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African players in Europe: 'Exceptional' Salah reaches 200 goals
African players in Europe: 'Exceptional' Salah reaches 200 goals
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah reached 200 goals in English football with a double in second-placed Liverpool's 3-0 win against...
2023-11-13 20:24
Man Utd provide update on internal Mason Greenwood investigation
Man Utd provide update on internal Mason Greenwood investigation
Manchester United have confirmed they have completed an internal investigation regarding Mason Greenwood but have not revealed whether he will be brought back into the first-team yet.
2023-08-16 23:19
Aston Villa easily beat Luton to claim 12th straight Premier League home win
Aston Villa easily beat Luton to claim 12th straight Premier League home win
Aston Villa continued their impressive home form as they beat Luton 3-1 to rack up a 12th successive Premier League win at Villa Park. Unai Emery’s side have won every home league game since February 18 and made light work of the Hatters, with goals from John McGinn and Moussa Diaby giving them the upper hand before Luton captain Tom Lockyer put through his own net. Villa have scored 13 goals in the last three Premier League home games as Emery’s team continue to show they are early contenders for the top four this season. And with games against Nottingham Forest and Fulham coming up, they have a chance to solidify their position in the race before a clash with leaders Tottenham on November 26. This was a seventh defeat in 10 top-flight games for Luton, who have quickly found out how demanding life can be in the Premier League, though they did get on the scoresheet when Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez scored a late own goal. They were up against it from the start as Villa were quick onto the attack and could have led inside four minutes. Ollie Watkins collected a cross and teed up Nicolo Zaniolo, but the Italian’s cushioned effort drifted just wide of the post. Only a brilliant double save from Thomas Kaminski stopped Villa from breaking the deadlock in the 11th minute as he superbly spread himself to block Watkins’ close-range effort and then reacted quickly to stop the follow-up effort. There was no surprise when the hosts went ahead in the 17th minute and it was another masterpiece from set-piece coach Austin MacPhee’s playbook. Douglas Luiz’s low corner was dummied by Moussa Diaby and it ended up with McGinn at the far post, with the Scotland international shifting the ball past Chiedozie Ogbene and into the far corner. That might have given the Villa the platform to go on and flourish, but Luton did well to stifle them and the hosts were restricted for the rest of the first half in terms of clear-cut chances. But that quickly changed after the restart as they doubled their lead in the 49th minute. Lucas Digne’s cross fell kindly to Diaby 12 yards out and he drilled a low effort into the bottom corner. The Hatters came from 2-0 down at Forest to draw 2-2 last weekend, but there was little chance of a repeat here. Villa continued to probe and added a third just after the hour. Diaby made good headway down the right and his cross was turned into his own net by Lockyer. Leon Bailey could have made it four but he shot wide while McGinn did not connect with a right-footed shot when the goal was gaping. Luton did not give up and got on the scoresheet in the 83rd minute, Villa defender Ezri Konsa’s header hitting the crossbar and rebounding off Martinez and into the net. Read More ‘That one was for Bill’ – Everton dedicate victory at West Ham to Bill Kenwright Everton financial reports just another thing to deal with – Sean Dyche Aston Villa prove European credentials with triumph at AZ Alkmaar – Unai Emery Ollie Watkins continues red-hot form as Aston Villa ease past AZ Alkmaar Sandro Tonali trains with Newcastle team amid betting investigation in Italy The tributes in pictures as football family remembers Sir Bobby Charlton
2023-10-30 00:49
Apple Executive in Charge of TV+ and Sports Businesses to Depart
Apple Executive in Charge of TV+ and Sports Businesses to Depart
Apple Inc.’s top executive in charge of its video and sports businesses is departing, according to people familiar
2023-05-11 01:45
Love match at Wimbledon for power couple Tsitsipas and Badosa
Love match at Wimbledon for power couple Tsitsipas and Badosa
Move over Posh and Becks, forget "Brangelina" or "Kimye", there's a new power couple in town in the shape of Wimbledon lovebirds...
2023-07-04 19:48
Watch live as Inter Miami hold press conference before Lionel Messi’s first match
Watch live as Inter Miami hold press conference before Lionel Messi’s first match
Watch live as players and coaches hold a press conference ahead of Lionel Messi’s expected Inter Miami debut, in an MLS Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul. Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain completed his move to the US on a deal running to 2025. Messi, 36, revealed last month he had decided to join the Florida side as his contract with Paris St Germain came to an end. With the deal now officially done, Messi is in line to make his debut for his new employers on Friday 21 July against Mexico’s Cruz Azul. “I’m very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States,” the football legend said in a statement. “This is a fantastic opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the objectives we set, and I’m very eager to start helping here in my new home.” Read More Cristiano Ronaldo takes swipe at Messi and claims Saudi Pro League ‘better’ than MLS Miami welcomes Lionel Messi – Monday’s sporting social Lionel Messi ‘excited and happy’ to be at Inter Miami as he’s unveiled to fans
2023-07-21 00:48
Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next
Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next
Georgia begins its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25
2023-08-15 00:21
Guardians vs. Rangers prediction and odds for Friday, July 14 (Back Cleveland as underdogs)
Guardians vs. Rangers prediction and odds for Friday, July 14 (Back Cleveland as underdogs)
The second half of the MLB season gets underway on Friday with the Rangers looking to build on its AL West lead against the Cleveland Guardians, who is trying to play itself into AL Central contention.The Rangers will send out Jon Gray, who has had a strong season for the team, but his underlyin...
2023-07-14 23:50
Saints safety Marcus Maye suspended 3 games in connection with 2021 DUI case
Saints safety Marcus Maye suspended 3 games in connection with 2021 DUI case
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye has been suspended without pay for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy
2023-09-21 08:24
Heavy Snow Snags Travel in Germany, Switzerland, Austria
Heavy Snow Snags Travel in Germany, Switzerland, Austria
Heavy snowfall disrupted travel in southern Germany and parts of neighboring Switzerland and Austria, with hundreds of flights
2023-12-02 21:21
Home advantage key after Turkey shake up group – Wales v Croatia talking points
Home advantage key after Turkey shake up group – Wales v Croatia talking points
Wales meet Croatia in a vital Euro 2024 qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday night. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five of the main talking points as Wales seek to keep their automatic qualification hopes alive. Perfect finish needed Turkey’s shock win in Croatia on Thursday has really thrown a spanner in the works. Wales had expected to be in a three-way fight with Turkey and Armenia for the second qualifying spot behind top speeds Croatia. Overtaking Croatia now looks like being Wales’ target, but a top-two spot only appears achievable by winning on Sunday and also beating Armenia and Turkey in their final group games next month. Cardiff fortress In a week when the UK and Ireland won the right to host Euro 2028 and the prospect of Wales returning to play at the Principality Stadium came into sharp focus, much has been made of making home advantage count at the Cardiff City Stadium. Wales have enjoyed some big nights there in the past, but that was often when Gareth Bale was in full flow and making the difference. A sell-out crowd will turn up in anticipation that Wales can make the stadium a fortress in the post-Bale era. Moore the merrier Kieffer Moore’s return to the fold is a big boost for Wales. Moore missed the last two Euro qualifiers after being sent off against Armenia in June. The 6ft 5in striker has had little game time at Bournemouth but Moore was in fine fettle during his 45-minute run-out against Gibraltar on Wednesday. Moore scored twice in the 4-0 friendly win to take his Wales goals tally to 12. Creaking Croatia? Croatia suffered their first-ever home defeat in a Euro qualifier against Turkey. But was it a one-off or something more meaningful? The 2018 World Cup finalists and 2022 semi-finalists are used to breezing through qualification but, having let two points slip against Wales at home, this campaign has been more challenging. Time might finally be catching up on midfield magician Luka Modric, 38 last month, while injuries to Tottenham winger Ivan Perisic and Hoffenheim forward Andrej Kramaric have hurt them. Wales win overdue Wales have proved accommodating opponents for Croatia, who they have yet to beat in seven attempts. Croatia have won four times with Wales’ best moments coming in three 1-1 draws. Simon Davies scored in a 2002 Varazdin friendly, Bale netted in a Euro 2020 qualifier in Cardiff, and Nathan Broadhead’s stoppage-time equaliser cheered Wales at the start of this campaign in March. Read More Ollie Watkins credits Unai Emery for helping him return to England squad Talking points as England face Fiji in World Cup quarter-finals Daniel James insists Wales can still qualify for Euro 2024 I feel sorry for the manager – Chiedozie Ogbene sympathises with Stephen Kenny Gareth Southgate questions why England fans booed Jordan Henderson Stephen Kenny admits Republic of Ireland ‘needed to win’ against Greece
2023-10-14 18:47
Rangers put All-Star SS Corey Seager on IL with sprained right thumb
Rangers put All-Star SS Corey Seager on IL with sprained right thumb
Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager is on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb
2023-07-23 04:52