The 19-year-old has been tipped as a star of the future for some time now, but with every promising performance for the Under-23s comes a clamour for more first-team inclusion. Mahoney, not 20 until next month, has become a more regular name in the matchday 18 in recent weeks, though his wait for a first-team outing goes on.
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Australian player banned for 7 years for match-fixing
A former Australian Open junior boys’ finalist has been banned from the sport for seven years by the Tennis Integrity Unit after being found guilty of match-fixing offenses at a minor tournament in 2013. Police in New South Wales state charged Nick Lindahl with intentionally losing a tennis match on which friends had placed bets at an ITF futures tournament at Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, in September 2013.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Carli Lloyd win FIFA Best Player awards
Capping what he called the best year of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth FIFA best player award on Monday. The double European champion with Portugal and Real Madrid beat rival Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to complete a sweep of top individual awards.
Impact sign goalie Eric Kronberg, name Jack Stern goalkeeping coach
The Montreal Impact has signed a one-deal contract with goalkeeper Eric Kronberg on Monday and promoted Jack Stern to first team goalkeeping coach to replace Youssef Dahha. The Major League Soccer club also confirmed that the rest of coach Mauro Biello’s staff will be back this season.
Oxford United net home FA Cup fourth round tie to Championship opposition
Kane Hemmings scored the winning goal for Oxford United in the third round tie at Rotherham United on Saturday Picture: Richard Parkes OXFORD United will be at home in the Emirates FA Cup fourth round later this month – but they must wait to discover their opponents. Michael Appleton’s side have been paired with the winners of the replay between Newcastle United and Birmingham City, which will be played next week.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp took full responsibility for his selections against Plymouth
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to return to action after almost seven weeks out to boost manager Jurgen Klopp’s attacking options. Klopp is unrepentant about fielding the club’s youngest ever line-up in the FA Cup goalless draw at home to League Two Plymouth despite a dearth of chances.
Bilic expects positive reaction after heavy City defeat
Slaven Bilic’s West Ham United were dumped out of the FA Cup on Friday. Picture: Action Images via Reuters West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic expects his players to show character and rediscover their form after Friday’s 5-0 FA Cup humbling at the hands of Manchester City.
Josue Ngandu takes a look at the Italian international who has been linked with Albion
This week, more transfer rumors have arrived surrounding West Brom. Alongside Morgan Schneiderlin and William Carvalho they are now believed to be interested in Manolo Gabbiadini.
WTA Grand Slam Singles Champion and Former World #1 Ana Ivanovic Joins the PlaySight Team
… is somebody that young tennis players all over the world look up to as a role model.” PlaySight has its SmartCourt sports technology installed throughout the tennis world in addition to other ball sports such as basketball (with teams such as the …
Gerard Pique not done venting against refereeing in Spain
Complaining about a penalty kick not being awarded to Barcelona against Villarreal over the weekend, Pique pointed his finger at the VIP box and yelled toward officials before leaving the field. Spanish media at the match said Pique was talking to league president Javier Tebas.
Murray enhances rankings position
Andy Murray has enhanced his position as world No 1 despite losing for the first time in 29 tournament matches at the weekend. Andy Murray was runner-up in Doha but that has still enabled him to improve his hold on the world No 1 spot Murray was beaten for the first time since Kei Nishikori defeated him in the quarter-finals of the US Open in September when Novak Djokovic won Sunday’s Qatar Open final in three sets.
Bryan brothers still in winning form
BOB Bryan was even serious when he talked about the legendary Bryan brothers being under the radar for the doubles crown at the Australian Open. Identical twins Bob and Mike may have slipped to No.3 in the world rankings, but sorry Bob, any attempt to claim the underdog tag is wasted.
Former No. 1 Wozniacki beats Olympic champion Puig in Sydney
Former No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki continued her preparations for the Australian Open with 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 win over Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig at the Sydney International on Monday.
Chocolatito vs. Sor Rungvisai Winner To Face Cuadras
According to the President of the World Boxing Council , Mauricio Sulaiman, the winner of the upcoming fight between Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez of Nicaragua and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai of Thailand will have to make a defense against former world champion Carlos Cuadras. As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Gonzalez will make a mandatory defense of the WBC super flyweight world title against Sor Rungvisai.
Late blunders hurt Tennessee, fall to No. 4 MSU
Those who don’t know head coach Holly Warlick’s team, might be surprised to see her unranked Tennessee Volunteers, had led the No. 4 Mississippi State Bulldogs for most of the first half.
No. 4 Bulldogs cool red-hot – and dangerous – Tennessee
Not one spectator sat quietly in Thompson Boling Arena today as fans packed the stands to support Tennessee in one of the most anticipated games of the season. Enthusiasm, excitement, and hope filled the air – not only from the fans, but from the Lady Vols themselves.
Punishing defense keeps No. 4 Mississippi State unbeaten
“Offense sells tickets but defense wins games” may be a cliche, but just because it’s overused doesn’t mean that it’s false. This adage was on full display at the University of Tennessee Sunday afternoon as the Mississippi State Bulldogs edged out the Lady Vols 74-64.
Carlos Brathwaite borrowed shoes, bat, gloves for BBL debut
Before making his Big Bash debut West Indies import Carlos Brathwaite had to do a ring-around for some gear, but the borrowed items didn’t prevent him helping Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win. The 193cm Barbados-born all-rounder was holidaying in Europe with his wife when he got an urgent call to replace injured star Andre Russell.
Nice has only French league title to focus on after cup exit
French league leader Nice has only the title race to focus on for the rest of the season after going out of the French Cup on Sunday. Nice lost 2-1 away to Lorient, which is last in the first division, despite taking the lead through top scorer Alassane Plea near the end of the first half.
Ten-man Middlesbrough earn FA Cup progress with Sheffield Wednesday win
Skipper Grant Leadbitter struck for the second time in three games as 10-man Middlesbrough eased past Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 and into the FA Cup fourth round. Leadbitter’s 58th-minute free-kick finally ignited a previously dull encounter, although Boro defender Daniel Ayala was controversially dismissed for a professional foul on Fernando Forestieri within seconds to give Wednesday hope in front of a crowd of 23,661 at the Riverside Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager defends team selection for Plymouth FA Cup tie
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp defended selecting the youngest starting XI in the club’s history for the 0-0 FA Cup draw against League Two Plymouth. Klopp’s side also play Southampton in a two-legged EFL Cup semi-final and Premier League games against Manchester United, Swansea and Chelsea.
Hearts set to land Hughes
Head coach Ian Cathro has promised new faces as he looks to reshape the Tynecastle squad and the veteran Northern Ireland international is poised to move to Edinburgh on an initial six-month deal. The 37-year-old defender is a free agent after seeing out his contract with the Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League.
Gary Russell Jr: I Want To Dominate at 126 – Then I’ll Go To 130
Once WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. overcomes the upcoming defense against Colombian contender Oscar Escandon, he then plans to target all of the world champions at 126 – with a clear goal to unify the titles. Escandon, who holds the WBC’s interim-belt, is the mandatory challenger.
Cambridge United manager Shaun Derry: Aware of the magnitude of the task
Derry banned talk of Championship Leeds’ third-round trip to the Cambs Glass Stadium until after the January 2 win over Notts County. And his desire to focus on League Two has paid dividends as Cambridge have six wins and a draw in their last seven games, while also beating Coventry 4-0 in the FA Cup second round.
Udinese 1-2 Inter Milan: Ivan Perisic brace extends Serie A winning streak to four games
Ivan Perisic scored twice as Inter Milan came from a goal down to beat Udinese and win their fourth straight game in Serie A on Sunday. Perisic equalised in first-half added time, slotting a shot inside the near post after receiving a pass from Mauro Icardi, before heading in from a free-kick three minutes from time.
FA Cup live: Chelsea v Peterborough
GREAT CHANCE FOR THE POSH! Maddison pops up down the right-hand side now and cuts inside on his left foot before whipping an absolutely outstanding cross into the centre of the area. Lopes meets it, but not with a particularly good connection which allows Begovic to make the vital save! What an opportunity that was for the visitors.
Perisic gives revitalised Inter fourth successive league win
MILAN: Ivan Perisic scored at the end of each half as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 away on Sunday and notch their fourth successive Serie A win. Inter, who had not conceded a goal in their previous three outings, had an early let-off as goalkeeper Samir Handanovic sent a clearance straight to Jakub Jankto, who failed to take advantage.
Trump celeb crew awaits his turn in spotlight, and their own
In this July 18, 2016 file photo, actor Scott Baio gives two thumbs up after addressing the delegates during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The entertainment industry’s liberal bent, combined with election-season outrage over President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial comments on women and minorities, left Trump persona non grata with most A-listers, particularly those who have rolled in President Barack Obama’s circles.
Legends enthralled by Kokkinakis’ body
Tennis: Tanasi Kokkinakis considered calling it quits during his 15-month injury lay off, but now he’s back in the winner’s circle in Brisbane, pairing with Jordan Thompson to claim the men’s doubles final. The Aussie played just one competitive match in 2016 – a loss to Portugal’s Gastao Elias at the Rio Olympics – after injury ravaged his entire year.
Legends enthralled by Kokkinakis’ body
Tennis: Tanasi Kokkinakis considered calling it quits during his 15-month injury lay off, but now he’s back in the winner’s circle in Brisbane, pairing with Jordan Thompson to claim the men’s doubles final. The Aussie played just one competitive match in 2016 – a loss to Portugal’s Gastao Elias at the Rio Olympics – after injury ravaged his entire year.
Sydney FC’s unbeaten streak in A-League reaches 14 matches
Sydney FC restored its first-place advantage to seven points in the A-League and remained unbeaten on the season through 14 rounds, defeating the Central Coast Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Less than a week after Sydney coach Graham Arnold predicted his side was good enough to go unbeaten for the entire season, the Sky Blues nearly blew a two-goal lead at Gosford north of Sydney, home of the Mariners.
Sydney FC’s unbeaten streak in A-League reaches 14 matches
Sydney FC restored its first-place advantage to seven points in the A-League and remained unbeaten on the season through 14 rounds, defeating the Central Coast Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Less than a week after Sydney coach Graham Arnold predicted his side was good enough to go unbeaten for the entire season, the Sky Blues nearly blew a two-goal lead at Gosford north of Sydney, home of the Mariners.
Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win
Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside four second-half minutes to record the Rams’ first FA Cup victory over a higher tier side since 1986 and seal a 2-1 win. They cancelled out Matt Phillips’ opener to surprise the Premier League club and secure Derby’s first triumph over a top-flight team for eight years.
Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win
Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside four second-half minutes to record the Rams’ first FA Cup victory over a higher tier side since 1986 and seal a 2-1 win. They cancelled out Matt Phillips’ opener to surprise the Premier League club and secure Derby’s first triumph over a top-flight team for eight years.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger impressed by Olivier Giroud’s leadership skills
Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud’s leadership qualities after his captain for the night snatched a late FA Cup winner for Arsenal at Preston. Giroud continued his recent scoring streak by netting his fourth in four games since returning to the starting line-up, sinking the impressive Championship side with a deflected 89th-minute effort in the third-round tie at Deepdale.
Millwall manager Neil Harris inspired an impressive 3-0 defeat of Premier League Bournemouth
Millwall manager Neil Harris insisted his team could have beaten Bournemouth by a greater margin than their 3-0 scoreline – but revealed he would swap their FA Cup upset for victory over rivals Charlton next week. A convincing performance against Premier League opposition, with goals from Steve Morison, Shaun Cummings and Shane Ferguson, secured the League One side’s place in the competition’s fourth round.
Millwall manager Neil Harris inspired an impressive 3-0 defeat of Premier League Bournemouth
Millwall manager Neil Harris insisted his team could have beaten Bournemouth by a greater margin than their 3-0 scoreline – but revealed he would swap their FA Cup upset for victory over rivals Charlton next week. A convincing performance against Premier League opposition, with goals from Steve Morison, Shaun Cummings and Shane Ferguson, secured the League One side’s place in the competition’s fourth round.
Sports briefly: James Madison wins FCS title
The match lasted 2 hours, 54 minutes, and Djokovic needed four match points – three in the second set and one in the third – to prevail. Murray had won 28 consecutive matches.
Wild-card entry Bouchard wins 1st-round match at Sydney
Eugenie Bouchard made the most of her wild-card entry to the Sydney International, beating Zhang Shuai of China 7-6 , 6-2 on Sunday in a first-round match. Bouchard, a 22-year-old former Wimbledon finalist, was beaten in the first round of the Brisbane International last week in her first warmup tournament for the Australian Open, which begins on Jan. 16 and where she was a surprise semifinalist in 2014.
‘Gomez like a new signing for Liverpool’
Former Reds defender, Phil Babb, sees no reason why Jurgen Klopp should spend in January with an ‘exceptional talent’ bolstering the ranks after injury Liverpool have been linked with several high-profile defenders over recent weeks, but Phil Babb believes the return of Joe Gomez from injury should keep Jurgen Klopp out of the transfer market. The Reds have struggled defensively at times this season, with no side in the Premier League’s top six having been breached on more occasions.