Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Julian Brandt insists he ‘would not be scared’ to turn down a move to Liverpool or Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old is reportedly being monitored by Liverpool scouts as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his attacking options in wide areas.
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Man charged with throwing flare onto pitch at Stourbridge FA Cup tie
A MAN has been charged by police after he threw a flare onto the pitch during Stourbridge’s FA Cup clash at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Daniel David Ingram has been charged by Thames Valley Police with throwing a missile onto a football playing area under the football offences Act 1991.
Maria Sharapova set for professional comeback at Porsche Grand Prix in April
Maria Sharapova will make her professional tennis comeback following her doping ban at the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart in April. The former world number one is serving a 15-month ban after testing positive for cardiac drug meldonium last January and is eligible to compete again on April 26. The Stuttgart tournament is an obvious comeback event given Porsche is one of her main sponsors, b ut it had been thought she would not be able to play because it starts two days before her suspension runs out.
Lionel Messi Statue Destroyed by Vandals After Standing Less Than 1 Year
A bronze statue of Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been cut in half by vandals less than a year after it was unveiled in a statement from the Buenos Aires city government did not reveal the identity of any known suspects but stated that the statue would be repaired: sculpture of Messi was unveiled in June last year, just days after the Barcelona star had announced his retirement from the international game following Argentina’s defeat in the 2016 Copa America final, per BBC News . Argentina are struggling in the CONMEBOL qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup – they lie fifth in the South American standings.
Nick Kyrgios courts more controversy with “explanatory” Donald Trump T-shirt
… ahead of the start of the Australian Open next week, returned to his dressing room and changed back into his branded sports top after the interview. He was fined twice by the Association of Tennis Professionals, firstly for an on-court remark about …
How DeGale & Jack matched up
James DeGale and Badou Jack go to face-to-face in a huge unification fight this weekend but they’ve never been far apart. From the Olympics, to four common foes, to brotherly love, we take a look at the same footsteps the super-middleweight stars have trodden… The pinnacle of amateur boxing saw both fighters make an impact at the 2008 Beijing Games – one making history outside the ring, and the other winning the ultimate prize.
O O Seven set for weekend return
Nicky Henderson could give O O Seven the chance to get his season back on track at either Warwick or Huntingdon this weekend. The seven-year-old was an impressive winner at Cheltenham on his chase debut in November but fluffed his lines when stepped up to three miles and Grade Two company at Doncaster last month.
Christiano Ronaldo wins the FIFPro best player of the award beating Lionel Messi1 hour ago
… the prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “It was a year that was magnificent at a personal level and at a sports level.” Meanwhile, Ranieri, 65, was crowned the best coach of the year award beating Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid and Fernando …
North Carolina QB Mitch Trubisky declares for NFL draft
The move is part of a rapid rise for a player who had never started a college game until this season but is now projected as a potential first-round pick. “I know I could’ve come back to North Carolina and they would’ve prepared me and got me ready for next year,” Trubisky said.
Manning, Spurrier enter College Football Hall of Fame
Peyton Manning and his Southeastern Conference nemesis, former Florida coach Steve Spurrier, will go into the College Football Hall of Fame together. The rest of the new Hall of Fame class of 13 players and coaches announced Monday includes Southern California Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, San Diego State running back Marshall Faulk and Danny Ford, who coached Clemson to its only national championship.
Davis dominates, Pelicans roll past depleted Knicks 110-96
Davis had 40 points and 18 rebounds before leaving with a left hip injury in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 110-96 victory over the Knicks, who started the game without Rose and lost Carmelo Anthony to an ejection. Rose was absent for reasons that remained unclear.
Why the Home Run Has Lost Its Luster on the MLB Free-Agent Market
That’s a decent payday, but it’s well below the four years and $92 million MLB Trade Rumors projected. found a home.
Hellebuyck gets 3rd shutout of season, Jets beat Flames 2-0
Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Monday night. Dustin Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler scored for the Jets, winners of three of their last four games.
Phil Jackson is silently watching the Knicks burn :0
After the Knicks’ humiliating 110-96 loss to the Pelicans at the Garden, the Knicks’ eighth loss in the last nine games, Joakim Noah was the only Knicks player or official who said he spoke to the missing guard. Rose was at the morning shootaround, but did not show up to the game and did not contact the Knicks.
Luongo stops 28 shots for 73rd shutout, Panthers beat Devils
Roberto Luongo didn’t get too excited after his latest shutout. He is more concerned with getting the Florida Panthers back in the Stanley Cup playoff race.
Mitchell, Ugba help Grambling St beat Alcorn St 67-62
Avery Ugba had 19 points, on 6-of-9 shooting, and nine rebounds, Ervin Mitchell scored 20 and Grambling State snapped a four-game skid against Alcorn State with a 67-62 win on Monday night. Ugba and Remond Brown scored four points apiece during a 10-0 run to open the second half that gave the Tigers a 40-27 lead with 17:06 left.
Derrick Rose was scratched from the Knicks game minutes before…
UPDATE: Knicks center Joakim Noah said he spoke to Rose after the game and said Rose is okay, but did not elaborate further. A strange situation began to unfold with the New York Knicks Monday night as Derrick Rose was a late scratch from the game for reasons unknown.
Phil Jackson’s Knicks are imploding as Derrick Rose goes AWOL
We’ve certainly come a long way from Derrick Rose declaring over the summer that the Knicks were in fact a “super team.” Of course, the Knicks always win in July and August.
With Butler feeling sick, Bulls can’t stick with OKCJimmy Butler…
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, center, drives on Chicago Bulls’ Cristiano Felicio, left, as Steven Adams and Michael Carter-Williams watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Chicago. Jimmy Butler probably just had the best week of any Chicago Bulls player since the days of vintage Michael Jordan.
The Stache Bros strike again, as the Thunder upend the Bulls 109-94
Very solid win tonight for the Thunder. Chicago had a three game winning streak prior to tonight, with all those wins coming against top teams in the east Charlotte, Cleveland and Toronto.
Cricket: Australian great Stuart MacGill served with AVO
Former Australian cricket great Stuart MacGill has been slapped with an apprehended violence order for the protection of his socialite girlfriend Julie Singleton. Police served MacGill with the AVO on Boxing Day on behalf of Ms Singleton, the lawyer and ex-wife of Sydney multi-millionaire adman and John Singleton.
Cricket: Plan to delay domestic T20 season to maximise crowds
Stags import Mahela Jayawardene in action against the Otago Volts at McLean Park in Napier.Photo / Hawke’s Bay Today Photograph Paul Taylor. As part of perfecting their domestic Twenty20 recipe, New Zealand Cricket wants to move the schedule back a week next season to maximise attendances in the holiday period.
‘Get down on the floor!’ – ‘terrified’ woman attacked by gang armed with crowbars
The stewardess and two customers were forced into the cellar of Haslingden Cricket Club by the hooded thieves before being told to open the safe. Club officials have said the stewardess has punched in the back of the head during the raid and all three had their faces covered as they were ordered to ‘get down on the floor’.
Future Stars: The ones to watch at Blackburn Rovers in 2017…
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.
Fleury Wins 5th Straight As Pens Roll
The Pittsburgh Penguins were rested after a week off since their last game, while the Tampa Bay Lightning were playing for the third time in four days. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots in his fifth straight win, leading the Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the Lightning on Sunday.
Pearl doesn’t want to reveal plan without Purifoy
Danjel Purifoy is out with an ankle injury and Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl doesn’t want you to know his plan without him. Pearl confirmed Monday what he suspected two days earlier that Purifoy’s ankle injury will keep him out of tonight’s contest at Missouri leaving Auburn without a direct answer to the replacement in his absence.
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.
On Eve Of Obama’s National Farwell, His Illinois Allies Praise His Presidency
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Willie Desjardins explains Canucks’ short defence, Rodin benching
One of Canucks head coach Willie Desjardins’ longest chats with the media this season was mostly spent talking about what didn’t happen over the weekend. Like, why did Vancouver not recall a defenceman from the minors for insurance heading into Saturday’s second game of a back-to-back against the Flames in Calgary, forcing the team to ultimately go with a skeleton crew of five blue liners? And how was it that Anton Rodin – dressed as the 13th forward – stayed stapled to the bench the whole night, not seeing a single second of ice time? “It was unusual,” Desjardins said Monday of his short-handed defence in that 3-1 loss to Calgary.
Anti-Bullying Relentless Tour to Visit Cedar Springs on January 11…
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights today announced the Relentless Tour a first-of-its-kind anti-bullying initiative will visit Cedar Springs on Wednesday, January 11.. Motivational speaker Anthony Ianni, a member of Michigan State University’s 2010 and 2012 Big Ten Champion and Tournament Championship teams and the 2010 Final Four team, will speak to students and faculty at Cedar Springs Middle School, 4873 16 Mile Road NE, at 12:00 pm.
Was protocol followed after hit on Matt Moore? NFL Players Association investigating
Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore had his helmet back in his hands 3 1/2 minutes after being laid out by a vicious hit by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree on Sunday. The NFL Players Association announced Monday afternoon that it is launching an investigation into whether protocol was followed on the Dolphins’ sidelines.
Bruce Arians entering the offseason with a clean bill of health
Despite having several health scares during the Arizona Cardinals, Coach Bruce Arians is heading into the off-season with a clean bill of health from his doctor. “Probably as healthy as I’ve been,” Arians said.
The sting should last until the Super Bowl for the Miami Dolphins, then – you got to let it go’
Clubhouse attendants were taping shut cardboard boxes with sticky notes that included the address where the box should be mailed. Andre Branch was rushing so he could make the drive across Alligator Alley and up I-75 to Tampa to watch his alma mater, Clemson, play Alabama in Monday’s College Football Playoff championship.
Michael Grabner Leads 3 Stars of the Week
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Cowboys vs. Packers: Jordy Nelson Spent Night In Hospital, Could Miss Game
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The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Canadian Football League cornerback Mitchell White to a reserve/futures contract, according to an official announcement from the team. The 26-year-old cornerback measures in at 5-11, 183 pounds.
Starting price for title game tickets rises to $1,899
Clemson fan Ty Nimmer looks at his face painting in a mirror before the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Clemson fan Ty Nimmer looks at his face painting in a mirror before the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Tampa, Fla.
NBA trade rumors: Hawks’ Paul Millsap reportedly no longer on the market
Days after reports surfaced that the Atlanta Hawks were listening to offers for veteran forward Paul Millsap, the three-time All-Star is apparently no longer available, according to a report Monday from Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical: Atlanta general manager Wes Wilcox started informing teams Monday afternoon that the Hawks were no longer working to unload Millsap, sources said. Millsap can be a free agent this summer, and multiple teams – including Denver, Sacramento and theLos Angeles Lakers – had an interest in making a deal for him, sources said.
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.
Steelers assistant coach accused of assault hours after win
Former Pro Bowl linebacker and current Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter was charged early Monday with assaulting a doorman at a bar and a police officer who intervened hours after the team’s wild card win over the Miami Dolphins. The altercation happened at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, following the Steelers’ 30-12 home victory over the Dolphins in the opening round of the NFL playoffs.