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Conor McGregor KO’s Floyd Mayweather’s UFC 229 training offer: F**k the Mayweathers!
Mayweather was trying to cool down the rivalry when invited the UFC star to work out at Mayweather Boxing Club in preparation for his upcoming match-up against Khabib Nurmagomedov . "I'll talk with Dana, I may talk with Conor to get some tickets", the American told TMZ Sports via MMA Fighting . "That's what the fans like to see". [Full Article...]
Steven Gerrard says Liverpool v Manchester City not to be missed
City last visited Anfield in April for the first leg of a Champions League quarterfinal and that game was overshadowed by events prior to kick-off. The difference, in Europe, is how many balls you lose, not how many chances you concede", he continued. "If they play better and beat us, I accept it". [Full Article...]
EPL: Mourinho takes decision on resignation as Man United boss
José Mourinho has admitted it will be unacceptable if Manchester United fail to beat Newcastle United on Saturday and so go five matches without a victory, a run that has occurred only once since 1999. Q: You've not won at home since the opening day, is it important to repay the fans and an important time to do it before the worldwide break? Asked whether he could assure supporters he was ... [Full Article...]
EPL: Mourinho confirms three Manchester United players to miss Newcastle clash
This is their worst start to a league campaign in nearly three decades. When asked why United are struggling this season, Mourinho replied: "For many different reasons". Manchester United and Newcastle are both in desperate need of three points on Saturday but all the omens point to a win for the home side. "But we are in a position where we can do much better than that and we need points... [Full Article...]
Miami Heat Pushing Timberwolves To Accept Jimmy Butler Trade Offer
The Clippers are still very much interested, so are the Houston Rockets , but outside of that there are teams in the Eastern Conference that are like, 'Listen, we are fully under the belief that Minnesota is exclusively targeting the Miami Heat '". [Full Article...]
Chelsea scrape past Vidi in Europa League
Willy Caballero has revealed that Jorginho has been the Chelsea FC player who has been impressing him most in training recently. Sarri praised an improved all-round display from the 25-year-old, recalled into the Spain squad earlier on Thursday, which was capped by the victor 20 minutes from time and an emotional celebration. [Full Article...]
India vs West Indies, 1st Test
YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium", the BCCI stated in a press release. However, Prithvi Shaw stitched a 206-run stand alongside Cheteshwar Pujara before Pujara fell for 86. The last session saw India maintain a good run rate with Kohli and Rahane (41) stitching a 105-run partnership and helping India get past the 300-run mark. [Full Article...]
Everton keeping tabs on West Ham defender Rice
However, a late own goal by Victor Lindelof in the first-half left them with a mountain to climb after the interval. The young centre-back was especially impressive as he kept Romelu Lukaku quiet in West Ham's comprehensive 3-1 win against Manchester United on Saturday. [Full Article...]
Vettel: Mercedes are downplaying their own vehicle
The Briton, who extended his championship lead over rival Sebastian Vettel to 50 points by winning at Sochi, called it "a hard day" for him and the team. "Maybe there was not so much need to do it at that race but everyone is free to choose". 'You can go to the next race in Suzuka , and the one after that in Austin and have a disastrous weekend, ' the Mercedes team principal said. [Full Article...]
Kyrie Irving tells Boston crowd: 'I plan on re-signing here'
Barring a contract extension by the end of this month which seems unlikely, Rozier will be a restricted free agent this summer which gives the Celtics the option to match any offer Rozier receives from another team. Irving has been back in action for the Celtics in the preseason. The All-Star point guard now says he wants to stay in Boston. Irving, 26, carries career averages of 22.0 points, 3... [Full Article...]
India vs West Indies
Barring pacer Shanon Gabriel (1/66), none of the bowlers troubled the Indian batsmen on a greenish surface which did not seem to do much. He drove paceman Keemo Paul on the up through covers to reach triple figures off 99 balls, becoming the fourth youngest to score a hundred on debut. [Full Article...]
Addison Russell suspended 40 games by Major League Baseball
I know that I'm going to be OK ... The suspension is retroactive to September 21, according to an agreement reached between Russell and the league, the date Russell went on administrative leave after the allegations came to light. She said some Cubs' wives knew "bits and pieces" of what she was experiencing but not the whole story. "Melisa didn't want that out but I'll say it". [Full Article...]
Sergio AGUERO scores for Manchester City in Champions League win
Hoffenheim have only played two games against clubs from England, losing to Liverpool in Champions League playoff qualifying last sesason. He also predicted that Manchester City would beat Hoffenheim 3-0. Liverpool's must-watch match at home to Manchester City on Sunday afternoon promises to be an absolute sizzler, for obvious reasons. Will he rein in his fullbacks this time? "I am... [Full Article...]
Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad again
Santos said the decision was taken after a three-way conversation between him, Ronaldo and the head of the Portuguese FA. After nearly a decade at Real Madrid, Ronaldo opted to move to Turin, and he and his family are still adjusting to their new lift - on and off the pitch. [Full Article...]
Why I feel sorry for Eric Bailly at Man United
Mourinho is understood to have no plans to step down despite a worrying run of form, but has expressed concerns privately that he is not receiving... Uefa agreed to allow the match against Valencia to kick off late after the hosts arrived at 7.15pm, having left the team hotel - which is less than three miles away from Old Trafford - at 6pm. [Full Article...]
Steve Bruce sacked as Aston Villa manager after cabbage attack
Yannick Bolasie scored a scrappy late equaliser before Villa were awarded a penalty which Preston keeper Chris Maxwell dived low to save - stretching Villa's poor run to one win in their last nine Championship games. The process to appoint a new manager is under way. A number of the Villa Park faithful could not understand why Whelan had stepped up and blasted him for missing the chance to get a... [Full Article...]
Barcelona hold off Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium
The visitors, returning to Wembley for the first time since lifting the Champions League there in 2011, extended their lead in stunning fashion soon after Kane had Spurs' first shot. 'To chase the game against Messi , Suarez, Coutinho , to be competitive in the second half [they are heroes]. 'We played with the handicap of conceding after one minute. [Full Article...]
Preparing for both Josh Gordon, Julian Edelman has been challenging for Colts
That's the thing about Julian, his explosiveness in the routes, in and out of breaks. "It's very comforting for a quarterback to see a guy get open really early in a route". Brady, however, seems thrilled to get the chance to work with one of his favorite targets. With the next game being held on Thursday night, the Patriots have less time to prepare. [Full Article...]
Steve Bruce sacked by Aston Villa
Aston Villa's underwhelming start to the season continued with a 3-3 draw against Preston on Tuesday night. However, the Villa protests actually began before the match, with one particularly irate fan choosing to demonstrate his anger by pelting manager Steve Bruce with a cabbage . [Full Article...]
Daniel Sturridge vows to 'give everything' for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp
Alisson earned his move to Liverpool on the back of two seasons at Roma in which he finished second in Serie A in his first campaign and reached the Champions League semifinals in his second. "It was a friendly, and we didn't want to focus too much on the opponent and neglect what we were trying to do", he explained. I spent two special years in Rome. [Full Article...]