Everyone knows that Michael Jordan was insanely competitive during his NBA career. The Bulls legend’s passion for winning and hatred of losing drove him to capture six championships and elevated him into rarefied air. But was Jordan capable of dialing back the intensity and enjoying a game among friends after he had left the court? No, of course not. […]
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Fernandes has shown how players should carry on in the Covid era
JEFF POWELL: Bruno Fernandes has set the best example of how top players should conduct themselves in the Covid era… a precious few are conscious of the dangerous threat of carrying on with their infantile behaviour Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Month for the fourth time He has set the best example […]
Mikel Arteta admits he has to 'protect' Thomas Partey at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta admits he has to ‘protect’ Thomas Partey following his fitness issues after hailing the ‘big influence’ of Arsenal’s £45m signing as he returns from injury with a bang Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praised on midfielder Thomas Partey The £45million man made first start since suffering injury at start of December He […]
Odegaard has always had a strained relationship with Zidane
Martin Odegaard has always had a strained relationship with Zinedine Zidane and never been given a chance… now Arsenal could have one of Europe’s best young players if he recapture the form he showed on his last loan at Real Sociedad Martin Odegaard is set for a loan move away from Real Madrid this month […]
OLIVER HOLT: Wayne Rooney has always been that wonderkid from 2004
OLIVER HOLT: Wayne Rooney has always been that wonderkid who starred for England at Euro 2004… he was like our very own Pele carrying the hopes of a nation but as he hangs up his boots, now we can set him free Wayne Rooney retired from his playing career this week to manage Derby The […]
Australia’s frailty has been exposed and Paine is under huge pressure
The first thing to say is hats off to India. That was one of the best Test match victories of all time, and one of the greatest series wins, too. Every Englishman knows how hard it is to win in Australia, but to do so having been bowled out for 36 in the first game […]
#ConteOut has trended again as Inter struggle ahead of Juve derby
#ConteOut has trended again as his Inter Milan struggle with ageing stars on big wages, a bench stuffed full of flops and no Plan B… and his stuttering machine is now in danger of breaking down against resurgent Juventus Inter threw away victory against Roma late on last weekend at Stadio Olimpico It saw Antonio […]
Foden has propelled Man City back into title contention
Phil Foden has propelled Man City back into title contention and is now their top scorer… he is thriving on the left of a front three and it is becoming a question of where, not if he plays for England after putting Iceland hotel saga behind him Phil Foden netted Man City’s winner against Brighton […]
The Two Amigos has Haydock in sights again
The Two Amigos may be set for a second crack at Haydock’s Grand National Trial next month following his excellent effort in the Welsh Grand National. Nicky Martin’s smart staying handicap chaser was fourth on Merseyside last February, having finished fifth at Chepstow. If he heads to the north-west again, this time it will be […]
Stats show Son has been Europe's most clinical finisher since 2016
Stats show Tottenham star Son Heung-min has been outperforming Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as Europe’s most clinical finisher since 2016… so, what are the secrets to his goalscoring success? Son Heung-min is on top form for Tottenham and is relentlessly consistent South Korean is deadly finisher and performs well above his expected goals (xG) […]