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Manchester City will not rush Kevin De Bruyne return
- January 07, 2019
We wait to see if Guardiola sees Sandler as a controlling midfielder in the future. "We spoke with him yesterday to play 65/70 minutes for his rhythm and his injury", said Guardiola. The "Stockport Iniesta" was making his 15th appearance of the season, but due to many appearances off the bench, his total minutes played are 543 - or the equivalent of six full 90 minute matches. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
We wait to see if Guardiola sees Sandler as a controlling midfielder in the future. "We spoke with him yesterday to play 65/70 minutes for his rhythm and his injury", said Guardiola. The "Stockport Iniesta" was making his 15th appearance of the season, but due to many appearances off the bench, his total minutes played are 543 - or the equivalent of six full 90 minute matches. (more...)
Medvedev beats Raonic to reach Brisbane International semis
- January 07, 2019
Pliskova was jolted back to life in the decider and showed the poise that has accompanied her rise up the rankings, as the world number eight raced to a 5-0 lead before sealing victory. "I feel nearly home there, so I hope I can do well, better than a quarter-final". Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova kisses the winning trophy after defeating Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine in the women's singles final match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
Pliskova was jolted back to life in the decider and showed the poise that has accompanied her rise up the rankings, as the world number eight raced to a 5-0 lead before sealing victory. "I feel nearly home there, so I hope I can do well, better than a quarter-final". Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova kisses the winning trophy after defeating Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine in the women's singles final match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament. (more...)
Rain prevents play in Australia-India Test
- January 07, 2019
India got the series off to the best possible start by winning the tight opening Test in Adelaide by 31 runs on the fifth day - their first Test win in Australia for a decade. It's been a hard-fought series and they deserve to take home the trophy. "The fact that the reward has come in the most historic series for Indian cricket is the cherry on top of the cake". (more...)
- January 07, 2019
India got the series off to the best possible start by winning the tight opening Test in Adelaide by 31 runs on the fifth day - their first Test win in Australia for a decade. It's been a hard-fought series and they deserve to take home the trophy. "The fact that the reward has come in the most historic series for Indian cricket is the cherry on top of the cake". (more...)
Newport County beat Leicester City in FA Cup third round
- January 07, 2019
John Marquis gave the visitors a fifth minute lead before Andrew Hughes equalised 10 minutes into the second half but Grant McCann's men stormed into the fourth round thanks to further strikes from Thomas Anderson and Mallik Wilks. Victory was particularly sweet for Currie whose uncle Tony was an England global and was so revered as a player at Sheffield United that a stand at the club's Bramall Lane home is named in his honour. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
John Marquis gave the visitors a fifth minute lead before Andrew Hughes equalised 10 minutes into the second half but Grant McCann's men stormed into the fourth round thanks to further strikes from Thomas Anderson and Mallik Wilks. Victory was particularly sweet for Currie whose uncle Tony was an England global and was so revered as a player at Sheffield United that a stand at the club's Bramall Lane home is named in his honour. (more...)
Jurgen Klopp requested about January transfers - Liverpool followers WON'T like the reply
- January 07, 2019
Brighton boss Hughton hailed one-cap forward Solanke as a fine signing for Bournemouth, while also insisting the Seagulls were never interested in signing the ex-Liverpool man. "I'm really delighted to go through; we've got a tough period coming up but I would rather be in the next round than not". But to keep him in the right shape and with the right amount of confidence, that's not always easy. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
Brighton boss Hughton hailed one-cap forward Solanke as a fine signing for Bournemouth, while also insisting the Seagulls were never interested in signing the ex-Liverpool man. "I'm really delighted to go through; we've got a tough period coming up but I would rather be in the next round than not". But to keep him in the right shape and with the right amount of confidence, that's not always easy. (more...)
Klopp: Manchester City defeat an important step for Liverpool
- January 07, 2019
It's a very important competition but we have to make sure we can play with the right intensity. If Wolves have been hard to predict this term then Liverpool have been the complete opposite, at least in the Premier League. Though the extent of Hoever's involvement at Molineux on Monday night remains to be seen, Klopp is set to include U23 stars Curtis Jones and Rafael Camacho for the FA Cup clash, with each yet to make their senior debuts for Liverpool . (more...)
- January 07, 2019
It's a very important competition but we have to make sure we can play with the right intensity. If Wolves have been hard to predict this term then Liverpool have been the complete opposite, at least in the Premier League. Though the extent of Hoever's involvement at Molineux on Monday night remains to be seen, Klopp is set to include U23 stars Curtis Jones and Rafael Camacho for the FA Cup clash, with each yet to make their senior debuts for Liverpool . (more...)
India posts shock win over Thailand at Asian Cup
- January 07, 2019
Ismail Al Hammadi nearly gave Zaccheroni's side the ideal start after seven minutes when he was sent racing in on goal by Mabkhout, only for Bahrain goalkeeper Sayed Shubbar to deny the winger. The humiliating loss to India in the Asian Cup has resulted in Thailand head coach Milovan Rajevac's sacking but the Serb was effusive in his praise for the Stephen Constantine-coached side. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
Ismail Al Hammadi nearly gave Zaccheroni's side the ideal start after seven minutes when he was sent racing in on goal by Mabkhout, only for Bahrain goalkeeper Sayed Shubbar to deny the winger. The humiliating loss to India in the Asian Cup has resulted in Thailand head coach Milovan Rajevac's sacking but the Serb was effusive in his praise for the Stephen Constantine-coached side. (more...)
Lakers' Kyle Kuzma suffers lower back contusion
- January 07, 2019
But the two young budding stars combined for 11 turnovers, highlighted by a five-second inbound violation and a bad pass by Lonzo at the crucial stages of the game. But Jeff Teague returned from his left ankle injury against Orlando and played well, scoring 23 points and dishing out 10 assists. In the season as a whole, the Lakers have not been at full strength for much of the year. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
But the two young budding stars combined for 11 turnovers, highlighted by a five-second inbound violation and a bad pass by Lonzo at the crucial stages of the game. But Jeff Teague returned from his left ankle injury against Orlando and played well, scoring 23 points and dishing out 10 assists. In the season as a whole, the Lakers have not been at full strength for much of the year. (more...)
Baylor Women End No. 1 UConn's Years-Long Winning Streak
- January 07, 2019
It was the Huskies' first regular-season loss in more than four years. "I think people sometimes get this impression that UConn, we have this magic dust and our kids are all flawless players and all great students, they all shoot the ball great and every time we shoot it, it goes in and it's just a matter of how much we're going to win by", Auriemma said of his 11-time national champion program. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
It was the Huskies' first regular-season loss in more than four years. "I think people sometimes get this impression that UConn, we have this magic dust and our kids are all flawless players and all great students, they all shoot the ball great and every time we shoot it, it goes in and it's just a matter of how much we're going to win by", Auriemma said of his 11-time national champion program. (more...)
Madden 19: Our NFL Wild Card Saturday simulation results
- January 07, 2019
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson was also kept relatively in check in falling to 3-1 in wild-card games. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott will take the headlines, but it's Jaylon Smith, Demarcus Lawrence, Leighton Vander Esch and the rest of the defense that deserves the bulk of the credit. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson was also kept relatively in check in falling to 3-1 in wild-card games. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott will take the headlines, but it's Jaylon Smith, Demarcus Lawrence, Leighton Vander Esch and the rest of the defense that deserves the bulk of the credit. (more...)
Dolphins interview New England's Flores for head coaching job
- January 07, 2019
The Packers' duo will fly to New Orleans Saturday for a pair of interviews with Saints assistants: offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and tight ends coach Dan Campbell. Bieniemy, played nine years in the National Football League as a running back, was promoted to offensive coordinator by the Chiefs this year after five seasons as the team's running backs coach. (more...)
- January 07, 2019
The Packers' duo will fly to New Orleans Saturday for a pair of interviews with Saints assistants: offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and tight ends coach Dan Campbell. Bieniemy, played nine years in the National Football League as a running back, was promoted to offensive coordinator by the Chiefs this year after five seasons as the team's running backs coach. (more...)
Harden's fifth straight 40-point game helps Rockets top Warriors in OT
- January 07, 2019
The regulation period was not sufficient and the Rockets eventually walked out of Oracle with a 135-134 exciting win. "I think we've been trying to win the title for a while, and we had a couple years before we got James [ Harden ] where we probably didn't have as much of a chance to win, where we were probably a little more future-focused". (more...)
- January 07, 2019
The regulation period was not sufficient and the Rockets eventually walked out of Oracle with a 135-134 exciting win. "I think we've been trying to win the title for a while, and we had a couple years before we got James [ Harden ] where we probably didn't have as much of a chance to win, where we were probably a little more future-focused". (more...)
Rory McIlroy Starts 2019 In Decent Fashion At Tournament Of Champions
- January 06, 2019
Australian Jason Day's hopes faded with a two-over 75 that dropped him to four under and well out of contention. Defending champion Johnson kicked off his bid for a third Hawaii title by mixing seven birdies with a sole bogey, while Thomas moved up the leaderboard with four birdies in his last five holes. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
Australian Jason Day's hopes faded with a two-over 75 that dropped him to four under and well out of contention. Defending champion Johnson kicked off his bid for a third Hawaii title by mixing seven birdies with a sole bogey, while Thomas moved up the leaderboard with four birdies in his last five holes. (more...)
Wayne Rooney Arrested For Being Drunk And Swearing In Public In America
- January 06, 2019
However, Rooney would miss a spotkick as D.C. were beaten by Columbus on penalties in the playoffs. In 2017, Rooney was ordered to do 100 hours' community service after being arrested for drink-driving after being found to be three times over the legal limit. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
However, Rooney would miss a spotkick as D.C. were beaten by Columbus on penalties in the playoffs. In 2017, Rooney was ordered to do 100 hours' community service after being arrested for drink-driving after being found to be three times over the legal limit. (more...)
Chelsea sign Pulisic for $73mn in highest ever fee for United States player
- January 06, 2019
Chelsea signed the American global earlier this week, securing his signature for a whopping £58m, before loaning him back to Dortmund for the rest of the season. United States of America worldwide Pulisic moved to Dortmund as a 15-year-old and while he is grateful for the role the Bundesliga club has played in his development, he admits that moving to the Premier League has been a life long dream of his. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
Chelsea signed the American global earlier this week, securing his signature for a whopping £58m, before loaning him back to Dortmund for the rest of the season. United States of America worldwide Pulisic moved to Dortmund as a 15-year-old and while he is grateful for the role the Bundesliga club has played in his development, he admits that moving to the Premier League has been a life long dream of his. (more...)
Memphis Grizzlies Had a Fight During Postgame Team Meeting
- January 06, 2019
The discussion then turned toward the bench players and a perceived lack of enthusiasm from the unit, when Casspi became vocal in his defense, sources said . It marked the first time Conley was held scoreless since December 8, 2015, against Oklahoma City when he played 22 minutes. The Grizzlies open the 2019 calendar year with consecutive home games against the Pistons and Nets on Wednesday and Friday, looking to improve on a 6-6 record this season against Eastern Conference teams. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
The discussion then turned toward the bench players and a perceived lack of enthusiasm from the unit, when Casspi became vocal in his defense, sources said . It marked the first time Conley was held scoreless since December 8, 2015, against Oklahoma City when he played 22 minutes. The Grizzlies open the 2019 calendar year with consecutive home games against the Pistons and Nets on Wednesday and Friday, looking to improve on a 6-6 record this season against Eastern Conference teams. (more...)
Franck Ribery fined by Bayern Munich for steak rant
- January 06, 2019
Ribery bought a £1,000, gold-covered steak earlier this week at Salt Bae's famous restaurant and well, it didn't go down well with some of his 3.9 million followers. "I support the player there, too". (Expletive) your mothers, your grandmothers and even your ancestors. The statement added Ribery was invited to try the steak as part of an advertising campaign while on holiday in Dubai. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
Ribery bought a £1,000, gold-covered steak earlier this week at Salt Bae's famous restaurant and well, it didn't go down well with some of his 3.9 million followers. "I support the player there, too". (Expletive) your mothers, your grandmothers and even your ancestors. The statement added Ribery was invited to try the steak as part of an advertising campaign while on holiday in Dubai. (more...)
Kuldeep Can be a Real Factor for India in Overseas Tests: Kalra
- January 06, 2019
Australia was six without loss in its second innings, with Marcus Harris unbeaten on two and Usman Khawaja on four, as an early tea was taken due to bad light. India lead the series 2-1 after wins in Adelaide and Melbourne, with Australia's sole success coming in Perth. Josh Hazlewood was dropped by Hanuma Vihari off Kuldeep's bowling when he had yet to score and he and fellow tailender Mitchell Starc (29 not out) fought a dogged rearguard to put on 42 for the final wicket. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
Australia was six without loss in its second innings, with Marcus Harris unbeaten on two and Usman Khawaja on four, as an early tea was taken due to bad light. India lead the series 2-1 after wins in Adelaide and Melbourne, with Australia's sole success coming in Perth. Josh Hazlewood was dropped by Hanuma Vihari off Kuldeep's bowling when he had yet to score and he and fellow tailender Mitchell Starc (29 not out) fought a dogged rearguard to put on 42 for the final wicket. (more...)
Anthony Joshua, Cristiano Ronaldo unwind in Dubai
- January 06, 2019
The event will take place at the Madinat Jumeirah on Thursday. In the meantime, Atletico had been given the award of the Best Club of the Year and Didier Deschamps took the award of best Coach. "The fans aren't asking me to save the country though..." - Cristiano Ronaldo (@ Cristiano ) January 3, 2019 Cristiano Ronaldo is the victor of the ✨Best Player Of The Year✨ Award, presented by HE Mattar Al Tayer, VP of Dubai Sports Council. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
The event will take place at the Madinat Jumeirah on Thursday. In the meantime, Atletico had been given the award of the Best Club of the Year and Didier Deschamps took the award of best Coach. "The fans aren't asking me to save the country though..." - Cristiano Ronaldo (@ Cristiano ) January 3, 2019 Cristiano Ronaldo is the victor of the ✨Best Player Of The Year✨ Award, presented by HE Mattar Al Tayer, VP of Dubai Sports Council. (more...)
Auckland Open: Julia Goerges to face giant killer Bianca Andreescu in final
- January 06, 2019
The contest against Wozniacki was Andreescu's first match in history against a top-10 player. Healthy and ready to make up for lost time, Andreescu's win over Williams is her fifth win in a row in Auckland and just the second time she's lost a set all week. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
The contest against Wozniacki was Andreescu's first match in history against a top-10 player. Healthy and ready to make up for lost time, Andreescu's win over Williams is her fifth win in a row in Auckland and just the second time she's lost a set all week. (more...)
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