Tiafoe claims maiden grass court title and moves into top 10
Frances Tiafoe claimed his first grass court title on Sunday, saving a match point to defeat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff...
2023-06-19 00:59
Napoli beat shorthanded Inter to continue Serie A title party
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2023-05-22 02:55
How Erling Haaland's first three Premier League games compares to 2022/23
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2023-08-28 20:21
Marlins stun Holmes and Kahnle with 5 runs in 9th, beat Yankees 8-7 as Burger gets game-ending hit
Jake Burger’s game-ending single capped a five-run, ninth-inning comeback against Clay Holmes and Tommy Kahnle, giving the Miami Marlins an 8-7 win over the struggling New York Yankees
2023-08-14 06:59
Lauren Hemp effort enough as England edge Nations League victory over Belgium
Lauren Hemp’s first-half strike was all it took for England to secure a vital 1-0 Nations League group-stage victory over Belgium in front of 28,321 at Leicester’s King Power Stadium. Belgium had entered the contest as Group A1 leaders but by the final whistle they had been knocked off the top spot by the Netherlands, while the Lionesses moved up to second place. The first of two October legs with the Red Flames also marked a return to England action for midfielder Fran Kirby, who came on as a substitute in the 65th minute after more than a year out due to a series of issues, including the knee injury and subsequent surgery that kept her out of contention for the World Cup. England need to finish top of the group to progress in the tournament, which also serves as a qualifier for next summer’s Paris Olympics. Both teams entered wearing black armbands in honour of England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday morning. Niamh Charles – one of three changes for Sarina Wiegman – got herself involved early, linking up with Alex Greenwood before cutting into the penalty area, where a flurry of chances for the hosts ended with Chelsea defender Charles sending an effort over the crossbar. It was not long before the Lionesses were back on the prowl, Hemp forcing a quick one-handed reaction from Belgium goalkeeper Nicky Evrard, the ball bouncing threateningly loose from the one-handed stop but – to the relief of the visitors – away from any white shirts. The Red Flames finally broke free and won a corner, initially handled by England, but the ball remained inside the Lionesses’ half where it was quickly collected by Tessa Wullaert, who floated a cross into Justine Vanhaevermaet. The Everton midfielder connected and forced a save from Mary Earps, who spilled the stop and the ball clipped the post before she was able to cradle the rebound. England soon took the lead following a narrow miss from Millie Bright, who connected with Chloe Kelly’s corner and pinged a backwards header off the right post, but the ball took a favourable bounce into the path of Hemp, who turned it past Evrard with her left foot. Both sides had further first-half chances, with Earps forced into a precautionary dive when Wullaert’s effort deflected off Bright’s lower leg before Kassandra Missipo fired over. England missed an opportunity to make it two when Alessia Russo could not quite connect with Charles’ delivery across the face of goal and another late chance for the Arsenal summer signing landed squarely in Evrard’s arms for a simple stop. The Lionesses began the second half aggressively as Kelly’s cross deflected off Tine De Caigny in the area and into the path of Russo, who sent an effort over. Earps elicited a roar when she leapt to her left to deny substitute Sarah Wijnants, but while the hosts enjoyed double their opponents’ three attempts on target as the encounter entered its 70th minute, they still had just Hemp’s opener to show for it. Wiegman made two substitutions, swapping Russo for Rachel Daly and replacing Ella Toone with Kirby as England pushed for more, next through Greenwood, who aimed her free-kick for the top-right corner where it was tipped away by Evrard. The Lionesses survived a scramble in front of Earps and Wiegman made another change, bringing on Jess Park for Kelly as the 85th minute approached. England staged another late surge and perhaps should have scored more but – in the end – it was just Hemp who made it count. Read More Tyson Fury: Ngannou fight like Djokovic facing table tennis player at Wimbledon Matthew Mott wary of ‘raging favourites’ as England look to avoid further shame Pep Guardiola condemns Man City fans who sang offensive Sir Bobby Charlton chant Mikel Arteta calls for increased squad sizes as Arsenal suffer fresh injury blow ‘High chance’ Sandro Tonali plays for Newcastle this weekend despite 10-month ban Mike McMeeken’s move ‘out of comfort zone’ to Catalans earned England recall
2023-10-28 05:25
2023 Leagues Cup, Quarterfinals: Inter Miami vs. Charlotte preview and prediction
Inter Miami and Charlotte FC come in for their MLS showdown to see who will move on in this 2023 Leagues Cup quarter-final match in Fort Lauderdale on Aug 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET.Inter Miami and Charlotte are one of two MLS showdowns that will take place in the 2023 Leagues Cup quarter-finals. Inter ...
2023-08-11 06:48
Virgil van Dijk banned for extra game after reaction to red card at Newcastle
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has received an additional one-match ban and a £100,000 fine after refusing to leave the pitch following his red card at Newcastle and calling referee John Brooks’ decision “a f***ing joke”. The Netherlands international was dismissed for a foul on Alexander Isak in the first half of Liverpool’s 2-1 victory at St James’ Park on August 27 but there was a lengthy delay while VAR checked all aspects of the offence. Because the incident was featured in Sky Sports’ Match Officials: Mic’d Up this week – where head of the Professional Game Match Officials Howard Webb dissected the discussion between Brooks and his officials – the on-field conversation was also broadcast. While waiting for a final ruling Brooks could be heard telling Van Dijk: “I’ll tell you, but you need to go immediately if you need to go. “It’s clearly a foul, they’re just checking the location… Don’t do anything silly.” On confirmation of the red card Brooks said: “Free-kick. Go, go. Go now,” to which Van Dijk replied “F***ing joke”. The Dutch centre-back served a one-match suspension last weekend in the home win over Aston Villa but after admitting a Football Association charge of acting in an improper manner and using insulting words to a match official the punishment was increased. It means Van Dijk will now sit out the trip to Wolves on September 16. A statement from the FA read: “Virgil van Dijk has been suspended for one match and fined £100,000 for breaching FA Rule E3.1 during Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Newcastle on Sunday August 27. “The defender admitted that he acted in an improper manner and used abusive and insulting words towards a match official after being sent off in the 29th minute, and the sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent regulatory commission.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-09-09 01:23
Fever vs. Storm prediction and odds for Thursday, June 22 (Indiana can cover)
The Indiana Fever may be in last place in the Eastern Conference right now, but they certainly aren’t as bad as last season thanks to No. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston.Boston has made an immediate impact in Indiana, averaging 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season....
2023-06-22 22:15
Connor Bedard is the NHL's latest 'next Sidney Crosby.' The original has plenty left in the tank
One of the NHL's biggest stars and one of its newest stars will meet for the first time when Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins face Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks in the season opener
2023-10-10 06:50
Elly De La Cruz Hit a Ball Out of American Family Field
Elly De La Cruz just hit a ball out of the stadium in Milwaukee.
2023-07-25 09:57
Ilkay Gundogan claims he must 'prove himself' again at Barcelona
Ilkay Gundogan explains why he joined Barcelona from Man City & believes he must prove himself to a new audience.
2023-08-05 17:57
First pitch: Inside the evolution of Zac Gallen into a Cy Young favorite
DENVER — In the span of five minutes, Arizona Diamondbacks pitching coach Brent Strom referred to starting pitcher Zac Gallen as a unicorn and decathlon champion.Yes, judging from those descriptions, there's something special in Strom's eyes about Gallen, who is the current leade...
2023-08-17 23:52
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