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Cristiano Ronaldo Only Europe's 49th Most Valuable Player, Says CIES Study
- January 09, 2018
While it's unwise to take studies like these as gospel, the players' values have been determined using a variety of key factors including age, position, contract duration, performance and worldwide status. But who makes the top ten when it comes to the most valuable players in Europe? In the second half of 2016-17 the Portuguese superstar was instrumental as Real won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, hence the Ballon d'Or win. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
While it's unwise to take studies like these as gospel, the players' values have been determined using a variety of key factors including age, position, contract duration, performance and worldwide status. But who makes the top ten when it comes to the most valuable players in Europe? In the second half of 2016-17 the Portuguese superstar was instrumental as Real won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, hence the Ballon d'Or win. (more...)
Alabama football player proposes to girlfriend moments after victory over Georgia
- January 09, 2018
Bradley Bozeman proposes moments after Alabama's win over Georgia Monday night. "Oh my God", Hegstetter exclaimed when Bozeman said that. The 21-year-old senior toldAL.com that he and his college sweetheart had discussed discussed getting married but she had no idea the proposal was coming so soon. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Bradley Bozeman proposes moments after Alabama's win over Georgia Monday night. "Oh my God", Hegstetter exclaimed when Bozeman said that. The 21-year-old senior toldAL.com that he and his college sweetheart had discussed discussed getting married but she had no idea the proposal was coming so soon. (more...)
Japan canoe sprinter banned for 8 years over doping
- January 09, 2018
An investigation revealed that Suzuki intentionally drugged Komatsu to cause his disqualification, and therefore increase his own chances of booking a spot on the 2020 Japanese Olympic team. Komatsu won the race after being spiked with the banned substance, but was later disqualified after he failed a drugs test. Canoeing officials apologized over the incident ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
An investigation revealed that Suzuki intentionally drugged Komatsu to cause his disqualification, and therefore increase his own chances of booking a spot on the 2020 Japanese Olympic team. Komatsu won the race after being spiked with the banned substance, but was later disqualified after he failed a drugs test. Canoeing officials apologized over the incident ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (more...)
Georges-Kevin Nkoudou: Burnley sign Tottenham winger on loan
- January 09, 2018
Nkoudou joined Spurs from Ligue 1 club Marseille on a five-year deal in summer 2016 but he is yet to start a league game. The pacy wideman scored in Spurs' 3-0 Champions League win over APOEL Nicosia in December - his first goal for the club. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Nkoudou joined Spurs from Ligue 1 club Marseille on a five-year deal in summer 2016 but he is yet to start a league game. The pacy wideman scored in Spurs' 3-0 Champions League win over APOEL Nicosia in December - his first goal for the club. (more...)
Scene quiet before frenzy of big game, planned protests
- January 09, 2018
A few dozen protesters took a knee in cold, light rain on a sidewalk near the venue of the College Football Playoff title game Monday evening, shouting slogans against President Donald Trump . Atlanta police say they worked with the Secret Service on preparations for months before the College Football Championship game between Alabama and Georgia. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
A few dozen protesters took a knee in cold, light rain on a sidewalk near the venue of the College Football Playoff title game Monday evening, shouting slogans against President Donald Trump . Atlanta police say they worked with the Secret Service on preparations for months before the College Football Championship game between Alabama and Georgia. (more...)
Bayliss to step down as England coach in 2019
- January 09, 2018
Although Bayliss has overseen a fine improvement in England's limited-overs cricket , the Test side's record is poor since he took over in 2015 with more losses than wins in the format. However, the Three Lions were thrashed 4-0 in a five-match Test series by India before their resounding Ashes defeat in Australia. "I can't see too many big changes", he added. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Although Bayliss has overseen a fine improvement in England's limited-overs cricket , the Test side's record is poor since he took over in 2015 with more losses than wins in the format. However, the Three Lions were thrashed 4-0 in a five-match Test series by India before their resounding Ashes defeat in Australia. "I can't see too many big changes", he added. (more...)
Confusion over use of VAR following Brighton's winning goal
- January 09, 2018
Brighton's reward for the cup victory is a fourth-round meeting with Championship side Middlesbrough after they were drawn opposite one another in Monday's draw. The seaside club had released warnings to their fans pre match that any post match celebratory pitch invasions would result in a effect, and arrogant move to say the least, whilst Palace were also met with an, erm, faecal issue in their dressing room upon their arrival in a bid to unsettle them; heightening the intensity of the ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Brighton's reward for the cup victory is a fourth-round meeting with Championship side Middlesbrough after they were drawn opposite one another in Monday's draw. The seaside club had released warnings to their fans pre match that any post match celebratory pitch invasions would result in a effect, and arrogant move to say the least, whilst Palace were also met with an, erm, faecal issue in their dressing room upon their arrival in a bid to unsettle them; heightening the intensity of the ... (more...)
Rafael Nadal loses at Kooyong but passes Australian Open test
- January 09, 2018
Nadal had been forced to withdraw from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship and the Brisbane International in the build-up to the first Grand Slam of 2018 due to a knee issue that had plagued him in the back end of last season. "I won't put extra pressure on myself regardless of who's going to play or not play, regardless of what the draw is, I think for me it is important to be in good mindset, well prepared and just ready to go and I feel I am ready, so I have another week to get in ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Nadal had been forced to withdraw from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship and the Brisbane International in the build-up to the first Grand Slam of 2018 due to a knee issue that had plagued him in the back end of last season. "I won't put extra pressure on myself regardless of who's going to play or not play, regardless of what the draw is, I think for me it is important to be in good mindset, well prepared and just ready to go and I feel I am ready, so I have another week to get in ... (more...)
Trump appears to mouth wrong words to US national anthem
- January 09, 2018
The president strolled to the middle of the field to participate in the national anthem before the much-anticipated game played in Atlanta. ESPN's cameras showed Trump mouthing the lyrics, but he appeared to stop haflway through. Many times throughout the 2017 NFL season, Donald Trump has ripped NFL players for not standing during the national anthem and disrespecting the country as a result. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The president strolled to the middle of the field to participate in the national anthem before the much-anticipated game played in Atlanta. ESPN's cameras showed Trump mouthing the lyrics, but he appeared to stop haflway through. Many times throughout the 2017 NFL season, Donald Trump has ripped NFL players for not standing during the national anthem and disrespecting the country as a result. (more...)
Butler beats LeBron for seventh straight time as Wolves blitz Cleveland
- January 09, 2018
There may be bumps ahead as a five-city road trip continues with games Monday in Minnesota and Thursday in Toronto. "That's part of what has to change for us to become a winning team", Magic coach Frank Vogel said. Aldridge provided his normal spark while dominating down low. Bertans was just as crisp. Kevin Love had a big game with 27 points. All teams that they should normally beat. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
There may be bumps ahead as a five-city road trip continues with games Monday in Minnesota and Thursday in Toronto. "That's part of what has to change for us to become a winning team", Magic coach Frank Vogel said. Aldridge provided his normal spark while dominating down low. Bertans was just as crisp. Kevin Love had a big game with 27 points. All teams that they should normally beat. (more...)
Chelsea v Norwich replay to be shown live on BBC
- January 09, 2018
Goalkeeper Angus Gunn saved well from Willian in one of the few clear-cut chances either side made, and bringing on Alvaro Morata from a youthful substitutes' bench did not have the desired effect for Conte's side. "Norwich deserve to have another game. We are not sanitising the game through VAR". "These are the rules though", he said. One of the main criticisms of Chelsea's first-half performance was that their second choice players failed to gel together. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Goalkeeper Angus Gunn saved well from Willian in one of the few clear-cut chances either side made, and bringing on Alvaro Morata from a youthful substitutes' bench did not have the desired effect for Conte's side. "Norwich deserve to have another game. We are not sanitising the game through VAR". "These are the rules though", he said. One of the main criticisms of Chelsea's first-half performance was that their second choice players failed to gel together. (more...)
Schalke chairman Tonies on Barcelona, Liverpool target Goretzka: He must make decision
- January 09, 2018
The Reds have been strongly linked with the Schalke star, along with Monaco's Thomas Lemar and potentially bringing Naby Keita to the club six months earlier than planned. "He was also important for the sporting development of the team last summer and, after the first half of the season, we're in second place and in the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal". (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The Reds have been strongly linked with the Schalke star, along with Monaco's Thomas Lemar and potentially bringing Naby Keita to the club six months earlier than planned. "He was also important for the sporting development of the team last summer and, after the first half of the season, we're in second place and in the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal". (more...)
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane won't rule out selling in January
- January 09, 2018
Bale made his first start in the league since September 20 after finally recovering from persistent muscle problems and pulled Real level after Wass's strike with a slick first-time finish before giving them the lead by knocking a pass from Isco in with his back heel. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Bale made his first start in the league since September 20 after finally recovering from persistent muscle problems and pulled Real level after Wass's strike with a slick first-time finish before giving them the lead by knocking a pass from Isco in with his back heel. (more...)
Wozniacki survives scare to face Goerges in Auckland final
- January 09, 2018
It also stretched the world number 14's winning streak to 14 matches including winning successive WTA tournaments in Moscow and Zhuhai late a year ago. The Dane, however, was finally getting into the match and while she blew her second break point two games later she finally broke in the eighth to get back on serve and then took a 5-4 lead. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
It also stretched the world number 14's winning streak to 14 matches including winning successive WTA tournaments in Moscow and Zhuhai late a year ago. The Dane, however, was finally getting into the match and while she blew her second break point two games later she finally broke in the eighth to get back on serve and then took a 5-4 lead. (more...)
Marouane Fellaini tells Jose Mourinho he wants to leave Manchester United
- January 09, 2018
Mourinho is desperate to keep the Belgium worldwide and was hoping to use this week's mid-season training camp in Dubai to convince him that his future was at the Theatre of Dreams. As well as additions in midfield, Mourinho wants to sign two full-backs. While he can negotiate with clubs overseas now he can also dictate his own terms with other Premier League sides when his current deal expires in the summer. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Mourinho is desperate to keep the Belgium worldwide and was hoping to use this week's mid-season training camp in Dubai to convince him that his future was at the Theatre of Dreams. As well as additions in midfield, Mourinho wants to sign two full-backs. While he can negotiate with clubs overseas now he can also dictate his own terms with other Premier League sides when his current deal expires in the summer. (more...)
Srinagar, Jammu record season's lowest temperatures
- January 09, 2018
With 40-day period of harshest winter, locally known as the "Chilla Kalan", in progress, the weather office has predicted further dip in the temperatures. Kargil town in frontier Ladakh region witnessed bone chilling minus 18.8 degrees Celsius, while mercury in neighbouring Leh town plummeted to minus 16.8 degrees, he said. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
With 40-day period of harshest winter, locally known as the "Chilla Kalan", in progress, the weather office has predicted further dip in the temperatures. Kargil town in frontier Ladakh region witnessed bone chilling minus 18.8 degrees Celsius, while mercury in neighbouring Leh town plummeted to minus 16.8 degrees, he said. (more...)
RB Leipzig to Resist Reds Move to Sign Naby Keita Early
- January 09, 2018
According to Sky Germany (via Sky Sports' Michael Kelleher ), the Bundesliga outfit are "reluctant" to allow Keita to leave in the current window, even if offered further financial incentive. In your opinion, should Liverpool splash the cash to lure Keita this month. Liverpool now have a significant sum of money to use in the transfer market having raised a reported £105 million up front by selling Coutinho to Barca, and add-ons could be worth another £37 million, per BBC Sport's Phil ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
According to Sky Germany (via Sky Sports' Michael Kelleher ), the Bundesliga outfit are "reluctant" to allow Keita to leave in the current window, even if offered further financial incentive. In your opinion, should Liverpool splash the cash to lure Keita this month. Liverpool now have a significant sum of money to use in the transfer market having raised a reported £105 million up front by selling Coutinho to Barca, and add-ons could be worth another £37 million, per BBC Sport's Phil ... (more...)
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- January 09, 2018
It was Portland's fifth win in seven games, and third straight victory at home. The Spurs had their opportunities to take further control of the game but missed a few open shots and some free throws, ultimately dooming them to a one-point loss and a 27-14 record through the first half of the season. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
It was Portland's fifth win in seven games, and third straight victory at home. The Spurs had their opportunities to take further control of the game but missed a few open shots and some free throws, ultimately dooming them to a one-point loss and a 27-14 record through the first half of the season. (more...)
Picked Rohit Sharma over Ajinkya Rahane on current form, says Virat Kohli
- January 09, 2018
Cape Town: India captain Virat Kohli has defended the selection of Rohit Sharma in the first Test against South Africa , saying he was picked ahead of Ajinkya Rahane on current form. Today we thought they are going to come out and play with more intent but that wasn't the case, they were quite hesitant when they lost a few wickets. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Cape Town: India captain Virat Kohli has defended the selection of Rohit Sharma in the first Test against South Africa , saying he was picked ahead of Ajinkya Rahane on current form. Today we thought they are going to come out and play with more intent but that wasn't the case, they were quite hesitant when they lost a few wickets. (more...)
Minnesota gets playoff rematch with New Orleans
- January 09, 2018
US Bank Stadium will be rocking this upcoming Sunday with the Saints coming to town to play the first ever playoff game inside the new stadium. A -4 bet on the Vikings is at -105, while a +4 bet on the Saints is at -115. That meeting was set up when the Saints beat the visiting Carolina Panthers , 31-26, on Sunday in the opening round of the NFC playoffs. "I think they understand the magnitude of where we're at in the playoffs and that New Orleans is a heck of a football team", Zimmer ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
US Bank Stadium will be rocking this upcoming Sunday with the Saints coming to town to play the first ever playoff game inside the new stadium. A -4 bet on the Vikings is at -105, while a +4 bet on the Saints is at -115. That meeting was set up when the Saints beat the visiting Carolina Panthers , 31-26, on Sunday in the opening round of the NFC playoffs. "I think they understand the magnitude of where we're at in the playoffs and that New Orleans is a heck of a football team", Zimmer ... (more...)
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