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Monthly Archives: November 2018

Jose Mourinho heads out for dinner in Manchester United tracksuit
The Manchester United manager returned to the Lowry Hotel early in the evening with a smile and a wave for the staff before heading straight back out to [...]
Didier Drogba confirms retirement from football aged 40
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has confirmed his retirement from football. The 40-year-old most recently played in the United States for the Phoenix [...]
I needed PFA to spend £40k to save my life… but they refused to help
KEN MCNAUGHT: I was a member of the PFA from my teenage years. In those days it was an annual fee, taken out of your wages, plus they always got a share of [...]
Netball World Cup is a hot ticket for Tracey Neville’s golden girls
England’s netball team became national heroes for beating Australia in their own backyard earlier this year… now the players cannot lay hands [...]
France to wear rainbow laces against Fiji in support for Gareth Thomas following homophobic attack
A message of support for the 44-year-old, who played in France for Toulouse from 2004 to 2007, was posted on Twitter by Serge Simon, the vice-president of [...]
Why have Manchester City and Liverpool been so good in defence?
They can thrill but Manchester City and Liverpool do not tend to offer up many spills. These two attacking forces have also been the Premier League’s [...]
Israel players ensure young mascots stay warm by giving them their jackets
Neymar proved he couldn’t handle a cold night in Milton Keynes on Tuesday and it seemed the mascots at the Scotland and Israel game also struggled [...]
Graeme Swann criticises Cricket Australia over attempt to reduce bans for senior cricketers
Graeme Swann has blasted the foiled bid to reduce the bans of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft following the ball-tampering scandal earlier [...]
Thiago Motta says Man United manager and ‘winner’ Jose Mourinho searches for foes
The Paris Saint-Germain Under 19s boss played under the Portuguese manager for two years at Inter Milan. The pair won the Champions League, Serie A and the [...]
Tiger Woods: ‘Double it,’ after Phil Mickelson said he’d bet $100000 he’d birdie 1st hole
Tiger Woods: ‘Double it,’ after Phil Mickelson said he’d bet $100000 he’d birdie 1st hole  ESPN Why the Tiger vs. Phil match is a [...]
College Football Playoff Rankings: Lack of confidence in Ohio State explained by chairman Rob Mullens
College Football Playoff Rankings: Lack of confidence in Ohio State explained by chairman Rob Mullens  CBSSports.com The 6 College Football Playoff races, [...]
Chiefs-Rams scorefest a harbinger of NFL’s future — to a point
Chiefs-Rams scorefest a harbinger of NFL’s future — to a point  ESPN Bad news for Chiefs: more growing pains. Good news: there’s time to [...]
Better blocking coincides with surge by Cowboys in NFC East
Better blocking coincides with surge by Cowboys in NFC East  FOXSports.com RB Index, Week 12: Zeke is most important RB down the stretch  NFL.com Redskins [...]
Markelle Fultz’s Latest Shoulder Saga Could Potentially Implicate the Law
Markelle Fultz’s Latest Shoulder Saga Could Potentially Implicate the Law  Sports Illustrated NBA draft experts had glowing reviews for the [...]
Fans flock to watch Neymar and Brazil superstars take centre stage against Cameroon in Milton Keynes
The Samba Kings, iconic yellow shirts (blue on this occasion) and the footballing royalty that is Brazil in… Milton Keynes. If it was a dream, [...]
Brazil head coach Tite refuses to comment on Neymar’s injury
Brazil manager Tite refused to comment on Neymar’s injury amid fears he could miss Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Liverpool. Neymar had to leave the [...]
FA’s Brexit proposal facing resistance from Premier League clubs
The FA’s proposal for their solution to Brexit is being met with resistance by the Premier League despite maintaining the current number of [...]
France 1-0 Uruguay: Olivier Giroud penalty ensures hosts end World Cup-winning year with a victory
France ended their year with victory as Olivier Giroud’s penalty handed them a win over Uruguay. The teams had played each other in the World Cup [...]
Brazil 1-0 Cameroon: Richarlison scores with bullet header but Neymar comes off injured
AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT STADIUM:MK: No Neymar, no problem – at least on the pitch. This might be a time for new stars in Brazil shirts and few have better [...]
For Man Utd to lose De Gea amid contract standoff would be catastrophic
Put simply, De Gea is the world’s best in his position. ‘The Lionel Messi of goalkeeping,’ as Ben Foster colourfully described him [...]
Paul Pogba ‘tells Juventus players’ he wants return to Serie A giants
Juventus could step up their pursuit of Paul Pogba in January amid growing belief that the Manchester United man is eager for a sensational return to Serie A.
Real Madrid plan £90m swoop for Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen
Real Madrid are planning a double Premier League raid with Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford and Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen in their sights.
Tim Cahill breaks down in tears as he bids emotional farewell to Australia career
The veteran midfielder featured as a substitute during the match against Lebanon and was already in tears before he managed to make his way onto the pitch [...]
Barcelona legend Deco names Ronaldinho as greatest he ever played with
Barcelona legend Deco had the honour of sharing the pitch with both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during his playing days… yet neither player [...]
Fantasy baseball fallout of James Paxton-Justus Sheffield trade
Fantasy baseball fallout of James Paxton-Justus Sheffield trade  ESPN James Paxton trade: MLB prospect expert weighs in on Justus Sheffield and rest of [...]
Around the NBA, skepticism over whether Wizards would actually trade John Wall or Bradley Beal
Around the NBA, skepticism over whether Wizards would actually trade John Wall or Bradley Beal  Washington Post Wizards’ John Wall fined for cursing [...]