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Paul Pogba: Manchester United out to avenge Stamford Bridge defeats
Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on March 6, 2017 in Stratford, England. The Reds bowed out of the FA Cup after a narrow 1-0 loss in the capital last month, compounding a 4-0 league humiliation in October that still sticks in the craw. [Full Article...]
Son levels S Korean scoring record as Spurs beat Bournemouth
Stoke City's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring against Hull City during the Premier League soccer match between Stoke City and Hull City at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke , England. Three days before taking on Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final, seeking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, Leicester were involved in a rip-roaring duel at Selhurst Park. [Full Article...]
Knicks' Phil Jackson says Carmelo Anthony 'better off somewhere else'
Under team president Phil Jackson , the Knicks have struggled in Porzingis' two seasons in NY, losing a combined 101 games. Jackson will finally discuss some of that Friday, when he is scheduled to speak to the local media for the first time since his preseason press conference in September. [Full Article...]
Antoine Griezmann rules out move to Real Madrid
When asked about interest from Madrid? The Portugal worldwide, who scored inLos Blancos' 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Saturday and fractured two ribs , said in AS: "Only God knows where my future lies". "I continue to work hard, to enjoy my football and I am happy on the pitch as you saw today". Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said he would be happy to see Griezmann arrive. [Full Article...]
Jordan Montgomery bothered by two-out walk of Evan Longoria
NY has scored 23 runs since the fifth inning Sunday in Baltimore and has done so via a combination of home runs and taking advantage of poor control by pitchers and sub-par defense. "He always takes it to another level when he gets in a little bit of trouble", Higashioka said. Errors by shortstop Tim Beckham and Cedeno led to four unearned runs. [Full Article...]
Bayern can still turn it around at Real, says Ancelotti
Bayern remained on the offensive, with Franck Ribery's shot deflected behind and Vidal sending a header just wide before at the other end Kroos flashed a low drive past the post following a corner as Real looked to get back into the tie. Either way, Madrid appear to be in a comfortable position to be the first team to knock Bayern out before the semi-finals for the past few years. [Full Article...]
Spurs surprise: Alli overlooked by fellow pros for accolade
The likes of Dele Alli , Christian Eriksen Heung min Son and of course Harry Kane are so exciting to observe. Three minutes later the scoreline was doubled as Son raced down the right, after picking up a pass from Kane, and the South Korean rifled home a diagonal shot from inside the box. [Full Article...]
Dortmund's Nuri Şahin Gives Emotional Interview Day After Team Bus Attacked
Dortmund players acknowledge the supporters after losing 2-3 during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Monaco in Dortmund, Germany , Wednesday, April 12, 2017 . "That's why it's right that we do as much as we can to protect it, and not allow criminals to take the fascination away from us". Oh yeah, when I saw Marc there and I saw Schme... [Full Article...]
LeBron James confident Cleveland Cavaliers can 'win it all'
A first-round matchup against a feisty opponent like Memphis will not help with the transition, as the team's older core is still excelling at the grinding style it made famous and Mike Conley's effectiveness has risen almost as quickly as his salary. [Full Article...]
Barca keep pressure on Madrid with thrilling Real Sociedad win
However there was enough time for Sociedad to get a second goal before the break when Xabi Prieto found the back of the net with a fine volley, 3-2. Barcelona continues to chase rival Madrid in the league race. Catalan giants Barcelona are preparing for a huge summer of business as they try to address this season's inconsistent form, according to reports in Spain . [Full Article...]
Wenger says Arsenal faces 'massive' challenge to reach top 4
So we need the players to concentrate on getting their confidence back, and the best way to do that is to get a convincing win this week, to give us a little hope ahead of our FA Cup semifinal at Wembley next weekend. Among the many problems such a move would entail is the travel distances to play worldwide games for Chile. Asked yesterday about his future, Wenger said: "What is happening at... [Full Article...]
Westbrook kept waiting as Thunder down Grizzlies
Cayley Mercer scored two goals and Shea Tiley recorded a shutout as Clarkson captured the NCAA women's hockey National Championship with a 3-0 win over Wisconsin Sunday. Maybe it was because of the proximity to history, or maybe it was the Thunder were in desperate need of a performance. The Thunder has a 31-9 record when he gets a triple-double and a 12-24 mark when he doesn't. [Full Article...]
Cubs, Maddon Make MLB History in Game vs Cardinals
The last National League team to win back-to-back championships was the Cincinnati Reds in 1975 and '76. Hoyer said. "The Big Red Machine?" But it takes much more than luck to repeat as World Series champions. Albert Almora Jr ., the sixth overall pick in the 2012 draft, and veteran Jon Jay take over for Fowler in center, one of a precious few questions for the loaded Cubs heading into their titl... [Full Article...]
Manchester United's Michael Carrick refuses to look beyond this season
A draw away from home in Europe as United earned in Brussels in their Europa League quarter-final first leg should be something to celebrate. "If we win both matches, we are in the top four". "When I first came to United there was a lot of discussion about me and that was hard, it was something that was new to me". There will certainly be no room for error when they take on table-toppers Chels... [Full Article...]
Slaven Bilic: 'Arsenal deserved it' - Arsenal 3-0 West Ham United - Reaction
The Hammers suffered a 3-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium , and remain just five points ahead of 18th place side Swansea City, who they play next in a massive contest on Saturday. We don't have to hide it. "It's not being negative, it is being realistic". "It was tough, we put ourselves in that position, five defeats on the spin, from being in a comfortable zone we're in a zone where w... [Full Article...]
Wenger vows to reveal Arsenal future 'soon'
Arsenal twice fought back from a goal down to secure a draw as they look to turn around their poor Premier League form. "I don't think many managers could have done what he has in the last 10 years". Latest on Wenger & Sanchez contracts? "It's not for me to say if it's in the right hands or not but I do believe what he has done in the past is fantastic". [Full Article...]
San Francisco Giants: Buster Posey Headed for the Designated List
Denard Span had two hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth off Diamondbacks starter Shelby Miller (1-1). Giants star Buster Posey will likely sit out a day but was doing well after being struck in the helmet by a 94 miles per hour fastball Monday. [Full Article...]
Penguins' Fleury draws Game 2 start in goal
Pittsburgh scored all three of their goals in the second period and cruised to a key victory. True, and that has been a point of emphasis for Columbus. What a coincidence; the Blue Jackets feel the same way. "So we watched some things [Thursday], some tendencies, and we'll try to execute them tonight, just how they play and where we can exploit them". [Full Article...]
Westbrook to rest Tuesday against Timberwolves
Westbrook is averaging 31.9 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game. for the season, making him just the second player in National Basketball Association history to achieve the feat. "I could not be happier for him", Robertson wrote in The Undefeated. Arguably the greatest performance this season was made by Russell Westbrook . [Full Article...]
Mercedes driver Hamilton wins Chinese GP from pole
Lewis Hamilton says he hopes Red Bull can join the lead battle with Mercedes and Ferrari in the 2017 Formula 1 season. Hamilton pipped Ferrari's Vettel in Shanghai in a reverse of the opening race in Australia last month to go level with the German at the top of the standings. [Full Article...]