Tuesday, December 31, 2019

More strides 'll be recorded in 2020 -Kida

Nigerian Basketball stakeholders have been assured of more strides in the sports as another new year beckons. In his New Year speech to stakeholders, the NBBF President, Engr Musa Kida said the next 12 months will witness the consolidation of ...

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QPR offers Nigerian-born winger new deal

Nigerian-born starlet, Bright Osayi-Samuel has been offered a new contract by Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers, according to reports. West London Sport said Osayi-Samuel had rejected an initial contract offer from QPR but looks likely to eventually ...

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Bitok backs young blood to deliver Tokyo Olympics ticket

Kenya national women's volleyball team coach Paul Bitok is confident the young blood in his “Malkia Strikers” squad will deliver the ticket for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at next week's Africa qualifiers in Cameroon. The tournament runs from January 5 to ...

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Ohio State DB Shaun Wade to make decision on NFL Saturday

The Ohio State secondary was a much improved one in 2019 compared to what we saw just a season ago in 2018. It helped turn a defense that struggled with the big play become a top five national unit this season. But as good as that sounds, there is a lot to ...

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Sunshine declare goal king Abia AWOL

'Tosin Oluwalowo. Highest goalscorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Israel Abia, has left the club without permission, the club has announced. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Sunshine's media officer, Chris Okunnuwa, which was ...

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Madrid leads the historical classification in the European Cup

Real Madrid leads at the end of the year 2019 the classification of the European Cup in a ranking that UEFA draws up according to a system that gives each team two points for victory and one for a draw in the matches he has played since the creation of the ...

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SPL, Celtic vs Rangers: Ryan Christie grabs Alfredo Morelos by the balls

Celtic star Ryan Christie is set to face an SFA ban after being cited for grabbing Rangers star Alfredo Morelos' testicles. The Hoops star was pictured getting a handful of the Colombian's nether regions in Steven Gerrard's side's 2-1 win. Christie had already ...

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Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford faces challenge of filling big hole

Better than almost anyone, Tony Alford knew this day was coming. The Ohio State running backs coach recruited J.K. Dobbins and molded him after the Texan arrived on campus in 2017. Alford knew there would be no senior season at OSU for Dobbins.

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VAR has gone VAR too VAR in making marginal offside calls

So that was Christmas and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. A very merry Christmas. and a Happy New Year,. Let's hope it's a good one. without any fear. VAR is over. If you want it. VAR is over now. Apologies to John and Yoko, ...

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Ten players in demand this January transfer window

Jadon Sancho Age 19 Club Borussia Dortmund Position Winger Price £100 million. Who is interested in him? Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid The talented winger has indicated that he wants to leave Dortmund, which has started a ...

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Lionel Messi stuns onlookers in Argentina by training at local gym

Lionel Messi stunned locals in his native Argentina after training in a public gym as he looks to keep fit over the festive season. Currently on a break with Barcelona's next game not until Jan. 4 against Espanyol, Messi was spotted working out back home on ...

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Let Barcelona get Henry if they want to crash

Without being deceived by Barcelona's current position on the Spanish league table and their performance in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Valverde remains their most inconsistent coach in the last 8 years. Twice now –last season and the ...

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The Peach Bowl's (Other) Star: Justin Jefferson

In a game where LSU's Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 493 yards, seven touchdowns, and broke numerous college football records, receiver Justin Jefferson may have been the best player on the field. The junior receiver broke the ...

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NBBF to usher in 2020 with Total Division One League

The Nigerian Basketball Federation president, Engr Musa Kida has revealed plans to start 2020 with Total Division One League while promising the year will witness the consolidation of achievements recorded on the domestic and international scene last ...

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'Humble' Messi stuns onlookers by training at local gym

Lionel Messi has stunned Rosario locals after training in a public gym as he looks to keep fit over the festive season. Currently on a break with Barcelona's next game not until January 4 against Espanyol, Messi was spotted working out back home in ...

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Pinnick: NFF will focus hard on qualifiers, youth programs in 2020

The hard focus of the Nigeria Football Federation in the year 2020 will be on the various qualifying matches for major competitions as well as youth and grassroots development programs, according to President of the NFF, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick. Pinnick ...

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Anthony Joshua shows off his muscles as he rings in the New Year with a beach day in Barbados

He had a stellar end to 2019 after wrestling back the four boxing title belts he'd lost to Andy Ruiz. Advertisement. And Anthony Joshua looked in great spirits as he spend the final day of 2019 with a beach day in Barbados. The boxing champ showed off his ...

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David Moyes set for £2m bonus if he saves West Ham from drop, with more incentives based on final position

David Moyes is in line for a £2million bonus if he can steer West Ham to Premier League safety — and will earn even more if the Hammers finish further up the table. Advertisement. West Ham turned back to Moyes after sacking Manuel Pellegrini on Saturday.

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Frank Lampard to head 'joined-up' Chelsea recruitment drive in January

Lampard keen to sign striker to take pressure off Abraham • Chelsea have £150m to spend after Fifa transfer ban lifted. David Hytner · @DaveHytner. Tue 31 Dec 2019 17.30 EST Last modified on Tue 31 Dec 2019 19.20 EST. Share on Facebook · Share on ...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer let down by lack of goalscorer at Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has always been a glass half-full kind of person, so it should come as no surprise that he is optimistic about his chances of tasting success with Manchester United in the coming 12 months. “2020 sounds quite good for me,” Solskjaer ...

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Liverpool Set To Sign 22-year-old Playmaker In January

Reigning European champions Liverpool are expected to sanction the sale of Brazilian playmaker Allan de Sousa Rodrigues who is presently on loan at Fluminense in the top flight of Brazilian football. Allan has not been able to show the Liverpool fans his ...

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Guardiola adamant City are England's 'team of the decade' despite slump

Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City are English football's team of the decade, despite his side heading into 2020 some 14 points behind runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool. Leading the way - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. AFP.

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Chelsea 'check on possible Timo Werner clause'

Chelsea have reportedly attempted to clarify whether they are able to activate a release clause in the contract of RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner. Throughout the first half of the campaign, speculation persisted regarding an eventual move to a bigger club for ...

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Monday, December 30, 2019

Tyson Fury 'can't wait' to take a right hand from Deontay Wilder again

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are set to meet again in a FOX and ESPN+ pay-per-view main event on Feb. 22 in Las Vegas, 14 months after their first meeting, which resulted in a hugely controversial draw in Los Angeles. Fury (29-0-1, 20 KO) has on many ...

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Trevor Penney named West Indies assistant coach in white-ball cricket

Trevor Penney has been named West Indies' assistant coach in white-ball cricket for two years. He will work on the team's fielding in this period, starting on January 2, 2020, when preparations begin for the home series against Ireland. Penney, 51, comes with ...

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Israel Abia ends 2019 as NPFL leading scorer

Sunshine Stars forward, Israel Abia is the leading goal scorer with seven goals in 11 matches played in the ongoing 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season. Closely following him is Enyimba hit man, Victor Mbaoma and Katsina United's ...

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College Basketball Power Rankings

The meat and potatoes of the college basketball season — conference play — has arrived. I know a few leagues have begun scheduling conference games earlier and earlier, with the ACC having intraconference matchups on the season's opening night in ...

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That's what I do, I win: David Moyes determined to revive West Ham's fortunes

David Moyes returned as West Ham United manager on Monday, saying he was a winner determined to revive the club's Premier League fortunes and secure his own long-term future in East London. The 56-year-old saved the club from relegation in a six ...

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Managers who like David Moyes returned for second spell at same club

David Moyes returned to manage Premier League strugglers West Ham for a second time on Sunday. West Ham fans who hope Moyes can save them as he did in a six month spell in the 2017-2018 season may not be encouraged as AFP Sports picks out ...

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AC Milan agree deal with Barcelona for French defender Todibo: Reports

MILAN: AC Milan have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign French central defender Jean-Clair Todibo, according to reports in Italy on Monday. The 20-year-old would join the Italian league strugglers on loan with a 20-million-euro ($22.4 million) ...

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes promise to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta amid transfer talk

Aubameyang has vowed to give 100% for Arteta while still at Arsenal but still looks set to leave the Emirates this summer in search of silverware and Champions League football. Share. Comments. By. Gareth Bicknell. 02:39, 31 DEC 2019; Updated 02:49, ...

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Eyes turn to Premier League relegation dogfight

Here AFP Sport picks out three pivotal matches in Wednesday's action: Arteta needs to get Gunners firing. The old adage 'too good to go down' should apply to Arsenal, who have been a fixture in the top tier since 1919/20. However, they are just six points ...

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Arsenal whiz Saka: Arteta wants to bring his own philosophy

Although it has been a challenge, Saka says Arteta's influence has helped him settle into his first-team surroundings. "He's someone who understands the players, understands the club and all the ideas that he's bringing in," he said. "He has a clear strategy of ...

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Awoniyi praises Kwara Utd management for returning club to NPFL

Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi has saluted Kwara United management for returning the club back to the Nigeria's topflight. Awoniyi who currently plays on loan at German Bundesliga side Mainz made this known at the office of the Kwara state Deputy ...

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David Moyes warns West Ham after star crashes $393k Lamborghini into house on Christmas Day dressed as snowman

The profits of East London's fancy-dress shops might take a battering — but David Moyes means business. When West Ham forward Michail Antonio ploughed his £210,000 Lamborghini into a front-garden wall while wearing a snowman costume on ...

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Top 5 MMA and boxing superfights fans dream of seeing in 2020

We all scoffed when former UFC double champion Conor McGregor called out the generation's greatest boxer, Floyd Mayweather, back in 2017. But look what happened: star power plus big bucks equals dream match-up. Be you primarily an MMA or boxing ...

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Japanese Lionel Messi and Manchester United's next big thing: 20 young guns set to make waves in 2020

The Sun takes a look at the stars of tomorrow - from the Japanese Messi to a Chelsea starlet who once modelled for Burberry. No pressure, but we expect them to make their breakthrough in 2020 and stake their claim for first-team action. Some have even had ...

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How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Southampton

Tottenham Hotspur get 2020 underway with a trip to face Southampton at St Mary's on New Year's Day as they look to close the gap on the Champions League places. A 2-2 draw with Norwich City in their final match of 2019 left them five points adrift of the top ...

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PST writers pick their Premier League Team of the Decade

With the 2010's nearly behind us, the last 10 years of Premier League action have been euphoric. Stunning goals, great players, jaw-dropping moments, trophies lifted, and millions spent. It's nearly impossible to recap all the action appropriately, but it is ...

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Why “Clear And Obvious” Is Not The Answer To VAR/Offside Debacle

Where are they now? The journalists, the pundits, the bloggers who assured us that referees, with the help of readily available technology, would be able to make the correct decision every time and with minimal disruption to the game. The only thing standing ...

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Hard work is the only answer for West Ham United, warns David Moyes

David Moyes quickly realised he had inherited a similar mess to when he first walked into West Ham United two years ago after listening to Mark Noble over dinner on Tuesday. Moyes has spent his first two days back in east London trying to find out the ...

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Preview: Arsenal vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups

The new year gets underway in style on Thursday as Arsenal and Manchester United renew hostilities with the latest chapter in arguably the most enduring and defining rivalry of the Premier League era. Far from the peak of the 1990s and early 2000s, though ...

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David Moyes on West Ham's director of football plans, his record, identity... and a 'zero-tolerance' policy

David Moyes had new told West Ham co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold that he is willing to work under a director of football at the London Stadium. Sullivan and Gold are weighing up whether to bring in a director of football after Mario Husillos left the ...

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2019 Yahoo Sports Male MMA Fighter of the Year

This has been the toughest year to choose a male Fighter of the Year in quite some time. Elite candidates abound and there are strong arguments which could be made for each of my five finalists (in alphabetical order here so as not to give anything away):.

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Seahawks Receiver's MCL Injury Puts Status in Doubt for Playoffs

The Seattle Seahawks injuries are continuing to add up as wide receiver Jaron Brown sustained an MCL injury against the 49ers in the regular-season finale. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that Brown's status for the Seahawks' playoff matchup ...

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Great Debate: Who is Nigeria's Player of the Decade?

As the decade draws to an end, Goal writers Seye Omidiora and Solace Chukwu argue their picks for Nigeria's Player of the Decade. Comment below and let us know who you believe ought to be recognised as the Super Eagles' best player of the last 10 ...

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Sunday, December 29, 2019

'Got a problem with each other': England teammates in ugly on-field spat

A former England captain says "he's pleased" to see footage of two of the team's stars engaging in a heated exchange during their disappointing first Test defeat to South Africa. South Africa swept to a 107-run victory on the fourth day of the first Test at ...

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Roma confirm takeover talks as negotiations continue with Friedkin Group

Roma have confirmed they are in negotiations with The Friedkin Group over a reported €780million takeover but the Serie A club denied an agreement has been finalised. Reports in Italy on Sunday suggested Giallorossi president James Pallotta has agreed ...

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NFL season wrap: What went wrong, what's next for non-playoff teams

The NFL regular season came to a close on Sunday. What's next for the teams that didn't make the playoffs? NFL Nation digs in. AFC EAST. Miami Dolphins(5-11, 4th AFC East). What went wrong:The Dolphins' season was doomed from the start in terms of ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo wears $1.2 million worth of jewellery at Dubai International Sports Conference

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo dazzled onlookers as he wore AU$1.18 million worth of bling on one hand in Dubai. The professional footballer wore a yellow diamond ring — normally worn as a women's engagement ring — during a panel at the ...

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Australia vs New Zealand: 'We were beaten up', Black Caps struggle for quick fix

As the mercury soared towards 43C in Melbourne, and smoke haze hung over their next destination Sydney, coach Gary Stead and his Black Caps searched for answers. Clearly there's no quick fix after series-deciding losses to Australia by margins of 296 ...

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Ngerem Faults Nigeria's Tokyo 2020 Olympics Preparation

Former Athletics Federation of Nigeria President, Dan Ngerem has faulted Nigeria's preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Ngerem, who is at the head of the Imo 2020 National Sports Festival Bid Committee, revealed on Sports Salsa, a programme ...

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Premier League VAR a 'four-letter word' in England says Sheffield United boss Wilder

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said VAR is thought of as a "four-letter world" in England due to its implementation in the Premier League this season. Wilder's United side lost their first away match of the season at the Etihad, winding up on the wrong ...

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SI Kid Reporter: My Experience Covering the Cotton Bowl

Editor's Note: Charlotte Tomlin is an eighth grader whose dream job is to be a sideline reporter. She covered the Cotton Bowl for Sports Illustrated Kids through the Kid Reporter program. ARLINGTON, Texas — As I walked through the Memphis team tunnel, ...

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Conor Coady: Wolves captain claims VAR is "confusing" and "not working"

Wolves captain Conor Coady has claimed the video assistant referee used by the Premier League is "not working" and is "confusing" for players. Sadio Mane's controversial goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Wolves. Anthony Taylor awarded the goal after a ...

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CAF Confederation Cup: Paradou Aims To Upset Enyimba

Paradou FC will aim for an upset when they face Nigerian champions, Enyimba International, tonight at the home of the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida, Algeria. Paradou remains winless in the group stage after losing to a 2-0 to Moroccan side Hassania ...

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'Didn't want to hide': Football star dating niece after splitting with wife of 12 years

Brazilian football star 'Hulk' has confirmed he is dating his former niece after splitting with his wife of 12 years. He reportedly separated from wife Iran back in July - whom he has three children with - but is now in a relationship with their niece Camila.

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Neil Lennon admits it is 'game on' in the Scottish Premiership after Rangers narrow the gap to Celtic at the top

Neil Lennon has called on his Celtic players to show the hunger needed to recover from a significant Old Firm blow after admitting it was now 'game on' in the club's bid to land a ninth successive title. Advertisement. The champions suffered a first home derby ...

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Chris Wilder fury at VAR call and referee's assist in Manchester City opener

Chris Wilder could not have chosen two more forthright words to sum up his feelings towards the officials after the opening goal in his team's narrow defeat to Manchester City. “F***ing joke” he yelled three or four times in a row on the touchline towards John ...

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Bruised Joe Root swallowed up by his own gamble

A year of living dangerously finally caught up with England in Centurion. It came to a shuddering full stop on the highveld, on a cool and cloudy day, under an onslaught from a South Africa team who displayed some of the classic characteristics of cricketers ...

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Joyless Jose Mourinho now looks full of fun at Tottenham... so can a leopard really change its spots?

By the time the Jose Mourinho circus rolled into north London, everyone had read the terms and conditions. Advertisement. For all the noise and uncertainty, disciples and detractors could at least agree on one thing: order will be restored. Boring, it may be.

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Ronaldo wins best men's player at Dubai Globe Soccer Awards for sixth time

Cristiano Ronaldo rounded off 2019 by winning the prize for best men's player at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. Ronaldo, who came third in the 2019 Ballon d'Or rankings behind Virgil van Dijk and winner Lionel Messi, has now won the award six times out ...

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Ohio State Will Always Lament Missed Chances vs. Clemson

The only debate about Ohio State's emotionally-crushing 29-23 loss to Clemson is which missed opportunity, or perhaps missed call, will be debated most ardently or angrily among heart-broken OSU faithful. Without question, what transpired in the College ...

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Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea: Plenty of promise despite defeat for Mikel Arteta - Martin Keown

It ultimately ended in another disappointing defeat but I still saw plenty of promise in Mikel Arteta's first home game as Arsenal manager. There were good performances from a lot of the Gunners players against Chelsea on Sunday, and I think that came out of ...

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Do even the most pessimistic Liverpool fans think the Reds will win the Premier League?

"Thirty years of hurt." Liverpool fans have been waiting a long time to win the Premier League and even with a 13-point gap at the top of the table, some still can't quite say "we are going to win it" out loud. With defending champions Manchester City trailing by ...

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Rangers beat Celtic, blow title race open

Rangers have signed off the year in style with a momentous 2-1 win over Celtic, their first league success at the home of their Old Firm rivals since 2010. Sunday's typically fiery, controversial encounter saw Rangers take a 36th-minute lead via Ryan Kent's fifth ...

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Revealed: Why United didn't sign Haaland - Paper Round

The reasons why Manchester United didn't sign Erling Haaland, Olivier Giroud is a player in demand and some unwanted Chelsea stars could be set for Serie A reunions in January. It's Monday's Paper Round.

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Osimhen, Oshoala confident ahead of CAF awards

'Tosin Oluwalowo. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala, have both expressed their desire to win their categories at the CAF Awards. While Osimhen was nominated for the African Youth Player of the Year award ...

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Premier League midseason grades

We are at the halfway point of the Premier League season, so now seems like a good time to dish out grades to each team. [ MORE: Premier League schedule ]. Based on the opening half of the 2019-20 campaign, which teams have impressed? Who should ...

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Saturday, December 28, 2019

CAF Confederation Cup: Paradou aims to upset Enyimba

Paradou FC will aim for an upset when they face Nigerian champions, Enyimba International, tonight at the home of the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida, Algeria. Paradou remain winless in the group stage after losing to a 2-0 to Moroccan side Hassania ...

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Kings' Marvin Bagley to miss 'next few games' with foot sprain

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III has a sprained left foot and will be out "the next few games," the team announced on social media Saturday. Bagley's sprain is in the middle of his foot, the team said. He left Thursday's overtime loss to the ...

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Oshoala: Why Super Falcons didn't qualify for 2020 Olympics

The Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala said Nigeria did not play with the best team in the Tokyo 2020 CAF Women's Olympic Games Qualifiers, following a third successive botched campaign in October. The African champions made an exciting start to ...

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'No Mas': Tyson Fury vows to make Deontay Wilder quit during February rematch

If the first strike in the war of words between unbeaten heavyweights Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder is any indication, this is going to be a colorful build to their Feb. 22 rematch in Las Vegas. Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs), a slick-talking native of England, kicked off ...

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Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have 'already agreed to third fight' after February showdown

American promoter Bob Arum has revealed that the loser of Wilder-Fury II in Las Vegas on February 22 will have the right to demand another rematch. Share. Comments. By. Gareth Bicknell. 01:50, 29 DEC 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading.

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PL Sunday preview: Arsenal v. Chelsea; Liverpool, Man City in action

The calendar year of 2019 has just three Premier League fixtures remaining, featuring four of the league's “big six” sides in action on Sunday… [ MORE: Arteta urges Arsenal to rebuild connection with fans ]. Arsenal v. Chelsea — 9 a.m. ET, on NBCSN and ...

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Irish government was 'outraged' when IRFU toured in apartheid South Africa

Details of correspondence and government letters on the 1989 rugby tour controversy have been released by the National Archives. Share. By. Cate McCurry. 01:00, 29 DEC 2019. Sport. (Image: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland). Sign up to FREE daily email alerts ...

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Solskjaer happy Man Utd can grind out wins

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed his side's ability to "grind out results" after the Red Devils survived a flurry of late Burnley chances to triumph 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Anthony Martial scored his third goal in two games ...

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Why These Liverpool Fans Want Anfield To Confirm One Huge Signing

Liverpool fans are over the moon as regards the possibility of Paris Saint Germain (PSG) attacker Kylian Mbappe joining the club in 2020. The joyous mood of the Liverpool fans was made possible by right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold after his celebration ...

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Mourinho rues Spurs defence, 'bad goals' in VAR-tinted draw at Norwich

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho lamented his side's defensive miscues after a 2-2 draw on Saturday at Norwich. Harry Kane struck a late penalty to salvage a draw against Norwich, who were controversially denied a goal by a VAR review, in an ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo mulls acting career after retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo is 34 years old and thinking about post-retirement plans. Though the striker is still going strong at Juventus, he won't be dazzling crowds forever. When the day comes, Ronaldo could potentially be hitting the big screen. On Saturday ...

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Pep Guardiola Backed to Honour Manchester City Contract by Chief Executive

Manager Pep Guardiola won't leave Manchester City before his contract expires in 2021, according to club chief executive Ferran Soriano. There have been doubts about how long Guardiola will remain in charge, particularly with City looking likely to ...

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Irish government 'outraged' over IRFU participation in South Africa sports event

The Irish government was “outraged” after the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) took part in a rugby event in apartheid South Africa, state papers have revealed. Details of correspondence and government letters on the 1989 rugby tour controversy have been ...

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Third meeting between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in the pipeline

Plans already exist for Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder to fight for a third time in the summer of 2020 after confirmation of their February 22 rematch at Las Vegas's MGM Grand. Fifteen months after Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight title in a thrilling and ...

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Manchester United 'ready to wait until the end of the season to sign Christian Eriksen on a free transfer'

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to wait until the end of the season to sign Christian Eriksen on a free transfer. Advertisement. Eriksen, whose deal expires in six months, has been stalling on a new contract and will be able to discuss deals with ...

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Paul Pogba was not ready to be in Man Utd squad, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba "wasn't ready" to be included in Manchester United's squad for the trip to Burnley after a long absence through injury. The Frenchman came on as a second-half substitute in the defeat by Watford on December 22 and ...

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Second-string Leicester City sink West Ham to end Manuel Pellegrini's disastrous reign

Manuel Pellegrini, his pallid complexion even greyer than ever, walked into his post-match press conference as a dead man walking. He knew David Sullivan and the equally furious David Gold already had at least one finger each on the trigger, but the ...

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Manchester United end 2019 on a high... but they remain gripped by uncertainty as the enter a new decade

As a new decade approaches Manchester United must decide what they want to be in the 2020s. This was a positive end to the year – back-to-back wins and fourth place well and truly in their sights – but that, in itself, is a measure of their decline. Let's face it ...

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Moreno Given Monaco Opportunity After Jardim Sacked

(Reuters) - Former Spain coach Robert Moreno was named as AS Monaco manager on Saturday after Leonardo Jardim was sacked by the Ligue 1 team for the second time, offering the long-time assistant his first shot at club management. "AS Monaco ...

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Man United's positive end to 2019 ensures a hopeful start to a 2020 that will define them

BURNLEY, England -- Manchester United ended 2019 with a 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley and in doing so ensured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will begin the most important 12 months of his managerial career on a high. Victory at Turf Moor means United ...

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Australia v New Zealand: Boxing Day Test, day four – live!

50th over: Australia 157-4 (Wade 25, Head 22) Singles to both along the carpet early in the over, Head then going once again towards third man later in the set, landing just in front Matt Henry - on as Boult's subsitute fielder. Wade keeps the strike with a single ...

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West Ham fans want Mauricio Pochettino appointment after Hammers sack Manuel Pellegrini

West Ham parted ways with Manuel Pellegrini on Saturday after a dismal spell of form. The Hammers were beaten 2-1 by Leicester City - who had made several changes to their starting XI. David Moyes is believed to be the frontrunner to replace him, but fans ...

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Latest Tottenham transfer news: Mourinho meets with Gareth Bale, Gerson in advanced talks

The latest transfer news, rumours and gossip ahead of the January transfer window including a look at the business Jose Mourinho and Spurs could do next month. Share. Comments. By. James Findlater. 22:00, 28 DEC 2019. Spurs. Real Madrid star Gareth ...

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Friday, December 27, 2019

Sweet science: The decade of Floyd, Fury ... and female fighters

THE HIGHS OF THE DECADE. Some of the most fabled divisions in the sport, the welterweights, middleweights and heavyweights, all rose to the occasion at times during the decade, producing enough memorable athletes and and bouts to captivate and ...

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Liverpool Transfer Interest In 19-year-old Player Confirmed

The interest of Premier League leaders Liverpool in Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho has been confirmed by a report from the stables of popular media channel ESPN. It was revealed that the Reds want to sign the England international player ahead ...

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Pep Guardiola Says Liverpool's 'Advantage Is Too Big' in EPL Title Race

Pep Guardiola thinks the Premier League title race is over after Manchester City lost 3-2 to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night. City were 2-0 up at Molineux, despite having goalkeeper Ederson sent off after 12 minutes. The lead slipped away when ...

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Wolves come back, all but end 10-men Manchester City's title hopes

Ten-man Manchester City blew a two-goal lead as Wolves produced a stunning second-half comeback to win 3-2 on a dramatic evening at Molineux. Raheem Sterling had scored twice (25, 50) even after Ederson's early red card but Adama Traore pulled one ...

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Rumour Mill: Real Madrid want to initiate stunning Paul Pogba-Gareth Bale swap deal with Manchester United

Real Madrid want to sign Manchester United's Paul Pogba – and are willing to swap Gareth Bale in an attempt to get the Frenchman to the Bernabeu. Zinedine Zidane has a longstanding interest in working with his compatriot, and tried to sign him in the last ...

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Pinnick hails Ajayi over Oshoala foundation

President of the Nigeria football federation Amaju Pinnick has praised sports philanthropist Esther ajayi for her role in the development of sports in Nigeria especially in the area of funding and support. Esther Ajayi sponsored the just-concluded Asisat Oshoala ...

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Onuachu keen on improving his weaknesses

Ebenezer Bajela. Super Eagles forward, Paul Onuachu, reveals that he has a lot to work on when it comes to capabilities in the air, adding that new manager Hannes Wolf is very strict about the use of phones by players. In early November, KRC Genk sacked ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd and PSG chase Leicester star Pereira

A host of Serie A clubs are also thought to be interested. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are chasing the signature of Leicester City's Ricardo Pereira, according to Le10sport. The pair are leading the chase, but there is also thought to be strong ...

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EPL Winners and Losers After Friday's 2019 Week 19 Premier League Results

Raheem Sterling endured a host of ups and downs when Manchester City's Premier League title defence suffered what is likely a fatal blow Friday night. Sterling scored twice, but he couldn't prevent 10-man City from blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to ...

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Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea have lost the respect of other teams at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have lost three of their last four home Premier League games and club captain Cesar Azpilicueta fears that they have lost the respect of visiting teams at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have suffered a string of poor results at home, with a 2-0 defeat to ...

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VAR causes furore at Wolves as Manchester City implode in latest title-race blow

Even more VAR controversy could not hog the limelight as Wolves' win over Manchester City hit the champions' title hopes yet again. It had appeared the decision by VAR official David Coote to award Manchester City a penalty - and then allow it to be retaken ...

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The Lion returns: Ibrahimovic ready for new chapter at AC Milan

The 38-year-old Swedish striker signed a six-month contract with the struggling Italian giants on Friday vowing to help rescue their season. "I'm coming back to a club I hugely respect and to the city of Milan I love," he said. "I'll fight together with my teammates ...

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'I think it's very, very important': New Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta eager to get the fans back onside

Mikel Arteta admits that Arsenal need to get their fans back onside but he must first convince his players of his methods. Advertisement. The Gunners' new head coach knows the importance of repairing the relationship between the team and fans which was ...

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Man Utd's Wan-Bissaka reveals secret to defensive prowess and names Man City's Sterling as toughest opponent

The 22-year-old is knocking on the door of the England team with his performances at Old Trafford, particularly in the defensive half. Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka says his time playing winger as a youth has helped him become one of the Premier ...

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Ben Chilwell 'will not join Chelsea in January'

Chelsea will reportedly be unable to sign Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell during the January transfer window despite identifying the England international as a leading target. The Blues, having had their FIFA-imposed transfer ban overturned on appeal, ...

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UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones teases heavyweight move

When UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones teased a “big” fight announcement back in September, he was being literal. Jones says the plan at the time was to move up and challenge for the heavyweight belt. It never came to fruition as heavyweight ...

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Heavyweight Greg Hardy to meet Yorgan De Castro in Columbus

After a busy first year in the UFC, Greg Hardy will step back in the Octagon in early 2020. Hardy will meet Yorgan De Castro in a key heavyweight bout at UFC Columbus on March 28 in Ohio, the promotion announced Friday. The former NFL standout fought ...

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Chelsea plot Eze swoop

Solape Lawal-Solarin with Agency report. Queens Park Rangers midfielder Eberechi Eze is being considered as a potential addition to Frank Lampard's stuttering young Blues squad during the January transfer window. With their transfer ban having ...

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The Lion returns: Ibrahimovic ready for new chapter at AC Milan

Milan (AFP) - Same look, same impressive build and same oversized ego: Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan for a final challenge seeking to prove that he remains the superstar he claims to be. The 38-year-old Swedish striker signed a six-month contract ...

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Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City must keep up title challenge to ensure Champions League qualification

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must keep their title challenge alive or risk missing out on a top-four Premier League finish. Guardiola's hopes of challenging Liverpool suffered a major hit at Molineux and he has admitted that focusing solely on the ...

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Wolverhampton-Liverpool Preview

After doing Liverpool a huge favour, the Reds look to repay Wolverhampton by ruthlessly continuing their run to the Premiere League title. The table-topping and unbeaten Merseysiders get the benefit of a full extra day of rest heading into their Saturday ...

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Luis Suarez renews vows

Celebration to mark 10 years of marriage took place in a luxury tourist complex, La Barra, near Maldonado. By Agencies. Published 28.12.19, 3:30 AM; Updated 28.12.19, 3:30 AM. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to ...

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Matt Doherty stuns 10-man Manchester City to give Wolves thrilling win

If this is where Manchester City practically lost their title, at least they can say they did not relinquish it without a fight. But, not for the first time this season, they lacked sangfroid in the heat of this extraordinary battle and that cost them dearly. It is, in fairness, ...

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Thursday, December 26, 2019

Mayweather tops Forbes rich list of decade with £706 million fortune

LONDON: Floyd Mayweather has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi after it was revealed they were the highest-paid athletes of the decade. American lifestyle magazine Forbes counted down the top ten richest athletes of the 2010s and the ...

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Frank Lampard gives advice to Chelsea attackers after shock Southampton defeat

Frank Lampard has offered his advice to his Chelsea attackers after the shock Premier League defeat to Southampton. The Blues were condemned to consecutive home defeats for the first time since 2011 after Southampton clinched a 2-0 win at Stamford ...

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Premier League Preview: Wolves v. Man City

At this point, there is virtually no race for the Premier League title, as Liverpool should waltz to their first domestic crown since 1990. Pep Guardiola has even said so himself. If the Reds were to slip up, however, the onus would then fall on Manchester City to ...

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Ian Wright rates Mikel Arteta's first match as Arsenal boss and praises 'brilliant' Mesut Ozil

Ian Wright insists he was 'very happy' with Arsenal's performance in the draw against Bournemouth and says there were 'plenty of positives' to take from Mikel Arteta's first match in charge. Arteta took over at Arsenal last Friday but only watched on from the ...

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'He's a physical specimen' - Rashford compared to Ronaldo by Man Utd boss Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer again compared Marcus Rashford to Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United's win over Newcastle United. Rashford scored his 11th Premier League goal of the season – his best tally in a campaign – in the 4-1 Boxing Day victory at ...

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Ndidi learning new scoring tricks from Vardy

Johnny Edward. Wilfred Ndidi is pleased to learn from Jamie Vardy on when to shoot first-time, when to take a touch, when to hit the ball with power and when to use precision. Vardy, who has been working as Leicester's unofficial finishing coach is the ...

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Onyekuru, Ndidi make Team of Decade in Belgium

Johnny Edward. Wilfred Ndidi and Henry Onyekuru have been listed in their former club's Team of Decade for KAS Eupen and Genk respectively, according to a report Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad. Ndidi joined Genk in January 2015 from Nath Boys of ...

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Arsenal's bleak midwinter persists as Arteta's men draw at Bournemouth

There comes a time in one's life when one has a sufficient number of scarves. Too many perhaps. Enough, some might say, that if one donated half of said scarves to a charity shop, said shop would be able to display an eye-catching feature of scarves ...

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Confed Cup: Enyimba depart for Paradou clash today

Ebenezer Bajela. Enyimba international today depart Nigeria for Algeria ahead of their Sunday's matchday three CAF Confederation Cup away clash against Algeria side, Paradou AC. The eight-time champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League are ...

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Blue Jackets place RW Cam Atkinson on IR with ankle injury

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed right wing Cam Atkinson on injured reserve on Thursday with a sprained ankle that will keep him out for two to three weeks. The move is retroactive to Dec. 19, when Atkinson injured his ankle against the Los Angeles Kings ...

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Onuachu stars in Genk victory against Eupen

Ebenezer Bajela. Nigeria international, Paul Onuachu, was on target as Racing Genk beat AS Eupen 2-1 on Boxing Day in a Belgian First Division A match at the Luminus Arena. Onuachu played the entire 90th minutes as he helped the Blue-White maintain ...

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In Premier League, Everyone Is Talking Title Except Liverpool

LEICESTER, England — Even now, Liverpool's fans will not sing that song. Not after Jürgen Klopp's team swept aside Leicester City, currently its closest rival in the Premier League title race. Not after a 4-0 win, and not after the most imperious performance it ...

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Granit Xhaka agrees to join Hertha Berlin after Mikel Arteta's Arsenal fight back

One of the most telling contributions came at the final whistle when Mikel Arteta went over to applaud the Arsenal supporters and put his left arm around Reiss Nelson's shoulder, offering the youngster a lengthy pep talk. Arteta seemed to have taken his lead ...

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Mikel Arteta Praises Mesut Ozil After Arsenal Draw vs. Bournemouth

Arsenal could have scored a bunch of goals thanks to Mesut Ozil's performance against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Boxing day, according to head coach Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard was in the dugout for the first time as Gunners boss, and he ...

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Jackets place Atkinson (ankle) on IR, recall 4 players

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson was placed on injured reserve Thursday due to an ankle sprain, the club announced while making a series of other moves. Left wing Jakob Lilja was recalled, while three players — center Ryan MacInnis, and ...

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Guardiola hails 'irreplaceable' Aguero

The record-breaking Argentinian is likely to be on the bench for the reigning Premier League champions visit to Wolves on Friday as he continues his recovery from a thigh problem. That injury has sidelined the 31-year-old since the end of November and ...

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Man United exert will on Newcastle but can they replicate this blueprint consistently?

MANCHESTER -- Forget Tottenham and Manchester City -- this is the type of performance Manchester United need to keep churning out if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is going to prove a success at Old Trafford. Possession, goals and points. It sounds so simple -- it ...

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Premier League Winners and Losers After Thursday's Updated Week 19 EPL Table

Trent Alexander-Arnold kept Liverpool's seemingly inevitable march to the Premier League title going by inspiring the leaders to an emphatic win over Leicester City on Boxing Day. The Reds' right-back was the star of the show during a 4-0 victory at the King ...

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Agent: 'Granit Xhaka has agreed terms for Arsenal exit'

The agent of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has revealed that the Switzerland international has agreed terms to join Hertha Berlin in January. Xhaka's future at the Emirates Stadium was plunged into doubt when he reacted angrily to being booed by his own ...

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The six fixtures to end Liverpool's Invincibles run and the clubs that must do Arsenal a favour

Jurgen Klopp's team look unbeatable at the moment but their toughest tests of the Premier League season are still to come. Share. Comments. By. Greg JohnsonEditor. 23:03, 26 DEC 2019. Arsenal. Jurgen Klopp (Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images). Sign up ...

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No Spurs, United or Arsenal: Liverpool and Leicester dominate team of the season so far

Now we have hit the halfway point of the Premier League season, it's time to select the team of the season so far. Liverpool has run away with the league and while that is reflected in our XI, they don't dominate as much as you might think. In fact, Arsenal has ...

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Bayer Leverkusen to reject Arsenal bid for Kevin Volland?

Arsenal have reportedly been dealt a blow in their efforts to sign Bayer Leverkusen forward Kevin Volland. Earlier this month, it was claimed that the Gunners were interested in securing a deal for Volland, who has netted 39 goals from 105 Bundesliga ...

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Scott McTominay injured in Manchester United win against Newcastle

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is likely to miss Saturday's trip to Burnley after suffering suspected knee ligament damage. McTominay was brought off at half-time during Thursday's 4-1 win over Newcastle - replaced by Paul Pogba, playing his ...

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Carlo Ancelotti sends message over Moise Kean's situation at Everton

Carlo Ancelotti has called for “calm” around Moise Kean because the new manager insists expectations are sky-high. The new Everton boss tried to sign the teenage striker last season for Napoli and sees huge potential in the Italian forward. But Ancelotti is ...

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Fantasy Picks: Lead with Mitch Marsh, but don't leave out Livingstone and Jordan

Our XI: Josh Inglis, Josh Philippe, Liam Livingstone, Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Cameron Bancroft, Mitchell Marsh, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Fawad Ahmed, Sean Abbott. NOTE: We might not always be able to tip you off about a late injury (or other ...

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Where to find Man United vs. Newcastle on US TV and streaming

If you're trying to find out how you can watch Man United vs. Newcastle on US TV in the Premier League, you've come to the right place. For viewers in the US, Man United vs. Newcastle will be shown on TV and streaming (more details below). Match: Man ...

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Ole calls Pogba 'best all-round midfielder in the world' as Utd tries to keep star man

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has declared Paul Pogba the “best all-round midfielder in the world” as he returns from injury. Pogba made his first appearance since September on the weekend, taking to the field in the 64th minute of their ...

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Top scorers in 2019: Robert Lewandowski set to beat Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Raheem Sterling

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo tended to steal the headlines and demolish yet more records and defences this year, but both will finish behind another gluttonous goalscorer at the top of the club and country total on the final day of ...

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Jose Mourinho continues attack on Antonio Rudiger after Heung-min Son's red card

Heung-min Son was sent off for kicking out at Antonio Rudiger during Tottenham's defeat to Chelsea on Sunday - and Jose Mourinho has criticised the Blues star. Share. Comments. By. Irishmirror.ie. 22:30, 25 DEC 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player ...

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Premier League: Manchester United's Jesse Lingard says club guilty of complacency against mid-table teams

Manchester United's inconsistent start to the season during which they have struggled against mid-table teams can be attributed to complacency, according to midfielder Jesse Lingard. United have beaten top sides like Manchester City, Leicester City, ...

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Dennis rules out January EPL move

Kelvin Ekerete. Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Dennis, has ruled out any January move away from Club Brugge as he intends to stay at the club till the end of the season despite interests from Premier League clubs, The PUNCH reports. Reports say EPL ...

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Arteta reveals Xhaka was on his Man City transfer list

The Gunners' new boss is a big fan of the Swiss midfielder, who may now be able to stake his claim to stay at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta has declared his admiration for Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, revealing he was interested in bringing him to Manchester ...

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The transfer deals EVERY Premier League club will do in January

Every Premier League manager is hoping to strengthen their squad, and they will all have handed in their wishlist to Santa – or their club chairman – in recent weeks. We've gone team-by-team to preview every club's January. Who will they buy? Who will they ...

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Brendan Rodgers lauds Liverpool side and makes comparison to Kenny Dalglish's team

Leicester boss Rodgers knows Liverpool are hungry for Premier League title but doubts they can match dominance enjoyed by 1980s side. Share. Comments. By. James Nursey. 01:30, 26 DEC 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading. Play Video.

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Palace, Betis, Gladbach join chase for Dennis

Premier League club Crystal Palace, Borussia Monchengladbach from the German Bundesliga as well as La Liga outfit Real Betis are the latest clubs to show interest in Club Brugge forward Emmanuel Dennis. Palace, Betis and Borussia Monchengladbach ...

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Akpeyi confirmed Kazier Chiefs first choice goalkeeper

Super Eagles goal keeper, Daniel Akpeyi has been confirmed as Kazier Chiefs first choice despite the return of club legend, Itumeleng Khune according to manager, Ernst Middendorp,. Akpeyi was a panic makeshift buy in January 2019 following a long-term ...

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Ozil pays for 1000 children's surgery

Mesut Ozil is enduring another difficult season at Arsenal, but let's put aside his football career for a moment. The playmaker hit the headlines recently for speaking out against the Chinese state's treatment of Uighur Muslims. It was brave stance to take and in ...

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BoJack Horseman is Beautiful and Traumatizing | Netflix

Let's start at the beginning. Watch the final episodes of BoJack Horseman January 31. Watch BoJack Horseman, only on Netflix: https://ift.tt/35KxLvV. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/29qBUt7. About Netflix: Netflix is the world's leading streaming ...

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Who made the Goal Africa Team of the Decade 2000-2009?

Goal Africa turn back the clock ten years and remember who made our continental Dream Team for the last decade. Essam El-Hadary. Getty Images. Goalkeeper: Essam El-Hadary. Many consider the goalkeeper to be one of the greatest stoppers to emerge ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal contact Napoli for Koulibaly

Gareth Southgate would be "disappointed" if he was not linked to Premier League vacancies but the England boss still has objectives he wants to achieve with the Three Lions. England reached a first World Cup semi-final since Italia '90 at last year's ...

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Leicester City 'weighing up a move for Daniele Rugani'

Leicester City 'weighing up a move for Daniele Rugani' as Brendan Rodgers targets out-of-favour Juventus centre back to bolster his backline. Leicester City are looking into options to bolster their defence come January; Brendan Rodgers is believed to be ...

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'A crime!' - Klopp hits out at Man City's holiday fixtures

The Reds boss concedes his domestic rivals have been dealt an unfair hand when it comes to their congested playing schedule leading into 2020. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described Manchester City needing to play two Premier League games ...

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Nadal says Federer rivalry should not be compared to Ronaldo and Messi head-to-head

Rafael Nadal says it is impossible to compare his tennis rivalry with Roger Federer to the clash of the football titans between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Updated Updated 46 mins ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. The similarity has ...

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Jürgen Klopp on Minamino, fixture list and complacency

Jürgen Klopp has no fear Liverpool's current form will breed any complacency as they return to Premier League action with a top-of-the-table clash at Leicester City on Boxing Day. The Reds were crowned world champions on Saturday after beating ...

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Newcastle manager Bruce hoping to write new chapter when he returns to former club Man Utd

STEVE BRUCE is such a part of Manchester United folklore that his unwritten autobiography's working title is 'Theatre of Dreams'. But as he returns to Old Trafford today, the proud Geordie hopes his book will need a name change — after writing a glorious ...

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Arsenal 'plotting move for Lille defender Gabriel as Mikel Arteta eyes first transfer'

Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his defence in the January transfer window after shipping 27 goals in 18 games. Share. Comments. By. Jacob MurtaghOnline sports news editor. 22:01, 25 DEC 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading. Play Video.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Arsenal icon, Merson, says… Leicester've no replacement for Ndidi

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has hailed Wilfred Ndidi, saying the Nigeria international is the most important player in the entire Leicester City's squad. The Super Eagles' midfielder is one of the first names on manager Brendan Rodgers' team sheet, going ...

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Son to serve three-match ban

Tottenham have failed with their appeal to overturn Heung-min Son's red card during the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. The South Korean was sent off after a VAR review which determined he kicked out at Blues defender Antonio Rudiger. Son will now serve a ...

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NBBF applauds FG's gesture towards injured D'Tigress' star

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has thanked the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, for his fatherly intervention towards sourcing funds for injured D'Tigress' player, Nkem Akaraiwe. The federation described the $15,000 intervention by the ministry ...

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'Frivolous petitions, unsubstantiated graft allegation hurt Nigerian football in 2019'

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this year went through one of its most difficult times financially since the Amaju Pinnick-led board came into office in 2014, a member of the federation's executive committee has revealed. The NFF is saddled with the ...

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Pogba hailed as 'best midfielder in the world' by Solskjaer

Paul Pogba delivers for Manchester United in his return to football action after a long injury lay-off. Agence France-Presse · @afp. Published 12:03 PM, December 25, 2019. Updated 12:03 PM, December 25, 2019. BEST. Manchester United's French ...

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UCLA basketball star Michaela Onyenwere has an Olympic aspiration

Michaela Onyenwere stood in front of her friends and family in a patterned dress. Her hands were folded behind her back as she stood next to her father. Peter Onyenwere, wearing a long white jacket and matching wide-brimmed hat, held a medal in his hand ...

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Manchester United Further Behind in Development Than Expected-Solskjaer

(Reuters) - Manchester United have not progressed as much as what manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had hoped for as they near the halfway stage of the Premier League season, but the Norwegian said his team would become more consistent with ...

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Key Reasons Why Manchester United Should Sign This Superstar Revealed

Ajax Amsterdam star Hakim Ziyech has been a consistent performer for the Dutch champions since joining them three years ago and he could be a very good option for Manchester United who have been inconsistent in the Premier League this season.

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Vardy dilemma for Leicester as champions-elect Liverpool lie in wait

Leicester City face runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on Boxing Day knowing their own title hopes are very much in the balance. Tough schedule - Leicester striker Jamie Vardy. AFP. Tough schedule - Leicester striker Jamie Vardy. Thursday's match ...

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Gerrard wants 'severe example' made of bottle-throwers

GLASGOW: Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has urged Scottish football authorities to make a “severe example” of bottle-throwing supporters if they are serious about protecting players. Gers left-back Borna Barisic only narrowly escaped a potentially ...

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Pogba hailed as 'best midfielder in the world' by Solskjaer

LONDON: Paul Pogba has been hailed as the “best midfielder in the world” by Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Frenchman returned from a long injury layoff. The World Cup winner was in action for United for the first time since late ...

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Vardy dilemma for Leicester as champions-elect Liverpool lie in wait

London (AFP) - Leicester City face runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on Boxing Day knowing their own title hopes are very much in the balance. Thursday's match will see the second-placed Foxes, the shock 2015/16 champions, kick off 10 points ...

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Jacare Souza vs. Uriah Hall verbally agreed for UFC 249

Ronaldo Souza's stay at light heavyweight was evidently short-lived. ESPN's Marc Raimondi reported on Tuesday that verbal agreements are in place for “Jacare” to return to his more familiar middleweight to take on Uriah Hall at UFC 249 in Brooklyn, New ...

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Eze misses out on Championship's Young Player award

johnny edward. England-born Nigerian forward Eberechi Eze missed out on the top three English Championship's best young player poll voted by Sky Sports. The Queens Park Rangers midfielder has scored nine goals and provided four assists in 26 league ...

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Top 10 football matches of 2019 including Man Utd, Arsenal and that Liverpool comeback

A host of top clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid all feature in our definitive list of this year's best football matches. Share. Comments. By. Freddie Keighley. 22:54, 24 DEC 2019. Sport. Click for Sound.

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Everton join race for Dennis

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Club Brugge striker, Emmanuel Dennis, is on the wishlist of Everton according to French outlet Foot Mercato. The Nigeria international's performance this season has not gone unnoticed by Europe's elite clubs since he grabbed a brace ...

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Ian Wright rates Leicester's chances against Liverpool and identifies their biggest weakness

Ian Wright expects Liverpool to target Ben Chilwell at the King Power Stadium – but he thinks Leicester have 'half a chance' of beating the Premier League leaders. Leicester are looking to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat away to Manchester City which saw ...

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NBBF applauds FG gesture towards Akaraiwe

Johnny Edward. The Nigeria Basketball Federation has thanked the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare for his intervention towards the sourcing funds for injured D'Tigress player, Nkem Akaraiwe. Akaraiwe tore her anterior cruciate ligament while on ...

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Man Utd Could Try To Sign Philippe Coutinho At The End Of The Season

Indicating the uncertainty of his future at Barcelona, the Spanish side are reportedly in thoughts of offloading Philippe Coutinho in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Brazilian arrived at Camp Nou in 2018 from Liverpool for a hefty fee of €160 million ...

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Australia to make late call on Boxing Day XI

Australia will wait until the morning of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand before making a call on whether to include five frontline bowlers. Cricket Network. 25 December 2019, 10:30 AM AEST. Australia will wait until Boxing Day morning to make a ...

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Liverpool face Vardy threat in full round of fixtures on Boxing Day

Newly crowned Club World Cup winners Liverpool return to their main task – fighting for their first league title in 30 years – when they face their closest challengers Leicester City on Thursday. The Boxing Day clash of the top two, at Leicester's King Power ...

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Jacare Souza vs Uriah Hall middleweight fight targeted for UFC 249 on April 18 in Brooklyn

Ronaldo Souza's experiment at Light Heavyweight is officially over. ESPN is reporting that “Jacare” will drop back down to the Middleweight division to face Uriah Hall at the upcoming UFC 249 pay-per-view (PPV) event on April 18, 2020 in Brooklyn, New ...

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New Nicole Brown Simpson Movie Suggests She Was Murdered by Notorious Serial Killer [WATCH]

*In a shocking Hollywood twist, a new movie is on the horizon which proposes that O.J. Simpson may not have killed his wife Nicole Brown Simpson. Described as the “true story of the most notorious murder of the 20th century,” the upcoming film “The Murder ...

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Monday, December 23, 2019

Report: Amari Cooper benched for critical 4th down vs. Eagles because of performance

Sunday's listless loss to Philadelphia Eagles with the NFC East title on the line left a litany of questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Prominent among them: Why was wide receiver Amari Cooper on the sideline for the critical failed fourth-and-8 play that ...

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The worrying trend facing Solskjaer's woeful United: EPL Talking Points

“The games that have caused United problems are these sort of games,” Gary Neville had told Sky Sports beforehand. Severe problems exist regarding United's ability to break down defensive-minded oppositions. Remarkably, three of United's last six ...

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Caf awards: Predicting every winner including African Player of the Year

Any of the final three nominees are worthy nominees, with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah having shone for Liverpool, and Riyad Mahrez enjoying great success with Algeria and Manchester City. However, I'm going to plump for Mane, who was arguably ...

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Welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas to face Mike Dallas Jr. in Feb. 1 bout

Welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas came up just short in a world title shot in March. He's hoping to work his way back into another one in 2020. Ugas will continue his efforts when he meets Mike Dallas Jr. in a 12-round bout on Feb. 1 (Fox Sports 1/Fox ...

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YouTubers Jake Paul, AnEsonGib to fight Jan. 30

The trend of boxing matches pitting YouTubers against each other will continue on January 30 in Miami, Florida, as Jake Paul will square off against AnEsonGib, on a card that will feature multiple world championship bouts. Paul, 22, is among the leading ...

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Chelsea offered chance to sign Real Madrid star Isco in £44m January transfer deal

Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Real Madrid star Isco in a £44m January transfer deal, according to reports. Spain international Isco has won four Champions Leagues and a La Liga title in his six-year spell at Real Madrid. But the 27-year-old ...

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2019 Notable Sports Deaths

___. March 7 — Daniel Rudisha, 73, Olympic silver-medalist runner in 1968 and the father of two-time Olympic 800-meter champion David Rudisha. Daniel Rudisha won silver in the 4x400-meter relay at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, one of Kenya's earliest ...

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UCLA coach Mick Cronin reprimanded for chiding officials

UCLA coach Mick Cronin has been reprimanded by the Pac-12 for comments he made about the officiating after Saturday's 74-64 loss to North Carolina in Las Vegas. "The Pac-12 membership has established rules that prohibit our coaches from publicly ...

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Drew Rosenhaus Believes 'External Factors' Had Impact On Antonio Brown's Career

Antonio Brown has had a whirlwind of a year, to say the very least. The disgruntled wide receiver was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Oakland Raiders. Brown missed training camp due to suffering frost bite from a cryotherapy machine and issues ...

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BC-YE--2019 Notable Deaths-4th Add,2104

Oct. 9 — Andres Gimeno, 82, Spanish tennis player who became the oldest man to win the French Open in the professional era. Gimeno was 34 years and 301 days old when he won the French Open in 1972, beating Patrick Proisy in the final. Oct. 12 — Bob ...

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Ed Woodward tells Man Utd flops Nemanja Matic and Marcos Rojo they will be sold in January

Ed Woodward has told Manchester United flops Nemanja Matic and Marcos Rojo they will be sold during the January transfer window, according to reports. Both Matic and Rojo have fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, with the pair making just six Premier ...

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Alexander: This is the day where the public has its say

Today, we give the floor to the readers for their gift to the columnist: The easiest workday of the year. For those who responded to things I wrote – edited here, where necessary, for length and clarity – you have my thanks for your willingness to engage, even if ...

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Mikel helps Trabzonspor to see off Konyaspor

Ebenezer Bajela. Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, was in action on Monday for Trabzonspor who secured a 1-0 win at Konyaspor at the Konya Buyuksehir Belediyesi Stadium in a Turkish Super Lig clash, Sports Extra reports. Mikel played for 78th ...

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Alexander Mattison inactive for Vikings vs. Packers; Mike Boone gets first NFL start

Running back Alexander Mattison is still dealing with pain in his sprained ankle, which will force him to miss his second straight game Monday night against the Packers. Mattison, who was not expected to play despite the Vikings listing him as questionable, ...

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Man Utd plan January clearout, but Pogba must wait for Real to come calling - Paper Round

Manchester United are looking to sell two players this January, but Paul Pogba will not be one of them. That and more in Tuesday's Paper Round. Real patience. Real Madrid have informed Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola that the club will not look to make a ...

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Costa Rica & Panama Announced as Venues for FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup 2020

On Friday 20th December, FIFA announced that Costa Rica and Panama are set to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup in August 2020 after inspections of the two nations by the FIFA Council Bureau came back positive. It is to be the first time that a FIFA ...

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Michael Owen's Boxing Day predictions for Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal

Michael Owen has delivered his Premier League predictions for the upcoming Boxing Day fixtures. League leaders Liverpool visit second-placed Leicester City, hoping to move 13 points clear of their title rivals. Chelsea, who beat London rivals Tottenham at ...

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Arsenal prepare £40m plus Xhaka for Ndidi

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been linked with a move to Arsenal. The Guardian's transfer rumour column claims the Gunners are hoping to fix their troubles this season by attempting to lure Ndidi to the Emirates. The Nigerian midfielder has been ...

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Aribo unfazed by Celtic's title rivals

Johnny Edward. Rangers star Joe Aribo has told Celtic manager Neil Lennon he'll never get into the heads of the Ibrox stars. The Hoops boss cranked up the mind games last week when he claimed his side's win at Hearts piled pressure on Rangers.

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Lille won't accept January offers for Osimhen

'Tosin Oluwalowo. French Ligue 1 side, Lille, will reject any offer for their Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen when the European transfer window opens in January. Osimhen has been in fine form for the French side, scoring 13 goals since joining from Belgian side ...

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Game is going back 35 years. It's distressing

The most powerful message against racism would be a referee taking all 22 players off in an act of solidarity, saying, “Football doesn't want fans like that at games.” Those who manage the game, the referees, should take that responsibility of players walking ...

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NFL Trade Rumors: Antonio Brown and New Orleans Saints Deal Confirmed for the Offseason?

Antonio Brown's NFL playing status is a topic of controversy and despite playing only a single game in the 2019 NFL season, the wide receiver has been making a lot of news. From practice drama to sexual assault investigation, Brown has been the headline ...

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Gamer: Saints' Michael Thomas joins 99 club on Madden

METAIRIE, La. -- Michael Thomas has earned his place into the NFL record books and into the coveted "Madden 99 Club." EA Sports announced Monday that the New Orleans Saints receiver has been upgraded to the maximum rating of 99 in its Madden 20 ...

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Sunday, December 22, 2019

North-West zonal volleyball competition kicks off in Kebbi

Te National Coach for the Female National Volleyball Team, Coach Rakiyyah Mohammad has described the on going U -17 North-West Zonal volleyball competition in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi state as an eyes openers for both females and male teams.

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Ighalo out of CAF Award

Erstwhile Super Eagles' goalking, Odion Ighalo has been omitted from the final three short- lists for the 2019 CAF Awards billed for January 7, 2020 in Cairo, Egypt. Ighalo, before now made the five-man shortlist following his impres- sive display which earned ...

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Three things we learned from the Premier League

London (AFP). Chelsea manager Frank Lampard enjoyed a memorable win over his former Blues boss Jose Mourinho as his side beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in a fiery London derby overshadowed by racism allegations, while Manchester United again ...

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How to watch Murata vs Butler live streaming online, start time, full card, more info

This morning from Yokohama, Japan, boxing fans will be treated to a four-fight card featuring three world title fights (or at least three world title-level fights), streaming live on ESPN+. In the main event, Ryota Murata will defend his secondary WBA “world” ...

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Chelsea win marred by alleged racial abuse

SHOWS: LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (DECEMBER 22, 2019)(STILL PHOTOS-MUTE)(ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS - ACCESS ALL). 1. STILL PHOTO OF CHELSEA'S ANTONIO RUDIGER DURING MATCH WHILE FANS LOOK ON. 2. STILL PHOTO OF ...

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'That will soon change' - Andy Robertson makes Jordan Henderson prediction after Liverpool win Club World Cup

Jordan Henderson has been hailed as the embodiment of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool with team-mates confident the Reds captain will soon be given the wider credit he deserves. Henderson produced a man-of-the-match performance in skippering Liverpool to ...

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Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger alleges racial abuse in match vs. Tottenham

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger alleged he was the target of racist abuse in Sunday's 2-0 win over rival Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in North London. Broadcast footage appeared to show Rudiger indicating he heard monkey chants from supporters at ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona ready to sell Man Utd target in January

Monaco have set their sights on 18-year-old winger Ishak Talal Boussouf, France Football says. Currently with Algerian outfit Setif, Boussouf is seen as one of his nation's brightest stars and Monaco are hoping to get to the front of the queue to sign him in ...

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Raiders takeaways: What we learned from huge 24-17 win vs. Chargers

BOXSCORE. CARSON – The Raiders hit a four-team parlay Sunday morning. The Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints won, New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens all won. Those results kept the Raiders in the playoff hunt. Those things only mattered if the ...

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Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger calls for swift punishment over alleged racist abuse with social media messages

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has called for anyone found to have subjected him to racist abuse to be swiftly punished – and for the fight against discrimination not to be “forgotten again in a couple of days”. Rudiger reported being the subject of monkey ...

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5 Challenges Facing Arsenal's Mikel Arteta In His First 100 Days

At the press conference confirming his appointment as Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta managed to hit the right notes. Given the post-press conference reaction it's clear that the vast majority of Arsenal supporters are willing to cut the former Arsenal midfielder a ...

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Unpleasant Second Half Overshadows Chelsea's Best Performance Under Frank Lampard

LONDON — Chelsea won but that was only part of the story on a thoroughly unpleasant afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. After Son Heung-min was sent off 17 minutes into the second half, a bottle was thrown from the crowd at the Chelsea ...

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Liverpool joins greatest PL sides to top the table at Xmas. Only one has lost it from here

The way things are going, it looks like Liverpool will finish top of the Premier League at the end of the decade. Sitting at the summit with a whopping 49 points in total, the title is the unbeaten Reds' to lose. With a formidable front three, arguably one of the ...

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'Why Man Utd should build their team around Pogba' - Peter Crouch

Paul Pogba's future continues to divide Manchester United fans, but Peter Crouch thinks the club should "build a team" around the France midfielder. Crouch joined Danny Murphy on Match of the Day 2 on Sunday to analyse Pogba's return to action after ...

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Bruins to face powerful Caps without Chara

BOSTON — So it turns out that even professional athletes can have a tough time scheduling medical appointments. The Bruins, trapped by bad decisions, bad breaks and overall bad karma over a stretch that has seen them lose eight of their last nine games, ...

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Picking one player from every NFL team with something to prove in Week 17

Regardless of its current state and outlook, each NFL team has at least one player who needs to make a statement to close the regular season. So as teams finish their Week 16 games and begin to look ahead to next week, our NFL Nation reporters identify ...

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Duncan Ferguson admits he is "in awe" of new Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti

Duncan Ferguson hailed Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as an "incredible statement" and said he and the Everton players are in awe of the Italian. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich boss has taken the ...

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'This is for real' — journeyman Akim Aliu sparks hockey reckoning

About a minute ago. VAUGHAN, Ontario — There was no breaking point or seminal moment that prompted Akim Aliu to post two tweets less than a minute apart that would rock the NHL in a matter of hours. Aliu was scrolling through the timeline on his phone ...

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Manchester City: Champions speak to Premier League about festive kick-off times

Manchester City have spoken to the Premier League about their Christmas fixture programme after being asked to play twice in less than 48 hours. City have just 46 hours 15 minutes between the start of their matches at Wolves on 27 December and at home ...

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Real Madrid lose ground in Spanish title race after stalemate

Real also drew 0-0 in midweek at Barcelona but Sunday's result leaves Madrid on 37 points at the half-way stage of the season, two points off Barcelona who top the table on 39. Toni Kroos hit the bar, Karim Benzema saw an effort cleared off the line with a ...

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Joe Gomez on his Liverpool "blessing" and why Reds are primed to win more trophies

Joe Gomez believes it is a “blessing” to be a part of the current Liverpool team after overcoming a nightmare 12 months. And the central defender is convinced Jurgen Klopp's side can continue gathering trophies. Gomez was an impressive performer as ...

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Racism protocol implemented for 1st time in Premier League

FIFA's protocol for dealing with discrimination at soccer games was implemented for the first time in the Premier League on Sunday with three stadium announcements during a London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea after racist abuse was reported ...

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MLS coaching vacancies update: Clock ticking for Chicago, Inter Miami, NYCFC

Could a game of managerial musical chairs in Europe have a knock-on effect on head coaching vacancies in Major League Soccer? It's far from clear how everything will shake out at this point, but that's at least a distinct possibility as another week goes by ...

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Mutual respect between Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho will count for nothing

Chelsea's coach will be determined to defeat his old friend today and strike a blow for British managers. Shareemailfacebooktwitter. Save is Disabled. To save your favourite articles so you can find them later, subscribe to one of our packs. Dismiss. Late in ...

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Bayern Munich 2-0 Wolfsburg: Super sub Zirkzee strikes again

Joshua Zirkzee made another crucial impact off the bench as Bayern Munich left it late to beat Wolfsburg 2-0 with two goals in the last five minutes of normal time. The reigning Bundesliga champions, whose injury troubles were deepened by the first-half exit ...

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Harrison vs Charlo 2 results: Efe Ajagba stops Iago Kiladze in wild heavyweight slugfest

Nigerian heavyweight prospect Efe Ajagba faced some resistance tonight against Georgian veteran Iago Kiladze, but in the end it was Ajagba forcing another stoppage, going to 12-0 (10 KO) to close out his 2019.

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Lionel Messi closes year with 50 goals as Barcelona routs Alavés

Lionel Messi closed the year with a total of 50 goals for club and country for the sixth straight time, helping Barcelona stay in position to keep the Spanish league lead entering the holiday break. Luis Suárez, Antoine Griezmann and Arturo Vidal also scored as ...

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Lomachenko should have fought Pacquiao when he had the chance

After watching this young beast Teofimo Lopez knockout Richard Commey in two rounds, I don't think Vasyl Lomachenko was too keen on facing him next. Teofimo is no joke. The kid can crack and he is explosive with power in both hands. Lomachenko who ...

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Which ODI pair is greater: Tendulkar and Ganguly or Kohli and Sharma?

Rohit Sharma scores a blistering hundred against West Indies while Virat Kohli suffers the ignominy of a golden duck. That's the game of cricket: two of India's best one-day batsmen experiencing opposite fates. In fact, an argument could be mounted that Kohli ...

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Liverpool lands 1st world title, Qatar passes pre-2022 test

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — After tens of billions of dollars spent on infrastructure, and skepticism over this tiny gas-rich nation's suitability as a sporting host, a World Cup has finally been handed out in Qatar. It was Liverpool lifting FIFA's lesser-regarded Club World ...

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David Beckham 'approaches Joe Hart over Inter Miami move'

The 32-year-old has not made a single Premier League appearance for the Clarets this season, with his only outing during the 2019-20 campaign coming against Sunderland in the EFL Cup. The 75-time England international will see his contract at Turf Moor ...

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Why Frank Lampard, Chelsea need win more vs. José Mourinho, Tottenham

The teacher and his student are trending in opposite directions. José Mourinho has led Tottenham Hotspur to four wins in five English Premier League matches as head coach since taking over for sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino, lifting Spurs to within ...

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Everton and Arsenal show managers Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta the scale of their tasks

Given the time of year, and the unique circumstances, forgive me for adapting a bit of seasonal verse to summarise the story of this match: four managers, three French men, two turgid clubs and a selfie in the director's box. The last of those was performed by ...

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Christian Eriksen 'to snub Manchester United move'

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Christian Eriksen is reportedly ready to turn down a move to Manchester United. The Denmark international will see his current deal with Spurs expire at the end of the 2019-20 campaign, and the playmaker continues to be linked ...

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Liverpool's history boys add a brand new chapter

English champions: 18 times. European champions: six times. World champions: never... at least not until today. Liverpool, one of football's most historical and successful clubs, finally have no more worlds left to conquer. That this side have done what no other ...

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Jordan Henderson: 'World champions' sounds very nice

Jordan Henderson took great pride in Liverpool's new title of world champions after he lifted the Reds' third major trophy of 2019. A Roberto Firmino finish in extra-time finally defeated Brazilian opponents Flamengo in Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup ...

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Solskjaer insists he has 'final say' on Man Utd transfers amid Pogba rumours

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted he has the final say on transfers amid reports of a busy January window for the Old Trafford club. The Red Devils have been linked with a number of players next month, particularly in the forward ...

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What if the Packers had drafted JuJu Smith-Schuster in the 2017 NFL Draft?

Going back to the 2017 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers used their two second-round picks on cornerback Kevin King and safety Josh Jones. After reflecting on those selections, it's worth asking, what could have been had the Packers drafted JuJu ...

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President Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod

…athletes laud Adopt An Athlete campaign. ADVERTISEMENT. The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has revealed that the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has accepted to renovate the Ahmadu Bello ...

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Liverpool 1-0 Flamengo: Jürgen Klopp's reaction

Jürgen Klopp was left beaming with pride after watching his Liverpool side be crowned 2019 FIFA Club World Cup champions in Doha on Saturday. The Reds defeated Brazilian side Flamengo 1-0 in the final at Khalifa International Stadium thanks to Roberto ...

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Dessers retakes top spot in Eredivisie scoring charts

Cyriel Dessers continued his fine run of form on Saturday by opening the scoring for Heracles away at Heerenveen taking his tally up to 12 goals for the season. Dessers opened the scoring for the visitors in the 54th minute, finishing calmly past Warner Hahn ...

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Jerry Jones found patience and made the Cowboys relevant again. But time's running out.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The middle-aged man in the Super Bowl pictures is gone, though some of what brought him there remains. "I stand here with you as someone who's had a dream," Jerry Jones said at his gleaming AT&T Stadium a few nights ago, ...

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Virgil van Dijk opens up on Ballon d'Or disappointment after missing out to Lionel Messi

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has finally admitted he was expecting to take the Ballon d'Or back to Anfield - only to finish second behind Lionel Messi. Share. Comments. By. Irishmirror.ie. 22:30, 21 DEC 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is ...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjær insists he has final say on Manchester United transfers

Manager denies Paul Pogba will leave club in January • 'He's back in training; that's a step forward for us'. Paul Wilson · @paulwilsongnm. Sat 21 Dec 2019 17.30 EST. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email. Shares. 0. 0. Ole Gunnar ...

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I aspire to bond with players like José Mourinho does, says Frank Lampard

Portuguese boosted Lampard in first Chelsea spell • Chelsea visit Mourinho's Spurs in Premier League on Sunday. Jacob Steinberg · @JacobSteinberg. Sat 21 Dec 2019 17.30 EST. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email. Shares. 0. 0.

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Mbappe double keeps leaders PSG's cushion over Marseille

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain maintained their seven-point lead at the top of Ligue with a 4-1 victory over Amiens on Saturday. Kylian Mbappe and Neymar scored as PSG kept their seven-point lead at the summit. AFP. Kylian Mbappe ...

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Friday, December 20, 2019

Joe Denly century underpins England amid sickness bug

England 337 for 5 (Denly 103, Pope 70*, Burns 56) v South Africa A. Joe Denly rose above the sickness that has swept through the England camp, and cemented his No. 3 credentials with a well-crafted century on the opening day of the team's final warm-up ...

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Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

Barcelona will like to put the Clasico behind and get a resounding win in La Liga when they host Deportivo Alaves at the Camp Nou on Saturday. In the wake of a goalless Clasico, Barcelona will be eager to get back to winning ways against Deportivo Alaves ...

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Wild's Jason Zucker has surgery, will miss 4-6 weeks

Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker will miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair a fractured right fibula, general manager Bill Guerin said. Zucker underwent the procedure Friday at TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Jurgen Klopp's new Liverpool contract means he must do something he hasn't done before

In one sense, perhaps Jurgen Klopp's new contract came about nine days too early to properly reflect the job he has done. If the league table never lies, the German inherited the 10th-best team in England when he was appointed in 2015. After Saturday's ...

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Aribo has permission to break rules – Gerrard

Ebenezer Bajela. Super Eagles midfielder, Joe Aribo, has been given permission to rip up the rule book to enable him deliver for Rangers in the Premiership title race. His manager Steven Gerrard revealed he's going with the old maxim that rules are for the ...

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UPDATE 1-Soccer-Spurs want Eriksen and Vertonghen to sign new deals

(writes through with Mourinho quotes). By Ken Ferris. LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur want Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen to follow centre back Toby Alderweireld by signing new contracts at the ...

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Sources: Arteta to observe 'attitude' of Arsenal players from stands

Newly appointed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told players that he will be watching their "attitudes and body efforts" in Saturday's match at Everton from the stands, sources told ESPN. Arteta was unveiled as the new Gunners boss on Friday, a return to the ...

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Manchester United finally convinced, set to sign playmaker in Janauary for 40m euros

Recall that Manchester United have been tracking Dejan Kulusevski for some time and the latest reports going on in the media will put smile on fans face. Renowned journalist, Nicolo Schira, reported that Manchester United want to sign the Swedish ...

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1st Valuejet Para Table Tennis ends in grand style

After two days of action, the maiden Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open comes to an end on Saturday December 21 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium. Being the climax of the three-day championships, three finals will hold with the ...

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Stuck in perpetual crisis, Arsenal have been posters boys for divisive decade

You are reading this newspaper on the penultimate weekend of the 2010s. As you may have noticed, a lot has happened in the span of 519 Saturday sport sections. This has been an extraordinary decade — one that will be remembered quite differently from ...

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'The best managers are the ones with zero defeats' – Mourinho takes sly dig at Arsenal's Arteta appointment

The Portuguese believes that head coaches with more experience are now being snubbed in favour of those new to the job. Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has taken a sly dig at Arsenal's decision to hire Mikel Arteta as their new head coach, saying ...

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El-Rufai to renovate Ahmadu Bello Stadium

The Adoption Campaign initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, which was introduced by the sports minister Sunday Dare in Lagos on Monday appears to be gaining momentum with public and private individuals keying into the campaign.

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Osimhen cleared to play after health scare

Ebenezer Bajela. Super Eagles and Lille forward, Victor Osimhen, has been passed fit and available for selection for the club's trip to the Stade Louis-II on Saturday (today). The Nigeria international who had opened scoring in the 19th minute for Lille during ...

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'Sinking' comment lands Taribo in trouble

Ebenezer Bajela. Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has come in for heavy criticisms from fellow ex-internationals following his scathing and damning comments on the state of football under the current Nigeria Football Federation administration led ...

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Bordeaux rival Inter Milan for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud as Ligue 1 side eye January loan deal

Bordeaux have joined Inter Milan in the race to sign Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. Advertisement. The Ligue 1 side are interested in a loan deal for the 33-year-old, who has been given the go-ahead to leave in January, according to Goal. Giroud is interested ...

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Dominic Bess and Craig Overton bolster England bowling ranks

England have called up the Somerset bowlers Craig Overton and Dominic Bess as cover for the first Test against South Africa as a flu-like illness continues to affect their preparations. The fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer, along with the left-arm ...

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2019 Week 16 Key Matchups: Seahawks vs. Cardinals

The Seahawks are 11-3 and currently in first place in the NFC West, but they know they need to finish strong to reach their goals, starting with Sunday's game against a Cardinals team that has been more competitive this season than its 4-9-1 record might ...

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Spurs want Eriksen and Vertonghen to sign new deals

By Ken Ferris. LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur want Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen to follow centre back Toby Alderweireld by signing new contracts at the Premier League club, manager Jose Mourinho ...

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Dimitar Berbatov's Premier League predictions including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City

Dimitar Berbatov previews this weekend's Premier League action including Manchester City v Leicester (Picture: Metro/Getty). Share this article via facebookShare this article via twitter. Share this with. Share this article via emailShare this article via ...

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Oyedeji okays draw as Nigeria battle Mali, others

Former D'Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji has described as favourable the 2021 Afrobasket Qualifying draws which placed Nigeria in group D alongside Mali, Rwanda and the winner of Zones 1 and 2. Oyedeji told NationSport from the venue of the draw ...

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White Sox boost rotation, agree to $5M deal with Gonzalez

CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox boosted their starting rotation, finalizing a $5 million, one-year contract with two-time All-Star Gio González that includes a 2021 club option. The deal announced Friday calls for a $4.5 million salary in 2020 and gives the ...

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MARTIN KEOWN: From Rinus Michels to Johan Cruyff to Pep Guardiola... is Mikel Arteta next in that dynasty?

Listening to Kevin De Bruyne's analysis of Manchester City's 3-0 away win over Arsenal last week, he sounded like a manager. Advertisement. He explained how their opponents' front four would press but when City bypassed them, everybody would stay up.

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David Silva 'set to join Inter Miami' as Manchester City star links up with David Beckham's new MLS team

David Silva is 'set to join' David Beckham's new MLS team Inter Miami as the Manchester City star prepares for life after nine years at the Etihad Stadium. Advertisement. The Spaniard, 33, joined City from Valencia in 2010 but will seek pastures new when his ...

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Ideye bags brace in Aris' win

Johnny Edward. Brown Ideye scored a brace as Aris thrashed Volos NFC 4-0 in Thursday's Greek Super League clash at the Stadio Harilalou Kleanthis Vikelidis, Thessaloniki reports Sports Extra. Ideye opened scoring for Aris in the 12th minute and added ...

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Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie justifies long three-point shot in Tuesday's OT win over Pelicans

SAN ANTONIO — Even though the Pelicans had lost 12 straight before facing the Nets Tuesday in New Orleans, it felt like something akin to a miracle when the Nets pulled out a108-101 overtime victory. The Nets shot poorly from three-point range for the fifth ...

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Why Arsenal is taking a huge risk by naming inexperienced Mikel Arteta as its new manager

The worst-kept secret in the Premier League will become official on Friday, when former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta is formally introduced as the Gunners' next manager. Although it's been expected for days, the appointment still looks like one hell of a risk.

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There is a mutiny at the Gunners. Their new captain is 'actively' trying to leave - Rumour Mill

We are just 12 days out from the start of the January transfer window and the rumours are heating up, especially after Liverpool became the first Premier League club to sign someone for the New Year. With that in mind, we've taken a look at all of the hottest ...

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From Barcelona To Leicester City, These Are The Top 10 Soccer Teams Of The Decade

Picking the best teams of the past 10 years is always going to divide opinion. First, what constitutes the 'best' team? I could have picked the 10 Champions League winners from 2010 to 2019 (I didn't, but a few are included) or the winners of the three Women's ...

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Unbeaten Abraham Nova elects to join Top Rank with multifight deal

Top Rank, which already has a deep roster of junior lightweights, Wednesday announced that it has added another 130-pounder, unbeaten top prospect Abraham Nova, signing him to a multifight deal to co-promote him. Nova, who is also co-promoted by ...

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Shohei Ohtani is cleared to pitch in 2020 and the Angels season could depend on him

The Los Angeles Angels starting rotation received a big boost on Wednesday, and that wasn't just because they signed former Atlanta Braves ace Julio Teheran. According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, Shohei Ohtani has successfully ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Ozil to join Fenerbahce

Vinicius Junior could be the subject of a bidding war this January, with the Brazilian unhappy at Real Madrid. The highly-rated 19-year-old attacker has struggled for goals at the Spanish giants and feels let down by coach Zinedine Zidane, according to ...

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Everton seal Carlo Ancelotti on £9m-a-year deal as Arsenal and Manchester City haggle over Mikel Arteta terms

Carlo Ancelotti has agreed terms to become the Everton manager and will watch his new side from the stands at Goodison Park tomorrow when they take on Arsenal. What represents a huge managerial coup for the club has been complicated by the need for ...

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Mikel Arteta in his own words: I want my side to dictate the game, to be expressive

After 3-2 loss to Swansea City in 2012 “At Arsenal you have a group of players who want to give 100 per cent and that makes things so much easier. I always see that in the dressing room. Always. You look at the players' faces, the disappointment, the hurt.

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FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Maintains 31st Position

Nigeria's Super Eagles retained their spot as the world's 31st team in the World Football Ranking for the month of December. In the ranking table on the website of world football governing body FIFA, yesterday,Nigeria has garnered 1,493 points, same as they ...

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Barcelona 'set to offer Lionel Messi a new contract until 2023' with Spanish giants ready for talks over a new deal

Barcelona are ready to offer talisman Lionel Messi a contract extension until 2023. Advertisement. The 32-year-old currently has a deal until 2021 but president Josep Maria Bartomeu has informed Messi's father Jorge that he intends to hold talks over a ...

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Liverpool striker Origi rates Everton goal above Champions League strikes

Liverpool striker Divock Origi declared his favourite goal is his late winner in the Merseyside derby against Everton, ranking that strike above even his historic Champions League goals against Barcelona and Tottenham. The Belgian forward – on as a ...

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2020 Olympic: Conflict In AFN Worries Athletics Coaches

Some athletics coaches have expressed worry that conflict in the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), if not resolved fast, might affect Nigeria's preparation for and participation in the Tokyo 2020. Some of the coaches, who spoke to newsmen in Lagos, said ...

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Barcelona offer Lionel Messi contract extension

The report is outlined by El Mundo Deportivo, which claims that the club's intention is to extend the Argentine's current deal at the Camp Nou by a further 12 months, as it currently expires in the summer of 2021. That is when the term for Blaugrana president ...

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Transfer Talk: Arsenal bracing for Aubameyang, Ozil exits from club

January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Arsenal bracing for Auba, Ozil exodus. Arsenal stars Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil are both wanting to leave the club in ...

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AFN Mourns Veteran Athletics Coach, Tobias Igwe

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed deep shock at the death of veteran athletics coach, Tobias Igwe fondly called Toblow in track and field circle. Coach Toblow, according to his son, Daniel Igwe died after suffering from high blood ...

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Arsene Wenger takes swipe at Arsenal board as he compares his former club to Liverpool

Arsene Wenger has hit out at Arsenal's transfer strategy – or lack of – since he left back in 2018 and urged the club to follow the example set by Liverpool over the last few years. The Gunners brought in Unai Emery as Wenger's replacement 18 months ago ...

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Henderson shocked by 'stupid, inappropriate' monkey images in anti-racism push

The former Celtic and Hibernian midfielder, who joined Verona last year, was present when Italy forward Balotelli was subjected to monkey chants by some Verona fans in an Italian league game on November 3. "It was the first time I had experienced anything ...

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Liverpool striker Origi rates Everton goal above Champions League strikes

The Belgian forward says he most enjoyed the feeling of scoring against the Reds' local rivals - even more so than his crucial strikes in Europe. Liverpool striker Divock Origi declared his favourite goal is his late winner in the Merseyside derby against Everton, ...

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Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson fight card preview

Bellator 236, the second part of this weekend's promotional doubleheader, kicks off on Saturday, December 21st, from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This main card can be seen live on DAZN at 10:00 PM ET. This event will be capped off ...

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Getting Bred: Wide receiver Michael Thomas gifts Saints teammates Air Jordan 11s

METAIRIE, La. -- Not only is Michael Thomas about to wipe guys such as Marvin Harrison and Randy Moss out of the NFL record books. But he's also making a run at Santa Claus. Thomas surprised his New Orleans Saints teammates on Wednesday by ...

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Southgate calls for more England improvement after challenging year

Gareth Southgate believes his England team have improved yet again this calendar year – but there remains things to improve on. After reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, an surprising success given pre-tournament expectations, the ...

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Self supporting KPA for Kigali BAL show

•The porters, who left Nairobi by road to Kigali on Tuesday, have sacrificed their own resources to pay for their transport and accommodation in order to be part of the inaugural show. •A confident Ojukwu said he has maintained the team that topped during the ...

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Report: Stanford QB KJ Costello in transfer portal

The graduate transfer quarterback market reportedly includes one more player looking to change schools. Per a report from Al.com, Stanford QB K.J. Costello has put his name in the transfer portal. Costello would be a graduate transfer and eligible to play ...

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Club World Cup: Firmino strikes to put Liverpool into final

Doha: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to a “really tough game” in the Club World Cup final against Flamengo after Roberto Firmino's injury-time goal gave the Anfield side a hard-fought 2-1 win over Monterrey of Mexico on Wednesday.

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Hank Haney says PGA Tour got him fired as punishment for writing Tiger Woods' book

Hank Haney is taking on the PGA Tour. The former golf coach and current on-air personality filed a lawsuit against PGA Tour, Inc. Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Haney is seeking damages for harm he says the ...

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