Sports
West Ham bid £25million in attempt to pinch Arsenal target
- August 11, 2017
Juve are reported to have already made contact with representatives of the 24-year-old but the player is said to favour a move to England, having always been touted to join Arsene Wenger at The Emirates. He was very important in their side last summer in France. Slaven Bilic has brought in experienced defender Pablo Zabaleta to solve his problem right back position, England goalkeeper Joe Hart, Marko Arnautovic, striker Javier Hernandez and young prospect Saed Haksabanovic. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Juve are reported to have already made contact with representatives of the 24-year-old but the player is said to favour a move to England, having always been touted to join Arsene Wenger at The Emirates. He was very important in their side last summer in France. Slaven Bilic has brought in experienced defender Pablo Zabaleta to solve his problem right back position, England goalkeeper Joe Hart, Marko Arnautovic, striker Javier Hernandez and young prospect Saed Haksabanovic. (more...)
Pedro ruled out of Chelsea's opener as Conte hints at Rudiger start
- August 11, 2017
Matic chose to call time on his second spell at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea emerged victorious in their chase of ex-Monaco man Tiemoue Bakayoko. The Spain worldwide also revealed that joining Chelsea was an easy decision to make due to an existing professional relationship with Conte. The Blues sold the Sebian global in a £40million deal, despite the midfielder playing a pivotal role in the Blues' Premier League title win last season. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Matic chose to call time on his second spell at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea emerged victorious in their chase of ex-Monaco man Tiemoue Bakayoko. The Spain worldwide also revealed that joining Chelsea was an easy decision to make due to an existing professional relationship with Conte. The Blues sold the Sebian global in a £40million deal, despite the midfielder playing a pivotal role in the Blues' Premier League title win last season. (more...)
Javier Hernandez relishing Man United return with West Ham
- August 11, 2017
But Mourinho believes there are as many as seven candidates to challenge for Chelsea's crown in the coming campaign. I am happy with the effort the club did and that the club managed to do 75 per cent of the work before the Premier League starts. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
But Mourinho believes there are as many as seven candidates to challenge for Chelsea's crown in the coming campaign. I am happy with the effort the club did and that the club managed to do 75 per cent of the work before the Premier League starts. (more...)
Cam Newton won't play in Panthers' preseason opener
- August 11, 2017
The Panthers plan to have Newton ready for the September 10 regular season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Fans cheer on the Carolina Panthers during training camp at Wofford College on July 30, 2011 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The Panthers plan to have Newton ready for the September 10 regular season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Fans cheer on the Carolina Panthers during training camp at Wofford College on July 30, 2011 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (more...)
Ezekiel Elliott Suspension 'Benchmark' Reportedly Is 6 Games, Could Be Fined
- August 11, 2017
What's interesting to add from the report by Florio, aside from the fact that it may not come down until next week instead of Friday, is that it's not yet known how long the suspension will be. That time frame has come and gone, but Carter says the evidence makes it "fairly easy to determine that something happened to this woman". In November, ESPN reported that a person close to Elliott was informed that league investigators were considering him their " Public Enemy No. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
What's interesting to add from the report by Florio, aside from the fact that it may not come down until next week instead of Friday, is that it's not yet known how long the suspension will be. That time frame has come and gone, but Carter says the evidence makes it "fairly easy to determine that something happened to this woman". In November, ESPN reported that a person close to Elliott was informed that league investigators were considering him their " Public Enemy No. (more...)
Watford vs Liverpool 12 August 2017: EPL Preview and Predictions
- August 11, 2017
It is an infuriating trait of the Premier League era for Liverpool that a season of genuine progress often precedes a reversal but Jurgen Klopp is convinced the cycle will be broken. Philippe Coutinho is ruled out of Liverpool's trip to Watford on Saturday and is facing a race against time to be fit for the Champions League tie with Hoffenheim . (more...)
- August 11, 2017
It is an infuriating trait of the Premier League era for Liverpool that a season of genuine progress often precedes a reversal but Jurgen Klopp is convinced the cycle will be broken. Philippe Coutinho is ruled out of Liverpool's trip to Watford on Saturday and is facing a race against time to be fit for the Champions League tie with Hoffenheim . (more...)
Barcelona in for Thomas Lemar
- August 11, 2017
Barcelona are now filled with money to splash on their transfer targets following the world record sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain only last week. Manchester City are also keen and Arsenal were also interested earlier in the summer. City's interest in Lemar seems slightly questionable, with a host of quality wingers already on the books and the attacking target thought to be a prolific goal-scorer who can play on the flanks, such as Alexis Sanchez and Kylian Mbappé. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Barcelona are now filled with money to splash on their transfer targets following the world record sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain only last week. Manchester City are also keen and Arsenal were also interested earlier in the summer. City's interest in Lemar seems slightly questionable, with a host of quality wingers already on the books and the attacking target thought to be a prolific goal-scorer who can play on the flanks, such as Alexis Sanchez and Kylian Mbappé. (more...)
Crespo tips Man United to win Premier League
- August 11, 2017
The players, they know you. At this point, it's well known that the striker does not score against top six clubs. But this is modern football. United's signings have been thoroughly in keeping with Mourinho's pragmatic approach to the game, the Portuguese having galvanised his squad with extra height and muscle. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The players, they know you. At this point, it's well known that the striker does not score against top six clubs. But this is modern football. United's signings have been thoroughly in keeping with Mourinho's pragmatic approach to the game, the Portuguese having galvanised his squad with extra height and muscle. (more...)
Guliyev denies Van Niekerk to win historic 200m gold for Turkey
- August 11, 2017
An extra element of spice had been added to the 200m final after Makwala was cleared yesterday to compete in the event by the IAAF following illness which forced him out of the 400m final. Claye laid down a marker of 17.63m with his third attempt but Taylor went five centimetres further. Nelson Evora of Portugal bagged the bronze in 17.19. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
An extra element of spice had been added to the 200m final after Makwala was cleared yesterday to compete in the event by the IAAF following illness which forced him out of the 400m final. Claye laid down a marker of 17.63m with his third attempt but Taylor went five centimetres further. Nelson Evora of Portugal bagged the bronze in 17.19. (more...)
Lacazette can be Arsenal's Ibrahimovic - Wenger
- August 11, 2017
Ibrahimovic ended doubts about whether he could score as freely in England as he had done in France at Manchester United last season, scoring 28 goals in 46 appearances after joining from Paris Saint-Germain. And it's not finished", Wenger added. And it's not finished. "In the middle of the transfer market it's hard to predict". "Chelsea have bought Morata and have not lost Diego Costa yet". (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Ibrahimovic ended doubts about whether he could score as freely in England as he had done in France at Manchester United last season, scoring 28 goals in 46 appearances after joining from Paris Saint-Germain. And it's not finished", Wenger added. And it's not finished. "In the middle of the transfer market it's hard to predict". "Chelsea have bought Morata and have not lost Diego Costa yet". (more...)
LeBron James looks jaw-droppingly lifelike in the new 'NBA 2K18'
- August 11, 2017
No demo is being released for the other platforms such as the PC and Nintendo Switch. The early looks we've been given of players in 2K18 have shown a tremendous jump in quality and realism over National Basketball Association 2K17. NBA2K18 Screenshot - DeMar DeRozan. Players who pre-order the game will get access from September 15. The video highlights the game's art style, with developers explaining how the look of the players has changed since last year's release. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
No demo is being released for the other platforms such as the PC and Nintendo Switch. The early looks we've been given of players in 2K18 have shown a tremendous jump in quality and realism over National Basketball Association 2K17. NBA2K18 Screenshot - DeMar DeRozan. Players who pre-order the game will get access from September 15. The video highlights the game's art style, with developers explaining how the look of the players has changed since last year's release. (more...)
Kevin Colbert: Le'Veon Bell Hurting Himself With Holdout
- August 11, 2017
It's a huge opportunity. Roethlisberger offered one piece advice for the rookie. "As a quarterback, you're a communicator", said Dobbs. So Mike Tomlin is giving rookie quarterback Joshua Dobbs the nod. While Bryant was still on the sidelines, third-round pick James Conner returned to the field on Tuesday after injuring his shoulder two weeks ago, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
It's a huge opportunity. Roethlisberger offered one piece advice for the rookie. "As a quarterback, you're a communicator", said Dobbs. So Mike Tomlin is giving rookie quarterback Joshua Dobbs the nod. While Bryant was still on the sidelines, third-round pick James Conner returned to the field on Tuesday after injuring his shoulder two weeks ago, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (more...)
IAAF robbed me, Botswana athlete, Makwala alleges
- August 11, 2017
Isaac Makwala will be in Thursday's 200m final at the World Championships in London after starting Wednesday not even part of the competition. South African Wayde van Niekerk , who is aiming for a 200/400 double, comfortably won his heat in 20.16 seconds, easing up as he reached the line to finish neck-and-neck with Briton Daniel Talbot, who ran a personal best. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Isaac Makwala will be in Thursday's 200m final at the World Championships in London after starting Wednesday not even part of the competition. South African Wayde van Niekerk , who is aiming for a 200/400 double, comfortably won his heat in 20.16 seconds, easing up as he reached the line to finish neck-and-neck with Briton Daniel Talbot, who ran a personal best. (more...)
Liverpool owners vow to keep Coutinho despite Barcelona interest
- August 11, 2017
Liverpool are in desperate need of a few more signings before the transfer window closes , and failing to do that would set the club up to struggle if they ever run into a slew of injuries. Klopp, however, has insisted Liverpool are not a "selling club". "From a financial standpoint, there is no price limit to let him go or a price that we are ready to give in". (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Liverpool are in desperate need of a few more signings before the transfer window closes , and failing to do that would set the club up to struggle if they ever run into a slew of injuries. Klopp, however, has insisted Liverpool are not a "selling club". "From a financial standpoint, there is no price limit to let him go or a price that we are ready to give in". (more...)
Look back on Mighty Mo's career
- August 11, 2017
The second heat demonstrated the potential for calamity as one of the favourites, America's Paul Chelimo, tripped on the heels of another runner, took a tumble and had to work hard to get back into contention. I wanted to get top two, but I knew that if I ran as fast as I could I still knew I could sneak in. "I think I have gained a lot of experience after this race", he added. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The second heat demonstrated the potential for calamity as one of the favourites, America's Paul Chelimo, tripped on the heels of another runner, took a tumble and had to work hard to get back into contention. I wanted to get top two, but I knew that if I ran as fast as I could I still knew I could sneak in. "I think I have gained a lot of experience after this race", he added. (more...)
Barcelona receive Neymar money, will process transfer
- August 11, 2017
Neymar's move to the French giants that smashed the world record transfer fee was announced on August 3. Les Parisiens will boast perhaps the most exciting attack in Europe next season, with Unai Emery able to call on Neymar , Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Neymar's move to the French giants that smashed the world record transfer fee was announced on August 3. Les Parisiens will boast perhaps the most exciting attack in Europe next season, with Unai Emery able to call on Neymar , Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria. (more...)
Australia Rugby Union Cut Super Rugby Side In Controversial Cull
- August 11, 2017
Australian rugby fans wanted one question answered at this afternoon's emotion fuelled press conference - why the Force? "Sport is a hard business and we've had a really hard year and the issues surrounding Super Rugby have galvanised my thoughts on my tenure", Pulver said at a press conference on Friday. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Australian rugby fans wanted one question answered at this afternoon's emotion fuelled press conference - why the Force? "Sport is a hard business and we've had a really hard year and the issues surrounding Super Rugby have galvanised my thoughts on my tenure", Pulver said at a press conference on Friday. (more...)
Stoneman earns England Test call-up as Jennings dropped
- August 11, 2017
The 25-year-old Jennings managed just 127 runs in eight innings during England's 3-1 series win over South Africa and was replaced by Mark Stoneman in the 13-man squad to face the Caribbeans from Thursday. The Edgbaston day-night match is the first of three Tests between England and the West Indies, with the teams meeting again at Headingley before the series concludes at Lord's. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The 25-year-old Jennings managed just 127 runs in eight innings during England's 3-1 series win over South Africa and was replaced by Mark Stoneman in the 13-man squad to face the Caribbeans from Thursday. The Edgbaston day-night match is the first of three Tests between England and the West Indies, with the teams meeting again at Headingley before the series concludes at Lord's. (more...)
Premier League Chief Doesn't See English Clubs Breaking Neymar Record
- August 11, 2017
The new Premier League season kicks off in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Friday and you can join us as Antonio Conte, Rafa Benitez, Gary Neville and more gear up for the 2017/18 term. When the previous record was £89m [Pogba], to suddenly go to £200m that is something else going on there. Scudamore defended the large sums some Prem clubs have invested, saying the economic realities of the league support the spending. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The new Premier League season kicks off in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Friday and you can join us as Antonio Conte, Rafa Benitez, Gary Neville and more gear up for the 2017/18 term. When the previous record was £89m [Pogba], to suddenly go to £200m that is something else going on there. Scudamore defended the large sums some Prem clubs have invested, saying the economic realities of the league support the spending. (more...)
Arsenal anxious Alexis Sanchez could revive attempts to leave this month
- August 11, 2017
It's well known that Arsenal want (and need) to move some players on, but even with that many individuals sidelined, Wenger can still call upon Rob Holding, Calum Chambers, Nacho Monreal and new signing Sead Kolasinac to make up his back three. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
It's well known that Arsenal want (and need) to move some players on, but even with that many individuals sidelined, Wenger can still call upon Rob Holding, Calum Chambers, Nacho Monreal and new signing Sead Kolasinac to make up his back three. (more...)
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