Sport
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq decides to tour West Indies
- March 06, 2017
Shaharyar Khan, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, said to AFP: "Misbah has told me that he is available for the Test series in the West Indies and that will be conveyed to the selection committee that he will be the captain". "Accordingly, the Chairman has approved his appointment for the upcoming West Indies Test series". The senior batsman has led Pakistan in 53 of his 72 Tests since late 2010 and is Pakistan's most successful captain in the five-day format. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Shaharyar Khan, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, said to AFP: "Misbah has told me that he is available for the Test series in the West Indies and that will be conveyed to the selection committee that he will be the captain". "Accordingly, the Chairman has approved his appointment for the upcoming West Indies Test series". The senior batsman has led Pakistan in 53 of his 72 Tests since late 2010 and is Pakistan's most successful captain in the five-day format. (more...)
'We are working on it already' - Klopp promises summer spending
- March 06, 2017
Will Sanchez leave Arsenal in the summer? Given that the visitors have lost their last four games on the bounce, conceding 12 times in the process, it's no surprise to see Jose Mourinho's men as short as 1/4 (1.25 ) to secure what would be their seventh straight win in all competitions. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Will Sanchez leave Arsenal in the summer? Given that the visitors have lost their last four games on the bounce, conceding 12 times in the process, it's no surprise to see Jose Mourinho's men as short as 1/4 (1.25 ) to secure what would be their seventh straight win in all competitions. (more...)
UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov v Tony Ferguson interim title bout cancelled
- March 06, 2017
UFC lightweight superstar Nate Diaz has been abesent from the Octagon since his UFC 205 scrap with Conor McGregor in 2016. Dana White has spent all week bickering and burying Tyron Woodley while Stephen Thompson hasn't exactly done much to make himself known. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
UFC lightweight superstar Nate Diaz has been abesent from the Octagon since his UFC 205 scrap with Conor McGregor in 2016. Dana White has spent all week bickering and burying Tyron Woodley while Stephen Thompson hasn't exactly done much to make himself known. (more...)
Virat Kohli busts out laughing after Ishant Sharma mocks Steve Smith
- March 06, 2017
Ishant managed to beat the Aussie captain with a delivery outside the off-stump and at the end of the follow-through, he mocked the Australian captain by making amusing faces. Smith's spectacular catch helped Australia end a risky partnership between Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara. This banter continued for a while on the field. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Ishant managed to beat the Aussie captain with a delivery outside the off-stump and at the end of the follow-through, he mocked the Australian captain by making amusing faces. Smith's spectacular catch helped Australia end a risky partnership between Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara. This banter continued for a while on the field. (more...)
Watch the moment UFC star Overeem brutally KO's Hunt at UFC 209
- March 06, 2017
Yes, he got his preliminary objective done. Tyron Woodley has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way during his time as UFC welterweight champion. UFC 209 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday, March 5, 2017 . (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Yes, he got his preliminary objective done. Tyron Woodley has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way during his time as UFC welterweight champion. UFC 209 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday, March 5, 2017 . (more...)
Fans react after Anthony Martial tweets during Manchester United 1-1 Bournemouth
- March 06, 2017
Jose Mourinho has insisted Manchester United are still in the top-four race, despite missing a chance to move up the table when being held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth on Saturday. Despite taking the lead through Marcos Rojo's maiden Premier League goal, former academy graduate Josh King's penalty earned Eddie Howe's side a point for their travels. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Jose Mourinho has insisted Manchester United are still in the top-four race, despite missing a chance to move up the table when being held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth on Saturday. Despite taking the lead through Marcos Rojo's maiden Premier League goal, former academy graduate Josh King's penalty earned Eddie Howe's side a point for their travels. (more...)
Sunderland 0 Man City 2
- March 06, 2017
He knows that the Black Cats will have to find a way of containing the lethal City attackers such as Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne if they are to avoid losing the match. Defender Papy Djilobodji returns after suspension, but midfielder Steven Pienaar (calf) is a doubt as the relegation-threatened northeast club go in search of a victory in their bid to climb off the bottom of the Premier League. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
He knows that the Black Cats will have to find a way of containing the lethal City attackers such as Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne if they are to avoid losing the match. Defender Papy Djilobodji returns after suspension, but midfielder Steven Pienaar (calf) is a doubt as the relegation-threatened northeast club go in search of a victory in their bid to climb off the bottom of the Premier League. (more...)
6 arrested after protesters disrupt Trump rally at Capitol
- March 06, 2017
In New York, around 200 people demonstrated their support for the president in front of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan. "Just look at what President Trump has accomplished in weeks since Inauguration Day", Ruthie Hendrycks said. In Florida, near Mar-a-Lago, people on both sides exchanged profanity, the Palm Beach Post reported. "It's just all sad". The "Orlando isn't Trump County" March was organized to counter "The Republican party's anti-immigrant, anti-refugee, anti-accessible ... (more...)
- March 06, 2017
In New York, around 200 people demonstrated their support for the president in front of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan. "Just look at what President Trump has accomplished in weeks since Inauguration Day", Ruthie Hendrycks said. In Florida, near Mar-a-Lago, people on both sides exchanged profanity, the Palm Beach Post reported. "It's just all sad". The "Orlando isn't Trump County" March was organized to counter "The Republican party's anti-immigrant, anti-refugee, anti-accessible ... (more...)
Allegri clarifies position after Arsenal 'agreement' report
- March 06, 2017
The report states that the 53-year-old has emerged as the prime candidate to replace Wenger, but Arsenal may face a battle to get him as Barcelona are also said to be considering an approach. Allegri refused to speak about him being linked to the Arsenal post and said that he was focussed on winning trophies at Juventus. "The second thing, even if there was something in it, the first to know and learn my wish to leave would be Juventus..." 'I'm contracted until 2018. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
The report states that the 53-year-old has emerged as the prime candidate to replace Wenger, but Arsenal may face a battle to get him as Barcelona are also said to be considering an approach. Allegri refused to speak about him being linked to the Arsenal post and said that he was focussed on winning trophies at Juventus. "The second thing, even if there was something in it, the first to know and learn my wish to leave would be Juventus..." 'I'm contracted until 2018. (more...)
Browns have 'significant interest' in Tyrod Taylor
- March 06, 2017
Colin Kaepernick just recently chose to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers and test the free agency market. So, mere months into Buffalo's latest regime change, they are at another crossroads of their own making (choosing this contract structure for Taylor's extension was puzzling from the start). (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Colin Kaepernick just recently chose to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers and test the free agency market. So, mere months into Buffalo's latest regime change, they are at another crossroads of their own making (choosing this contract structure for Taylor's extension was puzzling from the start). (more...)
BT Sport secures £1.18bn Champions League deal
- March 06, 2017
The mega-money agreement - an increase of 24% on the previous contract - means that the European competition will no longer be aired on terrestrial television, as ITV Sport has lost its current late-night highlights package. But it said it would make clips, weekly highlights, and both finals available to watch for free on social media. "The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are two of the best competitions in the world and we would like to thank UEFA for choosing us as their ... (more...)
- March 06, 2017
The mega-money agreement - an increase of 24% on the previous contract - means that the European competition will no longer be aired on terrestrial television, as ITV Sport has lost its current late-night highlights package. But it said it would make clips, weekly highlights, and both finals available to watch for free on social media. "The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are two of the best competitions in the world and we would like to thank UEFA for choosing us as their ... (more...)
Man City ease past Sunderland to keep up title chase
- March 06, 2017
Guardiola refused to be drawn on whether they can eat into the eight-point deficit they must make up on leaders Chelsea, an advantage Antonio Conte's side can further stretch when the travel to West Ham tonight. I've said they should remain positive after and they are. "But we have an exceptional relationship; we are honest with each other and I said to him when Gabriel came that in that time he was good and I wanted to give him continuity, but in the future they will both need to play and ... (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Guardiola refused to be drawn on whether they can eat into the eight-point deficit they must make up on leaders Chelsea, an advantage Antonio Conte's side can further stretch when the travel to West Ham tonight. I've said they should remain positive after and they are. "But we have an exceptional relationship; we are honest with each other and I said to him when Gabriel came that in that time he was good and I wanted to give him continuity, but in the future they will both need to play and ... (more...)
Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal: Five Things We Learned
- March 06, 2017
His inclusion caused a headache for Nathaniel Clyne's exhausted legs but once the Reds regrouped, it would take something special to break the door. Against Arsenal, Liverpool's fluid attacking quartet of Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana cut the north Londoners to ribbons in front of an impassioned Klopp at a buoyant Anfield. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
His inclusion caused a headache for Nathaniel Clyne's exhausted legs but once the Reds regrouped, it would take something special to break the door. Against Arsenal, Liverpool's fluid attacking quartet of Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana cut the north Londoners to ribbons in front of an impassioned Klopp at a buoyant Anfield. (more...)
Tyron Woodley retains UFC welterweight championship with decision over Stephen Thompson
- March 06, 2017
From the sounds of it, Woodley isn't convinced the numbers will be particularly huge. Knowing that he survived Woodley's best shots, Thompson is confident he can get the job done this time around, " He threw all his best shots at me and had that deep guillotine choke on me and he still couldn't finish me off ". (more...)
- March 06, 2017
From the sounds of it, Woodley isn't convinced the numbers will be particularly huge. Knowing that he survived Woodley's best shots, Thompson is confident he can get the job done this time around, " He threw all his best shots at me and had that deep guillotine choke on me and he still couldn't finish me off ". (more...)
Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal: Gunners player ratings
- March 06, 2017
It's half man of the match poll and half power ranking, and we want to use it to find out who you think played well after each Liverpool match and, at the other end, who you'd maybe like to see given the next game off. Take the second goal of the half. Arsenal then managed to pull one back, thanks to Sanchez and Welbeck. The young Belgian was marginally offside but with no flag raised, he sent in a low cross for Wijnaldum to guide into the back of the net in the 91st minute. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
It's half man of the match poll and half power ranking, and we want to use it to find out who you think played well after each Liverpool match and, at the other end, who you'd maybe like to see given the next game off. Take the second goal of the half. Arsenal then managed to pull one back, thanks to Sanchez and Welbeck. The young Belgian was marginally offside but with no flag raised, he sent in a low cross for Wijnaldum to guide into the back of the net in the 91st minute. (more...)
Tyron Woodley retains UFC Welterweight Title in Thompson rematch
- March 06, 2017
It fell apart the day before the event, with Nurmagomedov having to be rushed to the hospital after a bad weight cut. TYRON Woodley retained his UFC world welterweight title with a majority points decision win over rival Stephen Thompson. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
It fell apart the day before the event, with Nurmagomedov having to be rushed to the hospital after a bad weight cut. TYRON Woodley retained his UFC world welterweight title with a majority points decision win over rival Stephen Thompson. (more...)
Democrat forgets her own Russian meetings
- March 06, 2017
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, the Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, told CNN Sessions "should further clarify his testimony". Sessions met on two separate occasions with Russia's ambassador to Washington, Sergey Kislyak, meetings the Alabama Republican did not disclose during his confirmation. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, the Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, told CNN Sessions "should further clarify his testimony". Sessions met on two separate occasions with Russia's ambassador to Washington, Sergey Kislyak, meetings the Alabama Republican did not disclose during his confirmation. (more...)
Injured Shahid Afridi out of Pakistan Super League final against Gladiators
- March 06, 2017
Security concerns faded into the background as fans packed the Gadaffi Stadium to witness worldwide stars alongside some of Pakistan's biggest names ply their trade in the country which has been deprived of global cricket since 2009 - barring a tour by Zimbabwe in 2015. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
Security concerns faded into the background as fans packed the Gadaffi Stadium to witness worldwide stars alongside some of Pakistan's biggest names ply their trade in the country which has been deprived of global cricket since 2009 - barring a tour by Zimbabwe in 2015. (more...)
Conte: Chelsea will only be remembered if…
- March 06, 2017
The last game against West Ham there was an exception. The Nigerian worldwide spent last season on loan at the Hammers, and Monday night's match will be his first against Slaven Bilic's side since returning to his parent club. "Last time wasn't good", the Italian said. It's very important. In the last away game, the way we played against Burnley, we drew. But I hope, on Monday, to find a good atmosphere in the stadium. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
The last game against West Ham there was an exception. The Nigerian worldwide spent last season on loan at the Hammers, and Monday night's match will be his first against Slaven Bilic's side since returning to his parent club. "Last time wasn't good", the Italian said. It's very important. In the last away game, the way we played against Burnley, we drew. But I hope, on Monday, to find a good atmosphere in the stadium. (more...)
Double-Bye on the Line Tomorrow — Duke Blue Devils
- March 06, 2017
This was a night for UNC to celebrate Meeks, the forward who has found the consistency that had eluded him during his first three seasons. In addition to Berry's scoring, Isaiah Hicks added 21 points and Justin Jackson 13 for UNC. The parsing of game film will give rise to imperfections and corrections before the ACC tournament, but that's more reflex than reflection of what went on Saturday. (more...)
- March 06, 2017
This was a night for UNC to celebrate Meeks, the forward who has found the consistency that had eluded him during his first three seasons. In addition to Berry's scoring, Isaiah Hicks added 21 points and Justin Jackson 13 for UNC. The parsing of game film will give rise to imperfections and corrections before the ACC tournament, but that's more reflex than reflection of what went on Saturday. (more...)
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