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Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp Talks Up Chelsea Title Chances
- September 26, 2018
The west London side are now preparing to head to Anfield on Wednesday night as they prepare to take on the Reds at Anfield for a place in the League Cup fourth round. Defender Virgil van Dyke looks set to miss the cup tie due to a rib injury but Dejan Lovren is in contention to start. Klopp said he will name a strong side for Wednesday's match, in a competition often considered the lowest priority for sides involved in Champions League football. (more...)
- September 26, 2018
The west London side are now preparing to head to Anfield on Wednesday night as they prepare to take on the Reds at Anfield for a place in the League Cup fourth round. Defender Virgil van Dyke looks set to miss the cup tie due to a rib injury but Dejan Lovren is in contention to start. Klopp said he will name a strong side for Wednesday's match, in a competition often considered the lowest priority for sides involved in Champions League football. (more...)
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wins Federation Internationale de Football Association goal of the year award
- September 26, 2018
Salah landed the award (handed over to him by Noel Gallagher, because of course) for the most handsome goal of the year with his cut-inside-and-curl effort against Everton last December. "Good evening everyone. Nothing much to say about that but I'm very happy and very proud", Salah said after winning the Puskas award . Many were baffled to see Salah's solo effort come out on top, especially as it wasn't even close to the best goal that the forward scored over the course of his ... (more...)
- September 26, 2018
Salah landed the award (handed over to him by Noel Gallagher, because of course) for the most handsome goal of the year with his cut-inside-and-curl effort against Everton last December. "Good evening everyone. Nothing much to say about that but I'm very happy and very proud", Salah said after winning the Puskas award . Many were baffled to see Salah's solo effort come out on top, especially as it wasn't even close to the best goal that the forward scored over the course of his ... (more...)
Paul Pogba Told By Mourinho He Will Never Captain Man United Again
- September 26, 2018
The 25-year-old France worldwide is one of a number of regulars left out of the team for Tuesday's League Cup encounter with Derby County. A missed penalty from Phil Jones ended a dramatic shoot-out at Old Trafford, with Mourinho confirming after the game that he has removed Pogba from a vice-captaincy role following negative comments to the media last weekend. (more...)
- September 26, 2018
The 25-year-old France worldwide is one of a number of regulars left out of the team for Tuesday's League Cup encounter with Derby County. A missed penalty from Phil Jones ended a dramatic shoot-out at Old Trafford, with Mourinho confirming after the game that he has removed Pogba from a vice-captaincy role following negative comments to the media last weekend. (more...)
Karolina Pliskova upsets Naomi Osaka to win Pan Pacific Open
- September 25, 2018
Pliskova broke in the fifth game of the first set against the Japanese star and in the ninth of the second. Osaka , bidding to become the first home champion here since Date in 1995, looked anxious throughout the contest and allowed Pliskova to win easily in just over an hour. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
Pliskova broke in the fifth game of the first set against the Japanese star and in the ninth of the second. Osaka , bidding to become the first home champion here since Date in 1995, looked anxious throughout the contest and allowed Pliskova to win easily in just over an hour. (more...)
Tiger Woods wins first championship in 5 years
- September 25, 2018
Woods led throughout the final round and finished at 11-under-par 269 at East Lake, where he carded a closing 71 for his 80th PGA Tour victory. The American walked up the last fairway alongside McIlroy, bathing in the adulation of nearly unprecedented crowds. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
Woods led throughout the final round and finished at 11-under-par 269 at East Lake, where he carded a closing 71 for his 80th PGA Tour victory. The American walked up the last fairway alongside McIlroy, bathing in the adulation of nearly unprecedented crowds. (more...)
Liverpool’s Van Dijk faces fitness test ahead of Chelsea clash
- September 25, 2018
Fred became the 46th Brazilian to score a Premier League goal when he netted for Manchester United in their draw with Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday. "It's not cool but should not be too serious". So we will see how we deal with that. "The only position I will confirm is Simon Mignolet will start", the Liverpool boss said. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
Fred became the 46th Brazilian to score a Premier League goal when he netted for Manchester United in their draw with Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday. "It's not cool but should not be too serious". So we will see how we deal with that. "The only position I will confirm is Simon Mignolet will start", the Liverpool boss said. (more...)
Prince Harry trumps Duchess Meghan in charity netball game
- September 25, 2018
Then after all the fun was done, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of young people who have taken part in the Coach Core program. Both Harry and Meghan will each present a category, before the prince gives a closing speech to the young apprentices. Dressed in a chic black suit , an enthusiastic Meghan threw large rubber balls in the session with sports stars, coaches and graduates. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
Then after all the fun was done, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of young people who have taken part in the Coach Core program. Both Harry and Meghan will each present a category, before the prince gives a closing speech to the young apprentices. Dressed in a chic black suit , an enthusiastic Meghan threw large rubber balls in the session with sports stars, coaches and graduates. (more...)
Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea captaincy issue not a major concern
- September 25, 2018
I didn't know that he's so good, ' Kovacic said . Hazard has netted five goals in five games in the Premier League for the London side, that has hit the ground running under the mentorship of Maurizio Sarri . "The more he plays in and understands the system, he's going to be even more effective". "But all we are thinking is that with those chances, we could have had three points". (more...)
- September 25, 2018
I didn't know that he's so good, ' Kovacic said . Hazard has netted five goals in five games in the Premier League for the London side, that has hit the ground running under the mentorship of Maurizio Sarri . "The more he plays in and understands the system, he's going to be even more effective". "But all we are thinking is that with those chances, we could have had three points". (more...)
Player Ratings: Real Madrid plow through Roma 3-0
- September 25, 2018
Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui had also recently expressed his concern over Barcelona's potential game overseas, and commented that "every team should play at every ( La Liga ) ground". on October 2 at VEB Arena in Moscow. "You always get demoralised when playing against a team that forces you to run and run without seeing the ball", De Rossi told Sky Sport Italia. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui had also recently expressed his concern over Barcelona's potential game overseas, and commented that "every team should play at every ( La Liga ) ground". on October 2 at VEB Arena in Moscow. "You always get demoralised when playing against a team that forces you to run and run without seeing the ball", De Rossi told Sky Sport Italia. (more...)
Miami Heat are aggressively pursuing a trade for Jimmy Butler
- September 25, 2018
For all we know, Jimmy Butler could be traded by the end of Today, the owner has made it abundantly clear he wants deal finalized before training camp kicks off, much to coach Thibodeau's chagrin. This looks to be a messy situation and teams have mentioned they would trade for Butler even if he didn't re-sign this upcoming offseason. Butler was excused from taking part in media day, but Thibodeau said the All-Star had undergone a physical exam and would not be on the court for the first ... (more...)
- September 25, 2018
For all we know, Jimmy Butler could be traded by the end of Today, the owner has made it abundantly clear he wants deal finalized before training camp kicks off, much to coach Thibodeau's chagrin. This looks to be a messy situation and teams have mentioned they would trade for Butler even if he didn't re-sign this upcoming offseason. Butler was excused from taking part in media day, but Thibodeau said the All-Star had undergone a physical exam and would not be on the court for the first ... (more...)
Three lessons for Arsenal to take from matchday 6 win over Everton
- September 25, 2018
Cazorla has never played under Emery, but spoke to the former Sevilla and Paris St-Germain manager this summer before he took charge at the Emirates. The Gunners face four matches in quick succession before the next worldwide break and a spell on the sidelines for Sokratis would be a blow for Emery, who is still without club captain Laurent Koscielny after he sustained an Achilles injury in May. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
Cazorla has never played under Emery, but spoke to the former Sevilla and Paris St-Germain manager this summer before he took charge at the Emirates. The Gunners face four matches in quick succession before the next worldwide break and a spell on the sidelines for Sokratis would be a blow for Emery, who is still without club captain Laurent Koscielny after he sustained an Achilles injury in May. (more...)
Tiger Woods Embraces Girlfriend Erica Herman After Winning PGA Tour Championship
- September 25, 2018
We know we've got to play our best to come up against this team and that's what's in front of us. "I love you", Woods, 42, was heard telling Herman after he nabbed the Tour Championship title Sunday, his 80th PGA victory. Compatriot Justin Thomas, who will play alongside Woods for Team USA at this week's Ryder Cup , shared a snap of the buzz on the final green and said "golf couldn't be in a better place". (more...)
- September 25, 2018
We know we've got to play our best to come up against this team and that's what's in front of us. "I love you", Woods, 42, was heard telling Herman after he nabbed the Tour Championship title Sunday, his 80th PGA victory. Compatriot Justin Thomas, who will play alongside Woods for Team USA at this week's Ryder Cup , shared a snap of the buzz on the final green and said "golf couldn't be in a better place". (more...)
Mohamed Salah wins FIFA Puskas Award
- September 25, 2018
It means a lot. The former Marseille, Juventus and Chelsea midfielder captained his country as they won the World Cup in 1998, before guiding them to victory again in Russian Federation in July. After a public vote on FIFA.com of fans from around the world, Salah's goal, scored for Liverpool against Everton on 10 December 2017, was selected as the top goal by fans with 38% of the vote. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
It means a lot. The former Marseille, Juventus and Chelsea midfielder captained his country as they won the World Cup in 1998, before guiding them to victory again in Russian Federation in July. After a public vote on FIFA.com of fans from around the world, Salah's goal, scored for Liverpool against Everton on 10 December 2017, was selected as the top goal by fans with 38% of the vote. (more...)
49ers to work out former Saints QB Savage
- September 25, 2018
The outcome of the game quickly became secondary after learning quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo likely suffered a season-ending knee injury while trying to run for a 1st down in the 4th quarter. The two quarterbacks are close, as Garoppolo revealed last week . Acquired by trade from the New England Patriots, Garoppolo led the 49ers for a 5-0 record as a starter during the 2017 season. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
The outcome of the game quickly became secondary after learning quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo likely suffered a season-ending knee injury while trying to run for a 1st down in the 4th quarter. The two quarterbacks are close, as Garoppolo revealed last week . Acquired by trade from the New England Patriots, Garoppolo led the 49ers for a 5-0 record as a starter during the 2017 season. (more...)
Williams hits out at confused coach
- September 25, 2018
Williams, who was under the impression the first violation had been rescinded, returned to Ramos to seek an apology for saying she had received coaching earlier. While Williams has firmly and consistently denied any allegations that coaching took place during the final, her own coach has remarkably opposed this view, claiming that he was giving her instructions throughout the match. (more...)
- September 25, 2018
Williams, who was under the impression the first violation had been rescinded, returned to Ramos to seek an apology for saying she had received coaching earlier. While Williams has firmly and consistently denied any allegations that coaching took place during the final, her own coach has remarkably opposed this view, claiming that he was giving her instructions throughout the match. (more...)
Kawhi Leonard: I Came To Raptors With An Open Mind
- September 24, 2018
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year was the focal point of today's Media Day in Toronto, as reporters questioned him about his reaction to coming to Toronto and his long-term goals. Naturally, because Leonard's future is up in the air, a major topic of conversation was whether he'll stay in Toronto for longer than this season. Leonard can become an unrestricted National Basketball Association free agent next July, giving rise to concerns he'll just be a one-year rental for the Raptors. (more...)
- September 24, 2018
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year was the focal point of today's Media Day in Toronto, as reporters questioned him about his reaction to coming to Toronto and his long-term goals. Naturally, because Leonard's future is up in the air, a major topic of conversation was whether he'll stay in Toronto for longer than this season. Leonard can become an unrestricted National Basketball Association free agent next July, giving rise to concerns he'll just be a one-year rental for the Raptors. (more...)
49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo crusher is now reality
- September 24, 2018
Mahomes has has yet to turn the ball over in his first season as an National Football League starter, completing 62-of-93 passes for 896 yards. Few leads are safe against the Chiefs' porous defense, though. San Francisco's darkest fears have become reality: Jimmy Garoppolo's season is over. The Chiefs picked up a first down on a penalty, and Hunt churned his way for two more first downs to put the game away. (more...)
- September 24, 2018
Mahomes has has yet to turn the ball over in his first season as an National Football League starter, completing 62-of-93 passes for 896 yards. Few leads are safe against the Chiefs' porous defense, though. San Francisco's darkest fears have become reality: Jimmy Garoppolo's season is over. The Chiefs picked up a first down on a penalty, and Hunt churned his way for two more first downs to put the game away. (more...)
Barça's Leo Messi will not attend FIFA's The Best gala in London
- September 24, 2018
He will be out to dethrone Ronaldo, who has endured a mixed start to life as a Juventus player following his €112million move from Madrid, where he scored 44 goals in all competitions last season and won the Champions League for the fifth time in his career. (more...)
- September 24, 2018
He will be out to dethrone Ronaldo, who has endured a mixed start to life as a Juventus player following his €112million move from Madrid, where he scored 44 goals in all competitions last season and won the Champions League for the fifth time in his career. (more...)
Pogba wants Man Utd to attack at home
- September 24, 2018
Paul Pogba has now stepped up to the plate and criticised Mourinho's approach with the Red Devils. United were held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford by Wolves on Saturday on the back of a 3-0 defeat by Tottenham in their previous home game. (more...)
- September 24, 2018
Paul Pogba has now stepped up to the plate and criticised Mourinho's approach with the Red Devils. United were held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford by Wolves on Saturday on the back of a 3-0 defeat by Tottenham in their previous home game. (more...)
Josh Rosen Debuts, But Cardinals Lose To Bears
- September 24, 2018
Early in the third quarter, backup CB Sherrick McManis flew down the field, collected himself and buried Cardinals PR Christian Kirk for no gain at his own 15-yard line, just as he fielded a Pat O'Donnell punt. "I wouldn't say pigeonholed", McManis said. "Anything can happen and everyone should prepare ... as if they are the starter". On the next play, Bradford threw 21 yards to David Johnson in the end zone to make it 14-0. (more...)
- September 24, 2018
Early in the third quarter, backup CB Sherrick McManis flew down the field, collected himself and buried Cardinals PR Christian Kirk for no gain at his own 15-yard line, just as he fielded a Pat O'Donnell punt. "I wouldn't say pigeonholed", McManis said. "Anything can happen and everyone should prepare ... as if they are the starter". On the next play, Bradford threw 21 yards to David Johnson in the end zone to make it 14-0. (more...)
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