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Arsene Wenger interprets reports of Alexis Sanchez joining Chelsea
- March 31, 2017
The Chilean's future has seemed murky at best since the UEFA Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich. "I wanted to be a professional footballer from when I was small", he said. Do I stay two months or two years? Sanchez, who has 15 months left on his Gunners deal, is keen to stay to the end of that contract, but appears to have questioned the mentality within the Arsenal camp. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The Chilean's future has seemed murky at best since the UEFA Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich. "I wanted to be a professional footballer from when I was small", he said. Do I stay two months or two years? Sanchez, who has 15 months left on his Gunners deal, is keen to stay to the end of that contract, but appears to have questioned the mentality within the Arsenal camp. (more...)
Gareth McAuley signs one-year West Bromwich Albion extension
- March 31, 2017
And the domino-effect of injuries doesn't stop there, with Smalling also ruled out for the foreseeable future due to a knee injury which curtailed his spell with England. Only Salomon Rondon (7) has scored more in the league for the Baggies than McAuley. James Morrison could make his 300th Premier League appearance in this match, becoming just the fourth Scottish player to reach this landmark after Darren Fletcher, Paul Telfer and Gary McAllister. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
And the domino-effect of injuries doesn't stop there, with Smalling also ruled out for the foreseeable future due to a knee injury which curtailed his spell with England. Only Salomon Rondon (7) has scored more in the league for the Baggies than McAuley. James Morrison could make his 300th Premier League appearance in this match, becoming just the fourth Scottish player to reach this landmark after Darren Fletcher, Paul Telfer and Gary McAllister. (more...)
Indian airlines ban lawmaker
- March 31, 2017
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad said today he would file a defamation case against the Air India CMD and its staffer R Sukumar, who he allegedly thrashed, if they do not apologise for bringing "ignominy" to him. Gaikwad refused to disembark from the plane for almost 45 minutes after he landed in Delhi from Pune on Thursday, demanding some high up of the airline must come to explain him why was he not provided the facility of travelling in business class which he is entitled to get. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad said today he would file a defamation case against the Air India CMD and its staffer R Sukumar, who he allegedly thrashed, if they do not apologise for bringing "ignominy" to him. Gaikwad refused to disembark from the plane for almost 45 minutes after he landed in Delhi from Pune on Thursday, demanding some high up of the airline must come to explain him why was he not provided the facility of travelling in business class which he is entitled to get. (more...)
Atletico Madrid 'closely monitoring' Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez amid Chelsea transfer links
- March 31, 2017
While on worldwide duty with Chile, Sanchez told the Publimetro: "I am happy in London and hope to finish my contract there". "There's only one team in London so it means Sanchez is very happy", he joked. He said: "I personally believe both of them want to stay". Talks have reportedly halted on all three of their contracts until the summer and according to former Chelsea player Michael Ballack, this uncertainty is causing Ozil's hesitation. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
While on worldwide duty with Chile, Sanchez told the Publimetro: "I am happy in London and hope to finish my contract there". "There's only one team in London so it means Sanchez is very happy", he joked. He said: "I personally believe both of them want to stay". Talks have reportedly halted on all three of their contracts until the summer and according to former Chelsea player Michael Ballack, this uncertainty is causing Ozil's hesitation. (more...)
Hodge apologises to Kohli, Indian cricket
- March 31, 2017
Taking a fresh dig at former Australian batsman and IPL's Gujarat Lions coach Brad Hodge over his apology to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin without taking any names, sarcastically tweeted, "On a lighter note, from this year onwards 30th march will be remembered as world apology day". (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Taking a fresh dig at former Australian batsman and IPL's Gujarat Lions coach Brad Hodge over his apology to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin without taking any names, sarcastically tweeted, "On a lighter note, from this year onwards 30th march will be remembered as world apology day". (more...)
Green Bay Packers: options to fill the running back vacancy
- March 31, 2017
This is a key offseason for Montgomery, who last spring spent the majority of his time working with receivers coach Luke Getsy. Montgomery had the chance to start when Eddie Lacy got hurt. However, with players that include Adrian Peterson , Jamaal Charles and LeGarrette Blount still floating around on the open market, plus, the NFL Draft approaching in late-April, Green Bay is expected to add to their running back personnel. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
This is a key offseason for Montgomery, who last spring spent the majority of his time working with receivers coach Luke Getsy. Montgomery had the chance to start when Eddie Lacy got hurt. However, with players that include Adrian Peterson , Jamaal Charles and LeGarrette Blount still floating around on the open market, plus, the NFL Draft approaching in late-April, Green Bay is expected to add to their running back personnel. (more...)
NCAA Tournament Second Round: No. 2 Kentucky vs. No
- March 31, 2017
In the 2010 tournament, the Wildcats were a No. 4 seed, defeating Liberty (13), Michigan State (5) and Nebraska (1) to advance to the Elite Eight before falling to Oklahoma. "I looked up and I saw my dad specifically, and he gave me a thumbs-up", McDonald said. United Kingdom and coach John Calipari are hoping the players got the goof-around out of their systems, because this will be a game where lapses will mean it's time to pack up the uniforms. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
In the 2010 tournament, the Wildcats were a No. 4 seed, defeating Liberty (13), Michigan State (5) and Nebraska (1) to advance to the Elite Eight before falling to Oklahoma. "I looked up and I saw my dad specifically, and he gave me a thumbs-up", McDonald said. United Kingdom and coach John Calipari are hoping the players got the goof-around out of their systems, because this will be a game where lapses will mean it's time to pack up the uniforms. (more...)
5 airlines to fly to ignored airports
- March 31, 2017
On each flight, 50 per cent of the seats will have a cap of Rs 2,500 per seat/hour, Choubey said. The scheme is known as UDAN ( Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik ), which is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy. The scheme provides for various benefits including no airport charges and three-year exclusivity on the routes. Here is the complete list of the airports that will be a part of the scheme. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
On each flight, 50 per cent of the seats will have a cap of Rs 2,500 per seat/hour, Choubey said. The scheme is known as UDAN ( Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik ), which is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy. The scheme provides for various benefits including no airport charges and three-year exclusivity on the routes. Here is the complete list of the airports that will be a part of the scheme. (more...)
Cole joins Essien at Indonesian club
- March 31, 2017
Cole is the second high-profile player brought by Persib following Michael Essien ahead of the Gojek Traveloka Liga 1 competition. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 34-year-old former Ghana midfielder Essien signed for Persib Bandung earlier in March. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Cole is the second high-profile player brought by Persib following Michael Essien ahead of the Gojek Traveloka Liga 1 competition. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 34-year-old former Ghana midfielder Essien signed for Persib Bandung earlier in March. (more...)
Coaches: Carolina's Final Four advantage to fade after tipoff
- March 31, 2017
The combination of high-scoring senior guard Sindarius Thornwell and some hellacious wear-you-down defense has been more than good enough in the past two weeks, however, as SC knocked off the No. You do not go 31-7 without having a team that is loaded with strengths. Marshall has wagered a bottle of Covington Gourmet Vodka and a pot of North Carolina peanuts. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The combination of high-scoring senior guard Sindarius Thornwell and some hellacious wear-you-down defense has been more than good enough in the past two weeks, however, as SC knocked off the No. You do not go 31-7 without having a team that is loaded with strengths. Marshall has wagered a bottle of Covington Gourmet Vodka and a pot of North Carolina peanuts. (more...)
WBC Recap: United States victorious; Bring it back, please
- March 31, 2017
Stroman, Dyson, Neshek and Robertson combined to shutout Puerto Rico, giving up three hits and two walks while striking out six. However, its biggest challenge lies ahead as its faces Team Puerto Rico in the Championship game Wednesday night. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Stroman, Dyson, Neshek and Robertson combined to shutout Puerto Rico, giving up three hits and two walks while striking out six. However, its biggest challenge lies ahead as its faces Team Puerto Rico in the Championship game Wednesday night. (more...)
Day wants to play Masters, depending on mother's prognosis
- March 31, 2017
He also has been commuting from Australia, where his wife is pregnant with their second child. "I was always going to play this week". "It's been a very, very hard time for me to even be thinking about playing golf", said Day, who has one top-five finish in six starts this year; he missed the WGC-Mexico Championship after coming down with the flu. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
He also has been commuting from Australia, where his wife is pregnant with their second child. "I was always going to play this week". "It's been a very, very hard time for me to even be thinking about playing golf", said Day, who has one top-five finish in six starts this year; he missed the WGC-Mexico Championship after coming down with the flu. (more...)
Kohli offers clarification on Australian-friendships comment
- March 31, 2017
Despite losing the final by eight wickets and also conceding Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Smith said the team exceeded their expectation to perform in the tour and challenged India in every game of the series. "I have been pretty intense throughout this series". "Ajinkya led the team really well". At times I have been in my own bubble and have let my emotions slip. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Despite losing the final by eight wickets and also conceding Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Smith said the team exceeded their expectation to perform in the tour and challenged India in every game of the series. "I have been pretty intense throughout this series". "Ajinkya led the team really well". At times I have been in my own bubble and have let my emotions slip. (more...)
Hodge apologises to Kohli over injury comments
- March 31, 2017
Former Australian worldwide Brad Hodge Thursday apologised over suggestions firebrand Indian captain Virat Kohli pulled out of a Test match to save himself for the Indian Premier League. As the Test series between New Zealand and South Africa was the last series to finish before the April 1 annual cut-off, the No.2 ranking earned the Proteas $500,000, while Australia, in third place, will collect $200,000. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Former Australian worldwide Brad Hodge Thursday apologised over suggestions firebrand Indian captain Virat Kohli pulled out of a Test match to save himself for the Indian Premier League. As the Test series between New Zealand and South Africa was the last series to finish before the April 1 annual cut-off, the No.2 ranking earned the Proteas $500,000, while Australia, in third place, will collect $200,000. (more...)
Now I feel satisfied that I am good across formats: Jadeja
- March 31, 2017
With India needing 87 to win with all ten wickets in tact, that dinner might be happening tonight. "And if you see they had three out within score of 30, so it was a crucial lead", he said. It reignited yet another ugly standoff between the teams, with Smith - who was labelled a systematic cheat by Virat Kohli earlier in the series - letting his feelings be known how he felt about Vijay's ethics. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
With India needing 87 to win with all ten wickets in tact, that dinner might be happening tonight. "And if you see they had three out within score of 30, so it was a crucial lead", he said. It reignited yet another ugly standoff between the teams, with Smith - who was labelled a systematic cheat by Virat Kohli earlier in the series - letting his feelings be known how he felt about Vijay's ethics. (more...)
Dragic, Heat roll to 105-88 victory over Knicks
- March 31, 2017
It's allowed at least 105 points in 48 different games, amassing a record of 9-39-a win percentage of.188-during those outings. NY was led by rising star power forward Kristaps Porzingis' 20 points and eight rebounds, while 10-time All-Star small forward Carmelo Anthony was held to only nine points and seven rebounds in 29 minutes of action. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
It's allowed at least 105 points in 48 different games, amassing a record of 9-39-a win percentage of.188-during those outings. NY was led by rising star power forward Kristaps Porzingis' 20 points and eight rebounds, while 10-time All-Star small forward Carmelo Anthony was held to only nine points and seven rebounds in 29 minutes of action. (more...)
Aussies no longer friends, says Kohli
- March 31, 2017
Supergiant's new skipper Smith was in the capital alongside Ajinkya Rahane and the IPL team's new signing Ben Stokes. Earlier, Hodge had spoken to an Australian channel questioning the seriousness of Kohli's shoulder injury. Kohli's pre-series comment raised a few eyebrows in the touring party, with many wondering who he was talking about. Kohli retaliated when Australia was batting on day five, gesturing to various batsmen. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Supergiant's new skipper Smith was in the capital alongside Ajinkya Rahane and the IPL team's new signing Ben Stokes. Earlier, Hodge had spoken to an Australian channel questioning the seriousness of Kohli's shoulder injury. Kohli's pre-series comment raised a few eyebrows in the touring party, with many wondering who he was talking about. Kohli retaliated when Australia was batting on day five, gesturing to various batsmen. (more...)
Verdict turns page in Penn State child molestation scandal
- March 31, 2017
Spanier's lawyer said he would appeal. Jurors deliberated for more than six hours on Thursday and most of Friday before they reached a verdict. Glynn, a retired investment manager from NY, said earlier in the day that no matter the verdict, his faith in Spanier would not be shaken. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Spanier's lawyer said he would appeal. Jurors deliberated for more than six hours on Thursday and most of Friday before they reached a verdict. Glynn, a retired investment manager from NY, said earlier in the day that no matter the verdict, his faith in Spanier would not be shaken. (more...)
Vettel breaks Ferrari's F1 drought with victory at Aussie GP
- March 31, 2017
Hamilton will get a quick chance to turn the tables on Vettel when the teams meet again in China. Four-time champion Vettel said: "It's a great relief for everyone". It was the worst possible scenario for the triple world champion, who could not find a way round the 19-year-old Red Bull driver. However, Hamilton suffered early grip problems which forced him for an early pit stop. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Hamilton will get a quick chance to turn the tables on Vettel when the teams meet again in China. Four-time champion Vettel said: "It's a great relief for everyone". It was the worst possible scenario for the triple world champion, who could not find a way round the 19-year-old Red Bull driver. However, Hamilton suffered early grip problems which forced him for an early pit stop. (more...)
No. 7 SC stuns title contender Duke to reach Sweet 16
- March 31, 2017
For the game, they got five more offensive rebounds than the Blue Devils, leading to second-chance points. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early lead but failed to pull away from a scrappy South Carolina team playing in front of their hometown crowd in Greenville, SC on their way to an 88-81 loss in the second round on Sunday. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
For the game, they got five more offensive rebounds than the Blue Devils, leading to second-chance points. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early lead but failed to pull away from a scrappy South Carolina team playing in front of their hometown crowd in Greenville, SC on their way to an 88-81 loss in the second round on Sunday. (more...)
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