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Iwobi fails to rescue Everton from defeat at Bournemouth
- September 19, 2019
The second half started much like the first, with Everton having plenty of the ball but doing very little with it and that proved costly when Bournemouth scored with their first shot of the second half in the 65th minute. For me it's clear what I had said at the beginning of last season. Everton have triumphed in their last six outings at home but haven't won a league game away from L4 since a 2-0 win at the London Stadium in March. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
The second half started much like the first, with Everton having plenty of the ball but doing very little with it and that proved costly when Bournemouth scored with their first shot of the second half in the 65th minute. For me it's clear what I had said at the beginning of last season. Everton have triumphed in their last six outings at home but haven't won a league game away from L4 since a 2-0 win at the London Stadium in March. (more...)
Mariano Rivera to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
- September 19, 2019
He becomes the latest in a series of athletes Trump has recognized with the award, following ceremonies for National Basketball Association hall-of-famers Jerry West and Bob Cousy and professional golfer Tiger Woods earlier this year. Rivera is the latest athlete Trump has presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, joining Tiger Woods, Bob Cousy, Jerry West, Roger Staubach, and Babe Ruth, all of whom have been honored at some point during Trump's time in office. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
He becomes the latest in a series of athletes Trump has recognized with the award, following ceremonies for National Basketball Association hall-of-famers Jerry West and Bob Cousy and professional golfer Tiger Woods earlier this year. Rivera is the latest athlete Trump has presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, joining Tiger Woods, Bob Cousy, Jerry West, Roger Staubach, and Babe Ruth, all of whom have been honored at some point during Trump's time in office. (more...)
Ancelotti not giving way to 'euphoria' over Liverpool win
- September 19, 2019
We were running, they were running and that killed everyone on the pitch. In the other Group E game, Salzburg made an impressive start with a 6-2 victory at home to Genk. "[Liverpool are] maybe the best team in Europe or the world right now and in top form ". "From the back, I need to help on the occasions when I have to", Adrian said. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
We were running, they were running and that killed everyone on the pitch. In the other Group E game, Salzburg made an impressive start with a 6-2 victory at home to Genk. "[Liverpool are] maybe the best team in Europe or the world right now and in top form ". "From the back, I need to help on the occasions when I have to", Adrian said. (more...)
Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona - Football Match Report
- September 19, 2019
A live stream will be available via B/R Live as well as via fuboTV . Lukasz Piszczek has been struggling with injury of late and does not make the starting XI. "He's like any player who hasn't had a pre-season", Valverde said. "It's all a bit exaggerated: it's not normal that his first touch is a goal, it's not normal that his second is an assist and his third nearly goes into the top corner". (more...)
- September 19, 2019
A live stream will be available via B/R Live as well as via fuboTV . Lukasz Piszczek has been struggling with injury of late and does not make the starting XI. "He's like any player who hasn't had a pre-season", Valverde said. "It's all a bit exaggerated: it's not normal that his first touch is a goal, it's not normal that his second is an assist and his third nearly goes into the top corner". (more...)
Matic praises Solskjaer and Manchester United's faith in youth
- September 19, 2019
Aguero's strike on the stroke of half-time, meanwhile, saw him become just the third player to score in a team's first five Premier League matches of a season after Jose Antonio Reyes for Arsenal in 2004-05 and Wayne Rooney for Manchester United in 2011-12. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Aguero's strike on the stroke of half-time, meanwhile, saw him become just the third player to score in a team's first five Premier League matches of a season after Jose Antonio Reyes for Arsenal in 2004-05 and Wayne Rooney for Manchester United in 2011-12. (more...)
England showed great character, says Root
- September 19, 2019
Smith had gone through the World Cup and the beginning of this series being booed by the English crowds for his part in the sandpaper scandal. He survived a missed stumping, a dropped catch at slip and successfully overturned being given caught at slip, all off Root, before he finally ran past one and was stumped by Jonny Bairstow for 117. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Smith had gone through the World Cup and the beginning of this series being booed by the English crowds for his part in the sandpaper scandal. He survived a missed stumping, a dropped catch at slip and successfully overturned being given caught at slip, all off Root, before he finally ran past one and was stumped by Jonny Bairstow for 117. (more...)
Djokovic, Federer, Nadal all confirmed for inaugural ATP Cup tournament in Australia
- September 19, 2019
The group stages of the AUD$22m/US$15m ATP Cup , which is being staged in partnership with Tennis Australia, will be hosted in Brisbane , Perth and Sydney over six days. The victor from each group will be joined by the two best second places in the quarterfinals of the tournament for three knock-out rounds until a champion team is crowned. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
The group stages of the AUD$22m/US$15m ATP Cup , which is being staged in partnership with Tennis Australia, will be hosted in Brisbane , Perth and Sydney over six days. The victor from each group will be joined by the two best second places in the quarterfinals of the tournament for three knock-out rounds until a champion team is crowned. (more...)
Roethlisberger intends to honor 3 years left on Steelers contract
- September 19, 2019
Roethlisberger was hurt late in the second quarter of Sunday's loss, grabbing his elbow after attempting a pass on the team's final drive of the half. Tomlin added that Minkah Fitzpatrick , who the team acquired via trade with the Dolphins , will play Sunday against the 49ers at safety and that running back James Conner's injury status dealing with a knee issue would be day-to-day. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Roethlisberger was hurt late in the second quarter of Sunday's loss, grabbing his elbow after attempting a pass on the team's final drive of the half. Tomlin added that Minkah Fitzpatrick , who the team acquired via trade with the Dolphins , will play Sunday against the 49ers at safety and that running back James Conner's injury status dealing with a knee issue would be day-to-day. (more...)
Bills might have ended Eli Manning's Giants tenure
- September 19, 2019
Eli Manning is completing 62.9 percent of his passes for 556 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Despite the Giants averaging 420 yards per game, they have had just four touchdowns over two games. "Hey, we're 0-2 and you're looking for answers", Manning said. He said all three phases have not played well enough to win. Some former teammates were upset with the move. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Eli Manning is completing 62.9 percent of his passes for 556 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Despite the Giants averaging 420 yards per game, they have had just four touchdowns over two games. "Hey, we're 0-2 and you're looking for answers", Manning said. He said all three phases have not played well enough to win. Some former teammates were upset with the move. (more...)
Jets' Siemian lost for season; Darnold 'better'
- September 19, 2019
Siemian was injured in the second quarter when he threw a long incomplete pass to Ryan Griffin and Cleveland's Myles Garrett slammed into him and fell on top of him - with the quarterback's left leg bending awkwardly under him. "I'd say mentally this is not the easiest game because of the amount of things that they do and how well they do them". He completed 20 of 25 passes for 198 yards, and didn't commit any turnovers in his National Football League debut. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Siemian was injured in the second quarter when he threw a long incomplete pass to Ryan Griffin and Cleveland's Myles Garrett slammed into him and fell on top of him - with the quarterback's left leg bending awkwardly under him. "I'd say mentally this is not the easiest game because of the amount of things that they do and how well they do them". He completed 20 of 25 passes for 198 yards, and didn't commit any turnovers in his National Football League debut. (more...)
Criminal inquiry not expected in first two Antonio Brown assault claims
- September 19, 2019
Law enforcement officials in Pittsburgh have indicated that they do not plan to open a criminal investigation into two of the claims of sexual assault levied against Patriots receiver Antonio Brown . The NFL is investigating the matter and has interviewed Taylor, though it remains unclear when or if Brown will interview with the league. ESPN also has reported that Brown, who hired Taylor as a trainer after they attended Central Michigan at the same time, turned down a $2 million ... (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Law enforcement officials in Pittsburgh have indicated that they do not plan to open a criminal investigation into two of the claims of sexual assault levied against Patriots receiver Antonio Brown . The NFL is investigating the matter and has interviewed Taylor, though it remains unclear when or if Brown will interview with the league. ESPN also has reported that Brown, who hired Taylor as a trainer after they attended Central Michigan at the same time, turned down a $2 million ... (more...)
Savic: Juventus are more than just Cristiano Ronaldo
- September 19, 2019
After last season's surprise quarter-final loss to Ajax , Massimiliano Allegri has been replaced as Juve coach by Maurizio Sarri. They are now third in Serie A, two points adrift of the leaders Inter. " Atletico Madrid are one of the teams who can win the Champions League ". Kieran Trippier was offering the hosts a lot of width going forward in the closing stages of the first stanza, with Ronaldo not tracking back to assist with defending but the Juventus defence was dealing with the ... (more...)
- September 19, 2019
After last season's surprise quarter-final loss to Ajax , Massimiliano Allegri has been replaced as Juve coach by Maurizio Sarri. They are now third in Serie A, two points adrift of the leaders Inter. " Atletico Madrid are one of the teams who can win the Champions League ". Kieran Trippier was offering the hosts a lot of width going forward in the closing stages of the first stanza, with Ronaldo not tracking back to assist with defending but the Juventus defence was dealing with the ... (more...)
Penalty drama as holders Liverpool, Chelsea lose Champions League openers
- September 19, 2019
Dinamo failed to score a single goal as they lost all six matches on their last group stage appearance in 2016-17. Bayern Munich needed late goals from Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller to make sure of victory against Red Star Belgrade in Group D . (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Dinamo failed to score a single goal as they lost all six matches on their last group stage appearance in 2016-17. Bayern Munich needed late goals from Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller to make sure of victory against Red Star Belgrade in Group D . (more...)
Tributes pour in for ‘true warrior’ Fernando Ricksen following death aged 43
- September 18, 2019
Ricksen joined Rangers in 2000 when then manager Dick Advocaat signed him from AZ Alkmaar. Ex-Dutch worldwide Ricksen was diagnosed with the disease around six years ago, and died in a hospice near Glasgow. The ex-Holland global, who made more than 250 appearances for the Ibrox club between 2000 and 2006 following his arrival from AZ Alkmaar, had been fighting motor neurone disease for six years. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
Ricksen joined Rangers in 2000 when then manager Dick Advocaat signed him from AZ Alkmaar. Ex-Dutch worldwide Ricksen was diagnosed with the disease around six years ago, and died in a hospice near Glasgow. The ex-Holland global, who made more than 250 appearances for the Ibrox club between 2000 and 2006 following his arrival from AZ Alkmaar, had been fighting motor neurone disease for six years. (more...)
Man United sign Lindelof until June of 2024
- September 18, 2019
The 25-year-old Sweden global joined United in 2017 and has made 74 appearances so far. United, now fourth in the Premier League table, take on Astana in Europa League action at Old Trafford on Thursday before travelling to London for a date with West Ham on Sunday. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
The 25-year-old Sweden global joined United in 2017 and has made 74 appearances so far. United, now fourth in the Premier League table, take on Astana in Europa League action at Old Trafford on Thursday before travelling to London for a date with West Ham on Sunday. (more...)
I deserve more Ballon d'Or awards than Messi, says Ronaldo
- September 18, 2019
And the Portugal global says that's the record he hopes to hold when he retires. The icon that is Cristiano Ronaldo , has had to fight a lot throughout his life to become one of the best football players in the world. " To be the number one and he don't see nothing, and he don't see to receive awards, to see what I became ", the Portugal talisman admits. He also said that he had an " obsession to win ", but that he did not chase specific individual landmarks, but rather " the records follow ... (more...)
- September 18, 2019
And the Portugal global says that's the record he hopes to hold when he retires. The icon that is Cristiano Ronaldo , has had to fight a lot throughout his life to become one of the best football players in the world. " To be the number one and he don't see nothing, and he don't see to receive awards, to see what I became ", the Portugal talisman admits. He also said that he had an " obsession to win ", but that he did not chase specific individual landmarks, but rather " the records follow ... (more...)
Champions League: Haaland bags hat-trick as Salzburg thrash Genk 6-2
- September 18, 2019
After Haland's trio of goals tonight, he is only the third teenager to net a hat-trick on his Champions League debut - following in the footsteps of Yakubu and Wayne Rooney . Harland is in superb form in front of goal, having scored 17 in nine matches. Name a better love story than Erling Braut Haaland and goals. Haaland has torn up Austrian competitions since joining in the summer from Norway's Molde, scoring 14 goals in eight league and cup games. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
After Haland's trio of goals tonight, he is only the third teenager to net a hat-trick on his Champions League debut - following in the footsteps of Yakubu and Wayne Rooney . Harland is in superb form in front of goal, having scored 17 in nine matches. Name a better love story than Erling Braut Haaland and goals. Haaland has torn up Austrian competitions since joining in the summer from Norway's Molde, scoring 14 goals in eight league and cup games. (more...)
Foxtel launches dedicated Rugby World Cup 4K channel
- September 18, 2019
South Africa forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has insisted that the Springboks are subject to "serious testing" in the wake of Aphiwe Dyantyi's positive drugs test. Their defeat at home in Wellington to the Springboks, when their failure to set up for a late drop goal saw them unable to snatch victory at the death, dented their aura of invincibility, losing from a situation where so often in the recent past they'd have delivered the late blow to break opposition hearts. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
South Africa forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has insisted that the Springboks are subject to "serious testing" in the wake of Aphiwe Dyantyi's positive drugs test. Their defeat at home in Wellington to the Springboks, when their failure to set up for a late drop goal saw them unable to snatch victory at the death, dented their aura of invincibility, losing from a situation where so often in the recent past they'd have delivered the late blow to break opposition hearts. (more...)
Ben Roethlisberger injured: Steelers promote QB Devlin Hodges to backup Mason Rudolph
- September 18, 2019
Roethlisberger wants to avoid going under the knife, but team doctors will decide his injury protocol moving forward. Conner, along with Roethlisberger, was hurt during Sunday's 28-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks . "I'm not a guy who goes out and wings it". Fitzpatrick will help the Steelers immediately and for years to come. The Steelers can't sign Landry Jones , who spent five years with the franchise, because he's contractually committed to the XFL. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
Roethlisberger wants to avoid going under the knife, but team doctors will decide his injury protocol moving forward. Conner, along with Roethlisberger, was hurt during Sunday's 28-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks . "I'm not a guy who goes out and wings it". Fitzpatrick will help the Steelers immediately and for years to come. The Steelers can't sign Landry Jones , who spent five years with the franchise, because he's contractually committed to the XFL. (more...)
Sadio Mane says Mohamed Salah feud is forgotten
- September 17, 2019
Mane showed his frustration while he was being substituted by Divock Origi during the second half of that Burnley match as the incident had happened shortly before his substitution took place. Ahead of Liverpool's return to action yesterday against Newcastle, superstar Salah put up a photoshopped viral video of him and Mane running to one another hugging. (more...)
- September 17, 2019
Mane showed his frustration while he was being substituted by Divock Origi during the second half of that Burnley match as the incident had happened shortly before his substitution took place. Ahead of Liverpool's return to action yesterday against Newcastle, superstar Salah put up a photoshopped viral video of him and Mane running to one another hugging. (more...)
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