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Unai Emery could REJECT the chance to take over at Newcastle and choose to stay ...
Leading Spanish football pundit Guillem Balague claims Unai Emery might turn down the chance to take over at Newcastle due to a 'lack of vision'
Fabrice Muamba advises Christian Eriksen to consider football retirement
Christian Eriksen has been advised by Fabrice Muamba to retire from football after his heart attack at Euro 2020. The Inter Milan star went into cardiac arrest during Denmark’s tournament opener against Finland but miraculously survived. He’s yet to rule out a
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to questioning of Manchester United dressing room mentality
Man United salvaged a late 2-2 draw away at Atalanta on Tuesday night thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's brace. ...
Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand's different reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo heroics for Man United
There were chaotic, celebratory scenes in the BT Studio as Cristiano Ronaldo landed a dagger blow Atalanta's hopes of top spot in their Champions League group. ...
Pep Guardiola might never do better transfer business than his �50m masterstroke from 2017
If Jack Grealish ends up with a Man City career comparable to England team-mate Kyle Walker, he will have done exceptionally well ...
Worrying Manchester United's trend is holding them back from a Premier League title charge
United's biggest weakness could be stopping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from notching his first piece of silverware as manager ...
Column: A most improbable team brings Atlanta a title
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-03, 08:33
During three decades of nearly uninterrupted excellence, there were so many Atlanta Braves teams that seemed more championship worthy than this one. The 1993 squad chased down the San Francisco Giants to win one of baseball’s last great division races. The ’96
Manchester United: Paul Scholes tears into Paul Pogba after performance against Atalanta
Paul Scholes tore into Paul Pogba on Wednesday night after the Manchester United midfielder’s performance against Atalanta in the Champions League, saying the Frenchman needs to be “babysat” and does “stupid things” on the ball. Pogba was back in the United
Football 2nd Round Playoff Schedule
All high school playoff games involving Journal-area football teams this week in the second round are Saturday, Nov. 6. Six of the eight Journal-area teams that entered the playoffs are still standing. Here’s a look at when and where the Journal-area playoff
Sajenko’s Record Performance Leads To Maine South Blowout Win
With a continuous downpour all night Friday in Park Ridge, it should come as no surprise Maine South’s offense consisted mostly of rushing, though the passing game wasn’t bad either. Maine South’s Chris Petrucci (9) waits to pounce on defense in the pouring
Opening Playoff Round Football Roundup: BG, GBS, Prospect Earn Wins
Saturday, Oct. 30 Class 7A Buffalo Grove 22, Lincoln-Way West 19: Buffalo Grove (9-1) may have been the No. 6 seed, but they quickly found themselves in a hole to No. 27 Lincoln-Way West (5-5). Buffalo Grove scored first just 53 seconds into the game on a
Loyola Stomps DGS, Heads To Naperville Central Next
No. 32 Downers Grove South (5-5) was hoping for a fairytale upset against No. 1 Loyola Academy (10-0), but the Ramblers weren’t giving them any hope of that Saturday. Loyola Academy won 44-0 in Wilmette to win their 16th straight game as they methodically
Boys Soccer Playoff Sectional Recap
Here’s a look at how the area boys soccer teams fared in sectional semifinal action Tuesday and sectional championship games Friday: Friday, Oct. 29 Class 3A Fremd 4, Barrington 0: No. 1 Fremd (19-2-1) has only two losses this season and one of them came to
Newcastle ready to pay Villarreal €7m for Unai Emery
Newcastle United have made their first major statement of intent since Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) took control of the club with a move for former
Backup QBs shine across NFL in Week 8
Quad-City Times | 2021-11-03, 08:29
From Mike White's memorable starting debut to Cooper Rush's prime-time comeback, as well as a rare win for Geno Smith and a comeback by Trevor Siemian to beat Tom Brady, backup quarterbacks took center stage this past week in the ...
The Detroit Lions face an impressively unenviable NFL record: a 0-17 season
Dan Campbell’s team have suffered a couple of cruel losses this season. But for much of the time they have got everything they deserve Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker III brought up the most unpleasant NFL numbers possible after a nasty 44-6 loss on Sunday:
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maritzburg United: Kick-off, TV channel, live score, squad news and preview
Masandawana are determined to restore their three-point lead at the top of the log with a win, but they will face a revitalized Team of Choice ...
Fan View: Makaringe on receiving end despite Orlando Pirates' fightback against Sekhukhune United
A number of Bucs supporters believe the South African has been given enough chances but is yet to prove why he should be a regular starter ...
Call Of Duty: Vanguard Multiplayer ... More Modes, more Combat possibilities, and more ways to ...
Call of Duty: Vanguard, is set to be released very very soon on November 5th, 2021 ...
Has a manager of the month been sacked faster than Tottenham’s Nuno?
> “And Mark Pembridge and Brian Deane contributed to a comfortable 6-0 victory for Benfica over Beitar Jerusalem in a second qualification round of the Champions League in 1998-99. At that time Benfica served as a British enclave during Graeme Souness’s reign,
Talks increasing in frequency as Man Utd star tells agent his preferred transfer destination
It looks like Paul Pogba could be taking significant strides towards finally leaving Manchester United, with a transfer back to his old club Juventus looking most likely. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the France international has instructed his agent Mino
Real Madrid ready to sell club legend to make room for ambitious double transfer
Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up the hugely ambitious double transfer of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe – and could even axe Karim Benzema to make room for the pair. The Spanish giants could do with a new generation of Galacticos as much of their
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini facing fraud charges over alleged illegal $2m payment
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are reportedly facing fraud charges after a six-year investigation into two men who were once the most powerful figures in world football. Blatter, former Fifa president, and Platini, who held the same role at Uefa, have long
Hammerin' Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros
Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. They dropped their first four games, and soon injuries piled up. They lost their most dynamic player before the All-Star break. They were stuck below .500 in August. Yet out of nowhere, suddenly, these
Robert Lewandowski: Julian Nagelsmann hails Bayern Munich striker as ‘best forward in the world’
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said Robert Lewandowski will be aiming for 100 goals in the Champions League after the Poland striker scored a hat-trick in Tuesday’s 5-2 thrashing of Benfica. On his 100th appearance in Europe’s elite club competition,
Column: Brett Favre would be wise to pay up and shut up
Killeen Daily Herald | 2021-11-03, 08:14
By now we’ve gotten used to the idea that athletes may not be as accountable off the field as they are forced to be on it. The latest case in point would be in Mississippi, where favorite son Brett Favre engaged in a Twitter feud with the state auditor over
Damien Duff’s first step into senior management will set tone for his career
For the past 72 hours, the League of Ireland community has hummed with excitement as it became increasingly clear that Damien Duff was ready to accept the opportunity to become manager of Shelbourne. Rightly or wrongly, the league here has a reputation for
Sutherlin dominates second half, eliminates Central Linn 7-3 in 3A/2A/1A playoff match
The Roseburg News-Review | 2021-11-03, 08:12
SUTHERLIN — The Bulldogs took care of business in the first round of the Class 3A/2A/1A girls soccer playoffs on Tuesday. Fifth-seeded Sutherlin broke open a close game with three goals in the second half and handed No. 12 Central Linn of Halsey a 7-3 loss at
Intensity Antonio Conte will bring to Tottenham could make Man United pay for indecision
It was during the second half of the abject defeat to Manchester United, as the Tottenham crowd began to chant the chairman’s name rather than the manager’s, that a furious Daniel Levy made his decision. Nuno Espirito Santo was out. Antonio Conte was in. A
Greg Shields reveals clear-the-air talks following Peter Grant exit as Dunfermline interim boss concedes ‘there ...
Greg Shields encouraged Dunfermline stars to speak their minds during a candid team meeting in the aftermath of Peter Grant's dismissal. ...
Dundee boss James McPake confirms timescale for Cillian Sheridan’s ‘nasty’ Achilles injury
Dundee boss James McPake has confirmed striker Cillian Sheridan will miss the rest of the season. ...
Tom Lang hailed for ‘one million per cent commitment’ as Raith Rovers boss John McGlynn ...
John McGlynn admits the stunning form of Raith Rovers defender Tom Lang has given him a welcome selection headache. ...
Soccer-Kawasaki retain Japanese title despite late Urawa equaliser
(Reuters) - Kawasaki Frontale continued their dominance of Japanese football on Wednesday after a 1-1 draw with Urawa Red Diamonds guaranteed Toru Oniki's side a fourth top flight title in five seasons. Read full story ...
Celtic target Daizen Maeda'a glory hunt goes to the wire and underlines Kyogo's incredible impact ...
The Yokohama Marinos striker is banging in the goals in Japan just like his countryman is doing in Scotland. ...
Prediction for Brondby vs Rangers: Steven Gerrard's side look set to complete back-to-back Europa League wins
Rangers are a shade of odds-on to complete the double over Brondby but don't expect it to be plain sailing for the visitors ...
Examining high school football playoff scenarios in final week of regular season
Check out the district title, playoff berth and seeding scenarios on the line in the final week of the high school football season. ...
Football: Kawasaki retain Japanese title despite late Urawa equaliser
(REUTERS) - Kawasaki Frontale continued their dominance of Japanese football on Wednesday (Nov 3) after a 1-1 draw with Urawa Red Diamonds guaranteed Toru Oniki's side a fourth top flight title in five seasons. The draw, coupled with a 1-0 loss for
Liverpool v Atletico Madrid: How Luis Suarez became one of Europe's best strikers
Luis Suarez returns to Anfield on Wednesday as one of the great strikers to play in Europe in the 21st century. BBC Sport takes a look at his humble beginnings. ...
Newcastle sensationally REJECTED by Unai Emery to become new boss with new Saudi owners ‘having ...
UNAI EMERY has sensationally REJECTED the Newcastle job - because the new Saudi owners 'have no clear vision'. The Spaniard, currently in charge at Villarreal, was
Man Utd hero Ferdinand ‘feels sorry’ for axed Spurs boss Nuno and says Kane transfer ...
RIO FERDINAND insisted he 'feels sorry' for Nuno Espirito Santo after the former Tottenham manager was sacked on Monday. And the Manchester United legend, 42, added the job was doomed
Man City vs Club Brugge live stream: How can I watch Champions League game on ...
Manchester City are looking to keep the pressure on PSG at the top of Champions League Group A as they host Club Brugge on Wednesday evening. ...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid live stream: How can I watch Champions League game on TV ...
Liverpool can book their place in the last-16 of the Champions League with a win over Atletico Madrid tonight. ...
'I look inside myself for that fire and I can't find it': Former Man City ...
Carlos Tevez is enjoying life away from football and has no 'fire or desire' to return to the game after leaving Boca Juniors in the summer. The 37-year-old spent the last five seasons with his boyhood club as his action packed career begins to wind down, and
Transfer rumours and football gossip: Harry Kane, Dusan Vlahovic, Unai Emery
THE SUN Harry Kane is ready to abandon all plans to quit Tottenham - after the arrival of new boss Antonio Conte.Tottenham could be delayed in having Conte pitchside as the club wait for his visa to be approved.Tottenham are 'close' to agreeing a
Liverpool light in midfield but problems lie elsewhere ahead of Atletico Madrid meeting
There is a more valuable commodity than winning in football for an increasing sphere of fan and that is the “told you so”. This
Football rumours: Antonio Conte’s arrival at Tottenham makes a happy Harry Kane
Striker Harry Kane will reportedly stay at Tottenham following the arrival of Antonio Conte. The Sun says the England captain, 28, is no longer interested in departing for Manchester City as he believes the Italian’s hiring means Spurs will now be able to win
Solskjaer praises Ronaldo for coming up with Michael Jordan 'moments'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likened Cristiano Ronaldo to Michael Jordan after the Manchester United star once again rescued his side in the Champions League. Having responded to the humiliating home loss to Liverpool by scoring three without reply at Tottenham, the
Rams supplant Cardinals on top of latest AP Pro32 poll
The Los Angeles Rams are tied for the best record in the NFL. And they hope to stay on top after Monday's big trade. The Rams acquired linebacker Von Miller ...
Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs jailed on DUI charge in fatal Las Vegas crash
Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs is expected to face a judge Wednesday morning after being jailed on felony charges in connection with a fiery crash Tuesday that left a 23-year-old woman dead. ...
Chinese Super League names best 11 on Fifa 22, but only five China players make ...
The Chinese Super League has published its official best 11 players on the
Tunnel footage showed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his new Man United leader ahead of Atalanta game
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is proving to be a real leader of men at Old Trafford. ...
Man United's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hails 'best goalscorer alive' as Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses him
Man United forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 127th goal for the club in the 2-2 draw with Atalanta – meaning he's now scored more goals for United than boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ...
Manchester United have a different Bruno Fernandes after Cristiano Ronaldo signing
Bruno Fernandes registered another assist for Man Utd in their 2-2 draw with Atalanta in the Champions League. ...
Man United player ratings vs Atalanta: Eric Bailly and Cristiano Ronaldo good
How the Man Utd players rated in the 2-2 Champions League draw as Ronaldo scored a late equaliser to earn a point. ...
Man City have stumbled into a defining week for their season
Manchester City face a bigger week than expected after consecutive defeats have deflated their good form and mood ...
Wayne Rooney told he's 'lucky' as fans comment on sweet family photo as son Kai ...
The Manchester United icon has been celebrating his 'wonderful boy' ...
Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Cristiano Ronaldo latest plus Atalanta vs Man Utd highlights
The day's breaking United news, rumours and gossip in one place with reaction to the Reds' 2-2 draw against Atalanta. ...
Fulham starlet rejects massive new contract amid Real Madrid links
Fulham starlet rejects massive new contract amid Real Madrid links - originally posted on Sportslens.com Fabio Carvalho has rejected a massive new contract from Fulham, according to reports.� The 19-year-old now looks set to exit the Championship side,
LAFC ties Vancouver, keeps playoff hopes alive going into finale
LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t the result they wanted but it wasn’t the one they couldn’t afford. The Los Angeles Football Club earned a point in its final regular-season home match of the MLS season against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Tuesday night at Banc of
NFL Recruitment 2021: Apply online for management trainee posts from today
NFL Recruitment 2021: National Fertilizers Limited has invited online applications for recruitment to executive level positions. NFL Recruitment 2021: Candidates can apply from November 3, 2021. The last date to fill the online application form is November
Desert Oasis wins girls soccer shootout over Bishop Gorman
(Getty) Eighty minutes and two overtime periods weren’t enough to decide Tuesday’s Class 5A Southern Region quarterfinal matchup between Desert Oasis and Bishop Gorman at Bettye Wilson Park. Loryn Sturgis scored a goal for Desert Oasis early in the
Boys soccer: Late penalty kick sends state-bound York past Huntley
York kept applying pressure the entire game and Huntley's defense, whether it was defenders
RJ Young: Undefeated Oklahoma being ranked 8th is the ultimate disrespect I No. 1 Ranked Show
RJ Young reacts to the college football committee ranking the undefeated Oklahoma Sooners No. 8. Plus, RJ makes a bold prediction, "The Sooners will go undefeated for the first time since 2004." ...
RJ Young: Alabama is the prime candidate in the Arch Manning sweepstakes I No. 1 ...
RJ Young explains why the Alabama Crimson Tide is in prime condition to land Arch Manning. RJ explains, "If you want to go to a school that will get you into the NFL in the first round, you got to look at Alabama." ...
‘Alabama’s brand got ranked No. 2 not the football team’ – RJ Young on why ...
RJ Young discusses the College Football
Liverpool and Arsenal 'on standby to sign Real Madrid star Marco Asensio' with Spain forward ...
Liverpool and Arsenal are leading contenders to rescue Marco Asensio from his Real Madrid nightmare, according to fresh reports from Spain. The past 12 months have seen Asensio go from a darling of the Bernabeu to a bit-part player, following the return of
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid team news: Injury updates ahead of Champions League match
Liverpool are looking for a fourth UEFA Champions League win from four matches as they host Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Tuesday. The Reds can qualify for the knockout stages with victory, potentially allowing them to rotate the squad and rest key figures in
Man City vs Club Brugge live stream: How to watch Champions League fixture online and ...
Manchester City take on Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday night and Pep Guardiola is hoping the fixture can act as a spark to get the club’s season back on track. City were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by West Ham on penalties, bringing their
Man City vs Club Brugge prediction: How will Champions League fixture play out tonight?
Club Brugge travel to Manchester City in the Champions League for a group match on Wednesday evening, City come into the fixture second in the group, having been beaten by PSG, with the French side one point clear at the top. Pep Guardiola is still targeting a
Man City vs Club Brugge predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of Champions League fixture tonight
Manchester City will compete against Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. The hosts are expected to run riot as they look to bounce back from two defeats this past week. City were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by West Ham on penalties and
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid prediction: How will Champions League match play out
Liverpool are looking to qualify for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League when Atlético Madrid travel to Anfield for matchday four in Group B. The Reds lead the group by five points ahead of their Spanish opponents in second and FC Porto in third,
Reece Devine: Manchester United youngster shows adaptability for St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson
As a distinguished former full-back himself, St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson knows that being switched from left to right isn’t easy. ...
Soccer-Scotland's Tierney could be fit for World Cup qualifiers, says coach
(Reuters) - Scotland defender Kieran Tierney could be fit to face Moldova and Denmark in this month's World Cup qualifiers, coach Steve Clarke said. Read full story ...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid live stream: How to watch Champions League match online and on TV
Liverpool can qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League when they face Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night. The Reds have taken a maximum of nine points from three matches so far this campaign and a victory would take them eight
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid TV channel: How to watch Champions League match
Liverpool have the chance to earn a spot in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages if they can secure victory over Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday. The Reds have dominated Group B so far and have beaten Diego Simeone’s men, FC Porto and AC Milan in
Is Man City vs Club Brugge on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to ...
Club Brugge will look for their first Champions League win in a group match against Manchester City on Wednesday. The club may not have bagged three points in a fixture yet but they were impressive against Paris Saint-Germain as they held them to a 1-1 draw in
Revealed: Manchester United in talks to sign Real Madrid wonderkid
Manchester United are reportedly making the transfer of Real Madrid youngster Marvel an urgent priority. The Red Devils are huge fans of the 18-year-old left-back after heavily scouting him in recent times, with efforts now underway to bring him to Old
Why Newcastle’s interest in another manager persuaded Unai Emery to reject the job
Newcastle United reportedly look set to face rejection from Unai Emery as their search for a new manager goes on. The Villarreal boss had emerged as one of the leading candidates to replace Steve Bruce, but it’s intriguing to hear why he seems to have
Scotland's Tierney could be fit for World Cup qualifiers, says coach
Scotland defender Kieran Tierney could be fit to face Moldova and Denmark in this month's World Cup qualifiers, coach Steve Clarke said.","content":"Scotland
Las Vegas Raiders release NFL player after fatal car crash
Henry Ruggs III — a rising star in the NFL — is let go by the Raiders following his involvement in a fatal motor vehicle accident in Las Vegas. ...
Match of the Day Top 10 podcast: Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer & Micah Richards rank ...
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss memorable Premier League debuts in the latest Match of The Day: Top 10 podcast. ...
Titans sign Adrian Peterson to help replace Derrick Henry
The Tennessee Titans have signed 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson to help replace NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. The Titans announced Tuesday they signed Peterson ...
2021 College Football Playoff Rankings
The Scranton Times-Tribune | 2021-11-03, 06:56
Nov. 2 Record 1. Georgia8-0 2. Alabama7-1 3. Michigan State8-0 4. Oregon7-1 5. Ohio State7-1 6. Cincinnati8-0 7. Michigan7-1 8. Oklahoma9-0 9. Wake Forest8-0 10. Notre Dame7-1 11. Oklahoma
Paul Pogba 'emerges as top target for soon-to-be Barcelona boss Xavi' as Spain legend eyes ...
Wantaway Manchester United star Paul Pogba has emerged as the top summer transfer priority of LaLiga giants Barcelona, according to recent reports in Spain. The France international currently finds himself in an awkward position at Old Trafford, with his
Girls soccer: Crusaders edge Warriors in semifinals
WATERBURY — After beating Wolcott on Monday in the Naugatuck Valley League tournament quarterfinals with two goals six seconds apart with two minutes left, Holy Cross girls soccer coach Phil Mongelluzzo felt like it was divine intervention. But on Tuesday, he
Boys soccer: Holy Cross, Watertown to play for NVL title
TORRINGTON — One team overwhelmed its opposition with four first-half goals on the way to victory while the other scored a lone goal and made it stand up for its win against a previously unbeaten foe. No matter how it happened, the top-seeded Holy Cross High
Russell Wilson is throwing a football ‘weeks’ ahead of schedule. A return next week?
Russell Wilson is beating all estimates for his recovery from surgery. Of course he is. The quarterback who five years ago was told he should miss four weeks with a ...
On this day in 2008: Watford part company with manager Aidy Boothroyd
Aidy Boothroyd left his post as Watford manager on this day in 2008. Boothroyd had taken over at Vicarage Road at the age of just 34 as the Hornets put their faith in one of English management’s rising stars. He departed more than three and a half years later,
Man City boss Pep Guardiola gets his least favourite referee for crunch Champions League game
Antonio Mateu Lahoz is never far from Manchester City controversy - five talking points ahead of tonight's game ...
Manchester United must give Cristiano Ronaldo what he deserves after latest rescue act
Man Utd drew 2-2 with Atalanta in the Champions League and they needed more brilliance from Cristiano Ronaldo to earn a point. ...
What COVID issues? Record small crowd sees Sharks win again while shorthanded
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-03, 06:26
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Sharks, besieged by COVID-19 issues for the last four days, once again played a game Tuesday without four of their top six defensemen and one of their leading offensive players. Their formula for success, though, remained the same: Hard
Even Jim McLean was happy when Dundee United dismantled Borussia Moenchengladbach 40 years ago
It was an evening that changed everything for Dundee United, as they jousted with giants in the heat of European battle. ...
Callum McGregor earns Celtic 'true leader' comparison to Luka Modric as Josip Juranovic hails Parkhead skipper
The Croat has talked up Real Madrid star Modric and Celtic Park favourite McGregor. ...
Walter Smith's wild celebration against Celtic remembered as former Rangers star recalls 'dancing with fans'
The iconic boss was composed on the touchline but allowed him to lap up a victory on derby day. ...
