Gallagher signed from Chelsea on Wednesday in a deal worth around £33m and came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday’s victory. His side already led 2-0 by the time he was introduced, with Antoine Griezmann having opened with a first-half free-kick before Marcos Llorente doubled the lead with a spectacular second-half strike. Gallagher’s arrival… Continue reading England midfielder Conor Gallagher made his Atletico Madrid debut in a comfortable 3-0 win against Girona in La Liga.
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British number one Jack Draper says he had a “difficult” time after his integrity was questioned following last week’s Cincinnati Open.
The 22-year-old beat Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in controversial circumstances when the umpire failed to spot the ball hitting the floor as Draper struck it. Replays appeared to back up Auger-Aliassime’s argument the ball had hit the frame of Draper’s racket and then the floor on match point – but there was no replay technology available… Continue reading British number one Jack Draper says he had a “difficult” time after his integrity was questioned following last week’s Cincinnati Open.
Che Adams scored his first goal for Torino to earn victory for his side against Atalanta in Serie A.
Duvan Zapata’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi but Scotland striker Adams was alert to slot home the rebound and secure a 2-1 win. It was Adams’ first start for Torino after making his debut from the bench last week in a 2-2 draw against AC Milan, with his goal in the 49th minute… Continue reading Che Adams scored his first goal for Torino to earn victory for his side against Atalanta in Serie A.
Noni Madueke was given the freedom of Wolverhampton, just hours after insulting the city.
Wolves granted the winger all the space he wanted to score a 15-minute hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Wolves 6-2 at Molineux on Sunday. It came after Madueke, who has 991,000 followers, was jeered from the start by the home fans following an Instagram post on Saturday in which he offensively mocked the city. He then… Continue reading Noni Madueke was given the freedom of Wolverhampton, just hours after insulting the city.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he spoke to Erling Haaland during the summer about “some things” he “didn’t like” – but urged the striker to keep “pressing like an animal”.
Haaland has been the Premier League’s top scorer in his first two seasons with City, with 36 league goals as they won the Treble in 2022-23. The Norwegian scored 27 times in the top flight last season as City won an unprecedented fourth straight league title – a goals return Guardiola said was “fine”. Asked… Continue reading Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he spoke to Erling Haaland during the summer about “some things” he “didn’t like” – but urged the striker to keep “pressing like an animal”.
Tragic as actress Sharon Okpamen sadly lost her life following childbirth.
Tragic news has emerged from the world of Nollywood, as beloved actress and media figure Sharon Okpamen has reportedly lost her life following childbirth. This heartbreaking announcement was made by renowned film producer Stanley Ontop on his official Instagram account, sending shockwaves through the entertainment community. In a tragic turn of events, Sharon, a gifted… Continue reading Tragic as actress Sharon Okpamen sadly lost her life following childbirth.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he turned down a move to Saudi Arabia this summer because he is “really happy” at Anfield.
The Brazilian joined the Reds in 2018 in a £66.8m move from Roma, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in the world at the time. Alisson, 31, has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup and Club World Cup during his 261 appearances for the Reds. Fabinho, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson… Continue reading Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he turned down a move to Saudi Arabia this summer because he is “really happy” at Anfield.
American McCartney Kessler stunned No. 1 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil on Saturday, shaking off a brutal first set for a 1-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory in the final of Tennis in the Land in Cleveland.It was Kessler’s first career WTA Tour title.
Kessler thrived as an underdog in the tournament, ousting No. 4 seed Xinyu Wang of China and No. 5 seed Anastasia Potapova of Russia before completing the upset of Haddad Maia. On Saturday, Kessler didn’t get into a groove until the second set, where she took six games in a row after falling behind 1-0.… Continue reading American McCartney Kessler stunned No. 1 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil on Saturday, shaking off a brutal first set for a 1-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory in the final of Tennis in the Land in Cleveland.It was Kessler’s first career WTA Tour title.
Hall of Fame designated hitter Edgar Martinez will serve as the Seattle Mariners’ hitting coach for the rest of the 2024 season.
New Seattle skipper Dan Wilson announced the hire on Friday, one day after Scott Servais was fired as the manager. Martinez, 61, played his entire 18-year career in Seattle (1987-2004), earning seven All-Star nods and winning two batting titles. He retired with a .312 lifetime average, 309 home runs and 1,261 RBIs in 2,055 games… Continue reading Hall of Fame designated hitter Edgar Martinez will serve as the Seattle Mariners’ hitting coach for the rest of the 2024 season.
Ipswich have signed Burnley defender Dara O’Shea for an initial £12m plus a potential £3m in add-ons.
The Republic of Ireland international has penned a five-year deal with the Tractor Boys. He is Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna’s 11th signing of the summer, following the capture of winger Jack Clarke from Sunderland on Saturday. He is also the second Burnley player to join the club this summer after goalkeeper Arijanet Muric. “It was… Continue reading Ipswich have signed Burnley defender Dara O’Shea for an initial £12m plus a potential £3m in add-ons.
