Day: March 8, 2017

Crews battle overnight house fire in Portsmouth

How far Florida goes in the Southeastern Conference Tournament likely will determine how far it has to go to start RENO, Nev. – Randy Onwuasor scored a career-best and tournament record 43 points and Southern Utah won its first-ever game in the Big S Crews were on the scene before 3:00 this morning.

Arsene Wenger slams ‘scandalous’ decisions as Arsenal crash out of Europe

Arsene Wenger hit out at “scandalous” officiating by referee Tasos Sidiropoulos as Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League having suffered a 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. With the last-16 tie all-but sewn up after the Bundesliga champions ran out 5-1 winners in Germany last month, the pressure on Wenger has intensified after his 10 men lost by the same margin on Tuesday night – the biggest aggregate loss for an English club in the Champions League.

Manchester United look for Europa League boost after Ibrahimovic ban blow

Manchester United will have to cope without their leading marksman for their next three domestic games after Zlatan Ibrahimovic accepted his Football Association violent conduct charge. Jose Mourinho cannot include the suspended striker in his squad for Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final trip to Chelsea, or Premier League games with Middlesbrough and West Brom after the 35-year-old was punished for an incident in Saturday’s draw with Bournemouth when his elbow struck the side of Tyrone Mings’ face.

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan wants revenge at Man City

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan hoping for revenge against Manchester City as he targets West Brom: ‘If we catch them then we’ll keep chasing’ Glenn Whelan is hoping Stoke can get a rare result at high-flying Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday, to help them improve on last season’s ninth-place finish. Stoke, who are ninth in the table and five points behind eighth-placed West Brom, were beaten 4-1 at home by City in August, and have won just one of their eight trips to the Etihad Stadium.

Gossip: Man City ‘beat Chelsea to Isco’, Real Madrid ‘target Hazard’, Barcelona ‘want Soares’,

Barcelona have kept us all entertained with their production of Right-Back X Factor, a reality show where every right-footed full-back in Europe believes they have a chance of signing for the world’s most glamorous club, no matter how humble their background. Contestants for the role vacated by Dani Alves last year, and not adequately filled since, have reportedly included everyone from Branislav Ivanovic to Glen Johnson.

Blue Tuesday Podcast (07/03/17): David Silva

Gary Owen joins BBC Manchester Blue Tuesday presenter Jimmy Wagg who asks which former City player you’d partner with David Silva to make your perfect midfield line-up. Plus, the studio team discuss Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough.

Alex Neil On Bristol City Draw

Norwich City’s latest away day woes at Ashton Gate have underlined that the side do not have what it takes to be a top six side in the Championship. Despite that though, Alex Neil stepped up to to talk to the media after the game.

Angol treble sinks Braintree

Lee Angol was the toast of Lincoln City after becoming the first Imps player to score a debut hat-trick for 51 years as he cashed in with a treble as City sunk Braintree 4-0 to move six points clear at the top. Any fears that Danny Cowley’s men would have half-an-eye on Saturday’s FA Cup clash at Arsenal were dismissed after a dominant first half, in which on-loan Angol scored twice to put the visitors firmly in the driving seat.

Video – Arsenal 1-5 Bayern Munich

Arsenal were heavily beaten by Bayern Munich again in the Champions League on Tuesday. It was a case of deja vu for Arsenal as the 5-1 mauling at the Allianz Arena was followed up by another 5-1 win for Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium.

Murty Disappointed For Garner

Caretaker manager Graeme Murty has admitted his disappointment that Joe Garner will be suspended for this Sunday’s Old Firm clash against Celtic. With Garner coming on as a second half substitute in the six nil victory over Hamilton Academicals last weekend, the player did of course get the hattrick in the second period despite spending a fair amount of time off the pitch being treated.

NBA Capsules

Isaiah Thomas scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics beat Golden State 99-86 on Wednesday night, spoiling the Warriors’ lone home game in a nearly three-week span. Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined to shoot just 4 for 17 from 3-point range as Golden State struggled again without injured star Kevin Durant, who spoke before the game wearing a bulky brace on his injured left knee and using crutches.