Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson believes the club can become title contenders next season if Thomas Tuchel signs a younger centre-back and a ‘top striker’ like Erling Haaland this summer. The German will be handed significant funds to invest his squad this summer, having joined the Blues too late into the January transfer window to […]
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Justin Langer blasts English critics over Steve Smith ‘cheating’ scandal
Australia coach Justin Langer has rushed to Steve Smith’s defence after the batting superstar was embroiled in controversy during the third Test against India, saying it’s “absolutely ludicrous” the 31-year-old has been accused of cheating. English cricket figures were quick to rip into Smith after he was caught on camera scuffing up Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh […]
Washington LB Thomas Davis plans to retire after this season
Thomas Davis’ career is coming to a close. Whether that will be as soon as this weekend depends on the Washington Football Team. The veteran linebacker said via an Instagram post Tuesday that Week 17 will be his final regular-season game. Of course, Washington (6-9) can extend its season with a win Sunday over the […]
Arsenal vs Chelsea result: Player ratings as Alexandre Lacazette and Bukayo Saka dazzle in derby victory
Bukayo Saka celebrates Arsenal’s third goal Arsenal Bernd Leno – 8. The German didn’t make a save in the first half, although he appeared to be beaten by Mount’s free-kick. He could do little about Abraham’s goal but made a brilliant stop to deny Jorginho’s late penalty. Independent Football Newsletter Get the latest football […]
Short, sharp lesson: Young players must learn fearlessness in face of bouncers
It was movie critic Richard Schickel who said, “The law of unintended consequences pushes us ceaselessly through the years, permitting us no pause for perspective”. I doubt Kerry Packer paused to consider the unintended consequences of insisting players wear helmets, after David Hookes was felled by a bouncer from Andy Roberts during a World Series […]
‘It won’t change the way I play’: Swinton defiant after red card on debut
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. After one of the wildest Wallabies debuts in recent memory, where he became the first Australian player to be shown a red card on debut, Lachie Swinton has declared he won’t change the way he plays, but conceded […]
Football: Pogba cannot be happy with situation at Manchester United, says Deschamps
PARIS (REUTERS) – Paul Pogba “cannot be happy” with the situation he finds himself in at Manchester United, France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday (Nov 9). The French midfielder has started just four of United’s seven Premier League games this season, and just one of three in the Champions League. Pogba’s future at […]
Capacity field for the Cox Plate, Russian Camelot draws outside gate
A capacity field has been selected for Saturday's Cox Plate, but Lloyd Williams' galloper Buckhurst has been named the unlucky emergency after the race's committee was forced to squeeze 15 into 14. The European import last Saturday finished seventh in the Caulfield Cup but Team Williams decided to pay up for the lightly raced five-year-old […]
Ablett aiming to return to play against Sydney
Gary Ablett's former teammate Andrew Mackie says he would trust the dual premiership Cat to perform in finals as he gets set to rejoin teammates on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. Ablett completed strenuous work inside the AFL's transition hub on the Gold Coast on Friday morning alongside Richmond’s Shane Edwards and St Kilda’s Dan […]
Blue Jays, Red Sox support players’ boycott over Jacob Blake shooting, racial injustice
Blue Jays and Red Sox players agreed Thursday not to play their game in Buffalo, N.Y. They joined a widespread effort by MLB players to raise awareness of racial injustice in North America in light of Jacob Blake, a Black man, being shot by a police officer in Kenosha, Wis., on Aug. 23. Seven games in […]