Month: January 2017

Chargers expected to announce move to Los Angeles

The San Diego Chargers could be on the move north to Los Angeles, as the team is expected to announce as early as Thursday that it was ending its 55-year stay in the city, several media outlets reported. The Chargers have notified NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and other league owners of their intent to move to Los Angeles for the 2017 season, ESPN reported.

‘He’s one of the best in the world now’

When Laurent Koscielny arrived from Lorient in 2010 as a relative unknown, few could have predicted just how important a signing it would be. But fast-forward to 2017 and the France international is the stand-in captain in Per Mertesacker ‘s absence, and widely-recognised as one of Europe’s premier defenders.

Will 4 engines be enough in 2017?

There’s nothing new about the notion of sandbagging during the first tests of 2017 because Formula 1 is a high-stakes endeavor and teams have always been keen to reserve their true pace for the first races of the season. “We really won’t know in Barcelona testing where the teams are as that’s a period where they won’t want to show their hand,” said Hembery at Autosport International.

Chelsea set for A 500m Stamford Bridge redevelopment

Chelsea’s plans for a new A 500m 60,000-seater stadium at Stamford Bridge have been given the green light by Hammersmith and Fulham council. The three-year rebuilding plan, during which the Blues will need a temporary home, still requires the approval of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, but the planning vote is significant.

Rahane to be used in the top order against England – Kumble

Ajinkya Rahane , arguably India’s most versatile Test batsman, will bat at an ODI slot he is likely to vacate when India’s first-choice openers are available. On a day when his 83-ball 91 led India A to a win over the touring England side in a practice match in Mumbai, coach Anil Kumble confirmed in Pune that Rahane will bat in the top order in the ODI series.

Oscar move from Chelsea to Shanghai is massive for Chinese…

Sturridge ‘didn’t do enough’, says Redknapp as Van Dijk bullies striker in Liverpool defeat at St Mary’s: ‘It was like watching a man play against a boy’ Southampton dreaming of Wembley after Redmond’s winner… but first-leg lead could have been more were it not for Karius Sturridge baffled by Klopp’s paper note, Liverpool’s Toxic Thunder curse and Milner’s nose control: 7 things you missed at St Mary’s ‘It was not good’, admits Klopp as he struggles to put his finger on reasons for Liverpool’s poor performance Another stunning late Messi free-kick sees Barcelona scrape into Copa del Rey semi-finals as Suarez nets 100th goal for club MPs pile pressure on Coe to disclose full email trail after Olympics chief is accused of going back on agreement From a wooden shed at Highbury in 1927 to part of the furniture: How BBC Radio has transformed football over past 90 years Broxbourne Borough’s … (more)

Best day ever: Destanee hits with Serena, her inspiration

United States’ Serena Williams, left, talks with Australian player Destanee Aiava during a promotional event on Margaret Court Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Aiava will be the first player born this century to play in the main draw match at a tennis major.

Keane sends good wishes to Barack Obama

The former Republic of Ireland captain posted a message on social media wishing the outgoing President well in his future endeavours Robbie Keane has wished Barack Obama well as the politician prepares to step down as President of the United States. Obama is making way for President-Elect Donald Trump, who will assume office on January 20, and he has already delivered his farewell speech reflecting on his two terms in the White House.

Nigeria start strong in January Fifa ranking

The Super Eagles climbed a place upward to become the seventh best African football playing nation behind Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Congo DR. The three-time African kings are odds on to move southward in February’s ranking following their non-participation in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations billed for Gabon.

Lyon keen to sign Januzaj from Man Utd, agent reveals

The Belgium international has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, now playing on loan at Sunderland, but the Ligue 1 side have sounded him out The Belgium international is on a season-long loan at Sunderland and has been linked with a permanent move away from Old Trafford. The Ligue 1 side have been one of the teams credited with an interest in Januzaj and his representative, Dirk Devriese, verified that talks have taken place.

Thomas Muller’s hilarious passport phone stunt

The Bayern Munich forward avoided having to take questions from journalists by faking a phone call on his passport as he travelled through the airport Ever find yourself walking through the airport only find yourself hounded by journalists and paparazzi? Probably not, but if you’re a world class footballer, it is likely to be a frequent occurence. When you just want to get back home to your family after a trip away with the team in Qatar, you don’t really want to answer more questions about football.

Top 10: Somerset Patriots Most Successful MLB Alums, #9 a ” Robinsona

In our latest “Top 10” series we — so, you know, “I,” — am going to take a look at the most successful Somerset… Top 10: Somerset Patriots Most Successful MLB Alums, #9 — Robinson Cancel In our latest “Top 10” series we — so, you know, “I,” — am going to take a look at the most successful Somerset… Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://mycj.co/2jyXP4J In our latest “Top 10” series we — so, you know, “I,” — am going to take a look at the most successful Somerset Patriots alums who went on to play Major League Baseball. However, to be clear, the list is based solely on what these players did in the big leagues after they played for Somerset…essentially, their performance on Somerset is irrelevant here.

Heaney pens new Shamrock Rovers deal

The Hoops have secured the services of the Ireland youth international, who has agreed to extend his time at the club The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland youth international came through the Rovers ranks and established himself in the first-team in 2016. The Dublin native made his breakthrough at Tallaght after spending a season on loan at Shelbourne in 2015 and he is considered a bright prospect by Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley.

I left Chelsea with the door open, says Oscar

The Brazilian star says that there were no hard feelings over his January switch to Shanghai SIPG, becoming part of the “really cool” project in China Oscar did not find it difficult to turn his back on Premier League leaders Chelsea in favour of a lucrative move to Shanghai SIPG and a spell in the Chinese Super League that has led many to question the direction of his career. The Brazil international’s record-breaking a 60 million switch drew both intrigue and ire from across the game.

Hebei China Fortune dismisses rumors about bids for big-name players

Chinese football club Hebei China Fortune claimed Thursday to have taken a pragmatic approach to reinforcing its team, dismissing rumors on purportedly splashy bids for big-name players. The purchase of foreign players will be carried out in accordance with the actual conditions of the team and the requirements of its coach Manuel Pellegrini, said Jerry Zhao, president of the Hebei China Fortune FC, in a press conference in Beijing.

With an eye on title No. 7, Novak Djokovic comes into Australian Open ‘feeling phenomenal’

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a backhand volley during a practice session ahead of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia Novak Djokovic has no pretensions to being a super spy but the number 007 has got the Australian Open champion “pumped” ahead of the year’s first grand slam. The 29-year-old Serbian joined Roy Emerson as the most successful men’s champion at the Australian Open last year when he beat Andy Murray for his sixth title at Melbourne Park.

Muller to meet defending champ Troicki in Sydney semifinals

Gilles Muller beat second-seeded Pablo Cuevas 7-6 , 6-4 on Thursday to advance to the Sydney International semifinals against two-time defending champion Viktor Troicki Muller to meet defending champ Troicki in Sydney semifinals Gilles Muller beat second-seeded Pablo Cuevas 7-6 , 6-4 on Thursday to advance to the Sydney International semifinals against two-time defending champion Viktor Troicki Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jxxoMz SYDNEY – Gilles Muller beat second-seeded Pablo Cuevas 7-6 , 6-4 on Thursday to advance to the Sydney International semifinals against two-time defending champion Viktor Troicki. Troicki was scheduled to face No.

Danault, Lehkonen each score twice as Canadiens top Jets 7-4

Montreal Canadiens’ Brian Flynn , Torrey Mitchell and Sven Andrighetto celebrate after Flynn scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 in Winnipeg, Ontario. Montreal Canadiens’ Brian Flynn scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as Canadiens’ Torrey Mitchell looks on and Jets’ Shawn Matthias defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 in Winnipeg, Ontario.

Fall in rankings has Federer seeded 17th at Australian Open

A long injury layoff and a fall in the rankings have created a tougher draw for 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer at the Australian Open Fall in rankings has Federer seeded 17th at Australian Open A long injury layoff and a fall in the rankings have created a tougher draw for 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer at the Australian Open Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jxDXiq Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his Qatar Open 2017 final tennis match against Britain’s Andy Murray in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. MELBOURNE, Australia – A long injury layoff and a fall in the rankings have created a tougher draw for 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer at the Australian Open.