Crouch was part of the Stoke team relegated to the second tier Championship last season but has not started a game since September. "The main thing for me is having motivated people". "We know he's an effective footballer and he has a hunger to come here and make a mark". "I'll be doing as well as I can this year, and who knows after that?" We've got a good side here at Burnley and certain... [Full Article...]
The NCAA's ruling shocked Missouri's athletic department, which had not expected such a severe penalty to be levied just two weeks before baseball's Opening Day. A 10-year show-cause order for the former tutor. Even the baseball and softball programs have a postseason ban through the end of 2019. The university will also have its scholarships reduced by five percent for the 2019-2020 academic ... [Full Article...]
If that news (somehow) didn't hit you in the feels, however, then the Carolina Panthers retirement tribute video to the NFL's fourth all-time sack leader surely will. Peppers joined the Bears in 2010 via free agency and signed a six-year contract worth $91.5 million, with $42 million guaranteed in the first three years. [Full Article...]
The Argentine, linked with a move to Manchester United at the end of the season, responded to the doubters by claiming he has over-achieved on the club's brief to take them in the Champions League by the time they built their new stadium. [Full Article...]
Among the items seized by police were the "jiggers" - a device created to deliver an electric shock to a horse in an effort to improve performance during a race or trackwork. All three were released without charge later on Wednesday. "During the course of our investigation we sought the support of Victoria Police's Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit on the matter, instigating their investiga... [Full Article...]
The Senegalese worldwide has been left out tonight by Everton manager Marco Silva for his side's Premier League match with Huddersfield. The January transfer window is coming to a close so managers are working hard on strengthening their squads and identifying targets for the summer so we'll keep you up-to-date with the latest rumours. [Full Article...]
Kieran Trippier and Jan Vertonghen will play as the full-backs in the system, with Davinson Sanchez and Toby Alderweireld forming the centre-back pairing. MF Erik Lamela , 6 - Should have had an assist early on when Lucas headed wide, and was unlucky to hit the woodwork with a header of his own. Spurs, who had returned to winning ways in their last home game against Watford , started on the... [Full Article...]
Anunoby, the former Jefferson City Jay who was born in London, is a member of the World team . Boston's Kyrie Irving and Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki will be honorary members of the coaching staffs. Team USA is headlined by Donovan Mitchell , Kyle Kuzma and Jayson Tatum . On the season, Anunoby is averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game, all while shooting 44 percent fr... [Full Article...]
While Qatar will be aiming to win the Asian Cup for the first time, Japan are looking to claim an an unprecedented fifth title. "- Qatar coach Felix Sanchez after his team beat host UAE, 4-0, in a politically charged match in the Asian Cup semifinals. [Full Article...]
He didn't offer any comment as he left being whisked into a waiting vehicle. In theory, it will then quicken immediately when the whip is used in a race, as it expects the pain of an electric shock to follow close behind. The countries most successful trainer was arrested, questioned and released without charge on Wednesday after police raided properties at Ballarat and Warrnambool. [Full Article...]
A calamitous second-half performance from the Blues saw Joshua King and David Brooks take full advantage, as Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side ran out 4-0 winners despite being dominated for nearly all of the first 45 minutes. Azpilicueta spoke after the Bournemouth game about how "angry" he and his teammates were at their display, which saw Chelsea concede all four goals in the second half. [Full Article...]
The 21-year-old is regarded as one of Europe's most exciting young midfielders and has previously attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona, Manchester City and AC Milan. I think it will be really good here'. Youri Tielemans has been linked with a string of Premier League clubs as Monaco prepare to let go of their prized midfielder. [Full Article...]
During a packed day of royal engagements, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made an unannounced visit to a charity supporting sex workers in Bristol . "I think they might not eat it". "It sounds really cheesy, but little things like that when you are out, especially tonight with the weather - just to get that little thing (means the world)". [Full Article...]
So fittingly, he got "promoted" to Italy's No. 1 for the Davis Cup Qualifier against India after the 19th-ranked Marco Cecchinato was ignored in singles and named for the doubles rubber. An experienced player like Seppi was never going to let such a golden opportunity get past him and although Ramkumar made a fight by surviving three deuces, a neat volley by the Italian handed him the 5-4 advant... [Full Article...]
It is an impressive achievement given the lack of money they have spent this season compared to their top-four rivals, having gone through a second successive transfer window without signing anyone. Pochettinho took a press conference on Friday ahead of the clash with Newcastle United on Saturday and was asked about Janssen, who has been training with the U23's and wasn't given a squad number at... [Full Article...]
He was 60 years old. He played with five different National Football League teams during a 19-year career that spanned from 1981 to 1999. The former Cowboys coach and player was with the organization for more than 16 years. The team dismissed him after the 2017 season. Wilson was an eighth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 1981 out of Texas A&M-Commerce and saw action briefly in... [Full Article...]
It's thrilling and more so, if you have the fortune to play for a final. "We are talking about two teams with a lot of resources, with extraordinary players, and we always expect very tight games". The final will be on May 25 at Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville, a 61,000-capacity venue that is home to Betis. The Copa del Rey could, then, offer the best shot at domestic silverware for Real ... [Full Article...]
Anthony has yet to play since making 10 appearances with the Houston Rockets and being exiled from the roster until he was traded to the Bulls less than two weeks ago. Luwawu-Cabarrot, 23, averaged 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds while shooting 30.2 percent in 5.9 minutes across 21 games for the Thunder this season. Just like his time as a member of the Atlanta Hawks , the Carmelo Anthony era i... [Full Article...]
Only Denis Suarez joined and we're happy. Midfielder Suarez, who played under Emery at Sevilla, is available to make his debut for the Gunners at former club Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Effectively, Suarez is being signed as Ramsey's replacement. As for the wealth of talent with which Guardiola has been blessed in Barcelona, Bayern and City, Emery said: 'He has had... [Full Article...]
The Belgian leaves the Red Devils after falling out of favour with new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer . Former striker and 1999 treble hero Solskjaer will work to improve Martial's game - a player he believes has the ability to regularly score 20-plus goals per season. [Full Article...]