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Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham are in the title chase
- April 18, 2017
We must keep going in that way and it's also accurate the Premier League is demanding to play in, and also to win every match and compete. "Honestly, it doesn't change my mind or the minds of my team-mates", the Frenchman said of the title race. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
We must keep going in that way and it's also accurate the Premier League is demanding to play in, and also to win every match and compete. "Honestly, it doesn't change my mind or the minds of my team-mates", the Frenchman said of the title race. (more...)
Germany still hunting perpetrators of Dortmund bus attack
- April 18, 2017
Dortmund were asked by UEFA to play the match on Wednesday night after the fixture at Signal Iduna Park was initially postponed when explosions hit their bus as it left the hotel, with defender Marc Bartra being taken to hospital. Admitting that this was the most hard situation the club had faced in decades, Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said they would "not bend before terror". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Dortmund were asked by UEFA to play the match on Wednesday night after the fixture at Signal Iduna Park was initially postponed when explosions hit their bus as it left the hotel, with defender Marc Bartra being taken to hospital. Admitting that this was the most hard situation the club had faced in decades, Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said they would "not bend before terror". (more...)
Close call: Irving scores 37, Cavs hold on to beat Pacers
- April 18, 2017
Stephenson, a reserve for the Pacers since signing as a free agent late in March, played all 12 minutes of the fourth quarter and scored eight of his 16 points. More accurately, it resembled Ronda Rousey vs. Turtle . The rest of us can slice and dice, grouse about style points and presumptuously try to project how far short this level of play would fall against Golden State or maybe San Antonio out West. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Stephenson, a reserve for the Pacers since signing as a free agent late in March, played all 12 minutes of the fourth quarter and scored eight of his 16 points. More accurately, it resembled Ronda Rousey vs. Turtle . The rest of us can slice and dice, grouse about style points and presumptuously try to project how far short this level of play would fall against Golden State or maybe San Antonio out West. (more...)
Vincent Kompany pleased with Manchester City display despite Chelsea defeat
- April 18, 2017
In the second half we defended very well, with good balance. Marco Silva: "Manchester City are a very, very good team with a fantastic manager and players". "Three points at this stage would be massive". Conte's men have been in sublime form this season, however Spurs are one of only three teams that can boast about claiming League victories over them. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
In the second half we defended very well, with good balance. Marco Silva: "Manchester City are a very, very good team with a fantastic manager and players". "Three points at this stage would be massive". Conte's men have been in sublime form this season, however Spurs are one of only three teams that can boast about claiming League victories over them. (more...)
Boston Marathon Men's Winner: Geoffrey Kirui
- April 18, 2017
Galen Rupp, who lives in Portland, finished second behind Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui . Second to her was Rose Chelimo of Bahrain who ran competitive to come in for a silver medal in 2:22:51. Keflezighi, who plans to retire from racing after this year's NY marathon, stopped after his victory to touch the hand of Bill Richard, whose 8-year-old son Martin was the youngest person to die in the bombing. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Galen Rupp, who lives in Portland, finished second behind Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui . Second to her was Rose Chelimo of Bahrain who ran competitive to come in for a silver medal in 2:22:51. Keflezighi, who plans to retire from racing after this year's NY marathon, stopped after his victory to touch the hand of Bill Richard, whose 8-year-old son Martin was the youngest person to die in the bombing. (more...)
Thibaut Courtois not with Chelsea squad for Manchester United game
- April 18, 2017
This was because the Blues' first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois , was ruled out of the vital match with an ankle injury. Chelsea face United 24 hours after Tottenham again closed the gap on the Premier League leaders to four points, having successful restored their seven-point advantage last weekend. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
This was because the Blues' first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois , was ruled out of the vital match with an ankle injury. Chelsea face United 24 hours after Tottenham again closed the gap on the Premier League leaders to four points, having successful restored their seven-point advantage last weekend. (more...)
Bale ranks Tottenham's Alli among the world's greatest
- April 18, 2017
Alli has been earning plenty of plaudits for his form this campaign and Kane reserved special praise for his England compatriot, who turned 21 on Tuesday . On moving overseas, he added: "You've just got to be open-minded and be prepared to learn a language and experience the unfamiliar". Palace also feature on TV again as relegation battle hots up with their match at home to Hull moved to the lunchtime slot on May 14. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Alli has been earning plenty of plaudits for his form this campaign and Kane reserved special praise for his England compatriot, who turned 21 on Tuesday . On moving overseas, he added: "You've just got to be open-minded and be prepared to learn a language and experience the unfamiliar". Palace also feature on TV again as relegation battle hots up with their match at home to Hull moved to the lunchtime slot on May 14. (more...)
Tony Pulis: 'Roberto Firmino goal should not have stood'
- April 18, 2017
He added: "At Stoke it was different, we went to Europe and got to a cup final". "Maybe then I would have thought it was done because with West Brom it's not only set-pieces". He was really lively, front-footed, all that stuff. Albion have now taken just four points - against Manchester United and Arsenal - from their last seven games as their bid to break 50 points for the first time in the Premier League falters. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
He added: "At Stoke it was different, we went to Europe and got to a cup final". "Maybe then I would have thought it was done because with West Brom it's not only set-pieces". He was really lively, front-footed, all that stuff. Albion have now taken just four points - against Manchester United and Arsenal - from their last seven games as their bid to break 50 points for the first time in the Premier League falters. (more...)
Westbrook Sets Triple-Double Record as Thunder Beat Nuggets
- April 18, 2017
The former UCLA Bruins ended the night with historical numbers and defeated the Denver Nuggets with a 3 point dagger. His absence appears to be purely for rest purposes, with no injury reported, and there were indications Westbrook would sit out sometime during Oklahoma City's season-ending back-to-back. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The former UCLA Bruins ended the night with historical numbers and defeated the Denver Nuggets with a 3 point dagger. His absence appears to be purely for rest purposes, with no injury reported, and there were indications Westbrook would sit out sometime during Oklahoma City's season-ending back-to-back. (more...)
Vettel revving up with revived Ferrari
- April 18, 2017
Bottas started from pole and managed to hold off Vettel at the start, but eventually finished 20 seconds out of the top spot. "Yes guys, that's what I'm talking about", whooped Vettel, who was helped by the safety vehicle being deployed after his first pit stop with the Mercedes duo still out, as he took the chequered flag. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Bottas started from pole and managed to hold off Vettel at the start, but eventually finished 20 seconds out of the top spot. "Yes guys, that's what I'm talking about", whooped Vettel, who was helped by the safety vehicle being deployed after his first pit stop with the Mercedes duo still out, as he took the chequered flag. (more...)
Jordan Montgomery: Montgomery takes no-decision in Major League Baseball debut
- April 18, 2017
Yankees starter Michael Pineda had everything working in his team's home opener against the Rays in the Bronx on Monday. Former Sumter and USC pitcher Jordan Montgomery will make his Major League Debut Wednesday afternoon for the New York Yankees . (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Yankees starter Michael Pineda had everything working in his team's home opener against the Rays in the Bronx on Monday. Former Sumter and USC pitcher Jordan Montgomery will make his Major League Debut Wednesday afternoon for the New York Yankees . (more...)
Clay Buchholz leaves game after straining right forearm
- April 18, 2017
According to Statcast , all four of Cespedes's hits qualified as "barrels" and he produced the third-ever four-barrel game. Reyes doubled on the at-bat. Travis D'Arnaud went 3 for 4 with a homer and 2 RBI. An MRI on Wednesday revealed the injury. "They were excited to come here". Every starter save for pitcher Matt Harvey contributed a hit by the fourth inning as the Mets tallied 20 safeties, including 14 for extra-bases and seven homers. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
According to Statcast , all four of Cespedes's hits qualified as "barrels" and he produced the third-ever four-barrel game. Reyes doubled on the at-bat. Travis D'Arnaud went 3 for 4 with a homer and 2 RBI. An MRI on Wednesday revealed the injury. "They were excited to come here". Every starter save for pitcher Matt Harvey contributed a hit by the fourth inning as the Mets tallied 20 safeties, including 14 for extra-bases and seven homers. (more...)
Snydergaard exits early, Mets lose to Marlins 3-2
- April 18, 2017
Flores slammed his batting helmet into his leg while Ozuna flashed a big smile to his teammates. Charlie Blackmon led off the game with a homer and Nolan Arenado celebrated his 26th birthday with a two-run double to cap a three-run first inning as the Rockies took three of the four games in the series. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Flores slammed his batting helmet into his leg while Ozuna flashed a big smile to his teammates. Charlie Blackmon led off the game with a homer and Nolan Arenado celebrated his 26th birthday with a two-run double to cap a three-run first inning as the Rockies took three of the four games in the series. (more...)
49ers, Bears "most antsy" to trade down in first round
- April 18, 2017
Let the wheeling and dealing begin. There isn't a single player projected to be on the board at the No. 2 overall spot that the team is tied to drafting. The most likely trade partner for the 49ers would be a team like the Cleveland Browns. If this team is going to point their arrow upward in 2017, they need to put together another impressive haul during next week's draft. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Let the wheeling and dealing begin. There isn't a single player projected to be on the board at the No. 2 overall spot that the team is tied to drafting. The most likely trade partner for the 49ers would be a team like the Cleveland Browns. If this team is going to point their arrow upward in 2017, they need to put together another impressive haul during next week's draft. (more...)
Jose Mourinho explains how Manchester United stopped Chelsea
- April 18, 2017
Achieve that and they would deserve to win the league. "We must find the same", remarked The Blues manager. Manchester United ignited the Premier League title race with a victory over leaders Chelsea, who are starting to feel the heat from red-hot Tottenham. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Achieve that and they would deserve to win the league. "We must find the same", remarked The Blues manager. Manchester United ignited the Premier League title race with a victory over leaders Chelsea, who are starting to feel the heat from red-hot Tottenham. (more...)
High-flying Mumbai face confident Gujarat in IPL
- April 18, 2017
Finch finished off the proceedings in great style, clobbering Lockie Ferguson for two huge hits over the fence to get Gujarat Lions their first win in this edition of the IPL. Thereafter, Supergiant skipper Smith and Tripathi took the attack to the opposition and stitched quick 63-run partnership off just 32 balls to take Gujarat Lions forward. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Finch finished off the proceedings in great style, clobbering Lockie Ferguson for two huge hits over the fence to get Gujarat Lions their first win in this edition of the IPL. Thereafter, Supergiant skipper Smith and Tripathi took the attack to the opposition and stitched quick 63-run partnership off just 32 balls to take Gujarat Lions forward. (more...)
Manchester United blow the Premier League title race wide open [GALLERY]
- April 18, 2017
Things didn't get much better when the Red Devils faced Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals last month and, largely in thanks to an early Ander Herrera red card, fell to another defeat, this time 1-0. Mourinho's side sit four points off fourth-placed Manchester City in the league with a game in hand over their fierce rivals. We need to realise it's not over, we need to realise there are points to play for, and we have to dig in. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Things didn't get much better when the Red Devils faced Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals last month and, largely in thanks to an early Ander Herrera red card, fell to another defeat, this time 1-0. Mourinho's side sit four points off fourth-placed Manchester City in the league with a game in hand over their fierce rivals. We need to realise it's not over, we need to realise there are points to play for, and we have to dig in. (more...)
It needs to be a team effort - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
- April 18, 2017
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is set to name both Brazilians in the starting line-up at the Hawthorns as third placed Liverpool seek a fifth win in seven matches. Speaking to the media ahead of the match on Friday, Klopp dismissed the notion that his sides have only one way of playing. Speaking in the Daily Mail , Klopp has revealed that he will do all he can to hold onto the 23-time Brazil global and said interest in the player was a positive. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is set to name both Brazilians in the starting line-up at the Hawthorns as third placed Liverpool seek a fifth win in seven matches. Speaking to the media ahead of the match on Friday, Klopp dismissed the notion that his sides have only one way of playing. Speaking in the Daily Mail , Klopp has revealed that he will do all he can to hold onto the 23-time Brazil global and said interest in the player was a positive. (more...)
Arsene Wenger switches to a three-man Arsenal defence for Middlesbrough game
- April 18, 2017
After starting the season in fine form, the 28-year-old's performances have dipped considerably since the turn of the year - which has coincided with the Gunners dropping out of the Premier League title race - and has found the back of the net just once across all competitions in 2017. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
After starting the season in fine form, the 28-year-old's performances have dipped considerably since the turn of the year - which has coincided with the Gunners dropping out of the Premier League title race - and has found the back of the net just once across all competitions in 2017. (more...)
Conte takes blame for Chelsea's defeat at Old Trafford
- April 18, 2017
Given the 18-point gap between the sides at the start of play on Sunday, many were expecting United to be given the runaround by the table-topping Blues but that couldn't have been further from the truth as the Red Devils claimed a a pretty routine 2-0 win against Antonio Conte's side. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Given the 18-point gap between the sides at the start of play on Sunday, many were expecting United to be given the runaround by the table-topping Blues but that couldn't have been further from the truth as the Red Devils claimed a a pretty routine 2-0 win against Antonio Conte's side. (more...)
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