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Eden Hazard will play as Chelsea's No 9, says Antonio Conte

March 10, 2018

We conceded only two shots to Manchester City . "I didn't see a lot of shots on goal from Manchester City, and this is very unusual. I trust a lot in all my players". My stupid answer was: 'We are winning, but I'm not happy because I'm not enjoying the role the coach made a decision to give me'. Olivier played against West Brom from the start and played against Hull, and then came on in every game, I think.

PSG eye Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Pochettino to replace Emery

March 10, 2018

To add insult to injury, European football's governing body UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against PSG for the spate of smoke bombs and a laser deployed by their supporters during the match at the Parc des Princes. We'll continue with patience, and build a team that can win", Emery told ESPN . PSG manager Unai Emery looks destined for the sack after Atleti's city rivals, Real Madrid, strolled past the French outfit 5-2 on aggregate in their Champions League last-16 tie earlier ...

Packers trade CB Randall to Browns

March 10, 2018

The team is not giving up a first or second round pick, according to Schefter. 1 and 4 picks in the draft, one of which they could use on running back Saquon Barkley, we will likely be looking at a revamped, much-improved Browns offense next season.

Buffalo Bills trade Tyrod Taylor to Cleveland Browns for third-round pick

March 10, 2018

They have picks No. 1 and 4 in the first round, and can use Taylor as a bridge quarterback to the next prospect. It came about an hour after they traded two picks to the Dolphins for three-time Pro Bowl receiver Jarvis Landry . The Browns are reportedly working on a new multi-year deal with the receiver. The Bills, on the other hand, are yet to figure out their quarterback situation.

Toby Alderweireld returns to first-team training for Spurs

March 10, 2018

The 29-year-old has a clause in his contract that means he'll be available for just £25m in the summer of 2019 so Tottenham may be forced to cash-in at market rate this summer. The England striker has been linked to Real Madrid in recent weeks and while he is "tempted" by the chance to make millions in the Spanish capital he will stay at the Lane next season.

Guardiola fined over Catalan ribbon protest

March 10, 2018

He was not happy with the display, though, saying his players "forgot to attack" and is hoping for better when they travel to relegation-threatened Stoke on Monday. "We need to be focused because Stoke away is always hard". However, the City boss has said that, even though his protest aims to highlight the fates of a jailed group that includes independence leaders Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart, it is not a political issue.

Bayern Munich Defender Joshua Kimmich Officially Extends Contract Until 2023

March 10, 2018

Kimmich, 23, joined Bayern from RB Leipzig ahead of the 2015-16 season, when he was predominantly viewed as a midfielder. The Germany global had previously been contracted to the Bavarian giants until 2020, but the new deal ties him down for another three seasons.

Marcus Smart Fined $15000 For Criticism Of Officiating

March 09, 2018

In an interview with the Globe after the game , Smart discussed the challenges of defending Houston star James Harden . "You get certain players who get calls that other guys just wouldn't get", he said. We all understand it. Superstars are going to be superstars. "We've just got to play". After that December meeting, Harden vented about the officiating, including the use of only two game officials after one was injured in pregame warmups, but was not fined for his comments.

Tyron Woodley Claims To Be Training Floyd Mayweather For An MMA Bout

March 09, 2018

Conor McGregor may have moved on from a potential Floyd Mayweather rematch in the UFC , but that doesn't mean Floyd is done toying with the idea of an MMA fight. How many guys are there in the UFC that can't wrestle and can't grapple and consider themselves a stand up fighter. While an obvious scenario would most certainly be McGregor submitting the world-class striker , Woodley challenges that narrative by pointing to the Irishman's lack of grappling skills.

PSG reportedly contact Conte as Emery replacement

March 10, 2018

The PSG hierarchy are on the lookout for a new coach and have already reportedly sounded out Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's entourage over a potential summer move to the French capital. "Right now, I am part of the project and I am working as if I am going to be here for the rest of my life", the Spaniard said. German midfielder Julian Draxler , who watched most of the second leg from the bench, claimed PSG had "offered much, much too little" against Real Madrid.

PSG Prepares for Meeting With Chelsea Boss Antonio Conte

March 10, 2018

I really do", he told ITV . Ancelotti, without a club since being sacked by Bayern Munich in September, was previously in charge at PSG from 2011 to 2013, while Luis Enrique brings the potential for a reunion with former Barcelona stars Neymar and Dani Alves, who both played under the Spaniard during his three-year spell as Blaugrana boss.

Tours teenage midfielder Thomas Rodriguez dies

March 09, 2018

No details were given as to the cause of death. " Tours FC is devastated by this drama, which plunges the club into an huge sadness", Tours said. Rodriguez joined in 2016 and progressed through the Tours youth academy before playing for the reserves.

Woods benefiting from 'subtle tweaks' after taking share of Valspar lead

March 09, 2018

It was a topsy-turvy outing for Tiger Woods , who had five birdies to go with four bogeys as he ended the opening round alongside Masters champion Sergio Garcia and three shots behind leader Corey Conners . After missing two long birdie putts on the third and fourth holes for back-to-back pars, Woods dropped a shot on the par-three fourth after over-hitting off the tee.

Redskins will give Super Bowl rings to 1987 'scabs'

March 09, 2018

Per a release issued by the Redskins, the organization worked closely with " Year of the Scab " director John Dorsey as well as several key partners the last several months to make the Super Bowl rings a reality for the replacement players.

Kimmich extends contract with Bayern until 2023

March 09, 2018

The Germany worldwide, who has played 37 matches for club and country this season, still had two years left on his existing deal but has dispelled any reported rumours of a reunion with former boss Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in the summer by extending his stay at the club.

Arsenal fans troll Tottenham after Champions League defeat to Juventus — Twitter reacts

March 09, 2018

Son Heung-min struck in the first-half as Spurs asserted their authority on the tie following a 2-2 draw in Turin, but quick-fire goals from Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala saw the visitors progress to the last eight. He had spent the two seasons prior on loan at Roma. Posting celebratory pictures from a rival dressing-room is not new in today's day and age but the caption of the post clearly takes a massive swipe at all Spurs fans, much to the delight of the Gunners faithful.

Atletico's Diego Simeone quiet on PSG speculation after Europa win

March 09, 2018

Simeone has been in charge of Atletico since 2011, winning the Europa League the following year, claiming the LaLiga title in 2014 and reaching a pair of Champions League finals. Atletico's dominance allowed Simeone to spare Griezmann, Costa and Angel Correa in the last quarter, but the hosts still had enough on the field to extend their advantage ahead of next week's second leg.

Three injured in South El Monte shooting

March 09, 2018

At the location, deputies found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Information from that scene led deputies to the Palaces bar at the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Garvey Avenue 2½ miles away. No weapon has been recovered, and the three victims' injures are not life-threatening, Grubb said. The motive for the shooting was unclear and a description of the shooter was not available.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Downgraded by Vetr to Hold

March 09, 2018

It has outperformed by 20.71% the S&P500. Among 15 analysts covering Enbridge Inc. The SI to Adma Biologics Inc's float is 1.74%. The stock has a market capitalization of $747,945.63, a PE ratio of 252.33, a PEG ratio of 6.80 and a beta of 1.54.

National Hockey League announces foray into esports with global tourney

March 09, 2018

The venture is a collaboration with three of the league's global broadcast partners - NBC Sports, Sportsnet in Canada and Viasat in Sweden - where the networks will each host a regional final and produce content around the various stages of the championship.

President Trump to Visit Pittsburgh Saturday

March 09, 2018

The House seat was left vacant when Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) resigned last fall after reports surfaced that he had asked his mistress to have an abortion. Beyond surrogates, the Republican National Committee, which is the White House's political arm, has spent more than $1.1 million so far to support Saccone, said committee spokesman Rick Gorka.

Kentucky pension vote uncertain as teachers protest

March 09, 2018

When asked if they would consider a strike similar to the teachers in West Virginia, they said that option is on the table in the future. Elkhorn Middle School - 7:40-8:10 a.m. The House-approved budget proposal would raise taxes on cigarettes and impose a new tax on opioids in part to pay for rising pension costs. "If they are upset about it, it's either they are ill-informed or willfully blind ...

Emery: PSG will one day win the Champions League

March 09, 2018

He didn't exactly put his trademark stamp on the game in the final 15 minutes and his actions after the match has unsurprisingly sparked plenty of reaction. "I don't think it's a mindset problem". "But in the world every day thousands of children who do not receive much attention die of hunger and they are just as important.

76ers' Embiid calls Heat's Whiteside 'kind of dirty' for targeting bad back

March 09, 2018

It appeared that Whiteside gave the All-Star big a shot to the back. Though not listed here among the leaders, one team on the rise is the Miami Heat . Miami let an early 12-point lead get away Thursday - no big deal compared to the first three matchups. The Heat then applied a good measure of defense for the first 10 minutes of the second period, holding the 76ers to just 26 percent (5-of-19) from the field.

We're Not The Cubs, We Have Better Players

March 09, 2018

While the Cubs did just that before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers , they did start slowly out of the gates and found themselves looking up at the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central at the All-Star break. Houston looks the part of contender again, and a potential World Series matchup with Chicago would surely bring Keuchel's comments back into the limelight come October.

Swansea boss explains why Sanches is training in Portugal

March 09, 2018

You are focused on making the burn disappear. "We are in a position where everything is in our hands, one we love to be in". Midfielder Sung-Yeung Ki has been in fine form of late and the fact the South Korean's contract expires in the summer is somewhat perturbing Swansea fans.

England preparing for Blackcaps batsman Ross Taylor ahead of series decider

March 09, 2018

Bayliss believes he will be fit for the finale and joked he is a more risky player carrying an injury than fully fit. "If he didn't happen to play that would be a surprise". "It's a good opportunity to perform under pressure", he told the BBC. "The way we've been playing one-day cricket, and obviously playing at home, we should go into that tournament as one of the favourites".

Rangers face first real pressure, says Celtic boss Rodgers

March 09, 2018

The Ibrox side have won their past six games in all competitions and drew 0-0 at Celtic Park in December. Rangers have faced Celtic twice in the league in the current campaign, losing once and drawing the other. We've got a lot of work to do and we'll need to perform better and more consistently in that game. "They are capable of playing a number of different formations".

Neil Warnock not bothered by Wolves' relationship with Jorge Mendes

March 09, 2018

I think it's great, I wish we had all contacts like they have. Good luck to them because they've been in the doldrums for so long. I don't see anything illegal in an agent helping a club. The EFL are set to finally have a meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers regarding the recent accusations of foul play due to their spending, and while it may seem a little bit daunting for Wolves fans, this is the best possible scenario for everyone involved.

Russell Westbrook, Thunder rout Suns 115-87

March 09, 2018

Houston can take 37 three-pointers in a game because they know they'll make more than 9 of them, the Suns are either kidding themselves or giggling to dreams of DeAndre Ayton while they hurl 30-foot jumpers. Ferguson, who scored two points, appeared to have a head injury and was helped to the locker room. With the Suns eyeing the top pick in this summer's NBA Draft, don't be surprised if Jackson is held out for a few games.

Kobe Paras decides to pursue professional basketball

March 09, 2018

Brandon Martin. In a press statement, Paras thanked CSUN and the coaching staff for the opportunity to be a Matador. A video obtained by ABS-CBN News from Middlebrooks showed some of Paras' basketball career highlights, including superb dunks and impeccable shooting skills, before the young cager delivered a line saying, "I'm going pro".

Gremio midfielder close to joining Barcelona

March 09, 2018

AS claim that numerous media outlets in Brazil have reported the deal, while Barcelona themselves refused to deny it when contacted by AS. Antonio Conte, should he still be at Chelsea come the summer, will want to improve his midfield options and for £45m, he could rekindle his interest in signing the 21-year-old.

Tinashe on NBA's Ben Simmons: 'That's My Lil Boo Thang'

March 09, 2018

Rumours have been swirling on the web about Simmons and 25-year-old U.S. singer Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe possibly seeing each other, and the 76ers young star's social media activity hasn't done much to quash the gossip. "Not only does it challenge you as an artist and as a creative to reimagine it", she says in the video, "but it also, I think, inspires the fans". So technically, Tinashe and Simmons are not "officially" a couple just yet.

Chris Froome: UCI president should not raise his concerns through the media

March 09, 2018

The British four-time Tour de France champion returned an adverse analytical finding for the asthma drug salbutamol at the Vuelta a Espana in September - a race he won to claim a historic Tour-Vuelta double in 2017. I saw [Lappartient's] comments yesterday and I think what I would say is that I'm doing my best to follow the due process here, in this matter. The athlete considered that it is a hard situation.

Buccaneers, Ryan Fitzpatrick Agree Upon One-Year Deal

March 09, 2018

With Fitzpatrick set to become a free agent, the Bucs were in need of a backup desperately considering the fact that Winston is now under investigation for the allegations regarding the Uber incident that allegedly occurred in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2016.

Red Devils to trigger Samuel Umtiti's £54m release clause this summer

March 09, 2018

The Frenchman arrived in the summer of 2016 from Lyon as a raw talent, but has blossomed into a complete centre-back during his short time in Spain. Barcelona wish for Umtiti to have committed his long-term future to them before he heads off to the World Cup in Russian Federation as part of Les Bleus' squad this summer, and Umtiti will certainly use United's interest to persuade Barca to hand him a wage hike.

ESPN's Michael Smith leaving 'SC6' weeks after Jemele Hill, report says

March 09, 2018

ESPN hoped at the time their personalities and chemistry would resonate with viewers, but network executives have changed the format of " SC6 " to a more traditional " Sportscenter " broadcast over the last 13 months. ESPN announced the creation of " SC6 " on January 30, 2017, touting the program as "different from any other SportsCenter produced since ESPN's first telecast of its signature news and information program in 1979".

MLB, Facebook expand with exclusive games

March 09, 2018

The pact marks the first time that Facebook will exclusively stream competitions from one of the major USA sports leagues. Last season Facebook streamed 20 games that also aired as national simulcasts of a particiipating team's local TV broadcast.

Mohamed Salah named February Player of the Month

March 09, 2018

United's impressive fightback from 2-0 down on Monday to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 maintained their slender two-point lead over Liverpool in the battle for the runners-up spot behind runaway leaders City. Mohamed Salah describes David de Gea as a "great" goalkeeper and says that he is eager to find a way past the Manchester United ace when Liverpool visit Old Trafford.

Mohamed Salah, Chris Hughton win February Premier League awards

March 09, 2018

Having already been undefeated in two games in all competitions since mid-January, Brighton began the month with a 3-1 home win against West Ham. "It's a wonderful achievement for the club and certainly for a group of players that have improved as the season has gone on and knowing that we've still got a lot of work to do", Hughton, 59, said.

Tottenham star Harry Kane makes decision on future

March 09, 2018

Chelsea appear to be leading the race to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly , according to the Star . Chelsea and Real Madrid are leading the race to sign 29-year-old Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, 29, and the Poland worldwide is open to a move away from Germany this summer.

Shiffrin again wins overall World Cup ski title

March 09, 2018

Holdener failed to win or finish in second place, which was the only mathematical chance Shiffrin could be knocked out of contention. Olympic gold and silver medalist Mikaela Shiffrin shows off her medals after her press conference at the Main Press Center.

Conor McGregor And 50 Cent Engage In War Of Words

March 09, 2018

MMA fighter Conor McGregor is now in a war of words with rapper 50 Cent , and the name-calling and insults are getting downright ugly. But you just kept going with them ******* memes. "They had to make that sh*t because they can't actually just do that sh*t". It's just too much work. In case you have no view into their previous beef, this is a little out of it: Last July, during a NY stop for the Floyd Mayweather vs.

BCCI top panel takes tough stance, orders election of fresh office-bearers

March 09, 2018

The relations between the BCCI office-bearers and CoA have hit an all-time low. Khanna, Choudhary and Chaudhry were part of the set of office bearers appointed as part of the BCCI administration led by the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, who came to power on March 2, 2015.

Jalen Hurts gets last laugh while paying off bet with Charles Barkley

March 09, 2018

For the Iron Bowl, if Alabama won, Barkley would have to wear a Crimson Tide jersey on TV, but if Auburn won, Hurts would have to wear a Tigers jersey on campus in Tuscaloosa. Hurts paid up on his Iron Bowl bet with Barkley in epic fashion, trolling Auburn in the process. As he got ready to head to class, Hurts reached down for a bag containing the CFP national championship trophy.

Detroit Red Wings vs

March 09, 2018

With a 42-19-5 record, they lead the Pacific Division by nine points and have set the record for most wins by an expansion team. Fleury got his third shutout of the season and the 47th of his career. Detroit does have some nice young talent but they don't have a complete roster and need to make some moves in the offseason if they're going to avoid a full blown rebuild, but after two decades of playoff success maybe it is time for the Wings to hit the reset button and start another dynasty ...

Man City attacker Gabriel Jesus admits injury terrors

March 09, 2018

Brazil global Gabriel Jesus , who has missed a large chunk of the second half of the season due to knee ligament damage, returned to action with the Citizens' first team this week for the first time since New Year's Day. " Neymar sent me a message right after his injury", said Jesus. Jesus now hopes to play a part as City look to wrap up the Premier League title and continue in Europe, but he has no issues about having to bide his time behind Sergio Aguero , who has hit form in his absence.

Barcelona "not interested" in signing Bellerin

March 09, 2018

Reports suggest that Bellerin has fallen out with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. However, any attempts Barcelona made to bring Bellerin back to the Camp Nou were frustrated by Arsenal's reluctance to sell. Bellerin is recovering from injury, and will be forced to miss the Europa League fixture. "He has to spend the afternoon in the hospital to see why he is in so much pain".

Patriots Re-Sign Brandon King

March 09, 2018

He received a $400,000 signing bonus. He made it through the offseason program, training camp and preseason to land a spot on the New England practice squad. A standout special teamer, King has 30 tackles over the last three seasons. And as a reminder, he executed arguably the best special teams play of the season for the Pats - certainly the most memorable.

Titans release Pro Bowl RB DeMarco Murray

March 09, 2018

Murray remains confident he can start in the NFL . Murray is now rehabbing from a torn MCL suffered toward the end of last season. With Henry now penciled in as the Titans' new featured option, the front office will have to fortify the depth chart and identify a quality change-of-pace option considering David Fluellen and Khalfani Muhammad are the only other running backs under contract.