Friday, August 31, 2018

Readers sound off on arrests, NYCHA and weedkiller

Football - New York Daily News Readers sound off on arrests, NYCHA and weedkiller Keep civilians far from arrest scenes Hempstead, L.I.: The Sergeants Benevolent Association wants to give a $500 reward to civilians who assist police in making an arrest. I think this is one of the more irresponsible suggestions that have come out of policing in decades. Civilians should never... more info... ...

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Liverpool drop down to pot three as Premier League quartet await Champions League fate

The Independent - Football Liverpool drop down to pot three as Premier League quartet await Champions League fate The draw for the pool phase begins at 6pm CET on Thursday at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco more info... ...

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Djokovic drops a set but goes through after beating Fucsovics

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Chicksen joins exclusive club at Bradford City

Sport – The Standard Chicksen joins exclusive club at Bradford City ADAM Chicksen is the proud member of an exclusive club at Valley Parade. The post Chicksen joins exclusive club at Bradford City appeared first on The Standard. more info... ...

Monday, August 27, 2018

Manchester United vs Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino full of praise for 'inspirational' Jose Mourinho

The Independent - Football Manchester United vs Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino full of praise for 'inspirational' Jose Mourinho Pochettino and Mourinho go head-to-head on Monday night as Spurs visit Old Trafford more info... ...

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Juve win on Ronaldo’s home debut, Ancelotti’s Napoli edge Milan

Football – Inquirer Sports Juve win on Ronaldo’s home debut, Ancelotti’s Napoli edge Milan Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first competitive goal in Italy but the Portuguese superstar made a 2-0 winning home debut with Juventus as Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli came from two goals down to beat AC Milan 3-2 in the second round of Serie A action. Ronaldo, 33, unintentionally played a role in Mario Mandzukic’s […] The post Juve win...

Saturday, August 25, 2018

World Cup winner Lloris charged with drunken driving

Football – Inquirer Sports World Cup winner Lloris charged with drunken driving LONDON — France’s World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris has been charged with drunken driving in London. The Metropolitan Police says the Tottenham goalkeeper was charged on Friday following a routine patrol stop. Lloris was released on police bail and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Sept. 11. The post World Cup winner Lloris charged...

Friday, August 24, 2018

Claude Puel backs James Maddison to make his England debut this season after bright Premier League start

The Independent - Football Claude Puel backs James Maddison to make his England debut this season after bright Premier League start Maddison completed a £24m move from Norwich to Leicester in the summer more info... ...

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos considering grant money to arm teachers in public schools: report

Football - New York Daily News Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos considering grant money to arm teachers in public schools: report The federal Department of Education is thinking of exploiting a legal loophole that would allow taxpayer money to pay for guns for teachers, reversing a longstanding policy, according to a New York Times report. Though the DOE has a traditionally opposed using federal funding to purchase weapons... more info... ...

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Beckham to receive UEFA President’s award

Football – Inquirer Sports Beckham to receive UEFA President’s award Former England captain David Beckham is to receive the 2018 UEFA President’s Award in honor of his achievements in the game and his work since retiring as a player, European football’s governing body said on Tuesday. The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, who is now 43, will receive the award in Monaco later this […] The post Beckham to receive UEFA President’s award appeared first on Inquirer Sports. more info... ...

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Muniain gives Berizzo his first win as Athletic Club coach

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Monday, August 20, 2018

Why schools require pupils to play sports during examinations

Sport – The Standard Why schools require pupils to play sports during examinations SOME pupils, and even parents, come out with the line that they are very sorry, but their child cannot take part in a school sports fixture or even practice because […] The post Why schools require pupils to play sports during examinations appeared first on The Standard. more info... ...

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Readers sound off on capital punishment, Uber and the Mets

Football - New York Daily News Readers sound off on capital punishment, Uber and the Mets Linden, N.J.: When we exercise capital punishment, we kill people in an attempt to prove that killing people is wrong. But since killing people is wrong, then we’re wrong to kill people. Capital punishment says, “You can’t, but we can. It’s evil when you do it. It’s right when we do it.” We should... more info... ...

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Liverpool's fringe players must 'respect the situation' and fight for their place, says Jurgen Klopp

The Independent - Football Liverpool's fringe players must 'respect the situation' and fight for their place, says Jurgen Klopp Klopp's squad has quality options in several positions and does not expect to keep all of his players happy more info... ...

Friday, August 17, 2018

Teamwork builds character

Sport – The Standard Teamwork builds character IN 1998 Mark Taylor was the captain and opening batsman of the Australian cricket team playing against Pakistan in the Second Test match. At the end of day two, he […] The post Teamwork builds character appeared first on The Standard. more info... ...

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Marcelo: "I'm not in charge of transfers, but, we have a good squad"

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

FIFA defends bans for ‘false’ info, tarnishing reputations

Sportsnet.ca FIFA defends bans for ‘false’ info, tarnishing reputations Justifying an overhaul of its ethics code, FIFA asserted Tuesday that people who “tarnish the reputations of others” must be banned from soccer. The Associated Press revealed Monday that a new offence of defamation had been added to the document governing the conduct of participants in soccer, with scope for a ban of up to five years from the game. While the code provides...

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Keep bribes secret for 10 years, FIFA won’t punish you

Football – Inquirer Sports Keep bribes secret for 10 years, FIFA won’t punish you FIFA has officially eradicated corruption. All it took was pressing the delete key. The post Keep bribes secret for 10 years, FIFA won’t punish you appeared first on Inquirer Sports. more info... ...

Monday, August 13, 2018

Messi earns 33rd title as Barcelona wins Spanish Super Cup

Sportsnet.ca Messi earns 33rd title as Barcelona wins Spanish Super Cup TANGIER, Morocco — Lionel Messi won his 33rd title with Barcelona on Sunday to become the most successful player in the Catalan club’s history. Barcelona beat Sevilla 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup as Messi overtook Andres Iniesta, who had 32 titles when he left this summer for the Japanese league. Ousmane Dembele scored a late winning goal with a blistering strike...

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Vancouver wins, snaps Portland’s 15-match unbeaten run

Sportsnet.ca Vancouver wins, snaps Portland’s 15-match unbeaten run PORTLAND, Ore. — Kei Kamara and Cristian Techera each scored for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 2-1 Cascadia Cup victory over the Timbers on Saturday night, snapping a 15-match unbeaten streak for Portland. The Timbers (10-3-8) had not dropped a league match since losing 3-2 at Orlando City on April 8. The 15-match streak was the longest in MLS this season and equaled...

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Chris Hughton is Brighton's humble figurehead leading the fight against second-season syndrome

The Independent - Football Chris Hughton is Brighton's humble figurehead leading the fight against second-season syndrome Despite once being criticised for being 'too decent', Hughton has used his nice-guy approach to cultivate close bonds with his players and better himself beyond the training ground more info... ...

Friday, August 10, 2018

Nakamba’s Marvelous West Ham link

Sport – The Standard Nakamba’s Marvelous West Ham link ZIMBABWE international midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has reportedly caught the attention of English Premier League side West Ham United, as his football profile continues to grow after a memorable debut season […] The post Nakamba’s Marvelous West Ham link appeared first on The Standard. more info... ...

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Former head of Jewish frat hit with new sex assault charges in Philadelphia

Football - New York Daily News Former head of Jewish frat hit with new sex assault charges in Philadelphia The ousted-president of a shuttered Temple University fraternity has been charged for sexually assaulting a woman, the second to claim she was attacked by the college student leader. Ari Goldstein, 21, former head of Jewish frat Alpha Epsilon Pi, was arraigned on rape and involuntary deviate sex... more info... ...

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Ceres-Negros tries to scale Home United wall in Singapore

Football – Inquirer Sports Ceres-Negros tries to scale Home United wall in Singapore SINGAPORE—With its title on the line, Ceres-Negros faces a daunting challenge of overcoming a team that it has yet to beat this year in the AFC Cup Asean zonal final on Wednesday night here. The post Ceres-Negros tries to scale Home United wall in Singapore appeared first on Inquirer Sports. more info... ...

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Iraq football hit by age fraud scandals

Football – Inquirer Sports Iraq football hit by age fraud scandals With players banned from travel, executives sacked and a national squad that just withdrew from the Asian Games, Iraqi football is paying the price for a string of age fraud scandals. Nearly five months ago, FIFA breathed life back into Iraqi football by lifting a three-decade ban on the country’s hosting of international matches. But […] The post Iraq football hit...

Monday, August 6, 2018

Jose Mourinho pleased to see end to difficult Manchester United pre-season

Sport: : BreakingNews.ie Jose Mourinho pleased to see end to difficult Manchester United pre-season United were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich. more info... ...

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Isco, Bale and Benzema in attack for Real Madrid against Juventus

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

Barcelona complete Arturo Vidal signing

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Friday, August 3, 2018

LAFC’s Mark-Anthony Kaye out 4-6 months after ankle surgery

Sportsnet.ca LAFC’s Mark-Anthony Kaye out 4-6 months after ankle surgery LOS ANGELES — Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye will be out four to six months following surgery scheduled for next Monday to repair a fractured ankle. Los Angeles FC says the 23-year-old from Toronto, who was having a breakthrough rookie season in MLS, sustained a medial malleolus fracture in his left ankle. "Mark has shown great progress this year and has...

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Transfer news, rumours - LIVE: Manchester United bid for Yerry Mina, Chelsea want Jack Grealish, Spurs chase England U21 star plus Liverpool, Arsenal

The Independent - Football Transfer news, rumours - LIVE: Manchester United bid for Yerry Mina, Chelsea want Jack Grealish, Spurs chase England U21 star plus Liverpool, Arsenal All the latest transfer news plus gossip, rumours and done deals more info... ...

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Macauley Bonne’s Afcon dream

Sport – The Standard Macauley Bonne’s Afcon dream MACAULEY Bonne is out to prove his stellar football season with Leyton Orient was no fluke — and has set his sights on playing in the English Championship (equivalent of […] The post Macauley Bonne’s Afcon dream appeared first on The Standard. more info... ...