Category: Sports

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lundqvist gets 30th win, Rangers topple Panthers, 5-2

New York Rangers left wing Tanner Glass celebrates after scoring against Florida Panthers goalie James Reimer as Jason Demers defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist deflects a shot by the Florida Panthers in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla.

Mavs’ Nowitzki starts fast, reaches 30,000 points vs Lakers

Dirk Nowitzki has become the sixth NBA player and first international player to score 30,000 points. The Dallas superstar got 18 of the 20 points he needed in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and hit the milestone on a fadeaway jumper with 10:58 left in the second quarter.

Nowitzki tops 30,000 points, Mavs roll past Lakers, 122-111

Dirk Nowitzki scored the 20 points he needed for 30,000 in his career in barely more than a quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks celebrated with their second straight easy home win over the Los Angeles Lakers, a 122-111 victory Tuesday night. The 7-foot German became the sixth NBA player and the first international one to reach the milestone, joining four Hall of Famers and a future one in Kobe Bryant.

Bronzed beautiesWA leg of Miss Universe attracts mixed skillsA…

A women’s AFL player, a former body double for Jennifer Hawkins, an e-commerce entrepreneur and a nanny for the Australian cricket team are among the women who have scored a place in the Miss West Coast final. Hotel Rottnest played host to the first two preliminary heats for the pageant on Sunday, which represents the WA leg of Miss Universe Australia.

Random thoughts: Heat fans come out in force

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Outdoors: Camaraderie makes Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve special

As blue sky and sunshine broke through billowy gray clouds, the whole of the Mother Lode foothills radiated emerald green with splotches of yellow wild flowers, while German shorthair pointers romped through the tall grass in search of pheasants. So idyllic was the scene on Monday, with sparkling lakes filled to the brim with life-giving water after four years of drought, the sweeping vistas seemed of another world.

Free agency: Redskins, Jackson expected to part

The NFL’s free agent negotiation period begins Tuesday at noon ET, with the signing period starting Thursday at 4 p.m. ET. Throughout it all The Post’s reporters will bring you the latest updates on Washington’s free agent targets – both in-house and external – and break down what their arrivals – and departures – mean for the Redskins moving forward.

Russell Westbrook vs. Trail Blazers: Stats, Highlights and Reaction

Russell Westbrook ‘s next-level nose for the basket was on display again Tuesday night when he dropped a career-high 58 58 POINTS. It's a new career-high for Russ; however, a fourth straight loss for the Thunder https://t.co/sUFXEVUqKO Tuesday represented the second time this season Westbrook has topped the half-century mark in a single game, tying him with the Houston Rockets’ James Harden for the league lead in that category.

Lundqvist wins 30th for Rangers

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist deflects a shot by the Florida Panthers in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. ORG XMIT: FLAD105 New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist deflects a shot by the Florida Panthers in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla.

Blue Jackets 2, Devils 0 | Bobrovsky records third straight shutout

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella had the perfect description for Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center: “It’s like we were throwin’ mud at one another.” There was more mud-slinging Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena, a slog-fest that saw the Blue Jackets emerge in much the same fashion with only a slightly different final score. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky had 33 saves for his third consecutive shutout, leading the Jackets to an ugly-but-effective 2-0 win over the Devils before 15,947.

JLT series: North Melbourne’s Sam Wright returns from injury

North Melbourne defender Sam Wright will play his first match since midway through last season when he returns against Greater Western Sydney in Friday night’s final practice match. Wright, 26, played the last of his eight matches last season in round 11, before undergoing mid-season surgery on both ankles.

The pros and cons of cutting your Super Rugby club

With an all-important SANZAAR meeting scheduled this week to determine the future of Super Rugby, we break down the pros and cons of cutting each Australian franchise. The lions dominated against the Waratahs to start their season with back to back victories in a bonus point win.

Umpires get more power

Calcutta/London: Umpires will have the authority to send players off for serious breaches of behaviour under updated laws of the game which will be used from October 1, the Marylebone Cricket confirmed. MCC has also laid out the restrictions on bat sizes and there will be an amendment to the run-out law to protect a batsman whose bat has bounced in the air once he has crossed the popping crease.

Proud of the boys: Smith

Calcutta: Australia captain Steve Smith was not surprised that India came back stronger in their second innings of the second Test, in Bangalore. But despite the 75-run loss, Smith maintained that he was proud of his boys.

Eden, Costa score in win

London: Chelsea brushed aside London rivals West Ham United with a 2-1 away win that restored their 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Monday. Eden Hazard gave them the lead following a swift 25th-minute counter-attack before Diego Costa bundled the ball home shortly after the break to put the Blues in control.

Barcelona hoping for miracle

… faster, more determined and precise PSG who enjoyed the glorious European night they had long waited for since Qatar Sports Investments starting pumping millions into the club six years ago. Enrique spoke on Friday of the “relief” at ending …

2017 McFarlane Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team Figures

Again merging the collectible and virtual worlds, 2017 McFarlane Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team Figures combine the visual appeal of a detailed likeness with codes that can be used in the Madden NFL 18 game. Just like in 2016 , the line features a mix of seasoned stars and top young players.

Film chronicles Patriots season, dramatic Super Bowl win

From Julian Edelman pledging to win for Tom Brady’s mom to Atlanta’s swagger before a historic Patriots comeback, NFL fans are getting new insight into the Super Bowl with a film documenting New England’s win. A 78-minute film chronicling the Patriots throughout its run to the franchise’s fifth title was released Tuesday by Cinedigm, the NFL and NFL Films.