Barcelona coach Xavi appeared to suggest that his team have the wrong attitude in the wake of Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano, suggesting there needs to be a change in mentality.Barca came from behind to snatch a point with a late own goal at Vallecas, extending their woes against an opponent that has caused no end of trouble since promotion back to La Liga in 2022.Xavi made changes to both his team and tactics early in the second half of the Rayo game, which did improve things. But, already trailing and 45 minutes down, it wasn’t enough for a…
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Manchester United are set to welcome defender Luke Shaw back following a three-month spell on the sidelines after manager Erik ten Hag announced his availability in his press conference. Ten Hag has had a difficult time as manager of Manchester United this season, with injuries nearly crippling his team. Most of the injuries have been to his defenders, with up to seven of them picking up injuries at various points of the season so far. Luke Shaw completed 90 minutes in his side’s second league game of the season against Tottenham Hotspur back in August as United lost 2-0. The…
Francis Ngannou not only managed to hang with Tyson Fury for 10 rounds but he took the heavyweight boxing champion to a razor-close split decision that many believe should have gone his way. In the aftermath of that stunning performance, Ngannou has been flooded with potential options for what comes next including offers across both MMA and boxing. While he maintains a multi-fight deal with the PFL, Ngannou could be looking at a massive payday to stay in boxing — potentially for a lucrative rematch with Fury or possibly pursuing other fights like Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder. PFL commentator…
Texas A&M could target Ohio State head coach Ryan Day in its expansive coaching search following the recent firing of Jimbo Fisher, according to Fox Sports reporter Bruce Feldman. Reports previously attached multiple high-profile coaches to the vacancy given A&M’s spending ability, but this is Day’s first mention as a potential target. Day leads Ohio State into Michigan at noon with a spot in the College Football Playoff essentially on the line.”Don’t be surprised if the Aggies don’t pursue Ryan Day,” Feldman said Saturday on Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff. “Day is 56-6 as a head coach and came within a field goal…
MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest Yankees-related free agent and trade rumors right here. Nov. 25: Could Yanks reunite with Montgomery, Montas?Starting pitching is one area of focus for the Yankees in free agency after their rotation turned in a 4.44 ERA this past season. That ranked 18th in MLB. If you subtract American League Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole, that ERA jumps to 5.08. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, writing in the New York Post, reports that the Yankees “have been particular” about their starting pitching targets. They won’t consider every big-name hurler on the market,…
We are deep into the 2023-24 NBA season and teams have just about established the rotations. Some teams like the Timberwolves had it mostly figured out before the season started, while others like the Suns needed time to figure out their guys. Every year there are a handful of players who are good enough to get regular minutes but for one reason or another aren’t playing. Below is a list of players that are either out of their team’s rotation, or don’t project to be in it when their team is fully healthy and could become trade candidates this season.…
Nov 25, 2023, 08:00 AM ETIt’s Thanksgiving Week, and we’ve all got a lot to be thankful for. Things like football, illegally small puppers, Dan Campbell, mashed potatoes and gravy, and Liz Loza. Plus, we had three NFL games Thursday, got another game Friday and will have a bunch more on Sunday and Monday. If that’s not something to be thankful for, I don’t know what is!But seriously, Liz and I want to say thank you for reading this column every week. We’re so grateful you’d take time out of your day to read our thoughts, opinions and charming, witty…
George Ford kicked the only points of the second half in Sale’s win against BathSale Sharks: (5) 11Try: Hill; Pens: Ford 2Bath: (9) 9Pens: Russell 3George Ford kicked a late penalty to preserve Sale Sharks’ 12-month winning Premiership run at home as the leaders overcame fellow higher-flyers Bath.Three Finn Russell penalties put Bath 9-5 up at the break, with Jonny Hill grabbing a try in response for Sale.Two penalties from England fly-half Ford in a tense second half sealed the hard-fought come-from-behind triumph at the Salford Community Stadium. Victory moves Sale five points clear of Bath, who remain second in…
Melbourne Stars 118 (Sutherland 36, Harmanpreet 2-13, Wareham 2-18) beat Melbourne Renegades 27 for 2 in 5.3 overs (Matthews 17*, Garth 2-2) by eight runs (DLS)Wet weather brought an end to drab WBBL campaigns from both Melbourne sides in Stars’ rain-affected derby win at the MCG on Saturday night.Annabel Sutherland top-scored as Stars were bowled out for 118, and Kim Garth’s early wickets in Renegades’ run chase gave Stars, the hosts for the game, the upper hand.Garth reduced Renegades to 12 for 2 inside three overs before rain temporarily forced players off the field and sent most fans in a…
By Ben Sully @SullyBen Union Berlin will play their first match since Urs Fischer’s departure when they face Augsburg on Saturday. Photo: 1. FC Union Berlin Union Berlin There will certainly be a strange feeling around Stadion An der Alten Försterei following Fischer’s departure before the international break. Fischer mutually agreed to end his five-year tenure after overseeing a poor run of form, consisting of 13 defeats and one draw. In his final game in charge, Fischer saw his side comfortably dispatched by leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who cruised to a 4-0 win thanks to goals from Álex Grimaldo, Odilon Kossounou, Jonathan…