[ad_1] Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was looking forwards not back after their hopes of winning a trophy this season were dented with a Premier League loss to Aston Villa and their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich. Second-placed Arsenal now trail defending champions Manchester City by two points, with six matches to go. […]
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Frankfurt boost European football hopes after 3-1 win against Augsburg
[ad_1] Eintracht Frankfurt took a big stride towards European football next season as they came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 Bundesliga victory over FC Augsburg on Friday. The result strengthened Frankfurt’s bid to secure a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifiers next season as they are sixth in the standings with […]
Is there a case for cancelling the Commonwealth Games?
[ad_1] “It’s easy to attack the Commonwealth because it ultimately stems from the countries who were part of the British Empire, but it’s been quite resilient. It’s been able to reinvent itself,” said Associate Professor Kevin Blackburn, a sports history expert with NTU. For one, the Commonwealth Games is more inclusive than the Olympics, with […]
Own goal helps Juventus come from two goals down to draw at lowly Cagliari
[ad_1] Cagliari, Italy : A late own goal by defender Alberto Dossena salvaged a 2-2 draw for Juventus at lowly Cagliari in Serie A on Friday after the hosts went two goals up in the first half thanks to penalties. Midfielder Gianluca Gaetano put Cagliari in front in the 30th minute, sending Juve keeper Wojciech […]
Sabalenka knocked out of Stuttgart Open by Vondrousova, Swiatek into semis
[ad_1] :World number two Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of reaching a fourth consecutive Stuttgart Open final ended after a 3-6 6-3 7-5 quarter-final defeat by Marketa Vondrousova on Friday, while champion Iga Swiatek maintained her perfect record at the event. World number one Swiatek extended her run at the tournament to 10-0 and is now two […]
Surfing-Toledo enjoying mental health break, ready to win Olympic gold medal
[ad_1] MADRID : Two months after double world champion Filipe Toledo shocked the surfing world by withdrawing from the professional tour to take a one-year mental health break, the Brazilian is in a happy place as he looks forward to the Paris Olympics. Walking in Madrid’s Retiro Park on a sunny spring day, the 29-year-old […]
Man United hire Wilcox as technical director from Southampton
[ad_1] MANCHESTER, England : Jason Wilcox has been appointed as Manchester United technical director and is the latest addition to new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s the back-room staff, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The 53-year-old Wilcox, who left his role as director of football at Championship side Southampton after just nine months, was previously […]
“Brave is Unbeatable” campaign aims to rally Canadians around Olympians
[ad_1] TORONTO : The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and national broadcaster CBC unveiled the branding campaign video “Brave is Unbeatable” on Friday with the aim of rallying the country behind athletes who will compete at the Paris Games. Narrated by Canadian actor Michael J. Fox and Grammy winning singer Celine Dion, the first ever collaboration […]
Chelsea’s Pochettino urges discipline before FA Cup semi-final with Man City
[ad_1] Chelsea players need to respect on-field discipline as they focus on Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against holders Manchester City, manager Mauricio Pochettino said. Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke had a row over who would take a penalty kick during Monday’s 6-0 win over Everton, with Madueke initially refusing to hand the ball over to […]
Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi due to muscle injury, Guardiola says
[ad_1] MANCHESTER, England : Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is uncertain whether Erling Haaland will feature in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea after his prolific striker asked to leave Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final with a muscle injury. Guardiola subbed both Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne off ahead of extra time in a surprise move […]