[ad_1] That is the view of Arsenal legend Ray Parlour. Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho last week after making their worst start to a Premier League season under him. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** And in their first game since Mourinho’s dismissal, United produced arguably their best display of…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino’s men are currently sitting pretty in third place in the table, six points behind league leaders Liverpool. Although they’ve lost four times this season, the north Londoners look like serious title contenders for the first time in the Premier League era. Spurs reminded their rivals of their title credentials on Sunday afternoon…
[ad_1] It’s a very big thing to earn the German’s vote of confidence, for his Liverpool juggernaut is something that’s taken just over three years to assemble. And when Fabinho was handed his first serious Premier League audition at Arsenal in early November, there was a clear case of stage fright. There wasn’t a lack…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson. Mourinho was sacked last week after guiding United to their worst start in Premier League history. A 3-1 loss to arch rivals Liverpool proved the final nail in the 55-year-old’s coffin, as executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the Glazer family concurred Mourinho’s torrid third season…
[ad_1] LeBron James is sorry for posting a lyric that referenced “Jewish money.” The Los Angeles Lakers star says he simply got caught up in the music, thought the lyric was a “compliment” and offers “apologies, for sure.” The lyric comes from the song “ASMR” by rapper 21 Savage. James shared it over the weekend…
[ad_1] Boxing News – Anthony Joshua sends warning to fans WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has warned fans not to criticise a rematch with Dillian Whyte should ‘The Body Snatcher’ be announced as his next opponent. “If it wasn’t Deontay Wilder – it’s a fan friendly sport – would they…
[ad_1] The depths of Larry Nassar’s depravity began to emerge some 15 months before the calendar flipped to 2018 — when reports of his sexual abuse first appeared in newspaper stories that would eventually lead to a trial and, ultimately, to the doctor’s imprisonment. But it was January 2018, the month when more than 150…
[ad_1] Mkhitaryan started last week’s Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham but was taken off at half-time by Unai Emery. And the playmaker then missed Saturday’s 3-1 win over Burnley. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** But Arsenal have now confirmed the 29-year-old is set for a spell on the sidelines.…
[ad_1] Defender Bacary Sagna has re-signed with the Montreal Impact, agreeing to a one-year deal on Monday. “I’m very happy to be back with the Impact for one more year,” the right back said in a news release. “I hope we have a good season and make it all the way.” Sagna played 810 minutes over…
[ad_1] That is according to Bournemouth head coach Eddie Howe, whose side face Spurs on Boxing Day. Pochettino has been subjected to copious rumours regarding his future in the last week following the sacking of fallen Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed in caretaker charge until the end of the…
[ad_1] Rousey interfered during the Triple Threat Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match between then title-holder Lynch, Charlotte and Asuka a few weeks ago. The RAW Women’s Champion knocked both The Man and The Queen from the top of a ladder and that allowed The Empress of Tomorrow to climb up and retrieve the belt. ‘Rowdy’…
[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly in line to receive a lucrative bonus if he can ensure Champions League football remains at Old Trafford next season. The Norwegian admitted he needed no convincing to come back to United but that hasn’t stopped executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward from offering the former striker a huge incentive. Should…
[ad_1] A depleted Lakers side were blown away in the fourth quarter by the Grizzlies with Jackson Jr hitting a step back three from distance over James. Jackson Jr celebrated with an arm-pump which some critics viewed as an attempt to copy James. But the rookie played down those claims, insisting: “I didn’t mean to…
[ad_1] The striker’s Manchester United career has failed to take off despite an impressive start under Jose Mourinho last season. Lukaku seems to have a problem translating his international form with Belgium into club football, which has seen him lose his place in the United side at times this season. Mourinho was dismissed last Tuesday…
[ad_1] Lesnar has been making very rare appearances in Vince McMahon’s company since 2012 when he returned after his stunning three-year stint at UFC. The Beast didn’t change his schedule even during his last three world title reigns which means that the fans don’t really get to see the Universal Championship on RAW. Kittle is…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Gunners legend Paul Merson. Unai Emery’s side made ground on top-four rivals Chelsea last weekend, beating Burnley 3-1 while the Blues suffered a shock home defeat to Leicester. The London clubs are now tied on 37 points, with Maurizio Sarri’s side occupying fourth spot on goal difference. Emery entered…
[ad_1] Officially, it’s the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, but in Canada it’s known simply as the world juniors. The annual holiday tournament of the top teenaged male hockey players has grown from a niche event hosted in boutique European towns, to a cult classic of a sporting spectacle that in Canada at least, rivals…
[ad_1] Juventus are reportedly ready to offer Aaron Ramsey a bumper deal to make the move to Turin in the summer. The Gunners midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season and looks set to depart. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** He has been linked with…
[ad_1] Tottenham failed to bring in any reinforcements before the summer transfer window closed, much to the disappointment of many of their fans. Following the closure of the window, there were serious concerns amongst Spurs fans over the team’s ability to compete on all fronts this season. That hasn’t proven to be an issue for…
[ad_1] The January transfer window is open is just over a week and Premier League sides are expected to be busy. Manchester United need a new central defender and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be given the funds to bring one in. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Chelsea and Arsenal are…
[ad_1] Reigns took an extended leave from WWE after revealing that he has been diagnosed with the terrible illness for the second time last October. The Big Dog said he first battled the disease 11 years ago and after quickly putting it in remission the cancer unfortunately returned recently. However, the four-time world champion hasn’t…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp, who believes Jose Mourinho lost the United dressing room. Mourinho was sacked last week after a poor season with plenty of rumours that he had fallen out with a number of Manchester United players. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY…
[ad_1] The Magpies finished 10th last term amid vast division in the upper echelons of the club. Benitez has repeatedly bemoaned the limited warchest he’s been granted under owner Mike Ashley, who has officially had the club up for sale since October 2017. The businessman has not received any “acceptable” offers thus far, however, and…
[ad_1] Solskjaer was appointed interim United manager last Wednesday, replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho. Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino and former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane are understood to be the frontrunners to permanently succeed Mourinho, who presided over the club’s worst start to a season in 28 years. Solskjaer’s former United team-mate Gary Neville is happy…
[ad_1] Cena and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson battled twice at WrestleMania in 2012 and 2013 and put together an extremely intense and personal feud. The Champ continuously accused The Great One of abandoning WWE and selling out to Hollywood because he no longer showed up to any wrestling shows. Times have changed, however, as Cena…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba was frequently at war with Mourinho during their two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford together. Things between the two started well enough with the club scooping the EFL Cup and Europa League titles in their first season together. Soon after, however, and their relationship at Manchester United appeared to crumble. Spats…
[ad_1] The MLS sensation is Rafa Benitez’s top target this January. However, the cash-strapped Toon now may miss out on his signature. The Sun says the Atlanta United star wants an eye-watering £5m-a-year. It’s suggested the north east outfit are reluctant to sanction such an outlay. That could pave the way for a sensational Unai…
[ad_1] The Colombian inspired Rangers to a comeback win at St Johnstone on Sunday afternoon, keeping them one point off Celtic, who have a game in hand. Morelos is the league’s top scorer with 11 goals this campaign, flourishing in his second season in Scotland after signing from Finnish side HJK for £1million in June…
[ad_1] Manchester United chief Woodward chose to sack Mourinho last week after talking the decision over with the Glazer family. The Red Devils opted to get rid of Mourinho with the 55-year-old clashing with the likes of Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Alexis Sanchez during his time in charge. While Mourinho’s head has…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former football hard-man Vinnie Jones who has seen United struggle this season. They sit 19 points behind leaders Liverpool and Jose Mourinho paid the price for the poor start by being sacked last week. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named caretaker boss at Old Trafford until the end of the…
[ad_1] James posted just 22 points as the Lakers fell to a 107-99 defeat to Memphis Grizzlies last night. The small forward was unable to convert a number of efforts which left his team wanting. However, James has never been the biggest scorer in the division and Walton acknowledges what he brings to the team.…
[ad_1] Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United last week after a disappointing season with United well off the pace in the Premier League. He was swiftly replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who has taken charge at Old Trafford on a caretaker basis. The Norwegian, who is set to depart at the end of the season,…
[ad_1] Golden State Warriors beat LA Clippers 129-127 last night but Thompson once again underperformed with just 12 points. The shooting guard’s future is up in the air amid rumours of a move to Los Angeles Lakers. And Warriors head coach Kerr has revealed Thompson’s demeanour is not helping him turn his form around. San…
[ad_1] In May, Salah and Ramos came together in the first half and the Liverpool man ended up breaking down in tears after dislocating his shoulder and being forced off in the first half. Liverpool ended up losing the final and Salah then appeared to be inhibited by his shoulder for Egypt in the World…
[ad_1] That’s the view of United star Nemanja Matic, who has admitted that the players should take responsibility for poor results. Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United last week after a disappointing season with the Red Devils well off the pace in the Premier League. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY…
[ad_1] Fekir has been linked with a move to the Premier League since the summer, with Liverpool the favourites to sign him then. Indeed, it was only a long-standing knee issue that is believed to have stopped the Frenchman making the move to Anfield. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE**…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba repeatedly clashed with Mourinho during the duo’s time at Old Trafford together. In their first season at the club, in 2016/2017, things went well. The Red Devils masterminded triumphs in the EFL Cup and Europa League to spark hopes they would return to the summit of English football. Ultimately, though,…
[ad_1] Liverpool go into the festive period with a four-point lead over Manchester City after an unbeaten start to the season. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the only long-term injury absentee for Liverpool. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** While Joe Gomez (fractured leg) and Joel Matip (broken collarbone) are expected to return…
[ad_1] Nadal was riddled with injury problems this year which eventually cost him the year-end world No 1 trophy. Novak Djokovic’s meteoric rise to top form allowed his to leapfrog the sidelined Spaniard to secure the honour. Nadal sustained a knee injury at the US Open which eventually brought his season to a premature end,…
[ad_1] That’s according to Tony Cascarino who has hailed how Solskjaer set up his team against Cardiff. The Red Devils sacked Jose Mourinho last week following a 3-1 humbling to Liverpool. Despite the shocking display against the Reds, United – masterminded by Solskjaer – battered Cardiff 5-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Cascarino insists…
[ad_1] Durant was in incredible form for the Warriors last night, scoring 35 points as his side ran out 129-127 winners. The victory keeps Steve Kerr’s side second in the Western Conference ahead of their highly-anticipated showdown with the Lakers tomorrow. However, Durant appeared to be in pain after going over on his left ankle…
[ad_1] That’s the strange claim of former United striker Louis Saha who has seen Paul Pogba struggle at Old Trafford. The Frenchman returned to the club from Juventus in 2016 but has failed to live up to expectations that an £89million fee brought. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Pogba…
[ad_1] The Lakers have made Davis their No 1 target ahead of February’s trade deadline. The power forward is frustrated that his New Orleans Pelicans side are not able to challenge for the NBA Championship. Davis is expected to move to a side higher up the table in pursuit of a maiden golden ring. And…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus back in July and has since driven his new club to the top of the Serie A table. The Portugal international’s move to Turin in the summer raised eyebrows with many shocked by his decision to turn his back on the Bernabeu. Ronaldo has justified that decision,…
[ad_1] James is a long-term rival of the Warriors having played against them for Cleveland Cavaliers in the last four NBA Finals. But now the small forward has jumped ship to try and help the Lakers challenge for the NBA Championship. Luke Walton’s side are sitting pretty in the playoff places but James wants his…
[ad_1] That’s the view of pundit Jamie Redknapp who has spoken out with Sanchez struggling to impress at Old Trafford. The Chilean made the switch to United in January from Arsenal but has scored just four goals in all competitions since the move. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Sanchez…
[ad_1] That’s according to the Mirror – who also say that interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have a say as to which players remain at the club after his departure. Club legend Solskjaer has taken charge at Old Trafford until the end of the season and got his tenure off to an excellent start…
[ad_1] That is the view of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp. Van Dijk produced another masterful display at the back and he got on the scoresheet too as Liverpool were 2-0 winners away to Wolves last Friday. Redknapp has been impressed with what he has seen from the Dutchman this season. And he reckons that…
[ad_1] Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United six days ago after a terrible start to the campaign by United’s very high standards. Solskjaer was given the role until the end of the season and he got off to a flyer when his side beat Cardiff 5-1 last Saturday. Rumours have been circulating around that Tottenham…
[ad_1] That’s according to BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks who says he ‘feels sorry’ for the full-back. Jurgen Klopp opted for Milner in defence over Clyne despite the veteran not being a specialist in the position. The 32-year-old impressed again as Liverpool had no problems beating Wolves and extending their lead at the top of…
[ad_1] Finland scored twice on the power play and once shorthanded to defeat Canada 5-2 Sunday in an exhibition game prior to the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. Eeli Tolvanen and Anton Lundell both had power-play goals while Otto Latvala gave Finland a 1-0 lead on a pretty short-handed play in the first period. Linus…
[ad_1] That is the brutal verdict of Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville. Under Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea have managed to move swiftly on from the doom and gloom that pervaded Antonio Conte last term. This season, the Blues have produced a more positive brand of football under Sarri and they are fourth in the table. However,…
[ad_1] Newcastle hero Alan Shearer believes the Red Devils still have a lot to prove and that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ‘no miracle worker’. The Norwegian for his reign off to an emphatic start with goals from Marcus Rashford, Ander Herrera, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard securing all three points. United are still eight points…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Arsenal hero Martin Keown who has hailed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for inspiring the 5-1 win against Cardiff last weekend. Marcus Rashford, Ander Herrera, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard were all on target in the rout in Wales. And Keown believes there were many things different in the way Solskjaer set…
[ad_1] Jones, who fights for the first time since defeating Daniel Cormier last summer, takes on the Swede in a rematch of their 2013 fight-of-the-year. The American was banned last year after testing positive for a banned substance, with his knockout win over Cormier changed to a no-contest. He was found to have the equivalent…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of NBA analyst Greg Anthony. The Lakers were expected to struggle in the Western Conference but have found themselves swapping between the fourth and fifth seed as they seek to end a five-year absence from the NBA playoffs. That is in part due to the hectic state of the West, with…
[ad_1] Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal of the game at 1:53 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Sunday night to head into the NHL’s Christmas break on a high note. Kapanen’s winner squeezed through the pads of former Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier and had just enough…
[ad_1] The two were set to face off as revealed by Scott Stamford on this week’s episode of recap show Main Event. But WWE have managed to find a loophole to cancel the match as plans have clearly changed. We recently saw Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H announce they would now…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of NBA GameTime’s Greg Anthony. LeBron will face the Warriors for the first time as a Laker at Oracle Arena on Christmas Day, 5pm PST (1am Boxing Day UK time). The four-time MVP has met Golden State in all of the last four NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing three…
[ad_1] Back in November the two got involved in a shouting contest after a narrow defeat. But all is now well, according to Green. The Warriors will look to keep their good form going as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. Golden State currently hold a 22-11 record and sit fourth in the…
[ad_1] The Lakers return to NBA action this evening as they look to climb the Western Conference table. LeBron and co currently sit fifth with a 19-13 record going into tonight’s clash with the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have lost seven of their last eight games, making the Lakers the overwhelming favourites at the Staples Center.…
[ad_1] The Norwegian returned to Old Trafford to replace Jose Mourinho as caretaker boss until the end of the season. The Portuguese was sacked on Tuesday in a face-to-face meeting with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. But former striker Solskjaer has already made an instant impact, after trouncing his former side Cardiff 5-1 in his first…
[ad_1] Two Olympic champions and three other weightlifters have been provisionally suspended after retests on their urine samples from the 2012 London Games were shown to be positive for banned substances. The International Weightlifting Federation announced adverse analytical findings for Ukraine’s Oleksiy Torokhtiy, who won gold at London in the 105-kilogram category, and Uzbekistan’s Ruslan…
[ad_1] Spurs put all the speculation linking manager Mauricio Pochettino with Manchester United behind them to stay within touching distance – six points – of Liverpool at the top of the table. Kane, becoming only the second player after Michael Owen against Newcastle to score twice in four successive meetings against the same team, and…
[ad_1] Keegan Brown, 36, went 3-1 up in the race to four sets and had Wade on the ropes. But his controversial tactics left fans incensed as he appeared to deliberately slow down his opponent. Brown took an age to retrieve his darts from the board in a bid to try and put Wade off…
[ad_1] The DC United striker is the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, a feat that he achieved in his final season at Old Trafford. The former England international was part of BT Sport’s punditry team for caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first game in charge at Cardiff. The Red Devils thrashed the Bluebirds 5-1, putting on…
[ad_1] The Eagles needed a 35-yard field goal to win the game on Sunday, as they beat the Texans 32-20 at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. After the victory, which takes them to 8-7 and keeps their hopes of reaching the post-season alive, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson showered praise on his back-up quarterback.…
[ad_1] Liverpool ensured they will be top of the pile at Christmas after a 2-0 victory away to Wolves on Friday night. Jurgen Klopp’s men are four points clear of nearest challengers Manchester City and the two go head-to-head on January 3 at the Etihad. While the Reds have twice been at the summit going…
[ad_1] That’s according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who joked it would take the Lakers breaking into the Pelicans’ front office to make a trade happen. Davis’ future remains up in the air with the Lakers and Boston Celtics heavily linked. The Pelicans have made it clear that they will not trade the perennial superstar away…
[ad_1] The Reds increased their lead atop the Premier League to four points with a 2-0 victory at the Molineux in their last league fixture. Mohamed Salah notched his 11th goal of the season in the first half, steering home Fabinho’s pinpoint cross. The Egyptian then turned provider in the second half, finding Van Dijk…
[ad_1] But there was precious little laughter among City fans after a result which delivered Jurgen Klopp with a golden opportunity to leave the champions trailing when the top two meet back at the Etihad Stadium on January 3. “I don’t think Pep [Guardiola] will be concerned about it,” said Hodgson, himself a former Liverpool…
[ad_1] Sarri insisted it was not tactics or physical problems which hampered his players, as they lost 1-0 to Leicester thanks to Jamie Vardy’s strike, but ‘mental confusion’. “I had a sports psychologist 15 years ago in Italy but it was difficult, because the clubs were not ready then. But we can talk about it…
[ad_1] Seven teams have punched their ticket to the playoffs, and eight teams remain in contention for the final five spots. The Patriots joined the Chiefs and Chargers in the AFC field with a 24-12 win over the Bills for their 10th consecutive AFC East title. Houston is 10-5 but hasn’t clinched the AFC South…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks who has praised the Gunners manager. Ozil impressed in the 3-1 win against Burnley. The German midfielder played a defence-splitting ball to Sead Kolasinac who in turn set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the opener at the Emirates. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE…
[ad_1] Neville was on Sky Sports commentary duty for Tottenham’s emphatic 6-2 victory over Everton at Goodison Park. And the manner of the win was the latest example of Pochettino’s work at Spurs and came after week-long speculation linking him with the full-time manager’s job at Manchester United. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 –…
[ad_1] The 17-year-old striker was recently in the squad to take on Valencia in the Champions League. But Greenwood was an unused substitute in the 2-1 defeat under Jose Mourinho in his final week in charge at Old Trafford. The Mirror now claim Solskjaer has held talks with the young forward though. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS…
[ad_1] That’s according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who suggests Ball is the only young player James has an “affinity” towards. The trade deadline closes on February 7 and the Lakers are clearly looking to strengthen their roster. They tried and failed to get a deal done for Trevor Ariza, with the Washington Wizards swooping in.…
[ad_1] “Talking about rumours, there are a lot of rumours,” said Pochettino. “This guy (Spurs’ press officer) became upset again or angry (by questions about United), but we cannot talk, we need to be focused on our jobs at Tottenham and do our best to try to be successful.” United began the new era under…
[ad_1] The 46-year-old coach, who is in his 12th season coaching the Steelers, will be full of confidence after defeating the New England Patriots 17-10 last week. Tomlin admits he decided to back Boswell regardless of what happened during the game. “I decided much earlier in the week that the kicker I went into that…
[ad_1] That is the view of Lille sporting director Luis Campos. The Paris Saint Germain star has enjoyed a whirlwind couple of years since emerging at Monaco in 2016. He has won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles, the World Cup with France, broken multiple records and could become the second most expensive player ever. And this…
[ad_1] San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson will get an extended Christmas break after the NHL handed him a two-game suspension Sunday for an illegal check to the head of Los Angeles forward Austin Wagner in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime loss. Karlsson wasn’t penalized on the play that occurred in the neutral zone at 2:35 of the second…
[ad_1] Manchester United produced their best performance of the season on Saturday to thrash Cardiff 5-1. It was a far cry from several dull and uninspired displays by players under Jose Mourinho over the past two-and-a-half years. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** And Mourinho’s sacking led to Ole Gunnar…
[ad_1] Every year, Shelley Gautier escapes the Canadian winter by heading to St. James City in southern Florida for five months. But, she’s not your typical snowbird. Gautier spends time in warmer climates so she can train outdoors. The Paralympian goes to the gym three or four days a week and rides a bike and trike five days a week. …
[ad_1] Tottenham soared to a 6-2 win at Everton on Sunday afternoon to go within two points of Manchester City in second place. Kane was on target with a brace while Son was the star of the show having had a hand in four goals, with two goals and two assists. After going behind to…
[ad_1] Nashville Predators forward Ryan Hartman has been hit with a $1,000 US fine for spearing in Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins, the league announced Sunday. Hartman was fined for the hit against Bruins forward Chris Wagner at 19:04 of the second period in a 5-2 Boston victory. Hartman, 24, was promoted to the…
[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a dream start to life as Manchester United caretaker manager. The Norwegian looked on as United thrashed Cardiff 5-1, the first time they have scored five goals in a Premier League match since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Elsewhere, Andros Townsend’s stunning strike helped Crystal Palace earn a shock 3-2 victory…
[ad_1] Spurs ran out 6-2 winners against Everton on Sunday afternoon, with the attacking quartet of Heung-min Son (x2), Dele Alli, Harry Kane (x2) and Christian Eriksen all notching. The win restored Tottenham‘s five-point lead over Arsenal, who they beat 2-0 in the League Cup on Tuesday, and leaves them just two points behind second-place…
[ad_1] Lingard is a product of Manchester United’s academy and boyhood fan of the club. Last season, he had the best campaign of his career with eight league goals and five assists as Mourinho appeared to have unlocked his talent. But after a late return from the World Cup, Lingard has struggled to get up…
[ad_1] Forward Trevor Moore was recalled by the Toronto Maple Leafs on an emergency basis on Sunday morning. The 23-year-old Moore has 17 goals and seven assists in 27 games with the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies this season. He will be making his NHL debut on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET on the fourth…
[ad_1] Pochettino is the hot favourite to be Manchester United manager in the summer following the sacking of Jose Mourinho and the interim appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer got his reign at United off to the perfect start with a 5-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE…
[ad_1] Whyte staked his claim to be Joshua’s next opponent after brutally disposing of Dereck Chisora on Saturday night at the O2 Arena. The domestic heavyweight rematch lived up to expectation through 11 barnstorming rounds which ended with an emphatic knockout. Whyte, fancied by bookmakers ahead of the contest, was behind on two of the…
[ad_1] Rafinha, 25, came through the youth ranks at Barcelona but has struggled to hold down a regular place in the first team. The midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan at Inter Milan and his contract is due to expire in the summer of 2020. He made his Barca debut in…
[ad_1] Leeds were denied a penalty following a controversial decisions during their 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park. Marcelo Bielsa’s men went 2-0 down early on, before clawing level in the second half through Jack Clarke and Pontus Jansson. As Leeds pushed for a winner, Kemar Roofe’s effort struck Glenn Whelan and went…
[ad_1] Manchester United dispatched Cardiff 5-1 in Solskjaer’s first game in charge. United hit five for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson’s final game in charge. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** And Solskjaer revealed he told the players to outwork their opponents. “One of the things I talked about…
[ad_1] The Buffalo Sabres say Rick Jeanneret is resting and doing well a day after the team’s Hall of Fame broadcaster was taken out of the press box on a stretcher. The team’s update Sunday came about 12 hours after the 76-year-old Jeanneret was transported to the hospital during the third period of Buffalo’s victory…
[ad_1] St Johnstone led at the break through Matty Kennedy’s thunderbolt before a dramatic second-half turnaround. Alfredo Morelos rose to head in a Glenn Middleton cross to level before volleying in with two minutes left to snatch a 2-1 win. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** It sparked jubilant scenes in…
[ad_1] The 2018 curling season marked a massive shift in the landscape of the sport. Notably, the rest of the world has caught up to Canada in the roaring game. From the United States men’s gold to South Korea’s women’s silver and Canada’s teams failing to reach the podium, there was no shortage of drama…
[ad_1] The Gers were down at the break after Matty Kennedy’s thunderous finish into the roof of the net. Gerrard threw on striker Lafferty early in the second half but only after a stern message to his players. He ordered his squad to show their passion for the club – and it worked. **PREDICT FIVE…
[ad_1] Sports may give people an opportunity to witness incredible athletic feats, but it’s the truly bizarre moments that really capture people’s attention. Some moments are so jarring that the final result of the game itself is lost in the moment, while others go beyond the field of play altogether. Here’s a look back at…
[ad_1] Deeney powered in a penalty to put the Hornets one up on Saturday – then sprinted towards the Hammers faithful. The striker slid towards where the West Ham supporters were before aggressively punching the corner flag out. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Ref Lee Mason had a word with…
[ad_1] NFL playoff contenders have two chances to keep their hopes of reaching the Super Bowl alive as the season approaches the end. The AFC still boasts a range of teams with a real shot at qualifying for the wildcard and divisional rounds. Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans both won in their early games yesterday,…
[ad_1] Mourinho was given the boot by Manchester United on Tuesday with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coming in as caretaker. While pundits across the board have stuck the boot in, McCarthy did not. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** For the Republic of Ireland boss vowed not to say a word of…
[ad_1] Omega is one of the most talented and popular non-WWE wrestlers in the world. He is the face of New Japan Pro-Wrestling where he wrestles as the IWGP Heavyweight Champion. Rollins worked with The Cleaner in Ring of Honor in 2008 but the two never faced each other one-on-one even though they performed in…
[ad_1] Dedicated to their £75million record signing Virgil van Dijk, the chant is sweeping the Anfield terraces. And, as this footage shows, it’s even a smash hit in pubs and bars around the city. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Posted on Twitter by Daniel Nicolson, the video has more than…
[ad_1] Mourinho was relieved of his duties as manager on Tuesday morning, two days after United’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in Anfield. Solskjaer was installed as the Portuguese’s successor 24 hours later and will be in charge of his old side until the end of the season. Mourinho was given his marching orders following a…
[ad_1] Rogic is expected to join up with the Australia squad for the Asian Cup in January. The Hoops star is wanted in Dubai as Australia prepare to face Jordan, Palestine and Syria in the group stage. It means he could miss the Old Firm clash on December 29 – handing Rangers a boost ahead…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Rangers manager Ally McCoist. Rangers can move second in the Scottish Premiership with a win at St Johnstone today. Gers beat today’s opponents 5-1 back in September – when St Johnstone were on a terrible run of form. That also included a 6-0 spanking to Celtic. But Tommy…
[ad_1] The first is an incoming one with Chelsea also battling Inter Milan and Juventus for Empoli’s £15m-rated attacking midfielder Hamed Traore. The 18-year-old – nicknamed ‘The Machine’ – has made a good impression after breaking into Aurelio Andreazzoli’s starting line-up. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Traore made his debut…
[ad_1] Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is wary of the threat Aston Villa pose having been undone in his last trip to the West Midlands a month ago. United have the chance to top the Championship table at Christmas, which over the last decade has meant guaranteed promotion, with a win at Villa Park this afternoon.…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho was sacked as Manchester United manager last week (Image: GETTY) Mourinho, who watched a football match in his native Setubal with his son on Saturday, is expected to remain at his home in nearby Azeitao after spending the festive season with wife Tami and children Matilde and Jose Mario. For the first…
[ad_1] Aston Villa will be desperate to dent Leeds’ title charge when the two sides meet at Villa Park this afternoon. The Villains have scored 16 and conceded 11 in their last five games, making them one of the league’s most exciting teams to watch. New boss Dean Smith has enjoyed steady form since taking…
[ad_1] Gary McAllister has shrugged off Tommy Wright’s claims that Rangers need to beat Celtic before they can be considered title contenders – insisting there is no “paranoia” at Ibrox over their miserable derby record. Gers face Wright’s St Johnstone this afternoon but the Light Blues faithful are already turning their eye to next weekend’s…
[ad_1] Ronaldo helped Juventus to a 1-0 win over Roma to further tighten their grip on Serie A. The Turin club are running away with the title this season – in part thanks to Ronaldo arrival from Real Madrid. The £105m signing has been in exceptional form this season and played every minute of their…
[ad_1] United are set to undergo a restructure by appointing their first-ever director of football as they look to modernise the way they conduct their business in the transfer market. And Schmeichel – widely regarded as the best Manchester United goalkeeper of all time – thinks he could make a success of the job. “I’m…
[ad_1] Ramos led Real Madrid to a convincing 4-1 win on Saturday to claim a fourth Club World Cup trophy. Santiago Solari’s side never looked in trouble as goals from Luka Modric, Marco Llorente, Ramos and a Yahia Nader own goal secured the win. But there was controversy in the stands in the UAE as…
[ad_1] Both Wenger and Mourinho are out of work after leaving their respective clubs Arsenal and Manchester United this year. Wenger was ditched by Arsenal in the summer after 22 years in charge of the north London club. And Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday following a disastrous start to the season with United. **PREDICT FIVE…
[ad_1] Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard (two) were all among the goals in Saturday’s late kick-off and Solsjkaer reveled in their displays. The Norwegian also hailed Paul Pogba and centre-back pairing Victor Lindelof and Phil Jones. “I’m pleased with all of them, every single one of them,” Solskjaer said. “But of course it’s…
[ad_1] Premier League top scorers have been in fine form recently with several contenders beginning to emerge from the main pack. Arsenal hero Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice against Burnley to continue his impressive season so far. Mohamed Salah netted once again for Liverpool as they secured top spot in the Premier League table. Harry Kane…
[ad_1] Man Utd demands New Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already issued his transfer demands for the January window. The Sun claim the Norwegian wants to link up with compatriot Josh King, who could leave Bournemouth for £25m. It is claimed Solskjaer sees King as a viable solution to issues up front at…
[ad_1] The username @Mike_Phelan_1 looks to be the legitimate account used by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s new No.2. The bio reads: “official twitter Mike Phelan. Burnley,Norwich,Man Utd & England. #MUFC Coach & Assistant Manager. @SoccerLtd Chairman, Sporting Director Central Coast Mariners.” **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** And Phelan has ‘liked’ an…
[ad_1] Having won his first game in charge after a hectic week at Old Trafford, you could have forgiven Solksjaer for making a beeline to the dressing room on Saturday. But not Solskjaer. The man renowned for his class and positivity showed just that minutes after the final whistle. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000…
[ad_1] Leeds face Villa in today’s 1:30pm kick off in the Championship. The West Yorkshire club can regain top spot in the Championship with a win over Villa. Leeds have started the season well under new manager Marcelo Bielsa and talk of promotion has ratcheted up in recent weeks. Villa have already gone through one…
[ad_1] And the Match of the Day pundits were involved in a heated debate over how the players have reacted to the axe. Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday after a disastrous start to United’s season. They are already all-but out of the Premier League title race and fans were getting restless with dour performances home…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Premier League star Stan Collymore, who believes United fans should be happy if either are appointed. Manchester United are on the hunt for a new permanent manager after sacking Jose Mourinho earlier this week. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been placed in caretaker charge until the end of the season…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp’s side will spend Christmas Day four points clear at the top of the Premier League. After brushing aside Wolves on Friday, title rivals Manchester City suffered a shock home defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace. Liverpool have conceded just seven goals in the league this season, which is the least any…
[ad_1] That’s according to Calcioland podcast host Alex Goldberg, who thinks their row at Chelsea wouldn’t KO a potential deal. Mourinho is out of work having been sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday with Real Madrid the 11/4 favourites to be his next job. The Portuguese won one La Liga title and the Copa del…
[ad_1] Mark Scheifele’s goal with 1:32 left in the third period game the Winnipeg Jets a 1-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night. Scheifele scored his 22nd of the season from the left face-off dot on a give-and-go play with defenceman Dustin Byfuglien. Winnipeg goalie Laurent Brossoit made 40 saves for his first NHL…
[ad_1] The France star was visibly angry and had a confrontation with Mohamed Elneny on his way off the pitch. Lacazette was hooked in the 78th minute with Alex Iwobi replacing him. The Gunners picked up a 3-1 win over the Burnley with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netting twice and Iwobi scoring in injury time. **PREDICT FIVE…
[ad_1] Nikita Kucherov had a goal and four assists while Steven Stamkos and Tyler Johnson each scored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their point streak to 12 games with a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. J.T Miller also scored for the Lightning (28-7-2), who have gone an impressive 11-0-1 in…
[ad_1] The Red Devils already have a squad believed to be worth around £500million though they have struggled this season. Jose Mourinho was sacked as manager this week after a number of his signings failed to flourish under his leadership. That included the likes of Paul Pogba, who was bought for £89m in 2016, £75m…
[ad_1] San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson will have a hearing on Sunday with the NHL Department of Player Safety after an illegal check to the head on Los Angeles Kings forward Austin Wagner. [ad_2] Source link
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[ad_1] Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers weren’t too excited after their latest win. Embiid had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Ben Simmons added 26 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists and Philadelphia routed the short-handed Toronto Raptors 126-101 on Saturday night. JJ Redick added 22 points for the 76ers, who pulled within 2 1/2…
[ad_1] The Red Devils are on the hunt for a full-time boss having sacked Jose Mourinho last week following a disappointing season. United hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been placed in caretaker charge until the end of the season and got his spell off to a flying start with a 5-1 win over Cardiff yesterday.…
[ad_1] Pheonix Copley made 35 saves for his first career shutout as the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 on Saturday. Brett Connolly, Matt Niskanen, Jakub Vrana and Michal Kempny scored for the Capitals (22-10-3). Washington is now 7-1-0 in its past eight games and has scored at least four goals in 10 of…
[ad_1] Mitch Marner scored twice in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 5-3 on Saturday night. Morgan Rielly, with and goal and an assist, Patrick Marleau and Andreas Johnsson also scored for Toronto (23-10-2), while Frederik Andersen made 25 saves. John Tavares and Johnsson each had two assists…
[ad_1] Liverpool signed Van Dijk from Southampton in January for £75million to make the Dutch star the most expensive defender in world football. But it appears to have been money well spent with Van Dijk helping the Reds to the top of the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp’s side go into Christmas four points clear at…
[ad_1] The Blues suffered defeat to Leicester at Stamford Bridge as Jamie Vardy netted the winner. And that leaves Chelsea 11 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. After the match Rudiger admitted the Blues would now look to secure a top four place rather than winning the title and he also criticised his team-mates. **PREDICT…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Super Bowl champion turned NFL analyst Michael Robinson. Rivers has led the Los Angeles Chargers to an 11-3 record this season and they face the Baltimore Ravens tonight. It means a playoff berth is already secured for the Chargers, but they still look to topple the Kansas City Chiefs in…
[ad_1] Mourinho was sacked earlier in the week after losing the faith of the United dressing room with his snide remarks to the media and negative playing style. Former United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was named interim manager until the end of the season while Old Trafford executives seek a new permanent head coach. The…
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[ad_1] After the sacking of Jose Mourinho on Tuesday, United were in confident mood at the Cardiff City Stadium as they thrashed the home side. Marcus Rashford got the first goal of Solskjaer’s reign while Jesse Lingard scored twice in the second half to seal a 5-1 win. It was the first time in 2,043 days…
[ad_1] David Perron had a goal and an assist, while Jake Allen had 28 saves as the St. Louis Blues rode a couple early first-period goals to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon. Perron has been a Flames killer. His 21 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 16 games since the…
[ad_1] That’s the view of pundit Jermaine Jenas, who believes Jose Mourinho struggled to deal with player power. Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United last week after a number of reported falling outs with players at the club. One argument was believed to have been with Paul Pogba with the Frenchman posting on his social…
[ad_1] Phillip Danault completed a hat trick late in the third period, Paul Byron scored in overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Saturday. Danault entered the game with two goals this season. His third score of the game came with 1:25 left in the third period, setting up Byron’s…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Tottenham defender Graham Roberts who has hit back at Jamie Carragher for telling Mauricio Pochettino he must take the Old Trafford job if offered it. The Argentine is the favourite to replace Mourinho permanently at the end of the season. But Roberts tweeted: “Why not go for klopp @Carra23 ?…
[ad_1] Anthony Davis to Lakers AGREED Anthony Davis joining the Los Angeles Lakers is already a foregone conclusion ever since he made one major change. That’s according to NBA legend, Charles Barkley who points to when Davis left his former agent to join up with Klutch Sports. Talk of Davis joining the Lakers gained even…
[ad_1] Solskjaer oversaw a 5-1 win against Cardiff on Saturday evening – the first time United have scored five games in a league match since May 2013, under Sir Alex Ferguson. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring early on with a powerful, swerving free-kick from 25 yards and the Red Devils’ lead was doubled on the…
[ad_1] Canadian winter athletes won a half dozen World Cup medals this weekend in ski cross, biathlon, and halfpipe. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] After a series of bust-ups with Jose Mourinho, Pogba was restored to the Manchester United starting line-up. And the World Cup winner repaid Solskjaer’s faith with three assists. Solskjaer has only had a few days to work with the United players following his appointment as caretaker manager. But speaking after United’s win, Solskjaer says he…
[ad_1] Isco, 26, who has won four Champions League titles, fears for his future with Real ready to bid for Chelsea’s Eden Hazard. The Premier League champions, who have ruled out any activity in the winter transfer window, are keen to thrash out a summer deal for the Spain international. City boss Pep Guardiola is…
[ad_1] City suffered the shock defeat after goals from Jeffrey Schlupp, Andros Townsend and Luka Milivojevic secured a vital victory for the Eagles. City now sit four points adrift of league leaders Liverpool and the pressure is on to keep up with their title rivals. No team has managed to retain the Premier League since…
[ad_1] Canadian boxer Adonis Stevenson has regained consciousness after being in a medically induced coma for three weeks following a knockout loss on Dec. 1. Stevenson’s girlfriend, Simone God, issued a statement Saturday saying the light heavyweight boxer is now awake. “Despite recent reports being leaked to media, I wanted to clarify that Adonis is…
[ad_1] Palace stunned the Premier League champions at the Etihad with the help of an unbelievable strike from Andros Townsend. Liverpool ensured they would be top at Christmas with a hard-fought win over Wolves. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Manchester United bounced back to winning ways in Ole Gunnar…
[ad_1] Patrice Bergeron scored two goals to reach 300 for his career, returning to the lineup Saturday after missing 16 games and leading the Boston Bruins past the visiting Nashville Predators 5-2. He also set up Brad Marchand’s tie-breaking score to help send Boston to its sixth win in eight games. David Pastrnak had his…
[ad_1] Life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got off to a fantastic start as United won 5-1 at Cardiff. Goals from Marcus Rashford, Ander Herrera, Anthony Martial and two from Jesse Lingard ensured they closed the gap on the top four after Chelsea’s defeat to Leicester. Rooney was part of BT Sport’s team covering the match…
[ad_1] The horrific crash of a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos in April that left 16 people dead was a tragedy that brought hockey fans and Canadians together in grief, but also in celebration of the nation’s most unifying pastime. Terrible accident On April 6, a bus carrying 29 members and staff of the Humboldt Broncos team collided…
[ad_1] The World Cup winner has thanked the Special One for helping him improve during his time at Old Trafford. Pogba was in the headlines earlier this week for his reaction to Mourinho’s sacking. A picture of the France star smirking appeared almost immediately after the news broke of the Special One leaving the club.…
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[ad_1] Solskjaer got off to the perfect start as Manchester United boss as his side beat Cardiff 5-1. Marcus Rashford, Ander Herrera Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard were all on the scoresheet for United as they played with attacking verve and swagger. United are now eight points behind Chelsea and Arsenal, who are level on…
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[ad_1] MANCHESTER UNITED striker Marcus Rashford has revealed the message Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given his players since succeeding Jose Mourinho. [ad_2] Source link
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[ad_1] That is according to former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Solskjaer was appointed caretaker manager of United on Wednesday after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday following a dismal start to the season. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Solskjaer is a beloved figure at Old Trafford and he…
[ad_1] Believe. It’s not just a word on T-shirts all over Humboldt. Some days it’s also a plea, a prayer for a community struggling to come to terms with the tragic bus crash that killed 16 Junior A hockey players, coaches and staff and injured 13 more. “I’m not going to lie. It’s been a…
[ad_1] That’s according to former Liverpool man Stephen Warnock. Solskjaer was appointed as interim United boss on Wednesday after Jose Mourinho was sacked a day earlier. Mourinho was fired by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after a collection of dressing room problems and poor results this season. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO…
[ad_1] An Olympic champion wrestler has reached out to a New Jersey high school wrestler who had his dreadlocks cut off minutes before his match after a referee told him to lose the hairstyle or forfeit his bout. Jordan Burroughs, a 2012 Olympic gold medallist and four-time world champion, posted and spoke on social media…
[ad_1] It was the perfect start for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who has been put in temporary charge until the end of the season. That’s after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday following a dismal start to his third campaign at Old Trafford. And Rasford’s goal certainly pleased United supremo Ed Woodward. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND…
[ad_1] Canada’s Marielle Thompson brought home a silver medal from Innichen, Italy with a second place finishing in the women’s ski cross event. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has warned his team not to underestimate Roma ahead of their clash this evening. Roma have won only once in their last seven league away games, recording just one clean sheet during that streak. Juve are unbeaten in Serie A this season and lead the way at the top of…
[ad_1] Canadian biathletes dominated the IBU Cup women’s 7.5-kilometre sprint on Saturday in Austria, led by winner Nadia Moser of Whitehorse, who earned her first-ever podium finish. The 21-year-old shot clean on both ranges and was quick on the track in Obertilliach, crossing the finish line with tears of joy in 20 minutes 43.4 seconds.…
[ad_1] Paul Pogba was restored to the starting line-up as Solskjaer gets ready to kick off his caretaker reign against former club Cardiff. The World Cup winner starts his first Premier League game since December 1 and was among four changes to last weekend’s loss at leaders Liverpool. Phil Jones, Luke Shaw and Anthony Martial…
[ad_1] Manchester United begin life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer against Cardiff this evening. The Norweigian boss – whose only spell as manager in England was a disappointing season with the Bluebirds – has taken over until the end of the season after Jose Mourinho was sacked. The Red Devils will be desperate to end a…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Norwegian football expert Ben Wells. Jose Mourinho was axed as United boss on Tuesday after a typically torrid start to his third season, with Solskjaer appointed as interim manager until June. The Portuguese left with the team already having conceded more league goals than they did in the entirety…
[ad_1] That is the view of Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta, who reckons Messi is good enough to drop into midfield. Iniesta and Xavi were the central component of Barcelona’s midfield for a decade – but both men have now left the club. Messi remains the star at the Nou Camp but at the age of…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are on the hunt for their fourth Club World Cup trophy in five seasons when they take on Al Ain today. Los Blancos travel to Zayed Sports City Stadium in the United Arab Emirates – their opponents’ homeland. Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Lucas Vazquez are tipped to start the game, with…
[ad_1] Canadian middleweight UFC fighter Elias Theodorou is currently on a three-fight winning streak, but it isn’t a rival fighter that’s currently at his top of mind. “Beyond my fight in the cage, my biggest fight is not against one man, it’s the fight against the stigma of medical cannabis,” Theodorou told ESPN in an interview after his victory earlier…
[ad_1] The Norwegian replaced Jose Mourinho earlier this week and has included two youngsters in the squad. Midfielders James Garner and Angel Gomes have travelled to Cardiff, according to the Manchester Evening News. The pair both played in the Under-23s game against Derby on Thursday but were pictured on Friday afternoon with the rest of…
[ad_1] Mikaela Shiffrin wrote more World Cup history Saturday in Courchevel, France, winning a slalom for a women’s record-equaling 35th career victory in the discipline and 50th win overall. Shiffrin extended her first-run lead of 0.04 seconds to finish 0.29 clear of Petra Vlhova, who has been runner-up to the American star in all three…
[ad_1] Chelsea vs Leicester: Premier League latest score, goals and updates Chelsea are unbeaten in 12 league home games, keeping a clean sheet in their last three Chelsea’s Eden Hazard has been involved in 17 goals so far, more than any other player Leicester have failed to win in any of their last eight visits…
[ad_1] Marielle Thompson came away with a silver medal during a busy weekend at the ski cross World Cup event in Innichen, Italy. Sandra Naeslund of Sweden won the race on Saturday and picked up her second medal in as many days, followed by Thompson, and Sanna Luedi of Switzerland. Thompson, 26, finished just off the podium in…
[ad_1] Real Madrid face Al Ain in the Club World Cup final today and you can follow all the action LIVE with Express Sport. Real Madrid are the overwhelming favourites to win this match against UAE’s Al Ain. Real breezed past Kashima Antlers in midweek to make the final, while Al Ain stunned River Plate…
[ad_1] Every year has its share of unbelievable sports moments, but 2018 will go down as a year filled with unique firsts that changed many sporting landscapes. These events will have lasting effects on franchises, athletes and fans’ expectations for years to come. Here are some of the momentous firsts from 2018. Eagles capture 1st Super Bowl…
[ad_1] Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is contemplating deploying Eden Hazard as a ‘false nine’ for a third straight Premier League game to set him “free”. The Blues face Leicester after beating holders Manchester City and Brighton without fielding a recognised striker. Olivier Giroud played the full game as Chelsea beat Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup…
[ad_1] The 2018 sporting year took me on some crazy adventures — it was wild, wicked and wonderful. In total, I spent about nine months out of the year in taxis, airports, hotels, crowded busses and sporting venues. There were a lot of long days, mostly during the Olympics and Paralympics, but thankfully I was…
[ad_1] The Spurs chief is understood to be United’s main target to replace Jose Mourinho, who was relieved of his duties as manager on Tuesday. Hours after Mourinho was given his marching orders, Pochettino was quizzed about the possibility of taking charge of United and didn’t rule out him succeeding the Special One. “After nearly…
[ad_1] Arsenal star Ozil has struggled for form this season and has been dropped by Unai Emery in recent weeks. He did not play in the League Cup defeat to Tottenham in midweek but makes a return at the Emirates today. Arsenal made a big deal of Ozil’s return, tweeting images of the German wearing…
[ad_1] Sanchez denies it, claiming the report from The Sun newspaper was completely false. They say he sent a WhatsApp to Rojo that read: “I told you so!! Patience is all it takes. Rojo you owe me £20k”. However, Sanchez replied on Twitter ahead of their trip to Cardiff on Saturday: “This is FALSE!!!. “José gave me…
[ad_1] Angle urged WWE superstars to take risks with their characters and not be afraid of making a fool of themselves from time to time. Carmella agrees with the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist and refuses to take herself too seriously as she understands that it is important to keep the fans entertained in professional wrestling.…
[ad_1] Arsenal vs Burnley: Premier League latest score, goals and updates Arsenal have nine wins and a draw in their last 10 matches against Burnley in all competitions Arsenal have lost two of their 18 home league matches in 2018, with both defeats coming against City Burnley have failed to score in seven of their…
[ad_1] That’s according to legendary boxing trainer Adam Booth, who will have one of his own fighters in action on Saturday night’s bill, when Michael Conlan looks to keep his unbeaten record intact. Frampton and Warrington will do battle at the Manchester Arena this weekend in what is expected to be a featherweight classic. The…
[ad_1] Arsenal manager Unai Emery has revealed Mesut Ozil will return to the squad for the Premier League visit of Burnley and believes he still has a future at the Emirates Stadium. Ozil did not make the substitutes bench for the Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat to rivals Tottenham in midweek and has been on the…
[ad_1] Police are considering releasing a picture of the Emirates fan who threw a plastic bottle which hit Spurs’ Dele Alli on the head during their Carabao Cup quarter-final. The Metropolitan Police have CCTV images but have yet to identify the culprit who threw the missile from Arsenal’s East Stand. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN…
[ad_1] According to Sport360, the reigning Champions League winners Real Madrid are keen to use Sancho as a linchpin in a new-look forward line. The report comes as both Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale are linked with transfers away from Spain next summer. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Sancho joined…
[ad_1] Conlan announced that he would be working with Booth back in January (Image: GETTY ) Conlan is first through the door, looking just as cold, donning a Canada Goose aviator hat and a luxuriously-padded Moncler coat. I instantly ask him how the training is going, as is obligatory when talking to someone who punches…
[ad_1] Ozil has fallen out of favour recently and has not started a Premier League game since the beginning of November. Reports have emerged suggesting the club could look to see him or even loan him out when the January transfer window opens. The German is the club’s top earner on around £350,000 per week…
[ad_1] Ronaldo, 33, moved to the Serie A giants in a stunning £105million deal in the summer after nine years in Spain. And Mendes claims Ronaldo actually approached him to try and initiate the move. “In January 2018, I and the few people who knew what was happening thought it would be very difficult to…
[ad_1] The Reds currently sit atop the Premier League Christmas tree with a four-point cushion following their 2-0 away win over Wolves on Friday night. Reigning champions Manchester City are hot the Merseysiders’ tails, though, and can reduce the gap to a solitary point later today if they beat Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola’s side won…
[ad_1] Vardy to Chelsea Chelsea legend Dennis Wise wants to see Jamie Vardy at Chelsea this winter. Chelsea are open to signing a new striker in the January transfer window and Wise told Express Sport he’d be keen on Vardy or Bayer Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. “Chelsea will want a striker,” Wise exclusively told Express Sport.…
[ad_1] Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho on Tuesday and had Solskjaer installed as manager within 24 hours. The Red Devils are a staggering 22 points behind league leaders Liverpool and Mourinho was axed after the 3-1 defeat at Anfield on Sunday. Solskjaer’s first task has been to prepare his team for the 5:30pm kick off…
[ad_1] Solskjaer was installed as United’s interim manager on Wednesday afternoon, 24 hours after Jose Mourinho was given his marching orders. The Norwegian inherits a United side who are currently toiling in sixth place in the league and are a staggering 22 points off table-toppers Liverpool. The former Red Devils hitman’s first order of business…
[ad_1] After a dramatic week at Old Trafford, normality returns on Saturday with United travelling to the Welsh capital in the team-time kick-off. Last Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool was the final nail in Mourinho’s coffin, with the 55-year-old losing his job on Tuesday. The club did not take long to appoint a successor, with…
[ad_1] Former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is fronting a consortium which is in talks to buy the Toon. Kenyon has been trying to find backers since September and is working with US firm Rockefeller Capital Management. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** They have made a £200million…
[ad_1] Aguado was one of president Florentino Perez’s key allies in the halls of the Bernabeu. In a statement, Real said: “Real Madrid CF and its president, Florentino Pérez, deeply regret the death of Ángel Luis Heras Aguado, member of the Board of Directors of our club, and show their condolences to their family and…
[ad_1] Sane, 22, was axed from the Germany World Cup squad and he started the season left out the Manchester City side. But now he’s back to his best and a regular in the City team who are fighting on all four fronts. Sane’s current deal does not run out until 2021 but after bagging…
[ad_1] Celtic sit top of the SPL but Walker has called for additions in January. He feels Rodgers needs another two strikers after Leigh Griffiths took a break from the game to tackle off-field problems. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** But that’s not all. Celtic may have conceded fewer goals…
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers star made headlines this week when he said he would ‘absolutely’ love to play alongside the New Orleans Pelicans star. Davis has been linked with a potential trade to the Lakers, with many believing that a trade deal could be put together. And he played against the Lakers on Friday…
[ad_1] Fabinho joined Liverpool from Monaco in the summer for a fee of around £43.7million. However, the midfielder initially struggled to gain a place in Jurgen Klopp’s side. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** He had to wait until October 27 to make his full Premier League debut, helping the…
[ad_1] The midfielder was forced off just before the hour mark as Liverpool won 2-0 at Wolves on Friday night. It extended the Reds’ lead at the top of the Premier League to four points with Klopp’s side remaining unbeaten in the league. Manchester City have the opportunity to cut the gap back down to…
[ad_1] Ozil wasn’t named in Arsenal’s match day squad for their Carabao Cup defeat against Tottenham on Wednesday night. Emery has also benched the midfielder, who pockets £350,000-a-week at the Emirates, over worries about his physical toughness. And pundit Higginbotham says Arsenal’s star man must work out whether he wants to fit in under Emery…
[ad_1] Ozil is in Arsenal’s squad to face Burnley today (12.30pm) despite having not started a Premier League game since November 11. There has been uncertainty over the German’s future with the midfielder axed from the squad that was knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Tottenham in midweek. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish who saw the Dutch defender net his first league goal for the Reds last night. Van Dijk’s strike came in a 2-0 win at Wolves that ensured Liverpool will be top of the Premier League at Christmas. They sit four points clear of Manchester City with…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Tottenham striker Peter Crouch, who believes his old club could fall apart if Pochettino departs. The Argentinian is among the favourites to be offered the Manchester United job at the end of the season. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has…
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[ad_1] Cody Glass had a goal and two assists and goaltender Ian Scott stopped 23 shots as Canada thumped Slovakia 6-1 in a world juniors pre-tournament game Friday. Glass, Maxime Comtois, Jack Studnicka, Nick Suzuki, Ty Smith and Shane Bowers scored for Team Canada, which notched its second consecutive exhibition victory ahead of the championship…
[ad_1] Kawhi Leonard matched a season high with 37 points and OG Anunoby tied a career high with 21 to lead the depleted Toronto Raptors to a 126-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Despite a string of injuries to key players, the Raptors improved their NBA-best record to 25-9 with Anunoby leading…
[ad_1] Reigning MVP Taylor Hall had two goals and two assists and the slumping New Jersey Devils rode their top line in snapping a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night. Kyle Palmieri added a goal and two assists, Nico Hischier had a goal and an assists and the line finished with nine…
[ad_1] LeBron James was a doubt after suffering with a bout of illness. But the Lakers confirmed the four-time MVP will suit up against the Pelicans. It will be the first time LeBron will come up against Anthony Davis since admitting he wanted to play alongside the New Orleans star. LeBron sat out of his…
[ad_1] Reports have linked the Lakers with a potential trade for the New Orleans Pelicans star. Whilst Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry flat out declared that there is no way he would be traded, rumours have grown about a deal. It is believed that the Lakers would have to deal multiple young assets to sign…
[ad_1] Gentry has accused the Lakers of “tampering” with a potential trade deal for Anthony Davis. James admitted earlier this week that it would be “incredible” if Davis would join him at the Staples Center. But the Pelicans star still has 18 months remaining on his contract and his side have had no approaches thus…
[ad_1] The Reds head into Christmas top of the Premier League table after their win in the Black Country on Friday night. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for the visitors by intelligently flicking home Fabinho’s cross in the 18th minute. Klopp’s men then asserted their control on the game by weathering Wolves’ threat from set-pieces…
[ad_1] The continued growth of basketball in Canada is one of the great stories in Canadian sport in 2018. “I can’t imagine a better story in Canada than what’s happening right now with basketball,” says Glen Grunwald, the newly appointed CEO and president of Canada Basketball. Canada’s men’s team booked its ticket to next year’s World…
[ad_1] Yet if there was one thing that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempted to stress on Friday as he made his official, beaming debut in the hot-seat, it was not to be fooled by the baby face and the smile. Solskjaer has breezed into Old Trafford in cheery style insisting with his first answer on Friday…
[ad_1] Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid on Friday offered further proof of what he alleges is a campaign by the NFL to target him because of his ongoing grievance against the league. Reid tweeted a video of a play from Monday night’s 12-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints in which Reid dove toward Saints…
[ad_1] Sarri will be playing Scrooge this year because his team, as do several others, have a packed seasonal schedule of six games in some 17 days. But far from being worried about the hectic programme ahead of he and his players, which starts with Saturday’s clash against Leicester at Stamford Bridge, Sarri would rather…
[ad_1] Proponents for Halifax’s proposed CFL team say they have now sold more than 6,000 season-ticket applications, and will soon unveil plans for a stadium. Atlantic Schooners founding partner Anthony LeBlanc said that level of ticket sales is in line with what the organization expected. LeBlanc said his group plans to unveil drawings for a…
[ad_1] You can have the chance of winning £25,000 simply by making five Premier League predictions this week! Our man Tony Banks has made his picks for five matches over the weekend. Manchester City are in action against Crystal Palace and will be desperate for three crucial points in the title race. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS…
[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors’ injury woes grew Friday night as Danny Green joined star point guard Kyle Lowry and big men Serge Ibaka and Jonas Valanciunas on the sidelines for the game against Cleveland. Green, who had been the lone Raptor to start every game this season, was the latest to go down with a…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s caretaker manager has his first match in charge as he seeks to make the job his own at struggling Cardiff on Saturday evening. While he maintained he wants to see the team “smiling and winning games again”, he insisted he is prepared to rattle cages and egos if needed. Sir Alex Ferguson’s…
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their National League-championship roster Friday, trading Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp and left-hander Alex Wood and cash to the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Homer Bailey. The Dodgers also get minor leaguers Jeter Downs and right-hander Josiah Gray. Wood went 9-7 with a 3.68 ERA in 27 starts and six…
[ad_1] Liverpool went into the match at Anfield looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The Reds took a 1-0 lead into the half time break through the league’s top scorer Mohamed Salah. However, that only tells half of the story, as Wolves missed a number of good chances to score…
[ad_1] His 39-year-old right knee wrapped in gauze for support, Roberto Luongo insists it’s all still worth it. The aches and pains, the amount of preparation needed just to step on the ice, and the injuries that take a lot longer to heal don’t come close to rivalling the one desire burning inside the Florida…
[ad_1] Davis is set to play for New Orleans Pelicans against the Lakers tonight, so long as he passes a late fitness test. The power forward is a top target of Magic Johnson’s and James said earlier this week it would be “incredible” to play with him. And Kuzma has also admitted he would like…
[ad_1] The 55-year-old came under fire from Scholes and Ferdinand during his final days as United boss in their roles as TV pundits. And according to the Mail, Mourinho felt the criticism affected the dressing room and made his job almost impossible. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Mourinho is…
[ad_1] The soccer broadcast landscape in Canada continues to change with the English Premier League shifting to DAZN next season. A source familiar with the negotiations says the sports streaming service has secured a three-year deal for exclusive Canadian rights, taking the property over from TSN and Sportsnet. Asked about the switch, the two TV…
[ad_1] Solskjaer was appointed United interim manager on Wednesday after Jose Mourinho’s sacking. The club had stagnated in the Portuguese’s third season following two respectable campaigns which bore a Europa League, League Cup and second-placed finish in the Premier League. United laid sixth in the league, 19 points off table-toppers and arch rivals Liverpool, and…
[ad_1] Canadian Olympic champion Mark Tewksbury has zero doubts that he would have competed as an out athlete if he swam at the Rio 2016 Games instead of Barcelona in 1992. “I don’t think of gay as one of my descriptors anymore,” Tewksbury told CBC Sports on the 20th anniversary of his public coming out. “But of course it is.” A…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of legendary Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. Jurgen Klopp’s Reds side are currently top of the table after 17 games heading into Friday night’s trip to Wolves. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Liverpool are yet to lose a game in the…
[ad_1] Thompson is out of contract at the end of the season and has remained tight-lipped about his hopes for the future. The shooting guard has become a key component of Steve Kerr’s side ever since being drafted by the Warriors in 2012. The 28-year-old has won three NBA Championships and is on course to…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher. Fabinho was named in the line-up for the trip to Wolves alongside club captain Jordan Henderson. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** The duo have rarely started a match together this season, with Henderson…
[ad_1] Ottawa Fury FC will be allowed to remain in the United Soccer League for the 2019 season after an about-face by the agency that governs soccer in North America. The local soccer club’s future had been thrown into doubt when governing body CONCACAF told the Canadian Soccer Association it would not sanction Ottawa playing in the…
[ad_1] Wolves vs Liverpool: Premier League latest score, goals and updates If Liverpool win, they are guaranteed to be top of the Premier League on Christmas Day Each of the last four sides in the lead on December 25 have gone on to claim the title Mohamed Salah has been involved in 10 goals in…
[ad_1] A video of Kearney wildly celebrating Salah’s winning goal against Napoli in the Champions League at Anfield first went viral last week. And it seems the video brought to the attention of Salah, who invited Kearney to Liverpool’s training ground. Kearney also managed to meet manager Jurgen Klopp and a whole host of other…
[ad_1] That is according to French journalist Julien Laurens, who has spoken to agents in the wake of United’s dismissal of their former manager. Manchester United wielded the axe on Tuesday after a toxic atmosphere had developed at Old Trafford as Mourinho warred with club officials and players. And while all eyes will be on…
[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had no hesitation in answering Manchester United‘s call and would love to be considered for the manager’s job on a permanent basis. A poor start to the season, coupled with dressing room tensions, cost Jose Mourinho his job on Tuesday, with the club moving swiftly to bring in their former striker…
[ad_1] But Keown has perceived these comments from the German to be mind games thrown in the direction of Guardiola and the reigning Premier League champions. “This is the start of the mind games from Jurgen Klopp. He is trying to throw all the pressure on to Pep Guardiola and Manchester City,” Keown told the…
[ad_1] An independent special counsel on Friday accused Michigan State University of stonewalling his investigation into the school’s handling of the sexual abuse scandal involving disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar. Special counsel Bill Forsyth released a report that accuses the school of fighting the release of certain relevant documents and releasing others that were…
[ad_1] Ozil’s future at Arsenal is in doubt after falling out of favour under Emery this season. Reports claim the head coach does not think Ozil has adapted to the style of football he wants to play. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** That has been reflected in the fact…
[ad_1] Olympic ski cross champion Brady Leman raced to bronze at the World Cup event in Innichen, Italy, on Friday. Fellow Canadian Marielle Thompson, who won gold at the 2014 Games, was fourth in the women’s race. Leman, 32, finished behind siblings Jonathan Midol and Bastien Midol of France. The Calgary resident took gold at the…
[ad_1] Arsenal manager Unai Emery says playmaker Mesut Ozil is needed by the club and would be part of their squad to play Burnley. Ozil, who joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013 for a then-record £42million, has been left out of the side regularly in the last two months, at first due to a…
[ad_1] Former Olympic champion Iouri Podladtchikov has broken his nose again after crashing in a snowboard halfpipe World Cup comeback. Switzerland’s ski federation says in a statement that Podladtchikov also sustained a concussion in the heavy fall at the Secret Garden event in China on Friday. Footage of the fall showed the 30-year-old snowboarder —…
[ad_1] It was reported by The Sun last night that Sanchez, who struggled under the tutelage of Mourinho, wagered United defender Marcos Rojo that their boss would be sacked. The terms of the bet are unclear, but the paper claimed Sanchez sent defensive misfit Rojo a WhatsApp message after the divisive 55-year-old was relieved of…
[ad_1] Mikaela Shiffrin appears unstoppable. The 23-year-old American won a giant slalom Friday for her 49th career World Cup victory as she continued her march to a third straight season-long overall title. It was a fourth successive win for Shiffrin who sat out the races in Val Gardena to rest up for a big block…
[ad_1] Ozil’s future at Arsenal is in doubt after he was left out of the squad to face Tottenham in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat. The former Germany international has only started one game for the Gunners since November 11. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** That was in the…
[ad_1] Carragher, who made 737 appearances for Liverpool between 1996 and 2013, made the suggestion about Tottenham’s transfer intent in a tweet directed at a Spurs fan. The ex-England defender said: “I love the Spurs team, but to improve it they have to buy 60/70 million pound players & we know that won’t happen. So…
[ad_1] Pogba, 25, was frozen out of proceedings in the last few weeks of Jose Mourinho’s tenure at Old Trafford, but he is set for a fresh start under new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Frenchman cost United around £89million in August 2016, with many Manchester United fans perplexed as to how he could be used as…
[ad_1] Manchester United are ready to splash the cash in the January transfer window following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Jose Mourinho’s replacement will be given money to spend, with Ed Woodward likely to sanction a few deals in the New Year. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Arsenal,…
[ad_1] Man Utd star Pogba reacts to Solskjaer Manchester United star Paul Pogba has immediately reacted to the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to reports. Solskjaer was named as the club’s interim boss on Tuesday following the decision to part ways with Jose Mourinho. And the Daily Mail say Pogba has ‘been given a…
[ad_1] When Todd Marchant discusses Max Comtois’ rapid development over the past year, he circles back to the Anaheim Ducks prospect’s performance at the previous world junior hockey championship. A prolific scorer with the Victoriaville Tigres, the big and strong Comtois was asked by Canada’s head coach Dominique Ducharme to provide a physical presence, be effective…
[ad_1] Manchester United have sacked Mourinho, with the departure of the 55-year-old widely expected to spark an upturn in form for Pogba. The France international was at war with his former boss before Mourinho’s departure on Tuesday, with details of their rift still emerging. And the Daily Mail say that, back in April, Jose Mourinho…
[ad_1] Balor is one of WWE’s most talented and exciting superstars but he has been quite neglected and cast aside in the last few months. However, ever since WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon teamed up with his son Shane, daughter Stephanie and son-in-law Triple H to take full control of RAW and SmackDown the…
[ad_1] Mourinho was axed on Tuesday having led the club to their worst league start in 28 years. He became the third manager to be sacked since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. It is understood the board were disillusioned by his negative tactics and failure to promote youth. However, Keane thinks the Portuguese is…
[ad_1] Woodward wants to appoint a director of football to oversee Manchester United‘s transfers and club policy and he has decided Mitchell is that man. Mitchell worked with Pochettino at Southampton and Tottenham before being made the current head of recruitment and development at RB Leipzig. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO…
[ad_1] Solskjaer, who has been handed the reins at Old Trafford until the end of the season, spoke to his former manager this week after news of his appointment broke. Sir Alex, who managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013, gave his advice on how to create a successful atmosphere around the club. **PREDICT FIVE…
[ad_1] The WWE Universe was shocked after Reigns said he has been diagnosed with the horrible disease for the second time 11 years after putting it in remission. The Big Dog then relinquished the Universal Championship shortly after winning it from Brock Lesnar and took a long leave of absence to battle the illness. Moments…
[ad_1] Chelsea return to Premier League action against Leicester this weekend, having successfully booked their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. Maurizio Sarri named a much-changed side for the 1-0 win over Bournemouth but is likely to revert to his favoured XI when the Foxes visit. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 –…
[ad_1] Belgium winger Hazard hinted in the summer he was ready to quit Stamford Bridge for the Bernabeu. The 27-year-old publicly revealed his admiration for Real, adding he has no idea whether he’ll commit his long-term future to Chelsea. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Real are expected to move…
[ad_1] Manchester United hero Cole broke both of his legs after an innocuous tackle from Ruddock during a Premier League clash with Liverpool. The former Reds defender was recently quoted as saying: “I didn’t mean to break both of his legs if I’m honest… I only meant to break one.” But Ruddock has now set…
[ad_1] Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, Blues assistant Zola admitted the club were looking to sign the England striker, 26, in a deal that could be worth around £30million. “I’m sure there are a lot of players that are linked with us,” the Italian said. “Certainly, Callum…
[ad_1] Arsenal star Ozil has been tipped to leave the club on loan in January amid his struggles under Emery. Emery has regularly dropped the Germany international this season, making a decision that Arsene Wenger was always reluctant to make. As a result, reports have claimed Arsenal may look to cut Ozil loose during the…
[ad_1] Solskjaer, who has been handed the reins at Old Trafford until the end of the season, spoke to his former manager this week after news of his appointment broke. Sir Alex, who managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013, gave his advice on how to create a successful atmosphere around the club. **PREDICT FIVE…
[ad_1] League leader Liverpool, who have 45 points from 17 games, are looking to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign but manager Jurgen Klopp is aware of the threat that promoted Wolves could pose. The seventh-placed side have drawn with champions Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal and beat Chelsea earlier this season, playing…
[ad_1] Manchester United players are aiming to kick on under Solskjaer after the majority of the dressing room clashed with Mourinho during his time in charge. The 45-year-old will oversee ongoings at the club until the end of the season, where they will aim to lure Mauricio Pochettino away from Tottenham. Manchester United heavyweights such…
[ad_1] The 26-year-old showcased a perfectly executed ‘rabona’ in a video posted to Liverpool’s official Twitter account on Thursday. Moreno has made 135 Liverpool appearances since his £12million move from Sevilla in 2014, but has only featured twice in all competitions this season. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Liverpool fans…
[ad_1] Solskjaer has replaced Mourinho as manager of Manchester United after the Red Devils chose to part ways with the 55-year-old on Tuesday morning. For many, the appointment came out of the blue. The 45-year-old was occupied with Norweigan club FC Molde and, as a result, his arrival was a big surprise. But Solskjaer has…
[ad_1] Solskjaer was speaking ahead of his first game in charge which sees him take United to Cardiff on Saturday. They are struggling and were reported to be desperate to strengthen the squad before Jose Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday. And the Norwegian says he will oversee the club’s transfer plans when the winter window…
[ad_1] Manchester United have turned to Solskjaer as they aim to get Pogba fully firing in the second half of the campaign. The France international has struggled for consistency in recent times but, with Jose Mourinho no longer around, an upturn in form and fortune is to be expected. Manchester United boss Solskjaer has already…
[ad_1] Solskjaer will oversee ongoings at Manchester United until the end of the season in the wake of the club’s decision to sack Jose Mourinho on Tuesday. The Red Devils legend took his first training session on Thursday and will face the media ahead of their Premier League clash with Friday this morning. Solskjaer has…
[ad_1] The Sun claim the Chilean was delighted when the news broke of Mourinho’s departure on Tuesday morning. They say he messaged Rojo on WhatsApp saying: “I told you so!! Patience is all it takes. Rojo you owe me £20k.” Sanchez – United’s top earner on around £500,000 per week – was signed by the…
[ad_1] Manchester United sacked Mourinho on Tuesday after the 55-year-old’s criticism of the squad, coupled with increasingly drab displays, got too much. The Portuguese cut a frustrated figure throughout his time at Old Trafford and was never afraid to criticise his players as the curtain started to come crashing down. Manchester United drew 2-2 with…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba is hoping for a better relationship with Solskjaer than the one he had with Mourinho. The World Cup winner was constantly at loggerheads with Mourinho over the last 12 months, with their relationship deteriorating to such an extent they were said to be barely on speaking terms. That rift has…
[ad_1] That is the belief of Shaka Hislop, who thinks the Reds are playing beneath their peak. The Reds are top of the table and unbeaten after 17 games and sit a point above defending champions Manchester City, who were the pre-season favourites to win the league and remain highly fancied to retain their crown.…
[ad_1] Carey Price reached another milestone and the Montreal Canadiens got another big win. Price stopped 36 shots in his 300th career win, leading the Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the slumping Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night. Paul Byron and Shea Weber scored as Montreal won the second game of a back-to-back for the first time in four tries this…
[ad_1] Ozil – who only signed a new deal worth £350,000-a-week at the beginning of 2018 – has been marginalised by the Arsenal boss. Having started just 11 of the Gunners’ 26 matches in all competitions this season, Ozil has borne a lot of criticism from the fans over his work-rate, and he could move…
[ad_1] Nikolaj Ehlers recorded his fourth career hat trick, Mason Appleton got his first career goal and the Winnipeg Jets won for the sixth time in seven games, 5-3 over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Dustin Byfuglien also scored to help the Jets bounce back from a loss at Los Angeles on Tuesday. Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves. Evander Kane…
[ad_1] That is the bold claim of Sky Sports pundit Danny Higginbotham. After a summer of discontent and a disastrous season to date by Manchester United’s very high standards, Jose Mourinho was sacked and has been replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer until the end of the season. Mourinho’s misgivings in the transfer window last summer…
[ad_1] Bo Horvat and Jake Virtanen each got a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1 on Thursday. Adam Gaudette, Josh Leivo and Loui Eriksson also scored for Vancouver (17-17-4), and Alex Edler registered a pair of assists. Vladimir Tarasenko put up the lone goal for St. Louis (13-16-6). Jake Allen stopped 24-of-28 shots for the…
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino were pivotal to Liverpool’s success last season as they scored 91 goals across all competitions. Jurgen Klopp’s tactical re-focus has eased the reliance on their goalscoring abilities but the trio have still conjured up a combined 27 goals and 12 assists this term, with Salah the joint-top…
[ad_1] J.T. Miller scored in the seventh round of the shootout to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday. Ondrej Palat, Steven Stamkos, Alex Killorn and Dan Girardi also scored for the Lightning (27-7-2), who have gone 10-0-1 in their past 11 games. Goalie Louis Domingue made 34 saves, including seven in overtime. Nikita Kucherov chipped in with…
[ad_1] The Reds take on Wolves tonight [8pm KO] attempting to extend their lead at the top of the table. City play on Saturday against Crystal Palace [3pm KO] and will look to close the gap. So far, Liverpool are still the only team unbeaten in the Premier League, and Dejan Lovren has declared that…
[ad_1] That is the prediction of BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson. Solskjaer will take charge of Manchester United for the first time on Saturday (5.30pm) when he visits the Cardiff City Stadium. The Norwegian lasted just eight months with the Bluebirds before he was sacked in September 2014. Although things didn’t work out for him…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Friday at 5:30 a.m. ET to watch live action from the World Cup snowboard cross event in Cervinia, Italy. Canadians Meryeta O’Dine, Carle Brenneman, and Haili Moyer will compete in the women’s qualifier, while Kevin Hill, Eliot Grondin, Baptiste Brochu, Evan Bichon, Danny Bourgeois, Liam Moffatt, and Colby Graham are on…
[ad_1] Isco has only been involved in 11 of Real Madrid’s 16 La Liga games this season and has even found himself on the receiving end of boos from Los Blancos’ fans over his performances. It is rumoured the 26-year-old is seeking a move away from the Bernabeu as he looks to secure regular football.…
[ad_1] Led by Mississauga’s R.J. Barrett, the Duke Blue Devils came from behind to beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders 69-58 on Thursday night in New York City. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Auston Matthews scored twice and set up two more for his second four-point game of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Florida Panthers 6-1 on Thursday. John Tavares also had two goals for Toronto (23-10-2), while Morgan Rielly had four assists for his second four-point night of 2018-19. Mitch Marner added…
[ad_1] ‘The summer was made even better for me because I felt I had a debt to pay’: Gareth Southgate admits England’s World Cup journey helped lay ghost of Euro 96 penalty miss to rest Gareth Southgate has admitted World Cup run helped heal wounds of Euro 96 Southgate missed a penalty as Germany beat…
[ad_1] Davis has continuously been linked with a trade to Los Angeles, and recently James opened up on the potential move. James declared that he would ‘obviously love’ to play alongside the New Orleans Pelicans star. Recently, Kevin Durant came out and hinted that players don’t like playing alongside the James because of his superstar…
[ad_1] That is according to Liverpool legend Steve Nicol. Jose Mourinho was sacked as United boss on Tuesday after a toxic start to the season during which he picked battles with key players, took on the club hierarchy and delivered poor results. United lie sixth in the Premier League table, 11 points adrift of top…
[ad_1] The PSG forward already has an impressive trophy collection behind him, and is one of the most marketable players in the world. This year saw him lift the 2018 World Cup, as well as a domestic treble in France. He also became the most expensive teenager in football history as he made his transfer…
[ad_1] The Brazilian superstar recently confirmed that he was back to full fitness. But he has been given permission by manager Thomas Tuchel to return to spend Christmas with his family. He suffered a groin issue on international duty, which kept him out of the team for multiple matches. Last weekend he failed to make…
[ad_1] The summer of 2015 was jam-packed with thrilling Canadian sports performances. Sprinter Andre De Grasse was becoming a household name, racing to two victories at the Pan American Games in Toronto. High jumper Derek Drouin was soaring to a world gold medal. Canada’s women’s rugby team was thumping the competition en route to winning…
[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will take charge of his first game on Saturday away to Cardiff following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The Norwegian has been tasked with restoring Manchester United’s attacking traditions and bridging the 11-point gap to the Champions League places. However, the Old Trafford outfit have an additional task in store for…
[ad_1] The promoter for Adonis Stevenson says the boxer remains unconscious and has not improved since doctors sedated him and placed him on a ventilator after a Dec. 1 knockout loss. Promoter Yvon Michel said Thursday “doctors do not venture an opinion on what lies ahead” for the 41-year-old fighter. Stevenson is in intensive care…
[ad_1] Solskjaer became a United legend in 1999 when he scored the winning goal in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich. The Baby-Faced Assassin retired at Old Trafford in 2007 after 11 years at the club, bagging 126 goals during his stint in Manchester. With a wealth of coaching knowledge after a decade under…
[ad_1] You can earn the chance of winning £25,000 simply by making five Premier League predictions this week! Our chief sports writer Matthew Dunn has made his picks for five matches over the weekend. Manchester City are in action against Crystal Palace and will be hoping for three crucial points in the title race. Huddersfield…
[ad_1] Four players were ready to QUIT the club unless executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward wielded the axe. It is understood Woodward was concerned a mass exodus would be triggered if he remained loyal to the floundering Mourinho. The January transfer window is just a matter of days away and players could have begun turning to…
[ad_1] Canada’s Kayla Sanchez won the women’s 100-metre freestyle at the Swim Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland, Thursday, setting a meet record in the process. Sanchez, 17, from Scarborough, Ont., finished in 51.68 seconds, breaking the previous mark of 52.06 held by Charlotte Bonnet of France. Bonnet was second on Thursday (52.18) while Toronto’s Penny Oleksiak was third…
[ad_1] The two sides face each other in next month’s semi-finals with Chelsea having vowed to stamp out recent outbreaks of alleged racist chanting among their fans. Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck this week wrote an open letter to fans demanding the use of the word ‘Yid’ in derogatory songs aimed at Spurs had to stop…
[ad_1] Jim Long is living the dream. The darts dream. The 50-year-old GM worker from London, Ont., already has one win under his belt at the William Hill World Darts Championship. He goes for two on Friday when he takes on Benito van de Pas, a 25-year-old from the Netherlands who is seeded 30th. Long…
[ad_1] Liverpool are unbeaten in the Premier League this season and lead title rivals Manchester City by a point. They beat Manchester United 3-1 last weekend – a result that proved the final nail in Jose Mourinho’s coffin. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** And, heading into tonight’s match again Wolves,…
[ad_1] Christmas may be a few days away, but the NHL has already handed out gifts for hockey fans this season. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The interim appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford until the summer has paved the way for an attempt to prise Pochettino away from Tottenham once the season had ended. But while club officials refused to let Rose answer questions about the speculation surrounding the Spurs manager, the picture he painted over his…
[ad_1] Mark Borowiecki hopes Ottawa will one day have a downtown arena. As an Ottawa native and a defenceman for the NHL’s Senators, he said a new facility in the city’s core would be a boon for its citizens. But on Thursday morning, he was left wondering what lies ahead after the National Capital Commission…
[ad_1] Manchester United appointed Solskjaer as their interim manager until the end of the season on Wednesday. The Norwegian replaces Jose Mourinho who was sacked on Tuesday morning. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Solskjaer will reportedly be given a budget of £50million to improve the squad next month. But…
[ad_1] The NFL says that Patriots receiver Josh Gordon has been returned to the reserve/commissioner suspended list indefinitely for violating the terms of his conditional reinstatement under the league’s substance abuse policy. He missed the entire 2015 and 2016 seasons for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. He was reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell…
[ad_1] The Spaniard is widely regarded as the best shot-stopper in the world. And Solskjaer revealed he spoke to De Gea about Alvarez and is excited to work with the 28-year-old. “I spoke to David and Emilio of course,” the interim boss told MUTV. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** “He…
[ad_1] A perfectly executed Olympic moment made Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir CBC Sports pick for Canadian athletes of the 2018. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The World Cup winner said: “He f***ed with the wrong baller.” Pogba and Mourinho were involved in a number of bust-ups this season and contributed to the end of the Portuguese at Old Trafford. The Sun claim Michael Carrick intervened on hearing Pogba’s comments in the dressing room. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000…
[ad_1] Former Vancouver Canucks top defenceman Kevin Bieksa will bring plenty of NHL experience to Canada’s blue line as the country seeks to win its fourth straight Spengler Cup title. Hockey Canada on Thursday announced its 25-player roster for the annual tournament in Davos, Switzerland. Bieksa, currently a free agent, has played 808 NHL games…
[ad_1] Message to Manchester United fans “It’s great to be back home. I promise I’ll give everything I’ve got to get this club back to success. I can’t wait to get going.” United DNA “The first thing I noticed was that it’s a family club. Everyone is so tight-knit. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000…
[ad_1] Auston Matthews isn’t one to get nervous. The star centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs is used to suiting up in front of packed arenas under the bright lights with 20,000 sets of eyes trained on his every move. Put him in a colourful costume at The National Ballet of Canada, however, and it’s an entirely…
[ad_1] Red Devils legend Sir Alex Ferguson has been backing the Spurs boss from behind the scenes, according to The Sun. Jose Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday morning with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer put in charge until the end of the season. Pochettino is the top target for United but he won’t come cheap even with…
[ad_1] After Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson injured Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Jamie Oleksiak in a fight, Alexander Ovechkin offered to drop the gloves with Sidney Crosby. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Norwegian has asked his players to express themselves until the end of the season. United sacked Mourinho on Tuesday morning after a terrible start to his third campaign in charge. And Solskjaer has been handed the job until the end of the season. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE**…
[ad_1] Swimming Canada has awarded Kylie Masse her second straight Female Swimmer of the Year award. Masse won two gold and two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games in Australia last spring, and gold at the Pan Pacific Championships in Tokyo this summer. The LaSalle swimmer attends the University of Toronto — where her coach Linda…
[ad_1] Mourinho was relieved of his duties on Tuesday after almost two-and-a-half years at Manchester United. The Portuguese was in London on Wednesday and spoke for the first time to reporters since being sacked. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Sky Sports’ Gary Cotterill managed to chat to Mourinho while…
[ad_1] Olympic champion skier Michelle Gisin will skip World Cup races this week to be near her brother who is in a hospital after crashing in a downhill on Saturday. Gisin, who is fourth in the overall standings, says she will miss giant slalom and slalom races starting on Friday at Courchevel, France. In a…
[ad_1] In January, Ozil entered the final six months of his contract and Arsenal faced the threat of losing him on a free transfer. But the Gunners and Ozil were finally able to reach an agreement which made him the highest paid player in their history. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY…
[ad_1] Toronto Maple Leafs stars Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner portrayed the Cannon Dolls in the National Ballet of Canada’s performance of The Nutcracker on Wednesday night. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That is according to talkSPORT pundit and former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan. Solskjaer was appointed Manchester United’s interim manager for the remainder of the season on Wednesday. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** The former Red Devils striker arrived from Norwegian side Molde, replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho.…
[ad_1] Football is returning to Atlantic Canada as a part of the 2019 CFL schedule. Details are still very limited at this point surrounding the game but the Toronto Argonauts and the Montreal Alouettes will play on Aug. 25 in the first CFL game in the region since 2013 — and the first presented by the Atlantic Schooners. This comes as a group…
[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was announced as Manchester United’s caretaker manager yesterday following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho. He begins his tenure with an away trip to Cardiff, whom he also managed, but that spell ended in disappointment with the Bluebirds being relegated from the Premier League and with Solskjaer eventually losing his job after…
[ad_1] Former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee has pleaded guilty to a harassment charge stemming from an encounter with a 19-year-old male hotel shuttle driver in Buffalo, N.Y. Lee, 57, entered the plea Friday in Buffalo City Court just before his nonjury trial was to begin. Lee was charged with making lewd comments…
[ad_1] Ozil has been linked with a move away from The Emirates after struggling for game time under Unai Emery this season. The Spanish coach has tried to implement a high octane style in North London, which most players have taken to seamlessly. Ozil, known for his creative but relaxed style, has failed to segue…
[ad_1] Marcel Hirscher returned to a hill where he raced as a kid to become the most successful Austrian skier of all time. The seven-time overall champion won a World Cup slalom in his native province of Salzburg on Thursday for his 63rd career victory, overtaking Annemarie Moser-Proll, who had 62 wins when she retired…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Liverpool and Wales centre-forward Dean Saunders. Kante has been played slightly out of position at Chelsea this season under Maurizio Sarri. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** The Frenchman has had several seasons of success as a holding midfielder for club and country.…
[ad_1] This was supposed to be Bob Cole’s final Saturday on the job, calling the New York Rangers game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. But the brass at Sportsnet did the right thing last week and extended his farewell season with an additional six games. His final Hockey Night in Canada broadcast…
[ad_1] Gabriel Barbosa, 22, is on loan at Santos from Inter Milan, where he is on an £80,000-a-week deal. The frontman made his senior debut for Santos at 16 in Neymar’s final game before he moved to Barcelona. He has been touted to follow in the superstar’s footsteps and make it big in Europe. Inter…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who suggests this is exactly how James will try to recruit Davis. The Lakers star got tongues wagging this week when he admitted it would be “amazing” to see Davis join him at the Lakers. Davis has been heavily linked with leaving the New Orleans Pelicans in…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sky Sports reporter Adam Bate, who believes the Manchester United defence is a ‘major weakness’. Table-topping Liverpool have conceded just seven goals all season in the Premier League with £75million man Van Dijk a key part of that. He has played in every match and has transformed Liverpool’s backline into the…
[ad_1] On this week’s show, Baruchel talks about his new book and the life of a die-hard Habs fan. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United bought Eric Bailly from Villarreal for £30million in 2016 – then spent £31m on Victor Lindelof a year later. Both have flopped at Old Trafford and both, crucially, were signings Jose Mourinho had personally ordered. In the summer of 2018, for the third year in a row, Mourinho demanded United signed another…
[ad_1] Manchester United have made Pochettino their top target to replace Jose Mourinho in the summer. Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday and has been replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer until the summer. But it is understood United will launch a move for Pochettino between now and May and are not currently considering anyone else for…
[ad_1] The Hockey Night In Canada podcast is a weekly CBC Sports production. In each episode, host Rob Pizzo is joined by colourful characters within hockey to discuss great moments and great players and talk about today’s stars. The Hockey Night podcast brings you beyond the boxscore with insight you won’t find anywhere else. The focus of this week’s Hockey Night In Canada podcast is…
[ad_1] Manchester United would relish the chance to make Pochettino their new boss. For the bigwigs behind the scenes at Old Trafford, he is their man. The only man. A penny seems to have finally dropped within the corridors of Old Trafford. After the Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho eras, they have turned to…
[ad_1] Mustafi is nearing a return to action but Holding is out for the rest of the campaign with knee ligament damage, meaning Emery could move for a short-term replacement. Eric Bailly had been touted as one option after falling out of favour under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. However, the departure of the Portuguese…
[ad_1] Tottenham face a fight to keep Pochettino out of Manchester United’s clutches in the wake of the Red Devils’ decision to sack Jose Mourinho. The Argentine has been earmarked as the ideal candidate to replace Mourinho at Old Trafford, having worked wonders during his time in north London. Tottenham are primed to make any…
[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford this week after the Special One was sacked. The United hero was appointed on an interim basis until the end of the season. However, the Red Devils are expected to move for Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino or former Real boss Zinedine Zidane next summer. And according…
[ad_1] Manchester United were heavily linked with Maguire in the summer but the Englishman bore a hefty price tag that executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward wasn’t willing to meet. On Tuesday, Woodward sacked Jose Mourinho in a face-to-face meeting after an abysmal season. Now that Mourinho has been relived of his duties, details are beginning to…
[ad_1] That’s according to Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Sharp, who suggests Irving and James will be the ones to persuade Davis where to go. The Celtics and Lakers seem to be leading the race to trade for Davis either this season or in the summer. Boston can’t strike a deal until the summer when Irving re-signs…
[ad_1] Manchester United have appointed Solskjaer as their interim manager as they play a waiting game in the hope of luring Mauricio Pochettino to Old Trafford in the summer. The Red Devils chose to part ways with Jose Mourinho on Tuesday following their horrendous start to the Premier League season. And Spanish outlet Ok Diario…
[ad_1] Wade came from behind to beat Seigo Asada 3-2 in the second round of the PDC Darts World Championships last night. But he came in for huge criticism for claiming he wanted to ‘hurt him in the face’ and that he ‘did it for the UK’. And today he has apologised for his words,…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba got his way this week when the club chose to pull the plug on Mourinho’s Old Trafford reign. The duo have been at war ever since a defeat to Tottenham in February, where the player chose to publicly question his manager’s tactics on the pitch at Wembley. Paul Pogba has…
[ad_1] Mourinho was relieved of his duties as United manager on Tuesday morning less than 48 hours after Liverpool handed his former side their seventh league defeat of the season. Former Red Devils hitman Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as Mourinho’s successor on Wednesday, though he’ll only be at the helm until the end of…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to fire Juventus to another key victory, with the Old Lady currently on track to win Serie A for the eighth year in a row. Roma are next up for Massimiliano Allegri’s side – and they could be fearful of a goal-glut if Ronaldo’s outings against them for Manchester United…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to fire Juventus to another key victory, with the Old Lady currently on track to win Serie A for the eighth year in a row. Roma are next up for Massimiliano Allegri’s side – and they could be fearful of a goal-glut if Ronaldo’s outings against them for Manchester United…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Martial struggled during Mourinho’s time in charge, despite his form improving this season. The duo got off on the wrong foot back in 2016, with the France international furious at the decision to hand his No 9 shirt to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and change his own jersey to No 11. Manchester United…
[ad_1] That is the view of assistant manager Mike Phelan. Phelan returned to Manchester United on an interim basis to work alongside caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, just days after Jose Mourinho was sacked by the club. Solskjaer, surprisingly, will take the reins at United until the end of the season with Phelan temporarily leaving…
[ad_1] Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are Canada’s dynamic duo that had a dynamite 2018. It began with an explosion of Olympic proportions in February and they have been on fire ever since. With today’s announcement that the dynamic duo was named CBC Sports Athletes of the Year, here’s a look back at five times Tessa and Scott won 2018: They won the…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba got his way earlier this week when Woodward chose to bring the curtain down on Mourinho’s mixed Old Trafford career. The 55-year-old was axed after a series of poor results, but it was his manner in the dressing room that prompted most alarm at the club. Mourinho was at war…
[ad_1] Everything that can be said about Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir pretty much has already been said — and deservedly so. The iconic ice dancers who enthralled Canadians for years concluded their illustrious careers with not one, but two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The subsequent celebrations and farewell tour gave…
[ad_1] Solksjaer has been appointed as Manchester United manager until the end of the season, with the Norwegian arriving from FC Molde as one Mourinho’s replacement. Many fans are confident that he can steady the ship after a nightmare season so far that has resulted in the departure of Jose Mourinho, who was sacked on…
[ad_1] Last night that bond tightened up a notch with a big cup in their neighbours’ backyard and the scent of that elusive first trophy surely making it harder for the Spurs manager to leave at the end of the season? Undoubtedly, Mauricio Pochettino is an emotional man. He will not be rushed, of course,…
[ad_1] Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho as interim manager at Manchester United until the end of the season. Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday and Solskjaer confirmed as the interim boss yesterday in a deal that seems effectively on loan from Molde. He will be joined by Mike Phelan and unveiled tomorrow but has arrived at Carrington…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid has been mooted in the aftermath of his sacking by Manchester United on Tuesday. The 55-year-old was axed by Ed Woodward in the early hours of the morning and has since been replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who will oversee life at Old Trafford until the end of the…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s moves in the January transfer window will be interesting following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The former striker has replaced Jose Mourinho until the end of the season and could oversee changes next month. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are also…
[ad_1] The Warriors suffered a 108-103 loss on Wednesday night, their 11th of the year. It is a far cry from their past four years, having won three NBA titles, reaching all four NBA Finals. The Warriors pushed the Jazz to the wire, as the game went down to the last two seconds. Curry thought…
[ad_1] That’s according to Craig Burley, who ranked both of the pair as two of the best five players in the league so far this season. The Reds currently sit atop the Premier League after 17 games after beating bitter rivals Manchester United last weekend. Crucial to their unbeaten start has been their defence, with…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Solskjaer’s former Norwegian team-mate Brede Hangeland, who has spoken about the influence Ferguson has had on Solskjaer’s career. Solskjaer has been named caretaker manager of Manchester United following the sacking of Jose Mourinho on Tuesday. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** The former Red Devils…
[ad_1] Manager Brendan Rodgers is sweating over a striking crisis after his French striker limped out of last night’s 3-0 win over Motherwell in the first half. With Leigh Griffiths on the sidelines due to personal issues, Edouard is the only recognised striker in the squad. And the Hoops face Rangers in the Old Firm…
[ad_1] Canada’s Simon d’Artois soared to World Cup gold in the men’s ski halfpipe event in Secret Garden, China on Thursday. The 26-year-old from Whistler, B.C., scored 93.50 in his best run of the day to top the podium ahead of New Zealand’s Nico Porteous (89.50) and American Hunter Hess (85.50) was third. D’Artois finished sixth…
[ad_1] A goalless draw at Easter Road saw the Light Blues tumble from top spot. And Gerrard was fuming with Porteous’ wild lunge on Coulibaly which referee Craig Thomson deemed only worthy of a yellow card. He said: “I was upset with Porteous’ tackle because he didn’t try to play the ball. “The ball has…
[ad_1] The Reds are currently top of the Premier League after 17 games, winning 14 of them and drawing just three. Jurgen Klopp’s side have conceded just seven goals as they sit one point ahead of reigning champions Manchester City. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** City have tasted defeat…
[ad_1] The shooting guard was reportedly set to be used as a trade piece in a move for Trevor Ariza. After multiple reports of offers, Ariza eventually ended up being traded to the Washington Wizards. This left the star in an uncomfortable position of having to stay with the franchise, having nearly been moved for…
[ad_1] Gabriel Landeskog broke a tie 35 seconds into the third period by batting in a goal, Philipp Grubauer stopped 35 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Wednesday night. Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist to give him an NHL-leading 58 points. He’s followed by teammate Nathan MacKinnon,…
[ad_1] Maxime Comtois had two goals and two assists as Canada outplayed Switzerland but struggled to pull out a 5-3 victory on Wednesday in a pre-tournament tune-up game ahead of the world junior championship. Cody Glass, Owen Tippet and Jack Studnicka also scored for Canada, who open the tournament Dec. 26 in Vancouver against Denmark.…
[ad_1] That’s according to player-turned-analyst Richard Jefferson. The Lakers are in their first season with LeBron but while he has reached all of the last eight NBA Finals in a row, his opening year in LA was viewed from the off to be a development year – particularly after missing out on Kawhi Leonard in…
[ad_1] Fred VanVleet capped a late Toronto rally with a three-pointer with 25.9 seconds left and the Raptors snapped a two-game slide by beating the Indiana Pacers 99-96 on Wednesday. Kawhi Leonard had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead the injury-riddled Raptors (24-9), who were playing without all-star point guard Kyle Lowry and big…
[ad_1] ‘Certified baller’: Fans go mad as Jadon Sancho’s incredible footwork plays part in Borussia Dortmund goal Borussia Dortmund lost their first league game of the season against Dusseldorf Paco Alcacer managed to get one goal back, thanks to skills from Jadon Sancho Fans have been praising him on social media, wanting him to come…
[ad_1] The Greek Freak is one of the favourites for the NBA MVP award this year after his blistering start. Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 44 points last week as the Bucks demolished the Cleveland Cavaliers. And that win showed that the Bucks are a surprise package this year. After 30 games, the Bucks are second…
[ad_1] Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Express Sport brought you LIVE coverage as the fixtures were revealed That’s all folks 22:20: Short and sweet tonight. I trust you’ll be joining me for those ties next year. And If I don’t see you before then – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN…
[ad_1] Running back Elliott is back in the Pro Bowl for the second time in his career having had an impressive season to date. The 23-year-old has nine touchdowns to his name with the Cowboys having progressed to an 8-6 record. They are in prime position to win the NFC East for the second time…
[ad_1] Tottenham booked their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after a 2-0 victory at the Emirates on Wednesday. Morgan – a staunch Arsenal fan – helped conduct the Carabao Cup draw and after losing a bet with former Spurs striker Peter Crouch, he was forced to wear the stripes of his bitter…
[ad_1] That is the view of Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. In Monday night’s 110-93 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry was subbed with just over three minutes remaining in the first quarter and he started in the second quarter. Curry was benched within three minutes of the third and then started the fourth. The…
[ad_1] Tottenham booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition after a 2-0 victory away at Arsenal on Wednesday. A first-half strike from Son Heung-Min and a sumptuous chipped effort from Dele Alli proved to be the difference between the two sides. Pochettino’s side – who haven’t lifted a piece of silverware since 2008…
[ad_1] The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers forward Jujhar Khaira two games for cross-checking St. Louis Blues defenceman Vince Dunn in a game Tuesday night at Rogers Place. The incident occurred in the third period. After Khaira hit Dunn with a clean check, Dunn retaliated with a cross-check to Khaira’s head in front of the…
[ad_1] Tottenham star Kane was on the winning side on Wednesday night as Arsenal were beaten 2-0 in the Carabao Cup. Arsenal were lacklustre throughout and Spurs won the game thanks to goals from Son Heung-Min and Dele Alli. Morgan had tweeted Kane back on December 2 after Arsenal had beaten Spurs 4-2 in the…
[ad_1] Toronto police have laid new charges, arrested a seventh student, and rearrested four others in connection to allegations of sexual assault and assault at St. Michael’s College School. Police have now investigated a total of eight incidents connected to the all boys’ Catholic private school. Investigators are pursuing criminal charges in three of the…
[ad_1] The England international was struck in the second half as he went to take a throw in. Alli appeared unscathed by the incident as tempers boiled over. Having regained his compose, the former MK Dons midfielder made a gesture to Arsenal fans signifying Tottenham’s 2-0 lead. The 22-year-old had got the on the score…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs have 12 years to win a Stanley Cup before their name is removed from the iconic trophy. The Hockey Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that it has placed the latest band removed from the barrel-shaped cup — featuring 12 championship teams from the 1953-54 season through the 1964-65 campaign —…
[ad_1] Ozil was not named in the 18-man matchday squad and before the match, Emery insisted the decision was “tactical”. In his absence, Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut chances and were well beaten by their north London rivals. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** After the match, Emery was pressed…
[ad_1] Work crews were chipping away at projects outside Rogers Centre on Wednesday as Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro was busy weighing in on the team’s construction plans inside the stadium. While the downtown facility will get a new roof this off-season and some other tweaks in and around the venue are planned, the heavy…
[ad_1] Betway aren’t confident that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be able to completely clear up the mess left behind by Jose Mourinho, who was sacked by Manchester United yesterday. The company are offering prices for United to finish the season with their lowest-ever total of Premier League points. It’s 10/11 with the online bookmaker for…
[ad_1] Click the video player above on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET to watch live coverage of the World Cup ski halfpipe event from Secret Garden, China. Rachael Karker will compete in women’s event, while Brendan MacKay, Simon d’Artois, and Evan Marineau round out the Canadian contingent on the men’s side. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Henrikh Mkhitaryan had a golden opportunity to put Arsenal in front after a one-two with Aaron Ramsey but he shot straight at Tottenham keeper Paulo Gazzaniga. And the home side were punished when Son Heung-min raced onto a ball over the top by Dele Alli and finished coolly past Petr Cech. Aaron Ramsey then…
[ad_1] Major League Baseball, its players’ association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island nation to sign big league contracts without defecting, an effort to eliminate the dangerous trafficking that had gone on for decades. The agreement, which runs through Oct. 31, 2021, allows Cubans to sign…
[ad_1] The midfielder was at the centre of attention in the second half. Son Heung-min gave Spurs the lead in the first half when he finished confidently past Petr Cech. After the interval, Alli collected a superb pass from Harry Kane before lobbing the Arsenal goalkeeper. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO…
[ad_1] There are questions Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock won’t touch with a 10-foot hockey stick. The challenge a team brimming with young talent faces in managing its payroll structure was one topic Babcock particularly enjoyed sidestepping shortly after Toronto and forward William Nylander ended a lengthy contract dispute this month. “Well, I think you’ve…
[ad_1] And the Tottenham star responded immediately by goading the Gunners supporters. Alli had excelled in a Spurs shirt at the Emirates as the away side romped into a 2-0 lead. He scored their second with an expert flick over goalkeeper Petr Cech. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Arsenal…
[ad_1] Missy Franklin, the darling of the 2012 Summer Olympics with four gold medals, has decided to retire at age 23. Citing chronic shoulder pain for her decision, the United States swimmer wrote in a letter to ESPN that she’s “ready to not be in pain every day.” Six years ago, a 17-year-old Franklin became…
[ad_1] Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has refused to rule out any interest in the Manchester United role. The Argentinian is understood to be at the top of United’s wish list to replace Jose Mourinho, who was sacked on Tuesday, though the Old Trafford club are likely to face a fight if they want to prise…
[ad_1] 2018 was a banner year for Canadian runners, featuring everything from Cam Levins’ historic marathon debut and Rachel Cliff’s national mark in the half marathon to NCAA star Justyn Knight turning pro and 800-metre runner Brandon McBride shattering a 10-year-old record. News on and off the track — even in a year without a world championship…
[ad_1] Solskjaer was snapped in the backseat of a Mercedes having been announced as Jose Mourinho’s temporary replacement on Tuesday morning. The former Manchester United striker, who enjoyed a trophy-laden 11-year playing spell in Manchester, was joined by two other passengers. Solskjaer will spend the night at the hotel where the sacked Mourinho stayed for…
[ad_1] A nagging back injury will keep Canadian winger Gabriel Vilardi out of the world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada has confirmed the Los Angeles Kings prospect will not play in the tournament, Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. The team had hoped Vilardi would play in one or more of the three…
[ad_1] Over 24 hours after Mourinho was dismissed by Manchester United, no members of the first-team squad had reacted to the news publicly. But Paul Pogba did swiftly delete a post after heavy backlash from critics. This afternoon, Jesse Lingard went on Instagram and posted a picture of himself with Mourinho. And he wrote: “Thank…
[ad_1] The Buffalo Sabres have placed suspended forward Patrik Berglund on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. The team declined further comment in announcing the move Wednesday. Berglund was suspended by Sabres on Saturday for failing to report to the team for its road game at Washington. He missed the team’s last…
[ad_1] The Premier League was rocked by the news on Tuesday morning that Jose Mourinho had been sacked by United. While on reflection, United’s wretched form more than justified the dismissal there was belief that the Portuguese would keep his job for the time being. Ed Woodward informed him of the club’s decision in a…
[ad_1] Kevin Reynolds has announced his retirement from competitive figure skating, ending a career that includes an Olympic silver medal. Reynolds was part of Canada’s squad that won silver when the team event debuted at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The 28-year-old from Coquitlam, B.C., also won a gold medal in men’s singles competition…
[ad_1] Arsenal: Cech (C), Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Xhaka, Monreal, Torreira, Guendouzi, Mkhitaryan, Ramsey, Iwobi, Aubameyang. Subs: Martinez, Koscielny, Lichtsteiner, Elneny, Willock, Lacazette, Nketiah. Tottenham: Gazzaniga, Trippier, Alderweireld, Davies, Rose (C), Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Dele, Lucas, Son. Subs: Vorm, Foyth, Walker-Peters, Skipp, Lamela, Llorente, Kane. MORE TO FOLLOW [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The IOC told Olympic bodies not to trust a recent claim by the president of amateur boxing’s governing body that the sport’s worst problems are over. Writing to 206 national Olympic bodies, the IOC says a Dec. 5 letter from AIBA president Gafur Rakhimov to boxing officials is “likely to cause confusion.” The IOC…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler who believes after the abject display against his former side, the Red Devils were left with no alternative. United are currently 19 points behind the Reds who sit top of the Premier League table. And Fowler predicts Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a chance to completely change…
[ad_1] New Toronton Raptors all-star point guard Kyle Lowry and big man Serge Ibaka won’t play Wednesday night against visiting Indiana, according to coach Nick Nurse, but Norm Powell is expected to suit up for the first time since injuring his shoulder Nov. 5. Head coach Nick Nurse rules out Lowry, Ibaka for Wednesday against…
[ad_1] The midfielder posted a picture of himself with Mourinho and wrote: “Thank you for your wisdom.”, along with a hailing hands emoji. On Wednesday afternoon, Mourinho issued a 112-word statement saying he was “immensely proud” to manage United. ”I have been immensely proud to wear the badge of Manchester United since the first day I…
[ad_1] Canada’s Aleksandra Wozniak has retired from tennis. The 31-year-old Montreal native announced her decision at a news conference in her hometown on Wednesday. Wozniak reached a career-high No. 21 in the world in 2009, but has struggled with injuries the past few years. “The past few years have been challenging with all of the…
[ad_1] Solskjaer, 45, has been appointed as Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the season. The Norwegian leaves his role as Molde boss until May, where he will head back to Norway. Solskjaer has replaced Jose Mourinho, who leaves United floundering 19 points off title pace-setters Liverpool. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000…
[ad_1] Zan Kranjec became the first Slovenian skier to win a men’s World Cup giant slalom on Wednesday in Saalbach, Austria, hours after compatriot Ilka Stuhec won a women’s super-G in Italy. Kranjec was more than a half-second off the lead in fourth after the opening run, but leaders Matts Olsson of Sweden and Manuel…
[ad_1] The semi-final takes place at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi and kicks off at 4.30pm. Unfortunately, there is no television coverage or live stream available in the UK or Ireland. Fans in the United States can watch the game live on Fox Sports 2 or stream the action via fuboTV. The…
[ad_1] Slovenian skier Ilka Stuhec overcame an error in the middle of her run to win a World Cup super-G on Wednesday and sweep the speed races on the Saslong course in Val Gardena, Italy. Following her downhill victory from Tuesday, Stuhec finished a slim 0.05 seconds ahead of Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein and Nicole…
[ad_1] The Norwegian was appointed as interim boss until the end of the season on Wednesday. He will be joined in the dugout by Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant manager Mike Phelan. The news comes off the back of Jose Mourinho’s dismissal from Old Trafford on Tuesday morning. The Portuguese was sacked in a face-to-face…
[ad_1] Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko, who was banned from the Olympics for life because of the country’s doping scandals, has resigned as president of the Russian Football Union. The RFU says Mutko stepped down during Wednesday’s executive committee meeting in Moscow. Russian soccer league president Sergey Pryadkin will serve as the RFU’s acting…
[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as Jose Mourinho’s successor on a temporary basis earlier today. Mourinho was relieved of his duties as United chief on Tuesday morning, less than two days after his former side suffered a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. Solskajer will be in charge of the Red Devils until the end of…
[ad_1] The darts legend passed away on April 5, 2018, following a heart attack, just two hours after laughing and joking with good friend Bobby George. The TV presenter had known The Crafty Cockney for 43 years and famously lost to him in the 1980 World Championship Final. George, 72, had warned Bristow over his hard-drinking…
[ad_1] Chelsea will likely be without Eden Hazard for their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth. The Belgian winger limped off with a foot injury during the 2-1 win over Brighton last weekend following a hefty challenge from Dale Stephens. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Blues manager Maurizio Sarri is…
[ad_1] Ben Bishop got help from backup Anton Khudobin, and together they made franchise history. Bishop and Khudobin teamed up for the first combined shutout for the Dallas Stars in a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Jamie Benn and Radek Faksa scored for the Stars as they dominated the first two periods. Bishop was injured with 6:23 remaining in…
[ad_1] The 71-year-old managed Tottenham from 2008 to 2012 and guided Spurs to their first-ever Champions League campaign in 2010. After a surprisingly good run to the quarter-finals, the north London side were eliminated after a 5-0 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid. The following season, Redknapp signed 40-year-old goalkeeper Brad Friedel and 32-year-old Scott Parker both…
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Kings haven’t looked like themselves very much lately. Against the surging Winnipeg Jets, however, the Kings got back to their defensive roots and delivered one of their best performances in a disappointing season. Austin Wagner scored twice and Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak Tuesday night with a 4-1 victory…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho left his post as Manchester United manager on Tuesday with the Red Devils choosing to put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge instead – albeit on an interim basis. The 55-year-old has now been spotted out and about for the first time since, with Sky Sports managing to ask him some questions. Mourinho…
[ad_1] United sacked Mourinho on Tuesday morning following the Red Devils’ 3-1 hammering at Liverpool last weekend. The defeat left United sixth in the Premier League and a staggering 19 points behind leaders Liverpool. United have appointed former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on an interim basis until the end of the season. The Red Devils…
[ad_1] Premier League clubs are ready to splash the cash ahead of the transfer window in the New Year. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to spend after being appointed as Manchester United’s new boss. However, it remains to be seen whether he will be given funds by Ed Woodward. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN…
[ad_1] Football Pools winner Michael Elliott from Brechin (Image: Paul Reid/Angus) It’s a game that changed lives for as little as a few pence and became a Saturday ritual for millions. In its heyday the Football Pools saw millions of punters staking a bet to predict the scores of matches up and down the country.…
[ad_1] Manchester United have replaced Jose Mourinho with Solskjaer, who is now charged with the task of boosting squad morale as a result. The Red Devils have endured a nightmare start to the new Premier League season and, consequently, have now turned to a friendly face in their hour of need. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho has left his post as Manchester United manager with the club choosing to axe him on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after a dire 3-1 loss away at Liverpool. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now the man charged with the task of steering the Red Devils back onto the right path, with the…
[ad_1] Manchester United announced yesterday (Tuesday) that Jose Mourinho was leaving the club immediately after just two and a half years at the helm. Mourinho’s temporary replacement was announced today, as former striker Ole Gunner Solskjær. However, there has been some controversy surrounding Man United midfielder Paul Pogba. Pogba rowed with Mourinho and the pair…
[ad_1] Phelan has been appointed as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s assistant in the new look backroom team until the end of the season. Solskjaer has replaced Jose Mourinho as manager until the summer. Manchester United have agreed to take Solskjaer from Molde on a temporary deal – with the Norwegian club insisting they have lent the…
[ad_1] Manchester United have appointed Solskjaer as their temporary replacement for Mourinho, who was sacked on Tuesday. The Red Devils have chosen to make the change with the mood at the club at an all-time low following their dire 3-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. Many Manchester United fans are excited to see…
[ad_1] Manchester United confirmed the appointment of Solskjaer until the end of the season this morning after sacking Jose Mourinho yesterday. Solskjaer played for United for 11 years, scoring 126 goals in 366 appearances. And fans reckon he could bring his boots with him when he takes over. In response to United’s tweet confirming the…
[ad_1] Manchester United parted ways with Mourinho on Tuesday, with Woodward choosing to wield the axe after a nightmare start to the Premier League season. The club confirmed the departure of the 55-year-old in a terse statement, saying: “Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect. “The club would…
[ad_1] Mourinho saw his reign as Manchester United boss end on Tuesday with the club sacking him after a nightmare start to the season. The Red Devils had spent over £400million on signings for the 55-year-old but he, ultimately, could not get his players on side. In the wake of Mourinho’s sacking, more claims about…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been linked with both Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino in the wake of their decision to sack Jose Mourinho on Monday. For now, however, the job belongs to club legend Solskjaer, whose appointment was confirmed today. A statement published on Manchester United’s official website said: “Manchester United announced today that former striker…
[ad_1] Yesterday it was announced that Jose Mourinho would be leaving Manchester United after just over two years at the helm. Man United have had their worst start to a Premier League, currently sitting sixth in the table and 19 points away from leaders Liverpool. Speculation over who would take over managing the club for the…
[ad_1] Solskjaer was appointed United’s caretaker manager earlier this morning, less than 24 hours after Jose Mourinho was relieved of his duties. The former Red Devils hitman takes over a United side who are currently toiling in sixth place in the league and are a staggering 19 points behind table-toppers Liverpool. The Norwegian is well…
[ad_1] Paul Pogba has finally won his battle with Mourinho following Manchester United’s decision to sack the manager on Tuesday morning. The 55-year-old’s head has rolled after a disastrous start to the season, with the Red Devils’ hopes of Premier League title glory already all but over. Pogba and Mourinho spent much of their time…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba was at war with Mourinho prior to the club’s decision to sack the 55-year-old on Tuesday. The World Cup winner was fuming at his manager’s refusal to praise his World Cup heroics for France in the summer, and was similarly livid at being stripped of the club’s vice-captaincy. Manchester United…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Martial struggled under Mourinho upon the 55-year-old succeeding Louis van Gaal as manager back in the summer of 2016. The duo got off the wrong foot when Martial was left aggrieved at the decision to give his No 9 jersey to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who arrived from PSG. Ibrahimovic was a Jose…
[ad_1] The Spaniard has received heaps of praise from Gunners fans this season, despite Southampton ending their 22-game unbeaten run on Sunday. However, he faces a fresh test tonight, when his side take on Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, in what will be the second north London derby in two weeks. Some Arsenal fans have…
[ad_1] Solskjaer to Manchester United appears to be a formality with the club accidentally confirming his appointment via a leaked video on their website. The Red Devils are on the lookout for a short-term replacement for Jose Mourinho, who was sacked early on Tuesday morning. Solskjaer spent 11 years at Manchester United as a player,…
[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino has worked wonders at Tottenham at a time where Manchester United have seen the empire built by Sir Alex Ferguson crumble. And, when Mourinho was finally relieved of his duties in a one-on-one showdown with Ed Woodward on Monday, links inevitably arose. Pochettino himself was asked about the Manchester United job yesterday,…
[ad_1] Premier League clubs are ready to splash the cash ahead of the transfer window in the New Year. However, things will be interesting at Manchester United following Jose Mourinho’s sacking. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be appointed today, but it remains to be seen if he will be given funds in January. **PREDICT…
[ad_1] That’s the revelation from the Independent. The Red Devils sacked Mourinho as their manager yesterday following a below-par start to the season. After 17 Premier League games, United trail leaders Liverpool by 19 points and are as many as 11 off of the top four after slipping to their fifth top-flight loss to the…
[ad_1] Mourinho text Woodward about Pogba Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho text Ed Woodward to admit he had run out of ideas as to how to utilise Paul Pogba. The Portuguese boss was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford yesterday after a disappointing start to his third season in charge. The Independent have suggested…
[ad_1] Firmino shone for Liverpool on Sunday as his side beat Manchester United 3-1 at Anfield. Just two days later, United boss Jose Mourinho was sacked. Goals from Sadio Mane and Sheridan Shaqiri were enough to earn The Reds’ 14th win of the season. With 31 games remaining, Liverpool have a long road ahead if…
[ad_1] Nikita Kucherov scored and added an assist to earn his 50th point of the season to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. A feisty Canucks squad kept pace with the Lightning in a heated game marked with a flurry of fights, but they couldn’t over…
[ad_1] Fantasy Premier League bosses need to be on their toes to avoid missing an early transfer deadline ahead of GW18. Liverpool and Wolves face off on Friday evening, meaning FPL gaffers have less time than normal to sort their squads out ahead of the next round of fixtures. With many managers looking to invest…
[ad_1] United sacked Jose Mourinho on Tuesday morning and moved swiftly to bring Solskjaer in. Express Sport has noticed that videos regarding United legend Solskjaer have been posted on the club’s official website. United appear to be preparing for an announcement of their new boss after sacking Mourinho. And it looks as though someone on…
[ad_1] That’s by former Red Devils midfielder Darren Fletcher after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday. The Portuguese boss was shown the door at Old Trafford after a disappointing season to date. Manchester United are already 19 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with just 17 games played. The club are set to appoint an…
[ad_1] A controversial goal credited to Pat Maroon early in the third period was the winner as the St. Louis Blues came away with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. David Perron, Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz also scored for the Blues (13-15-4), who have won three of their last four games.…
[ad_1] Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday after a dismal campaign leaves the club in sixth spot, 19 points adrift of Premier League table toppers Liverpool. Tensions between the Portuguese and Pogba appeared to reach breaking point. With their relationship seemingly irreparable, Pogba’s issues with Mourinho could have been one of a handful…
[ad_1] That’s the view of pundit Andy Gray, who has acknowledged that United’s target is in a job. The Old Trafford outfit are on the hunt for a new manager having sacked Jose Mourihno on Monday. Tottenham boss Pochettino has been linked with the job though that is unlikely to happen during the season. Instead,…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Jamie Carragher – who also believes just two or three signings could be enough to steer United back in the right direction. Mourinho’s two-and-a-half year reign was ended yesterday with the Portuguese manager relieved of his duties at Old Trafford following a poor first half of the season. Defeat to…
[ad_1] A cold offensive start for second-ranked Duke on Tuesday night turned out to be a good sign for coach Mike Krzyzewski. That’s because his Blue Devils never let all those missed shots infect the team’s defensive focus. RJ Barrett continued his rookie-season scoring rush, finishing with 27 points to help second-ranked Duke beat Princeton…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former United defender Wes Brown, who played with Solskjaer at Old Trafford. Manchester United are on the hunt for a new boss after sacking Jose Mourinho on Tuesday. The club are due to appoint a caretaker manager until the end of the season as they hunt a permanent replacement for…
[ad_1] Court has been adjourned again for the man charged in a fatal highway crash between a semi trailer and the Humboldt Broncos team bus. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu’s lawyer made a brief phone appearance Tuesday morning in provincial court in Melfort, Sask.. Sidhu has been charged with 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of…
[ad_1] Manchester United sacked Mourinho on Tuesday morning as the club bid to turn their season around. Mourinho was informed of the decision in a face-to-face meeting with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. Former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to take charge until the end of the season with Mike Phelan as his assistant. **PREDICT…
[ad_1] John Tavares, Auston Matthews and Patrick Marleau — with the 544th of his career — scored in the opening 13:38 and the Toronto Maple Leafs displayed all their talent with a 7-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Nazem Kadri matched his career high with three assists and red-hot Mitch Marner and…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday morning after meeting with United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. United have since said that they will be looking for an interim manager to take over until the end of the season. And it’s been widely reported that Solskjaer is due to take over in the coming hours. Solskjaer…
[ad_1] A deadly bus crash that united a hockey-mad country in grief and spurred people to leave sticks on porches from coast to coast has been selected as Canada’s News Story of the Year. The Canadian Press annual survey of newsrooms across the country saw 53 out of 129 editors cast their votes for the…
[ad_1] That is in terms of winning trophies and his overall win percentage during his time at Old Trafford. The Special One was victorious in the Europa League and the Carabao Cup in the 2016/17 season at Manchester United. But in the same time Liverpool and Tottenham have failed to win any trophies. And that…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Laker Derek Fisher. The Lakers have been linked with a host of moves as they look to land a major talent in free agency in 2019. Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Kawhi Leonard are among the big-name players they could hope to lure to southern California to join…
[ad_1] That’s the view of United hero Paul Parker, who has admitted he was always worried about the club under Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese boss was sacked on Tuesday having been under immense pressure for the majority of the season. Mourinho was shown the door in his third campaign at Old Trafford with the Red…
[ad_1] But the former Indiana Pacers star has now revealed that LeBron James is humble despite being a four-time MVP. Stephenson and LeBron both joined the Lakers in the offseason with LeBron opting out of the final year of his contract with Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephenson joined after the Pacers declined their option on his contract…
[ad_1] That players visited Francis House Children’s Hospice and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital in an attempt to spread some Christmas joy. Paul Pogba, Diogo Dalot, Andreas Pereira and Fred spent some time with young fans at the Christie’s Palatine Treatment Centre. “Seeing the children happy and just giving a picture or signature, it made my…
[ad_1] The 23-year-old is looking to keep the Nuggets at the top of the Western Conference standings as they face the Dallas Mavericks tonight. The 7ft Serbian, who has helped the Nuggets win 10 of their past 12 games, currently leads his side in average points (17.7), rebounds (9.9), assists (7.5) and steals (1.4) per…
[ad_1] The manager was fired by United on Tuesday after their shocking 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. He is reported to have received a £22 million payout, and became the third manager United have sacked in four years after David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as his replacement…
[ad_1] Sky Sports News presenter Adam Leventhal says Woodward was the man who ‘made the call’ to give Mourinho the boot. “It’s changed once again at United after that long tenure under Sir Alex Ferguson,” he said on Sky Sports. “We’ve had Moyes, Van Gaal and now we’ve had the reign of Jose Mourinho –…
[ad_1] Following Jose Mourinho’s sacking this morning, Solskjaer quickly became a frontrunner to become the interim manager at Manchester United. Solberg sent her best wishes to the 45-year-old and called his appointment a “great day” for Norwegian football. Solberg wrote on Twitter: “Great day for Norwegian football. “Good luck keeping control of the Red Devils, @ olegs26_ole.”…
[ad_1] When Salt Lake City pursued the Winter Olympics more than two decades ago, competition was so fierce that lavishing International Olympic Committee members with gifts and favours seemed commonplace. Salt Lake City got caught in a bribery scandal that nearly derailed the plans for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Two decades later, the script has…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of football manager Ian Holloway. United have recorded their worst ever points total at this stage in the Premier League era. That was enough to convince the board to finally call time on Jose Mourinho’s tenure. The Portuguese was sacked with his former side 19 points behind league leaders Liverpool.…
[ad_1] Forbes released its list of America’s 10 wealthiest celebrities on Tuesday, and sprinkled in with the directors and media moguls are a trio of names sports fans will easily recognize. Though his Charlotte Hornets are 29th in Forbes’ list of NBA franchise values, owner Michael Jordan is the highest-rated sports figure on the list…
[ad_1] United sacked Jose Mourinho on Tuesday morning and moved swiftly to bring Solskjaer in. Express Sport has noticed that videos regarding United legend Solskjaer have been posted on the club’s official website. United appear to be preparing for an announcement of their new boss after sacking Mourinho. And it appears as though someone on…
[ad_1] Cena is scheduled to return to the ring on Boxing Day for various non-televised RAW and SmackDown house shows during the holidays. The Champ’s only televised appearance will take place on on January 7 in Orlando, Florida for an episode of RAW ahead of the Royal Rumble. The 16-time world champion is very excited…
[ad_1] Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from the Nou Camp Tuesday 18, December Adrien Rabiot has agreed personal terms with Barcelona Barcelona are set to make a stunning profit on Brazilian winger Malcom Chinese Super League clubs are willing to pay up to £58.5million Barcelona are keen on signing Andreas…
[ad_1] Lowry would prefer Leonard to stay with Toronto Raptors as the pair have led their franchise to the top of the Eastern Conference. But Leonard only penned a 12-month contract with the Raptors and is expected to leave at the end of the season. The Lakers and LA Clippers are heavily linked with a…
[ad_1] That is according to former Arsenal and England midfielder Ray Parlour. Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday morning after two-and-a-half years at the club. The Portuguese seemingly fell out with a number of his first-team stars, most notably Paul Pogba. Parlour says disliking the manager is no excuse for poor performances from…
[ad_1] Canada’s Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan says her mandate from Day 1 has been the health and safety of athletes. Duncan applauded Wrestling Canada on Tuesday for being transparent about unhealthy and unsafe training environments in the sport, after the national sport organization commissioned an independent review to investigate reports of sexual abuse. The minister’s…
[ad_1] The Portuguese boss was called into a meeting with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward on Tuesday morning where he received his fate. The board made the decision to sack Mourinho with Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Anfield proving to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. The loss means this is United’s worst ever points…
[ad_1] Kawhi Leonard appreciates his coach’s support, but it came at cost. Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse was fined $15,000 US by the NBA on Tuesday for comments he made to the media about officials following the Raptors’ 95-86 loss in Denver on Sunday. “It’s great . . . he can see the game,” Leonard…
[ad_1] And the Norwegian is may have to face a similar question when he is in charge to what was posed to him four years ago. Solskjaer, 45, is currently charge of Molde in Norway but United seem ready to snap him up on a deal until the end of the season. The former striker…
[ad_1] Her first love was hockey. Cindy Klassen is known as one of the fastest and most decorated female speed skaters, but she started her athletic career with the goal of making Canada’s first women’s Olympic hockey team in 1998. Which goes to show — even for the greatest athletes, things don’t always go as planned. How…
[ad_1] Tottenham boss Pochettino is one of the candidates linked with the vacant job at Manchester United. Jose Mourinho was sacked by the Red Devils on Tuesday morning after two-and-a-half years in charge. United are set to appoint a caretaker manager, widely reported as former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, until the end of the season…
[ad_1] Tottenham boss Pochettino is one of the candidates linked with the vacant job at Manchester United. Jose Mourinho was sacked by the Red Devils on Tuesday morning after two-and-a-half years in charge. United are set to appoint a caretaker manager, widely reported as former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, until the end of the season…
[ad_1] Rasmus Sandin often heads over to Timothy Liljegren’s place after the Toronto Marlies wrap up practice. The Swedish defencemen usually just hang out, cook food and sometimes talk about life playing hockey as teenagers more than 6,000 kilometres from home. “He’s older, so he’s got to take care of me,” Sandin, 373 days younger…
[ad_1] That is according to former Spurs, Liverpool and England midfielder Danny Murphy. This morning, Manchester United announced the sacking of Jose Mourinho as their manager after nearly two-and-a-half seasons in charge. Pochettino is the favourite to take over from Mourinho with United on the hunt for a full-time manager for next season. In May,…
[ad_1] Ashley Lawrence is a big reason Canada’s women’s soccer players are associated with words such as “performance” and “results,” instead of “twerking.” The 23-year-old midfielder from Brampton, Ont., is a key member of Canada’s lineup heading into next year’s Women’s World Cup in France. She also recently received a four-year contract extension with her club team, Paris…
[ad_1] United sacked Jose Mourinho on Tuesday morning in a bid to salvage a disastrous season. Ed Woodward is said to have dismissed the Portuguese boss in a face-to-face meeting after the board decided it was time for a change in direction. United have their worst points return after 17 matches in the Premier League…
[ad_1] United sacked Jose Mourinho on Tuesday morning in a bid to salvage a disastrous season. Ed Woodward is said to have dismissed the Portuguese boss in a face-to-face meeting after the board decided it was time for a change in direction. United have their worst points return after 17 matches in the Premier League…
[ad_1] Skier-snowboarder Ester Ledecka will not be able to follow up her dual sport gold-medal performances at the Pyeongchang Olympics with a similar haul of world titles this season. That’s because the schedule won’t allow it, and she’s not happy about it. The parallel giant slalom at the freestyle ski and snowboard world championships in…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Old Trafford Tuesday 18, December Manchester United will name Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their caretaker manager Ed Woodward will have to negotiate his release from Molde Jose Mourinho has spoken for the first time since being sacked Mauricio Pochettino accepted an offer…
[ad_1] Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United this morning after a dismal start to the season, which has left them 19 points behind the table-topping Liverpool in sixth place. His final match in charge was Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool and it now means he has been sacked from his last three jobs. In 2013,…
[ad_1] Blanc has emerged as a candidate for Manchester United after they pulled the plug on Jose Mourinho‘s tenure on Tuesday morning. The Red Devils have struggled on and off the pitch this season and are set to appoint a caretaker manager of the rest of the campaign. Blanc spent two seasons as a Manchester…
[ad_1] Trinity Development and its founder John Ruddy are countersuing Eugene Melnyk and his sports company for $1 billion, effectively killing any chance of the two ever redeveloping LeBreton Flats or building a new downtown hockey arena. Last month, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk and his wholly owned firm, Capital Sports Management Inc. (CSMI), sued his partners in the LeBreton Flats…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool and England midfielder Jamie Redknapp. Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday morning with his side sitting sixth in the Premier League table. United are 19 points behind Liverpool at the top and 11 adrift of Chelsea in the final Champions League…
[ad_1] That is the view of Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand. Mourinho was sacked by United this morning after a poor start to the season. His final game in charge was Sunday’s dispiriting 3-1 Premier League defeat at Liverpool, which left them 19 points behind the table-topping Reds. United crashed out of the Carabao Cup…
[ad_1] United’s 3-1 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday proved to be the final nail in the Portuguese’s Old Trafford coffin. The club announced on Tuesday morning that they had parted ways with 55-year-old Mourinho. Former defender Patrice Evra has been watching a number of United’s fixtures this season alongside Ed Woodward in the directors’ box.…
[ad_1] Blanc has emerged as a potential replacement for Jose Mourinho, who was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday morning. The former United defender has been out of management since leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the 2015/16 season. United have announced they will appoint a caretaker manager for the remainder of the season…
[ad_1] According to expert Duncan Castles, the Bernabeu giants wanted Pochettino to replace Zinedine Zidane. It was a chance that the Argentine manager felt too good to turn down. But the deal fell through because Tottenham chairman Levy blocked it from happening, Castles said. “Pochettino wanted the job in the summer, he was offered the…
[ad_1] Taylor, nicknamed the “The Power”, retired after the 2018 World Championships, following a surprise defeat to Rob Cross. Van Gerwen is still going on strong though, with the world number one already reaching the third round in this year’s competition. However, two of the biggest and best names of the sports have not always seen eye-to-eye. Back in July 2017, the…
[ad_1] That is according to Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester City defender Danny Mills. Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday morning after two-and-a-half years in charge. United are set to appoint a caretaker manager for the remainder of the season before announcing a permanent successor to the Portuguese. Tottenham boss Mauricio…
[ad_1] Ilka Stuhec won a World Cup downhill race Tuesday at Val Gardena for her first victory since missing all of last season, including the Pyeongchang Olympics, with an injury. The Slovenian skier finished 0.14 seconds ahead of Nicol Delago, who grew up alongside the Saslong course in northern Italy. Ramona Siebenhofer of Austria came third,…
[ad_1] Mourinho was sacked as manager on Tuesday morning amid growing pressure after their dreadful start to the season. Michael Carrick will take temporary charge and the club are set to appoint an interim boss to guide them until the end of the season, before bringing in somebody permanently at the end of the current…
[ad_1] There are just a few World Championship first-round games left to be played before the rest of the seeds see their fate decided. However, this year will be the first time darts legend Eric Bristow will not be present, after he passed away on April 5, following a heart attack. The 60-year-old was well known for…
[ad_1] The Red Devils released an official statement on Tuesday morning confirming Mourinho’s sacking. The 65-word statement announced Mourinho’s immediate departure. United coach Michael Carrick will take over for just 48 hours, with the Red Devils then set to appoint an external caretaker manager after that period. The Red Devils have confirmed the caretaker manager…
[ad_1] United released an official statement on Tuesday morning confirming Mourinho’s sacking. The 65-word statement announced Mourinho’s departure with immediate effect. United coach Michael Carrick will take over for just 48 hours, with the Red Devils then set to appoint an external caretaker manager after that period. The Red Devils have confirmed the caretaker manager…
[ad_1] Pogba has been frozen out under Mourinho in recent weeks but the Portuguese was sacked on Tuesday morning following United’s dreadful start to the season. It was reported that Pogba could be sold after falling out of favour, with Juventus said to be keen on taking him back to Italy and Barcelona monitoring the…
[ad_1] At 24 years old, pairs figure skater Paige Lawrence’s career came to an abrupt end. Born into a skating minority, clockwise spinners like her are few and far between, Lawrence needed a new male clockwise spinning partner — pronto. Unfortunately, there’s no fairytale ending here. After skating in the 2014 Olympics, she found herself without a…
[ad_1] Mourinho was bombed this morning after losing to Liverpool on Sunday and falling 11 points behind the top four. He was told in a face-to-face meeting with Manchester United chief Ed Woodward at Carrington and spent two hours at the training ground afterwards. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE**…
[ad_1] Ed Woodward pulled the trigger on Jose Mourinho this morning with United sixth in the table and 19 points behind leaguer leaders Liverpool. Manchester United have also fallen 11 points behind the top four and are in danger of missing out on a place in the Champions League next season. And the Times report…
[ad_1] Manchester United released an official statement on Tuesday morning confirming Mourinho’s exit. The 65-word statement announced Mourinho’s sacking with immediate effect. United coach Michael Carrick will take over for just 48 hours, with the Red Devils then set to appoint an external caretaker manager after that period. The Red Devils have confirmed the caretaker…
[ad_1] Mourinho was axed on Tuesday following United’s dreadful start to the season that leaves them languishing in sixth in the Premier League – 19 points off the top of the league and 11 points off the pace in the race for the top four. And Pogba responded by posting a picture of himself smiling…
[ad_1] Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho this morning and have put Michael Carrick in charge for two days but are planning to appoint a caretaker until the end of the season. United want a man steeped in the tradition of the club and Solskjaer could be their man. Lauren Blanc is currently the bookmakers favourite…
[ad_1] Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho this morning and have put Michael Carrick in charge for two days but are planning to appoint a caretaker until the end of the season. United want a man steeped in the tradition of the club and Solskjaer could be their man. Lauren Blanc is currently the bookmakers favourite…
[ad_1] “The writing has been on the wall for several weeks,” the Scot said during an appearance on Sky Sports. “I think there was something that happened last week that certainly told me that the end was imminent. “It’s when his agent issued a statement saying how happy he was there to be seeing out…
[ad_1] Sir Alex Ferguson was in the stands for Manchester United’s harrowing defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. He was seen alongside former chief executive David Gill at Anfield. And it turns out the 3-1 defeat was Jose Mourinho’s last game in charge. The club announced his departure with a 65-word statement this morning “Manchester United…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho, 55, was dismissed from his job one day after Manchester United’s defeat to Liverpool. During the match, Paul Pogba was left on the bench as substitute despite Mourinho admitting his team were struggling against Liverpool. But Pogba’s absence from the pitch has been noticeable in recent weeks. The French midfielder, 25, has…
[ad_1] Mourinho, 55, was sacked as manager of Manchester United after just over two and half years on Tuesday. He had been linked with a return to Madrid for a second spell even before he left his post at Old Trafford. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Santiago Solari was…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho was fired by Manchester United on Tuesday, two days after English soccer’s biggest club reached a new low in its disappointing season by losing to Liverpool in the Premier League. Assistant coach Michael Carrick will take charge of the team on an interim basis. United said it will appoint a caretaker manager…
[ad_1] United sacked Mourinho today with Michael Carrick taking charge as caretaker boss until a full-time replacement can be found. Express Sport understands Pochettino will be top of United’s wish list, but it remains to be seen if the Argentine can be prised away from the London club. Neville gave a passionate response to Mourinho’s…
[ad_1] United released an official statement on Tuesday morning confirming Mourinho’s departure. The 65-word statement announced Mourinho’s sacking with immediate effect. United coach Michael Carrick will take over for just 48 hours, with the Red Devils then set to appoint an external caretaker manager after that period. The Red Devils have confirmed the caretaker manager…
[ad_1] United released an official statement on Tuesday morning confirming Mourinho’s departure. The 65-word statement announced Mourinho’s sacking. United have confirmed a caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the season. The Red Devils will then look to appoint a long-term replacement next summer. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Gerrard took over Scottish giants Rangers in the summer – his first ever role as a senior boss – and has adapted well by propelling the club back into genuine title contenders. And Cole said he always knew Gerrard could make the step up because of the responsibilities he took on as captain of…
[ad_1] Premier League table: How is every top flight team performing compared to last season? (Image: GETTY) The hectic Christmas schedule is in full swing with Premier League teams offered little time to rest with back-to-back games over the next month. However, some sides will head into this challenging period in high spirits due to…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal at the Old Trafford helm in the summer of 2016, United have spent a staggering £420million reinforcing their squad. Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku are the most expensive players to have joined the club during the Mourinho era, signing from Juventus and Everton respectively. The pair have struggled…
[ad_1] Premier League clubs are ready to splash the cash ahead of the transfer window in the New Year. However, Zinedine Zidane could be at Manchester United before January 1. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Arsenal and Chelsea, meanwhile, are both ready to splash the cash in hope of…
[ad_1] Warrington has been training with his father since the infancy of his nine-year professional career and signed with Hearn’s promotional company, Matchroom Boxing, in August 2014. Hearn dubbed Warrington “the biggest ticket seller in the country”, citing his large Leeds following, and oversaw six wins during his tutelage of the featherweight. Warrington switched to…
[ad_1] Mourinho’s troops are currently toiling in sixth place in the Premier League table and are a staggering 19 points behind league leaders Liverpool. United were put to the sword by their bitter rivals this past weekend at Anfield, suffering a 3-1 loss to Jurgen Klopp’s side. Results this season have raised serious doubts over…
[ad_1] United want to bring someone in to oversee transfers and are understood to be considering former Southampton and Tottenham man Paul Mitchell to fill the role. Roma transfer supremo Monchi has also been linked with the role but it is claimed he does not want to leave Italy. United continue to search for a…
[ad_1] That is the claim of Don Hutchison. Jurgen Klopp’s side defeated Napoli at Anfield in their final group game last week to seal progression despite losing all of their three away games for the first time in their history. Their reward was an enthralling pairing with Bundesliga giants Bayern in the first knock-out round…
[ad_1] United have endured a well below-par season so far with 19 points separating them and Premier League leaders Liverpool after Sunday’s defeat to the Merseyside outfit at Anfield. Even more worryingly, United are 11 points adrift of the Champions League places with Mourinho’s side having been dreadful defensively this term. They have conceded 29…
[ad_1] That’s according to Don Hutchison. Pogba has been dropped to the substitutes’ bench for United’s last two Premier League games. He was an unused sub in both games, including for a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday where Mourinho looked to Marouane Fellaini, Anthony Martial and Juan Mata instead of the World Cup winner.…
[ad_1] The 30-year-old admitted winning the game is always his first priority but defending is a close second. Westbrook made contact with Bulls’ Kris Dunn in the third quarter, who responded in kind with a full-on shove. What ensued saw players and staff from both sides become involved in the very heated confrontation. There were four technicals…
[ad_1] That’s the suggestion of pundit Don Hutchison. Scrutiny over Jose Mourinho’s time at Old Trafford has intensified in recent days after his United team were comprehensively beaten by Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. That defeat leaves them 19 points off the Premier League summit, 11 points off the top four and having already conceded…
[ad_1] That’s according to Real captain Sergio Ramos, who is in Abu Dhabi preparing for the tournament. Real Madrid, who won the Champions League for the third time in a row last season, being their defence of the crown by taking on Japanese side Kashima Antlers in the last four tomorrow. They will face either…
[ad_1] That’s the view of pundit Chris Sutton, who believes Liverpool should have just enough to see off the German giants. The two were drawn together in the last-16 of the European competition and it’s the first time they will face each other since 2001. Many have Liverpool as favourites to progress with the Reds…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Stan Collymore, who believes Mourinho should be shown the door at Old Trafford. The boss is under huge pressure with Manchester United currently closer points wise to the bottom of the Premier League table than the top. Their 3-1 defeat to leaders Liverpool at the weekend leaves them 19 points…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of former Bayern star Lothar Matthaus. Liverpool were pitted against the German giants when the last-16 draw was made on Monday. The Reds – who booked their place in the knockout stages of the competition last week when Salah hit the winner against Napoli in a 1-0 victory in their…
[ad_1] Alvin Kamara had 103 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, the Saints’ defence put the clamps on Cam Newton and New Orleans defeated the Carolina Panthers 12-9 on Monday night to take a big step toward locking up home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. New Orleans’ defence, which has been among the best in…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Tony Cascarino, who believes Jose Mourinho’s side will struggle against the French champions. United, who finished behind Juventus during the group stage, have struggled in all competitions this season. They were beaten by Valencia and Juventus during the early stages of the Champions League and are sixth in the Premier…
[ad_1] Thomas Chabot scored 21 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators recovered from blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Monday. Ottawa led 3-0 after the first period before allowing the Predators back into the game. Maxime Lajoie, Brady Tkachuk and Ryan Dzingel scored in regulation for the Senators (15-16-4),…
[ad_1] Jaroslav Halak stopped all 22 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season as the Boston Bruins blanked the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Monday night. Joakim Nordstrom, Colby Cave, David Krejci and Brad Marchand scored for the Bruins (18-12-4), who snapped a two-game losing skid. Boston was on the second game of…
[ad_1] The 35-year-old quarterback insists he doesn’t want to be benched for the remaining games and give backup quarterback DeShone Kizer game-time. “I’d like to be out there and lead us the last two weeks,” Rodgers said. However, during the Green Bay Packers 24-17 loss to the Chicago Bears, Rodgers sustained an injury to his…
[ad_1] England ‘have no reason to fear anyone now’, says Harry Kane as he pays tribute to boss Gareth Southgate for changing perception of the team Gareth Southgate was crowned Coach of the Year at the BBC SPOTY awards Harry Kane credits Southgate for changing the perception of the national team The Three Lions reached…
[ad_1] That has been revealed by his agent Jorge Mendes with the Portuguese star making the switch from Real Madrid in the summer. His move to Turin came just weeks after he helped Los Blancos to their third Champions League title in a row. Juventus paid £88million for the former Manchester United star and he…
[ad_1] Mourinho became the manager at Old Trafford in 2016 and won the Europa League and League Cup in the first season of his three-year contract. Following a bright start to the 2017/18 campaign, the club extended the Portuguese’s deal by one season, keeping him in Manchester until June 2020. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN…
[ad_1] As 2018 comes to an end, here’s a look back at the most memorable, most shared and most talked about moments in the NHL. While they’re not all amazing snipes or game-saving stops, these will certainly be hard to top in 2019. 10: Laine scores 5 goals on 5 shots On Nov. 11, Winnipeg’s…
[ad_1] Jose Mourinho’s side might need to win the competition to qualify next season after their domestic struggles so far in the current campaign. Elsewhere, Liverpool will face Bayern Munich in Europe’s top competition for the first time since 1981. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** As the only seeded…
[ad_1] The New Jersey Devils have placed goaltender Cory Schneider on injured reserve with an abdominal strain. The Devils announced the injury Monday and recalled goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from Binghamton of the American Hockey League. Schneider, who lost his starting job to Keith Kinkaid last season, has struggled this season after off-season surgery on left…
[ad_1] That’s the suggestion from French football expert Julien Laurens, who claims Zidane is “tempted” by the Manchester United job. Mourinho is under increasing pressure at United this season and a demoralising 3-1 defeat to close rivals Liverpool on Sunday has put his position under threat even more. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 –…
[ad_1] The skier-snowboarder who stunned just about everyone by winning the Olympic super-G in addition to parallel giant slalom snowboard gold in February is finding her groove again. Ester Ledecka led the second training session for a World Cup downhill by a comfortable margin Monday — two days after winning a parallel giant slalom snowboarding event.…
[ad_1] The clash will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and has been moved to 2.05pm on Sunday, February 24. It’s one of two games that Liverpool fans will need to put in the diary with the away game against West Ham now kicking off at 8pm on Monday, February 4, with Sky Sports set…
[ad_1] CBC Sports Anson Henry discusses some questions raised about Kawhi Leonard’s effect on The Raptors this season. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Premier League clubs are ready to go when the window opens on January 1. After seeing the summer window shut early a number of deals could be done by Premier League sides. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Paul Pogba is in limbo at Manchester United after falling out…
[ad_1] With another season stumbling toward the finish line, the Miami Dolphins can begin thinking about 2019, and that includes Frank Gore. The NFL’s leading active rusher is expected to miss the rest of the year with a sprained foot, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person confirmed Gore’s status to The…
[ad_1] Martial was on course to leave Manchester United for free this summer, with his contract set to expire. But the Red Devils have exercised the one-year extension clause, meaning he is under contract until 2020. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** New terms are yet to be agreed though…
[ad_1] Kyle Dubas isn’t losing sleep these days — at least when it comes to his pending restricted free agents. The general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs knows full well an offer sheet from another team could potentially be thrown the way of Auston Matthews or Mitch Marner if either player remains unsigned on…
[ad_1] Derby and Forest clashed in a local battle on Monday night after the rest of the Championship has played their fixtures over the weekend. A number of fans have voiced their disappointment a local rivalry such as this was moved to Monday night. And supporters expressed their frustration during the game. On 25 minutes…
[ad_1] Canadian wrestlers are appealing to sport minister Kirsty Duncan to establish a third-party body to handle cases of harassment and abuse. Members of the national wrestling team sent an open letter to Duncan on Monday, claiming issues of conflict of interest and inconsistency in the current climate have created an environment of fear and…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former player Ben Thornley. After Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, this is the lowest amount of points United have had at this stage of a league season since 1990. There is growing belief that Mourinho may not keep his job until the end of the season if the slump…
[ad_1] Canada’s Marielle Thompson captured bronze at the opening World Cup ski cross event of the season on Monday in Arosa, Switzerland. The native of Whistler, B.C., won her semifinal heat before finishing third in the big final behind Fanny Smith of Switzerland and Sandra Naeslund of Sweden. 2014 Winter Olympic ski cross champion Marielle Thompson…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of pundit and former Manchester City defender Richard Dunne. United’s dismal season reached a new low on Sunday as defeat at Liverpool made it their worst start at this stage since 1990/91. Mourinho’s side are now 19 points behind league leaders and eleven points behind the top four. **PREDICT FIVE…
[ad_1] Major League Soccer is shortening its season by a month, going to single-elimination playoffs and scheduling its 2019 MLS Cup final for Nov. 10 in its earliest finish since 2002. The league announced the change Monday and will have an all-knockout post-season in place of a two-leg format for the conference semifinals and finals.…
[ad_1] The young star was named on the substitutes bench for United’s Champions League home defeat against Juventus. The opportunity is something that has provided inspiration for Chong and a number of his Under-19’s team-mates. He was also part of the travelling squad to the United States during pre-season. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000…
[ad_1] Marcel Hirscher extended his dominance in Alta Badia by winning a parallel giant slalom night race on Monday in La Villa, Italy, and tied fellow Austrian Annemarie Moser-Proell for third on the World Cup’s all-time wins list. Hirscher beat unheralded Thibaut Favrot of France in the final by 0.14 seconds. It was Hirscher’s second win…
[ad_1] The reigning Spanish Champions narrowly beat Italian giants Roma to the signing of Malcom in the summer. But his failure to nail down a place in Barcelona’s side means he has become surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Spanish newspaper AS have reported that several Chinese…
[ad_1] The house cleaning continued in Philadelphia on Monday as the floundering Flyers fired head coach Dave Hakstol three weeks after general manager Ron Hextall was let go. New GM Chuck Fletcher made the call with the NHL club in the midst of a four-game skid and last in the Eastern Conference with a 12-15-4…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp will be rather pleased with how the festive period has worked out for his side. The Reds will have ten days of rest amid their four Premier League Christmas fixtures. And that puts them at an advantage over their rivals. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Liverpool…
[ad_1] The Wizards completed a trade to acquire forward Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for forward Kelly Oubre Jr. and guard Austin Rivers. The two teams pieced together the trade after a mix-up involving MarShon Brooks and Dillon Brooks during a proposed three-team deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Washington general manager Ernie Grunfeld announced the deal…
[ad_1] Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has endured a tough time at the Nou Camp selection his defence. A lack of strength in depth at Barcelona has imposed extra pressure of Valverde’s current defensive crop. And a fresh to injury for Thomas Vermaelen – who joined Samuel Umtiti on the physio’s bench – has got Barca…
[ad_1] Toronto FC made versatile Brazilian Auro a permanent member of its squad Monday while, looking farther to the future, signing 14-year-old forward Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to a USL contract. The MLS team exercised its option to buy the 22-year-old Auro, whose full name is Auro Alvaro da Cruz Junior, from Brazilian club Sao Paulo FC.…
[ad_1] Frenchman Pogba did not even manage a cameo appearance at Anfield as Mourinho opted for a defence-minded midfield two of Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera. In a half-time formation change another midfielder was introduced, but that pleasure fell to Marouane Fellaini, and not the club’s record signing. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 –…
[ad_1] Left-hander J.A. Happ and the New York Yankees have finalized a two-year, $34-million US contract. Happ gets $17 million in each of the next two seasons, and his deal includes a $17 million option for 2021 that could become guaranteed based on starts and innings in 2020. He is projected to be part of…
[ad_1] The 23-year-old’s deal was due to expire next summer but the Frenchman is now tied to Manchester United until the summer of 2020. Martial had appeared close to the Old Trafford exit in the summer but has re-established himself as a regular in Jose Mourinho’s plans and is United’s top-scorer this season with eight…
[ad_1] Gerrard and his players delivered a £10,000 cheque from the Rangers Charity Foundation to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on Monday. The generous donation comes as the Ibrox side celebrate their rise to the summit of the SPL table. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** And Rangers…
[ad_1] The reaction has created such an unhappy response among fans that UEFA have since u-turned their decision. The Gunners were drawn against BATE Borisov, a team they played in last season’s competition. Both Arsenal and London rivals Chelsea topped their respective groups and will therefore play their second legs at home. UEFA rules stipulate…
[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors are better without Kawhi Leonard — their record says as much. Over a four-game West Coast trip, Toronto went 2-2 against the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets. The two wins shared one thing: Leonard, the former NBA Finals MVP, sat with an injured hip. He…
[ad_1] His agent and wife – Wanda Nara – hinted on Saturday that he’s putting pen to paper on a new deal. She posted on Twitter: “It’s 00.30 and I still read the pages of the renewal @MauroIcardi”. But in what could be a huge boost to the Blues, Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport reckon…
[ad_1] One of the fiercest international rivalries in soccer will play out three times in the last 16 of the Champions League when a trio of English teams take on German opposition. Five-time European champions Liverpool and Bayern Munich were drawn Monday to face each other, Manchester City was paired with Schalke and Tottenham will…
[ad_1] The Red Devils slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Liverpool yesterday afternoon. United are now 19 points behind the Merseyside heavyweights and are seemingly well out of the title chase. Lingard got on the score sheet against the Reds after Alisson fumbled a Romelu Lukaku cross. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE…
[ad_1] That’s according to Tony Cascarino who reckons the Portuguese is aware that his time at Old Trafford is nearly up. The Red Devils slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Liverpool yesterday afternoon. United are now 19 points behind the Merseyside heavyweights. Cascarino is adamant that the humbling loss will be the death knell for…
[ad_1] United’s dismal season was worsened on Sunday afternoon when they lost 3-1 to arch rivals Liverpool. Setting up with a back-five which switched to a back-four at half-time, United invited Jurgen Klopp’s high octane side onto them, conceding 36 shots over the 90 minutes. Jesse Lingard gave Mourinho’s men hope before the break when…
[ad_1] Scotland’s Ross Paterson edged compatriot Bruce Mouat 4-3 in an extra end to win the National for his first career Grand Slam of Curling title. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United and Mourinho seemed a match made in heaven two years ago. Both had a point to prove and, with rival Pep Guardiola setting up camp at Manchester City, the Red Devils decided to act. At the time, few considered it a risk. Mourinho may have been sacked by Chelsea but he was…
[ad_1] As 2018 comes to an end, here’s a look back at the most memorable, most shared and most talked about moments in the NHL. While they’re not all amazing snipes or game-saving stops, these will certainly be hard to top in 2019. 10: Laine scores 5 goals on 5 shots On Nov. 11, Winnipeg’s…
[ad_1] Europa League draw LIVE [refresh your browser for latest updates] Plzen vs Dinamo Zagreb Bruges vs Salzburg Rapid Vienna vs Inter Slavia Prague vs Genk Krasnodar vs Bayer Leverkusen Zurich vs Napoli Malmo vs Chelsea Shakhtar Donetsk vs Frankfurt Celtic vs Valencia Rennes vs Beits Olympiacos vs Kyiv Lazio vs Sevilla Fenerbahce vs Zenit…
[ad_1] Maurizio Sarri’s side were drawn against Swedish minnows Malmo in the last 32. A number of big teams left in the competition, with Arsenal, Inter Milan, Inter Milan and Valencia all in the hat for Thursday’s draw. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** But Hargreaves thinks any of them…
[ad_1] De Ligt is one of Europe’s hottest properties and has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and Barcelona. The 18-year-old was named Golden Boy by Tuttosport on Sunday – an award given to the most promising player in Europe under the age of 21. Speaking after Ajax were drawn against Real…
[ad_1] Man Utd decide Mourinho fate Manchester United have decided to keep Jose Mourinho as manager despite their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool. The Guardian say the Red Devils will not act after the defeat despite the disappointing nature of their performance. In the past, United have waited until the end of the season…
[ad_1] And Jose Mourinho, who oversaw another damning defeat this weekend – this time to Liverpool – may wish he was in the opposite dugout. Mourinho began flirting with the PSG job last season when it looked like Unai Emery was under pressure, before he signed a new contract with Manchester United. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS…
[ad_1] Man United were teamed with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the draw at Nyon, Switzerland, today after finishing second behind Juventus in Group H. Jose Mourinho’s side face a tough match against their first-time French opponents. PSG are at the top of Ligue 1 and have not lost a single one of their 16 games in…
[ad_1] That is the view of football expert Raphael Honigstein, who reckons PSG are a much-changed outfit in Europe this term. PSG remain desperate to win the Champions League and spent £348m on Neymar and Kylian Mbappe over the last 18 months to bring the trophy to Paris. European football’s greatest accolade has so-far evaded…
[ad_1] The Champions League draw has provided fans with some exciting ties but Manchester United’s showdown with PSG promises to be the headline act. United are stuck in a rut at present under Jose Mourinho but have sprung some surprises this season, beating Juventus 2-1 away in their group stage showdown. PSG are soaring, however,…
[ad_1] Arsenal face a testing tie against BATE Boris and Chelsea face Malmo in the Europa League round of 32. Celtic meanwhile take on Spanish side Valencia. Arsenal’s second leg clash has already been moved to the Wednesday before due to UEFA rules not allowing two teams to play in the same city on one…
[ad_1] The Champions League draw for the last 16 is complete and has thrown up some huge ties. The picks of the round is Manchester United vs PSG and Liverpool vs Bayern Munich. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund is also a corker with Lucien Favre’s…
[ad_1] The Gunners will now play on Wednesday February 20 at 5pm instead of on the Thursday as is usual in the Europa League. Arsenal and Chelsea both topped their groups and are seeded for the last 16. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** But UEFA rules stipulate the pair…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Juventus but could not prevent them from losing 2-1 to Manchester United on a dramatic night of Champions League action. The Old Lady were widely expected to ease to victory and, when Ronaldo struck, few backed Jose Mourinho’s side to mount a comeback. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 –…
[ad_1] The Premier League table does not make for pretty reading for those connected to the Old Trafford giants, leading pressure to mount on under-fire manager Jose Mourinho. Sunday’s 3-1 loss at Liverpool leaves United 19 points behind the league-leading Reds after just 17 matches, along with an 11-point gap to the top-four. **PREDICT FIVE…
[ad_1] Champions League draw: Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham and Man City hear their fate (Image: GETTY) FORMER LIVERPOOL STAR MAKES AN APPEARANCE Former Liverpool star Luis Garcia and PSG player Lara Georges take got the stage and will draw the teams. Garcia’s ‘ghost goal’ helped Liverpool to the final in 2005, where Steven Gerrard inspired…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho saw his side fall further adrift of the Premier League top four as Liverpool put them to the sword at Anfield. The Red Devils went into the match as underdogs and, after naming a questionable starting line-up, were simply blown away by their fierce rivals. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN…
[ad_1] The Manchester United boss is back on the ropes after suffering a 3-1 defat at Anfield. And Carragher thinks he’s time is up at United, but the club must decide whether to sack him now or in the summer. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** It is understood Mourinho…
[ad_1] Manchester United have been tipped to replace Mourinho with Pochettino amid the club’s nightmare Premier League campaign so far. The Red Devils saw themselves fall a huge 19 points behind Liverpool at the top of the table on Sunday as their Merseyside giants battered them 3-1 on a difficult night at Anfield. As a…
[ad_1] England’s four Champions League representatives will discover whom they will face in the last 16 this Monday. Liverpool were runners-up last season and came second in their group to reach the final 16. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE** Manchester United and Tottenham also progressed as runners-up in the…
[ad_1] Saints scored three headers in the 3-2 victory as they brought the Gunners’ 22-game unbeaten run in all competitions to an abrupt end. Danny Ings headed Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side in front from Matt Targett’s centre after 20 minutes but Henrikh Mkhitaryan replied eight minutes later as he stooped to score a header of his…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton missed out on winning the award for a second time despite winning his fifth F1 World Title this season. Hamilton has become one of the most decorated British sportsmen of all time but still appears to be under-appreciated by the public. He finished second in the voting for Sports Personality of the…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba was benched by Jose Mourinho for the club’s dire 3-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. And the France international had no choice but to watch from afar as the Reds ran riot to inflict another defeat on their fierce rivals. Pogba’s Manchester United future is up in the…
[ad_1] Arsenal manager Emery has been linked with a move for Suarez with the player currently struggling for action over at Barcelona. The 24-year-old has failed to make his mark under Ernesto Valverde and recently hinted at a move away by saying: “I work to play and I’m not having minutes, if I do not…
[ad_1] Manchester United owners the Glazers have been in the spotlight ever since they bought the club in 2005. And, in recent years, the Red Devils have fallen from their perch. Whereas they were once swashbuckling under Sir Alex Ferguson, they now resemble a mess under Jose Mourinho. Recent reports have claimed that, amid the…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of United legend Ryan Giggs. Lukaku was on the periphery as United lost 3-1 to rivals Liverpool at Anfield yesterday – making just 20 touches of the ball across the full 90 minutes. The Belgium international yet again failed to hold up the ball, similar to his struggles against Valencia in…
[ad_1] Manchester United saw their season reach a new low with a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. It was another drab showing for the Red Devils, who were second best throughout. In the stands, watching it all unfold from afar, was Woodward and Charlton. The two men were spotted deep in…
[ad_1] The Reds ran out 3-1 winners at Anfield and were comfortable throughout the game. And Van Dijk says they were determined to ‘make it right’ after going into the game without a Premier League win against them since March 2014. “It was special,” the 27-year-old said. “It was a long time ago that we…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho saw his side stunned by Liverpool on a chastening afternoon at Anfield on Sunday. The Red Devils appeared on course for a point after Jesse Lingard had cancelled out Sadio Mane’s pinpoint volley. However, Manchester United were blown away in the closing stages with Shaqiri scoring twice to give Liverpool…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Michael Owen. The Red Devils slumped to a fifth Premier League defeat in just 17 games as they fell to rivals Liverpool at Anfield yesterday. The 3-1 reverse meant that Mourinho’s men have conceded more goals this season than they did across a full 38-game campaign last term – a…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Liverpool and United forward Michael Owen. Lukaku turned in an ineffective display as the Red Devils lost 3-1 to their rivals at Anfield yesterday, Jesse Lingard’s equaliser cancelled out by a late Xherdan Shaqiri brace after Sadio Mane had earlier opened the scoring. Lukaku had just 20 touches across…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of Ryan Giggs. As the 2018-19 season nears the half-way mark, Liverpool lead rivals Manchester City at the summit by a single point having gone unbeaten 17 games into the season. The Reds maintained their excellent start with a 3-1 defeat of old foes Manchester United at Anfield yesterday thanks to…
[ad_1] That’s the opinion of BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks. Mkhitaryan impressed netting twice in the losing effort against Southampton yesterday. And Crooks thinks it is obvious the Armenian feels more comfortable under Unai Emery than he did Jose Mourinho. He told BBC Sport: “We’ve seen flashes of brilliance from Mkhitaryan when he was at…
[ad_1] Brock Boeser put up a trio of power-play points to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. The right-winger had a goal and helped set up both Alex Edler and Elias Pettersson. Bo Horvat added an empty-netter for the Canucks. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Alex Chiasson scored for…
[ad_1] The Red Devils were beaten 3-1 at Anfield on Sunday thanks to Xherdan Shaqiri’s second-half brace. Though Jose Mourinho’s side were level for a large period of the game, they never looked like posing a threat to Liverpool. Indeed United’s only goal came from an error from Alisson with Jesse Lingard pouncing. The hosts…
[ad_1] Garth Crooks was impressed with the Belgium international against Brighton in the Premier League yesterday. But he has warned Sarri to be careful with his comments amid interest in Hazard from Real Madrid. The 27-year-old netted in the 2-1 win and also assisted the first goal for Pedro. Crooks told BBC Sport: “Brighton v…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former Reds left-back Stephen Warnock. The former Monaco star did not feature in any of Liverpool’s first eight Premier League games of the season, missing out on the match-day squad altogether three times in that span despite being fully fit. But his role has steadily increased for the Merseyside…
[ad_1] Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford will be sidelined again with a concussion. Crawford left Sunday’s 7-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks with 1:30 left in the first period after the back of his head struck the right post during a goalmouth pileup. The 33-year-old Crawford was pulled from a Dec. 23, 2017, game…
[ad_1] Mark Scheifele scored 4:18 into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Sunday. It was Winnipeg’s third straight overtime victory (22-9-2) and extended their win streak to a season-high five games. It also put them in a tie for second in the NHL with the Calgary Flames and…
[ad_1] Liverpool beat their bitter rivals 3-1 on Sunday with Xherdan Shaqiri’s second half brace proving the difference. Salah had a quiet game by his impressive standards though still played a key role as the Reds continued their unbeaten Premier League season. They sit a point clear at the top with 17 matches played and…
[ad_1] Nikola Jokic scored 26 points, Jamal Murray had 15 of his 19 in the fourth quarter and the banged-up Denver Nuggets rallied past the equally banged-up Toronto Raptors 95-86 on Sunday night in a contest between conference leaders. Trailing 70-57 in the third quarter, the Nuggets went on a 23-2 run to send them…
[ad_1] The Lakers fell behind early in the capital and struggled to recover, going on to lose 128-110 as five-time All-Star guard Wall poured in 40 points and 14 assists for Washington. LeBron was restricted to his worst night of the season with just 13 points to show for his efforts with six rebounds and…
[ad_1] Meaghan Benfeito survived a mistake on her final dive to win the women’s 10-metre event, and Francois Imbeau-Dulac’s consistency’s carried him to victory in the men’s three-metre final at the winter nationals diving competition on Sunday. Imbeau-Dulac, of St-Lazare, Que., posted 476.65 points to finish ahead of Philippe Gagne of Montreal at 440.05 and…
[ad_1] That’s the view of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers who couldn’t stop the Packers losing a divisional clash with Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears were 24-17 winners ending the Packers already slim hopes of reaching this season’s NFL playoffs. Green Bay now sit third in the NFC North with a 5-8-1 record and are…
[ad_1] It means Corbin is no longer the General Manager of RAW. Strowman came out with his elbow in a cast but reminded the Lone Wolf that there are no disqualifcations in a tables, ladders and chairs match. The Monster Among Men was joined by a host of wrestlers who have been targeted by Corbin,…
[ad_1] CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — A small piece of curling history was made Sunday at the Grand Slam of Curling event in Newfoundland and Labrador. For the first time ever at a Grand Slam, the men’s final was played between two Scottish teams. Bruce Mouat and Ross Paterson took to the ice in Conception Bay…
[ad_1] WWE TLC LIVE Carmella and R-Truth vs Alicia Fox and Jinder Mahal – Mixed Match Challenge final To kick off the main show Carmella and R-Truth win the second ever Mixed Match Challenge. There was a dance break mid-match which the Singh brothers took part in. Carmella won with the Code of Silence as Alicia Fox…
[ad_1] That is according to Manchester United’s former legendary captain Roy Keane. Jose Mourinho’s side went down 3-1 as Liverpool maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. With the game level at 1-1, Xherdan Shaqiri came off the bench for the hosts to score two deflected shots. Keane was working as a pundit…
[ad_1] Ottawa’s Rachel Homan defeated Winnipeg’s Kerri Einarson 4-1 in the women’s final of the Grand Slam of Curling National event in Conception Bay South, N.L. on Sunday. The win marks the second consecutive Grand Slam win for Homan’s rink and was the team’s ninth overall title. The skip had four singles, including three steals, while Einarson couldn’t capitalize on her…
[ad_1] Two second-half goals from super-sub Xherdan Shaqiri and one from Sadio Mane helped Liverpool to a 3-1 win to put them back top of the Premier League. The victory – Liverpool’s first at home over Manchester United since 2013 and Jose Mourinho’s first Anfield defeat since 2007 – takes them 19 points clear of…
[ad_1] Johnny Gaudreau and Alan Quine each scored twice, and the Calgary Flames beat the St. Louis Blues 7-2 on Sunday. The Flames have won eight of nine and lead the Western Conference with 46 points. Matthew Tkachuk, Elias Lindholm and Mark Giordano also scored, and David Rittich made 26 saves. Calgary scored four times…
[ad_1] The Red Devils slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Liverpool this afternoon. After the clash, Mourinho was asked if he can ‘fix’ United’s current plight and finish fourth. A clearly rattled Mourinho replied: ”What do you mean by fix? “Win the title? Of course not. “We can still finish fourth. “It’s not easy. For…
[ad_1] Lindsey Vonn is hoping to return from injury next month and resume her pursuit of the all-time World Cup wins record, according to the U.S. Ski Team’s head coach. “That’s what we’re hopeful for. That’s the plan,” Paul Kristofic told The Associated Press on Sunday. Vonn hyperextended and sprained a ligament in her knee…
[ad_1] The Blues were looking pretty comfortable after first-half goals from Pedro and Eden Hazard but Solly March pulled one back to set up a nervy finish. Chelsea’s win meant they went into fourth position but Sarri insisted that he was not happy with his side. “When we have the feeling of being in full…
[ad_1] Monger won the Helen Rollason award after bouncing back from a devastating injury, where he had both legs amputated, to return to the sport he loves. Hamilton provides inspiration for all young British drivers and he has become close to Monger following his horrific crash. The 19-year-old returned to racing in the British Formula…
[ad_1] United were well-beaten 3-1 by Liverpool on Sunday evening in a game that largely showed the Red Devils’ decline over the last few years. Liverpool registered 36 attempts on goal compared to United’s 11 – and the home team looked dominant all over the pitch. Mourinho looked a frustrated figure on the sideline and…
[ad_1] The Frenchman’s relationship with Jose Mourinho has become increasingly strained. He was stripped of the vice captaincy earlier in the season and had a high-profile training ground row with the Portuguese. Pogba didn’t feature in the 3-1 humbling to Liverpool this afternoon despite being fully fit. Club legend Keane says his time at Old…
[ad_1] Shaqiri came off the bench to net twice to inspire Liverpool to a 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday. The victory fired the Reds back to the summit while United are now 19 points adrift. Neville had blasted Shaqiri, a £12million signing from Stoke, earlier this season for being ‘unprofessional’. But he was…
[ad_1] Keys posted on Twitter hours after Manchester United went down to a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. He has pointed out to eery facts that suggest a possible case of de ja vu could be on the cards. Mourinho was given the boot by Chelsea on December 17 2015 after they lost 3-1…
[ad_1] Southgate scooped the coach of the year accolade following England’s stunning exploits at the World Cup in Russia. As he collected the prize a small group of England fans – all clustered together in the studio – started singing ‘Southgate you’re the one’ to the tune of Atomic Kitten’s ‘Whole Again’. All of the…
[ad_1] Collin Cameron surprised himself and pumped his arms while crossing the finish line after leading the world’s best sit-skiers around a one-kilometre lap at the IPC World Cup on Sunday. The 30-year-old para Nordic skier who lives in Sudbury, Ont., sprinted to his second career victory, highlighting a triple medal day for the Canadian…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Manchester United hero Roy Keane, who was speaking after Sunday’s loss to Liverpool. Liverpool beat the Red Devils 3-1 at Anfield thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and Xherdan Shaqiri (2). The defeat meant United are now 19 points adrift of their rivals who have returned to the top…
[ad_1] Ross Paterson outlasted fellow Scot Bruce Mouat in the men’s final of the Grand Slam of Curling National event in Conception Bay South, N.L. on Sunday. Paterson scored a single in the ninth end for a 4-3 victory and his first Grand Slam title. Follow Devin Heroux live from Conception Bay South, N.L.: [ad_2]…
[ad_1] Liverpool battled their way past Manchester United on a fiery Sunday evening over on Mereyside. The home side went in front early on when Sadio Mane hammered a ferocious volley past De Gea into the net after a delightful pass from Brazil international Fabinho. Liverpool nearly missed out on all three points, though, courtesy…
[ad_1] Thomas secured Tour de France glory this year. And, if the 32-year-old triumphs at the SPOTY awards tonight, he’ll be in elite company. Only four Welsh athletes have previously been awarded the coveted accolade. Dai Rees, David Broome, Joe Calzaghe and Ryan Giggs are all past winners. Geraint Thomas Net Worth Thomas made his…
[ad_1] England’s netball team winning gold at the Commonwealth Games is one of the favourites for the honour. Tyson Fury’s stunning recovery against Deontay Wilder, where he rose off the canvas to finish the fight, despite seconds earlier appearing unconscious, is also in with a big chance. Other nominations for the best sporting moment include…
[ad_1] Liverpool roared out of the traps at Anfield and took the game to Jose Mourinho’s side, grabbing the lead in the 24th minute when Sadio Mane chested down a pass from Fabinho and slotted past David De Gea. Against the run of play, United drew level in the 33rd minute when Liverpool keeper Alisson…
[ad_1] Alisson was guilty of a huge error to allow Manchester United to equalise at Anfield. The Brazilian No 1 fumbled a low cross from Romelu Lukaku and Lingard capitalised on the error and poked home. However, Souness was disappointed at the role of Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren. Lovren attempted to block Lukaku’s cross but…
[ad_1] Boxing star Tyson Fury posted a video on his Twitter account asking for fans to vote for him for the SPOTY award. It suggests the Gypsy King is one of the six nominations for the prestigious trophy. Fury came back from the brink of suicide to challenge for the WBC heavyweight belt this month,…
[ad_1] Xherdan Shaqiri came off the bench to score two deflected strikes as Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-1 on Sunday. The win – Liverpool’s first at home over United since 2013 and Jose Mourinho’s first Anfield defeat since 2007 – takes them 19 points clear of their arch rivals. That is the biggest margin between…
[ad_1] Canada’s Isabelle Weidemann notched a personal best on Sunday in Heerenveen, Netherlands, taking silver in the 3,000-metre World Cup competition. Dutch skater Antoinette de Jong won gold in three minutes, 59.419 seconds, while Weidemann was just 0.71 seconds back in 4:00.129. It’s the 23-year-old Ottawa skater’s second individual medal on the World Cup circuit after taking…
[ad_1] With the Reds leading the game 1-0, United were on the attack. Romelu Lukaku launched in a tepid cross that should have been comfortably collected by the Brazilian. However, he dropped the ball which bounced onto his knee which landed in front of Jesse Lingard. The England international made no mistake from five yards…
[ad_1] Dajana Eitberger was fastest in both heats to lead a German sweep of the medals in a women’s World Cup luge race at Mount Van Hoevenberg on Sunday. It was the first German sweep of the medals in a full women’s race at Lake Placid, N.Y., since 2007. Natalie Geisenberger was second and Julia…
[ad_1] That’s according to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who has made no secret of his admiration for the Dutchman this season. Van Dijk has been imperious in his performances this season for the Merseyside club and will certainly attract interest from across Europe. Other clubs would have to prise him away with quite a large…
[ad_1] The Swiss team says that “scans on the skull showed no serious injury” to Marc Gisin following his dramatic crash in a World Cup downhill on Saturday, but the skier does have several broken bones elsewhere on his body. A team statement Sunday says Gisin fractured several ribs on his right side, his right…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho takes his side to Liverpool aiming to steer the Red Devils to another famous win over their Merseyside rivals. And the 55-year-old has raised eyebrows with his team selection, choosing to leave the club’s most-expensive player of all time on the bench. It is common knowledge that Paul Pogba is…
[ad_1] Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury extended his podium run to eight on the World Cup circuit with a victory in Sunday’s dual mogul event in Thaiwoo, China. The native of Deux-Montagnes, Que., has now won each of his six races over the past three years at the 2022 Winter Olympics venue. Kingsbury, 26, was…
[ad_1] Henrikh Mkhitaryan netted twice for the Gunners but they were denied after two headers from Danny Ings and one from Charlie Austin. Austin headed home from Shane Long’s cross with five minutes left but Leno got his positioning all wrong. He charged out, then back into his box before trying to dive to get…
[ad_1] Firmino has been playing in a deeper role in recent weeks so Mohamed Salah can play through the middle. However, Jenas thinks the Brazilian can hurt United if he is given the freedom of playing as the team’s focal point. “Liverpool are in an amazing place, they are not quite as free-flowing in attack…
[ad_1] Man Utd Depay and Mourinho talks Manchester United sold Memphis Depay to Lyon in January 2017 – and the Holland international has now revealed that Jose Mourinho was open to a transfer back upon him leaving Old Trafford. “When I left, I said to Mourinho ‘you will see me at the top’,” Depay told…
[ad_1] Liverpool manager Klopp has overseen his side’s stunning transformation, steering the Reds to second in the Premier League table. Victory over Manchester United today will see them leapfrog Manchester City at the summit and, given the Red Devils’ struggles under Jose Mourinho, many are tipping Liverpool to secure all three points. Liverpool failed to…
[ad_1] Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants his team to be “angry” when they come up against Manchester United this afternoon. The Reds have been in scintillating form this season but they haven’t beaten their rivals in the previous eight league meetings. BUY PASS TO STREAM LIVERPOOL VS MAN UTD FOR CHEAPEST PRICE HERE “We have…
[ad_1] Brighton vs Chelsea: Premier League latest score, goals and updates Brighton have lost each of their last eight games to Chelsea in all competitions Chelsea won both their Premier League games against Brighton last season without conceding a goal Chelsea have lost twice in 16 Premier League this season, with both defeats coming in…
[ad_1] The Sun claim that Mourinho has been left unimpressed at Woodward missing Wednesday night’s defeat in Valencia. Instead, Manchester United‘s executive vice-chairman is said to have been in the USA on club business. United travel to Liverpool today as they look to claw back a 16-point gap to their arch rivals. And ahead of…
[ad_1] Manchester United saw the best of Evra during the Frenchman’s playing days, with the 37-year-old spending seven-and-a-half glittering years at Old Trafford. Recently, the Red Devils hero has been spotted attending matches with Woodward. And The Sun say club sources are expecting Evra to return – and believe the defender has dropped a big…
[ad_1] Former Manchester United captain Keane is working as a pundit for the match at Anfield. Jose Mourinho’s side are big underdogs heading into the match as they sit sixth in the Premier League table, 16 points behind their opponents. BUY PASS TO WATCH LIVERPOOL V MANCHESTER UNITED FOR CHEAPEST PRICE HERE Liverpool are unbeaten…
[ad_1] Southampton vs Arsenal: Premier League latest score, goals and latest updates Southampton began life under new manager Ralph Hasenhuettl with a 1-0 Premier League defeat to Cardiff Arsenal have won only one of their last seven away games against Southampton in the Premier League Arsenal have scored at least twice in their last seven…
[ad_1] ARSENAL are interested in signing Manchester United star Eric Bailly but a move in January will be difficult, it has been claimed. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mark Allen produced a great escape to defeat Daniel Wells 6-5 and reach the final of the Scottish Open in Glasgow. Allen, who was runner-up to Ronnie O’Sullivan at the UK Championship last week, trailed Welshman Wells 4-0 in their best-of-11 semi-final. Wells was also 55 points up in the fifth frame before a…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba has clashed repeatedly with Mourinho ever since a 2-0 Premier League defeat to Tottenham in February. The France international is no longer a guaranteed starter for the club, and has recently spent games against Fulham, Arsenal and Young Boys watching on from the bench. It is Express Sport’s understanding that…
[ad_1] Manchester United reject Depay was sold to Lyon in January 2017 after struggling to make an impression on Mourinho. Since then, the Holland international has been in sensational form, reigniting hopes that he can fulfil his potential despite his difficulties over at Old Trafford. So good has Depay been that some Manchester United fans…
[ad_1] Arsenal turn their attention back to the Premier League this Sunday with a trip to Southampton. The Gunners go into the clash having played just three days ago – clinching a 1-0 win over Qarabag in the Europa League. Emery has received praise from fans and pundits alike for managing to rotate his squad for the…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game as Juventus continued their stunning start to the new Serie A season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Torino. The Portugal international struck from the penalty spot but, in doing so, sparked angry scenes. Ronaldo appeared to barge into Torino goalkeeper Salvador Ichazo – in…
[ad_1] And he has heaped praise on Bernd Leno too for settling in quickly to life in the Premier League. Arsenal paid £26million to lure midfielder Torreira away from Udinese while Leno set them back £19.3m from Bayer Leverkusen. Both new additions have been given the seal of approval from the Gunners club captain. Discussing…
[ad_1] Liverpool finished second behind PSG in Group C, meaning they will be paired with a winner from one of the other groups in the tournament on Monday. Portuguese side Porto look, on paper, the weakest side they can pull out the hat. Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Juventus are the other…
[ad_1] Ralph Hasenhuttl wants Southampton to cut off the supply line to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he attempts to avoid further suffering at the hands of the Arsenal striker. Former Borussia Dortmund player Aubameyang scored six Bundesliga goals against teams managed by Hasenhuttl when the pair worked in Germany. BUY PASS TO WATCH SOUTHAMPTON VS ARSENAL…
[ad_1] The Daily Mail claim United are set to copy the Liverpool model which has given them so much success this season. Their transfer committee are responsible for signing Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah and oversaw a £173million summer spending spree that saw Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri move to Anfield. And the report…
[ad_1] The player’s identity, who has not been revealed but who is seen as loyal to Mourinho, is said to have told pals that almost every Manchester United player no longer backs the manager. The Sun add that there are backroom staff who have fallen out with the Portuguese boss too. They are confident they…
[ad_1] Kante has been shifted to accommodate Jorginho in Sarri’s midfield. It has left the balance slightly off with Kante having to play higher up than usual but Sarri believes it’s the best way to work. Kante, 27, won league titles with Leicester and Chelsea and the World Cup with France – all in consecutive…
[ad_1] Liverpool have taken 30 points out of a possible 78 against Manchester United at home in the Premier League and have not managed a goal in any of the past three league meetings. Home and away they have not beaten United in the last eight league meetings, drawing three and losing five, but Reds…
[ad_1] However, the move could mean teenage sensation Callum Hudson-Odoi will leave and Bayern Munich are reported to be interested in the Blues winger. Pulisic is one of Europe’s hottest properties and is set to leave Dortmund after failing to agree a new contract. The Daily Mail claim he will cost around £60million and that…
[ad_1] David Moyes has revealed his desire to get back into management (Image: GETTY) After 20 tumultuous years as a football manager the Scot is still full of passion and pride in his job, still entranced by the old game. He is also a man in demand around the world – if not just now…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is hopeful that several injured players could be available to face Liverpool at Anfield today. The Red Devils have been coping with a selection crisis in recent weeks as a number of first-team stars suffer with fitness problems. Alexis Sanchez, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial and Luke Shaw were all…
[ad_1] That is the belief of Lee Dixon. The Reds face arch rivals Manchester United at Anfield today (4pm) hoping to move back to first place in the Premier League table. But in addition to denying them a return to the summit, the visitors are looking to inflict a first league defeat of the season…
[ad_1] The transfer window opens in just two weeks and plans are already being made, scouts already preparing reports and managers hoping to bring new players in. Paul Pogba’s future at Manchester United is up in the air, while Eden Hazard has been linked with Real Madrid. Arsenal need another centre back after losing Rob…
[ad_1] That’s according to Lee Dixon. Salah has scored four goals in his last two games to take his tally to the season to 13 goals, with 10 of those coming in the Premier League where he is the joint top goalscorer. The Egyptian winger is looking to retain the Golden Boot he won with…
[ad_1] Djokovic saw a meteoric rise in form in the second half of 2018, winning Wimbledon and the US Open en-route to securing the year-end world No 1 ranking. The Serbian will be looking to carry the momentum into the new campaign at the Australian Open. However, Nadal’s return to full fitness after surgery on…
[ad_1] That’s according to Paul Ince who reckons the Portuguese will revert to an ultra defensive style for the crunch clash. United impressed against Fulham last weekend in the Premier League and secured a 4-1 win. However, against Valencia in the Champions League they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat. Ince insists a nervous Mourinho…
[ad_1] Liverpool will shuffle their defensive unit to deal with a number of absentees ahead of today’s meeting with Manchester United. First-choice centre-back Joe Gomez has been ruled out for six to nine weeks with a fractured lower left leg while Joel Matip is sidelined with a broken collarbone. Trent Alexander-Arnold is also expected to…
[ad_1] With just over a fortnight to go until the winter window opens, United remain linked with a whole host of players. Mourinho was denied a centre-back and a wide forward back in the summer due to an apparent disagreement with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. A defender seemingly remains the priority with United having conceded…
[ad_1] Brock Boeser notched a goal and an assist Saturday night, leading his Vancouver Canucks to a 5-1 win over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers. Chris Tanev, Loui Eriksson, Josh Leivo and Markus Granlund also scored for Vancouver (15-16-4), and Troy Stecher added a pair of helpers. Scott Laughton responded for Philly (12-15-4). Flyers goalie Anthony…
[ad_1] The pair became the first pair of team-mates with triple-doubles since Jason Kidd and Vince Carter for the Brooklyn Nets (then the New Jersey Nets) in 2007 as the Lakers beat the Hornets 128-100 on the road. Even more impressively, they were the first two to do so for the Lakers since Magic Johnson…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin. Ball ended the night with 16 points on seven-of-11 shooting while adding 10 rebounds and 10 assists for a third career triple-double. LeBron also poured in 24 points on seven-of-15 shooting with 12 rebounds and 11 assists. That saw the pair become the…
[ad_1] Live Watch live on television and online as the Philadelphia Flyers visit the Vancouver Canucks on Hockey Night on Canada. Live coverage begins on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET CBC Sports · December 16 Watch live on television and online as the Philadelphia Flyers visit the Vancouver Canucks on Hockey Night on Canada. [ad_2] Source…
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens scored four third-period goals to come from behind and beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Shea Weber, Paul Byron and Jonathan Drouin, into the empty net, scored in the third for the Canadiens (17-11-5). Matthew Peca added a goal in the first. Carey Price extended his personal…
[ad_1] Aleksander Barkov scored at 3:24 of overtime to complete his first NHL hat trick and give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Barkov slipped the puck past goalie Frederik Andersen from the right side of the crease. Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist, and…
[ad_1] Vincent Riendeau won the men’s 10-metre event, while Jennifer Abel posted a decisive victory in the women’s three-metre on Saturday at the winter nationals diving competition in Victoria. Riendeau, from Pointe-Claire, Que., scored 486.50 points to finish ahead of Victoria’s Bryden Hattie (460.10) and Nathan Zsombor-Murray of Pointe-Claire, Que., (417.10). Riendeau, a 2016 Olympian,…
[ad_1] Ottawa’s Rachel Homan has knocked off defending champion Jennifer Jones to earn her place back in the National final in Conception Bay South, N.L. Homan, the 2015-16 champion, toppled the Winnipeg skip 6-2 on Saturday in the semifinal at the fourth stop on the Grand Slam of Curling circuit. Homan scored three in the…
[ad_1] Evan McEachran won his first career gold medal in men’s slopestyle at the Dew Tour on Saturday. The 21-year-old from Oakville, Ont., finished atop the podium with a score of 187.34 points, ahead of American Alex Hall (184.00) and Swede Henrik Harlaut (181.67). Alex Beaulieu-Marchand of Quebec City ended up just outside a medal…
[ad_1] The accumulation of disappointments left us all disillusioned and done with England… but Gareth Southgate changed our world Gareth Southgate gave us an England team to be proud of again in the summer After years of heartache, distance between the public and the team had grown But Southgate changed all that and helped us…
[ad_1] The Madison Square Garden bout pits the box-office star against humble Liverpudlian Fielding, who gained his WBA regular title through stopping Tyron Zeuge in July. The fight announcement came as a shock to the boxing world, with Fielding a relative unknown in USA. Canelo, meanwhile, is arguably the sport’s biggest box-office star alongside world…
[ad_1] Why Gareth Southgate’s waistcoat is tailor-made for BBC Sports Personality of the Year award Gareth Southgate was the individual who inspired England’s World Cup journey Southgate’s young England team brought together a divided nation this summer A coach has never won the SPOTY award but what he’s achieved fits the criteria By Ian Herbert…
[ad_1] Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit and former world cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson. Fielding will put his WBC super-middleweight title on the line when he takes on Alvarez in New York with the undercard getting underway at 11.30pm GMT (6.30pm local time) with the fighters expected to make their ring walks at…
[ad_1] Premier League RESULTS Fulham 0-2 West Ham FT Manchester City 3-1 Everton FT Crystal Palace 1-0 Leicester FT Wolves 2-0 Bournemouth FT Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle FT Tottenham 1-0 Burnley FT Watford 3-2 Cardiff FT Manchester City regained top spot in the Premier League by beating Everton, while West Ham overcame Fulham in the late kick-off. Tottenham’s clash…
[ad_1] Rocky Fielding’s trainer has questioned whether Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is truly capable of succeeding in another weight division as he moves up to super-middleweight. Fielding, 28, defends his WBA title against the world’s highest-profile fighter at Madison Square Garden, where he will also fight to resist becoming Alvarez’s latest British victim. Liam Smith, Amir…
[ad_1] The 22-year-old has started once in the Premier League this season after falling down the pecking order in West London under Maurizio Sarri. And Barca could be looking to test the Dane’s resolve by playing him at the Nou Camp. Christensen was a fairly regular starter for Antonio Conte at Chelsea last season but…
[ad_1] CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — It’s been nearly a month since curler Ryan Fry took an indefinite leave from Brad Jacobs’ team after being kicked out of the Red Deer Curling Classic for “unacceptable behaviour” which included being “extremely drunk.” Since then, Jacobs and his team from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. have played in two…
[ad_1] United splashed out a then-world-record £89m to take Pogba back to Old Trafford in the summer of 2016 after he had excelled during a four-season stint with Juventus. But they are happy to let him leave Manchester for a second time in his career if they can find a buyer who will take him…
[ad_1] Coming Up Watch live on television and online as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Florida Panthers on Hockey Night on Canada. Watch live on on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET CBC Sports · December 13 Watch live on television and online as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Florida Panthers on Hockey Night…
[ad_1] Inter are considering parting company Luciano Spalletti next summer after they crashed out of the Champions League and trail leaders Juventus by 14 points in Serie A. Jose Mourinho, whose side travel to face Liverpool at Anfield today, is one of the names Inter chief Giuseppe Marotta is considering along with former Chelsea boss…
[ad_1] Calgary’s Gilmore Junio was the top Canadian at a long-track speed skating World Cup event on Saturday in Heerenveen, Netherlands, earning a 10th-place finish in the men’s 500 metres. Junio posted a time of 34.822 seconds, improving upon his times from the Division B races at last weekend’s World Cup in Poland, where her…
[ad_1] Azpilicueta’s been a senior figure at the club for the last few years and is in his seventh year at Chelsea now. The Spaniard is vice-captain and will likely pick up the club captaincy after Gary Cahill leaves. Having joined Chelsea during a time the Blues had Didier Drogba, John Terry and Frank Lampard,…
[ad_1] Matthew Tkachuk scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period for Calgary, David Rittich made 34 saves, and the visiting Flames beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. Mark Giordano scored short-handed in the first period for the Pacific Division-leading Flames, who are 11-2-1 in their last 14 games, with 10 wins…
[ad_1] According to Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo, Barca bigwigs have their eye on two rising stars. First on Ernesto Valverde’s wish list is 22-year-old Celta Vigo star Maxi Gomez. The promising target man is well known to Suarez from the Uruguay national team set-up. He’s regarded as one of the hottest prospects in La Liga…
[ad_1] Katie Taylor will make the third defence of her WBA and IBF titles when she takes on undefeated Finnish star Eva Wahlstrom in New York tonight. The 32-year-old will be the first Irish boxer to defend world titles at the iconic Madison Square Gardens on a show to be headlined by Canelo Alvarez vs…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal and Celtic striker Charlie Nicholas. Pogba and Mourinho’s strained relationship has constantly hit the headlines this season. The France World Cup winner has seen his game time limited in recent weeks, not starting the last two Premier League games. Nicholas cannot see any…
[ad_1] City will kick off proceedings after hosting Everton this afternoon. Second up is Watford who locked horns with Cardiff at Vicarage Road. Third is one of Gary Lineker’s old clubs in the form of Tottenham. The north Londoners played struggling Burnley at Wembley. Huddersfield’s match with Newcastle follows as both teams look to edge…
[ad_1] West Ham continued their march up the Premier League table with a comfortable 2-0 win against Fulham. Robert Snodgrass opened the scoring with a brilliant whipped effort after good work from Felipe Anderson down the left. Michail Antonio then doubled the Hammers advantage with a cool finish past Sergio Rico after Javier Hernandez’s flicked…
[ad_1] Canelo Alvarez has earned a huge amount of respect for his career achievements to date, and an even bigger pot of money. The 28-year-old star is a blockbuster name with 50 wins in 53 fights over a 13-year professional career, with just one defeat against Floyd Mayweather. Alvarez is set to go head-to-head with…
[ad_1] Mustafi is also struggling with a hamstring injury and is a doubt for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Tottenham next Wednesday. Rob Holding will miss the rest of the campaign after suffering a long-term knee injury, with Konstantinos Mavropanos also yet to feature this season due to a groin problem. That leaves Laurent Koscielny…
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[ad_1] United announced on Saturday evening that Smalling, 29, has put pen to paper on a deal which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2022. The England international could have been available on a free transfer at the end of the season, with Everton said to be eyeing him up But United chiefs have…
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[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit, who says securing silverware should be every player’s aim. Arsene Wenger left Arsenal at the end of last season having spent 22 years leading the north Londoners. And he did so having led them to Champions League qualification 20 times in a row prior…
[ad_1] Mark Arendz has been thinking about the 2022 Paralympics, though it hasn’t been a distraction this week for the Canadian biathlete and cross-country skier. The eight-time Paralympic medallist reached the podium for the second time in four days Saturday, earning a silver medal in the opening biathlon race of the IPC World Cup season…
[ad_1] Federico Bernardeschi has warned Torino that Juventus are ready to bounce back from their surprise Champions League defeat in tioday’s derby. Two goals from striker Guillaume Hoarau led Swiss side Young Boys to a shock 2-1 win over Juventus on Wednesday, although the Italian champions still topped their group to qualify. Juve, who have…
[ad_1] American Elana Meyers Taylor won a bronze medal in one race, then celebrated finishing last in a race against men. The rest of the day belonged to Germany. The Germans took five of the six medals handed out in a pair of World Cup bobsled races Saturday on home soil in Winterberg, with Stephanie…
[ad_1] United are in derby action against bitter north-west rivals Liverpool on Sunday but go into the game at Anfield as underdogs. Jose Mourinho’s side are languishing outside of the top four and, despite progress to the Champions League round of 16, they have not performed in that competition either. United are still waiting to…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET to watch live coverage of the women’s quarter-finals at the Grand Slam of Curling: The National event from Conception Bay South, NL. The feature match will see Canada’s Jennifer Jones take on Scotland’s Eve Muirhead. CBC Sports will also bring you live coverage on CBC…
[ad_1] Real Madrid make Man Utd Mourinho plans Real Madrid want to make Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho their next manager after Santiago Solari. That huge claim comes courtesy of Spanish outlet Ok Diario, who say they are prepared to pay £4million to bring the 55-year-old back to the Bernabeu. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez…
[ad_1] The Buffalo Sabres have suspended forward Patrick Berglund indefinitely for failing to report to the team. The Sabres announced the suspension Saturday, hours before facing the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. They said there would be no further information or comment at this time. Berglund missed the past two games with what head…
[ad_1] Ronaldo and Messi criticised Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona star Lionel Messi have been criticised by Luka Modric for failing to attend the Ballon d’Or ceremony, in which he prevailed as winner. “I cannot say why someone did not attend – that’s their choice,” the Real Madrid star said. “That is logical, is it not?…
[ad_1] Swiss skier Marc Gisin was hospitalized Saturday following a nasty crash in a World Cup downhill in Val Gardena, Italy. The 30-year-old Gisin lost control before a jump midway down the Saslong course on Saturday, flew into the air at a reported 120 km/h and landed awkwardly on his side and back. He was…
[ad_1] Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has called for unity as the club look to bounce back from a humbling Champions League loss in their final La Liga game of the year. Madrid face local rivals Rayo Vallecano at home today before heading to the United Arab Emirates for the FIFA Club World Cup. But…
[ad_1] Croft also predicted Novak Djokovic to take his incredible form into the new season by winning the Australian Open. It is unclear how long Federer, 37, will be able to continue competing with the best. The Swiss star had a disappointing end to 2018 with failing to defend his Wimbledon title and suffering a…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal forward Paul Merson. Doucoure has once again impressed for Watford this season after a fine campaign last term. The Frenchman has been linked with a host of top English clubs including Arsenal and Tottenham in the recent past. Doucoure’s form was a talking…
[ad_1] Ferdinand spent 12 glittering years at Manchester United between 2002 and 2014, helping the club win five Premier League titles as well as the 208 Champions League crown along the way. Life at Old Trafford nowadays is, however, far from rosy. Whereas Sir Alex Ferguson’s side once wowed crowd with their attacking flair, Jose…
[ad_1] Manchester City breezed past Everton to return to the Premier League summit with Gabriel Jesus rising to the fore. It has been a difficult campaign for the Brazil international but, on a day where Sergio Aguero was left in the cold on the substitutes bench, the youngster stepped up. And, in scoring a terrific…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo is currently in his first season at Juventus, where he has scored 10 Serie A goals since leaving Real Madrid in a £105million transfer back in July. Recently, however, reports from Spain have claimed some Los Blancos players believe he regrets turning his back on the Bernabeu. It was said that Real…
[ad_1] The Brazilian pulled off a stunning save in stoppage time against Napoli to book the Reds a spot in the Champions League knockout stages. In the Premier League, Liverpool have conceded just six goals all season with Alisson an ever-present. Asked who the best signing was, former Tottenham boss Sherwood picked Alisson. And he…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit and former Celtic and Scotland striker Alan McInally. Chelsea’s two recognised strikers Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have both struggled this season. Morata has five goals in 14 Premier League appearances but is now set for a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. Meanwhile,…
[ad_1] In-form Sterling was the surprise omission from Guardiola’s first XI to take on Marco Silva’s Toffees in Saturday’s early kick-off. However, he says he has tough decisions to make as he looks to keep his legion of stars happy. Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez were preferred in the supporting roles to lone striker Gabriel…
[ad_1] Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury shrugged off food poisoning enroute to his 51st career World Cup victory on Saturday with a gold medal in moguls in Thaiwoo, China. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., won with a final-run score of 90.31, his fifth-straight victory in China. Ikuma Horishima of Japan was second with 87.68 and Kazakhstan’s Dimitriy Reikherd was third with 86.92.…
[ad_1] Chelsea legend Lampard flourished under Mourinho during the 55-year-old’s two spells at Stamford Bridge, firing the Blues to three Premier League titles along the way. Few iconic images sum up Mourinho’s first spell in west London than the celebrations following the Blues’ dramatic Champions League 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona in 2004. That…
[ad_1] Nadal, a specialist on clay, has never won the hard-court season-ending ATP Finals. London’s O2 Arena stages the closing event of the year which pits the best eight players in the world against each other in a unique format. However Cahill, who has coached the likes of Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt, wants to…
[ad_1] Arsenal boss Emery landed Torreira back in the summer with the Uruguay international touching down from Serie A side Sampdoria. Despite a stuttering start to life in the Premier League, the midfielder has established himself as a Gunners favourite with a series of improved displays in recent times. Arsenal fans are loving Torreira’s impact…
[ad_1] Speaking ahead of the clash, City boss Pep Guardiola said: “Last season one of the secrets was when we dropped points we were able to make another big run, winning games and winning games. It’s important but we must focus on what we have to do and try to beat them. “We’ve dropped points…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho goes into Sunday’s match against Liverpool aiming to stop Klopp’s men from taking another three points on their quest for Premier League title glory. The Red Devils are underdogs given their erratic form with the club currently a huge 16 points behind their Merseyside rivals. As a result of the…
[ad_1] Alvarez is moving up to super middleweight for the first time in his career, with Fielding’s WBA regular title the dangling reward. The Mexican is a huge favourite to win his debut at 168lb, given his stacked resume, but does concede a height and reach advantage to his opponent. Fielding stands 6ft 1in tall…
[ad_1] Manchester United fans are hoping Rashford and Lingard both start when the Red Devils tackle Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. The England internationals have regained their mojo in recent times, with Rashford’s goal in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Valencia his second in as many games. And while Marcus Rashford has impressed, so…
[ad_1] The Lakers have been in negotiations for Ariza for a number of weeks but they need a third team to send a point guard to the Suns as part of a three-way trade. Late last night, Washington Wizards attempted to steal a march on their rivals and had an offer accepted. However, the deal…
[ad_1] Supporters chanted offensive songs about Tottenham fans during Thursday’s 2-2 draw in the Europa League tie against Vidi. It came just three days after four fans were suspended for allegedly racially abusing Raheem Sterling. Chelsea have asked Vidi for CCTV footage which they will use in a bid to identify those responsible for the…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Mourinho wanted the signing of Griezmann back in 2017, shortly after steering the club to a EFL Cup and Europa League double. The France international, who has since gone on to help his country win the World Cup in Russia, was seen as the ideal candidate to replace Wayne Rooney. Ultimately,…
[ad_1] Giroud, 32, helped France win football’s greatest honour in Russia – despite not scoring all tournament. He is still struggling to come to terms with the fact he’s a World Cup winner – not that his Chelsea pals will let him forget it. There was a post-match inquest after Chelsea fell to a 2-1…
[ad_1] Manchester United go into the clash against their fierce rivals 16 points behind them in the table. Mourinho said his side were ‘far’ off being how he wanted them – a staggering admission going into their biggest game of the season, two-and-a-half years after he got the job. Savage stopped short of saying the…
[ad_1] Ronaldo left Real for Italy in a £100million deal in the summer and reports claim Marcelo is set to join him because of the La Liga giants’ struggles since the Portuguese star’s exit. However, the Brazilian left-back claims he is not looking to engineer a move from the Bernabeu. “It’s never entered my mind…
[ad_1] Katie Taylor goes up against fellow undefeated fighter Eva Wahlstrom tonight with the Irish star insisting “somebody’s ‘0’ has got to go”. Taylor has also spoken of her excitement at making her debut at the incoic Madison Square Garden venue in New York on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs Rocky Fielding. BUY PASS…
[ad_1] The Reds host Jose Mourinho’s men on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League. However, Jurgen Klopp has a selection headache heading into the crunch clash. Liverpool are without Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold, leaving Virgil van Dijk and Dejan Lovren as the only two fit centre-halves at the club. James Milner is…
[ad_1] Wilson, 21, is shining for Derby in the Championship where he is working under Frank Lampard. Klopp says he’s been ‘really happy’ with how the winger, who has become a key part of the Derby side, has been playing. And while he doesn’t want to disrupt the youngster, who is relishing the opportunity to…
[ad_1] Chelsea stunned the Premier League title favourites last Saturday as goals from N’Golo Kante and David Luiz sealed a 2-0 win. It consigned Manchester City to their first defeat of the season and ensured Liverpool went to the summit. Captain Azpilicueta was crucial to the victory with 13 successful tackles – the most of…
[ad_1] Liverpool legend Gerrard took the Rangers job in the summer and he’s led them to second in the SPL table. Riise says he spoke to Gerrard before he was appointed boss and he has a ‘long term vision for his career’. And in the former left-back’s eyes, he will end up replacing Klopp when…
[ad_1] Man Utd swap deal Manchester United could land Juventus star Alex Sandro in a part-exchange for Paul Pogba. According to Tutto Mercato Web, Juve may be willing to give up their star left-back to bring Pogba back to Italy. United apparently showed they maintain an interest in Sandro by jetting scouts out to watch him…
[ad_1] The 30-year-old quarterback has identified wide receiver Doug Baldwin as an important player for the Seahawks. Baldwin has suffered several injuries this season, which has limited his involvement to only 10 games. The two-time pro bowler only has 37 receptions for 388 yards and two touchdowns this year. However, Wilson insists he and Baldwin…
[ad_1] West Ham go into this evening’s late kick-off looking to make it four wins on the bounce following victories over Newcastle, Cardiff and Crystal Palace. Marko Arnautovic is definitely out – he suffered a hamstring injury against Cardiff that will keep him out until the New Year – while there are question marks over…
[ad_1] Mark Stone swooped into the crease, knocked the puck in the net and pumped his right fist. Stone scored midway through the third period and Chris Tierney’s second goal went into an empty net, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Stone had a goal…
[ad_1] Eriksen shone in Spurs‘ 1-1 draw with Barcelona in midweek – a result which sealed them a spot in the Champions League knockout stage. But Merson doesn’t think they will go much further because they ‘fall apart’ in games. And he believes that, further down the line, Eriksen will leave the club to join…
[ad_1] Damian Lillard had 24 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game slide with a confidence-boosting 128-122 victory over the NBA-leading Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Zach Collins scored 16 points and Seth Curry added a season-high 13, including three key 3-pointers at the start of the fourth quarter. Both were part of…
[ad_1] But his plan has been shot down by fellow Sky Sports pundit Emma Hayes, the Chelsea Women boss, who says Sherwood’s idea is ‘tantamount to suicide’ “It’s a bigger game for Jose Mourinho than it usually would be, without a doubt,” Sherwood said on The Debate. “There’s definitely a change in the guard there,…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch action from the World Cup speed skating event in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Action begins on Saturday at 8:45 a.m. ET, and continues on Sunday at 8 a.m. ET. Canadian stars will be in action, including Ted-Jan Bloemen and Ivanie Blondin. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Manchester United are 16 points behind their arch rivals Liverpool going into Sunday’s clash at Anfield. While Jurgen Klopp has got the Reds firing, it’s a sorry story at Old Trafford. There are question marks over Jose Mourinho’s future with Merson believing the problems are potentially terminal. “United have fallen so far behind Liverpool…
[ad_1] Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had three assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Friday. Alex Chiasson and Adam Larsson also scored for the Oilers (18-12-3), who have won five of their last six and have gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. They…
[ad_1] West Ham go into the London derby against cross-city rivals Fulham off the back of three wins on the spin against Newcastle, Cardiff and Crystal Palace respectively. Manuel Pellegrini has got a clear picture of what his preferred rearguard line-up is this season with three summer signings featuring. Lukasz Fabianski will retain his place…
[ad_1] Mark Scheifele scored twice, including 50 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Friday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Scheifele dug the puck out from behind the net, skated around the side and beat Corey Crawford for his 20th goal of the season. He has four goals…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above to watch action from the luge World Cup in Lake Placid. Action begins on Saturday with the men’s heats at 9 a.m. ET, and 10:35 a.m. ET, followed by the doubles at 12:15 p.m. ET and 1:35 p.m. ET. Return on Sunday for the women’s runs at 8:30 a.m. ET…
[ad_1] Forward Alex Formenton has been ruled out of the upcoming world junior hockey championship. Shortly after announcing six more cuts to the Canada’s world junior team roster on Friday, national team director Shawn Bullock confirmed Formenton will not be available because of an injury. Formenton, one of only two returning players from last year’s…
[ad_1] TREVOR ARIZA’s potential trade to the Los Angeles Lakers is looking more likely after the star reportedly admitted he would love to return to the franchise. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is being driven on by Raymond van Barneveld to achieve his World Darts Championship goal. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] JAMES HARDEN is the toughest player to defend against because of his dirty tactics, it has been claimed. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] MANCHESTER UNITED news is coming thick and fast ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool. Express Sport brings you all the latest with Anthony Martial, Ivan Perisic and Jurgen Klopp all featuring. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — For nearly two decades, Brad Gushue and his teams out of Newfoundland and Labrador have been a source of provincial pride in a place sometimes overlooked in Canada. The people of Newfoundland and Labrador love curling and their curlers. This week, the local team of Gushue, Mark Nichols, Brett…
[ad_1] JOSE MOURINHO has committed seven cardinals sins at Manchester United. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] MANCHESTER UNITED manager Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp, saying “trophies matter”. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Pochettino has been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid, who both want him as their next manager. And Pochettino, despite signing a new five-year deal and having entered his fourth season with Spurs at the start of the season, insists he is not expecting to be at White Hart Lane forever. When asked…
[ad_1] Click on the video players below to watch live action from the 2018 Winter National Diving Championships. Action begins on Friday at 7 p.m. ET with the women’s women’s 3m synchro final, followed by the women and men’s 10m synchro finals. Women’s 3M Synchro Diving Final from the Saanich Commonwealth Place in Victoria, BC. 0:00 The…
[ad_1] All parties were involved in clear-the-air talks yesterday aimed at deciding the future of the “unsettled” 21-year-old midfielder, who is reportedly uneasy with the physicality of Scottish football. Ejaria’s absence from the squad that met Rapid Vienna on Thursday was the second Europa League game in a row he had been dropped. Gerrard remains…
[ad_1] Canadian freestyle skier Rachael Karker claimed gold at her first Dew Tour event on Friday in Breckenridge, Colo. The rookie on Canada’s World Cup team soared to the top of the leaderboard in the women’s modified superpipe with a third-run score of 87.33, ahead of teammate and Olympic gold medallist Cassie Sharpe (84.67). Watch Karker’s…
[ad_1] Gary Lineker has been accused of breaching BBC guidelines and told to ‘keep his political views to himself’ as fellow former sports stars joined the Brexit Twitter spat the ex-footballer began with Peter Shilton. The Match of the Day host last night caused a rift amongst his fellow 1986 World Cup squad when he…
[ad_1] That’s the stunning claim from six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen, who was referencing a three-team trade scenario which would see Ariza join the Lakers, Markelle Fultz head to the Phoenix Suns and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope move to the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA players which signed as a free agent in the past offseason can’t be traded…
[ad_1] The Liverpool boss insisted that he prefers to enjoy the ride rather than shoulder the pressure of having to win trophies. Klopp is aiming to win his first trophy with Liverpool and is relishing the challenge. Ahead of Sunday’s big Premier League clash, Manchester United manager has taken aim at Klopp, saying that the…
[ad_1] Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is eager to secure an alternative to battering ram Olivier Giroud and the misfiring Alvaro Morata. And he has set his sights on Wilson, who will be out to impress once again when he returns from a hamstring injury on Saturday. Wilson has scored eight goals and provided five assists…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Michael Owen, who was left stunned at seeing that Liverpool have failed to beat Manchester United in their previous eight meetings in the Premier League. Since Klopp took charge of Liverpool back in October 2015 he has made a habit of being successful against the so-called ‘big six’. He holds…
[ad_1] Brad Jacobs stole two points in an extra end for a 7-5 victory over Sweden’s Niklas Edin at the National on Friday. Edin (3-1) had hammer but his in-turn draw to the four-foot ring was short, giving him his first loss of round-robin play. Jacobs, from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., remained unbeaten at 4-0.…
[ad_1] Martin Glenn’s gamble to sell the family silver didn’t pay off Martin Glenn’s big idea and big gamble to sell Wembley Stadium didn’t pay off Wembley left him wounded and probably made up his mind about the future During eventful tenure at the governing body, Glenn has appeared blind-sided By Martin Samuel – Sport for…
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames bounced from humiliation into first place in their division in a few short weeks. Since an embarrassing 9-1 loss at home Oct. 25 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Flames have gone 15-5-2. A 32-point haul in that span is second only to the Tampa Bay Lightning (36). Giving up eight unanswered…
[ad_1] Two weeks before his plan to sell Wembley Stadium went up in smoke and left Martin Glenn with a bloody nose as well as a bill for costs approaching £10million for his employers, the FA chief executive spoke passionately about the future. He was sitting alongside Gareth Southgate celebrating the fact that the England…
[ad_1] The Buzzer is the new email newsletter from CBC Sports. Subscribe here to get it delivered directly to your inbox every weekday. OK, here’s what you need to know right now from the world of sports: An ex-Olympic coach’s sexual assault trial is now in the hands of a judge Closing arguments were made today in…
[ad_1] Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn will leave his role at the end of the season after four years. Glenn was in favour of selling Wembley to Fulham owner Shahid Khan in a deal worth £600million, but it collapsed in October ahead of a vote by the FA Council. The FA insist Glenn’s sudden…
[ad_1] That’s the damning verdict of Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless, who pointed to James’ fury with the referee’s decisions favouring the Houston Rockets. James Harden stole the show with a mesmerising performance at the Toyota Center, finishing with another 50-point triple double as the Rockets ran out 126-111 winners. The contest was close all…
[ad_1] United have endured a stormy season to date with clouds gathering over Old Trafford as Jose Mourinho’s side have failed to reach the heights expected of them. Manchester United currently languish sixth in the Premier League table and their progress into the Champions League round of 16 has masked over disappointing performances in the…
[ad_1] The two-time world champion is the second favourite behind Michael van Gerwen to come out on top at the Alexandra Palace. He starts his campaign by taking on Kevin Burness on Friday night but Mardle thinks the Scot is beatable. Anderson lost a controversial Grand Slam of Darts final to Gerwyn Price last month…
[ad_1] The chaos over Brexit has caused a fissure between England’s 1986 World Cup squad with Remainer Gary Lineker challenged to a BBC Question Time-style debate by Leaver Peter Shilton. The Match of the Day host sparked the row after calling out his own footballing ‘hero’ after the retired goalkeeper praised ‘calm and calculated’ Jacob…
[ad_1] SARNIA, Ont. — For David Brubaker, it must have felt like a million kilometres from his moment of Olympic glory. It was only a few years ago that he had reached the top of his profession, leading Canada’s gymnastics team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This week, the decorated coach was in a Sarnia courtroom, facing…
[ad_1] Sherwood wants Manchester United to attack Liverpool when the two side meet at Anfield on Sunday. He is adamant that’s the only route to get United on track this season – even if it meets they could get pummeled. But Sherwood admits United players are going into it with no confidence and he thinks…
[ad_1] A lawyer for a former high-ranking gymnastics coach says a former trainee levelled allegations of sexual assault against the man because she was psychologically scarred after failing to make it to the Olympics. Dave Brubaker, who was the director of the women’s national gymnastics team, has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual…
[ad_1] United take on Liverpool this Sunday hoping to end their bitter rivals’ unbeaten start to the season. The Reds sit atop the Premier League and boast a 16-point lead over United, whose priority has turned to securing a top four spot. The Red Devils have won 13 league titles since Liverpool won their last,…
[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors 113-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night was arguably one of the best wins in franchise history. The Warriors have won the NBA title in three of the last four seasons. The Raptors were missing their top player, Kawhi Leonard, and were playing the second half of a back-to-back. In honour of…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former United winger Andrei Kanchelskis, as his old club struggle to convince the goalkeeper to sign a new contract. De Gea has been the undisputed No 1 at Old Trafford ever since Sir Alex Ferguson splashed out £19m to sign him from Atletico Madrid. The Spain international’s value has…
[ad_1] Canadian para snowboarder Sandrine Hamel scored a bronze medal in the adaptive banked slalom event at the Dew Tour in Breckenridge, Colo., on Thursday. Hamel, of Saint-Sauveur, Que., landed on the podium despite the fact that she suffered from altitude sickness prior to the competition and missed training ahead of competitiom. The 21-year-old, who competed in…
[ad_1] That is according to Arsenal legend Martin Keown. Ozil has started 10 of the Gunners’ 16 Premier League games this season, but has been subbed in five of them. A recent back problem, which it has been claimed is a side-effect from playing too much of the video game Fortnite, has also maligned the…
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[ad_1] Vieira came through the ranks at Leeds having moved to Yorkshire from Portugal with his family at the age of 13. And he made 68 appearances in all competitions after being handed his senior debut against Preston in 2016. The England Under-21 international’s performances saw him targeted by Sampdoria this July following the departure…
[ad_1] Christian Pulisic has been tipped to sign for Chelsea during the upcoming transfer window. The Dortmund superstar’s future has been uncertain in recent weeks, with the Blues reportedly battling Liverpool in the hunt for his signature. The USA winger has made a huge impression on Dortmund’s fortunes since breaking into the first team in…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Old Lady winger Mauro Camoranesi. Ronaldo became Juventus’ most expensive signing in July when they secured the Portuguese forward’s services for £100million. Despite not supplying expectant Juventus fans with a goal in his first three league games for the Turin club, Ronaldo bagged a brace against Sassuolo in…
[ad_1] But it appeared he was getting no such love from his 15-year-old daughter Gemma. Owen posted a hilarious video of his eldest child swinging wild slaps towards her dad this morning. The pair were both in stitches of laughter before the ex-England striker got Gemma in a lock and took her to the ground.…
[ad_1] MANCHESTER UNITED hero Willie Morgan has told Jose Mourinho he should sell Paul Pogba, Antonio Valencia, Alexis Sanchez AND Paul Pogba when the January transfer window opens. United are struggling this season and Valencia is the latest player to be linked with a move away from the club. Morgan was asked about Valencia leaving…
[ad_1] Swimmers have filed an anti-trust suit against FINA for blocking athletes from competing at an outside meet. 20x Paralympic medallist Benoit Huot weighs in on what’s pushing other swimmers to act. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mourinho was brought in to replace Louis van Gaal in 2016 and he won the Europa League and League Cup in his first season in charge. He followed that up with a second-place finish in the Premier League last season but the Red Devils are already 16 points behind Liverpool this time around. Mourinho’s…
[ad_1] Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal narrowly edged Italian rival Christof Innerhofer to win a World Cup super-G on Friday and extend his record to seven career victories in Val Gardena, Italy. In sub-freezing conditions, Svindal finished 0.05 seconds ahead of Innerhofer and 0.27 in front of Norwegian teammate Kjetil Jansrud. Svindal has now won…
[ad_1] Klopp is facing a defensive crisis with Trent Alexander-Arnold the latest player to be ruled out of Sunday’s clash with Manchester United at Anfield. Joel Matip and Joe Gomez are also injured, while Nathaniel Clyne is lacking in match fitness having started only one game all season. James Milner is set to deputise at…
[ad_1] Russian bobsleigh federation president Alexander Zubkov and four others have been provisionally suspended for doping in fallout from the Sochi Olympics. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation says it has imposed interim bans on the five Russians “based on the reasoned awards issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.” CAS this year upheld the five…
[ad_1] Martial’s Manchester United future is currently far from certain with the France international yet to put pen to paper on a new contract. The 22-year-old has regained his swagger in recent times and, back in October, insisted he had no issues with manager Jose Mourinho. But the brutal fact is that Manchester United are…
[ad_1] With Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos out injured and Rob Holding out for the season, Laurent Koscielny is Emery’s only fit senior centre-back. And the Frenchman only played for the first time this season in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Qarabag and is severely lacking in match fitness. Despite that, Emery is certain to start…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip Friday 14, December Man Utd could break their transfer record for Kalidou Koulibaly Alvaro Morata would be ‘very welcome’ at Barcelona Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group could put ‘serious money’ on the table Steven Gerrard will…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp’s side are top of the Premier League table as they prepare to welcome Mourinho’s struggling Manchester United to Anfield on Sunday. Klopp spent around £173million to sign Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alisson and Xherdan Shaqiri in the summer. However, Mourinho insists Liverpool are doing many things right and claims they have not simply…
[ad_1] Cesc Fabregas has condemned the alleged abuse but insists it’s not a fair reflection of Chelsea fans (Image: GETTY) Chelsea have launched an investigation into anti-Semitic chanting at Thursday night’s Europa League clash just days on from Raheem Sterling appearing to be abused at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had to issue another statement on Thursday…
[ad_1] Mourinho has nine players who could miss the Sunday showdown although only two – Alexis Sanchez and Victor Lindelof are definitely out. The Manchester United boss was forced into a number of changes against Valencia on Wednesday but could welcome back a number of his first team squad. Mourinho insists he is waiting until training…
[ad_1] According to transfer expert Duncan Castles, the 20-year-old Brazilian is just the kind of player Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward ‘likes to sign’. That’s because he is young, tipped for a bright future and whose value will rise. Jose Mourinho has proposed a move for the youngster, who can play at right-back and…
[ad_1] Thiem, Federer and the tennis world’s other top names will compete at the Gerry Weber Open in June. The Austrian ace didn’t fare too well in the 2018 event and was dumped out in the opening round. Federer, though, has become synonymous with the event having won it nine times, although he was beaten…
[ad_1] Manchester United face Liverpool on Sunday aiming to put a dent in the Reds’ quest for Premier League title glory. While Jurgen Klopp’s side are enjoying a sensational season – they currently sit one point clear of Manchester City at the summit – United are a team stuck in a rut. Mourinho’s men have,…
[ad_1] The right-back limped off in the 1-0 victory over Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Alexander-Arnold was then pictured wearing a protective leg support and the Liverpool Echo claim he will play no part against Liverpool’s bitter rivals. The 20-year-old is also expected to miss the trip to Wolves next Friday. Manager…
[ad_1] Manchester United face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, aiming to put the league leaders to the sword. Mourinho’s men have endured a horrendous campaign so far, with Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Valencia seeing their season hit an all-time low. These are dark days for Manchester United and everybody associated with…
[ad_1] Chelsea news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Stamford Bridge Friday 14, December Chelsea are tracking Marseille star Florian Thauvin Marseille would accept a fee in the region of £40million Real Madrid could use Isco as a bargaining chip to land Eden Hazard Premier League clubs have been alerted to the…
[ad_1] Liverpool, who beat Napoli 1-0 to qualify for the knockout stages, fell to a heart-breaking Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid back in May. It was a game overshadowed by Sergio Ramos putting in a rough challenge on Mo Salah that dislocated his shoulder, forcing him to be subbed off after 37 minutes.…
[ad_1] United are sixth in the table and a whopping 16 points behind leaders Liverpool ahead of the pair’s clash at Anfield on Sunday. Meanwhile, City have won two Premier League titles since United last lifted the trophy in Sir Alex Ferguson’s last season in charge in 2012/13. And Ince – one of a select…
[ad_1] Liverpool news LIVE updates: All the latest news, transfers and gossip from Anfield Friday 14, December Premier League clubs have been alerted to the availability of Christian Pulisic Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group could put ‘serious money’ on the table Steven Gerrard will hold crunch talks with Ovie Ejaria The on-loan Liverpool youngster has…
[ad_1] The Portuguese hero is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He’s bagged an astonishing 584 goals 782 professional appearances. Having swapped Real Madrid for Juventus in the summer, Camoranesi says the Portuguese has been a game changer. “Ronaldo is an incredible player for the whole Serie A,” he told…
[ad_1] The 17-year-old winger was a surprise inclusion and made history by becoming the first player born in the 21st century to start a game for the Gunners. And Saka did not look out of place as Arsenal ran out 1-0 winners, with Alexandre Laczaette scoring the winner at the Emirates. And Emery said he…
[ad_1] James Harden racked up a huge total as the Houston Rockets swept LeBron James and the LA Lakers aside in a 126-111 victory. The 29-year-old recorded 50 points and a triple-double as he dominated proceedings at the Toyota Centre. Harden won the NBA MVP award last season for his terrific displays, and could be…
[ad_1] Liverpool boss Klopp raised eyebrows in the summer when he chose to sign Alisson as Karius’ replacement. The quality of the Brazil international was never doubted but, instead, many were surprised at the lengths the Reds went to to secure the player’s signature. Liverpool made Alisson the world’s most expensive goalkeeper by paying Roma…
[ad_1] Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip Friday 14, December Man Utd could break their transfer record for Kalidou Koulibaly Alvaro Morata would be ‘very welcome’ at Barcelona Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group could put ‘serious money’ on the table Steven Gerrard will…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho has used Bailly and Rojo sparingly amid the club’s nightmare start to the new season. The Red Devils have endured a horrific campaign so far and enter Sunday’s clash with Liverpool a huge 16 points behind Jurgen Klopp’s side in the league table. In order to arrest his side’s slump,…
[ad_1] Click on the video players below to watch action from the bobsleigh & skeleton World Cup stop in Winterberg, Germany. Coverage begins on Friday morning with the men’s and women’s skeleton competitions. The men’s runs are set for 4:15 a.m ET and 5:35 a.m. ET, while the women’s are slated for 7:20 a.m. ET and 8:50 a.m. ET. The 1st heat of…
[ad_1] Gomez is set for six weeks out after he was had his leg fractured after a tough challenge from Burnley’s Ben Mee. And he is joined on the sidelines by Joel Matip, who could be out for up to six weeks as he needs surgery on a fractured collarbone suffered in the 1-0 win…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Friday at 6 a.m. ET to watch live action from the men’s World Cup alpine super-G event in Val Gardena, Italy Return on Saturday at 5:45 a.m. ET for the downhill event. For more alpine action, watch Road to the Olympic Games on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. [ad_2] Source…
[ad_1] Chelsea had already confirmed top spot in Group L heading into the match in Budapest. Sarri handed a first start of the season to young Wales defender Ethan Ampadu. Ahead of the game Sarri admitted the likes of Ampadu and fellow 18-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi had plenty to improve on the physical side of the…
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens were determined to show their mettle after their worst performance of the season — and they did just that. Five different players scored for Montreal as the Canadiens downed the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 6-4 on Thursday night for their fourth win in the last five games. The Canadiens were coming off a season-worst 7-1 loss to the…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Premier League defender and current pundit Lee Dixon. Van Dijk has received plenty of plaudits since joining Liverpool from Southampton in January for £75million. The Reds have looked a lot stronger with the Dutchman at the back though he was joined by Alisson at Anfield in the summer. Jurgen…
[ad_1] Blake Wheeler had a plan to spark the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday and it involved a familiar play. The Jets captain looked for linemate Mark Scheifele. He found the centre at the front of the net and Scheifele fired in his 18th goal of the season to tie it 4-4 against the Edmonton Oilers at 9:58 of the third period. In…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Reds hero Jan Molbywho believes Liverpool will have too much for United. The pair meet at Anfield on Sunday (4pm) in their first meeting of the season. There are 16 points between the sides going into the Premier League clash with the hosts top of the table. United have struggled…
[ad_1] Philip Rivers led the Chargers to a pair of touchdowns in the final minutes, then hit Mike Williams for the go-ahead 2-point conversion with 4 seconds remaining to give Los Angeles a 29-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. The Chargers (11-3) trailed 28-14 before Justin Jackson scored with 3:49 to…
[ad_1] That’s the view of Barca defender Jordi Alba, who has admitted he is a fan of the Spanish striker. Morata has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge and reports have suggested that he could switch to the Nou Camp. The striker’s agents are trying to engineer a move away from Chelsea…
[ad_1] Colton Sissons scored 3:05 into overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Ryan Hartman, Nick Bonino and Calle Jarnkrok also scored and Pekka Rinne made 19 saves for the Predators, winners of two straight. Jay Beagle, Brock Boeser and Bo Horvat had the goals for…
[ad_1] It was an emotional moment for the 33-year-old after he had been sidelined for 225 days with foot injury. Koscielny led Arsenal to a 1-0 victory over their Azerbaijani opposition and in the process the Gunners secured the top place in Group E. “Yes, it was an important day for me,” he told Arsenal’s…
[ad_1] Andrei Vasilevskiy made 48 saves in his return from a broken left foot and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of the NHL’s top two teams. Alex Killorn and Tyler Johnson both scored for Tampa Bay during the final 36 seconds of the second…
[ad_1] Morata was taken off in the first half, but his replacement Olivier Giroud scored a free-kick to equalise for Chelsea in the second half. The two of them have shared striking responsibilities this season but Giroud has been preferred by Sarri as of late. Giroud will be ready to take the place of Morata…
[ad_1] Fresh off his first Canada Cup victory last weekend, Brad Jacobs is looking sharp so far at the National Grand Slam of Curling tournament. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., skip moved to 3-0 after thrashing Reid Carruthers’ rink (1-3) from Winnipeg 8-1 in pool play on Thursday. Jacobs’ squad jumped out to a 5-0…
[ad_1] Lacazette had come off the bench in Arsenal’s previous three games as he returns to fitness. It came after he missed the recent Premier League victory over Bournemouth having been struggling with a groin injury. But the Frenchman started in the Europa League and scored the only goal of the game in an Arsenal…
[ad_1] Rockets vs Lakers LIVE stream: Lebron James will face off against James Harden (Image: GETTY) The Rockets face off against the Lakers at the Toyota Center in Texas and Express Sport takes you through how to keep up with the action live. This is the second matchup of the season between the Rockets and…
[ad_1] The goalkeeper’s future at Old Trafford has been in doubt with plenty of suggestions that he will leave Manchester United. De Gea has won the PFA award for the Premier League’s best goalkeeper in five of the last six seasons. And that has reportedly attracted attention from the likes of PSG and Juventus though…
[ad_1] The Chiefs and the Chargers come into this clash with great records and this Week 15 game could well decide the AFC West divisional title. The Chiefs are currently top on 11-2 and the Chargers are close behind on 10-3. “You’re basically playing for the AFC West title,” Mahomes said. “You have to go…
[ad_1] The shot-stopper was compared by his own fans to Liverpool’s Loris Karius on social media. Gordon routinely picked up the ball in his area but what followed left Celtic fans shocked. The former Sunderland man rolled the ball out straight to Salzburg star Fredrik Gulbrandsen who slotted home. Celtic supporters couldn’t believe it as they…
[ad_1] On Dec. 11, Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin scored yet another hat trick, including his 25th goal of the season and the 632nd of his career. With his eighth 50-goal season within reach, it’s safe to say 33-year-old Russian is a pretty hot goal-scorer. But is the new Stanley Cup champion the greatest of all time? CBC’s Rob Pizzo certainly thinks so: WATCH:…
[ad_1] Pochettino has transformed Tottenham since becoming head coach at the north London club in 2014, registering top-flight finishes of fifth, third, second and third. Three consecutive seasons of Champions League football is unprecedented for Spurs, and Pochettino ensured they qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League for the second straight season with…
[ad_1] LeBron has switched teams three times during his NBA career, though each of those have been by his own accord. The Los Angeles Lakers star made the move to LA during the offseason, opting out of his deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. There have been a number of high-profile trades this season with Jimmy…
[ad_1] And he isn’t the only player in the Old Trafford dressing room who feels the same way. That’s the opinion of respected French journalist Julien Laurens. Pogba has been involved in a series of bust-ups with Mourinho this season with Manchester United languishing 16 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Laurens also thinks the…
[ad_1] One of Canada’s two returning players was on crutches Thursday and awaiting word from doctors about when he can hit the ice again after suffering a leg injury Wednesday in a warm-up game ahead of the world junior hockey tournament. Forward Alex Formenton tried to cut through the defence on a high-speed rush late…
[ad_1] The events came on the back of Saturday’s incident at Stamford Bridge which saw England star Raheem Sterling abused during the 2-0 win. Four fans were identified and suspended by the Blues who are likely to slap similar punishments on fans found guilty of any wrongdoing in Budapest. Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police opened…
[ad_1] ‘The Match’, as it was billed, drew praise but also plenty of criticism as Mickelson walked off with the cool $9million (£7m) pay-out in the scrappy encounter. The double Open-winning Norman was asked whether he watched the Las Vegas showdown ahead of this week’s PNC Father-and-Son Challenge in Orlando. “Never watched it and besides…
[ad_1] Gerrard’s men travelled to Austria knowing only a win was good enough if they wanted to progress to the next round. But Vienna struck late on to end Rangers‘ hopes once and for all to send them out of the competition. Rangers ended up in this position, behind Vienna and Villarreal. Gerrard spoke of…
[ad_1] 2014 Winter Olympic ski cross champion Marielle Thompson is asked some peculiar questions by CBC Sports’ Anson Henry in another episode of Don’t Cross Me. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Portuguese boss is hoping that a major signing in January may help get United’s season back on track. The 55-year-old remains desperate for a centre-back with Kalidou Koulibaly top of his wish-list. The club failed miserably in their pursuit of a top defender in the summer when moves for Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld,…
[ad_1] Mississauga will take down all “Indigenous-themed” imagery, symbols and names from city-owned sports facilities as part of a settlement worked out before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, according to the man who initiated the case. Details of the agreement were revealed Thursday by Bradley Gallant, a Mississauga resident of Mi’kmaq descent, and his legal counsel. Gallant originally brought…
[ad_1] A consortium fronted by former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon is close to agreeing a price for the club. And the legal team at law firm Walker Morris, who are working on the sale with Kenyon, have been told all Christmas leave has been cancelled. It suggests both parties have thrashed…
[ad_1] The United States has set a world record in the 4×50-metre mixed medley relay at the world short-course swimming championships. Caeleb Dressel, Kelsi Dahlia, Michael Andrew and Olivia Smoliga won in 1 minute, 36.40 seconds, finishing .65 seconds ahead of the Netherlands. American swimmers held the previous record of 1:37.17 set in Glasgow in 2013.…
[ad_1] Koscielny made his first Arsenal appearance since May in the Europa League clash against Qarabag on Thursday. The former France defender ruptured his Achilles in the semi-final defeat to Atletico Madrid last season and had been out ever since. Sokratis joined the Gunners from Borussia Dortmund in the summer but has not always been…
[ad_1] Canada’s Brian McKeever won a gold medal in a five-kilometre cross-country ski race Thursday in Vuokatti, Finland at the first stop in the IPC World Cup circuit. The 17-time-Paralympic medallist from Canmore, Alta., clocking a time of 11 minutes 4.6 in the visually impaired category. McKeever welcomed back guide Graham Nishikawa of Whitehorse, who…
[ad_1] Mourinho was desperate to bring in a centre-back in the summer but Ed Woodward failed to match his demands. Moves for Milan Skriniar, Jerome Boateng, Diego Godin, Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld failed leaving United short at the heart of defence. But Woodward is now preparing to make amends with the club reportedly considering…
[ad_1] Rob Pizzo finally admits (reluctantly) that The Great 8 is the greatest goal scorer of all-time, and gives 9 reasons why. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] LeBron has been targeted by Durant who has said he creates a ‘toxic’ atmosphere where he plays. But Worthy denies that and says it makes no sense to him at all for KD to have made his comments. “I don’t believe it,” Worthy told Silver Screen and Roll. “I don’t know who these people…
[ad_1] Toronto Raptors forward Jonas Valanciunas underwent surgery to repair a dislocated left thumb and will wear a cast for four weeks. Valanciunas suffered the injury in Toronto’s 113-93 victory at Golden State on Wednesday. He had surgery at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif., and will be re-evaluated at a later date. The…
[ad_1] ANDREAS PEREIRA has fired Jose Mourinho a message in a bid to receive more game time. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] FINA says it’s launching a new series for elite swimmers, while being challenged by a privately-run rival competition and a class action suit by Olympic and world champions. FINA says the series of three meetings next March to May will invite Olympic and world champions, world record-holders, and top-ranked swimmers in four-lane races. The…
[ad_1] Ampadu, 18, joined the Blues in 2017 from Exeter having already made 13 first-team appearances for the Grecians. He played seven times for Chelsea in his debut campaign but has had to be patient under Maurizio Sarri this season. The centre-back, who can also play in midfield, already has three Wales caps to his…
[ad_1] Slugger Edwin Encarnacion has been traded to Seattle and first baseman Carlos Santana has returned to Cleveland in a three-team deal that also involved Tampa Bay. The Rays got infielder Yandy Diaz and minor and minor league right-hander Cole Slusser from Cleveland. Cleveland also acquired first baseman Jake Bauers. The swap came Thursday at…
[ad_1] The Red Devils take on their rivals this Sunday in the Premier League. The match will see Klopp take on Mourinho with Liverpool a massive 16 points clear of their rivals at the top of the table. The former Borussia Dortmund manager was wanted by Woodward to replace David Moyes back in 2014 but…
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays picked up right-handed pitcher Elvis Luciano from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in the Rule 5 draft while losing Canadian right-hander Jordan Romano in the selection process. Luciano, an 18-year-old from the Dominican Republic, is 9-6 with a 3.37 earned-run average through two seasons in rookie league affiliates with…
[ad_1] Arsenal vs Qarabag LIVE: Europa League score, goals and latest updates Arsenal are through as group winners thanks to their unbeaten run in the competition so far Sporting are through as runners-up having lost to Arsenal at home in October Qarabag and Vorskla are out ahead of their games with Arsenal and Sporting respectively…
[ad_1] CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — The curling empire that at times seemingly belonged solely to Canada has been divided and somewhat conquered. Ever since both Canadian teams failed to win a medal at the Olympics a debate has been brewing over the state of this country’s unofficial sport: has Canada been knocked from the top…
[ad_1] Before training ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp and his players made the short journey from Melwood to Alder Hey, a hospital that cares for over 275,000 children every year. Players split into groups in order to meet as many of the children as possible with Alberto Moreno spotted playing Connect…
[ad_1] An Ontario judge in the trial of a former high-ranking gymnastics coach accused of sexual assault says she’ll allow into evidence a police interview in which he apologizes for “crossing the line.” The admissibility of the clip was called into question after court heard that the officer interviewing Dave Brubaker is related to the complainant…
[ad_1] That’s the claim made by NBA pundit Paul Pierce. In a heated debate on whether LeBron or Steph Curry was the more valuable player for their team, Pierce said there was no contest. LeBron James is the key man for the Lakers and has helped them to fifth in the Western Conference with a…
[ad_1] Montreal has everything needed to support a major league baseball over the longterm, says a new report commissioned by business leaders who want to bring back a team. “The results show how excited people are about the return of Major League Baseball to Montreal. The data we’ve collected will greatly assist us with achieving…
[ad_1] Rapid Vienna vs Rangers LIVE: Europa League score, goals and latest updates Rangers must beat Rapid Vienna to make it out of the group, while Vienna will qualify if they win or draw They will finish top if they win and Villarreal do not, or if they draw and Villarreal lose due to their…
[ad_1] That is according to former Manchester United midfielder turned TV pundit Owen Hargreaves. Mata is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the current season. The former Spain international has been linked with a free transfer to Premier League rivals Arsenal. The 30-year-old has remained a key member of Jose Mourinho’s…
[ad_1] Rangers head into a crucial Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna knowing they need to win to progress to the knockout rounds. Steven Gerrard’s side have performed admirably in Europe this season with a string of big results. They have lost just one of their five games so far but travel to Austria needing…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of former Liverpool, Manchester United and England striker Michael Owen. United visit their bitter rivals looking to become the first team to beat them in the Premier League this season. Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently top of the table, a point clear of second-placed Manchester City. United are struggling down…
[ad_1] Allardyce managed Jones at Blackburn and gave the defender his professional debut. After a hugely impressive 2010/11 campaign, Jones left Blackburn to join Manchester United. However, Allardyce has revealed Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool were also keen on the Englishman. Allardyce told talkSPORT: “He made his debut with me against Chelsea, he won man-of-the-match…
[ad_1] Loftus-Cheek has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent weeks, despite having played several games under new Blues boss Maurizio Sarri. A second loan spell with Crystal Palace has been mooted for the 22-year-old, who has scored six goals since late October. Wise has been impressed by what he’s seen…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of former Toffees winger Andrei Kanchelskis, who has tipped Marco Silva to lead his old team into the top four if he is given cash to splash. Everton are currently seventh in the Premier League and will be eager to leapfrog Manchester United into sixth by beating Manchester City on…
[ad_1] If you glance at the roll call of coaches Tim Hunter played for in his 17-year pro career, it’s easy to see why he ended up being one himself. The tough-as-nails Hunter played for characters like Bert Templeton, John Brophy and Tom McVie in the minors and for Stanley Cup winners like the late…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have struggled as a team this season and Isco has been one of the high profile recipients of criticism from fans. The home supporters have been unhappy with Isco after a series of ineffectual displays. But it came to a head on Wednesday night when Isco had a shot blocked on the…
[ad_1] The Bears (9-4) are within touching distance of an incredible defense-inspired success and would love to seal it against their rivals. The Packers have won five in a row and could prove a speed bump in the road to glory for the Bears but Millers is keen to get it over the line. “It’ll…
[ad_1] There are two pots – one of seeded teams and one of unseeded teams. No club can be drawn against a team that played in their group or a side from their own national association. Seeded group winners are away in the round of 16 first legs on 12/13 and 19/20 February and at…
[ad_1] The Hockey Night In Canada podcast is a weekly CBC Sports production. In each episode, host Rob Pizzo is joined by colourful characters within hockey to discuss great moments and great players and talk about today’s stars. The Hockey Night podcast brings you beyond the boxscore with insight you won’t find anywhere else. There will be 32 teams in the NHL when the 2021-22 season begins,…
[ad_1] Valencia started the match at right back and made little impact as Manchester United lost their final group stage game. It is largely welcomed by fans that have travelled to away games for players to show their appreciation by applauding them after matches. But according to the Manchester Evening News, the United club captain…
[ad_1] Express Sport looks at their timeline of woe. May 31: Five days after victory in Kiev, Zinedine Zidane, having guided the club to three successive Champions League titles, announces he is standing down. June 12: Real spark a row with the Royal Spanish Football Federation by announcing Spain national team boss Julen Lopetegui will…
[ad_1] Former Sky Sports pundit Richard Keys hit out at Mourinho on Twitter today – writing: “I just can’t agree with Mourinho that ‘finishing 2nd is a success’. They should’ve finished 1st. How can he keep dismissing ‘average’ as a success? This is Manchester United.” And Fowler replied with a no-nonsense verdict by suggesting Mourinho…
[ad_1] What we know so far… A woman, in her 20s, has accused an Irish sports star of raping her in a hotel room in Dublin. The Gardai – the Irish police – proceeded to launch an investigation. It’s understood the woman was allegedly attacked in a hotel room after socialising with friends in south…
[ad_1] Filip Benkovic insists Celtic will be going all out for the win against Salzburg tonight despite a draw being enough to reach the knockout stages of the Europa League. The Austrian side have won all five Group B matches, including a 3-1 home win over the Scottish champions in October, and have already qualified…
[ad_1] Vettel went into the 2018 season with high hopes of becoming only the third man in history to win five World Drivers’ Championships. And for the first half of the campaign he was neck and neck with Hamilton as they traded race victories. Sebastian Vettel’s post-summer break win at the Belgian Grand Prix proved…
[ad_1] After gruelling games against Tottenham, Manchester United and Huddersfield, the Arsenal squad was hit by injuries to key players. Rob Holding is out for the season with a knee injury, Aaron Ramsey has an ankle injury and Shkodran Mustafi hurt his hamstring. Emery has been able to welcome club captain Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal…
[ad_1] After gruelling games against Tottenham, Manchester United and Huddersfield, the Arsenal squad was hit by injuries to key players. Rob Holding is out for the season with a knee injury, Aaron Ramsey has an ankle injury and Shkodran Mustafi hurt his hamstring. Emery has been able to welcome club captain Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal…
[ad_1] Ricciardo made the step up to Red Bull’s senior team in 2014 following Mark Webber’s decision to walk away from the sport. And that came after he had spent more than five years on their books having been signed up as a youngster. Daniel Ricciardo, who will join Renault ahead of the 2019 season,…
[ad_1] The Spain striker’s agents are trying to engineer a move away from Stamford Bridge – and intermediaries have made contact with the Spanish club about a possible move in January. Barcelona need cover for former Liverpool striker Luiz Suarez, who is having stem cell treatment for a knee problem and there are doubts about…
[ad_1] Durant fired two major shots at his Los Angeles Lakers rival over the past week. The Golden State Warriors star first claimed no other top player, such as Kawhi Leonard, would move to the Lakers because of James’ “toxic” environment. The small forward then omitted James from his top three players in the world…
[ad_1] Chelsea are in Budapest and are looking to maintain their 100% winning record. Sarri has left a host of players at home, including Kepa Arrizabalaga, Antonio Rudiger, Eden Hazard, Cesar Azpilicueta and N’Golo Kante. The Italian is also without Mateo Kovacic, Gary Cahill and Victor Moses through injury. Jamie Cumming, 19, and George McEachran,…
[ad_1] Anthony Davis NBA pundit Stephen A. Smith has suggested Anthony Davis should demand a trade to Los Angeles Lakers after growing increasingly frustrated at New Orleans Pelicans. Davis continuously performs at the highest level but he is unable to single-handedly drag the Pelicans to victories. The power forward wants to move to a Championship-contending…
[ad_1] Rangers head into a crucial Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna knowing they need to win to progress to the knockout rounds. Steven Gerrard’s side have performed admirably in Europe this season with a string of big results. They have lost just one of their five games so far but travel to Austria needing…
[ad_1] In Wednesday night’s 2-1 defeat to Valencia in the Champions League, the only Manchester United signing from the summer to start was Fred. But the Brazilian was poor on the night and hauled off after just 57 minutes. Since Jose Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford in 2016, United have spent £391million on players to…
[ad_1] Arsenal will give their young stars a chance to shine when they face Qarabag at the Emirates tonight having already qualified for the Europa League knockout rounds. The Gunners have already won Group E as they sit three points clear of Sporting CP with a superior head-to-head record. Boss Unai Emery will be keen…
[ad_1] The sexual assault trial of former Canadian women’s gymnastics coach Dave Brubaker is set to resume Thursday in Sarnia, Ont. The 55-year-old has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and invitation to sexual touching at his judge-only trial. Defence lawyer Patrick Ducharme is expected to call Brubaker to testify at the start of today’s proceedings.…
[ad_1] Luiz has played in all but one of Chelsea’s league games this season and defensively they have conceded just 13 goals, which is the third-best record in the Premier League. Last month, Luiz was heavily criticised for his role in two of Tottenham’s goals in a 3-1 defeat. The Brazilian meekly turned his back…
[ad_1] Many pundits and supporters believe Federer, 37, will close the curtain on his illustrious career at the next Olympic Games in Tokyo. However, to qualify for the event players must earn the right by competing in the Davis Cup – dubbed the ‘World Cup of tennis’. But the Swiss star has not played in…
[ad_1] Liverpool edged into the Champions League knockout stages after beating Napoli 1-0. But the Italian giants were incensed afterwards that Virgil van Dijk was not sent off for a rash challenge on Dries Mertens. Van Dijk was shown yellow for his first-half tackle – a decision that angered Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti who was…
[ad_1] Reliable Twitter user @ExWHUemployee broke news of all the big signings before they happened over the summer. Ex – as he is more commonly known – revealed last month that boss Manuel Pellegrini was interested in Nasri, who played under him at Manchester City. And he says Nasri is now in line to be…
[ad_1] The January transfer window is just weeks away and Premier League clubs are already working on deals to bolster their squads ahead of the second half of the season. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are expected to make moves next month. While table toppers Liverpool may need to add a defender after Joel Matip…
[ad_1] United were without the services of eight first-team players for Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Valencia. The 2-1 loss didn’t have a detrimental effect on their progress to the last 16, though it did see them miss out on the opportunity to top Group H. Mourinho made eight changes to the side that beat…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former United striker Michael Owen, who saw the Red Devils lose 2-1 to Valencia last night. It meant they finished second in their group when a win would have secured qualification as winners. Manchester United can now face the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona or PSG in the last-16 with…
[ad_1] Kyle Lowry had 23 points and 12 assists to lead a balanced Toronto offence while leading scorer Kawhi Leonard sat out, Serge Ibaka added 20 points and the Raptors dominated Golden State from the start, beating the Warriors 113-93 on Wednesday night to complete a season sweep. Danny Green scored 15 points, Pascal Siakam…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Liverpool star Steve Nicol, who believes Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho may be giving Pogba his last chance. Pogba has struggled at Old Trafford since returning from Juventus in 2016 with the Red Devils paying £89million for the Frenchman. There have been plenty of reports that the midfielder has…
[ad_1] That is the verdict of Craig Bellamy. The Frenchman disappointed as United suffered an underwhelming defeat to Valencia in their final Champions League group stage game last night. That came after being benched for the Red Devils’ previous two games with the World Cup-winning star having fallen out of contention under Mourinho. But having…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Chelsea midfielder-turned-pundit Pat Nevin, who thinks United need a more established centre-back in their ranks. United’s defence floundered away to Valencia where they lost 2-1 at the Mestalla in the Champions League. Phil Jones scored a freakish own goal, and while Marcus Rashford pulled one back, it proved…
[ad_1] That is the surprise prediction of Stuart Pearce. The Reds lead City by a single point in the Premier League title chase and have gone unbeaten in 16 games so far, what represents their best ever start to a campaign. City suffered their first defeat to Chelsea last weekend though remain the bookies’ favourites…
[ad_1] That’s the view of former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who believes the Premier League is ‘top’ place to manage. Zidane has been linked to a move to England’s top-tier with many claiming he will replace Mourinho. The Manchester United manager is under pressure after a disappointing start to the season, with the Red Devils…
[ad_1] Johnny Gaudreau scored in overtime for the Calgary Flames in a 6-5 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. Gaudreau scored 35 seconds into extra time. The Flames (20-10-2) regained first place in the NHL’s Western Conference vaulting over the Nashville Predators, which are at home Thursday to the Vancouver Canucks. The Flames…
[ad_1] That’s the view of pundit Craig Burley who believes United would face a tricky tie in the last-16 of the Champions League regardless. Jose Mourinho’s side were beaten 2-1 in Spain when results elsewhere meant a win would have seen them top the group. As it is, they finished second and could now face…
[ad_1] The New Orleans Pelicans star is set to leave the franchise sooner rather than later, as he looks to improve his chances of winning an NBA championship ring. And the Lakers have long been tipped to make a move for the star in order to pair him up with LeBron James. However, the Celtics…
[ad_1] Manchester United finished their Champions League group campaign with a dismal 2-1 defeat last night at the Mestalla. Mata – who previously played for Valencia before joining Chelsea in 2011 – was reunited with some familiar faces, however he was unable to get one over his old club. United’s evening was compounded by a…
[ad_1] Hometown skip Brad Gushue of St. John’s bounced back from an opening-draw loss to beat Scotland’s Ross Paterson 8-1 on Wednesday at the National Grand Slam of Curling tournament. Gushue (1-1) scored a deuce in the first end and was up 6-0 before Paterson (1-1) got on the board with a single in the…
[ad_1] Ronaldo’s Juventus topped their group despite a shock 2-1 defeat to Young Boys in the final round of matches. They are joined in the next stage by group runners-up Manchester United with Juventus searching for their first European crown since 1996. The Turin side have been in five finals since then losing every one.…
[ad_1] That’s the good news for the Los Angeles Lakers according to Tracy McGrady. The Clippers have two max salary slots for the summer of 2019 and according to ESPN reports, are envisioning adding both Leonard and Durant. Durant has been linked with an exit from the Golden State Warriors after two titles in as…
[ad_1] ‘Under pressure I didn’t cope… nobody can really know what that feels like’: England boss Gareth Southgate pushes himself to new limits with survival expert Bear Grylls Gareth Southgate has pushed himself to the limits with explorer Bear Grylls The England boss is the latest celebrity to have been tested in the wilderness Southgate…
[ad_1] That is the view of renowned NBA pundit Nick Wright. Reports surfaced that Durant and Leonard could both make the switch at the end of the season as they will be free agents next summer. Other claims have emerged that New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis could head to the Lakers and James is…
[ad_1] Unai Emery is expected to heavily rotate his squad for Arsenal’s final Europa League group game against Qarabag at the Emirates. The Gunners have already qualified for the knockout stages as group winners and will use the dead rubber as an opportunity to give their fringe players a run-out. The tie also offers a…
[ad_1] Both stars have the option to leave their contracts in the summer, and could both be free agents. If so, they will be free to talk to potential new teams over the summer and listen to offers. This week, reports emerged that the Clippers are freeing up contract space in order to make a…
[ad_1] Pogba was handed a start in the Champions League Group H clash after spending a lot of time on the bench in recent weeks. Valencia took the lead early on at the Mestalla through a fine finish from Carlos Soler. Pogba looked to have had a guilt-edged chance to equalise soon after but somehow…
[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors star made headlines this week when he stated on a podcast that he believed man had never been to the moon. His comments were compared to those of Kyrie Irving, who previously said that the world was flat. NASA even responded, and invited him to view the evidence of the…
[ad_1] Liverpool and Tottenham joined Manchester United and Manchester City in the next round on Tuesday evening. The Reds beat Napoli to finish second in the group, while Tottenham scraped through behind Barcelona after matching Inter Milan’s result. City topped their group, while United finished second behind Juventus. And Express Sport brings you all you need to…
[ad_1] Manchester United endured a torrid evening in Spain as they slipped to defeat in their final Champions League group game against Valencia. Jose Mourinho’s men had already qualified for the knockout stages but had a chance to steal top spot with victory over their Spanish opponents, if Juventus lost to Swiss outfit Young Boys.…
[ad_1] Cahill was the club captain last season and, although it was clear from early on that the defender would not play frequently, the manager has not relieved the 32-year-old of his role. It has been a shock to the system of Cahill, who has been a regular starter amid the conveyor belt of Chelsea…
[ad_1] That’s the view of NBA analyst Doug Gottlieb who saw Durant’s recent comments on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron. Durant hit the headlines recently after brandishing teams where LeBron stars as ‘toxic’. And the Golden State Warriors ace has aimed another sly dig at LeBron James. “Kobe [Bryant], MJ [Michael Jordan] and Kyrie [Irving],”…
[ad_1] That is according to former Manchester United and England midfielder Owen Hargreaves. Jose Mourinho’s side went down 2-1 at Valencia, meaning they only finished second in Group H. With Juventus suffering a shock 2-1 loss at Young Boys, a victory would have been enough for United to go through to the last 16 a…
[ad_1] United lost 2-1 against Valencia on Wednesday night as the Champions League group stage drew to a close. The Red Devils travelled to Spain having already qualified for the knockout stage, and Mourinho fielded a side which reflected that. The Portuguese boss made eight changes from the side that beat Fulham 4-1 on the…
[ad_1] That is the honest verdict of former Manchester United star-turned-pundit Darren Fletcher, who admits United are short of top centre-backs in their backline. United qualified for the last-16 of the Champions League on Wednesday, but finished their group campaign with a limp 2-1 defeat at the Mestalla Stadium. Although Marcus Rashford pulled one back,…
[ad_1] Lyon clinched the final qualifying spot for the Champions League’s knockout stage on Wednesday as Juventus, Manchester City and Bayern Munich secured top spot in their groups and likely an easier draw in the round of 16. It was a night to forget for defending champion Real Madrid, which rested most of its regulars…
[ad_1] United suffered a 2-1 loss to the Spanish giants Valencia in their final Champions League group game earlier this evening. Defeat to the La Liga side saw Mourinho’s men miss out on the opportunity to claim top spot in Group H, which was won by Italian Champions Juventus. United were devoid of any creativity…
[ad_1] Manchester United missed out on the chance to top their Champions League group on another horrendous evening for Mourinho and his team. The Red Devils went into the match on the back of a much-needed 4-1 thumping of Fulham. As a result, many were expecting them to brush Valencia aside. But, the weekend aside,…
[ad_1] It was a rollercoaster game in Amsterdam. Ajax needed a win to secure top spot in the group. Robert Lewandowski had given the Bavarians the lead. Former Southampton man Dusan Tadic then levelled in the second half. Maximillian Woeber was then sent off for the hosts for a shocking tackle. Instead of making the…
[ad_1] When the struggling Edmonton Oilers dropped the axe on head coach Todd McLellan and replaced him with the briefly-retired Ken Hitchcock last month, part of Peter Chiarelli’s reasoning for the move came from a belief his team’s roster was good enough to make the playoffs. It’s only been 11 games, but it appears the…
[ad_1] The France international has struggled to find form under Mourinho this season. Pogba, 25, was benched for United’s last two Premier League games. The World Cup winner has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford as his struggles continue, with Juventus and Barcelona possible landing spots. And former Premier League ace Mills…
[ad_1] A prestigious Toronto private school rocked by allegations of assault and sexual assault by students has cancelled a number of sports programs. In a note to parents Wednesday afternoon, St. Michael’s College School says that in light of the recent scandal, it made “the difficult but necessary decision” to cancel the basketball program this…
[ad_1] Manchester United are currently in Champions League action against Valencia, with Mourinho hellbent on steering the club to another three points. However, his mission has been complicated by an early goal with Valencia leading at half-time through Carlos Soler. Soler was, ironically, once a Manchester United target. However, the 21-year-old appears content with life…
[ad_1] Teenage midfielder Alphonso Davies has become the youngest winner of the Canadian Men’s Soccer Player for the Year Award. Davies was chosen in voting by Canadian coaches and media. The former Vancouver Whitecap, who turned 18 in November, is now with Bayern Munich thanks to a record-breaking $22-million US transfer deal that will see…
[ad_1] The World Cup winner put his prodded effort wide after a Marouane Fellaini knock down. Valencia were already ahead in the match thanks to a Carlos Soler effort which gave Sergio Romero no chance. But with Young Boys beating Juventus, Paul Pogba had the perfect chance to put United level and put them within…
[ad_1] Real Madrid saw their turbulent season reach a new low on Wednesday with CSKA Moscow thumping them 3-0 in their Champions League showdown. Los Blancos were already through but fell to a heavy defeat, with Fydor Chalov, Georgi Schennikov and Arnor Sigurdsson all finding the net. There was no denying that this was a…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo sent shockwaves around the planet when he left Real Madrid for Juventus in a £105million transfer five months ago. Since his move, both Juve and Los Blancos have had differing campaigns. Ronaldo has fired Juventus to the Serie A summit, scoring 10 goals from 15 appearances to boost their chances of winning…
[ad_1] Just over a year ago, Victor Valimaki was in the cage fighting for legions of fans. Today, he is bedridden, unable to walk and struggling to speak. Valimaki, a 17-year veteran of MMA and the first fighter from Edmonton to make it to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is facing a new kind of battle.…
[ad_1] Man Utd Mourinho and Bailly talks Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly told Eric Bailly he DOES have a future at Old Trafford. The Ivory Coast international has started just one match since being hooked after just 19 minutes in the club’s 3-2 Premier League victory over Newcastle in October. And the Guardian…
[ad_1] Mark Arendz and Brian McKeever picked up right where they left off from the 2018 Paralympic Games, skiing to gold and silver, respectively, at the IPC Nordic World Cup opener in Finland on Wednesday. Arendz, Canada’s closing ceremony flag-bearer at the 2018 Games, kicked off the event winning the 10-kilometre cross-country ski race in the standing division. Arendz,…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Bailly and Cahill have been linked with a January move to Arsenal. Ivory Coast international Bailly has played just one Premier League game for Manchester United since he was substituted after just 19 minutes against Newcastle October 6. That…
[ad_1] Hindsight is 43/35 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. That’s how many goals and assists William Karlsson put up for the Vegas Golden Knights after the Blue Jackets let him go in the most recent NHL expansion draft. They also sent first- and second-round draft picks to Vegas to unload David Clarkson’s contract and hold…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Juventus from La Liga giants Real Madrid in the summer, bringing his glittering nine-year Bernabeu career to an end. Since his exit, however, the 33-year-old has been critical of his former club. Ronaldo had already fired shots at Real Madrid president Florentino Perez before this week, citing the 71-year-old as…
[ad_1] A Halifax photographer has engineered an iconic Atlantic Canadian winter scene: a pickup hockey game set against the backdrop of Peggys Cove at sunset. Adam Cornick said he’s received a “phenomenal” response since posting the shot to his Facebook page Monday, with people excitedly sharing the nostalgic wintry shot and lauding its depiction of a…
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Mourinho has seen his stock among his squad fall amid their difficult start to the new Premier League season. Old Trafford has been transformed from the Theatre of Dreams to the Theatre of Nightmares with the club’s hopes of winning the title already dashed before the halfway stage. Manchester United has…
[ad_1] Hockey-themed totem poles have been removed from shelves at nine Lawtons drug store locations across Nova Scotia, following a complaint that called them “blatant cultural appropriation.” Rebecca Thomas, who is Mi’kmaw and a former Halifax poet laureate, noticed the items and tweeted at the company. She wrote on Twitter that the items are “awful appropriative pieces…
[ad_1] Manchester United face losing Mata on a free transfer at the end of the season, with the player yet to sign a contract extension over at Old Trafford. Despite his popularity in both the dressing room and among the fans, Valencia have been tipped to secure a reunion with the player. Manchester United signed…
[ad_1] Three sexual assault victims of former ski coach Bertrand Charest are suing Alpine Canada, alleging the sports federation turned a blind eye to signs of wrongdoing. The three women are former Canadian skiers Genevieve Simard, Gail Kelly and Anna Prchal, who were all minors at the time of the offences for which Charest was…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pereira spent last season on loan at Valencia, where he impressed over in La Liga. At the start of the season, Mourinho appeared convinced the Brazil international could be a first-team regular. However, he has not started since the club’s humiliating 3-2 defeat to Brighton back in August. Jose Mourinho has…
[ad_1] CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — If you’re still trying to wrap your head around the ever-shifting rules of curling and the game’s landscape, you’re not alone. The people most affected by the changes are still trying to grasp the game’s newest revamp: the time clock. Conversations and changes surrounding the length of games, time clocks and five-rock,…
[ad_1] Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has laid down a challenge to Paul Pogba ahead of tonight’s clash. Pogba is set to start this evening after being an unused substitute in the 4-1 win over Fulham at the weekend. Mourinho has been unable to get the best out of Pogba consistently this season. And when…
[ad_1] An organization representing people with dwarfism is pushing for Alberta hockey teams to remove the word “midget” from age categorizations and league names. The word is one of several to distinguish hockey’s age categories, which include novice, atom, peewee, bantam and midget. Midget represents the group of players aged 15 to 17. Instead of saying U-18,…
[ad_1] Ronaldo blocks Juventus and Real Madrid deal Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted Juventus do not need to sign Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale. The Portugal international told Italian newspaper La Gazetta dello Sport: “I see you write about James Rodriguez, Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio. “But if I’m honest, Juventus do not need other players.…
[ad_1] The United States set a world record in the 4 x 50-metre mixed freestyle at the world short-course swimming championships. The U.S. team of Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Held, Mallory Comerford and Kelsi Dahlia won in 1 minute, 27.89 seconds, ahead of the Netherlands and Russia. Americans beat the record formerly set by the Netherlands…
[ad_1] Manchester United midfielder Pogba has been benched for three of the club’s last four outings amid his ongoing issues with Mourinho. The World Cup winner’s talent is undisputed but, recently, what Mourinho perceives to be a lack of effort has seen him fall down the club’s pecking order. Manchester United are in crisis mode…
[ad_1] The future didn’t look very bright for 19-year-old Chris Boucher. He was earning less than $10 an hour as a part-time cook and dishwasher at a St-Hubert restaurant in Montreal. He had dropped out of high school when he was 16. Everyone around him seemed to have more going on in their lives than he…
[ad_1] Club president Antonio Percassi has joked that he fancies signing the Barcelona superstar following Cristiano Ronaldo’s suggestion that Messi should move to Italy. “He is the player that I’d like to present to our fans in our new stadium,” Percassi told Gazzetta dello Sport. “Unfortunately, that’s impossible. “Works for the stadium are ongoing, we’ll…
[ad_1] Who knew Wayne Gretzky was an art connoisseur in addition to being Canada’s premier hockey player? It’s what we all found out when the news emerged 35 years ago that Andy Warhol had done a portrait of No. 99. It was part of an arrangement involving Gretzky, Warhol and a Vancouver art dealer, as well…
[ad_1] Napoli travelled to Merseyside knowing a draw at Anfield would be enough to see them through to the round of 16. And they could have spent most of the game playing against 10 men had Van Dijk been shown a red card. The Liverpool centre-back won the ball in a challenge with Dries Mertens…
[ad_1] James and Wade shared the court together for the final time as Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami Heat 108-105 on Monday night. The pair have been close ever since coming through the draft system in 2003 but Wade is retiring at the end of the season. The Heat star thanked James for allowing their…
[ad_1] That is the view of former Tottenham player and manager Tim Sherwood. Manchester United have already qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League but a win on Wednesday night over Valencia and defeat for Juventus against Young Boys would see them top Group H. The highlight of United’s season was their 2-1…
[ad_1] McLaren endured a disappointing 2018 F1 campaign with Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne finishing 11th and 18th respectively. And they have shaken up their drivers for next season with Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris set to race in their striking orange cars. McLaren will also be hoping their decision to ditch Honda engines for…