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Pochettino fears Kane call could decide Champions League final
- May 27, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino says Harry Kane is on course to be fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Liverpool and the Tottenham manager suggested he would live or die by the decision to use him as a starter or substitute. It's going to be a special game for us", Origi told Liverpool's official site , looking ahead to the Tottenham clash. 'That's the way I think you have to look at it when you are playing in an event like this. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino says Harry Kane is on course to be fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Liverpool and the Tottenham manager suggested he would live or die by the decision to use him as a starter or substitute. It's going to be a special game for us", Origi told Liverpool's official site , looking ahead to the Tottenham clash. 'That's the way I think you have to look at it when you are playing in an event like this. (more...)
Many happy returns for Roger Federer at 1st French Open since 2015
- May 27, 2019
Federer , the owner of 20 Grand Slam titles, will turn 38 in August and, frankly, who knows how many more of these he has left? Recalling her appearance at the tournament two years ago, Kvitova added: "I'm truly sad not to be able to play here this year". (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Federer , the owner of 20 Grand Slam titles, will turn 38 in August and, frankly, who knows how many more of these he has left? Recalling her appearance at the tournament two years ago, Kvitova added: "I'm truly sad not to be able to play here this year". (more...)
Arsenal admit they 'can't' make Aaron Ramsey mistake again
- May 27, 2019
Arsenal admit they "can't be in a situation where we're allowing players to walk out the door for free" in the future. "But once you are on the pitch, you forget everything and you play to win the trophy - Petr will do that". But the focus all the season is in this competition with a big focus and a big ambition to do something important. It's not possible with the fans like we want, yes. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Arsenal admit they "can't be in a situation where we're allowing players to walk out the door for free" in the future. "But once you are on the pitch, you forget everything and you play to win the trophy - Petr will do that". But the focus all the season is in this competition with a big focus and a big ambition to do something important. It's not possible with the fans like we want, yes. (more...)
Arsene Wenger hints that his football future may not be in management
- May 27, 2019
He was subsequently linked with a host of jobs around the world, including Real Madrid, Monaco, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. "That [Mkhitaryan's situation] is something that should not happen in football ". I see the mistakes managers make and I don't pay the price for it. "The appetite, the desire, is still there". Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he might not ever return to management. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
He was subsequently linked with a host of jobs around the world, including Real Madrid, Monaco, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. "That [Mkhitaryan's situation] is something that should not happen in football ". I see the mistakes managers make and I don't pay the price for it. "The appetite, the desire, is still there". Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he might not ever return to management. (more...)
Poland 2019 - Flying Eagles set for opening games
- May 27, 2019
Nigeria's Flying Eagles got off to a flying start at the ongoing FIFA Ui20 World Cup in Poland with a 4-0 thumping of Qatar in their Group D curtain-raiser, yesterday. "We hope to sustain the tempo in our subsequent matches". I don't think the weather can stop us from achieving our objective at the World Cup. "It was great that we were able to convert the chances we had against Qatar and start our campaign on a brilliant note". (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Nigeria's Flying Eagles got off to a flying start at the ongoing FIFA Ui20 World Cup in Poland with a 4-0 thumping of Qatar in their Group D curtain-raiser, yesterday. "We hope to sustain the tempo in our subsequent matches". I don't think the weather can stop us from achieving our objective at the World Cup. "It was great that we were able to convert the chances we had against Qatar and start our campaign on a brilliant note". (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association details bidding interest for U20 World Cup in 2021
- May 27, 2019
Rapinoe, a veteran of the USA's 2015 World Cup triumph, voiced particular dismay at the fixture clash which means the finals of the women's World Cup , Copa America and Concacaf Gold Cup will all be played on July 7. "It doesn't enter the locker room. Me and my daughters aged 11 and 13 have tickets that are not together, so will not be able to attend", he tweeted here. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Rapinoe, a veteran of the USA's 2015 World Cup triumph, voiced particular dismay at the fixture clash which means the finals of the women's World Cup , Copa America and Concacaf Gold Cup will all be played on July 7. "It doesn't enter the locker room. Me and my daughters aged 11 and 13 have tickets that are not together, so will not be able to attend", he tweeted here. (more...)
Cavs majority owner Dan Gilbert recovering after stroke symptoms
- May 27, 2019
According to the Detroit News , Gilbert is scheduled to speak Wednesday afternoon at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference. USA billionaire and co-founder and chairman of the online mortgage lending company Quicken Loans, Daniel Gilbert, suffered stroke-like symptoms on Sunday and was hospitalized near Detroit, media said. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
According to the Detroit News , Gilbert is scheduled to speak Wednesday afternoon at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference. USA billionaire and co-founder and chairman of the online mortgage lending company Quicken Loans, Daniel Gilbert, suffered stroke-like symptoms on Sunday and was hospitalized near Detroit, media said. (more...)
Plucky Afghanistan stun Pakistan in World Cup warm-up
- May 27, 2019
One-down Babar Azam top-scored with a 108-ball 112 runs, reaching his century in a rather sluggishly manner as he was forced to glue the innings together while the rest of the Pakistan batting faltered before the Afghanistan bowling. The latter took a special liking to Shaheen Afridi as he scored 21 runs of his single over. Zazai attacked the Pakistan bowlers after opening partner Shahzad was retired hurt with a left knee problem. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
One-down Babar Azam top-scored with a 108-ball 112 runs, reaching his century in a rather sluggishly manner as he was forced to glue the innings together while the rest of the Pakistan batting faltered before the Afghanistan bowling. The latter took a special liking to Shaheen Afridi as he scored 21 runs of his single over. Zazai attacked the Pakistan bowlers after opening partner Shahzad was retired hurt with a left knee problem. (more...)
Rogic's Celtic appoint Lennon full-time after treble-treble feat
- May 27, 2019
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said Lennon would have been offered the job whatever the result of the cup final. The Hoops beat Hearts 2-1 to complete the domestic treble , and in doing so wrapped up a "treble treble" having won nine trophies on the bounce. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said Lennon would have been offered the job whatever the result of the cup final. The Hoops beat Hearts 2-1 to complete the domestic treble , and in doing so wrapped up a "treble treble" having won nine trophies on the bounce. (more...)
Reds fall to ruthless Chiefs, Tevita Kuridrani stars for Brumbies
- May 27, 2019
In another match played last night, the Brumbies beat the Bulls 22-10. Realistically, they will still have to win their final two games to have any hope of making the playoffs, which makes next week's game against the Crusaders in Suva an absolute blockbuster. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
In another match played last night, the Brumbies beat the Bulls 22-10. Realistically, they will still have to win their final two games to have any hope of making the playoffs, which makes next week's game against the Crusaders in Suva an absolute blockbuster. (more...)
'Gaming Disorder' Now A Recognised Illness According To The World Health Organisation
- May 27, 2019
While the World Health Organization has made a new place for " gaming disorder " in its ranks, the condition doesn't go into effect until January 1, 2022 - leaving gamers with a little under three years before parents can take their " gaming addicted" children to psychologists for an official diagnosis of the disorder. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
While the World Health Organization has made a new place for " gaming disorder " in its ranks, the condition doesn't go into effect until January 1, 2022 - leaving gamers with a little under three years before parents can take their " gaming addicted" children to psychologists for an official diagnosis of the disorder. (more...)
James Harden, Chris Paul Had Verbal Altercation After Rockets' Season-Ending Loss
- May 27, 2019
Guards Chris Paul and James Harden got into a verbal exchange about ball movement after the team's season-ending Game 6 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the playoffs. Furthermore, Chris Paul and James Harden haven't shown enough as a backcourt tandem to warrant top-billing in the West with the likes of Denver and Portland improving at such a high rate. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Guards Chris Paul and James Harden got into a verbal exchange about ball movement after the team's season-ending Game 6 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the playoffs. Furthermore, Chris Paul and James Harden haven't shown enough as a backcourt tandem to warrant top-billing in the West with the likes of Denver and Portland improving at such a high rate. (more...)
Recent Match Report - South Africa vs Sri Lanka Innings 2019
- May 27, 2019
Angelo Mathews and Karunaratne steadied the ship for the Islanders as they stitched together a 98-run stand. Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis put up a 62-run stand, but their resistance was broken by Andile Phehlukwayo in the 14th over as he dismissed Mendis (37). (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Angelo Mathews and Karunaratne steadied the ship for the Islanders as they stitched together a 98-run stand. Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis put up a 62-run stand, but their resistance was broken by Andile Phehlukwayo in the 14th over as he dismissed Mendis (37). (more...)
Disgraced Baylor coach Art Briles hired by Texas high school
- May 27, 2019
I know opinions are all over the place on Briles, but the fact of the matter is that he was eventually going to get back into coaching. You'll make no bigger impact in the world than when you shape the lives of young people, one practice, one game, one life at a time. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
I know opinions are all over the place on Briles, but the fact of the matter is that he was eventually going to get back into coaching. You'll make no bigger impact in the world than when you shape the lives of young people, one practice, one game, one life at a time. (more...)
Leinster focusing on strengths as they meet Saracens in final
- May 27, 2019
He said "When you look back at all these big clubs and they've got all those stars by their name, you look at it in admiration and think, "what a club". England prop Mako Vunipola returned to action for Saracens after recovering from an ankle injury, but the twice European champions were without flanker Michael Rhodes because of a back problem. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
He said "When you look back at all these big clubs and they've got all those stars by their name, you look at it in admiration and think, "what a club". England prop Mako Vunipola returned to action for Saracens after recovering from an ankle injury, but the twice European champions were without flanker Michael Rhodes because of a back problem. (more...)
Arsenal, Chelsea Return Unsold Europa Final Tickets
- May 27, 2019
They will aim to beat their local-rivals to win their first European silverware since the 1994 Cup Winners' Cup and to secure their place in next year's UEFA Champions League . Now we have got the chance to play the final. "A London derby in Baku will be a bit odd, but we have to go there with the right mentality to win this game and I don't think it matters where we play". (more...)
- May 27, 2019
They will aim to beat their local-rivals to win their first European silverware since the 1994 Cup Winners' Cup and to secure their place in next year's UEFA Champions League . Now we have got the chance to play the final. "A London derby in Baku will be a bit odd, but we have to go there with the right mentality to win this game and I don't think it matters where we play". (more...)
Roger Federer cruises past Lorenzo Sonego on his return to Roland Garros
- May 27, 2019
Top favourites Rafa Nadal, the 11-time champion, and world number one Novak Djokovic will be in first-round action on Monday. Unheralded German lucky loser Oscar Otte will play a dream second-round match against his "idol" Roger Federer , after his win over experienced Tunisian Malek Jaziri more than doubled his prize money for the year. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Top favourites Rafa Nadal, the 11-time champion, and world number one Novak Djokovic will be in first-round action on Monday. Unheralded German lucky loser Oscar Otte will play a dream second-round match against his "idol" Roger Federer , after his win over experienced Tunisian Malek Jaziri more than doubled his prize money for the year. (more...)
Here's how Superfan Nav Bhatia reacted to Raptors going to NBA Finals
- May 27, 2019
Anunoby averaged 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game and served as one of Toronto's best defenders. The Bucks, behind MVP candidate Giannis Antentokounmpo, were favored to beat the Raptors for the Eastern Conference crown. "For sure. Golden State are the favourites, but I think both teams from the East have been really good this year and (Raptors) have a chance". The bottom line: While the Warriors have downplayed home-court advantage in previous playoffs, they'll face a ... (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Anunoby averaged 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game and served as one of Toronto's best defenders. The Bucks, behind MVP candidate Giannis Antentokounmpo, were favored to beat the Raptors for the Eastern Conference crown. "For sure. Golden State are the favourites, but I think both teams from the East have been really good this year and (Raptors) have a chance". The bottom line: While the Warriors have downplayed home-court advantage in previous playoffs, they'll face a ... (more...)
Manchester United rule out move for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt
- May 27, 2019
But despite the prospect of playing in the Premier League with United, De Ligt has made it clear to the club that his preference is a move to Barcelona , who have already completed a €75 million deal for his Ajax teammate, Frenkie de Jong . (more...)
- May 27, 2019
But despite the prospect of playing in the Premier League with United, De Ligt has made it clear to the club that his preference is a move to Barcelona , who have already completed a €75 million deal for his Ajax teammate, Frenkie de Jong . (more...)
UW Athletics department releases statement on accident involving basketball coach
- May 27, 2019
Per the release, the 43-year-old Howard and his 13-year-old son, Jerell, suffered injuries but are expected to recover . Moore was seriously injured, while his son Jerell received minor injuries. Wisconsin basketball coach Greg Gard issued a statement saying the program is "devastated" by the losses. Howard is so much more than a colleague and coach. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Per the release, the 43-year-old Howard and his 13-year-old son, Jerell, suffered injuries but are expected to recover . Moore was seriously injured, while his son Jerell received minor injuries. Wisconsin basketball coach Greg Gard issued a statement saying the program is "devastated" by the losses. Howard is so much more than a colleague and coach. (more...)
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