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Ibrahimovic buys stake in Swedish soccer team Hammarby
Having left LA Galaxy , 38-year-old Zlatan's arrival as part-owner of Hammarby was seen by some as a sign that he would perhaps be returning to his home-country in these twilight years of his stellar career. Former Juventus, Inter, Barcelona and Manchester United striker Ibrahimovic came through the ranks at his local club Malmo and played for their first team between 1999 and 2001 before joini... [Full Article...]
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George lead LA Clippers in win over Dallas Mavericks
Leonard scored only two points on 1-of-6 shooting in the first quarter but was a dominant offensive force the rest of the game, bullying Dallas defenders to score all but two of his buckets in the paint. That's the environment that they've created all year long, last year. "Adding myself and Kawhi to this group, it's the culture they already had and we're just sprinkled into it". [Full Article...]
Former ballboy Jose Mourinho praises current crop
The result puts Tottenham on 10 points, securing second place in their group behind leaders Bayern Munich and ensuring passage to the round of 16. This felt like a set piece, and Mourinho happily saluted the ballboy after the goal. However, it was a ball boy who fed Aurier quickly who received special praise from Mourinho. With Jose Mourinho fuming off the London team's bench, Tottenham star... [Full Article...]
Ravens at Rams: Betting odds, point spread and viewing info
Mark Ingram rushed for 111 yards and a TD and caught a scoring pass while the Ravens (9-2) became the fourth team in the 21st century to score touchdowns on its first six drives in a game. Baltimore has outscored its last three opponents 135-26. Reynolds may be owned in deeper leagues, and if Woods is out and that's the case, your best bet is Ravens' WR Willie Snead (or if for your FLEX spot... [Full Article...]
Wentz 'day to day'' with bruised hand - Eagles coach Pederson
The submarine QB completed 33 of 45 for 256 yards, a touchdown and four laps - two interceptions and two missed breaths - as the Eagles fell to 5-6. Quinton Jefferson #99 and Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Seattle Seahawks sack quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on November 24, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [Full Article...]
Jose Mourinho: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not join Tottenham
Speaking ahead of his first Champions League game in charge of Spurs against Olympiacos on Tuesday, Mourinho poured cold water on suggestions he could swoop for the 38-year-old free agent. Mourinho likes to clearly separate attacking and defensive roles for each player on the pitch, and at West Ham that meant five defenders and five attackers in an unusual 3-2-5 when in possession. [Full Article...]
Kim snares biggest prize in women's golf
The nerves were obvious as she missed each of four straight putts from 12 feet or closer. Telling herself it ws "no big deal", Kim said she "just tried to play like a practice round". Kim finished at 18-under 270 and was No. 2 on the LPGA money list behind Jin Young Ko, who tied for 11th and still had no complaints about her season. [Full Article...]
National Hockey League investigating allegations of racial slur from Flames head coach
Apple doesn't fall far from the Tree, same sort of deal with his protege in YYC. In a series of tweets posted on Monday, former IceHogs winger Akim Aliu claimed that Peters addressed him with racial slurs "several times" during his rookie season in 2009-10. [Full Article...]
Zinedine Zidane Says He's 'In Love' With Kylian Mbappe
Now Neymar is ready to play at the Santiago Bernabéu for the 5th time in his career and, incidentally, return to a Champions League that has missed him for 350 days. "He's the rival now, so I can't say any more". In addition, they are also only one of two teams that have won all of their first four group stage games of the season. [Full Article...]
'Unprofessional' Dwayne Haskins misses final Redskins play for selfie
Hey, after all, he's for the people. Unfortunately for Haskins, he still needed to be on the field to take a knee and run out the clock. Morgan Moses pelted his helmet in joy as he walked over to Dwayne Haskins . It's easy to see why Haskins was celebrating. 'I was so hyped, I think I broke a water bottle, ' Haskins said during a post-game interview. The first-round draft pick couldn't ... [Full Article...]
Valverde calls for perspective over Barcelona form
We always look to attack, but sometimes the opponent doesn't allow us to or makes things hard for us". Conquering Europe is now considered to be a top priority for the Blaugrana, with a star-studded squad preparing to reach the five-year mark since they last secured the Champions League crown . [Full Article...]
Tomlin mum on QB situation after benching Rudolph for Hodges
Hodges finished last Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals , replacing Mason Rudolph . (Hodges) came in and provided us with a spark, made a couple of plays. Tomlin wasn't ready to anoint Hodges as the starter for the rest of the season, and also didn't want anyone to think that benching Rudolph now speaks to the team's "intended plans" for the 2018 third-round draft pick. [Full Article...]
Atlético Madrid - Champions League - 26 November 2019
Against Simeone's side, the Portugal global has netted 12 goals in LaLiga Santander with Real Madrid , seven in the Champions League - three of which as a Juventus player - and another six in the Copa del Rey . The Vecchia Signora sit on top of Group D , three points ahead of Diego Simeone's side, and know only a loss would put top spot in doubt. The tenacious defender is not the o... [Full Article...]
I will never retire! Federer not thinking about calling it a day
The biggest rankings leap into the top 10 was made by Matteo Berrettini, a 23-year-old Italian with charm and a ferocious forehand and serve. "I had a friendly conversation with the coach about my plans and how we were going to manage it, I have a phenomenal relationship with the coach and with the club, all this noise is coming from outside", Pique told reporters. [Full Article...]
Aguero's injury may rule him out of Manchester derby, says Guardiola
Guardiola and Klopp were asked to give speeches at the FWA awards dinner and the City boss was full of cheeky praise for the gaffer . Jesus says he is ready for action despite the unfortunate circumstances. "His future is in his hands, he's young, he is the number 9 for Brazil along with Roberto Firmino". "If we don't do it, I'm not going to retire but I'm going to be disappointed". [Full Article...]
Taylor in Man United squad after finishing chemotherapy
It makes sense to not risk any first-team players given how important it is to climb up the table and how Solskjaer can't afford to drop points anymore. United has already qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League. The Red Devils are yet to concede a goal in the competition this season, while Greenwood has been involved in three of United's five strikes - scoring twice and proving an... [Full Article...]
Steelers’ QB Mason Rudolph Denies Using Racial Slur, Benched For Poor Performance
The Steelers benched Rudolph for truly bad play during Pittsburgh's game against the winless Cincinnati Bengals. Pittsburgh Steelers' Mason Rudolph gives his take on the incident in which Myles Garrett struck the quarterback with his own helmet. [Full Article...]
Deontay Wilder's rematch with Tyson Fury set to be finalised
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Finkel is in no doubt that the second fight will result in a favourable outcome for his man. Fury defied the odds by climbing off the canvas twice, the second occasion all the more astonishing as the Gypsy King looked to be heavily concussed, before seeing out the final round to take it to the scorecards. [Full Article...]
Newcastle boss Bruce: Aston Villa cabbage most unsavoury time of career
Monday night's hosts, Aston Villa , were handed a third defeat on the trot in the west midlands local derby away at Wolves just before the global break, so Villa manager, Dean Smith , will no doubt be desperate for his side to halt this losing streak against Newcastle United. [Full Article...]
Virgil van Dijk was best player of last season: Jurgen Klopp
A total of 15 Premier League players take positions on the final 30-man shortlist, in what is the most dominant offering from English football in the history of the awards. "That's how it is", Klopp said. Jurgen Klopp said Virgil van Dijk was instrumental for both club and country. As of now, Mane and Van Dijk have a great claim over the award considering their recent performances in the P... [Full Article...]