By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff Here is our preview of Thursday’s Europa League Knockout round play-off clash between RC Lens and SC Freiburg, including predicted lineups. An injury-depleted Freiburg side will hope to end a three-match losing streak when they visit RC Lens on Thursday night in the first of two Europa League playoff knockout matches. Freiburg endured an unfortunate night in Dortmund last week, losing 3-0 to BVB in a game that saw Manuel Gulde come off in the first half, adding to an injury list that already includes two centre-backs in Mathias Ginter and Philipp Lienhart. However, as Freiburg coach…
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Liverpool’s Premier League title charge resumes shortly after midday on Saturday when they visit 14th-placed Brentford.The Reds returned to winning ways by beating Burnley at Anfield last weekend, having been defeated by rivals Arsenal to reduce their lead at the top of the table.Jurgen Klopp has a fair amount of fitness worries to concern himself with, but there could be a return for star forward Mohamed Salah as he recovers from the hamstring injury suffered at the Africa Cup of Nations.Here’s the side Liverpool could put out on Saturday.Could Salah feature on Saturday? / James Gill – Danehouse/GettyImagesGK: Alisson -…
A high stakes flyweight bout will now headline the UFC’s return to Atlantic City. The promotion announced on Thursday that the scheduled matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot has been promoted to the main event of UFC Atlantic City, which takes place March 30 at Boardwalk Hall. UFC CEO Dana White originally announced that a welterweight contest between Sean Brady and Vicente Luque would be the main event, but the bout never fully materialized due to Brady dealing with an injury. Blanchfield enters her second UFC headliner on an impressive nine-fight win streak, including a 6-0 start to her…
Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview Top247 offensive lineman Cortez Smith tells 247Sports he’s eyeing a college commitment in July.“I’m actually in the process of scheduling spring visits with Georgia Tech, Miami, South Carolina, Auburn, Florida State and Georgia.“Then I’ll set up my OVs.”Georgia heads into the spring as the 247Sports Crystal Ball favorite.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah JazzUtah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) arrives at the Delta Center before the game between the…Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) arrives at the Delta Center before the game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers.more © Chris Nicoll | 2024-02-14 googletag.cmd.push(function(e) { googletag.display(‘acm-ad-tag-lawrence_dfp_desktop_gallery_poster’); }); NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah JazzUtah Jazz guard Kira Lewis Jr. (13) arrives at the Delta Center before the game between…Utah Jazz guard Kira Lewis Jr. (13) arrives at the Delta Center before the game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers.more © Chris…
Feb 15, 2024, 06:30 AM ETNow that the 2023 NFL season is behind us and the 2024 offseason has begun, every team has a big question to face.Can the Bengals find a way to keep Tee Higgins? How will the Broncos, Bears, Commanders, Falcons, Giants and Vikings address their quarterback conundrums? And which teams could surprise the league and release veterans to help get under the salary cap?We asked our NFL Nation reporters to take a closer look at the biggest question each team will face this offseason and give their insight on what could happen over the next few…
Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Jonathan Davies analyse Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley and his potential after another good performance in the Six Nations.WATCH MORE: Ireland 36-14 Ireland highlightsWatch Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer.Available to UK users only.
The PCB has come down hard on fast bowler Haris Rauf, who made himself unavailable for Pakistan’s Test series against Australia late last year, by terminating his central contract. In a statement released by the PCB, the board said a hearing was conducted following Rauf’s decision to not participate in the three-match series, and that “the views of all stakeholders” was considered.Rauf will also not be granted an NOC to participate in any overseas league until June 30, 2024. ESPNcricinfo understands this punishment does not extend to Rauf being omitted from the national side; to the contrary, the PCB want…
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff According to German media, Thomas Tuchel is set to remain in charge of Bayern Munich for Sunday’s Bundesliga match against Bochum, despite the club’s back-to-back defeats. Photo: Анна Мейер, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Thomas Tuchel’s job at Bayern Munich is increasingly in question after the German champions lost 3-0 to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday and 1-0 to Lazio on Wednesday. However, despite the mounting criticism, Tuchel’s job is not in danger for the time being, with both Bild and Sky Germany reporting that he will remain in charge for Sunday’s game against Bochum. However, Sky Germany…
Chelsea face the unenviable task of visiting the Etihad on Saturday evening to face Manchester City, who have won their last 11 matches in all competitions.Mauricio Pochettino’s side have struggled for consistency all season long but did win their last game against Crystal Palace on Monday night, coming from behind and showing some of their attacking prowess.This is will be a significantly tougher test, though, with Man City showing relentless form and sniffing the chance to end the weekend at the top of the Premier League table, while the visitors have a number of potential absentees.Here’s the team Pochettino will…