
West Ham hero Jarrod Bowen says last-minute winner ‘best moment of my career’
Jarrod Bowen admitted scoring the winning goal in a European final was beyond his wildest dreams. Bowen’s last-minute strike secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for West Ham over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final and ended their 43-year wait for a trophy. The 26-year-old winger raced on to Lucas Paqueta’s through-ball and slotted home to spark wild celebrations on the pitch, the touchline and in the stands. “I can’t sum it up, it’s the best feeling I’ve had in my career,” said Bowen. “When I went through I had a lot of time and it was just about making sure you put it in. “The keeper came out and I think I fell over, I looked up and the ball was going in and I thought ‘no, this isn’t happening’. “I spoke to my family before and said ‘imagine scoring a goal in the last minute’. To bring a trophy to this club is the best moment of my career. “The fans as well, seeing them after the game I was a bit lost for words. It’s the best feeling of my life, never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d win a European trophy. “I’m so buzzing, all of us are just going to go mad I think. You have to celebrate. “When the final whistle went I just thought’ this party is going to be crazy. I’m just a little boy from Leominster who never thought I’d be talking like this. My family are crying and it just shows me how far I’ve come.” West Ham led through a Said Benrahma penalty on the hour but were immediately pegged back by Giacomo Bonaventura’s strike. But when Bowen raced through with a minute to go, boss David Moyes almost found himself going full Jose Mourinho. “The moment he went through I was edging down the touchline,” he said. “If it was going to be anyone, I thought ‘this is the moment’. “But I couldn’t do a full Mourinho knee slide as the grass was a bit dry and I’d have ended up on my belly.” The victorious team return home on Thursday for a parade through East London, starting at 7pm on Barking Road and ending in front of Stratford Town Hall. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Tony Cottee: West Ham face big decisions over Declan Rice and David Moyes future Football rumours: Newcastle join Manchester United in bid to sign Kim Min-jae On this day 2011: England’s Matt Prior reprimanded over smashed window at Lord’s
2023-06-08 16:29

KJ Simpson scores 23 points as No. 25 Colorado cruises to 106-79 win over Milwaukee
KJ Simpson scored 23 points, Eddie Lampkin Jr. had 14 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 25 Colorado rode a torrid long-range shooting performance to a 106-79 rout of Milwaukee
2023-11-15 13:53

Everton offer Seamus Coleman new deal but Yerry Mina and Andros Townsend leave
Everton have offered new contracts to Seamus Coleman, Tom Davies and Andy Lonergan but Yerry Mina and Andros Townsend will leave the club this summer. Coleman, 34, has made over 400 appearances for the Toffees, including 25 last season, and has been offered the chance to stay at Goodison Park. Davies, who came through the youth system at the club, managed just 20 appearances last term but boss Sean Dyche wants him to be part of his squad, along with back-up goalkeeper Lonergan. Mina, a £27million signing from Barcelona in 2018, will leave at the end of his current contract, having had a mixed time at the club, while Townsend did not play for the club after March 2022 and also departs at the expiry of his deal. Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will leave after turning down a fresh contract offer. Director of football Kevin Thelwell said on the club’s official website: “Everyone at the club wishes to thank all departing players for their contribution throughout their time at Everton. “We’re also grateful to our senior men’s players who are moving on, including Yerry – whose passion and determination for Everton was evident by how highly he was thought of by our fans – to Andros and Asmir who were consummate professionals during their two years at the club. “We wish all of them the best with the next chapters in their careers. “We have also offered new contracts to players and we will continue talking with them as we look to build a competitive squad for Sean Dyche and his staff for the new season.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-06-09 23:57

Ruud loses to qualifier Giron at Japan Open
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Mayfield shines in final tuneup for regular season; Buccaneers hold off Ravens 26-20
Baker Mayfield looked comfortable in his final tuneup as Tampa Bay’s new starting quarterback, throwing a touchdown pass while playing less than a quarter in the Buccaneers’ 26-20 preseason-closing victory over the Baltimore Ravens
2023-08-27 11:57

Miami's Jaylen Waddle clears concussion protocols, LB Jaelan Phillips ruled out Sunday vs. Bills
Coach Mike McDaniel has confirmed that star receiver Jaylen Waddle cleared concussion protocols
2023-09-30 01:23

LSU football fans want to dump Brian Kelly in the bayou after upset loss to Ole Miss
Ole Miss managed to hold off LSU in a high-scoring thriller in the Deep South. Brian Kelly should watch his back....
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Lionesses belt out 'Sweet Caroline' after reaching World Cup Final for first time ever
England's Lioness squad soaked up the atmosphere following their World Cup semi-final win against Australia, belting out 'Sweet Caroline' alongside fans on the pitch. The players danced around and chanted the anthem, as they celebrated beating the Matildas, who were favourites to win. England took a 3-1 victory thanks to goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo. They'll now take on Spain in their first ever World Cup final on Sunday. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-08-16 21:15

Brock Purdy's NFL Success is Going to Kill His Parents' Hot Tub Business in Mesa, Arizona
VIDEO: NBC tells America Brock Purdy's parents own a hot tub store.
2023-10-09 11:47

We want Houston: Be careful what you wish for, Texas Rangers fans
After sweeping through the postseason so far, Texas Rangers fans apparently want a shot at their arch-rivals from Houston
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PGA Championship picks 2023: Expert picks, best bets for Oak Hill
PGA Championship picks and best bets for the 2023 tournament at Oak Hill as we have outrights, Top 10s and more PGA Tour expert picks for the second major.The second major championship of the year is here as the 2023 PGA Championship takes to Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY, a course with...
2023-05-15 22:55

Ronald Acuña may win NL MVP despite being historically unlucky
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