Van Nistelrooy looks to lift Leicester spirits
Newly-appointed manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is aiming to bring a sense of positivity to Leicester City and quickly make an impression on the Premier League club’s players, as he looks to ensure that they remain in the English top flight. The former Manchester United striker was appointed on Friday to replace Steve Cooper and will […]
Manchester United must be brave against Arsenal says Amorim
MANCHESTER, England, 
– Manchester United are unbeaten in their first three games under Ruben Amorim and have climbed into the top half of the Premier League table but the Portuguese faces the first real test of his managerial skills at high-flying Arsenal on Wednesday. United, who are in ninth place 15 points adrift of […]
Holders Manchester United visit Arsenal in FA Cup third round
Holders Manchester United will travel to record 14-times winners Arsenal in what promises to be an enthralling clash in the FA Cup third round in January, while Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea were all drawn at home to fourth-tier rivals. United, 13-times winners of the competition, visit Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday, a […]
Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision
CONAKRY, – A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday. The fatalities occurred during the final of a tournament in honour of Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya at a stadium in Nzerekore, one of […]
Josh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC East
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen’s memorable week began with sing er and actress Hailey Steinfeld accepting his proposal for marriage and ended with the Buffalo Bills quarterback celebrating his three-TD outing in an AFC East-clinching 35-10 win over San Francisco by making snow angels alongside coach Sean McDermott on Sunday night. “He’s the one […]
Baker Mayfield doesn’t think NCAA should ban flag planting, says ‘Let the boys play’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Baker Mayfield is hoping the NCAA doesn’t outlaw flag planting. Mayfield, who gained notoriety when he ran onto the field and planted an Oklahoma flag at midfield of Ohio State’s stadium following a win by the Sooners in 2017, said the altercations Saturday that followed similar flag-planting incidents across the country are […]
Victor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 127-125 on Sunday for their fifth win in six games. Devin Vassell added 21 points off the bench for San Antonio. Chris Paul finished with 13 […]
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in medically induced coma after collapsing in Italian soccer game
FLORENCE, Italy 
— Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in a medically induced coma after collapsing on the field during his team’s Serie A match at home to Inter Milan on Sunday, with the game abandoned shortly afterward. Bove’s teammates immediately called for medical help and both sets of players surrounded the 22-year-old while he […]
Max Verstappen says he ‘lost all respect’ for George Russell after penalty in F1 qualifying
LUSAIL, Qatar 
— Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen said Sunday he “lost all respect” for Mercedes driver George Russell after an incident between them in qualifying cost him pole position on the grid for the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen was .055 of a second faster than Russell in Saturday’s qualifying but a stewards’ inquiry […]
Djokovic said that he hired Murray as his coach because he knows him very well
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina 
— Hiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months. Murray and Djokovic announced last week […]