Sport / 455

David Sullivan needs David Moyes to remain at West Ham

February 11, 2018

Watford head coach Javi Gracia: "We played well against Chelsea and we deserved the victory, whether it was against 10 men or 11 men". "Maybe next week he will be with us, but at this moment I can't say anything else". Being knocked out of all cup competition has allowed Moyes to exclusively focus on the Premier League , something that other struggling clubs such as West Brom and Southampton have not done.

'Happy' Morata hints at Real Madrid return

February 11, 2018

He also may not feature in the first leg of Chelsea's last 16 Champions League clash against Barcelona. The Spain worldwide is sidelined with a back injury, with head coach Antonio Conte unsure when to expect the forward to return. Alvaro Morata has admitted he would always be open to a return to Real Madrid in the future. After being asked what he would do if Zinedine Zidane picked up the phone tomorrow in a bid to re-sign Morata, he didn't exactly distance himself from a return.

Germany's Loch inches closer to golden hat-trick in luge

February 11, 2018

He conquered the infamous ninth curve easily to put himself into flawless position for a medal. In fifth place after Run 1, he had the second fastest run of all competitors on Run 2 to jump into fourth place - and he was only 0.001 second behind Roman Repilov, an Olympic Athlete from Russian Federation.

Baylor knocks off No. 10 Kansas 80-64

February 11, 2018

Kansas leads the Big 12 in 3-pointers made, knocking down 10.3 per game. The Jayhawks are 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Baylor, 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings and the road team is 20-6-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Baylor ended an 11-game losing streak in the series against the Jayhawks, including a 70-67 loss in Lawrence on January 20. Kansas needs to figure out its rotation quickly if they want to survive that four-game stretch and win the conference once again.

Ice Hockey: US women edge Finland in Olympic opener

February 11, 2018

Coach Robb Stauber told Reuters. The top-seeded Americans got off to a rocky start, falling behind in the first period. Lamoureux-Morando came into these games among the top five active scoring leaders in the Olympics with 14 points. Knight fed Coyne, who roofed a shot from the inside of the right circle to make it 2-1 USA. The two teams almost fought to a draw in the first period.

Gary Neville can be happy - Guardiola bites back in subs row

February 11, 2018

Guardiola had already defended his decision by saying that he could not pick a player from City's elite development squad as they had faced a game on the Friday night. "This season we have done it that way and we are going to continue". Guardiola was furious after his side's 2-0 fourth-round win on 28 January when Sane suffered ankle ligament damage from a terrible Joe Bennett tackle.

Seamus Coleman suffers muscle injury in Everton's win over Palace

February 11, 2018

We have to keep that up". The defeat means Palace are now winless in their last four league games (two defeats, two draws).Iceland star Gylfi Sigurdsson , who will face the Super Eagles at the Russian Federation 2018 World Cup, had an impressive performance for Everton as he scored his side's first goal and provided the assist for the third goal .

Jim McElwain is serious contender for spot on MI staff

February 11, 2018

McElwain finished his Florida coaching career 22-12, including back-to-back SEC East division crowns; however, he was sacked in the middle of this third season in 2017. He was 22-12 with two SEC East titles. Cameron had previously worked as a graduate assistant under legendary MI coach Bo Schembechler in 1984-85 before being promoted to wide receivers and quarterbacks coach in 1986-93.

Year-old Redmond Gerard grabs first gold for U.S. in slopestyle final

February 11, 2018

Parrot took home the silver with a final run score of 86.00 and McMorris matched his bronze medal from Sochi in 2014 with a second run score of 85.20. "It's definitely emotional to be here, and I'm just happy to be through to the finals", he said. The 17-year-old linked together a clean top rails section with a big switch backside 1260, frontside cork 1080 and a backside 1440, but the judges deemed the run worth just 75.05 points, only good enough for eighth-best in his heat.

Dutchman Kramer skates to third straight 5000m gold

February 11, 2018

Every four years I still have progression, and that's nice to see", Kramer said following the race. "It's nice to be here, it's nice to make history but now I'm really going to try and recover as soon as possible from this and I'm looking forward to the next competition".

Chelsea fans not exactly thrilled with Alvaro Morata's Real Madrid comment

February 11, 2018

Chelsea's 2018 has gone from bad to worse today, after manager Antonio Conte admitted he doesn't know how long star striker Alvaro Morata will be out of action. ALVARO MORATA hinted he could never turn down a return to Real Madrid , should the opportunity arise. Morata admits that he has huge respect for Chelsea as they pushed the boat to sign him past year and stressed that he is happy with life at his new club in London.

Josh McDaniels is the Heir to the Throne

February 11, 2018

All indications are that Belichick will be back with the Patriots next season. And now ESPN insider Adam Schefter is reporting that Rhule has been mentioned again as a candidate by the Colts, even though he removed himself from consideration last time.

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi takes swipe at Neymar over £200m exit

February 11, 2018

The England frontman has won the Golden Boot for the last two seasons and is leading the way once again this term ahead of Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, who both have 21. Of course, PSG splashed a world-record €222 million to prize Neymar away from Barca last summer, but Messi thinks that has helped Barca overall. "I've said prior, maybe a year or so ago, that he doesn't necessarily get you off your seat, he's not got raw speed, he doesn't beat that many ...

Dozens dive into cold Deschutes for Bend's Polar Plunge

February 11, 2018

The day began indoors on the basketball court as many student-athletes played games with the Special Olympians. Afterward, they can unthaw in hot tubs and after changing clothes, enjoy a dinner hosted by Special Olympics athletes and their families.

Barty leads Australia to Fed Cup victory

February 11, 2018

Kostyuk had no answers to Barty's clean hitting, and she closed out the match comfortably taking the final set 6-3. World No.16 Barty backed up her two singles wins by reigniting her successful doubles partnership with Casey Dellacqua to deliver Australia a 3-2 win.

Du Preez, Wolvaardt, Ismail deny India ODI whitewash

February 11, 2018

Dane van Niekerk remained unbeaten on 41 as South Africa reached their target. Phehlukwayo hit 23 off just five balls, swinging at everything with luster to hurry South Africa to victory. That double strike by South Africa combined with a near hour-long interruption for lightning ended India's momentum. India used their spinners early while the ball was dry and the run rate climbed as Hashim Amla (33) and JP Duminy pushed the ball around.

Korean president hosts lunch for Kim Jong Un's sister

February 11, 2018

Even the dessert served at the dinner reception was symbolic, a blue chocolate map of the Koreas divided by a dark chocolate piece of barbed wire . He earlier decided not to shake hands with Kim Yong Nam , the man formally in charge of North Korea's delegation.

Real Madrid v Real Sociedad

February 11, 2018

Veratti, whose only two goals this season have come in the Champions League , says PSG are prepared for the showdown. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane lashed out at critics favouring Isco's exit on Friday ahead of his side's La Liga clash with Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Cristiano Ronaldo hattrick guides Real Madrid to easy win over Real Sociedad

February 11, 2018

Ronaldo got his second and Real Madrid's fourth of the game three minutes later, nodding home Kroos' corner. Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos spoke to the pitch-side reporter after his team brushed Real Sociedad aside on Saturday , with the focus now firmly on PSG next Wednesday.

Olympics - Figure skating-US sensation Tennell cool as ice

February 11, 2018

The U.S. will send out siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani in the ice dance and Bradie Tennell in the women's short program when the team competition resumes Sunday at Gangneung Ice Arena. The Olympic figure skating team competition, which started in 2014, features skaters competing as a team over three days at the start of the Games.

Arsenal couldn't handle Tottenham's phenomenal Harry Kane once again - Danny Murphy

February 11, 2018

It was his seventh goal in seven games against the Gunners , and the win leaves Spurs seven points clear of Arsene Wenger's side. Winning the Europa League is beginning to look like Arsenal's best chance of securing a return to the Champions League and Wenger accepts their league campaign has suffered a major blow.

At least 18 dead in bus crash in Hong Kong

February 11, 2018

Fire department employee Chan Hing-yu told reporters that most casualties occurred on the upper deck of the bus. Nineteen people were killed when a double-decker bus crashed Saturday in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong, according to Hong Kong police.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers: Lineups, preview & prediction 2/9/18

February 11, 2018

Embiid started the game with two 3-pointers and the Sixers made their first five shots to get a 14-2 lead just 3 1/2 minutes in. JJ Redick contributed 15 points for Philadelphia , which won for the third time in four games. Simmons may need to turn Rondo into a penetrator and funnel him into the lane since Embiid can also block shots. They closed the quarter with 37 points, opposed to the Clippers' 28, with six made three-pointers.

Alabama races to 78-50 win over streaking No. 15 Tennessee

February 11, 2018

Saturday, Alabama did just that as the Luverne, Ala., native recorded his fifth double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 rebounds against No. We just didn't compete and we aren't built that way, but that's taking nothing away from Alabama . Before the shot, the freshman had scored Alabama's past two baskets as the Crimson Tide blew the game open early in the second half.

Yoel Romero Knocks Luke Rockhold Out Cold

February 11, 2018

But because Romero failed to make weight, only Rockhold was eligible to win an interim middleweight title. Yoel Romero picked up a championship-caliber win on Saturday, but he won't have a title to show for it. Romero has received criticism for his cardio - fading in the later rounds against Robert Whittaker previous year - but he remained powerful and explosive enough to land a brutal knockout blow with 1min 28 seconds left in the round.

Curtis Blaydes Survives & Controls Mark Hunt

February 11, 2018

The Australian fans were fully behind Hunt. Blaydes tried for a takedown early in the second, but Hunt defended it and the two went back to the center. Blaydes spent the better part of the third round switching between elbows, ground and pound and the occasional submission attempt. Blaydes again ended the round in control.

Kerr fastest to 250 wins after Warriors top Spurs

February 11, 2018

Steve Kerr became the fastest coach to 250 wins in National Basketball Association history Saturday night, getting the better of old pal Gregg Popovich in the Golden State Warriors' 122-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Oakland , Calif.

Mike Pence seated near Kim Jong Un's sister during Olympic ceremony

February 11, 2018

Pence did not interact with the North Koreans even though he was seated in the same box as them at Friday's opening ceremony . Still, it probably should've been obvious that the giant red and blue circle featured prominently at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea was the South Korean flag and not an American soda company's logo.

Pelicans trade forward Cunningham to Nets for guard Vaughn

February 11, 2018

After a frustrating loss Saturday in Philadelphia and a bad stretch since DeMarcus Cousins was sidelined with a season-ending injury, New Orleans was relieved to outlast upset-minded Brooklyn and a monster second-half rally. He made the game-tying 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in regulation and gave the Nets their first lead of the game by hitting a 3-pointer early in the first overtime.

Officials Investigating Possible Cyberattack At Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

February 11, 2018

The two Koreas held two summits in 2000 and 2007, between the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, father of Kim Jong Un , and then South Korean presidents Kim Dae Jung and Roh Moo Hyun. president, were escorted away from the premises. South Korea's Kim Yuna thought she had seen and done it all during her stellar figure skating career, but lighting the Olympic cauldron as the final torchbearer of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics took her breath away.

Aguero hits four as Man City put five past Leicester

February 11, 2018

The success of the two Manchester clubs has been hugely impressive this season, and City and United now occupy the top two spots in the Premier League , with Pep Guardiola's side looking set to claim the title come the end of the season.

Don't mention nukes: South Koreans learn how to talk to the enemy

February 11, 2018

Kim Jong Un's decision to dispatch his sister to the games indicated he is keen to mend ties with Seoul , while testing the unity among South Korea , the United States and Japan over sanctions imposed on the North over its missile and nuclear programs.

Sweden's Kalla wins first gold of PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games

February 11, 2018

Dahlmeier was only one of three biathletes to hit all ten of the rifle targets giving her victory by 24.2 seconds ahead of Norway's Marte Olsbu , with Veronika Vitkova of the Czech Republic rounding out the medallists. Semen Elistratov came home in third to give the Olympic Athletes of Russian Federation their first medal of these games, with Canadian favourite Charles Hamelin penalised during the final to finish ninth.

Nuggets Cold from 3-Point Line, Fall to Rockets

February 11, 2018

As the first half winds down, Houston sits in a great position before sending James Harden off to represent the Rockets in Los Angeles. Denver ranked second in the National Basketball Association in offensive efficiency (113.9 points per 100 possessions) over its previous eight games, but 26th in defensive efficiency (110.5 points allowed per 100 possessions).

Medals awarded in men's snowboard slopestyle

February 11, 2018

Gerard earned 87.16 points for his final run, giving the snowboarder the gold medal. His third run was nothing short of awesome. His score was just enough to edge Parrot. It's the second straight Olympics that an American has won the slopestyle event-Sage Kostenberg won in 2014 in Sochi, when the event made its Olympic debut.

Gerard takes gold in men's slopestyle snowboarding

February 11, 2018

Redmond Gerard of the United States won the gold. "In his second run, he put it down under extreme pressure and changing weather conditions with challenging wind and cold here", said Tyler's Mom, Rosemary Nicholson about her son's performance.

Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas confers Palestine state's Grand Collar to PM Modi

February 11, 2018

Though India has shied away from becoming a party in the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the Palestinian leader on several occasions has stressed on a possible role for New Delhi in the Middle East peace process. Both the countries discussed to improve the bilateral relations. Modi then toured the Arafat museum, which is also part of the compound, before holding talks with Abbas.

North London derby sets new Premier League attendance record

February 11, 2018

Kane's goal was his seventh in seven league games against the club who rejected him as a youngster. The north London derby is not the place to gamble. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says a top four finish will be much tougher after losing 1-0 to Tottenham. "The first goal was key and we conceded it.

Mourinho: Man Utd Star To Get A New Contract

February 11, 2018

In the USA and Canada, the match can be watched on Hotstar . Here's a look at how you can watch the game , team news and a preview of Sunday's clash. Although matches have been unpredictable in recent weeks, there are five clubs in addition to Newcastle United that have the potential to go down this season.

North Korean defector living in NJ keeps eye on Winter Olympics

February 11, 2018

Kim Yo Jong's visit to South Korea was the first time that a member of North Korea's ruling family has visited since the Korean War, which ended in 1953. The pranksters made their appearance as war threatens to break out between the US, North Korea and South Korea. Kim Jong Un, in a black hat and matching coat, saluted troops while his wife walked beside him, television images showed.

EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals Lacazette's problem at Arsenal

February 11, 2018

And suddenly, questions were being asked of the club once again. "When I played against Arsenal back in the day, they had a big strong presence in [Patrick] Vieira, [Martin] Keown, [Tony] Adams and [Emmanuel] Petit; guys with a great attitude and people who could intimidate you not only physically, but also when they had the ball", he told the Weekend Sports Breakfast on talkSPORT.

South Korean Lim claims title in PyeongChang Games short track men's 1500m

February 11, 2018

Of the Japanese skaters in the 1,500, Kazuki Yoshinaga thought he had reached the semifinals before being penalized for making contact with a Hungarian racer. Earlier on Saturday, South Korea's Choi Minjeong set an Olympic record in the women's 500m with a 42.870-second finish in her heat to qualify for the quarter-finals taking place on Tuesday.

Wenger tells Arsenal board: Let me stay and break record

February 11, 2018

He scores all different types of goals - tap-ins, cheeky chips and screamers and we've seen that today. "And in the final part of the game we should have come back to 1-1". Tottenham heads to Italy to play Juventus in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, while Arsenal resumes its Europa League campaign in Sweden at Ostersund on Thursday.

Larry Nassar transferred to federal prison in Tucson

February 11, 2018

His next possible release date is listed as March 23rd of 2069. If he's still alive when he finishes his federal sentence, he will have to return to MI to serve sentences for sex crimes. If he lives longer than the sentence, he'll be transferred to MI to serve consecutive 40-year terms for sexually abusing multiple girls. In December, Nassar was sentenced for the child pornography charges in federal court.

Kyle Busch: Leads Opening Daytona 500 Practice

February 11, 2018

Chevy drivers Austin Dillon , Jamie McMurray and Ty Dillon took the next three spots, with Austin Dillon more than 2mph slower than Jones in fourth. Ricky Stenhouse (195.389mph) was eighth fastest and the only Ford in the top 10. A familiar auto found its way to the top of the chart in the first 10 minutes of the first Daytona 500 practice. The track returned to green at the 36-minute mark.

Mourinho 'confused' by debate over Pogba's position

February 11, 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is bemused by the debate over how best to harness Paul Pogba given the midfielder's "complete" game and nearly unparalleled potential. The United manager also heaped praise on Luke Shaw , claiming that he is really with the left-back and that the player deserves a new contract at United.

Korean short track skater Seo Yi-ra misses men's 1500m

February 10, 2018

Defending Olympic champion in the 1500m, Canada's Charles Hamelin, had a penalty. Semen Elistratov took the bronze competing under the banner of the Olympics Athletes from Russian Federation, meaning there was no medal for defending champion Charles Hamelin, who incurred a penalty.

Cubs sign Yu Darvish to six-year, $126 million contract

February 10, 2018

It took almost the entire offseason, but the Cubs have landed the biggest free agent Saturday. The 31-year-old right-hander was among the top players available in a slow-moving free agent market this winter. He undoubtedly will be motivated to make amends for his performance in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series, when he allowed five runs in 1 2/3 innings to the Astros .

Alvaro Morata makes surprising claim about Chelsea future

February 10, 2018

Morata, who has not scored since Boxing Day previous year, is now struggling with a back problem and Antonio Conte has said that he is unsure when the striker will return to action. He started well, scoring 10 goals so far, but his form has drifted with only two goals in his last 11 matches. But the Frenchman is struggling now and could be let go in the summer.

Wellinger Stuns Stoch To Win Windy Ski Jump Gold

February 10, 2018

Wellinger, victor of a team gold medal at a teenager at Sochi 2014 but who had never won a global individual title, showed ominous form in topping the standings in yesterday's qualification. I want to say thanks to my family and the team behind me. "It's fantastic. I started jumping on this hill on the first training days and it feels unbelievable to be carrying a bronze medal back".

Information