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Conor McGregor Mocks Khabib Nurmagomedov For 'Scurrying Away'
- January 16, 2021
Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez has claimed that his fighter could be tempted to return, with the prospect of a monumental payout resulting from a fight with McGregor potentially leaving the Russian unable to turn down the opportunity. Khabib Nurmagomedov is considering coming out of retirement. Even the carry-on around the Tony [Ferguson] situation, like I don't care about nothing. (more...)
- January 16, 2021
Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez has claimed that his fighter could be tempted to return, with the prospect of a monumental payout resulting from a fight with McGregor potentially leaving the Russian unable to turn down the opportunity. Khabib Nurmagomedov is considering coming out of retirement. Even the carry-on around the Tony [Ferguson] situation, like I don't care about nothing. (more...)
Mourinho dismisses Bale transfer speculation
- January 16, 2021
Mourinho refused to answer questions on whether he would be prepared to sanction Alli's exit if he could get a replacement in. "It's not a question that I am comfortable to answer". "Then you can have [an] unhappy professional and the unhappy professional is the one that is unhappy but feels that his duty is to work, work, work and work". (more...)
- January 16, 2021
Mourinho refused to answer questions on whether he would be prepared to sanction Alli's exit if he could get a replacement in. "It's not a question that I am comfortable to answer". "Then you can have [an] unhappy professional and the unhappy professional is the one that is unhappy but feels that his duty is to work, work, work and work". (more...)
Welcome to Pakistan: Twitterati overjoyed at South African teams arrival
- January 16, 2021
The 20-man squad features as many as nine uncapped players signalling a new direction for the side that was just beaten 2-0 on the road at New Zealand . Pakistani cricket fans take to Twitter to welcome South Africa . South Africa squad: Quinton de Kock (captain), Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Faf du Plessis, Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel ... (more...)
- January 16, 2021
The 20-man squad features as many as nine uncapped players signalling a new direction for the side that was just beaten 2-0 on the road at New Zealand . Pakistani cricket fans take to Twitter to welcome South Africa . South Africa squad: Quinton de Kock (captain), Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Faf du Plessis, Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel ... (more...)
Denver Broncos Linebacker Von Miller Under Criminal Probe
- January 16, 2021
A spokesman for the police department, Josh Hans, emailed the Denver Post: "The case is now under investigation, and no information can be released at this time". As of Friday afternoon, the Broncos had not publicly acknowledged the investigation. The Broncos - who are aware of the investigation - have till mid-March to make their decision; letting him go would result in a $4.23 million dead cap hit. (more...)
- January 16, 2021
A spokesman for the police department, Josh Hans, emailed the Denver Post: "The case is now under investigation, and no information can be released at this time". As of Friday afternoon, the Broncos had not publicly acknowledged the investigation. The Broncos - who are aware of the investigation - have till mid-March to make their decision; letting him go would result in a $4.23 million dead cap hit. (more...)
Andy Murray's Australian Open participation in doubt after positive COVID-19 test
- January 16, 2021
Among the passengers aboard Qatar Airways Flight QR7493 are believed to be Victoria Azarenka , Sloane Stephens and Kei Nishikori . "I feel bad for all the players aboard who now won't be allowed to practise for the next two weeks except on the exercise bikes the Australian Open delivered to their rooms", she tweeted. (more...)
- January 16, 2021
Among the passengers aboard Qatar Airways Flight QR7493 are believed to be Victoria Azarenka , Sloane Stephens and Kei Nishikori . "I feel bad for all the players aboard who now won't be allowed to practise for the next two weeks except on the exercise bikes the Australian Open delivered to their rooms", she tweeted. (more...)
'Ruthless' Joe Root hits first ton in over a year
- January 16, 2021
Root, who is batting with Jos Buttler (7), hit his 18th Test ton and kept up the pressure on the home bowlers despite losing overnight partner Jonny Bairstow for 47 early in the day. Stumps fell with them building a 185-run lead, having lost just two wickets . "Very impressed, I thought he played magnificently well", Root said of the Essex batsman. (more...)
- January 16, 2021
Root, who is batting with Jos Buttler (7), hit his 18th Test ton and kept up the pressure on the home bowlers despite losing overnight partner Jonny Bairstow for 47 early in the day. Stumps fell with them building a 185-run lead, having lost just two wickets . "Very impressed, I thought he played magnificently well", Root said of the Essex batsman. (more...)
Dakar Rally 2021 Final Results: Honda’s Kevin Benavides wins the Rally
- January 16, 2021
Neither of the leaders was consistently quickest through the day as both Carlos Sainz and Lucaz Cruz in the other Mini and Sheikh Al Qassimi both found themselves ahead of the pack through the day. "There are still more kilometres to do, so we keep our heads down", 13-time Dakar victor Peterhansel said. "I am really proud to be the first South American victor". (more...)
- January 16, 2021
Neither of the leaders was consistently quickest through the day as both Carlos Sainz and Lucaz Cruz in the other Mini and Sheikh Al Qassimi both found themselves ahead of the pack through the day. "There are still more kilometres to do, so we keep our heads down", 13-time Dakar victor Peterhansel said. "I am really proud to be the first South American victor". (more...)
Wisconsin Women's Basketball Shut Down By #13 MI
- January 16, 2021
D'Mitrik Trice and Micah Potter were the only Wisconsin players to score in double digits. Ron Harper Jr. leads the team with 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest. Dickinson started that outburst with two free throws and converted three inside baskets before the run was over. Rutgers led Ohio State by six with 7:48 to play in the first half before getting outscored 22-4 the rest of the half to trail by 12. (more...)
- January 16, 2021
D'Mitrik Trice and Micah Potter were the only Wisconsin players to score in double digits. Ron Harper Jr. leads the team with 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest. Dickinson started that outburst with two free throws and converted three inside baskets before the run was over. Rutgers led Ohio State by six with 7:48 to play in the first half before getting outscored 22-4 the rest of the half to trail by 12. (more...)
Women's Six Nations postponed, men's competition to go ahead as scheduled: RFU
- January 15, 2021
While the latest developments will come as a boost to the IRFU, the union has been left disappointed by the news that the women's and U-20s Six Nations have been postponed . Three women's Six Nations games were cancelled past year due to the pandemic. The Six Nations held talks with Paris on Tuesday and discussions will be ongoing as organisers attempt to convince the government that sufficient coronavirus protocols are in place. (more...)
- January 15, 2021
While the latest developments will come as a boost to the IRFU, the union has been left disappointed by the news that the women's and U-20s Six Nations have been postponed . Three women's Six Nations games were cancelled past year due to the pandemic. The Six Nations held talks with Paris on Tuesday and discussions will be ongoing as organisers attempt to convince the government that sufficient coronavirus protocols are in place. (more...)
Jose Mourinho laments Tottenham's repeated failure to kill off opponents
- January 15, 2021
The markers are there, there wasn't even an advantage in terms of numbers", he toldBBC Sport. "Look but I understand that in the first half we had chances to kill the game". He added: "There's a lot of talk around - everyone assumes about what happened". I know what we've been through the last two weeks. "The issue was 16 days ago this game was scheduled in but since then we've had 10 positive cases, including a couple of staff and then on Monday morning we got told we had to play this ... (more...)
- January 15, 2021
The markers are there, there wasn't even an advantage in terms of numbers", he toldBBC Sport. "Look but I understand that in the first half we had chances to kill the game". He added: "There's a lot of talk around - everyone assumes about what happened". I know what we've been through the last two weeks. "The issue was 16 days ago this game was scheduled in but since then we've had 10 positive cases, including a couple of staff and then on Monday morning we got told we had to play this ... (more...)
Man Utd great Rooney named permanent Derby manager; hangs up boots
- January 15, 2021
Rooney, 35, is the record goal scorer for the England men's national team with 53 goals, and his haul of 120 caps is more than any other outfield player, so there were plenty of highlights from his global career for the English Football Association to share. (more...)
- January 15, 2021
Rooney, 35, is the record goal scorer for the England men's national team with 53 goals, and his haul of 120 caps is more than any other outfield player, so there were plenty of highlights from his global career for the English Football Association to share. (more...)
Timothy Fosu-Mensah joins Bayer Leverkusen on three-year deal
- January 15, 2021
Manchester United agreed to sell the defender to the Bundesliga club for a fee of €2m as his six-and-a-half-year stint with the Red Devils ended. "It's going to be really exciting". Fosu-Mensah made nine of those appearances under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him out for much of the 2019/20 campaign. (more...)
- January 15, 2021
Manchester United agreed to sell the defender to the Bundesliga club for a fee of €2m as his six-and-a-half-year stint with the Red Devils ended. "It's going to be really exciting". Fosu-Mensah made nine of those appearances under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him out for much of the 2019/20 campaign. (more...)
Broncos to hire George Paton as new GM
- January 15, 2021
Paton will be in charge of the draft, free agency and roster, but Elway will have a say in the bigger decisions facing the franchise. Holmes, who lives in Atlanta, also had interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their general manager position. (more...)
- January 15, 2021
Paton will be in charge of the draft, free agency and roster, but Elway will have a say in the bigger decisions facing the franchise. Holmes, who lives in Atlanta, also had interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their general manager position. (more...)
Max Verstappen wins from pole in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- January 15, 2021
It was also Red Bull's first win in Abu Dhabi since Sebastian Vettel took victory for the Milton Keynes-based team in 2013 and ended Mercedes' streak of seven straight wins in the Gulf Emirate. "I am really just truly grateful for my health, to be alive, and looking forward to recovering over the period we are off, and then getting my body back to where I know it should be". (more...)
- January 15, 2021
It was also Red Bull's first win in Abu Dhabi since Sebastian Vettel took victory for the Milton Keynes-based team in 2013 and ended Mercedes' streak of seven straight wins in the Gulf Emirate. "I am really just truly grateful for my health, to be alive, and looking forward to recovering over the period we are off, and then getting my body back to where I know it should be". (more...)
Willie O'Ree to have his number 22 retired by Bruins
- January 15, 2021
Willie O'Ree, who became the National Hockey League's first black player 63 years ago with the Boston Bruins , will have his number 22 jersey retired by the club next month. He played two games for the Bruins that season, then 43 games in 1960-61. O'Ree was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2018 as part of the "Builder" category, which is defined by "coaching, managerial or executive ability, or ability in another significant off-ice role, sportsmanship, character and ... (more...)
- January 15, 2021
Willie O'Ree, who became the National Hockey League's first black player 63 years ago with the Boston Bruins , will have his number 22 jersey retired by the club next month. He played two games for the Bruins that season, then 43 games in 1960-61. O'Ree was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2018 as part of the "Builder" category, which is defined by "coaching, managerial or executive ability, or ability in another significant off-ice role, sportsmanship, character and ... (more...)
Will VAR play a role in Liverpool vs Manchester United on Sunday?
- January 15, 2021
Just earlier this week he launched into an amusing rant, questioning how many penalties United have been awarded over the past few years in comparison with his own team. But Solskjaer, who appeared in danger of the sack, deserves credit for dragging United back into contention and a first win against Liverpool since 2018 would be the ideal way to show their challenge is more than a flash in the pan. (more...)
- January 15, 2021
Just earlier this week he launched into an amusing rant, questioning how many penalties United have been awarded over the past few years in comparison with his own team. But Solskjaer, who appeared in danger of the sack, deserves credit for dragging United back into contention and a first win against Liverpool since 2018 would be the ideal way to show their challenge is more than a flash in the pan. (more...)
Maple Leafs to be featured in new Amazon Prime docuseries | Offside
- January 15, 2021
William Nylander scored two goals and had an assist for the Maple Leafs. "We got an unlucky bounce on our part and it ended up in the net and it was a tie game". Anderson restored Montreal's lead at 19:36 on a wrist shot from the right circle on Drouin's feed from the corner. Simmonds had a great chance to get Toronto level early in the second, but hacked a loose puck wide of an empty cage. (more...)
- January 15, 2021
William Nylander scored two goals and had an assist for the Maple Leafs. "We got an unlucky bounce on our part and it ended up in the net and it was a tie game". Anderson restored Montreal's lead at 19:36 on a wrist shot from the right circle on Drouin's feed from the corner. Simmonds had a great chance to get Toronto level early in the second, but hacked a loose puck wide of an empty cage. (more...)
'Absolute rubbish' - Langer goes into bat for Paine, Smith
- January 15, 2021
Team India Test specialist Hanuma Vihari played one of the most important knocks of his career in the second innings of Sydney Test that helped India in drawing the match. "On that wicket, that was that flat, and it was like concrete, you'd need 15-inch spikes to make an indent on the crease and he went nowhere near the crease". (more...)
- January 15, 2021
Team India Test specialist Hanuma Vihari played one of the most important knocks of his career in the second innings of Sydney Test that helped India in drawing the match. "On that wicket, that was that flat, and it was like concrete, you'd need 15-inch spikes to make an indent on the crease and he went nowhere near the crease". (more...)
Jacksonville Jaguars finalising deal to make Urban Meyer new head coach
- January 15, 2021
Meyer has had on-the-field success everywhere he has been during his 17-year head coaching career. Sando: Good for the Jaguars, because it seemed like. but either way, rejoice Jags fans. He was the head coach at Bowling Green , Utah , Florida, and Ohio State before taking the Jaguars' job. Jacksonville finished 1-15 last season and won 12 games over the past three seasons. (more...)
- January 15, 2021
Meyer has had on-the-field success everywhere he has been during his 17-year head coaching career. Sando: Good for the Jaguars, because it seemed like. but either way, rejoice Jags fans. He was the head coach at Bowling Green , Utah , Florida, and Ohio State before taking the Jaguars' job. Jacksonville finished 1-15 last season and won 12 games over the past three seasons. (more...)
Athletic's Raul Garcia sends Real out of Super Cup
- January 15, 2021
Real Sociedad were also missing David Silva after picking up a minor muscle injury. De Jong headed Barca in front in the 39th minute after nice link up play between Martin Braithwaite and Griezmann but the Dutchman committed a handball early in the second half and Oyarzabal levelled from the spot. (more...)
- January 15, 2021
Real Sociedad were also missing David Silva after picking up a minor muscle injury. De Jong headed Barca in front in the 39th minute after nice link up play between Martin Braithwaite and Griezmann but the Dutchman committed a handball early in the second half and Oyarzabal levelled from the spot. (more...)
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