Sunday Feb 19, 2017. . Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring during the English FA Cup soccer match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
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A New Orleans N.B.A. All-Star Weekend Diary: Dunks and Skills
… the ball boys, are all part of an extended family with a shared interest. We all know this. It’s the nature of modern sports. It’s also the nature of adulthood-the stuff that happens in a circus is supposed to happen, it’s been rehearsed, …
Man Utd to face Chelsea in quarterfinals
If Manchester United are to defend their FA Cup title they will have to beat rampant English Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Less than an hour after seeing off Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park, United found they would have to travel to London to take on Antonio Conte’s side in a quarter-final clash of Premier League heavyweights.
Benoit Cheyrou’s skills easy to spot on and off the field for Toronto FC
Think of a European player at Toronto FC. Now think of swerving free kicks, long-range rockets and deft touches that leave defenders gasping for air before the goalkeeper picks the ball out of the net.
Watch: Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola reacts to the QPR thrashing
Birmingham City boss Gianfranco Zola was left frustrated once again as he witnessed a Queens Park Rangers side run riot at St Andrew’s. Missing a handful of players, Zola decided to make a number of changes to the side who were beaten at Preston midweek, but there was no positive effect.
Arsene Wenger saw his Arsenal side lose 5-1 at Bayern Munich last week
Arsene Wenger has called for his Arsenal players to show they can deal with their recent thrashing at Bayern Munich by seeing off non-league Sutton in the FA Cup. The Frenchman’s long reign has come under intense scrutiny following a 5-1 Champions League reverse in Germany, while two defeats in three Premier League games have all-but ended hopes of a domestic title.
Spurs’ trophy drought is longer than Arsenal’s run
Kane puts Spurs on cruise control: Striker’s deadly hat-trick secures simple win at Fulham and edges Pochettino closer to Wembley Wenger fights back: I’ll go on for FOUR more years, says boss… but PSG is still an option as Arsenal take look at big guns Benitez, Allegri and Tuchel Tottenham’s trophy drought is now longer than Arsenal’s infamous run… so Pochettino must make most of FA Cup Q&A: What is going wrong for Zola at Birmingham? After Chelsea legend’s reign hits new low, the mess explained How did Lincoln boss Cowley celebrate FA Cup glory? By getting up early to scout next opposition at 5.30am! Sanchez is back… and he’s actually smiling ! Star looks happy again after break as Arsenal prepare for Sutton ‘Ozil is Arsenal in a nutshell… he’s a worldie against Palace but a world away against the big boys,’ blasts Souness Sutton United v Arsenal : How the teams match up ahead … (more)
Kane hat trick sends Tottenham into FA Cup quarterfinals
Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring during the English FA Cup soccer match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. LONDON – Harry Kane scored a hat trick as Tottenham swept aside second-tier Fulham 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Sunday, avoiding the difficulties endured by other Premier League teams against lower-league opposition this weekend.
Bielsa returning to French league to take charge of Lille
In this May 10, 2015 file photo, Marseille’s coach Marcelo Bielsa, of Argentina, shouts instructions during a League One soccer match between Marseille and Monaco in Marseille, France. Controversial coach Marcelo Bielsa is returning to French football to take charge of Lille in the summer of 2017 Controversial coach Marcelo Bielsa will take charge of ambitious Lille for next season, signaling his return to French football after a chaotic end to his spell with Marseille.
Daniel Dubois Inspired By Mike Tyson, Aims To Be British Version
Dubois, 19, will make his professional debut on April 8 after being snapped up by promoter Frank Warren, despite being GB Boxing’s big hope for Tokyo 2020. He is not going to beat Tyson’s record as the youngest heavyweight world champion, which stands at 20 years and four months, but he could beat Herbie Hide’s record as the youngest Brit.
Manchester City target Lionel Messi in A 100m deal as…
The English Premier League side believe the Argentinian superstar is ready to quit the La Liga giants and Etihad chiefs are confident they can seal a world-record 100million deal for the five-time world player of the year. Messis’ future at the Camp Nou has become more and more uncertain this season and his father, Jorge, who acts as his son’s adviser, is in Barcelona to look after business – but has no plans to talk to the club about extending a contract that now has less than 16 months to run.
Chen holds on to lead to win 4 Continents figure skating
Nathan Chen held off a challenge by Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu to win the Four Continents, a figure skating test event for the 2018 Winter Olympics. The American champion, 17, was first after the short program and second in Sunday’s free skate at the Gangneung Ice Arena for a total of 307.46 points.
Chen holds on to lead to win 4 Continents figure skating
Nathan Chen held off a challenge by Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu to win the Four Continents, a figure skating test event for the 2018 Winter Olympics. The American champion, 17, was first after the short program and second in Sunday’s free skate at the Gangneung Ice Arena for a total of 307.46 points.
Rumour Mill: Premier League play for $160m Messi
MANCHESTER City eye a move for Lionel Messi, Victor Lindelof is set to join Manchester United, and Arsene Wenger admits he wants to stay at Arsenal. Manchester City have made Lionel Messi their number one target as they believe the A 100 million-rated Argentinian superstar is ready to leave Barcelona, according to The Mirror.
Daleman takes silver at Four Continents; Canada wins silver, bronze in pairs
Gold medallists Sui Wenjing and Han Cong of China, center, and silver medalists Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada and bronze medalists Liubov Ilyushechkina and Dylan Moscovitch, right, of Canada during the medal award ceremony for the Pairs in the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. PYEONGCHANG, Korea, Republic Of – Canadian Gabrielle Daleman won silver at the Four Continents figure skating event Saturday with a career-best international result while two Canadian duos reached the podium in the pairs competition.
Came close – Joe Ellul hit the post for Billericay Town Picture: Nicky Hayes
A STUNNING 90th minute free-kick from Kwabana Osei handed Grays Athletic an unlikely victory against on-form Billericay Town. Billericay were strong favourites to get the better of bottom side Grays, having overcome second-placed Needham Market 6-0 just three days previously.
Bayern pulls off injury-time draw in Berlin in Bundesliga
Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front left, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.
Accrington Stanley 2 Colchester United 1 – match report
Wing play – Colchester United’s Brennan Dickenson gets in a cross against Accrington Stanley during his side’s 2-1 defeat. Picture: WARREN PAGE Colchester United fell to a second successive defeat in League Two after losing 2-1 at ten-man Accrington Stanley.
Brown admits he had the ‘wrong mindset’ at Vitesse Arnhem
Neville v Arsenal Fan TV: Watch Sky star front up as he stands by ‘idiot’ comment and insists under-fire Wenger deserves respect Ibrahimovic has made mockery of those who doubted him so Mourinho must keep him… but will striker finally end his Champions League curse at Manchester United? I was made to feel like a criminal, says United legend Yorke after he was denied entry to US because of Iranian stamp in his passport ‘It’s going to be pretty brutal, fast and very bad for his health’: Haye taunts rival Bellew again ahead of showdown EXCLUSIVE: ‘Arsenal drop out of one competition after another every year, failure after failure, we’ve got a chance…’ Meet the Sutton stars out to shock their former club Keane’s greatest hits: Savaging the Pogbas, Fergie and Rooney, why he’d kick Hazard, his disdain for hugging and destroying ‘soft’ Arsenal That would be a straight red! Luiz shows off … (more)
Football fans went way too far this time
League: Referee Chris Beath has controversially not given Sydney FC skipper Alex Brosque a penalty despite what looked like a clear trip inside the box. FOOTBALL Federation Australia has roundly condemned a homophobic banner brandished by Western Sydney fans during Saturday night’s A-League Sydney derby, and foreshadowed punishment for those involved.
Mark Cuban takes jab at Trump by wearing No. 46 in NBA Celebrity Game
Mark Cuban takes jab at Trump by wearing No. 46 in NBA Celebrity Game Cuban has been an outspoken critic of some of President Trump’s policies and behavior.
Reunions abound as Man Utd tackle Saint-Etienne in Europa League
Just like the New England Patriots boss, Manchester United’s manager wasn’t smiling after his team beat AS Saint-Etinne in the first leg of their Round of 32 meeting in the UEFA Europa League. Manchester United will travel to Stade Geoffroy-Cuichard in Saint-Etinne, France on February 22 for the second leg of the Round of 32. The pair have spoken of their excitement prior to the game and another player rubbing his hands in anticipation is United’s Anthony Martial , who came through the ranks at Saint-Etienne’s arch rivals Lyon.
Wozniacki to face Pliskova in rain-delayed Qatar Open final
Former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki will face second-seeded Karolina Pliskova in the final of the Qatar Open after both were forced to play back-to-back matches in the quarterfinals and semifinals on Friday night due to rain playing havoc the schedule. Wozniacki swept past Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig of Puerto Rico 6-1, 6-2 to reach her second final in Doha – six years after her first, which she lost to Vera Zvonareva .
Sarah Jane Smith takes 1-stroke lead at Australian Open
In this Oct. 28, 2016 file photo, Lydia Ko of New Zealand checks her line on the eleventh green during the second round of the LPGA golf tournament at Tournament Players Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A day ahead of the start of the Women’s Australian Open at Royal Adelaide, the 21-year-old Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn also says she’s not putting pressure on herself to overtake Ko for the No.
Rain wipes out afternoon play at Riviera
A large limb from a eucalyptus tree toppled near the third green after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. less A large limb from a eucalyptus tree toppled near the third green after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the … more Spectators walk to the clubhouse after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.
Rather than go out on a limb, officials stop play at Riviera
Wind, rain and the snap of a large tree limb were enough to stop play Friday in the second round of the Genesis Open in Los Angeles. Jhonattan Vegas joined him at 7 under par and was all too happy to wait until Saturday morning – maybe – to complete his second round.
Miguel Angel Jimenez tied for PGA Tour Champions lead
Miguel Angel Jimenez had a late eagle and closed with a birdie for a 7-under 65 and a share of the lead Friday in the PGA Tour Champions’ Chubb Classic. Jimenez hit a 3-wood to 10 feet to set up the eagle on the par-5 sixth – his 15th hole – and made a 9-footer for birdie on the par-4 ninth.
Burton Albion 2 v Norwich City 1 – How the match unfolded
Cameron Jerome of Norwich scores his sides 1st goal but the Burton players claim it was handball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 640267 18/02/2017
Jermall Charlo vacates IBF title for ‘bigger challenges’
MAY 21: IBF junior middleweight champion Jermall Charlo celebrates after defeating Austin Trout during their title fight at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on May 21, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Charlo retained his title by unanimous decision.
Leyton Orient captain Liam Kelly is alleged to have pushed a Plymouth ball boy over
The Plymouth ball boy allegedly pushed to the ground by Leyton Orient captain Liam Kelly has called for the midfielder to be shown “he has done something wrong”. Kelly has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for the alleged incident involving the 17-year-old Jake McLean in Tuesday’s fixture.
Anthony Joshua On Course For U.S. Run After Securing Visa
Anthony Joshua is on course to realise his ambition of fighting in Las Vegas having finally secured a United States visa despite his previous drugs conviction. The chances the IBF heavyweight champion, who is scheduled to fight Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on April 29, returning to Sin City were in doubt after his 2011 arrest in England for possessing cannabis and intent to supply the drug.
Town still considering punishment for Hylton
JERMAINE Hylton is currently not being considered for selection as Swindon Town ponder what disciplinary action to take against the striker following his midweek walk-out. The 23-year-old, who has made 15 appearances for Town so far this season, promptly left Northampton Town’s Sixfields ground before kick-off after discovering that he hadn’t been included in Luke Williams’ squad for Swindon’s clash with the Cobblers on Tuesday night.
Craig Conway battles with Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling during the FA Cup in 2015
ROVERS winger Craig Conway will chalk off a childhood ambition on Sunday when he takes on Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round. Like many Scots, Conway afforded himself the luxury of supporting an English club growing up and, as an aspiring winger, it was the star power of Ryan Giggs and David Beckham that drew him to United.
Saint-Etienne battered by Ibrahimovic’s hat-trick in Europa League last 32
Overwhelmed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s hat-trick, Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne lost 3-0 to Manchester United in the first-leg of the Europa League round of 32 on Thursday. The contest between the Pogba brothers on the two sides did not amount to much, turning it into a solo act for the Swedish striker, who finished his first hat-trick since he joined Manchester United from French league defending champions Paris Saint-Germain during the offseason, bringing his tally for the Red Devils to a total of 23 this season.
Bayern Munich v Arsenal Betting Special: Lewandowski leads the way but Giroud is the value play
While Carlo Ancelotti is spoilt for choice in attack, Al Hain-Cole is backing the France international to come up with the goods at the Allianz Arena Having conceded five goals when they last visited the Allianz Arena, Arsenal’s defence will be braced for a difficult evening when they take on Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Punters backing any pre-match market will be rewarded with a risk free in-play bet to the same stake on the big game, up to 50 per customer .
Mark Warburton demands answers as he reiterates he did not resign from Rangers
Mark Warburton has called on Rangers to answer questions put to them by the League Managers Association as he reiterated his position that he did not resign from the club. In a joint statement with David Weir and Frank McParland, the deposed Rangers management team expressed their surprise that the club had not addressed the questions posed to them.
Swansea City legend Lee Trundle has scored his SEVENTH… 2
PROLIFIC striker Lee Trundle swooped for his seventh hat-trick of the season as Llanelli trounced Garden Village 6-0 at Stebonheath Park to storm clear at the top of the second division of the Nathaniel Car Sales Welsh League. The former Swans legend struck twice in the first half and completed his hat-trick in the second minute of injury time as the West Walians remained unbeaten in the league.
Swansea City legend Lee Trundle has scored his SEVENTH… 2
PROLIFIC striker Lee Trundle swooped for his seventh hat-trick of the season as Llanelli trounced Garden Village 6-0 at Stebonheath Park to storm clear at the top of the second division of the Nathaniel Car Sales Welsh League. The former Swans legend struck twice in the first half and completed his hat-trick in the second minute of injury time as the West Walians remained unbeaten in the league.
What’s going on with Barcelona?
Barcelona risk an early elimination from the Champions League after losing 4-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie with Paris St Germain. With their LaLiga crown also on the line, here we examine why things are going so badly for the Catalan club at the moment.
What’s going on with Barcelona?
Barcelona risk an early elimination from the Champions League after losing 4-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie with Paris St Germain. With their LaLiga crown also on the line, here we examine why things are going so badly for the Catalan club at the moment.