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It's now Ronaldo airport in Madeira, not everyone happy with his bust
- April 04, 2017
Ronaldo, who grew up on the island, was on hand for the ceremony where the bust was revealed and the airport was given a new name after him. Its appearance attracted plenty of comment in the media and online. "Seeing my name on this airport is something very special, every one knows I am proud of my roots and my land", Ronaldo said at a ceremony held at the airport. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Ronaldo, who grew up on the island, was on hand for the ceremony where the bust was revealed and the airport was given a new name after him. Its appearance attracted plenty of comment in the media and online. "Seeing my name on this airport is something very special, every one knows I am proud of my roots and my land", Ronaldo said at a ceremony held at the airport. (more...)
Neymar Stars in Brazil Rout, Messi-Less Argentina Lose
- April 04, 2017
Neymar was in fine form as Brazil virtually booked their spot at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 win at home to Paraguay. "This is Brazil . If focused, our team is the best", he told journalists before the South American zone leader's World Cup qualifying match against seventh-place Paraguay on Tuesday. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Neymar was in fine form as Brazil virtually booked their spot at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 win at home to Paraguay. "This is Brazil . If focused, our team is the best", he told journalists before the South American zone leader's World Cup qualifying match against seventh-place Paraguay on Tuesday. (more...)
Eagles front office makes another savvy move, acquiring Timmy Jernigan from Ravens
- April 04, 2017
In three seasons with Baltimore, he racked up 13 sacks, including a career high five a year ago. Jernigan was a second round pick in 2014 and was more of a rotational guy at defensive tackle . Jernigan started 15 games in 2016 for the Ravens, and a total of nine in the two years before that. Last season he had 5.0 sacks and 31 combined tackles. (more...)
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- April 04, 2017
In three seasons with Baltimore, he racked up 13 sacks, including a career high five a year ago. Jernigan was a second round pick in 2014 and was more of a rotational guy at defensive tackle . Jernigan started 15 games in 2016 for the Ravens, and a total of nine in the two years before that. Last season he had 5.0 sacks and 31 combined tackles. (more...)
Indian Wells champion Federer will take break to prepare for French Open
- April 04, 2017
Federer, who was ranked 17th before Australia, extended his longest win streak against Nadal - four matches - with his 14th victory in the series. A year after being sidelined by knee surgery, Federer has won three titles, including the Australian Open, and is 19-1 overall in 2017. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Federer, who was ranked 17th before Australia, extended his longest win streak against Nadal - four matches - with his 14th victory in the series. A year after being sidelined by knee surgery, Federer has won three titles, including the Australian Open, and is 19-1 overall in 2017. (more...)
SC wins women's championship
- April 04, 2017
I think SC really played extremely well. "But that's all everybody wanted to talk about all year long", head coach Geno Auriemma said. But that victory came in the Final Four on Friday and only got the Bulldogs into the national championship game. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
I think SC really played extremely well. "But that's all everybody wanted to talk about all year long", head coach Geno Auriemma said. But that victory came in the Final Four on Friday and only got the Bulldogs into the national championship game. (more...)
South Carolina Wins First Ever NCAA National Title
- April 04, 2017
The big knock on Gonzaga in the past was its inability to handle adversity. "That score goes away when these kids get home and they'll know what they have done and the hurt will go away". The champion Gamecocks return Wilson, fellow juniors Allisha Gray and Kaela Davis, and point guard Bianca Cuevas-Moore next season. Freshman Zach Collins came off the bench with 14 points, 13 rebounds and six huge blocks. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The big knock on Gonzaga in the past was its inability to handle adversity. "That score goes away when these kids get home and they'll know what they have done and the hurt will go away". The champion Gamecocks return Wilson, fellow juniors Allisha Gray and Kaela Davis, and point guard Bianca Cuevas-Moore next season. Freshman Zach Collins came off the bench with 14 points, 13 rebounds and six huge blocks. (more...)
Virat Kohli doubtful for start of IPL 10
- April 04, 2017
At stumps the top-ranked home side were 19-0, needing just 87 more to win the match and clinch the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a 2-1 series scoreline. But Kohli, who sat out the final Test with a shoulder injury, said any warm feelings he had toward Australia before the Test had evaporated during the bitter contest that ensued between the world's top two sides. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
At stumps the top-ranked home side were 19-0, needing just 87 more to win the match and clinch the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a 2-1 series scoreline. But Kohli, who sat out the final Test with a shoulder injury, said any warm feelings he had toward Australia before the Test had evaporated during the bitter contest that ensued between the world's top two sides. (more...)
Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare proud of managerial feat after Stoke win
- April 04, 2017
As well as beating Sevilla in the Champions League, the Leicester City boss has overseen victories over Liverpool, Hull City and West Ham since replacing the sacked Claudio Ranieri last month. "We thought it was best to let him go home rather than spread it. Demarai had a very good game". Wilfred Ndidi may be just 20 years of age, he may have only arrived at the King Power from Genk in January, but he has already caught the eye of Manchester United and Arsenal, the Daily Mirror reports. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
As well as beating Sevilla in the Champions League, the Leicester City boss has overseen victories over Liverpool, Hull City and West Ham since replacing the sacked Claudio Ranieri last month. "We thought it was best to let him go home rather than spread it. Demarai had a very good game". Wilfred Ndidi may be just 20 years of age, he may have only arrived at the King Power from Genk in January, but he has already caught the eye of Manchester United and Arsenal, the Daily Mirror reports. (more...)
Federer beats Nadal 6-3, 6-4 in Miami Open final
- April 04, 2017
This Swiss would get a second look when Nadal missed a backhand, but the Spaniard saved it with an ace. When it finally landed beyond the baseline to earn Federer the Miami Open title, it served as the punctuation mark at the end of the first segment of the tennis year. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
This Swiss would get a second look when Nadal missed a backhand, but the Spaniard saved it with an ace. When it finally landed beyond the baseline to earn Federer the Miami Open title, it served as the punctuation mark at the end of the first segment of the tennis year. (more...)
Gonzaga holds off SC in Final Four to reach title game
- April 04, 2017
SC got off on a slow start against favored Gonzaga . The big knock on Gonzaga in the past was its inability to handle adversity. "Just be with us next year, we're trying to be in this same spot next year", Wilson said after the game as she was honored with the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) award for the 2017 NCAA tournament. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
SC got off on a slow start against favored Gonzaga . The big knock on Gonzaga in the past was its inability to handle adversity. "Just be with us next year, we're trying to be in this same spot next year", Wilson said after the game as she was honored with the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) award for the 2017 NCAA tournament. (more...)
Pochettino urges Spurs players to keep up pressure on leaders
- April 04, 2017
Liverpool won a feisty Merseyside derby against Everton 3-1 at Anfield to move into third place as Chelsea's pursuers were all given fresh hope after Antonio Conte's side lost their first league match at Stamford Bridge since September. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Liverpool won a feisty Merseyside derby against Everton 3-1 at Anfield to move into third place as Chelsea's pursuers were all given fresh hope after Antonio Conte's side lost their first league match at Stamford Bridge since September. (more...)
Kwesi Appiah Named New Ghana Coach - GFA
- April 04, 2017
Appiah "will also take full charge of the Local Black Stars" and see the team through the qualifying rounds of the 2018 Chan to be hosted by Kenya. He will assume the position after a coaching spell with Al Khartoum SC in Sudan. He replaces Avram Grant who quit as Ghana manager after his side was eliminated from the semi-final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. A fourth place finish at the tournament in Gabon and an unimpressive start in the World Cup qualifiers looks to have sealed the ... (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Appiah "will also take full charge of the Local Black Stars" and see the team through the qualifying rounds of the 2018 Chan to be hosted by Kenya. He will assume the position after a coaching spell with Al Khartoum SC in Sudan. He replaces Avram Grant who quit as Ghana manager after his side was eliminated from the semi-final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. A fourth place finish at the tournament in Gabon and an unimpressive start in the World Cup qualifiers looks to have sealed the ... (more...)
USA Hockey, women's national team reach agreement, settling wage dispute
- April 04, 2017
Since, USA Hockey had reached out to players in the National Women's Hockey League and members of the under-18 teams as they looked to field a competitive team for the World Championships . Hockey Canada does a great job of promoting its men's and women's teams side by side, and this is a great first step in following that lead. The U.S. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Since, USA Hockey had reached out to players in the National Women's Hockey League and members of the under-18 teams as they looked to field a competitive team for the World Championships . Hockey Canada does a great job of promoting its men's and women's teams side by side, and this is a great first step in following that lead. The U.S. (more...)
Can: Liverpool getting back to their best
- April 04, 2017
And if his decision making doesn't improve, then he won't improve as a player. Don't talk to the referee and say it was not a foul. "You might think it's unusual to start with a negative, but one of the best moments of the derby for me was Philippe Coutinho's reaction to being replaced", Fowler wrote in the Daily Mirror . (more...)
- April 04, 2017
And if his decision making doesn't improve, then he won't improve as a player. Don't talk to the referee and say it was not a foul. "You might think it's unusual to start with a negative, but one of the best moments of the derby for me was Philippe Coutinho's reaction to being replaced", Fowler wrote in the Daily Mirror . (more...)
Roberto Firmino And Philippe Coutinho Start - Liverpool Team vs Everton Confirmed
- April 04, 2017
If you don't have injuries you will be in the place of Chelsea. "We players do not know anything about [transfers] until it happens". I know people think they're helping Ross Barkley when they call for England to make more of him but they're not. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
If you don't have injuries you will be in the place of Chelsea. "We players do not know anything about [transfers] until it happens". I know people think they're helping Ross Barkley when they call for England to make more of him but they're not. (more...)
Johnson defeats Rahm to claim Match Play title
- April 04, 2017
He led 94 percent of the holes he played at Austin Country Club, a tournament record. "It's all good to come", Rahm said of the result. Tanihara battled Johnson in the semi-final, ultimately losing one up. From there, with Johnson needing to scramble for par, Rahm faced a rather delicate, downhill up and down. Suddenly Rahm was back to a manageable 3-down. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
He led 94 percent of the holes he played at Austin Country Club, a tournament record. "It's all good to come", Rahm said of the result. Tanihara battled Johnson in the semi-final, ultimately losing one up. From there, with Johnson needing to scramble for par, Rahm faced a rather delicate, downhill up and down. Suddenly Rahm was back to a manageable 3-down. (more...)
Guardiola fans title talk after Arsenal draw
- April 04, 2017
Jesus Navas played at right-back for City at the Emirates Stadium as Bacary Sagna was injured and Pablo Zabaleta was not fit enough to play 90 minutes. That is what Guardiola meant when he said in his press conference that City "forgot to play". Of course, Guardiola said afterwards that the failure was his, that he needs to convince the players to play his way. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Jesus Navas played at right-back for City at the Emirates Stadium as Bacary Sagna was injured and Pablo Zabaleta was not fit enough to play 90 minutes. That is what Guardiola meant when he said in his press conference that City "forgot to play". Of course, Guardiola said afterwards that the failure was his, that he needs to convince the players to play his way. (more...)
South Carolina women 2-0 vs. Mississippi State this season
- April 04, 2017
SEC teams SC and Mississippi State, who will play in the women's NCAA Tournament championship game on Sunday, have already played twice this season. All in all, a Final Four run that fans and players alike will cherish as the Bulldogs look to go from up-start program to perennial power. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
SEC teams SC and Mississippi State, who will play in the women's NCAA Tournament championship game on Sunday, have already played twice this season. All in all, a Final Four run that fans and players alike will cherish as the Bulldogs look to go from up-start program to perennial power. (more...)
Fleetwood returns to Masters, this time as a player
- April 04, 2017
Spieth took partial revenge at the Ryder Cup as the United States beat a European team including Willett but the pair have never discussed the Masters. Now aged 46, "Lefty" still feels he has another Major in him, and it's hard to disagree. Tommy Fleetwood is no one's favorite to win the 81st Masters, but the understated 26-year-old Englishman with the flowing locks and the tidy short game won't let that get him down. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Spieth took partial revenge at the Ryder Cup as the United States beat a European team including Willett but the pair have never discussed the Masters. Now aged 46, "Lefty" still feels he has another Major in him, and it's hard to disagree. Tommy Fleetwood is no one's favorite to win the 81st Masters, but the understated 26-year-old Englishman with the flowing locks and the tidy short game won't let that get him down. (more...)
Chelsea's loss to Palace makes title race `more interesting`: Conte
- April 04, 2017
The Ivory Coast global still has another two-and-a-half years remaining on his current deal with the Selhurst Park club amid speculation over his long-term future. It's been rumoured that Spanish giants Real Madrid are interested in signing him this summer, and as you can see in the video below, after Benteke burst out in laughter next to him, the playmaker's response to the reporter was just fantastic. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The Ivory Coast global still has another two-and-a-half years remaining on his current deal with the Selhurst Park club amid speculation over his long-term future. It's been rumoured that Spanish giants Real Madrid are interested in signing him this summer, and as you can see in the video below, after Benteke burst out in laughter next to him, the playmaker's response to the reporter was just fantastic. (more...)
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