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Spanish radio call of Bryce Harper monstrous home run makes it even more electric
Spanish radio call of Bryce Harper monstrous home run makes it even more electric
Bryce Harper's majestic three-run moonshot in Game 3 of the NLDS was accompanied by a great call on the Spanish broadcast.
2023-10-12 08:16
Champagne problems as Wimbledon asks fans to cork it when players serve
Champagne problems as Wimbledon asks fans to cork it when players serve
Where and when to pop your Champagne is such a Wimbledon problem
2023-07-10 05:23
Basketball great Yao Ming slams China 'slackers' after Games flop
Basketball great Yao Ming slams China 'slackers' after Games flop
Basketball great Yao Ming branded China's team "slackers" and warned they will struggle to qualify for future Olympics because of the "huge...
2023-10-07 14:20
Joao Pedro penalty sends Brighton through to Europa League knockout stages in unconvincing victory
Joao Pedro penalty sends Brighton through to Europa League knockout stages in unconvincing victory
Brighton secured a place in the knockout stages of the Europa League after Joao Pedro’s second-half penalty earned an unconvincing 1-0 victory away to 10-man AEK Athens. In-form forward Pedro converted his fifth goal of the competition in the 55th minute to guarantee the Seagulls a top-two finish in Group B. Albion were second best before the VAR-awarded spot-kick and fortunate not to fall behind in the closing stages of the first half when AEK forward Steven Zuber struck a post. The lively hosts were forced to play the final 25 minutes a man down following Mijat Gacinovic’s dismissal for a second yellow card. Roberto De Zerbi’s men will vie for first place in the pool – and automatic qualification for the last 16 – when Marseille visit the Amex Stadium in the final round of fixtures in two weeks’ time. Brighton’s maiden European campaign was launched with an underwhelming 3-2 defeat to the Greek champions in September. Yet the Premier League club arrived at the AEK Arena in control of their own destiny thanks to a battling comeback draw in Marseille and back-to-back wins over Ajax. Head coach De Zerbi made four changes from Saturday’s 3-2 success at Nottingham Forest, including recalling match-winner Pedro, and saw his injury-hit side start in the ascendancy. Evan Ferguson was twice blocked as he threatened inside two minutes, while AEK defender Domagoj Vida came close to a calamitous own goal with a firm back pass which had goalkeeper Cican Stankovic scampering across his line. But the disjointed Seagulls faded from the encouraging start and were in regular danger of falling behind. AEK forward Zuber forced Albion keeper Bart Verbruggen to turn over a powerful drive before heading narrowly wide from the resultant corner. Brighton were then lucky not to concede just before the break amid relentless home pressure. Switzerland international Zuber worked space inside the 18-yard box with quick feet before seeing his angled drive deflect off Lewis Dunk and rattle the left post, with Gacinovic unable to head home the rebound. Verbruggen was forced to save from Gacinovic after the restart before Brighton snatched the lead against the run of play during a pivotal spell in the contest. Swiss referee Sandro Scharer initially waved play on when Pedro went to ground under pressure from AEK captain Damian Szymanski before pointing to the spot after viewing a replay of the incident on the pitch-side monitor. Brazilian forward Pedro duly dispatched his sixth penalty of the season – and third against AEK – by sending Stankovic the wrong way from 12 yards to back up his weekend brace at Forest as a substitute. Brighton had barely threatened before the opener and their cause was further strengthened just 10 minutes later when Serbia midfielder Gacinovic over-ran the ball and raked his studs into Joel Veltman to receive a second booking. Seagulls striker Ferguson threatened to double the lead before being repelled as he tried to round Stankovic having been sent clear. AEK midfielder Orbelin Pineda then flashed wide as the home side pushed for a leveller but Brighton, despite an uninspiring display, held on relatively comfortably to ensure their European adventure continues. Read More Liverpool, Brighton and West Ham all reach the Europa League knockout stages Kevin Sinfield vows to keep raising funds to combat MND ahead of new challenge Andre Onana – Do the numbers back up the criticism? Is AEK Athens vs Brighton on TV? Kick off time and how to watch Europa League fixture Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink wants aspiring black managers to get ‘a fair chance’ Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse by fans at Brighton game
2023-12-01 07:24
Deion Sanders son claps back at CFB analyst, Coach Prime pick-6 victim
Deion Sanders son claps back at CFB analyst, Coach Prime pick-6 victim
Deion Sanders' favorite son earned even more brownie points on Sunday afternoon by clapping back at a former foe still trying to seek revenge.
2023-09-18 03:49
Donaldson helps end Jones' winless Australia run
Donaldson helps end Jones' winless Australia run
Australia full-back Ben Donaldson scored 25 points as Australia claimed a first win in six games under Eddie Jones as they beat Georgia 35-15 in...
2023-09-10 02:18
Chiefs depth chart: 3 backup plans after missing on DeAndre Hopkins
Chiefs depth chart: 3 backup plans after missing on DeAndre Hopkins
After DeAndre Hopkins decided to sign with the Titans instead of waiting for the Chiefs, Kansas City can go a different direction at wide receiver.The DeAndre Hopkins saga is over. After much speculation, the former All-Pro is now set to be a Titan.Where does that leave a suitor like the Chi...
2023-07-17 07:23
Rubiales kiss 'damaging the image' of Spanish football: Iniesta
Rubiales kiss 'damaging the image' of Spanish football: Iniesta
Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta on Sunday joined the growing number of voices denouncing the country's federation president, Luis Rubiales, saying his forced kiss with Jenni Hermoso after the women's World Cup final...
2023-08-27 19:54
NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating gambling policy
NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating gambling policy
The NFL suspended three players indefinitely Thursday for violating the league’s gambling policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games
2023-06-30 00:46
Adam 'Pacman' Jones' wife: Ex-NFL star arrested at airport in Kentucky for 'terroristic threatening'
Adam 'Pacman' Jones' wife: Ex-NFL star arrested at airport in Kentucky for 'terroristic threatening'
'Who in the hell is drunk at 6:30 in the morning, man?' asked Adam 'Pacman' Jones after he was freed
2023-09-12 20:46
Women's Open brings back 39 champions for a reunion at Pebble Beach
Women's Open brings back 39 champions for a reunion at Pebble Beach
The U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is always a good occasion for past champions to get together
2023-07-05 08:26
Disney, Charter settle cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season opener
Disney, Charter settle cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season opener
Disney and Charter Communications announced a deal to settle a dispute that had cut some 15 million cable TV customers off from ESPN and other Disney-owned stations
2023-09-12 00:22