Novak Djokovic set his sights on the Australian Open on Sunday after a painful defeat in the ATP Finals at the hands of Alexander Zverev took some of the gloss off an incredible season. Zverev is all set to finish the year as the fourth-ranked player behind Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Federer . "It disturbed Sascha", Djokovic said. [Full Article...]
He also pulled down seven rebounds, handed out four assists and came up with four steals. "I'm still proud. That's an unbelievable thing to do right there", Walker said of his 60-point night. "I think out of anybody that's going to experience the biggest adjustment it's going to be him", Brown said, according to Atlantic City Press. "I just got a piece of the ball". [Full Article...]
Van Dijk found himself playing as a centre-forward in the dying minutes of yesterday's match as they desperately went in search of an equaliser. Virgil van Dijk then netted an equaliser in the 90th minute. Switzerland , England and hosts Portugal had already qualified for the four-team finals in June. The winning team will take home a new, 71cm-tall (28 in) sterling silver trophy and a ... [Full Article...]
Hayne is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the Hunter region on grand final night, September 30, this year. The pair allegedly had sex and the woman told detectives she suffered injuries during the encounter. New South Wales Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man had been arrested. But his dream ended after one season with the San Francisco 49ers . New South Wales state police di... [Full Article...]
They'll fancy their chances against this Australian side too, given they've rested the likes of Mitchell Starc and other big pacers ahead of the Tests. India have been battling the tag of poor travellers and the 1-4 Test series loss to England earlier this year only added to that reputation. The last time we played a test series here, although we lost two games and drew one game, there were a few... [Full Article...]
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was lost for the season on Sunday when he broke his tibia and fibula on a scary, freak tackle by J.J. Watt and Kareem Copeland. Sanchez served as the Chicago Bears' backup to Mitchell Trubisky last season and remained unsigned this year. The reason for that is because Sanchez's first game with the Redskins is going to come on the sixth anniversar... [Full Article...]
It's the first time Ireland have beaten the All Blacks in Ireland and just the second time they have beaten them ever following their win in Chicago two years ago. This time the Ulster winger's chip was flawless, as was the bounce. Officially the rankings say otherwise but right now Irish rugby is on top of the world. [Full Article...]
Patel was selected as a replacement for Mitchell Santner in New Zealand's 15-man squad for the test series against Pakistan , following impressive performances in the Plunket Shield, New Zealand's domestic tournament. Very rarely were false shots played in the pursuit of runs, but equally, the score did not stagnate altogether. Williamson admitted the win was dramatic, with fortunes flu... [Full Article...]
Croatia then faced Spain in the Nations League on Thursday evening, snatching a dramatic 3-2 win in stoppage time. Whilst still in the dressing room after the game, he said live on Instagram: "Go ahead and talk now buddy. Having added the kind of leadership and resolve which was previously seen as a missing ingredient at Anfield, van Dijk helped Liverpool reach the Champions League final la... [Full Article...]
He remained down on his back while getting medical attention before being carted off with his foot in a cast. Smith's injury prompted an immediate reaction from former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann, whose National Football League career ended after he broke his leg while being sacked by New York Giants linebackers Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson during a game. [Full Article...]
Said Nagy: "It is a insane time playing a night game and then 80-something hours later you're traveling and you're on the road playing an early day game". Each week, we'll be previewing the Bears regular season matchup. "You know, time helps with that", said first-year Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy , whose offensive system has allowed Trubisky to flourish. [Full Article...]
From the beginning to the end, we played really well", Koeman added. That would take Ronald Koeman's side into next June's Nations League finals - at the expense of France , who had only needed a point in Rotterdam to seal top spot. [Full Article...]
That would include Villarreal youngster Samuel Chukwueze, who made the match day squad against South Africa but he is still waiting to make his full worldwide debut. I hope to see him in a big team in Europe, in England or the championship. "We know that we have only beaten them once and they have beaten us five times, it's going to be a tough encounter but we are very positive that we can beat ... [Full Article...]
Back on October 19, Kawhi Leonard delivered 31 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in Toronto's 113-101 home win over Boston. Getting off to a blazing 12-1 start, the Raptors dropped their last two games, both at home. The Celtics were just 8 for 26 from the field in the third quarter. I think that 15 on eight shots is pretty good when you consider how much we're asking him to handle the b... [Full Article...]
For me he is the best manager for Manchester United . The sum has plummetted from the amount of £143m they pocketed same time past year. Broadcasting revenues were up £2 million to £42.8 million but commercial and matchday revenues were down. [Full Article...]
Japanese driver Sho Tsuboi was also involved in the crash and taken to hospital, along with two photographers and a race marshal. Floersch herself then took to Twitter to provide an update on her condition, remarkably declaring herself "fine". [Full Article...]
Anyway, upon hearing the news, Francesa reacted in the same way he reacts to most things - angrily. The Cleveland Browns say they have not begun deliberations on potential head coaches, but did not definitively say Condoleeza Rice was not on that list, though they refused to confirm ESPN's earlier report. [Full Article...]
It marked the third time in four games that the Packers were in position in the fourth quarter to collect their first road win and failed. Green Bay sits at 4-5-1 on the season and is in serious danger of missing the playoffs yet again. [Full Article...]
The Swiss star suffered a shock opening-round defeat against Nishikori before seeing off Thiem in straight sets in round two. He kept alive his hopes of advancing from his group with 6-2 6-3 win over the Austrian. He certainly looked back in the groove, making only 11 unforced errors, compared to the 34 against Nishikori, and surrendering just six points on serve. [Full Article...]
The FA has already banked £2 million in appearance money for competing in the top tier of the Nations League , and is on course for further pay-outs as a result... "We've added more depth to the squad, in terms of some more young players emerging, more competition for places". "We knew that Stones was their most important player in terms of playing out". [Full Article...]