Season-opening win bolsters Buccaneers' belief they can be successful in post-Tom Brady era
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers launched their post-Tom Brady era with a victory that bolsters the team’s belief it can be successful without the seven-time Super Bowl winner
2023-09-12 07:18
Cubs place closer Alzolay on the 15-day IL and promote top prospect Crow-Armstrong from minors
The Chicago Cubs have placed closer Adbert Alzolay on the 15-day injured list and promoted top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa
2023-09-12 07:17
Young Packers provide early evidence they can still thrive even after Aaron Rodgers' departure
Maybe the Green Bay Packers won’t take a step back in the first season of the post-Aaron Rodgers era
2023-09-12 07:15
Showalter says no sympathy in MLB: `People will step on your neck and laugh while you’re bleeding'
Mets manager Buck Showalter expects little empathy from the rest of the major leagues for his team’s sorry season
2023-09-12 06:57
The Ravens' season-opening victory over the Texans came at quite a cost
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh says safety Marcus Williams could be out a while with a pectoral problem
2023-09-12 06:56
Pakistan calls up Dahani and Zaman as backups for injured Haris and Naseem
Pakistan has called up fast bowlers Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan as backups for the Asia Cup after Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah picked up niggles during the 228-run defeat to India in the Super Four stage of the tournament
2023-09-12 06:53
Rob Page calls the backing from his players ‘powerful’ after Wales beat Latvia
Rob Page called the backing from his players “powerful” after Wales bounced back into Euro 2024 qualifying contention with a 2-0 victory in Latvia. A penalty from skipper Aaron Ramsey – his 100th career goal – and a delicious David Brooks chip deep into stoppage time put Wales within three points of a top-two place and lifted the pressure on under-fire manager Page. Group favourites Croatia’s 1-0 victory in Armenia was further good news for Wales, who had only won once in 13 games before arriving in Riga. Ramsey and others had backed Page during the build-up to a game many saw as pivotal in the manager’s tenure. Page said of the players’ support: “It feels good, it feels powerful, absolutely – that’s a massive compliment to myself from the players. “I’ve just said to them, even the lads that have not played, they all play a part. There are no bad eggs in that changing room. “Pressure doesn’t exist, it is created from outside influence. “We did our best as staff to try to not let that penetrate the bubble and keep as calm as possible. “We knew it was going to be a tough test for us after their heavy defeat. It wasn’t just about the win, I thought the performance was outstanding. “For the first 35 minutes of the first half, we were outstanding, kept the ball. We got the goal and then retreated a little bit, which we’ll address.” Wales had numerous chances to put the game beyond Latvia after Harry Wilson was bundled over in the box after 28 minutes and Ramsey converted from 12 yards. But none were taken until the sixth minute of stoppage time when Brooks, on for the injured Ramsey, accepted Wilson’s pass to slot home his first Wales goal since recovering from cancer last year. Page said: “The pressure came from the outside, understandably, but we never questioned it within the group. “We knew we had to give a positive reaction after the disappointment of June (Euro 2024 campaign defeats to Armenia and Turkey) and we absolutely have – and some. “A great performance against a very, very good (South) Korea team last week and followed it up with a completely different test against a very physical team that went back to front quite a bit. “We had to win first contacts and second balls. “And people like young Jordan James stepping in when we asked him to and developing the young players into this team. He was outstanding again.” Ramsey paid tribute to his replacement Brooks, who has had to be patient to return to the international stage after illness and injury. “It wasn’t easy, a lot of teams have come here and struggled,” Ramsey told S4C, while adding that he came off early in the second half as a precaution and will be fit for Cardiff’s South Wales derby against Swansea on Saturday. “To come here and win with two goals is fantastic, Brooksy as well, it’s good for us. “He’s so important for us and it’s nice for him to score. We’re just happy to have him back.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas Aaron Ramsey scores as Wales beat Latvia to keep their Euro 2024 hopes alive Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence
2023-09-12 06:52
Suspended Michigan State coach calls harassment allegations false and outside scope of Title IX
Suspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker says allegations of sexual harassment against him are completely false
2023-09-12 06:28
Chiefs fans rejoice over new deal with Chris Jones: Best memes and tweets
Kansas City Chiefs fans reacted to the news about star defensive tackle Chris Jones returning to the team on a revised contract.
2023-09-12 06:26
The Browns' defense appears transformed under new coordinator Jim Schwartz
New coordinator Jim Schwartz promised his Browns defense would be ready for the season opener
2023-09-12 06:22
Portugal routs Luxembourg in record 9-0 win without suspended Ronaldo. Drone delays Armenia-Croatia
Portugal didn’t need Cristiano Ronaldo to rack up its biggest-ever win in a competitive game
2023-09-12 06:20
UEFA hosts women soccer stars for expert advice. Then it thanks ousted Luis Rubiales for his service
European soccer body UEFA has hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a conference to help shape a brighter future for their game
2023-09-12 06:19