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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have remained mum about their status since the pop superstar began attending the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's football games
2023-10-07 06:57

Fulham boss Marco Silva talks up ‘top quality player’ Tom Cairney
Fulham boss Marco Silva praised his captain Tom Cairney after watching him score two goals in the thumping win over Leicester on Monday. Cairney has made only 23 starts in the Premier League this season but took full advantage of his inclusion against the relegation-threatened Foxes, registering his first league goals of the campaign and putting in a fine all-round performance. The 32-year-old swept in his side’s third goal of a 5-3 rout of Dean Smith’s team on the stroke of half-time, before adding his second after the break with a deft first touch and finish from Kenny Tete’s cross. It kept Fulham in the hunt to register their highest-ever points tally in the Premier League, with two wins needed from their final three matches to break the club record of 53 set by Roy Hodgson’s team in 2009. Silva said he was pleased to see Cairney working in midfield to help the team out of possession while also instilling the calm in the first half that ultimately helped them to sweep away Leicester before the break. “Tom is always a player that can give us the calmness to start the game, even some moments under pressure he can give us what we need,” said Silva. “Of course he knows I am pushing him to arrive in certain areas, to be between the lines. “In some moments, first and second phase, we need players like him to start well, but when the game goes forward and we are in our defensive half, we need him to arrive in certain areas as well. “Two great finishes, two great goals from him. Top quality player. We know his quality on the ball, everything that he can do. “I’m pleased to see him working hard off the ball, understanding the moments, understanding the moments to press higher with Vini (Carlos Vinicius), the moments that he should drop to help the other midfielders as well. It was a very good performance from him and I’m really pleased for him. “He deserves it and he’s having a good season, even if he’s not playing every time from the start. All of the last season for him has been good.” The victory ended a run of three straight losses that had effectively ended Fulham’s hopes of qualifying for Europe next season. Despite the disappointment, Silva remained optimistic that they can still record the club’s best tally for a top-flight season. They will have Aleksandar Mitrovic back for the trip to struggling Southampton on Saturday and will relegate Saints with a victory, before hosting Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage and finishing with a visit to Old Trafford to play Manchester United. “It’s really important we don’t hide that it’s our clear goal to achieve the target points that we want, to make the season even to be more brilliant, if I can say,” said Silva. “We want really to finish the season with a big stamp, and the stamp will be to get that certain amount of points. We are going to fight for it definitely. “We don’t know if it’s going to happen. But we are going to work hard and fight really hard and to enjoy to embrace the challenge to achieve it.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Former captains Stuart Hogg and Stuart McInally named in Scotland training squad Dwight McNeil says ‘nothing is done yet’ despite Everton’s huge win at Brighton A closer look at this season’s play-off contenders as promotion battle resumes
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Real Sociedad seal Champions League place, Espanyol relegated
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Best 2023 Preakness Stakes Sportsbook Promos
The Preakness Stakes officially gets underway today and five different sportsbooks have sublime promos totaling over $3,500 in available bonuses for new users! These are the best offers around and luckily for you, they each take just a few minutes to claim.See below how each promo works and how ...
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Conor McGregor won’t face sexual assault charges, lawyer says
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor will not face charges over allegations of sexual assault at a basketball match in Florida. Prosecutors and the Irish fighter’s lawyer said the case has been dropped following a police investigation. Mr McGregor, 35, denied the claims from a woman that he assaulted her in a toilet at the Kaseya Centre in Miami in June. The fighter had been at the NBA Finals game between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets to take part in a promotional stunt in which a mascot was injured. In a statement carried by multiple media outlets, his lawyer Barbara Llanes said: “After a thorough investigation, including a review of videos and interviews with eyewitnesses, the authorities have concluded that there is no case to pursue against my client, Conor McGregor. “As anticipated, this decision by the authorities confirms Mr McGregor’s account of the evening. “On behalf of my client, his family and his fans we are pleased this is now over.” The decision to drop charges was confirmed by the state attorney’s office. The woman had accused Mr McGregor of forcing her into the bathroom and said security did nothing to help her. Mr McGregor has not fought since injuring his left leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. His last win came in January 2020. It was confirmed last week that he had taken a step towards return by re-entering the US Anti-Doping Agency’s testing programme. Read More Prosecutors won't charge ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor with sexual assault after NBA Finals incident When will Conor McGregor return to the UFC? UFC slams ‘garbage, trash’ Usada statement on Conor McGregor
2023-10-19 12:26

Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano out for several weeks with a hamstring injury
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2023-10-11 20:27

Veteran edge rusher Dawuane Smoot re-signs with the Jaguars on a 1-year, $2.25M deal
Veteran edge rusher Dawuane Smoot signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars that includes $2.25 million guaranteed
2023-07-22 00:59

The NFL is addressing gambling suspensions with training, conversations with the players' union
The NFL announced suspensions of four more players for violations of its gambling policy this week
2023-07-01 03:18

Thomas Bryant's Reaction to Getting Dunked on By Victor Wembanyama Was Great
Victor Wembanyama put on a show last night during the San Antonio Spurs' preseason game against the Miami Heat, showing his unlimited potential and doing things
2023-10-14 22:25

Sheffield United vs Man City - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Preview of Sheffield United's Premier League meeting with Manchester City, including how to watch on TV and live stream, team news, predicted lineups and predicted score.
2023-08-25 19:52

Horse euthanized after 13th at Belmont, 1 race after final leg of Triple Crown
A horse in the race following the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes had to be euthanized after an injury on the track
2023-06-11 09:56

Erling Haaland drops huge fitness hint ahead of Man City vs Liverpool
Erling Haaland teases a fitness update ahead of Man City vs Liverpool.
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