La Liga leaders Barcelona, coming off the back of a 4-0 win against Real Madrid in the Clasico at the Bernabeu at the weekend, host local rivals Espanyol on Sunday aiming to extend their lead at the top of the standings. After 10 wins in 11 league games, Hansi Flick’s side are six points clear… Continue reading Barca host local rivals Espanyol looking to extend lead at the top
Month: October 2024
Van Nistelrooy expects to remain in charge at United for Chelsea game
MANCHESTER, England, – Ruud van Nistelrooy is well aware that his interim manager stint at Manchester United will be a short one, but the Dutchman said on Thursday that he expected to still be in charge for this weekend’s Premier League clash at home to Chelsea. Former United striker Van Nistelrooy stepped up from his… Continue reading Van Nistelrooy expects to remain in charge at United for Chelsea game
Verstappen’s driving same as in 2021 title battle, says Hamilton
SAO PAULO, Brazil, – Max Verstappen’s driving style has been heavily criticised of late but Lewis Hamilton said little had changed since they fought for the title down to the last lap of the 2021 Formula One season. Red Bull’s reigning champion, who denied Hamilton an eighth title in a season full of incidents, was… Continue reading Verstappen’s driving same as in 2021 title battle, says Hamilton
World Series champion Dodgers to hold parade in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers will commemorate their World Series championship on Friday with a downtown parade followed by a celebration at Dodger Stadium. The team said Wednesday that because of logistics, traffic and timing, fans won’t be able to attend both events. The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games,… Continue reading World Series champion Dodgers to hold parade in Los Angeles
NEC urges Tinubu to withdraw tax reform bills
The national economic council (NEC) has asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the tax reform bills from the national assembly to give room for consultations. The council made the recommendation after its meeting on Thursday. Speaking to state house correspondents after the meeting, Seyi Makinde, Oyo state governor, said the council members agreed that it… Continue reading NEC urges Tinubu to withdraw tax reform bills
West Indies tour a chance for untapped talent to shine, says Livingstone
England’s tour of the West Indies will be a platform for players to make a name for themselves, stand-in captain Liam Livingstone said ahead of three One-Day and five Twenty20 Internationals in the Caribbean. England have named a youthful squad for the white-ball series with four uncapped players – Michael Pepper, Dan Mousley, Jafer Chohan… Continue reading West Indies tour a chance for untapped talent to shine, says Livingstone
Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6
NEW YORK — You gotta hand it to Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. And not just because the Yankees certainly did. When New York let LA back into World Series Game 5, the Dodgers did what they’ve done all year — kept on going. After taking advantage of three miscues to… Continue reading Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6
Yankees heartbroken after ‘cruel’ World Series defeat
NEW YORK, – The New York Yankees’ first trip to the World Series in 15 years ended in bitter disappointment on Wednesday after the Los Angeles Dodgers gave them a five-run head start in Game Five before rallying to win 7-6. The Yankees opened the series with three straight defeats but gave their fans a… Continue reading Yankees heartbroken after ‘cruel’ World Series defeat
FA aims for equal access to football for girls in 90% schools by 2028
The FA wants to achieve equal access to soccer for girls in 90% of schools by 2028 and boost the number of female coaches in the game as part of its new strategy to grow women’s football, England’s governing body said on Thursday. “We have identified challenges that need to be met head-on and opportunities… Continue reading FA aims for equal access to football for girls in 90% schools by 2028
Man City in trouble as injury list lengthens, says Guardiola
Manchester City winger Savinho and defender Manuel Akanji joined the club’s lengthy injury list after Wednesday’s 2-1 League Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and manager Pep Guardiola said he has been left with 13 available players in his squad. Savinho was taken off on a stretcher in the 62nd minute with an apparent ankle injury,… Continue reading Man City in trouble as injury list lengthens, says Guardiola