Charles Hamelin all had a perfect day in qualifying at the world short track championships on Friday. Boutin, Girard and Hamelin earned spots in the final rounds of each of the three individual events in which they were competing. Their teammates Marianne St-Gelais and Jamie MacDonald…
[ad_1] Bale is expected to leave Real Madrid in the summer as they plan a huge shake-up of their squad following a disappointing season in La Liga. The Welshman has struggled with a persistent calf injury over the last couple of years which has seriously hampered his playing time. President Florentino Perez is said to…
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[ad_1] Evander Kane scored a career-high four goals to lead the San Jose Sharks to a crazy 7-4 victory over the Calgary Flames in NHL action Friday night in Calgary. Kane, acquired from the Buffalo Sabres at the trade deadline, hadn’t posted a hat trick in the first eight-plus seasons of his career, but did…
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[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors needed a late fourth-quarter comeback and some overtime resilience to dispatch the pesky Dallas Mavericks 122-115 Friday night, tying their franchise record of 11 straight wins. It did not come easy with the Raptors, playing their second game in as many nights, looking short on energy and answers against a Dallas…
[ad_1] Mike Hoffman scored in overtime as Ottawa edged the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Friday and the Senators won their third game in a row for just the second time this season. Ottawa won on home ice for the first time since Feb. 17. Marian Gaborik and Matt Duchene scored for the Senators (26-33-11) while…
[ad_1] Goalkeepers: Woodman, Gunn, Henderson; Defenders: Walker-Peters, Kenny, Tomori, Holgate, Clarke-Salter, Worrall, Fry, Chilwell, Alexander-Arnold, Sessegnon; Midfielders: Davies, Winks, Ejaria, Harrison, Maddison, Dowell, Maitland-Niles, Gray, Onomah; Forwards: Abraham, Calvert-Lewin, Solanke, Lookman. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Sport is expensive. It’s no secret the rising cost of sport makes participation impossible for many Canadian families. But within the Paralympic community, the cost of sport isn’t the only preventative obstacle, access is an additional burden. “Our experience has been positive, not just because we have the ability to pay money out of our pocket,…
[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate says he is concentrating purely on football amid growing calls for the national team to boycott this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Though Southgate said it is important the players, their families and England supporters feel safe while travelling around Russia, he is keen for his squad are not ‘distracted…
[ad_1] Brian McKeever won a historic Paralympic gold medal for Canada on Saturday in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 38-year-old of Canmore, Alta., raced to a rare “triple treble” — sweeping all three individual men’s cross-country events for the third consecutive Winter Paralympics. McKeever’s victory in the men’s visually impaired 10-kilometre classic pushed Canada’s medal total to 20, breaking the…
[ad_1] The Liverpool boss admitted in an ideal world his side would have avoided an all-English clash against their near-neighbours. Yet he maintained his club’s superb record against City could give Pep Guardiola’s men a few sleepless nights ahead of the first of two mouthwatering clashes, at Anfield on April 4. “Our record is not…
[ad_1] Calgary’s city council is being asked to approve another $2.5 million for the formation of a bid corporation for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, bringing the city’s total cost of bidding to $9.5 million if council approves the funds. An update on the dialogue stage of the city’s potential bid — which is…
[ad_1] The Tottenham striker is being tracked by almost every European heavyweight after scoring more goals than any other player in 2017. Real Madrid are thought to be the front-runners for his signature and are expected to launch a summer raid. Los Blancos are preparing for a huge shake-up of their squad at the end…
[ad_1] Watch Paralympic cross-country skiing finals featuring the men’s 10km and women’s 7.5km classic – standing and visually impaired and the men’s 7.5km and women’s 5km sitting, in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The German is out of contract at the end of the season and can walk away from Liverpool for free. Can has already admitted that he will take his time when deciding his future as Jurgen Klopp is keen to keep him on Merseyside. Italian giants Juventus were also heavily linked with the midfielder…
[ad_1] There are some moving parts to the Canadian entry at this edition of the world women’s curling championship. Kaitlyn Lawes is back throwing third for skip Jennifer Jones after winning Olympic mixed doubles gold. Shannon Birchard moves from vice-skip to fifth after serving as a substitute at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. And Jill…
[ad_1] Barcelona have been tracking the France international for a number of years and were rumoured to be making a move for the forward in the January transfer window. However, Atletico Madrid reported the Catalan outfit to UEFA and they were forced to release a statement withdrawing their interest. Ernesto Valverde’s side will apparently try…
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[ad_1] The Barcelona sensation will go down as one of the game’s greatest ever players – if not the greatest. And he is helping his club scale new heights this season as they close in on another La Liga title and have a big chance in the Champions League. Messi has had to alter his…
[ad_1] Woods posted two outward half bogeys and two inward nine birdies in a level par 72 to remain at four under par but now seven shots behind the leading 36-hole duo of Henrik Stenson (69) and Bryson DeChambeau (66) on 11-under. And with Woods now 15/1 favourite to win a fifth Masters early next…
[ad_1] And Mourinho has told his Manchester United players that they need to “grow up” if they are to stand any chance of overtaking their neighbours. In the aftermath of the shock Champions League exit to Sevilla, United manager Mourinho launched into an emotional 12-minute rant in defence of his 22-month managerial reign. He claims…
[ad_1] A person familiar with the negotiations says AL MVP Jose Altuve and the World Series champion Houston Astros have agreed to a contract that guarantees him an additional $151 million US over five seasons from 2020-24. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement had not been…
[ad_1] He has seen it all from an Arsenal player in European competition before. McDonald says Welbeck is in danger of building a reputation for himself. Certainly it is a matter of concern for England manager Gareth Southgate, who will lecture Welbeck, fellow culprit Dele Alli and the rest of his players about simulation when…
[ad_1] The federal government will support Canada’s part in an unprecedented three-country bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canadian heritage minister Melanie Joly said Friday. Canada has joined the United States and Mexico in a bid for the event. Morocco is the only other candidate. Joly also confirmed Montreal, Toronto and Edmonton will…
[ad_1] The Chelsea man has been left out of Spain’s squad for friendlies against Germany and Argentina. That comes after only being a substitute as Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona this week. But Spain coach Julen Lopetegui believes the former Real Madrid striker can still force his way into the…
[ad_1] A trio of medals in biathlon from Mark Arendz, Brittany Hudak, and Collin Cameron pushed Canada’s total to 19. With the Canadian para ice hockey team having secured a spot in the gold-medal game, Canada is guaranteed it’s best-ever finish at a Paralympic Winter Games, surpassing the 19 medals won in Vancouver. Medals will…
[ad_1] Twenty-four hours after former England captain Cahill was left out of Gareth Southgate’s 27-man squad for the double header against Holland and Italy later this month, Morata learned he had been replaced in the Spain squad – by former Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Southgate has always insisted priority will be given for those players…
[ad_1] Canadian Milos Raonic advanced to the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Friday with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 win over American Sam Querrey. Raonic relied on his big serve, firing 17 aces and winning 74 per cent of his first-service points to reach the semifinals of a Masters 1,000 event for the first…
[ad_1] Hazard is keen to make the move to the Bernabeu with Florentino Perez preparing for a huge summer overhaul. The Chelsea ace is among the top targets for the summer after a disappointing La Liga campaign. And Hazard, according to Don Balon, has already decided when he wants to the transfer sorted. He is…
[ad_1] Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Thomas Pannone received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (DHCMT). MLB announced the suspension Friday and it will begin at the start of the 2018 regular season. Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (DHCMT) is an anabolic steroid. Pannone started six games at double-A New Hampshire…
[ad_1] Brighton defender Lewis Dunk should have been included in Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad, according to his centre-back partner Shane Duffy. Dunk was on Thursday overlooked by Three Lions manager Southgate for the forthcoming international friendlies against Holland and Italy. With the start of the World Cup less than three months away and uncapped…
[ad_1] Liam Kay scored three tries while Ryan Brierley had one and eight conversions as the Toronto Wolfpack advanced to the fifth round of the rugby Ladbrokes Challenge Cup with a convincing 56-6 win over Kells ARLFC on Friday. Nick Rawsthorne added two tries for Toronto. Blake Wallace, Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e, Jonny Pownall and Andy Ackers…
[ad_1] Tensions between the two nations has increased since Prime Minister Theresa May moved to expel 23 Russian diplomats from the UK in the wake of the nerve gas poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury on March 4. Calls had already been made to boycott the World Cup in…
[ad_1] FIFA has finally and fully approved video review to help referees at the World Cup. The last step toward giving match officials high-tech help in Russia was agreed to on Friday by FIFA’s ruling council chaired by President Gianni Infantino. The decision came two weeks after FIFA’s rule-making panel voted to write video assistant…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola’s side are currently 16 points clear at the top of the table and require just a few more points to be mathematically assured of lifting the Premier League trophy. While Manchester City have been utterly dominant this season, there is plenty still to be decided over the remaining eight fixtures. The race…
[ad_1] Woods hit a four under first round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after finishing joint second in last week’s Valspar Championship. That included a 71-footputt which had fans believing Tiger Woods is back to his best. The American has won 14 majors in his career, though the last of these came at the 2008…
[ad_1] GETTY Dan Bentley takes on this week’s EFL Q&A Indeed, if his teammate in Basildon at the time hadn’t gone on holiday that particular week, Brentford would almost certainly have a different goalkeeper right now. That is one of the tales the engaging 24-year-old recounts in this week’s Sky Bet EFL Q&A. He has…
[ad_1] Here is a roundup of Friday’s action from the NCAA men’s basketball tournament EAST REGIONAL Cal State Fullerton 48, Purdue 74 Marshall 81, Wichita St. 75 SOUTH REGIONAL Georgia State 53, Cincinnati 68 MIDWEST REGIONAL WEST REGIONAL Providence 69, Texas A&M 73 EAST Marshall shocks Wichita State Another No. 4 seed has been sent packing.…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Kondogbia’s Valencia coach Marcelino, who has praised his French midfielder. Pogba received backing from France manager Didier Deschamps this week with Deschamps naming Pogba in his national side ahead of Kondogbia. Pogba has struggled this season for Manchester United with many criticising the £89million fee the Red Devils paid for…
[ad_1] Joshua’s next opponent, Joseph Parker, is one of many to have questioned the Briton’s durability ahead of their unification fight next month. The WBO title-holder is one of two men stood between Joshua’s hopes of becoming undisputed heavyweight world champion, with only Deontay Wilder’s WBC belt then left to win if he beats New…
[ad_1] Manchester United took a stronghold on second place in the league when they won 2-1, thanks to a brace from Marcus Rashford. Five points separate the two sides with eight games left to play but Liverpool can bounce back this weekend with victory over Watford on Saturday evening while United are in FA Cup…
[ad_1] The two sides are traditionally the Six Nations’ two least successful teams: since 2000 only Wales (2003) and France (2013) have broken up their “dominance” of bottom spot in the table. True to form, Italy have endured a horrendous tournament, shipping 174 points in four, chastening defeats that have guaranteed that they will finish…
[ad_1] Thibaut Courtois came in for heavy criticism after a shaky performance during Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Barcelona on Wednesday. The Belgian goalkeeper was nutmegged by Lionel Messi as the Blues crashed out of the Champions League with a disappointing display at the Nou Camp. However, Courtois looked back to his best as he flung…
[ad_1] Wales opened the tournament back in February with a comprehensive victory over Scotland in Cardiff, triumphing 34-7. But it has been a struggle since with defeats on the road to England and Ireland, although bonus points have helped them hang onto second place, which they could confirm with victory over France. Jacques Brunel’s side…
[ad_1] The two English clubs were drawn in the quarter-finals of the competition. Liverpool reached the last eight having beaten Porto in the previous round while City had seen off Basel. Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham were all knocked out in the last-16, leaving Liverpool and City as the only representatives from the Premier League.…
[ad_1] Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the Miami Open that begins next week because of a left forearm injury. Sharapova announced the decision on Friday. She’ll be replaced in the main draw by American Jennifer Brady. Sharapova lost in the first round at Indian Wells last week and in the third…
[ad_1] Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has given his Premier League and FA Cup predictions ahead of the weekend’s action, and the BBC pundit reckons a shock is on the cards. Lawrenson has called 1-1 draws in two of the four Premier League fixtures on Saturday, but has been much more adventurous regarding the FA…
[ad_1] Johnson won the Gold Cup back in 2000 with Looks Like Trouble but has not triumphed in the race since – until he upset favourite Might Bite in the 2018 edition. Native River made the running throughout and stayed on through heavy conditions to win the Festival’s biggest race of the week. However, Johnson’s…
[ad_1] GETTY Jose Mourinho has been heavily criticised for his tactics against Seville In the aftermath of Man Untied’s shock Champions League defeat to Seville which attracted criticism from fans and former players, Mourinho launched into an emotional 12-minute rant. He insists he inherited a poor squad of players compared to Pep Guardiola at champions-elect…
[ad_1] Despite being 36-years of age, Federer has shown little sign of slowing down on a tennis court, being notoriously quick between points and often finishing his service games in around a minute. In 2014, Federer changed the size of his racquet to give him more power, especially when hitting his serve and backhand. But he…
[ad_1] The Gunners booked their place in the last eight by defeating AC Milan, winning the second leg 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening to seal a 5-1 aggregate victory. In the other quarter-final ties following Friday’s draw in Nyon, Atletico Madrid face Sporting Lisbon, RB Leipzig tackle Marseille and Lazio take on…
[ad_1] Former NHL forward Ilya Kovalchuk says he wants to return to the league this summer and play there for “several more years.” Kovalchuk tells Russian state sports channel Match TV that if he doesn’t try again to win a Stanley Cup, “I won’t forgive myself for it when I get older.” Kovalchuk, who won…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate named Lallana in his England squad for friendlies against Italy and the Netherlands despite the forward having struggled with injury this campaign. Lallana only made his first start of the season for Liverpool in January having been sidelined with a hamstring issue. Indeed, former Southampton winger Lallana has only started three first-team…
[ad_1] The F1 champion is hoping for a fifth title when the new campaign gets underway. Hamilton, 33, picked up his fourth world title after overcoming Sebastian Vettel and will hope to see off all challengers again. But he’s been driving a different kind of Mercedes this week with model Gigi Hadid in a Tommy…
[ad_1] That’s according to the manager himself as he looks to lift his side to three points against Watford at Anfield (5.30pm kick-off) and restore the momentum of their top-four race. The German has overseen 18 top-flight defeats in three-and-a-half years as Reds boss but has yet to suffer back-to-back losses, winning eight matches and…
[ad_1] Ken Babey left the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology after 27 years in search of something new and different. The 63-year-old from Saskatoon has found that with Canada’s Paralympic ice hockey team, which will play for gold on Sunday for the first time since 2006. After putting his players through a spirited practice at…
[ad_1] That’s according to Eagles boss Roy Hodgson who welcomes Zaha back into his squad for Palace’s Premier League clash with Huddersfield this weekend. Former Manchester United man Zaha injured his knee last month but returned to action last week against Chelsea. Palace are yet to win a point in this season’s Premier League when…
[ad_1] Hayley Wickenheiser was conflicted about the unified Korean women’s hockey team at last month’s Winter Olympics. She felt the burden of easing geopolitical tensions had been unfairly heaped upon women who just wanted to play hockey. But witnessing what that team meant to Koreans — and a chance meeting with the players on a…
[ad_1] Arsenal have been pitted against CSKA Moscow following the Europa League draw – and the latest odds suggest they’re in with a shot of landing the main prize. The Gunners toppled AC Milan in the last round to secure a place in quarter-final, while Atletico Madrid toppled Lokomotiv Moscow to be drawn against Sporting…
[ad_1] Olympic figure skater Meagan Duhamel strode slowly from cage to cage Thursday, greeting some of Canada’s newest arrivals from South Korea at an emergency dog shelter in Montreal. “You’re scared eh? That’s OK,” she said, reaching out a reassuring hand to a big golden-coloured dog named Bear. Duhamel was on hand as Humane Society…
[ad_1] The Frenchman suffered a long-term hamstring injury in his opening weeks at the club and has since struggled for gametime since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund. Reports in Spain have linked Dembele with a surprise move away from the club in recent weeks. But Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde placed his faith in the…
[ad_1] Despite signing a new contract in January until 2020 with the option of a further year, Mourinho has found his future under the spotlight following the Champions League defeat to Sevilla on Tuesday. The Portuguese defended the shock Champions League exit by claiming their recent form in the competition is poor but he believes the…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid forward has been linked with a move to Old Trafford amid speculation that he could leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season. But, according to Don Balon, Bale would rather join Chelsea or return to Tottenham. The Spanish publication claim Wales international Bale believes he would have more fun…
[ad_1] In a wide-open County Handicap Hurdle, Sandsend appeared to have a decent chance of winning a third race of his career as an 11/1 shot. In the run for the line, Walsh’s ride tripped and threw the jockey off into the barriers with what appeared to be a broken fore leg. The rider, whose…
[ad_1] The FA Cup is now Chelsea’s only chance of silverware this term after they were dumped out of the Champions League by Barcelona this week. Leicester stand in their way in Sunday’s quarter-final. And Foxes forward Jamie Vardy is in fine form ahead of the clash at the King Power stadium. The England international…
[ad_1] Canada’s Yuki Tsubota soared to bronze in women’s slopestyle skiing at the final World Cup race of the season in Seiseralm, Italy on Friday. The Whistler, B.C. resident earned a score of 80.00 for her best run to secure third. Whistler, B.C.’s Yuki Tsubota landed on the podium for the first time this season,…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp’s men were drawn against Premier League leaders City with Anfield hosting the first leg on April 3. The second leg to be held on April 10. Klopp is in confident mood ahead of the clash and said: “It is exactly like it was before – we take what we’ve got. Now it’s…
[ad_1] The Connecticut Huskies head into this year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament in a familiar place. Once again, they’re undefeated and enter as the No.1 overall seed. The Huskies begin their quest for a record 12th national title on Saturday against No.16 Pennsylvania in the Albany region (11:00 a.m. ET). But without Canada’s Kia Nurse, UConn might…
[ad_1] Liverpool were drawn against Manchester City in today’s Champions League draw with the two English sides meeting in the quarter-finals. And Klopp says it’s bad news for English football that only one side from the Premier League will progress to the semis. Elsewhere, the two Italian sides, Juventus and Roma avoided each other, as…
[ad_1] Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh live stream The match is not being broadcast in the UK. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh will be broadcast live on DSport (English commentary). Hindi commentary will be available on Rishtey Cineplex/HD. However, it is available to be watched online by customers with a Bet365 account. The betting company are streaming…
[ad_1] Arsenal will take on CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarter-finals but football isn’t the first topic on every fans’ mind. The Gunners will make the long journey to Moscow in the midst of heightened UK-Russia tensions following the nerve agent attack in Salisbury last week. It remains to be seen what impact the…
[ad_1] Thursday was a packed day of action with favourite Un De Sceaux beaten by 8/1 shot Balko Des Flos in the Ryanair Chase to claim nearly £200,000 of prize money. And there was a beaten favourite in the feature race too, with Sam Spinner finishing fifth in the Stayers’ Hurdle as Willie Mullins picked…
[ad_1] Arsenal defied the odds to beat Serie A outfit AC Milan in the last 16. But the Gunners have a long way to go if they want to win the tournament. Borussia Dortmund and Lyon may have crashed out, but Arsene Wenger‘s side have been drawn a tough fixture in the last eight of…
[ad_1] The football star is a well-known lover of the fillies and mares, and even owns his own horses. Austin has been enjoying all the Cheltenham action throughout the week as he attempts to back some big-priced winners. And the former QPR striker is waiting on one horse to land an incredible accumulator. Austin put…
[ad_1] The Premier League giants will face each other in the last eight of the competition next month, with the first leg set to take place at Anfield. Liverpool are 21 points behind City in the table but remain the only Premier League side to have beaten Pep Guardiola’s men this term. Reacting to the…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports’ Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, who believes the Reds are capable of overcoming the odds to reach the last four. Liverpool are 21 points behind Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League table and will be the underdogs when the two sides meet over two legs next month.…
[ad_1] The Gunners progressed to the last eight after securing a comfortable 5-1 aggregate victory against AC Milan in the round of 16. They discovered their fate at midday when the Europa League draw takes place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Speaking after last night’s 3-1 win at AC Milan at the Emirates Stadium,…
[ad_1] Sometimes curling teams are on the wrong side of the inch. That was the case four years ago for China at the Paralympics. Today, it was Canada’s turn. The semifinal was a rematch from four years ago when Canada played China in the semis in Sochi. On that day, China’s skip Wang Haitao was…
[ad_1] With just 88 days until the big kick-off, anticipation is mounting ahead of the World Cup in Russia. But for some players currently out injured, that ticking clock to the tournament represents a fraught race to get back to full fitness in time to make their nation’s squad. We take a look at some…
[ad_1] Controversy erupted in the seventh end of the Canada-China wheelchair curling semifinal. After Canada burned a Chinese stone, Chinese skip Wang Haitao opted to keep the stone in the house. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Jack Wilshere insists he has done what has been asked of him by club and country as he toasted a return to the England squad by starring in Arsenal’s win over AC Milan. The 26-year-old has not represented the Three Lions since their embarrassing Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland and has been…
[ad_1] Its’s one of the crown jewels of the racing calendar – so saddle up because it’s Cheltenham Gold Cup day! Britain is set for a betting frenzy as punters up and down the country make their wagers on he 3.30pm race. Hot favourite is Might Bite but insiders say he could be vulnerable on…
[ad_1] The retailer advertised a red, long-sleeved shirt on their website for £20 on Thursday. The item had the word ‘karma’ wrote on the sleeve, and the number ’96’ on the back. ‘What goes around comes around’ was underneath the number, which has upset football fans. 96 people were killed and 766 injured at Hillsborough…
[ad_1] Peshawar Zalmi are fighting for their PSL lives against bottom-of-the-table Lahore Qalandars on the final day of regular action. Peshawar are currently fifth in the six-team league and the defending champions must win to book a place in the end-of-season playoffs. Victory against Lahore and a defeat for Karachi Kings in the day’s other…
[ad_1] The Champions League has reached the quarter-final stages. Only the other day does it feel like Real Madrid put four goals past Juventus in the Champions League final. And here we are again as the European champions are about to learn their fate when the ties get that little bit more exciting. There is…
[ad_1] Arsenal are the last English team in the competition after cruising past AC Milan in the last 16. Borussia Dortmund and Lyon crashed out last night. But the Gunners still have a big task ahead of them if they want to win the tournament. Here’s everything you need to know. When and what time…
[ad_1] Bookies Betstars have conducted their own research to work out which sides the Premier League clubs hope to avoid. They have used an algorithm to compare the strengths, weaknesses and playing styles against every possible quarter-final opponent. Liverpool’s best outcome? Liverpool’s best possible draw would be Sevilla, who are susceptible to crosses and have…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Friday at 6:30 a.m. ET to watch live action from a World Cup slopestyle skiing event in Seiser Alm, Italy. You can also catch more freestyle skiing action on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly show spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to lead the line alongside Gareth Bale when Real Madrid take on Girona at the Bernabeu this Sunday. The pair starred as Los Blancos triumphed 2-1 over a plucky Eibar side last week, and Zinedine Zidane will be hoping to end the season strongly. Zidane’s men trail their cross-city rivals…
[ad_1] Canada’s quest for a fourth-consecutive wheelchair curling gold ended with a contentious loss to China in the semifinals, while Mark Arendz’s long-coveted biathlon gold headlined a three-medal day for Canadian biathletes. Here’s a quick recap of all the important Paralympic news you might have missed overnight and what’s to come later today. China deals…
[ad_1] That is according to Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro. If the transfer speculation is to be believed, the duo may soon be team-mates. Ronaldo has been linked with a switch to Ligue 1 leaders PSG numerous times. While Neymar is reportedly interested in a sensational return to La Liga with former rivals Real Madrid. The…
[ad_1] The striker silenced his England call-up critics by netting twice in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday evening. But controversy surrounded Welbeck’s opener in the first half. The former Manchester United man appeared to dive to win the spot-kick which levelled the tie at 1-1. And eagle-eyed Arsenal fans have all noticed Nacho…
[ad_1] The Brazil international has been linked with a £60million move to Old Trafford but, according to Don Balon, his performances against Barcelona in the Champions League have made him a target for the Real Madrid. It is claimed by the Spanish publication that Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Bernabeu bigwig Florentino Perez to speed up…
[ad_1] Antonio Conte has one more chance to land a trophy this season as Chelsea head into battle with Leicester in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Chelsea head to the King Power stadium on Sunday with the aim of keeping their silverware dreams alive after being knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona. Conte is…
[ad_1] Only two English teams have made it through to the last eight of Europe’s elite competition as the knockout rounds continue. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the competition’s all-time leading goalscorers will both be hoping to add to their tallies in the next round. Here’s everything you need to know. When and what time…
[ad_1] Ramsey’s current deal ends in the summer of 2019 and initial talks have not led to a breakthrough. Last month Mesut Ozil signed a new contract which made him the highest paid player in the club’s history on £350,000 a week. Along with the likes of Jack Wilshere, Danny Welbeck and Nacho Monreal, Ramsey…
[ad_1] Ramsey is out of contract at Arsenal in 2019 and talks have not begun over an extension. The Wales international has been in and out of the side this season due to injury problems. Jenas, who had a fare share of injuries during his playing days, admits he feels sorry for the setbacks Ramsey…
[ad_1] The comment comes following Arsenal’s 3-1 (5-1 aggregate) victory over AC Milan in the Europa League last night. Danny Welbeck bagged a brace as the Gunners progressed to the quarter-finals where they await this afternoon’s draw. Rudd thinks that Manchester United’s success in the competition last season saved Mourinho’s reputation and made the supporters…
[ad_1] Barcelona’s Messi and Ronaldo, of Real Madrid, are considered as two of the best players to ever have played the game and there is much debate as to who is the best. Varane has been asked his opinion on the subject in a long-ranging interview with Spanish newspaper AS. However, the defender refused to…
[ad_1] Federer defeated Hyeon Chung in straight sets this morning to book his place in the last four of the competition. And he will meet Coric for only the second time in his career knowing the winner will reach the final. The Swiss star is expected to take to court at 5pm tomorrow where he…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp’s men cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals after a dominant 5-0 aggregate victory over FC Porto. However, Liverpool are not fancied by the bookmakers to lift the famous trophy and could make punters a tidy profit if anyone is brave enough to back the Reds. Meanwhile, Manchester City are the current favourites…
[ad_1] Barcelona booked their place in the last eight by beating Chelsea 4-1 over two legs. Messi scored a brace in the 3-0 victory at the Nou Camp in midweek as he dragged his side into this afternoon’s draw. Only Europe’s most elite clubs remain in the competition but Messi has one side which he…
[ad_1] The attacker has found himself on the periphery of the first team ever since Jose Mourinho took charge of Manchester United in 2016. Alexis Sanchez’s arrival from Arsenal in January pushed the Frenchman even further down the Old Trafford pecking order. Rumours circulated last week that Juventus were interesting in taking Martial to Serie…
[ad_1] Chung suffered a straight-sets loss 7-5, 6-1 as he was knocked out of the Indian Wells at the quarter-final stage. Federer continued his top form as he equalled a career-record winning run of 16 matches. However, Chung regrets the number of break points which he threw away in both the first and second set.…
[ad_1] After a disappointing campaign, Chelsea are set to ring the changes in the summer. Antonio Conte has been very vocal in expressing his displeasure over the club’s transfer policy this season. Although he has brought in nine players over the past two windows, the Italian tactician only started two of those – Antonio Ruddier…
[ad_1] Last month, Mayweather suggested he’d be interested in trying his hand at mixed martial arts in a series of Instagram posts. His social media antics quickly became the talk of the combat sports world and led many to believe he’s pining for a rematch with Conor McGregor, who he bested in a boxing match…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid defender has been asked who he would rather see link up with his team next season out of Neymar and Antoine Griezmann. Carvajal insisted that he would love to play alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar after years of having to defend against him while he was at Barcelona. Los Blancos are expected…
[ad_1] Sampras, a 14-time Grand Slam champion, has kept a relatively low profile ever since he retired. However, the American made a rare public appearance as he took in Federer’s straight-sets 7-5, 6-1 win over Chung at Indian Wells. Federer, who will now take on Borna Coric in the semi-finals, has equalled his best start…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are expected to have a mass shake-up of their squad after a disappointing season in La Liga where they sit third in the table. Zinedine Zidane’s side also crashed out of the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals. Three of the players which will be up for sale are Gareth Bale, Marco…
[ad_1] Federer booked his place in the semi-finals at Indian Wells after a straight-sets 7-5, 6-1 victory over the South Korean. The Swiss legend kept hold of his world No 1 ranking and is closing in on his third title of 2018. However, his close friend Haas took centre stage after the match as he…
[ad_1] Not everyone in James Tarkowski’s family is delighted that he has been called up to the England squad. The Burnley defender has Polish roots and told Sportsmail that he might have to launch a charm offensive on his next visit to the old country. ‘I think one of my cousins will give me some…
[ad_1] Federer beat his South Korean opponent in straight sets to progress to the semi-finals in California. However, at 6-5 in the first set, the Swiss star switched ends and then had the wind behind him as he served for the set. When he came back out Federer broke in Chung’s first service game with…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate may want to focus on the 23 players he plans to select for this summer’s World Cup but the circumstances that have led to the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats demanded his attention on Thursday. England’s manager acknowledged the gravity of the situation as the political tension continues to escalate between the UK…
[ad_1] Federer recorded a relatively easy win as he dispatched of the South Korean in straight sets 7-5, 6-1. The win ensures that the Swiss star retains his world No 1 ranking and sets up a semi-final showdown with Croatian Borna Coric. However, Federer feels there may be another element which he has to contend…
[ad_1] Burnley keeper Nick Pope is one of four uncapped players rewarded for their brilliant Premier League form with an England call-up by Gareth Southgate. Pope’s Burnley team-mate James Tarkowski, who was also a target of Poland, plus Swansea centre back Alfie Mawson and Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook are the other new boys in the squad to…
[ad_1] Following intense fan protest regarding the Fabulous Moolah’s past the company decided to rename it the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal. Moolah, who died in 2007, has faced accusations of pimping, exploitation and stealing money. WWE announced: “After further consideration, we believe it’s best to proceed with the name ‘WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal. “What remains…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate said he won’t let gambling get out of control at the World Cup Kieron Dyer revealed players exchanged huge money at previous tournaments But he believes his England side are from a much more responsible generation Southgate won’t ban card schools or tell his group to stay off social media By Dominic King for the…
[ad_1] The Kentucky-native told TMZ he has had a great relationship with Hogan ever since his wrestling days in the 1980s and didn’t rule out the idea of the WWE legend bringing him out on stage on April 6 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hillbilly Jim though insists that he has yet to think about who…
[ad_1] There were first call-ups for Swansea defender Alfie Mawson and Burnley pair Nick Pope and James Tarkowski, while Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook was elevated from the Under 21s. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Federer will be hoping to reach the semi-finals and hold onto his world No 1 ranking. Keep up-to-date with all the live action provided by Express Sport. Roger Federer vs Hyeon Chung LIVE FEDERER BREAKS: Things are slipping away for Chung. Federer has got the early break in the second set. He’s moving through…
[ad_1] Carlos Carvalhal has backed Alfie Mawson’s England credentials after the Swansea defender was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for friendlies against Holland and Italy. Mawson was playing in the Sky Bet Championship at Barnsley only 19 months ago before his £5million move to Swansea. But the 24-year-old has had another impressive season in Swansea’s…
[ad_1] James van Riemsdyk had two goals and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Connor Carrick, Tyler Bozak and Patrick Marleau also scored for the Maple Leafs, and Curtis McElhinney stopped 38 shots. Van Riemsdyk has five goals in two games after…
[ad_1] Scott McTominay has chosen to represent Scotland at international level Gareth Southgate made efforts to convince him to play for England Jamaican Leon Bailey qualifies for England through his grandparents By Simon Peach, Press Association Sport Published: 20:29 EDT, 15 March 2018 | Updated: 20:29 EDT, 15 March 2018 England manager Gareth Southgate wished…
[ad_1] Canada’s Collin Cameron added to his Paralympic biathlon medal total with a bronze in the men’s 15-kilometre sitting race on Friday in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 29-year-old of Sudbury, Ont., crossed the line in a time of 50 minutes 59.1 seconds while incurring only a single shooting penalty to finish just behind Germany’s Martin Fleig and American…
[ad_1] As the diplomatic crisis deepened on Thursday Southgate called for the safety of both players and fans, with the possibility of boycotting the World Cup in Russia continuing to overshadow England. Southgate named his squad for the forthcoming international double header against Holland and Italy and, understandably, it will be the main topic of…
[ad_1] R.J. Barrett and his family were waiting for the valet to bring their car around at an Orlando, Fla., steakhouse when Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drove up in the family vehicle instead. Tatum got out, holding the Gatorade U.S. national boys player of the year award. Suddenly, Barrett’s coaches and teammates from Florida’s…
[ad_1] GETTY Danny Welbeck earned a cheap penalty in the first half against Milan As it was, Danny Welbeck only rescued the Gunners from the brink of disaster by falling over. Sadly, that is the modern way. The controversial penalty award in the 39th minute stopped Milan in their tracks no sooner had they got…
[ad_1] The two RAW superstars have been booked as best friends in the red brand but there has been some friction between them in the past few weeks. Bayley and Banks failed to work together to take out RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss at Elimination Chamber and instead turned on each other during the match.…
[ad_1] Gordon Smith has had that phrase thrown at him countless times over the last 35 years – yet the former Brighton striker takes it all in his stride. Smith is brutally honest about that famous moment in the 1983 FA Cup final that he admits he will never live down, or be allowed to…
[ad_1] That is according American former world No 1 Jim Courier. Federer is facing a decision at the end of the month over whether to compete at the French Open or skip the clay-court event for the second consecutive year. Last year, the 36-year-old’s decision was vindicated when he returned to the tour after the…
[ad_1] A rare goal, his first and only major medal in English football, Jimmy Melia’s white shoes, Brighton’s helicopter ride to Wembley and the unforgettable “Smith must score” moment which ensured it went to a replay. When Manchester United take on Brighton in the quarter-finals on Saturday it will all come flooding back for Wilkins.…
[ad_1] Watch coverage of the Paralympic biathlon individual races featuring men’s 15km and women’s 12.5km sitting, in Pyeongchang, South Korea.. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal side are one of the favourites to win the competition along with Atletico Madrid. And after a faltering Premier League campaign, Arsenal’s best hope of qualifying for the Champions League next season may depend on their winning the Europa League for the first time. When is the Europa League draw? The…
[ad_1] That is according to American former world No 6 Chanda Rubin. Federer has confirmed he will make a decision on whether he will play the French Open after the Miami Masters. The 36-year-old did not play in Paris last year in a bid to protect his knee and ensure he was fresh for the…
[ad_1] Alli has been branded a diver on a number of occasions this season and just three goals since the first day of November have left the 21-year-old open to suggestions he could do more. But Pochettino issued an unequivocal backing of his man ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Swansea however. “When you…
[ad_1] Kohlschreiber has had a decent start to the season and upset Marin Cilic in a straight-sets 6-4 6-4 win at Indian Wells to set up a quarter-final showdown against Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro. Federer, who takes on Hyeon Chung in the last eight – a repeat of their Australian Open semi-final clash –…
[ad_1] Welbeck appeared tumble easily in the box during Arsenal’s 3-1 Europa League win over Milan on Thursday. The Gunners were in trouble at the time of the incident, having just conceded to a Hakan Calhanoglu wonder strike. Milan’s players were furious when minutes later Welbeck got up from Ricardo Rodriguez supposed contact to slot…
[ad_1] The two stars go head-to-head for the second time this year when they meet in the quarter-finals in California. Federer beat Chung at their last encounter in the semi-finals of the Australian Open because the South Korean was forced to withdraw through injury. Chung will be hoping to upset the odds and exact revenge…
[ad_1] Wilshere celebrated his return to the England squad for friendlies with Holland and Italy with another composed performance and it seems a far cry from his struggles on the south coast in a loan move. Fans of the Three Lions will still remember with horror his last appearance for his country, against Iceland in…
[ad_1] Hamilton was dominant last year, clinching his fourth F1 Drivers’ Championship crown with races to spare. Although Mercedes mainly tried out the medium tyres during their testing session in Barcelona, Hamilton has felt comfortable in the new V09 model. The Brit, who is chasing his fifth world title, clocked up one of the fastest…
[ad_1] The midfielder has also spoken out about Danny Welbeck’s controversial penalty incident. Arsenal beat AC Milan 3-1 (5-1 on aggregate) to progress to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Because the Gunners are 12 points outside of the Champions League places in the Premier League table, their best hope of qualifying for the tournament…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of American former world No 1 Tracy Austin. Federer is facing a major decision soon over whether to play at Roland Garros this year. The Swiss star missed the Grand Slam event last year to protect his knee and ensure he was fresh for the rest of the season. And…
[ad_1] After succeeding Chris Coleman as Wales manager, Giggs’ immediate priority is a trip to the Far East which begins with a clash against hosts China in Nanning next Thursday. Bale has been named in Wales’ travelling party – Aaron Ramsey is the headline absentee due to injury – despite calf and hamstring problems of…
[ad_1] The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road rage shooting death of CFL and NFL running back Joe McKnight was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday. Ronald Gasser, 56, had faced up to 40 years in prison. Defence lawyers argued that Gasser fired in self-defence when McKnight walked up to his car…
[ad_1] In fact there was a moment seven years ago when his family wondered whether he would make it through the next 36 hours of his life. But Duffy, a ferocious centre-back, will line up for Brighton on Saturday evening for an FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He will happily show…
[ad_1] Love or hate the decision by the B.C. government to bail on FIFA and the chance for Vancouver to host a few games of the 2026 World Cup, give the province credit for being first. Chicago and Minneapolis have also now pulled the plug on the tournament, citing the same problem: the demand from FIFA for what amounts to a blank…
[ad_1] The Reds booked their place in the competition’s quarter-finals with a 5-0 win over Porto in the last-16, all five goals coming in a first-leg blitz over in Portugal. The Merseyside club and Manchester City are the only two Premier League teams, of five, to progress to the next round. One of La Liga…
[ad_1] Here is a roundup of Thursday’s action from the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Fourth-seeded Gonzaga’s Zach Norvell Jr. hit a three-pointer with 22 seconds left to break a tie with UNC Greensboro, lifting the Zags to a 68-64 first-round win and avoiding an embarrassing NCAA Tournament exit for a team that made the final last…
[ad_1] Arsenal went into the Europa League last-16 second-leg tie 2-0 up after the first leg in Milan. Hakan Calhanoglu gave them a fright 10 minutes before half time with a stunning goal from outside the box. But they were soon level through Welbeck, who converted a penalty after the referee and his assistant officials…
[ad_1] Tiger Woods was out-of-bounds by inches and holed a 70-foot birdie putt , and he was only part of the entertainment Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Former PGA champion Jimmy Walker, who wasn’t even planning to be at Bay Hill until he mixed up the dates for a trip to Augusta National, holed…
[ad_1] The Gunners went into the Europa League second leg clash with a two goal advantage. However, after Hakan Calhanoglu fired AC Milan ahead on 35 minutes with a fierce effort into the far corner, Arsenal had some work to do to defend their lead. And just four minutes after Calhanoglu’s strike, the Gunners had…
[ad_1] The quest for a wheelchair curling four-peat at the Paralympics continues for Canada, with the rink set to face China in the semifinals on Friday at 2:35 a.m. ET. In the team’s round-robin game earlier in Pyeongchang, the Canadians rallied from a 5-1 deficit to beat China 8-5. It has been a total team…
[ad_1] That is according to former Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown. Welbeck was handed a surprise recall to the England squad today for the upcoming friendlies against Holland and Italy. The former Manchester United striker has endured a career littered with injuries and has not scored in his last 10 appearances before tonight’s Europa…
[ad_1] Woods is second in the Arnold Palmer invitational after the first round having finished joint second in last week’s Valspar Championship. Woods only returned to golf at the back end of last year following his fourth back operation in three years. But now he’s fully fit the American is battling at the right end…
[ad_1] The Blues went into the second leg of their Champions League clash with Barcelona level 1-1 after the meeting at Stamford Bridge. And Chelsea knew they had to score if they were to have any chance of progressing in the competition. However, it took less than three minutes for Lionel Messi to fire the…
[ad_1] The North American bid for the 2026 World Cup includes 23 candidate host cities, including Edmonton, Montreal and Toronto. FIFA will select up to 16 host cities from the list of 23 if the so-called unified bid gets the nod over Morocco at the FIFA Congress in June. The potential host cities were announced…
[ad_1] That’s according to France manager Didier Deschamps, who named Pogba in his squad for games against Colombia and Russia. Pogba has received criticism recently with many questioning the £89million price tag United paid for him in 2016. Manchester United were knocked out of the Champions League by Sevilla this week though beat Liverpool at…
[ad_1] Premier League Darts is in Nottingham this week and you can get all the results LIVE right here. First up tonight is Michael Smith vs Peter Wright in a match the latter desperately needs to win. Smith is enjoying a fine tournament but Wright is battling against the drop. Michael van Gerwen plays Gerwyn…
[ad_1] The Everton manager believes “fear” is stopping his squad from replicating their decent home form on the road. And ahead of Saturday’s trip to Stoke, he has brought the club’s mind doctor in to talk to the team. “I hope it will have an effect,” he said. “Everything in the world of football today…
[ad_1] The Vegas Golden Knights have been out in front in so many ways in their inaugural NHL season. The expansion team has been the runaway leaders in the Pacific Division and one of the first teams to land a prized United States college free agent in defenceman Zach Whitecloud. The Golden Knights last week…
[ad_1] That is the honest verdict of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol. Sanchez left Arsenal for Manchester United in January, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading in the opposite direction. Manchester City were not prepared to match Arsenal’s asking price for Sanchez and instead were going to wait until the end of the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol. Mourinho has often been criticised for how he sets up his team since arriving at Manchester United in 2016. The Portuguese has often rejected the criticism, claiming results are more important than the performance. But United’s shock Champions League last-16…
[ad_1] LAURENT KOSCIELNY and Aaron Ramsey return to the Arsenal team to face AC Milan this evening. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Edmonton Eskimos released Canadian linebacker Cory Greenwood on Thursday. Greenwood, 32, of Kingston, Ont., signed with Edmonton last season as a free agent but suffered a season-ending injury during training camp. The six-foot-two, 235-pound Greenwood was selected third overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2010 CFL draft but ended up signing as…
[ad_1] The Gunners come into this last-16 clash after a 2-0 first leg win at San Siro last week courtesy of strikes from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey. Arsene Wenger’s men have won each of their last two after overcoming a difficult spell of form and will hope to see off Serie A giants AC…
[ad_1] Arsenal take a 2-0 advantage into this clash at the Emirates after stunning their Italian opponents last week. Goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey secured the crucial victory at the San Siro for Arsene Wenger’s men. A one-goal defeat would still be enough to see Arsenal through and they need to win the…
[ad_1] Italy goalkeeper Donnarumma has been linked with a move to Chelsea in recent days. Blues No 1 Thibaut Courtois is wanted by Real Madrid and Donnarumma has been rumoured as a potential replacement. But Moreno does not understand why Donnarumma would move to Chelsea, especially with manager Antonio Conte’s future up in the air.…
[ad_1] GETTY Might Bite can make history for trainer Nicky Henderson in the Gold Cup Nicky Henderson could become the first trainer ever to win the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase and Gold Cup all in the same year at the Cheltenham Festival. Defending champion Sizing John misses out with injury but Our Duke represents strong…
[ad_1] Ramsey has struggled with injury this season with hamstring and groin problems meaning Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has left him out of matches as a precaution. The Welshman scored last week in the Europa League first leg against AC Milan but then missed the 3-0 win over Watford on Sunday. Ramsey is expected to…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s hopes of silverware suffered another huge blow on Tuesday when they crashed to a 2-1 defeat to Sevilla, knocking them out of the Champions League. The Daily Mail claim that has led to fears among United’s board members that the former Chelsea boss may not be the perfect fit for the club.…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso, who has warned his side of the danger the former Manchester United man can cause. Mkhitaryan netted in the Europa League first leg as Arsenal won 2-0 at the San Siro. Armenian Mkhitaryan only joined Arsenal in January, moving to London from Manchester as part of…
[ad_1] United beat Liverpool on Saturday to strengthen their hold on second spot but the mood soon soured. They were dumped out the Champions League after being beaten 2-1 by Sevilla and Jenas predicts a possible backlash. He told unibet: “This negativity is not sustainable for a club like Manchester United, it’s not what they’re…
[ad_1] The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the case of a former Canadian Football League star who wanted to sue the league over concussion trauma. Two lower courts in British Columbia dismissed the suit filed by Arland Bruce III, saying the Supreme Court previously ruled that unionized employees must use labour arbitration, not…
[ad_1] Kane sustained ankle ligament damage in Tottenham’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday. Initial fears were that the England international was going to be out of action until May, which would hamper his build-up to this summer’s World Cup in Russia. But Spurs claim he will return to training next month. Kane is Tottenham’s…
[ad_1] Vincent Kriechmayr made it two wins in two days by taking the final World Cup super-G of the season on Thursday in Are, Sweden. In a shortened race, the Austrian finished a narrow 0.04 seconds ahead of Christof Innerhofer, while Aksel Lund Svindal and Thomas Dressen tied for third, 0.08 behind. Dustin Cook of Lac-Sainte-Marie,…
[ad_1] Barcelona sit eight points clear at the top of La Liga but can’t afford to slack off in their pursuit of the title with the chasing pack hot on their heels. Ernesto Valverde will be without Sergio Busquets against Athletic Bilbao after the Spanish midfielder picked up a toe injury during the 3-0 win…
[ad_1] It’s a mouth-watering clash in the PSL as Quetta Gladiators host table-toppers Islamabad United. Both sides are assured of a place in the end-of-season playoffs but they will be eager to finish in the top two to avoid playing in the Eliminator. Islamabad currently top the table, having won six of their eight games…
[ad_1] England will go up against the Netherlands and Italy later this month with the World Cup in Russia edging closer. Gareth Southagte’s side’s involvement in the summer showpiece has recently been brought into question following a probe into the death of a Russian spy, with Boris Johnson claiming they could withdraw. Until a decision…
[ad_1] Prior to starting wheelchair curling at the age of 42, Ina Forrest had only touched a granite stone two other times in her life. Now in her third Paralympics, Forrest and the team are once again heading into the medal round. She’s won gold at the past two Paralympics for Canada. “I could have never…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s season is now hanging in the balance after Sanchez and Pogba toiled during their shock 2-1 Champions League defeat to Sevilla. The Red Devils were well-beaten by their La Liga counterparts, with Ben Yedder’s brace giving Vincenzo Montella’s side a deserved victory. Many Manchester United fans fear for their future under Mourinho…
[ad_1] They came selling a dream. Sign with our football recruiting company, and we’ll help get your teenager into an American prep school. “It was an opportunity to get a great education,” said Rebecca. To protect her son David’s identity, CBC agreed not to use their real names. Rebecca paid the company, Innavage Consulting, nearly…
[ad_1] Fantasy footballer managers face limited options ahead of Gameweek 31 with just eight teams in action due to FA Cup commitments. However, there are plenty of points to be earned if Sky Sports Fantasy Football bosses know where to look – starting with Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side host Watford at Anfield in the pick…
[ad_1] CBC Sports’ Scott Russell spoke with Canada’s minister of sport and persons with disabilities minister Kirsty Duncan, about the government’s support of Canada’s FIFA 2026 World Cup bid. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] PSG broke the bank for Neymar back in the summer, spending a huge £200million to lure him away from Barcelona in a transfer that has changed football forever. The 26-year-old, though, is already being tipped to turn his back on the Ligue 1 giants with Real Madrid determined to make him their latest Galactico.…
[ad_1] Un De Sceaux goes up against Cue Card in the Ryanair Chase at 2.50pm. Its jockey, Ruby Walsh, was set to jump on board but he is cooped up in a hospital having aggravating his broken leg yesterday. But horse racing pundits remain almost unanimous in their belief that Un De Sceaux WILL win…
[ad_1] The ex-Blues boss was commentating for BT Sport on the 3-0 defeat at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night. Lionel Messi scored twice in the win and his performance had Hoddle purring. He delivered a string of superlatives every time Messi touched the ball and even praised him for giving the ball away at…
[ad_1] Reports in Spain suggest Gunners chiefs are plotting a surprise move for ex-Tottenham star Modric. According to Don Balon, Arsenal are ready to offer Real Madrid £53million for the 32-year-old. And Ladbrokes have reacted to the speculation by offering odds of 2/1 that Modric returns to north London in a red shirt. “It would…
[ad_1] Sevilla shocked Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday night by beating Jose Mourinho’s side 2-1 to reach the last eight of the Champions League. In the aftermath, fans and pundits have turned on Pogba and Sanchez who failed to live up to their blockbuster billing. And the Daily Mail say Manchester United players…
[ad_1] Alexis Sanchez called time on his four-year stint at the Emirates in January as he joined Manchester United that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction. Arsene Wenger and Arsenal had tried to extend the Chilean’s contract beyond the end of the season but the forward was reluctant to sign a new deal.…
[ad_1] Harry Kane has been ruled out until April after suffering ankle ligament damage against Bournemouth last weekend, throwing Mauricio Pochettino’s FA Cup plans awry. The Tottenham boss is likely to call on Fernando Llorente when Spurs take on Swansea at the Liberty Stadium, with the Spaniard expected to lead the line against his former…
[ad_1] RESULTS WILL BE UPDATED BELOW AS AND WHEN RACES FINISH 1.30pm JLT Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) 2m 3f 198y £150,000 1 Benatar (IRE) Gary Moore 11st 4lb Jamie Moore 2 Bigmartre (FR) Harry Whittington 11st 4lb Harry Bannister 3 Finian’s Oscar (IRE) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) Colin Tizzard 11st 4lb Robbie Power 4 Invitation…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho was spotted sharing a joke with his driver as he arrived at Carrington for Manchester United training this morning. The Red Devils manager seemed keen to get back to work following his side’s shock Champions League exit at the hands of Sevilla on Tuesday. However, his players looked less enthusiastic to at…
[ad_1] Messi was on song as Barcelona bullied Chelsea at the Nou Camp last night, with the Argentina international scoring twice in a 3-0 win. The 30-year-old now has 100 Champions League goals with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo the only player to have more. Lionel Messi and Ronaldo’s fascinating rivalry is showing no signs of…
[ad_1] That is according to former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu, who claims the 36-year-old forward is fully fit after recovering from serious knee injury. Ibrahimovic returned from a seven-month spell on the sidelines in November but has featured just seven times. He was substituted at half-time in the 2-2 draw against Burnley on Boxing Day…
[ad_1] Barcelona skinned Chelsea at the Nou Camp last night with Lionel Messi (2) and Ousmane Dembele firing them to a 3-0 win. The Blues’ season now hinges on finishing in the top four and winning the FA Cup, with the Premier League title already well out of reach. The last few seasons have been…
[ad_1] Manchester United are looking to get back to winning ways following their shock exit from the Europa League at the hands of Sevilla. Jose Mourinho is likely to make several changes to the starting line-up that offered such a disappointing performance in midweek. Alexis Sanchez is set to be the highest-profile casualty, with the…
[ad_1] Walsh expects to find out next week how long he will be on the sidelines for after aggravating the broken leg injury which had kept him on the sidelines for the previous four months in a fall at Cheltenham. The winning-most jockey in Festival history will miss the final two days of the showpiece…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho is under pressure to lift the doom and gloom mood that has engulfed the club after their Champions League exit to Sevilla on Tuesday. The 54-year-old got his tactics wrong on a chastening night at Old Trafford and angered supporters by shrugging off the defeat after the match. There are…
[ad_1] Manchester United were humiliated by Sevilla at Old Trafford with the defeat a hammer blow for Jose Mourinho. Ben Yedder struck a brace for the La Liga side, with Romelu Lukaku’s late goal ultimately proving to be more consolation. Manchester United players were visibly disheartened at full time, with the likes of Eric Bailly…
[ad_1] Liverpool lost Coutinho to Barcelona in January with the Brazil international moving to the Nou Camp in a huge £142million deal. As a result, La Liga rivals Real Madrid are set to strengthen massively with the club enduring a problematic season under Zinedine Zidane. RB Leipzig star Werner has emerged as a target for…
[ad_1] Walsh expects to find out next week how long he will be on the sidelines for after aggravating the broken leg injury which had kept him on the sidelines for the previous four months in a fall at Cheltenham. The winning-most jockey in Festival history will miss the final two days of the showpiece…
[ad_1] Everton manager Sam Allardyce is faced with some selection issues ahead of the Toffees’ trip to Stoke this weekend, with a number of his key men ruled out. Gylfi Sigurdsson has been sidelined for up to eight weeks after picking up a knee injury against Brighton, joining Maarten Stekelenburg (groin), Eliaquim Mangala (knee) and…
[ad_1] Peshawar Zalmi need to beat Karachi Kings to keep their hopes of retaining the PSL title alive. Last year’s champions are currently fifth in the six-team table after losing five of their eight fixtures. Peshawar could still finish second in the table if they win both of their remaining games and other results go…
[ad_1] Manchester United face a fight to end the season on a high with Manchester City primed to win the Premier League title. That, coupled with their shock last-16 Champions League exit to Sevilla on Tuesday night, means their hopes of silverware now hinge solely on the FA Cup. In the aftermath of the Sevilla…
[ad_1] Canada’s para ice hockey team secured a spot in a Paralympic gold-medal game for the first time in 12 years, while the Canadian curling rink booked a date with China in Friday’s semifinals. Here’s a quick recap of all the important Paralympic news you might have missed overnight and what’s to come later today.…
[ad_1] FIFA 18 gamers will be delighted to see the latest Team of the Week released, with plenty of top stars around Europe receiving big upgrades. Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford has been handed a huge stats boost after his match-winning performance against Liverpool last weekend. The 20-year-old scored twice to see off the Reds…
[ad_1] Morata joined Chelsea from the Spanish giants for an initial £58million fee last year but has struggled to impress as Diego Costa’s replacement. The 25-year-old opted to quit Real Madrid due to a lack of first-team opportunities under Zinedine Zidane. But, according to Don Balon, Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri could replace Zidane in the…
[ad_1] Sanchez is in the firing line with the Manchester United star struggling for form following his arrival from Arsenal in January. The 29-year-old has managed just a solitary goal for his new club and was woeful as the Red Devils were knocked out of the Champions League by Sevilla on Tuesday night. Previous reports…
[ad_1] The Cheltenham Festival got underway on Tuesday as punters flocked to Gloucestershire. Storm Emma has plagued the racecourse with snow and rain over the last few weeks. The going has been Soft, Heavy in places for most of the week. What will the weather be like today? The Met Office believe it should be…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp may rotate his squad for Liverpool’s meeting with Watford at Anfield this weekend after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Manchester United last time out. Despite dominating the midfield, Liverpool lacked creativity and were sunk by two Marcus Rashford strikes at Old Trafford. Jordan Henderson could return to the starting line-up against Watford…
[ad_1] Chelsea saw their hopes of Champions League glory dashed by a superb Barcelona side at the Nou Camp last night. Lionel Messi scored either side of an Ousmane Dembele thunderbolt to propel the Catalan giants to the quarter-finals of the competition. Chelsea, however, were not far off their La Liga counterparts and, had it…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s season was dealt a hammer blow with the Red Devils slumping to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Sevilla at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. The Red Devils remain in contention for the FA Cup but Mourinho now faces a huge battle to deliver silverware in his second season at the helm. Fans…
[ad_1] There was a time when para ice hockey players like Billy Bridges, Brad Bowden and Greg Westlake thought winning gold at the Paralympics was going to come easy. After all, the three of them won gold with Canada early in their careers at the 2006 Winter Games in Torino. It was supposed to propel them forward into a home Paralympics. The thrill of…
[ad_1] The Spanish winger is reportedly dissatisfied with his game time under Zinedine Zidane and wants a regular starting role to continue his development. Diario Gol claim that the 26-year-old has no issues with Zidane, contrary to some of his other want-away team-mates, but simply wants more minutes at this stage of his career. Vazquez…
[ad_1] The Brit is heading into his final year with Mercedes and he has constantly admitted that he wants to put pen to paper on an extension. However, Hamilton says he is “super relaxed” over the situation and he will not sign a deal just because people want him to. The delay has caused some…
[ad_1] Messi scored a brace to knock Chelsea out of the Champions League and book Barcelona’s place in the quarter-finals. After the match Conte hailed the influence of the Argentine of whom his team were unable to contain. The 30-year-old has since responded to the praise and moved to thank the Blues manager, whose job…
[ad_1] Hamilton is hoping to win his fifth Drivers’ Championship this season but is expected to face a much sterner challenge than in recent years. Mercedes have often fallen behind Red Bull and Ferrari in testing which has raised doubts over the Brit’s ability to challenge at the front of the grid this year. However,…
[ad_1] Barcelona have been busy in the transfer market ever since they sold Neymar last summer for a world-record fee worth £198million. Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho have arrived for a combined £270m while Paulinho, Nelson Semedo, Yerry Mina and Gerard Deulofeu have also joined. Real Madrid haven’t spent big in the past few transfer…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Arsenal are both expected to strengthen their squad in the summer to try and close the gap on league leaders Manchester City. And the pair are hoping to land midfielder Lucas Vazquez, who could be allowed to leave Real Madrid in the summer. That is according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, who…
[ad_1] Manchester United are expected to have another busy transfer window at the end of the season after they disappointedly crashed out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage. Manager Jose Mourinho has been backed heavily since taking charge of the club in 2016 and he still harbours hopes of closing the gap to…
[ad_1] Asensio has been linked with a summer move to Chelsea over the past few weeks. Reports earlier this month suggested the 22-year-old has been given the green light to join the Blues. After struggling to nail down a first team spot in Zinedine Zidane’s side this season, Asensio may have to look for pastures…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Liverpool and Tottenham star Jamie Redknapp, who suggests Jose Mourinho has not improved United since joining in 2016. The Red Devils crashed out of the Champions League this week after suffering a shock defeat at home to Sevilla. It means their only hope of picking up silverware this…
[ad_1] Canada’s Milos Raonic advanced to the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, after his fourth-round opponent Marcos Baghdatis withdrew because of an illness. The Thornhill, Ont., product and No. 32 seed will face American Sam Querrey, who is seeded 18th. Baghdatis said in a statement to the tournament that he woke up on Wednesday feeling sick and had…
[ad_1] Loris Karius has been handed the No 1 jersey by Jurgen Klopp until the end of the season with Simon Mignolet seemingly on his way out the door at Anfield. And the German shot-stopper has impressed in recent weeks but there is still some suggestion Liverpool could make a move for a new goalkeeper…
[ad_1] Canada’s para ice hockey team advanced to the gold-medal game at the 2018 Winter Paralympics with a convincing 7-0 win over host South Korea. Tyler McGregor and Billy Bridges both scored twice, with Liam Hickey, Dom Cozzolino and captain Greg Westlake rounding out the score sheet. Canada hasn’t won Paralympic gold since the 2006…
[ad_1] Chelsea crashed out at the last-16 stage last night after a 3-0 defeat away to Barcelona in the Nou Camp. Lionel Messi hit a double, while Ousmane Dembele hit the target as the Catalan giants kept their hopes of pulling off a treble alive. Conte’s men created chances and even hit the woodwork twice,…
[ad_1] Jason Chimera got his first goal and assist with Anaheim, and defenceman Brandon Montour scored twice to lead the Ducks over slumping Vancouver 3-0 on Wednesday night, extending the Canucks’ scoreless streak to 10 periods. The victory left the Ducks tied with Los Angeles for third place in the Pacific Division at 82 points.…
[ad_1] All five English teams advanced from their respective groups with strong hope they would all progress to the quarter-final stage. But only Liverpool and Manchester City will be in the hat for tomorrow’s draw having beaten Porto and Basel respectively. Chelsea and Tottenham arguably had the toughest tests against Barcelona and Juventus and they…
[ad_1] Canada’s wheelchair curling team wraps up round-robin play with a game against Finland. The rink has already clinched a Paralympic playoff spot with a win over Germany earlier. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Chelsea striker came off the bench but was unable to prevent his side from crashing out of the Champions League with a 3-0 defeat away to Barcelona. But one particular incident has caught the attention of the Spanish media. As Antonio Conte’s side were defending a corner, the striker grabbed his genitals and…
[ad_1] Tomas Hertl had a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, as the San Jose Sharks pulled out a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Logan Couture and Brenden Dillon also scored for the Sharks (38-23-9), who have won two straight. Drake Caggiula, Oscar Klefbom and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins responded for the Oilers…
[ad_1] Federer set up a quarter-final clash at the BNP Paribas Open against South Korea’s Hyeon Chung after beating Jeremy Chardy 7-5, 6-4 in the fourth round. The clash against Chung will be a repeat of the Australian Open semi-final, although Chung was forced to retire after badly blistering his feet. The Swiss legend is…
[ad_1] Freshman Oshae Brissett had a double-double and led Syracuse’s second-half comeback, and the Orange — the last team to make the NCAA Tournament — held on for a 60-56 victory over Arizona State on Wednesday night in the First Four. The 11th-seeded Orange plays No. 6 seed TCU (21-11) on Friday in Detroit in…
[ad_1] The Bulgarian Brute is one of the most popular WWE superstars thanks to his Rusev Day gimmick, even though he is booked as a heel (bad guy). The ex-US Champion took to Twitter where he challenged any famous person to step up and face him at WrestleMania. Rusev tweeted: “I need a celebrity to…
[ad_1] Canada’s wheelchair curling team are guaranteed a Paralympic playoff spot after a 6-2 round-robin victory over Germany on Thursday in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Handshakes = Playoffs<br><br>Canada defeats Germany 6-2 and has locked up a spot in the medal round in wheelchair curling at the <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Paralympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Paralympics</a> <br><br>Follow <a href=”https://twitter.com/Devin_Heroux?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@Devin_Heroux</a> for more curling news <a…
[ad_1] Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are scheduled to compete one-on-one at WrestleMania but their bout could be changed into a Triple Threat. Owens and Zayn launched a brutal attack on McMahon last Tuesday night on Smackdown after he announced their match and that he will be taking an indefinite leave of absence following his…
[ad_1] Mitch Marner scored the shootout winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their franchise-record home winning streak to 11 games with a wild 6-5 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. Marner beat Kari Lehtonen in the third round of the shootout as Toronto stormed back from 4-2 and 5-4 deficits in the third…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger has backed Jack Wilshere to be called into the England set-up Gareth Southgate will name his squad for the upcoming friendlies on Thursday Wenger hopes Wilshere chooses to remain at the Emirates Stadium The midfielder is out of contract in summer and Arsenal will give him an offer By Matt Barlow for…
[ad_1] Hardy has been out for six months after suffering a torn rotator cuff and labrum. But the high-flyer has been cleared to wrestle by his surgeon and he is awaiting the WWE doctors’ diagnosis. The ex-WWE Champion recently underwent an evaluation in Birmingham, Alabama and everything reportedly went well. He was scheduled to return to…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate to answer questions over the prospect of a World Cup boycott FA bosses have held talks over the matter amid a growing political crisis Ministers and Royal Family will not attend this summer’s tournament By Press Association Published: 14:32 EDT, 14 March 2018 | Updated: 14:58 EDT, 14 March 2018 The Football…
[ad_1] Lesnar hasn’t been seen on WWE TV for weeks as rumours suggest he won’t renew his contract, which runs out after WrestleMania, and will instead return to UFC. According to Give Me Sport, WWE won’t allow him to compete in UFC while under contract with the wrestling company even though he got a one-off…
[ad_1] Move could ratchet up pressure on Football Association to boycott tournament Russian Ministry looking to hit back if Russia Today licence is revoked in UK RT is under threat after the attempted murder of former spy Sergey Skripal By Ian Herbert For The Daily Mail Published: 18:31 EDT, 14 March 2018 | Updated: 18:54…
[ad_1] The Ulster flier, a committed Christian with a cross tattooed on his arm, has enjoyed a heavenly start to his Test career which has seen the 21-year-old top of the championship try-scoring charts. Two tries apiece in his last three appearances against Italy, Wales and Scotland has marked Stockdale out as the angel of…
[ad_1] Jack Wilshere has been in fine form for Arsenal recently and is to be rewarded Midfielder expected to be named in England squad for upcoming friendlies Wilshere hasn’t played for England since the Euro 2016 defeat by Iceland By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 18:31 EDT, 14 March 2018 | Updated: 19:13…
[ad_1] Federer is hoping to retain his Indian Wells title in California this week. Victory would ensure the Swiss star also continues his 100 per cent start to 2018 which has seen him clinch the Australian Open and Rotterdam Open. Federer, 36, is continuing to dazzle as the best player in the world and Croft…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi scored either side of half time – both goals going through Thibaut Courtois’ legs – as Barcelona beat Chelsea 3-0 on the night. He also bagged the away goal last month at Stamford Bridge that had earned Barca the edge heading into Wednesday’s clash. And Blues manager Conte conceded the Argentina superstar…
[ad_1] After seeing Nurmagomedov register a throughly impressive unanimous decision victory over Edson Barboza, McGregor took aim at the Dagestan native on Twitter. A war of words between the pair quickly ensued, much to the delight of their respective set of fans. Nurmagomedov believes the timing of McGregor’s tweet was an attempt to take the…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi scored a brace either side of an Ousmane Dembele strike to book Barcelona’s place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The match was apparently watched by the Real Madrid squad who were less than impressed with how their La Liga rivals performed. According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Ronaldo was so…
[ad_1] Watch Paralympic curling round robin coverage as China takes on the Neutral Paralympic Athletes (Russia) in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Barcelona held the away-goal advantage after a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago. Messi equalised after Willian had opened the scoring for Chelsea on that night and the 30-year-old proved to be his side’s saviour once again this evening. It took him just three minutes to find the…
[ad_1] Roger Federer is the firm favourite to beat Jeremy Chardy after cruising through his first two matches. Federer has already beaten Federico Delbonis and Filip Krajinovic so far this week. And a match with Chardy should, on paper, be no problem for the Swiss master. Federer needs to reach the semi-finals of Indian Wells…
[ad_1] Barcelona booked their place in Friday’s quarter-final draw with a 3-0 win over Chelsea. However, Ernesto Valverde’s side have a chance of being tied against fellow La Liga clubs Real Madrid or Sevilla in the last eight. And the midfielder admitted he would rather face one of Juventus, Roma, Bayern Munich, Liverpool or Manchester…
[ad_1] Boston have endured a torrid few days which has seen a large portion of their roster pick up niggling injuries. Kyrie Irving, Al Horford, Marcus Smart, Jayden Brown and Daniel Theis are all out meaning Brad Stevens goes with a starting line-up of Terry Rozier, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Morris, Guerschon Yabusele and Aron Baynes.…
[ad_1] The Hammers captain had to wrestle one supporter to the ground during disturbing scenes that interrupted the 3-0 defeat by Burnley. And speaking from the club’s warm-weather training camp in Miami, he appealed for solidarity at least until the summer with West Ham perched precariously just above the relegation zone. “I’m probably as passionate…
[ad_1] Barcelona held the advantage over Chelsea heading into the second leg having scored the all-important away goal at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago. The Blues entered the game having not lost in their previous four trips to the Nou Camp but a Messi-inspired performance led Barcelona to victory. The 30-year-old scored after just three…
[ad_1] Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League as they suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Barcelona. That leaves only Liverpool and Manchester City as the Premier League’s representatives in the European competition. However, Conte thinks that the remaining English sides will not lift the trophy come May. The Italian has instead backed other…
[ad_1] Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull traded fastest laps during the testing in Barcelona but it was Sebastian Vettel is set the quickest time. Mercedes remain the favourites to win the drivers and constructors championship for the fifth year in a row. But Hamilton believes the current champions will not be the fastest car on…
[ad_1] Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that UK dignitaries, including members of the royal family, will not attend this summer’s tournament as the fallout to the nerve agent attack on ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia continues. Russia has denied any involvement in the Salisbury attack and the Foreign Office has now…
[ad_1] Brian McKeever from Canmore, Alta. made history at PyeongChang 2018 when he become Canada’s most decorated Paralympian. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] But Mourinho got the message and tone all wrong before, and after, Manchester United’s inglorious Champions League exit to Sevilla. Events may have proved his eve-of-game admission that his team was not the best left in the competition was realistic but it sent the wrong message to players and fans. And then, to describe…
[ad_1] The world short-track speed skating championships will be the last hurrah for the old guard of the Canadian team, with one exception — 33-year-old Charles Hamelin. Hamelin, the star of Canada’s team for more than a decade with five medals from four Winter Olympics, made the surprise announcement Wednesday that he has decided to…
[ad_1] Messi missed Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Malaga due to the birth of his third son. But last night the five-times World Player of the Year scored his 99th and 100th Champions League goals, as Barcelona carved Chelsea to bits in the Nou Camp. Messi reached that milestone in just just 123 appearances, 14 games…
[ad_1] British Columbia has confirmed it is no longer on the short list of potential host sites for the 2016 FIFA World Cup. Tourism Minister Lisa Beare says the province doesn’t agree with the terms to host the games in 2026 put forward by the bid committee, representing Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The bid…
[ad_1] GETTY West Ham’s board are facing intense fan discontent I haven’t seen such organised thuggery at a football ground for goodness knows how long. And believe me, I’ve been to a few and been around for more years than I care to admit to. What those so called supporters demonstrated, for want of a…
[ad_1] Messi gave Barcelona the lead after just three minutes in the Champions League last-16 second-leg clash at the Nou Camp. The Argentina superstar beat Courtois from a tight angle, with his low shot deflecting in off the goalkeeper. BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand says it was the worst possible start for Chelsea. The Manchester…
[ad_1] Hughes, 54, will take his first training session on Thursday after agreeing to replace the sacked Mauricio Pellegrino at St Mary’s. Hughes has agreed a deal until the end of the season with the option of signing a long-term contract if Southampton avoid the drop. The former Blackburn and Manchester City chief inherits a…
[ad_1] The pressure will be on four Para ice hockey teams playing in the two semifinal games at the Gangneung Hockey Centre. Para ice hockey, Canada vs. South Korea, 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday The Canadians have committed to a demanding fitness-first system in trying to capture the country’s first Paralympic gold since 2006, and…
[ad_1] Lampard says Lionel Messi has gone well beyond the achievements of another Barcelona legend in Ronaldinho. Ronaldinho enjoyed a glittering five-year spell at the Nou Camp, winning two La Liga titles and the Champions League in 2006. Argentina forward Messi netted his 601st and 602nd career goals in Barca’s Champions League last-16 second-leg clash…
[ad_1] Hazard started the Champions League last-16 second-leg clash at the Nou Camp The Belgium international has been linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent transfer windows. Real Madrid have shown interest in Hazard but Ferdinand reckons Barcelona could also be keen on signing him. “Yeah he does (need to step up),” the…
[ad_1] Costa and Conte clashed last season and the consequence was the striker left Stamford Bridge and rejoined Atletico Madrid. When the transfer was complete, Costa and Conte suggested that they still maintained respect for each other. But Costa has made clear he still has some resentment towards the Chelsea boss. Costa posted a picture…
[ad_1] Bayern Munich easily advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals for the seventh straight year with a 3-1 win at Besiktas on Wednesday. Thiago Alcantara, Gokhan Gonul’s own goal and Sandro Wagner gave Bayern an 8-1 win on aggregate following the side’s 5-0 victory in the first leg of the last-16 tie. That result left…
[ad_1] Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Sevilla at Old Trafford last night to crash out at the last-16 stage. Jose Mourinho’s defensive tactics were criticised in the first leg, which ended 0-0 in Spain, but he ignored his dissenters and went with the same ploy for the home leg. Burley says it is not…
[ad_1] CBC Sports’ Josh Dueck spoke with 18-year-old Alexis Guimond from Gatineau, Quebec after he won a bronze medal in the men’s para alpine giant slalom standing event. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That’s according to Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey as the Gunners prepare for the second leg of their Europa League last-16 clash with AC Milan. Arsene Wenger’s side take a 2-0 lead back to the Emirates after goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Ramsey in the San Siro a week ago. While Arsenal are competing in…
[ad_1] CBC Sports’ Lauren Woolstencroft spoke with 17-year-old Natalie Wilkie of Salmon Arm, B.C. after she won a bronze medal in the women’s cross-country 1.5 km standing sprint. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Willian moved to Chelsea from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 having previously moved to Europe from Brazilian side Corinthians. Willian has gone on to star for Chelsea, performing week in week out for Antonio Conte’s men. But it could have all been so different. Former Arsenal scout Daniel Musatti recommended Willian to Arsene…
[ad_1] Joar Ulsom’s dreams of making it big in the dog-mushing world started small. When he was a boy growing up in Norway, he watched videos of the world’s most famous sled dog race and figured out a way he could replicate the Iditarod: He borrowed his neighbours’ two small house dogs and had them…
[ad_1] Both Giroud and Alvaro Morata were left on the bench for the last-16 first-leg at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte opted to play Eden Hazard as a false No 9 on that occasion. But he has changed his tactics this evening, with January-signing Giroud getting the nod over Morata. Lampard…
[ad_1] Free agency among Canada’s top curling teams picked up steam with another team announcing changes Wednesday. Mike McEwen’s rink from Winnipeg announced on Facebook it would split after 11 years at the conclusion of this season. McEwen, B.J. Neufeld, Matt Wozniak and Denni Neufeld lost in the men’s final of December’s Olympic trials to Kevin…
[ad_1] REUTERS Barcelona vs Chelsea: Latest Champions League scores and action from the Nou Camp Chelsea and Barcelona’s Champions League last-16 second leg is finely poised at 1-1 following last month’s contest at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte’s side need to score to have any hope of progressing. Lionel Messi’s first goal in nine games against…
[ad_1] Barcelona face Chelsea in the Champions League last-16 second leg with the tie poised at 1-1. Lionel Messi missed Barcelona’s weekend league game due to the birth of his child. However, he returned to Spain earlier this week and has trained with the squad ahead of the game. Messi will start up front alongside…
[ad_1] After playing with Eden Hazard as the lone front man in the first leg, Conte has opted to start Giroud at the Nou Camp. It means record signing Alvaro Morata is once again on the bench. Antonio Rudiger is restored to the starting-up ahead of Gary Cahill while Cesc Fabregas partners N’Golo Kante in…
[ad_1] Walsh is the most successful jockey in history at Cheltenham, coming into this year’s Festival with 56 winners to his name. The Irishman has also been named champion jockey at the Festival a record 11 times and was odds-on favourite at 4/5 to do so again in 2018 with Barry Geraghty at 4/1 and…
[ad_1] Manchester City are defending champions for the clash tonight, but Arsenal have won the WSL Cup four times. In fact, between them City (2) and Arsenal are the only teams to have won this competition. City claimed a 1-0 extra-time victory over Birmingham City last season. They also beat Arsenal 1-0 in the final…
[ad_1] The 27-year-old is rated as one of the best English front-rowers in the game after helping Lee Radford’s side to back-to-back Challenge Cup finals in the past two seasons. It has been far from plain sailing, though, for the aggressive forward, who at 6ft 3in and 17stone is imposing to say the least. Watts…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague, who suspects Chelsea stand a chance of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals. That’s despite the difficulty of travelling to the Nou Camp, where Barca have not lost in European competition since May 2013, winning 22 of 24 matches since then. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas. Both Giroud and Alvaro Morata started on the bench for the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago. Eden Hazard started as the lone striker but Nicholas says that is not the way to go in…
[ad_1] Hazard has scored 15 goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season but Nicol believes he should produce more. The Liverpool legend says Hazard has not been able to link up with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud as well he did with Diego Costa. Costa completed his return to Atletico Madrid in January after…
[ad_1] Jones was speaking during a Fuso talk, hosted by England sponsors Mitsubishi. He said: “We’ve only lost one Test to the scummy Irish. “I’m still dirty about that game, but we will get ’em back. “We will get that back, don’t worry, we have them next year at home, we will get ’em back!”…
[ad_1] After being held to a goalless draw against the Spanish side in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 clash, United had it all to play for last night. However, two goals in the space of four minutes from substitute Wissam Ben Yedder ensured Sevilla booked their place in the last-eight with a…
[ad_1] The 2018 F1 season is a little over a week away from starting in Australia, but Hamilton has yet to sign fresh terms with his team. The four-time world champion has raced for the Brackley-based outfit since 2013 and has won three titles in five years with the Silver Arrows. But his current Mercedes…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Ian Wright, who believes Manchester United have just as strong a squad as the runaway Premier League leaders. United were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after being defeated by Sevilla. The pressure is mounting on manager Jose Mourinho, with United’s only hope of a trophy…
[ad_1] Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe, who has earned 49 caps for Canada and helped the women’s team claim Olympic bronze in Rio, is looking to win a job with the Calgary Foothills FC men’s soccer team. The 31-year-old from Stony Plain, Alta., has been Canada’s No. 1 since veteran Erin McLeod was sidelined with a knee…
[ad_1] Lacazette was ruled out for at six weeks in February after having an operation on his knee. The surgery came after a dip in form which had seen him score just once since December. Lacazette had also lost his place in the starting XI to January signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. But with Arsenal reliant on…
[ad_1] Walsh was on board Al Boum Photo who fell at the penultimate fence of the RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase, which had gone off at 2.10pm on Ladies Day. The horse was able to recover and ran off but Walsh was left on the ground rolling in obvious pain. And despite being taken to hospital…
[ad_1] United scored two stoppage time goals in at the Nou Camp against Bayern Munich 19 years ago to record a historic treble, having already won the Premier League and FA Cup that season. Teddy Sheringham netted the first on that famous night before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer popped up with a dramatic winner. But if…
[ad_1] Thursday at Cheltenham is perhaps the least iconic day of the Festival. None of the big three races take place on Thursday but there is still plenty to play for. And jockey Nico de Boinville, a regular contributor at Unibet, has given his insight into the day three. And he has picked favourite Sam…
[ad_1] That’s according to Anfield legend John Aldridge, who is backing the Reds to go all the way this year. Liverpool will be joined in Friday’s quarter-final draw by Roma, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus. There are two last-16 ties tonight with Barcelona and Chelsea level while Bayern Munich take a 5-0 lead…
[ad_1] Nicholas was speaking ahead of Roma’s Champions League last-16 second-leg clash against Shakhtar Donetsk last night. He said he has always been a fan of Roma star Dzeko and believes Arsenal should have bought him years ago. “I love Dzeko,” Nicholas told Sky Sports. “I always thought Arsenal should have got him.” Roma went…
[ad_1] The England international limped off in Sunday’s 4-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth with an injury to his right ankle, causing fears he could be a doubt for the World Cup in June. But the Premier League’s top-scorer should be back in action by next month, say Spurs, after he had a set of…
[ad_1] Greece could be expelled from international soccer competitions because of widespread violence, a FIFA representative said Wednesday. Herbert Huebel said a series of incidents, culminating with a gun-toting club owner running onto the field to protest a disallowed goal, are “unacceptable.” “Greek football is going to an edge,” Huebel said, adding that a potential…
[ad_1] The last 16 saw its fair share of shocks and scintillating displays across the boar with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Tottenham all crashing out of the Champions League. Liverpool dispatched Porto with a fantastic 5-0 first leg win before playing out a comfortable 0-0 draw at home to ensure their…
[ad_1] Switzerland’s Beat Feuz finished ahead of Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal to win the season-long World Cup downhill title on Wednesday in Are, Sweden. Austrian teammates Vincent Kriechmayr and Matthias Mayer shared the race win at the World Cup finals, finishing 4-100ths of a second ahead of Feuz and 12-100ths ahead of Norway’s Svindal. Manuel…
[ad_1] Barcelona host Chelsea at the Nou Camp in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie with the scores 1-1 on aggregate. Strikers Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata started on the bench for that match as Hazard endured a frustrating night up front. And former Blue Melchiot believes Hazard should return to his…
[ad_1] Dominic Cozzolino has always looked up to the great Canadian hockey legend Joe Sakic — he still has his No. 19 jersey from when he was a kid. “I remember being three or four years old skating in my backyard wearing a Joe Sakic jersey,” Cozzolino recalls. “I still have it and still wear…
[ad_1] Morata has endured a difficult first season at Chelsea after signing from Real Madrid back in the summer. The Spain international ended up at Stamford Bridge following Los Blancos’ refusal to sell him to Manchester United. United wanted him to be their No 9 but, tired of Real stringing them along, secretly negotiated for…
[ad_1] Walsh was riding Al Boum Photo in the Mrs J Donnelly black-and-yellow colours and looked in contention for a place in the latter stages while favourite Presenting Percy was streaking clear of the field. But his ride fell at the penultimate fence and while the horse himself was up and running quickly, Walsh himself…
[ad_1] The summer transfer window is set to be as busy as ever with top clubs from across Europe set to splash the cash. And Real are likely to be one of the biggest spenders as they seek to overhaul their underperforming squad. United goalkeeper De Gea is top of their wish list to replace…
[ad_1] Gone are the days where Manchester United and Arsenal were the best this country had to offer. Nowadays, they are merely teams where discontent among the supporters seems to grow by the game. United’s Champions League defeat to Sevilla will hurt many fans. There is a feeling, in some corners, that Mourinho’s days at…
[ad_1] So while an England call up looks on the cards, the midfielder should forget any hopes of an improved contract off from Arsenal. Based on his dealings with Gareth Southgate in recent weeks, Wenger hinted at his press conference that the England boss looks set to perform a u-turn tomorrow and included the Arsenal…
[ad_1] GETTY Man Utd: Jose Mourinho is to blame for Sevilla – but not their plight Manchester United lost 2-1 to Sevilla in the Champions League last night, ending their hopes of winning the prize for the first time since 1999. Fans were quick to blame Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba with the blockbuster duo…
[ad_1] Gone are the days where Manchester United and Arsenal were the best this country had to offer. Nowadays, they are merely teams where discontent among the supporters seems to grow by the game. United’s Champions League defeat to Sevilla will hurt many fans. There is a feeling, in some corners, that Mourinho’s days at…
[ad_1] Italy’s Sofia Goggia followed up her Olympic downhill gold medal by claiming the season-long World Cup title in the discipline on Wednesday in Are, Sweden. Lindsey Vonn narrowly beat Goggia to win the race at World Cup finals but the American still ended up three points behind the Italian in the standings. “It was really…
[ad_1] Sky Sports have confirmed that Jamie Carragher will not appear on their shows for the rest of the season – including Monday Night Football. The 40-year-old star has been disciplined after footage emerged of him spitting towards a Manchester United supporter’s car last Saturday after their win over Liverpool. Talk will now turn to…
[ad_1] Canada’s wave of young basketball talent will be on display again with 21 players participating in this year’s NCAA men’s tournament. It’s a number that’s expected to grow in coming years as top recruit R.J. Barrett, who will attend Duke University next season, and other members of Canada’s U19 world championship team begin to join the collegiate ranks. But Canadians…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of the Serie A giants’ former manager Ezio Sella, who says a match-up between the two sides would be “curious”. Liverpool progressed into the Champions League quarter-finals last week thanks to a 5-0 aggregate win over Porto. And was largely down to a dominant away performance over Porto in which Klopp’s…
[ad_1] Even as a star alpine racer at the University of Vermont, Kevin Drury knew he was meant for ski cross. So when his collegiate career was coming to a close in 2014, it was time to make a pivotal decision. The Toronto native had racked up some impressive honours, including NCAA all-second team, but…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Ernesto Valverde, with the Argentine set to return to action after missing last weekend’s win over Malaga. Messi has played a pivotal role for Barcelona this season as they’ve pursued a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble. But he sat out of last Saturday’s trip to Malaga…
[ad_1] Roger Federer is looking to defend his title and his spot at the top of the world rankings and needs to reach the semi-finals to keep his crown. With Grigor Dimitrov and Novak Djkobic both suffering early exits, Federer is now the clear favourite to win his third title of 2018, having already won…
[ad_1] At least that’s what former Chelsea boss Ruud Gullit has suggested after United were dumped out of the Champions League by Sevilla. Mourinho’s side needed to beat Sevilla last night to reach the quarter-finals having drawn the first leg of their last-16 tie 0-0. But they failed to make an impression on the game…
[ad_1] Four days of racing will feature 28 races culminating with the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday at 3.30pm. But only 20 of those 28 races will be live on terrestrial TV as ITV will not show the last two races of the day. ITV won the rights cover fixtures including the Cheltenham Festival, Grand…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger led his Arsenal team out for their final session at London Colney in the build-up to facing AC Milan at the Emirates. The Gunners go into the tie with a commanding 2-0 lead from the first leg after a dominant performance at the San Siro. Wenger chatted with players on a one-to-one…
[ad_1] Hamilton will be aiming to get his quest for a fifth F1 Drivers’ Championship off to a flier when the new season kicks off in Australia next weekend. The 33-year-old will not have it easy, though, with Ferrari and Red Bull drivers Vettel and Verstappen aiming to shoot him down. But, ahead of the…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s dreams of Champions League glory were ended last night as Sevilla put them to the sword at Old Trafford. The Red Devils were well beaten by their La Liga counterparts with Ben Yedder striking twice to end their involvement in Europe’s top club competition. De Gea was a far cry from his…
[ad_1] The likes of Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ding Junhui aren’t competing but there is still a strong field of 12 of the top 16 best ranked players competing. This tournament is not part of the ongoing Race to the Crucible because no ranking points will be on offer. However, there is still plenty to play…
[ad_1] Carragher is under fire for spitting at a 14-year-old girl on Saturday after Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United. He was axed from Monday Night Football and suspended by Sky. But Sky Sports have now confirmed he will sit out the rest of the season but faces showdown talks to save his job…
[ad_1] Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash last month as Lionel Messi’s goal cancelled out Willian’s opener. Lionel Messi ended his long wait for a goal against Chelsea as he finally found a way past the Blues in his ninth game against them. And…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague, who says the 30-year-old is developing even at this stage of his career. Messi has once again played a vital role as Barcelona have pursued glory on domestic and European fronts this season. And his goal at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago means Ernesto Valverde’s…
[ad_1] The tipster bagged both the handicap races on the day, choosing favourite Coo Star Sivola for the Ultima and Mister Whitaker in the Novices’. Wednesday’s big race is the Queen Mother Champion Chase where Nicky Henderson’s Altior will be taking on Willie Mullins’ Douvan and Min. But Kealy is focusing on the handicap races…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger’s men hold a 2-0 advantage heading into the second leg of their Round of 16 tie against Serie A outfit AC Milan. Goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey at the San Siro put Arsenal in a commanding position as they look to book their spot in the quarter-finals. The Gunners are…
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[ad_1] United had to beat Sevilla last night to reach the quarter-finals having drawn 0-0 in Spain two weeks ago. But they failed to rise to the challenge and were dumped out of the competition after Wissam Ben Yedder’s brace for Vincenzo Montella’s visitors. The disappointment of United’s fans was mirror by the emotions of…
[ad_1] Canada had a dominant day at the Winter Paralympics, claiming another six medals — headlined by Brian McKeever’s 12th career gold — to bring the country’s total to 16 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Meanwhile on the curling sheets, the Canadian rink keeps finding ways to rally. Here’s a quick recap of all the important…
[ad_1] Barcelona host Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie tonight, with the scores level at 1-1 from the first leg. Messi has often struggled against the Blues throughout his successful career but managed to finally break his Chelsea duck three weeks ago. The Argentina international is set to start tonight…
[ad_1] Tuesday saw the Festival start with the going heavy, soft in places, the toughest conditions on day one at Cheltenham since 1982. However, it was quickly drying with the snow of just a few days earlier replaced by bright sunshine at times, and the sun shone on the punters as favourites galore came in.…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s hopes of a first Champions League title since 1999 came crashing down during a chastening night against Sevilla at Old Trafford. The La Liga giants went into the game as underdogs but Ben Yedder’s brace was enough to propel them into the quarter-finals. Many raised eyebrows at Manchester United’s team selection before…
[ad_1] At least that’s the verdict of Nou Camp legend Carles Puyol, who admits the striker could hurt his old team tonight. Morata joined Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer and his strong start to life at Stamford Bridge suggested he was a sound investment. But he’s since endured a goal-drought, not aided by a…
[ad_1] Manchester United saw their hopes of Champions League glory ended as Sevilla played them off the pitch at Old Trafford. Ben Yedder struck twice for the La Liga giants with Romelu Lukaku’s late strike proving to be nothing more than a consolation. Rashford played the full 90 minutes but was unable to build on…
[ad_1] Brian McKeever is the unofficial Google search engine for everything cross-country skiing. Want to discuss waxing? Ski or boot selection? Cold or flu prevention before big events? No matter the subject, McKeever is your man. “You would be hard-pressed to find someone else in Canada so keen on the sport of nordic skiing,” says Devon…
[ad_1] PSG forward Neymar could quit the Parc des Princes after just a solitary season in France, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both potential destinations. The Brazil international only quit Barca for PSG back in the summer but recent reports have claimed he has his heart set on a shock Nou Camp return. Real Madrid,…
[ad_1] Cheltenham Festival 2018 got underway yesterday as fans from all over the world flocked to Gloucestershire for four days of racing. And Walsh was in the saddle as he looked to further cement his status as one of the globe’s best ever jockeys. Walsh rode winners in the Arkle Challenge Trophy and David Nicholson…
[ad_1] Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League following a 2-1 defeat to Sevilla at Old Trafford last night. Jose Mourinho’s men put in a dismal performance despite being heavy favourites before the tie, with Wissam Ben Yedder scoring a second-half brace to stun the Premier League side. Romelu Lukaku netted late on but…
[ad_1] Nadal is currently out with a recurrence of his hip injury, Djokovic is struggling after elbow problems and Murray is recovering from major surgery in January. In their absence this year, Federer has dominated the season, winning the Australian Open and the Rotterdam Open to become the oldest world No 1 in history. At…
[ad_1] The Brazilian has been strongly linked with a switch to the Premier League in recent months with both Manchester clubs chasing him. United were said to be considering a move for the 25-year-old in January before they signed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. The 25-year-old came also close to joining neighbours City during a hectic…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s side knew they had to beat the Spanish giants at Old Trafford last night following a 0-0 draw at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan three weeks ago. But they failed to get going in the first half, with Vincenzo Montella’s visitors making more of the opening 45 minutes of the encounter. United’s hopes…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Anfield legend Terry McDermott, who has a funny feeling his former side will make it all the way to the final. Liverpool brushed aside Porto in the last-16 tie to book their place in the quarter-finals draw on Friday (11am). It is the first time Liverpool have reached the…
[ad_1] Forget last year’s Europa League and EFL Cup triumphs. Manchester United are not the Manchester United of old and it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why. It’s easy to blame Mourinho. Sure, his tactics are a far cry from the swashbuckling methods adopted by Ferguson during his time in charge. But it was not he…
[ad_1] Manchester United were knocked out of the Champions League thanks to two quick-fire Wissam Ben Yedder goals. And Matic admitted that Sevilla were the better team and deserved to go through to the quarter-finals on an embarrassing night for the Red Devils. The Serbian explained how his side should have performed at a higher…
[ad_1] The Scout is the principal tipster for the Daily Express and Sunday Express, and for the last 25 years he has been acknowledged as one of the top private handicappers in England. He also sits atop the Racing Post’s “Press Challenge” table for 2018, making him the No 1 tipster of any media outlet.…
[ad_1] The Corinthians midfielder has been on Arsenal’s radar for a number of years ever since breaking into the first team. Shakhtar Donetsk came close to signing Maycon in January but the move fell through at the final hour. But his Brazilian cub expect him to depart for Europe in the summer and Arsenal are…
[ad_1] Wissam Ben Yedder scored two quickfire second-half goals to put Sevilla in the ascendency. Romelu Lukaku scored late on but his goal proved nothing more than a consolation with the La Liga giants going into Friday’s hat for the quarter-final draw. It comes as a huge blow to Mourinho who was hoping to make…
[ad_1] Manchester United crashed out of Europe’s elite competition last night after a surprise 2-1 loss against their La Liga opponents at Old Trafford. A double from Wissam Ben Yedder ensured Sevilla advanced to Friday’s quarter-final draw at United’s expense. After the game, Lukaku was rather critical and accused some of his United team-mates of…
[ad_1] Sanchez moved from Arsenal to Manchester United in January in a blockbuster swap deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go in the opposite direction. However, the Chilean has struggled to hit his best form at Old Trafford and felt the brunt of the criticism as United crashed out of the Champions League last night. Higginbotham…
[ad_1] The tie is all square after Chelsea and Barcelona settled for a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago. But the advantage is definitely with the La Liga leaders with Lionel Messi scoring the all-important away goal. Chelsea know they will at least have to score once in order to progress past the…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brian McKeever won gold in the 1.5-kilometre cross-country sprint visually impaired final at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. It’s the 12th gold of McKeever’s storied career and his second in Pyeongchang. The 38-year-old from Canmore, Alta., now owns 15 Paralympic medals and became Canada’s most decorated Winter Paralympian earlier at…
[ad_1] Fantasy football bosses will have to be smart to get the most out of Gameweek 31, with just four games on a dramatically reduced fixture list. Some Fantasy Premier League managers will have planned ahead to field a full side made up from the eight teams set to play, while other FPL gaffers may…
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[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas who launched a scathing attack after Manchester United were knocked out of the Champions League. Sanchez moved to Old Trafford in a blockbuster transfer from Arsenal in January. But the attacker has failed to perform to his best and has often been a passenger…
[ad_1] Sebastian Giovinco scored as Toronto FC lost to Mexico’s Tigres UANL 3-2 in a wild game on Tuesday, but advanced to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League on aggregate. Toronto won the opener of the two-leg series 2-1 at BMO Field last Wednesday. TFC falls to Tigres 3-2 in 2nd leg but advance…
[ad_1] The Brazilian gave Chelsea the lead in the first leg only for Messi to level the scores and give Barcelona the away-goal advantage heading into tonight’s match. The Blues have never beaten Barcelona in the Nou Camp in eight attempts but they have also remained unbeaten in their last four games there. Their latest…
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[ad_1] Chelsea and Barcelona meet for the second leg of their last-16 tie which is balanced on a knife edge after a first-leg 1-1 draw. The Blues know that if they can keep a clean sheet at the Nou Camp then they will guarantee progression to the last eight. And Puyol, who won three Champions…
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[ad_1] After a goalless draw from the first leg of their last-16 tie against Sevilla, Manchester United were expected to qualify for the quarter-finals. However, the visitors had other ideas and Wissam Ben Yedder, who came on as a second-half substitute for Luis Muriel, netted twice inside the space of four minutes to kill off…
[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors reached 50 wins for the third straight season. DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry are seeking much more. “There’s a bigger goal,” said DeRozan, the lone holdover from a Raptors team that went 22-60 in 2010-11. “Success during the regular season is great, but we’re playing for something bigger than all of…
[ad_1] Mike Smith made 28 saves and Johnny Gaudreau had the winner as the Calgary Flames edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Tuesday night, ending a seven-game losing streak against their provincial rival. It was a superb bounce-back performance for Smith in his second game after missing a month with a lower-body injury. Smith was…
[ad_1] Pekka Rinne made 32 saves and the surging Nashville Predators scored two short-handed goals in beating the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Tuesday night to tie for the top spot in the NHL standings. Kevin Fiala, Austin Watson and Viktor Arvidsson had the goals for Nashville, which has won 11 of 12. The Predators reached…
[ad_1] Mike Hoffman scored two goals and six other Ottawa players had multipoint games as the Senators beat Tampa Bay 7-4 on Tuesday night, ending the Lightning’s 10-game streak without a regulation loss. One night earlier, the struggling Senators halted Florida’s eight-game home winning streak. Tom Pyatt, Erik Karlsson, Ryan Dzingel and Marian Gaborik each…
[ad_1] The FA’s medical department spoke to Spurs on Tuesday and await updates Harry Kane suffered the injury during the 4-1 victory against Bournemouth Kane was supposed to have a scan on the injury on Monday but could not By Kieran Gill for MailOnline Published: 18:26 EDT, 13 March 2018 | Updated: 18:26 EDT, 13…
[ad_1] Artturi Lehkonen scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens snapped their five-game losing skid with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Brendan Gallagher and Nikita Scherbak also scored for Montreal (26-32-12), which had not won since Mar. 2. Alex Galchenyuk had two assists. Radek Faksa and Jamie Benn scored for Dallas…
[ad_1] Harry Winks’ game-time at Spurs has been hampered by a persistent ankle injury Mauricio Pochettino has been cautious with Winks due to his fitness concerns Winks waiting to see if he is called up for England’s friendlies with Holland & Italy By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 18:31 EDT, 13 March 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] Styles will defend the title against the men’s Royal Rumble winner Nakamura at WrestleMania 34 on April 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The King of Strong Style announced immediately after his triumph at the Rumble two months ago that he wants to face The Phenomenal One for the WWE title at WrestleMania. Styles successfully…
[ad_1] When the England team returned from Hong Kong after an infamous visit to the China Jump nightclub and an eventful flight home, Gareth Southgate was handed the daunting task of facing the media at their Euro 96 training base. Southgate was by no means the most senior member of Terry Venables’s squad but he…
[ad_1] Federer is currently hoping to defend his Indian Wells crown in California and all eyes are on him as he is the only top four seed left in the competition. The Swiss star is through to the fourth round but if he fails to reach the semi-finals then he will lose his world No…
[ad_1] Just when a crisis is boiling over England’s participation in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, FA chairman Greg Clarke is forging ahead building bridges with countries ahead of a possible 2030 bid. And Clarke’s globetrotting makes him optimistic enough to tell FA insiders that another attempt to host the World Cup following the…
[ad_1] Federer is out on his own in terms of Grand Slams won on the ATP Tour with 20 and is widely regarded as the best male tennis star to have played the sport. And he remains at the top of his game, having won the Australian Open earlier this year before triumphing at the…
[ad_1] The Red Devils crashed out of the Champions League this evening after Sevilla claimed a 2-1 win at Old Trafford courtesy of two quickfire Wissam Ben Yedder goals. Romelu Lukaku scored late on to give United a glimmer of hope but it proved nothing more than a consolation. United have now only progressed past…
[ad_1] Rousey was advertised to appear on every RAW show before WrestleMania but missed last Monday’s episode. According to Ringside News, the UFC legend is also expected to be absent from the red brand’s events on March 19 and 26. The first ever UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion will only appear on the last episode before…
[ad_1] The Barcelona legend highlighted Hazard as Chelsea’s most dangerous player heading into the Champions League last-16 tie. The Belgian international has been largely linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent months as he continues to dazzle in the Premier League. But Puyol does not think that the winger should be held in…
[ad_1] The reverence attached to a Grand Slam – particularly by Ireland who have managed it only twice before in their history – is one of the unique features of the championship. And it persuaded Stander and his history-seeking teammates to keep their celebrations to a minimum at a post-match reception in Dublin last Saturday…
[ad_1] GETTY Antonio Conte’s side face a daunting task at the Nou Camp on Wednesday Conte revealed he would not consider dumping Barcelona out of the Champions League something to crow about. Chelsea need a victory on Wednesday night in the Nou Camp, or gain a 2-2 draw – like they did in 2012 when…
[ad_1] Canadian Milos Raonic has advanced to the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 win over Joao Sousa of Portugal on Tuesday in Indian Wells, Calif. The 27-year-old, who is ranked 38th in the world and seeded 32 in the tournament, downed Sousa on the strength of his service game in…
[ad_1] REUTERS Sevilla scored twice through Ben Yedder in the second half Mourinho admitted on the eve of the game that were not yet the best team left in the competition and have plenty of work to do before they can re-establise themselves as a European force. And their disjointed display in the second leg…
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[ad_1] Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record £200million move from Barcelona in the summer. However, Neymar has struggled to settle into life in Ligue 1 and is now understood to be eyeing a move away from the French capital. And there had been reports suggesting Neymar has contacted the Catalans about a potential return…
[ad_1] Ernie Els was always the logical choice to be the International team’s next captain in the Presidents Cup. Tiger Woods at first thought it might be soon for him. That changed a couple of months ago when Woods asked PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan about the U.S. captain for next year’s matches in Australia,…
[ad_1] The Red Devils were sent tumbling out of the competition after a shock 2-1 defeat to Sevilla, Liverpool’s group stage opponents. Wissam Ben Yedder came off the bench to score twice in four minutes, with Jose Mourinho’s side unable to mount a comeback despite Romelu Lukaku halving the deficit on 84 minutes. The Portuguese…
[ad_1] Tennis legend Boris Becker has issued a warning to the Serb that he will not catch Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal in the world rankings unless he spends less time with his wife and children. Djokovic spent the last six month of 2017 ruled out through injury and he has struggled since his return.…
[ad_1] Barcelona are expected to strengthen their squad at the end of the season as they look to stay one-step ahead of Real Madrid, who are planning a mass shake-up of their team. The Catalan giants are well on track to winning the La Liga title as they sit eight points ahead of second-placed Atletico…
[ad_1] As predicted yesterday by Express Sport Woods and Ernie Els were confirmed as rival President Cup captains at a news conference held here at the Bay Hill course in Orlando. Fowler, who you would expect to qualify for the team, said it would be ‘cool’ if Woods were to compete inside the ropes for…
[ad_1] Fecundo Ferreyra appeared to shove the ball boy when demanding the ball be returned to the field. Ukrainian side Shakhtar saw their 2-1 first-leg lead cancelled out by Edin Dzeko’s strike as Roma reached the last eight for the first time in 10 years via away goals. Shakhtar had defender Ivan Ordets sent off on 79…
[ad_1] GETTY Joseph Parker will face Anthony Joshua on March 31 in Cardiff And one thing is for sure when he faces Anthony Joshua – he does not want to let his country down. Parker, the Auckland-born WBO world heavyweight champion, collides with WBA and IBF king Joshua in the spectacular Cardiff venue where the…
[ad_1] Speaking after Manchester United crashed out to Sevilla after losing the second leg 2-1, Mourinho made the bizarre claim as he defended the team against criticism. Mourinho said: “I don’t think the performance was bad. “I’ve sat in this chair twice before with Porto, Manchester United out & Real Madrid, Manchester United out, so…
[ad_1] Sevilla reached the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Manchester United 2-1 on Tuesday thanks to two second-half goals from substitute Wissam Ben Yedder. The French striker scored in the 74th minute — two minutes after coming on — with a low shot from 12 metres and then sent in a header off a corner that…
[ad_1] Despite being heavy favourites at the start of the tie, United failed to perform across the 90 mins and were stunned by their Spanish opponents. Wissam Ben Yedder came off the bench in the second half and scored twice to stun United. Romelu Lukaku scored late on to give United hope but it wasn’t enough…
[ad_1] Manchester United were surprisingly beaten 2-1 by Sevilla and crash out at the first knockout stage of the Champions League. After the first leg ended 0-0 in Spain, United knew they had to be wary of conceding an away goal tonight. But after failing to score themselves for the first 74 minutes, substitute Wissam…
[ad_1] United were downed 2-1 by Sevilla, who stunned their hosts with two goals in four second-half minutes. Pogba had entered the field for Marouane Fellaini on 60 minutes but failed to change the game. Sub Wissam Ben Yidder himself came on an two minutes later scored for the Spaniards. And former Scotland striker McCoist…
[ad_1] Criminal charges against a former National Hockey League player agent accused of defrauding two of his clients have been stayed after he died. Court officials confirmed the charges against Stacey Don McAlpine were stayed on March 7. An obituary in the Winnipeg Free Press said McAlpine, 54, died at home in his sleep on…
[ad_1] That is the honest verdict of Manchester United legend turned pundit Paul Scholes. Sanchez has struggled since his switch from Premier League rivals Arsenal in January. The forward has netted just the once in his 10 appearances in all competitions – a rebound to a penalty he missed against Huddersfield. Scholes has praised Jose…
[ad_1] Canada added three more medals to bring its total count to 10 at the 2018 Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Medals will be up for grabs in the men’s slalom and cross-country skiing while Canada also looks to move closer to locking up a semifinal spot in wheelchair curling. Canadians to watch: Cross-country skiing, Brian McKeever, Mark Arendz, Collin…
[ad_1] That is according to his father, Neymar Sr. The Brazilian has continuously denied rumours he is unsettled in the French capital. However, numerous reports in the Spanish media have claimed Neymar is desperate to return to Barcelona, just seven months after his world-record £200m move to PSG. Real Madrid and Manchester City have also…
[ad_1] De Gea is widely regarded as one of, if not the, greatest goalkeepers in world football. The Spaniard has been in stunning form for Manchester United this season both domestically and in the Champions League. De Gea helped United beat Gerrard’s beloved Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday, so maybe the former Reds captain is still…
[ad_1] Nadal is once again on the sidelines after suffering a recurrence of the hip problem which forced him to retire at the Australian Open in January. The 31-year-old was forced to withdraw from this month’s Masters 1000 doubleheader in Indian Wells and Miami. And he is aiming for a return in April at the…
[ad_1] The Argentine manager paid the price for the Saints’ dire Premier League form, winning just one of their last 17 games, after just nine months in charge on Monday night. Southampton’s results leave them just one point above the relegation zone with only eight games of the 2017-18 season remaining. And reports suggest that…
[ad_1] The 25-year-old has been in inspired form this season, netting 13 goals. Mourinho opted to sign Alexis Sanchez in January, in order to bolster Manchester United’s attacking line. The Chilean’s arrival cast doubt over the amount of gametime Lingard, Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata would receive in the second half of the season. But…
[ad_1] That’s according to the Liverpool Echo, who say German goalkeeper Karius has started to solidify himself as manager Jurgen Klopp’s long-term No 1. Karius ousted Simon Mignolet as the Reds’ first-choice in January and has since produced his best form for Liverpool since signing from Mainz in the summer of 2016. The 24-year-old’s rejuvenated…
[ad_1] The defensive midfielder said Messi, who has just become a dad for the third time, loves life in Barcelona on and off the pitch. Manchester City and Chelsea have been linked with crazy-money moves for the Argentine superstar. Messi is enjoying another spectacular season with 32 goals and 16 assists in 41 appearances. Barcelona…
[ad_1] The Tottenham hitman limped off during his side’s 4-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday. And fans in north London have been left sweating over their star man’s fitness as they approach the business end of the season. Kane damaged ankle ligaments after colliding with Cherries goalkeeper Asmir Begovic at the Vitality Stadium. And according…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been linked with Neymar for months, even though the forward only joined from Barcelona last summer. Neymar supposedly has a release clause of around €400million, while mega-rich PSG are unlikely to sell if a bid came in. But reports in Spain claim Real and Nike could work together to raise the…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas have produced strong results for Mercedes in pre-season testing. Vettel’s Ferrari, meanwhile, appears alarmingly off the pace of both the Silver Arrows and Red Bull – especially during longer runs. But four-time world champion Vettel is adamant Ferrari are poised to challenge for the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles this…
[ad_1] Fellaini was named in the starting XI for the Champions League last-16 second-leg clash at Old Trafford. It is the first time since November the Belgian midfielder has started a game. He has missed a large chunk of the season through injury and had a knee operation last month. But he impressed off the…
[ad_1] After a bright start to his career at Chelsea, the goals have dried up for Morata. The Spaniard has not scored a goal since December 26 and has been hit by injury and disciplinary problems. But Conte believes Morata will eventually come good, saying: “I can repeat always the same concept. For Morata this…
[ad_1] Pogba had been an injury doubt due to the leg injury he suffered at the end of training on Friday, however, Jose Mourinho was hopeful the France midfielder would be fit to start. But the 24-year-old is only fit enough for a place on the bench with Mourinho making two changes to the starting…
[ad_1] They danced their way to two gold medals at the recent Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and into the hearts of fans worldwide. Now, they will have the chance to dance on stage at The Ellen Degeneres Show (Ellen). It’s been confirmed in a tweet by Ellen show executive producer, Ed Glavin, that Canadian figure skaters Virtue and Moir will…
[ad_1] GETTY Manchester United vs Sevilla: Latest Champions League scores, goals and updates Manchester United will bid to become the third English side to reach this year’s Champions League quarter-finals when they face Sevilla at Old Trafford in the second leg of their last-16 encounter. United, three time winners of this competition, drew 0-0 in…
[ad_1] Iniesta has been doubtful for the match after sustaining a hamstring injury against Atletico Madrid last week. The veteran midfielder gave Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde a boost when he trained earlier today and Playing Barcelona without Iniesta would aid Chelsea’s hopes of victory but Conte insisted he wants his side to face the 33-year-old,…
[ad_1] Mertesacker is to retire at the end of the season and become Arsenal’s new academy manager. But the German has revealed how he is both physically and mentally at the end of his career already. Mertesacker says he cannot bare the pressure of playing anymore and feels physically sick before every match he plays.…
[ad_1] The perfect scenario for Man City fans is to see Pep Guardiola’s runaway leaders wrap up their third championship in seven seasons by beating Manchester United in the derby at the Etihad Stadium on April 7. Providing City beat Everton at Goodison Park on March 31, a win over United the following weekend would…
[ad_1] The Gunners superstar became the fastest player in Premier League history to reach 50 assists during their 3-0 win against Watford. Ozil found Shkodran Mustafi’s head with his first-half free-kick as Arsenal found an early lead in their clash against the Hornets. It took Ozil just 141 games in the English top flight to…
[ad_1] Reigning American League rookie of the year Aaron Judge will earn $622,300 US in the major leagues as part of his one-year contract with the New York Yankees. Judge, who led the AL with 52 home runs, is not eligible for salary arbitration until after the 2019 season. He agreed to a split contract…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Chelsea midfielder and manager Ruud Gullit. Chelsea go into the match at the Nou Camp knowing they need to score following the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago. Blues boss Conte was criticised for his team selection for the first leg, as he opted to play…
[ad_1] Garcia kept a promise of hosting the phone conference at 8am Texas time and in the Texas capital where his wife was born and where her parents reside. But in speaking with Garcia at last week’s Valspar Championship he indicated their baby girl was not due until next Sunday but then babies usually never…
[ad_1] Manchester United currently sit second in the Premier League table and are still in the FA Cup and Champions League. But some fans and pundits are not happy with the style of football Jose Mourinho is playing at Old Trafford. Giggs says the criticism started following the 0-0 Premier League draw with Liverpool at…
[ad_1] Rashford has struggled to keep a regular starting spot in Jose Mourinho’s side this season. The showdown with Liverpool was his first league start since December 26 but the 20-year-old grabbed the opportunity with both hands to prove he is worthy of a place in Mourinho’s starting XI. And it took the Red Devils…
[ad_1] Chelsea travel to the Nou Camp to face Barcelona in the Champions League last-16 second leg. The game is evenly poised with Barca scoring late to take a 1-1 draw from Stamford Bridge three weeks ago. Blues boss Conte left both Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud on the bench for the first leg, instead…
[ad_1] Dylan Willick had options after he concluded his four seasons of junior with the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers five years ago. The dependable forward could have stayed closer to home and selected one of several schools in Western Canada that pursued him to continue his education and hockey career. He also could have…
[ad_1] That is according to Manchester City’s executive director Ferran Soriano, who has denied the club are keen to sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. City are one of the few clubs believed to be able to afford Messi’s £625million release clause. Pep Guardiola’s position as City manager was thought to be a major advantage to…
[ad_1] The federal government officially threw its support behind the North American bid for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the promise of up to $5 million in immediate help should the unified bid win. Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are up against Morocco to host the men’s soccer showcase. Their bid books go…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague, who has pinpointed Sevilla’s poor form on the road against their La Liga rivals this season as a huge cause for concern. United take on Sevilla this evening in the second leg of their last-16 tie after drawing 0-0 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in…
[ad_1] Liam Hickey isn’t your typical first-time Winter Paralympian. That’s because he’s already competed at the 2016 Summer Games in wheelchair basketball. That experience — along with a silver medal from the 2015 Parapan Am Games in Toronto — gives the 19-year-old from St. John’s a degree of maturity and poise that belies his age. Hickey is…
[ad_1] That is the view of Wales manager and legendary Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs. United and Sevilla go into tonight’s last-16 second-leg clash at Old Trafford level after the first leg ended 0-0 in Spain. Giggs says the Red Devils must be wary of conceding an away goal after failing to get one themselves…
[ad_1] They’re playing with fire and they know it. But so far, Canada’s wheelchair curlers have yet to be burned. Three times in their first seven games at the Paralympics in South Korea, the Canadians have been down multiple points only to stage a somewhat improbable comeback. Canada trailed 4-0 to Sweden in its second game and won…
[ad_1] Belgium international Batshuayi has scored seven goals in nine appearances for the Bundesliga outfit since joining in January until the end of the season. Reus has been impressed by the striker’s impact, and he told German publication Bild: “I would be very happy if Michy stays. “He showed how important he can be for…
[ad_1] That’s according to journalist Eduardo Inda, who’s made the revelation while appearing on Spanish show El Chiringuito TV. Griezmann will have plenty of options on the table as he gets set to leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. And Barcelona are thought to be the frontrunners in the race to secure…
[ad_1] Real Madrid playmaker Modric is being tipped to quit the club at the end of the season with a return to London on the cards. Arsenal have emerged as potential suitors to land the Croatia international with the Gunners primed to overhaul their struggling squad. And Spanish website Don Balon claim Barcelona forward Lionel…
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators had a fast start and a strong finish, and they needed both against one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Matt Duchene scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with three minutes left, to lift the Senators over the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night. Magnus Paajarvi also had two goals…
[ad_1] Real are set to overhaul their squad at the end of a season which has left the Champions League as their only hope of securing a major trophy. And a new goalkeeper is on their wanted list with current Bernabeu No 1 Keylor Navas set to head for the exit door. Manchester United stopper…
[ad_1] The UNB Varsity Reds and seven other top university hockey teams are getting ready for their national championship tournament in Fredericton, which organizers have been preparing for since the last one ended a year ago. “I’ve been thinking about it all the time,” said event co-ordinator Kate Morrison. “There’s just so many pieces to making sure this…
[ad_1] Reports in Spain last week suggested the Brazilian was desperate for a Nou Camp return, just seven months after joining PSG for £198m. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a strong season at the Ligue 1 outfit. However, Neymar was forced to rubbish rumours that he was unsettled in the French capital earlier this season. But…
[ad_1] Kings coach John Stevens decided to put “That 70’s Line” on hiatus for a night. Instead, having forwards Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson play with centre Adrian Kempe gave Los Angeles’ chances of making the post-season a much-needed reboot. Toffoli and Pearson scored, Kempe had two assists and the Kings moved back into playoff…
[ad_1] Mina joined Barcelona from Palmeiras during the January transfer window and big things are expected of the £10.5m (€11.8m) signing. But he’s appeared just twice for the Spanish giants as Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti have remained Ernesto Valverde’s first-choice centre-backs. Mina currently occupies the final non-EU spot in Barcelona’s squad, with Philippe Coutinho…
[ad_1] Olympic figure skating silver medallist Evgenia Medvedeva has withdrawn from the world championships, ending the prospect of another showdown against friend and rival Alina Zagitova. The Russian Figure Skating Federation said Tuesday that Medvedeva has a recurrence of the foot injury that kept her out of the Grand Prix Finals in December. The withdrawal…
[ad_1] The Barcelona defender has emerged as a target for Chelsea amid reports that he is stalling on a contract extension due to a row over personal terms. Umtiti, who has a £53.2million (€60m) release clause in his current deal, is reportedly attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs. But, according to Don…
[ad_1] John Elway is looking to free agency for his fix at quarterback following a season in which all three of his drafted QBs fell flat in Denver. After sitting out the playoffs in each of the last two years following their Super Bowl 50 triumph, the Broncos have apparently found their next signal-caller. Case…
[ad_1] Ronaldo has recently rediscovered his best form for Real Madrid despite having spent the majority of the campaign struggling for consistency. The 33-year-old has scored 17 goals from his last 12 outings with the weekend’s brace against Eibar taking him up to 33 across all competitions. There has, however, been talk of a move…
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[ad_1] Tottenham fans will be forced to fork out for the most expensive season tickets in the Premier League next season. Spurs will move into their spectacular new stadium at the start of 2018/19 with the most expensive ‘standard’ season ticket costing £1,995. The cheapest adult season ticket will cost £795 while the least expensive…
[ad_1] Cheltenham 2018 live stream The majority of races will be broadcast live on ITV. They will show 18 hours live from Cheltenham this week, including five races every day. The coverage will be presented by Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani with experts including former jockeys Tony McCoy, Luke Harvey and Mick Fitzgerald. Chamberlain said…
[ad_1] Manchester United veteran Carrick announced he would be hanging up his boots at the end of the season during the Red Devils’ pre-match press conference ahead of tonight’s Champions League showdown against Sevilla. However, the Manchester Evening News say Ferguson very nearly opted for a different signing altogether back in the summer of 2006.…
[ad_1] What is Ruby Walsh’s real name? Everyone knows Ruby Walsh as, well, Ruby Walsh. But his real name is in fact Rupert Walsh. Who is Ruby Walsh? Ruby Walsh is a 38-year-old jockey born in County Kildare in Ireland. He married to Gillian Doran in July 2006 and the pair have three daughters together.…
[ad_1] Saint-Etienne defender Mathieu Debuchy has pipped PSG superstar Neymar to the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award, resulting in an unlikely outpouring of praise from Arsenal fans. Debuchy failed to nail down a starting spot at the Emirates as he struggled with injuries and form throughout his four-year spell in north London. But…
[ad_1] Chamberlin leads an army of ITV reporters this week as Cheltenham takes centre stage of the racing world. Who is Ed Chamberlin? Chamberlin, 44, is a sports broadcaster who worked for Sky Sports as a football presenter. He is a Southampton fan and was born in Somerset. In 2009 he was diagnosed with stomach…
[ad_1] Back in the summer, Neymar appeared to burn his Barcelona bridges. The decision to quit the Catalan giants after four years of being dwarfed by the exploits of Lionel Messi rankled with just about everybody involved with the La Liga giants. Here was a player they had invested in, both on and off the…
[ad_1] FIFA Ultimate Team gamers are ready and waiting for the latest release of upgraded in-form player cards following the weekend’s fixtures. Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford is likely to feature after scoring twice in the 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The 20-year-old could be joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech after the…
[ad_1] Manchester United held Sevilla to a goalless draw in the first leg at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium last month. Jose Mourinho had David De Gea to thank for the game ending in stalemate as the Spanish goalkeeper pulled off a number of world-class saves. United are favourites to progress but Mourinho is expecting…
[ad_1] Buveur D’Air romped to victory in the feature race on this day last year as a 5/1 shot, streaking home by four-and-a-half lengths. And he is an odds-on favourite to do so again in 2018, with last time’s runner-up My Tent Or Yours and veteran Faugheen expected to lead the chasing pack. But all…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague, who admits he’d still sooner have the Argentine in his team than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi has played a central role as Barcelona have pursued glory in La Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey this season. And he’ll be hoping to stay…
[ad_1] And ITV pundit Ed Chamberlin has revealed his bet of the day. Cheltenham begins this afternoon with the first race going off at 1.30pm. But Chamberlin reckons you need to wait until the final race to get the best value. “Any Second Now in the last race, the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase,” he…
[ad_1] That is according to Chelsea legend Frank Lampard, who believes the Spanish striker can put his struggles behind him by firing the Blues to victory at the Nou Camp. The Champions League last-16 tie between the two teams is nicely in the balance following a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge last month. Morata’s compatriot…
[ad_1] Sanchez is struggling at Manchester United with the 29-year-old failing to live up to expectations after his arrival from Arsenal last month. The Red Devils spared no expense when they offloaded Henrikh Mkhitaryan and forked out wages of £400,000 a week to bring him to Old Trafford. But Sanchez has scored just once for…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Liverpool coach Pako Ayestaran, who’s previewed tomorrow night’s Champions League showdown at the Nou Camp. Messi has forged a reputation as one of the world’s best ever footballers and much of his success has come alongside Iniesta. The duo combined to good effect when Barcelona faced Chelsea at Stamford…
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[ad_1] At least that’s the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas, who says Rashford has faired the worst since the Chilean’s arrival. United snapped up Sanchez from Arsenal in January in a deal that saw Old Trafford misfit Henrikh Mkhitaryan head in the opposite direction. Sanchez has failed to hit top form under Jose…
[ad_1] Manchester United signed Pogba from Juventus in the summer of 2016 despite Real Madrid appearing to be frontrunners for his signature at the time. The France international, however, is facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford having recently fallen out with Jose Mourinho. There is also a growing argument that Manchester United are stronger…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s side face Sevilla in the second leg tonight hoping to book their place in the last eight of the Champions league. And, according to the Daily Mail, Mourinho will allow the players a day at the races on Wednesday if they win. Daley Blind, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick, Ashley Young and Chris…
[ad_1] It was another banner day for Canadian Paralympians, who earned three medals — including Mollie Jepsen’s first-ever para alpine gold — at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Here’s a quick recap of all the important Paralympic news you might have missed overnight and what’s to come later today. Canada succeeds in super combined Jepsen and…
[ad_1] Real have endured a dismal campaign by their high standards and the Champions League is their only hope of securing a major trophy. Ronaldo has impressed on a personal front though and his 17 goals in 12 games since the turn of the year have proved his enduring class. Real president Florentino Perez told…
[ad_1] Neymar could join Barcelona or Real Madrid in the summer with his long-term future at PSG far from certain. The 26-year-old moved to Paris back in August, turning his back on Barcelona with relations between all parties now at an all-time low. However, recent reports have claimed the Brazilian is eying a sensational move…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s side face the Spaniard in their second round second leg at Old Trafford tonight. But the players were given a fright on Monday when their regular hotel – the Lowry where Mourinho lives – had to be cordoned off. The hotel was shut down and a bomb disposal team was deployed to…
[ad_1] Mark Arendz knew he needed to take a risk if he wanted to win the men’s 12.5-kilometre standing biathlon at the Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. With a stiff wind in his face and less-than-ideal conditions as the hot sun turned the snow inside the arena area of the race into slush, Arendz buckled…
[ad_1] Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah’s efforts to crown his terrific debut season on Merseyside as the Premier League top scorer in 2017/18 have been boosted. The Egyptian star has matched Harry Kane step-for-step in the race for the Golden Boot, but the odds have tipped in his favour due to the Tottenham star’s injury. Kane…
[ad_1] Buveur d’Air stormed to Champion Hurdle glory at last year’s Cheltenham Festival and is the odds-on favourite to defend his crown. The seven-year-old has won all three of his starts this term but Henderson – who has won this race six times before – is confident there is more to come. Speaking to the…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly discovered Lionel Messi is forcing Andre Gomes out of Barcelona. Gomes has been linked with a shock move to Real Madrid with his Barcelona career set to end this summer. And Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Ronaldo thinks Messi is behind his compatriot’s imminent Barcelona departure. It…
[ad_1] Real are planning to overhaul their squad in the summer following a disappointing season that’s left the Champions League as their only hope of a major trophy. And the latest reports from Spain indicate the La Liga giants’ president Florentino Perez is hoping to land Nelson alongside completing a cluster of big money signings.…
[ad_1] Gomes joined the Spanish giants from La Liga rivals Valencia off the back of helping Portugal win the Euro 2016 title. But he’s failed to replicate his best form while playing under Luis Enrique and Ernesto Valverde at the Nou Camp. Gomes has been tipped to leave Barcelona at the end of the season…
[ad_1] Cheltenham tips – Ruby Walsh’s best bets for day one of Cheltenham Festival 1.30 – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Getabird Obviously Kalashnikov sets a fair level of form. Summerville Boy is a decent horse as well. But we like Getabird. 2.10 – Arkle Chase – Footpad Nicky Henderson is raving about Brain Power and…
[ad_1] Manchester United remain in contention for the Champions League, with the Red Devils in action against Sevilla tonight. Victory in front of an expectant Old Trafford will see them reach the last eight of the competition for the first time since 2014, when David Moyes ruled the roost. They go into the game on…
[ad_1] According to Give Me Sport, Carmella will try and emulate Seth Rollins’ WrestleMania 31 ’Heist of the Century’ after Asuka’s match with Charlotte Flair for the Smackdown Women’s title. Asuka is expected to beat Charlotte for the championship and then take out Ms Money in the Bank against all odds. Carmella won the briefcase…
[ad_1] The race, open to horses of four years or older, has been run at Cheltenham since its inaugurating in 1927 and this year carries a first prize of £266,384. Willie Mullins trained four winners out of six races between 2011 and 2016 – but Nicky Henderson struck a Cheltenham Festival blow back when 5/1…
[ad_1] Liverpool are yet to tie Can down to a new deal with his current contract running out at the end of the season. It is looking increasingly likely the Germany international will leave Anfield and Juventus have been leading the race for his signature since last summer. Jurgen Klopp has remained optimistic the midfielder…
[ad_1] Our very own tipster The Scout is expecting to go big this year after a fine start to the year leaves him top of the media table, officially the country’s best horse-racing betting expert. His Cheltenham tips for Day 1 include Buveur D’Air in the Champion Hurle and a nap in the 4.10pm, with…
[ad_1] Barcelona have spent roughly £350million on Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele and Messi’s contract extension in the last eight months. Both Coutinho and Dembele are seen as direct replacements for Neymar, who left for Paris Saint-Germain last summer. But the Catalan giants are expected to be busy once again when the transfer window re-opens at…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah has been the in-form Fantasy Premier League star all season, but his reign has been challenged. Son Heung-Min’s terrific recent displays have fired him up the form rankings as the season approaches the home straight. The Tottenham star has thrived with or without Harry Kane’s presence in the team and could be…
[ad_1] Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat away at United on Saturday leaving them five points adrift of Mourinho’s side in second. Marcus Rashford scored twice early on to hand the Red Devils a two-goal lead before Eric Bailly’s own-goal in the second half gave Liverpool hope. However, Liverpool were unable to really test David…
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[ad_1] Real Madrid have had a long standing interest in the Manchester United shot-stopper. De Gea almost joined the La Liga giants in the summer of 2015, but a faulty fax machine prevented them from clinching a deal. Real Madrid are on the hunt for a new goalkeeper, with the likelihood that Keylor Navas could…
[ad_1] The Deadman looks set to face John Cena at WrestleMania as The Champ challenged him to a dream match on RAW. According to PWInsider, he will also feature at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on April 27 in some capacity. WWE will put together the first ever 50-man Royal Rumble match in…
[ad_1] Manchester City took another giant step towards the league with a 2-0 victory away to Stoke last night. David Silva bagged a brace as Pep Guardiola’s men opened up a 16-point gap at the top of the table. With just eight games remaining, the title appears to be a formality for City, who have…
[ad_1] Current incumbent Wenger has come under intense pressure this season. Attendances have dropped at the Emirates, with fans venting their fury over their side’s displays. Although the ship has been steadied over the past week with wins over AC Milan and Watford in the Europa League and Premier League respectively, the Gunners are unlikely…
[ad_1] Salah has flourished during his debut campaign at Liverpool and he is the Premier League’s joint top scorer with 24 goals. The Egyptian winger has been linked with a move to Real Madrid come the end of the season with Zinedine Zidane ready to shake up his squad. Recent reports suggested Salah could join…
[ad_1] The rockstar has had close ties with the wrestling company for years and performed at Wrestlemania 25 in Houston, Texas nine years ago. Kid Rock stated that he is looking forward to the ceremony and praised every WWE superstar ahead of WrestleMania. He told Billboard: “Every time I go to a WWE event I…
[ad_1] The Gunners have fallen off the pace from the Premier League’s top clubs this season with Arsene Wenger facing increasing pressure to step down. They currently sit 12 points outside the top four with the Europa League their only real hope of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, much like Manchester United did last…
[ad_1] Venus Williams has defeated younger sister Serena 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open, her first win in the sibling rivalry since 2014. It was the sisters’ earliest meeting since a 17-year-old Venus beat 16-year-old Serena in the second round of the 1998 Australian Open. They played Monday night for…
[ad_1] Federer, 36, raced to a comfortable two-set victory over Filip Krajinovic at Indian Wells on Monday night to progress to the fourth round. He is yet to lose a single match in 2018 having won both the Australian Open and the Rotterdam Open in which he became the oldest world No 1 player in…
[ad_1] Bliss and Jax have been appearing as friends in the WWE programme ever since last year. The Irresistible Force’s confidence has been shattered after losing twice to the first ever women’s Royal Rumble winner Asuka. The RAW Women’s Champion then tried to comfort her in a bid to get her on her side during…
[ad_1] Canada’s wheelchair curling team rebounded with a huge 8-5 comeback victory over the previously undefeated Chinese squad on Tuesday in Pyeongchang, South Korea. After dropping both of Monday’s matches and falling to a 3-2 round-robin record, the Canadians looked to be continuing their losing skid when they fell behind 5-1 after the fourth end. But Canada…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather 2 claim made by coach Conor McGregor’s striking coach Owen Roddy reckons a rematch between the UFC’s lightweight champion and Floyd Mayweather is more than warranted. “There’s definitely grounds for a rematch, without a doubt,” he told Express Sport.” “If we got a longer camp things might have been different.…
[ad_1] Women from both RAW and Smackdown will compete in this historic over-the-top-rope battle royal. The match will be put together in the same way as the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Some of WWE’s most talented and popular female competitors have yet to be booked for a WrestleMania match. That means the likes…
[ad_1] Seth Jones scored a pair of first period power-play goals and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 38 shots as the Columbus Blue Jackets claimed a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night in Columbus. Jones, however, left the game after the second period due to an upper-body injury. The Blue Jackets have won five…
[ad_1] Lesnar, whose contract expires after Mania and has been linked with a return to UFC, was absent again from tonight’s show and that angered Roman Reigns so much that he confronted WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and got “temporarily suspended”. His suspension though should only a part of the storyline leading to the Universal title…
[ad_1] Rumours have been suggesting for months that Cena and Undertaker would finally lock horns at WrestleMania. The Leader of the Cenation has been desperately trying to book a main-event spot at the Showcase of the Immortals but failed to win the men’s Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and Fastlane‘s Six-Pack Challenge for the WWE Championship.…
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[ad_1] The prospect of boycotting this summer’s World Cup in Russia is escalating The FA do not believe the government are currently considering a boycott Officials in Wembley and Westminster have discussed the current political crisis By Matt Lawton for the Daily Mail Published: 18:31 EDT, 12 March 2018 | Updated: 18:31 EDT, 12 March…
[ad_1] Alex Ovechkin has become the 20th player in NHL history to score 600 goals. The captain of the Washington Capitals has scored twice against the Winnipeg Jets to reach the milestone in his 990th regular-season game. Ovechkin joined Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Brett Hull as the only players to score 600 in fewer…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s Ashley Young will make England’s World Cup squad Gareth Southgate has been impressed with his form at left back this season Young could be first choice with Danny Rose out of favour at Tottenham By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 18:49 EDT, 12 March 2018 | Updated: 20:41 EDT, 12…
[ad_1] Federer eased to victory against Krajinovic in his third round match with a straight-sets 6-2, 6-1 win. The Swiss legend, who regained the world No 1 spot last month from Rafael Nadal, is aiming to clinch a record sixth title at Indian Wells. Although his second round match versus Federico Delbonis was dragged out…
[ad_1] Offer Gareth Southgate the chance to swathe one of his players in bubble wrap and guarantee him to be fit, well and on the plane for Russia and he would identify Harry Kane. The sight of the prolific Tottenham striker twisting his right ankle again at Bournemouth would have been enough to bring the…
[ad_1] Asuka won the inaugural women’s Royal Rumble match two months ago and earned the opportunity to challenge either Smackdown or RAW Women’s Champion at Mania. After months of speculation over who The Empress of Tomorrow will choose, she made a shock appearance at Fastlane last night after Charlotte successfully defended her title against Ruby…
[ad_1] That is the stunning claim made by football journalist Raphael Honigstein. The former Gunners forward was finally granted a move away from the club in January, after making it clear he had no intention of signing a new deal at the Emirates. This caused friction at Arsenal, which was only relieved when Manchester United…
[ad_1] James Harden is making a strong case to be named this year’s MVP having helped the Houston Rockets to the No 1 seed in a stacked Western Conference. They currently hold a two-game advantage over Golden State in the loss column heading into the final few weeks of the regular season. The 28-year-old picked…
[ad_1] The France international was subjected to strong speculation that he would leave Atletico last summer, only for the forward to agree to stay as his club were unable to bring in a replacement due to a transfer ban. It was believed Manchester United were leading the race for his signature, however Jose Mourinho turned…
[ad_1] Woods will lead the American team to Melbourne, Australia where he will strive to deny an Ernie Els International captained team only a second victory after the Peter Thomson led Internationals shocked the Americans and winning by nine points from the US-led Jack Nicklaus side in 1998 at Royal Melbourne. Woods takes over from…
[ad_1] Midfielder Gomes told Spanish football magazine Panenka he has had to endure “hell” at the Nou Camp because of the pressure upon him and the criticism of his recent performances. And Pique is among several of Barca’s squad who feel disappointed by the timing of Gomes’ revelations, say Diario Gol. The Spanish publication report…
[ad_1] Federer raced through his match, dropping just three games in a straight-sets 6-2, 6-1 win to advance to the last 16. The Swiss legend, who regained the world No 1 spot last month from Rafael Nadal, is aiming to clinch a record sixth title at Indian Wells. Although his second round match versus Federico…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas. Messi broke his duck against Chelsea in the Champions League when the two sides met at Stamford Bridge last month. He missed the 2-0 La Liga win away to Malaga on Saturday after flying home to be at the birth of his third child.…
[ad_1] The Spanish outfit travel to Old Trafford after holding the Red Devils to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Sevilla boast a fantastic record in Europe, but the majority of their success has came in the Europa League, rather than UEFA’s showpiece competition. And in Jose Mourinho, they…
[ad_1] As Carrick begins the countdown to his retirement this summer after a distinguished 20-year career, McTominay, 21, is just starting out and showing the same down-to-earth attitude and selfless team work that has been the hallmark of United’s club captain. McTominay’s impressive form in his early games earned him his first call-up by Scotland…
[ad_1] Read Story Transcript The current Russian Hockey League (KHL) playoffs reveal a lot about the state of Vladimir Putin’s Russia today, according to sports writer Slava Malamud. Malamud, who was born and raised in the Soviet Union, said Russian hockey is loaded with cronyism and corruption and it all serves the Russian president’s political ideology. In the quarter-finals battling…
[ad_1] Manchester City can secure their third Premier League triumph if they win their next two games against Everton and Manchester United. Speaking ahead of City’s trip to Stoke tonight, where they won 2-0, United legend Neville said it is a great opportunity to get one over their bitter rivals on April 7. “Yeah there’s…
[ad_1] It’s been less than two-and-a-half years since Toronto FC crumbled in its first foray into the MLS playoffs, stumbling to a 3-0 loss in Montreal. How times have changed. Forged in the cauldron of two-game series in the MLS playoffs and Canadian championships, the MLS champions are embracing the challenge of playing on hostile ground…
[ad_1] Two David Silva strikes were enough for Pep Guardiola’s league leaders to continue their sprint to the title. City can win the league if they win their next two games. And on tonight’s performance that should be job done before mid-April. City dominated from the off, with Silva rounding off moves for both his…
[ad_1] Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen has been suspended two games for violating the CFL’s drug policy. Thigpen tested positive for a banned substance based on a random sample collected in November. He tested positive for the banned substance Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, an anabolic steroid taken in pill form. “We are disappointed in Marcus and that he has…
[ad_1] Argentine Pellegrino was sacked as Saints boss on Monday night with the south coast club languishing in 17th and only a point above the Premier League relegation zone. But club legend Le Tissier isn’t up for stepping into Pellegrino’s shoes. Asked on Twitter whether he felt it was time for him to step in,…
[ad_1] Brian McKeever’s historic gold-medal performance on the third day of competition brought Canada’s medal count to seven at the 2018 Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Alpine skiers and biathletes return to action where more medals will be up for grabs while round-robin play continues in wheelchair curling. Canadians to watch: Wheelchair curling, Canada vs. China,…
[ad_1] Aguero tweeted on Sunday he will be out for the next two weeks with a knee injury. He has missed tonight’s game with Stoke. But Neville believes Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has chosen to give the Argentinian a rest now that Gabriel Jesus has returned from his own knee problem. Ahead of City’s…
[ad_1] Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has taken another step toward returning to Toronto’s lineup. The 20-year-old suited up for his first full practice Monday since suffering a shoulder injury on Feb. 22. He was still wearing a red non-contact jersey, but head coach Mike Babcock was encouraged to see his young star last an entire session. “He’s…
[ad_1] The Saints find themselves in real trouble of relegation following a dreadful run of results of late. A statement released by the club this hour reads, “Southampton Football Club can today confirm that it has parted company with First Team Manager Mauricio Pellegrino. “Assistant Manager Carlos Compagnucci and Assistant First Team Coach Xavier Tamarit…
[ad_1] After holding the 54-hole lead at the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship Saturday night, Corey Conners let his mind wander. Conners was in a position to become just the second rookie to win on Tour in the 2017-18 season — and the first Canadian since Adam Hadwin captured the same event last year — and…
[ad_1] The Reds are five points off second-placed United after losing 2-1 to their bitter rivals on Saturday as a result of substandard defending which allowed Marcus Rashford to score a brace inside half-an-hour. Liverpool responded well and eventually halved the deficit through Eric Bailly’s second-half own goal, but could not muster enough to claim…
[ad_1] Para Ice Hockey has come a long way since its debut at the Paralympics in 1994, including a name change. Rob Pizzo takes you inside this fast and exciting sport that is growing in popularity every day. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Carragher has been dropped from his Monday Night Football gig tonight after footage emerged of the ex-Liverpool star spitting at a fan. Carragher is seen spitting at a car while a Manchester United fan goads him following Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat on Saturday. The incident has already seen him ditched from his post as a…
[ad_1] President Donald Trump recognized the Houston Astros on Monday for their first World Series win, an “incredible victory” that Trump said was even more special following the devastation Hurricane Harvey wrought on the Texas city. Houston defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 last year to clinch the title. Trump, who played baseball…
[ad_1] Following a morale-boosting Europa League win away at AC Milan, the Gunners ended a three-game losing streak in the Premier League in convincing fashion at the Emirates Stadium. Shkodran Mustafi’s header and strikes from January signings Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan lifted Arsene Wenger’s men to their first top-flight triumph in over a month.…
[ad_1] Bunched with a pack of runners in Friday’s 5,000-metre race and more so in the 3,000 the following evening at the NCAA Division I indoor track and field championships, Justyn Knight drew from the experience of placing ninth in the 5,000 at his world championship debut last summer. The Toronto native stayed in the…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat rivals Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford. A first-half brace from Marcus Rashford was enough to secure the win for the hosts despite an Eric Bailly own goal after the break. Lovren was arguably at fault for both of the goals, being outjumped and outmuscled by United striker Romelu Lukaku. Nicol says…
[ad_1] Patrik Laine just keeps hitting new milestones and solidifying his place in NHL history. The 19-year-old Winnipeg Jets’ winger led the team to a pair of wins last week, scoring five goals in three road games. In one of those, he netted the only goals in the Jets’ 3-0 shutout of the New York Rangers.…
[ad_1] Manchester City were beaten for only the fourth time in 46 matches in all competitions in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Basel on Wednesday. But the runaway Premier League leaders will be looking to bounce back against relegation-threatened Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium tonight. The Potters are 19th in…
[ad_1] The Miami Dolphins appear ready to move on without their defensive anchor. Miami is discussing releasing five-time Pro Bowl tackle Ndamukong Suh when the NFL’s new year begins Wednesday, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person said nothing has been finalized, and confirmed the conversations to The Associated Press on condition…
[ad_1] Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Nou Camp including the battle to sign Mohamed Salah Monday 12, March Predicted XI Andres Iniesta could return to the Barcelona line-up to face Chelsea this Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury. The veteran midfielder featured in training today and has another session to…
[ad_1] John Herdman has summoned a blend of experience and youth for his first match at the helm of the Canadian men’s soccer team. The Canadians, currently ranked 89th in the world, play No. 121 New Zealand in Murcia, Spain, on March 24, which falls on one of FIFA’s international windows. Experience comes in the…
[ad_1] Pogba sat out of Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday after sustaining a thigh injury in training on Friday. The French midfielder is a doubt for the Champions League last-16 second-leg clash against Sevilla at Old Trafford tomorrow. The first leg ended 0-0 in Spain with Pogba only starting that game on…
[ad_1] It emerged today that course conditions were heavy, soft in places on the two main tracks on Monday afternoon. However, Tuesday’s opening card of the four-day Cheltenham Festival is not in any doubt, according to clerk of the course Simon Claisse. Claisse revealed that 14 millimetres had fallen on the course since Sunday night…
[ad_1] That is according to Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague. Griezmann is committed to the Wanda Metropolitano outfit until 2022 but has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga rivals Barcelona at the end of the season. The France international has blossomed into one of Europe’s deadliest strikers in the Spanish capital. He netted his 21st goal…
[ad_1] Carragher has been suspended by Sky Sports after a video emerged of the Liverpool legend spitting at a Manchester United fan and his 14-year-old daughter from his car window. The incident happened on Saturday following Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to United at Old Trafford. Carragher was due to be a pundit for tonight’s Premier League…
[ad_1] Chelsea have a mountain to climb in the Champions League this week after succumbing to a late Lionel Messi equaliser in the first leg. But the Blues will be relishing the chance to progress to the semi finals of the European showpiece. And it will certainly be a big night for Fabregas as he…
[ad_1] Is it time to change the timing of the Paralympic Games? The word Paralympic stems from the Greek preposition “para” meaning “beside,” “beyond” or “side by side” and Olympic. Yet, for some reason, it doesn’t quite play out that way. The Paralympics always happen after the Olympic Games. “It might be time for the…
[ad_1] Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by rivals Manchester United thanks to a first-half brace from Marcus Rashford. Reds defender Dejan Lovren has received criticism for his role in both of Rashford’s strikes. However, Robson claims Virgil van Dijk’s defending for Juan Mata’s chance five minutes after the second goal was the worst moment of the…
[ad_1] Who is Ruby Walsh? Ruby Walsh is a 38-year-old jockey born in County Kildare in Ireland. He married to Gillian Doran in July 2006 and the pair have three daughters together. Walsh has two siblings – sister Katie, who is one of the top female jackets, and brother Ted who is married to female…
[ad_1] Neymar forced through a hostile £200million move to Paris Saint-Germain before the start of the season. Coutinho was brought in as his Brazil team-mate’s replacement two months ago. There is talk of Neymar quitting PSG after just one season and moving to Real Madrid. But Coutinho has sensationally echoed Ivan Rakitic’s sentiments that Neymar’s…
[ad_1] The game at the London Stadium was marred by a number of fans invading the pitch in protest to the club’s owners David Sullivan and David Gold. West Ham captain Mark Noble tackled one supporter to the ground as the anger towards the board continued in the stands. Joey Barton has questioned the behaviour…
[ad_1] That is according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Neymar has been linked with a stunning return to Spain just seven months after leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain. PSG signed the Brazilian superstar for a world-record transfer fee of £200million. Balague says there is no doubt that both Real Madrid and Neymar want a…
[ad_1] The 28-year-old’s current contract with Red Bull runs out at the end of the year with suggestions rife that he could join either Ferrari or Mercedes. Red Bull say they have agreed a deadline date with Ricciardo to decide his future, with the Australian keen to ensure that he competes for World Championship titles…
[ad_1] De Boer said after Rashford had scored twice for Manchester United against Liverpool on Saturday that it was “a pity” Mourinho was his manager because he lacks patience with youngsters and is too interested in results. Working as pundit for BT Sport, De Boer said: “It’s a pity that the manager is Mourinho because…
[ad_1] Ozil yesterday became the quickest player in Premier League history to register 50 assists. The German assisted compatriot Shkodran Mustafi who opened the scoring for Arsenal in their 3-0 win over Watford. Ozil reached the milestone in 141 Premier League matches, two quicker than the previous record-holder Eric Cantona. But former Major League Soccer…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson. Robson does not think Jurgen Klopp works on his defence enough in training. Liverpool have been in scintillating form of late, with the attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane one of the most potent frontline’s in…
[ad_1] Daly had missed the first three games of the tournament with ankle and calf problems but proved his fitness during at training session last Saturday. The Wasps back convinced Jones that he was ready to play and was immediately drafted into other starting line-up in place of Mike Brown. And Daly was one of…
[ad_1] The Spurs duo donned some hard hats, hi-vis jackets and safety goggles as they were given the opportunity to walk down the tunnel and into the stadium bowl of the new 62,000-capacity arena. Tottenham’s new home is set to open in time for the beginning of the 2018-19 season. “I can’t wait to be…
[ad_1] THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF JAMIE CARRAGHER’S CAR-CRASH INTERVIEW (Jamie Carragher = JC, Sarah Hewson = SH) SH: So, Jamie, I’m recoiling watching that, it’s disgusting. How do you feel when you see it back? JC: Exactly the same. You can’t obviously condone that behaviour no matter what in any way shape or form the…
[ad_1] Carragher was caught on camera spitting towards a family of Manchester United fans after last weekend’s showdown with Liverpool. And the fallout of that incident has seen him come in for plenty of criticism, with claims he should lose his punditry role at Sky Sports. Sky Sports suspended Carragher today, meaning he won’t appear…
[ad_1] Jamie Carragher was caught on camera spitting at a football fan who was in the car with his 14-year-old daughter after Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United. The former star has been embroiled in scandal after being caught spitting towards a family of Manchester United supporters after Saturday’s game at Old Trafford. Sky Sports have…
[ad_1] Carrick has endured a difficult campaign for Manchester United with injuries hampering his contribution. The 36-year-old was appointed club captain in the summer after Wayne Rooney was allowed to rejoin Everton. He is one of just seven players in the squad to have won the Premier League title with his experience still viewed as…
[ad_1] Carragher has been axed from tonight’s Monday Night Football ahead of Stoke vs Manchester City and has been grilled in a 13-minute interview on Sky News. He spoke at length of his regret at the incident and says he hopes to prove what kind of man he really is in the coming weeks. The former…
[ad_1] Manchester United face Sevilla tomorrow night aiming to make the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2014. The Red Devils go into the game knowing they must score, with the first leg ending goalless in Spain. Pogba missed United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool at the weekend through injury after Scott…
[ad_1] The former Liverpool star has been embroiled in scandal after being caught on camera spitting towards a family of Manchester United supporters after Saturday’s game at Old Trafford. And he’s faced hefty criticism, particularly on social media, with plenty of claims he should lose his punditry job at Sky Sports. Carragher had been due…
[ad_1] The Portugal midfielder has even revealed he’s afraid to leave his house because of the abuse he gets from fans of the club. Gomes has struggled to justify Barcelona paying up to £50m to Valencia for his services. “Maybe it’s not the best word but (life at Barca) has become a bit of a…
[ad_1] Darcy Kuemper bounced back nicely for the Arizona Coyotes. Just 2 1/2 weeks after being acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings — and one night after being worked over in a 5-2 loss at Colorado — the goalkeeper earned his 11th career shutout with a 1-0 victory over Vancouver on Sunday…
[ad_1] JAMIE CARRAGHER is reportedly set to miss Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football coverage tonight. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Marie Wright can’t stop smiling and everyone around her notices — it’s just who she’s always been. Positive, upbeat and excited about what’s to come in life. At 57 years old, Wright is living out a lifelong dream as the lead for Canada’s wheelchair curling team at the Paralympic Games in South Korea.…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants are still in with a shout of securing a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble this season. But they’re not resting on their laurels and have already struck an agreement with Gremio to sign Arthur in the summer. Barcelona’s strengthening is likely to see a cluster of players…
[ad_1] The thoroughbred is due to race in Wednesday’s Champion Chase but Nicky Henderson has revealed he has suffered a scare. “Altior was unfortunately lame this morning in his near fore leg and we have located some puss in the frog (of his foot,” a statement from Henderson read. “He was still able to exercise…
[ad_1] Neymar is being tipped to turn his back on PSG with La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid both possible destinations. The 26-year-old quit Barca back in the summer but reports have claimed he is already eying a shock return to Catalonia. Real Madrid, however, are long-term admirers and with Cristiano Ronaldo on the…
[ad_1] The recent cold spell of weather that swept across the UK left the track covered in snow just over a week ago with huge drifts accumulating by the famous fences. However, Claisse refused to employ machinery to clear the course, fearing tyre tracks would churn up the ground, and instead had his team of…
[ad_1] Neymar is being tipped to return to Barcelona from PSG despite only turning his back on the Catalan club in August. Mundo Deportivo have claimed the 26-year-old is disillusioned with life at the Parc des Princes having been left shocked by the quality of football in Ligue 1. And Spanish outlet Don Balon now…
[ad_1] ITV are set to broadcast 18 hours live from Cheltenham this week – including five races every day. The coverage will be presented by Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani with experts including former jockeys Tony McCoy, Luke Harvey and Mick Fitzgerald. ITV Racing will air from 1pm to 4.30pm. And ahead of the Festival,…
[ad_1] The former Liverpool ace and now Sky Sports TV pundit was caught on camera aiming a mouthful of saliva at the passenger window of a car containing a Manchester United fan and his 14-year-old daughter. The incident happened after Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. The father of the…
[ad_1] Walsh, 38, has been top jockey at Cheltenham 11 times with a record 56 wins. He could be set for 20 rides at Cheltenham this week after recovering from breaking his leg at Punchestown in November last year. But the latest leg injury was hardly the first and now the Paddy Power ambassador has…
[ad_1] Mina joined Barcelona from Palmeiras during the January transfer window and big things are expected of the £10.5m (€11.8m) signing. But he’s made just two appearances for the Spanish giants as Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti have remained Valverde’s first-choice centre-backs. Messi has apparently struck up a bond with fellow South American Mina and…
[ad_1] The Liverpool legend was due to assess Manchester United’s Champions League clash against Sevilla on Tuesday for TV3 Sport. But bosses at the Danish channel have pulled Carragher from their line-up after he was filmed appearing to spit at a United fan and his 14-year-old daughter. Carragher has phoned the family to apologise for…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Liverpool on Saturday with Rashford’s brace giving them some breathing space in second. The England star has struggled for form in recent months but, against Liverpool in a fiery Old Trafford, he stepped up to fire United to a crucial three points. However, the Manchester Evening News say Jose Mourinho was…
[ad_1] India vs Sri Lanka live stream The match is not being broadcast in the UK. India vs Sri Lanka will be broadcast live on DSport (English commentary). Hindi commentary will be available on Rishtey Cineplex/HD. However, it is available to be watched online by customers with a Bet365 account. The betting company are streaming…
[ad_1] Antonio Conte faces some key decisions ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League showdown with Barcelona on Wednesday night. The Italian boss has tinkered with Alvaro Morata, Olivier Giroud or Eden Hazard in the lone striker role this season. He must decide which of his stars is best-suited to leading the line at the Nou Camp…
[ad_1] Ferrari have been threatening to quit the sport over a pay row. But Horner thinks they’ve been disrespectful to the industry and to Ross Brawn. “I think that’s disrespectful to Ross Brawn, one of the most successful engineers in F1 history,” Horner told Spain’s El Confidencial. “I think Liberty has a good understanding of…
[ad_1] Kane has forged a reputation as one of the world’s top strikers and has drawn admiring glances from across Europe as a result. He’s been heavily linked with a move to Real in the summer as Florentino Perez seeks to overhaul Zinedine Zidane’s underperforming squad. Kane has been tipped to spearhead Real’s new-look attack,…
[ad_1] Watch Paralympic curling round robin coverage as Canada battles the Great Britain in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] What did he do? Carragher was in his vehicle when Manchester United fans stopped to goad him after Liverpool slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat on Saturday. A man is heard repeating the scoreline with his 14-year-old daughter in the back. Jamie Carragher then responds by gobbing on the window. He has since apologised…
[ad_1] The course at Cheltenham has already taken a hammering this winter, with three inches of snow falling on it this month alone. And there’s been no let up as racegoers get ready to descend on the second biggest event of the National Hunt calendar. Cheltenham Festival organisers have issued an update this morning after…
[ad_1] Carragher is battling to save his Sky Sports job after footage emerged of him gobbing at two Manchester United fans over the weekend. The former Liverpool star has since issued an apology but that may not be enough for him to keep the job he has held since his retirement in 2013. Barton is…
[ad_1] Alan King has opted to pull some of his stable out with Dingo Dollar and Mia’s Storm not running. The festival gets underway tomorrow and more rain is forecast making things problematic for organisers and trainers. “Where the fresh ground is, it’s not too bad at all,” said the trainer King. “But there’s not…
[ad_1] Pogba got a knock in training on Friday and missed Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday. The France star has been out of form since the turn of the year and has appeared at odds with the United boss. And now Mourinho has suggested he could have stopped Pogba getting injured –…
[ad_1] The Canadian para ice hockey team notched another impressive win to book a spot in the semifinals and Brian McKeever skied his way to a historic gold, while the country’s snowboarders fell short in snowboard cross at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Here’s a quick recap of all the important Paralympic news you might have missed…
[ad_1] Mourinho has identified three positions in his squad that need to be strengthened before the start of next season, according to the Daily Mirror. A new central defender is the main priority and there are two targets being considered. Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld and Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Borussia Dortmund are the players on Mourinho’s shortlist.…
[ad_1] The £56 million striker grabbed his third goal for the Gunners since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund in January in the crucial 3-0 win over Watford on Sunday. But the 29 year old will now have to take a back seat on Thursday when Arsene Wenger’s side take on AC Milan in the second…
[ad_1] West Ham endured a weekend to forget, but are they really much worse off than this stage last season? David Moyes has failed to inspire a revolution from his players in east London, and fans let their feelings known with a string of pitch invasions and protests following a dismal season. In contrast, their…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Dembele from Borussia Dortmund back in the summer but the France international is being tipped to join Arsenal when the transfer window reopens. The 20-year-old has returned to form in recent times yet has spent the majority of the campaign struggling for consistency. Reports have claimed that he does not have the…
[ad_1] Manchester United have emerged as suitors for Alderweireld amid uncertainty over the player’s long-term Tottenham future. The Belgium international has blossomed ever since his arrival from Atletico Madrid in 2015 but, having missed large chunks of the season through injury, he is no longer a regular starter. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has instead decided…
[ad_1] Neymar has been linked with a return to La Liga ever since he quit the Nou Camp for Paris Saint-Germain last summer. And Real has emerged as his most likely destination, with Florentino Perez a long-term admirer of the Brazilian. Neymar is said to have been earmarked as the man Real can build a…
[ad_1] In the build up to the first goal of the game, Lovren was beaten in the air by Romelu Lukaku, who flicked the ball on for the unmarked Marcus Rashford to fire past Loris Karius. Former United defender Danny Higginbotham believes the Liverpool defender should have stood off Lukaku instead of directly challenging him.…
[ad_1] The Brazil international has been on Real’s radar ever since he broke on to the scene in his homeland with Santos. And Florentino Perez was given a hope of one day signing him when he left Barcelona for PSG last summer. Neymar’s stint at the Parc des Princes has been surrounded by speculation he…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Rashford shone at the weekend with his brace firing the Red Devils past Liverpool at Old Trafford. The 20-year-old has endured a mixed campaign, shining on occasions but also struggling to oust the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial from the side. Many pundits are divided over Rashford’s best position…
[ad_1] Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all been tracking the Pole, who has one year left to run on his current contract with Bayern. Chelsea are supposedly monitoring him, as super agent Pini Zhavi is a good friend of Blues chairman Roman Abramovich. Real Madrid meanwhile, are also in hot pursuit with Zinedine…
[ad_1] Manchester United have long been tipped to lure Bale away from Real Madrid with interest in the player dating back to his time at Southampton. The Wales international has fallen down the pecking order at the Bernabeu this season with Zinedine Zidane recently omitting him from the side that beat PSG in the Champions…
[ad_1] Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium yesterday as Shkodran Mustafi was also on target. However, it was the link-up play of the two January signings which carved open the Watford defence to secure a vital three points which takes Arsene Wenger’s side to within 12 points of the Champions League places.…
[ad_1] Rashford was handed a rare start against Liverpool on Saturday and he bagged a brace as Manchester United ran out 2-1 winners. Rumours had circulated that the England international may have to look for regular game time elsewhere in the summer as he continued to be out of favour under Jose Mourinho. But his…
[ad_1] Brian McKeever is a big fan of the line from the movie The Shawshank Redemption that advises us all to “get busy living or get busy dying.” No matter the challenge or setback, McKeever clearly chooses the former on his well-beaten path to the Paralympic podium. Twenty years after learning he was losing his eyesight, the…
[ad_1] Barcelona have been long tracking the France international and there have been strong reports that they will make a move for the forward in the summer. However, Griezmann is currently helping Atletico challenge for the La Liga title where they sit eight points behind Ernesto Valverde’s side. The 26-year-old has still been in top…
[ad_1] Watch as Canada takes on Norway in the preliminary Paralympic hockey action in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is according to former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino. Manchester United clinched a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku proved to be a real handful and he played a key role in both goals scored by Marcus Rashford. Lukaku bullied Dejan Lovren in the air as Liverpool had no…
[ad_1] After a productive second testing week at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Hamilton and Mercedes’ attentions have now turned towards the opening race of the 2018 campaign – the Australian Grand Prix which starts a week on Friday. Although Hamilton didn’t have the softest tyre available during testing, he is pleased with how…
[ad_1] However, the deal could have severe consequences for Liverpool and their pursuit of Monaco’s Thomas Lemar. According to Spanish outlet El Gol Digital, Barcelona want to bolster their ranks in the summer to stay ahead of Real Madrid, who are planning a mass shake-up of their squad. Sterling is said to be one of…
[ad_1] Owens failed to win the WWE title at Fastlane following interference by on-screen Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon. According to the publisher and editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Dave Meltzer, KO will be participating at this year’s Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Meltzer also made the same claim about Owens’ partner Sami Zayn.…
[ad_1] Pogba missed Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday after picking up an injury during training a day earlier. The Frenchman has seen his performances dip over the past couple of months, prompting speculation he has fallen out with Mourinho. Questions have also been raised over whether the 24-year-old can fit into United’s…
[ad_1] Federer progressed to the third round of the Indian Wells by beating Federico Delbonis in straight sets but the match was delayed midway through because of rain. The Swiss star took the first set 6-3 in the night session before the weather forced the game to be reschedule with the score at 2-2 in…
[ad_1] Liverpool failed to cope with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat. Romelu Lukaku was a constant thorn in the Reds defence and played a key role in both goals scored by Marcus Rashford. The powerful Belgian bullied Dejan Lovren for the opener and held the ball…
[ad_1] It took Brad Gushue several years to win his first Canadian men’s curling championship. His second didn’t take nearly as long. Gushue downed Alberta’s Brendan Bottcher 6-4 in Sunday’s final for a second straight Canadian title. Gushue, third Mark Nichols, second Brett Gallant and lead Geoff Walker will represent Canada at the men’s world…
[ad_1] The tie is delicately balanced after a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their last-16 tie. However, with the second leg at the Nou Camp on Wednesday (7.45pm), Chelsea could be in for a long evening as Barcelona are undefeated at home all season. With the chance to complete a treble this term…
[ad_1] Watch Paralympic snowboard cross qualifying, quarterfinal, semifinal and final of the men’s upper limb impaired and the men’s and women’s lower limb 1 and lower limb 2 impaired from Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Milos Raonic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 in an all-Canadian tennis clash at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on Sunday to advance to the round-of-32. The hard-hitting Raonic capitalized on his first serve, winning 26 of 32 service points – including nine aces – to breeze to a straight-sets victory. For 17-year-old Auger-Aliassime the match was an opportunity…
[ad_1] Watch Paralympic curling round robin coverage as Canada faces Korea in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Red Bull Crashed Ice in Edmonton capped off another great season of ice cross downhill. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Brian McKeever became Canada’s most decorated Winter Paralympian with his record 14th medal on Monday in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 38-year-old of Canmore, Alta., raced to his third straight Paralympic title in the men’s cross-country 20-kilometre visually impaired freestyle event in a time of 46 minutes 02.4 seconds alongside his guide Graham Nishikawa. It…
[ad_1] Rookie goalie Christopher Gibson made 50 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Sunday to snap an eight-game losing streak. Anders Lee scored twice, while Johnny Boychuk had a goal and two assists for New York. Nick Leddy and Jordan Eberle also scored for the Islanders (30-29-10) as Casey…
[ad_1] Ziggler is set to challenge for the WWE Championship in a Six-Pack Challenge tonight at Fastlane. The Showoff will have to go through John Cena, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Baron Corbin and champion AJ Styles. But rumours suggest the ex-World Heavyweight Champion will not be winning the title but still might get to be…
[ad_1] By Martin Keown for the Daily Mail Published: 18:56 EDT, 11 March 2018 | Updated: 20:41 EDT, 11 March 2018 England should line up in the World Cup in Russia with Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford either side of Harry Kane. So manager Gareth Southgate will be cursing his luck if the Tottenham striker…
[ad_1] John Cena is determined to seal a WrestleMania main-event spot by winning the WWE Championship in a Six-Pack Challenge at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. But The Champ faces a daunting task as he will have to go through Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and champion AJ Styles. Royal Rumble…
[ad_1] Whenever I ask players who have been away with England who has looked the sharpest in training, the same name always crops up: Marcus Rashford. Such a supremely talented young player simply has to be in this Manchester United team. Why had he gone nearly three months without starting in the Premier League? We know…
[ad_1] A compilation of awesome hockey fans in Pyeongchang. (There are many.) [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Two hours to go before he has a trial for England, and the tears are welling up in Tommy Charlton’s eyes. He is talking about his brothers, Sir Bobby and Jack. ‘I’ve always been so proud of them and what they’ve achieved,’ says Tommy. ‘It would be really lovely if I could achieve something…
[ad_1] Emotion overflows after the competitions finish at the Winter Olympics. Check out all the heartwarming moments. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The former Liverpool defender has since apologised for his actions following Manchester United’s 2-1 win on Saturday. A video has emerged of a United fan taunting Carragher by shouting the scorline from his vehicle after the match. However, Carragher reacted by spitting from his car through the window of the next and hitting the…
[ad_1] Away from the ice, in a market in Gangneung, Canada’s pair figure skaters speak to CBC Sports reporter Jacqueline Doorey about their Olympic success and what they’ll take away from it. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] “This is not the club we want.” spit the snarling die-hards. Frankly, after the sickening scenes witnessed on Saturday, this West Ham is not a club anybody wants. David Sullivan was the 69-year-old and co-owner David Gold was also reported to be in tears as he was ushered out of his seat for his…
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[ad_1] After three Premier League defeats on the spin, Arsenal put Watford to the sword on Sunday by thrashing them 3-0 at the Emirates. The Gunners faithful have been staying away as of late, venting their anger towards Arsene Wenger and calling for him to be sacked. And Neville was keen to aim a dig…
[ad_1] The Calgary Dinos have won their first U Sports men’s basketball title. David Kapinga had 25 points as the No. 2 Dinos held on to beat the No. 5 Ryerson Rams 79-77 on Sunday in the championship game. Calgary was ahead 39-30 at the break and led by as much as 12 before Ryerson…
[ad_1] The Light Blues could have cut the gap at the top to three points but instead goals from Tom Rogic, Moussa Dembele and sub Odsonne Edouard saw the Hoops win 3-2 and stretch their lead at the top to nine points with a game in hand. Brown had heard how Graeme Murty had said…
[ad_1] The Ibrox boss was left raging at how his team twice surrendered a lead – and then conceded a winner to 10-man Celtic in a derby blockbuster. Rangers are now nine points adrift of Celtic having played a game more than their rivals, who partied like champions at the end of a five-goal thriller.…
[ad_1] Modric reportedly thinks that team-mate Gareth Bale is heading back to England and he wants to follow suit. According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Liverpool and Arsenal would be interested in securing his signature. However, the former Tottenham star has a preference of where he would like to move to if Real Madrid will…
[ad_1] Canadian rookie Corey Conners stumbled in pursuit of his first PGA Tour victory at the Valspar Championship on Sunday. The 26-year-old held a one-shot lead heading into the final round, but fell back quickly after opening with a bogeyon the easiest hole at Innisbrook. He ended up shooting 77 to leave him tied for 16th. As Conners faded, England’s Paul Casey closed with a…
[ad_1] A huge, season-defining week for Chelsea began with an edgy but welcome win over struggling Palace at Stamford Bridge to keep them in the chase for the top four. Now for the Champions League, and Barcelona, at the Nou Camp, on Wednesday with sides 1-1 after the first leg. And the Alonso clan know…
[ad_1] Between an emotional win in their last game and an early start to this one, there were plenty of reasons why the Toronto Raptors might not be sharp. And a pretty simple reason why they were. “We just want to hoop, man,” all-star DeMar DeRozan said. “Every time we get an opportunity to hoop,…
[ad_1] GETTY Marcus Rashford has had limited playing opportunities since Christmas The 20-year-old striker may not like it but he accepts that he has to convince his hard-to-please manager he is worthy of a place with his work on the training ground and by making an impact when he gets an opportunity in the team.…
[ad_1] Sebastien Bourdais wept as he crossed the finish line Sunday for his second consecutive victory at St. Petersburg. The win was a milestone for him in his recovery from serious injuries suffered in a crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Across the paddock, Robert Wickens fumed at the disastrous turn of events that had cost…
[ad_1] Club legend Brooking confirmed that West Ham co-owner David Sullivan was struck in the face by a coin thrown from a mob of around 200 angry fans who gathered in front of the directors box, forcing most of the dignitaries to leave their seats, amid the scenes that marred Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Burnley…
[ad_1] Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated Press that free agent ace Jake Arrieta and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a three-year deal. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the contract is pending a physical. The deal is reportedly worth $75 million US. NBC Sports…
[ad_1] Scans on Monday will confirm the extent of an injury he first suffered in September 2016 and then exacerbated against Millwall, incredibly, on the corresponding Sunday a year ago. An accidental clash with the goalkeeper – same as with the Millwall match – forced Kane’s withdrawal, and in the past it has taken him…
[ad_1] For most professional athletes, playing their sport pays the bills. In the case of the NFL or NHL, it could pay several families’ bills. But that’s not the case for most professional curlers. The Brier brings together some of the best curlers in the world for an intense week-long competition. There are curlers who…
[ad_1] “Nice one, Sonny, nice one Son, nice one Sonny, let’s have another one!” chorused the away end on the final whistle. Tottenham fans need no reminding that the original version was sung in praise of Cyril Knowles. They may not know, though, that it has its origins in a Wonderloaf advert penned by A…
[ad_1] The Toronto Wolfpack defeated the Sheffield Eagles 44-10 in round six of the Betfred Championship on Sunday in England. Toronto improved to 4-1-1 with the win a week after routing the Swinton Lions by a score of 52-12. Six different Wolfpack players scored tries, including two apiece from Richard Whiting and Jonny Pownall, while Ryan Brierley converted six goals.…
[ad_1] The PSG superstar appears unsettled in the French capital after his £198m move last summer. And recent reports have linked Neymar with a spectacular return to Barcelona just months after he decided to quit La Liga. However, Real Madrid are also potential suitors for the Brazilian forward. Zinedine Zidane recently heaped praise on Neymar,…
[ad_1] Belgium’s Niels Bruynseels made history on Sunday with his victory in the inaugural Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Dutch Masters event in Den Bosch, Netherlands. The 35-year-old had the fastest clear time in the six-horse jump off, clocking in at 37.10 seconds aboard his 12-year-old mare Gancia de Muze. It was the first Grand Slam win for…
[ad_1] The Atletico Madrid forward has been in fine form once again this season, leading to increased speculation he will not be at the Wanda Metropolitano next term. Griezmann looked destined to join Manchester United in the summer. However, the Frenchman decided to stay at the Spanish outfit due to their ongoing transfer embargo. Since…
[ad_1] Alberta’s Brendan Bottcher advanced to the final of the Canadian men’s curling championship with a 6-4 win over Ontario’s John Epping in Sunday’s semifinal. Bottcher will face defending champion Brad Gushue at night for the title. Epping comes away third at the Brier. Ontario went 9-2 and Alberta 8-3 to earn the second and third…
[ad_1] Canada added two more medals on the second day of competition to bring their total to six at the 2018 Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Medals will be awarded in snowboard cross and cross-country skiing while round-robin play continues in para ice hockey and wheelchair curling. Canadians to watch: Cross-country skiing: Men’s and women’s freestyle,…
[ad_1] “Nice one, Sonny, nice one Son, nice one Sonny, let’s have another one!” chorused the away end on the final whistle. Tottenham fans need no reminding that the original version was sung in praise of Cyril Knowles. They may not know, though, that it has its origins in a Wonderloaf advert penned by A…
[ad_1] Boston Bruins leading scorer Brad Marchand sat out Sunday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks with an upper-body injury. Marchand, who has a team-high 29 goals and 69 points, collided with Blackhawks forward Anthony Duclair in the first period of Saturday’s game between the teams in Boston. Duclair had to be helped off the ice,…
[ad_1] Canada is down to its last life at the HSBC Canada Sevens Rugby tournament. The Canadians looked flat in a 19-0 loss to previously winless Scotland in a consolation round match Sunday morning. Another loss will eliminate the Canadians from play. The best they can finish is 13th out of the 16 teams. Things…
[ad_1] The two superstars continue to battle it out each season, with the winner scooping the Ballon d’Or at the end of each year. Messi started the 2017/18 season in electric form, and Barcelona raced into what now looks like an unassailable lead at the top of La Liga. Real Madrid have been struggling, however.…
[ad_1] Canadian golfer Jerry Anderson has died at the age of 62. PGA Tour Canada confirmed Anderson’s passing on Sunday when it tweeted out condolences to his family. We are devastated to learn about the passing of Canadian golf legend Jerry Anderson. <br><br>Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife Barbara and the rest…
[ad_1] Rangers were humbled by Celtic in a 3-2 defeat at Ibrox despite the visitors going down to 10 men in the second half. Alfredo Morelos was elbowed in the head by Jozo Simunovic leading to a red card for the Celtic man, but the Gers failed to capitalise on their advantage. Colombian striker Morelos…
[ad_1] In a stunning finish to the speed skating Allround World Championships, Dutchman Patrick Roest won the title Sunday after Sverre Lunde Pedersen of Norway fell in the closing 10,000-metre race as he was on track for a convincing overall victory. Pedersen picked himself up off the ice at the temporary, outdoor oval at Amsterdam’s Olympic…
[ad_1] Tottenham bounced back from a disappointing Champions League exit last week with a dominant 4-1 win over Bournemouth. Junior Stanislas opened the scoring for the Cherries but Spurs hit back through Dele Alli before Son Heung-Min scored twice in the second half. Serge Aurier headed home in injury time to put added gloss on the…
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[ad_1] Usually his teams fillet you with skill and flair rather than batter you into submission – or at least they used to. But on Sunday at the Emirates Arsenal responded perfectly to Troy Deeney’s accusation that they lack those ‘cojones’. Deeney made the jibe when Watford beat a supine Gunners 2-1 at Vicarage Road…
[ad_1] Even on Alex Massie’s hulking hand, his shimmering ring sticks out. “It’s my family crest. The motto at the bottom is fac et spera, and it means do and hope,” he explains. It’s how Massie approaches life. “My dad once told me when I was a little kid, it’s easier to beg for forgiveness…
[ad_1] That is the view of pundit and former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp. Aubameyang finally got his wish by leaving Borussia Dortmund for the Emirates two months ago. But despite winning their last two games, Arsenal have struggled since the Gabon international arrived in north London. Aubameyang did manage to get himself on the scoresheet…
[ad_1] One of the words that para snowboarder Curt Minard lives by is believe. Ten years ago, the 38-year-old didn’t have much as he fought for his life after being involved in an electrical contact accident during work as a powerline technician. Minard was electrocuted with over 14,400 volts, which is about 500 per cent more than the human body can withstand before…
[ad_1] Arsenal picked up a vital win in their pursuit of a top four finish with a dominant win over Watford. Shkodran Mustafi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were all on target for the Gunners, while Cech saved a second-half penalty from Deeney with the score still at 2-0. It was the first spot-kick Cech…
[ad_1] Canada’s para hockey team is on a roll. After running up the score 17-0 against Team Sweden in the opener, Canada again delivered another dominant performance against Team Italy Sunday in Pyeongchang, winning 10-0. “I thought the guys played pretty well considering Italy is a more physical, bigger team than our opponent [Sweden]. It…
[ad_1] Arsenal picked up a vital three points in their pursuit of a top four finish with a dominant win over Watford. Goals from Shkodran Mustafi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan sealed victory for the Gunners, while Petr Cech also kept out a penalty from Troy Deeney. It is the first time the goalkeeper has…
[ad_1] Strowman has taken RAW by storm with some incredible matches against the likes of Roman Reigns, Big Show and Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. The Monster Among Men is one of the most popular and talented WWE superstars today but he still may not get to participate in a match at WrestleMania on April 8…
[ad_1] Petr Cech finally earned his 200th career clean sheet in the 3-0 victory on Sunday. And the veteran goalkeeper even managed to save a penalty against public enemy number one at the Emirates, Troy Deeney. The Watford forward publicly blasted Arsenal after the reverse fixture in October, claiming the Gunners lacked ‘cojones’. But the…
[ad_1] The Gunners faithful have been feuding with the striker since the reverse clash earlier this season. After Watford beat Arsenal with a late Tom Cleverley winner back in October, Deeney went on TV and criticised Arsenal’s lack of ‘cojones’. North London fans were relishing the chance to get their revenge this afternoon. And when…
[ad_1] Bournemouth host a Tottenham side looking to maintain their push for a top-four finish – and one smarting from a midweek Champions League exit against Juventus. The Cherries have made full use of their compact Vitality Stadium since reaching the top flight for the first time to produce some memorable home results. It will…
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[ad_1] Para snowboard was introduced at the Sochi Paralympics in 2014 as part of the alpine events, but will expand at the Winter Games to include more disciplines and medal opportunities. Here’s everything you need to know to instantly become a para snowboard expert as Canada competes at the Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea: How the events…
[ad_1] The three-week college tournament generates millions from TV revenue and sponsorship deals while giving college athletes a chance to write their name into the history books. March Madness is largely popular due to it’s David and Goliath storylines, similar to the FA Cup in England but on a much larger scale. WHAT IS MARCH…
[ad_1] Wales have not won since the opening game of the championship, when they thumped Scotland 34-7 at the Principality Stadium. Warren Gatland’s side have since been beaten away by England and Ireland, prompting the former Lions boss to make 10 changes to his side for this fixture. Italy meanwhile have shown glimpses of attacking…
[ad_1] Arsenal are looking for their first Premier League win since February 3. But the Gunners will be buoyed by their 2-0 victory over AC Milan in the Europa League on Thursday. Watford go into the match in good form after back-to-back wins and will be confident of making it an uncomfortable afternoon for Arsene…
[ad_1] Celtic held on with 10 men to beat Rangers 3-2 in an electric Old Firm derby clash at Ibrox. Goals from Tom Rogic, Moussa Dembele and substitute Odsonne Edouard secured the victory despite Jozo Simunovic’s red card for elbowing Alfredo Morelos. Simunovic wasn’t the only defender to suffer a nightmare during the game, but…
[ad_1] Edouard had only just stepped onto the pitch when he stormed into the box on 68 minutes and fired home the fifth goal of a pulsating derby clash at Ibrox. Josh Windass and Daniel Candeias strikes sandwiched Tom Rogic’s stunner before Moussa Dembele sent the two sides in at the break on level terms.…
[ad_1] Arsenal are 13 points adrift of the top four as their search for an immediate return to the Champions League has faltered massively in recent weeks. “It is an important win because we had a nightmare week,” Arsene Wenger said after his side secured a 2-0 win at AC Milan in the Europa League…
[ad_1] Motson will continue to commentate for Match of the Day for the remainder of the season. But after 48 years of commentary, the 72-year-old will hang up the mic at the end of the campaign. Who is John Motson? John Motson has worked for the BBC since 1968. He began his career as a…
[ad_1] Kjetil Jansrud secured the men’s World Cup super-G title by winning the penultimate race of the season on Sunday in Kvitfjell, Norway. His closest challenger in the discipline standings, Norwegian teammate Aksel Lund Svindal, failed to finish his run, enabling Jansrud to build a 134-point lead with only the season-ending race in Sweden on…
[ad_1] Watford face Arsenal for the first time since Troy Deeney’s infamous jibe at the Gunners suggesting they lacked ‘cojones’ after throwing away the lead at Vicarage Road. The Hornets came from 1-0 down to win 2-1 earlier in the season before Deeney made the comments to BT Sport. He said: “I’ve heard Wenger’s already…
[ad_1] The Manchester United midfielder is on Real Madrid’s wish list ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Spanish publication Don Balon. It is claimed that Ramos has caught wind of club president Florentino Perez’s targets. The Los Blancos skipper and Ronaldo are reportedly concerned about the effect Pogba could have on the dressing…
[ad_1] Arsenal are 13 points adrift of the top four as their search for an immediate return to the Champions League has faltered massively in recent weeks. “It is an important win because we had a nightmare week,” Arsene Wenger said after his side secured a 2-0 win at AC Milan in the Europa League…
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[ad_1] The streets of St. John’s were where Liam Hickey realized his Stanley Cup moments as kid — he spent hours perfecting his hockey shot. “People back home still talk to us about driving by the house and seeing Liam shooting balls endlessly into the net,” Todd Hickey, Liam’s father, said. All he wanted…
[ad_1] Davide Astori was given a rousing tribute from adoring Fiorentina fans and players ahead of their Serie A showdown with Benevento. The 31-year-old’s team-mates wore ‘Astori 13’ shirts as they entered the field to a standing ovation. Flags and banners were displayed throughout the stadium bearing Astori’s name, though one of the most poignant…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. Mata impressed for Manchester United as they beat Liverpool 2-1 yesterday and opened a five-point lead in the Premier League. When Alexis Sanchez was bought in January, Mata’s hopes of regular starts took a blow. But the Spaniard has responded to the challenge and made…
[ad_1] Victory for Rangers today would see Graeme Murty’s men cut Celtic’s lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to just three points. This is the third Old Firm derby of the season, with Celtic having secured a 2-0 win at Ibrox in September, while both sides played out a goalless draw in their…
[ad_1] Skip Mark Ideson keyed a comeback for Canada’s wheelchair curling team, while a pair of Calgarians added to the country’s medal haul at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Here’s a quick recap of all the important Paralympic news you might have missed overnight and what’s to come later today. Canada completes curling comeback…
[ad_1] Graeme Murty has been in the Rangers hottest after being appointed manager following the sacking of Pedro Caixinha back in October. Murty helped steady the ship but the board only rewarded him with the job until the end of the campaign. But Rangers have been a changed side under the Scot and now sit…
[ad_1] A statement from Barcelona said: “FC Barcelona and the Brazilian club Gremio de Porto Alegre have reached an agreement on a purchase option for the player Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo, whereas FC Barcelona may exercise this right on the player’s federative rights during July of 2018. “In the event that the Club…
[ad_1] Rangers can move within three points of Celtic with a win after six victories in a row. Celtic claimed a 2-0 win at Ibrox in September while the two sides played out a goalless draw in December. Gets boss Graeme Murty has claimed this is the “biggest moment of his career”. “I would say…
[ad_1] Eddie Jones’ side were outmuscled by France in Paris, going down 22-16 to suffer back-to-back defeats and hand Ireland the Six Nations title with a game to spare. The new champions will head to west London next week targeting a Grand Slam, and 2003 Rugby World Cup winning captain Dallaglio believes they will win…
[ad_1] Graeme Murty faces some key decisions ahead of Rangers’ huge Old Firm clash with Celtic at Ibrox today. Jamie Murphy has returned to training and is expected to start, while Declan John is also pushing for a return to his left-back slot. Russell Martin has sat out of some training sessions in the build-up…
[ad_1] Hamilton won his fourth F1 World Drivers’ Championship in 2017 while Mercedes are looking for a fifth consecutive Constructors’ title. But had Ferrari not hit reliability problems in the second half of the season, the Brackley-based team might have found themselves under serious pressure in the title race and their British star could have…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. In a bid to solve Liverpool’s defensive problem, Jurgen Klopp spent £75million on Virgil van Dijk in January. But the Liverpool defence had a first half to forget against Manchester United yesterday. Dejan Lovren was undone twice in aerial battles by Romelu Lukaku and Trent…
[ad_1] That’s according to his Barcelona team mate Philippe Coutinho, who moved to the Nou Camp from Liverpool in January. Messi missed Barcelona’s La Liga victory over Malaga on Saturday after the birth of his child. Coutinho netted Barca’s second in the 2-0 victory after Luis Suarez had hit the opener. And former Liverpool star…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch CBC Sports’ morning coverage of the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games from Pyeongchang, South Korea. For described video, click on the video player below. Watch CBC’s day 2 morning coverage of the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. With Described Video. 0:00 CBC and Radio-Canada…
[ad_1] Celtic could field a new-look defence against Rangers with Mikael Lustig suspended for the Old Firm clash at Ibrox. Marvin Compper could be thrown in at the deep end a week after making his debut for the club. The former RB Leipzig centre-back looks set to be deployed out of position on the right…
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[ad_1] Rashford had scored twice in the Premier League clash against Liverpool when Mourinho replaced the English attacker. Marouane Fellaini replaced Rashford with 20 minutes remaining. Rashford had been booked for a rash tackle on James Milner, though it could be argued that that should have been his second caution. After opening the scoring at…
[ad_1] Croatia international Modric has been linked with a departure from the Bernabeu as part of Real Madrid’s summer revamp. And, according to Don Balon, the former Tottenham ace has an offer on the table from Arsenal. But the Spanish publication claim north London rivals Spurs are in the market to re-sign Modric. Modric has…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. Liverpool’s hopes of a top-two finish suffered a setback after a first-half brace from Marcus Rashford was enough for Manchester United to take all three points. An Eric Bailly own goal gave Liverpool hope in the second half but they failed to seriously test David…
[ad_1] Federer won the opening set 6-3 and the second was level at 2-2 when the players left the Indian Wells courts. It was hoped the match would be able to resume but it was eventually decided to end play for the day. Argentine Delbonis is one of the few players left on the ATP…
[ad_1] Manchester United are no strangers to late goals with ‘Fergie Time’ saving their skin on numerous occasions throughout his reign, but they aren’t the kings of last-minute winners. Five teams have scored more goals than United after the clock hits 90 minutes, with one ever-present Premier League team winning 30 games in the dying…
[ad_1] Ronaldo had scored just one goal in the first 12 La Liga gameweeks but has rediscovered his form in 2018. The former Manchester United man scored a double as Real Madrid beat Eibar 2-1 on Saturday. That took Ronaldo’s La Liga tally to 18 for the season and he now has 17 goals in…
[ad_1] Rangers can cut Celtic’s lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a win at Ibrox this afternoon. Graeme Murty’s men have won their last four games to pile the pressure on Celtic, who have a game in hand. Murty is in charge until the end of the season and described this game…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho is set to be backed with another war-chest this summer in a bid to close the gap on league leaders Manchester City. The Portuguese boss has ruled out signing any more attackers and it is thought he will concentrate on reinforcing his defence and midfield. According to the Mirror, Manchester United will…
[ad_1] Arsenal have lost their last three Premier League games, including defeats to both Manchester City and derby rivals Tottenham. That has seen the pressure mount even more on boss Arsene Wenger. The Gunners host Watford today as they look to close the gap on the top four. Arsenal are currently sixth, 13 points behind…
[ad_1] What all four players have in common is that they can pull of a one-handed backhand and they have been compared ahead of the Indian Masters. During Thiem’s interview with Tennis Net he was asked if he would consider creating a musical group with his fellow professionals called the Backhand Boys. But the Austrian…
[ad_1] The Arsenal star is out of contract at the end of the season and has been unable to agree a new deal after being told to take a 25 per cent pay cut. The England star, 26, who earns £120,000 a week, has been offered a basic weekly wage of £90,000, which he is…
[ad_1] Wenger has come under mounting pressure this season because of Arsenal’s inability to challenge for the Premier League season. The Gunners currently languish in sixth place in the table – 13 points outside of the Champions League spots. Supporters and pundits alike have been calling for the Frenchman to end his 21-year reign in…
[ad_1] Chelsea are currently struggling to defend their Premier League crown as they sit fifth in the table – two points behind Tottenham, who face Bournemouth this afternoon (4pm). The Blues face a serious risk of missing out on Champions League football next season. And Lampard thinks the current crisis is because the club did…
[ad_1] The Manchester United midfielder has had a hard time since moving from Juventus as he has failed to hit his top form. Pogba has often come under criticism for under-performing as United fail to keep tabs on Premier League leaders Manchester City. Reports circulated last week that Jose Mourinho could cash in on his…
[ad_1] Liverpool will be looking to bolster their ranks at the end of the season in a bid to try and close the gap to Manchester City. Manager Jurgen Klopp is thought to have put a goalkeeper at the top of his priority list after being unimpressed by both Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius. According…
[ad_1] Delbonis is one of the only players in the world to have a 100 per cent record against the Swiss star going into the competition. The world No 67 beat Federer on clay in Hamburg in 2013, but the Swiss star is out for sweet revenge in California. However, he will now have to…
[ad_1] Chelsea head to the Nou Camp following a solid 1-1 draw in the first leg of their last-16 clash. However, Lampard thinks it will be a difficult evening for the Blues in Barcelona because of Lionel Messi. The Argentina international broke his duck against Chelsea by scoring in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge…
[ad_1] Connor McDavid scored a pair of goals and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for the Oilers (30-34-4), who have won three straight. Charlie Coyle replied for the Wild (39-23-7), who had a three-game winning…
[ad_1] Liverpool suffered a 2-1 loss against Manchester United after Marcus Rashford scored a brace on a rare start for the club. But Match of the Day pundit Lampard thinks that the game was won in another area of the pitch. The former Chelsea midfielder criticised Lovren for failing to deal with Romelu Lukaku who…
[ad_1] Canada’s Scott Croxall reclaimed the Red Bull Crashed Ice world championship throne on Friday at the final event of the season in Edmonton. His fourth place finish was enough to put him ahead of rival Cameron Naasz of the United States for the overall title. Entering the competition, Croxall held a slim lead over the two-time reigning world champion. The…
[ad_1] Watch Paralympic curling round robin Canada faces off with Sweden, in Pyeongchang South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Rousey will team up with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle to take on on-screen RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and 14-time world champion Triple H. It was initially expected that Brock Lesnar’s Universal title defence against Roman Reigns would be the last match of the night but it seems like they won’t close the…
[ad_1] A dream match between The Demon of Death Valley and Cena has been expected to be announced for months and it seems like the two WWE legends will start a program tonight. Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez claims the two men will start their rivalry at Fastlane in Columbus, Ohio and continue it on RAW.…
[ad_1] Shinsuke Nakamura won the men’s Royal Rumble match two months ago and immediately announced his decision to face AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. The fans are very eager to see this dream match but Styles will first have to survive a Six-Pack Challenge against John Cena, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Baron…
[ad_1] It’s been 54 months since Woods’ last victory at the 2013 WGC – Bridgestone Invitational and the now 42-year old is set to dispel any criticism, and not that he has not already done in 13 rounds this new season, with what would be a 80th PGA Tour success. Woods went into day three…
[ad_1] Nazem Kadri scored twice as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a four-game losing streak Saturday night with a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was a 10th straight victory at home for Toronto (40-22-7), which last lost at the Air Canada Centre on Jan. 22 to Colorado. Pittsburgh (39-26-4) came into the game…
[ad_1] Georges St-Pierre’s coach makes big Conor McGregor fight claim. Georges St-Pierre’s head coach Firas Zahabi believes a fight with Conor McGregor would be bigger than Mayweather vs McGregor. “I think it would be a mega fight that fans want to see,” he told Fight Hub TV when discussing a potential fight with the UFC‘s…
[ad_1] A mistake in the dying seconds of the game resulted a 28-21 loss for Canada against the United States on Saturday in HSBC Canada Sevens Rugby. The heartbreaking defeat, combined with a nail-biting draw against Australia earlier in the day, left Canada with a 0-1-1 record and one game remaining in the opening day…
[ad_1] Star cornerback Richard Sherman has agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. A person in the league familiar with the deal says Sherman agreed to the contract on Saturday after spending the day meeting with the team. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the signing had not been announced.…
[ad_1] Alana Ramsay continued Canada’s para alpine success at the Paralympics on Sunday in Pyeongchang, South Korea with a bronze medal in the women’s standing super-G. Calgary’s Ramsay reached the podium in a time of one minute 35.20 seconds behind France’s Marie Bochet and Germany’s Andrea Rothfuss. It’s bronze for ??’s Alana Ramsay in the women’s super-G…
[ad_1] Kei Kamara scored his 100th career MLS goal, Brek Shea had the go-ahead score early in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday night. Shea scored on a breakaway goal in the 49th minute after he was sprung free by Kamara’s pass up the left channel. Bre(a)kway…
[ad_1] In the men’s competition, Dutch skater Sven Kramer is gunning for his 10th allround title, and faces a tough challenge from training partner Patrick Roest and Norwegian Sverre Lunde Pedersen. Roest won the opening 500-metres in 36.97 and Pedersen edged Kramer in the 5,000, winning in a time of 6:33.8. Those results left Roest atop the overall standings, Pedersen in second, and Kramer third ahead…
[ad_1] Canada’s Denis Shapovalov was ousted from the BNP Parbias Open Saturday, losing to Pablo Cuevas of Argentina 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the second round. The 18-year-old Shapovalov is ranked 44th on the ATP standings. Cuevas is 34th. Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., broke Cuevas to go up 4-2 in the first set tiebreak. But…
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[ad_1] England legend Terry Butcher believes Harry Kane should be handed the Three Lions captaincy at this summer’s World Cup because the striker ‘thrives on pressure’. Tottenham forward Kane has already scored 39 goals for club and country this season and will hopefully enter the tournament in Russia in sparkling form. Gareth Southgate has rotated…
[ad_1] Alberta’s Brendan Bottcher advanced to the semifinal of the Canadian men’s curling championship with a 6-5 win in an extra end over Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs on Saturday. Bottcher faces the loser of Saturday’s later playoff game between the top two seeds featuring defending champion Brad Gushue and Ontario’s John Epping. The semifinal of…
[ad_1] Greg Dyke says he cannot see Football Association pulling England out of Russia Members of Parliament have suggested a boycott after Sergei Skripal incident Skripal was the victim of an alleged assassination attempt from the Russia state By Joe Bernstein for The Mail on Sunday Published: 17:30 EST, 10 March 2018 | Updated: 19:16 EST, 10…
[ad_1] Canada looks to build on its four-medal performance on the second day of competition at the 2018 Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Medals will be awarded in super-G and cross-country skiing while round-robin play continues in para ice hockey and wheelchair curling. Canadians to watch: Alpine skiing: Men’s and women’s super-G, Mac Marcoux, Mollie Jepsen, 7:25…
[ad_1] Liverpool suffered a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford as a Marcus Rashford brace helped Manchester United open up a five-point gap in second place in the Premier League table. Eric Bailly put the ball into his own net in the second half to pull a goal back for the Reds – who also had…
[ad_1] Canadian rookie Corey Conners kept the lead in the Valspar Championship and had a clear view of what he faces in the final round. Tiger Woods was right in front of him, and Conners could hear the roars all afternoon. Conners shot a 3-under 68 on Saturday for a one-shot lead over Woods, Brandt Snedeker and Justin Rose as he…
[ad_1] On Thursday, Gareth Southgate will announce his squad for upcoming friendlies England face Holland and Italy later this month ahead of the World Cup Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere hopes to be named in Southgate’s squad Wilshere hasn’t played for England since their Euro 2016 defeat by Iceland By Rob Draper for The Mail on…
[ad_1] However, Real Madrid will only accept a deal if Hector Bellerin is included as part of transfer which sees Benzema move to the Emirates. According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Arsenal have been targeting the 30-year-old for a number of years. But Arsene Wenger is not willing to spend more than €40million (£35.5m) on…
[ad_1] Manchester United have now opened up a five-point buffer to Liverpool in the race for second place as Marcus Rashford delivered the goods at Old Trafford. Rashford raced on to Lukaku’s flick on before twisting and turning past Trent Alexander-Arnold and firing past Loris Karius just before the quarter of an hour mark. With…
[ad_1] Despite last week’s Europa league win in Milan the Premier League result against Watford is being viewed as decidedly more significant as far as the future of the Arsenal manager is concerned. But the under fire Frenchman revealed that his former fierce rival, Fergie, has now become one of his best supporters. “I have…
[ad_1] The midfielder missed Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool through an injury he picked up in training just 24 hours previous. Scott McTominay partnered Nemanja Matic in the middle of the park as a Marcus Rashford brace gave United a five-point cushion over Liverpool. But it was Pogba’s absence which Lampard thinks helped the…
[ad_1] Forward John Moonlight outraced a defender to score a try in the dying seconds as Canada battled back for a 19-19 draw against Australia on Saturday in their opening game of the HSBC Canada Sevens rugby tournament. The Australians put Canada on its heels early, scoring just 13 seconds into the match. The Canadians…
[ad_1] Just four days after being knocked out of the Champions League by a couple of Juventus sucker punches the Spurs defender insisted it will be business as usual on Sunday in their quest for another crack at Europe’s elite next season. And the disappointed Belgian insisted they will do it their way – not…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the centre-back as Jose Mourinho looks to strengthen his squad in the summer. According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Umtiti has demanded a pay-rise at Barcelona as he finds himself one of the lowest earners in the squad with £2.6million a year. The defender…
[ad_1] The Barcelona star missed his side’s clash at Malaga on Saturday evening due to his wife Antonella giving birth. His team-mates coped just fine without him however, securing a comfortable 2-0 win thanks to goals from former Liverpool stars Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez. Messi and his wife have decided to name their third…
[ad_1] Chelsea closed the gap on the top four with a dominant win over Crystal Palace thanks to a strike from Willian and an own goal from Martin Kelly. The Brazilian winger was in superb form as Chelsea controlled the match, although a late consolation from Patrick van Aanholt set up a nervous finale. Olivier…
[ad_1] Yet when there seemed to be none, there is hope. Albeit a glimmer. The swagger returned, passes found feet and for periods they looked like… champions. Chelsea whipped everyone’s whipping boys Palace into the ground, with Eden Hazard proving a point to manager Antonio Conte. The Belgium international had complained about playing as a…
[ad_1] Ireland had started the weekend top of the Six Nations table after three wins out of three during the opening weeks of the tournament. They ended it unassailably top with a fourth, and a real shot at the Grand Slam. “It is a great achievement for Ireland to be champions with a week to…
[ad_1] That is according to former Crystal Palace manager Frank De Boer. Rashford has struggled for gametime at Manchester United of late. The youngster hadn’t started for the club since the end of January before Saturday’s crucial clash with Liverpool. And Rashford certainly didn’t waste his chance, scoring twice in the first half to repay…
[ad_1] Claude Giroux and Andrew MacDonald scored in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers overcame Patrik Laine’s 40th goal of the season in a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday that snapped a five-game losing streak. Laine moved into a tie with Washington’s Alex Ovechkin for the most goals in the league…
[ad_1] The PSG forward has been linked with a sensational return to the Nou Camp in recent days. Neymar left Barcelona in the summer for a world-record £198m fee. However, ever since completing the move, speculation has been rife that the Brazilian was regretting his decision. Earlier this week, reports emerged that Neymar has told…
[ad_1] England suffered the second defeat in a row earlier today, beaten 22-16 by France in Paris, a result that also ended their reign as Six Nations champions with Ireland crowned winners by virtue of the result. But Joe Schmidt’s side will be going for the Grand Slam next week at Twickenham, with Jones hoping…
[ad_1] GETTY Cenk Tosun scored his first Goodison Park goal against Brighton It was a delicious, mouth-watering strike which eased the pressure Everton boss Sam Allardyce says has been piling up on his shoulders since his £27 million arrival in January. Now Tosun will finally feel at home with his second strike in successive games…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch CBC Sports’ afternoon coverage of the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games from Pyeongchang, South Korea. For described video, click on the video player below. Watch CBC’s day 1 afternoon coverage of the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. With Described Video 0:00 CBC and Radio-Canada…
[ad_1] Chelsea’s classy first half display was enough to see them through against Roy Hodgson’s side, despite a late scare. Patrick van Aanholt’s late goal put pressure on Conte’s side, who came through to put their two recent defeats behind them. But Chelsea are struggling in front of goal at present. Summer signing Alvaro Morata…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET to watch live action from the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver. Canada begins pool play with a match against Australia at 2:42 p.m. ET, before facing the U.S. at 6:36 p.m. ET, followed by a game against Uruguay at 9:16 p.m. ET…
[ad_1] Willian shone as the Blues closed the gap on the top four but Patrick Van Aanholt provided a late scare by netting with only a few minutes remaining. Antonio Conte’s men still sit two points outside the Champions League places, with Tottenham yet to play this weekend. But the Blues boss admitted he was…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET to watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly program spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world. On this week’s program, we feature action from the men’s downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Zaha has been linked with an exit from Crystal Palace for the last couple of transfer windows, with Tottenham one of the clubs said to be interested in the Ivorian. The forward has missed a large part of this season due to injury and was absent for three of De Boer’s four games in…
[ad_1] Joseph Phan of Laval, Que., rocketed from 14th after the short program to fourth overall with a solid free skate in the men’s event on Saturday at the world junior figure skating championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. Phan came within less than a point of the podium for Canada’s second heartbreaking fourth place finish this…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Both Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with a move for Lemar in the last two transfer windows. Arsenal had a bid of £90million accepted for the Frenchman on transfer deadline day last August but he rejected the Gunners.…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET to watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly program spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world. On this week’s edition of the program, watch as World Cup snowboarders go for gold in the parallel slalom event in Scuol, Switzerland. [ad_2]…
[ad_1] Sunday marks two years since Benitez’s appointment as Toon boss. And Brazilian winger Kenedy bagged a first-half brace to open his account for Newcastle after joining on loan from Chelsea in January. Then Matt Ritchie, who scored his first Premier League goal for the Magpies in the 1-0 win over Manchester United at St…
[ad_1] A look back at Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir’s figure skating legacy, set to Jim Cuddy’s “Pull Me Through”. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is the opinion of pundit and former Liverpool star Dean Saunders. TheReds defender was bullied by United striker Romelu Lukaku throughout the 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford, despite enjoying a purple patch of form in Jurgen Klopp’s side of late. Lovren has since been lambasted by fans on Merseyside after his horror showing…
[ad_1] Wheelchair curling is a fairly recent addition to the Paralympic program, but the strategy and skill involved makes it one of the more compelling sports at the Winter Games. Here’s everything you need to know to instantly become a wheelchair curling expert as Canada competes at the Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea: How the event works…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Ajax legend and former Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer. Giroud joined Chelsea from Arsenal in January for a fee of around £18million. However, the Frenchman has struggled to gain a regular place into the side, with only his second start in the Premier League coming against Palace today.…
[ad_1] The beaver on goaltender Dominic Larocque’s mask has meaning beyond the fact that it’s Canada’s national animal. For the Afghanistan War veteran, it’s an homage to his time as a corporal in the Royale 22e Régiment. “We had a beaver as our logo,” Larocque says about the regiment colloquially referred to as the Van Doos.…
[ad_1] The United youngster took centre stage this afternoon, netting twice against Liverpool in a hard-fought 2-1 win. Rashford has struggled for regular gametime of late, and before this afternoon the 20-year-old hadn’t started a match for United since Yeovil at the end of January. Mourinho recently urged Southgate to take the forward to the…
[ad_1] An injury to Dylan Hartley saw the hooker miss the trip to Paris with Jamie George handed just his second international start in his place. However, England coach Eddie Jones was also forced to find a man to take the armband in Hartley’s place and opted for Farrell. And when the inside centre’s name…
[ad_1] The Portuguese star netted twice in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Eibar this afternoon as Los Blanocs kept their slim chances of chasing down Barcelona alive. Ronaldo’s 84th minute goal saw the defending champions earn maximum points and close the gap to Barcelona to 12. And while the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is heralded…
[ad_1] West Ham fans made their feelings towards the board clear last week when they confronted co-chairman David Gold following their 4-1 defeat to Swansea. And today matters got a whole lot worse at the London Stadium with referee Lee Mason halting the game on several occasions. Gold along with fellow co-chairman David Sullivan and…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid skipper left the field for five minutes during Madrid’s 2-1 win over Eibar as he desperately needed the toilet. Los Blancos had 10 men on the pitch from the 73rd minute onwards as the Spaniard darted down the tunnel. Many fans were confused as to what happened but Zinedine Zidane has…
[ad_1] Disgruntled West Ham fans invaded the London Stadium pitch to demonstrate against club owners David Gold and David Sullivan during today’s clash with Burnley. The Hammers were already 1-0 down when a fan caused the match to stop by running on the pitch, gesticulating towards the board members. With no stewards or police in…
[ad_1] Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge looking to recover from back-to-back defeats. The Blues, fifth in the table, hope to stay close to fourth-placed Tottenham, who are five points ahead and occupy the final Champions League qualification spot. Chelsea have lost four of their last five Premier League games but Crystal Palace have…
[ad_1] As defending champions and massive favourites to claim a third straight title, all the pressure was on England as they thrashed Italy and ground down Wales in their opening two fixtures. But Scotland upset the apple cart with an electric performance two weeks ago in Edinburgh, leaving a sleepless Eddie Jones and his rarely…
[ad_1] A first-half double from Marcus Rashford ensured the Red Devils took all three points away from Old Trafford. And master tactician Mourinho was hard at work on the sidelines throughout the weekend’s early kick off. Sky Sports cameras twice captured the Portuguese coach writing in his notepad. And a close up shot has revealed…
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[ad_1] The Red Devils tightened their grip on second place with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday afternoon. For the first time since Ferguson retired, United sit above all bar one of their Premier League rivals with eight games remaining. And it’s fair to say Jose Mourinho is bringing the good times back…
[ad_1] If Canadian wheelchair curling skip Mark Ideson is feeling any pressure at the 2018 Paralympic Games, you wouldn’t know it after watching his team cruise through the first two matches. Ideson, a rookie alternate back in Sochi 2014, is now in the driver’s seat as Team Canada’s skip in Pyeongchang. After defeating Switzerland 8-0…
[ad_1] A brace from Marcus Rashford in the first half put Manchester United in control but an own goal by Eric Bailly in the second half threatened to make the game interesting. Liverpool had a late appeal for a penalty waved away and Mohamed Salah shot over when in space. But the win put United…
[ad_1] Justyn Knight had time to process and celebrate his latest athletic achievement before shifting focus to a potentially greater feat less than 24 hours later. The 21-year-old from Toronto won his first NCAA Division I track title on Friday night, capturing the men’s indoor 5,000 metres in 14 minutes 14.47 seconds at College Station,…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat rivals Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford thanks to two goals from Marcus Rashford. The Reds had 68 per cent of possession but were not able to draw level after an Eric Bailly own goal had brought them back into the game midway through the second half. Souness paid tribute to United’s…
[ad_1] GETTY Ireland vs Scotland LIVE in the Six Nations Ireland have been impressive so far in the Six Nations, and would have secured a far more comfortable set of results had they been more clinical. A late, late Johnny Sexton drop-goal was required to win them the game in Paris when it looked as…
[ad_1] JOSE MOURINHO has taken a swipe at Manchester United fans after they booed Scott McTominay for a backward pass. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Everything about Canada’s para ice hockey team centres on being a good teammate. It’s the little things, according to coach Ken Babey. Since he took over as bench boss in 2015, the Saskatoon native has done something he believes brings a team closer together. At any given moment during Canada’s practices, Babey blows his…
[ad_1] Premier League LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest action from around the grounds EVERTON 0-0 BRIGHTON HUDDERSFIELD 0-0 SWANSEA NEWCASTLE 1-0 SOUTHAMPTON – KENEDY WEST BROM 0-0 LEICESTER WEST HAM 0-0 BURNLEY HUDDERSFIELD 0-0 SWANSEA 6: This will not finish 0-0. Both the relegation-threatened sides are gunning for maximum points. Ince and…
[ad_1] Premier League LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest action from around the grounds EVERTON vs BRIGHTON HUDDERSFIELD vs SWANSEA NEWCASTLE vs SOUTHAMPTON WEST BROM vs LEICESTER WEST HAM vs BURNLEY AFTERNOON 14:50: *Runs to his desk panting* I’ve just flown (not literally) over from covering the Manchester United vs Liverpool match at…
[ad_1] JURGEN KLOPP has hit out at Trent Alexander-Arnold for his defending after Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Pogba was expected to start in central midfield alongside Nemanja Matic but reports began to surface in the morning that the France star was a doubt. And when the starting line-ups were announced at 11:30am, Pogba was nowhere to be seen in the Manchester United squad. It was then confirmed that Pogba had suffered…
[ad_1] Manchester United raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half at Old Trafford with two goals from Marcus Rashford. Both goals came following a long kick from United goalkeeper David De Gea picking out striker Romelu Lukaku. On both occasions Lukaku outmuscled Lovren before helping to set up Rashford. Former United striker Teddy…
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[ad_1] The Spain international fancies a move away from the Bernabeu after struggling to nail down a regular place in Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI, according to Don Balon. The Spanish publication claim Chelsea and Manchester City fancy swooping for Isco’s signature. And he is reportedly attempting to convince good friend Asensio to join him at…
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[ad_1] Salah spent two seasons at Chelsea after being signed by Mourinho in 2014. However, the Egyptian struggled to gain a regular place in the starting XI and was sent out on loan twice before leaving in 2016. After a great season at Roma in Serie A, Salah joined Liverpool last summer and has set…
[ad_1] Mikaela Shiffrin has won her fifth slalom globe in the last six seasons. The American wrapped up the title after victory in the penultimate women’s World Cup slalom on Saturday in Ofterschwang, Germany. Shiffrin stretched her lead over the only remaining challenger, Petra Vlhova, to 225 points with just the season-ending race at the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Manchester United legend Gary Neville, who was commentating on the game. Rashford was handed his first Premier League start of 2018 with Anthony Martial injured and Jesse Lingard dropped to the bench. The England international opened the scoring after 14 minutes, beating Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold one-on-one and smashing…
[ad_1] Chelsea will be looking for revenge on their London rivals after Crystal Palace beat them earlier in the season. An own goal from Cesar Azpilicueta and a Wilfried Zaha strike helped the Eagles to their first Premier League win of the season in October. Since then Crystal Palace have won five more Premier League…
[ad_1] Mata made a major impact for Manchester United as they came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against Crystal Palace on Monday night. And the Spanish playmaker has been rewarded with a place in the starting XI with Jesse Lingard dropping to the bench. Speaking before the match, Mourinho was asked about his reasons…
[ad_1] When does Bangladesh v Sri Lanka start? The match starts at 1.30pm UK time. It is being played in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The pitch there is notoriously a turning track so Bangladesh’s many spinners will be licking their lips. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh live stream The match is not being broadcast in the UK.…
[ad_1] Loftus-Cheek has spent the season on loan at Crystal Palace. The Eagles travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea today though Loftus-Cheek is ineligible. But while he may be facing his own battles as Palace bid for Premier League survival, Loftus-Cheek hasn’t turned a blind eye to Chelsea. The Blues sat five points behind…
[ad_1] REUTERS Manchester United vs Liverpool LIVE updates: Latest Premier League action from Old Trafford MANCHESTER UNITED 0-0 LIVERPOOL Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool is an early highlight of the weekend’s Premier League programme. Old Trafford will be the focus for many football fans this lunchtime as the Premier League sees a mouthwatering clash between…
[ad_1] He told Soccer AM: “I think it will be a draw. “But I think if one team are going to win it, it could be Liverpool. “For the game whether your United [fan], Liverpool [fan] or neutral watching, you need Liverpool to score an early goal. “That will make the game. The longer it…
[ad_1] Canada took home four medals on Day 1 of the Paralympics, including one of each colour. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United occupy second spot in the Premier League, two points ahead of third placed Liverpool. With Manchester City running away with the title, the battle for fourth place remains the focus of the surrounding teams. Tottenham sit in fourth spot, while Chelsea and Arsenal are in fifth and sixth respectively. But with the…
[ad_1] Man Utd: De Gea, Young, Bailly, Smalling, Valencia, Matic, McTominay, Rashford, Mata, Sanchez, Lukaku. Subs: Romero, Lindelof, Lingard, Carrick, Shaw, Fellaini, Darmain. Liverpool: Karius, Lovren, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Van Dijk, Milner, Can, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Salah, Mane, Firmino. Subs: Mignolet, Wijnaldum, Gomez, Henderson, Lallana, Solanke, Matip. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] MANCHESTER UNITED vs LIVERPOOL Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool is an early highlight of the weekend’s Premier League programme. Old Trafford will be the focus for many football fans this lunchtime as the Premier League sees a mouthwatering clash between second and third. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have been praised to the hilt recently but…
[ad_1] St-Pierre clashed with the youngest Diaz brother nearly four years ago in the main event of UFC 158. The Canadian, who at the time was the ruler of the UFC‘s welterweight division, dominated the eldest Diaz brother for five straight rounds to register his eighth consecutive title defence. Ever since that night at the…