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Jose Mourinho Wants "Life-Long Deal" For David De Gea

January 17, 2018

Mourinho described how vice-chairman Ed Woodward will lead any talks: "Mr Woodward is not on holiday". The 27-year-old, arguably United's most important player, has been linked with moves away from the club, however, and nearly joined Real Madrid in 2015, when a deal worth £29 million would have seen De Gea move to Spain and Keylor Navas join United.

NFF confirms five friendly matches for Super Eagles [Full schedule]

January 17, 2018

With the friendlies in-line ahead of the World Cup for the Super Eagles including the friendly against Argentina on November 14, last year, the Rohr boys would have played a count of six warm-up matches before they step out on the Kaliningrad Stadium turf to face Croatia in their first game in the Russian Federation 2018 mundial.

Jon Jones Passed Polygraph Test Regarding Latest USADA Flag

January 17, 2018

The test reportedly posed questions about PED use before UFC 214 in July a year ago, the period around which he tested positive for anabolic steroid Turinabol. There's little evidence of how the polygraph test could affect any potential punishment, as no fighter has used one to prove or even attempt to prove his innocence in the UFC's almost three-year anti-doping partnership with USADA.

Manchester United can catch runaway leaders City believes Paul Pogba — Premier League

January 17, 2018

Antonio Valencia returns to captain the team having recovered from a hamstring injury. It is not always flashy or spectacular and Pogba isn't bringing the crowd to their feet with a breathtaking moment in the way that Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City has done this season.

Liverpool FC's Marko Grujic signs for Cardiff City

January 17, 2018

Liverpool ended Manchester City's unbeaten domestic record this season in a 4-3 league thriller last weekend and Grujic could face them for Cardiff on 28 January - provided his parent club are happy to have him cup-tied. Huddersfield had made a push for Grujic, but all parties came to the conclusion that the player would have more opportunities under Neil Warnock. He brought through a lot of players with Borussia Dortmund but has only allowed a couple of youngsters to have much of a shot in ...

Chelsea make approach for Roma's Emerson Palmieri

January 17, 2018

Roma won't release Emerson for less than €20-25m, which still makes him a far cheaper - and younger - alternative compared to Chelsea's first choice, Alex Sandro of Juventus . Alternatively, Chelsea may look towards Porto left-back Alex Telles, who has excelled in Portugal this campaign. Kenedy, 21, is waiting on the Blues to sign a left-sided midfielder so that he can join Newcastle United on a loan deal until the end of the season as a prelude to a permanent deal in the summer.

David Harbour will officiate this fan's wedding for 125K retweets

January 17, 2018

Not only that, Harbour will get to read a love letter of his choosing and eat the first slice of cake. "Provided date works with [ Stranger Things ] s3 shooting schedule, I will get ordained and perform ceremony", he wrote back. After the post went viral and got more than 29,000 retweets, David stuck to his word, and later posted the finished pictures on his Instagram page alongside the caption: "Voted most likely to hijack someone's high school senior photos 24 years later".

Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan sentenced for assaulting girlfriend

January 17, 2018

He said the club has "expressed to him our disappointment and anger that he has failed to live up to" its values and the internal process of "deciding on or implementing any internal disciplinary action" will now begin. Alan Currums, prosecuting, said: "The witness stated he had seen the male throw the female against the wall and then kick her while she was on the floor".

Charlie Weis Jr. Named Offensive Coordinator

January 17, 2018

Once again, Kiffin found himself in the spotlight. The son of former National Football League assistant and college head coach Charlie Weis followed his father to kick off a coaching career. The Falcons' season just ended this past weekend when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of the playoffs, clearing the way for Weis' return to the college ranks.

Conte refuses to rule out Chelsea exit at end of season

January 17, 2018

It was his dream. Th verbal war between Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte doesn't seem to be coming to an end anytime soon after Mourinho again aimed a subtle dig at the Italian . He told reporters, "I have another year of (my) contract with this club". "If Manchester City wants Alexis Sanchez, they buy Alexis Sanchez". When I decided to put on fresh energy (Pedro and Willian) the game changed.

Nominees for Laureus World Sports Award revealed

January 17, 2018

Farah ended his global track career with 10,000m gold and 5,000m silver at the 2017 World Athletics Championships, at the London Stadium. He also reached 400 career goals for Madrid and scored his fifth worldwide hat-trick. Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have been nominated for the Laureus World Sportsman and Team of the Year awards for 2018 . There is also recognition for heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in the breakthrough of the year category and two British entries for the best ...

Aussie Price loses ground at Dakar Rally

January 17, 2018

Leading the way and the first to make the mistake was Argentinian Kevin Benavides who was previously second in the overall standings. In spite of a number of challenges, the stage brought overall positive results for both Hero MotoSports and Sherco TVS.

Tri-series: Raza, Chatara star in Zimbabwe's thrilling win

January 17, 2018

It will prove to be a big plus for Sri Lanka in the series. Brendan Taylor (38) and Malcolm Waller (29) chipped in with crucial cameos as Zimbabwe posted 290 for 6 in 50 overs. Dinesh Chandimal (34) was bowled by Kyle Jarvis (2/56), leaving the task to the middle and lower order. Defeat means Sri Lanka have now lost their last six matches in all formats, with their last win coming in the first ODI against India on 10 December.

Jury selection begins in case involving death of Joe McKnight

January 17, 2018

Gasser, who remains jailed with bond set at $750,000, was dressed in a dark blue pinstripe suit as he entered the courtroom, accompanied by sheriff's deputies. Police said they had crossed a Mississippi River bridge in New Orleans and pulled over in neighboring Jefferson Parish, where the shooting occurred.

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford may miss rest of season

January 17, 2018

Corey Crawford has been out for almost a month, and now a report says the Chicago Blackhawks fear the goalie could be out for the season. Chicago Blackhawks starting goalie Corey Crawford is dealing with vertigo-like symptoms and there is no timetable for his return, according to the Chicago Sun-Times .

South Africa ready to heal the scars of 2015

January 17, 2018

India made 307 in their first innings in response to the hosts' 335, with the Proteas having won the first Test by 72 runs. All three matches (Bengaluru was rained out) were played on turning tracks; as a revenge of sorts, South Africa were gearing up to prepare spicy pitches.

Liverpool hands Manchester City first loss of season

January 17, 2018

While the Sky Sports pundit is not overly confident about Tottenham's chances of making the top four, it is perhaps fair to suggest that they seem to have slightly more momentum than Antonio Conte's side, having won eight of their last 10 games in all competitions while Chelsea have drawn their last four and not scored in three.

Day 2 of Larry Nassar sentencing

January 17, 2018

The hearing for seven of those counts started Tuesday, and prosecutors expect 98 women to speak or submit written statements this week. Nassar, 54, pleaded guilty in November, admitting abusing females, mostly under the guise of treatment at his MI home and a campus clinic.

Drew Brees To Pass on Free Agency, Plans To Return to Saints

January 17, 2018

However, the 39-year-old Brees says he doesn't plan on that. "I'll be here as long as they'll have me". Saints coach Sean Payton turned around and taunted Vikings fans with a Skol clap at U.S. Drew Brees heads into the offseason set to hit the free-agent market. "Certainly, the relationship with this city will always play a strong role in me wanting to be here and.

Rafa Nadal Progresses as Five Seeds Slip in Australian Open First Round

January 17, 2018

The powerful start to the Australian Open shows he remains a force to be reckoned with, despite this being the first time he arrived in Melbourne without having played a single competitive match in the season. She's never advanced beyond the third round, however. "I guess I'll have to do some scouting and see how she's playing". Svitolina plays Kostyuk next.

Jamaica sending women's bobsled team to Olympics for first time

January 17, 2018

Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian, who drove for the U.S.at the 2014 Sochi Games, will pilot the Jamaican sled in the Pyeongchang Olympics next month. Among the Jamaican bobsleigh team is Carrie Russell who is the Brake woman, she is a gold medal victor at the World Athletics Championship in the 4 by 100m relay event, .

Drew Brees doesn't sound like he wants to leave Saints

January 17, 2018

If you believe in karma, you along with the Vikings won on Sunday during the Minnesota's 29-24 miraculous comeback victory over the Saints in the NFC Divisional playoff. Brees' most recent one-year extension was worth $24.25 million, which was the fourth-highest average salary in the National Football League this year, though fellow free agents and will likely raise the bar even further this year.

Davis: We Should Speak Out Over Trump

January 17, 2018

But in the wake of the comment, several countries, including Haiti, have summoned top U.S. diplomats to answer for Trump's remarks. Asked by a reporter in Florida whether he was a racist, Trump said: "No". Without explicitly denying using the vulgarity, Trump on Monday lashed out at the Democratic senator, who said Trump uttered it on several occasions.

Wait is over! Allrounder Ben stokes available for England selection, confirms European Central Bank

January 17, 2018

Stokes and the two other men will appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on a date to be fixed following the incident in the early hours of September 25 after England had beaten the West Indies in a one-day worldwide in the city. And it appears he will now be free to continue his global career pending notification of a date to appear at Bristol Magistrates Court. Ben Stokes is to make a dramatic return to worldwide cricket.

Former Wallaby reportedly arrested in Japan

January 17, 2018

According to the police, shortly after midnight on December 31, the 37-year-old flanker, who played for Suntory Sungoliath in the most recent season of the Japanese Top League, fled without paying his 10,000 yen ($90) taxi fare and then injured the taxi driver who pursued him.

Bairstow: England one-day win not down to Australian Ashes party

January 17, 2018

His participation in the game is under question and, with Cricket Australia disinclined to call-up Pat Cummins having decided he would be rested from this fixture, 21-year-old seamer Jhye Richardson is in line for a debut. "We know we can beat anybody anywhere whereas in Test cricket all round the world playing away is very hard". "The attitude is obviously different because it's a different sort of cricket, it's been refreshing".

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios ignores heckler and helicopter to beat Viktor Troicki

January 17, 2018

However, the 21-year-old Australian is trying to eliminate the reputation that precedes him. He snatched an early break in the second set but was momentarily distracted when a fan stood up and began bellowing and waving his phone around in the front row.

Newly discovered Vincent van Gogh drawing is a 'stylistic missing link'

January 17, 2018

The finding has allowed experts to authenticate a similar work in the Van Gogh Museum collection, known as " Montmartre Hill" (photo above), after it had been rejected a few years ago. Since 1970, when the last Van Gogh catalogue was made, nine new drawing and seven paintings by the artist have been discovered. In 1886 and 1887, Vincent van Gogh lived with his beloved brother Theo in an apartment in Montmartre, Paris's iconic hilltop neighborhood famous at the time for its vibrant art ...

Will Ferrell asks Roger Federer: 'Are you a vampire?'

January 17, 2018

Djokovic lost in the second round past year but won five of the previous six Australian Open titles. 36-year-old Federer, who had played down talk that he should be seen as the man to beat at the first Grand Slam of 2018, will face Jan-Lennard Struff in the second round.

Jose Mourinho set to sign new Manchester United contract

January 17, 2018

He barely has holidays. I don't know [if talks are under way]. But to say the match was in our control from the beginning, I wouldn't say that because I think they [Stoke] were good. Mourinho believes Ibrahimovic can still perform at the top level, although he said the striker was nearing the end. He said: "I'm really determined for the second half of the season because there are so many games coming up".

Rafael Nadal pulls through to the third round in Australian open

January 17, 2018

Nadal will face Bosnia and Herzegovina's Damir Dzumhur in the next round after the world number 30 beat John Millman 7-5 3-6 6-4 6-1. Rafael Nadal hopes he is back to 100% fitness and claims his uncle Toni remains on hand to provide any assistance as the world number one secured passage through to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday (17 January) courtesy of a straight-sets win over Leonardo Mayer of Argentina.

South African Opener Dismissed Obstructing The Field In The U19 World Cup

January 17, 2018

South Africa Under-19 , who were batting first and in the 4th delivery of the 17th over, pacer Jarion Hoyte bowled a fullish delivery outside off. The ball started rolling and Pillay thought that it might hit the stumps. Certainly they were not pleased and ridiculed it. The decision resulted in a divided field with former Australia player Lisa Sthalekar quick to show her displeasure.

Nadal, Kyrgios win as Americans tumble out of Aussie Open

January 17, 2018

On Monday, the nine U.S. women eliminated included 2017 finalist Venus Williams and U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens. Next up is Argentina's Leonardo Mayer , who took a set off Nadal at the US Open last year, and that should give us a better indication about Nadal's game at the first major of the year.

Ben Roethlisberger will play in 2018 Pro Bowl

January 17, 2018

However, these minority owners have no control over the team management and only have a pipeline to Rooney, who'll ultimately decide Tomlin's future with the Steelers . A major priority heading into the draft will be finding a player who can inherit Shazier's spot in the huddle, though Shazier's role as a leader will be far more hard to fill.

Jose Mourinho On Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Future- "Every Player Has A Price"

January 17, 2018

United has been linked with a move for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez , with Manchester City also interested in the Chile global. When asked about his decision not to select the midfielder, Mourinho was straightforward in his response and admitted the transfer speculation had played a part.

Sharapova sails into second round, makes earliest slam exit in seven years

January 17, 2018

Sharapova quickly established her dominance after a hold to love and then getting the early break. After ending fellow 30-year-old Maria's dogged second-set resistance with an ace, Sharapova admitted she had "shivers" walking on to court.

Man United Close on Jose Mourinho Contract Extension

January 17, 2018

Mourinho led United to two trophies, plus the Community Shield, in his first season and his team now sit second in the Premier League , someway off leaders Manchester City , but much improved on recent seasons. "It depends on what you want to know and what you want to speak about". He added that his intention was to "bring the club to where the club belongs" and described reports he could leave this summer as "garbage".

76ers' JJ Redick (leg) likely to miss 'short window of time'

January 17, 2018

A large part of their success has been thanks to the stellar play of shooting guard JJ Redick . An MRI performed today revealed that Redick has bone edema and a small cortical crack in the fibular head of his left leg. He is averaging 17.3 points and 3.3 assists per game in his first season with Philadelphia, shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from three.

Conor McGregor to be stripped of UFC title

January 17, 2018

Current interim-lightweight champion Ferguson has long called for McGregor to either defend or vacate the title while Nurmagomedov has demanded his title shot throughout his last two fights in the octagon. The fight will see McGregor have to give up his belt, although White admits he will be first in line to win back his title should he return to the octagon.

Tsonga fights back to beat 'Next Gen' Shapovalov in five-set thriller

January 17, 2018

Melbourne debutant Shapovalov, who won in straight sets in their US Open second-round clash, crunched 60 winners throughout the three hour, 37 minute firefight in soaring temperatures, but ultimately fell just short. But the Canadian teen hit back, taking the third set with some sensational shot-making, including a running backhand victor on break point and then breaking again in the sixth game.

National Football League playoffs 2018: Conference championship odds, point spreads

January 17, 2018

In the NFC, Nick Foles and the resilient Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) host Case Keenum and the surprising Minnesota Vikings (14-3) - in a matchup of teams that overcame losing their starting quarterbacks. The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Patriot's traditional rivals Pittsburgh, 45-42, on Sunday to set up a meeting with New England in MA for the American Football Conference (AFC) championship next Sunday.

Tennessee Titans To Interview Mike Vrabel For Head Coaching Job

January 17, 2018

Mariota finished the season on the field for the first time in his three seasons in the, but he was limited after straining a quadriceps muscle early against the Patriots. Mariota was a square peg forced into a dilapidated hole . Mularkey has spent 23 years in National Football League as a coach - almost 6 as a head coach with Buffalo (2004-2005), Jacksonville (2012-2013) and Tennessee (2015-2018) plus 8 more as a coordinator for the Steelers, Dolphins and Falcons.

Caroline Wozniacki Pulls Off Stunning Comeback in Second Round of Australian Open

January 17, 2018

The second-round victory takes Kostyuk's unbroken streak of victories at Melbourne Park to 11 - six en route to last year's junior title, three after making good on her qualifying wildcard last week, and now the first two Grand Slam match wins of her fledgling career, having taken out No.25 seed Shuai Peng in the first round.

Saints QB Drew Brees says he doesn't plan on testing free agency

January 17, 2018

With only 9 seconds left in the game from their own 39, it seemed like only a miracle could stop the Saints from marching on. "I feel like we have a great window of opportunity", Brees said. In Week 14, the Super Bowl-winning coach was caught on camera giving a choke sign to Atlanta Falcons running back Davonta Freeman, which is believed to be a reference to Atlanta giving up a 28-3 lead to New England and losing last year's Super Bowl.

Saints' Drew Brees has no plans to test free agent market

January 17, 2018

Now he's a father of four who turned 39 on Monday. "I do", he said, via The Times-Picayune . They were that close to being a win away from the Super Bowl and two wins away from winning it all as the Saints and coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees did on February 7, 2010, when they won Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17, over Indianapolis.

Caroline Wozniacki pulls off incredible comeback at Australian Open

January 17, 2018

This was against the world No.119, making her Grand Slam main draw debut, a player who had lost her two matches leading in - to world No.102 Sofia Kenin in Auckland and 110th-ranked Jana Cepelova in Hobart. Kostyuk's progress is set to become more hard, with a meeting against fellow Ukrainian Svitolina in the next round. For Jana Fett, this is a game that she will not be expecting to win.

Wednesday NBA Action: Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls

January 17, 2018

The Bulls are coming off a 119-111 win against the Miami Heat Monday where Zach LaVine , who is slowly coming back from an ACL tear last season, has made an immediate impact. The guard Chicago received in the Jimmy Butler trade from Minnesota put up 18 points in 19 minutes in the Heat victory, while shooting 58 percent from the field.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 getting special edition 2018 Winter Olympics model

January 17, 2018

The limited edition Note will sport the same design and specs of the original Galaxy Note 8 but will have Olympic 2018 PyeonChang branding on the rear and an Olympic theme inside (Wallpaper and Apps). Yup, it's the year of the Winter Olympics and it will be hosted by none other than South Korea. Samsung has been a World Paralympic Partner since the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010 and an advocate for the Paralympic Movement striving to inspire the spirit of progress and the human ...

International Olympic Committee to discuss North Korea's participation at PyeongChang 2018

January 17, 2018

North Korea will send a 140-member orchestra to perform during the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month, a move seen by the South's government as a conciliatory gesture following months of nuclear tensions. The Key Resolve and Foal Eagle war games involve some 17,000 US troops and 300,000 South Koreans personnel training to deter threats from North Korea through land, sea and air military drills and computer simulation.

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Sets New 1-Year High at $106.36

January 17, 2018

The company traded as high as C$106.36 and last traded at C$105.67, with a volume of 1543390 shares. Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) has risen 16.29% since January 16, 2017 and is uptrending. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on Royal Bank of Canada from C$100.00 to C$102.00 and gave the company a market perform rating in a research note on Thursday, November 30th.

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