Sport
Fans react as full-back Kieran Tierney impresses in Scotland's win over Slovenia
- March 29, 2017
Nevertheless, the substance contained within was highly promising as the manager trialled a system involving three at the back and one tailor-made to getting the most out of that energetic duo from Liverpool and Tottenham. A few booed Strachan's decision to bring on Martin but they were no doubt celebrating as much as everyone else when the substitute netted. Yet, there was enough reflective comment from Strachan - admirably delivered without any of the prickliness to which he might have ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Nevertheless, the substance contained within was highly promising as the manager trialled a system involving three at the back and one tailor-made to getting the most out of that energetic duo from Liverpool and Tottenham. A few booed Strachan's decision to bring on Martin but they were no doubt celebrating as much as everyone else when the substitute netted. Yet, there was enough reflective comment from Strachan - admirably delivered without any of the prickliness to which he might have ... (more...)
Asked Wade to have lunch with me after they lose: Ravindra Jadeja
- March 29, 2017
Jadeja has arguably been an indispensable member of the bowling department all through the home series, but has also occasionally chipped in with the bat. He took 30 Tests to achieve the feat, which is the fifth least among Indians. For the first time a bowler has claimed more than 80 wickets in a season . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Jadeja has arguably been an indispensable member of the bowling department all through the home series, but has also occasionally chipped in with the bat. He took 30 Tests to achieve the feat, which is the fifth least among Indians. For the first time a bowler has claimed more than 80 wickets in a season . (more...)
Barcelona's Gerard Pique slams values of those in charge of Real Madrid
- March 29, 2017
Pique's relationship with his Spanish central defensive partner Sergio Ramos has been rocked this season by the pair's Twitter battles. Ramos is expected to feature in Spain's friendly game against France in Paris on Tuesday, when he will win his 142nd cap. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Pique's relationship with his Spanish central defensive partner Sergio Ramos has been rocked this season by the pair's Twitter battles. Ramos is expected to feature in Spain's friendly game against France in Paris on Tuesday, when he will win his 142nd cap. (more...)
Sunderland rival Aston Villa for Man Utd keeper Sam Johnstone
- March 29, 2017
The Villans chief has already approached his old club Manchester United in an attempt to steal a march on his rivals and turn his current loan move into a long-term switch. "The difference between him now and three months ago is there for all to see". With results not going for us at that stage, the manager more than knew his performances had been a bright spark for us during that period so asked which player had impressed him the most and likely surprised him, Green was the obvious go to guy. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Villans chief has already approached his old club Manchester United in an attempt to steal a march on his rivals and turn his current loan move into a long-term switch. "The difference between him now and three months ago is there for all to see". With results not going for us at that stage, the manager more than knew his performances had been a bright spark for us during that period so asked which player had impressed him the most and likely surprised him, Green was the obvious go to guy. (more...)
India Beat Australia By 8 Wickets And Win The Test Series
- March 29, 2017
Started the series on sour note, losing the first test, India has revived in the series with glorious performances​ from man young men in the team. Kohli was in no mood to forgive or forget at the series' conclusion on Tuesday. The last batsman to do this against Australia was Graham Gooch in the Ashes in 1993. The match was drawn. Kohli, who missed the final match with a shoulder injury, has already set his sight on rectifying India's image as poor travellers. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Started the series on sour note, losing the first test, India has revived in the series with glorious performances​ from man young men in the team. Kohli was in no mood to forgive or forget at the series' conclusion on Tuesday. The last batsman to do this against Australia was Graham Gooch in the Ashes in 1993. The match was drawn. Kohli, who missed the final match with a shoulder injury, has already set his sight on rectifying India's image as poor travellers. (more...)
MI beat Oklahoma State and might be March's hottest team
- March 29, 2017
Wilson finished with 19, while Irvin and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rakhman both had 16. Walton scored 26 points and had 11 assists as the Wolverines made a school record 16 3-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game, getting past Oklahoma State 92-91 in the first round of the Midwest Regional. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Wilson finished with 19, while Irvin and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rakhman both had 16. Walton scored 26 points and had 11 assists as the Wolverines made a school record 16 3-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game, getting past Oklahoma State 92-91 in the first round of the Midwest Regional. (more...)
How do Chiefs fans feel about the Raiders move to Las Vegas?
- March 29, 2017
Even though they have said they plan to play in Oakland the next two years. "It would be one thing if you are moving them from Oakland to Freemont [Calif.] but to Las Vegas?". I wouldn't attend a game. Bosquez said the Raiders have deserved a new stadium for years, no matter what city they would be in. "And I think maintaining those rivalries is very important for the Chiefs and obviously very important for our fans". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Even though they have said they plan to play in Oakland the next two years. "It would be one thing if you are moving them from Oakland to Freemont [Calif.] but to Las Vegas?". I wouldn't attend a game. Bosquez said the Raiders have deserved a new stadium for years, no matter what city they would be in. "And I think maintaining those rivalries is very important for the Chiefs and obviously very important for our fans". (more...)
Dempsey hat-trick in big US WCQ soccer win
- March 29, 2017
The Americans revealed they could deliver a comprehensive performance when their collective back is against the wall. The U.S., 30th in the Federation Internationale de Football Association rankings, plays again Tuesday at Panama . "[Panama is] physical, they're strong", goalkeeper Tim Howard told ESPN FC. We were in a must-win situation. While the U.S. are buoyant after their destruction of Honduras , Arena believes the scrap for World Cup places will go right down to the wire. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Americans revealed they could deliver a comprehensive performance when their collective back is against the wall. The U.S., 30th in the Federation Internationale de Football Association rankings, plays again Tuesday at Panama . "[Panama is] physical, they're strong", goalkeeper Tim Howard told ESPN FC. We were in a must-win situation. While the U.S. are buoyant after their destruction of Honduras , Arena believes the scrap for World Cup places will go right down to the wire. (more...)
Gamecocks Cruise to The Final Four
- March 29, 2017
South Carolina Gamecocks Doniyah Cliney, left, and Florida State guard Leticia Romero battle for the ball during the first half of a regional final game of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 27, 2. With the University of SC men's and women's basketball teams in the final four , it might be a good time to get some memorabilia. "I enjoyed my seven years at Kansas State". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
South Carolina Gamecocks Doniyah Cliney, left, and Florida State guard Leticia Romero battle for the ball during the first half of a regional final game of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 27, 2. With the University of SC men's and women's basketball teams in the final four , it might be a good time to get some memorabilia. "I enjoyed my seven years at Kansas State". (more...)
Netherlands suffer shock qualifying defeat at Bulgaria
- March 29, 2017
Only the group winners are guaranteed a place in next year's World Cup Finals in Russian Federation. The KNVB said it will now start the search for a permanent replacement. "We hope to have a new coach in place quickly but it won't be ready in one week", KNVB technical director Jean Paul Decossaux said on Sunday. "A foreign trainer is also an option". (more...)
/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/53894915/515760394.0.jpg)
- March 29, 2017
Only the group winners are guaranteed a place in next year's World Cup Finals in Russian Federation. The KNVB said it will now start the search for a permanent replacement. "We hope to have a new coach in place quickly but it won't be ready in one week", KNVB technical director Jean Paul Decossaux said on Sunday. "A foreign trainer is also an option". (more...)
Neymar scores for Brazil with cheeky chip goal
- March 29, 2017
Caivano). Injured for the last four qualifiers, Casemiro had been replaced by Fernandinho but the Manchester City man, who captained the Selecao against Peru in November, looks set to return to the bench. Our team is very self-aware that it has to triangulate. For Uruguay , in Suarez's absence, Edinson Cavani will have to lead the line, and shoulder the goal-scoring responsibility. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Caivano). Injured for the last four qualifiers, Casemiro had been replaced by Fernandinho but the Manchester City man, who captained the Selecao against Peru in November, looks set to return to the bench. Our team is very self-aware that it has to triangulate. For Uruguay , in Suarez's absence, Edinson Cavani will have to lead the line, and shoulder the goal-scoring responsibility. (more...)
Pakistan bowler Irfan banned for a year
- March 29, 2017
Six months of the one-year ban will be suspended if Irfan satisfies a number of conditions specified by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Irfan has been banned from all forms of cricket for six months, which could extend to a one-year ban, after his confession that he had failed to report two approaches made by bookies during PSL 2017. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Six months of the one-year ban will be suspended if Irfan satisfies a number of conditions specified by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Irfan has been banned from all forms of cricket for six months, which could extend to a one-year ban, after his confession that he had failed to report two approaches made by bookies during PSL 2017. (more...)
Five times rain has denied the Black Caps a test cricket win
- March 29, 2017
The Waikato downpour was made all the more disappointing for the Black Caps by their successful day-four showing, earning a winnable position by notching up a healthy 175-run lead and then limiting a worn out South Africa to 80-5. The last time a New Zealand duo added more runs than this pair was in Cape Town in 2006, when Stephen Fleming and James Franklin had a partnership of 256 runs. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Waikato downpour was made all the more disappointing for the Black Caps by their successful day-four showing, earning a winnable position by notching up a healthy 175-run lead and then limiting a worn out South Africa to 80-5. The last time a New Zealand duo added more runs than this pair was in Cape Town in 2006, when Stephen Fleming and James Franklin had a partnership of 256 runs. (more...)
Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari benefitting from 'calm' approach
- March 29, 2017
That was the decisive moment as Hamilton came out behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen and was unable to pass for six laps, which allowed Vettel to open up a gap and steal the lead, where he remained until the checkered flag. Australia's big hope Daniel Ricciardo had a heartbreaking day, with gear-box problems ending his race on the 29th lap, after he was forced to start from pit lane when his Red Bull auto broke down on the warm-up lap. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
That was the decisive moment as Hamilton came out behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen and was unable to pass for six laps, which allowed Vettel to open up a gap and steal the lead, where he remained until the checkered flag. Australia's big hope Daniel Ricciardo had a heartbreaking day, with gear-box problems ending his race on the 29th lap, after he was forced to start from pit lane when his Red Bull auto broke down on the warm-up lap. (more...)
Eddie Jones: England will learn from Dublin disappointment
- March 29, 2017
Also at stake when the rivals collide in Dublin is a new world record for consecutive Test wins with victory propelling England past the 18-Test milestone established by New Zealand a year ago. Jones branded New Zealand "there for the taking" for the British and Irish Lions this summer, then confirmed his desire for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to set up a match with the All Blacks in November. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Also at stake when the rivals collide in Dublin is a new world record for consecutive Test wins with victory propelling England past the 18-Test milestone established by New Zealand a year ago. Jones branded New Zealand "there for the taking" for the British and Irish Lions this summer, then confirmed his desire for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to set up a match with the All Blacks in November. (more...)
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier puts hand up for England captaincy
- March 29, 2017
The Lithuania manager says his team will draw encouragement from England's defeat by Iceland. We want to play quick, exciting football and hopefully they won't be able to handle that. It is a welcome boost for Hart after he was exiled to Torino by City manager Pep Guardiola earlier this season. "It just means I'll have to put a few more miles on the clock going round and seeing them". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Lithuania manager says his team will draw encouragement from England's defeat by Iceland. We want to play quick, exciting football and hopefully they won't be able to handle that. It is a welcome boost for Hart after he was exiled to Torino by City manager Pep Guardiola earlier this season. "It just means I'll have to put a few more miles on the clock going round and seeing them". (more...)
Team USA shines in the World Baseball Classic
- March 29, 2017
Stroman's gem rendered it moot, but Puerto Rico manager Edwin Rodríguez messed up by leaving in a tiring Seth Lugo a little too long in the fifth inning. team in 2021. It's a lot of fun. "It's a huge win for American baseball", Kinsler said. Manfred and players' union head Tony Clark appear to be in complete agreement on the success of the 2017 WBC, which attracted more than 1 million fans for the first time and expanded its television reach as a unique worldwide platform for the game. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Stroman's gem rendered it moot, but Puerto Rico manager Edwin Rodríguez messed up by leaving in a tiring Seth Lugo a little too long in the fifth inning. team in 2021. It's a lot of fun. "It's a huge win for American baseball", Kinsler said. Manfred and players' union head Tony Clark appear to be in complete agreement on the success of the 2017 WBC, which attracted more than 1 million fans for the first time and expanded its television reach as a unique worldwide platform for the game. (more...)
UConn routs OR women, heads to 10th straight Final Four
- March 29, 2017
Unfortunately, they only scored two more points the rest of the game as their run ended in the Elite Eight. The winners of four consecutive national titles took a 23-4 lead. She's very passionate about basketball", VanDerveer said. She's a competitive person, coach, player. Suddenly, 23-4 had become 34-21, the rout upscaling into a ballgame. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Unfortunately, they only scored two more points the rest of the game as their run ended in the Elite Eight. The winners of four consecutive national titles took a 23-4 lead. She's very passionate about basketball", VanDerveer said. She's a competitive person, coach, player. Suddenly, 23-4 had become 34-21, the rout upscaling into a ballgame. (more...)
Paul Ryan: Push for health-care reform will continue
- March 29, 2017
Trump tweeted Monday evening that Democrats will cut a health care deal with him "as soon as Obamacare folds - not long". Poe, who planned to vote for the bill, then quit the group Sunday. "We may have to move out ourselves if they don't". (JORDAN) No one wanted to be no, that's why we wanted to get to yes and that's why we worked so hard but the goal post was moved right from the beginning. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Trump tweeted Monday evening that Democrats will cut a health care deal with him "as soon as Obamacare folds - not long". Poe, who planned to vote for the bill, then quit the group Sunday. "We may have to move out ourselves if they don't". (JORDAN) No one wanted to be no, that's why we wanted to get to yes and that's why we worked so hard but the goal post was moved right from the beginning. (more...)
India lucky to have a stand-in captain like Rahane: Ian Chappell
- March 29, 2017
There was also a major hullabaloo about the state of the pitch in Ranchi, but the wicket played true for five days. The spin bowlers in particular deserve a lot of credit. Whether or not it is a truly great side remains to be seen. Do YOU want to write for GiveMeSport? He had a point. The end result was that India were humiliated by a margin of 333 runs and their unbeaten streak of 19 Tests came to a screeching halt. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
There was also a major hullabaloo about the state of the pitch in Ranchi, but the wicket played true for five days. The spin bowlers in particular deserve a lot of credit. Whether or not it is a truly great side remains to be seen. Do YOU want to write for GiveMeSport? He had a point. The end result was that India were humiliated by a margin of 333 runs and their unbeaten streak of 19 Tests came to a screeching halt. (more...)
Latest news
Cilic beats Muller in 3 sets, reaches Queen's final