Ballon D'Or 2019: Sarri speaks on Ronaldo winning award ahead of Messi, Van Dijk

Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has said he hopes Cristiano Ronaldo wins his sixth Ballon d'Or on Monday. Ronaldo is up against fellow five-time winner Lionel Messi and Liverpool defender, Virgil Van Dijk, in the running for this year's award.

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Norwich vs Arsenal: Kroenke gives reasons why Emery was sacked, sends message to Ljunberg

Arsenal director, Josh Kroenke, has claimed Unai Emery was sacked to save the club's season. Emery was dismissed on Friday morning, after just 18 months in charge at the Emirates. The Spaniard has been replaced by assistant manager, Freddie ...

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Serie A: Sarri speaks on Ronaldo's lack of goals, reveals player's only motivation

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri believes that Cristiano Ronaldo will only be more motivated to reaffirm his greatness after his recent goal slump for the Italian champions. The Portuguese returned from injury to start Juve's 1-0 Champions League win over ...

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EPL: What Mourinho said about Arsene Wenger after Unai Emery's sack

Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho has hailed former Arsenal manager as the last of his kind, adding that it is impossible for coaches to match the 20-year dynasties that Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger achieved. He noted that Premier League bosses are ...

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Vieira labels Arsenal job 'very complicated' amid links to position

Patrick Vieira played down talk he could take over at Arsenal as the Nice coach labelled it a "very complicated job". Unai Emery was sacked as Arsenal head coach on Friday amid a seven-match winless run for the Premier League club. Vieira – an Arsenal ...

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LeukaeMia changed my life-Ikeme

Time is precious to Ikeme. It was something he never worried about while playing football, but now it is the one thing he is determined to make the most of. Acute leukaemia forced Ikeme to retire from football several years earlier than he would have liked.

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Man City news and transfers LIVE reaction to Newcastle defeat as Liverpool FC extend lead over City

We'll bring you all the reaction to Manchester City's draw at Newcastle and the latest team news ahead of the trip to Burnley. Share. By. Liam Corless. Updated 16:12, 30 NOV 2019. Sport. Manchester City lost further ground in the Premier League title race ...

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Adames vs Teixeira results: Patrick Teixeira upsets Carlos Adames to win interim WBO title

He was bleeding from both eyes pretty early in the fight, but at the end of 12 rounds, Patrick Teixeira got the official word: he'd pulled off the upset and beaten Carlos Adames to gain the interim WBO junior middleweight title.

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Bruno Fernandes signs a new agreement Sporting Lisboa

Bruno Fernandes, who has always been linked with a potential move to either Manchester United or Tottenham, looks to have ended any possibility of a move to the Premier League after penning a new deal with Sporting CP. In 123 games for Sporting in all ...

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Impressive CAF victories for Esperance, Mazembe, Sundowns

Johannesburg (AFP) – Title-holders Esperance and former winners TP Mazembe and Mamelodi Sundowns flexed their muscles Saturday with convincing CAF Champions League matchday one victories. Anice Badri and Ibrahim Ouattara scored within the ...

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Anthony Joshua: 'When I beat Andy Ruiz, I'll say 'F*** everybody'

Anthony Joshua is rattled. As the former holder of three of the world heavyweight title belts prepares to face Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia next Saturday there is an edge about the Londoner not seen for some time. Joshua was forced to admit defeat in seven ...

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'Eden at Real Madrid will be very special' - Martinez backs Hazard to shine at the Bernabeu

Eden Hazard's time at Real Madrid will develop into something "very special", according to Belgium coach Roberto Martinez. Hazard appeared to be finding some form for Madrid before suffering an ankle injury in a Champions League draw against Paris ...

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Trail-blazer Rapinoe eyes honours sweep at Ballon d'Or

Paris (AFP) - Megan Rapinoe will complete an unprecedented clean sweep of honours on Monday if the trailblazing World Cup star and feminist icon adds the Women's Ballon d'Or to her collection of accolades. The 34-year-old striker was the star of this ...

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Mo Farah to run 10000m at Tokyo Olympics

Two years after retiring from the track to run marathons, Mo Farah has said he will defend his Olympic 10,000m title in Tokyo next summer. The 36-year-old announced his decision after mulling over his disappointing 10th place at the Chicago marathon in ...

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Graeme Souness reveals the major problem Arsenal and Manchester United share

Graeme Souness has bemoaned the lack of leaders and role models at fallen Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United. Arsenal and United – two of the most successful English clubs in history – are currently ninth and 11th respectively in the ...

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Eberechi Eze to Tottenham Hotspur 'under threat by Jose Mourinho arrival'

Eberechi Eze's hopes of earning a move to Tottenham Hotspur could reportedly be scuppered by the arrival of Jose Mourinho as head coach. The 21-year-old, who joined QPR from Millwall in 2016, is believed to be a transfer target for a number of Premier ...

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KU's Udoka Azubuike shooting at remarkable 79.7% clip through seven games

Udoka Azubuike has shown that, when healthy, and when properly fed the basketball in the post, he's one of the most effective, efficient offensive players in Kansas history. The 7-foot senior from Nigeria who shattered KU's record for single-season field goal ...

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Could Aston Villa's Nakamba be the best African signing of the season?

The Zimbabwe international midfielder is steadily establishing himself as a vital cog at the Premier League club, and is proving to be a fine signing. Arriving at Aston Villa as they were wrapping up their pre-season in August, Marvelous Nakamba took his time ...

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Liverpool grind out another win as belief in Jurgen Klopp's side grows

Jurgen Klopp grinned, his bright white teeth gleaming under the floodlights as he walked off the Anfield pitch thumping the badge on his chest and soaking up the adulation of the fans in the stands. This was not a vintage Liverpool performance, but it was a ...

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2020 Rally of Chile axed as violent unrest grips country

SANTIAGO • Chile's round of the 2020 world rally championship has been axed, the latest high-profile event cancelled in the wake of violent unrest in the troubled South American nation which has left 23 people dead. "It's with great sadness that we have ...

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The five best matches of the Unai Emery era

Recency bias is a hell of a thing. Nothing is as memorable or more pressing as what is happening in the current moment, and as we get further from the past, it becomes a fuzzy series of snapshots that becomes increasingly more blurry as the days fly by.

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Maja justifies starting role with stunner in Bordeaux draw

A stoppage-time goal cancelled out the Nigeria forward's strike as the Girondins shared the spoils in Reims. Josh Maja marked his second start in Ligue 1 this season with a goal as Bordeaux were held to a 1-1 draw by Reims. Back in August, Maja opened ...

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Bruno Fernandes signs new Sporting Lisbon deal

Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes has put pen to paper on a new contract, the Portuguese club have announced. The Portugal global scored 32 goals across all competitions last season and became one of Europe's hottest properties over the summer ...

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Jadeveon Clowney plans to play vs. Vikings despite sports hernia injury

Jadeveon Clowney said he expects to play on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings. He spoke with reporters on Friday about his ongoing treatment for what has been diagnosed as a sports hernia. His plan is to practice on Friday, at least in a limited ...

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Delta Force, Kwara United ownership transfer reviewed by LMC

Ebenezer Bajela. The League Management Company on Friday said it has received a notification from Delta Force FC for endorsement and approval, of transfer of ownership of the club to Kwara United, adding that until a conclusion is reached , Delta Force ...

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Baptism Of Fire For Enugu Coach Yusuf In CAF Cup

Johannesburg, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Nov, 2019 ) :Salisu Yusuf faces a baptism of fire as Enugu Rangers coach Sunday when the Nigerian club host Pyramids from Egypt as the CAF Confederation Cup groups kick off. National team ...

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'We're not the only team with injuries'-Klopp believes in Liverpool depth after Fabinho setback

Jurgen Klopp hopes Liverpool's fringe players can step up following the blow of Fabinho's ankle ligament injury. The Brazil midfielder will be sidelined until the new year after suffering ankle ligament damage during Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League draw ...

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Can Mane and Salah keep delivering for underwhelming Liverpool?

While the forwards have been instrumental to the Reds' unbeaten start, the sustainability of their approach must be questioned. 'Kloppage time' is the term recently coined for Liverpool's knack for scoring really late goals in the Premier League this season.

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Baptism of fire for Enugu coach Yusuf in CAF Cup

Johannesburg (AFP) – Salisu Yusuf faces a baptism of fire as Enugu Rangers coach Sunday when the Nigerian club host Pyramids from Egypt as the CAF Confederation Cup groups kick off. National team assistant coach Yusuf now has two jobs after ...

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Virgil van Dijk gave Liverpool a scare - now he can do what no other Red has done

Dries Mertens was wheeling away in celebration of Napoli's lead, but the Liverpool faithful were decidedly indifferent. Their concerns were elsewhere, despite the Belgium international striker giving the visitors the advantage in an important Champions ...

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Real Madrid into Champions League last 16 after Brugge held

A share of the spoils in midweek means they head to Salzburg on December 10 with qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League still on the line. Pep Guardiola's side were well below their best at the Etihad Stadium, but Ilkay Gundogan's ...

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Jose Mourinho denies claim he met with Arsenal before taking Tottenham job

New Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has revealed he had no contact with Arsenal over becoming their new manager. Mourinho is less than a fortnight into his job as Mauricio Pochettino's replacement, but he was previously linked with the position at the ...

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Baptism of fire for Enugu coach Yusuf in CAF Cup

Salisu Yusuf faces a baptism of fire as Enugu Rangers coach Sunday when the Nigerian club host Pyramids from Egypt as the CAF Confederation Cup groups kick off. A file photo of assistant Salisu Yusuf (R) posing with Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr. AFP.

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The Big Bang Attacks: The Return of Zhang Zhilei

By: Kirk Jackson. The heavyweight star from China intends on leaving a “Bang” in his return bout this weekend after a long time stretch of inactivity. Boxing Insider caught up with Zhang Zhilei (20-0, 16 KO's) to gather his thoughts about his upcoming return ...

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Slavia Prague: Inter's Lukaku should apologise over racism claims

Slavia Prague have rejected Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku's claim that he was the target of racist chants during their Champions League match and want him to apologise. Lukaku said the chants occurred on two different occasions on Wednesday.

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The Jose Mourinho effect could help Serge Aurier rewrite his Tottenham story

The Ivory Coast international looks to have a new lease on life since the Special One turned up in North London. Two things seemed very obvious upon the appointment of Jose Mourinho by Tottenham Hotspur, but only in hindsight in the case of the latter.

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Klopp promises to find solutions after Liverpool suffer 'massive' Fabinho blow

Jurgen Klopp admits it is a "massive" blow to lose Fabinho until 2020 but insists Liverpool will find a way to cope without the midfielder. The Reds confirmed on Friday that Fabinho suffered ankle ligament damage in the 1-1 Champions League draw with ...

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Oscar Valdez Vs. Adam Lopez Odds, Records, Prediction: Boxing Biz

Oscar Valdez is moving up to junior lightweight, and he's already talking about wanting to fight the division's best, Miguel Berchelt. And why not? Though the 130-pound division also features titlists Tevin Farmer and Jamel Herring along with Rene ...

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Bruins' Marchand rips concussion spotter: 'Busy eating pizza and cheeseburgers'

After Friday's game against the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand had some choice words for the concussion spotter that pulled him out of the game at an inopportune time. Late in the second period, Marchand had an awkward ...

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Paul Pogba could be fit to face old foe José Mourinho

Paul Pogba could make his comeback from injury for Manchester United against his old foe José Mourinho. Mourinho's return to Old Trafford with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday was always going to be a spicy affair. United sacked Mourinho last ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Pochettino to snub Arsenal for bigger club

PSG and Arsenal also linked. Inter are considering a summer move for Real Madrid's James Rodriguez, claim La Repubblica. However, Madrid are thought to want around €50 million (£42.6m/$55.1m) for the Colombia international. Arsenal had also been ...

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Barcelona and Liverpool hero Luis Suarez hails 'incredible' Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham

Barcelona and Liverpool hero Luis Suarez has branded Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham as 'incredible'. Abraham has established himself as a key player under new Blues boss Frank Lampard this season, scoring 11 goals in 20 appearances.

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Manchester City 'preparing £25million bid for Nicolas de la Cruz' as River Plate playmaker stars in Argentina

Manchester City are lining up a move for Nicolas de la Cruz as the River Plate star continues to excel for the Argentinian side. 22-year-old Uruguayan midfielder de la Cruz endured a rocky start to life with River last season but his performances have taken a ...

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Gunmen attack Ifeanyi Ubah bus, shoot driver

Ebenezer Bajela. FC ifeanyi Ubah players were on Friday attacked by suspected gunmen in Okene, Kogi State on their way to Kano for a Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday 6 encounter against Jigawa Golden Stars. The bus conveying the ...

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Smith: We'll See a Better Joshua

WBA super middleweight world champion Callum Smith is expecting to see a better version of Anthony Joshua, when the British superstar faces Andy Ruiz in a rematch. Next Saturday night, in Saudi Arabia, Joshua will challenge Ruiz for the IBF, IBO, WBA, ...

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Seahawks' Jadeveon Clowney not ruling out surgery for core-muscle injury

RENTON, Wash. - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said the core-muscle injury that sidelined him in Week 12 is feeling better, but he didn't rule out the possibility it will eventually require surgery. Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that ...

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Moment of my life says Spurs' ball boy who set up goal

Tottenham Hotspur's 15-year-old ball boy Callum Hynes said that helping his team equalise in their Champions League win over Olympiakos Piraeus and being hugged by manager Jose Mourinho for his efforts was the best moment of his life. The schoolboy ...

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Top Winners and Losers After Europa League 2019 Matchday 5 Results

Arsenal slumped to a 2-1 home defeat to Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday that extends their winless run to seven games. The Gunners took the lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but a fine double from ...

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Newcomer Wolves Advances in EL; Arsenal, United Beaten

Daichi Kamada scored twice in the second half as Eintracht Frankfurt came from a goal down and stun Arsenal 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday. The loss at Emirates Stadium extended Arsenal's winless streak to seven games across all competitions ...

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Guardiola and Klopp inducted into LMA Hall of Fame

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp have been inducted into the League Manager Association's (LMA) Hall of Fame. The LMA announced the pair's induction on Thursday, in recognition of their historic ...

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Mandate Buhari should give Sunday Dare

08036683657. The torrent of congratulatory messages for the new Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, is capable of bringing down the roof. Nonetheless, I congratulate him too. Nigerians are saying they expect better times for the nation's sports under his ...

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I'll fight till I'm 50 – Joshua

Anthony Joshua has dismissed detractors who have called for him to retire if he loses his highly anticipated rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr on December 7. The 30-year-old has been the subject of mass speculation after suffering the first defeat of his career to the ...

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ITTF W'Cup: Aruna to face Swede, Australian

'Tosin Oluwalowo. Nigeria's Quadri Aruna has been drawn against Sweden's Kristian Karlsson and Heming Hu from Australia in Group C of the ITTF Men's World Cup, which starts in Chengdu, China, today. Aruna, who didn't initially qualify for the World Cup, ...

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FIFA ranking: Nigeria now world's 31st, still Africa's third

Sodiq Oyeleke. The Super Eagles have moved up by four spots to 31 in the world in November 2019 FIFA ranking. The three-time African champions, who placed 35th last month with 1481 points, retained their third position in Africa. The ranking table ...

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Yusuf To Lead Rangers Against Pyramids

Former Super Eagles coach, Salisu Yusuf, and Ebwas Mangut will lead Rangers International of Enugu out on Sunday when they take on Pyramids of Egypt in their first Group A match of the 2019/2020 CAF Confederation Cup. Rangers, however, remains ...

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Unai Emery clings on after Arsenal suffer another dismal defeat

Thousands of fans stay away from 2-1 home defeat by Eintracht • Emery: 'I think we are better than we are showing'. Nick Ames at the Emirates Stadium. @NickAmes82. Thu 28 Nov 2019 19.38 EST Last modified on Thu 28 Nov 2019 19.40 EST. Share on ...

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Chelsea star Reece James told the area he must improve after Valencia draw

Chelsea star Reece James is 'too adventurous' and 'must learn to reserve his energy', according to Tony Cascarino. Academy graduate James has made 11 appearances for Chelsea this season and played 90 minutes on Wednesday night as the Blues drew ...

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(Updated) Blues place Sundqvist on IR, recall Poganski from San Antonio

DALLAS _ There has been no final determination on the extent of Oskar Sundqvist's injury, but it's clear he won't be back any time soon. “It's gonna be a while probably,” coach Craig Berube said Thursday, following the Blues' afternoon practice at American ...

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'Tiredness is in the head' - Mane dismisses Liverpool fixture fears

Sadio Mane has shrugged off concerns over Liverpool's upcoming fixture list, insisting “tiredness is all in the head". The Reds are at the start of a manic period, which will see them play 14 games across a 43-day period between late-November and ...

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Real Madrid set to renew Fede Valverde contract

Real Madrid have agreed a contract renewal with midfielder Fede Valverde with a new €750m release clause, report Marca. Valverde joined Madrid from Uruguayan club side Penarol in the summer of 2016 and has made 37 appearances for Los Blancos, the ...

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Zimbabwe Under-19 side step up preps

LESS than 24 hours after undergoing a gruelling fitness test, the Zimbabwe Under-19 side put on a commendable show in a practice match against Mountaineers at Old Hararians on Wednesday. Despite watching his charges going down to their experienced ...

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Europa League hits and misses: Misery for Unai Emery, Jesse Lingard improves

The pressure continues to mount on Unai Emery. Plenty of Arsenal fans stayed away from the Emirates for the 2-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, but those who did make the trip made their feelings known. Officially, 49,419 tickets were sold but with the naked ...

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Napoli Needs To Show Style In Serie A After Impressive Result In Liverpool

Napoli was without a win in six games heading into its latest Champions League clash with Liverpool. And this disappointing run of results led to some extreme measures being taken by the club's president, Aurelio De Laurentiis. This season was seen as ...

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Paulo Dybala 'was waiting for summer move to Barcelona, Real Madrid'

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala was reportedly hopeful that either Barcelona or Real Madrid would have contacted him during the summer to discuss a move to Spain. The Argentina international was strongly linked with both Manchester United and ...

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Romelu Lukaku: Inter Milan striker claims abuse during Slavia Prague match and calls on UEFA to act

Romelu Lukaku has called on UEFA to act against racism after claiming he was abused during Wednesday's game against Slavia Prague. The Inter Milan striker was on target in Inter's 3-1 Champions League away win but afterwards said "the whole stadium" ...

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Abuja, Asaba, Others To Host Marathons Soon – Organiser

The organisers of Nigeria's biggest Marathon, Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd, (NSML), yesterday said that other cities such as Abuja, Asaba and other states would soon host marathon races. The Chief Executive Officer ...

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Sundqvist placed on IR by Blues with lower-body injury

Oskar Sundqvist was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury by the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. The forward, who scored two goals but was injured in the second period of a 4-2 win at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, will be re-evaluated ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to make January move for James Rodriguez

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is determined to sign Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante next year - according to Don Balon. The Frenchman would love to see a fellow countryman seal a move to Santiago Bernabeu, with the Blancos prepared to table an ...

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Reggie Grimes, No. 17-ranked prospect, commits to Oklahoma Sooners

One of the nation's top prospects is headed to the Big 12. Reggie Grimes, the No. 17-ranked prospect in the class of 2020, committed to the Oklahoma Sooners over the Tennessee Volunteers, Alabama Crimson Tide, South Carolina Gamecocks, Vanderbilt ...

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FOX NEWS: Controversial mommy blogger says she drinks wine to cope with kids 'driving her crazy'

Controversial mommy blogger says she drinks wine to cope with kids 'driving her crazy'



A controversial mommy blogger, who has built her brand on sharing the not-so-pretty side to motherhood, admits that she drinks to cope with her children “driving her crazy.”

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Messi Leads Barcelona, but Liverpool and Chelsea Settle for Ties

Lionel Messi marked his 700th game for Barcelona with a goal and two assists in a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund that sent his team into the knockout rounds of the Champions League on Wednesday. But Liverpool, the competition's defending champion, ...

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FOX NEWS: Dad loses daughter's hamster, panics in now-viral text messages

Dad loses daughter's hamster, panics in now-viral text messages



A father’s panic after he lost his daughter’s pet hamster has officially earned him the title of Internet’s cutest dad.

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Jurgen Klinsmann appointed Hertha Berlin head coach until end of season after Ante Covic sacking

Former U.S. men's national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been named Hertha Berlin's new coach on a contract until the end of the 2019-20 campaign, after Ante Covic was relieved of his managerial duties on Wednesday. Hertha sit 15th in the ...

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Real Madrid confirm Hazard suffering from bruised leg

Real Madrid have confirmed that Eden Hazard is suffering from a bruised leg after fears were sparked that he would be set for a spell on the sidelines. Hazard hobbled off the pitch in Los Blancos' 2-2 Champions League draw with Paris Saint-Germain on ...

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Liverpool and Napoli Left With Work to Do After Anfield Draw

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool and Napoli drew 1-1 in a cagey encounter at Anfield on Wednesday, leaving both sides with work to do to reach the last 16 in their final Champions League group matches. A Dejan Lovren header in the 65th minute ...

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Jos Buttler injury doubt for second Test; Ollie Pope would keep wicket

Jos Buttler is an injury doubt for the second Test in Hamilton have suffered a back spasm in training. Joe Root has confirmed that Ollie Pope will keep wicket if Buttler is unable to play. Pope has kept in just five first-class games, the last of which was in ...

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Report: Rutgers RB Blackshear enters transfer portal

Rutgers running back Raheem Blackshear has entered his name in the transfer portal, ESPN reported Wednesday. Blackshear, a former team captain, played the first four games of the 2019 season before sitting out the rest to preserve a season of eligibility.

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Manchester City's owners close to buying Mumbai City: Report

For some time now, there has been whispers about the CFG officials having multiple talks with their Mumbai City counterparts. By Express News Service |New Delhi | Published: November 28, 2019 5:51:05 am ...

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Report: Timofey Mozgov's $16.7M Cap Hit Removed from Magic's Books Due to Injury

The Orlando Magic cleared $16.7 million off their books after the NBA removed ex-center Timofey Mozgov's salary from the team's ledger, per Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. A career-ending injury/illness application was applied to Mozgov, ...

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Champions League: Chelsea and Liverpool held as Barcelona book quarterfinal spot

English Premier League giants Chelsea and Liverpool were held to Champions League draws on Wednesday (Thursday NZT) to leave their qualification hopes hanging in the balance. Liverpool played out a 1-1 draw with Napoli at Anfield, while Chelsea ...

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Patson Daka: Zambia star writes Champions League history

The 21-year-old forward has become the first player from his country to score in Europe's elite club competition. Patson Daka has become the first Zambian to score in the Uefa Champions League with his strike against KRC Genk. The forward had gone four ...

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Top Winners and Losers After Wednesday's Champions League Matchday 5 Results

Chelsea have another young star in the making in the form of 19-year-old defender Reece James, but the Blues still haven't qualified for the last 16 of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League because of problems at the back. Specifically, James couldn't mask ...

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Papers: Jadon Sancho favours Barcelona or Real Madrid over Premier League return

All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Thursday's national newspapers... DAILY STAR. Jadon Sancho is ready to deal Manchester United a significant transfer blow as he would prefer a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona over a return ...

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Top 20 National Team Coaches: Rohr ranked 19th

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, has made the World's Top 20 Best National Coaches' list following his results with the national team. According to German-based organisation International Federation of Football History & Statistics ...

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Frank Lampard admits Chelsea were fortunate to leave Valencia with a point

Valencia missed a host of chances and a penalty in the 2-2 draw but Chelsea remain on course to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League. Share. By. John CrossChief Football Writer. 00:00, 28 NOV 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is ...

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Rutgers' Raheem Blackshear enters transfer portal

Rutgers running back Raheem Blackshear, who started the team's first four games before electing to redshirt and preserve a season of eligibility, entered the transfer portal on Wednesday. Blackshear, a team captain, earned honorable mention All-Big Ten ...

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Liverpool late show goes missing leaving Reds group stage work to do

LIVERPOOL, England -- For once, the late winner never came and Liverpool had to settle for a point. There will be some disappointment that they could not secure qualification from their Champions League group against Napoli at Anfield, but the truth is that ...

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Messi celebrates, Liverpool frustrated in Champions League

Another day to celebrate for Lionel Messi. Another frustrating day for Liverpool against a familiar opponent. Messi marked his 700th game for Barcelona with a goal and two assists in a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund 3-1 that sent his team into the knockout ...

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'Blame NFF for Sand Eagles' poor outing'

Ebenezer Bajela. The Supersand Eagles suffered another heavy defeat against Brazil on Tuesday to mark the country's worst outing at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup campaign. The Sand Eagles lost 10-1 to Portugal in their opening before another 6-5 ...

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Julian 'J Rock' Williams to defend world titles against Jeison Rosario

Unified junior middleweight world titlist Julian "J Rock" Williams is going home to Philadelphia to make his first title defense. Williams will defend his two 154-pound belts against Jeison Rosario ‎in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions card on Jan.

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2020 Olympics: Nigeria to battle US, Serbia, Mozambique

Reigning African champions Nigeria will face world number one the U.S., Serbia and Mozambique in the battle for a spot at the women basketball event of the 2020 Olympic Games. Afolabi Oni, the Media Officer of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), said ...

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David Beckham hoping to hire Patrick Vieira as Inter Miami head coach

David Beckham is lining up Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira to become the first ever head coach of Inter Miami. Vieira is currently in charge of Nice in France but is now emerging as the No. 1 choice to manage Beckham's Major League Soccer newcomers.

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Carlos Adames, Patrick Teixeira now fighting for WBO interim title

Junior middleweight contenders Carlos Adames and Patrick Teixeira had the stakes raised for their upcoming fight on Tuesday. Adames and Teixeira are scheduled to fight on the Oscar Valdez-Andres Gutierrez undercard at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ...

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Ernesto Valverde admits Barcelona must improve

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde wants his side to rise above the constant wave of expectations as they aim to beat Borussia Dortmund and reach the Champions League knockout stages. The Blaugrana needed a second-half fightback to win 2-1 at bottom ...

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Rams regroup, focus on waning playoff chances after blowout

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams still have a winning record, even if they didn't look like a winning team at any point in their humiliating 45-6 loss to Baltimore. Sean McVay's Rams (6-5) still have playoff chances, even if they would need ...

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Manchester United Need Midfield Options In January

After another dizzying display of ineptitude in Manchester United's midfield against Sheffield United, there is a clear cause for concern heading into the January transfer window over potential signings. With Paul Pogba have been ruled out through injury since ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona leading Real Madrid in Aubameyang chase

Everton are considering Flamengo manager Jorge Jesus as a potential replacement for Marco Silva, report Diario de Noticias. It is claimed the Toffees have already begun talks with businessman Pini Zahavi to facilitate a move after Flamengo play in the Club ...

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Ross Barkley: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says midfielder 'showed lack of professionalism'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said midfielder Ross Barkley showed "a lack of professionalism" after he was pictured shirtless in a nightclub. The incident took place during the international break and the 25-year-old has been left out of the club's trip to ...

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Paulo Dybala steals show from Cristiano Ronaldo in Champions League with thunderbolt strike

(CNN) Paulo Dybala's venomous strike saw the Argentine upstage Cristiano Ronaldo as Juventus beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 in a night of Champions League drama Tuesday. For the second time in the Champions League this month, Ronaldo had the ...

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Keylor Navas Stifles His Old Teammates in PSG's Draw With Real Madrid

MADRID — It was another great Champions League night for Keylor Navas at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Like many times before, the goalkeeper left the field with the Bernabéu crowd chanting his name. This time, though, his outstanding performance ...

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Salvation for Spurs after flat start to José Mourinho's welcome party

Olympiakos looked like wrecking Portuguese's first home match until Meriah's air-shot helped Tottenham back into the game. Jonathan Liew at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tue 26 Nov 2019 19.29 EST Last modified on Tue 26 Nov 2019 19.34 EST.

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Joe Denly frustrated at waiting for England century

JOE DENLY admits he is frustrated to be waiting for his first England century despite being one of the few tourists who enhanced his reputation in the heavy first-Test defeat in New Zealand. Batting at No.3, having opened in the final Ashes Test of the summer, ...

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Ernesto Valverde talks Barcelona form, Clement Lenglet and Arthur ahead of Borussia Dortmund

Ernesto Valverde faced the press on Tuesday ahead of Barcelona's clash with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The Barcelona boss talked about the Bundesliga side, the chances of Clement Lenglet playing and his reason for leaving Arthur out ...

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FOX NEWS: Model Iskra Lawrence debuts baby bump with nude video, photo shoot

Model Iskra Lawrence debuts baby bump with nude video, photo shoot



Model Iskra Lawrence debuted her baby bump this week with a video of herself nude and a series of photos.

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Tiger Woods: His scandalous, tumultuous and redemptive decade, sparked by a car crash

Tiger Woods sped out of his Orlando driveway, across kerbs and a central reservation, collided with a fire hydrant and ploughed into a neighbour's tree. For the world's most recognisable sportsman, this incident during the very early hours of 27 November, ...

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Steve Kerr lauds effort of 'Elite Eight' amid Warriors' injury woes

SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he has never seen anything quite like the injury situation his team is dealing with, while noting that he has been calling the healthy remaining players on the roster the "Elite Eight" as they ...

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Jose Mourinho: Spurs' win over Olympiakos offers drama with unusual storyline

Jose Mourinho comes with a guarantee of drama in all its forms - and his introduction at Tottenham's magnificent new home delivered most of the usual storylines. Mourinho did not exactly slip unnoticed into his seat in the technical area before Tuesday's ...

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Stephen Vogt agrees to 1-year deal with Diamondbacks

Two-time All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal includes a vesting option for a second season. Financial terms weren't immediately available. Vogt, 35, spent ...

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Liverpool dreaming of Kylian Mbappe transfer

Liverpool are dreaming of signing Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe, with the Frenchman's signature viewed as the club's 'ultimate ambition'. While the Reds have spent big in recent times, including a £75million deal for Virgil van Dijk, they have ...

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Tottenham win on Mourinho home debut, Lewandowski hits four for Bayern

Tottenham Hotspur came from two goals down to beat Olympiakos 4-2 and qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Jose Mourinho's home debut on Tuesday, while Robert Lewandowski continued his incredible season by scoring four times for Bayern ...

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Man City vs Shakhtar Donetsk highlights and reaction as City reach Champions League last-16

Manchester City have qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League tonight against Shakhtar Donetsk. Share. By. Stuart Brennan · Joe Bray · Tyrone Marshall. Updated 23:23, 26 NOV 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading.

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How Ravens' Lamar Jackson used NFL Draft inspiration to power his MVP-level play and goals beyond

LOS ANGELES — In the buildup to the 2018 NFL Draft, the small circle around Lamar Jackson adopted a mantra to keep them focused. Jackson, his mother and the select few they chose to surround themselves with are all people of strong Christian faith, and ...

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Barcelona lead Real Madrid in race to sign unsettled Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Barcelona are leading rivals Real Madrid in the race to sign unsettled Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports. Aubameyang has established himself as one of the most prolific forwards in Europe over the past six years, first starring at ...

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Ascendent Santos Laguna, Uruguay star Lozano taking it step by step

The star made his Uruguay national team return this year after a standout season but says it's all thanks to the support he has in Torreon. For Brian Lozano it all makes sense. Things go in order. The Santos Laguna star does his best to help the team.

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Andrew Cancio released by Golden Boy Promotions after defeat, complaints

Three days after Andrew Cancio lost his junior lightweight world title, Golden Boy Promotions, whom he had publicly voiced displeasure with going into the fight, released him from his contract on Tuesday. "I'm not happy with what has transpired but my goal is ...

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NFL odds: Steelers are home underdogs vs. Browns for the first time since 1989

Ronald Reagan was president, the Berlin Wall fell, Marty McFly was traveling through time, Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton starred in the first Batman film, and "The Simpsons" and "Seinfield" were making their TV debuts. The year was 1989, which also ...

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Warriors' Stephen Curry, Will Arnett Creating Comedy Series About Ex-NBA Player

Stephen Curry can't play basketball right now due to a broken hand suffered on Oct. 30, but the Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard is using his free time wisely. According to Variety's Will Thorne, Curry and actor Will Arnett "are working together on an ...

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Eden Hazard: If I could tempt Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid...

The two go head to head in a Champions League group stage match in the Spanish capital on Tuesday evening. Mbappe is said by reports to be the long-term goal for Madrid and is said to be a cornerstone of Zinedine Zidane's demands to strengthen his ...

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Gabriel Jesus backed to fill the void left by Sergio Agüero

Gabriel Jesus says that he is ready to step into the void left by Sergio Agüero, who is facing a three-week absence because of the thigh injury he picked up against Chelsea on Saturday. Pep Guardiola confirmed yesterday that Agüero, 31, who has scored 13 ...

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Man United suffer huge blow, Mourinho rules out new striker - Premier League transfer rumours

We are now just a number of weeks away from the January transfer window opening and there is likely to be plenty of business taking place in the month. With a fierce battle for the title, a huge scrap for European football and a number of clubs desperately ...

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Evans scores 25 as No. 20 VCU drubs Alabama State 78-62

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Marcus Evans scored 25 points and No. 20 VCU closed the first half on a big run in a 78-62 victory against Alabama State on Monday night. Evans had 18 points in the first half, including 10 during the 26-7 burst that gave VCU (6-0) a ...

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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson set to finally fight after UFC selects date

Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to defend his UFC lightweight title against Tony Ferguson in April of next year. The UFC is reportedly aiming to hold the fight at the Brooklyn Center, according to president Dana White. Neither fighter has signed on the fight yet, ...

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T&T 5 in U-19 Cup squad

Five players from Trinidad and Tobago have earned selection on the West Indies team for next year's ICC UNder-19 World Cup in South Africa. Mbeki Joseph, Jayden Seales, Leonardo Julien, Avinash Mahabirsingh and Joshua James will be part of the ...

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Packers look to rebound after rough loss at 49ers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Win or lose, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur has stressed the need for his team to “hit the reset button” and move onto the next game. That will be as important as ever following a 37-8 loss at San Francisco on Sunday night.

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Karim Benzema: Is Real Madrid player the most underrated striker in Europe?

"He is one of the most underrated players in the world." On Tuesday, the pitch at the Bernabeu will be full of star players, from Kylian Mbappe to Eden Hazard and Neymar to Edinson Cavani - plus possibly Gareth Bale - when Real Madrid host Paris ...

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49ers send message with convincing win over Packers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers passed the first part of their three-game test with flying colors. With another dominating defensive performance and efficient offensive game, the Niners routed the Green Bay Packers 37-8 on Sunday ...

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UFC: Robert Whittaker 'didn't like' being champion

Former middleweight champion Rob Whittaker says he can't wait to get back into the Octagon following his UFC 243 loss to Israel Adesanya. Australia's first UFC champ lost his belt early last month, with Adesanya becoming New Zealand's first title holder in ...

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Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane: I'm in love with PSG star Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane could once again face the wrath of Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo after declaring his love for Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe, 20, is consistently linked with a move away from the Ligue 1 giants, where he has ...

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Madrid, Barca, Atletico and Valencia in jeopardy amid La Liga's Champions League referendum

Don't imagine that it's merely qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds at stake for Spain's leading clubs this week, when Real Madrid host Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid travel to Juventus, Barcelona face Borussia Dortmund at Camp ...

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Pep Guardiola Wants to Keep Gabriel Jesus for 'As Long as Possible'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday he wants to keep striker Gabriel Jesus at the club for "as long as possible." Guardiola spoke to reporters about the 22-year-old's role at the club alongside fellow striker Sergio Aguero and how he has a ...

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Beach Soccer W'Cup: Whipping boys Nigeria face Brazil

Sodiq Oyeleke. Nigeria will on Tuesday (today) play against Brazil in their last Group D match at the ongoing FIFA Beach World Cup in Paraguay. The Super Sand Eagles were on Sunday beaten 6-5 by Oman in their second match after a humiliating 10-1 ...

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Quique Sanchez Flores on brink as Watford consider third manager of the season in battle to beat relegation

Watford are worried they will be forced to make a second managerial change of the season to try to fight off the threat of relegation from the Premier League. Quique Sánchez Flores was reappointed to succeed Javi Gracia only in September, but Watford ...

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Four-time cancer survivor Casey O'Brien to have another surgery

MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota holder Casey O'Brien, a four-time cancer survivor, announced Monday that doctors have detected a spot on one of his lungs that they will remove via surgery this week so they can test it. "Ready to go 1-0 in this surgery season!

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Lippi admits only Inter Milan can stop Juventus

The two teams remain separated by a single point at the summit after 13 games. “It's very nice because it has certainly made the start to the season more interesting," Lippi told Corriere dello Sport. “I think it may last until the very end. “In August I thought there ...

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Gala dinner raises huge sum for United's charity partners

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer led his first-team squad at Old Trafford this evening for a Gala Dinner in aid of the club's charity partners, Manchester United Foundation and Unicef. The event raised a fantastic, record-breaking £266,000, which will make a difference to ...

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'It's a marriage of convenience' - Neville questions motives behind Mourinho's move to Tottenham

Jose Mourinho's move to Tottenham is a “marriage of convenience”, with both parties using each other for their own short-term benefit, according to Gary Neville. Mourinho returned to English football last week, signing a three-and-a-half year deal with Spurs ...

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Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus set for golden chance in the derby in Sergio Aguero's absence

Just as Pep Guardiola might have thought his personnel problems were easing with the return to training of Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane, the injury curse has struck again with Sergio Aguero ruled out of the Manchester Derby. Aguero hobbled out of the ...

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BCB mulls reorganising Test team

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon said they are mulling to reorganise their Test team following Bangladesh team's performance in the just-concluded Test series against top-flight India on their home territory. They are planning ...

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Wilder stops Ortiz in heavyweight title rematch

LAS VEGAS (AP) — One rematch down, one to go for Deontay Wilder. Wilder landed a vicious right hand to stop Luis Ortiz in the seventh round Saturday night to retain his heavyweight title and set up a lucrative rematch with Tyson Fury in February. Wilder's ...

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Is Manchester City Set To Overtake Manchester United In The Money League?

We are heading into prime annual report season for Premier League teams. Manchester United's report was first off the press and the team announced a Premier League Turnover record of £627m - up over £37M from the year before. Last week, Manchester ...

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Javier Mascherano set to join Argentine club

Javier Mascherano is set to join Estudiantes de La Plata after the Argentine club said they had agreed a deal for the former Barcelona and Liverpool midfielder. Mascherano, 35, joined Hebei China Fortune in January 2018 and his contract expires on ...

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Starlets brace for Cecafa final against hosts Tanzania

•Starlets are yet to concede a goal at the tournament in their four outings ahead of today's title decider. •Ouma's charges have plundered 22 goals and are the tournament's leading scorers. by FRANCIS WADEGU. Football. 25 November 2019 - 05:00.

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Frank Lampard explains how losing to Man City has helped Chelsea's development

Lampard said his young Chelsea side are 'ahead of the curve' after one of their biggest tests of the season so far - but must now show character by bouncing back from defeat. Share. Comments. By. David McDonnellSports Journalist. 01:59, 25 NOV 2019.

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New Zealand pace bowler Boult to have scan on injured ribs

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand opening bowler Trent Boult has been ruled out of the rest of the first test against England after experiencing pain in his ribs, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday. Boult left the field shortly before lunch on the fifth and ...

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Ighalo, Osimhen, Ndidi listed for CAF Player of the Year award

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo tops the list of three Nigerians nominated for 2019 African Footballer of the Year Awards. Lille striker Victor Osimhen and Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi are the other Nigerian players who made the 20-man list released ...

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Harry Kane: Tottenham Hotspur can win trophies with José Mourinho

It was like stepping into Orwell's 1984. It was as if Mauricio Pochettino had never existed. It was as if Dele Alli bloomed only for José Mourinho, if Harry Kane scored and Son Heung-min smiled only for their new manager. “The gaffer has won at every club he ...

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Eden Hazard on 2019 Ballon d'Or: 'Mane, Salah or Van Dijk deserve it'

The 2019 Ballon d'Or should not be awarded to five-time winners Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but to either Liverpool's Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah or Virgil Van Dijk, according to Real Madrid's Eden Hazard. The former Chelsea star – and shortlist ...

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Premier League review: Do Arsenal really think their situation is going to get any better?

Another wild weekend in the Premier League is done and dusted. We get you caught up on the action with the Weekend Review. JUMP TO: Are Arsenal going to get any better? | Statistic of the weekend | Man United's unnecessary fightback | Relentless ...

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Super Eagles star Onazi pays N1.5m for ex-Nigeria wonderkid's surgery

The 2009 U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner has been battling with injury for years and has now been given hope by the Trabzonspor midfielder. Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has stepped forward to cover the cost of Sani Emmanuel's treatment.

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The Latest: Gore still going, passes Sanders on rush list

The Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):. 7:50 p.m.. Frank Gore recalls the doubters suggesting he wasn't supposed to last two years in the NFL after tearing both his knees at college. Fifteen years later, Gore's still going. With 65 yards rushing in a ...

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Week 12 NFL takeaways: Playoff hopes dim for Raiders, Eagles

The Raiders were blown out by the Jets, and the Eagles couldn't get anything going against the Seahawks. The Panthers-Saints and Lions-Redskins matchups both ended with game-winning field goals, and the Bills got to eight wins and earned some ...

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Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Week 6: Model that beat experts says start Ja Morant, sit CJ McCollum

With a seven-game winning streak and a 14-2 record, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently the class of the Western Conference and also hold the best record in the NBA heading into Week 6. One of the main reasons has been the well-rounded play of ...

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Jose Mourinho: Harry Kane believes new manager can win help Tottenham win trophies

Harry Kane believes new manager Jose Mourinho can end Tottenham's 11-year wait for a trophy. Mourinho succeeded the sacked Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday and won 3-2 at West Ham on Saturday in his first game. The Portuguese has 20 major ...

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Marseille retake second place in Ligue 1 with Toulouse win

Marseille reclaimed second spot in Ligue 1 when they won 2-0 at 10-man Toulouse who cracked in the final 15 minutes. Earlier on Sunday, Bordeaux edged in-form Monaco 2-1 at home to briefly climb into third and Saint-Etienne drew 0-0 at home against ...

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Arsenal's abject defence leaves Unai Emery on brink

At full time, Arsenal were loudly booed off by their supporters, which may seem a strange reaction to a team who have just scored a 96th-minute equaliser to leave themselves one point off fifth place. But context is everything. This match, a home game against ...

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Rangers sack coach Ugwu after loss to Akwa Starlets

Enugu Rangers International Management Board on Sunday sacked coach Benedict Ugwu and the entire technical crew after the team suffered three straight defeats in the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Enugu State ...

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Premier League stats: Why Leicester are title challengers again

We need to talk about Leicester. Much of the recent media focus has been on the fascinating battle between Liverpool and Manchester City, the managerial turmoil at Tottenham and the developing crises at Arsenal, Everton and West Ham. Away from all that ...

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Signing Osimhen, wise choice for Lille – Remy

Sodiq Oyeleke. Nigeria international Victor Osimhen's performance in Lille has attracted commendation from his teammate, Loic Remy. The former Chelsea star said he was impressed with Osimhen's form, describing the Nigerian as a “true finisher.”.

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Barcelona backs Oshoala despite goal drought

Sodiq Oyeleke. Barcelona coach Llius Cortes has expressed confidence in Super Eagles captain Asisat Oshoala despite not scoring in her last two games. According to Cortes, the quality Oshoala brings to the team goes beyond scoring of goals. Cortes said ...

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Week 12 fantasy football highs and lows: Chris Godwin's big day

Week 12 of the fantasy football season featured plenty of notable performances. What should we make of them? Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft are here with analysis on the biggest performers -- and duds -- of the week.

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Virgil van Dijk: Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool defender should win 2019 Ballon d'Or

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Virgil van Dijk should win the 2019 Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. A 30-man shortlist for the award was revealed in October with Messi, Van Dijk and Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane among the ...

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Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz fight LIVE: Stream details, UK start time, boxing updates and undercard action

Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport's LIVE coverage of Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz II. In one of two rematches Wilder promised to deliver earlier this year, the WBC heavyweight champion puts his title on the line against Ortiz - 20 months on from ...

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Rohr faults media pressure for Tammy's Eagles snub

Ebenezer Bajela. Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has revealed that the negative pressure from the media was the reason Chelsea and England striker Tammy Abraham rejected the chance to play for Nigeria. The Nigeria Football Federation were unable ...

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Ernesto Valverde talks up importance of Leganes win

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde was relieved to come out of a tough game against bottom-of the table Leganes with three points. Youssef En-Nesyri gave the hosts an early lead with a superb effort as Barcelona struggled to create anything of any note.

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Mourinho makes triumphant start at Tottenham as Spurs end road drought

While many questioned the timing of Tottenham's managerial change — less than six months after the club reached the Champions League final, and near the end of an international break — chairman Daniel Levy will probably feel he got it spot on. Of all the ...

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Inter suffer injury blow as Conte praises players during 'emergency situation'

Inter boss Antonio Conte was praying for good news on the fitness of Nicolo Barella after the midfielder's knee injury was the lone negative in an impressive 3-0 Serie A win at Torino. Barella, who scored the dramatic winner against Hellas Verona prior to the ...

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We missed Osimhen against PSG –Galtier

Kelvin Ekerete. Lille manager, Christophe Galtier, has attributed the team's loss to Paris Saint-Germain to the absence of two key players including Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen. Mauro Icardi and Angel Di Maria scored the goals for PSG as they ...

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Omeruo injured in Leganes defeat to Barcelona

Ebenezer Bajela. Leganes' Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo picked up an injury as his club suffered a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Saturday afternoon. Omeruo had a fine game for the Los Pepineros despite their ...

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Confed Cup: Rangers seek time change for group fixtures

Ebenezer Bajela. The management of Rangers International F.C of Enugu has pleaded with Confederation of African Football for a change to the time fixed for its group matches scheduled to kickoff by December 1, 2019. Rangers are to host Egyptian side, ...

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Hooliganism: Nasarawa Govt Accepts to Pay Nasarawa United FC Fines

Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia. The Nasarawa State government has accepted to pay all fines awarded against Nasarawa United FC by the League Management Company (LMC) following a violent attack on match officials and others at the Lafia Township ...

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Aston Villa linked with January swoop for young Liverpool star

Dean Smith is in the market for a striker in the transfer window and an Anfield prospect is said to be on his radar. Share. By. Mat Kendrick. 23:20, 23 NOV 2019; Updated 23:25, 23 NOV 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play.

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FOX NEWS: Woman attempts to break hula hoop Guinness World Record with more than 75 hours

Woman attempts to break hula hoop Guinness World Record with more than 75 hours



A Chicago woman may have hula hooped her way to a Guinness World Record. 

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India closing in on whitewash after Kohli & Ishant torment Tigers

Ishant Sharma tore through Bangladesh's top order to leave India closing in on a whitewash after Virat Kohli struck a sublime as 27th Test century on day two at Eden Gardens. India need just four wickets to wrap up a 2-0 series win, with the sorry Tigers 152-6 ...

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Liverpool analysis - Sadio Mane follows in Luis Suarez's footsteps and does smiling Mohamed Salah a favour

Mane echoes the striking greats. Sadio Mane loves scoring against Crystal Palace. In fact, the Liverpool forward loves scoring against just about everybody. Mane has now netted in each of his last five outings against the Eagles, the latest strike his eighth in ...

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Unai Emery admits "I can do better" as pressure grows

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery admits it is up to him to get more out of his players after a stoppage-time Alexandre Lacazette goal salvaged a draw at home to struggling Southampton. The Gunners looked on course for a damaging defeat when James ...

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Lukaku Strikes Again as Inter Swamp Torino in Torrential Rain

ROME — Inter Milan kept up the pressure on Serie A leaders Juventus with a comfortable 3-0 win at Torino in torrential weather conditions on Saturday. Goals from Lautaro Martinez and Stefan de Vrij gave Antonio Conte's side the halftime lead and Romelu ...

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Relive Smith v Ryder; Wilder v Ortiz later

Right then, that was lively and you can read the report on Callum Smith's world-title victory by clicking right here. We will park this live text for three hours or so and be back and in lively mood for Deontay Wilder v Luis Ortiz. American Wilder could defend his ...

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Gareth Bale booed as Real Madrid stay joint top of La Liga

Gareth Bale's name was repeatedly booed before and after coming on as a substitute in Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad. Willian Jose had given the visitors a shock lead inside two minutes, punishing a poor defensive backpass from Los Blancos ...

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Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz odds, betting lines: Picks, predictions from proven boxing insider

Luis "King Kong" Ortiz tries to erase the only blemish on his record when he gets a second shot at WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder on Saturday in Las Vegas. The main Wilder vs. Ortiz 2 card for this megafight starts at 9 p.m. ET from the MGM Grand ...

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Dogged Liverpool show the character of champions

In the face of a resilient Crystal Palace, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool required a stroke of luck and a clinical edge to grind out another victory and maintain their eight-point lead at the Premier League's summit. Here at Selhurst Park, they took another significant ...

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Fans boo Arsenal off despite Alexandre Lacazette's late leveller

Unai Emery narrowly avoided a full-blown crisis at the Emirates when Alexandre Lacazette rescued a point for Arsenal late in stoppage time, just when it looked like the Gunners were heading for first league defeat against Southampton in more than 30 years.

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Solskjaer says Man Utd unlikely to spend big in January

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Saturday there is little hope of Manchester United being able to make significant additions to their under-performing squad in the January transfer window. Manchester United are 10th in the Premier League ahead of Sunday's ...

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La Liga Results 2019: Scores and Updated Table After Saturday's Week 14 Matches

Barcelona maintained their lead at the top of La Liga after winning 2-1 away to bottom-of-the-table Leganes on Saturday. Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal scored to complete Barca's comeback and leave the Blaugrana at the summit but level on points with Real ...

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Benzema helps Madrid defeat Real Sociedad as Bale jeered at Bernabeu

Karim Benzema scored his sixth goal in five games to help Real Madrid beat high-flying Real Sociedad 3-1 on Saturday as Gareth Bale came on as a substitute to a screech of whistles at the Santiago Bernabeu. Gareth Bale (right) was whistled by Real ...

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Beach Soccer World Cup: Nigeria suffer heaviest defeat with Portugal loss

Nigeria suffered their heaviest defeat in Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup history when they were beaten 10-1 by Portugal on Friday evening in Paraguay. It was the worst result for the Super Sand Eagles in any competition since their 12-6 loss to Italy at the 2017 ...

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Maradona returns as Gimnasia head coach, two days after stepping down

Diego Maradona is to stay on as head coach of Superliga Argentina club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata after reversing his decision to step down. Updated Updated 47 mins ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. The former Argentina and Napoli ...

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Williamson falls as England remove New Zealand top order

After restricting England to 353 runs, New Zealand were in trouble early on in the innings as they slumped to 106 for the loss of three wickets. The other New Zealand batsmen out were Jeet Ravel for 19, Tom Latham for 8, and Ross Taylor for 25. BJ Watling ...

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Arsenal vs. Southampton: How to watch online, live stream info, game time, TV channel

Arsenal (home) vs. Southampton (away). Current Records: Arsenal 4-3-5; Southampton 2-8-2. What to Know. Southampton's and Arsenal's time off is coming to an end as we head into Matchweek 13. They are meeting up for their first leg of the season at 10 ...

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Leganes vs. Barcelona: Where to Watch La Liga, TV Channel, Live Stream, Team News and Odds

Barcelona could open up a three-point lead over bitter rival Real Madrid at the top of La Liga for a few hours when it travels to the Spanish capital to face bottom of the table Leganes. The Blaugrana arrived into the international break top of the table alongside ...

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Canelo Alvarez Calls Sergey Kovalev 'Bad Loser' for Using Weight Excuse in Loss

Four-weight world boxing champion Canelo Alvarez may have beaten Sergey Kovalev via 11th-round knockout on Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, but the post-fight chatter continued Friday. Per ESPN Deportes' A Los Golpes (h/t ESPN News Services), Alvarez called ...

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Twitter reacts to Ishant Sharma's 5-wicket haul against Bangladesh

New Delhi: Twitter users hailed Indian pacer Ishant Sharma Friday after he earned the distinction of becoming the first Indian bowler to bowl with a pink ball, first to get a maiden over, first wicket, and first to bag five wickets in an inning in the new format of Test ...

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Steelers' Anthony Chickillo cleared by NFL in alleged domestic incident

PITTSBURGH -- The NFL has cleared Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo and closed its investigation into an alleged domestic disturbance incident in October involving him and his girlfriend, a league source confirmed to ESPN. Chickillo was cleared ...

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Tom Brady, Dak Prescott won't worry about cold weather Sunday, here's why

Tom Brady and Dak Prescott don't need to worry about the cold temperatures set to roll in Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. The temperature is supposed to be below 50 degrees, not extremely cold, but still chilly. In his past four starts in temperatures ...

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Gernot Rohr: Why I don't always invite NPFL players to Super Eagles

The coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles Gernot Rohr usually comes under heavy criticism each time he overlooks home-based players when inviting players for the senior national team but the Franco-German tactician in this interview gave insight into why he ...

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'He's just not very big,' but the Seahawks turned to speedy Shaquem Griffin to rejuvenate their line

RENTON — Shaquem Griffin is one of the most life-affirming examples offered up by professional sports of the human capacity for overcoming obstacles to reach one's goals. So maybe his approach to his new role with the Seahawks — trying to rush the ...

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Gueye grabs assist as PSG ease past Osimhen-less Lille

The Senegal international helped Christophe Galtier's men claim victory against his former club at Parc des Princes. Idrissa Gueye provided an assist as Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-0 victory against Lille in Friday's Ligue 1 game. The 30-year-old ...

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Pink Ball Test: Bangladashed!

Kolkata: India have again taken early control as the historic Test at the Eden Gardens took to a predictable path. As in the first Test, Bangladesh found the pacers too hot to handle and folded up for a mere 106 an hour after lunch in under 31 overs. Mohammed ...

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Eagles of hope and poor results of other teams

It's nice to be back on the beat after a break of one month which was characterized by rains, bad roads and so I had the rest I desired by force. The impressive results of the Super Eagles in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are commendable.

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Meet Reema Juffali, the first Saudi woman to race in Kingdom

Sliding behind the wheel of a sleek electric SUV, Reema Juffali is set to blaze a trail in male-dominated motorsports as the first Saudi woman to race in the Kingdom. Such adrenaline rushes were unimaginable for women in the ultra-conservative Islamic ...

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Luis Ortiz working with ex-BALCO head Victor Conte to beat Deontay Wilder

Luis Ortiz stripped down to his tights, showing off his newly improved physique. The man nicknamed King Kong pounded his chest after seeing the numbers on the scale: 236.5 pounds. The figure did not indicate much change, but the more chiseled frame ...

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Crystal Palace-Liverpool FC live stream: Watch game on NBC Sports Gold

The upcoming matchup looks to be a good one on Saturday, but there are some hindering factors for Liverpool FC. They could be missing starting forward Mo Salah and left back Andy Robertson due to injury. The club is currently leading the league with 34 ...

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Wilder and Ortiz Meet Again at a Key Time for Heavyweights

Boxing's heavyweight division is shedding the old sports cliché of taking it one game at a time. Before Anthony Joshua took on Andy Ruiz Jr. in June, Joshua, the heavy favorite, openly toyed with his future, including a potential superfight against Deontay ...

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Davis Cup Finals 2019: Semifinals Bracket After Quarterfinals Results

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal helped Spain beat Argentina 2-1 to secure a place in the 2019 Davis Cup Finals semi-finals at the Caja Magica in Madrid. Spain go on to play Great Britain in the last four of the revamped tournament. Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans ...

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Reema al-Juffali: Saudi's first female driver to race car

Sliding behind the wheel of a sleek electric SUV, Reema Juffali is set to blaze a trail in male-dominated motor sports as the first Saudi woman to race in the kingdom. Such adrenalin rushes were unimaginable for women in the ultra-conservative Islamic ...

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Smith-Schuster takes blame: 'Let everyone down'

Wide receiver continued to take the blame Monday for a costly loss by the , saying on Twitter that he after a fourth-quarter fumble. Editor's Picks. In arguably its gutsiest performance of the year, Pittsburgh fails to overcome mistakes and controversy in a loss ...

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Scott McTominay blow gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a big headache at Manchester United

It is May 1, 2018, and Manchester United's player-of-the-year awards ceremony is about to start in the Manchester suite at Old Trafford. The players are about to take their seats and Dan Walker and Helen Skelton are ready to kick off the show, which is being ...

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Davis Cup Sees Its Old Soul in the Tears of a Vanquished Serbian Team

MADRID — The old Davis Cup made Viktor Troicki the man of the moment in Serbia: feted in Belgrade and beyond after winning the decisive match of the 2010 final. The new Davis Cup left him sitting in a courtside chair with a towel on Friday, covering his ...

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Top Premier League storylines: Week 13

Yes, Jose Mourinho is back in the Premier League and, sure, both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manuel Pellegrini are in managerial hot seats, but is there any match more intriguing than Man City and Chelsea squaring off with the knowledge that a bad outcome ...

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National Volleyball League: NCS Vows To Defend Title

Defending champion, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has vowed to retain its title in both male and female categories at the National Volleyball Premier League slated for between November 21 and December 1 in Abuja. Head Coach of the male NCS team, ...

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Rafael dos Anjos vs Michael Chiesa set for UFC Fight Night 166 in Raleigh on Jan. 25

Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) first-ever trip to Raleigh, North Carolina is really turning out to be a star-studded affair. Headlining UFC Fight Night 166 on Jan. 25, 2020 will be a Heavyweight bout that will see former title holder, Junior dos Santos, ...

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José Mourinho is not my friend . . . but not my enemy, says West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini

As Manuel Pellegrini rose from his seat and headed towards the door of West Ham's media centre, he glanced back. “Any more questions about Mourinho?” he said before disappearing. For the past 20 minutes, the West Ham United manager had been ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Mourinho wants Ibrahimovic at Tottenham

Partizan Belgrade's 18-year-old Serbian defender Strahinja Pavlovic has had a medical at Monaco, according to Sportski Zurnal. It is thought the principality side could pay a fee of €10 million (£8.6m/$11.1m) for Pavlovic, with further performance-based ...

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D'Tigress may meet USA in WOQT

Kelvin Ekerete. D'Tigress have been seeded in Pot C ahead of the 2020 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments draw scheduled to hold on November 27, at the FIBA headquarters in Switzerland. Other teams in Pot C include hosts Japan, Brazil and ...

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Eguma Savours Rivers United's First Win Says It Has Boosted Players' Confidence

The first win at home has given my players confidence to win more games, at the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League( NPFL), Technical Manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma has said. According to him, they prepared adequately, knowing ...

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Jaguars' Leonard Fournette refueled after calls with Marcus Allen, father

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Phone calls to a Hall of Famer and to his father have Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette approaching this week's game with a much clearer mind. Fournette was visibly upset in the locker room after last Sunday's loss ...

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FOX NEWS: Family's Costco-themed party for son's first birthday goes viral

Family's Costco-themed party for son's first birthday goes viral



A Massachusetts family’s Costco-themed party for their son’s first birthday has gone viral.

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Jose Mourinho to start Tottenham stint with a win

It's probably one of the most anticipated London derbies for quite some time, despite the fact both sides aren't playing great football. West Ham host Tottenham with the latter now under the guidance of Jose Mourinho after Mauricio Pochettino was given his ...

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Mbokani's brace powers Royal Antwerp past Gent

The DR Congo international found the back of the net twice to help the Great Old continue their winning form at Bosuilstadion. Dieumerci Mbokani got a brace in Royal Antwerp's 3-2 victory against Gent in Thursday's Belgian First Division A game.

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Joshua afraid to loss again

Anthony Joshua says he will not be happy with his legacy in boxing if he fails to become a world champion again. The 30-year-old Briton lost three of the four heavyweight belts to Andy Ruiz Jr in June and the pair will fight again on 7 December in Saudi ...

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DeAndre Hopkins explains his tattoos - but fans unable to see them

The Houston Texans wide receiver has plenty of ink - but NFL fans don't get to see them because he covers them up during games. Share. Comments. By. Duncan RobinsonSport Reporter. 23:45, 21 NOV 2019; Updated 23:46, 21 NOV 2019. Sport. Click for ...

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Goldfields Ghana Commits GHS 140000 To 2019 PGA Cchampionship

The annual Professional Golfers Association championships in Damang has seen a boost in prize money allocation, with sponsors Goldfields Ghana committing an impressive Ghs 140,000 to the competition. This was announced at the launch of the 6th ...

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Cuadrado signs Juventus contract extension until 2022

Winger Juan Cuadrado has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension at Juventus, the Serie A champions have confirmed. The 31-year-old Colombia international joined Juve initially in August 2015, in the first of two consecutive season-long loans ...

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Granit Xhaka poised to resume Arsenal career as Unai Emery aims to help axed captain reconnect with fans

Unai Emery has insisted that he wants to reintegrate Granit Xhaka into the Arsenal team as he suggested that the midfielder could make his return to the side against Southampton this weekend. Emery has previously questioned whether Xhaka would ever ...

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Leicester City will not be selling its key players in January transfer window, insists manager Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers has insisted that none of his Leicester players will be sold in January, as the club open contract talks with England international James Maddison. Rodgers is adamant that he will be keeping all of his squad together in a bid to give the former ...

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Tottenham poised to move for veteran forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic following arrival of head coach Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is considering hijacking AC Milan's attempts to re-sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic and bring him to Tottenham Hotspur. The 38-year-old striker is available on a free transfer in the new year following the completion of his two-year spell at LA Galaxy.

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Ndidi, Iwobi, Uzoho listed for 2019 CAF Best XI

Sodiq Oyeleke. Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Francis Uzoho have been shortlisted for the 2019 Confederation of African Football best XI. Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo, who finished as top scorer at the 2019 Africa Cup of ...

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Beach Soccer W'Cup: FIFA lists Azeez as player to watch

Sodiq Oyeleke. FIFA has named Supersand Eagles star, Abu Azeez, among top 10 players to watch out for at the 2019 Beach Soccer World Cup in Paraguay. The tournament, which started on Thursday, is expected to end December 1. FIFA described the ...

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No Rooney, no Zlatan, no Schweinsteiger, but does MLS need Europe's aging stars anymore?

Several big names have departed this winter, but it's a safe bet that more will arrive in their place. Even before the days of MLS, American soccer embraced the megastar. Pele and the New York Cosmos were legendary, but George Best, Johan Cruyff, Franz ...

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Leicester won't sell stars in January, promises Rodgers

A number of star players have been linked with bigger clubs but the Foxes have no desire to lose them. Leicester will not be selling any of their key players in the January transfer window, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. Following the international ...

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Table toppers in tricky derbies

Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter. THE three Castle Lager Premier Soccer League championship chasing sides, leaders Caps United, Chicken Inn and defending champions FC Platinum, will be involved in tricky derbies this weekend as the race moves to ...

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Favre tells Dortmund to forget Der Klassiker humbling

Lucien Favre urged Borussia Dortmund to forget their Der Klassiker humbling as they prepare to host Paderborn on Friday. Dortmund were crushed 4-0 by Bayern Munich in their final game before the international break and are sixth in the Bundesliga table.

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Florida Golf Coast University clarifies 'offers' given to high school football players

More than 100 football players from around the country took to social media over the past week saying they received "offers" to play college football at Florida Gulf Coast University. One problem: FGCU does not have an intercollegiate football program among ...

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Gareth Bale dubbed 'Disrespectful. Wrong. Ungrateful' as Spurs move talk grows

Spanish newspaper Marca slammed Bale as 'Disrespectful. Wrong. Ungrateful' after he posed with a Wales flag which read: 'Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order'. Share. Comments. By. Gareth Bicknell. 02:14, 21 NOV 2019; Updated 02:30, 21 NOV 2019. Sport.

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Cricket: Former England captain Mike Atherton says sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll tours are over

Former captain Mike Atherton says touring New Zealand is like the good old days for the English test cricket team, minus the sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. Writing in his column for The Times, Atherton recalls the infamous tour of 1984 during which Ian Botham ...

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AFL donates $300000 to Lifeline Australia as new partnership with mental health charity begins

The AFL's renewed commitment to mental health and wellbeing has strengthened, with Lifeline Australia becoming an official charity partner of the league. In announcing the new partnership on Thursday, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan revealed the ...

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NPFL: Plateau Stay Top as Enyimba Crash in Akure

Former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba International FC of Aba lost the chance to step up to the summit of the Nigerian topflight wednesday with their first 1-0 defeat of the season to Sunshine Stars in Akure. The Aba ...

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Mourinho raids Lille for Osimhen's coach

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Victor Osimhen seems to be the first casualty of Jose Mourinho's ascension in the dugout at EPL dark horse, Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Extra reports. The Special One, as he is fondly called, was appointed as the new Lilywhites ...

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Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb to the Cardinals makes too much sense in the 2020 NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals have “their guy” in quarterback Kyler Murray. However, for the nation to truly soak that in, they may need to surround him with weapons. While offensive line remains the top priority, wide receiver is up there, especially with the incoming ...

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Beach Soccer World Cup: Perera and Toth lead USA in fifth trip to finals

The USA opens against Switzerland on Thursday in their opening match at the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Asuncion, Paraguay. Five players return from the USA's last Beach World Cup appearance in 2013 in Tahiti, including captain Nick Perera ...

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Cesar Azpilicueta Wishes Jose Mourinho 'All the Best' at Tottenham

Cesar Azpilicueta is going to have to get used to seeing his former boss in charge of a rival, but he still wished Jose Mourinho well after the 56-year-old was named Tottenham Hotspur manager on Wednesday. Tottenham Hotspur @SpursOfficial. Welcome ...

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Biggest Week 12 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Latest on Smith-Schuster, Trubisky, more

The 2019 NFL playoff races are narrowing the potential field each week, and a number of key starters are battling injuries. Get the latest scoop from inside NFL locker rooms on who's in and who's out for Week 12. Jump to: ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | ...

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FOX NEWS: Reddit user's attempt to take selfie with dog ends up looking like real-life filter

Reddit user's attempt to take selfie with dog ends up looking like real-life filter



A woman’s attempt to take a selfie with her dog backfired in the funniest way, and it’s gone viral.

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Robert Moreno makes lengthy statement after being replaced as Spain boss by Luis Enrique

Moreno has led Spain to next summer's Euro 2020 finals after taking the reins from Enrique in March - but now former Barcelona boss is back in charge. Share. Comments. By. Gareth Bicknell. 00:21, 21 NOV 2019. Sport. Robert Moreno (left) has been ...

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Arsenal should consider Mauricio Pochettino approach, says Martin Keown

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has urged the Gunners to make a sensational move for ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino was sacked by Spurs on Tuesday after more than five years at the club, during which he led them to their ...

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Contract extension: NFF' ll determine Rohr's fate – Minister

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has said the fate of the Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, will be decided by his employers the Nigeria Football Federation NFF. The Minister said this on Wednesday when he met with the 66-year-old ...

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New Tottenham Hotspur manager José Mourinho issues pledge to Harry Kane

José Mourinho followed his appointment at Tottenham Hotspur by sending Harry Kane a text message pledging that the pair will win trophies together. Mauricio Pochettino was relieved of his duties on Tuesday night and Mourinho, 56, was confirmed as his ...

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José Mourinho's new-look backroom staff

Assistant manager. João Sacramento With long-term assistant Rui Faria pursuing a career in management, José Mourinho has brought in a fresh face. Sacramento, also from Portugal, has left his role as assistant coach to Christophe Galtier at Lille.

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Is Mourinho's appointment as manager the right move for Spurs?

With Mourinho, it usually ends in tears, the only question is when. Jose Mourinho was not the only one laughing all the way to the bank when Daniel Levy pulled the trigger on Mauricio Pochettino's time at Spurs on Tuesday evening. The producers at Amazon ...

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FGCU, without a football program, says nationwide 'offers' to play sent by club team

Starting last Sunday, dozens of high school football players around the country posted messages about receiving "offers" from Florida Gulf Coast University. There's only one problem: FGCU doesn't have an intercollegiate football team. It only has a club team.

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How the Bills defensive line rotation works

Back in 2015, Jerry Hughes played more than 90 percent of the Bills' defensive snaps. Since Sean McDermott arrived, that number has never exceeded two thirds of the snaps over the course of a season. Rotating the defensive linemen is a big part of what ...

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Edo first to implement equal pay globally – Falode

Sodiq Oyeleke. President of the Nigeria Women's Football League, Aisha Falode, says the Edo State Government is the first in the world to render equal financial remunerations to both men and women footballers. She said this while reacting to the recent ...

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Ryan Giggs almost in tears as Wales players sing his name while Joe Allen tells critics to 'eat their words'

Joe Allen has told the critics of Ryan Giggs to “eat their words” after the Wales manager guided his side to a major international tournament in his first qualifying campaign. Wales secured their place in next summer's European Championships after a stirring ...

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FOX NEWS: Parents slammed for giving baby 'ridiculous' blended last name

Parents slammed for giving baby 'ridiculous' blended last name



An Australian couple’s decision to give their daughter a surname that is a mashup of both their last names is dividing the Internet.

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Shorunmu: Eagles will get better

F. ormer Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer Ike Shorunmu has backed Nigeria's senior national team that the team will with time get its balance right as the team continue to concede goals in match situation following consecutive games where the team have ...

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Yewa, Urhobo College dominate GCU 2019 Relays

In a show of style and class, both Yewa Egbado College, Ilaro and Urhobo College Effurun swept the stakes and dominated the podium at the 2019 Government College Ughelli GCU Relays, which ended in Ughelli, Delta State at the weekend. Led by the ...

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Spurs news: Mauricio Pochettino sacked, perfect January transfer, Giovani Lo Celso boost

Giovani Lo Celso, Mauricio Pochettino, Daniel Levy and Tim Sherwood feature in our round-up of Tottenham news. Share. Comments. By. Lee Wilmot. Amie Wilson. 04:00, 20 NOV 2019. Spurs. Bruno Fernandes in action for Portugal against Luxembourg ...

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Tokyo 2020: Ex-Olympian pledges assistance to athletes

P. reparation by Team Nigeria ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has received a boost with a former Olympian, Isaac Uche, offering to assist the athletes through the 1st Uche Isaac Sprint/Relay Athletics Championship scheduled for next year in Lagos.

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FOX NEWS: Reddit author confesses to being stoned at work 'all day every day'

Reddit author confesses to being stoned at work 'all day every day'



A Reddit user who confessed to being stoned at work “all day every day” is going viral.

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Mauricio Pochettino Was So Successful He Couldn't Win

In the long, slow weeks before last season's Champions League final, Tottenham Manager Mauricio Pochettino did not lose much sleep over his team's physical state. It was, after all, the end of the season. His players had the miles of nine fierce, relentless ...

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Week 12 NFL Power Rankings -32 poll, plus each team's most underrated player

The NFL Power Rankings are all about evaluating teams every week. Because we have to rank all 32, there aren't teams that fall through the cracks. That's not the case with individual players, though. Some players, no matter what they do, don't get the big ...

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Pochettino pays heavy price for raising the bar at Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino paid a heavy price for the high standards he set at Tottenham Hotspur as the Argentine was sacked on Tuesday after five-and-a-half years in charge that transformed the club's fortunes. Mauricio Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham on ...

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Messi's late penalty gives Argentina draw with Uruguay

TEL AVIV: Argentina's Lionel Messi scored an added-time penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw with Uruguay as they twice came from behind in an entertaining friendly match in Israel on Monday. Argentina, now unbeaten in six games since a disappointing Copa ...

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Did Anthony Joshua quit? Ahead of the sequel, experts are still split over one of boxing's greatest upsets

Anthony Joshua's stoppage by Andy Ruiz Jr has been analysed by Sky Sports experts who questioned whether the British star could have continued the fight? Joshua can reclaim his world heavyweight titles in a rematch with Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on ...

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Afcon 2021 Qualifiers: Egypt's suffering from the absence of Salah and co. - El-Badry

The seven-time African champions appeared to be a pale shadow of their former selves during the international week. Egypt coach Hossam El-Badry feels the absence of key players such as Liverpool star Mohamed Salah led to their underwhelming recent ...

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Nigeria's attack the major positive of international break

The Super Eagles' frontline has been the highlight of a fine start to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. by James O'Conners. The Super Eagles recorded an impressive 4-2 win over Lesotho on Sunday, as Gernot Rohr's men ruthlessly exposed the ...

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Carlota Ciganda wins Risk Reward Challenge, $1 million prize

Sometimes high risk means high reward. That was definitely the case for LPGA golfer Carlota Ciganda, who won the inaugural Aon Risk Reward Challenge and the $1 million prize Tuesday. The goal of season-long competition was to illustrate how the ...

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Illinois comes in hot against No. 17 Iowa

It's not hard for Illinois head coach Lovie Smith to find a source of motivation for his team heading into a matchup at No. 17 Iowa on Saturday. All Smith has had to do is point out that Iowa went into Illinois and administered a 63-0 thrashing of the Fighting Illini ...

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Next Tottenham manager: Mauricio Pochettino's highs and lows before Spurs sacking

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Mauricio Pochettino after five-and-a-half years at the club. It has been an eventful and swashbuckling ride during his time in north London full of ups and downs. After guiding the club to the League Cup final in his first season, ...

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Barcelona sensation Ansu Fati advised to drop down to B team by Kluivert

Teenage winger Ansu Fati might have to drop back down into Barcelona's B team in order to feature week in, week out, according to Barca academy director Patrick Kluivert. At just 16 years and 298 days old, Fati became the youngest player to appear for ...

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FOX NEWS: Woman's edits of Instagram photos with ex-boyfriends go viral: 'I can do better'

Woman's edits of Instagram photos with ex-boyfriends go viral: 'I can do better'



A young woman who edited the captions of her Instagram posts with her ex-boyfriends is being hailed a hero online.

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Tottenham sacking may be liberating for Mauricio Pochettino - Guillem Balague column

Guillem Balague will be writing a regular column throughout the season and also appearing every Thursday on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, when the focus will be on European football. You can download the latest Football Daily podcast here.

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Barcelona sensation Ansu Fati advised to drop down to B team by Kluivert

The La Masia chief thinks the youngster might have to fall back into the reserves, with regular playing time likely to be limited at senior level. Teenage winger Ansu Fati might have to drop back down into Barcelona's B team in order to feature week in, week out ...

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Illinois-Iowa rivalry finally meaningful again

The rivalry is back. Finally, the Illinois and Iowa football and, hopefully, basketball rivalry is back. If you lived in the Quad-Cities or the surrounding area years ago, when the two teams played each other, it was nothing but trash talking, friendly wagers and ...

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Diego Maradona leaves his position as coach of Argentine side Gimnasia y Esgrima after just 76 days

Diego Maradona has left his position as coach of Argentine side Gimnasia y Esgrima, bringing a premature end to yet another coaching job for the World Cup winner. 'This decision hurt me with all my soul,' Maradona said in a message posted on Instagram.

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FOX NEWS: 'Proud' mom lets son, 6, drive car at 80 mph: 'I regret nothing'

'Proud' mom lets son, 6, drive car at 80 mph: 'I regret nothing'



A Russian mother is under investigation over an online video that reportedly shows her 6-year-old son driving 80mph on the road.

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FOX NEWS: Man breastfeeds baby with hilarious invention in viral video

Man breastfeeds baby with hilarious invention in viral video



A dad’s video of himself breastfeeding his daughter has gone viral for being both inventive and adorable.

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Former UEFA Boss, Platini Slams VAR

Former Uefa president Michel Platini has slammed the use of VAR technology, the introduction of which he has always opposed, as a total nightmare, in an interview on Italian television. “It would take half an hour to explain why it doesn't solve problems,” the ...

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… Hails Ekong, Ajayi partnership

Super Eagles' coach, Gernot Rohr, has hailed the defensive pairing of William Troost-Ekong and Semi Ajayi after they both ensured of a 100 percent start to the AFCON qualifiers, AOIFootball.com reports. The Franco-German kept faith with the duo following ...

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Kano Pillars hand technical crew three-match ultimatum

Kano Pillars management has handed down a three-match ultimatum to the Coach Ibrahim Musa-led technical crew to improve or face sanction, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). In a statement signed by the team's media officer, Idris Malikawa, the ...

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Alimi not carried away by Pillars win

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Lobi Stars' striker, Sikiru Alimi, is delighted with the away win over Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Sunday. Lobi are currently on a roll after pipping Pillars by a lone goal, thanks to a 62nd minute goal from Achiv.

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Forgotten Super Eagles Star Henry Onyekuru Reveals The Latest On His Future At Monaco

The Nigerian international joined Monaco from Everton last summer but has only played 160 minutes of football, scoring just one goal since the move. Onyekuru's time at the Stade Louis II has been hampered by injury, while he has also found himself on the ...

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NFF paying people with expired contracts – Sports minister

Sodiq Oyeleke. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has alleged that the Nigeria Football Federation are still paying people with expired contracts. The sports minister made the allegations during a meeting with NFF officials on ...

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My new contract in NFF's hands –Rohr

Super Eagles' Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, has yet again reiterated his desire to remain in charge of Nigeria beyond June 2020, after seeing his wards pick up maximum points from their opening two AFCON 2021 qualifiers, AOIFootball.com reports. Speaking ...

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Rohr: Osimhen prepared to replace Ighalo

Super Eagles' coach, Gernot Rohr, has revealed that he had given Victor Osimhen some lessons as Odion Ighalo played his final tournament at AFCON 2019. The Lille striker's two goals and two assists in his last two games for Nigeria have led to a little ...

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Hazard's a lazy player -Mikel

John Obi Mikel has labelled Eden Hazard the laziest player he played alongside during his time at Chelsea, but insisted that the Belgium international is an incredible talent. Mikel played with Hazard for five years at the Blues, winning the Premier League ...

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He just scored four goals in two games. But Cristiano Ronaldo WAS injured after all

Serie A. November 19, 2019 2:39pm; by Staff writers; Source: The Sun. Cristiano Ronaldo has poured cold water on his rift with Maurizio Sarri.Source: AFP. Cristiano Ronaldo has poured cold water on his rift with Maurizio Sarri by claiming he.

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'We all are excited to play our first day/night Test with pink ball' – Mehidy Hasan

Despite losing the first Test against India, and a new challenge of a day/night affair lined up next, Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan said that his side "are not tensed at all", rather they are "excited" about the prospect of playing with the pink ball under the ...

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Tyler Boyd vents over lack of opportunities

The Bengals haven't won a game, and one of their key players now thinks he can't catch a break. On Monday, receiver Tyler Boyd complained about his lack of opportunities in the passing game. “I feel like I'm the go-to guy with A.J. [Green] down,” Boyd said ...

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Lions defense not pulling its weight

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — As hard as this is to believe, Matthew Stafford's injury may not be Detroit's biggest problem. The veteran quarterback missed a second straight game last weekend with back and hip problems, but unless he could have played ...

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England impress but Southgate knows finals a different game

The numbers behind England's successful Euro 2020 qualification highlight just how emphatically Gareth Southgate's side have secured their place in next year's finals. Seven wins from eight games, 37 goals scored at a remarkable average of 4.6 per game, ...

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The historic offer that could keep Jamal Adams at center of Jets future

The bottom line for Jets general manager Joe Douglas: To show Jamal Adams the money, or not to show Jamal Adams the money. The bottom line will be arriving in the offseason, with Adams under contract through the 2020 season and Douglas shopping ...

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Inter Milan, Juventus 'consider Chris Smalling offers'

Inter Milan and Juventus are reportedly both weighing up offers for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling. The 29-year-old joined Roma on loan during the summer transfer window and has been in impressive form for the Italian side this season, starting ...

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Capital One Fan Vote: Will Bama, Georgia, Oklahoma or Oregon make the playoff?

With two weeks to go in the regular season, there are three remaining undefeated teams: LSU, Ohio State and Clemson. If they win out, they're obviously making the College Football Playoff. Which team is most likely to join them? Can Alabama, even without ...

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Schedule gets serious now for NFC East-leading Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are alone in first place in the NFC East again after another strong showing from the quarterback who's having a breakthrough season three years after he was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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Marcus Rashford says England attack is 'frightening' going into Euro 2020

Marcus Rashford says England's attacking play is "frightening" and has the potential to inspire the Three Lions to a successful Euro 2020. Gareth Southgate's side's 38 goals in 2019 is the most the national team have scored in a calendar year since 1908.

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Manchester United optimistic of completing £185m double deal for Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland

Manchester United believe they can sign England sensation Jadon Sancho and prolific striker Erling Braut Haaland during the January transfer window, according to reports. The Red Devils have endured a dismal start to the 2019-20 campaign and are ready ...

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New boy Fikayo Tomori proud to emerge from Chelsea's 'crazy' talent factory

When Fikayo Tomori was introduced as an 84th-minute substitute against Kosovo, it not only committed the defender to England but also meant that nine of the national team's last 21 debutants have graduated from the Chelsea academy. The fact Tomori was ...

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Arsenal stars instructed to tell Unai Emery "we don't know what you're doing"

Lee Dixon has instructed the Arsenal players to tell Unai Emery "we don't know what you're doing gaffer, can we change it?" The Gunners have been struggling under the Spaniard this season and sit a staggering 17 points behind Premier League leaders ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo should not win the Ballon d'Or, sensational claim by former teammate

Ballon d'Or is catching up its familiar excitement as the announcement dates are coming closer. Iker Casillas just made it even spicier than ever before as he drops his opinion on his social media about who is going to be the winner of football's highest ...

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Dare hails D'Tigress for securing WOQT spot

Sodiq Oyeleke. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has hailed D'Tigress for booking a spot in the 2020 Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Nigerian basketball team grabbed 74-59 win over Mali in the semi-final of the ...

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Former Patriots star is dropping hints like crazy

Retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is dropping hints that some big news could be coming soon. During the Fox pregame show Sunday, Gronkowski said the Dallas Cowboys “could use a tight end like myself.” [Watch live NFL games on ...

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Man Utd and Arsenal 'scouting 17-year-old non-league goalkeeper'

Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Hartlepool goalkeeper Brad Young, according to reports. The 17-year-old stopper, who has been with Hartlepool for five years, signed his first professional deal with the National League side during the ...

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NFL: Jay-Z says Colin Kaepernick turned his 'legitimate workout' into publicity stunt

Colin Kaepernick at a special training event at Charles. R. Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia. Photo: Reuters. American hip-hop star Jay-Z seemed to take issue with the way Colin Kaepernick's workout for the NFL unfolded on Saturday. The rapper and ...

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