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Cesc Fabregas backs Eden Hazard to usurp Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

February 06, 2018

Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports , Fabregas said: "I have told him that it's up to him, I like to be honest". I will go for him for my Chelsea pick. "When he is on top of his game he's up there with the very best". Last call for domestic silverware - Will Hazard, Salah, Pogba or Kane map road to glory? The Blues know that they must win at Watford on Monday night to keep up the pressure in the race to finish inside the top four.

Arsenal preparing for tough Ramsey negotiations following Ozil/Sanchez debacle

February 06, 2018

The 29-year-old had just five months left on his previous deal and was looking likely to leave, having been linked with moves to Manchester United and Barcelona in the interim. Arsenal made the agreement official on February 1, ending a long period of speculation surrounding Ozil's association with the club and providing a further lift to the fanbase following the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund.

Cech worry for Arsenal; Ospina ready to start at Wembley

February 06, 2018

Cech suffered a calf injury in the 5-1 win over Everton last week which forced him to limp out of the game midway through the second half. Arsene Wenger will give his No. Since joining in the summer of 2014, the 29-year-old has made 23 league appearances. The Colombian has often been criticised for making rash decisions, and should he be needed this week it will be unsettling for a defence already struggling to stop conceding silly goals.

7 former Auburn players invited to NFL Scouting Combine

February 06, 2018

The 2018 combine will run from February 27 to March 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It's one of the highlight events during NFL Draft season, as all of the top prospects - including underclassmen - come together under one roof to showcase their size, speed and strength .

Notable Stock Analysts Ratings Banco Bradesco SA (BBD)

February 06, 2018

The stock traded with the average Volume of 8.77 Million at the end of last session. Shorter moving average timeframes are more sensitive to price fluctuations and can pick up on trend changes more quickly than longer-term moving averages. It is the "top line" or "gross income" figure from which costs are subtracted to determine net income . The high and low revenue estimates for the current quarter are $8.61 Billion and $8.61 Billion, respectively.

Courtois accuses Deulofeu of cheating to win penalty

February 06, 2018

A rejuvenated Watford side saw off Chelsea easily on Monday evening, beating them 4-1, helped by the dismissal of Tiémoué Bakayoko , although some would argue he was so poor that his presence was a hindrance for Chelsea . The defeat was Chelsea's third in four games, across all competitions, after losing at Arsenal and at home to Bournemouth, and Courtois has urged the Blues to pull together before their next clash with West Brom on February 12.

Munich air crash 'ingrained' in Manchester United story

February 06, 2018

Lingard said: "As youth players, the history of the club is instilled in us and it's really important that we learn and understand about what happened in 1958 - not just about the air disaster, but also what an unbelievable team the Busby Babes were and the legacy they left".

Former Miami LB Ray Lewis elected to NFL Hall of Fame

February 06, 2018

In many folks' minds, Lewis was the most certain choice of this year's class, having played 17 seasons from 1996-2012 - all with the Baltimore Ravens - and earning a Defensive Player of The Year award, Super Bowl XXXV MVP, eight All-Pro and 12 Pro Bowl selections, and becoming the first player in National Football League history with 40 sacks and 30 interceptions.

De Bruyne admits schedule causing Man City fatigue: You feel like s

February 06, 2018

It's one game. We play 60 odd games. "It takes a lot of personality to do that". We don't show teams too much respect. Guardiola has given his squad three days off and are not back in action until Saturday at home to Leicester City. Danilo's stunning strike from outside the box gave the visitors the lead on Saturday but they spurned numerous chances to make the result safe, notably when Raheem Sterling missed an open goal from three yards, before Gudmundsson secured a point for Burnley.

Several Eagles players skipping White House visit after Super Bowl win

February 06, 2018

We're very informed about what goes on, and we're trying to continue to educate ourselves. But some of the players will be breaking with history when it comes to the traditional White House visit. "I don't have a message for the president". "My message has been clear all year". The star safety for the Philadelphia Eagles has been vocal about social justice and creating change in the criminal justice system.

Lakers May Give Up Pursuit Of LeBron James, Paul George

February 06, 2018

L.A. isn't completely giving up on 2018 free agency, according to ESPN's report, but now is shifting its attention to a 2019 class that could include All-Star talent such as Kawhi Leonard , Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson . A focus on the 2019 class would take away the pressure to move some of the team's contracts either before Thursday's trade deadline or the National Basketball Association draft.

Akshay, Arunachalam Muruganantham promote 'PadMan' in Delhi

February 06, 2018

Entrepreneur Arunachalam Muruganantham, who made low-priced sanitary pads for the women of his village, began the #PadManchallenge on social media and tagged Akshay Kumar . As we told you, Akshay is making sure that the message of his film reaches a larger audience, which is why after the screening, he is going to pitch the idea of two-minute videos for Doordarshan.

BCCI website goes down for a day after domain expires

February 06, 2018

The board's website was dysfunctional till Sunday evening and even more embarrassment as the senior national men's team was playing the second ODI against South Africa at the Centurion. "Modi had bought the domain of the website (from website registrars register-.com and namejet.com) in 2006, ownership is still in his name". However the BCCI , Modi said, did not want to buy that domain.

Ronald Koeman confirmed as Netherlands boss

February 06, 2018

He succeeds Dick Advocaat , who stepped down after the team's failure to reach this summer's finals in Russian Federation. The new chance for glory for 54-year-old Koeman, comes after he was sacked by Premier League team Everton in October following a string of defeats which saw the Toffees fall into the relegation zone.

Man United linked with Real Madrid star

February 06, 2018

The Spanish outlet claim that all of Manchester United , Tottenham, Juventus and Inter Milan plan to pursue the 38-time capped global upon the reopening of the transfer market, with the latter of these sides reportedly regretting their decision to allow Kovacic to depart the San Siro.

Silver Lake Woman Missing

February 06, 2018

Julia Kebbel was last seen walking her dog in the Silver Lake area Wednesday, January 31st. "It's odd and kind of unsettling", he said of her sudden disappearance, adding that he believes there was a fire at her home the day after she went missing.

Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal to miss Champions League clash with PSG

February 06, 2018

Real Madrid's Spanish defender Dani Carvajal advances with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Apoel FC and Real Madrid on 21 November 2017. However, UEFA announced in December that their Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body felt the player breached Article 15 of its disciplinary regulations and rejected the European champions' appeal against the extended sanction.

Antonio Conte responds to questions over Chelsea future following loss to Watford

February 06, 2018

Today they had more difficulty because of the sending off but there was in the second half moments when they played better". Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone (6/1), Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers and Germany's Joachim Low (both 14/1) are also in the running, but one name that is proving popular with Chelsea fans is former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel, who is 10/1 to take charge of the London club.

Eagles followers have fun, tear Philadelphia aside

February 06, 2018

The celebrations continue in Philadelphia, but even the Empire State building was lit green after Philadelphia's first ever super bowl victory. Joyous Eagles fans took their party into the streets both during and after the game, setting off fireworks, lighting cars on fire, and loudly singing the team's famous "Fly Eagles Fly" fight song.

Deeney marks goal with controversial celebration

February 06, 2018

Deeney converted a 42-minute penalty against 10-man Chelsea after Gerard Deulofeu was judged to have been brought down by Thibaut Courtois . Deeney made clear his feelings towards the speculation, although some have called for the FA to take action.

Former Eagles longsnapper Jon Dorenbos celebrated Super Bowl in team's locker room

February 06, 2018

Dorenbos went undrafted after being UTEP's long snapper, but made his way to the National Football League, where he had a 14-year career and made it to the Pro Bowl. "I'm just happy to be around guys I played with for so long". Dorenbos also told The Advocate that Lurie invited Dorenbos to a VIP fan event where he mingled with celebrities like Sheryl Crow.

George North: Northampton Saints star returns to Wales bench for England clash

February 06, 2018

We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website and bring you more relevant advertising. We left a couple of tries out there, maybe, if we are being harsh. Lock Cory Hill, meanwhile, went off for a head injury assessment during the Scotland encounter. Veteran hooker Lawson and his mates had been quietly confident of Six Nations success this year after a fine run of results - including an autumn test win over Australia - but they were put to the sword at the Principality ...

Wayne Rooney: "I would like to go into management"

February 06, 2018

In his first ever appearance as a presenter on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football , Rooney was insightful and honest as he opened up on a number of topics, some related to teams, players and managers he had played with, as well as more contemporary topics in the game.

Liverpool sign Colombian defender and loan him out in Spain

February 06, 2018

The 18-year-old has immediately been sent out on loan to Mallorca in Segunda B for the reminder of the current season and for the next campaign in the hope he can obtain a work permit to play in England. Liverpool were eager to push through a deal for the young fullback-despite the potential work permit difficulties-after he impressed during a trial at the club a year ago.

Arsenal & Liverpool prepared to lock horns over Hoffenheim midfielder Demirbay

February 06, 2018

Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger is reported to want Demirbay to replace Granit Xhaka, who has struggled to adapt to the physical demands of the English game since his arrival from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016. 10 role. We'll have to wait and see how things progress over the coming months but Demirbay would be an excellent signing for Arsenal or Liverpool and his £28m release clause is very reasonable in today's excessive market.

Wayne Rooney on why Henrikh Mkhitaryan will succeed at Arsenal

February 06, 2018

It's great to watch, the movement, the confidence on the ball, the goalkeeper [Ederson]. "For me he's the ideal player for Manchester United , he's got aggression, passion, desire and you can see he's a victor". "They will score goals - it's whether if they do it at the right time". He is the one that really has to wear the armband. "Obviously they have to win the trophies".

'Grid kids' to replace 'grid girls' from start of the season

February 06, 2018

It will give aspiring racing drivers the opportunity to get up close with some of the best drivers in the world as they get ready to race. Former Williams F1 test driver Susie Wolff said in an interview for BBC that she thinks F1 could do more for the inclusion of women in the sport: "Let's take the successful women in the sport and make role models out of them to inspire others".

Arsenal to resume interest in Juventus enforcer

February 06, 2018

Rugani, 23, is a classy centre-back, and is already relatively experienced, having made 93 combined appearances for the Old Lady and Empoli. Arsenal? They didn't launch any assaults for him. The Gunners missed out on signing Jonny Evans on transfer deadline day having had a £12m rebuffed by West Brom. The Northern Ireland worldwide, who won three Premier League titles at Manchester United, is valued at around £25m but could leave at the end of the season for just £3m if they suffer ...

New Orleans Saints release Nick Fairley

February 06, 2018

The Saints cut Fairley with a non-football illness distinction, Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk reports . Fairley's contract, signed on March 9, included $9 million in fully guaranteed money - an $8 million signing bonus and a base salary of $1 million for the 2017 season.

Virgil van Dijk ignoring critics over £75m price tag

February 06, 2018

LIVERPOOL drew 2-2 with Tottenham yesterday, but how did each player get on? "You see him [Kane] diving clearly and no one is talking about it but I think it is a dive", said Van Dijk. The Egypt global struck twice as Jurgen Klopp's men were held by Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane's strikes in a thrilling Premier League fixture on Sunday.

Sam Simmonds stars in England opening Six Nations win over Italy

February 06, 2018

Defensively we made a couple of errors and Italy were able to capitalise on them but they're something we can work on and fix. "Ben will have an examination tomorrow (Monday) so we'll know more after that", head coach Eddie Jones said.

Bears to add Brad Childress as consultant

February 06, 2018

Childress is a native of the Chicago area. If there was anyone to convince Childress not to retire besides Andy Reid, it would've been Nagy. A month later, they're partners again. Before serving as Kansas City's assistant head coach last season and its co-offensive coordinator with Nagy in 2016, Childress was a spread game analyst and special projects coordinator with the Chiefs from 2013 to 2015.

Corey Graves Takes A Veiled Shot At Booker T During Tonight's Raw

February 06, 2018

I would be whoopin' his ass all day long. Tonight on Raw , right before a match between Asuka and Bayley, Corey Graves said " Watch out Coach, or pretty soon you're gonna be doing afternoon radio locally ". Corey Graves is good at what he does, you know? This will probably make all the dirt sheets like Meltzer and those guys. "If I catch Corey Graves on the street, I'm gonna do something to him", Booker continued.

SUPER BOWL SHOCKER: NFL's Big Game DROPS to EIGHT-YEAR- LOW

February 06, 2018

NBC has released the overnight television ratings for the contest. The New England Patriots are taking on the Philadelphia Eagles today at 3:30 pm PT / 6:30 pm ET on NBC. "Sunday's Super Bowl LII also saw a decline of 5% in metered market results from the last time NBC had the big game back on February 1, 2015 when the Patriots faced off against then champs the Seattle Seahawks".

Salah backed to become Premier League centurion after breaking Mido goal record

February 06, 2018

Speaking to Sky Sports News on Monday morning, Babb said: "It's well over £100m now". Salah's brace against Liverpool on Sunday made it 21 Premier League goals for the season - he had also previously scored two goals for Chelsea during the 2013/2014 campaign.

Roman Abramovich wants €7m manager to replace Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

February 06, 2018

The 59-year-old former Juventus and Italy boss has come under increasing pressure at Stamford Bridge in the last few weeks, despite leading Chelsea to the Premier League title last season. There are more immediate worries, however, with news that new £15m signing Ross Barkley is set to miss tonight's game with a hamstring injury - the eighth to hit Chelsea so far this season.

Watching Super Bowl online gets easier this year

February 06, 2018

Despite all of this noise, never mind the Philadelphia Eagles - the real victor of the Super Bowl was probably Tide. But he is projecting more cause-based ads this year because they are favored by millennials, he said in a report previewing this year's ad slate.

Parmount's Broadway series boasts world premiere of 'August Rush' musical

February 06, 2018

A commercial producer is attached to the venture: Junkyard Dog Productions, whose current Broadway hit, " Come From Away ", made a pivotal stop at Ford's Theatre before its NY run. August Rush will be directed by Tony victor John Doyle ( The Color Purple ), who has been attached to the project since a well-received 2014 workshop.

Klopp fumes as penalty decisions cost Liverpool dear

February 06, 2018

Lamela's one I thought the linesman showed fantastic character to give that because a lot happened for the first one about the linesman so to give that penalty was massive and it was a penalty. Klopp protested much of the refereeing performance, saying Liverpool , "didn't get any free kicks", and that the linesman Eddie Smart , "obviously wanted to be the midde of interest".

Pistons' Andre Drummond named Eastern Conference player of week

February 06, 2018

I don't think we've had a player of the week on an 0-3 week or a 1-2 week. Though it's a very small sample size of two games, it appears that Griffin is looking to involve Drummond in the offense more and more. The Trail Blazers (29-24) have little time to feel sorry for themselves after a 97-96 loss at Boston on Sunday when Al Horford hit a buzzer-beater for the Celtics.

Espanyol's Sergio Garcia denies claims he racially abused Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti

February 06, 2018

Garcia denies ever using a racist slur. The last few years have seen a number of high profile cases of racism on the pitch, most notably John Terry and Luis Suarez abuse of Anton Ferdinand and Patrice Evra respectively. You all know my wife is an ethnic gypsy and I grew up in a neighbourhood with all the races in the world. "My brother-in-law [former Espanyol forward and current Cologne player Jhon Cordoba], with whom I have a strong friendship, is also African-American".

West Indies to host first day-night Test against Sri Lanka

February 06, 2018

West Indies are set to host their first day-night Test at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados where they play Sri Lanka on June 23. The second Test gets underway June 14 at St. "They decided to make it the last". Earlier, the third Test of the series was scheduled to be played at Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St. Lucia while the second match was to be played at Kensington Oval.

Kane Rescues Tottenham In Liverpool Thriller, Newcastle Held

February 06, 2018

The brace took Salah's tally to 21 Premier League goals this season and Carragher hailed the impact the 25-year-old has had since arriving at Anfield from Roma. "I thought the linesman showed unbelievable character to give [the second penalty] because a lot happened for the first one about the linesman so to give that penalty was massive - and it was a penalty", Kane added.

Rob Gronkowski hints at retirement after Super Bowl LII defeat

February 06, 2018

The 28-year-old has dealt with several injuries during his eight-year National Football League career, including a concussion sustained on a helmet-to-helmet hit from safety Barry Church in the second quarter of the Patriots' 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game.

Premier League 'open in principle' to mid-season break

February 06, 2018

In the current deal, Sky Sports own five of the seven packages, with BT Sport owning the remaining two. Both the Premier League and the FA are keen to bring schedules in England in line with the rest of the top European leagues, and the prospect of a winter break is referenced in tender documents for potential broadcast partners.

Sony Xperia L2 with 3300mAh battery launched in India at Rs 19990

February 06, 2018

To recall, the phone was unveiled last month at CES 2018 event in Las Vegas and at that time the company did not reveal anything about its pricing. It will be featuring an internal storage of 128 GB with an option to expand vis micro-sd card slot. In terms of connectivity, the Xperia L2 includes options like 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C, fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi, NFC, and FM radio.

Team England to send 12-strong boxing squad to 2018 Commonwealth Games

February 06, 2018

Jack Laugher is confident he will be fully fit to partner Chris Mears in their attempt to deliver gold for Team England at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. Dixon said: "I am so pleased and honoured to be selected for the Commonwealth Games and to be representing Team England again as this is my second Commonwealths".

Kings score 9 in 1st, rally to beat Bulls 104-98

February 06, 2018

The Bulls went 2-1 in those three games LaVine , Markkanen and Dunn played together, the lone loss a competitive affair January 17 against the Warriors. He had to be restrained by teammates and staff, including coach Fred Hoiberg , just to escort him out of the court. "You have to stay positive but learn from the mistakes".

Mo Salah backed to become Premier League centurion

February 06, 2018

The 25-year-old has reached that figure faster than a host of Liverpool greats, with Fernando Torres and Daniel Sturridge, who both needed 27 games to score 20 league goals , joint second behind the former Basel attacker. "I felt proud after Salah reached my number of goals, and I think he can reach 100 goals easily", Mido said. The Egypt worldwide added to his growing reputation by netting twice in the Reds' 2-2 draw with Tottenham over the weekend, including a fine solo goal late in the ...

Several Super Bowl winning football players to skip traditional White House visit

February 06, 2018

The Philadelphia Eagles returned to the City of Brotherly Love on February 5 after winning Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots . That was one of many key injuries the Eagles had to deal with on the road to their first title of the Super Bowl era and first National Football League crown since 1960.

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