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Simone Biles says former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused her
- January 16, 2018
Biles, 20, said she had been debating whether or not to go public with her story as she continues to train for Tokyo 2020 . In her statement posted on Twitter , Biles tells of being seen as a "happy, giggly and energetic girl" who felt afraid to tell her story. (more...)
- January 16, 2018
Biles, 20, said she had been debating whether or not to go public with her story as she continues to train for Tokyo 2020 . In her statement posted on Twitter , Biles tells of being seen as a "happy, giggly and energetic girl" who felt afraid to tell her story. (more...)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Nearing the End of His Top-Level Career, Says Jose Mourinho
- January 16, 2018
The Spain worldwide penned his current United deal in September 2015. Jose Mourinho has suggested that Manchester United are ready to offer David De Gea a new contract that could keep him at the club for the rest of his career. While City manager Pep Guardiola, who coached Sanchez at Barcelona , was keen to add the 29-year-old to his squad, his wage demands and transfer fee were considered excessive by the club given he is out of contract at the end of the season, the paper said. (more...)
- January 16, 2018
The Spain worldwide penned his current United deal in September 2015. Jose Mourinho has suggested that Manchester United are ready to offer David De Gea a new contract that could keep him at the club for the rest of his career. While City manager Pep Guardiola, who coached Sanchez at Barcelona , was keen to add the 29-year-old to his squad, his wage demands and transfer fee were considered excessive by the club given he is out of contract at the end of the season, the paper said. (more...)
Manuel Akanji joins Borussia Dortmund from Basel in €21.5m deal
- January 16, 2018
Now, the Daily Mail report that Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are poised to sign Akanji in a £20million deal, beating a host of Premier League clubs to his signature. "He has already demonstrated at worldwide and Champions League level that he can play at the highest level in Europe ". Akanji won the Swiss Super League with Basel in 2015-16 and followed that up with the domestic double last season. (more...)
- January 16, 2018
Now, the Daily Mail report that Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are poised to sign Akanji in a £20million deal, beating a host of Premier League clubs to his signature. "He has already demonstrated at worldwide and Champions League level that he can play at the highest level in Europe ". Akanji won the Swiss Super League with Basel in 2015-16 and followed that up with the domestic double last season. (more...)
Lonzo Ball diagnosed with knee sprain; questionable for Grizzlies game Tuesday (AEDT)
- January 16, 2018
Appearing on the Rich Eisen Show on Friday (h/t Slam's Ryne Nelson), ESPN's Brian Windhorst said agents and executives believe the Lakers are "probably going to hire" former Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale if they fire Walton. (more...)
- January 16, 2018
Appearing on the Rich Eisen Show on Friday (h/t Slam's Ryne Nelson), ESPN's Brian Windhorst said agents and executives believe the Lakers are "probably going to hire" former Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale if they fire Walton. (more...)
When Federer became the favourite to retain Australian Open title
- January 16, 2018
Without defending champion Serena Williams in the draw at the Australian Open , there's certainly an opportunity for another player to go on a surprising run and emerge as a first-time Grand Slam champion. After that, the world No. 4 Alexander Zverev faces Thomas Fabbiano. "With age, I feel like I play down my chances just because I don't think a 36-year-old should be a favourite of a tournament, it should not be the case", the world number two said Sunday. (more...)
- January 16, 2018
Without defending champion Serena Williams in the draw at the Australian Open , there's certainly an opportunity for another player to go on a surprising run and emerge as a first-time Grand Slam champion. After that, the world No. 4 Alexander Zverev faces Thomas Fabbiano. "With age, I feel like I play down my chances just because I don't think a 36-year-old should be a favourite of a tournament, it should not be the case", the world number two said Sunday. (more...)
Who scored the better goal in Barcelona's win, Messi or Suarez?
- January 16, 2018
Now, 26 games later they have the chance to break one of the longest running records in Spain. Subs: Januzaj 5, Oyarzabal 5, Zubeldia 5. They now lead their city rivals Real Madrid with 20 points though Madrid have an outstanding game against Leganes CF. (more...)
- January 16, 2018
Now, 26 games later they have the chance to break one of the longest running records in Spain. Subs: Januzaj 5, Oyarzabal 5, Zubeldia 5. They now lead their city rivals Real Madrid with 20 points though Madrid have an outstanding game against Leganes CF. (more...)
Could Cole Trade Open Door for Giants to Grab McCutchen?
- January 16, 2018
From 2011-2015 he was one of the premier players in the National League . After acquiring third baseman Evan Longoria in December in a cash-neutral deal that could easily be considered a fleecing, Evans turned in another A-rated trade on Monday in landing McCutchen. (more...)
- January 16, 2018
From 2011-2015 he was one of the premier players in the National League . After acquiring third baseman Evan Longoria in December in a cash-neutral deal that could easily be considered a fleecing, Evans turned in another A-rated trade on Monday in landing McCutchen. (more...)
Giants expected to hire Pat Shurmur as next head coach, report says
- January 15, 2018
Pat Shurmur apparently is moving up in the coaching world. It'll be interesting to see whether Gettleman envisions Shurmur working in concert with Eli Manning, or whether Manning's time in NY is nearing an end and Case Keenum may be a bridge candidate for Shurmur and the Giants , who are expected to consider drafting Manning's heir with the second overall pick. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Pat Shurmur apparently is moving up in the coaching world. It'll be interesting to see whether Gettleman envisions Shurmur working in concert with Eli Manning, or whether Manning's time in NY is nearing an end and Case Keenum may be a bridge candidate for Shurmur and the Giants , who are expected to consider drafting Manning's heir with the second overall pick. (more...)
Mourinho: Zlatan still has a lot to offer
- January 15, 2018
But he revealed - without naming Sanchez specifically - that United would be ready to take advantage of a "fantastic opportunity" should one arise. "Of course he's going to try to give him a contract that keeps him here for much longer than that option that, of course, we're going to execute". (more...)
- January 15, 2018
But he revealed - without naming Sanchez specifically - that United would be ready to take advantage of a "fantastic opportunity" should one arise. "Of course he's going to try to give him a contract that keeps him here for much longer than that option that, of course, we're going to execute". (more...)
Juventus-linked Christian Eriksen "happy" at Tottenham Hotspur
- January 15, 2018
The 24-year-old is yet to win any trophies but has already secured his place in the club's record books by overtaking Sheringham, whose goals came during two spells - from 1992-1997 and 2001-2003. "He is always looking to improve and that's what makes him special". "It shocked me to be honest; I haven't seen it since I got here". The second half is where Spurs kicked it up a notch. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
The 24-year-old is yet to win any trophies but has already secured his place in the club's record books by overtaking Sheringham, whose goals came during two spells - from 1992-1997 and 2001-2003. "He is always looking to improve and that's what makes him special". "It shocked me to be honest; I haven't seen it since I got here". The second half is where Spurs kicked it up a notch. (more...)
Zidane says it's not as unsafe because it appears for Actual Madrid
- January 15, 2018
Zinedine Zidane's team has lost more points (22) than in its entire title-winning campaign last season (21), although it has a game in hand. It's a hard moment for us. - Villarreal have won for the first time in their 18 league visits to Santiago Bernabeu (D5 L12). "We knew that we could make history today and we always believed it", said Villarreal coach Javi Calleja. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Zinedine Zidane's team has lost more points (22) than in its entire title-winning campaign last season (21), although it has a game in hand. It's a hard moment for us. - Villarreal have won for the first time in their 18 league visits to Santiago Bernabeu (D5 L12). "We knew that we could make history today and we always believed it", said Villarreal coach Javi Calleja. (more...)
Two Koreas begin talks on Winter Olympics
- January 15, 2018
The Koreas are divided by a Demilitarised Zone since 1953 - the year which saw the end of Korean War. The talks resulted in agreements on cooperation in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and the two sides also agreed to take measures to ease tension on the Korean Peninsula. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
The Koreas are divided by a Demilitarised Zone since 1953 - the year which saw the end of Korean War. The talks resulted in agreements on cooperation in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and the two sides also agreed to take measures to ease tension on the Korean Peninsula. (more...)
Colts, Titans may battle over Josh McDaniels
- January 15, 2018
He served as the Patriots quarterbacks coach for two years before being elevated to offensive coordinator in 2006. While many around the National Football League still believe McDaniels and the Colts will happen, there's reason to be skeptical. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
He served as the Patriots quarterbacks coach for two years before being elevated to offensive coordinator in 2006. While many around the National Football League still believe McDaniels and the Colts will happen, there's reason to be skeptical. (more...)
Alexis Sanchez situation could be resolved in next 48 hours
- January 15, 2018
Wenger said Sanchez was omitted because the Chile global was "being vague" while City and Manchester United fight for his services. This is because City are reluctant to pay Arsenal's £35m valuation or the reported £400,000 wages on offer at United and, coupled with Sanchez's desperation to leave Arsenal , a transfer will be accelerated. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Wenger said Sanchez was omitted because the Chile global was "being vague" while City and Manchester United fight for his services. This is because City are reluctant to pay Arsenal's £35m valuation or the reported £400,000 wages on offer at United and, coupled with Sanchez's desperation to leave Arsenal , a transfer will be accelerated. (more...)
Ben Stokes charged with affray for nightclub brawl
- January 15, 2018
Ben Stokes has been charged along with two other men. A statement from the CPS said it received further material in late December. Ben Stokes was involved in an ugly brawl in a nightclub in September. The charge relates to fighting in public and could lead to a jail term if the 26-year-old Stokes is convicted. If the charges against the cricketer are tried in the magistrate's court then it may lead to a fine or an imprisonment up to 6 months . (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Ben Stokes has been charged along with two other men. A statement from the CPS said it received further material in late December. Ben Stokes was involved in an ugly brawl in a nightclub in September. The charge relates to fighting in public and could lead to a jail term if the 26-year-old Stokes is convicted. If the charges against the cricketer are tried in the magistrate's court then it may lead to a fine or an imprisonment up to 6 months . (more...)
Isaiah Thomas admits he expected to go through his recent struggles
- January 15, 2018
These two have met in the NBA Finals each of the past three seasons with the Warriors winning two titles, and both teams breaking each other's hearts. "He's a helluva player", Thomas said of Curry. "You could win 100 straight games and face the Warriors and there are still challenges", LeBron James told reporters Friday. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
These two have met in the NBA Finals each of the past three seasons with the Warriors winning two titles, and both teams breaking each other's hearts. "He's a helluva player", Thomas said of Curry. "You could win 100 straight games and face the Warriors and there are still challenges", LeBron James told reporters Friday. (more...)
Jason Roy's record-breaking knock vs Australia gives England series lead
- January 15, 2018
England captain Eoin Morgan said Roy's record-breaking century showed his "character" after he was dropped previous year. But Hales' misadventure alongside Ben Stokes one September night in Bristol unexpectedly re-opened the door for Roy. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
England captain Eoin Morgan said Roy's record-breaking century showed his "character" after he was dropped previous year. But Hales' misadventure alongside Ben Stokes one September night in Bristol unexpectedly re-opened the door for Roy. (more...)
Pelicans vs. Knicks 3-pointer
- January 15, 2018
Davis' three-point play gave New Orleans a 103-99 advantage with five minutes to play. E'Twaun Moore stole the ball from Tim Hardaway Jr . on the next possession and almost hit the game victor from the arc but it just missed and the game shifted to the overtime session. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Davis' three-point play gave New Orleans a 103-99 advantage with five minutes to play. E'Twaun Moore stole the ball from Tim Hardaway Jr . on the next possession and almost hit the game victor from the arc but it just missed and the game shifted to the overtime session. (more...)
Fatigue the issue for goal-shy Chelsea - Conte
- January 15, 2018
Another alternative for the Norwich game would be for Conte to start 17-year old academy starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi who scored a hat-trick at the weekend for Chelsea's under-23 side in a 5-0 rout of Sunderland. "We have to improve if we want to score and we want to win". With no end to the fixture crunch in sight, Conte must hope the hamstring injury suffered by Gary Cahill is not severe. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Another alternative for the Norwich game would be for Conte to start 17-year old academy starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi who scored a hat-trick at the weekend for Chelsea's under-23 side in a 5-0 rout of Sunderland. "We have to improve if we want to score and we want to win". With no end to the fixture crunch in sight, Conte must hope the hamstring injury suffered by Gary Cahill is not severe. (more...)
Mourinho tells Conte to stop acting like a victim
- January 15, 2018
Conte says our attacking struggles are down to the whole team and not any one individual. Conte threw on Willian and Pedro in their place, but the question Chelsea fans were all asking is why take off two of your best players when you're in need of a goal? "We suffered a lot in the first half and at the start of the second half but when I made a decision to put fresh energy the game changed". (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Conte says our attacking struggles are down to the whole team and not any one individual. Conte threw on Willian and Pedro in their place, but the question Chelsea fans were all asking is why take off two of your best players when you're in need of a goal? "We suffered a lot in the first half and at the start of the second half but when I made a decision to put fresh energy the game changed". (more...)
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