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Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes explains why Real Madrid are struggling this season

February 07, 2018

Madrid now sit in fourth in the La Liga table, 19 points behind arch-rivals Barcelona and are widely being written off by critics ahead of their last-16 fixture against PSG. "They have more experience than PSG, a lot more and I believe they'll win that tie". They were also dumped out of the Copa del Rey by lowly Leganes, while their best players - notably, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema - have failed to perform at the expected level.

Kenya cricket team to face UAE in Namibia

February 07, 2018

Ten teams will be solit into four groups of five teams. After its match with UAE at Wanderers cricket ground in Windhoek, the Kenya national team will face Namibia at United ground on Friday. However, regular fixtures with the Carribean and the US cricket teams have helped them improve. They will be bottom 4 sides from the MRF ODI rankings (West Indies, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Ireland), the top 4 sides from ICC World Cricket League Championship (Netherlands, Scotland, Hong Kong and Papua ...

Bayern star Lewandowski wants to move to Real Madrid

February 07, 2018

Twenty nine-year-old footballer moved to Bayern Munich from Borrusia Dortmund in 2014. Lewandowski is is once again the top scorer in the Bundesliga this season. The Polish hitman has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe over the past couple of years and would be a huge upgrade to out-of-form Karim Benzema in Real Madrid's front line.

EPL: Liverpool forward, Salah opens up on relationship with Mourinho

February 07, 2018

His incredible form for Liverpool though has led to rising speculation that Salah will be a summer target for Real Madrid , with reports claiming he could be sold for a fee of around £88million. "For South Americans their dream is most probably Barcelona or Real Madrid", Rush said in reference to the departure of Brazilian worldwide Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool to Barcelona during the winter transfer window.

Deulofeu takes aim at Chelsea

February 07, 2018

But they're still only six points above the drop zone. He went on to beat another couple of defenders before scoring with his weaker left foot. Abdoulaye Doucoure dragged a shot wide when well-placed from the edge of the area before on-loan Barcelona winger Deulofeu came close to marking his home debut in style when he smashed into the side-netting.

Pyeongchang Winter Olympics: South Korea to stop using flag with disputed isles

February 07, 2018

The 32 athletes all failed to pass the mandatory International Olympic Committee vetting - imposed as a result of Russian doping at the 2014 Sochi Olympics - and weren't invited to the games. "They request that CAS overturn the IOC decision and allow them to participate in these Games as Olympic Athletes from Russian Federation". The athletes want a "comprehensive review" of how the investigation by lawyer Richard McLaren into Russia's doping conspiracy was handled.

Netherlands appoints Ronald Koeman as new manager

February 07, 2018

The deal will see Koeman negotiate the Netherlands' Euro 2020 qualification campaign, after the side failed to make the World Cup finals in Russian Federation this summer. Koeman, 54, replaces Dick Advocaat , who was appointed as a stop-gap measure in June after Danny Blind was sacked. The 54-year-old former global defender is the seventh coach in eight years for the Dutch team who were runners-up at the 2010 World Cup and finished third in Brazil four years later but failed to qualify ...

Tom Brady named NFL MVP

February 07, 2018

NBC did a great job of zooming in to check out the hand, and you can clearly see how the scar is forming after Brady had the stitches - all 12 of them, because #brand - removed. The Rams won the NFC West championship for the first time since 2003 before being eliminated in the playoffs. Rams running back Todd Gurley picked up the offensive player of the year award following a season which saw him rack up 2,093 running and receiving yards with 19 total touchdowns.

Jhulan Goswami becomes first woman to claim 200 ODI wickets

February 07, 2018

At the start of the match, the 35-year-old pacer needed one wicket to reach the landmark. Former Australian pacer Cathryn Fitzpatrick is second in the all-time list with 180 wickets. The next best Indian in the standings is Neetu David, who picked 141 wickets in a career spanning from 1995 to 2008. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter and lauded the Bengal speedster for her milestone feat.

Australia vs England T20I Highlights

February 07, 2018

Maxwell also survived a controversial moment, where a Jason Roy claimed catch that would have dismissed the batsman on 59 was overturned by the third umpire. England failed to capitalise on Dawid Malan's stylish half-century in their Trans-Tasman T20 opener against Australia , collapsing to 155 for nine in Hobart.

Super Bowl Broadcast Includes Brief Blackout By Mistake

February 07, 2018

The blackout happened after the game went to break following Stephen Gostkowski 's 45-yard field goal cut the Eagles' lead to 15-6. TVs returned to game play afterward, but the game's announcers did not mention what had occured at all.

Alex Burrows appears to knee Taylor Hall in head

February 07, 2018

Hall delivered a big hit to Burrows along the left wall in the Senators' zone, and Burrows immediately began retaliate. Hall had originally skated away from the pile of players when Burrows went after him, igniting a fight between the two forwards that ended up being more one-sided when the Senators player dropped his counterpart to the ice.

Alshon Jeffery boasts after delivering on Super Bowl guarantee

February 07, 2018

I even said it this week. I said it this week, we were going to bring that trophy back to Philly. The Clemson Tigers deserve a tip of the cap for helping the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday night, according to a former SC wide receiver.

Former Bok mentor Peter de Villiers unveiled as Zim coach

February 07, 2018

The criteria used by the Sables committee for the appointment included, among other things, having a candidate that would reside in Zimbabwe , has global experience, a proven track record to match their worldwide experience, and is a holder of a World Rugby level pre-coaching certificate.

Richarlison explains why he cried on bench against Chelsea

February 07, 2018

First placed Manchester City have a 19 point advantage on Chelsea as Pep Guardiola's team have been on fire this season. Any more slip ups could cause Chelsea to lose their Champions League spot. Obviously, the penalty is a clear dive", the Belgium worldwide told Sky Sports after the match. "Otherwise the club has to take another decision". There were far contrasting fortunes in the opposition dugout with Antonio Conte overseeing a three goal loss for the second time in six days, and the ...

Aubameyang: Mkhitaryan phoned me, asked if I was joining

February 07, 2018

Now Aubameyang has admitted the Armenian had a significant sway over his decision to sign. "The fact is that the coach wanted to recruit a new striker and with Aubameyang's signing at Arsenal , there were three top strikers, and that's why I chose to leave", said the Frenchman, who made his first league appearance for Chelsea last night in their 4-1 humiliation at the hands of Watford.

Di Maria treble helps PSG into French Cup quarters

February 07, 2018

Four minutes later, Di Maria completed his treble as he bundled home a rebound in cheeky fashion from an Edinson Cavani strike. Within four minutes Di Maria had claimed a match ball for the first time since 2010, capitalising on Ati pushing Cavani's powerful shot into the danger zone by flicking the loose ball home.

Ronaldo not on the decline - Mbappe

February 07, 2018

And finally, keeping with the trend of questions, he was asked to pick Kane or Ronaldo and he said: "For the future, Kane!" Madrid became the first side to retain the Champions League title last season, but Zinedine Zidane's men have endured a campaign to forget in 2017-18.

Nebraska basketball downs Minnesota on the road

February 07, 2018

Nate Mason led all scorers with 34 points for Minnesota. Following an immediate timeout from Tim Miles , the Huskers scored at will and never looked back. Mason hit a pair of 3-pointers in the final minute to pull Minnesota to within four, and after a steal Washington had a chance to cut the deficit to one point but his 3-pointer was long.

New England Patriots' QB Tom Brady wins NFL MVP

February 07, 2018

The last NFL MVP to win the Super Bowl was Rams' QB Kurt Warner in 1999. With many expecting Brady to put together another miracle, the error proved the 40-year-old is just like the rest of us. It's the third Super Bowl loss of Brady's career - and first against a team not named the Giants . Steelers receiver Antonio Brown was trying to become the first-ever wide receiver to be named the AP NFL MVP.

English Premier League: Watford late show sinks 10-man Chelsea

February 07, 2018

The status quo would not remain for long, however, as Daryl Janmaat scored his own memorable effort to put the hosts back in front before Gerard Deulofeu , man of the match on his home debut, added a third before substitute Roberto Pereyra rounded off the win with a breakaway goal to secure an emphatic 4-1 win.

North Korea cancels pre-Olympic joint cultural event

February 07, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the CAS ruling. Peterson told Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter that "it does not matter if we are back as bronze medallists". The statement was issued soon after the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the disqualifications and Olympic life bans of 28 Russians from the 2014 Sochi Games.

Leeds United appoint Paul Heckingbottom as head coach

February 07, 2018

His first game at the helm will be Saturday's Yorkshire derby with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Heckingbottom said: "We'll get out on the grass because that's important". "Yes, it has come during an already complicated period", Barnsley's chief executive Gauthier Ganaye said. And one player who Radrizzani and Orta may desperately be hoping hits it off with Heckingbottom is Tyler Roberts , Leeds' £4 million deadline day signing - fee reported by the Daily Mail .

Lions hire Matt Patricia as new head coach

February 07, 2018

The guy is doing fantastic. Griffin could have approached a triple-double if the players around him took better advantage of his pinpoint passes. Then last week, Detroit made the risky decision of trading for power forward Blake Griffin .

Nielsen: 103.4 mil. take in Super Bowl

February 07, 2018

Their sacrifice is stitched into each star and every stripe of our Star-Spangled Banner. President released a pre-Super Bowl message Sunday thanking the Armed Forces "for our freedom as we proudly stand for the National Anthem ", and he wasn't wrong.

Gronkowski clears concussion protocol, will play in Super Bowl

February 07, 2018

Gronkowski said he'll be "full speed" without any limitations against the Eagles. Gronkowski was suspended for one game for a the cheap shot. He's set to earn $9 million in 2018. All the receivers, running backs, linemen-I mean, we put all the work in together. I'm just going to sit down, reflect on the season, talk to my teammates.

Rumor Mongering: Thomas Lemar Rejects Monaco Deal

February 07, 2018

Arsenal and Liverpool have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Monaco sensation Thomas Lemar , according to reports in France. Thomas Lemar is ready to take control of his AS Monaco future this summer. Signing a new goalkeeper and a new midfielder to replace the (more than likely) departing Emre Can will stand Liverpool in good stead to continue progressing in the way they have in the last three years under Klopp.

Barcelona snatch draw at Espanyol to set club record

February 07, 2018

Pique nodded home in the 82nd minute after Gerard Moreno's opener to help Barcelona maintain their unbeaten La Liga record. On a wet afternoon in Catalonia, here are three winners and two losers. Pique had been berated throughout by Espanyol fans for his comments after Barcelona eliminated their local rivals in the King's Cup quarter-finals in January.

Mississippi State survives Alabama for key win at home

February 07, 2018

That's not going to get it done against anyone in a close game on the road. Even Petty, Alabama's best perimeter shooter, struggled, going 1-for-8 and 1-for-7 from 3-point range. The lead switched hands several times before Alabama eased into an advantage midway through the half. But the Bulldogs' own star freshman, Nick Weatherspoon, scored layups on back-to-back possessions on transition opportunities to take a 57-54 lead with 4:06 left.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Jumps Over Tim Hardaway Jr. to Finish Alley-Oop

February 07, 2018

The bright lights of Madison Square Garden provided the flawless backdrop for the slam, which came off an alley-oop pass from teammate Khris Middleton. As is often the case with awe-inspiring alley-oops , its exceptionality was made possible by the overzealousness of the alley, in this case on Khris Middleton's part.

Gary Woodland keeps his cool to claim Phoenix Open title

February 07, 2018

Woodland beat Chez Reavie, who carded a final round 66, with a par on the first extra hole. After 4 top 10 finishes in 2017, Woodland just needed to put four great rounds together on the same weekend. Woodland began Sunday three shots back of Rickie Fowler's lead . Reavie's second shot missed the green, and his chip left him a tough putt for par while Woodland blasted out of the bunker to the edge of the green and putted up to within two feet.

Coutinho: Iniesta Is A Genius But Messi Gets Better Everyday

February 07, 2018

However, it had always been widely expected, in both England and Spain, that the Blaugrana would return for Liverpool's star man upon the opening of the winter transfer market last month, with Barca having finally pushed a move for Coutinho over the line with an offer totalling around 160 million Euro (including bonuses) on the 6th of January.

Tom Brady comments on fumble in final minutes of Super Bowl

February 07, 2018

Brady threw for 4,577 yards, with 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions in the regular season while leading the Patriots to the No. 1 seed in the AFC. That's not to excuse Brady for the half dozen giveaways, but the entire play must be assessed when making sweeping generalizations about an age-defined drop in production.

Patriots return to New England after Super Bowl loss

February 07, 2018

After all, Wentz finished third in NFL MVP voting despite missing the final three regular-season games. But he was impressive in all three playoff games, torching the Minnesota Vikings in for 352 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-7 NFC Championship Game rout on January 21.

#INDvsSA 3rd ODI: How have India performed historically at Newlands?

February 07, 2018

South Africa have struggled against the wrist spinners and injury to key players like Ab de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock has compounded their woes. Virat Kohli , who has named 35 different playing elevens in 35 Tests, could very well field the same team for this third successive ODI. It should be noted that India have never before won three matches in an ODI bilateral series on the South African soil.

Purdue vs. Ohio State - 2/7/18 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction

February 07, 2018

While still adhering to the "one game at a time" mindset, Purdue forward Vincent Edwards fully acknowledged the importance of the Boilermakers' next two games. Keita Bates-Diop has been the man offensively for the Buckeyes . The Ohio State offense is often stagnant when he takes a breather. He is scoring 20.2 points per game, and adding almost 9 rebounds per game.

Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Gets Engaged Following Super Bowl LII Win

February 07, 2018

USAToday.com's Mike Jones wrote that Pederson was one of the biggest reasons the Eagles claimed their first Super Bowl title because he didn't back down against legendary Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Jenkins said during an appearance Monday on CNN's "New Day" that he does "not anticipate" attending the White House celebration. Back in Philadelphia , where it was about 40 degrees colder than it was in Orlando, Foles' teammates came off buses to cheers and hollers and drove off in ...

Trump warns players over Super Bowl kneeling

February 07, 2018

Ratings for National Football League games have been closely watched after two straight years of declines during the regular season . Minneapolis police on Sunday apprehended Black Lives Matter protesters and supporters who blocked or chained themselves along a light rail transit line near U.S.

Senate agrees with House on reordered sequence of 2019 General Elections

February 07, 2018

The National Assembly's Conference Committee on the amendment of the Electoral Act has approved that the presidential election will be conducted last in 2019. EC has also said the vote will clear the way for it to announce the results of the House of Representatives under the Proportional Representation (PR) category.

Watford lash Chelsea 4-1 in Monday night match

February 07, 2018

Conte probably thought his side had scraped a draw when Eden Hazard equalised on 82 minutes but that was just the prelude to an extraordinary final few minutes during which Daryl Janmaat , Gerard Deulofeu and Roberto Pereyra all found the back of the visitors' net.

Players still believe in Conte says Courtois

February 07, 2018

Meanwhile, rumours are mounting over his prospective sacking with various managers being lined up to take up his job at Stamford bridge. "I tried to warn everyone about the difficulty of our path in the league and Champions League ", said Chelsea coach Antonio Conte .

On Super Bowl top trends

February 07, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - After years of planning and many millions in spending, there was one thing organizers of Super Bowl 52 couldn't control - a Minnesota winter. The post-game show averaged 73.5 million viewers, up 20% from a year ago and the highest since 2014. It's the most-watched scripted show on NBC since the May 6, 2004 telecast of "ER" (28.4 million) which followed the "Friends" finale.

Federation Internationale de Football Association delegation shares independence concerns with Spanish officials

February 07, 2018

The issue arose after long-time RFEF president Angel Maria Villar was forced to resign previous year from the post he had occupied since 1988 following his arrest as part of a corruption investigation. Also present at the meeting were Jose Ramon Lete, the president of the Spanish Sports Council, and Juan Luis Larrea, the president of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF).

Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN) Stake Boosted by Wrapmanager Inc

February 07, 2018

Nuance Communications Inc now has $5.13B valuation. The stock decreased 1.30% or $0.23 during the last trading session, reaching $17.47. The average volume was noted at 3678.03K shares while its relative volume was seen at 0.62. The company was maintained on Friday, July 24 by Northland Capital. The stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $20.50.

Ky. lawmakers consider $7 million emergency loan fund for struggling school districts

February 07, 2018

Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill that would put $7 million into an emergency loan fund for school districts struggling to pay basic operations due to declining tax collections. That means school busses have to be more powerful - and that means more expense as well. "It's important that we not pass a bucket unless we have new revenues for things like this".

NZ athletes perform haka at Winter Games

February 07, 2018

Pence tweeted Friday: "I'll travel to Japan & S Korea to attend the Olympics & cheer on our athletes. But we'll see what happens", Pence told reporters. According to WenyNews, whilst she is in Pyeongchang , South Korea , Ivanka will be expected to team up with the White House delegation and show their support to the United States athletes therein; other members of the White House delegation are yet to be officially announced though.

Dirk Nowitzki joins 50000 minutes club wearing jersey with name misspelled

February 07, 2018

Dallas ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (31.9) while Sacramento ranks 28th (22.8). Mistakes happen to the best of 'em, although the timing on this one wasn't the greatest. The Dallas Mavericks have lost four straight road games. Barnes is averaging 30.4 FanDuel points per game this season. Buddy Hield came off the bench to notch 13 points, but it wasn't enough to keep the Kings from falling to 20 games under.500.

Kompany insists Man City future settled

February 07, 2018

The long-serving Belgium global has been at the Etihad Stadium since the summer of 2008. Kompany has been a stalwart for the Sky Blues since he arrived in 2008, and he has been present for all the club's recent success, which is comprised of two Premier League titles-likely soon to be three-two League Cup wins and the FA Cup.

Injured Nadal back this month

February 07, 2018

The 31-year-old is now sidelined with a leg injury which forced him to pull out of his Australian Open quarter-final against Marin Cilic in January. Twice a Wimbledon champion , Nadal reached the final at SW19 five times in six years from 2006 and appeared in the preceding event at Queen's Club in each of those years.

Armed student partied with suspended University of Kentucky basketballer Tai Wynyard

February 07, 2018

Former Breakers prospect Tai Wynyard, who has missed the past 10 games for University of Kentucky after injuring a disk in his back in December previous year, has been suspended until further notice for violating team rules, despite the fact he is now sidelined with a possible season-ending injury.

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