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Girona's president has admitted he plans to meet with Barcelona to discuss the sale of Oriol Romeu.
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Dutch skipper hails 'big win' as South Africa feel 'hurt'
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards hailed Tuesday's stunning World Cup triumph over South Africa as a "big win" as Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma admitted...
2023-10-18 02:46

Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections for Grid 95 (July 7)
Time to gird your loins for the Immaculate Grid. Here are the top answers for the 95th version of the Immaculate Grid including the Yankees, Braves and more.For the 95th edition of the Immaculate Grid, we've been treated to a star-studded arrangement featuring legendary MLB franchises like ...
2023-07-07 22:46

Pep Guardiola doesn’t expect Man City to hit same standards this season
Pep Guardiola claims it is inevitable standards will drop at Manchester City following last season’s treble success. The City boss accepts it is unlikely his team will be able to match the intensity that saw them pick up the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies last term as a new campaign begins. The Spaniard wants to make sure City pace their challenge for further silverware and is not even thinking about an end goal yet. “We are going to drop that’s for sure,” said Guardiola, whose side begin their quest for a sixth domestic title in seven years at Burnley on Friday. “It’s inevitable a little bit. We’ll try to avoid it as much as possible. Now it’s (about) not dropping too much – staying there, staying there, (being) close to our rivals. “Then try to, in the last four, five, or six months, try to do what we have done every season. I don’t want to do it now. That is my feeling. “Now, (it would be a) big mistake thinking about trophies and titles – big mistake.” Guardiola also does not want to set any targets for Erling Haaland in his second season at the club. The prolific Norwegian enjoyed an outstanding first year, firing 52 goals in just 53 appearances. Guardiola said: “I will advise him, don’t put much pressure on the goals. I said to Erling, come back at your best, physically and mentally. If you score, fine. If you don’t score, fine. “Try to improve in your details, in your quality and skills, and the team will help you as much as possible to score goals. I don’t want (to ask of) Erling to score 50 or 60. “Try to be happy like he was last season and relax. Afterwards, the goals will come naturally, don’t force it.” Concerns have been expressed this week about the potential impact on players of the edict for referees to be stricter when adding on added time. Guardiola himself felt the amount added in the Community Shield against Arsenal last weekend was excessive. He said: “Why eight minutes, not 12 or four? I don’t know exactly what happened. There was one goal and four or five substitutions but no injuries. “If you want to control it, do it like basketball – stop the clock. “If they are going to play the 10 minutes (extra) we are going to do it but, at the end we are going to play 41 games not 38 this season.” The continuing expansion of the football calendar, along with pre-season tours, is also further limiting players’ breaks. Guardiola said: “Many players asked me, ‘Give me more days off Pep’. I said I can’t. “It’s a problem. It’s getting worse – more games, more games and more than that. Players need to go to the theatre, cinema, park, the gardens, to do other things that aren’t to do with football.” Guardiola insists, however, that when it comes to his side’s additional showpiece fixtures this season – next week’s European Super Cup and the Club World Cup in December – he is honoured to be involved. “I love it,” he said. “I love to play the Super Cup. This club never won the Super Cup and of course to play the Club World Cup you have to win the Champions League. This opportunity is a pleasure.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Tom Pidcock criticised for bronze medal-winning move in mountain bike finale Harry Kane has fantasy managers on tenterhooks – Thursday’s sporting social England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’
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England overcome Lauren James red card to scrape past Nigeria on penalties
England have reached the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals by beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties.
2023-08-07 18:46

5 arenas every NHL fans needs to visit at least once in their life
The NHL in-game experience is unlike any other in sports, but there are a few arenas that take it up a notch. These are those bucket list NHL arenas.
2023-11-27 23:23

Injured QB Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game when Bears meet Chargers
Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb when the Chicago Bears visit the Los Angeles Chargers this week
2023-10-24 03:27

Pochettino says he learned lessons from infamous ‘Battle of the Bridge’ to mature as manager
Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea’s victory at Tottenham on Monday proved he has matured as a manager in the years since his first spell in England. A frenetic 4-1 win in north London came amid two red cards for the hosts as emotions threatened to spill over in a manner reminiscent of the so-called “Battle of Stamford Bridge”, when Pochettino’s Spurs lost their discipline and a two-goal lead to concede the 2015-16 Premier League title. After that game, which confirmed Leicester as champions, Pochettino was criticised for allowing his players to lose control of the match and let slip the chance of claiming a first league title since 1961. Yet on Monday, it was his former side whose discipline failed them.
2023-11-11 17:45

Shohei Ohtani home run pace: How many home runs is he on track to hit?
The Los Angeles Angels just concluded their weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where Shohei Ohtani hit another home run. Here's the number of homers he's on pace to finish the season with.The Los Angeles Angels will be the focal point of the MLB world for the remaining days...
2023-07-24 10:46

Atlanta Braves free agents: Pass or pursue on all five player options
The Atlanta Braves have a number of decisions to make this offseason, starting with their existing players who the team has club option years with in 2024.
2023-10-30 20:24

NFL Rumors: Cowboys look to lock down key starter ‘for life’
The Cowboys are reportedly working on a new contract for offensive lineman Terence Steele, getting proactive to keep him in Dallas for the longterm.While Tyron Smith and Zach Martin are still essential figures for the Cowboys going into the 2023 season, the Dallas offensive line is getting ready...
2023-07-16 01:59

Medvedev halts Baez to reach US Open last 16
Daniil Medvedev progressed to the fourth round of the US Open with a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Sebastian Baez which snapped...
2023-09-03 13:50
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