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NBA rumors: Nuclear team is interested in Draymond Green
NBA rumors: Nuclear team is interested in Draymond Green
Draymond Green free agent rumors have focused on the Lakers and Warriors. Now a fascinating new option has joined the mix.According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Memphis Grizzlies are interested in signing Draymond Green. This is a situation that the Warriors would need to help with. Green would ne...
2023-06-21 02:23
Swiss investigation of meetings between attorney general, FIFA's Infantino set to be closed down
Swiss investigation of meetings between attorney general, FIFA's Infantino set to be closed down
Special prosecutors in Switzerland are closing a years-long probe of the former attorney general who had undisclosed meetings with FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a sweeping investigation of international soccer
2023-08-12 15:56
What is an RBI in baseball?
What is an RBI in baseball?
A deep dive and definition into what RBI stands for and how it is calculated.
2023-08-31 04:21
MLB Rumors: Nationals could once again help contenders with big bats
MLB Rumors: Nationals could once again help contenders with big bats
For MLB postseason contenders who need big bats to add to their lineup, the Washington Nationals may be the team to call.The MLB trade deadline takes place on Aug. 1 and is a little over a week away as of this writing. Teams will now need to determine (and fast), whether or not adding contributi...
2023-07-23 12:27
Las Vegas police arrest man who threatened mass shooting at Stanley Cup game
Las Vegas police arrest man who threatened mass shooting at Stanley Cup game
Las Vegas police on Thursday released an arrest report identifying a man they say threatened to carry out a mass shooting two days earlier during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on the Strip
2023-06-16 09:51
Luke Shaw: Time for Man Utd to step up with Man City success ‘hard to take’
Luke Shaw: Time for Man Utd to step up with Man City success ‘hard to take’
Luke Shaw says Manchester United must up their game and end Manchester City’s dominance after the pain of watching their rivals’ treble triumph. The 28-year-old left-back is now the longest-serving first-team player at Old Trafford following the summer exits of David De Gea and Phil Jones. The pair were the last remaining members of United’s title-winning 2012-13 squad, with City becoming the dominant force in England – never the mind the north-west – since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. That success sticks in the craw of everyone at Old Trafford and Shaw says Erik ten Hag’s improving side must kick on to halt their neighbours’ supremacy. Asked if City’s treble win gives United a little bit extra motivation to kick on next season, Shaw told the PA news agency: “Yeah, 100 per cent. “I don’t think there should be any more motivation anyway with them winning that or not, but of course it hurt a lot. A lot. “I think all of us as players we felt that, especially for me seeing them come to the England camp. It was really hard to take, to be honest. I think it's our time now to start putting a stamp on things and not letting it always be so easy for them Luke Shaw “Like I said, there has to be no more motivation than we have anyway, but we can’t accept that. We can’t let that happen again and I think we know that. “I think it’s our time now to start putting a stamp on things and not letting it always be so easy for them because, you know, in the past it’s looked like that. “Us as players now we can’t accept that anymore.” City have won five of the last six Premier League titles, with United unable to make a sustained challenge since winning their 20th crown a decade ago. Furthermore, the Red Devils, who lost the FA Cup final to Pep Guardiola’s men, have won just four major trophies in that period. “Of course it’s not enough,” said Shaw, who joined from Southampton in 2014. “I know that, we know that, the whole club knows that, I think. “To be successful we need to be challenging for every trophy and winning competitions. “We felt like we could have added another two competitions last season and I think we should have. “But I think that, especially the start of this pre-season, we spoke about it a lot. I think this is a big season for us. “We’ve already signed some very good players and hopefully there’s more additions to come to strengthen the squad. “Of course, we have to believe that we can win as many trophies as possible this season.” Shaw has been excited by Mason Mount and Andre Onana’s arrivals, with the impending acquisition of Rasmus Hojlund filling another key role. The left-back was not keen to talk about the 20-year-old Denmark striker as he has yet to complete his move from Atalanta, but the need for a frontman has been clear to the group. “I don’t really want to comment too much on that,” Shaw said. “I think obviously he’s not our player yet, so I won’t say too much. “But I think of course we’ve spoke, and I think the manager has and I think Bruno (Fernandes) did the other day, about how important is for us to get a striker. We know that. “Of course, we’ve got (Anthony) Martial, (Marcus) Rashford at the moment and (Jadon) Sancho, who can play there. “But an out and out striker is what we need and we’re desperate for one and I’m very sure that the club know that, the manager knows that and us players would love one to come, too.” Shaw is excited by United’s prospects heading into Ten Hag’s second campaign – a season he is confident will be “more successful” than the first. The England international is “sure we can be at the top of the table challenging” if they upgrade their away form after a year of improvements under the Dutchman. “I think the culture, of course, has changed,” Shaw said. “I think the attitude, the way we train, the intensity, the application that everyone brings in day in, day out. The manager demands that every single day. “Even when you’re at home he wants you to be at your best, to be honest. He wants you to be doing the right things, living the right way because football is our life. “It’s what we do day in, day out and we need to do everything we can to benefit, to get that maximum level and that’s what he demands.” Shaw has embraced that mindset and become a cornerstone at a club where he gone from boy to man during the last nine years. “I think definitely more grown up, more mature, definitely improved as a player,” the United defender added. “I feel like I’m still a bit young, so I’ve still got a bit more to give. “But I think for it to be successful, like I said, I think we need to start, and I need to start, winning more trophies here. “That’s what we have to demand this season is trophies and, for me, that’s all that matters right now.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Leigh Wood to face Josh Warrington in all-British world featherweight title bout Wrexham striker Paul Mullin to convalesce at co-owner Rob McElhenney’s home Referees must no longer turn blind eye to ‘unacceptable behaviour’ – Howard Webb
2023-08-01 00:30
Steelers rumors: Broncos trade link, Broderick Jones battle, Pickens grows up
Steelers rumors: Broncos trade link, Broderick Jones battle, Pickens grows up
Steelers Rumors: Could Pittsburgh trade with the Broncos? Mike Tomlin puts an end to the Broderick Jones debate. George Pickens grew up against the Rams.
2023-10-26 07:57
Same old Spurs? Ange Postecoglou’s first trophy chance ends in penalty agony
Same old Spurs? Ange Postecoglou’s first trophy chance ends in penalty agony
Tottenham suffered their first on-pitch setback of the Ange Postecoglou era after they exited the Carabao Cup in the second round at Fulham after Davinson Sanchez crucially had an effort saved in a 5-3 defeat on penalties. Richarlison had opened his account for the season to cancel out a 19th-minute own-goal from Micky van de Ven, which had given the hosts a deserved half-time advantage despite being without boss Marco Silva, who was serving a touchline ban. No further goals were forthcoming and the 1-1 scoreline at 90 minutes meant spot-kicks were required and after five successful penalties a low effort from Sanchez which was saved by Marek Rodak proved the difference. Kenny Tete fired Fulham’s fifth penalty past Fraser Forster to book their place in the third round and leave Tottenham with only one realistic option of trying to end their trophy drought, which stretches back to 2008. Both of these Premier League teams had exited this competition at the first opportunity last season, but 15 changes were made overall with Spurs making nine after entering at the second round stage for the first time since 2009. Fulham went with largely their first-choice back four and left-back Antonee Robinson created the opening opportunity when he burst past Sanchez and crossed to the back post, but Rodrigo Muniz headed wide. It was a sign of things to come from Sanchez, who had been expected to leave this summer but instead has moved up the defensive pecking order ahead of Eric Dier under Postecoglou. Sanchez continued to be troubled and was at fault for the opener in the 19th minute. Tom Cairney turned Sanchez inside out on the edge of the penalty area and his floated cross was deflected beyond Forster by Spurs’ centre-back Van de Ven. Postecoglou had brought a feelgood factor back to Tottenham after a difficult first half of 2023, but the away fans at Craven Cottage turned their frustration to chairman Daniel Levy with chants calling for him to leave the club. Forster had to be alert soon after to deny Muniz’s snapshot before Spurs did finally threaten but Richarlison’s effort was blocked by Tim Ream and Ivan Perisic had a free-kick deflected wide. The lively Muniz went close again on the stroke of half-time with a header from Adama Traore’s cross, but Forster saved well to keep it 1-0. Spurs boss Postecoglou had still seen enough and teenage forward Dane Scarlett was introduced for Giovani Lo Celso. It had an immediate impact with Richarlison forcing Marek Rodak to tip over his deflected shot before Scarlett’s presence created a chance for Manchester United-linked Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who side-footed wide from 10 yards. The leveller did arrive with 56 minutes played and it was a moment to savour for Richarlison, who stooped low at the back post to head in Perisic’s cross for only his fourth goal for Tottenham since a £60m move last summer. Fulham were unhappy that Perisic was able to make the most of the hosts’ absent right-back Tete, who had to leave the pitch to get a new boot after a fine tackle on Scarlett moments earlier. The hosts improved after conceding with Bobby Decordova-Reid slicing wide from inside the area and substitute Harry Wilson had an effort blocked by Sanchez. Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min were on by this point and Manor Solomon nearly won it for Spurs with a curled effort but Rodak saved, before Forster denied Wilson with his legs to ensure penalties were required. Fulham were picture perfect from 12 yards with Andreas Pereira, Raul Jimenez, Wilson, Joao Palhinha and Tete all able to score while Sanchez’s tame effort ensured Tottenham exited in the second round for the first time since 2005. Read More Who the so-called ‘big six’ still want before the transfer deadline James Maddison and new-look Tottenham impress in win at Bournemouth Mike Dean refused to send wrong decision to VAR as referee ‘is a mate’ Spurs face transfer talks deadlock over £40m Brennan Johnson move Ange Postecoglou makes winning start at home as Tottenham beat Manchester United Tottenham vs Manchester United LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
2023-08-30 15:29
Tottenham and Aston Villa’s chaotic clash of high lines reveals a new top-four contender
Tottenham and Aston Villa’s chaotic clash of high lines reveals a new top-four contender
As the certainty of Tottenham’s top-four hopes slip from view, Aston Villa’s have never appeared stronger as Unai Emery’s side leapfrogged their hosts in north London. That was the result of a wonderfully open and often chaotic encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Villa rode their luck and just about managed to cling on to their high-wire tightrope to emerge with this statement win, yet one that looked beyond them in the opening stages. Tottenham will struggle to come to terms with this defeat, which leaves Ange Postecoglou’s side with a third Premier League loss in a row and looking very much like a team in the midst of a major injury crisis. But while the makeshift centre-back partnership of Emerson Royal and Ben Davies was exposed by Ollie Watkins, who fired Villa to a ninth win of the season and to within two points of leaders Arsenal, it was Tottenham’s forwards and a host of missed chances that proved just as decisive to the outcome. Because, despite this win and their impressive standing in the table, Villa really should have been buried. Tottenham led and should have been out of sight. Emery’s daring high line will look to have paid off handsomely – but it could have easily been made to appear reckless. Yet it was always going to be this way, in a clash of two teams and two managers who are committed to playing the high-stakes game, even if it doesn’t seem to make any sense. And this was, for the most part, utterly mad, the greatest puzzle perhaps that there were only three goals. Son Heung-min’s usually clinical touch was missing yet he was also unfortunate – the Tottenham captain had three goals disallowed for offside. Spurs could have also scored five or six inside the opening 20 minutes, all from the same route. They only needed one run from deep and one timed pass and they were through Villa’s trap. With Emery lining up with a back three for the first time this season, Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos and Pau Torres were positioned as Villa’s terrifyingly wobbly, thrillingly advanced defence. Tottenham, though, were wasteful. Destiny Udogie, the left-back who drifted to join Son as Tottenham’s second striker, was the first to slip through but lifted his finish over the bar. Dejan Kulusevski was next, wriggling around the ambling Torres with ease, only to place his curling effort onto the post. Kulusevski then found Bryan Gil with a lovely flick, bringing a save out of Emiliano Martinez. Son lurked as the six-yard poacher, coming alive after the initial run was found. The Spurs captain missed what was the best of Tottenham’s first-half chances when he failed to connect with Gil’s cross and there would be more to come. Improbably, Tottenham’s opener did not come from the expected source. Given Villa’s approach, it was a surprise that Giovani Lo Celso’s first-half goal came following a corner, with the Argentine’s crisp strike taking a deflection off Carlos and past Martinez after Villa had cleared to the edge of the box. And yet, for all of Villa’s susceptibility, Emery’s high line also managed to catch Tottenham out. Son thought he had doubled the lead after racing through on goal from 40 yards and curling past Martinez but was denied by the offside flag. There would be more of that, as well. Tottenham, however, were offered a reprieve of their own. Emery’s wing-back ploy at least threatened Tottenham down the flanks and Postecoglou’s own cavalier approach struggled to contain it. Watkins looked to have levelled moments after Lo Celso’s strike, heading past Guglielmo Vicario from Lucas Digne’s excellent cross, but his equaliser did not survive VAR’s offside lines. What the review did reveal, however, was how open Tottenham were: Watkins and Moussa Diaby were left to the makeshift back two of Emerson and Davies, but neither was close to a Villa forward. And while Tottenham continued to waste opportunities, Villa started to show signs that they would make the hosts pay for it. Besides leaving Royal and Davies exposed to the speed of Watkins and Diaby, Tottenham’s own glaring vulnerability was their excessively high defensive line from set-pieces. Torres missed one early chance when he headed past the post but made no mistake in additional time. For the second time, the Spain defender was left unmarked and in the 52nd minute of a chaotic half, Tottenham gave Douglas Luiz at least 25 yards of space to aim for from his deep free-kick. Those extra seven minutes had been created by the loss of Rodrigo Bentancur, injured less than half an hour into his first Tottenham start in nine months following a reckless challenge by Matty Cash. The Villa right-back was sensibly removed by Emery at the break, having picked up a booking and being hounded by the home fans for adding to their increasingly dire injury crisis. Already without nine first-team players, Tottenham were left with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Eric Dier and Oliver Skipp as their only senior options on the bench. Villa, with Leon Bailey and Youri Tielemans, had what Tottenham did not and carried an ability to change the game. It was Tielemans who slipped Watkins through to put Villa ahead and turn the game around, although the Belgium international hardly required the most intricate ball to split Emerson and Davies apart. Watkins glided through unopposed and flashed his finish past Vicario. It was, remarkably, enough to secure all three points. Martinez produced an excellent double stop to deny Johnson after a smart touch from Son and then Hojbjerg’s follow-up shot from distance. Johnson was close to meeting Kulusevski’s cross after a counter, then Tottenham had two more disallowed after Son was caught offside in the box, first from Johnson’s cutback and then from a rebound. Villa remained committed to the entertainment until the end. Emery’s side could also have crowned their victory, though. Watkins didn’t do enough with a point-blank glancing header and Vicario produced a fine stop to deny Digne’s free kick. And, given Tottenham’s absences, with James Maddison, Micky van de Ven and Pape Matar Sarr all sidelined, Cristian Romero and Yves Bissouma suspended, and their starting midfield three and centre-back pairing unavailable, perhaps Villa came away with the result they were expected to. It remained on a fine line, however, and in the chaos Emery’s side left behind, the coming weeks will reveal how serious this new top-four challenge will be. Tottenham’s, in the meantime, is in need of a revival. 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2023-11-27 02:51
5 second-year NBA players ready to take the leap this season
5 second-year NBA players ready to take the leap this season
The 2023 NBA Draft class was loaded with talent but not every rookie popped in their first season. Which second-year players will take a leap in 2023-24?The 2022 NBA Draft class was loaded with talent. Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin had big rookie seasons. Banchero became the first rookie...
2023-08-03 21:49
Liverpool stand firm over Mohamed Salah amid Saudi Pro League interest
Liverpool stand firm over Mohamed Salah amid Saudi Pro League interest
Saudi Pro League want Mohamed Salah and are pushing for a deal but Liverpool have no interest in selling.
2023-08-25 02:49
Pep Guardiola reveals how Man City need to improve ahead of Champions League semi-final second leg
Pep Guardiola reveals how Man City need to improve ahead of Champions League semi-final second leg
Pep Guardiola reveals how Man City need to improve ahead of Champions League semi-final second leg.
2023-05-10 06:26