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Carlo Ancelotti Reportedly Agrees To Everton Deal
- December 19, 2019
Everton have shown a marked improvement in the last two matches under Ferguson and the report goes on to add that Ancelotti "has promised" him a prominent role moving forward. The negotiations with Napoli are not expected to pose a major obstacle to Ancelotti's appointment by the end of the week. The 60-year-old won the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Community Shield during his tenure at Chelsea and has lifted three Champions League trophies over the course of his managerial career. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Everton have shown a marked improvement in the last two matches under Ferguson and the report goes on to add that Ancelotti "has promised" him a prominent role moving forward. The negotiations with Napoli are not expected to pose a major obstacle to Ancelotti's appointment by the end of the week. The 60-year-old won the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Community Shield during his tenure at Chelsea and has lifted three Champions League trophies over the course of his managerial career. (more...)
Tom Brady not selected to Pro Bowl for first time since 2008
- December 19, 2019
Indeed, the Patriots' secondary has been elite this season. Death. Taxes. And Tom Brady selected as one of the AFC's QB representatives for the Pro Bowl. with the team in danger of losing the AFC East crown for the first time since 2008 as well! And while he has just seven interceptions on the year, Brady has been less accurate, completing just 60.1 percent of his passes - down almost 6 percent from 2018. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Indeed, the Patriots' secondary has been elite this season. Death. Taxes. And Tom Brady selected as one of the AFC's QB representatives for the Pro Bowl. with the team in danger of losing the AFC East crown for the first time since 2008 as well! And while he has just seven interceptions on the year, Brady has been less accurate, completing just 60.1 percent of his passes - down almost 6 percent from 2018. (more...)
Beckham commits to Browns: 'I'm not going anywhere'
- December 19, 2019
This is undoubtedly good news for Browns fans and I have no doubt that next year will totally, definitely, absolutely be the year you guys turn things around. "We are going to do it again and we are going to be what we felt like we should have been, correct all the little mistakes and all the "if we would have did this" games". (more...)
- December 19, 2019
This is undoubtedly good news for Browns fans and I have no doubt that next year will totally, definitely, absolutely be the year you guys turn things around. "We are going to do it again and we are going to be what we felt like we should have been, correct all the little mistakes and all the "if we would have did this" games". (more...)
Sampdoria vs. Juventus - Football Match Report
- December 19, 2019
The visitors re-established their lead through Ronaldo's remarkable header just before the interval. "I'm really happy with the result ..." What I want is to help Juventus win new trophies'. The 41-year-old was an Italy team-mate of former Milan defender Maldini, who retired in 2009 at the age of 40, and played for many years for club and country with Del Piero. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
The visitors re-established their lead through Ronaldo's remarkable header just before the interval. "I'm really happy with the result ..." What I want is to help Juventus win new trophies'. The 41-year-old was an Italy team-mate of former Milan defender Maldini, who retired in 2009 at the age of 40, and played for many years for club and country with Del Piero. (more...)
Japan worldwide Amanaki Mafi fined for assault on teammate Lopeti Timani
- December 19, 2019
Mafi and Timani grew up together in Tonga and were teammates at the Melbourne Rebels past year. The pair scuffled before being separated by Mafi's family members.Timani fled the scene. "The defendant managed to overpower the victim and repeatedly punched him in the face and head", the summary said. Mafi said he stopped punching when he believed Timani had "had enough". (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Mafi and Timani grew up together in Tonga and were teammates at the Melbourne Rebels past year. The pair scuffled before being separated by Mafi's family members.Timani fled the scene. "The defendant managed to overpower the victim and repeatedly punched him in the face and head", the summary said. Mafi said he stopped punching when he believed Timani had "had enough". (more...)
New All Blacks coaches John Plumtree and Greg Feek confirmed
- December 19, 2019
With numerous All Blacks' forwards being of Māori and Pacific Island heritage, Feek, alongside John Plumtree will be tasked with helping the next generation realise their potential. He was the Hurricanes assistant for four years, helping them win a maiden title in 2016, before taking the top job last season. Feek returned to New Zealand this week after nine years overseas, and was part of the Ireland coaching team that won the Six Nations in 2014, 2015 and 2018. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
With numerous All Blacks' forwards being of Māori and Pacific Island heritage, Feek, alongside John Plumtree will be tasked with helping the next generation realise their potential. He was the Hurricanes assistant for four years, helping them win a maiden title in 2016, before taking the top job last season. Feek returned to New Zealand this week after nine years overseas, and was part of the Ireland coaching team that won the Six Nations in 2014, 2015 and 2018. (more...)
Hachimura to miss games due to injury
- December 19, 2019
Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was in the starting lineup Monday night after missing five straight games with a calf injury. The former Gonzaga product has started each of the Wizards' 25 games to this point as he is posting 14.2 points and six rebounds. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was in the starting lineup Monday night after missing five straight games with a calf injury. The former Gonzaga product has started each of the Wizards' 25 games to this point as he is posting 14.2 points and six rebounds. (more...)
Hetmyer and Hope fire West Indies to ODI victory over India
- December 19, 2019
Their hopes of turning that score into a winning one appeared to be boosted when Sunil Ambris was trapped lbw for nine by Deepak Chahar at the start of West Indies' reply. On a shirtfront of a track, West Indies was never going to make a comeback after losing five wickets for 18 runs and it was only a matter of time before India ended their four-match losing streak at home. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Their hopes of turning that score into a winning one appeared to be boosted when Sunil Ambris was trapped lbw for nine by Deepak Chahar at the start of West Indies' reply. On a shirtfront of a track, West Indies was never going to make a comeback after losing five wickets for 18 runs and it was only a matter of time before India ended their four-match losing streak at home. (more...)
Arsenal footballer Mesut Ozil 'misled' over Uighurs, says China
- December 19, 2019
Addressing a press conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang insisted that Ozil had been " deceived by fake news ". The Arsenal Football Club issued a statement on social media saying that Ozil's remarks were personal and did not represent the team, which has a policy of staying out of politics. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Addressing a press conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang insisted that Ozil had been " deceived by fake news ". The Arsenal Football Club issued a statement on social media saying that Ozil's remarks were personal and did not represent the team, which has a policy of staying out of politics. (more...)
Kings put Kovalchuk on unconditional waivers
- December 18, 2019
This move has been inevitable for a while now and it's been assumed for the past month that once the Kings paid him a $2.65 million bonus payment (due on Sunday) that he would walk away from the team, setting the stage for this process to play out. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
This move has been inevitable for a while now and it's been assumed for the past month that once the Kings paid him a $2.65 million bonus payment (due on Sunday) that he would walk away from the team, setting the stage for this process to play out. (more...)
Nashville visits NY after Josi’s 2-goal game
- December 18, 2019
NY gave up the tying goal with just 1:46 to play, sending the game to overtime. Chris Kreider brought the Rangers even at 11:10, taking a pass from Mika Zibanejad and the slap shot evened the scored, 1-1. Colton Sissons has four points (2g-2a) in his last three games versus the Rangers. However, Josi sealed it with an empty-netter 53 seconds later for his second of the night and ninth of the season. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
NY gave up the tying goal with just 1:46 to play, sending the game to overtime. Chris Kreider brought the Rangers even at 11:10, taking a pass from Mika Zibanejad and the slap shot evened the scored, 1-1. Colton Sissons has four points (2g-2a) in his last three games versus the Rangers. However, Josi sealed it with an empty-netter 53 seconds later for his second of the night and ninth of the season. (more...)
Roger Federer says he suffered 'breakdown' after Colombia exhibition match was cancelled
- December 18, 2019
With Djokovic at 16 and the golden trio refusing to move aside, their battle for supremacy will resume in a matter of weeks in Melbourne, where a fearless young gang led by Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas , victor of the ATP Finals title, Medvedev and Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, to name just three, will believe they can bring a new era of Grand Slam champions. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
With Djokovic at 16 and the golden trio refusing to move aside, their battle for supremacy will resume in a matter of weeks in Melbourne, where a fearless young gang led by Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas , victor of the ATP Finals title, Medvedev and Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, to name just three, will believe they can bring a new era of Grand Slam champions. (more...)
Takumi Minamino set for Liverpool medical ahead of January move
- December 18, 2019
FC Salzburg's Takumi Minamino in action with Liverpool's Jordan Henderson at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg December 10, 2019. Minamino seems to fit into the Klopp mold, which is only 24 years old, with a high working speed, versatility, a clinical lead and an eye to thread killer balls for teammates to finish. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
FC Salzburg's Takumi Minamino in action with Liverpool's Jordan Henderson at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg December 10, 2019. Minamino seems to fit into the Klopp mold, which is only 24 years old, with a high working speed, versatility, a clinical lead and an eye to thread killer balls for teammates to finish. (more...)
Hope Solo expecting twins after miscarriage
- December 18, 2019
She said she was having a baby and a girl. "The doctor said I was hours from dying", she recalled to Elle magazine in June. The 38-year-old former soccer star announced on Monday's episode of beIN Sports Weekend Winners that she's expecting twins with her husband, retired National Football League player Jerramy Stevens . (more...)
- December 18, 2019
She said she was having a baby and a girl. "The doctor said I was hours from dying", she recalled to Elle magazine in June. The 38-year-old former soccer star announced on Monday's episode of beIN Sports Weekend Winners that she's expecting twins with her husband, retired National Football League player Jerramy Stevens . (more...)
Trump Praises Fox News Before Vote
- December 18, 2019
President Trump claimed he "DID NOTHING WRONG" Wednesday on Twitter as the House was poised to begin debate on impeaching him over his dealings with Ukraine. The House of Representatives is about to vote on impeachment . "This is a sad and somber moment in our nation's history and the responsibility to preside over this important debate is something I will not take lightly" DeGette said in a statement. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
President Trump claimed he "DID NOTHING WRONG" Wednesday on Twitter as the House was poised to begin debate on impeaching him over his dealings with Ukraine. The House of Representatives is about to vote on impeachment . "This is a sad and somber moment in our nation's history and the responsibility to preside over this important debate is something I will not take lightly" DeGette said in a statement. (more...)
Anthony Davis Discusses Why Lakers Emphasize And Embrace Defense So Much
- December 18, 2019
The Los Angeles Lakers are just starting to heat up at 23-3. "If I'm healthy, I play", said James in response. According to Dave McMenamin from ESPN , The King confirmed Rachel Nichols that he wants to play against Atlanta. The game's combined points (210) were well under the projected point total of 225. It came right down to the wire in Atlanta, as the Hawks had a chance to tie it with 9.7 seconds left, but Cam Reddish's three-point attempt was off. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
The Los Angeles Lakers are just starting to heat up at 23-3. "If I'm healthy, I play", said James in response. According to Dave McMenamin from ESPN , The King confirmed Rachel Nichols that he wants to play against Atlanta. The game's combined points (210) were well under the projected point total of 225. It came right down to the wire in Atlanta, as the Hawks had a chance to tie it with 9.7 seconds left, but Cam Reddish's three-point attempt was off. (more...)
David Tepper lands Charlotte MLS franchise for record $325M expansion fee
- December 18, 2019
While there is no public estimate on the price of this new stadium, Tepper paid $2.275 billion to purchase the Carolina Panthers in 2018 and has just spent another $325 million for the MLS franchise fee. So I think that is very much an untapped market. We've got the Hornets, the Panthers. It's the right time for the sport of soccer in America and it really is the right time for the ownership group. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
While there is no public estimate on the price of this new stadium, Tepper paid $2.275 billion to purchase the Carolina Panthers in 2018 and has just spent another $325 million for the MLS franchise fee. So I think that is very much an untapped market. We've got the Hornets, the Panthers. It's the right time for the sport of soccer in America and it really is the right time for the ownership group. (more...)
Clash Boils Over As Munster Fall To Frustrating Loss Away To Saracens
- December 18, 2019
Saracens' Billy Vunipola is tackled during the European Rugby Champions Cup pool four match at Allianz Park, Barnet. A prolonged mass brawl erupted at Allianz Park amid allegations that the Irish province's chief medic Dr Jamie Kearns had made a remark about England hooker Jamie George's weight, allegedly calling him a 'fat ****'. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
Saracens' Billy Vunipola is tackled during the European Rugby Champions Cup pool four match at Allianz Park, Barnet. A prolonged mass brawl erupted at Allianz Park amid allegations that the Irish province's chief medic Dr Jamie Kearns had made a remark about England hooker Jamie George's weight, allegedly calling him a 'fat ****'. (more...)
Lakers big man Anthony Davis (ankle) out for Tuesday at Pacers
- December 18, 2019
He was terrific to start the game, and put on a show in the process with a number of highlight-reel worthy plays , including a behind-the-head pass to Dwight Howard that might be one of the best assists anyone dishes out all season. The injuries to Davis and Kuzma were key to the loss for a number of reasons, besides just the simple fact that Davis is one of the best players in the league. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
He was terrific to start the game, and put on a show in the process with a number of highlight-reel worthy plays , including a behind-the-head pass to Dwight Howard that might be one of the best assists anyone dishes out all season. The injuries to Davis and Kuzma were key to the loss for a number of reasons, besides just the simple fact that Davis is one of the best players in the league. (more...)
Vikings' Cook ruled out vs. Chargers with shoulder injury
- December 18, 2019
The Bolts' season was perfectly summed up with one play near the end of the first half against Minnesota. Cook was having the best season of his three-year career. Melvin Gordon lost two fumbles. Cook injured the same shoulder in Week 13, though he returned the following week. Dan Bailey missed the conversion but made four field goals the Vikings (10-4) won for the eighth time in 10 games. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
The Bolts' season was perfectly summed up with one play near the end of the first half against Minnesota. Cook was having the best season of his three-year career. Melvin Gordon lost two fumbles. Cook injured the same shoulder in Week 13, though he returned the following week. Dan Bailey missed the conversion but made four field goals the Vikings (10-4) won for the eighth time in 10 games. (more...)
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