[ad_1] A member of the Jamaican women’s bobsleigh team which competed at the recent Winter Olympics tested positive for a banned substance in January, the President of the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation told Reuters on Friday. “Well, we got a notification that one our athletes returned an adverse analytical finding and we’re very much…
[ad_1] Ortiz was due to challenge for the WBC world heavyweight title on November 4, only to test positive for a banned substance and pull out of the fight. He was replaced by Bermane Stiverne, much to Wilder’s frustration: he had already seen Alexander Povetkin pull out of a fight with him in Russia in…
[ad_1] Anderson was riddled by injuries in 2016, however he bounced back from adversity to reach the US Open final last year where he lost to Rafael Nadal. The South African, who is competing in the Mexico Open this week, is up to a career-high of eighth in the world rankings. Federer, who has 20…
[ad_1] Run that past me again, Eddie. You’re not a rugby league fan and you cannot name a single current Super League player? So what motivates you to get involved in the sport? “I feel as though I could change the face of rugby league quite easily,” says Hearn, who met with Rugby Football League…
[ad_1] England secured a six wicket win in the second ODI at at Mount Maunganui on Wednesday. The series is level at 1-1 ahead of the clash at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday (01:00 GMT). Jonny Bairstow has been passed fit to play, despite twisting his ankle when he stood on his water…
[ad_1] If one word could describe Jack Butland it would probably be: decisive. From the way he refocuses after a mistake to the manner he answers questions of his ambition, Stoke’s goalkeeper displays a clinical core. So it should come as no surprise that as the debate swirls around who might be given the England…
[ad_1] Federer continues to scale new heights at the age of 36 and recently usurped Nadal to regain the rank of world No 1. Many have been left stunned by the veteran’s performances with his desire and hunger for more Grand Slam glory evident. Edberg coached Federer earlier in his career at a time where…
[ad_1] Recent reports indicated that the midfielder is struggling to pick between the England and Scotland national teams. The 21-year-old was born in Lancaster but qualifies for Scotland because his father is from Glasgow and is said to have already held talks with Alex McLeish. He will also speak to England boss Gareth Southgate at United’s…
[ad_1] While his appearance at Bay Hill was expected it does come as a surprise Wooods has entered next Thursday’s starting Valspar Championhip being staged on the Copperhead course at the Innsbrook Resort near Naples on Florida’s west coast. It means Woods will now join Rory McIlroy who will also be contesting the Valspar Championship…
[ad_1] England’s first choice goalkeeper Joe Hart has been dropped by West Ham Gareth Southgate has a choice to make ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia David Seaman suggested it was an increasing issue for the England manager By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline Published: 17:32 EST, 2 March 2018 | Updated: 17:32 EST,…
[ad_1] The British star won the pentathlon at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Birmingham on Friday night with a performance where she held her nerve just when it mattered. Second at the interval after three events, by only 13 points, KJT produced a brilliant long jump and the title was all but hers. Johnson-Thompson,…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Robbie Savage. After seven defeats in 13 games in all competitions in 2018, Wenger is under intense pressure at Arsenal. A 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City – their second in the space of four days at the hands of the same opponents – was very tough…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Friday at 6 p.m. ET to watch live action from the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Las Vegas. Canada opens pool play against England on Friday at 8:12 p.m. ET, followed by a match against South Africa at 11:35 p.m. ET and a game against Wales on Saturday at…
[ad_1] GETTY Mauricio Pochettino’s stock could not be higher with the Tottenham fans He really did not intend to, but on the occasion of his 46th birthday and his match preview for the visit of Huddersfield, Mauricio Pochettino was already painting a picture of everything that his north London rival Arsene Wenger is not right…
[ad_1] Former Montreal Alouettes star Anthony Calvillo is reportedly set to become the new quarterback coach of the Toronto Argonauts. Justin Dunk of 3downnation.com reports the 45-year-old Hall of Famer will reunite with Marc Trestman and Jim Popp, both of whom he spent time with during his 15 years with the Alouettes. Hearing <a href=”https://twitter.com/acalvillo13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@acalvillo13</a> could go to Toronto Argonauts as QB coach under OC…
[ad_1] GETTY Kevin De Bruyne is favourite to win PFA Player of the Year And the Belgium midfielder is aiming to finish the season in style – by smashing Chelsea’s record of 95 points. If Pep Guardiola’s runaway leaders win their next four games, including the Manchester derby, they will be crowned champions for the…
[ad_1] A $10.2-million lawsuit filed by an NHL linesman against the Calgary Flames and defenceman Dennis Wideman has been stayed by a judge and ordered to be heard by an NHL arbitrator. Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Willie deWit made the ruling Friday afternoon after the defendants applied to stay the lawsuit earlier this year. DeWit agreed…
[ad_1] Chelsea visit Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday struggling to capture a top four place less than a year after winning the title in Conte’s first season in English football. Conte pointed to Man City’s runaway success, with Pep Guardiola’s team going into the game at least 15 points clear at the top…
[ad_1] The 46th running of Alaska’s famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicks off Saturday amid the most turbulent year ever for the annual long-distance contest that spans mountain ranges, the frozen Yukon River and dangerous sea ice along the Bering Sea coast. Among the multiple problems: a champion’s dog doping scandal, the loss of major sponsor…
[ad_1] “There are maybe some players who are a bit resigned,” he said of his new team-mates after the second successive Groundhog Day 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in a week. The star striker’s missed penalty had done little to help on Thursday. And in the cold light of day on Friday – and days…
[ad_1] Christine Sinclair scored on a penalty kick midway through the first half to lead Canada to a 1-0 victory over Russia on Friday in the Algarve Cup in Portugal. Sinclair’s goal came after Russia captain Anna Kozhnikova was given a red card for tripping Canada’s Jordan Huitema in the box. It was the 34-year-old’s 170th goal in international competition,…
[ad_1] Deep into a goal drought stretching back to Boxing Day, the sheltered confines of Cobham training ground should be a welcome relief for Alvaro Morata. However, the Chelsea striker summed up his season in a hilarious moment before taking to the field alongside his team-mates. Off-form Morata picked Cesc Fabregas to be the target…
[ad_1] NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the Calgary Flames’ financial situation “continues to deteriorate” as the team continues to operate out of the aging Scotiabank Saddledome but maintained his position that he doesn’t foresee the situation changing soon. Bettman spoke to reporters in Calgary on Friday as part of his Western Canadian tour. He said…
[ad_1] That is according to former Fulham and Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy, who believes the Chelsea ace lacks predecessor Diego Costa’s “raw toughness”. Morata has scored 12 goals in 35 appearances since joining Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer but has failed to hit the back of the net since Boxing Day. A couple of…
[ad_1] England claimed an impressive six-wicket win in the second one-day international at Mount Maunganui on Wednesday. The visitors’ victory levelled the series at 1-1 and ended the Kiwi’s hopes of a national record-equalling 10th straight ODI victory. They have been boosted by the news of Jonny Bairstow being passed fit despite twisting his ankle in bizarre…
[ad_1] Mark Lawrenson has picked his Premier League predictions ahead of a busy weekend in the top flight – with a full set of fixtures to be played out in the snow. Incredibly, Lawro has opted for six 2-0 victories, three 1-1 draws and a single 2-1 triumph in the 10 clashes this weekend. The…
[ad_1] Messi and Suarez are thought to have grown frustrated by the Brazilian midfielder’s recent poor performances. But Diario Gol say Coutinho is confident countryman Paulinho can return to the levels he set earlier this season. The Spanish publication report that Coutinho cites the lack of rest that Paulinho has had over the last year…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Manchester United have both been tipped to lure Jorginho away from Napoli when the transfer window reopens. The Reds have been linked with the Italian as a replacement for Emre Can, who is expected to leave Anfield as a free agent. United, however, have shortlisted him as a long-term replacement for Michael…
[ad_1] A team-by-team look at Major League Soccer’s Western Conference: Vancouver Whitecaps Coach: Carl Robinson. 2017 Record: 15-12-7, lost to Seattle in the conference semifinals. Seattle blanks Vancouver 2-0 to win their Western Conference semifinal. 1:06 Key Players: F Kei Kamara, MF Alphonso Davies, MF Cristian Techera. Lowdown: Leading scorer Fredy Montero has gone to Sporting CP, but the Whitecaps acquired Kamara in a trade with New England. Kamara had…
[ad_1] Real Madrid midfielder Modric has emerged as a shock Arsenal transfer target for the summer. The Gunners are set to tinker with their squad following a dire season under Arsene Wenger and, regardless of whether the Frenchman stays in charge, an overhaul is expected. Modric could leave Real Madrid with the La Liga giants…
[ad_1] The Olympic champ in women’s ski cross won’t be climbing the podium in the first World Cup event after Pyeongchang. Canada’s Kelsey Serwa says she’s suffered a minor concussion after crashing into the safety netting on the course at Sunny Valley ski resort in Russia. The Kelowna, B.C., native posted those details on Instagram after her crash,…
[ad_1] Antonio Conte led his Chelsea squad through an icy training session ahead of their trip to Manchester City this weekend. The Blues’ first team stars wrapped up tightly at Cobham and were joined by hot prospect Josh Grant. The England U18s defender has been a mainstay in the Chelsea youngsters’ side, winning several trophies,…
[ad_1] With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the NHL season has rounded the three-quarter pole and in only 38 days will hit the regular-season finish line. Here are five storylines to follow before the struggle for the Stanley Cup begins: Home ice matters Normally, we wouldn’t concern ourselves with the race for the Presidents’…
[ad_1] That is according to Gary Neville, who believes the German gaffer could be on the brink of landing his first trophy since taking charge in October 2015. Klopp – under contract until 2022 – has attracted some criticism from pundits for his failure to secure silverware. But Neville said: “Jurgen Klopp hasn’t won a…
[ad_1] Jack Butland has put his gaffe against Leicester firmly behind him as he looks to secure the England number one jersey for the World Cup this summer. The Stoke keeper made a rare blunder last weekend as, with the Potters in sight of a precious three points, he misjudged a Marc Albrighton cross that…
[ad_1] Juventus are among the clubs keen to lure Can away from Liverpool when the transfer window reopens in the summer. The Germany international has been in fine form this season, helping Jurgen Klopp’s side towards a place in the top four. As well as Juventus, Real Madrid have also emerged as potential suitors, particularly…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are determined to lure Neymar away from PSG when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season. Manchester United, however, have also emerged as potential suitors despite the Red Devils landing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in January. Real have always appeared frontrunners in the race for the 26-year-old. But Spanish…
[ad_1] Tony Pulis’ Boro sit three points off of sixth-placed Sheffield United despite their inconsistent form, having conceded a 96th-minute equaliser to draw 3-3 with bottom-of-the-table Sunderland last time out. But their superior goal difference would lift them above both Bristol City and the Blades if they could claim victory this evening. Leeds, meanwhile, sit in 11th…
[ad_1] The Finn won just three races last season, compared to Hamilton’s nine victories, to finish third in the Drivers’ Championship behind Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Bottas was also beaten by Hamilton for most pole positions and fastest laps, with the Briton’s domination at the Silver Arrows rarely disturbed since Nico Rosberg’s retirement. But former Williams…
[ad_1] That is according to a prediction made by spread betting firm Sporting Index, who have crunched the numbers following Arsenal’s 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City. Wenger is under contract until the end of the 2018/19 season but could be forced out by the start of the summer. Sporting Index’s model predicts that Wenger…
[ad_1] The Premier League returns this weekend with the blast of snow set to throw fixtures into doubt. Several Championship games have already been postponed due to the icy conditions, while League One and Two teams have endured significant disruptions. Premier League sides have extra resources to keep their stadiums clear, but games are still…
[ad_1] Fellaini has emerged as an important player for Manchester United during Mourinho’s time in charge. However, the Belgium international will leave Old Trafford as a free agent if the club are unable to tie him down to a new deal. Express Sport understands Fellaini has already decided to embark on a new challenge elsewhere…
[ad_1] Team Saskatoon will represent Canada at the 2018 FIBA 3-on-3 World Cup, Canada Basketball announced Friday. Captain Michael Linklater along with Michael Lieffers, Nolan Brudehl and Steve Sir will compete in the 40-team event June 8-12 in Manila, Philippines. It will be the first time a Canadian team has competed at the tournament. Linklater,…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team are in cruise control going into their clash with Chelsea this Sunday. City crushed Arsenal 3-0 in the capital on Thursday night and will be hoping to dish out the same treatment to Antonio Conte’s Blues at the Etihad. Guardiola has plenty of options going into the game, with…
[ad_1] Last year, both tournaments saw Nadal run into Federer, and the Swiss triumphed both times, knocking him out at the fourth round stage of Indian Wells and in the final of Miami. It means Nadal would have been “defending” 690 points while Federer, who won both tournaments, could lose as many as 2000. But…
[ad_1] Snow has fallen this week and puts a number of the weekend’s games in doubt. Arsenal faced Manchester City on Thursday – although Arsenal fans would probably have preferred if it was cancelled – and Tottenham beat Rochdale on Wednesday. But which games are still going ahead and which aren’t? Friday 2 March Championship…
[ad_1] Roberto was tipped to leave Barcelona for Real Madrid last year but ulimtately signed a contract extension at the Nou Camp. The Spaniard has emerged as a crucial player for the Catalan giants ever since Dani Alves’ exit in 2016. Under Ernesto Valverde, however, the Barcelona star has endured mixed success with Nelson Semedo…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team are in cruise control going into their clash with Chelsea this Sunday. City crushed Arsenal 3-0 in the capital on Thursday night and will be hoping to dish out the same treatment to Antonio Conte’s Blues at the Etihad. Guardiola has plenty of options going into the game, with…
[ad_1] Damian Warner attained personal and season bests and sits second ahead of Friday’s final event in the two-day heptathlon at the world indoor track and field championships. The London, Ont., native began the day in Birmingham, U.K., with a season-best 6.74-second clocking to win his 60-metre heat and match his PB from the Athletics…
[ad_1] Porto are unbeaten all season and have not lost on home soil since April 2016. They have scored at least three goals in all of their last five Primeira Liga matches before this. But the league leaders, looking for their first title since 2012-13 with rivals Benfica having won it in all four years…
[ad_1] The Germany international has less than 18 months left on his contract and is stalling on a new deal with the Bundesliga outfit. He is reportedly waiting to see what Dortmund’s plans are for the upcoming transfer window before committing his future. Liverpool are monitoring Reus’ situation while the Daily Mirror claim Tottenham also…
[ad_1] Morata, 25, has not scored since the Boxing Day win against Brighton and Hove Albion but is expected to lead the line against Manchester City on Sunday (4pm). “He has to work to get back to his best form,” Conte said at his pre-match press conference. “He must have patience, and so do we,…
[ad_1] Rossi’s name is synonymous with the sport of motorcycle racing, having won seven world titles between 2001 and 2009 including five in a row. However, the 39-year-old seems to show no signs of stopping, even riding with a broken leg last year after a training accident. And when discussing the decision of Herve Poncharal’s…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger needs a big performance from his Arsenal team against Brighton to prevent their season from spinning dangerously out of control. The Gunners were torn apart by Manchester City in a one-sided affair at the Emirates on Thursday. Wenger could be tempted to reshuffle his starting XI, but may not be able to…
[ad_1] Ferrero had been working with Zverev since July 2017, just after the young German had won his first Masters 1000 title in Rome. The 20-year-old went on to add a second such success to his record with his new Spanish coach in tow, beating Roger Federer in the final in Montreal. However, his performance…
[ad_1] The Reds are busy preparing to face Newcastle tomorrow as they look to close in on second-place Manchester United. And after a hard week training, midfielder Adam Lallana caught a few z’s as he took a little rest while hanging out with Henderson and striker Danny Ings. But skipper Henderson couldn’t resist trolling his…
[ad_1] Norway won 14 medals, including 7 gold in the cross country events at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] THIS is the moment a Colombian footballer was given his marching orders after kicking an opponent in the CHEST. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The CBC Olympic curling panel recaps an exciting 2018 Olympic curling tournament on both the men’s and women’s sides. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arsenal were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City for the second time in a week last night. Aubameyang missed a penalty last night in the second half with Arsenal already three down. Arsenal are now 10 points behind fourth-place Tottenham and have almost no chance of making next season’s Champions League unless they win the…
[ad_1] Canada will go down in the history books as being the first country to win gold in mixed doubles curling. The team of Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris beat Switzerland 10-3 in the final. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Italian giants are ready to exploit the Spanish international’s uncertainty over his future and would be prepared to pay upwards of £45m to sign the defender. Stephan Lichtsteiner and Mattia De Sciglio have shared duties since Dani Alves’ summer departure but the Turin outfit are looking to strengthen in the position with Lichtsteiner…
[ad_1] Aly Raisman spent months urging the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics to get serious about taking a long hard look into how Larry Nassar’s abusive conduct was allowed to run unchecked for so long. Frustrated by what she considers a lack of progress, the six-time Olympic medallist is hoping she can get some…
[ad_1] Afridi is already among the leading wicket-takers in the Pakistan Super League this year with six in three games and an economy rate of just 5.33. Only Multan’s Imran Tahir has taken more so fans were shocked when the Pakistani superstar was not named in Karachi’s XI for the game in Sharjah. However, coach…
[ad_1] The Reds are sitting pretty in the battle for a top four finish, trailing second-placed Manchester United by two points. Liverpool’s attacking stars have been in fine form of late, with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all softening the blow of Philippe Coutinho’s Barcelona departure. The trio have all managed to stay…
[ad_1] Wilder will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Ortiz having stopped Bermane Stiverne in November after the original fight with the Cuban was called off after he failed a doping test. Ortiz tested positive for banned diuretics chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide however, he avoided a ban after the WBC found he had taken the dugs…
[ad_1] Ibrahimovic has been linked with a move to MLS after struggling to reach full fitness following the ACL injury he picked up at the end of last season. He returned to action at the end of last year but has struggled to be fit enough for match squads in recent weeks. Ibrahimovic, 36, has…
[ad_1] The top darts players will be appearing the Butlins Minehead Resort from March 2-4. The first round gets underway on Friday 2 March and players ranked 33-64 in the Order Merit come in at the second-round stage. The top 32 then enter in the third. Round one fixtures and results Andrew Davidson v Michael…
[ad_1] GETTY Garry Sawyer speaks to Ivan Speck this week in the EFL interview Yet not even he has experienced a season quite like this one in which Argyle were bottom of Sky Bet League One in November only to climb into the play-off positions by the end of February. The 32-year-old defender has also…
[ad_1] The Egyptian has been in sensational form this season, scoring 29 goals in all competitions. But Salah isn’t the only attacking threat Liverpool possess within their ranks. Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane have equally chipped in to soften the blow of Philippe Coutinho leaving for Barcelona. All eyes will likely be on Salah on…
[ad_1] Late last month, the UFC’s lightweight champion claimed he offered to step in and fight Edgar after featherweight king Max Holloway was forced to withdraw from UFC 222. “I put my name forward to step in at UFC 222 to face Frankie Edgar when Max Holloway pulled out, but I was told there wasn’t…
[ad_1] Manchester City tore Arsenal apart for the second time in four days last night, beating them 3-0 to take them 16 points clear in the Premier League title race. Bernardo Silva fired City in front after 15 minutes before David Silva doubled their lead shortly before the half-an-hour mark. Leroy Sane added a third…
[ad_1] Ortiz was forced to pull out of the original date for the contest – November 4 – because he tested positive for a banned substance. However, he avoided a ban after the World Boxing Council ruled he had taken banned diuretics chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure, although they did hand him a…
[ad_1] That is according to the current championship holder Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen, 20, has enjoyed a successful start to his racing career after being handed his F1 debut back in 2015. The Dutchman has never challenged for a championship but already holds the records as the youngest ever F1 driver and winner of an F1…
[ad_1] Phil Neville insists England’s women have more scope for improvement as he reflected on his thrilling first game in charge. The new manager only had two-and-a-half sessions to prepare his squad for the opening SheBelieves Cup match in Columbus but that did not prove a barrier to recording only a second victory over France…
[ad_1] It appears Soroush Hatami’s dream to compete in the Boston Marathon is finally about to come true. “That’s exciting news … There’s a high possibility I can get my passport right on time and I hope I can make it to Boston,” Hatami said. The 37-year-old, who emigrated from Iran to Toronto in 2013 and is a permanent resident…
[ad_1] Arsenal have been beaten 3-0 by Manchester City twice this week and are in disarray. They have no hope of reaching the top four and pressure is increasing on Arsene Wenger to leave the club. But Boateng staggeringly thinks four of the Arsenal starting XI last night would get in the City team. And…
[ad_1] Wilder is set to defend his WBC world heavyweight title this weekend in New York with Luis Ortiz, former WBA mandatory challenger to Joshua, expected to give him the biggest test of his career. Assuming Wilder does add a 40th victory on Saturday night, he will once again call out Joshua in an effort…
[ad_1] After suffering a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United last weekend, Chelsea will be hoping to bounce back when they take on Manchester City on Sunday. However, after beating Arsenal 3-0 last night, runaway league leaders City are now 16 points clear at the top of the table, so securing a positive result against Pep…
[ad_1] Wilder is hoping victory over Ortiz will set him on the way to a showdown with Anthony Joshua. But before thinking about the English heavyweight he must first get through the Ortiz bout unscathed. “Deontay Wilder needs to do a proper job on Luis Ortiz. If he does, Anthony Joshua will be sat there…
[ad_1] The Arsenal boss is under increasing pressure after back-to-back defeats at the hands of Manchester City. Despite the fan unrest at the Emirates, Wenger is still refusing to end his 22-year tenure at the club. However, it appears his time in north London may be coming to an end. Before the Carabao Cup final,…
[ad_1] Scott McTominay has to come to prominence at Manchester United this season The 21-year-old midfielder was born in Lancaster but his father is Scottish Scotland boss Alex McLeish wants to call him up for next month’s friendlies England’s Gareth Southgate expected to hold talks with McTominay on Friday By Matt Maltby For Mailonline Published:…
[ad_1] That is according to former Germany and Real Madrid star Christoph Metzelder. The Poland hitman has been heavily linked with a move away from the German champions in recent days. And Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United are just some of the European giants chasing Lewandowski’s signature. However, Metzelder insists the striker will not be…
[ad_1] Brook was stopped by Gennady Golovkin back in September 2016, a bout that earned the Brit much credit for stepping up two weight divisions and holding his own for four rounds before being knocked out. He then fought at Bramall Lane, the home of his beloved Sheffield United, only to run into rising star…
[ad_1] Pogba was in Sweden with Zlatan Ibrahimovic to open a Padel centre in Stockholm yesterday. And he was asked about his situation with the Manchester United boss after weeks of tension at Old Trafford. Pogba has been substituted, dropped and called in sick in recent weeks with his form in question. But Pogba refused…
[ad_1] The Croatian has impressed since joining the Catalan outfit from Sevilla in 2014 and is now an integral part of Ernesto Valverde’s side. However, Barcelona’s transfer dealings may be about to scupper the midfielder’s future gametime at the Nou Camp. Philippe Coutinho’s transfer in January put Rakitic on red alert but the Brazilian has…
[ad_1] As it stands the Riverside showdown is set to go ahead this evening. Middlesbrough and Leeds are both battling for a play-of spot with Tony Pulis’ side able to move up to sixth with victory tonight. But Leeds are only three points back in 11th despite going for games without a win. But will…
[ad_1] Remember when Russia ran a state-led doping system, cheating numerous hard-working Olympians of a level playing field, and robbing the Olympic movement of the ideals that make the Games so precious? The IOC doesn’t. With news of Russia’s Olympic reinstatement, every medal won by the country continues to carry an air of suspicion, including the 17…
[ad_1] Arsenal have now lost 3-0 to Manchester City twice this week and Wenger is facing fresh calls to leave the Emirates. City ripped through Arsenal at will with goals from Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Leroy Sane on a freezing night in north London. And many experts and pundits believes Wenger’s time is finally…
[ad_1] The reigning world champion, who had done only 25 laps earlier in the week after snow and rain wreaked havoc with the schedule, completed 69 more with a fastest time of one minute 19.333 seconds. “I was really happy to get out today, to be honest,” Hamilton said. “I don’t like testing but today…
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and former Middlesbrough striker Jan Aage Fjortoft. Back-to-back 3-0 defeats at the hands of Manchester City has heaped more pressure on Wenger in recent days. The Gunners faithful are once again calling for the Frenchman to leave the club. However, the Arsenal boss has continuously refused to resign of…
[ad_1] Isco is unhappy at Real Madrid and wants to quit this summer. And, according to Spanish website Don Balon, Morat is helping him get ready for a switch to London. It is claimed Morata has begun house hunting for his former team-mate. Isco looks set to leave the Bernabeu in the summer with a…
[ad_1] The Catalan outfit missed the chance to go seven points clear at the top of La Liga after a controversial penalty decision for the home side. Lionel Messi put Barcelona ahead midway through the first half with a stunning free kick. But chaos ensued before Las Palmas’ second half equaliser. While defending a corner,…
[ad_1] Hamilton stayed indoors for much of the first three days – only completing 25 laps – leaving Valtteri Bottas to put the hard yards in before coming out for yesterday’s late session. But he came out guns blazing with the fastest time of the week at 1:19.333. And he reckons the new Mercedes W09…
[ad_1] Federer will return to court for the first time since his Rotterdam Open success last month for the Match For Africa 5: Silicon Valley charity event on Tuesday. The Swiss star will play a three-set singles match against Sock before a one-set doubles match with Microsoft co-owner Bill Gates. NBC Today Show co-host Savannah…
[ad_1] The Frenchman moved to the Nou Camp last summer for what was then a club-record deal. Dembele burst onto the scene with Rennes before earning a move to Borussia Dortmund in 2016 and the La Liga giants saw enough in his debut season in the Bundesliga to snap him up a year later. The…
[ad_1] The 24-year-old has spent this season on loan at Championship outfit Aston Villa and has thoroughly impressed between the sticks. His performances have seen Manchester United trigger a one-year extension to his contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2019. However, the shot-stopper is keen to play first-team football in the Premier…
[ad_1] Barcelona were held to a shock 1-1 draw away at relegation-threatened Las Palmas last night so they now sit only five points ahead of Atletico in the table. The two clubs go head-to-head on Sunday at the Nou Camp (3.15pm) in a huge six-point clash. Meanwhile, Real Madrid languish behind in third place –…
[ad_1] Liverpool head into the game tomorrow evening (5.30pm) knowing they can further stamp their authority on clinching a top four spot. Chelsea face a tough test against Manchester City on Sunday meaning if Liverpool grab three points against Newcastle they could be seven points clear of Antonio Conte’s side. If Jurgen Klopp is able…
[ad_1] Manchester United are keen to bolster their midfield ranks at the end of the season to try and close the gap to Manchester City. Marouane Fellaini is expected to leave on a free transfer and Michael Carrick will call time on his playing career. Liverpool are also looking to add more steel to the…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Arsenal star Stewart Robson, who was left far from impressed with Wenger’s comments following the Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City. The Gunners fell to another 3-0 defeat to Pep Guardiola’s side last night, this time in the Premier League. Arsenal supporters steered clear from going to…
[ad_1] David Poile now has the most wins in NHL history as a general manager. Viktor Arvidsson scored a pair of goals as Poile’s Nashville Predators came from behind to record a 4-2 victory over Edmonton on Thursday. The victory was the 1,320th in Poile’s career, surpassing Glen Sather, who GMed the Oilers dynasty of…
[ad_1] The Frenchman wants fans to give new signings Henrik Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang more time to settle before they feel the brunt of their criticism. The duo have come under some scrutiny for failing to help Arsenal break the current rot which sees them sit sixth in the Premier League table. The Gunners look…
[ad_1] Former world number three Stan Wawrinka has withdrawn from the Miami Open and Indian Wells tournaments this month to continue his recovery from a persistent knee injury, the Swiss right-hander said on Thursday. The 32-year-old curtailed his season in August last year after battling injury through the grass court campaign, which ended with opening…
[ad_1] The England international provided four assists to his Liverpool team-mates in the Premier League this season and three of them have been for Salah. The latest came in Saturday’s resounding 4-1 win over West Ham and the two summer signings have clearly hit it off on Merseyside. Oxlade-Chamberlain posted a picture of the pair…
[ad_1] Canada’s Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes secured first place in Pool B at the Fort Lauderdale Major with a pair of straight set victories over their compatriots. On Wednesday, the world No.1 duo defeated Taylor Pischke and Jamie Broder (21-13, 21-14) and Heather Bansley and Brandie Wilkerson (21-12, 21-17). “This game in particular, Mel’s sideout was pretty…
[ad_1] The Gunners were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Manchester City once again last night with further questions being raised over Wenger’s future. There were vast amounts of empty seats at the Emirates with Arsenal fans growing tired of their team’s performances and many of the supporters who did go ended up leaving early. Arsenal are…
[ad_1] Manchester City are running away with the Premier League title and their 3-0 win over Arsenal last night put them 16 points clear of the chasing pack. United are currently the best-of-the-rest in second but just six points separate them and Chelsea in fifth. Prior to the season there was much hope on the…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp is expected to bring in more recruits in the summer in a bid to close the gap to Manchester City and the midfield area is one he wants to bolster. Naby Keita will become a Liverpool player in July 1 after a fee was agreed with RB Leipzig last year but the…
[ad_1] The Australian has been keeping an eye on his fellow countryman Nick Kyrgios and he thinks the 22-year-old has all the talent to make it to the very top. Federer, 36, currently tops the ATP world rankings and he became the oldest man to do so when he won the Rotterdam Open last month.…
[ad_1] Hamilton is hoping to follow up his 2017 success by winning a fifth championship this season. The Brit drove home the title with two races to spare last time out but he claims to want Red Bull and Ferrari to challenge more closely. Hamilton said his ideal scenario would be for everyone to have…
[ad_1] Simone Biles is back on the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. The Athlete Selection Committee at USA Gymnastics named Biles to the senior national team Thursday after reviewing training video of the reigning Olympic champion and five-time Olympic medallist . Rhonda Faehn, senior vice-president for women’s gymnastics, said the selection committee was “very encouraged” by…
[ad_1] Hamilton is currently in Barcelona with Mercedes having taking part in the first testing session ahead of the new season. The Briton is preparing to defend his world championship, having won his fourth-title last year. Mercedes dominated for most of the season, with Hamilton winning nine of the 20 races while team-mate Valtteri Bottas…
[ad_1] The FA of Wales look like being the only member of the Home Nations to voice caution about the controversial use of video assistant referees at the 2018 World Cup. The International Football Association Board, consisting of British and FIFA representatives, meet in Zurich on Saturday to vote on using the technology in Russia. A…
[ad_1] Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffers another injury setback while training with Chelsea The 22-year-old World Cup hopeful is on a season-long loan at Crystal Palace He returned for treatment after picking up an ankle problem in December Loftus-Cheek has recovered from the injury but felt a pain in his knee on Monday By Kieran Gill for the Daily…
[ad_1] A team-by-team look at Major League Soccer for the 2018 season: Toronto FC Coach: Greg Vanney. 2017 Record: 20-5-9, won the MLS Cup title. Key Players: F Jozy Altidore, MF Michael Bradley, F Sebastian Giovinco. Lowdown: In addition to avenging a loss to the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final in 2016, the…
[ad_1] Phil Neville tried to stay cool. He walked the length of England’s dugout, exchanging high-fives with his coaching staff before turning on his heels before affording himself a wry smile. Inside, though, his heart will have been jumping. This was the 38th minute of his first match in charge of the women’s team and…
[ad_1] Burnley v Everton: 2-1 (Paddy Power odds: 9/1) I was going to go for this one as a boring 1-1 draw. But I can see it surprising us, and Burnley taking Everton at Turf Moor. Both teams have their flaws, but I would say I speak for most when I say that Sean Dyche’s…
[ad_1] GETTY Carlton Palmer has spoken of his drinking habits during his playing career “He said to me, ‘You OK Carlton? You stink of booze’,” says Palmer, recalling one of the few occasions when alcohol really did effect him on the pitch. “When the floodlights came on in the second half, I was so disorientated…
[ad_1] Greg Smith claims he packed approximately 400 pieces of gum as he prepared to travel to Regina for this year’s Tim Hortons Brier. It’s a habit he picked up from former world and Tournament of Hearts champion Colleen Jones, one that the 21-year-old skip representing Newfoundland and Labrador at the Canadian men’s curling championship…
[ad_1] Sunday’s defeat was a calamitous performance at Wembley in which the Gunners were the architects of their own downfall; a feeble defence exposed by the lack of coherent passing in front of them as, to a man, they wilted on the big stage. At half time, those home fans who braved the cold to…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants’ two talismans – Ronaldo the star striker and Ramos the captain – have reportedly found out that Florentino Perez is willing to sanction a bid worth over £70 million for the Bayern Munich left-back, say Diario Gol. Zinedine Zidane’s reigning champions have struggled in La Liga this season, trailing leaders Barcelona by 15 points and second-placed Atletico…
[ad_1] Arsenal failed to close the gap on the top four places as they suffered successive losses to Manchester City. Following the 3-0 Carabao Cup final defeat on Sunday, the Gunners lost by the same scoreline again as Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Leroy Sane all struck first-half goals. Pressure is now mounting on Wenger…
[ad_1] Kevin De Bruyne right now is having that effect on Premier League crowds. This was not the Belgian’s most impressive performance in a City shirt by far. David Silva, his midfield compadre, on this occasion was the busier, more noticeable figure at the Emirates. But each time De Bruyne got the ball on Thursday…
[ad_1] GETTY VAR has caused multiple controversies in recent FA Cup ties In one of the final tests of the technology before the crucial meeting of IFAB, guardians of the laws of the games, the Wembley crowd were left waiting baffled in the cold by a series of decisions involving video referral during Wednesday night’s…
[ad_1] Hammers manager David Moyes had two bids, the last amounting to about £8million, for the Bournemouth star rejected during the January transfer window. But Arter, 28, remains a major target for Moyes, who intends a significant shake up of his West Ham squad this summer should he succeed in keeping the club in the…
[ad_1] Barcelona failed to stretch their lead at the top of the La Liga table by dropping two points against their relegation-threatened opponents. Messi opened the scoring on the 21st minute but it was pegged back when former West Ham ace Jonathan Calleri scored from the penalty spot. The Catalan giants pushed for a winner…
[ad_1] About two dozen proud and excited fans were planning to attend an Oilers game in Edmonton on Thursday night to cheer on an Indigenous player making his NHL debut. Ethan Bear from the Ochapowace First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan was called up from the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, in California…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola’s side piled even more misery on Arsenal having beaten them in the Carabao Cup final just a few days ago. Goals from Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Leroy Sane in the first half handed the Blues all three points but the story was all about Arsenal for all the wrong reasons. Fans…
[ad_1] The Sheffield star returns to the ring on Saturday at light-middleweight to take on Belarusian scrapper Sergey Rabchenko. It has been 10 months since he lost his IBF welterweight title after being stopped in the 11th round by Errol Spence Jnr when his left orbital bone was shattered. Despite the crushing losses and agonising…
[ad_1] Wenger has come under mounting pressure because Arsenal have failed to challenge for the Premier League title for a number of years. Back-to-back 3-0 defeats to Manchester City have increased calls from supporters for the Frenchman to step down. Former striker Henry has openly admitted that he would be interested in taking over the…
[ad_1] Fantasy football is back again this weekend, but is your squad ready for a big points haul? Sky Sports Fantasy Football managers have already been busy in the transfer market, and there are a few stand-out players who are undoubtedly attracting plenty of interest. While Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane are the obvious captain…
[ad_1] The Bayern Munich forward is expected to call time on his four-year spell at the Allianz Arena when the transfer window reopens and he will not be short of offers. Lewandowski recently hired respected agent Pini Zahavi to oversee his future going forward and help facilitate a move away from the Bundesliga giants. Real…
[ad_1] Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is under increasing pressure to quit after his side were humiliated twice in one week by Manchester City. The Gunners were soundly beaten 3-0 in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, with Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville slamming the Arsenal players for their lack of effort at Wembley. And tonight…
[ad_1] Arsenal boss Wenger saw his side slip to defeat against Manchester City for the third time this season on a horrific night at the Emirates. City were by far the better team with goals from Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Leroy Sane giving them all three points. Arsenal fans made their feelings towards Wenger…
[ad_1] It was a disappointing world indoor track and field championships for Moncton’s Geneviève Lalonde, who finished 11th of 14 runners in the women’s 3,000-metre final on Thursday in Birmingham, U.K. Lalonde, coming off a personal-best time of eight minutes 49.78 seconds at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston three weeks ago, never…
[ad_1] Manchester City stormed into a 3-0 lead after 33 minutes at the Emirates thanks to goals from Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Leroy Sane. The game came just four days after City beat Arsenal by the same scoreline in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Arsenal have suffered severe criticism following that game from…
[ad_1] And former Scotland wing Kenny Logan has admitted he was “embarrassed” by the treatment handed out to Jones, after a video emerged of the Australian being subjected to a volley of foul-mouthed abuse by ‘fans’ he had posed with for a photo. The incident took place on Sunday as Jones, who was travelling alone,…
[ad_1] Arsenal go up against Manchester City at the Emirates tonight aiming to get revenge for their 3-0 Carabao Cup final defeat on Sunday. Wilshere, however, is missing through injury. And, speaking before the match, Wenger revealed the England star had suffered a ‘little’ injury but could make the Gunners’ game against Brighton at the…
[ad_1] Not only do they not have a team, they don’t yet even have an arena to play in. But that didn’t stop thousands of hockey fans in Seattle from getting out their credit cards to make a deposit on season tickets in a drive aimed at proving just how much the city wants an NHL expansion…
[ad_1] Arsenal are currently 3-0 down to Manchester City at the interval of their Premier League showdown. The Gunners went into the game under pressure to bounce back following the weekend’s Carabao Cup humiliation. But City are running riot once again with Pep Guardiola’s side set to go within five games of Premier League title…
[ad_1] Manchester City raced into a three-goal lead before half-time as Arsenal were outplayed by Pep Guardiola’s men for the second time in a week. Arsenal were humiliated 3-0 during the Carabao Cup final at Wembley last weekend and found themselves on the receiving end of another thumping this evening. Goals from Bernardo Silva, David…
[ad_1] Quotes emerged on Sunday following Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City that Henry wanted the Emirates job. But the Gunners legend has claimed they have been misinterpreted. He says he was speaking hypothetically and that everyone would want Arsene Wenger‘s job. Ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with City tonight, Henry was…
[ad_1] NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is heading to Calgary Friday but says anything to do with a new arena for the Flames franchise is not on the agenda. He says he’ll meet with sponsors, some season ticket holders and team officials. But he says he won’t be wading into the issue of a new rink because…
[ad_1] The Gunners were easily beaten by Manchester City as the Premier League leaders claimed the season’s first available piece of silverware at Wembley Stadium. Arsene Wenger’s side were criticised en masse for their insipid showing, a display which was littered with substandard defending. Mustafi’s attempts to thwart Sergio Aguero in the build-up to the…
[ad_1] Welbeck has been handed a rare start up front at the Emirates this evening as Arsenal look to bounce back from their humiliating 3-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup final last weekend. Manchester City completely outclassed the Gunners at Wembley, leading Arsene Wenger to make four changes to his starting XI ahead of tonight’s…
[ad_1] Arsenal midfielder Wilshere is out of contract in the summer with the Gunners yet to tie him down to a new contract. The England international has finally put his fitness issues behind him, despite missing tonight’s clash against Manchester City. Arsenal fans are desperate for Wilshere to stay but the club’s failure to get…
[ad_1] Dustin Johnson is the defending champion and a strong selection of the world’s top ranked golfers are in the field. Johnson finished ahead of European stars Tommy Fleetwood, Ross Fisher, Jon Rahm and Thomas Pieter last time out. PGA TOUR: WGC LIVE STREAM The likes of Rahm, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Justin Rose and Rickie…
[ad_1] The £89m France international has had a chastening few weeks with a run of poor performances leading to boss Jose Mourinho becoming clearly frustrated with the 24-year-old’s lack of defensive discipline. But McClair, academy director at United from 2006-15, told The Telegraph that Pogba’s best strengths are in the attacking third: “I think people…
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[ad_1] Manchester City travel to face Arsenal in the Premier League just four days after thrashing the Gunners in the Carabao Cup final. Sitting 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, Pep Guardiola’s side will also go into this meeting as heavy favourites. Arsenal fell out of top four last season for…
[ad_1] Justin Kripps won two-man bobsleigh gold, Kaillie Humphries reached the podium for the third-straight Olympics, and Alex Gough reached the Olympic podium for the first time, and then did it again in the luge team relay. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arsenal go up against Manchester City just days after Pep Guardiola’s side thumped them 3-0 to win the Carabao Cup at Wembley. The north London side are under pressure to lift some of the doom and gloom mood that has engulfed the Emirates and threatened to ruin their season for good. And The Sun…
[ad_1] Canada’s women’s team pursuit squad is excited at the prospects of competing for a medal at this week’s UCI track cycling world championships. Allison Beveridge, Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey and Steph Roorda will get a chance at gold or silver in Apeldoorn, Netherlands should they finish inside the top four in the next round of…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Tuchel has been unemployed since being sacked by Borussia Dortmund in May 2017. The German is one of the favourites to replace Arsene Wenger, whose position at the Emirates is under pressure. Hislop believes Tuchel would be an appointment…
[ad_1] Manchester United star De Gea is in-demand with Real Madrid keen to make him their No 1 for next season. The 27-year-old is widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in world football and has helped the Red Devils enjoy their most successful Premier League campaign since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. But Real are eying…
[ad_1] With heavy snow sweeping across the country, tonight’s clash at the Emirates was thrown into doubt. However, Arsenal provided an update at 1.47pm this afternoon, saying the match will go ahead as scheduled. Sheth was reporting from inside the Emirates at just after 4pm and said there were no problems with the pitch. But…
[ad_1] With heavy snow sweeping across the country, tonight’s clash at the Emirates was thrown into doubt. However, Arsenal provided an update at 1.47pm this afternoon, saying the match will go ahead as scheduled. Sheth was reporting from inside the Emirates at just after 4pm and said there were no problems with the pitch. But…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Can is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season with his contract coming to an end. The Germany international has rejected all offers of an extension and looks set to join Juventus on a free transfer.…
[ad_1] Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly he has once again been diagnosed with oral cancer. Kelly released a statement Thursday through his publicist saying he is “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news, and vows to once again to fight to overcome the disease. He did not go into specifics on the…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of ex-Premier League goalkeeper turned pundit Shaka Hislop. Real Madrid have been linked with a move for both Courtois and De Gea. They came close to signing the Manchester United star in 2015 but for a faulty fax machine to prevent a deal late in the transfer window. But Hislop…
[ad_1] That’s what fans seem to think ahead of what was supposed to be the latest round of Premier League Darts. However, the PDC confirmed this afternoon tonight’s event had been cancelled due to heavy snow in Exeter. But just hours later a tweet from Michael van Gerwen’s official Twitter account suggested he was still…
[ad_1] Liverpool lured Salah back to the Premier League in the summer despite the player previously struggling at Chelsea. The decision to sign the Egypt international from Roma, however, has proven to be a masterstroke with Salah scoring a stunning 31 goals from 37 appearances. He has already bettered the goal tally for a single…
[ad_1] Federer is back on top of the ATP Tour with the last 13 months seeing him win three out of the last five Grand Slams while the likes of Nadal and Djokovic have toiled around him. It is certainly a stark contrast to 2012 onwards where he failed to win a single Slam for…
[ad_1] The Emirates pitch has finally been cleared of snow after Arsenal ground staff battled against the elements to avoid postponing tonight’s Premier League match against Manchester City. Siberian storms blown over from Russia have been battering the United Kingdom this week, with several inches of snow carpeting London and threatening football fixtures across the…
[ad_1] Herrera is a popular figure at Manchester United and, despite enduring a difficult campaign, has had his contract automatically extended until 2019. However, the Spain international’s stock has fallen under Jose Mourinho with Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic and even Scott McTominay ahead of him in the pecking order. And Spanish website El Gol Digital…
[ad_1] Arsenal are underdogs heading into the Premier League clash at the Emirates. Manchester City have lost just one game in the league this season and can extend their lead over second-placed Manchester United to 16 points with a win in north London. The game comes just four days after the pair met in the…
[ad_1] Wenger is once again under pressure with Arsenal languishing in sixth in the Premier League table. The Gunners missed out on Champions League qualification for the first time this century last season and look likely to suffer the same fate this term. Arsene Wenger was quizzed over his future at his press conference yesterday…
[ad_1] That is the view of ESPN FC pundit and former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson. Wilshere is out of contract at the end of the season and negotiations over a new deal have seemingly stalled. The England international has reportedly been offered a pay cut with extra incentives in his contract due to his poor…
[ad_1] Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for Morata in the summer with the striker having decided to quit Real Madrid in pursuit of first-team football. However, Los Blancos refused to sell the Spain international to the Red Devils with Morata instead ending up at Chelsea. Manchester United then spent big to prise…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been tipped to sign Rodriguez from Real Madrid with the player currently in fine fettle for Bayern Munich. The Colombia international only moved to the Allianz Arena back in the summer but has made a huge impact, helping Bayern soar towards another Bundesliga title. Bayern have the option to sign Rodriguez permanently…
[ad_1] Barcelona chiefs are on the hunt for a new left-back to provide competition for Jordi Alba after being left less than impressed by Lucas Digne. According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Alaba has emerged as the club’s top target but they face competition from Real Madrid. However, it is claimed the Bayern Munich ace…
[ad_1] Lemina has been one of Southampton’s better performers in a difficult season where they are flirting with relegation. And his performances have caught the eye of Liverpool, who could be in the market for central midfielders with Emre Can set to leave. Liverpool have signed six players from Southampton in recent years, including Rickie…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Thursday at 12:50 p.m. ET to watch live action from the IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships. Canada has a sizeable contingent expected to compete at the event in Birmingham, England. Kelsey Balkwill – 400 metres Shawn Barber – Pole vault Johnathan Cabral – 60m hurdles Brittany Crew – Shot put Crystal Emmanuel –…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho gave his squad three days off this week to recover from a busy schedule, with Manchester United’s next match against Crystal Palace on Monday night. United stars battled the ‘Beast from the East’ to arrive at Carrington for an icy training session ahead of their trip to south east London. Paul Pogba…
[ad_1] Neymar will have surgery on a fractured toe in his right foot and could be out for up to three months, an estimate that would take the Brazil forward right up to the World Cup. Neymar was injured Sunday in Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Marseille in the French league. Brazil’s national team doctor, Rodrigo…
[ad_1] The Gunners failed to qualify for this season’s Champions League and look set to miss out on a top-four finish once again. Arsene Wenger’s side are 27 points behind league leaders Manchester City ahead of tonight’s clash between the two sides. Questions are being asked about Wenger’s future once again and Arsenal chiefs have…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Gunners star and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who says none of his old club’s players would get into City’s team. Pep Guardiola’s men are flying high at the top of the Premier League and can extend their lead over second-placed Manchester United to 16 points tonight. City secured…
[ad_1] In a short statement on their official website, Arsenal said: “Thursday night’s match against Manchester City at Emirates Stadium is scheduled to go ahead as planned. “We will continue to monitor weather conditions and work with local agencies but, unless there is a further announcement, the match is on.” MORE TO FOLLOW [ad_2] Source…
[ad_1] Mercedes won 12 of last term’s 20 races to romp to the constructors’ title while Lewis Hamilton beat Vettel to the drivers’ title by 46 points. Speaking during a break from the track on day four of pre-season testing, the German said: “I think Mercedes is the favourite going in to this year, so…
[ad_1] This evening’s clash has been in major doubt as snow causes disruption across the country. Arsenal issued a travel warning to supporters yesterday saying the severe weather may affect travel to and from Emirates. But Arsenal are doing whatever they can to clear the pitch. Head Groundsman Reece Watson posted a picture on Instagram…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino heads into Tottenham vs Huddersfield knowing his side can extend their unbeaten run to 16 games in all competitions. Spurs haven’t lost a game since being defeated by Manchester City in mid-December, and they will hope to keep that streak alive at Wembley on Saturday. Harry Kane will lead the line despite…
[ad_1] Bakambu officially leaves Villarreal having been training with the club since they agreed to pay his release clause. Beijing Guoan paid his 40 million euro ($48.75 million) release clause but did not announce the Congolese forward’s signing amid confusion over whether they had to pay a 100 percent levy on the transfer. Regulations put…
[ad_1] Thousand were expected to flock into the Westpoint Arena tonight with the best darts players in the planet in action. But venue chiefs at the Westpoint contacted the PDC this morning to inform them that both the police and the local authority had called for only essential journeys to be made. The PDC responded…
[ad_1] Suarez has cemented his place as a firm fans’ favourite since moving to the Nou Camp from Liverpool after the 2014 World Cup. And he’ll be hoping to add to the nine trophies he’s already won at Barcelona before his contract expires in 2021. At 31, Suarez is probably starting to think about signing…
[ad_1] Brook’s last two bouts have both ended the same, with a knockout defeat and a fractured eye socket. His right socket was broken by Gennady Golovkin, with the fearsome Kazakhstani world champion stopping Brook in the fifth round of their middleweight bout. The Brit returned in May last year to defend his IBF world…
[ad_1] Over the last few months, the pair have been engaged in a war of words on social media, leading many to believe a rematch is on the cards. Unsurprisingly, McGregor fired the first shot not long after Holloway’s impressive UFC 218 victory over Jose Aldo, posting a picture of the Hawaiian nursing bruises after…
[ad_1] Arsenal are in turmoil after suffering a shock defeat to Ostersunds then a convincing 3-0 loss to Manchester City. Manager Arsene Wenger was in a defiant mood in his pre-match press conference, insisting he had no concerns about his job. The Gunners have a chance to regain some pride when they face City again…
[ad_1] Griezmann is set to be one of the summer transfer window’s hottest properties with a number of clubs drawn in by his £88m (€100m) release clause. And that list of suitors is only going to get longer if he maintains the form which has seen him make a promising start to 2018. Barcelona‘s eagerness…
[ad_1] Alvaro Morata has come under heavy scrutiny in recent weeks after a string of disappointing performances for Chelsea. The Spanish striker is still expected to start against Manchester City this weekend, but Antonio Conte’s patience will be wearing thin. Morata has not scored for Chelsea in all competitions since Boxing Day with Olivier Giroud…
[ad_1] Courtois has established himself as one of the world’s top goalkeepers since returning to Stamford Bridge from a loan spell at Atletico Madrid in 2014. And his performances in west London have attracted plenty of admiring glances, most notably from Real. The Spanish giants are desperate to replace current No 1 Keylor Navas, with…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City squad braved the elements on their journey to face Arsenal in the biggest hint yet that the game will go ahead. Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus and a host of other stars were spotted at Manchester Picadilly train station wrapped up tightly in the brutal cold. There were…
[ad_1] Jones could only watch as a rampant Scotland ran in three first-half tries to blow England’s Six Nations Grand Slam chances out of the water. The Australian was left to contemplate just his second defeat in 26 matches as England boss and on Sunday travelled to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United take on…
[ad_1] Italy legend Buffon, 40, is out of contract at the end of the season and has indicated he will call it quits when his deal expires. Liverpool’s current No 1 Loris Karius has been challenged by Klopp to prove he is the long-term solution between the sticks. But former Reds striker Stan Collymore believes…
[ad_1] The Australian’s current deal runs until the end of the 2018 season and talks took place over an extension at the end of last season. But Ricciardo says things are now on hold and talks are not likely to resume until after a few races. “Nothing has really developed since the end of the…
[ad_1] Express Sport understands conditions outside the ground are being considered and the game may be called off if fans will struggle getting to and from the stadium. Snow has fallen around London over the last 48 hours and train delays and cancellations are wreaking havoc. Last night’s FA Cup tie between Tottenham and Rotherham…
[ad_1] The Liverpool midfielder has been in negotiations with the club over a new deal but has been unable to reach an agreement. Juventus have been strongly linked with the Germany international and the likelihood is the 24-year-old will join the Italian champions. But according to Sky Sports, Can said “he did not know whether…
[ad_1] The Gabon international was linked with a mega-money move to the Chinese Super League before joining Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund for a club-record fee worth around £56million. The Gunners failed to qualify for this season’s Champions League and look set to miss out on a top-four finish again. But Aubameyang insists they are different…
[ad_1] Jones had watched in Edinburgh as Scotland centre Huw Jones scored two tries in a 25-13 win over the Six Nations champions, the first time the Scots had beaten their fierce rivals in a decade. The Australian coach then took a train to Manchester on Sunday morning to watch Manchester United take on Chelsea…
[ad_1] Kane is on Real’s summer shopping list having forged a reputation as one of the best striker’s in Europe. Bale, meanwhile, is set to leave the Bernabeu having endured an injury-hit past 18 months and failing to adapt to life in Madrid. A deal involving Kane and Bale trading places has been touted with…
[ad_1] Luis Suarez has received a big boost on top of his 92 overall rating in the latest FIFA Team of the Week. The Barcelona superstar scored a hat-trick and grabbed two assists in one incredible performance against Girona at the weekend. He is joined by Romelu Lukaku, Karim Benzema and even former Arsenal flop…
[ad_1] The Armenia ace moved to Arsenal in January in part of the deal that saw Alexis Sanchez move the other way. Mkhitaryan struggled to gain Jose Mourinho’s trust at Old Trafford and he thinks it because the emphasis on defending from the front. “Everyone knows Arsenal play offensive football, and I love to play…
[ad_1] Federer has not played at Roland Garros since 2015 when he was beaten in the quarter-finals by compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka. In 2016, Federer withdrew from the event due to concerns over his knee following keyhole surgery earlier in the year. And last year, Federer opted to skip the entire clay court season in a…
[ad_1] That’s the surprise claim of Nou Camp gaffer Ernesto Valverde, who leads Barca against Las Palmas tonight. Barcelona are currently flying high at the top of La Liga and boast a four-point lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid, with a game in hand over Diego Simeone’s side. Their advantage over Real is a heftier 14…
[ad_1] Bale looks set to be sacrificed by Real Madrid at the end of the season as part of club president Florentino Perez’s transfer revamp. According to Don Balon, the Wales international accepts that he is on borrowed time at the Bernabeu. The Spanish publication claim Bale is ’crazy’ about a return to the Premier…
[ad_1] Bale looks set to be sacrificed by Real Madrid at the end of the season as part of club president Florentino Perez’s transfer revamp. According to Don Balon, the Wales international accepts that he is on borrowed time at the Bernabeu. The Spanish publication claim Bale is ’crazy’ about a return to the Premier…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants are set for a squad overhaul this summer following a dismal campaign that’s left them 14 points adrift of Barcelona in La Liga. And that means there will be host of high profile departures, with the likes of Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema set for the chop. Chelsea winger Eden Hazard…
[ad_1] If the manner of Arsenal’s calamitous collapse against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday was seismic, then tonight at the Emirates could come the fiercest of aftershocks. Meanwhile, sat at the epicentre of it all, Wenger steadfastly refuses to budge. He genuinely seems surprised at the way the whole landscape seems…
[ad_1] Nadal was scheduled to play his first match on Wednesday morning since retiring at the Australian Open with a hip injury. But just hours before facing Feliciano Lopez, Nadal held a press conference and revealed he had suffered a recurrence of the injury. “During my last training, I noticed again a puncture in the…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants are in the midst of a hugely disappointing campaign by their high standards and went into Tuesday night’s showdown with Espanyol a whopping 14 points adrift of Barcelona. They failed to close the gap on the La Liga leaders though as Gerardo Moreno’s 93rd-minute strike earned Espanyol a surprise win. Real‘s…
[ad_1] Day three was essentially written off due to snow on the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. McLaren’s Fernando Alonso was the only driver to put on a time. The Spaniard recording a paltry 2:18.545. “The conditions this morning were only conducive for throwing snowballs,” said Red Bull’s Christian Horner. And with teams rejecting an…
[ad_1] Paulinho joined the Spanish giants from Chinese Super League outfit Guangzhou Evergrande in a surprise £35.5m (€40m) deal. But he defied his critics early on as he nailed down a starting spot in Ernesto Valverde’s side. Paulinho’s performances have dropped off as the campaign has gone on, particularly since the turn of the year.…
[ad_1] Liverpool are considering bringing in a world-class goalkeeper to Anfield with question marks arising over Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet. Klopp has been keeping an eye on Alisson who has gone from strength to strength at Roma. Reports have emerged that Chelsea are also pondering making a swoop too. With Thibaut Courtois expected to…
[ad_1] Arsenal have the chance to exact revenge on Manchester City for their 3-0 Carabao Cup final defeat on Sunday. However, Pep Guardola’s side are in incredible form in the league having won 23 of their 27 matches. City sit 13 points clear at the top of the table while the Gunners lie sixth –…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are planning a mass summer shake-up of their squad after a disappointing season trying to defend their La Liga crown. The goalkeeping position is thought to be high on their priority with Manchester United’s David De Gea pinpointed as their number one target. However, the Spaniard is still under contract at Old…
[ad_1] PSG trail the La Liga giants 3-1 from the first leg of their last-16 tie. With Neymar injured and Kylian Mbappe, who picked up a knock in the 3-0 Coupe de France quarter-final win over Marseille last night, missing, Unai Emery’s men face a very tall order to make progress in Europe’s elite competition.…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of former Manchester United and Leeds star John Giles, who claims Wenger lost all control when Alexis Sanchez was allowed to leave. Julian Nagelsmann, Brendan Rodgers and Carlo Ancelotti are just some of the names reportedly in the mix to take over from Wenger. The Frenchman has been in charge at…
[ad_1] The 33-year-old had had fallen out of favour with then boss Andrea Stramaccioni and was heading for an exit in January. A host of European’s elite club lined up to sign him, including the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United. But Sneijder shocked everyone by agreeing to join Turkish giants Galatasary. He was welcomed…
[ad_1] The former full-back is now a Sky Sports pundit and is also a successful entrepreneur in his spare time. Neville owns a fleet of thriving businesses in restaurants, hotels and property development. But it was his interest in property development that really took off during his mid 20s and he has revealed sneaking into…
[ad_1] Wenger has come under increasing scrutiny especially in the wake of Sunday’s 3-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley. The Frenchman has faced continuous questions over his future and his position will be reviewed at the end of the season. With six defeats in 12 matches in 2018, the Gunners have…
[ad_1] Gameweek 28 has only just ended but fantasy football managers are already getting their squads in order ahead of the next round of fixtures. Fantasy Premier league bosses need to keep on top of injuries and suspensions to maximise their points hauls, and plenty of transfers have already been made ahead of Saturday’s 11.30am…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been tracking the youngster for some time and there were reports in the summer that they were prepared to battle Arsenal for his signature. But Aouar’s development will now see Barcelona join the race at the end of the season. The Reds may hold the upper hand in negotiations as they still…
[ad_1] Former Manchester United defender Gerard Pique is reported to have told Messi the revelation and the pair now presume that he is set for a move to Real Madrid. That is according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, who say De Gea’s partner Edurne, who is a Spanish singer, is helping with the search for…
[ad_1] De Bruyne was signed by Chelsea back in 2012 as an up-and-coming talent at Genk. But he was never really given an opportunity in west London before being shipped out of the club two years later. Hindsight at Chelsea couldn’t have foreseen the talent De Bruyne would soon become with the midfielder now an…
[ad_1] Nathan MacKinnon and Tyson Barrie each had a goal and an assist in the Colorado Avalanche’s 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Matt Nieto and Nikita Zadorov also scored, and Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves. The Avalanche have won 11 of 12 home games to tighten the Western Conference playoff race.…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has come under mounting pressure because of the failure to challenge for the Premier League title for a number of years. A 3-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City last weekend proved to be the final straw for supporters and pundits alike. Arsenal look highly likely to miss out on the…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid chief has apparently drawn up a list of 10 players which he wishes to offload this summer in a bid to put the nightmare season to bed. And a number of key players are said to fear being shoved out of the Bernabeu door. According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Perez…
[ad_1] The pair met to discuss Mourinho’s comments regarding the atmosphere inside Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. The Portuguese boss has been critical of the support and asked that the noise at home matches was raised to try and make the ground a fortress. The former Chelsea manager said it was a “quiet stadium” following…
[ad_1] The Red Devils have been unable to compete with Manchester City in the league this season and Pep Guardiola could potentially wrap up the Premier League title this month. That is despite Mourinho spending big on bringing in Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic and Victor Lindelof last summer. City did outspend their rivals by close…
[ad_1] The midfielder, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has been in discussions over a new deal with Arsenal. However, as things stand, there has been little progress over tying the 26-year-old down to a contract extension. The prospective deal was thought to be a performance incentivised one. But now,…
[ad_1] Both Gordon and Hamilton are good friends having attended each other’s races. The American former stock car racing driver was at the Mexican Grand Prix back in November when Hamilton clinched his fourth world title after the Briton had watched Gordon’s final NASCAR race in 2015. And Gordon has now revealed it was at…
[ad_1] However, the Belgium international is apparently waiting on a transfer to Real Madrid. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Hazard does not want to rush through a contract extension at Chelsea because he thinks there may be an opportunity to move to the Bernabeu in the summer. The Blues are expected to sit down…
[ad_1] Last year, Bottas finished 58 points adrift of reigning world champion and Mercedes team-mate Hamilton and won six races fewer. Mercedes are currently in the midst of pre-season practice in Barcelona, however yesterday was a washout as the snow fell heavily on the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. Hamilton remains the man to beat…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor trolled by Max Holloway Max Holloway had taken aim at Conor McGregor by taking the mickey out of his lightweight counterpart’s recent comeback declaration. On Tuesday night, the UFC featherweight champion tweeted: “One more update @arielhelwani. After I was pulled from 222, I offered to amputate my leg and fight for a 115lb…
[ad_1] Only two players, Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson have won consecutive WGC titles. Woods achieved the feat on a number of occasions whereas ‘DJ’ captured last year’s WGC – Mexico Championship, and an event he defends this week, and then captured the WGC – Dell Technologies Match-Play Championship that he also defends starting on…
[ad_1] The first letter Phil Neville received upon becoming England manager told him that he earned his opportunity, reminded him not to forget sacrifices and disciplines he had learned along the way, and that, should he ever need it, the writer was always just a telephone call away for advice. It was from Sir Alex Ferguson.…
[ad_1] Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal and his wife say their infant daughter died of a terminal birth defect. The team released a statement Wednesday from Staal and his wife, Heather. The Hurricanes announced Hannah’s death Sunday, though they didn’t publicly reveal the cause. In the statement, the Staals say it had been “a longer…
[ad_1] World Cup organisers will offer fans free travel between games on trains The offer will be given to those with tickets due to limited capacity to fly them The 20-hour ‘football special’ trains pose a major risk of alcohol-related disorder There will be a high security presence on these trains with Russian officers determined to confine…
[ad_1] The Scot finally went under the knife in Melbourne in January after resting the problem that has dogged his entire career failed to clear it, despite sitting out of competitive tennis since last year’s Wimbledon. The grass-court season remains the target for Murray’s return, but after working in the gym, Murray may even look…
[ad_1] Phil Neville was about to run back to England’s hotel when he had one last look at the pitch where his squad had trained. There, on the touchline, was a solitary water bottle. It was Monday afternoon and England’s women had just completed their first session at Ohio State University with the new manager…
[ad_1] The last time these two sides met much of the talking point was about a fight between Draymond Green and Bradley Beal as opposed to the actual match. The two NBA All-Stars came to blows and there could be some bitter feelings towards both sets of players, making this an intriguing match. Golden State…
[ad_1] The pair would have been free agents at the end of the season, however the option to prolong their deals until 2019 has been activated. Blind and Young now follow Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw and Juan Mata, who will also stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer. Added to that, Sky Sports mention Sam…
[ad_1] Late last week, the UFC’s estranged lightweight champion claimed he offered to step in and save UFC 222 after Max Holloway was forced to withdraw from his headline bout with Edgar due to injury. McGregor’s claim came as a huge shock to the mixed martial arts world, who haven’t seen the Irishman inside the…
[ad_1] What is VAR? VAR stands for video assistant referee, though it is actually a team of three people who work together and review certain deciisions made by the referee. How does VAR work? The team is made up of a video assistant referee, his assistant and a replay operate who are placed in a…
[ad_1] The NHL has no regrets about not sending its players to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, says commissioner Gary Bettman. “We’ve very comfortable with the decision we made as a league,” Bettman said Wednesday. The NHL announced last April it would not participate in the Pyeongchang Games. It was the first time in five Winter…
[ad_1] It’s no surprise to see super shot-stopper David De Gea between the sticks in Young’s XI. Antonio Valencia, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra make up the back four. Michael Carrick and Paul Scholes take up central midfield while attacking legends Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie star up front. But…
[ad_1] The Swiss legend became the most decorated athlete at the Laureus Sports awards on Tuesday night when he was named Laureus Sportsman of the Year for the fifth time. Federer, who recently became the oldest No 1 on the ATP Tour at the age of 36, is expected to play at the Indian Wells…
[ad_1] GETTY Fernando Llorente bagged a second half hat-trick An unlikely and long overdue second-half hat-trick from Fernando Llorente finally put paid to Rochdale’s plucky underdog resistance – the never say die attitude of the lower league teams which makes this the greatest knockout competition in the world still. But against a snowy backdrop worthy…
[ad_1] Decades after he learned to love the sport on courts in Rexdale and Malton in Mississauga, basketball agent Mike George has come home to Toronto with the aim of bringing the next generation of top Canadian players to the National Basketball Association. George’s company, OneLegacy Sports Management, counts Canadian NBA players like Khem Birch, Dillon…
[ad_1] Los Blancos are expected to try once again to take De Gea to the Bernabeu this summer while they are also prepared to turn their attention to Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois. The United shot-stopper almost joined Real back in 2015 in the final minutes of the summer transfer window, only for the deal to fall…
[ad_1] In its first game after the departure of long-time coach John Herdman, Canada’s women’s soccer team fell 3-1 to Sweden with new coach, Kenneth Heiner-Moller, on the sidelines. Heiner-Moller, from Denmark, made his debut in Canada’s Algarve Cup opener in Portugal on Wednesday, where his team has found success the last two years. After…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been highly linked with the Brazilian and there were strong rumours that they would make an attempt to sign him in January. However, manager Jurgen Klopp instead decided to keep faith with Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius and put Alisson on the back-burner. But Chelsea are expecting to lose Thibaut Courtois to…
[ad_1] The Atletico Madrid striker was in fine form during the 4-0 La Liga win. The victory lifts Diego Simeone’s side to within four points of league leaders Barcelona and 10 points above Real Madrid, in third. However, Atletico come face-to-face with the Catalan club on Sunday (3.15pm) in a bid to close to gap…
[ad_1] Nagelsmann has only been managing for the Bundesliga club since 2016 but has impressed in his two years in charge. He made history upon his appointment at Hoffenheim as, at 28 years old, he was the youngest ever manager in Bundesliga history. His first season in charge saw them avoid relegation before finishing fourth…
[ad_1] Tottenham booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after a resounding 6-1 win over Rochdale at Wembley. VAR came into sharp focus once again as Spurs had two goals chalked off – one for Erik Lamela and the other a penalty after Heung Son-Min was penalised for illegal feinting in his…
[ad_1] The Reds’ Premier League game against Bournemouth, with a sell-out crowd of 54,000, will kick-off at 5.30pm on April 14 after being moved to accommodate BT Sport coverage. That is just 15 minutes after the start of the National where an estimated 70,000 people will have watched the world’s greatest steeplechase being run at…
[ad_1] Matic says he noted McTominay’s ability within days of joining United from Chelsea last summer and is not surprised he has broken into the team as his midfield partner in recent weeks. The experienced Serbia international says he is happy to help a player whose increasing impact has sparked a tug-of-war between England and…
[ad_1] The Manchester City boss has left Aguero out on occasions amid suggestions the striker hasn’t always worked hard enough off the ball for his manager or responded positively enough to his intensive training sessions. The so-called “creative tension” between them has even prompted speculation over Aguero’s future, with the Argentina international remarking after Sunday’s…
[ad_1] Crystal Emmanuel arrived at her second world indoor track and field championships in good health, though an inconsistent training schedule due to injury has tempered the sprinter’s expectations. Still, the Canadian-record holder in the outdoor 200 metres is confident she can threaten her indoors personal best of 7.23 seconds in the 60m event on…
[ad_1] After coming from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, Jose Mourinho handed his Manchester United players three days off to rest and recuperate. Star striker Romelu Lukaku headed to New York for some fun Stateside, while Jesse Lingard took the opportunity to go to Milan. Defender Victor Lindelof has been…
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks will host the 2019 NHL draft. The NHL, Canucks and City of Vancouver announced Wednesday that the draft will be part of the Canucks’ 50th anniversary celebration. The draft will be held over two days, with the first round on June 21 and rounds two through seven on June 22. Vancouver…
[ad_1] Real Madrid signed Modric from Tottenham back in the summer of 2012 with the player since turning into one of the best midfielders in the world. However, the 32-year-old is entering the latter stages of his career and may be moved on at the end of the current campaign. And Spanish website Don Balon…
[ad_1] The Rocket, in brilliant form this season and bidding for a fifth title of the campaign, whitewashed Scotland’s Graeme Dott 4-0 to set up a third-round clash with Leeds’ David Grace. But five-time world champion O’Sullivan was furious with himself in Cardiff after playing two poor shots in a row in the fourth frame…
[ad_1] Tottenham thought they’d taken the lead inside six minutes at Wembley through Erik Lamela. But the goal was disallowed after the referee consulted Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology and it was ruled Fernando Llorente to have pulled Harrison McGahey’s shirt in the build up to the goal. Moments later Spurs were awarded a free-kick…
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[ad_1] Marcus Rashford has made just 13 Premier League starts this season The English forward often has to start games from the substitutes’ bench Joe Hart could also miss out on a place in England’s squad due to being dropped By Kieran Gill for MailOnline Published: 06:25 EST, 28 February 2018 | Updated: 08:46 EST,…
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets have a better chance of winning a Stanley Cup right now than they did at any other point in the 24-season history of the National Hockey League in Winnipeg. This is not an opinion. It’s a statistical probability, according the beautiful minds behind nerdgasmic and wonderful websites such as sportsclubstats.com and moneypuck.com, to…
[ad_1] Following Antonio Conte’s arrival in 2016, Chelsea were strongly linked with Nainggolan, who is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in Serie A. But Chelsea and Roma were unable to agree on a fee for the Belgian and he has remained in Italian football ever since. Chelsea have struggled in midfield this…
[ad_1] Is your Olympic hangover too real? Do flashbacks of “burned” curling rocks keep you up at night? Are you still trying to get back to a normal sleep schedule? We have just the cure! Enter CBC Olympics’ very own March Madness bracket designed to find the best photo of the 2018 Winter Olympics. The best part? YOU decide.…
[ad_1] Real Madrid and Manchester United have both been tipped to lure Neymar away from PSG after just a solitary season in France. The 26-year-old signed for PSG from Barcelona in August, turning his back on the Catalan giants to pursue a new challenge in Ligue 1. However, various reports have claimed that, while Neymar…
[ad_1] The Canadian men’s rugby sevens squad will look different when it takes the pitch for the Las Vegas leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Granted, the roster still consists of familiar faces like Nathan Hirayama and John Moonlight, but the kits and crest the team will be sporting are brand new. Rugby Canada…
[ad_1] What is the yellow ribbon? The yellow ribbon is worn in support of imprisoned Catalan politicians. Guardiola is one of Catalonia’s highest-profile sportsmen having captained and managed Barcelona. He started wearing the ribbon after two political leaders were imprisoned following the region’s independence referendum in October, which was declared illegal by Spain. But he…
[ad_1] The German enjoyed a stellar 2017 campaign as he achieved five tournament wins on route to breaking into the world’s top 10 for the first time. However, Grand Slam success has so far eluded him after suffering disappointing exits at third and fourth rounds of the Australian Open and Wimbledon last year. Zverev had…
[ad_1] Real Madrid continue to be linked with a move for Manchester United star De Gea despite their interest in Thibaut Courtois. Los Blancos are hellbent on adding De Gea to their squad despite seeing a move for the 27-year-old collapse in 2015. Keylor Navas and Kiko Casilla are likely to be shown the door…
[ad_1] Federer – who won the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles in 2017 after nearly five years without a Major – won the 2017 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and Comeback of the Year awards. “I didn’t believe I would ever come back to this level,” said Federer. “The year I had was something else. This…
[ad_1] Barcelona’s dominance of La Liga this season means Real Madrid are primed to overhaul their squad at the end of the season. Among the casualties could be Ronaldo who, though he remains deadly as ever in the Champions League, may be shown the door. Los Blancos have refused to give the former Manchester United…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo’s current contract at Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2021 but there are doubts over whether he will extend his stay in the capital. And the Portuguese star is now said to be demanding wholesale changes in the transfer window following the club’s disastrous defence of their La Liga title. According…
[ad_1] Liverpool news LIVE updates: All the latest from Anfield including Emre Can’s possible replacement Wednesday 28, February Reds favourites to sign Jorginho Liverpool are joint-favourites to sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho, according to the bookies. The Reds appear to have resigned themselves to losing Emre Can to Juventus when his contract expires in June. And…
[ad_1] Mercedes are going for a fifth consecutive F1 World Constructors’ Championship this year, having dominated the paddock since the beginning of the hybrid era. Only Ferrari have come close to challenging them in any sort of meaningful way and even then only in the last 12 months. And Parish warned the Sports Industry Association…
[ad_1] Manchester United want to lure Kroos away from Real Madrid with the Germany international top of Jose Mourinho’s summer wishlist. The Germany international could leave the Bernabeu in the summer with Los Blancos primed to cut some of their biggest players loose. United are keen to sign Kroos despite missing out on the player…
[ad_1] Chelsea news LIVE updates: All the latest from Stamford Bridge including Eden Hazard’s future in west London Wednesday 28, February Hazard decides Eden Hazard has reportedly decided not to renew his contract with Chelsea and will instead hold out on a move to Real Madrid. Hazard has long been linked with a switch to…
[ad_1] Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Emirates including the build-up to tomorrow night’s clash with Manchester City Wednesday 28, February Elseid Hysaj enquiry Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj is a wanted man. The attacking full-back, who can play on either flank, has made over 100 appearances for the Italian league leaders has…
[ad_1] Manchester United earmarked Tottenham star Dier as a priority target during the summer transfer window. However, the England international ended up staying in north London with United choosing to raid Chelsea for Nemanja Matic instead. Dier’s hopes of moving to United appear to have been dashed with Tottenham always reluctant to let their best…
[ad_1] Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Nou Camp including a potential deal for Antoine Griezmann Wednesday 28, February Don’t be cowards! Las Palmas boss Paco Jemez has told his players: Don’t be cowards against Barcelona! Las Palmas sit third from bottom in the table and lost 3-0 to Barca earlier this…
[ad_1] For months, speculation has been rife that the South Dakota native will lace up his gloves again and return to mixed martial arts premier promotion. Lesnar’s contract with the WWE expires in April and his on-screen manager Paul Heyman recently hinted that we could very well see the 40-year-old back inside the Octagon. “I…
[ad_1] Las Palmas sit third from bottom in the table and lost 3-0 to Barca earlier this season. But Jemez insists they must play to win when the two sides lock horns tomorrow. He told udlaspalmas.es: “Tomorrow I will not forgive my players for being cowards. We have to go out and fight and be…
[ad_1] Eden Hazard has long been linked with a switch to the European champions with Zinedine Zidane desperate to bring him to the Bernabeu. Madrid’s disastrous defence of their La Liga title will see club president Florentino Perez splash the cash this summer as he looks to land several marquee signings. The good news for…
[ad_1] GETTY Tottenham could potentially have a home FA Cup semi-final The FA Cup is the oldest tournament in the world, loved and watched by millions all over the globe. So why is it in danger of being turned into a laughing stock? Given that Mauricio Pochettino appears not to give a tinker’s cuss about…
[ad_1] North and South Korean officials have begun working-level talks on the details of the North’s participation in the Paralympics, which begin in Pyeongchang on March 9. South Korea’s Unification Ministry said the countries agreed that the North Korean delegation to the Paralympics will cross into the South via a land route on March 7. During…
[ad_1] Manchester United emerged as suitors for Ronaldo back in the summer when the 33-year-old expressed a desire to leave Real Madrid. The Portugal international was supposedly unhappy with Los Blancos’ refusal to back him in a tax evasion case with the Spanish authorities and was also after a new contract that would grant him…
[ad_1] Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his Arsenal team-mates were caught in a snowstorm during an icy training session ahead of their clash with Manchester City. The Gunners squad wrapped up tightly for the session with some stars barely recognisable under their layers and the falling snow. Arsene Wenger played an active part in training despite intense…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford including the decision NOT to sign Alexandre Lacazette Wednesday 28, February No Laca… Manchester United decided not to sign Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette after taking his penalty record into consideration, reports say. Manchester United were tipped to sign Lacazette from Lyon back in…
[ad_1] Federer won Sportsman of the Year and Comeback of the Year at the prestigious event in Monaco last night after a stunning 2017 season which saw him win seven titles. And the 36-year-old has started the 2018 campaign in a similarly dominant manner with victories at the Australian Open and the Rotterdam Open enabling…
[ad_1] But Bernabeu ace Nacho Fernandez has surprisingly claimed he WANTS the Brazilian to be fit for the last-16 encounter. Neymar failed to perform when PSG travelled to Madrid for the first leg of the Champions League tie two weeks ago. And he’d have been hoping to put that right as Unai Emery’s side look…
[ad_1] Former world No 1 Murray is targeting a return for the grass-court season having been sidelined since last year’s Wimbledon due to a hip problem. Djokovic, meanwhile, has a long-term elbow injury. Without Murray and Djokovic, 36-year-old Federer and 31-year-old Nadal have risen back to the top of the ATP rankings. Yet Becker, speaking…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Paul Pogba may be under immense scrutiny over his recent performances, but he still ranks among the top providers in the Premier League this season. The French midfielder has recorded nine assists in 2017/18 so far, with just two players ranking higher over the course of the season. Both stars ply…
[ad_1] Federer won his fifth and sixth gongs at the glitzy Monaco event last night, taking the accolades for Comeback of the Year and Sportsman of the Year, the gala event’s central prize. The Swiss could not contain his emotion on stage, thanking presenter Martina Navratilova for her inspirational career before paying tribute to great…
[ad_1] Manchester United were tipped to sign Lacazette from Lyon back in the summer with Arsenal ultimately forking out a huge £52million to bring the France international to the Emirates stadium. Big things were expected of the forward with many Arsenal fans believing the club had finally struck gold, signing a striker better than Olivier…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Red Devils star Gary Neville, who insists Alexis Sanchez’s move to Old Trafford was not a negative for his fellow forwards. United are the Premier League’s joint third-highest scorers this term having bagged 53 goals in 28 games. And Romelu Lukaku leads the way for Mourinho’s side having notched 13…
[ad_1] Several inches of snow have fallen up and down the country in the last few days, and the adverse weather is showing no signs of letting up. London felt the full force of the Beast from the East today, while areas of Scotland and Ireland have been severely affected by the icy conditions. A…
[ad_1] The head of Russia’s Olympic Committee said Wednesday the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reinstated the organization’s membership after it was suspended over doping allegations. “The Russian Olympic Committee has had its rights fully restored,” said Alexander Zhukov, president of the Russian Olympic Committee, in comments broadcast on state TV. “It’s a decision of…
[ad_1] That’s the damning verdict of Old Trafford great Gary Neville, who admits Alexis Sanchez is yet to deliver the goods for the Red Devils. United returned to second in the Premier League last Sunday thanks to their 2-1 home win over Antonio Conte’s Chelsea. But they’re still a mammoth 13 points adrift of runaway…
[ad_1] With the Beast from the East taking over London, bookmakers have slashed the price on the match, with is due to take place tomorrow, being cancelled. The odds have been cut from 20/1 into odds-on 1/5 that the game does not go ahead. Spokesman Paddy Power said: “The snow is only getting worse in…
[ad_1] Tottenham v Rochdale LIVE: Express Sport brings you all the latest updates as UK snow puts game in doubt… will it be off? OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION 13:30: Big news. Big, big news from on high. Wembley Stadium has just officially confirmed that tonight’s match between Tottenham and Rochdale WILL take place. They tweeted: “We can…
[ad_1] Swathes of the country were left under deep snow today after heavy showers fell throughout the night. Spurs are due to host Rochdale at Wembley at 7.45pm and need to get the game on to avoid a fixture pile-up. Should tonight’s game be postponed, Spurs would have to reshuffle their already-organised fixtures. WILL TOTTENHAM…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants are currently seven points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga and can extend that lead when they face Las Palmas tomorrow night. They’re into the Copa del Rey final and are still in with a chance of winning the Champions League, meaning another treble is in their…
[ad_1] Scotland recorded a famous 25-13 win over England when the match eventually got underway but the rivalry had boiled over even before kick-off. As both sides exited the pitch from their warm-up session, players from both sides got involved in a scuffle at the entrance to the tunnel, with the BBC reporting that both…
[ad_1] The end of the Premier League season is in sight, and while every team has their goals and objectives lined up, star players have their own agendas to work on. Contract talks, injury strife, and World Cup anxieties are all coming to the boil ahead of a crucial summer with several stars in danger…
[ad_1] Messi is one of the most influential figures at the Nou Camp and sits below Andres Iniesta as vice-captain. He’s apparently keen to welcome newcomers to the club by inviting them to his house for barbecues. Messi and Luis Suarez are said to head up these informal events, with Philippe Coutinho greeted by one…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have endured a miserable season so far in La Liga, with Zinedine Zidane’s side 14 points off the pace of leaders Barcelona. They lost further ground following a 1-0 defeat to Espanyol last night, with Gerard Moreno netting an injury-time winner at the RCDE Stadium. Barca could extend their advantage to a…
[ad_1] Testing is strictly limited by the F1 authorities, with eight days of action in Spain split over two weeks the only credible running teams are allowed ahead of the season opener in Melbourne. And with less than a month to go before the Australian Grand Prix on March 25, the snow and cold temperatures…
[ad_1] Van Gaal brought Schweinsteiger to Manchester United in July 2015 but in his first season struggled to adjust to the intensity of English football. When Jose Mourinho became manager in 2016, he made clear Schweinsteiger was not a part of his plans and ostracised from the first-team squad. Schweinsteiger was made to train with…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool players looked in good spirits as they went to work on the training pitch ahead of their upcoming clash with Newcastle. The Reds found a break in the snowy conditions and enjoyed some brief winter sun at Melwood yesterday as they geared up for their next Premier League match.…
[ad_1] Neville was commentating on the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City when he let rip at Granit Xhaka, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey for walking. Shortly after the extraordinary outburst City scored a third and it sent Neville into a full-on rant at Wenger’s men. He labelled players as “spineless” and a “disgrace”…
[ad_1] Sebastian Vettel had set the fastest time of testing so far on Tuesday, producing a 1:19.673 on the soft compound tyre and also logging 98 laps on the second day of action. But Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes was just three tenths behind on the slower medium tyre while team-mate Lewis Hamilton decided not to…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spanish transfer rumour specialists Don Balon, who claim United have slapped an £88m (€100m) price tag on their No 1. De Gea has been heavily linked with a return to his home city for the past three years having forged a reputation as one of the world’s top stoppers. And it…
[ad_1] Football fans have always held strong opinions over their team’s colours, whether manufacturers get it right with a classic design or very wrong by straying from tradition. Some supporters are equally opinionated about their cars and specific brands – so what would happen if their two passions were combined? New observations from giffgaff gameplan…
[ad_1] Arsenal were convincingly beaten 3-0 by Manchester City leading to a barrage of criticism at the players and Wenger. After over 20 years at Arsenal, Wenger’s position is once again in doubt. Reports suggest the Arsenal board will launch a review on Wenger at the end of the season and the likes of Carlo…
[ad_1] The world No 2 was due to face fellow Spaniard Lopez on Wednesday but felt a sharp pain during his final training session on Tuesday. That pain was in the same leg injury that forced him out of the Australian Open last month and, following discussions with his medical team, decided to withdraw. Nadal…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants are enduring a bitterly disappointing campaign and went into last night’s showdown with Espanyol a whopping 14 points adrift of Barcelona. Real failed to make up any ground on the La Liga leaders though after Gerardo Moreno’s 93rd-minute strike secured a a shock win for Espanyol. Real’s hopes of securing a…
[ad_1] Luiz returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2016 following a two-year spell with French giants Paris Saint-Germain. And he enjoyed a stellar first season back in west London, helping Chelsea win the Premier League and reach the FA Cup final. Things have not gone so smoothly this term though and a rift…
[ad_1] Alcacer has scored 13 goals in 43 appearances since joining Barcelona from La Liga rivals Valencia back in 2016. And his time at the club seems set to draw to a close this summer with Ernesto Valverde planning to bolster his squad. Antoine Griezmann appears likely to swap Atletico Madrid for Barcelona at the…
[ad_1] Real are in the driving seat of their Champions League last-16 tie against the French giants having won the first leg 3-1 two weeks ago. But they’ll be without first-choice left-back Marcelo at the Parc des Princes due to suspension. Real signed Hernandez from city rivals Atletico Madrid last summer to deputise when the…
[ad_1] Wilshere is out of contract at the end of the season and has been in negotiations over a new deal for several weeks. Arsenal have offered Wilshere a performance incentivised deal on less wages which he is yet to accept despite expressing his desire to remain at the club. But asked for an update,…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho has reportedly drawn up a list of six players he wants to try and bring to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window. With Manchester United stalwart Michael Carrick retiring at the end of the season and Marouane Fellaini’s contract yet to be renewed, a new midfielder is a priority. The Red…
[ad_1] Wenger said: “My position is my position. That’s the last worry I have. “My worry is to get the team ready for tomorrow’s game.” Asked if he will be reviewed at the end of the season, he added: “My way of thinking is the next game, we are in that kind of situation. “I…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola has several injury concerns to monitor ahead of Manchester City’s second clash against Arsenal within five days. Raheem Sterling missed the Carabao Cup final with a hamstring problem and despite returning to training, Thursday night could be too soon for him. Fernandinho suffered a knock at the weekend and will miss the…
[ad_1] Pique announced on Monday that he is leading a consortium to invest £2.15billion into the historic competition. The new format will see an end-of-year tournament in November with the top 18 countries competing against each other. The International Tennis Federation are yet to ratify the idea with the new format needing approval at an…
[ad_1] Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski is set to leave the club this summer with Real Madrid leading the chase to land his signature. Manchester United and Chelsea emerged as early favourites when news broke that Lewandowski is searching for a way out. But now the La Liga giants are in pole position as Zinedine…
[ad_1] The Brazilian broke his metatarsal in the 3-0 Ligue 1 win over Marseille on Sunday. The injury will rule him out of his side’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid next Tuesday. And he could be out for as long as two months. Marseille face PSG once again tonight (8.05pm) in the…
[ad_1] Barcelona are flying at the top of La Liga and will be hoping to extend their lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid when they face Las Palmas tomorrow night. Ernesto Valverde’s side are also into the Copa del Rey final and their treble hopes are alive with the second leg of their Champions League last-16…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Ireland star Eamon Dunphy, who was far from impressed with Pogba’s display against Chelsea at the weekend. United clinched a crucial 2-1 win over Antonio Conte’s side courtesy of goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard. Pogba returned to the starting line-up after being dropped for the midweek…
[ad_1] After a strong start to his Chelsea career, the Spaniard’s form has nosedived dramatically over the past couple of months. One goal in his past 10 Premier League outings sums up his malaise at present. Antonio Conte spent £18million to bring Olivier Giroud in from Arsenal to help ease the burden on Morata. But…
[ad_1] However, the former Manchester United assistant manager’s comments came very tongue in cheek. Queiroz was speaking about his admiration for Messi when he called on FIFA to prove he is in fact a human being and until that moment comes he should not be allowed to play. That is because the Barcelona star has…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of La Liga expert Graham Hunter, who was left far from impressed with Dembele’s performance in the 6-1 win over Girona. The former Borussia Dortmund star played his first full 90 minutes for Barcelona having been struck down with injury problems in the first half of the season. He provided…
[ad_1] The Brazil international bagged his first La Liga goal for his new club in the resounding win over Pablo Machin’s side. It was a finish typical of his time at Liverpool; a delightful curling effort from outside the box going in off the post. Suarez stole the show by grabbing his first hat-trick of…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been keeping tabs on the Lazio star as Jose Mourinho seeks to improve his midfield options. With Paul Pogba’s recent struggles at Old Trafford, Mourinho has prioritised making an acquisition in this area. Real Madrid are also keeping tabs on the player, with Zinedine Zidane looking to carry out a major…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of ESPN pundit Steve Nicol. Manchester City’s attack have been a near immovable object this season, with their front three of Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane scoring 43 Premier League goals between them. Pep Guardiola’s men have produced an amazing brand of football that has seen them only…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid defender was unable to prevent his side from slipping to a shock 1-0 defeat against Espanyol last night. The result leaves Los Blancos third in the table – 14 points behind Barcelona who also have a game in hand. But Varane does not think that the title race is over yet…
[ad_1] Roman Josi had Tuesday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets circled on his calendar. The Nashville defenceman helped ensure the day ended on a high note, contributing five assists as the Predators beat their NHL Central Division rivals 6-5. “We knew before the game it’s a huge game,” Josi said. “We marked it as probably…
[ad_1] Barcelona are expected to wrap up the La Liga title this season as they currently sit seven points clear of Atletico Madrid and 14 points above Real Madrid. However, Los Blancos will shake-up their squad this summer as are the Catalan outfit, who are looking to strengthen to stay one step ahead. Ernesto Valverde…
[ad_1] Chelsea lost to Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League at the weekend and Courtois was furious that his boss substituted Eden Hazard on the 73rd minute with the scores tied at 1-1. Two minutes later Jesse Lingard headed home the winner for Jose Mourinho’s side to claim all three points. And the Belgian…
[ad_1] Liverpool and United currently occupy second and third in the table respectively. But there are just six points separating the four teams sitting behind Manchester City in the table with 10 games remaining in the season. Chelsea dropped out of the Champions League places at the weekend after suffering a 2-1 defeat to United…
[ad_1] The Chile international moved to Old Trafford as part of a deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction to Arsenal. The transfer was heralded by many as Mourinho managed to steal Sanchez from under the noses of Manchester City, who were originally favourites for his signature. City were not prepared to…
[ad_1] Wenger has come under mounting pressure at Arsenal because of a failure to challenge for the Premier League title in recent years. The Gunners put in a lacklustre performance during the 3-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. And that proved to be the final straw for supporters and pundits alike…
[ad_1] Chelsea dropped out of the Champions League spots at the weekend after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. It means six points now separate Antonio Conte’s side and the Red Devils with Tottenham sitting just ahead of them in fourth by two points. Just 10 games remain of the Premier League season and…
[ad_1] The Egyptian has been in incredible form since moving from Roma in the summer, scoring 31 goals in all competitions. Salah’s form has helped to fire Liverpool up to third in the Premier League table as he has spearheaded a fierce attack. However, the 25-year-old was not so effective when he was at Chelsea…
[ad_1] That is because Real Madrid are reportedly planning a mass summer sale and one of their key centre-backs is up for grabs. Real are having a terrible season which was compounded further by a 1-0 defeat against Espanyol last night. Los Blancos currently sit third in the table – 14 points behind Barcelona having…
[ad_1] The Germany international is out of contract at the end of the season and there has been strong suggestions in recent months that he is expected to move to Juventus on a free. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has remained confident the club will be able to agree a new deal with Can, even if…
[ad_1] After winning their past five games on the trot, Real Madrid slipped to a surprise defeat against Espanyol – their first loss to them in over a decade. Ronaldo was left out of the match day squad so as to keep him fresh for the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie away…
[ad_1] Mourinho has been waiting almost two months to tie some of his key players to longer-term contracts but the powers that be have been stalling in negotiations. Anthony Martial and Marcos Rojo held talks with the club in December but have yet to receive a formal contract extension. Both players have a little over…
[ad_1] Canada’s joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup is running into stiff opposition from Morocco. ESPN reports the African nation appears to be the front-runner over the North American bid of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. With voting coming up just before the World Cup begins on June 14, there are doubts the…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid star will be representing Portugal at the World Cup in Russia this summer and he has been drawn in the same group as Queiroz’s Iran. The two will go head-to-head in the final round of matches but back at Manchester United is where they first became properly acquainted. Ronaldo was breaking…
[ad_1] Jared McCann scored at 3:47 of overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Tuesday night. McCann grabbed a loose puck in the neutral zone, skated in and fired a shot from the slot past goalie Curtis McElhinney. Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist, and Aleksander Barkov also…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor’s UFC 222 plans revealed Conor McGregor made plans to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon at UFC 222, according to his team-mate Artem Lobov. “We were planning what we were going to do; we were just going to fly out to Vegas straightaway to do a short little camp,” Lobov told…
[ad_1] Toronto FC advanced to the quarter-finals of CONCACAF Champions League play following a 0-0 draw with the Colorado Rapids at BMO Field on Tuesday night. Toronto advanced on a 2-0 aggregate score following a win in Colorado on Feb. 20. Rapids keeper Zac MacMath made three saves while Alex Bono stopped four shots for…
[ad_1] The three-time NBA champion enters free agency this summer and every team in the league will undoubtedly hoping he chooses to team up with them. Cleveland made their move at the trade deadline by completely revamping their roster in an attempt to keep James at the Quickens Loan Arena. But strong rumours have suggested…
[ad_1] The news comes after UEFA confirmed a major overhaul of their Champions League and Europa League rules – the changes coming into effect for the 2018/19 season. England’s top four teams will all now be guaranteed Champions League group stage spots with those in fifth and sixth directly qualifying for the groups of the Europa…
[ad_1] In bitterly cold conditions, F1 drivers were giving their new cars a run-out for the second day at the Circuit de Catalunya. However, the temperature meant that it took a long time for the constructors to get heat into the tyres and therefore delayed the start of the first phrase – of which Valtteri…
[ad_1] Joe Root, in his first Ashes series as captain, oversaw a comprehensive 4-0 defeat by Australia in a one-sided set of Test matches. The Yorkshireman was forced to tour without his best player, with all-rounder Stokes suspended for all five Test matches due to an ongoing police investigation into his September arrest outside a…
[ad_1] The break will be taken in the first two weeks of February, which keeps the traditional festive fixture list intact. Each club is guaranteed 13 days off between matches, but the break will be staggered so there will be weekend Premier League football throughout the break period. 10 clubs will play on Saturday February…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal kicks off his Mexican Open campaign in Acapulco today with his first round match against fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez. This will be the first competitive match Nadal has played since he pulled out of the Australian Open quarter-final in last month’s Grand Slam. But the 10-time French Open champion is feeling in…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate has challenged Jermain Defoe to win a place in his World Cup squad and the Bournemouth striker insists he can be England’s supersub in Russia. The 35-year-old defied medics to return from a broken ankle at the weekend, just eight weeks after being told he could face three months on the sidelines.…
[ad_1] Mercedes bagged their fourth Constructors’ title in a row last season beating Ferrari once again. After two days of pre-season testing in at Circuit de Catalunya in Spain, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes were first and second fastest respectively indicating the title battle for 2018 could be tight once again. And…
[ad_1] When Teddy Sheringham was growing up in the East End, there was a word used all too frequently. With money scarce, the term ‘skint’ was a familiar one. ‘Never again — I never want to hear that word again,’ says Sheringham as he reflects on his spell in India with the ATK club of…
[ad_1] The world number two was set to face Feliciano Lopez at 2am this morning in his first-round clash but he has since pulled out through injury. It is the fifth consecutive tournament Nadal has been forced to withdraw from and he has now cast doubt on returning in time for the Indian Wells Masters…
[ad_1] Phil Neville has warned his critics he will not fail as England’s women’s manager The 41-year-old will lead his country for the first time tomorrow night England face France in the first of three games in the SheBelieves Cup The tournament will also see them tackle the United States and Germany By Dominic King…
[ad_1] The Cavaliers’ new-look roster got off to a flying start against Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder, but they have lost two of three since the All-Star break. Tonight they face a great opportunity to get back on track against a Brooklyn side who rank bottom of the NBA in field-goal percentage. The Nets…
[ad_1] Coaches and backroom staff representing the 32 finalists at a pre-tournament workshop in Moscow have been told to expect the controversial review technology to be deployed at all matches this summer. The decision is expected to be confirmed at FIFA’s next council meeting in Colombia on March 15. But it has already been criticised…
[ad_1] The 36-year-old has enjoyed a stellar 13 months on the tour having won three of the five Grand Slams, with Rafael Nadal winning the other two. And Federer’s comeback shows no signs of stopping after becoming the oldest male tennis player to become the world No 1 during the Rotterdam Open earlier this month.…
[ad_1] The Football Association, Premier League and Football League have reached a provisional agreement to play a round of the FA Cup in midweek in the 2019-20 season. The deal would mean that top flight players will have the first two weeks of February off from the 2019-20 season onwards – in the hope it…
[ad_1] Nadal was set to make his first appearance since being forced to retire from the Australian Open due to a leg injury. At the time there was concern he would miss a large chunk of the early tournaments of the season, but the Spaniard was keen to get back on court swiftly. However, that…
[ad_1] Peterborough were hosting Walsall in a League One clash but heavy snow in the second half meant the pitch was hardly visible. The Posh were 2-1 up in the 80th minute when the referee halted play to ensure snow could be cleared off the pitch. And it was former England U21 captain and Newcastle…
[ad_1] Fans of the Vancouver Canucks will get a close-up view of the team’s rebuilding process if reports prove true that the team will play host to the NHL entry draft in June 2019. The Canucks have scheduled a media conference on Wednesday at Rogers Arena that will include NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, Canucks president of hockey…
[ad_1] The 43-year-old fancies a new challenge and believes the rebuilding job on offer at the Emirates Stadium is an exciting opportunity, according to The Independent. Jardim was a target for Arsenal chiefs last season when speculation raged over Wenger’s future. But he ended up staying with Monaco after Wenger put pen to paper on…
[ad_1] Real Madrid look set to surrender their La Liga crown to bitter rivals Barcelona, who currently have a seven-point cushion to second-placed Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos are third in the table, seven points further behind their city rivals. And their domestic woes continued this evening with a 1-0 defeat at mid-table Espanyol. Navas said:…
[ad_1] Liverpool are expected to be in the market for a new shot stopper because Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius have struggled to make the position their own this campaign. The Reds’ defence has often come under scrutiny for a series of lacklustre performances. But Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has told Ronaldo that he…
[ad_1] Villas-Boas, who managed Spurs between 2012 and 2013 when Kane made his Premier League bow, said on Tuesday if the striker wanted to win trophies and honours, he would have to leave White Hart Lane. Kane hit his 150th club goal at the weekend to earn Tottenham a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace which…
[ad_1] Real Madrid suffered a surprising defeat as they lost 1-0 against Espanyol in La Liga this evening. Gerard Moreno scored a 93rd-minute winner to ensure Los Blancos lost even further ground on league leaders Barcelona. Ronaldo was rested during the defeat but he is apparently not too bothered about losing in the league once…
[ad_1] Federer usurped Nadal earlier this month to regain the top spot in the world rankings. The pair have enjoyed a storied rivalry over the years and have claimed 36 Grand Slam titles between them. They have met each other on the court 38 times in their career, with Nadal enjoying the better head-to-head record…
[ad_1] The 25-year-old has been a revelation in his debut season at Anfield having joined from Roma for £34million last summer. His 31 goals in all competitions have helped put Liverpool in a commanding position to once again finish inside the top four as well as give Jurgen Klopp’s side a chance of springing a…
[ad_1] Federer, 36, is back on top of the world rankings after recovering from an injury-plagued 2016 campaign to win three of the last five Grand Slam titles. And former coach Stefan Edberg believes the work he put in to improve his backhand during that spell on the sidelines two years ago has paid dividends.…
[ad_1] Shot-stopper Flekken had a shocker during Duisburg’s clash with Ingolstadt after he conceded a goal while taking a drink. Flekken was seen rooted to the spot when Ingolstadt forward Stefan Kutschke poked the ball into the back of the net. And Flekken has now revealed exactly how his hilarious blunder actually came to light.…
[ad_1] Erik Karlsson was still an Ottawa Senator after the NHL trade deadline and hopes to remain one for many more years. The star defenceman was the centre of trade speculation for weeks ahead of Monday’s deadline but the club reportedly never came close to dealing the two-time Norris Trophy winner. Karlsson, who can become…
[ad_1] The Italian boss looks likely to depart in the summer after a disastrous defence of their Premier League title. And according to Spanish publication Diario Gol, word of changes at Stamford Bridge next season have reached the ears of Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho. They claim the Brazilian has strong contacts in the Premier League…
[ad_1] New York native Jones failed his pre-fight drug test before his UFC 214 grudge match with Daniel Cormier, which he won in devastating fashion. The screening discovered traces of the banned anabolic steroid Turanibol in Jones system, much to the shock of the entire mixed martial arts world. Jones’ second failed drug test saw…
[ad_1] Guardiola has spent an astonishing amount since becoming Manchester City boss in 2016. The Spaniard looks set to lead City to the Premier League title this season, backing up their Carabao Cup win over Arsenal on Sunday. Meanwhile Arsene Wenger is under increased pressure since that result, with Arsenal languishing in sixth in the…
[ad_1] Manchester United players have been handed three days off by manager Jose Mourinho after their impressive victory over Chelsea on Sunday. Red Devils stars are not due back to training until Thursday when they will begin their preperations to face Crystal Palace on March 5. After helping United to victory against the reigning champions…
[ad_1] France international Griezmann has an £88million (€100m) release clause in his contract and Nou Camp chiefs are planning to sign him when the transfer window reopens in the summer. But, according to Spanish publication Diario Gol, Messi is concerned that he would take pal Luis Suarez’s place in the team. It is claimed Messi…
[ad_1] Federer was nominated for two awards on the night – Comeback of the Year and Sportsman of the Year – and won both after a sensational season in 2017. The Swiss had taken six months off in 2016 to deal with knee and back problems but bounced back in sensational fashion. The 36-year-old beat…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of ESPN FC pundit and former Venezuela international Alejandro Moreno. Isco has been linked with an exit from Real Madrid in recent weeks. Manchester United are one of the clubs reportedly keen on signing him. But Moreno does not think the move would suit the Spaniard because of the style…
[ad_1] Hamilton won his fourth F1 World Drivers’ Championship last year, beating Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in a season-long head-to-head battle. It was the third time the Brit had finished top of the pile since joining Mercedes from McLaren in 2012 but he remains a potential free agent at the end of the current season. But…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Major League Soccer star Alejandro Moreno. Lewandowski has been linked with a move to Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid this week. The Poland superstar is reportedly keen on leaving Bayern Munich this summer after four years at the Allianz Arena. Real Madrid have…
[ad_1] Veteran diver Meaghan Benfeito will carry the Canadian flag into the opening ceremony of April’s Commonwealth Games in Australia. A three-time Olympic bronze medallist from Laval, Que., Benfeito collected a pair of golds at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. In August 2016, Benfeito became the third Canadian to win an Olympic medal in the individual…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley. Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in January for a club-record fee of £60million. He made an immediate impact, scoring in the 5-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League earlier this month. But he has been on the…
[ad_1] The runaway league leaders face Arsene Wenger’s side at the Emirates Stadium four days after defeating them 3-0 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Pep Guardiola’s side will go 16 points clear of second-placed Manchester United with a victory in north London but have decided to follow their original itinerary of travelling by…
[ad_1] Former Chelsea midfielder Burley cannot understand how Arsene Wenger is still in charge at Arsenal. But he says the fans are partly to blame because not enough of them have voiced their dissent. Wenger is once again under pressure with Arsenal sitting sixth in the Premier League table, out of the FA Cup, and…
[ad_1] Arsenal slumped to a shocking 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday and the future of manager Arsene Wenger has once again been called into question. And former Gunners man Wright has questioned the behaviour of players off the field. “Nobody has taken any notice and the fact is…
[ad_1] Rangers can close the gap on leaders Celtic at the top of the table with victory over eighth-placed St Johnstone to six points. However, St Johnstone will be full of confidence going into the match having ended a run of 12 matches without a Scottish Premiership victory against Rangers last time out with a…
[ad_1] “I didn’t believe I was ever going to come back to this level. I hoped to be happy and healthy, just playing tennis again, and then to have the year I had last year was just something else. “I’d just like to thank all the people that got me back, got me through the…
[ad_1] Ceballos, 21, has barely featured for Real Madrid since joining from Real Betis last summer and is on the hunt for a move away from the Bernabeu, according to Diario Gol. It is claimed Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has asked Anfield chiefs to launch a swoop for his signature. And Real Madrid president Florentino…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are 14 points behind Barcelona in the league table so Zinedine Zidane has decided to give Cristiano Ronaldo a breather for tonight’s fixture. Zidane is resting the 33-year-old with one eye on next week’s crunch Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. It has been a league season to forget for Real Madrid…
[ad_1] After Arsenal’s shocking performance in their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, Wenger’s future at the Emriates helm has once again been called into question. While the Frenchman still has 18 months left on his contract at the club, the Arsenal board are said to be considering his future. And according…
[ad_1] Boston Bruins star centre Patrice Bergeron has a fractured right foot and will be evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Tuesday. The 32-year-old suffered the injury while blocking a shot during the Bruins’ 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday and was spotted leaving the arena wearing a walking boot. Bergeron returned…
[ad_1] Morata joined Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer for a fee that could rise to £70million. The Spain striker started his Stamford Bridge career on fire, scoring seven in his first eight appearances. But since then he has only netted four times in 27 games for the Blues. Wright says Morata is suffering from…
[ad_1] Fierce rivals Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel both sit on four world championships following Hamilton’s win last season. Only two men have won more than four; Michael Schumacher with seven and Juan Manuel Fangio with five. Prost sits alongside Hamilton and Vettel as the only other driver with four titles. The Frenchman says it…
[ad_1] Arsenal were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva. Following the game, Wenger revealed a conversation he had with fourth official Graham Scott about the amount of second-half stoppage time. Wenger said: “When I said ‘Why do you not give more time?’ he told me…
[ad_1] A trade for goalie depth didn’t materialize for general manager Jim Rutherford ahead of Monday’s deadline, and that could prove costly for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan announced Tuesday morning that starting goalie Matt Murray will be sidelined indefinitely with a concussion after taking a puck…
[ad_1] Premier League legend Paul Ince, who won two titles with Manchester United, believes Kane will only win the great honour if he moves to one of the big boys. Appearing on a Goggle-box style Facebook show alongside Sol Campbell and Paddy Power, Ince said: “I kind of feel when you talk about Ballon d’Or…
[ad_1] Sanchez joined United in January from Arsenal, where his contract had been due to run out this summer, in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go the other way. The Chile star has made seven appearances for United so far, scoring just once, a rebound from his penalty that Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl…
[ad_1] Saturday, April 7: Man City v Man Utd (5.30pm)* Sunday, April 8: Everton v Liverpool (2.15pm)* Sunday, April 8: Chelsea v West Ham (4.30pm)* Monday, April 9: Arsenal v Southampton (8pm) Saturday, April 14: Southampton v Chelsea (12.30pm) Saturday, April 14: Spurs v Man City (7.45pm) Sunday, April 15: Newcastle v Arsenal (1.30pm) Sunday,…
[ad_1] An Indigenous hockey player from Wetaskiwin who attends an Ivy League school has been nominated for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Devin Buffalo, 24, is one of 74 Division 1 hockey players nominated by NCAA coaches across the nation. The award honours collegiate hockey players based on statistics and athletic ability, but also recognizes scholastic achievements and character…
[ad_1] Manchester City look set to win the Premier League for the third time in seven years, sitting 13 points clear of United with a game in hand. But Giggs, who won a staggering 13 league titles at Old Trafford in his 24-year career, believes that they will need to display similar longevity in order…
[ad_1] Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman has undergone an MRI exam that revealed inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Stroman expects to resume throwing in the next three to five days. “I know that I’ll be back hopefully the very beginning of the season,” Stroman said. Stroman said the MRI exam showed the shoulder is…
[ad_1] According to Diario Gol, Jose Mourinho has contacted the France international’s representatives about joining the Red Devils. But it is claimed that David De Gea has leaked details about the potential swoop to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. De Gea has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu after a previous attempt…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger will be gunning for revenge this week as Arsenal host Manchester City at the Emirates on Thursday – just days after their Carabao Cup final humiliation. Arsenal were outclassed by Pep Guardiola’s side, leading to more strong calls for Wenger to leave. The Frenchman will be boosted by the return of Henrikh…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger is under serious pressure yet again at Arsenal after signing a new two-year deal last summer. Henry’s odds of replacing Wenger this summer have shortened since the weekend’s Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City. The Frenchman has been working as a pundit since retiring from the game in 2014 and is…
[ad_1] Conte’s long-term future at Chelsea looks in serious doubt after a turbulent season at Stamford Bridge. Many believe the Italian will be on his way out of the club come the summer. Wenger is once again under severe pressure at Arsenal, with his side sixth in the Premier League table and struggling to qualify…
[ad_1] Wilshere is out of contract at the end of this season and talks over a new deal have seemingly stalled. The midfielder struggled to break into the Arsenal side at the beginning of the campaign but has been a regular since Christmas. But Parlour claims Wilshere is being held back by the quality of…
[ad_1] Buffon and Federer are icons in their respective sports, winning the biggest honours and showing longevity to continue playing at the top level. A few years ago, Federer said Buffon was among the athletes he looks to as a source of inspiration. He said: “I love seeing and hearing that these guys are still…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants are in the midst of a terrible season by their standards and currently sit third in La Liga. In a bid to ensure there isn’t a repeat of the 12-point deficit to Barcelona next season they’re set to splash out in the summer. A whole host of star names have been…
[ad_1] Arsenal shocked the footballing world by luring Tottenham centre-back Sol Campbell across the north London divide back in 2001. The England international joining Arsenal on a free transfer after his White Hart Lane contract expired but it went down badly with Spurs fans. Campbell was appearing alongside Paul Ince and Paddy Power on a…
[ad_1] Bale has scored 77 goals in 174 appearances and won 10 trophies since moving to the Bernabeu from Tottenham in 2013. But he’s expected to call time on his Real career this summer after enduring an injury-hit past 18 months. Bale has been heavily linked with United as Jose Mourinho looks to take them…
[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery has denied reports Neymar will undergo surgery after breaking his right foot and spraining the ankle. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Emery says Neymar needs rest and there is a chance he will recover in time to play against Real Madrid in the Champions League next week.…
[ad_1] And the Sky Sports pundit has risked more wrath from Liverpool fans by saying Salah would “fit in well” at National League North side Salford City. Neville is a co-owner of Salford, who play in the sixth tier of English football. The former Manchester United man was asked on Twitter on Monday: “Which player…
[ad_1] The Swiss star is set to undertake a lighter clay court schedule in the coming months to preserve his body for bigger events in the summer. Federer used the same tactics last year and went on to win Wimbledon and the Australian Open. Another tournament the 36-year-old has enjoyed major success at is the…
[ad_1] Giroud spent five-and-a-half years at Arsenal but the highest position they finished was second in 2016. Arsenal have not won the league since 2004 when they went through the season unbeaten and their failure since has led to major questions about Arsene Wenger’s position at the Emirates. Giroud joined Chelsea in January following the…
[ad_1] The Davis Cup could be transformed into a one-week, one-location, 18-nation World Cup of Tennis in a major overhaul aimed at enticing the best men’s players to play. Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are among the stars to have reacted positively to the creation of an annual season-ending event, starting in 2019, that will…
[ad_1] Rodgers is among the names being linked with replacing Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. The Gunners were humiliated by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and Wenger’s position is set to be reviewed in the summer. A shortlist has been drawn up of possible replacements for the summer and White has backed the Celtic…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger’s long tenure at the club may be coming to an end after a dismal showing in the Premier League this season. The Frenchman is under increased pressure once again after the 3-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. And since then, a host of mangers have been touted as…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spanish transfer rumour specialists Don Balon, who suggest PSG do want to sign Coutinho to keep Neymar happy. Coutinho joined Barcelona from Liverpool in a £142m deal last month following a year of speculation. And he’s been talked up as the heir to Andres Iniesta’s playmaker role in Barcelona’s midfield. Shock…
[ad_1] The Welsh star, 28, quit Tottenham to join Real in 2013 where he’s enjoyed considerable success. Bale won has won three Champions Leagues since moving to the Bernabeu but he’s since been linked with a move back to Manchester United. And England legend Campbell believes a move to Old Trafford has a real chance…
[ad_1] The PSG superstar picked up a nasty injury against Marseille on Sunday night. It emerged last night that he had a sprained ankle and a broken metatarsal on his right foot. And Globoesporte in Brazil now report that he has decided to undergo surgery and will miss two months of action. That means he…
[ad_1] Hamilton got his preparations for the 2018 season underway yesterday as he tested his new Mercedes on the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. In his 25 laps on track, Hamilton only finished seventh but afterwards insisted he was happy with the Mercedes car. Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo was quickest after completing a huge 104…
[ad_1] Coutinho completed a long-awaited move from Liverpool to Barcelona last month with the La Liga giants handing over £142m to secure his services. Mbappe, meanwhile, will complete a permanent switch to PSG this summer having joined them on an initial loan from Monaco last year. Spanish outlet El Pais claimed yesterday that PSG talisman…
[ad_1] The two sporting supergiants traded blows in the biggest bout in boxing history last year in Las Vegas. The fight was the second biggest pay-per-view event of all time, generating 4.3 million buys in North America, while in England it was broadcast by Sky Sports Box Office. A rematch has been mooted since and…
[ad_1] After a poor draw against Sevilla in midweek, Manchester United silenced their critics by beating their rivals on Sunday. Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard ensured the Red Devils moved six points ahead of Chelsea in the battle for the Champions League places. And Mourinho was clearly impressed with his squad’s display against…
[ad_1] Neymar has been at the forefront of Paris Saint-Germain’s quest to secure glory on three fronts this season. But he faces a race against time to return to fitness for their crucial Champions League showdown with Real Madrid next week. Neymar was stretchered off during PSG’s showdown with Marseille on Sunday night and scans…
[ad_1] Romelu Lukaku has suggested a Premier League All-Star game that would pit North vs South in a clash of the top flight’s key players. The Belgian striker’s proposal would be similar to the popular NBA All-Star model and see the biggest stars in the game come together for a special one-off clash. Teams from…
[ad_1] The Paris Saint Germain star rolled his ankle in the late stages of PSG’s 3-0 win over Marseille on Sunday and he was stretchered off the pitch, the 26 year was in tears. Test confirmed Neymar had a fractured metatarsal and a sprained ankle. And Brazilian outlet Globesporte says Neymar has opted to have…
[ad_1] The Portuguese star has re-found his form of late after struggling during the first half of the campaign. Ronaldo missed Madrid’s clash with Leganes last week but returned looking refreshed against Alaves on Saturday. However, despite his brace in the 4-0 win, Tuesday morning’s squad announcement confirmed Ronaldo will miss a second consecutive away…
[ad_1] The former Tottenham manager thinks Arsenal need a new voice in the dressing room and it’s time for change. Arsenal were humiliated in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday at the hands of Manchester City. City were able to ease to a 3-0 win without getting out of second gear and it leaves Arsenal’s…
[ad_1] Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has suggested a blockbuster all-star Premier League clash could be on the horizon in order to improve the top-flight. Similar to the NBA All-Star game, the Belgian ace wants the Premier League’s elite to put aside club rivalries for a crowd-pleasing exhibition match. While the NBA opt for an…
[ad_1] Griezmann is set to be one of the summer’s hottest properties once again this year with his £88m (€100m) release clause attracting plenty of suitors. Barcelona are thought to be eager to complete a deal for the Atletico Madrid star as they look to build on an impressive campaign. Real, meanwhile, have set their…
[ad_1] After a promising start to the game, Arsenal conceded the first goal of the match when Sergio Aguero raced through and lobbed David Ospina. A nudge by Aguero on Shkodran Mustafi left the Arsenal defender incensed and claiming a foul but to no avail. Arsenal went on to lose the match 3-0 but Mustafi’s…
[ad_1] The Swiss tennis ace has one of the largest followings of any athlete in the world. And his loyal fanbase was once again celebrating when Federer won the Australian Open in style last month. The 36-year-old followed up the feat by regaining his spot at the top of the world rankings in Rotterdam last…
[ad_1] Salah has enjoyed a remarkable debut season at Anfield, taking his goalscoring tally to 31 in last weekend’s 4-1 thrashing of West Ham. The Egyptian’s performances under Jurgen Klopp have led to plenty of praise, as well as admiring glances. Real have been credited with interest in Salah as they look set to go…
[ad_1] Conte managed Italy for nearly two years, before becoming Chelsea boss in 2016. But despite leading Chelsea to the Premier League title less than a year ago, Conte’s position at Stamford Bridge is far from secure. Reports of rows with Chelsea’s board and displeasure at transfer business have dominated the season and Conte has…
[ad_1] Arsenal were thrashed in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, increasing the animosity at the club. Fans were leaving before the final whistle, social media was buzzing with calls for him to leave and Gary Neville was sticking the boot in on TV. And talk now has turned to potential replacements with reports suggesting the club…
[ad_1] That is the view of Red Bull chief Christian Horner. The two racing giants battled it out for the drivers championship last year, with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton coming out on top. And as the 2018 F1 pre-season gets underway, it appears the duo are both set to battle it out once again. The team…
[ad_1] Asensio is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most promising prospects and has been tipped for big things at the Bernabeu. He’s endured a difficult campaign though, with competition from the likes of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Isco limiting his game time. Real have been credited with interest in…
[ad_1] Usain Bolt is the one of the most famous sportsmen of all time. The eight-time gold medal Olympian is a true sporting legend and one of the most popular figures of the generation. He achievements on the track have made him Mr Athletics as the best 100 and 200m sprinter at three separate Olympics.…
[ad_1] The race to finish in the Champions League qualification places is hotting up with six points separating Manchester United in second and Chelsea in fifth. Arsenal are sixth and are eight points behind, albeit with a game in hand. Chelsea suffered a blow on Sunday when they were beaten 2-1 by United and have…
[ad_1] Real are in the midst of a bitterly disappointing campaign by their high standards and currently sit third in La Liga. Their only hope of securing major silverware lies in the Champions League, in which they possess a 3-1 advantage over Paris Saint-Germain. Real came off the worst earlier this season when they hosted…
[ad_1] Bolt teased fans on social media over the weekend, suggesting he’d signed for a football team. Bolt told Express Sport in January that he was due for trials with Borussia Dortmund and had held talks with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. But he has now announced he will play in Soccer Aid,…
[ad_1] After winning Wimbledon in 2012 for the seventh time, Federer suffered three losses in Grand Slam finals, all to Novak Djokovic. Then Federer suffered a knee injury in 2016 and was forced to miss the second half of the season. Few expected the 36-year-old to win another major trophy, but Federer won the 2017…
[ad_1] Despite a successful loan spell at Juventus, the Chelsea forward failed to hold down a regular first team place at the Santiago Bernabeu. This allowed Antonio Conte to bring him to Stamford Bridge after the departure of Diego Costa last summer. But Morata still clearly houses feelings of anger about his Madrid exit. “I…
[ad_1] F1 drivers were back on the grid for the first time yesterday. And it was a big day for a number of drivers with new cars being tuned up during the break. Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo was fastest while Fernando Alonso recovered from an early crash to finish in fifth on day one. The…
[ad_1] Messi has once again played a pivotal role as Barcelona have pursued success on three fronts this season. And such is his importance to Ernesto Valverde’s plans that he’s expected to figure heavily during the run-in. Reports in Spain last week suggested that Messi is poised to miss five games though in a bid…
[ad_1] The Swiss star regained his place as world No 1 after triumphing at this month’s Rotterdam Open. Federer had been off top spot since November 2012 but after copious amounts of surgery on his knee, the 36-year-old has returned to his former self, winning Wimbledon and the Australian Open in the past year. And…
[ad_1] Bolt teased fans over the weekend with a message claiming he’s signed for his first football team. And now it has been announced he will take part in Soccer Aid, opposite Robbie Williams, in a charity match at Old Trafford. The friendly match will take place at Old Trafford on Sunday 10 June, just…
[ad_1] The World No 4 is looking to add some ranking points in Dubai and has a strong chance of going all the way. With the majority of bigger names in action this week playing in Acapulco Dimitrov has opted for Dubai. He comes up against Malek Jaziri in round one and his nearest challengers…
[ad_1] The Frenchman has come under mounting pressure at Arsenal over the last couple of years because of the club’s inability to challenge for the Premier League title. A poor performance in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday appeared to be the final straw with fans and pundits alike. However, Wenger still…
[ad_1] Barcelona are currently flying high at the top of La Liga and are once again chasing a domestic and European treble. Real, on the other hand, are enduring a dismal season by their standards and their only chance of securing a major trophy comes in the Champions League. Real are expected to overhaul their…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho masterminded a fantastic comeback as Manchester United turned around an early deficit to win the match thanks to goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard. Smalling was instrumental at the back as he helped to tame the lively Eden Hazard and Willian – who had initially opened the scoring. And the England…
[ad_1] A disappointing 2-1 defeat away to Manchester United on Sunday leaves Chelsea’s top four hopes hanging in the balance. March promises to be a make-or-break month with a Premier League game against Manchester City as well as the second leg of their Champions League showdown away to Barcelona. But Burley thinks Roman Abramovich could…
[ad_1] The American produced a huge shock by beating Nadal in straight sets in last year’s final. And Querrey has returned to Acapulco to defend his crown but he will face a tough task if he comes up against the Spaniard, who has just lost his world No 1 spot to Roger Federer. Querrey, ranked…
[ad_1] Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid are three among a big list of clubs that have been linked with the midfielder. However, Eriksen’s agent Martin Schoots has explained that his client does not take too much interest in the speculation. But he did claim that the Denmark international was flattered by talk of him…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Brazil legend Cafu. Neymar has been continually linked with a move to Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane is expected to carry out a significant overhaul of his squad which could spell trouble for the futures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. And Cafu, a two-time World Cup winner, doesn’t…
[ad_1] The Welsh winger has struggled to settle at Real Madrid because of a string of long-term injuries. Bale has only just recovered from another calf problem which has really hampered his time in the Spanish capital. There were rumours that Manchester United or Chelsea would make a move to the 28-year-old last month after…
[ad_1] However, Real Madrid have requested that the Spanish shot-stopper turns down the lucrative deal in anticipation of a summer move to the Bernabeu. Real are hoping to have a max exodus of the squad after a nightmare defence to their La Liga title. Los Blancos find themselves 14 points behind Barcelona in the table…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Tim Sherwood. Liverpool have been electrifying this term which in part has been down to Mohamed Salah, who has netted 23 league goals, with only Tottenham’s Harry Kane ahead of him in the goalscoring charts. Questions have been asked of their defence and Jurgen Klopp remains…
[ad_1] Coutinho moved to Barcelona from Liverpool for £142million in January and scored his second goal for the club during the 6-1 win against Girona at the weekend. Former Reds team-mate Luis Suarez also bagged a hat-trick while Messi netted a brace in a fierce looking forward line. But Balague has highlighted that Messi has…
[ad_1] The England international has established himself as a key member of Klopp’s first team plans this season having made 27 appearances in all competitions. Gomez joined Liverpool from Charlton back in 2015 as an 18-year-old and immediately made an impression under Brendan Rodgers’ stewardship. A long-term injury meant his development was put on the…
[ad_1] The Manchester United striker scored in the 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday, but he swiftly turned his attention to kickstarting a movement to push for an All-Star game. He tweeted: “Here’s an idea for you guys… the nba has all-star game! “Don’t you guys think we should organise one in the @premierleague.. “The…
[ad_1] The Manchester United midfielder has been heavily criticised in recent weeks for a series of poor performances. Pogba has failed to hit the heights he did at Juventus ever since moving back to Old Trafford for £80m in 2016. But Barcelona are apparently in the market for a towering midfield presence and they have…
[ad_1] The Real Madrid striker has won everything there is possible in the game. With four Champions League winners’ medals as well as La Liga titles and the Premier League during his spell at Manchester United, the Portuguese rightly deserves his place among the pantheon of greats. Although Ronaldo has already won five Ballon d’Ors…
[ad_1] The Belgium international has long been courted by the La Liga giants and recent rumours have suggested they could make a big-money offer at the end of the season. Hazard’s current contract situation as well as Chelsea’s poor defence of their Premier League title has only added to the speculation. Chelsea are in real…
[ad_1] Tired Olympians touched down at Montreal’s Trudeau airport Monday night to find a crowd of friends, family and fans welcoming them home. As each athlete walked through the sliding glass doors at the arrivals gate, cheers rose up and well-wishers waved handmade signs. Snowboarder Sébastien Toutant, who lives in Montreal and took gold in the big air event, said…
[ad_1] In January Chelsea held the key to Arsenal signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as they took Olivier Giroud on loan. In return, Michy Batshuayi was sent to Borussia Dortmund which allowed them to let Aubameyang leave. However, things are expected to get even more crazy at the end of the season with a number of clubs…
[ad_1] It took an extra week but the Red Sox finally got the big bat for the middle of their lineup they lacked last season. Slugger J.D. Martinez and the Red Sox finalized a $110 million US, five-year contract on Monday, a week after the sides agreed to the deal pending a physical. “It’s been…
[ad_1] Federer usurped Nadal earlier this month in the world rankings when he reached No 1 after making the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open. The Swiss legend has enjoyed a fantastic start to the 2018 season and clinched the 20th Grand Slam of his career when he won the Australian Open last month. And now…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor won’t return to the UFC UFC lightweight title contender Khabib Nurmagomedov reckons mixed martial arts fans have seen the last of Conor McGregor. “When was the last time Conor competed in MMA? I forget about this,” Nurmagomedov told TMZ. “He’s a boxing guy now. “He’s (better off) to stay in boxing, because…
[ad_1] The Cavaliers completely revamped their roster in last month’s trade deadline in a move many saw as a last-ditch attempt to keep James. The old Cleveland roster weren’t functioning together well with players such as Isaiah Thomas and Dwayne Wade struggling to make an impact at Quicken Loans Arena. But the additions of Jordan…
[ad_1] The 36-year-old won two Grand Slams in 2017 and retained his Australian Open crown last month. He opted against competing in the French Open last year to help fully prepare for the grass court season, a plan many expect him to repeat this year. Federer has only won the French Open once in his…
[ad_1] A dismal season that will see the team miss the playoffs for the 11th time in the past dozen years turned the Edmonton Oilers from buyers to sellers and hurt what they had to offer on the market, says general manager Peter Chiarelli. In a last-minute deal before Monday’s 1 p.m. MT trade deadline, the Oilers…
[ad_1] Eleanor Johnson knew she had some early mornings ahead of her when she found out her grandson, Gilbert Brule, would be competing in Pyeongchang. Like any true sports fan, the 84-year-old woke up before sunrise to watch Brule and the rest of Canada’s men’s hockey team ultimately win bronze. “Grandma supported him since he…
[ad_1] England team kit boss Mark Simkin was suspended after allegations of impropriety by one of his staff A football aide for the England squad has been suspended after two women claimed he lifted their tops to expose their bras. He was put on leave and his boss, kit manager, Mark Simkin, who was accused…
[ad_1] Alonso completed five laps in the new MCL33 car before the right-rear wheel came off and he spun into the gravel. But he claims it was a minor incident and that a number of rival cars are in worse shape behind closed doors. Speaking about the crash, Alonso said: “That it was a good…
[ad_1] Gianluigi Buffon retired from Italy duty after World Cup play-off loss in November Interim coach Luigi Di Biagio has held talks with keeper to get him to come back Buffon appears to be lined up to face Argentina and England in March friendlies By Ap Reporter Published: 10:48 EST, 26 February 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] It has been six years since Watson won her first title on the singles tour but she made a name for herself in the mixed doubles in 2016 after winning the Wimbledon championship with Henri Kontinven. In the WTA singles tour though, Watson has dropped down to 74 in the world rankings having reached…
[ad_1] The Manchester City captain has endured so many setbacks over the last few years that a lesser character may well have called it a day. But Kompany’s perseverance paid off with a man-of-the-match performance as City won the Carabao Cup on Sunday, when he underlined that despite the club’s £200m spend on central defenders…
[ad_1] The top six teams heading into the final six weeks of the NHL season played an impressive game of Keeping Up with the Joneses in the days, hours and minutes leading up to the trade deadline. After the Boston Bruins (Rick Nash, Brian Gionta) and Toronto Maple Leafs (Tomas Plekanec) beefed up over the…
[ad_1] Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on Sunday left Antonio Conte’s team outside the top four for the first time since early October, after three defeats in their last four league games. Next up is a daunting trip to league leaders and Carabao Cup winners Manchester City on Sunday. The loss at Old Trafford…
[ad_1] GETTY Shinnecock Hills will host the 2018 U.S. Open. The U.S. Open will now fall into line with the other three Majors and conduct any play-off straight after regulation play and not waste time and resources with the staging of a Monday 18-hole play-off. However, it will only be a two-hole aggregate play-off. The…
[ad_1] Alli, booked twice already this season for simulation and then accused by Rochdale of diving in Spurs’ FA Cup fifth-round clash with the League One side last week, was at the centre of another storm on Sunday. The Tottenham forward went down under a challenge from Palace defender Patrick Van Aanholt at Selhurst Park…
[ad_1] Erik Karlsson remains an Ottawa Senator, at least for now. Speculation swirled Monday that the Senators would deal their captain and best player. But when the NHL’s 3 p.m. trade deadline passed, Ottawa opted to hang on to the two-time Norris Trophy winner. “Multiple teams phoned but Erik’s a franchise player and we felt…
[ad_1] Neymar was forced off on a stretcher as PSG faced Marseille on Sunday and now looks a huge doubt to face Real Madrid in the Champions League next week. The Brazilian rolled his right ankle as he tried to avoid an incoming challenge. According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Messi sent a WhatsApp message…
[ad_1] The four-time world champion has made the most of his three months off after clinching the 2017 championship ahead of Sebastian Vettel. However, with the season just four weeks away, the Formula One drivers have returned to action for their pre-season testing of the new cars at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The…
[ad_1] Arsenal put in a lacklustre performance in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday as they succumbed to a 3-0 defeat. Supporters and pundits alike have been heavily critical of the way the Gunners rolled over without any fight – just days after they were defeated by Swedish minnows Ostersund in the…
[ad_1] Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello didn’t make a move on trade deadline day for the first time since he took over Toronto’s GM job in 2015. He didn’t see a need to. “We’re extremely pleased with this group,” Lamoriello said Monday after the deadline expired. “It’s obvious because we had three free agents…
[ad_1] The Brazil international went down in a heap after twisting his ankle during PSG’s 3-0 win over Marseille yesterday. He was in tears as he clutched his ankle and had to be stretchered off the field. PSG boss Unai Emery remained “optimistic” the 26-year-old would be fit to return for the crucial second leg…
[ad_1] The final instalment of this season’s Home Nations Series sees the likes of Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Ding Junhui battle it out for the Ray Reardon Trophy. But defending champion Stuart Bingham will be looking to retain his title at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena in what should be a thrilling tournament. How…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are set for a huge summer overhaul after a bitterly disappointing campaign which has so far left them 14 points adrift of Barcelona in La Liga and in danger of finishing the season trophyless. Karim Benzema’s long-term future at the Bernabeu appears to be up in the air, and Tottenham striker Kane…
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets have picked up a solid new centre and a new defenceman, and teammates couldn’t be happier. The Jets announced Monday they nabbed Paul Stastny from the struggling St. Louis Blues just before the NHL trade deadline. He comes in exchange for prospect Erik Foley, a 2018 first-round draft pick, and conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2020. …
[ad_1] The Reds cruised to a 4-1 win over struggling Hammers thanks to goals from Emre Can, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. Can opened the scoring by heading home a corner just before the half-hour mark. In the 51st minute superstar goalscorer Salah made it 2-0 with his instinctive, low finish after a…
[ad_1] Brunt hit out at Pardew and some of his team-mates as tempers boiled over in the wake of Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Huddersfield. And news of the rant will heap further pressure on Pardew ahead of Saturday’s trip to Watford, where defeat is expected to bring an end to his Hawthorns reign. Pardew…
[ad_1] The Gunners have enquired about the Ivory Coast international’s availability, according to The Sun, but face competition from a number of Premier League rivals. Manchester United fancy swooping for Seri in the summer while Liverpool are also interested. Seri is available for £35million due to a release clause in his contract, which expires at…
[ad_1] Midfielder Bakayoko hasn’t featured since being sent off during Chelsea’s shocking 4-1 defeat to Watford at the beginning of February. He missed Chelsea’s draw with Barcelona last week and didn’t feature in the matchday squad for their defeat to Manchester United yesterday. Bakayoko has yet to return to full training with Chelsea however, he…
[ad_1] Kroenke has come under severe criticism from Arsenal fans ever since his arrival at the club 10 years ago. The 70-year-old rarely attends matches and was absent from the Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City yesterday. Wright claims Kroenke seemd to make it clear he does not care about Arsenal by awarding Arsene…
[ad_1] Henry has once again confirmed he would love to be in charge of Arsenal one day. The Frenchman is yet to manage at senior level but is the assistant of Belgium boss Roberto Martinez. Henry is Arsenal’s all-time leading goalscorer with 228 goals, 43 more than the total Wright bagged for the club. But…
[ad_1] Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea is a long-term target for Real Madrid after a move to the Bernabeu collapsed on the final day of the summer transfer window in 2015. The Spanish giants are on the hunt for a new stopper to take over the gloves from current No 1 Keylor Navas. But, according…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of legendary Arsenal striker and BBC Sport pundit Ian Wright. Ozil was out of contract at the end of the season until he signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal earlier this month. The German has become Arsenal’s highest ever paid player, earning a reported £350,000-a-week in wages. Sanchez, like Ozil, was…
[ad_1] Wenger’s future at the Emirates Stadium is coming under question once again in the wake of Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Gunners players were panned by pundits and fans for a poor display at Wembley but Collymore believes the blame should fall on the manager and board. Ex-Premier…
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks have sent veteran left winger Thomas Vanek to the Columbus Blue Jackets for centre Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen on Monday’s NHL trade deadline, according to multiple reports. VAN expected to receive Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen in exchange for Thomas Vanek going to CBJ. —@TSNBobMcKenzie The 34-year-old has 17 goals and 41 points…
[ad_1] Manchester United came from behind to secure an important 2-1 win over reigning champions Chelsea. Willian had fired the visitors in front just after the half-an-hour mark. However, Chelsea’s lead lasted just seven minutes before former Blues man Lukaku put the hosts back on level terms. It was substitute Jesse Lingard who ensured United…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers, seeking salary cap relief, traded big forward Patrick Maroon to the New Jersey Devils on Monday, according to reports. In return, Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli is said to have received a 2019 third-round draft pick and a prospect. Maroon, 29, has managed just a goal and four points in his past…
[ad_1] Following Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City yesterday, Arsene Wenger’s side have come under severe scrutiny. Wright was not keen on discussing the topic on BBC Radio 5 Live tonight due to the pain he was feeling from the 3-0 defeat. But Steve Claridge wanted to have his say and claimed Arsenal…
[ad_1] The Tampa Bay Lightning’s search for a top-four defenceman ended Monday with the acquisition of Ryan McDonagh from the New York Rangers, according to reports. McDonagh, who hasn’t played since Feb. 7 because of an upper-body injury, has 24 points in 45 games this season and led all Rangers blue-liners in ice at 23…
[ad_1] Italy missed out on qualification for the World Cup for the first time since 1958 Gian Piero Ventura was replaced by Luigi Di Biagio following the humiliation The interim coach took training ahead of friendlies with England and Argentina ‘We’ll face two great national teams, we’ll see what we can do,’ Di Biagio said …
[ad_1] He played through the pain of a torn meniscus in his left knee for several months but eventually relented to undergo surgery in February two years ago. He recovered from that to return to the tour but further fitness issues damaged the rest of his season and a reoccurrence of his knee problem in…
[ad_1] Neymar made a £200million move from Paris Saint-Germain last summer to become the most expensive player in history. The Brazil is already starting to live up to the price tag for his new club in Paris, scoring 19 times in his first 20 appearances in Ligue 1 and adding six more in the Champions…
[ad_1] Today was the first day of F1 testing in Barcelona ahead of the season’s first race in Australia in a month’s time. Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo was the fastest, with the Australian setting the quickest lap of the day in the morning session with a time of 1:20.179. Ricciardo finished fifth in the 2017…
[ad_1] Frenchman Pogba played the full 90 minutes as Manchester United came from behind to beat reigning champions Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. And after the usual warm down routines all players go through after a match day, Pogba has gone one step further to ensure his recovery. The Red Devils midfielder posted a video…
[ad_1] Evander Kane, who has scored 20 goals for a third consecutive season, is joining his third NHL team in three seasons. Rookie Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill reportedly has traded the pending unrestricted free-agent forward to the San Jose Sharks. The NHL trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET. The return is believed to…
[ad_1] Pique has been playing through the pain barrier after sustaining a knee injury in the derby draw against Espanyol earlier this month. The 31-year-old was expected to spend time on the sidelines but has since started four of Barcelona‘s last five games. Pique was named in Ernesto Valverde’s team for Saturday’s 6-1 romp against…
[ad_1] You will receive two tickets to the final, an overnight stay in a top London hotel (the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel at Docklands Riverside) AND you will get the chance to play former world champion Peter Nicol on the fabulous all-glass court at the East Wintergarden on the day of the final. THE PRIZE Play…
[ad_1] Lukaku scored one and assisted the other as Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford yesterday. It was the first time the Belgian had scored against a team inside the Premier League’s top eight this season. Moreno was impressed with the hold-up play of Lukaku as well as his contributions to the scoreline.…
[ad_1] Usain Bolt is one of the biggest names in sport having dominated on the athletics track in recent years and the eight-time Olympic champion hung up his boots last summer after competing at the World Athletics Championships in London. But he isn’t set to disappear from the spotlight just yet with the Jamaican set…
[ad_1] League Two strugglers Grimsby have been on the hunt for a new gaffer since axing Russell Slade earlier this month. The Mariners’ majority shareholder John Fenty has said they are willing to “have a chat” with Campbell, who recently described himself as “one of the greatest minds in football”. Asked by Express Sport if…
[ad_1] Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is weighing up a swoop for Willian after the Brazil international admitted it would be a “dream” to move to the Bernabeu. According to Spanish publication Diario Gol, Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has confirmed Lionel Messi’s discovery of their rivals’ interest. Willian enjoyed a goalscoring performance against Barcelona in…
[ad_1] Arsenal were outclassed by Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley but Wilshere believes Pawson and his team made three crucial blunders. The 26-year-old midfielder says Sergio Aguero’s opening goal should have been ruled out for a foul on Shkodran Mustafi, City’s second goal should not have stood due to Leroy Sane lurking in an offside…
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets have bolstered their offence by acquiring centre Paul Stastny from the St. Louis Blues ahead of Monday’s NHL trade deadline. The son of Hall of Famer Peter Stastny has dressed in 63 games for the Blues this season, posting 40 points (12 goals, 28 assists) and 14 penalty minutes. In return, the Blues…
[ad_1] Lukaku joined Manchester United from Everton last summer for an initial fee of £75million. The Belgian has scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Red Devils but has often been criticised for not scoring against rivals for the Premier League top four. He netted against a top-eight side for the first time this…
[ad_1] Canada is sending a total of 55 athletes to the upcoming Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. On Monday, the Canadian Paralympic Committee made the official announcement of the athletes selected to represent the country at the 2018 Games from March 9-18. The team will be led by chef de mission Todd Nicholson, a three-time…
[ad_1] Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford, coming from behind with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard. Blues star Hazard was taken off with 20 minutes of the game remaining, just two minutes before Lingard scored the winner. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claimed Hazard’s withdrawal was due to him being tired. But…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol. Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United despite taking the lead in the first half through Willian. Hazard was taken off after 71 minutes with the score 1-1 at the time and within two minutes Jesse Lingard scored the winning…
[ad_1] Figure skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are among the Olympians expected to return home, bringing two sets of gold medals with them. The pair, who captured international attention at the Pyeongchang Games, is scheduled to land in London, Ont., Monday evening. Their first-place wins in ice dancing and team figure skating in South Korea…
[ad_1] Sanchez has scored just one goal for Manchester United since moving from Arsenal in January. That came during the Red Devils’ 2-0 win over Huddersfield in a game where the Chile international failed to convince. It is still too early to judge Sanchez who, despite scoring once, has still weighed in with two assists.…
[ad_1] All teams took to the Circuit de Catalunya with Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo the fastest lap with a 1:20.179 on medium tyres. Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas was two hundredths of a second behind after 58 laps with Lewis Hamilton running in the afternoon but completed only 25 laps in the afternoon session, ending up two seconds behind pace-setter Ricciardo.…
[ad_1] Morgan is one of Wenger’s harshest critics and yesterday’s Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City has only strengthened his views. Arsenal were beaten 3-0 by Pep Guardiola’s side but it was the performance, more than the scoreline, that upset fans. Several thousand Arsenal fans left before the final whistle yesterday and Morgan says…
[ad_1] The Uruguay international has emerged as the Arsenal manager’s top target ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Spanish publication El Gol Digital. Gimenez, 23, has re-established himself as a regular in Diego Simeone’s side in recent months after previously falling out of favour. Atletico Madrid bosses would likely hold out for a…
[ad_1] Modric is likely to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season with the Croatia international’s form waning this season. Los Blancos will cut some players loose following a turbulent campaign under Zinedine Zidane. Modric is still regarded as one of the best players on the planet but the former Tottenham star is…
[ad_1] City are runaway leaders at the top of the Premier League and beat Arsenal 3-0 at Wembley on Sunday to lift the Carabao Cup. Pep Guardiola’s men were knocked out of the FA Cup last week though, being shocked by League One Wigan Athletic, to extinguish any hopes of a quadruple. A treble is…
[ad_1] Neymar made a £200million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain last summer to become the world’s most expensive player. But his summer three years previous was cut short by a back injury during Brazil’s World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia. The injury caused a national outcry as Neymar subsequently missed the semi-final defeat to…
[ad_1] Manchester United superstar Sanchez has endured a rocky start to his Old Trafford career following his move from Arsenal last month. The 29-year-old impressed on his debut against Yeovil Town but has done precious little since, disappointing in games against Tottenham, Newcastle and Chelsea. And Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Sanchez has taken issue…
[ad_1] Salah joined Liverpool from Roma last summer for a then club-record fee of £36.7million. The Egyptian has become an instant hero on Merseyside, having scored 31 goals in all competitions. Only back-to-back Golden Boot winner Harry Kane has scored more Premier League goals than Salah’s 23. Many Liverpool fans were worried about their side’s…
[ad_1] That is the view of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry. Lukaku scored one and assisted another as Manchester United came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1. It was the first time he had scored against a team in top eight of the Premier League this season. His goal took his…
[ad_1] Tottenham’s late 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace yesterday puts them fourth and two points clear of Chelsea in fifth. The Blues went down 2-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford later in the afternoon, meaning they have now lost three of their last four in the league. Chelsea’s task does not get any easier…
[ad_1] Matic was handed a piece of paper by Eric Bailly from Mourinho during the latter stages of Manchester United’s Chelsea win. The Serbia international was spotted smirking at the note with fans speculating on what it said. Given Mourinho’s reputation as a strict tactical tutor, the 54-year-old could be forgiven for giving Matic crucial…
[ad_1] BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks has revealed his Team of the Week in his regular column, and the former Stoke forward will definitely have raised some eyebrows with his latest selection. Liverpool boast four players in Crooks’ best XI from the weekend after the Reds smashed West Ham 4-1 at Anfield. The 59-year-old has…
[ad_1] Real Madrid failed to spend big in the summer and are currently 14 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been reportedly lined up as his replacement but Madrid legend Raul has thrown his backing behind the Frenchman. “[His record] is amazing. I think he is enthusiastic in front of…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Liverpool midfielder and manager Graeme Souness. Attacker Sanchez moved to Old Trafford from Arsenal in the recent transfer window but has rarely hit the heights he found so often at the Emirates. The 29-year-old has managed just one goal for the Red Devils’ since his move and struggled to make…
[ad_1] Barcelona defender Umtiti is wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window. The France international has enjoyed a stellar year but, with Barcelona yet to renew his contract, a move away could be on the cards. Messi deems Umtiti an important player for Barcelona, though United and Chelsea’s interest could…
[ad_1] Villas-Boas gave Kane his Premier League bow but disagreed with the youngster over how he could best develop. It was after Villas-Boas departed in December 2013 that campaign when Kane truly came to the fore and following four seasons of 30-plus goals for club and country, the 24-year-old has constantly found himself linked with…
[ad_1] The Swiss star underwent knee surgery in 2016 which solved the problems which had been hampering all title aspirations in recent years. Federer has enjoyed a stellar year since, winning Wimbledon, the Australian Open and the Rotterdam Open. Part of last year’s success can be put down to the 36-year-old opting to miss the…
[ad_1] City downed Arsenal 3-0 to help Guardiola claim his first silverware in England having been appointed as manager at the Etihad Stadium in 2016. But the occasion was marred for the City boss when questioned about what it meant to him. Appearing on Sky minutes after the final whistle, Guardiola was asked: “Finally, you…
[ad_1] And now he’s hunting for the Welsh Open title with his bank balance having been bumped up to the tune of £100,000. O’Sullivan takes on Robin Hull in the first round and will be looking for another week of glory. Welsh Open LIVE scores Monday morning session Darren Morgan 3-4 Rhydian Richards (Pre Qualifier)…
[ad_1] Manchester United bounced back from an early Chelsea blow with Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard firing them to victory. The Red Devils, however, were far from their best with Lingard’s late winner calming an Old Trafford that, prior to the strike, had been expressing their discontent. Lukaku and Lingard stole the headlines but the…
[ad_1] The Karachi Kings face Lahore Qalandars in Dubai this afternoon. Karachi lead the standings after two wins from two and will expect to continue their run today. The Lahore Qalandars are without a win in their opening matches so will be looking to turn things around. Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars LIVE stream The…
[ad_1] The PSG winger appeared to roll his ankle during his side’s 3-0 win over Marseille on Sunday. After getting his legs tangled with Bouna Sarr, Neymar was in visible distress and left the field on a stretcher. PSG fans are waiting nervously to hear if their star man will be fit enough to take…
[ad_1] Morkel has played 83 Tests for the Proteas taking 294 wickets. He will aim to pass the 300 mark when the four-Test series gets underway on Thursday in Durban. The 33-year-old has also starred in 117 ODIs and 44 T20 matches for South Africa, with 529 wickets across all three formats. Morkel said: “It…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Liverpool both enjoyed happy weekends with victories over Chelsea and West Ham respectively. The two fierce rivals will go head to head on March 10 with the battle for second in the Premier League hotting up. Manchester United currently sit two points above their fierce rivals going into the showdown. And…
[ad_1] City picked up their first trophy of the season with a dominant 3-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final yesterday. Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva were all on target for Pep Guardiola’s men at Wembley in a comfortable victory as they completed the first part of a potential treble. However,…
[ad_1] But the Belgium striker admits he will only silence his critics when he wins trophies with Manchester United. Lukaku has been labelled a ‘flat-track bully’ for scoring the bulk of his goals in his career against lower placed teams. His strike against Chelsea in United’s 2-1 win yesterday was his first against any of…
[ad_1] That’s according to his Anfield team mate Trent Alexander-Arnold who has praised the forward after bagging his 22nd goal of the season in Saturday’s 4-1 victory over West Ham. Mohamed Salah has received most praise on Merseyside this season, the Egyptian bagging himself 31 goals this campaign. But Alexander-Arnold believes Brazilian Firmino should gain…
[ad_1] Neymar gave PSG a major scare last night after being stretchered off during the Ligue 1 giants’ 3-0 win over Marseille at the Parc des Princes. The Brazilian is now a doubt to face Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Los Blancos 3-1 up from the first leg courtesy of two goals from…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Lukaku was at his bulldozing best as the Red Devils beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Belgium international has drawn criticism for his performance against the best teams but it appears he saved his finest performance for his old employers. Lukaku hauled Manchester United level against Chelsea and…
[ad_1] The Welshman has so far failed to live up to his potential since moving to the Spanish capital. However, Bale has returned to form and fitness since the turn of the year, meaning European clubs remain interested in his services. The attacker has been linked with a host of top sides in recent months,…
[ad_1] Sanchez was given a different role yesterday against Chelsea as Manchester United ran out 2-1 winners. United fell a goal behind thanks to Willian’s strike but were level before half time through Romelu Lukaku an then won thanks to Jess Lingard. And Mourinho made some tactical moves to counter Chelsea’s threat and get stuck…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp’s men scored four goals as they easily brushed West Ham aside at Anfield, with Emre Can, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all on target. Liverpool were so impressive that no less than six Reds players make it into the Team of the Week, according to WhoScored. Brighton also caught the…
[ad_1] Neymar wanted PSG to sign Coutinho from Liverpool last month, only for the Brazil international to end up joining Barcelona instead. There is no doubt the Brazil international was signed for the long term in mind with the player not even able to play in the Champions League this season. But Spanish outlet Diario…
[ad_1] The midfielder is thriving under Jose Mourinho this season, starting in the Red Devils’ biggest clashes of late. McTominay was chosen over club-record signing Paul Pogba against Sevilla in midweek. And the youngster was then given the nod in United’s crucial clash with Chelsea over the weekend. United ran out 2-1 winners with Romelu…
[ad_1] F1 drivers are back together today for the first session of testing in Barcelona. Lewis Hamilton secured his fourth world title last year and the Brit starts the new season as the big favourite. He will be in action with team-mate Valtteri Bottas today as Mercedes give their new machine a run out. Testing…
[ad_1] Manchester United boosted their chances of securing Champions League football for next season with a huge 2-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils fell behind through Willian’s opener but goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard ultimately secured the home side all three points. Manchester United were lacklustre…
[ad_1] The striker netted a late winner in Spurs’ trip to Selhurst Park to take his tally to 35 from just 36 games this campaign. That means the 24-year-old has already equalled his total from last season, with his header past Wayne Hennessy also his 150th career-club goal in all competitions. His 88th minute clincher…
[ad_1] Pogba starred as Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford yesterday with the France international stepping up after being benched for the goalless Champions League draw with Sevilla last week. His relationship with manager Jose Mourinho, however, remains in a poor way with the 54-year-old reportedly eying replacements. And Spanish outlet Diario Gol…
[ad_1] New York native Jones failed a drugs test before his UFC 214 grudge match with Daniel Cormier, which he won via a devastating third-round KO. The test, which has threatened to permanently derail his career, discovered traces of the banned anabolic steroid Turanibol in the 30-year-old’s system. Jones’ second anti-doping violation of his career…
[ad_1] The Tottenham forward is once again enjoying a stellar season in front of goal which has done nothing to dispel the rumours he may be on his way to the Spanish capital. While Kane is scoring with ease for Spurs, Madrid’s attackers have been enduring a tough campaign. Cristiano Ronaldo and co. have only…
[ad_1] Alonso was giving the new MCL33 its first run out on track during the opening day of pre-season testing in Barcelona. However, the Spaniard only completed five laps before the right-rear wheel of his McLaren came off. Alonso was pitched into a spin and ended up beached in the gravel trap at the final…
[ad_1] The Frenchman was once embroiled in a race row with Luis Suarez when he was a Manchester United player. And it seems Evra was reminded that he isn’t the most popular figure on Merseyside on Saturday. The defender was booed throughout by the home crowd. And the Liverpool players were also keen to make…
[ad_1] Red Bull have revealed the livery it will race in during the 2018 F1 season as Daniel Ricciardo took the RB14 on track in Barcelona. The team initially launched their new car in a camouflage-style blue and white design, but stressed the ‘Disruption’ livery was only temporary. It has now been confirmed that Ricciardo…
[ad_1] The 27-year old Southport golfer has gone close to wrapping-up his 2019 PGA Tour card event despite sharing the lead with five holes to play ahead of back-to-back bogeys at 14 and 15 on the PGA National course. Fleetwood made some amends with a final hole birdie in round of 69 and a six-under…
[ad_1] Westgarth, 31, beat Dec Spelman at Doncaster Dome on points on Saturday. Both men hit the canvas throughout the brutal fight and Westgarth needed paramedics in his locker room afterwards. Promoter Stefy Bull, who organised Saturday’s event, tweeted: “God bless Scott Westgarth. “To promote a boxing show and a young man doing a job…
[ad_1] Hamilton finished 58 points ahead of his team-mate last year as he clinched a fourth world title. For Bottas, it was his first year driving for Mercedes having joined from Williams at the start of the season. The Finnish driver won three Grand Prixs in Russia, Austria and Abu Dhabi respectively. But now that…
[ad_1] Ex-Liverpool midfielder and pundit Jamie Redknapp has revealed his Premier League Team of the Week, and there’s plenty of love for his old club in his latest XI. Liverpool romped past West Ham with a 4-1 win at Anfield as Emre Can, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all found the back of…
[ad_1] That is according to former tennis star Barry Cowan. Federer has recently returned to the top of the world rankings after triumphing at both the Rotterdam and Australian Opens. The Swiss star is enjoying a purple patch at present, despite nearing the end of his career. Federer, 36, admits a lighter schedule around the…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor issues ‘come and get me’ plea Conor McGregor has sent a message to his rivals in the lightweight division, telling them they must entice him if they want to welcome him back to the Octagon. “On top of the fighting,” the UFC‘s lightweight champion said in a recent Instagram post. “I am…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Chelsea star Tony Cascarino. The Gunners were humbled by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Arsenal’s players have been blasted by fans and media alike for their ‘pathetic’ performances. Arsene Wenger’s men have also been criticised for their Premier League campaign so far.…
[ad_1] Rousey appeared at WWE Elimination Chamber to sign her contract after agreeing to leave the UFC. She was expected to appear without a hitch and announce a debut fight for Wrestlemania. But fireworks went off when she got in the ring. Triple H approached her before she launched him through the table to the…
[ad_1] Bliss beat the odds and retained her title in a gruelling match inside ‘Satan’s structure’ in Paradise, Nevada. The Goddess came in last at the Chamber and took out runner-up Sasha Banks with a top-rope DDT. Bayley and Sonya Deville started the match and Mandy Rose quickly joined in. Both Absolution members brutalised Bayley…
[ad_1] While the Premier League title is all-but decided already with Manchester City romping away at the top of the table, there is plenty still to play for further down the division. European places are still up for grabs and the relegation spots are yet to be decided, so teams can’t afford to take their…
[ad_1] Liverpool secured three points in the race to finish best of the rest behind Manchester City thanks to goals from Emre Can, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. But as they head into the final 10 games in the league and with a quarter-final spot in the Champions League virtually secured, Klopp says…
[ad_1] He makes his injury comeback at the Mexico Open in Acapulco as he tries to battle with Roger Federer for the No 1 spot. Federer overtake him in the ATP rankings with his win in Rotterdam earlier this month. And Nadal returns to the court for the first time since suffering another injury at…
[ad_1] Many years after this photograph of Brian Clough and Jimmy Greaves was taken at an England training session, Greaves, who had become a television presenter, asked Clough, who had become an all-time great manager: ‘Brian, have you learned from your mistakes in management?’ You may be unsurprised by Clough’s reply: ‘What mistakes?’ Both men…
[ad_1] WWE’s biggest Pay-Per-View of the year always features some of the best matches ever. And this year’s wrestling extravaganza looks set to one up all the previous WrestleManias as it will feature the baddest woman on the planet Ronda Rousey in action. It will also mark the beginning of Roman Reigns’ establishment as the…
[ad_1] Jamaican-born Leon Bailey has starred for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga It has been revealed the 20-year-old forward qualifies to play for England Two of the winger’s grandparents reportedly hold British passports By Harry Slavin For Mailonline Published: 07:39 EST, 19 February 2018 | Updated: 10:10 EST, 19 February 2018 Bayer Leverkusen sensation Leon…
[ad_1] Woods was sharing eighth place and just a handful of shots from the lead before letting slip what could have been a first top-10 since the 2015 Wydnham Championship in taking a double-bogey at the 15th hole and then posting bogey at 16 before eventually signing for a level par 70 to remain at…
[ad_1] Newcastle owner Mike Ashley came close to having a major involvement with England football. His retail empire Sports Direct were in lengthy talks to replace Vauxhall as team sponsors after this summer’s World Cup. The FA are having difficulty finding a new backer but Ashley’s involvement would have gone down badly with many fans.…
[ad_1] The Egypt international joined Liverpool in a relatively innocuous move in the summer for £34million. That was now proven to be an excellent piece of business by the Reds with Salah leading Liverpool’s charge to finish second behind Manchester City. Liverpool may be out of the FA Cup, but a 5-0 thrashing of Porto…
[ad_1] By Jane Chung, Reuters Olympic officials have showered praise on South Korea’s Winter Games organisers for staging a successful event against the odds, but they have also left it with a warning: don’t leave any white elephants behind. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) delivered the message at its final meeting before the Olympic cauldron…
[ad_1] Dublin native McGregor hasn’t set foot inside the Octagon since claiming the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 205. Fifteen months have passed since he dethroned Eddie Alvarez to become the UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight world champion, and the 29-year-old has yet to agree a new contract with his employers, something he…
[ad_1] The 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford, secured by goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard, left the defending Premier League champions out of the top four and their manager criticising his team for their lack of experience and maturity. But at least the meeting between Chelsea managers past and present saw an end to…
[ad_1] Manchester United came from behind to beat Chelsea at Old Trafford yesterday. The reigning Premier League champions had taken the lead thanks to Willian’s early strike. Romelu Lukaku put the hosts back on level terms after the Blues reject equalised just seven minutes later. But it was substitute Jesse Lingard who ensured Manchester United…
[ad_1] After the earthquake in Wales last week, came the landslide in Scotland as the magic carpet England have ridden under Jones was pulled from under their feet. The consistency of performance that has been the hallmark of England under the Australian collapsed under fire from an inspired home side, with the result the heaviest…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League managers have plenty of cheap choices going into Gameweek 29 – with some surprise stars beginning to look like shrewd options. Liverpool’s notoriously shaky defence appears to be settling with the much-maligned Loris Karius stepping into some very good form. The Germain keeper could be a strong bargain shout as the…
[ad_1] And after City’s comprehensive win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, Guardiola thanked City’s Abu Dhabi owner Sheikh Mansour for standing by him after finishing his first season in charge empty-handed. Goals from City’s ‘old guard’ of Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva earned a 3-0 win that Guardiola believes it will…
[ad_1] Firmino scored for the third time in a row in Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing of West Ham at Anfield to take his tally for the season to 22 goals in all competitions. He has also played a pivotal role in Mohamed Salah’s blistering start to life on Merseyside and continues to enjoy good line-up play…
[ad_1] Rousey returns tonight at the Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View in Paradise, Nevada a month after her sensational Royal Rumble debut and will wrestle her first ever match at WrestleMania on April 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The UFC legend is expected to start her feud with WWE Chief Brand Officer and on-screen RAW Commissioner Stephanie…
[ad_1] Both sides went into the contest knowing it could prove pivotal in the race for a top four finish. Liverpool and Tottenham had already won against West Ham and Crystal Palace respectively meaning neither Chelsea or United could afford to drop points. The Blues hadn’t won at Old Trafford since 2013 prior to kick-off…
[ad_1] Sergio Aguero fired the Premier League leaders in front after 18 minutes when he latched on to Claudio Bravo’s goal-kick after a feeble challenge from Shkodran Mustafi. Vincent Kompany doubled City’s lead in the 58th minute before David Silva completed the rout with his strike seven minutes later. Many fans were furious with the…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp has shown faith in Loris Karius in recent weeks as Liverpool’s No 1 ahead of Simon Mignolet. But reports over the past month suggest the Reds will make an attempt to sign Alisson in the summer from Roma. It has been suggested the Serie A side will want around £70million to consider…
[ad_1] Daniel Sedin broke a tie with 9:17 to play with his second goal of the game and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Sunday night. On the winner, Sedin tipped in a long shot from Brock Boeser for his 18th goal of the season. Darren Archibald scored a short-handed goal with…
[ad_1] Ronda Rousey returns after her stunning Royal Rumble debut last month and is expected to outline her plans ahead of the Showcase of the Immortals on April 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. History will be made when Alexa Bliss defends her RAW Women’s title against Bayley, Sasha Banks, Mickie James, Sonya Deville and Mandy…
[ad_1] Chelsea dropped outside of the top four after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester United yesterday. Conte’s side now sit six points behind Jose Mourinho’s side in second place with 10 games remaining and two behind Spurs. The Italian coach opted to go with Willian and Eden Hazard on the wings…
[ad_1] The Ligue 1 giants strolled to a comfortable 3-0 win over Marseille but the result was overshadowed by Neymar’s injury in the final 10 minutes. After chasing down Bouna Sarr for the bad, Neymar badly twisted his ankle in the turf before falling to the ground in agony. It was immediately clear the injury…
[ad_1] Neymar appeared to roll his ankle in the final stages of PSG’s 3-0 win over Marseille on Sunday. An innocuous tussle with Marseille man Bouna Sarr left Neymar in agony and the Brazil international was seen clutching his ankle clearly in pain. He was quickly attended by medical staff before being stretchered off in…
[ad_1] The Spaniard lost his world No 1 ranking to his rival while he was out injured. Federer clinched his 20th Grand Slam in Melbourne last month before becoming the oldest man in ATP history to hold the top seed when he beat Robin Hasse at the Rotterdam Open two weeks ago. It has been…
[ad_1] The France international was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford at the end of last season. But Griezmann announced he would remain at Atletico Madrid due to the act they were unable to find a replacement because of their transfer ban. United swiftly turned their attention elsewhere by bringing in Romelu Lukaku,…
[ad_1] The Poland international recently switched agents to join forces with Pini Zahavi, ending his 10-year partnership with Cezary Kucharski. It has sparked speculation suggesting Lewandowski is preparing for a big-money move out of the Bundesliga. He has spent the past eight years playing in Germany, having joined Borussia Dortmund in 2010 from Lech Poznan.…
[ad_1] The Hoops shook off their Zenit St Petersburg Europa League hangover by sinking the third-placed Dons at Pittodrie to move nine points clear at the top. Celtic made it 10 wins in a row against Aberdeen thanks to goals from Moussa Dembele and Kieran Tierney and Rodgers said: “I thought it was a brilliant…
[ad_1] Ryan Strome scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers recovered to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-5 in a shootout Sunday after giving up two goals in the final 21 seconds of regulation. Leon Draisaitl scored in his third straight game for the Oilers, who have won three in a row and four of five. Al…
[ad_1] Goalkeepers: K Bardsley (Manchester City), S Chamberlain (Liverpool), C Telford (Chelsea) Defenders: A Asante, H Blundell, M Bright (all Chelsea), L Bronze (Lyon), G George (Everton), A Greenwood (Liverpool), S Houghton (Manchester City), D Stokes (Manchester City) Midfielders: I Christiansen (Manchester City), J Nobbs (Arsenal), J Scott, K Walsh (both Manchester City), F Williams (Reading)…
[ad_1] The Brazil international picked up a nasty injury in PSG’s 3-0 win over Marseille last night. The Ligue 1 side moved 14 points clear at the top of the table, but the result was overshadowed by Neymar’s knock. The 26-year-old twisted his ankle and fell to the floor in agony as team-mates surrounded him…
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[ad_1] Sitting next to Sven Goran Eriksson at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, I asked the former England manager what he would do if he was in Gareth Southgate’s position. Would he stand by Joe Hart – a goalkeeper who he made his No 1 at Manchester City – or go for someone else,…
[ad_1] Aside from Tessa and Scott, Cassie Sharpe and Samuel Girard, one of the biggest breakout stars of the Pyeongchang Olympics might just be a sport—curling. Yes, it’s true. The sport once considered to some to be more recreational than athletic, has experienced a new wave of interest which not only produced strong fan attendance numbers during the…
[ad_1] Tom Heaton came through 90 minutes in a private friendly against Blackpool The goalkeeper has been out with a dislocated shoulder since September He now faces a fight to reclaim his first-team spot from the impressive Nick Pope By Simon Jones for MailOnline Published: 12:34 EST, 20 February 2018 | Updated: 12:37 EST, 20…
[ad_1] PSG were cruising to a 3-0 win over Marseille this evening when disaster struck when Neymar fell to the floor in agony. After tussling with Bouna Sarr for the ball, the Brazil international seemingly fell awkwardly to the ground, leaving him clutching his ankle. Upon replay it looked as though he had twisted his…
[ad_1] Gary Neville has revealed some of the biggest blunders in his playing career and has detailed the moments when Manchester United ‘bottled it’. The ever-reliable right back was a mainstay in Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad during his successful reign as manager, which included eight Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues and three FA Cups.…
[ad_1] Rousey shocked the world after her stunning debut at the Royal Rumble last month. But her comeback was even bigger as she took out Triple H before signing her kayfabe RAW contract. Rowdy was ready to sign in front of Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and on-screen RAW General Manager Kurt Angle. An emotional Rousey…
[ad_1] Arsenal saw their hopes of Wembley glory blitzed away as Manchester City cruised past them to win the Carabao Cup for the third time since 2014. Goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva made it a horrenous afternoon for all involved with the north London club. Arsenal fans were quick to take…
[ad_1] Steph Houghton will miss the first three matches of manager Phil Neville’s reign Neville and his squad departed to the United States on Sunday for tournament Jordan Nobbs and 134-cap playmaker Karen Carney have also been ruled out By John Skilbeck, Press Association Sport Published: 09:01 EST, 25 February 2018 | Updated: 09:10 EST,…
[ad_1] Sorry City fans, though. This is not one of those occasions. Because as overpowering as Pep Guardiola’s blue machine was at Wembley, the Gunners only have themselves to blame for their rank humiliation. The fact they do not have the first idea how to mount a properly regimented defence has long been known. But…
[ad_1] The Gunners were comprehensively beaten by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who ran out 3-0 winners thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva. That extends Wenger’s wait for his first League Cup success in north London, the trophy proving elusive in his 21 years in north London so far and this…
[ad_1] Cazorla has been in the treatment room after suffering multiple complications with the ankle injury he picked up during a Champions League game nearly two years ago. The Spain international underwent 10 operations in his battle to return to fitness. However, he suffered a series of complications and almost had his right foot amputated…
[ad_1] Roma take on AC Milan in a huge Serie A match up this evening. Milan are looking to cut the gap to the European qualifying places as they sit seventh while Roma are in fifth. Roma could move into third spot though, overtaking Inter Milan and Lazio with a win. When is Roma vs…
[ad_1] The always emotionally-charged match at Toumba Stadium was ready to kick off but an object thrown from the stands hit Garcia in the face. The Olympiakos boss fell on the ground and was rushed back to the dressing room. The visiting team’s players followed suit and Everton loanee Kevin Mirallas appeared to lash out…
[ad_1] Arsenal lost 3-0 to Manchester City at Wembley this season with Pep Guardiola’s side winning the Carabao Cup for the third time since 2014. The Gunners were second best to their Premier League rivals throughout and toiled on a chastening afternoon. City were always on course to win from the moment Sergio Aguero struck,…
[ad_1] Calgary’s still weighing the possibility of a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and if the city decides to proceed, it sounds like it’ll have some support from the International Olympic Committee. In an exclusive interview with CBC News, IOC President Thomas Bach said Canada’s abilities shone through during the games in 1988 and 2010. “I think…
[ad_1] PSG boss Unai Emery is hoping victory over Marseille could provide a springboard for a Champions League comeback against Real Madrid. The Ligue 1 giants trail 3-1 going into the second leg against the La Liga giants. But Emery is optimistic, saying: “We know how important the fans are. “When we are on the…
[ad_1] The Cavaliers look like a brand new team having traded half their roster earlier this month, orchestrating several trades. George Hill, Larry Nance Jr, Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hill have slotted in well at Cleveland so far. But the Cavaliers know they will need to sort out any kinks with one eye on the…
[ad_1] Arsenal slipped to a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, meaning they face an almighty battle to win silverware this season. Aubameyang was signed from Borussia Dortmund last month and, though he scored on his debut against Everton, he has since drawn blanks against Manchester City and Tottenham…
[ad_1] Arsenal boss Wenger is in the spotlight after his Gunners side were swatted aside by Manchester City at Wembley. The Frenchman was outsmarted by City counterpart Pep Guardiola with Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva all getting on the scoresheet. It means Arsenal are set for another trophyless season with the Gunners’ only…
[ad_1] Wenger’s Arsenal were torn to shreds by Manchester City thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva. And it means Wenger remains without a League Cup trophy in his cabinet. And it also puts him level with Sir Alex Ferguson on three League Cup final defeats. Ferguson though did manage to…
[ad_1] The Gunners were convincingly beaten by Manchester City with the end of Wembley Stadium housing the Arsenal supporters having began to empty long before the full-time whistle. Arsenal defended pitifully for Sergio Aguero’s opener, which came from a Claudio Bravo goal kick, and Vincent Kompany and David Silva also exposed their soft underbelly in…
[ad_1] Manchester City scooped their first trophy under Pep Guardiola by beating Arsenal at Wembley to win the Carabao Cup. Aguero and Kompany were both on target with David Silva adding a third in the second half. It means City already have one trophy in the bank and, with the Premier League title all but…
[ad_1] And Arsenal fans were quick to lay part of the blame on the midfielder. Arsenal lost 3-0 thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva. And Wilshere offered little resistance in the heart of midfield. And fans flocked to Twitter to have their say. “Think Jack Wilshere spent most of his…
[ad_1] Thousands of supporters were seen streaming out of Wembley early after their side were hammered 3-0 by Manchester City. While hundreds of thousands more took to Twitter to demand the Frenchman resigns with immediate effect after the Wembley humiliation. Despite the pleas from fans, it seems unlikely. Wenger agreed a new two-year contract, extending…
[ad_1] Before the eagerly awaited meeting between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, the £75million striker had scored 21 goals this season but none against a team currently occupying a top-eight place in the division. Yesterday, with the chase for Champions League football behind champions-elect Manchester City becoming ever more nervy, Lukaku chose the perfect moment…
[ad_1] They had just witness their side go 3-0 down thanks to David Silva. Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany got the first two in a game that quickly got away from Arsenal. And their fans had had enough with still 25 minutes remaining and fearing more punishment. Piers Morgan has already been online to call…
[ad_1] The Sky Sports commentator let rip at Granit Xhaka, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey for WALKING with Arsenal 2-0 down against Manchester City. Shortly after the extraordinary outburst City scored a third and it sent Neville into a full-on rant at Arsene Wenger’s men. He fumed: “Look at Ramsey walking, he’s walking. Xhaka’s walking.…
[ad_1] Manchester City have stormed into a 3-0 lead against Arsenal and look set to win the Carabao Cup for the third time in four years. And Gunners fan Piers Morgan is far from happy at his team’s woeful display. The TV presenter has taken to Twitter to vent his fury, slamming Arsene Wenger and…
[ad_1] Canada’s snowboard team hit the slopes and soared to new heights with four medals in Pyeongchang, the most ever won at a single Olympics. Going into the Games, Canadians had won only seven medals in five Olympics. As expected, Max Parrot and Mark McMorris landed on the podium with a silver and bronze, respectively,…
[ad_1] Conte saw his Chelsea side beaten 2-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford after taking the lead. Willian put the visitors in front before goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard sealed the win for United. And Conte admits it is now a real possibility that Chelsea could miss out on a place in…
[ad_1] GETTY Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE updates: Latest Carabao Cup final news from Wembley Arsenal and Manchester City clash in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. City boss Pep Guardiola is looking to claim his first major piece of silverware since coming to England while Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is chasing the only domestic…
[ad_1] Arsenal boss Wenger was incensed after his side conceded a soft opening goal in the Wembley showpiece. A long ball from Claudio Bravo found its way straight to Sergio Aguero, who beat David Ospina with a sublime lob. But TV replays showed Aguero giving defender Shkodran Mustafi the smallest of nudge – and the…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forwards Tomas Plekanec and Kyle Baun from the Montreal Canadiens for defenceman Rinat Valiev, forward Kerby Rychel and a 2018 second-round draft pick Sunday. Plekanec, 35, had six goals and 18 assists in 60 games with Montreal this season. The native of Kladno, Czech Republic, has played in 981…
[ad_1] Sergio Aguero caught Shkodran Mustafa napping with a little nudge before getting in to open the scoring. Claudio Bravo launched a ball from the City area and Aguero saw off the German before looping the ball up and over David Ospina. And Neville had some brutal words for Gunners. “It really is just shocking…
[ad_1] Thank goodness for Ted-Jan Bloemen. Canada’s long track speed skating team had medal hopes coming into the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. But after 19 athletes competed in 14 different events over more than two weeks, the 31-year-old Dutch transplant is the only Canadian going home with any hardware. Bloemen, who moved to Calgary in 2014 and…
[ad_1] Mourinho steered Manchester United to victory against Chelsea at Old Trafford with his current club putting his old employers to the sword. The Blues took an early lead through Willian but Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard helped United come roaring back. Given Mourinho’s hostile relationship with Chelsea since leaving the Blues in December 2015,…
[ad_1] CBC photographer Kevin Light has spent that past 16 days in frigid temperatures standing on mountainsides, along luge and bobsleigh tracks and inside arenas to capture some compelling images of Olympic competition. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Chelsea saw their hopes of finishing second dealt a major blow with Manchester United edging them in a close encounter at Old Trafford. The visitors took the lead through Willian but goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard saw United claim a crucial three points. Morata looked to have equalised for Chelsea late on…
[ad_1] The amazing moments for Canadian skating just kept coming in Pyeongchang over the course of the last two weeks. In an unprecedented showing at the Winter Games, Canadians brought home medals in four of the five events, including two gold and two bronze. The competition began with the figure skating team event. By the…
[ad_1] Manchester United recovered from a goal down to beat Chelsea and boost their chances of finishing second in the Premier League table. Jesse Lingard struck the winner but Romelu Lukaku was the true star, finally delivering against the big teams and silencing his critics in the process. Morata, meanwhile, saw a goal chalked off…
[ad_1] Ruptured knee ligaments, personal and mental health issues — the Games were more about overcoming adversity than hardware for some of Canada’s freestyle skiers. Just a month before the Games, Philippe Marquis tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a training run for a World Cup event. Just like that, it looked four years of hard work went down the drain. But he refused to give…
[ad_1] Arsenal and Manchester City clash in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. City boss Pep Guardiola is looking to claim his first major piece of silverware since coming to England while Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is chasing the only domestic trophy he’s not won. City’s audacious quadruple dreams were shattered on Monday as they…
[ad_1] Canadian bobsled pilot Justin Kripps posted just one World Cup win in 2013-14, finished 10th overall and eighth the following season while continuing to drive a Latvian-built Eurotech sled. Teammate Kaillie Humphries had used the sled since 2010 and was also at a competitive disadvantage after enduring a winless 2014-15 season. Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton…
[ad_1] Arsenal and Manchester City face off in the Carabao Cup final with the first piece of silverware at stake. And, speaking before the Wembley showdown, Guardiola admitted he wanted to play under Wenger during his playing days. “I would have liked to have played for him,” the Manchester City manager said. “I called him…
[ad_1] Live Watch as the Toronto Wolfpack look to continue their strong start in the English rugby league’s second tier as they take on the London Broncos on Sunday. Action kicks off in Trailfinders Sports Ground at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday CBC Sports · February 25 London, UK 0:00 Watch as the Toronto Wolfpack…
[ad_1] Pogba’s future at Old Trafford is in doubt after recently being left out of Jose Mourinho’s starting XI for the Champions League draw at Valencia and Premier League win against Huddersfield. It was reported earlier this week that the £89million midfielder was involved in a bust-up with Mourinho at the club’s training ground. And…
[ad_1] New York Rangers goal-scoring winger Rick Nash is getting shipped off to Boston. The 33-year-old has been acquired by the Bruins for a 2018 first-round pick, a 2019 seventh-round pick, prospect defenceman Ryan Lindgren as well as forwards Ryan Spooner and Matt Beleskey. The Rangers will also reportedly retain 50 per cent of Nash’s salary…
[ad_1] Hazard has established himself as one of the Premier League’s top attacking talents, leading Chelsea to the title twice in the past three years. His exploits at Stamford Bridge have led to plenty of admiring glances, with Real among the elite clubs keeping tabs on him. Real are set for a summer rebuild off…
[ad_1] After overcoming online abuse to capture her second bronze medal of the Olympics in Pyeongchang, Kim Boutin was embraced by veteran short-track speed skater Marianne St-Gelais on the sidelines. The moment of celebration following the women’s 1,500-metre final also signalled a changing of the guard for Canada’s short-track team, which has been ruled by…
[ad_1] That is according to former Gunner Robert Pires. Arsenal remain the only team to go an entire Premier League season unbeaten after their title-winning campaign of 2003/04. City were on course to match the record before Liverpool ran out 4-3 winners at Anfield in January. Many comparisons have been made between the two teams.…
[ad_1] Manchester United go up against Chelsea today aiming to close the gap on Manchester City at the top of the table. However, the Red Devils have already publicly admitted defeat in the Premier League title race, meaning second is now their priority. Manchester United have now finished in the top three since Sir Alex…
[ad_1] Manchester United go up against Chelsea today aiming to close the gap on Manchester City at the top of the table. However, the Red Devils have already publicly admitted defeat in the Premier League title race, meaning second is now their priority. Manchester United have now finished in the top three since Sir Alex…
[ad_1] Chris Smalling retains his place in the Manchester United starting line-up to face Chelsea despite coming under heavy criticism from his own fans. United have kept six clean sheets in Smalling’s last eight games in all competitions, but that hasn’t stopped fans from blasting the England centre-back. Ashley Young will also start at Old…
[ad_1] Ospina started four of Arsenal’s five games in the competition – he missed the win against Norwich City due to injury – and has been given the nod over No 1 Petr Cech for the Wembley showpiece. A number of pundits and fans have criticised the decision but Campbell says it highlights Wenger’s respect…
[ad_1] It started off so well. Canada’s Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris captured gold in the first-ever mixed doubles Olympic curling event. The dream of a Canadian curling podium sweep was alive and well in South Korea. Then it all went sideways — fast. There will be no Canadian curling summit, like there was for hockey…
[ad_1] Paul Pogba returns to Jose Mourinho’s team having been dropped for Wednesday night’s Champions League clash against Sevilla. And there’s a start for Anthony Martial too as United go strong in attack for the visit of fourth-placed Chelsea. Romelu Lukaku starts up front, with Alexis Sanchez joining Martial in playing off the Belgian, who…
[ad_1] Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford in the Premier League. As if Chelsea coming up against their most successful manager was not enough of an interesting narrative, today also sees Jose Mourinho renew hostilities with Antonio Conte. This is the first match since a public war of words that saw the managers sling…
[ad_1] Antonio Conte caused a stir in the midweek Champions League draw against Barcelona by playing without a recognised striker but Morata takes Pedro’s place in the team at Old Trafford. Chelsea’s only other change sees Danny Drinkwater named in midfield ahead of Cesc Fabregas, who drops to the bench. Cesar Azpilicueta captains the team…
[ad_1] Nothing can replace best-on-best in any sport. But as exciting as Canada’s win was in 2010 with Sidney Crosby’s golden goal against the United States, this country’s successful gold-medal defence four years ago was a rather dull affair because of Canada’s dominance. In many ways, the men’s tournament in Pyeongchang, South Korea, was a…
[ad_1] The two Premier League giants to head-to-head at Old Trafford this afternoon but it’s far from rosy in both camps. United have been rocked by a row between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba which is threatening to derail their season. There is similar misery at Chelsea where Antonio Conte’s job is hanging by a…
[ad_1] GETTY Crystal Palace vs Tottenham LIVE updates: Latest Premier League scores Crystal Palace 0-0 Tottenham LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League action from Selhurst Park 36: Not quite sure why Erik Lamela is starting ahead of Son. The Argentine has done precious little today. Sorloth does well to ride three…
[ad_1] Aberdeen are hoping to move back level with Rangers after their win over Hearts yesterday. While Brendan Rodgers’ side have seen their lead at the top cut to six points. And first meets third at Pittodrie this afternoon. When is Aberdeen vs Celtic? Aberdeen host Celtic on Sunday, 25 February. The game kicks off…
[ad_1] The 27-year-old Englishman carded 18-under to hold off compatriot Oliver Fisher at the Doha Golf Club. And Pepperell admitted he was ready for a big red wine session after four days in the heat of Qatar. Pepperell told Sky Sports: “I need a glass of wine and more than that I think! “What a…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann. Pogba has been under pressure to perform recently after being benched by Jose Mourinho. The United duo were spotted arguing on the Wembley touchline during the 2-0 defeat at Tottenham last month. And Pogba was subsequently dropped the following week at Huddersfield and found…
[ad_1] Despite some painful misses in the country’s signature sports, the 2018 Winter Games will go down as a resounding victory for the Canadian Olympic team. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Pogba was dropped for the 2-0 home win over Huddersfield on February 3 and he and Mourinho haven’t seen eye-to-eye since. It’s been claimed the row is over Pogba’s best position with the man himself wanting to play on the left side of midfield in a 4-3-3. But, instead, Mourinho has often used him…
[ad_1] Germany international Can appears set to join Juventus at the end of the season when his contract expires and Klopp fancies Cook to fill the void, according to The Sun. Liverpool have been tracking the 21-year-old’s performances for Bournemouth since his move from Leeds United in 2016. He has established himself as a regular…
[ad_1] Crystal Palace vs Tottenham LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League action from Selhurst Park CRYSTAL PALACE vs TOTTENHAM 11:00: And here are the line-ups folks. No huge surprises in the Tottenham XI as Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli all starting. Jan Vertonghen is out with an injury. Crystal…
[ad_1] The Manchester United stop-stopper has been in inspired form recently, which has done nothing to dispel the rumours of a move to the Spanish capital. Madrid have struggled for the majority of this season and it is no secret Zinedine Zidane wants a new goalkeeper in between the sticks next season to avoid a…
[ad_1] Ospina, 29, won the FA Cup last season as a No 2 keeper and he will play against Manchester City today. Ospina’s selection means the club’s No 1 Petr Cech will have to watch from the stands. But Arsenal boss Wenger explained how he decides to appoint a ‘cup keeper’ before the season –…
[ad_1] Dembele joined the Spanish giants last summer in a mega-money move following Neymar’s world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain. But he’s endured a tough start to life at the Nou Camp, with injuries limiting him to just four starts in all competitions. Dembele played the full 90 minutes as Barcelona put Girona to the sword…
[ad_1] Crystal Palace are only outside of the relegation zone on goal difference but a crippling injury list and daunting run of fixtures means these are concerning times at Selhurst Park. Tottenham could break into the top four if they win and Chelsea fail to beat Manchester United later in the afternoon so there is…
[ad_1] When is the Carabao Cup final? Premier League heavyweights Arsenal and Manchester City go face off on Sunday 25 February. The game kicks off at 4.30pm. Where is the match? The game will be played at Wembley Stadium. Carabao Cup final live stream The final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports’ main event…
[ad_1] But Piers Morgan is convinced Mohamed Salah’s exploits at Liverpool this season have outshone what that trio have done. Gary Neville’s not having it though and he’s laughed off the TV presenter’s bold claim that the Egyptian is the best player to have plied his trade in England since Henry’s exit. Salah scored his…
[ad_1] The 2017-18 season’s first piece of major silverware is up for grabs with the Premier League leaders the favourites to come out on top. The competition represents the Gunners’ best chance of a trophy this term with there being some tough opponents left in the Europa League. It is the only domestic prize that Arsene Wenger…
[ad_1] Roman Abramovich has earmarked the former Manchester United boss in case Conte leaves before the end of the season, according to the Sunday Mirror. The Italian’s relationship with Chelsea chiefs has broken down during the course of the season as a result of transfer disagreements. Van Gaal has been out of work since leaving…
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[ad_1] Jose Mourinho will be looking to get one over his old foe on Sunday, as Chelsea arrive at Old Trafford. United need a win to return to second place after Liverpool’s 4-1 win on Saturday. It is set to be an exciting clash in the battle for the top four. When is Manchester United…
[ad_1] And now they take on Islamabad United. How to watch Multan Saltans vs Islamabad United The Pakistan Super League is being broadcast on Prime TV for Sky subscribers. Prime dubs itself as the ‘best authentic pure Pakistani TV channel in Europe’ and has the rights for the league throughout the 2018 tournament. For Sky…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants are enduring a dismal season by their standards and currently sit 14 points adrift of La Liga leaders Barcelona. And they’re expected to shake up their squad in the summer with a host of high profile players set to be moved on. Real are making plans for the long-term future too…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah, Kevin de Bruyne and Paul Pogba are among the Premier League stars who have been handed a FIFA 18 ratings update after the January transfer window. Swansea are the only Premier League team not to receive any player upgrades, while Manchester City have received 10 individual boosts. De Bruyne has joined the…
[ad_1] The Portuguese star is enjoying a purple patch in front of goal after starting the season slowly. Madrid won their fifth game in a row at the Bernabeu on Saturday, with Ronaldo netting twice. His brace means he has now hit 300 goals for Real Madrid in La Liga, apparently. Despite the confusion around…
[ad_1] Dembele joined Barcelona for an initial £96million fee from Borussia Dortmund last summer but has been blighted by injury since moving to the Catalan giants. Nou Camp chiefs have decided a loan move could help spark the 20-year-old’s career, according to El Gol Digital. It is claimed a number of clubs fancy swooping for…
[ad_1] That’s according to Brazilian legend Pele, who’s backed the Paris Saint-Germain star to lead his country at this summer’s World Cup. Neymar has forged a reputation as one of the globe’s best footballers thanks to his exploits with Barcelona, PSG and Brazil. And this year he’ll be hoping to beat off competition from rivals…
[ad_1] Norway’s Marit Bjoergen closed out a remarkable Olympic career in dominant fashion, winning the gold medal in the women’s 30-kilometre mass start classic in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Sunday. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Ter Stegen has been No 1 at the Nou Camp since Claudio Bravo left the La Liga giants for Manchester City. And he’s since forged a reputation as one of the world’s top stoppers due to his consistency between the sticks. Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with a move for Ter Stegen as they…
[ad_1] Back in 2015 Federer debuted a new manoeuvre to his game which has been labelled the SABR (sneak attack by Roger). It features Federer moving up the court on an opponent’s second serve to hit a half-volley in an attempt to throw them off guard. It works in large effect because Federer’s opponents never…
[ad_1] The South Korean women’s team earned the country’s first-ever Olympic curling medal, becoming rock stars in the process. The team that captivated the home crowd had help from Canadian coach Peter Gallant along the way. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Messi has enjoyed a trophy-laden career at the Nou Camp and is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest ever players. He proved his class once again yesterday as Barcelona put Girona to the sword and he became La Liga’s all-time highest goalscorer and assist-maker in the process. Messi will be hoping to…
[ad_1] The Olympic Athletes from Russia overcame a pesky German squad for a 4-3 overtime victory to win men’s hockey gold. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Neither United or Chelsea can afford to slip up this afternoon after Liverpool thrashed West Ham 4-1 yesterday to move up to second in the table. Tottenham take on Crystal Palace ahead of the game at Old Trafford and could move level on points with United with a win, pushing Chelsea down to fifth.…
[ad_1] After more than two weeks of competition, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea are coming to a conclusion. The closing ceremony airs live on Sunday morning at 5:30 a.m. ET on CBC Sports and will be replayed at 6 p.m. ET. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Spain international is top of Real’s wishlist heading in to the summer transfer market, along with Thibaut Courtois. Los Blancos just missed out on completing a move for De Gea back in 2015 in the final minutes of the transfer window. But their interest hasn’t deteriorated and Florentino Perez is expected to spend…
[ad_1] Ryan Strome’s empty-net goal at 19:01 and a successful coach’s challenge with less than 10 seconds left gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Dustin Brown tipped in Drew Doughty’s shot to cut it to 4-3 with 18 seconds remaining, and the Kings appeared to tie…
[ad_1] With Michael Carrick retiring at the end of the season, Mourinho has already admitted a midfielder remains a priority for him in the summer market. “We need to sign a midfield player because we are going to lose Michael Carrick,” Mourinho said earlier this month. “Of course, we need balance in the team. I…
[ad_1] The Napoli midfielder has been on the radar of the Merseyside outfit for some time now and they could make their move this summer with Emre Can seemingly on his way out of the club. Zielinki’s performances for his side this season have been pivotal in their title push and they currently sit one…
[ad_1] Tensions have been growing in recent weeks between Pogba and Mourinho with the midfielder seemingly being singled out by the United boss. The France international has been named on the bench in recent games against Huddersfield and Sevilla. Many have claimed it was Pogba’s performance in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham last month that…
[ad_1] Canadian ski cross competitor Dave Duncan and his wife Maja were each fined one million South Korean won ($1,176 Cdn), for their role in an alleged car theft and DUI Saturday in South Korea. Willy Raine, who was allegedly driving, was fined five million South Korean won ($5,880 Cdn). [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Chelsea and United can ill-afford to drop points in today’s crucial match as the battle for a top four finish heats up. Liverpool moved up to second in the league with their 4-1 thrashing of West Ham yesterday while Tottenham could move level with United in third with their earlier game against Crystal Palace…
[ad_1] Olympic figure skating let down their hair Sunday in South Korea, [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Coutinho grabbed his first La Liga goal in yesterday’s 6-1 thrashing over Girona. Messi grabbed two while Suarez stole the headlines with his first hat-trick of the season. It was the first real glimpse of what Barcelona’s front three are truly capable of when they are all on top form. Atletico Madrid are their…
[ad_1] Messi grabbed two goals while Philippe Coutinho scored one with Luis Suarez bagging his first hat-trick of the season. But it was the Argentina international’s second goal of the game that got rapturous applause from the home crowd. His first was a typical mazy run past three defenders but his second was pure magic.…
[ad_1] Wenger will be gunning for history in the Carabao Cup final today (4.30pm) as he aims to win the only trophy to have evaded him his whole managerial career at Arsenal. They face a tough order to do so, coming up against Premier League leaders Manchester City at Wembley. But the fact Arsenal are…
[ad_1] Friday February 23, 2018 more stories from this episode Plenty of Olympic host cities find themselves wondering what to do with the massive stadiums they build for the Games’ opening ceremonies. Montreal is a case in point. The Quebec city spends an estimated $30 million per year in upkeep on their outdated Olympic stadium, which…
[ad_1] I see Gregor Townsend as the Glenn Hoddle of British rugby union. Hoddle was an incredibly gifted player who was ahead of his time in many ways. He then set about transforming the misfiring England team when he became manager. He was the perfect role model as coach because he saw the bigger picture…
[ad_1] Ron Hainsey scored the winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Saturday night at Air Canada Centre. Hainsey’s one-timed a William Nylander pass past Tuuka Rask with 1:23 remaining in regulation for this fourth goal of the season. Boston challenged the play for goaltender interference but the goal stood…
[ad_1] England will play Belgium in Group G at this summer’s World Cup in Russia Before the tournament, Roberto Martinez’s side will play three friendlies in June They will take on Portgual on June 2 before playing both Egypt and Costa Rica By John Skilbeck, Press Association Sport Published: 18:15 EST, 21 February 2018 |…
[ad_1] Brayden Point scored in regulation and netted the shootout winner as the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday to take top spot in the NHL. Nikita Kucherov and Ryan Callahan also scored in regulation time for the Lightning (42-17-3), who have won three in a row. Andrei Vasilevskiy made…
[ad_1] A Russian football hooligan wanted for savagely attacking an England fan during Euro 2016 in France has been arrested, German police said. French authorities had for months been seeking the suspect, who along with several other Russian hooligans, is accused of attacking England fan Andrew Bache ahead of the Russia-England match in Marseille. Bache,…
[ad_1] Patrik Laine scored two goals and Dustin Byfuglien had three assists as Winnipeg scored five goals in the second period, and the Jets beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Saturday night. Michael Hutchinson, who has won both of his NHL starts this season, gave up Tyler Pitlick’s goal just 10 seconds into the game…
[ad_1] England face Holland in Amsterdam in a friendly on March 23 which will use VAR The Three Lions will then host Italy at Wembley on March 27 with the use of VAR VAR will also likely be in use when England face Nigeria and Costa Rica in June By Kieran Gill for MailOnline Published:…
[ad_1] Canada’s Justin Kripps piloted Canada-1 to sixth place in the 4-man bobsleigh final with a combined time of three minutes, 16.69 seconds. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] What struck me when watching Manchester United against Sevilla was that I did not know who was captaining the side. In United’s seven Champions League matches this season, Jose Mourinho has named four different captains. This week it was Antonio Valencia – more often than not their captain in the Premier League – but…
[ad_1] Conor McGregor slammed by Frankie Edgar’s manager Frankie Edgar’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has rubbished Conor McGregor’s claim that he offered to fight the former lightweight champion after the news of Max Holloway’s withdrawal from UFC 222 broke. “Let me tell you about Conor McGregor,” Abdelaziz told TMZ. “He’s like a prostitute, used to make high-dollar…
[ad_1] Sven-Goran Eriksson has said he was not aware his England’s players were involved in the extraordinary gambling schools described by Kieron Dyer in Sportsmail. The former midfielder’s autobiography, serialised on these pages this month, outlines how players’ gambling which was ‘completely out of control’ at Euro 2004 in Portugal. ‘After a week or so…
[ad_1] The Swedish women won the gold medal in the final match of a marathon curling festival on Sunday, beating South Korea 8-3 in nine ends to leave the “Garlic Girls” with a silver that is the hosts’ first-ever Olympic medal in the sport. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Scott McTominay has to come to prominence at Manchester United this season The 21-year-old midfielder was born in Lancaster but his father is Scottish Scotland boss Alex McLeish wants to call him up for next month’s friendlies Yet, his neat passing and screening of the defence has been noted by England By Dominic King…
[ad_1] England won both the Under-17 and Under-19 tournaments last summer But FIFA are considering merging them to make a single 48-team competition That would involve a significant jump in the number of teams competing FIFA might also combine the women’s tournaments into a single 24-team event By Adam Crafton for the Daily Mail Published:…
[ad_1] Tucked away inside a safe at his parents’ family home sits Lewis Cook’s World Cup winner’s medal and his most treasured possession. During England’s summer of glory last year, the Bournemouth midfielder became the first Englishman since Bobby Moore to lift a World Cup. It was the Under 20 title rather than the Jules…
[ad_1] The International Olympic Committee’s executive board has recommended upholding the ban of Russia from the Pyeongchang Winter Games. The full membership will vote on the proposal Sunday ahead of the closing ceremony. IOC president Thomas Bach said a condition for Russia’s reinstatement is no further positive drug tests at these Olympics. Two of the four athletes who…
[ad_1] Four players have withdrawn from Phil Neville’s first England women’s squad Captain and key defender Steph Houghton and Arsenal’s Jordan Nobbs are out Chelsea forward Karen Carney and Gunners’ Leah Williamson are also sidelined The Lionesses head to United States on Sunday for the She Believes Cup By Dominic King for the Daily Mail…
[ad_1] Leroy Sane is again ready for action in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley after recovering from his injury nightmare. And Gabriel Jesus has trained at full stretch all week and has put his hand up for a comeback to combat alongside Sergio Aguero. Sane made a shock return in the Champions…
[ad_1] Can it really be a quarter of a century since Bobby Moore and I stood on the nostalgic steps of the Royal Garden Hotel and said our goodbyes? Twenty-five years since he walked away, still upright with that blond head high, despite the cancer which would take his life 62 hours later? He had…
[ad_1] The news that boy band EXO and singer CL are performing at the Pyeongchang closing ceremony has excited fans worldwide. Learn a little more about these K-Pop phenomenons. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Scott McTominay was born in Lancaster but qualifies for Scotland through dad Jose Mourinho lent McTominay an ear to talk over dilemma earlier this month It is understood the Man United youngster is on Gareth Southgate’s radar By Jack Gaughan for MailOnline Published: 18:50 EST, 24 February 2018 | Updated: 18:50 EST, 24 February…
[ad_1] GETTY Eric Dier captained England against Brazil and Germany last year Tottenham’s midfield general wants nothing more than to lead the troops at the World Cup in Russia this summer. He hopes the club’s new form, confidence and team-bonding will give him the edge over other contenders. Dier goes against Crystal Palace on Sunday,…
[ad_1] Gosling popped up in the box to divert Nathan Ake’s pass into the net in the 89th minute after Adam Smith had given the home side hope with a rocket of a shot to wrong-foot the Newcastle goalkeeper on 80 minutes. The visitors had been cruising towards successive league wins for the first time…
[ad_1] Mikael Backlund had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 home win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday afternoon. Troy Brouwer added a goal and an assist for the Flames (32-22-9), who moved past the idle St. Louis Blues into the final Western Conference wild-card spot. Michael Frolik,…
[ad_1] West Brom have completed the signing of Egypt international defender Ahmed Hegazi on a permanent deal. The 26-year-old has been on loan from Al Ahly, joining Albion in July, and the option has been taken to prolong his stay at The Hawthorns. An undisclosed fee has been agreed between the two clubs and…
[ad_1] Not any more – last night he was overshadowed by Watford’s Troy Deeney. A sign of how much Rooney’s star has waned is that when Deeney put Watford in front with only 11 minutes left, Sam Allardyce’s immediate response was to take him off and send on Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the hope he could…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admits he must wait to discover the severity of Antonio Valencia’s injury. The skipper limped off with a hamstring problem during Sunday’s 2-1 win at West Brom to add to United’s defensive woes. Valencia now joins Eric Bailly on the sidelines with the centre-back ready to undergo surgery…
[ad_1] And while the 79-times PGA Tour champion does trail seven shots behind little-known American Luke List and with reigning PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas and past U.S. Open winner Webb Simpson only a shot further back, Woods cannot be ruled out. Woods is contesting just his third full PGA Tour event since August 2015…
[ad_1] West Ham manager David Moyes is surprised by the Football Association’s decision to charge Manuel Lanzini for diving. But Moyes admits West Ham are yet to decide if they will appeal against the Argentinian’s two-match ban before Tuesday’s deadline of 6pm. Lanzini won a penalty against Stoke on Saturday after he was challenged…
[ad_1] GETTY David De Gea has been in outstanding form for Man United this season De Gea can conjure important 0-0 draws away from home with his miracles and magic in goal, as he did once again last week in the Champions League trip to Seville. He papers over so many cracks that manager Mourinho…
[ad_1] If this upsets his nemisis Jose Mourinho on Sunday then he won’t lose any sleep. The pair have been at war all season and feelings run so deep Conte went out on a limb to not even mention shaking hands. He steel-eyed looked at those asking if he would and ruthlessly swept aside any…
[ad_1] Now the Manchester City keeper hopes those early agonies will be forgotten as he takes another giant step on his tough journey with the joy of celebrating his first major honour in English football. Victory over Arsenal today in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley will make everything worthwhile after a poverty-stricken start to…
[ad_1] It is a pleasure and pain at the same time. The Colombian would much rather be the regular No 1 for the Gunners. But he also appreciates the big-match occasions at Wembley and knows he would not get such a chance at many other clubs as reserve goalie. “It’s the good thing about playing…
[ad_1] Kessie, 21, joined the San Siro club on a two-year loan deal in June 2017 with an obligation to buy. But the Ivory Coast box-to-box man has set his heart on a move to Old Trafford in the future. He’s been targeted by most of the Premier League with Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton…
[ad_1] GETTY Sadio Mane was on the scoresheet at Anfield Not just because there was no need to taunt Patrice Evra by harking back to the controversies of 2011. But because Liverpool have got a player who is already as prolific as the Uruguayan was when he won Footballer of the Year. He was the…
[ad_1] GETTY Sadio Mane was on the scoresheet at Anfield Not just because there was no need to taunt Patrice Evra by harking back to the controversies of 2011. But because Liverpool have got a player who is already as prolific as the Uruguayan was when he won Footballer of the Year. He was the…
[ad_1] West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini has been charged for diving to win a penalty against Stoke on Saturday, the Football Association has announced. The 24-year-old Argentine went down when challenged by Erik Pieters and West Ham captain Mark Noble converted from the spot to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. The decision infuriated Stoke…
[ad_1] Brandon Manning had a goal and two assists as the Philadelphia Flyers downed the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Saturday afternoon. Ivan Provorov, Robert Hagg, Claude Giroux and Nolan Patrick also scored for the Flyers (33-19-10), who’ve won five straight games. Petr Mrazek made 25 saves. Mike Hoffman, Ryan Dzingel and Matt Duchene scored for…
[ad_1] Manchester United have reportedly made Barcelona defender Umtiti their top transfer target with Jose Mourinho ready to axe Chris Smalling and Phil Jones in the summer. Umtiti has endured a fine campaign for Barcelona, helping them ease towards an inevitable La Liga title and remain in contention for a third treble in nine years.…
[ad_1] England, and particularly Ben Te’o, had played down the rivalry between the two sides in the build-up to the match. But that immediately seemed like hypocrisy when the two sides had to be pulled apart, with Farrell at the forefront, after their pre-match warm-ups. The tunnel clash led to no referee involvement or recriminations…
[ad_1] Barcelona took another step towards regaining the La Liga title lost to Real Madrid last season by battering Girona this evening. Ernesto Valverde’s side shockingly fell behind before a Messi brace, Luis Suarez hat-trick and Philippe Coutinho strike helped them recover. And, for Lionel Messi in particular, the day will make for particularly satisfying…
[ad_1] Two tries from Glasgow centre Huw Jones and one from Sean Maitland brought Scotland’s first Calcutta Cup win for a decade and left Ireland five points clear at the top. It was no more than the Scots deserved for a tenacious and at times thrilling performance which subjected Eddie Jones to only his second…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola says he cannot be afraid to upset Manchester City’s players with his selection choices as they chase multiple trophies. City’s all-time leading scorer Sergio Aguero appeared dissatisfied on Saturday when Guardiola took him off before the hour-mark for Gabriel Jesus in the 4-1 victory over Tottenham. The Premier League leaders had…
[ad_1] The Olympic Athletes from Russia will take on Germany in the gold medal game for men’s hockey in what might be the final international game of former NHL star Pavel Datsyuk’s stellar career. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku “deeply regrets” his behaviour and has reimbursed police for repeated callouts over loud partying in Beverly Hills, his lawyer has said. The Premier League footballer was arrested by officers responding to five noise complaints in as many days at the home where he was staying on the eve…
[ad_1] A number of his players, including centre Ben Te’o, had played down the animosity between the two teams and insisted the rivalry would pale into insignificance. However, when the two teams came off the field after their pre-match warm-ups, footage shows players from both sides grabbing each other’s jerseys as emotions boiled over in…
[ad_1] PSG only signed Neymar from Barcelona back in the summer but, despite the player being just six months into a five-year deal, the player could be on the move. Real Madrid are determined to lure him to the Bernabeu, particularly with Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema all struggling for form. But Spanish outlet…
[ad_1] Scotland run out 25-13 winners after three tries in a blistering first half saw them lead 22-6 at the break. Johnson claimed England were complacent and questioned whether they were in the right frame of mind for the game. He admitted they improved in the second half but the damage was already done before…
[ad_1] The Portuguese forward netted a brace in a 4-0 win over Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu to extend his current goalscoring hot-streak to 12 goals in just seven games. And some sources, including Real Madrid themselves, reported that the second goal of his brace was his 300th La Liga goal for the Spanish giants.…
[ad_1] There’s a red, white and blue flag that has dominated these Olympics and it’s probably not the one that first comes to mind. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Millionaire Tamplin, who owns and manages the Bostik Premier side, vowed to step down if Billericay didn’t beat Wealdstone in the FA Trophy on Saturday. The Essex side, who have a wage bill of more than £25,000 a week, went down to a 5-2 defeat and Tamplin kept his word and jacked the job…
[ad_1] Liverpool want Alisson to solve their goalkeeping conundrum with Simon Mingolet set to be shown the door and Loris Karius still striving for consistency. The Reds have not had a solid No 1 since the days of Pepe Reina and, though they have been tipped to sign Keylor Navas and Jack Butland, Alisson is…
[ad_1] Liverpool stunned West Ham with a 4-1 hammering, and their fans won’t have to wait too long to get to see their side in action. Liverpool will be up first followed by Brighton vs Swansea. Match of the Day running order: Liverpool vs West Ham Brighton vs Swansea West Brom vs Huddersfield Bournemouth vs…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have shipped out defenceman Brandon Davidson to the New York Islanders for a 2019 third-round pick, the team announced Saturday. TRADE ? The <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oilers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Oilers</a> have acquired a 2019 third-round <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#NHLDraft</a> pick from the <a href=”https://twitter.com/NYIslanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@NYIslanders</a> in exchange for defenceman Brandon Davidson. <a href=”https://t.co/JvPQ95jVj4″>pic.twitter.com/JvPQ95jVj4</a> —@EdmontonOilers The 26-year-old from Taber, Alta.,…
[ad_1] Ronaldo is aware Real Madrid are set to overhaul their squad at the end of the season and, though the 33-year-old has toiled, he is expected to remain at the Bernabeu. Los Blancos have made a new striker a priority having failed to replace Alvaro Morata, while Karim Benzema has managed just seven goals…
[ad_1] Channelling his inner hockey player, Sebastien Toutant kept his “upper-body” injury a secret heading into the Olympic Winter Games. On Saturday, Toutant – cranky back and all – managed the seemingly-impossible task, beating out fellow Canadians Max Parrot and Mark McMorris in the inaugural men’s Olympic big air final. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool have been tipped to lure Navas away from Real Madrid with Jurgen Klopp desperate to solve his goalkeeping dilemma. The Reds have endured difficulties at the back with Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius both struggling for form, even if the latter has caught the eye in recent weeks. Navas, meanwhile, is expected to…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol. Three of Martial’s last four appearances in all competitions have been as a substitute. The Frenchman scored in three successive Premier League games in January but Alexis Sanchez’s arrival from Arsenal has since pushed him out of the starting XI.…
[ad_1] Nketiah, 18, burst onto the scene earlier this season, scoring two off the bench to help Arsenal beat Norwich in the round of 16. The academy graduate has made five appearances since then, all as a substitute, and has been on the bench in the Premier League. The striker is Arsenal’s top scorer in…
[ad_1] The Scots haven’t beaten England since 2008 but a scintillating first-half helped them to a 22-6 lead at the break. Owen Farrell’s converted try cut the gap early in the second half but Owens then made a series of decisions that incensed the English supporters. First, Danny Care intercepted a Scotland pass and ran…
[ad_1] Real Madrid eased to victory against Deportivo today with Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale all getting on the scoresheet. Asensio, however, was forced to watch from the sidelines after the Spain international was left out of the squad by manager Zinedine Zidane. Chelsea have emerged as potential suitors for the forward, who…
[ad_1] GETTY Watford vs Everton LIVE updates: Latest Premier League score from Vicarage Road Watford 0-0 Everton LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League score from Vicarage Road 40: Twitter user: “These clubs should do the right thing at Vicarage Road and just end the football match so everyone can watch the…
[ad_1] Arsenal face Manchester City at Wembley tomorrow with the season’s first piece of silverware up for grabs. The Gunners are heavy underdogs after yet another turbulent campaign in north London. City are running away with the Premier League title but will not repeat Arsenal’s feat from 2003/04 of going unbeaten after Liverpool inflicted their…
[ad_1] The resolve of this journeyman-laden Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team was on full display with its bounce-back game to win bronze against the Czech Republic on Saturday. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool hammered West Ham 4-1 thanks to goals from Emre Can, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Mane. And Mane thinks the forwards have an easy life – because they get so much support from elsewhere. “Honestly we played very good from the beginning,” Mane said. “We scored four goals and created so many chances.…
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames placed goaltender Mike Smith on injured reserve Saturday after he’s missed the last six games with a lower-body injury. Smith was injured on Feb. 11 in the final seconds of a victory over the New York Islanders. He had made 23 saves in the game before leaving with two seconds remaining.…
[ad_1] Watford vs Everton LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League score from Vicarage Road BOO BOYS 17:23: Barry and Evans were both jeered by a section of West Brom supporters at last weekend’s FA Cup tie with Southampton, seven days after Everton midfielder Schneiderlin had heard jeers from his own supporters…
[ad_1] Teams usually end their on-pitch warm-ups at different times to prevent any unnecessary confrontations. However, at Murrayfield, both teams found themselves filing off the pitch and back to the changing rooms at the same time. And emotions appear to have boiled over with the BBC reporting that a “scuffle” involving multiple players had to…
[ad_1] Herrera suffered a leg muscle injury in Manchester United’s Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Sevilla on Wednesday. The Spaniard limped off after just 17 minutes and United boss Jose Mourinho confirmed he will be out for a few weeks at least. Arsenal hero and Chelsea fan Merson reckons Conte would have played Eden…
[ad_1] England are going for an unprecented third consecutive Six Nations title and a second Grand Slam since Eddie Jones took over in the wake of the 2015 Rugby World Cup debacle. They have already thrashed Italy and ground out a win against Wales to suggest they are worthy favourites to do so – but…
[ad_1] Manchester United and Chelsea face off at Old Trafford tomorrow in a crunch Premier League showdown. The Red Devils go into the match, however, with talisman Pogba in the spotlight. The France international must fight to save his future at the club after angering Jose Mourinho by demanding his position change having toiled in…
[ad_1] Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton suffered a kicking nightmare during their Six Nations victory over Wales at the Aviva Stadium. The 32-year-old missed a trio of kicks inside 15 minutes plus one more during the heated showdown, despite moments of passing magic throughout. Fans were left baffled by Sexton’s form as he blew the chance…
[ad_1] Guardiola, who managed Barcelona for four years earlier in his career, is set to sign a new Manchester City contract until 2021. The Spaniard has enjoyed a hugely successful second term in English football, guiding City towards the Premier League title with the Etihad outfit just six wins away from scooping the prize. As…
[ad_1] Duncan’s wife, Maja, and manager, Willy Raine, also were arrested, the Canadian Olympic Committee said. Raine was charged with impaired driving, CBC News and the Canadian Press reported. The three were released on Saturday but restricted from leaving Canada, CBC reported. A police official in charge of international crime at Gangwon Provincial Police Agency…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Mina in January but the Colombia international has barely been given a chance to strut his stuff alongside Messi and Co. The 23-year-old has made just two appearances so far this season and has been left out of their squad for their La Liga clash against Gerona tonight. There are fears in…
[ad_1] Portugal international Gomes has been given the green light to quit the Nou Camp in the summer, according to Don Balon, and is already on the hunt for a new club. Lionel Messi agrees with Barcelona’s decision to bin off the midfielder, it is claimed, but Ronaldo has caught wind of the plan. Gomes…
[ad_1] Yesterday boxing promoter Eddie Hearn discussed a potential money-spinning fight between the duo because of the long-running feud between them. He reckoned Jose Mourinho would beat his Chelsea counterpart if they got together in the ring. “Overall I have to go with Mourinho, I think he is the guy,” Hearn told The Sun. “I…
[ad_1] Liverpool fans have exploded on social media after transfer target Jack Butland made a game-changing error for Stoke against Leicester. The Potters were leading 1-0 at the King Power Stadium before Butland pushed Marc Albrighton’s powerful cross into his own net under pressure from jamie Vardy. The England international was visibly furious with himself…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former Arsenal star Bob Wilson. The Colombian shot-stopper is set to play in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City tomorrow afternoon. Ospina has played the entirety of the competition, apart from the third round tie against Norwich, in place of regular No 1 Petr Cech. However, he has…
[ad_1] Canada’s men’s hockey team triumphed over Czech Republic 6-4 to win bronze at the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Saturday. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to lure Willian away from Chelsea with Jose Mourinho’s side still on the lookout for attacking reinforcements. The Brazil international is expected to start for Antonio Conte’s side when they travel to Old Trafford for a crunch Premier League showdown tomorrow (2.05pm). Willian has worked under Mourinho before with…
[ad_1] Duisburg stopper Mark Flekken will not be too keen on seeing video footage of the incident however. The 24-year-old Dutchman was caught needing a quick drink at the worst moment. The ball was looped into his box from deep and defender Gerrit Nauber went to head back to his keeper. But he wasn’t watching……
[ad_1] That is the view of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Paul Merson. Alderweireld has been linked with a move away from Tottenham in recent weeks. The Belgian defender’s current deal expires at the end of next season. He has a £25million release which will only become active in the summer of 2019…
[ad_1] Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League scores from around the grounds LIVERPOOL vs WEST HAM Liverpool XI: Karius, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Can, Milner, Salah, Firmino, Mane. Subs: Lovren, Gomez, Henderson, Moreno, Lallana, Mignolet, Solanke. West Ham XI: Adrian, Zabaleta, Collins, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Evra,…
[ad_1] Liverpool: Karius, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Milner, Can, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mane, Salah, Firmino Subs: Mignolet, Lovren, Gomez, Henderson, Moreno, Lallana, Solanke West Ham: Adrian, Zabaleta, Collins, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Evra, Noble, Kouyate, Mario, Lanzini, Arnautovic Subs: Hart, Byram, Reid, Rice, Antonio, Chicarito, Hugill MORE TO FOLLOW [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Both sides arrive at this game, the first after a rest weekend in the schedule, in very different form. Ireland snatched a last-gasp win in Paris first time out this year before thrashing Italy at home to confirm their attacking prowess. Joe Schmidt’s men have lofty ambitions of taking an unbeaten record to Twickenham…
[ad_1] Arsenal are underdogs against Pep Guardiola’s side who are on the hunt for the treble. Manchester City were surprisingly knocked out of the FA Cup last Monday by Wigan but are riding high in the Premier League and beat Basel 4-0 in their Champions League last-16 first-leg. Merson believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Arsenal…
[ad_1] Rangers are hoping to pull clear in second place today and put some pressure on Celtic with the leaders facing Aberdeen tomorrow. It’s a chance for Rangers to pull within six points of Celtic and move three clear of Aberdeen. But Graeme Murty’s side have found things difficult at home this term. When is…
[ad_1] Following Arsenal’s shock 2-1 Europa League last-32 second-leg loss to Ostersunds on Thursday, Nicholas has demanded 11 changes. But the Scot admitted David Ospina will start in goal and Hector Bellerin will stay at right-back, so settled with nine alterations. He does not think Wilshere, who was captain on the night against Ostersunds, will…
[ad_1] Sebastien Toutant didn’t get the result he was hoping for in the snowboard slopestyle event, but the 25-year-old bounced back to win gold in the debut of big air at the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Barcelona boss had a full team to pick from and made some big calls following the midweek Champions League draw with Chelsea. And it leaves a trio – Denis Suarez, Paco Alcacer and Andre Gomes – fearing for their futures. Yerry Mina was also left out for the game against Girona, but he…
[ad_1] Mark McMorris is used to getting a lot of mentions on the web, but the snowboarder’s team was surprised when they started coming from India, but there was a reason for that. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Liverpool can go second with a win at Anfield today with Manchester United not in action until tomorrow. And they will be confident against the struggling West Ham side. When is Liverpool vs West Ham? Liverpool face West Ham on Saturday 24 February. The game kicks off at 3pm. Where is the match? The…
[ad_1] Ramsey has less than 18 months left on his current deal and talks have begun over an extension, according to The Times. Arsenal want to avoid seeing another key player enter the final year of his contract. The Gunners failed to agree fresh terms with Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere before they…
[ad_1] That is the view of ESPN FC pundit and former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. De Gea has constantly been linked with a move away from Manchester United in recent years. Real Madrid came close to signing the Spaniard in the summer of 2015 but for a faulty fax machine to stop the deal…
[ad_1] That doesn’t make them bad players – they’re not. But it does underline just how well Eddie Jones has got them playing together as a team. Murrayfield is an inhospitable place for an English rugby player but England’s record over the past couple of years is formidable. The fact is that everyone is going…
[ad_1] Following Arsenal’s shock 2-1 Europa League loss to Ostersunds on Thursday, Keane tore into Wilshere. The Manchester United legend called the England midfielder the “most overrated player on the planet”. Hartson agrees that Wilshere needs to work on his consistency. But he does not concur with Keane’s overall opinion on the 26-year-old Arsenal academy…
[ad_1] Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo put in an energetic display in training ahead of facing Alaves on Saturday afternoon. Los Blancos were put through their paces at their Valdebebas training base as Ronaldo produced some spectacular acrobatics in front of his team-mates. Zinedine Zidane will be desperate for Ronaldo to keep up his terrific…
[ad_1] The Manchester United manager wants to slap a £176million (€200m) bid on the table and is willing to offer Isco a deal worth £17.6million-per-season, Don Balon claim. According to the Spanish publication, Mourinho has informed the 25-year-old representative of his proposal. The United boss reportedly believes the Spain international can provide the creative spark…
[ad_1] That is according to former world No 1 Gustavo Kuerten. Back in 2016, it looked as though Federer’s serious knee injury may restrict the last few years of his career. However, the 36-year-old is playing some of the best tennis of his career at present. The Swiss star won the Australian Open last month…
[ad_1] Leicester vs Stoke LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League score from the King Power Stadium HAVE YOUR SAY 11:28: If you want to vent your frustrations, or discuss any issues in the world of football (within reason), then get in touch! You can either comment at the bottom of the…
[ad_1] Kevin De Bruyne is close to agreeing a new contract with Manchester City, Press Association Sport understands. The Belgium playmaker still has more than three years to run on his present deal but City want to reward him for his outstanding form and to secure his services for even longer. City began talks…
[ad_1] John Shuster’s team, who were not fancied before the competition got underway, beat Sweden 10-7 in the final thanks to a decisive five-point haul in the eighth end. The A-Team star Mr T has discovered a passion for curling during the Pyeongchang games and expressed his pride at Schuster and co’s success. Writing on…
[ad_1] Arsenal take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final this Sunday – but does their squad stand any chance of facing up to the Premier League champions-elect? Sky Sports pundit Andy Hinchcliffe has suggested that four Gunners would make it into City’s starting XI. Raheem Sterling and John Stones are among the players…
[ad_1] Confusion reigns over how the International Olympic Committee will decide what to do with the banned Russian Olympic Committee. They could readmit them, continue the ban or hedge with what the IOC says might be a “partial solution.” [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and Red Devils legend Gary Neville. Pogba was spotted arguing with Jose Mourinho on the Wembley touchline during United’s 2-0 defeat at Tottenham last month. The Frenchman was subsequently dropped for the trip to Huddersfield and was benched against Sevilla in midweek. But Neville believes all big players should…
[ad_1] Here’s a quick recap of all the important Olympic news you might have missed overnight, and a look at what’s still to come later today. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] David Moyes believes he could manage any team in the world and wants to prove it at West Ham. Moyes appears to be instigating a revival at his new club, with Saturday’s 3-0 victory at Stoke their third consecutive game without defeat. Before then, Moyes’ side had lost 2-1 at Manchester City before…
[ad_1] Canadian snowboarder Jasey-Jay Anderson and bobsleigh pilot Christopher Spring didn’t mince words after tough showings at the Winter Olympics Saturday in South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger will rotate his squad for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with West Ham and has backed the latest crop of young players to become the future of the club. The Frenchman has a history of using the competition as a way of blooding talent in the first team and that has…
[ad_1] American skip John Shuster’s rink won the U.S. its first-ever Olympic curling gold medal Saturday in South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Wayne Rooney admits he never contemplated handing Everton’s second penalty to somebody else after he had missed one at the end of the first half against Swansea. Rooney’s penalty came off the post and was turned into the net by Dominic Calvert-Lewin to make it 1-1, cancelling out Leroy Fer’s opener for Swansea…
[ad_1] After undergoing a lighter clay court season in 2017, the rejuvenated star won Wimbledon in the summer and the Australian Open last month. Federer, 36, has also recently returned to the top of the tennis world rankings, making him the oldest ever world No 1. And his accolades over the 12 months have earned…
[ad_1] Swansea manager Paul Clement is targeting a much-needed win over Crystal Palace at the weekend to kickstart their survival battle. A 3-1 defeat at Everton left his side rooted to the bottom of the Premier League with just 12 points from 18 matches – exactly the same record which saw Bob Bradley sacked…
[ad_1] That is according to pundit and former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer. Manchester United fans who made the trip to Spain on Wednesday left the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium feeling underwhelmed. Mourinho’s men came away with a 0-0 draw which gives them a great chance of progressing in the second leg. But with only one…
[ad_1] Real Madrid fancy luring Hazard to the Bernabeu in the summer transfer window as they plot a revamp of their attack. According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is desperate to avoid losing the Belgium international. The Blues have been in talks with Hazard over a contract extension but he is…
[ad_1] Connor Hellebuyck shut down the St. Louis Blues — again. Hellebuyck made 34 saves for his sixth shutout of the season and Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist in the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-0 victory Friday night. Hellebuyck has three shutouts in six career games against St. Louis. “They’re…
[ad_1] Premier League fixtures don’t come thicker or faster than during the festive period, which means there’s no rest for Fantasy Premier League managers either. With 40 games played over just 13 days and some teams playing twice in less than 48 hours, there’s not much time to take stock and set your team…
[ad_1] At the start of the NHL season, most figured the Vegas Golden Knights would be struggling heading into the final month and would be sellers at the trade deadline. Instead, they’re perched atop the league standings with 86 points, ahead of Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay, which has 85. William Karlsson scored two goals and…
[ad_1] A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged racist attack on Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling, police have announced. Sterling, 23, was allegedly confronted as he arrived at City’s training ground prior to Saturday’s Premier League victory over Tottenham. A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: “On Monday, December…
[ad_1] Alex Harvey stayed in bronze-medal contention for much of the race and came away with a career-best Olympic finish, placing fourth in the 50-kilometre mass start classic on Saturday in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has warned he will not rush into the transfer market next month despite his side’s precarious position in the Premier League. The Cherries, who travel to Stamford Bridge for their Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Chelsea on Wednesday evening, have slipped to 16th in the table, just one point…
[ad_1] A Canadian athlete has been arrested and released after allegedly stealing a car and driving drunk in South Korea. According to CBC News reporter Susan Ormiston, citing Pyeongchang police, the unnamed athlete allegedly had a blood alcohol level of .160 and was with his wife and manager at the time. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Troy Deeney will serve a four-match suspension after Watford failed in their appeal to overturn his red card against Huddersfield. Deeney, who was given a retrospective three-match ban earlier this season for an incident with Swansea’s Joe Allen, was dismissed following a wild lunge on Collin Quaner in the first half of Watford’s…
[ad_1] The France international has faced a rough few weeks at United having been dropped for games against Huddersfield and Sevilla. His below-par performances have led to Jose Mourinho singling him out seemingly in an attempt to give the midfielder some tough love. But the spotlight on Pogba’s situation as raised concerns around United, suggesting…
[ad_1] Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists it is impossible for them to complete a trophy clean sweep. Claudio Bravo was City’s hero in their 4-3 penalty shoot-out win at Leicester to send them into the Carabao Cup semi finals on Tuesday. The goalkeeper saved Riyad Mahrez’s effort after Jamie Vardy had hit the…
[ad_1] Ester Ledecka won the second leg of an unheard-of Olympic double, taking the gold medal in snowboarding’s parallel giant slalom Saturday to go with her surprise skiing victory in the Alpine super-G earlier in the Winter Games. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester City have been the runaway leaders in the English top flight this season, leaving their rivals in their wake. That has left the others battling for a top four spot with just four points separating Manchester United in second and Tottenham in fifth. Liverpool are in action against West Ham today (3pm) while…
[ad_1] The France international has come under fire in recent weeks for a string of below-par performances and was dropped in the midweek game against Sevilla in the Champions League. A number of reports have suggested Pogba and Mourinho don’t see eye-to-eye and the pair have come to blows behind closed doors. It has led…
[ad_1] With just 11 games left in the top flight, none of the teams behind Manchester City can afford to slip up. While Pep Guardiola’s side have all-but wrapped up the Premier League title, the battle for a top four finish is certainly not over. Just four points separate Manchester United in second and Tottenham…
[ad_1] Watch now as Team Canada announces its Canada’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Egypt international has been a revelation at Anfield in his debut campaign, scoring 30 goals in just 36 games. Costing Liverpool just £34million at the start of the season, Salah has proved to be one of the steals of the summer in the same transfer window that saw Neymar move to Paris Saint-Germain…
[ad_1] The Brit went into the competition as a possible contender to pick up a medal but after two runs he sat down in eighth. Heading into the final run, Morgan had nothing to lose and everything to gain and he pulled off a magical routine with a double grab to move up into the…
[ad_1] The 22-year-old moved to Old Trafford back in 2015 with plenty of promise that he could become a star of the future. And he showed why United were prepared to pay a fee which could rise to £57.6million in his debut campaign, scoring 18 goals and providing 11 assists. That was under Louis van…
[ad_1] Denis Shapovalov of Canada beat American Taylor Fritz 7-5, 6-4 on Friday at the Delray Beach Open to earn the second semifinal berth of his career. First semifinal of 2018 for <a href=”https://twitter.com/denis_shapo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@denis_shapo</a>, and just the second of his career. ?<br><br>Defeats Taylor Fritz, 7-5, 6-4 at <a href=”https://twitter.com/DelrayBeachOpen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@DelrayBeachOpen</a>. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/DBO2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#DBO2018</a> <a href=”https://t.co/1eJmat8xmo”>pic.twitter.com/1eJmat8xmo</a> —@TennisTV The…
[ad_1] The Roma shot-stopper has quickly established himself as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents in Serie A. And that has led to speculation that some of the biggest clubs in the world are courting his signature. Liverpool are seemingly most interested in taking him, although recent reports claim the Reds have been put…
[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a team-high 26 points and added 12 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks hung on to defeat the Toronto Raptors 122-119 in overtime on Friday. Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe had 21 points each for the Bucks (33-25), who picked up their first and only win against Toronto this season. DeMar DeRozan…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger is concerned he may lose more players to injury as the festive fixtures have the potential to take their toll on his Arsenal side. The Frenchman made 11 changes as a Danny Welbeck goal sealed a forgettable 1-0 win over West Ham on Tuesday night and put the Gunners into the…
[ad_1] Canadian snowboarders Jasey-Jay Anderson and Darren Gardner missed the cut in the men’s parallel giant slalom competition Saturday at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Former Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has announced his immediate retirement from professional football. The 37-year-old had been playing for Sparta Prague but the club revealed on Wednesday that he has decided to hang up his boots during the winter break. Rosicky, who struggled with injuries towards the end of his 10-year stay at…
[ad_1] Canada’s Justin Kripps remains in striking distance of the podium after the first two runs of the four-man bobsleigh competition on Saturday in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Bernardo Silva praised penalty hero Claudio Bravo for helping Manchester City edge into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. Goalkeeper Bravo saved Riyad Mahrez’s spot-kick in the shoot-out as City beat Leicester 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Silva scored a first-half opener only for it to be cancelled…
[ad_1] Connor Hellebuyck made 34 saves for his sixth shutout of the season and Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist in the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Hellebuyck has three shutouts in six career games against St. Louis. Nic Petan and Patrik…
[ad_1] Andre Ayew insists West Ham are continuing to improve under David Moyes and has urged his side to learn from Tuesday’s narrow Carabao Cup defeat at Arsenal. The Gunners ran out 1-0 winners courtesy of a scrappy Danny Welbeck goal as Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger made 11 changes to his side. Moyes made…
[ad_1] The ladies were aiming to build on their bronze medal they won at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics here in Pyeonchang. But they came unstuck against Sweden, who didn’t crack under pressure, with Great Britain losing 10-5. That meant a chance at gold or silver was no longer in reach for Eve Muirhead and…
[ad_1] Jack Wilshere believes he can earn a spot in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad after proving he can still cut it in the Premier League. The 25-year-old Arsenal midfielder has suffered a torrid time with injury over the past three years and spent last season out on loan at Bournemouth. He returned to…
[ad_1] Canada’s alpine mixed team was eliminated in the 1/8 final against France at the event’s Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] England star Raheem Sterling was “completely shocked” when he was racially abused and assaulted outside Manchester City’s training ground, a court has heard. Karl Anderson, 29, smiled as he was jailed for 16 weeks after he pleaded guilty to racially aggravated common assault on the City player at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court…
[ad_1] Federer has enjoyed a sensational past 13 months in which he has won three of the five Grand Slams to return to the top of the men’s ranking. At 36 years old he is now the oldest male to hold the No 1 seed in the ATP Tour, surpassing Andre Agassi’s record. Having won…
[ad_1] Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have been tipped to match or even surpass Manchester United’s treble-winning season of 1998/99. Although there is a long way to go, City could yet win an unprecedented quadruple of Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League. Here, Press Association Sport looks at how City’s side match…
[ad_1] Canada’s Sebastien Toutant won gold in the inaugural Olympic men’s snowboard big air final. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Swansea are looking for their third manager in less than 12 months after Paul Clement was sacked on Wednesday night. Clement, who saved Swansea from relegation last season after being appointed in January, paid the price for the club’s dismal form which has seen them claim only three Premier League wins all season.…
[ad_1] Last week saw the South African conference get underway with Stormers beating Jaguars 28-20 in Cape Town and Lions overcoming Sharks 26-19 in Johannesburg. Round 2 started on Friday with both Highlanders and Rebels going past the 40-point mark in their wins. Saturday will see the remainder of the teams open their 2018 campaigns…
[ad_1] Liverpool will consult with supporters before formulating a long-term ticket pricing strategy ahead of the 2018-19 season. The club held a fans forum earlier this month where a range of issues were discussed relating to ticket prices. Liverpool managing director and chief commercial officer Billy Hogan stressed input from the forum would be…
[ad_1] Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Swansea manager’s job. Giggs has been linked with the role along with Ronald Koeman, Tony Pulis and Louis van Gaal, after the Premier League’s bottom club sacked Paul Clement. With the Swans looking for a third boss…
[ad_1] Woods fought back from taking a double-bogey at 15 and dropping a shot at 16 to hole a 10-foot birdie putt on the 17th to sharing 14th place at one-over par in bright but continuing windy conditions on the PGA National course. The American duo of Luke List (66) and Jamie Lovemark (68) share…
[ad_1] Eric Black has resigned from his position as senior first-team coach at Southampton for personal reasons. The club said the 54-year-old Scot had been suffering the effects of back injuries sustained during his playing career, and confirmed he would now take a break from the game. The club’s vice-chairman of football Les Reed…
[ad_1] Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge (hamstring and illness) and defender Joel Matip (adductor) remain doubtful ahead of Friday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Alberto Moreno is still sidelined by his ankle problem, but Emre Can is available again after sitting out last weekend’s 4-0 win at Bournemouth as he served…
[ad_1] But, on Friday as the Frenchman extolled the virtues of his recent Wembley record, realisation dawned. Arsenal are now “a cup side”. Tottenham’s cup successes of the 1980s and early 1990s were very quickly put into their place by their north London rivals when Arsenal ended an 18-year wait for the title in 1989.…
[ad_1] Antonio Conte would welcome January reinforcements at Chelsea. The Blues head coach has continually bemoaned balancing the hectic fixture schedule with his small squad. “If there is the possibility to improve the squad numerically it would be a good choice,” Conte said on Thursday. “I’m ready to continue to play with all these…
[ad_1] Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis had just held his nerve to claim gold in the men’s Olympic 1,000 metres ahead of Havard Lorentzen. But things took a bizarre turn at the Gangneung Oval when a fan jumped the barriers to run on to the ice. Video footage shows him taking off his clothes before…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino says there was no malice behind the horror tackles made by Harry Kane and Dele Alli during the heavy defeat at Manchester City. England internationals Kane and Alli were each shown yellow cards by referee Craig Pawson for their respective studs-up lunges on Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne during last…
[ad_1] McIlroy recorded 29 putts, and breaking 30 putts in a round for a first time this new PGA Tour season, on route to a second straight Honda Classic two-over par 72 for a four-over tally on the PGA National course. The bright but very windy conditions have played havoc with the game’s best including…
[ad_1] Burnley boss Sean Dyche has maintained his belief that the three-match punishment for defender James Tarkowski is excessive after the player accepted a charge of violent conduct. Tarkowski elbowed Brighton’s Glenn Murray in the 35th minute of their Premier League clash at the AMEX Stadium last week, leading to the award of a…
[ad_1] The Canadian Olympic Committee is scheduled to announce the flag-bearer for the closing ceremony at 1 a.m. ET. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Guardiola is happy that his runaway Premier League leaders have been praised for their style but says his job will ultimately be defined by whether he delivers silverware. And his hopes of lifting his first in English football in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday have been boosted by Gabriel Jesus’s return to fitness…
[ad_1] Hamilton added a fourth F1 World Drivers’ Championship to his trophy cabinet in 2018 after a fierce battle with Vettel. The rivalry came to a head in Baku where the German, frustrated by an alleged “brake-test” behind the safety car, drove up alongside the race leader and banged his wheels into the Mercedes. Vettel…
[ad_1] The centre-back is again a doubt for Sunday’s trip to Crystal Palace having pulled out of a header in training on Thursday and missed Friday’s session as the result of an injury to a slightly different area of his same problem right leg. Alderweireld is looking for one final payday of around three-times his…
[ad_1] Boston desperately needed the All-Star break having lost three games on the bounce, including a thrashing at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It has meant they dropped down from the No 1 seed in the Eastern Conference behind the Toronto Raptors while the Washington Wizards and Cavaliers have also closed in on them.…
[ad_1] Italian Conte looks increasingly likely to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, if not before. If he does go, he’ll follow Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti in being sacked the season after winning the Premier League, while Roberto Di Matteo was axed months after winning the Champions League. Owner Roman Abramovich’s…
[ad_1] The Brazilian has emerged as one of Chelsea’s key players over the last week, scoring two goals in the FA Cup fifth-round win over Hull and then putting on a superlative performance in the Champions League against Barcelona on Tuesday, scoring once and running the show. But Conte has told Willian he must maintain…
[ad_1] That’s according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, who claim the 32-year-old has an offer on the table to join David Beckham’s MLS franchise in Miami. Ronaldo has slammed in 432 goals and won 14 trophies since joining Real from Manchester United in a then-world-record £80m deal in 2009. And his tally of five Ballon…
[ad_1] GETTY Oleksandr Zinchenko has stepped in for the injured Benjamin Mendy Among the exotic and expensive array of superstars Manchester City will parade at Wembley on Sunday, Zinchenko will be the least known – and certainly the cheapest buy. But the Ukraine international’s uncanny likeness in looks and stature to player of the season-elect…
[ad_1] GETTY Oleksandr Zinchenko has stepped in for the injured Benjamin Mendy Among the exotic and expensive array of superstars Manchester City will parade at Wembley on Sunday, Zinchenko will be the least known – and certainly the cheapest buy. But the Ukraine international’s uncanny likeness in looks and stature to player of the season-elect…
[ad_1] Umtiti has developed into one of Europe’s top centre-backs since joining the Spanish giants from Lyon back in 2016. And his performances under Luis Enrique last season and Ernesto Valverde this year have attracted admiring glances from Mourinho. The United gaffer is on the lookout for a regular defensive partner for Eric Bailly as…
[ad_1] Mourinho is set to recall Pogba to his starting line-up for Manchester United showdown with Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday but wants his £89m record buy to show he deserves to stay in the team with a disciplined display. And he again used homegrown youngster Scott McTominay – who has taken Pogba’s place…
[ad_1] Hamilton won his fourth F1 World Drivers’ Championship last year in the dominant Mercedes while Alonso was left floundering at the back of the grid for a third year in a row by his misfiring McLaren. But the Spaniard is optimistic of a huge leap forward in 2018 after the team ditched the under-powered…
[ad_1] The Spain star looks set to depart Real Madrid after a frustrating season. Isco has fallen down the pecking order and is ready to quit the Bernabeu. Zinedine Zidane has left him on the bench in recent weeks infuriating the 25-year-old. And Diario Gol says Isco has made a demand: that he is sold…
[ad_1] Hardly any team will be busier than the Ottawa Senators before Monday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline. The club has been dealing since Nov .5 when they sent Kyle Turris to Nashville and got Matt Duchene in a three-team, multi-player transaction. And Friday was another busy day for Ottawa’s general manager Pierre Dorion. The team reportedly shipped centre Derick Brassard to the…
[ad_1] That’s the bold claim of former Arsenal star and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who’s predicting a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. United are currently second to Manchester City in the Premier League but have won just two of their last five games in all competitions. Jose Mourinho’s side are two points better off…
[ad_1] Canada’s Max Parrot and Mark McMorris compete for their second snowboard medal in Pyeongchang in the men’s big air final. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mourinho dropped his £90million record signing for Manchester United’s Champions League tie against Sevilla, a decision that left the France midfielder fuming. He showed his worth as an early substitute for the injured Ander Herrera and United great Gary Neville can’t see how Mourinho can moan about him. Mourinho likes his midfielders to play…
[ad_1] The Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be loading up for a shot at a third consecutive Stanley Cup. The team acquired centre Derick Brassard from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2018 first-round pick, defenceman Ian Cole and goalie prospect Filip Gustavsson on Friday, according to multiple reports. Brassard, 30, has 38 points in 58 games this season. Over the…
[ad_1] The Manchester United ace is going through a tough spell at the club with his form dropping and his position in the team under threat. Pogba returned for United for £90million in the summer of 2016 but has been underwhelming so far. He was subbed off against Tottenham, dropped for Huddersfield and then was…
[ad_1] The United States Tennis Association and Canadian player Eugenie Bouchard have reached a settlement in her liability lawsuit against the organization. The deal was struck at a New York City court on Friday, a day after a jury found the USTA mostly liable for when Bouchard slipped on a wet locker room floor at…
[ad_1] Hull City supporters groups have caused the Tigers’ match against Sheffield United to be temporarily stopped after pelting the KCOM pitch with tennis balls. Protest group Hull City Action held a demonstration against owners Assem and Ehab Allam outside the stadium before kick-off, with many fans angry at the way the owners have been…
[ad_1] Messi put pen to paper on a new contract earlier this term, tying him down at the Nou Camp until 2021. And with that agreement he gained increased influence over Barcelona’s transfer business going forward. Messi is thought to have put pressure on club chiefs to complete a deal to sign Philippe Coutinho from…
[ad_1] Sky Sports pundit Neville says the fact Mourinho picked Scott McTominay for United’s Champions League clash in Sevilla shows a different side to the Portuguese boss. The Special One left out record signing Paul Pogba in favour of young McTominay who impressed as the first leg of United’s last-16 tie ended goalless. “When I…
[ad_1] The two teams have, since 2007, competed for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy and twice since have the Italians upset their much-fancied French opponents. But those wins, in 2011 and 2013, feel a long time ago and both came in Rome: Italy have not beaten France on the road since 1997. France have two points…
[ad_1] Kane forged a reputation as one of Europe’s top marksmen as he outscored goal machines Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo last year. His exploits for Tottenham and England have seen him heavily linked with a mega-money move to Real Madrid. Bernabeu president Florentino Perez is planning to overhaul the Spanish giants’ squad following a bitterly…
[ad_1] The 33-year-old won his fourth world championship last season, 46 points ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Hamilton said he expected “a closer season” than his 2017 title win but would not reveal who his closest rival could be. Speaking at the launch of Mercedes’ new car in Silverstone on Thursday Hamilton said: “It is…
[ad_1] Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has given his Premier League predictions ahead of the weekend’s action, and the BBC pundit has sat on the fence for plenty of fixtures. Lawrenson has foreseen a trio of 1-1 draws, but does think that Leicester will get Gameweek 28 underway with a win when they host Stoke…
[ad_1] With three knee surgeries documented on a massive medical chart, Serwa fully accepts the risks that come with ripping down an Olympic ski cross course. On Friday, the bionic woman – already dealing with arthritis at age 28 – rocketed over the finish line in first to seize Canada’s 10th gold medal at the…
[ad_1] Nevertheless, it was still something of a surprise to see such flimsy rebuttal of Roy Keane’s comments on Jack Wilshere. The former Manchester United firebrand used the abject display against Ostersunds on Thursday to described Wilshere on TV as the “probably the most overrated player on the planet”. And when that was put to…
[ad_1] Josh Bailey agreed to a six-year, $30 million US deal Friday to stay with the New York Islanders instead of testing free agency this summer. The 28-year-old forward, selected to his first all-star appearance last month, has 15 goals and 47 assists this season — already setting career highs for assists and points (62).…
[ad_1] GETTY Jose Mourinho vs Antonio Conte: Rivalry between managers explained As if Chelsea coming up against their most successful manager was not enough of an interesting narrative, Sunday also sees Manchester United boss Mourinho renew hostilities with Conte. This is the first match since a public war of words that saw the managers sling…
[ad_1] Braehmer was struck down by illness earlier this week and Holzken, who was due to fight on the undercard, has been drafted in as a replacement for the headlining super-middleweight clash. The Dutch fighter is a highly decorated kickboxer but switched to boxing in 2013 and has racked up 13 wins since then. This…
[ad_1] That’s the honest verdict of Rio Ferdinand, who’s admitted Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is currently his favourite player in the Premier League. Pogba returned to United from Juventus in August 2016 in a then world-record £89m deal. And, following a difficult first season back in Manchester, he made a fine start to the…
[ad_1] Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has a fully-fit squad to select from ahead of the Catalan side’s latest La Liga match. With a seven point lead at the top of the table, the Barca boss can afford to make several changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Chelsea during the first leg of their…
[ad_1] That’s the damning verdict of former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher, who says Jose Mourinho cannot build a team around the Frenchman. Pogba has come in for plenty of flak in recent weeks after delivering a series of below par performances. And speculation that he could end up leaving United has arisen amid claims of…
[ad_1] Auston Matthews was not present at Leafs practice on Friday, leaving his status for Saturday’s home game against the Boston Bruins in doubt. One shift after scoring his 28th goal of the season in Thursday’s 4-3 win over the New York Islanders, Matthews left the game after he was sandwiched by defenceman Adam Pelech…
[ad_1] Fantasy football returns after a week-long break for FA Cup and Champions League action, but is your squad ready? Injuries and suspensions can wreak havoc with even the best laid Fantasy Premier League plans, so managers can sometimes use a helping hand to get the most out of a Gameweek. Luckily for beleaguered bosses,…
[ad_1] It seemed like such a certainty Canada would clash with the Olympic Athletes from Russia in the gold-medal final. But nobody told the Germans they were supposed to roll over. They proved they were worthy of advancing to the semifinals with their 4-3 win in overtime and they proved themselves once again against Canada.…
[ad_1] Umtiti joined Barcelona from Lyon back in 2016 off the back of being called up to France’s senior squad for the first time. And he’s gone on to develop a formidable partnership with Gerard Pique, turning plenty of heads in the process. Umtiti is under contract at the Nou Camp until 2021 but his…
[ad_1] The Foxes booted Eriksson out of the King Power stadium in 2011 after a year of heavy spending failed to deliver success. Leicester were dubbed the Manchester City of the Championship after handing the former England boss a huge war chest. He spent big on the likes of £5million flop Matt Mills but was…
[ad_1] Kane’s goalscoring exploits for Spurs and England mean he’s forged a reputation as Europe’s top striker. And a move to Real has been heavily mooted as the Spanish giants look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign. Tottenham will stand firm on their stance that Kane is not for sale though, with a gargantuan…
[ad_1] Hamilton stunned his 10 million followers across Twitter and Instagram by deleting all of his posts during the festive period and staying away from social media. But he ended his hiatus in mid January and insists he was always planning to take a break – despite it conveniently coming following a backlash over telling…
[ad_1] West Brom boss Alan Pardew believes Albion must remain realistic in their hopes of keeping Jonny Evans. The Baggies rejected bids from Arsenal, Leicester and Manchester City for Evans in the summer and are braced for more interest during next month’s transfer window. Albion captain Evans has 18-months left on his current contract…
[ad_1] Toronto FC announced that they have signed Spanish midfielder Ager Aketxe on Friday. The 24-year-old comes to the team after playing for Cadiz Club de Futbol, S.A.D., where he scored five goals in 18 appearances with the team. He made his professional debut in September when he came out as a substitute during a…
[ad_1] Manchester United take on Chelsea in a crucial clash that could shape the Premier League top four, but the tie has a very personal meaning for both managers. Jose Mourinho – a former hero in west London – always brings a spark to proceedings when facing the Blues, but his rivalry with Antonio Conte…
[ad_1] The Catalan giants currently sit fourteen points clear of their arch-rivals and look set to secure the La Liga title. They’re unlikely to have it all their own way next season though, with Real poised to splash out in the summer. A host of potential big-name recruits have been talked up as being on…
[ad_1] Liverpool haven’t won a trophy since 2012 and this season their hopes of silverware rest on winning the Champions League, where they are almost certain to reach the last-eight due to their 5-0 first leg lead over Porto. The Reds were knocked out early in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup and are 18…
[ad_1] Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is suspended for the upcoming clash with Deportivo Alaves after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Leganes on Wednesday. The 31-year-old was on target from the penalty spot during the 3-1 victory, but has now been booked more times (169) than any other player in…
[ad_1] Romelu Lukaku started the season strongly for Manchester United but his goals have since dried up. The Belgium international is woefully off the pace for the Premier League Golden Boot with just 12 goals to his name. And he came in for heavy criticism from Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand in the midweek 0-0…
[ad_1] Barcelona are currently seven points clear at the top of La Liga with fourteen games to go. And they’ve progressed in the Copa del Rey and Champions League as they look to secure a treble. Barcelona are not resting on their laurels as they look to stay on top in Spain though. And reports…
[ad_1] The Blues youngster was at fault as Lionel Messi levelled proceedings at Stamford Bridge in midweek. Christensen played a dangerous ball across his own penalty area towards the end of the second half which allowed Andres Iniesta to tee up his Barcelona team-mate for the equaliser. The Chelsea youngster apologised after the draw. But…
[ad_1] Federer, who is a seven time champion Dubai, was yet to confirm his attendance at the event, which begins on Monday. The 36-year-old won the Rotterdam Open last week and became world No 1 for the first time since 2012. Organisers in Dubai had been hopeful Federer would play given that he has a…
[ad_1] Manchester United could show Pogba the door with the France international clashing with Jose Mourinho in recent weeks. Express Sport is aware that the France international challenged Mourinho over his use of him, before the 54-year-old hit back by dropping him for recent matches against Huddersfield and Sevilla. United are reluctant to let Pogba…
[ad_1] A proposal collapsed that would have put a runner on second base to start the 10th inning of spring training games, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The players’ association refused to sign the spring-training deal Wednesday, the person added. Major league spring training games start Friday. The person spoke…
[ad_1] That is according to Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, who expects the Chilean forward to start in Sunday’s clash between the two sides at Old Trafford (2.05pm). Sanchez joined United in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction but he has made a lukewarm start at his new club. He…
[ad_1] Germany delivered its second straight upset of the Olympic men’s hockey tournament, beating Canada 4-3 on Friday to clinch a berth in Saturday’s final against the gold-medal favourites from Russia. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Sterling, 23, picked up a knock in last week’s Champions League romp against Swiss outfit FC Basel and faces a race against time to make the Wembley showpiece. “He has a muscular problem,” Pep Guardiola said. “He had it against Basel. “I don’t know if he will be ready for Sunday.” Gabriel Jesus is…
[ad_1] Mane is currently in his second season at Liverpool and, though injuries have prevented him from kicking on, the player has recently rediscovered his best form. The Senegal star bagged a sublime hat-trick as the Reds thumped Porto 5-0 in the Champions League last week. That treble has sparked talk of a new deal…
[ad_1] Earlier this year, Manchester United boss Mourinho seemed to infer that Conte was a “clown”. Conte responded by suggesting Mourinho had “senile dementia” before the Manchester United boss retorted with a jibe about the Chelsea manager’s charge for match-fixing, which he was cleared in 2016. Conte then called Mourinho a “little man” and a…
[ad_1] The Liverpool forward was in hot water after clashing with the Everton youngster earlier this year. During January’s Merseyside derby, Firmino was pushed into the crowd by Holgate. He then charged towards the player, shouting in Portuguese. The FA have taken six weeks to determine the forward did not use racist language towards Holgate.…
[ad_1] Pogba’s Manchester United future is uncertain with the France international recently toiling in defeats against Tottenham and Newcastle. He was also benched for the Red Devils’ Champions League game against Sevilla in midweek. And, speaking ahead of Manchester United‘s clash with Chelsea on Sunday, Mourinho has warned the 24-year-old he must earn his trust…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kelsey Serwa and Brittany Phelan won gold and silver, respectively, in women’s ski cross on Friday in Pyeongchang. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte says he has absolutely “no interest” in discussing whether he will shake hands with Jose Mourinho on Sunday. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] A day after their semifinal defeat to the United States, Koe and his Calgary rink lost Friday’s Olympic bronze-medal game 7-5 to Switzerland, meaning Canada will leave the Winter Olympics without a medal in traditional curling for the first time ever. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United struggled to break down their Spanish opponents on Wednesday offering little in attack. Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku had very little service and midfielder Scott McTominay was the only United player to have a shot on target. United came in for heavy criticism after the match with Ian Wright saying fans should…
[ad_1] De Gea is once again at the forefront of significant transfer speculation with Real Madrid refusing to give up on the goalkeeper. On Wednesday, the 27-year-old showed that he is arguably the world’s best with a stunning display against Sevilla in the Champions League. De Gea has less than 18 months left on his…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to sign Alderweireld from Tottenham with their defence in sore need of an overhaul. Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have both struggled for form in recent times, while Victor Lindelof and Marcos Rojo have failed to make their mark under Jose Mourinho. Eric Bailly is the Red Devils’ one…
[ad_1] The Swiss star is yet to confirm whether he will appear at the tournament. Federer would be firm favourite to win the event, having just lifted his 97th career title at the Rotterdam Open. The new world No 1 hinted he may compete despite wanting to undertake a lighter clay court schedule to enhance…
[ad_1] Manchester United signed De Gea from Atletico Madrid back in the summer of 2011 with the goalkeeper charged with the task of replacing Edwin van der Sar. The Spain international initially struggled to adjust to the physical demands of the Premier League but, fast forward seven years, and the 26-year-old is regarded as the…
[ad_1] France vs Italy kick-off time France and Italy are locking horns at Marseille at the Stade Velodrome. The two sides will kick-off at 9pm local time – or 8pm in the UK. France vs Italy TV channel The Six Nations coverage for 2018 has been split between ITV and the BBC once again. France…
[ad_1] Manchester United star De Gea is expected to sign a new Old Trafford contract, despite Real Madrid making him their No 1 choice to replace Keylor Navas at the end of the season. The Spain international has been in stunning form throughout the campaign and impressed as the club drew 0-0 against Sevilla in…
[ad_1] The Finn finished third last year after failing to match his Mercedes team-mate or Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Bottas finished 12 points behind the German and 58 points adrift of Hamilton as the Brit wrapped up his fourth F1 title. But the former Williams driver is hoping for a better showing in 2018. And Bottas…
[ad_1] Azpilicueta, 28, has been a consistent figure at the back for Chelsea since joining from Marseille in 2012 and is one of the first names on Antonio Conte’s team sheet. The Spain international was named as the Premier League’s best defender by Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher in 2014 and Gerrard believes he would…
[ad_1] Old Trafford chiefs face another summer of attempting to swat away interest from Real Madrid for David De Gea but they are lining up potential replacements in case their No 1 opts to move to the Bernabeu. And United have begun exploring a possible deal for Rico in the wake of their goalless draw…
[ad_1] Europa League draw: Express Sport brings you live updates as Arsenal find out their last-16 fate Arsenal suffered an embarrassing defeat in the second leg of their round of 32 tie against Ostersunds. The Gunners – leading 3-0 from the first leg – found themselves 2-0 behind to the Swedish minnows at half-time before…
[ad_1] The Olympic Athletes from Russia defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 in the men’s hockey semifinal on Friday. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Lascelles has emerged as a big character for Newcastle since joining from Nottingham Forest in 2014. The 24-year-old was made skipper in 2016 by Rafa Benitez and has grown in the role under the Spaniard. In October 2017, Lascelles committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract. But that hasn’t…
[ad_1] Russian Bobsled Federation president Alexander Zubkov says Nadezhda Sergeeva has failed a doping test at the Olympics. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino will be keen to extend his Tottenham team’s 14-game unbeaten streak in all competitions when they face Crystal Palace on Sunday. Spurs are undefeated since their 4-1 humbling at Manchester City in mid-December, but despite their solid form, too many draws are proving costly. Toby Alderweireld’s future is still under intense scrutiny…
[ad_1] Rowland, who has previously worked with McLaren and Red Bull, spent 2017 as a development driver at Renault while also finishing third in the F2 Championship. The 25-year-old is already due to take part in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with TRSM Racing this year but will now have additional duties to take on.…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba is facing a battle to save his Old Trafford career with his relationship with Mourinho on the brink of collapse. Express Sport understands the France international is furious with Mourinho for dropping him for Wednesday’s goalless draw against Sevilla and substituting him in recent defeats to Tottenham and Newcastle. But…
[ad_1] Here’s a quick recap of all the important Olympic news you might have missed overnight, and a look at what’s still to come later today. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Paul Pogba is having a tough season at Manchester United after falling out of favour with Jose Mourinho. Express Sport understands the Frenchman is fearing for his future and is furious with the United boss and feels he has been made a scapegoat. However, Martin Keown believes the whole issue could have easily been…
[ad_1] For the first time ever, Canada’s men’s curling team is leaving an Olympic Games without a medal. Canada fell to Switzerland 7-5 in the bronze-medal match Friday in South Korea. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Wilshere was one of Arsenal’s worst performers in an embarassing team display as they were beaten 2-1 by the Swedish minnows but qualified for the Europa League last-16 4-2 on aggregate. Speaking on ITV, Keane was scathing in his assessment of Arsenal and Wilshere in particular. He said: “I think Arsenal are a great…
[ad_1] Manchester United talisman Pogba could be sold at the end of the season with the France international clashing with Mourinho. The 54-year-old dropped the midfielder for the club’s key goalless draw against Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Ander Herrera and Scott McTominay getting the nod instead. Pogba could return for Manchester…
[ad_1] Ramsey has missed Arsenal’s last three matches with what was described as a minor injury. Due to injury, Ramsey has played just 19 appearances this season but in his last match, the 27-year-old scored a hat-trick against Everton. But the Welshman returned to training this week in a bid to make Sunday’s match. And…
[ad_1] Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford with all eyes on Jose Mourinho’s attacking forces going into the big Sunday clash. The Red Devils have been lacking goals despite the arrival of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal and failed to pose Sevilla a threat in their Champions League encounter. However, Mourinho’s only injury concerns are…
[ad_1] Pogba’s Manchester United future is shrouded in uncertainty with the France international falling out of favour with Jose Mourinho. Reports have claimed the 24-year-old recently became embroiled in a spat with his manager and, consequently, may be shown the door when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season. Barcelona have emerged…
[ad_1] The UFC lightweight champion’s future in mixed martial arts has been up in the air for several months following his multi-million-pound boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Since his unsuccessful boxing debut, talk of the Irishman has been rife due to the UFC‘s failure to agree a new deal with their poster boy, who…
[ad_1] Manchester United duo Rashford and Martial have endured problematic campaigns with both players struggling for consistency. Jose Mourinho spent the first half of the season deploying the duo on the left side of his attack, with Juan Mata often starting on the right and Jesse Lingard in the No 10 role. The arrival of…
[ad_1] Olympic Athlete from Russia Alina Zagitova took home gold, but according to CBC Sports figure skating expert Pj Kwong, it was Canadian bronze medallist Kaetlyn Osmond who was the star of the show. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is according to Liverpool legend and BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson, who does not expect Chelsea to replicate the impressive performance they produced against Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Blues face a scrap for a top-four finish after losing two of their previous three league games while speculation rages over…
[ad_1] GETTY Crawley’s Jimmy Smith was in the hotseat for questions this week It comes as no surprise that the Crawley Town captain describes that episode against Accrington Stanley as the most embarrassing moment in a career that has taken in Chelsea, Stevenage and Leyton Orient as well as loan spells with Queens Park Rangers,…
[ad_1] Vettel, who won four world titles on the trot at Red Bull, was pipped last season by Hamilton. Ferrari revealed the new SF71H at their official launch ahead of the 2018 season yesterday. Hamilton is the favourite to retain the title once again. But Vettel has a good feeling that Ferrari will be even…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are determined to prise Neymar away from PSG despite the player previously turning out for La Liga giants Barcelona. The Brazil international could turn his back on the Parc des Princes to boost his chances of winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or award. Real, however, are reluctant to publicly pursue the player having…
[ad_1] McGregor claimed the UFC’s 155lbs title with an emphatic second-round TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez in the main event of UFC 205. A staggering 15 months have passed since that historic night at Madison Square Garden, and the Irishman has shown no sign of returning to the Octagon in the near future. In a…
[ad_1] Busquets played the full 90 minutes as Barcelona came back to earn a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Tuesday night in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The 29-year-old has established himself as one of the world’s best holding midfielders during his time at the Nou Camp. While the likes of…
[ad_1] Fantasy football is back once again after a break for FA Cup and Champions League action, with some huge games coming up in Gameweek 28. Usual captain candidates Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah are expected to be among the most selected skippers this week, but there are a couple of other options for Fantasy…
[ad_1] Arsene Wenger made wholesale changes to his side as he has one eye on the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday (4.30pm). Arsenal lost the second leg 2-1 last night at the Emirates, but booked their place in the last-16 draw courtesy of a 4-2 aggregate victory. Keane was very quick to…
[ad_1] Liverpool are all-but through to the quarter-finals having registered a 5-0 win over Porto in their last-16 first leg nine days ago. It will undoubtedly give Klopp the chance to rest some of his star players heading into the business end of the season. And some have already started picturing who the Reds could…
[ad_1] Bale’s Real Madrid career in a major doubt after a poor season which has bee disrupted by injury. Real boss Zinedine Zidane has appeared reluctant to give his full backing to the Welsh star and has named the 28-year-old on the bench in recent games. President Florentino Perez has been a frequent defender of…
[ad_1] With Kaetlyn Osmond’s bronze in women’s figure skating, Canada set a record at 27 medals in Pyeongchang — one more than its total on home soil in Vancouver in 2010, and two more than in Sochi in 2014. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit Mark Schwarzer. Chelsea’s struggles have been well documented this season and Conte has come under intense scrutiny. The Blues go into their showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday (2.05pm) 19 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. Although Conte’s men are still involved…
[ad_1] Connor McDavid scored at 2:19 of overtime and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and set up McDavid’s winner while Zack Kassian also scored for the Oilers (25-31-4), who won for just the second time in…
[ad_1] Alderweireld currently takes home around £50,000 a week, but is supposedly demanding more than triple that to have parity with the club’s biggest earners. After just returning from a three-month injury, the Belgian defender has had problems trying to regain his place in the starting XI. He was even left out of the Champions…