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Could Newcastle sack Sandro Tonali over illegal betting?
Could Newcastle sack Sandro Tonali over illegal betting?
What Newcastle United may look to do in the case of Sandro Tonali, who has admitted to betting on football matches involving former club AC Milan.
2023-10-19 01:15
4 Miami Heat players who definitely won’t be back next season
4 Miami Heat players who definitely won’t be back next season
With the Miami Heat eliminated from the NBA Playoffs, here are three players who won't be coming back next season.The Miami Heat triumphed through the NBA Playoffs as the underdogs to end all underdogs. While for a moment it looked like the world had crucially underestimated the Heat, motiv...
2023-06-13 11:16
Live updates | Zut Alors! Pavon makes hole-in-one at US Open
Live updates | Zut Alors! Pavon makes hole-in-one at US Open
Matthieu Pavon is in the record book for French golf as the first from his country with a hole-in-one at the U
2023-06-16 03:19
Jaylen Brown wants to bring Black Wall Street to Boston after signing richest NBA contract
Jaylen Brown wants to bring Black Wall Street to Boston after signing richest NBA contract
Two-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown signed the richest deal in NBA history on Wednesday: a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics.
2023-07-27 06:24
Antony injury: Erik ten Hag provides worrying update ahead of FA Cup final
Antony injury: Erik ten Hag provides worrying update ahead of FA Cup final
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admits he is worried Antony may have suffered a serious injury against Chelsea, just over a week before the FA Cup final clash with rivals Manchester City.
2023-05-26 18:26
The Lions are going back to the basics after their lopsided loss to the Ravens
The Lions are going back to the basics after their lopsided loss to the Ravens
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he plans to go back to the basics after his team was routed at Baltimore
2023-10-24 07:48
Colombia overcome Jamaica - and show why they will scare England
Colombia overcome Jamaica - and show why they will scare England
It only took a moment for Jamaica’s plan to unravel. After keeping three clean sheets in their historic progression from the group stages, a goal was all it took for their World Cup dream to finally appear out of reach. As Deneisha Blackwood was caught under the high ball, Colombia found the quality they had long been searching for: Catalina Usme cushioned it perfectly on her left foot and a step later, it was guided into the far corner. For the first time in four matches at this World Cup, Jamaica and goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer conceded, and if this last-16 tie desperately needed a goal, so did Colombia’s entire approach. After taking the lead, they finally began to look like the team that shocked Germany in topping Group H, and who will now look to do the same against England in the quarter-finals. Playing Jamaica didn’t suit them. Facing the Lionesses might. When Colombia stunned the World Cup and beat Germany, it was a victory built on how effectively they disrupted the two-time champions when they were in possession. Not having as much of the ball allowed Colombia to pick, press and frustrate. But in the last-16 it was Jamaica who were succeeding in frustrating them. Jamaica barely left their half when the game was goalless, sitting deep and cancelling Colombia out with their defensive shape and resilience. Colombia were faced with having to create their own impetus, they struggled for fluency in a poor game and Jamaica’s plan, for 51 minutes at least, was working. But then Usme struck and as Jamaica were forced to open up, Colombia were released. They became the side that England will not enjoy facing, as Linda Caicedo showed the glimpses that the Lionesses need to somehow control. Colombia immediately looked more threatening as Caicedo, a nimble and electric dribbler from the left, had space to weave and drive. A goal up, Colombia were able to combine their combativeness in midfield with the 18-year-old’s speed and quality in attack. It should concern England, who were disrupted by Haiti in their opening game while being stretched by Michelle Dumornay. They are likely to face a similar challenge in Colombia, yet the South American side, who reached the final of last year’s Copa America, have a much sharper and more experienced edge. Of course, England have since settled on a new formation since that ragged opening display against Haiti and Dumornay, although the future of Sarina Wiegman’s 3-5-2 could also be now under consideration due to Lauren James’ suspension. What the system has given England is greater defensive solidity and the Lionesses have yet to concede from open play at the World Cup. They came under significant spells of pressure against Nigeria, but England still did not concede as many high-quality chances than they did against Haiti. Wiegman’s side have been less open and more disciplined with Jess Carter and Alex Greenwood alongside Millie Bright. Even as Nigeria targeted the sides of England’s back three, in what was an excellent tactical performance from Randy Waldrum’s side, Carter and Greenwood’s individual defending was exceptional. It will need to be again on Saturday, with Carter facing the eye-catching Caicedo and Greenwood likely to face the unpredictable Mayra Ramírez, who has licence to roam inside from the right channel. If England do keep their 3-5-2 and look to control possession, Lucy Bronze and Rachel Daly will again be asked to push high and wide, leaving Carter and Greenwood with another match of considerable defensive responsibility. Jamaica would have been a completely different test and had they defeated Colombia, Lorne Donaldson’s side would have played the same way against England. That they reached the last-16 at all was credit to their remarkable defensive organisation but it only took a moment for that to slip as Blackwood was caught under the switch to the far post. Jamaica finished the World Cup having scored once and conceded once - that they reached the last-16 at all was a remarkable achievement. Jamaica’s late assault on the Colombia goal was too little and too late. Drew Spence’s header that sneaked past the post was the closest they came, but Jamaica may regret not showing more adventure in the first half and they struggled to bring Khadija Shaw into the match. The Lionesses would have been more confident facing a low block, although it is aso fair to question whether Wiegman’s side would have been anywhere near as dangerous without James when they thrashed China 6-1 in the group stages. But that performance and Wiegman’s deployment of 3-5-2 came with China in mind. The England manager needed a response after two uninspiring 1-0 wins against Haiti and Denmark, and so found the formation that unlocked something new and unpredictable from England while exploiting China’s obdurate system. Now James’ suspension has given Wiegman a reason to go on the front foot again, and to make the changes that will cover for the absence of their star forward, but to pick holes in Colombia as well. And with their quarter-final opponent set, Wiegman and England can get to work. Read More Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today Who and when do England play next? Lionesses route to the World Cup final Lauren James apologises after World Cup red card Lauren James apologises after World Cup red card Trump goes on unhinged rant blaming Biden and ‘wokeness’ for USWNT’s World Cup loss A timeline of Donald Trump’s spat with Megan Rapinoe
2023-08-08 21:27
Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead Stadium to see Travis Kelce and the Chiefs face the Broncos
Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead Stadium to see Travis Kelce and the Chiefs face the Broncos
Pop superstar Taylor Swift was back at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos
2023-10-13 08:52
How tall is Cristiano Ronaldo? Portuguese soccer star holds record for highest vertical jump in sport's history
How tall is Cristiano Ronaldo? Portuguese soccer star holds record for highest vertical jump in sport's history
Cristiano Ronaldo’s height has become a raging topic of discussion majorly because of his mammoth record of the highest vertical jump in soccer history
2023-09-01 17:54
Arteta expects Jesus to return 'soon' after surgery
Arteta expects Jesus to return 'soon' after surgery
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Jesus should return to action "soon" after the Brazil forward underwent knee surgery that will sideline him from the...
2023-08-05 00:23
Why was Man City's goal against Fulham allowed to stand?
Why was Man City's goal against Fulham allowed to stand?
90min looks at why Nathan Ake's goal against Fulham was allowed to stand despite many thinking it should have been ruled out for offside.
2023-09-03 00:18
Bayern reach deal with Spurs to sign Kane: reports
Bayern reach deal with Spurs to sign Kane: reports
Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign England captain Harry Kane from Tottenham, for a Bundesliga record fee of over 100 million euros...
2023-08-10 18:57