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Revived Leicester writes winning record for Shakespeare
- April 02, 2017
Pep Guardiola, Guus Hiddink, Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti have also achieved the feat, with Shakespeare now joining them. The tragic end to the Ranieri era at the King Power seems a long time ago now, and Craig Shakespeare's flawless four games to start his tenure at the helm will give Foxes fans plenty of confidence coming into an eminently winnable game against Stoke . (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Pep Guardiola, Guus Hiddink, Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti have also achieved the feat, with Shakespeare now joining them. The tragic end to the Ranieri era at the King Power seems a long time ago now, and Craig Shakespeare's flawless four games to start his tenure at the helm will give Foxes fans plenty of confidence coming into an eminently winnable game against Stoke . (more...)
Draymond Green Says He Punched Harden's Wrist Because He Was Being Pinched
- April 02, 2017
Harden initially jammed his wrist in Denver on March 17. "He does it often actually". Green appeared to punch Harden on his wrist and wasn't afraid to admit it after the game, either. Green was assessed a flagrant-1 foul during a game against the Rockets on December 1 after he kicked Harden in the face during a putback attempt. "I don't know. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Harden initially jammed his wrist in Denver on March 17. "He does it often actually". Green appeared to punch Harden on his wrist and wasn't afraid to admit it after the game, either. Green was assessed a flagrant-1 foul during a game against the Rockets on December 1 after he kicked Harden in the face during a putback attempt. "I don't know. (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association looks into Taylor's leg-breaking challenge on Coleman
- April 02, 2017
Neil Taylor is very disappointed. Bruce added: "The one thing you don't want is to see a fellow professional injured, especially someone like Seamus Coleman who epitomises what's good in a footballer". " Neil Taylor has got to try and get on with it". Fifa's hearing into the incident is likely to be held within the next fortnight and Taylor's ban could be increased to three games once the world governing body studies the report of match referee Nicola Rizzoli. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Neil Taylor is very disappointed. Bruce added: "The one thing you don't want is to see a fellow professional injured, especially someone like Seamus Coleman who epitomises what's good in a footballer". " Neil Taylor has got to try and get on with it". Fifa's hearing into the incident is likely to be held within the next fortnight and Taylor's ban could be increased to three games once the world governing body studies the report of match referee Nicola Rizzoli. (more...)
Why always me? Ozil claims he´s the Arsenal scapegoat
- April 02, 2017
Regarding the midfielder's current contract situation, he went sent far as to imply he's not against leaving the North London club: Ozil said: "I don't want to exclude that". This is nearly true, but suggests that he is angling either for a new contract with Arsenal or a move to Chelsea, given that no other team in London can now boast a record like that of the Blues. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Regarding the midfielder's current contract situation, he went sent far as to imply he's not against leaving the North London club: Ozil said: "I don't want to exclude that". This is nearly true, but suggests that he is angling either for a new contract with Arsenal or a move to Chelsea, given that no other team in London can now boast a record like that of the Blues. (more...)
Inspired US women down Canada 2-0 to open world hockey championship
- April 02, 2017
Canadian coach Laura Schuler was blunt afterward that she expected more from her team: "I don't think we had confidence with the puck tonight". After carrying the puck the length of the ice, USA defenceman Megan Bozek circled around the net and found Decker with a sweet backdoor pass to open the scoring with 2:06 remaining in the second period. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Canadian coach Laura Schuler was blunt afterward that she expected more from her team: "I don't think we had confidence with the puck tonight". After carrying the puck the length of the ice, USA defenceman Megan Bozek circled around the net and found Decker with a sweet backdoor pass to open the scoring with 2:06 remaining in the second period. (more...)
Bangladesh stun Sri Lanka in 100th Test
- April 02, 2017
Bangladesh had lost 15 Tests and drawn two of their previous 17 matches in the five-day format against Sri Lanka and yesterday's victory is undoubtedly their best away from home after they beat England in Dhaka last October. "We have a lot of areas to improve, but this is not the time to talk about it". Sandakan then trapped Imrul Kayes plumb in front to dismiss him for 34 and then successfully reviewed a not out decision to remove nightwatchman Taijul Islam off the next ball. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Bangladesh had lost 15 Tests and drawn two of their previous 17 matches in the five-day format against Sri Lanka and yesterday's victory is undoubtedly their best away from home after they beat England in Dhaka last October. "We have a lot of areas to improve, but this is not the time to talk about it". Sandakan then trapped Imrul Kayes plumb in front to dismiss him for 34 and then successfully reviewed a not out decision to remove nightwatchman Taijul Islam off the next ball. (more...)
West Indies roar back to win 3rd T20 easily
- April 02, 2017
Catch live cricket score of West Indies vs Pakistan , 2nd T20I, Port of Spain here. His assault was in stark contrast to the struggles of most of the Pakistani batsmen, with the notable exception of Kamran Akmal and Babar Azam, as a strong position was frittered away by the combination of careless strokeplay and disciplined West Indies bowling through the final eight overs of their innings. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Catch live cricket score of West Indies vs Pakistan , 2nd T20I, Port of Spain here. His assault was in stark contrast to the struggles of most of the Pakistani batsmen, with the notable exception of Kamran Akmal and Babar Azam, as a strong position was frittered away by the combination of careless strokeplay and disciplined West Indies bowling through the final eight overs of their innings. (more...)
Liverpool face transfer embargo after "tapping up" Stoke City youngster
- April 02, 2017
And the Telegraph have revealed the Anfield club even fell out with the player and his family after backing out on a promise to pay his private school fees. The Premier League also refused to comment on the case. The potential sanction for Liverpool would nearly certainly also include a hefty fine, but the biggest sanction would be a ban that sees part or all of their academy dealings suspended. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
And the Telegraph have revealed the Anfield club even fell out with the player and his family after backing out on a promise to pay his private school fees. The Premier League also refused to comment on the case. The potential sanction for Liverpool would nearly certainly also include a hefty fine, but the biggest sanction would be a ban that sees part or all of their academy dealings suspended. (more...)
Dutch coach Blind ponders on future after World Cup setback
- April 02, 2017
The Dutch football association, KNVB has fired head coach Danny Blind following a 0-2 defeat against Bulgaria in the World Cup qualifiers. The national squad's captain, speaking to NOS via Four Four Two , gave a bewildered assessment of his team's "deplorable" first half showing, which allowed their opponents to secure a vital three points in the Group A fixture. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Dutch football association, KNVB has fired head coach Danny Blind following a 0-2 defeat against Bulgaria in the World Cup qualifiers. The national squad's captain, speaking to NOS via Four Four Two , gave a bewildered assessment of his team's "deplorable" first half showing, which allowed their opponents to secure a vital three points in the Group A fixture. (more...)
McGrady, Self, Lobo headline 2017 HOF class
- April 02, 2017
Congratulations to former Houston Rocket forward Tracy McGrady . The rest of the class includes former general manager Jerry Krause of the Chicago Bulls, former ABA and National Basketball Association star George McGinnis , Notre Dame women's coach Muffet McGraw , high school coaching legend Robert Hughes , Harlem Globetrotters owner Mannie Jackson, Black Fives era pioneer Zack Clayton, Greek legend Nick Galis and former NCAA administrator Tom Jernstedt , known as "Father of the Final ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Congratulations to former Houston Rocket forward Tracy McGrady . The rest of the class includes former general manager Jerry Krause of the Chicago Bulls, former ABA and National Basketball Association star George McGinnis , Notre Dame women's coach Muffet McGraw , high school coaching legend Robert Hughes , Harlem Globetrotters owner Mannie Jackson, Black Fives era pioneer Zack Clayton, Greek legend Nick Galis and former NCAA administrator Tom Jernstedt , known as "Father of the Final ... (more...)
Stoke's Saido Berahino blames spiked drink for ban
- April 02, 2017
It was tough to take, because me, my mum, they've never seen me take drugs. The Baggies wouldn't sell, however, much to Berahino's frustration and his relationship with the club started to deteriorate to the extent that he grew to "hate the place". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
It was tough to take, because me, my mum, they've never seen me take drugs. The Baggies wouldn't sell, however, much to Berahino's frustration and his relationship with the club started to deteriorate to the extent that he grew to "hate the place". (more...)
We could still beat Chelsea to title - Tottenham coach, Pochettino
- April 02, 2017
We showed great belief and character and faith. "I am very proud but it is true that in the first half there were many accidents for us, Victor Wanyama and Harry Winks were taken off and it was hard but I think we fully deserved the result from there". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
We showed great belief and character and faith. "I am very proud but it is true that in the first half there were many accidents for us, Victor Wanyama and Harry Winks were taken off and it was hard but I think we fully deserved the result from there". (more...)
Federer outlasts Kyrgios to set up Nadal final in Miami
- April 02, 2017
Rafael Nadal is back again in the finals of the Miami Open after beating unseeded Fabio Fognini 6-1, 7-5 in the semifinal clash. However, through the Miami draw, Nadal was looking increasingly assured at a tournament where he had reached four previous finals. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Rafael Nadal is back again in the finals of the Miami Open after beating unseeded Fabio Fognini 6-1, 7-5 in the semifinal clash. However, through the Miami draw, Nadal was looking increasingly assured at a tournament where he had reached four previous finals. (more...)
Brit Johanna Konta beats Wozniacki in Miami Open final
- April 02, 2017
Born in Australia, but having been based in England since she was 14, Konta has not had to deal with much of the hype and expectation that have accompanied some British players in the past. She has just two wins to her name (in Rome) a year ago, so barely any points to defend, but apart from Charleston, she has nothing else in the schedule until the next round of Premier Mandatories in Madrid and Rome. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Born in Australia, but having been based in England since she was 14, Konta has not had to deal with much of the hype and expectation that have accompanied some British players in the past. She has just two wins to her name (in Rome) a year ago, so barely any points to defend, but apart from Charleston, she has nothing else in the schedule until the next round of Premier Mandatories in Madrid and Rome. (more...)
Clint Dempsey on target as U.S. are held in Panama
- April 02, 2017
Dempsey buried it in the back left corner of the goal , giving the US men's national team the opening goal in its World Cup Qualifying match at Estadio Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez in Panama City, Panama Tuesday night. "I think Panama thought there was a bull's-eye on his back and went after him from minute one", Arena said. Pulisic's blood boiled a couple of times against Panama when Mexican referee Cesar Ramos refused to blow his whistle. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Dempsey buried it in the back left corner of the goal , giving the US men's national team the opening goal in its World Cup Qualifying match at Estadio Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez in Panama City, Panama Tuesday night. "I think Panama thought there was a bull's-eye on his back and went after him from minute one", Arena said. Pulisic's blood boiled a couple of times against Panama when Mexican referee Cesar Ramos refused to blow his whistle. (more...)
Day uncertain if he'll play at the Masters
- April 01, 2017
Scott has two caddies who are in a job-sharing program, and while Steve Williams usually works at the majors, Scott felt it was important for Williams to caddie this week. Now, his dad gets to caddy for his son at the home of the Masters . Scott won the Houston Open in 2007 and last played it in 2010. The course is set up in a similar way to Augusta National and it certainly helped Jim Herman previous year when he won his first PGA Tour event of his career, the underdog is in the field ... (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Scott has two caddies who are in a job-sharing program, and while Steve Williams usually works at the majors, Scott felt it was important for Williams to caddie this week. Now, his dad gets to caddy for his son at the home of the Masters . Scott won the Houston Open in 2007 and last played it in 2010. The course is set up in a similar way to Augusta National and it certainly helped Jim Herman previous year when he won his first PGA Tour event of his career, the underdog is in the field ... (more...)
Romelu Lukaku, Alvaro Morata Decision, Latest Rumours
- April 01, 2017
And The Sun claim Emenalo's motivation behind wanting Lukaku back at Stamford Bridge is based on the initial decision to let the striker leave under Mourinho. It's added by the Sun that there is a feeling that Costa will likely move on this summer, with either a move to China or a return to Atletico Madrid being touted as his two possible options. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
And The Sun claim Emenalo's motivation behind wanting Lukaku back at Stamford Bridge is based on the initial decision to let the striker leave under Mourinho. It's added by the Sun that there is a feeling that Costa will likely move on this summer, with either a move to China or a return to Atletico Madrid being touted as his two possible options. (more...)
Roger Federer Survives Tomas Berdych, Advances to 2017 Miami Open Semifinals
- April 01, 2017
Berdych served for the match at 6-4 in the tiebreak but Federer reeled off four points in a row, including two unplayable serves, and secured the win when the 10th seed crumbled with an terrible second serve. Roger Federer , Rafael Nadal and Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarter-finals on cue. In the victory, Kyrgios won 77 percent of his first serve points and 64 percent of his second serve points. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Berdych served for the match at 6-4 in the tiebreak but Federer reeled off four points in a row, including two unplayable serves, and secured the win when the 10th seed crumbled with an terrible second serve. Roger Federer , Rafael Nadal and Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarter-finals on cue. In the victory, Kyrgios won 77 percent of his first serve points and 64 percent of his second serve points. (more...)
Puerto Rico rides fast start to 6-5 win over US
- April 01, 2017
Team Israel still managed to put a handful of runs on the board afterwards, beating Cuba 4-1. They are 5-0 and loving it. Both pitched well, allowing a combined six hits in 9⅔ innings, while striking out 11 and yielding no earned runs. "We are very aggressive in our approach, our overall approach". Building in the left-field corner at Petco Park gave the United States a 4-2 lead in the fourth inning. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Team Israel still managed to put a handful of runs on the board afterwards, beating Cuba 4-1. They are 5-0 and loving it. Both pitched well, allowing a combined six hits in 9⅔ innings, while striking out 11 and yielding no earned runs. "We are very aggressive in our approach, our overall approach". Building in the left-field corner at Petco Park gave the United States a 4-2 lead in the fourth inning. (more...)
Miami Open: Kyrgios beats Zverev to face Federer in semis
- April 01, 2017
Swiss great Roger Federer edged past Tomas Berdych 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (8-6) in a back-and-forth quarter-final match at the Miami Open, clinching victory after saving two match points in the third-set tie-breaker. "I think it's a positive for both of us that we can still (be) around here and be very competitive nearly every week that we are playing", Nadal said, referring to himself and Federer. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Swiss great Roger Federer edged past Tomas Berdych 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (8-6) in a back-and-forth quarter-final match at the Miami Open, clinching victory after saving two match points in the third-set tie-breaker. "I think it's a positive for both of us that we can still (be) around here and be very competitive nearly every week that we are playing", Nadal said, referring to himself and Federer. (more...)
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